Ryker: Howdy, this was rushed! ahahahaaaa i'm not happy with my work here, but I just want to say right now, the story continues after Wolfram gives birth. Plus, Cassandra links many many many things together which goes towards the sorta plot.

LAST TIME:

"They found the witch and they want to lock her up forever! I can't talk them out of it! But she wants to meet us," he said in a state of panic, "Maybe with both of us, we'll learn why she did this and she can be set free!"

I had no time to process the information as I was hurried down to the dungeons where the little witch girl sat in her cell with a vibrant smile on her blood red lips.

She looked like Ulrike. Her hair was mud brown and her eyes a piercing white while her skin kissed by the sun. Her wrists shackled in chains that cut into her delicate skin.

I wonder, is she a relative of Ulrike?

There wasn't a malicious vibe from her, but more a spiritual kindness. Yuuri was right, we had to let her go since the only thing she did was accelerate the inevitable, that is if I am to think optimistically. The punishment for tampering with the King and his Consort would be death, and that pacifist wimp would never let a living being die.

"Rufus!" she cheered as she leaped off of her cot and ran to the bars.

Rufus? As in, Rufus von Bielefeld?

"I'm so happy to see you," she reached out for me, "I'm sorry about two months ago, but you were already hit with my magic powder so it would have no effect on… you…" she trailed off as she scanned the length of my body. "I assume you and His Majesty Shinou must've gotten busy again. What is this, your fourth child? Oh, and I love the new hair cut, I told you it would look amazing on you!"

A rosy blush dusted over my cheeks at the mere thought of Shinou ever coming near me. The damp room added to the layers of awkward humidity that surrounded me.

Murata took his place in between Yuuri and me. He placed a hand on my shoulder which made me flinch in disgust.

"Cassandra, this is Wolfram von Bielefeld, he is the ancestor of Rufus," he smiled, "Remember me? Daikenja, but now I go by Murata."

"Huh…" Cassandra looked as if she was struck by lightning, "H-How long have I been…"

"A couple thousand years," Murata said so lightly.

Cassandra gasped, "Oh my Shinou I'm so sorry!" she got down on her knees, "I-I didn't mean to hit you with the powder, Ancestor of Rufus. You just have the same aura as Rufus s-so I just assumed. Plus, Shinou said to use the powder-"

"Shinou, of course he'd be behind this," Murata turned to himself and rubbed his chin.

I ignored the stupid Sage and growled at the little witch on her knees. "How DARE you mistake me for an ancestor long past?! Look what has happened!" I gestured to my stomach that was swollen like a watermelon, "You have caused chaos in the lives of the 27th Maoh and me! For that, you must pay!"

"Wolfram!" Yuuri hissed, "Calm down, it was an obvious mistake. She said she didn't mean it, I don't think we should lock her away forever."

"Of course you don't, you're a wimp," I crossed my arms over my chest hastily.

"How do you know Rufus von Bielefeld, Lady Cassandra?" my brunette brother asked.

The girl went back to her cot and sat there with her legs folded neatly underneath her. She shifted and prepared us for a long story.

"I was a small child back then, raised by witches. I became the protector of the forest until I was put into a deep slumber. Anyway, one day, a couple of villagers ran after me since I wasn't looked very kindly upon back then. Rufus was the only nice one. He stopped them and always played with me. We grew up together:

(Cassandra's memory)

I stomped over to him and ripped clothing out of his knapsack. "Cassie!" he hissed.

"Do you have to go?" I whined, "You could die out there."

I threw myself down on his bed, my arms rested over my forehead to block out any light that glistened in from the open window.

Rufus' manor was giant. Since he was of rich blood, he lived in a separate part of the giant area we call Bielefeld Fields. He loved to stay closer to the forest part since he was more fine tune with nature. He would dance with fire fairies and cry to the moon with wolves. The blonde was certainly one of a kind.

Rufus laid down next to me, his head next to mine. He rested his hands above his head with a gentle sigh.

"So," his voice was as beautiful as the morning breeze, "If I die, I die. It will eventually happen, so I might as well die for the greater good." He turned on his side. "I'll never abandon you, Cassie."

"B-but!"

"I want to give you something," he poked my side.

"What?" I asked.

"Bielefeld Fields," he gestured out the window, "Take care of it while I'm gone."

I nodded furiously with a tinted blush scattered on my cheeks. Rufus smiled and wrapped an arm around me to take a quick nap before he finished packing.

