Sin: Howdy minna! So, yeah, I made a final decision to update this fanfic once every week… or if I failed to update on a certain week, I'll make a double for the next week… The reason I didn't updated last week was due to the fact that I did managed to post 3 chappie in the span of 4 days and I was amazed myself.. wahahaha! *hysteric laughing* anyways, to those who reviewed the last chapters, I really appreciate everything... uhm... I'm overwhelmed that you guys accepted the story warmly and to those who put this story in the story alert, fave story list and me, the crazy hybrid on the author alert thanks! *I know it sound like an award acceptance speech but humor me... I'm just happy*
Now on with the newest installation!
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'italics' – thoughts or flashbacks
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Chapter 3: The Plant of Sorrows
It's been a month. A month since Lord Wolfram von Bielefeld was seen alive and well. A month of Yuuri trying to get past the sentry guards on Wolframs room formally known as Wolfram's brothers.
Yuuri tried to stay awake for the rest of the night contemplating on how he will convince Conrad on letting him near Wolfram even for a while. He tried passing notes with Lady Cheri through Greta and he knew it was foul to use his daughter to gain favor in his cause, he has no choice. Lady Cheri expressed that she is not against of the Maou visiting her baby, after all, he is just going to visit and Wolfram can not be any worse than he already is- as much as to her regret. The problem would be on the very doorway.
Gwendal looked like a wolfhound whenever he gets too close to Wolfram's room and he knew better than to ask him to allow him to pass. Yuuri did not want any repeat of what had happened before.
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"Please step back Heika." Gwendal's brows are wrinkled yet again.
"Please Gwendal, let me in. I just want to see Wolfram, even just for a minute. I just..." Yuuri whimpered. He knew that if he continued the rest of the sentence, his tear won't be at bay.
"I'm telling you Heika. My brother is stable. There is nothing you can do about the situation" Gwendal's voice was firm. ' you have done enough damage as it is' he wanted to add but he knew that whatever happened or is to happen, that scrawny kid that hurt his brother is their king, give or take and what he was about to say will be considered as treason under any circumstance.
"Heika… I think it is best for you to return to your office. Gunter is looking for you." Conrart tried giving his most chiding voice and smile to the young king.
"Conrad… please..." Yuuri's eyes were watering and tears are about to fall. All he wanted was to see Wolfram. It's the longest time that he spent in this world that the blond young man was not by his side. How he wished...
'Wished what, Yuuri?' he asked himself. He was at lost. He was getting desperate and the older brothers don't seem to give way and bend to the wish of the king.
"Lord von Voltaire, Sir Weller…" they are not giving them any other choice. " I command you to let me through and let me see Lord von Bielefeld!"
"With all due respect Your Highness," Gwendal hissed, "this is no longer under your jurisdiction" the ground was shaking and there are no whatever mistakes that the head of the von Voltaire family is gritting mad. "My brother is in no relation to you and he is not your concern! Now if you would please, leave now before I forget that you are the rightful king of Shin Makoku." Gwendal turned his back to the young king. He knew that what he did was harsh but can the king get a hint? No one needs him here, no one, especially not Wolfram! Why in heck doesn't he go to one of his adventures now?
Yuuri was escorted back to his office by Gunter and left with a blank expression on his face.
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That was what happened. The next time Yuuri went to visit Wolfram (you can't actually call that visiting for he just stand by the door. Talking to the "guards" was futile after all) he can't help but wish that he can still talk to the young man. He missed everything… his voice, his smile, his lectures... God! He even missed his jealousy. What in the worlds can't he give to bring back Wolf to them? He knew that he will be more than willing to bargain everything!
'Wait… Does this mean that I love Wolf? Is this the feeling they call love?' Yuuri was confused. He aimlessly walked in the castle halls. He did not know where he already is not until he recognized the massive oak doors of the library.
-YUURI'S POV-
I was pondering if what I am feeling is indeed love for Wolfram. Gods! I know I don't deserve him and what the hell am I thinking! We are both guys! GUYS! As in we are both you know!!!!! We were supposed to be partnered to girls not to each other! There is something totally wrong with this! I AM NOT IN LOVE WITH A BOY! IM A BOY!! Gosh!
