Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Kyou Kara Maou. I only take credit for Jade and some of the story line.

AN: I hope you all enjoy this fic. Marriage? What a whacko dream…What's to happen next? Please read and review. Thank you, enjoy.

Jade

Part the Third

"So, Jade, you and my son are to be wed. I can't wait." Asthenia said as she pushed Jade into Wolfram, causing them to grab hold of each other.

"No, you don't understand. I didn't mean it that way." Jade tried to reply but Asthenia was already telling the maids to gather materials for a dress. She looked up at Wolfram. Her hands clenched the fabric on his arms. His hands where resting on her waist. She blushed and stepped away from him. She looked at the maids as they left.

Asthenia hugged Jade. She broke the hug and grabbed Jades' wrist and pulled Jade towards her room. Once in the room, She closed the door and looked Jade over. "What a beautiful woman you are. You would look stunning in the dress I have planned."

Jade put her hands on her hips and replied, "I didn't know I was proposing to him. I take it back."

Asthenia shook a finger at Jade. "You can't. It's been too long. To take it back, you should have said something right after you did it."

Jade dropped her hands and sighed. She would have a hard time getting out of this mess. "I'm too young to get married right now." She finally spoke.

"How old are you?" Asthenia asked.

"I'm only 18." Jade answered.

Asthenia smiled. "If you were my daughter, I would have had you married by 16. 16 is the legal age for marriage. You're a bit older, but still young." She looked at the door when there was a knock. She told the quest to come in.

The door opened and Konrad, Wolfram, Gunter, and Gwendal came in. Konrad looked at Asthenia and stood against the far wall. Wolfram didn't bother to look at his mother. He starred at Jade. He walked to Jade and threw his arms around her. Jade didn't want to do anything for fear that she would mess up again. Wolfram whispered in her ear, "Don't let my mother get to you too much." He let her go and stood back to watch the event. Gunter looked pained at Jade. Jade thought it was because she was to marry Wolfram and not him, thank the Lord. Gunter stood by the door. When Gwendal came in he closed and locked the door and then leaned against it. Jade had no way to escape.

The room fell into silence for a few short minutes. Jade had sat down on Asthenia's bed. A knock was heard and Gwendal opened the door to allow four women in. They carried beautiful linens and silks. Gwendal closed, locked, and leaned against the door, yet again. Asthenia pulled Jade off the bed and stood her in the middle of an open area. She made Jade hold her arms straight out. The servant women put the clothes on the bed and one woman began taking Jades measurements, even with her clothes on. Jade didn't like this. Four men were in the room, and she had a woman sizing her up and saying aloud the measurements so another woman could write them down.

She didn't want to look at Wolfram, though she got a feeling that he was enjoying this. Gunter was in her sight and she could see that his nose was bleeding, no surprise there. She was finally allowed to put her arms down and the servant women began to cut fabric and stitch them together. Asthenia finally stepped to Jade and pulled Jade behind a dressing curtain. She helped Jade strip down to nothing. Jade felt a bit odd. The servants came around the curtain and put Jade in the quickly made dress.

Once the dress was on and properly fitted, the women backed away and looked at Jade. Jade looked down and saw how beautiful the dress looked on her. She was stunning. She whirled and the dress whirled with her. It fit tightly around the stomach, hips, and breasts. It was strapless. How these women could make such a beautiful dress in such a short time was beyond her. Asthenia left around the curtain with the servants.

"Gentlemen, Wolfram's bride." Asthenia introduced.

Jade hesitated for a moment and came out from behind the curtain. She kept her eyes on the floor. The dress touched the floor, but if she wore heels, the dress would barely touch it. It was a plain silk bodice with a plain silk skirt. The skirt flared out and was designed with what looked as pearls. The pearls were small. The bodice had the pearls too, but they were just in a simple design that went around the dress at the breasts. Everything was white.

Asthenia walked up to her and put a hand under Jade's chin. She slowly brought Jade's chin up and Jade saw the men's reactions. Gunter had a major nosebleed because the dress left little to the imagination. Gwendal smiled at her and nodded an approval. Konrad did the same, but he let out a whistle and winked at Jade. Finally, Jade turned to face Wolfram completely. She didn't look him in the eyes. She kept her head up, but her gaze was on the floor. Everyone left, first Gunter being dragged by Gwendal and Konrad, then the servants followed by Asthenia.

