First of May – a „Kyou Kara Maou"-fanfic by namichan89
After I started writing the one-shots for KKM („Unholy Confessions") I decided that I rather wanted to write a whole story about my favourite couple. Because they're awesome in so many ways. I love these guys, and I hope so do you.
Disclaimer: I do not own „Kyou Kara Maou". But I love it.
This story includes a maleXmale lovestory, and later on, at some point you'll find lemon, yaoi, maleXmale sex scene. This fic is rated M, you know what that means, so as usual: don't like, don't read. Otherwise, have fun :) And please review!
„There are some more," Gwendal said, placing another huge pile of papers onto Yuri's desk.
The young king sighed, covering his face with his left hand. „How much more do you still have? I thought I finished everything!" He lazily started to sign the first sheet, when the door to his office bursted open again.
„Heika," Gunter gladly shouted into the room, smiling brightly while hurrying towards the desk, trying hard to balance the tablet he held. „I brought you some tea!"
„Ah, thank you very much," the black-haired boy answered, very glad for a little distraction from the boring paperwork he hated so much, „please, leave the tablet right there." He put the pile of papers aside, grabbing a cup of steaming green tea.
Yuri closed both hands around the cup, nipping at the hot drink. He already felt his tensed body and mind relaxing. Another sigh escaped his mouth.
„Heika, I also got a message for you," the white-haired counselor said. „His Highness, the Great Sage, wants to talk to you. Please meet him at the temple as soon as possible."
The maou was surprised. „Do you know what's the matter?" he asked.
„He didn't tell me anything," Gunter replied, sighing lightly.
„Hm, okay. Gwendal, could you excuse me for a little while?"
The dark-haired mazoku to his left nodded shortly.
The walk to the temple was refreshing. His body felt really stiff from sitting all day. Yuri stretched his arms above his head while walking and took a deep breath of the clean air. He stopped to take a short look at the town. Everything was peaceful in Shin Makoku, there hadn't been any special happenings during the past weeks. Rather, months by now. I could really be pleased with myself, he thought, continuing his way up to the huge building that was Shinou's temple.
The Great Sage was already waiting for him at the entrance.
„Murata, you wanted to see me?" Yuri asked, approaching him.
„Yes, yes, I did," the black-haired boy answered. „You know, the time has come for the both of us to return to earth. I wanted to discuss that with you."
„Huh? Why do we have to get back?"
„Well, things are fine over here, as you see. Don't forget we are just regular students on earth. And remember, before we went here the last time, we had exams to write in the near future. We still haven't learned or done anything to prepare ourselves. That needs time and we can't delay it any longer." His head dropped, thoughtfully. Of course he wasn't eager to writing exams either.
„Hm, I see. When do you suggest to go, then?"
„Within the next week. Well, for once we can prepare our departure, so let's finish everything here in Shin Makoku that needs to be done, and then we're going. Okay?"
Yuri nodded, lost in thought. He also had to inform the others about it. Rubbing his temples, he left for Blood Pledge Castle. Well, Murata is right, times couldn't be better for traveling back than right now.
„Heika?" Gwendal asked as Yuri entered his office again, though it was more a statement than a question.
„I have to go back to earth soon, Gwendal, so let's finish these papers as soon as possible." Yuri answered, unable to hide his disappointment. He sat back at his desk and continued to sign one paper after another. His general was sympathetic enough to not disturb him with any questions.
I think he knows that this isn't easy for me. He had traveled countless times between earth and Shin Makoku until now, but still it challenged him every time. Yuri could expect getting homesick for sure. It happened every time, no matter which way he traveled. When he was on earth, he always missed Conrad, Wolfram, Greta... his family over here in Shin Makoku. And when he got back to his kingdom, he missed his parents and Shori. Yuri sighed heavily. It's really not easy to handle. Usually, he had no time to prepare himself to leave this world, he was just sucked into a plughole and gone. This time was different. Harder.
After he finished his duty he left Gwendal without another word. He had to search for Conrad. At least, he wanted to spend a little more time with his godfather before he had to return home.
He met Wolfram on his way outside, striding towards him in the hallway. He looked upset. Very upset.
„Ah, there you are! Gwendal told me that you're leaving soon! Why didn't you tell me immediately?", the blond asked, his big green eyes sparkling angrily.
„Uh... I'm sorry, Wolfram, I wanted to..." Yuri answered, slightly embarrassed. He raised his hand to move a few strands of his hair out of his eyes to cover it.