But if I am not in love with Wolf, what is this painful feeling that I am feeling? It's so much worst than that of what I have felt when Conrad went missing with only his arm left on the scene. It's as if the other half of my soul is detached or something. I missed Wolfram.
There are times when I wish that all of this is nothing but a nightmare and I will be awaken yet again by one of your kicks or maybe with your loud snores. I wish it's the case! I promise I will let you snuggle on me or even drool on me, even if I know you don't drool… just be safe Wolf.
When I stopped walking, I have no idea where in the castle am I. Ah! I'm by the library, based on the massive double oak doors; I know I'm in the library. After all, it's the only place in the castle that has such a massive heavy doors.
I know that Gunter is already researching on the cause of Wolfram's illness and if I remember it right, they said something about a death root or was that a death plant? Oh well, I might as well looked for it , who knows I might get lucky and find the cure then Wolf will be okay.. 'Then what? What will I do when he wakes up? Will I reinstate the engagement so he will be happy or I will not take back the dissolution of the engagement?' I sighed. 'Oh well, I'll think about that when I cross the bridge. As of now, I'll see to it that Wolf gets back to normal!' With new vigor, I searched through herbology books. I know I'm not the sharpest knife on the shelf but I know that herbology is the branch of knowledge where I will find my answers. I searched thru the pile of books that seemed to be abandoned. Strange… I know that Gunter has mild OCD when it comes to the archives and he wont let an opportunity to pass in extinguishing the dust and molds that this particular section has. Now, that I look at it, it doesn't look like the main library! Could this be a second library?!
Well, I'll let Gunter and the others know about this place but first, since Im already here, I will check on this books. They must have something about this death thingy that harmed MY Wolfram! My?! Since when did Wolf became mine?! Ahem………… well, I was his former fiancé, so I think I can say that.. argh! Better get back in my searching!
Something caught my eye when I passed on a particular book. The book was entitled: Mysterious Plants of Shin Makoku- Their Nature and Uses by Lord Hugh von Reisch
I immediately looked at the table of contents. By around this time, I can confidently say that I can write and read Makoku language fluently. I searched for anything that has the word Death in them. I came with two (2) results: DEATH ROOT AND DEATH LILY. I opened the book on the corresponding pages (they are in a consecutive page for the book was arranged in the alphabetical order. I read the inscription on the Death Lily first for I am not sure of which plant poisoned Wolfram all I can remember is that it has a death in the beginning. It reads :
DEATH LILY
Also known as the flower of pestilence, it is a very potent pesticide that are oftenly found in the Gyllenhaal territory. It has a very unique color but in the shape of a normal lily, a bright scarlet color with black lining on the edge of every petal.
I stopped reading after that. So this is not what I am looking for. It must be the DEATH ROOT so I turned the next page and shocked with what I read:
DEATH ROOT
Widely known as the plant of sorrows, this plant is as rare as they come. It is the vilest poison to ever exist in the realm of Mazokus and humans alike. It is often described in literature and texts dating back on Shinou's time. No antidote is known to cure the effects of this plant. The victims are known to have a small cross scythe-like marks on the area of the jugular vein. The plant is characterized by its neon green leaves that looked like olives and its single scarlet flower. No known person managed to breed and study these plants for after the victim dies, the plants burns into ashes. The mode of poisoning is unknown, no poisoned person ever lived to tell hoe they are poisoned for they die instantly. Also known as the "euthanasia" plant for the most lonesome, desperate and suffering persons acquired this plant.
That was all that is written about the Death root. It didn't even took half of the page unlike the other entries that took 2-3 pages of discussion. I took the book and searched for Gunter. I need to find this Lord Hugh von Reisch and ask him about this plant. I need to know and I will find out about it even if I have to use my authority as king.
-Another chapter done and another on its way! Im not really sure on how may chapters this story will have but I am thinking of making it around 13-15 chapter.. *whew!* I wish I can do that! Keep your reviews coming people so I'll be more inspired to write! Till next week!