A proclamation was given to the citizens from the Royal Family. It was written in a parchment read by a royal guard.

The citizens began to gather in the town square in a rapid pace. Soon, the town square was filled with townspeople, who were curious about the proclamation the royal family had given them.

Holding a scroll of paper, he began to read:

Young women between the ages twenty-one to twenty-seven from the Kingdom of Selene are ordered to be taken to the palace for a chance to be a royal consort and concubine of King Victor Nikiforov and those who are found pleasing to the King shall be appointed the title. Those who refuse to be taken to the castle will be punished.

"That is all." The guard ended, rolling the paper back into it's initial state and placing it into his bag.

As the guard had finished, he rode his horse back to the castle to report to the King. The news spread quickly like wild fire, even those who were in other countries learned about the proclamation.

It was met with different emotions many were elated, knowing that it was a great privilege to be in the king's harem. Some were indifferent, knowing that this was just another "royal custom".

The troupe has found out about this and Lilia Baranovskaya, the leader of the troupe, quickly gathered the members and quickly checked if a member had fit the conditions of the decree.

She didn't want her "children" going to the palace as she had hated all noblemen knowing that they had greed and power. She knew that Yuuri would be taken even though he was a man, his outwardly beauty will easily pass him off as a female. It took her a long time to meditate but she had an idea; an idea that can destroy them or fulfill their wishes and be at peace forever.

Yuuri and Yurio were preparing for their mission, when a loud knock snapped them out of their concentration.

"Yes, WHAT DO YOU WANT! ". Yurio shouted, opening the door. He was pissed that someone knocked when they were doing something important. He was about to scream at the intruder's face when he realized who the "intruder" was. He gaped as he was faced with Lilia's wrath.

"Yurio, watch your tone. There is no dancer of mine with an uncouth mouth." Lilia warned while flicking Yurio's forehead.

"Anyways, I want to talk to both of you…have you guys heard about the proclamation?" Lilia asks with a grave expression in her face. She knew this plan would be risky, but it was a risk she was willing to take.

"What proclamation?" Yuuri asked back with worry. He knew that more or less they'll be in danger.

Lilia took a parchment from her pocket and gave it to Yuuri. "I asked Seung Gil to copy the document." Lilia explained waiting for the poor boy to connect the situation.

After reading the piece of paper, Yuuri was confused, he isn't a female so why was this a problem?

It took one look at Lilia's eyes to understand what she was implying. He had to undercover as a-.

"Mistress, I—" Yuuri reasoned but Lilia interrupted his sentence.

"I know Yuuri…" Lilia muttered and sighed. We have no choice but I have an idea on how to finish your mission and earn your freedom once again."

Yurio, I want you to join Yuuri and make sure he's safe. Yuuri, you're assigned to the King while Yurio silences the royal guards…have I made myself clear?

"Yes, our mistress." The two chorused.

"After this, let's leave this place once and for all."

"Yuuri, don't forget your mission." Lilia warned, Yuuri was too innocent and she did not want him to hurt himself in her gamble.

"I expect a report when you come back; Crimson Spider and Silver Saber…go and make us proud." Lilia stated, hugging both of her "children" wishing them good luck. She stepped out of the room and quietly closed the door giving the duo to adjust their plans.

Yuuri and Yurio were left in the room, pondering about their next move.

"Yuuri, are you okay?" Yurio asked, with concern written all over his face. He gave a nice pat in the older man's head trying to comfort him in his own way. He then realized that Yuuri had needed to sort out his feelings before he can think rationally again.

"Call me if you need help." Whispered the young man with a painful smile, before leaving the room.

As soon as Yurio left, Yuuri wept in bitter cries. He hated….no, loathed this plan. He lied on his bed, thinking…reminiscing about his past. The reason he had hated royalty so much.

"Momma, where are we going?" asked Yuuri, shivering in fear for they were running in the forbidden woods at night.

"Yuuri, we're playing a game." Hiroko whispered to her son, Yuuri who was six years old at that time.

"What kind of game momma?" Yuuri asked, he wondered why his mom wanted to play in the middle of the night.

"A game of hide and seek, remember to keep quiet Yuuri or else we're going to lose."

"Momma, how about daddy…did he hide? Yuuri asked, a bit excited that mommy wanted to play with him.

"Oh baby, daddy already hid…he's okay don't worry." Hiroko said, with a pained smile, worried about Toshiya, her dear husband.