Wolfram slowly walked over to Jade and waited for Jade to bring her gaze up to meet his. Once she did, he smiled at her. "What do you think of the dress?" He asked her.

"I personally like it, though I keep trying to tell Asthenia that it's all a big misunderstanding." Jade replied.

"Good luck with that." Wolfram said. He put a hand around Jade's waist and pulled Jade to him. "I like the dress too." He played with the skirt with his other hand.

Jade watched the hand playing with the skirt. She sighed and leaned into Wolfram. She was tired and confused after the day's events. Wolfram looked down at her and held her tighter. Jade rested her head on him and drifted off to sleep. Wolfram picked her up and carried her out of the room. No one but the servants was in the hall. He told them to follow him. He put Jade down on her bed and told the servants to get her ready for sleep.

Jade awoke the next morning feeling wonderful. She looked around and almost screamed. She didn't realize where she was at first. She was in a king sized bed covered with blue sheets. She looked at the far wall and saw the unfinished yet perfect wedding dress hanging. She fell back on the bed and covered her face with the blanket. She couldn't believe she was still in the dream. After 5 minutes she got out of bed and got dressed for the day. The sun looked as though it was just beginning to rise. She opened the balcony doors and sat on a bench. Birds chirped and the sweet smells of spring woke her up completely. She didn't need coffee to wake up, like her mother. She sighed and looked out at the view.

Mountains were off in the distance. The sky was a beautiful blue. Barely any clouds. She could see birds flying in the air, singing their beautiful melodies. Today was going to be a very beautiful day.

She didn't hear a knock on her door. Wolfram was standing just inside the room and looked at the empty bed. He looked around and saw the balcony door open. He closed her bedroom door and crossed the room to the balcony doorway. He smiled as he passed the bed. Jade threw her nightclothes on it and her underwear on top. He almost wanted to pick up the underwear and inspect them, but he kept himself from doing so. He starred at Jade in silence.

She wore a black tank top and black shorts. Her hair was braided down her back. She had moved to the railing and leaned against it. The railing was carved stone. She admired the beauty of the castle. She could see down into the courtyard. Several men were training with Konrad. They had their swords out and were taking turns trying to defeat him. She smiled as a butterfly flew past her and landed on the railing near her. All the while Wolfram watched her.

He couldn't believe she was so gorgeous. Her smile was unbelievable. How he didn't really see her beauty before, he did not know, but now that he has finally accepted her as part of his life and as Queen, he has opened his heart to her. He only wishes that somehow, Jade will do the same to him.

He watched her for another few minutes before he rapped on the door that hung open. Jade turned her head sharply and looked at Wolfram. She turned the rest of her body to him. He had a hard time not to look down. He kept his eyes on hers. Even her eyes were beautiful. He smiled at her and said "Breakfast is being served shortly. I came to make sure you were awake."

"Thank you." She turned back towards the view and stood there for a few moments in silence. She watched as Konrad excused himself and entered the castle. "Well," she said finally, turning back to him, "we should get going."

Wolfram offered her his arm. "As you wish, My Queen."

Jade took his arm and he led her out of her room and to the outside table where they were to eat. Konrad, Gunter, Gwendal, and Asthenia were already waiting for them. Wolfram pulled her seat out and waited for her to sit before he took his place at the table.

"Good Morning Jade." Asthenia said as she smiled brightly at her. "What will you do today?"

"I don't know. What is it that I should do?" Jade asked, looking from Asthenia to Konrad and Gunter.

"You're duties as Queen can wait till tomorrow. Today, I suggest you get to learn about the country you rule." Konrad said.

Jade lowered her head and didn't speak until after the servants put the plates on the table. Before she could speak, Wolfram spoke up.

"We can take a horse ride around the country. Though you wont be able to see all of what you rule today, it would take several weeks to do that." Wolfram said.

"That sounds wonderful." Asthenia said and clasped her hands. "You two can get better acquainted."

Jade rolled her eyes. Wolfram blushed slightly.

Gunter cleared his throat. "Yes, I'm sure that sounds lovely, but Her Majesty will not go out and about without her advisor." He looked at Jade and smiled.

