After the encounter at the breakfast table, everyone steered clear of the two arguing soldiers. It wasn't for lack of interest as to why the two men suddenly had it out for each other, but out of fear for their lives. The rows would start up in the most peculiar places and, at one point; Günter had started throwing vases at Gwendal who, unfortunately, wasn't expecting such sudden violence. He was later seen with a band aid across his nose and over his left eyebrow, looking very sullen. Günter, on the other hand, looked like he couldn't give a damn, though you could see that the arguing was taking a toll on him. He had unflattering dark bags under his eyes and his eyes themselves were bloodshot as though he hadn't slept for days. Günter also hadn't been eating and Yuri was worried for both of their health. It was strange, the two had their differences but they had never argued to this extent before. Yuri would have gone to Gisela so that she could sort the two of them out, but she had been far across the country, helping out with a recent mudslide, though she should be returning tonight. Yuri sighed, maybe he should get Wolfram to- no, he didn't need half the castle burnt down in his unnecessary fury.

"Your Majesty, I've been looking everywhere for you." Uh oh. Of all the times, why did Anissina have to catch him now, he was dealing with a crisis.

"Hi lady Anissina. Look, you know I love your inventions and I think you're very clever, but I'm kind of busy sorting out the issue with Gwendal and Günter." He said apologetically.

"They just need time, your Majesty. Though, I must admit, the fact that they are too angry to help me with my inventions is a bit of a letdown." She sighed." You know, despite appearances, Gwendal, Günter and I have been friends for a long time. Our mothers used to get together for functions or fashion shows and, even though Günter was older, he got on with us really well." Anissina smiled. "It was also great because I got an extra guinea pig for my experiments; it helped to vary the results and gave Gwendal a bit of a break." Yuri flinched as images of a whip wielding Anissina popped into his mind. Poor Gwendal and Günter.

Yuri snapped out of it when he saw that her usually bright face had dwindled to quite a sad one. "They used to be so close, it often made me jealous." She admitted. "Günter moved back home after a while and I could tell that Gwendal really missed him."

"What about when they met up again, did they get on the same as before?" Yuri asked, maybe that time apart had been their downfall.

"Well…" Anissina furrowed he brow as she thought. "They were close but it was different from before." She said slowly, thinking it through. "I just can't explain how." Anissina suddenly clapped her hands together, her usual smile back on her face. "If you can't do the experiment for me, I guess I'm just going to have to find someone that can." And with that she stalked off, in search of her new prey.

Yuri scratched the back of his head and sweat dropped. Poor soul.

In the middle of the night Yuri woke up with a start, a plan forming in his head. He just had to remind the two of them how much fun they used to have so they would stop arguing. As he kicked Wolfram's legs off of his own and made sure Greta was nice and snug, he made his way to the infirmary. Knowing Gisela, she would be up; she always was, probably unpacking from the trip. The woman never slept. Maybe she knew of a pastime they both used to enjoy. If she came up blank he could try Anissina again, but there was the risk that she would use him for testing some scary new… thing. He winced. If worse came to the worst he would just have to see Lady Celi. He hated her smothering, but who else would know Gwendal better than his own mother.

It was his lucky night apparently as there; straightening the bed linen was Gisela. She turned when she heard Yuri's footsteps and cocked her head to the side, a sweet smile on her face.

"What can I help you with your Majesty?"

"Well, it's a bit unusual but, I need help getting Günter and Gwendal to make up. They've been fighting you see and it's not right." Yuri said sadly. Gisela smiled.

"I couldn't agree with you more. I'm used to them having little spats over who is more useful to you but this is just crazy. I've been hearing everyone's complaints since I returned, this has to stop." Gisela paused in thought, trying to think of something to bring them together. After a few moments Gisela snapped her fingers, looking surprised.

"I can't believe that I didn't think of this sooner. Father used to tell me stories about how they used to go on patrols with Gwendal's father when they were younger. They would have been around Wolframs age, I guess. They used to have fun knocking each other off of their horse." Gisela giggled.

Yuri laughed nervously, unsure whether that was such a good thing when they were so angry. "Do you think that they'll agree to it though? The way that they are at the moment, won't they be avoiding each other like the plague?" Yuri asked.

"Well… why don't you suggest that you want to see more of the Great Demon Kingdom's countryside? You would need someone to protect you and show you around. I'm sure you can convince everyone else to say that they are too busy to take you. They would spend time together if it was to protect your Majesty."

"Brilliant idea Gisela. I'll go ask Gwendal, do you think that you can tell Günter for me? I guess in the morning is as good a time as any."

"Not a problem at all. Now I suggest you get some sleep. If you have to manage both my father and Gwendal you are going to have your work cut out for you."

"Yeah, thanks Gisela. Make sure you get some sleep too." Yuri smiled sweetly before turning around and heading back to bed.

When Yuri got back to his room and kicked Wolfram out of the way, he finally felt like sleep would come quickly…however.

"What did you do that for, wimp?!"

"Well, if you really want to share the bed with me, then you can at least share it." Just one more thing to do before sleep. "Wolfram, just to let you know, tomorrow I'm going for a ride in the countryside with Gwendal and Günter. I don't want you to freak out when I'm not here tomorrow."

"I should go with you, I can't trust you with other men." Wolfram looked half asleep, grumpy and had really fuzzy bed hair. Kinda cute, but easy to trick.

"I wanted to pick up something secret for you while I was out. But I guess if I can't go without you, you can't get your surprise." Yuri pretended to be disappointed, like all he wanted to do was spoil his fiancé, and Wolfram fell for it.

"Well, since you are leaving me here to prove your loyalty to me…I guess that would be alright." Wolfram didn't make sense and didn't sound convinced but he didn't look like he was going to argue either. "If I hear that you've been flirting with anyone, you'll have hell to pay." Wolfram said before his head hit the pillow and he fell asleep. Yuri sighed; he always had to have the last word.

He looked over to Greta; luckily the outburst from Wolfram hadn't woken her up. She looked quite content between her 'father's'. As Yuri fell asleep he wondered if Günter and Gwendal would ever be good friends again. One could only hope.