Yay for fast updates?! This is probably a one time thing though ^^ it'll probably take a few days for me to update again, unless I wake up in the morning and the plot bunnies decide they want to munch on my brain (again).
Disclaimer: see previous chapter, this little servant is feeling lazy.
Warnings: Baby slaughtering? Well, not really but it's kinda implied ^^
Many a nights and days, had come and gone, in this peaceful kingdom, somewhere far far away.
"Master Bel! Master Rasiel! Please stop that!" well, maybe not so peaceful. Two identical children, with the exception of their clothing, no older than four, eyes hidden by long blonde hair, could both be seen pushing away from the other, as both tried to hold their ground, unwilling, no, refusing to submit to the other. They were separated by their nanny, and they stuck their tongues out at each other and promptly ran off in opposite directions. "Master Raziel! Master Bel! Please come back! It will soon be time to go and see their Majesties!" the nanny yelled after them. Sighing, because it was always like this, she ran off after the elder twin, Raziel, and would go and catch Bel later.
Bel had slowed to a walk, and was currently strolling down one of the many hallways, trying to find something to pass the time until the nanny came to find him. He was stopped in his train of thought however, when he saw a tall old man with long white hair. Bel blinked innocently up at the man, not that he could see it. "Who are you? I've never seen you around, and I am the prince of this castle, I know everyone." The man was taken aback slightly, not used to being addressed like that by children. "I am but the devil, coming to take my end of a deal." he replied, before swiftly walking down the hallway, leaving a confused prince in his wake.
Tragedy spread throughout the kingdom as news of the queen being taken away by some cruel twist of fate was heard. The king had followed his beloved soon after, they said he had died of heartbreak, leaving their two sons and the kingdom in the care of their most trusted advisers.
Once again, days had passed in the beautiful kingdom somewhere far far away, and it had been two years since the king and queen had been ripped away. The now six year old twins had remained identical, except that now, they both wore constant grins which rivaled that of a cat who had eaten the canary. Most people had become afraid of them, after-all who wouldn't when they started to play with knives (throwing them at each other) and laughing in a rather... scary way.
Belphegor was currently wondering round the castle, bored out of his mind; his twin had been taken away to practice 'princely' activities, for he was to become the king. Bel clenched his fists 'Che, why would an idiot like him be king? I am the true heir to the throne, not that incapable Raziel.' growling to himself slightly Bel entered a room, he had yet to explore, wondering what could be in here. Looking around, there didn't seem to be anything interesting, other than the usual over-expensive decoration, until his eyes found a cradle, and he grinned evilly, the reason: there weren't any babies in the castle, because they had all been mysteriously killed, and the princes had laughed and said "It's not like they're useful, all they do is annoy me with their constant crying." It had then been decided that children younger than two years old were not to be in the castle. 'Ushishishi~silly peasants."Bel approached the cradle and peered in, already taking one of his knives out of his pocket. What he saw made his breathe hitch, his eyes widen and his grin leave. There, in the cradle, was a baby, but it wasn't just a baby, it had tiny little hands and skin that looked like silk, a small tuft of green hair was on it's head, and when it opened it's eyes to stare up at Bel, the blonde dropped his knife. Two large green eyes were staring up at him in curiosity. And then, he let out a "Bah!" and giggled, reaching his hand up, trying to reach Bel. The young prince had never understood people who squealed at children, saying they were adorable; they disgusted him, with those annoying cries and "I wants" but now he thought maybe he understood a bit better, because never in his lifetime had he seen anything so "...Cute." He whispered, reaching into the cradle and the toddler grabbed his hand, grinning, and giggling even louder. Bel never realized he had a soft smile on his face.
Later, Bel had told the servants in the castle that he wanted that room locked and that he wanted the key. Everyone had panicked, until someone said that the child was fine, and they seemed intrigued that the young prince had wanted the door locked. "Maybe... he doesn't want his brother getting in?" a young maid with green eyes whispered to herself softly. The prince's orders were absolute, and he was given the key to the room. Bel returned to the room with the cradle that contained the green eyed angel almost everyday, he talked to him and watched him play with some toys he had bought along for the child. "His name is Fran." A young maid whom he had just crossed in the hallway had said one day. "Ushishishi~ who gave you permission to speak to the prince so openly?" "I was not speaking to you, my prince, I apologize." She then bowed to him closing her green eyes and left the prince standing in the hallway, feeling slightly annoyed for reacting, when usually he paid no mind to others talking around him.
The months passed and the now seven year old Bel came to visit Fran regularly. Until one day, when Bel walked down the hallway his usual grin in place, and upon arriving in front of the door found it open, his grin immediately being replaced by a frown. He entered the room slowly, hoping his brother hadn't decided to follow him and had found Fran. Upon seeing that the room was empty Bel relaxed slightly and approached the cradle "Fran?" He called "Little froggy." It had been the nickname Bel had found for the toddler when he hadn't known his name. Bel's unseen eyes widened under his layers of hair as he saw that the cradle was empty. 'Calm down, it's nothing, he was probably just taken out for a walk or something, what am I doing anyway?! I'm not worried about a stupid baby! Although it is the first time he isn't here, and I've often come at this time, I'll just come back later, and I'm not worried!' It was sometimes hard to believe Bel was still only seven, although, he is a prince after-all, a genius one at that.
Later that day, as Bel and his twin were having their princely dinner, Bel was, to put it lightly, cranky. His little frog hadn't been there when he had come back the six other times. He wasn't worried. His grin was slightly forced and if you looked closely you would be able to see the light twitch hidden slightly by his hair, just under where his eye should be. Rasiel had obviously noticed because his grin widened "Shesheshe, what's wrong little brother you look upset." The twitch became more visible. "Ushishi~ I'm not upset, I'm just annoyed that a prince like me has to share a table with scum like you." Rasiel's grin was untouched "Shesheshe, well, I think this should cheer you up." Bel looked up from his dinner, slightly skeptical even though his grin remained. "I found a child today, shesheshe~ Obviously I got rid of it, it's annoying having babies crying in the castle, it's bad for a prince to be disturbed." There was a loud screech as Bel rose from his chair at such a speed that it scrapped on the floor and toppled over. His grin had become maniacal. "Hoo? Did you now? Brother?" If Rasiel was taken aback by the fact that Bel had suddenly called him brother after seven years, he didn't show it. "Shesheshe, yes, I'm sorry if you wanted to get rid of it instead, but I just couldn't resist, shesheshe~"
That night, Rasiel went to bed with a black eye. And Bel's mind had started working overtime. He had never really attacked his brother with the intent of actually killing him, sure he hated him and wouldn't miss him if he died. But he had never bothered to do the dirty work of a measly peasant by trying to get rid of him. But now, now that his little frog had been taken away from him, Bel was upset, yes he would admit it, because his source of entertainment had been taken away from him, by none other than the person he hated the most, and who always took everything away from him.
And from that day onwards, whenever Bel attacked his brother, it was with the intent to kill.
A.N: I'd like to thank my ever wonderful idol and master Voltrix, for pointing out the fact that Rasiel was spelt with an 's' not a 'z' lol. I'd also like to thank Satii-de-Sange for being my first reviewer and saying she found my story interesting ^^ I hope you still like it ^^
Tips, and criticism is appreciated ^^ Have a nice day/morning/afternoon/night/something