Wolfram crossed his arms in front of his chest, bending his head to the side. He still looked fierce.
„But it's not like I would be up and away the next minute. I got a few days left, don't worry," the maou tried to ease the tension between them. „By the way, have you seen Conrad?"
„Haven't seen him lately. He was in the training yard with Yozak several hours ago, that's when I last met him. That's so typical for you." He wrinkled his nose.
Yuri raised an eyebrow. „What is typical for me?"
„Running for Weller-kyo again before even telling me," Wolfram snapped.
„I told you I wanted to! It's not my fault that you met Gwendal before me! So don't blame me!" Yuri rolled his eyes as his fiancé turned on his heel to leave him standing where he was, in the middle of the hallway. Fine, be offended... He decided not to worry and instead headed to the training yard.
Conrad wasn't there.
Yuri had hoped to find him and took a disappointed look throughout the whole area. He thought he spotted a brown-haired head in the garden nearby, so he ran over, stopping at the gate.
Got you! Yuri thought, somehow very happy to see his captain sitting on a bench, enjoying the warm spring sun. He was obviously taking a break. Yuri remembered that it was the 1st of May today, days and months were counted the same way in Shin Makoku as they were on earth, so it was easy to keep track. The beautiful season of spring had begun today. A fresh, but warming breeze was breathing nuzzling at his hair. He had always loved spring, watching the trees and bushes growing leaves again, flowers blooming again. To him, it was a season of happiness. In the middle of the garden, he spotted the flower bed where Cherie-sama's special flowers were planted. The blue ones were already flourishing again. 'Conrad stands upon the earth', Yuri thought, smiling to himself, a bitter-sweet memory of Julia and the young Conrad going to war flashing through his mind.
He focused on the man sitting on the bench, who turned his back towards him. Conrad hadn't spotted him yet. The view of the handsome brown-haired male in the bright sunlight seemed kind of… unreal. The sun was dipping his skin into a wonderful colour. Yuri shook his head, wondering about his thoughts, and strode towards the soldier. His steps on the stone-paved path were easily to be heard and the man turned around quickly.
„Heika!" There was it, the usual, gently, charming smile of Conrad. Yuri couldn't tell why, but it always cheered him up and warmed his heart, even now, as his mind was darkened by the knowledge that he had to leave within the next days.
„Conrad, how often do I still have to tell you. It's Yuri," Yuri corrected his godfather with a smile.
„Fine, Yuri," Conrad winked.
The king looked questioningly at him. „You wanna play some catch?"
„Sure!"
Yuri couldn't tell him now about his departure. Somehow, he didn't want to ruin the mood, just wanted to enjoy the other man's presence, quietly tossing the baseball back and forth. Yuri loved those hours with Conrad. They simply enjoyed themselves and communicated in a way that needed no words. Just smiling and having fun. So, if I have to leave again, at least I still want to spend a few more baseball sessions with him.
Yuri quickly forgot about the time passing by, but all too soon, he felt exhausted. Conrad catched the ball one last time and approached the king. „I think it's enough now," he said grinning.
„Well... okay," Yuri turned away. He felt sad.
But then, he heard Conrad's gentle voice from behind: „What's the matter? I can clearly see that something is bothering you. Won't you tell me?"
As always, he looks right through me. The maou sighed deeply and sat down on the bench the soldier had sat on before.
„I have to go back to earth within the next week," he swallowed heavily. „I've got exams to write, you know."
Conrad's face didn't show any reaction, though the expression in his hazel eyes changed as he took his seat beside the young king.
„Well, it can't be helped, then." The brown-haired man nodded, more to himself than to Yuri. He leaned back against the bench.
„Still, I don't appreciate it."
„Of course. I think none of us here does either. But we still got some time left, so let's use it. Let's have our morning jog and training tomorrow as usual, right?"
„Sure," Yuri nodded. That was one of the rare times he was free of getting chased by jealous Wolfram, or Gunter trying to teach him anything, or Gwendal making him finish his paperwork. And he got to spend time with Conrad. That's reason enough for not even thinking about an excuse to skip it.
With that, the both of them walked back to the castle. Yuri could sense that Conrad was depressed, he was quiet and his gaze was stern.
Does it bother him that much that I will be going to earth again? Well, obviously yes. But the question was, for which reasons.
I think you can already guess the direction this is going, though I don't want to tell it yet ^^ Please review if you want to read more! I'll try to update soon!