Chapter 1

Wolfram sighed as he stared out the window, it would be two years since Yuri had proposed to him, and they still weren't married, and to make matters worst, they hadn't made any progress with their relationship. According to Demon Custom, if nothing had occurred during the two year engagement period, then the engagement was automatically canceled.

Looking out at the stars, Wolfram knew that the Engagement was going to be called off, not because he didn't try to get his Fiancé to encourage the engagement, it was just that the stupid wimp was too naïve to notice. After all, something should have had at least happened with the nighty he wore to bed every night, but Yuri hadn't even looked at him twice once he had gotten over the fact that this was his nightwear.

"Stupid Wimp…" Wolfram sighed. "Leaving today of all days." Wolfram turned his head to the desk located at the side of the room. He had written a request for transfer, and unless something had happened between him and Yuri within the next 24 hours he would leave on an assignment.

With the feeling of dejection Wolfram climbed into bed, hoping that by some miracle that Yuri would come back from his world and announces his undying love for Wolfram. This thought brought a sad smile on to Wolfram's lips. "It's more likely that wimp would say it to Conrad, then he would to me," with that thought in mind, Wolfram fell into an uneasy sleep.

The next day passed in a blur, with a dark cloud seemed to fall upon all the inhabitants of the castle. By nightfall of that day, no one even smiled. It was considered incredibly rude to do that when an Engagement was called off by this method. Usually one side would have been brave enough to have called it off before hand and saved the other side a little bit of dignity. A little after midnight, Wolfram went to his eldest brother's room.

"Gwendel... Can I speak with you for a moment?"

"What is it Wolfram?" Gwendel asked as he looked up from the papers he had been reviewing. Wolfram cast a quick glance to see what had his brother preoccupied. They were plans for what seemed to be a bearbee. But Wolfram was shocked to see that on top of the plan it stated "Horse". Shaking his head, Wolfram turned to his brother.

"Gwendel…I request to be transferred." Wolfram stated. Gwendal's eyes narrowed as he looked at his youngest brother.

"Why?"

"I…you know why" Wolfram replied with his eyes downcast.

"So you are quitting?" Gwendel asked.

"Not much I can do, the engagement has been broken, and there is no reason for me to stay…before Yuri arrived I wanted to go into Espionage. Yozak was going to teach me some of the finer methods of going undercover. But with the engagement, my duties were here, now there is no legitimate reason for me to stay." Wolfram replied.

"I see…but I know you Wolfram, you are not one to quit so easily." Gwendel replied. "That's why I'll have to deny your request…" Gwendel started.

"Please Aniue, don't do it!" Wolfram pleaded unshed tears in his eyes. "I can't stay here, please don't make me." Gwendel paused for a moment. His mind telling him to keep Wolfram here, where he would be most useful protecting the King, while his heart knew, that he would be miserable if he would be made to stay. With his brother looking at him with those eyes Gwendel knew.

"Fine…" He sighed, He could never say no to his brother. "But only if Yozak is with you on that particular mission." Wolfram nodded. "Good, now pack your things, you'll be gone for a long time, at least a year before it would be safe for you to even visit us again, after you start the mission." Wolfram smiled,

"Thank you Gwendel." With that Wolfram stood up and left. Gwendel shook his head, when Yuri got back he was going to have a serious talk with him.

The next two days passed quickly, Wolfram spent most of his time either packing his necessary things, or spending time with Greta or his family. Before he realized it, it was time for him and Yozak to leave. After saying good bye to everyone they started out. It would take them a week on horseback to get there in time.

About an hour into the journey, Yozak pulled Wolfram aside and told him exactly what the mission would partake in.

"So you ready to change into your costume?" Yozak grinned. Wolfram sighed. This was the only thing he didn't like about the mission. Yozak pulled out a simple female peasant outfit, along with a long blond wig.

"Do I have much of a choice?" Wolfram asked as he took the costume and started to change.

"Yeah…you could always return to…" Yozak started,

"I don't think of that as much of a choice" Wolfram growled as he stepped out in front of Yozak, he had on everything except the wig. "So did I put in on right?"

"Almost; here, let me tie the back of your dress. You know if I didn't know any better I would say that you were really a girl." Yozak stated. "Green is definitely your color. It brings out your eyes. Remember that, you never know when you might need it." Wolfram blushed at the complement.

"So what will be my story?" Wolfram asked.

"You will be taking over your uncle's bar and will be the innocent girl who knows almost nothing of the cruelties of life. You came here to escape a forced engagement with a man who you don't want to marry. This will get you in the good graces of several of the men there. I'll be playing the part of your aunt who will be escorting you to the bar, before returning home. You will be there for at least a year and report any news you hear from the border. You are also not to give away your position no matter what. Nor can you give away the fact that you are Demon. You can give the knowledge you are part demon, or that you are human. You must also not show off your fighting skills or magic. Is that understood? You will be expected to send a letter at least once every two months, more often if you like. We will arrive at the village in three days so you better have your act together by then." Yozak said. "So what is your name going to be?"

"I don't really know…but I was thinking something along the lines of Julia?"

"I see…" The name reference did not escape Yozak, but he decided not to say anything. Knowing that one wrong phrase could cause him to lose his head.

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