(Back to Wolfram's POV)

"So, he went off to war and I feared that I would never see him again…"

Cassandra asked for something to drink and Murata scurried off to get her a glass of water.

"Thank Shinou Daikenja is gone," she giggled, "Now, where was I? Ah, right!:

(Cassandra's memory)

I pranced around Bielefeld Fields after Rufus had not returned. I only assumed the worst, so I kept up my end of the bargain and tended to the precious forest that was once part of Bielefeld Fields. I missed him dearly but he promised that he would never abandon me.

When I heard the crackling of leaves under footsteps, I ducked behind a tree. I thought of a trespasser on my territory, I'd have to fight. But my heart stopped at the voice I heard, the breezy voice that I missed.

"Cassie," he called, "Hey, Cassandra!"

I jumped out of my spot and tackled him to the ground in a cobra-like hug. Tears flooded down my face as I nuzzled my cheek on his chest. Rufus grew since the last time I saw him. His hair was a bit longer, but the tips of his hairs brushed his mid back, which he pulled into a ponytail.

After I let him up, he brushed off his nice clothes that I only assume he received from the new King, Shinou.

There was something different about my dear friend. He carried himself with a bouncier pleasure while he held his nose up to the sky. He glowed with love and bliss that could only come from another.

"How was the war?" I asked stupidly.

Rufus cringed at the memory but he laughed it off, "Is that something you ask a war veteran?"

I shrugged just like he did a year ago, " I missed you."

"I missed you too," he smiled, "But I'm afraid I cannot stay here."

My heart sank in my chest, "Why?"

"I-I found someone," he kicked at the leaves underneath his feet as he looked down to hide his blush, "He makes me very happy."

"That's… great…" I sighed, "Then why come back?"

"I need you to do me a favor," his stance grew serious again, "I need a powder that binds souls."

My eyes widened, "B-but that means you might-"

"I know the risk," he said, "Actually, I didn't request it. Shinou required this powder."

His cheeks flushed red again at the mention of that man's name. I put the pieces together rather quickly.

"You're in love with Shinou," I said bluntly, "And you want me to make you a powder to bind your souls together…" he nodded. "With that sort of power, there is a high chance of you two creating a soul baby, you know that I assume." he nodded again. "Why though?"

Rufus smiled, "Because," he looked away, "I'm damaged and my body won't let me find a proper mate."

I didn't ask about this, it sounded like a touchy subject.

"I love Shinou and he feels the same about me. So please," and of course, I gave in.

(Back to Wolfram's POV)

"I made him the powder and threw it at the couple. Low and behold, Rufus was pregnant, which is how you-" she pointed at me, "-were able to be born."

"Then why were you asleep?" Yuuri asked.

Cassandra gave a heavy sigh, "I was betrayed after that. Since Rufus was able to conceive on his own once his soul was bound to Shinou's. Someone in the Blood Pledge Castle betrayed me and put me into a deep slumber only to be woken by you all. So imagine how terrified and angry I was to see Rufus again. That's why I threw the powder at you. I remember before I went to sleep, Shinou told me to use that powder if I was being attacked."

This makes more sense now… I think.

"Did you love Rufus?" Yozak asked with a witty smile.

The witch's silence was taken as a yes.

"It was never meant for you," she said to me.

I knew that but I still felt like it was her fault.

Then, I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. I hissed in a breath as my hand flew to the pain and I leaned on the bars for support. It felt like someone started to chisel away at the lining of my stomach from the inside, but it wasn't a constant pain. It only happened in the burst of a second.

My husband held my shoulder in concern as he blubbered a multitude of incoherent questions while I breathed out the pain. What was that?

"Wolfram," my oldest brother gazed over at me with concern.

"I-I'm alright," I leaned back against Yuuri, "Just a bit tired."

"Is the baby alright?" Yuuri asked while Cassandra laughed until her sides hurt.

I shot daggers at her with my eyes.

"You think that's funny?" I growled ready to pounce.

"You're such a drama king! Just like Rufus!" she cackled, "It's just the baby kicking you!"

"She's kicked me before, it hasn't felt this painful."

"Maybe it's not just her this time," the witch winked before I was escorted to my room for an examination.

What does she mean?

In the end Cassandra was invited to stay at the castle to look over me since the powder was a mix of her specialty. All I can say it, 5 months down, 4 more to go...