Moonlit spark
Disclaimer: I do not own Kyo Kara Maoh! nor any of the characters in this fanfiction. This story does not depict any real person of situation and is not related whatsoever to the original manga and/or anime. However, I do own this story so please, no stealing! Thank you very much.
Sakumi Kinoyuuki (c) 2008
Soon after Yuuri's withdrawal, everyone cleared the room, leaving the prince and the Sage on their own. Murata motioned silently to follow him into the hall, which Wolfram unexpectedly obeyed. Both headed together towards their newly acquired quarters, where Murata shoved the soldier inside without forewarning.
"G-Geika! W-what are you doing?" asked Wolfram in a quivering voice. Mysteriously, the young man found it hard to remain calm in the other boy's presence. Was it the dark, strong eyes, which called out to him? Alternatively, maybe, the set determination upon the other's face was what set him off. Either way, Wolfram felt uneasy whenever alone with the Sage.
"Sir von Bielefelt! Please listen carefully" replied Murata as he pushed against the Prince's shoulders, forcing him to sit on the bed.
"Wait-what? You're not calling me Wolfram?" asked Wolf with a startled face.
"No, that's only for show in front of Shibuya" replied the dark-haired boy.
"Huh? But ... I don't understand ..."
"That's fine; you don't need to just yet. Just as long as you play the game, everything will be fine."
"What are you talking about? What 'game'? What's going on?!" demanded the slightly worried young man.
"Alright, I guess it's time I explain myself" answered Murata as he settled himself in one of the leather seats. "Shinou wants me for himself. Obviously, I don't want that. Times have greatly changed since when I was called 'Daikenja' and I no longer wish for his company. In any case, he constantly pursues me, even infiltrating my mind whenever he feels like it. However, I soon discovered that when I am away from the temple, and in Blood Pledge castle, his spirit could not find me. I believe that this is due to the fact that the castle is under Yuuri's protection now so, Shinou can't come here anymore."
"What does all of this have to do with me?" cut in Wolfram.
"I was getting there" replied Murata with a faint smile. "You are a crucial part of my plan. You see, I needed to find a way to legally engage myself to someone of the castle, more specifically, some one of royal decent."
"So basically, I'm your 'scapegoat', am I right?"
"No, not quite. Let's put it this way: your ancestor, from way back when, is Shinou. His wife, Rufus von Bielefelt, is known as the 'mother of Bielefelts'. Hence, you are related to the first King."
"I still don't get it" replied the Prince as he folded his arms over his chest. "Why do you need me, to escape from Shinou Heika?"
"Ok, let's make a deal. If you help me with my problem, I'll help you with your real fiancé. I'll have him realize his feelings for you! How about it? Will you help me?" pleaded the Sage.
"You didn't answer my question ..." replied Wolfram with a frown.
"Will you help me?" insisted Murata.
"Alright ... I seriously don't get it but, okay. You seem to be in a pinch so, I'll lend you a hand" sighed the prince in resolve.
"Great! Now all we have to do is create a code and follow it" answered the Sage while clapping his hands together. "Okay so, first off, you need to start calling me by my first name 'Ken'. Cut out the 'Geika' part completely. Got it?"
Wolfram nodded slightly to show he understood, even though he was at a complete loss of words for what was currently happening.
"Secondly, we're going to have to share the same room. Don't worry; we won't have to share the same bed however, it is necessary for us to be together at all times. You'll understand, I'm sure, that we have to be convincing enough for Yuuri - and everyone else for that matter – to believe that we are truly an item. That's it really, just try not to slip up, the last thing I need is having a suspicious Conrad looking over all the time."
After the day had resumed, the first night as a newly formed couple was, awkward, and completely the opposite of what you would expect from engaged people. Wolfram used the bed, because he was the one with most movement, while Murata slept on a makeshift futon, at the other end of the room. Even though the distance was great between them, the prince couldn't help but to feel uneasy at the thought of having the Sage in the same room as him. Maybe because he thought he was being unfaithful to Yuuri, Wolf found it rather hard to find sleep the first night, what with the constant glint of Murata's glasses.
The following morning, when Wolfram woke, he immediately scanned the room for the other boy and, with relief, found that the Sage was already gone – and so was the futon. The young man stretched lazily before stepping out of the bed, and walking to the armoire where his uniform laid neatly upon a shelf. Wolfram proceeded to cladding himself and frowned slightly when a neatly written note fell out of his shirt.
Don't be alarmed by my actions this morning, and please remember to play along! If you want my help with Shibuya, you're going to have to help me first!
Love, Ken-chan X3
Wolfram blinked twice at the last part, Love Ken-chan, surely, the Sage was kidding right? The Prince crunched the small piece of paper in his fist and scorched it instantly, leaving nothing but ashes behind.
One seriously conniving person was blackmailing him.
The young man resumed his morning ritual by applying the last bit of polish on his shoes, before heading towards the hall in a quick, brisk movement. Wolfram knew at that instant that the day – heck, the week – was going to be long.
Author's note:
Hey guys !! Sorry for the long wait ... :( as you can imagine, life is pretty hecktic, with school and all XD In any case, I hope you liked the 2nd chapter ! It's slightly shorter than the previous one but it holds a lot of essential information :D Now, I want to stress the following: I HAVEN'T CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT DOING A MURAXWOLF FIC. However, I had to make it a bit more interesting right?
So as you can see, Murata DID have a good reason for what he did ! but what happens when Wolfram starts to feel something else then friendship for his new fiancé? Find out in the next chapter !! :D
S.K.
Btw, thank you for all the wonderful comments on the previous chapter ! I hope to keep your support even now ! ;) Arigatou !!
