The Innocent Vagabond

Please note: I also made Yuuri slightly younger in this fic as well, instead of 15, I made her 14. And also, Wolfram doesn't paint Yuuri in an abstract way ( or cubism as what they said in the character description, although I do think its cute and adorable when he paints Yuuri or others, even though the finished portrait um… sucks. ), it will be more like sketching, he will still indulge in his hobby of painting, but he will sketch in my fic. Hope you won't get confused!


Chapter 3: The Barette


Water…

Yuuri found herself looking at a bowl of water placed on her bedside table.

The whole morning was filled with surprises for the ebony haired girl, first, she had visitors, gorgeous visitors who seemed nice enough to welcome her, they even gave her a new name.

Yuuri…

She wouldn't lie, she liked that name, she seemed to have an affinity for it, so everyone started calling her Lady Yuuri, or miss Yuuri.

She lowered her eyelids, last night, she was trying to remember who she is or where she came from, but all she saw was darkness…

She was seeing nothing, holding nothing, she felt so terrified, so scared, so… hopeless.

Darkness made her uncomfortable for some reason, and before she knew it, she started running with no direction in mind, screaming for help.

It was then that she woke up in a hysterical fashion, thank God when she did, it was almost dawn.

She tried to stand up, but the pain on her left leg decided to remind her of its state, and she ended up falling on the floor with a loud crash.

Gisela came running down immediately of course, and she helped Yuuri stand up, giving her a light and thorough scolding. She told her that she needed to call her even if she wants to go to the washroom.

Yuuri then replied that she cannot disturb Gisela all the time, so the green haired lady then gave her a pair of crutches. With a slight threat that she shouldn't push herself to hard or she will further injure her left leg again.

Yuuri shuddered at Gisela's warning, she's a very nice and skilled medic, but when provoked, she can be quite… scary.

After doing her business in the toilet, she found herself grabbing a bowl and filling it with water, she didn't know why, but she did, and then put it on her table.

She tried going back to sleep, but found that she cannot rest again, so after tossing countless of times, she gave up and just sat up.

Then she grabbed the bowl of water and stared at it.

She looked like a stupid person looking at the water as if it can tell her who she is, honestly, this is idiotic, this is dumb.

" Yuu chan… water is essential in many things…"

She felt herself jolt up, then she blinked. Where did that come from?

She stared at the water again, and she gasped.

It was her image, but… her eyes…

Instead of her usual round orbs, her eyes were elongated, framed with long, thick lashes, and her pupils are much darker, with a darker slit at the center of her pupils, and her lips are redder, and she has fangs.

And the image was staring back at her in a very intense manner.

She felt her pulse quicken, she wanted to look away, but those elongated eyes kept her in place.

She was having an idiotic staring contest with her different image, when suddenly she heard a knock.

This seemed to snap her out of her reverie as she looked at the door.

" Lady Yuuri? " The door opened and it revealed Gisela.

" Yes? "

She smiled. " His Excellency Wolfram von Bielefelt will be coming in to visit you in a few hours… "

" Wol…fram…? " Yuuri tried pronouncing the foreign name slowly.

Gisela's smile widened. " The blonde Prince yesterday, he was the one that found you and brought you to me, he was worried about you so he wishes to visit you. "

The petite girl nodded, though she had a feeling that there's some teasing implication on her doctor's voice.

" Alright…but I… " Yuuri trailed as she looked at her white, sleeping gown.

Yuuri can't help but feel conscious, the visitors who came by yesterday were dressed impeccably, while she was just wearing a sleeping night gown, no one made a comment, probably because she was injured, but now that she realized her surroundings, she managed to realize her appearance as well, and its not very fitting to greet visitors such as royalty.

The medic snickered. " I'll help you dress up, after all, Lady Celi knows how to pick up dresses. You'll look good, not that you're not one, Lady Yuuri. "

The jet black haired girl blushed.

" Just give me a few minutes and I'll help you dress up. " The green haired lady said as she closed the door.

Yuuri then stared at her image back at the bowl, surprised that it was her own image again, round eyes and peachy pink lips.

She wanted to dismiss it, but for some reason, she can't…

Because she felt that image is an essential part of her…


" Ah, your Excellency, what a rare opportunity for you to come and visit my humble abode!"

Wolfram then stared at the middle aged gentleman, whose brunette hair withered into white at the sides, and his wise, blue eyes studying him blatantly.

He wasn't one for jewelry, but last night, an image of a dark haired, petite girl came haunting his dreams, he imagined the girl that he rescued… Yuuri as what they call her now, with her hair blowing in the wind. He suddenly felt an itch to adorn that silky, black hair with hundreds of colorful barrettes or any other expensive hair accessories, he knows she will surely look good in it.