As they were walking, Hiroko spotted a willow tree. She inspected that tree and saw a large hole that can fit Yuuri. She didn't want to leave him behind but...

She was startled by heavy footsteps heading their way. She cannot bear to live if Yuuri was captured. It was a risk she was willing to take. She laid little Yuuri inside the hole and began comforting the child.

"It's okay Yuuri… mommy will go and bring daddy here okay?" Hiroko whispered, breathlessly she was sorry that she lied to her child but she needed to protect her no matter what.

"Now, be a good boy and stay here…mommy's going back for you. Be silent…for mommy, okay?

"Yes mama!" Yuuri said, innocence blooming from his eyes.

"She lied!"

Teardrops fell upon Hiroko's face as she bid her son goodbye. Kissing and hugging her son for the last time she ran to the opposite direction praying that her son would not be captured.

Yuuri waited and waited. Soon, seconds turned into minutes and minutes into hours. Yuuri was worried for his mom and dad. He stepped out of the willow tree's hole and began searching for his parents.

He wondered off in the woods, searching for his parents. He was surrounded with strange sounds of the forest. He was enjoying this…it was the first time he had played hide and seek in the forbidden forest. It was quite a scare when he heard a loud screech and soon followed by a deafening scream.

Suddenly, it was quiet. It was scary but his curiousity won him over. He followed the noise and then he realized that he was nearing the village! He was elated! It was sure that mom and dad would be there. He began running as fast as he can towards the village.

"It was a mistake."

The village was torn to the ground, rubble as its proof of existence. Crimson blood has flooded it's gates and limp, lifeless bodies was scattered thought out it.

Screams of agony filled the air, He could see his friends bound and taken away in a big cage, there was nothing he can do. Yuuri was scared, appaled and disgusted. He ran towards an empty barrel and hid. He wished for all to stop but it was like a never-ending nightmare in reality.

Soon, he saw his parents and all the people in the village walking towards the gallows beheaded one-by-one. His tears were overflowing for he cannot do anything…he was just a child. The executioner finished his job and contacted the "higher-ups".

As soon as the man walked away, Yuuri sprinted over his mom's side. He wailed, cursing the world for being so cruel. To his dismay, the men came back to dispose of the bodies. Yuuri was scared, he did not know what to do. He was…he was going to die like everyone did. But no, he refused to die he would not let his parents sacrifice themselves in vain.

His fear turned into sadness, and his sadness into anger. He swore to payback the bloodshed the royals had done.

He ran away, from his identity, life and morals. Never looking back again. Unfortunately, he tripped over a vine causing him to fall over. He could hear the murderer's footsteps, a shadow of man loomed over him with a giant axe…this was the end. He shut his eyes wishing for it to be painless.

He felt…nothing? He opened his eyes and saw a large bronze sword protruding in the man's stomach. The man fell into his back…dying. A figure revealed itself as an old woman who offered Yuuri everything he needed, in one condition deal out the finishing blow.

Yuuri grabbed the axe from the man's big and rough hand. He raised the axe up ready to swing.

"This is for my momma."

The piece of metal sunk through the man's skin, deeply, making him howl in pain.

Yuuri raised the weapon once more, his tears trickling down his chin as he spoke.

"This is for my daddy."

The blunt surface of the axe had hit the man's face causing his parts of his skull to break and one of his eyeballs to roll out of his face. The man screamed at Yuuri to stop but his mind was in a haze.

"And this is for everyone you killed in the village!"

Yuuri shouted in rage successfully decapitating the man, blood splattered over Yuuri's face. He had a temporary satisfaction until he had realized what he had done. Yuuri sunk into his knees, his face turning deathly white. He had killed a person…he was just like the murderer. He was just the same…

Yuuri gasped and wheezed until he fainted out of shock. The woman scooped and carried him up from the cold, forest floor.

"In this world…it's killed or be killed Yuuri, don't ever forget that."

The two vanished in the night, leaving everything behind.

Yuuri shuddered at his memories, wearing a pained expression in his face. He didn't want to experience that pain again.

The thought of serving a royalty…and being imprisoned by society was another of Yuuri's nightmares. Unfortunately, he knew he had no escape…he would have to find freedom in a cage of warped desire and love. He will end this farce tonight, even at the cost of his own freedom.

Let's begin.

[Mission Three...START!]