"Of course it wont be just Wolfram and Her Majesty." Gwendal informed. "Her Majesty would need her guards. Especially if he's going." He pointed to Gunter, who looked to be daydreaming and drooling.

"So, we'll all go." Jade smiled.

"Oh, not me darling." Asthenia said as she stood. "I am to make my leave. Today, I return to my own home, but rest assured, I'll be back in time for the wedding." She smiled and walked off.

Jade half cringed at her last words. She straightened herself and stood. As she did so, everyone else rose to their feet. "When will we leave?"

"When you are ready." Konrad said.

"Then we shall leave in an hour. I wish to get a bath." Jade said. At her words, she noticed Gunter had another nosebleed.

"If you need any help," Gunter said as he whipped his nosebleed, "any help at all, you can call me. I'll be more than happy to help."

"Why you…" Wolfram started towards Gunter with his fists clenched. "You sick, perverted, bastard!" and he lunged at him.

"HEY!" Gunter said and jumped away from Wolfram, "Her Majesty isn't your bride, yet." He smiled sheepishly. Wolfram glared at him and lunged at him again, but Konrad stopped him.

Jade turned and left without another word. Once at the bath she closed and locked the door behind her when she felt sure that the bath was empty. She washed, dried and redressed in the same clothes in roughly 45 minutes. She returned to her room and looked out at the mountains again. Soon she'll venture out and discover the natural beauty of the mountains. She could hardly wait.

Wolfram entered Jade's room. Yet again he found her on the balcony. He cleared his throat to announce his entrance.

Jade didn't turn around. "It's so beautiful," was all she said.

Wolfram moved next to her and leaned against the railing. "Did you not have such beauty in your world?"

"Where I come from, the world is very beautiful, but because of human ignorance, we have tainted some of that beauty. I cannot just simply look out my window and see such beauty as now." Jade said a bit angrily. "Though," she said more softly, "I am happy to be able to go and see this beauty close up."

Wolfram remained silent and thought about what Jade had said. After several minutes, a knock interrupted the silence.

"Come in." Jade called as she turned to face who was at the door.

Konrad and Gunter entered the room. Wolfram made a sound that sounded like a low growl. Gunter had immediately gone to Jade's side.

"Gwendal is seeing that the horses are ready." Konrad said as he glared at Gunter.

"I told him you don't need a horse," Gunter said as he placed an arm around Jade's shoulders, "you'll be riding with me."

Wolfram grabbed Jade around the waist and pulled her to him. "If she is to ride with anyone, it will be with me." He glared at Gunter. If looks could kill, Gunter would be six feet under by now.

"Um," Jade said, "I don't need to ride with anyone, I am fully capable of riding a horse by myself. Thank you."

Konrad nodded. "She can, I saw how she handled the horse yesterday."

Gunter and Wolfram starred at each other for a long while. Finally, Jade tried to get away from Wolfram, but he held her to tight. She gave up and leaned against him. He shifted slightly under her weight.

"Am I interrupting?" Gwendal said as he stood in the doorway.

Jade was relieved. "No. No, you're not."

"Are the horses ready?" Konrad asked as he moved towards the door.

"Yes. The cooks have prepared a lunch and dinner for us to take as well." Gwendal said.

Jade and Wolfram walked out of the room, Wolfram still holding her to his side by her waist. Konrad and Gwendal followed, keeping Gunter behind them. They walked out of the castle. Servants packed food into bags tied to the horses.

"Your Majesty," one of the servant men bowed. "This is your personal horse. She is called Mooneyes." He led Jade over to a black horse. Every inch of her coat was black, shiny, and beautiful. She had light blue eyes, hence the name Mooneyes.

"She's gorgeous," Jade said as she stroked Mooneyes' side. Jade saddled Mooneyes without any help, which shocked all but Konrad.

Konrad, Wolfram, Gunter, and Gwendal saddled their own horses and went to Jade's side. As they left the castle walls, Gwendal led the way. Wolfram was on Jade's right, Konrad was on her left, and Gunter followed behind her. Guards kept the people from coming too close.

AN: Thank you for reading my fic. What a dream…What will happen to Jade and her guards? Will she ever wake up and forget about this odd dream? Please review and read on!

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