So he asked his mother where he can find the best jeweller in town, of course, Lady Celi granted his request, with a teasing smile.

" Sir Reynolds Chaudry sells the best one in town, Wolfy. " He recalled her saying. " You will find pieces there that you can't find anywhere else. You can also ask him to make something according to your preferences, although it will take some time… I do believe sweet Yuuri would look good with a piece of black diamond necklace on her neck, or maybe a pair of teardrop white crystal earrings on those creamy earlobes - "

" Mother! I am not buying her any jewelry! I just want to give her a barrette, since her hair always gets in the way of her face! " Wolfram answered, blushing hotly.

Conrart smiled. " Barrettes are also considered jewelry, not many ladies buy those because most of them prefer necklaces, bracelets and rings, but I do think Yuuri's rare, black hair would look good in a barrette, hopefully, it won't slide down, her hair looked so shiny, you don't even need to comb it. "

So, here he was, standing in front of the aforementioned jeweller in Shin Makoku.

" Good day, Sir Chaudry, but might I inquire if you sell jeweled barrettes? My mother has graced me with praises about your fine craftsmanship, I sincerely hope you conform to your reputation. "

" But of course, Lord von Bielefelt, I do take pride in my job, not just a jewel merchant, but a skilled jewelry maker as well, so tell me, does the queen require a barrette or two? " Sir Chaudry asked in bewilderment. " I do not think she's the type of lady who would wear one, but if she does, rubies, emeralds and amethyst would surely look good on her golden hair. "

Wolfram shook his head. " No, the barrette won't be for her, it will be for this girl. " He responded as he opened the flat bag that he's been carrying in his arms and removed a piece of paper, he then handed it to Chaudry who took it gratefully.

Chaudry felt his mouth flung open.

Wolfram made a sketch of Yuuri after he visited her yesterday, he didn't want to show her image to the public as much as possible, but he didn't want to buy anything that won't look good on her. He didn't know what kind of jeweled barrette would be nice on her, he wasn't with her for a very long time to know her inside and out, so he needed an expert to help him choose.

But now as Chaudry ogled at the sketch, he wished he didn't make an image of her.

" A double black…" Chaudry uttered in disbelief.

" Yes, she is, now can you help me find a barrette for her? " The blonde Lord asked, he so wanted to rip out the sketch out of the jeweler's hand, getting irritated at the attention Chaudry was showing on his sketch of Yuuri.

Chaudry chuckled. " Pardon my blatant admiration, your Excellency, it's just that… I've never seen a double black before… " He then smiled fondly at the image. "And certainly not a very beautiful one at that. What a delicate looking lass…"

" So will ruby a good choice? " Wolfram asked as he took his sketch back hurriedly. Red would certainly look good on Yuuri's black hair.

Chaudry put his knuckles under his chin. " It will look good, but the red color is too much for such a delicate lady, my Lord, I reckon pastel colors instead. "

" But those colors might make her look washed out…" Wolfram reasoned.

" Oh, I do know, your Excellency, ladies love vibrant colors, it brings out the beauty in most people, but some ladies look good on pastel hues, and that double black lass will surely look good in them. Pastel pinks, light yellows, lavenders, and light greens will surely suit her ethereal innocence, as well as white. "

" I see… do you have those colours then? " Wolfram asked. Although he was still not convinced, he had to go with an expert's advice.

Chaudry smiled. " I swear on my life that she will look good, my Lord, now how about I show you my set of beautifully crafted pastel coloured barrettes? "


Yuuri then sat on the table outside the garden, she was wearing a light, green dress, it's sleeves ending on her wrists and she was wearing white flat shoes. Gisela told her she cannot wear heels, not that she's complaining, she didn't like wearing those pin heeled shoes, she had a feeling that it will endanger her life just wearing it.

" My lady, are you sure you don't want any cake? " Dacascos, one of the guards asked, his shiny, bald hair gleaming under the sun.

Yuuri shook her head.

" But my lady! You haven't eaten anything since this morning! " He exclaimed. " Miss Gisela will kill me if she finds out that the fruit cake is untouched! "

Yuuri can't help but to smile at him. And Dacascos blushed.

This girl unknowingly seduces people… The soldier muttered internally.

" Please don't worry, I'm fine, I just want some tea. " The girl said.

Dacascos sighed. " Very well, please allow me to refill the teapot. " He said as he gently took the tray from the table.

He then walked back inside the clinic, as he was about to go to the kitchen, he saw his Excellency Lord Wolfram getting down from his horse with a brightly colored package in hand.

" Lord von Bielefelt. " Dacascos bowed.

Wolfram acknowledged his greeting. " Good day, Dacascos, is Yuuri awake? " He asked immediately.

' Setting the barricades around Lady Yuuri, huh? His Excellency sure is fast. ' Dacascos thought, but he smiled. " She's in the garden, Lady Gisela said a breathe of fresh air would do good for her. "

" I see… " The blonde Prince nodded as he walked past by the soldier.

The moment he saw her long, black hair, he doubled his pace and he was beside her in an instant.

He cleared his throat. And she looked at him with those big, round eyes.

Wolfram had to internally catch his breathe just looking at her. Yuuri is just so…

" Good morning your Excellency. " She greeted in that sweet, melodious voice of hers.

" Good morning, Yuuri, how are you? " He responded back.

She smiled, and Wolfram had to control himself from blushing at her.

" I'm fine…" She said, with a tinge of sadness in her voice.

Wolfram sat immediately across her as he heard that tinge. " What's wrong? " He asked.

" I… I tried to remember who I was… or where I came from, but all I saw is darkness… everywhere I look, it was dark… I tried finding something, anything…but I… " She winced.

The fire mage then held her hand, much to her surprise.

" I'm sorry, I know I pressured you to remember who you are, but you don't have to force yourself to do so. " Wolfram stated apologetically. " If it endangers you, then stop, it won't be worth it. "

" But I can't be like this… " Yuuri sighed. " I want to remember who I am… I… I can't be a bother to you or to anyone anymore, my Lord, you have done so much for me…"

" You are not a bother to me. " Wolfram answered sharply as he tightened his hold on her hand. ' If you only knew… I want to claim you so bad…'

" You are not a bother to mother or to others as well, if you wanted to be useful, we can arrange some chores for you, Blood Pledge Castle has never ending chores for you to get occupied with, but you are still injured so that has to wait. " He added.

She nodded. " I would be very grateful then, thank you, your Excellency. "

He wanted to tell her he can call her Wolfram, but that might be too forward of him, he had to wait for her to get comfortable with him.

" Anyway, setting that aside, here, a get well gift. " The blonde Prince said as he gave her a box of colorful package.

" Oh, Lord von Bielefelt, you shouldn't have… "

" I want to, so just go ahead and open it. " He commanded with authority.

Yuuri bit her lip, and gingerly opened it.

She gasped as she saw what was inside, there is a comb and a brush with different coloured gems adorning the backside, as well as two handheld mirrors with the same coloured gem designs and 5 pieces of barrettes, in light colours of pink, yellow, green, lavender and white. It was made of pure crystals and pearls, designed in an intricate fashion of ribbons, flowers, and blossoms. It was shiny and gleaming under the sun.

And it looked very expensive.

" Your Excellency… " Yuuri choked.

" You don't like it? "

" No! I love it, really, its very exquisite…but it must have cost a lot! "

Wolfram smiled, proud of himself that he got her to love his present.

" Here, allow me to put one on you. " The blonde Prince said as he took a jeweled brush and started to brush Yuuri's hair, loving the shiny feel of it.

" Lord von Bielefelt, you don't have to… " The petite girl muttered, though she wouldn't deny that she loved the Prince's hand on her head. It felt so good and so relaxing.

Just for fun, Wolfram then let go of the brush, amused that the brush slid on its own, but he caught it before it fell on the ground. Well, little big brother was right on that one.

He then took a jeweled barrette encrusted with white crystals and pearls, and tried to clip a handful of Yuuri's hair, only to curse when it slid down her tresses.

So, Wolfram then took almost half of her hair on the front, did a halfway chignon on the side and clipped the barrette, luckily, it stayed in place.

He stepped back, admiring his handiwork, just as he thought, barrettes look good on her.

" Perfect. " He stated as he looked at her. ' Just like a delicate princess…'

Yuuri blushed as she felt his eyes on her. Lord Wolfram has a set of beautiful, vibrant, emerald eyes, not just his eyes, but his hair was like a spun of gold. And his skin was sun kissed. There was no denying that he was a very beautiful young man. The type of man that men and women would find attractive. He must have a lot of lovers with that face.

" Thank you…" She replied. " But I have nothing to give you in return, I'm sorry. "

Wolfram shook his head. " You don't have to, as long as you take good care of the barrettes, that will be fine…"

She gave him a sweet, dimpled smile, and Wolfram felt his heart race.

" Thank you… I will treasure it, I promise. " She said as she held her gifts close to her heart.

Wolfram then smiled back, he had made up his mind, royalty or not, he cannot deny his intense attraction on her, the moment he saw her, he knew he cannot go on without her, he needed to have her.

She will be his bride, he will make sure of it.


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