Author's Note: I would like to say sorry to all the readers for my late update. I hope you guys forgive me. Well… Enjoy Chapter 7!

Chapter 7 Problems, Explanations and Introductions

After breakfast Gretta headed to the library. When she arrived, she took the book she left on the table and waited for Kaishina. A few minutes had passed but the maoh's cousin hadn't arrived. Gretta was getting ready to find Kaishina when footsteps were to be heard. She sat down quietly and waited to see whom the footsteps came from.

"I'm sorry I'm late Gretta." The tired maoh's cousin said.

"That's alright… What took you so long?" Gretta asked curiously.

"That's not important… Gretta… I need your help so can I read you a book another time?"

"Ok… But how can I help?"

"Well you see… Do you remember what you said earlier?"

"About Yuuri singing for us again?"

"Yeah… Well we can take advantage at that time and get your two fathers together again."

"I see… So what am I supposed to do?"

"Well… Since Wolfram still cares about you, you're the only one that can get some sense into him. You need to help him realize that he was really meant to be with Yuuri. I can't really explain it but I feel that those two are destined to be. I know this seems so sudden but this is our only chance to get them back together. So will you do it?"

"If it's two get Yuuri and Wolfram back then I'll do anything."

"You really love them don't you?"

"Yup…"

The two girls were smiling at each other. They talked about what Gretta should say to Wolfram first. It took awhile for Gretta to understand everything Kaishina was telling her but she seemed to understand everything at the end.

"So you'll be talking to Wolfram."

"And you'll be talking to Yuuri."

The two nodded and went their separate ways. It wasn't hard for Gretta to find Wolfram. He was always at the garden when he wanted to think at peace. When Gretta arrived at the garden entrance, she skipped joyfully towards Wolfram but he seemed to not notice her, he was thinking about the words of the maoh's cousin.

"It's peaceful here isn't it Wolfram?" She said happily.

Gretta talked a lot about the garden but Wolfram still didn't respond. She tried everything to get his attention, waving her hand in front of his face, yelling his name and even yanking his shirt but still no reaction from the blonde. She got worried so she had no choice but to do that.

"Wolfram! I fell on the ground! I think my leg is injured." Gretta cried out with fake tears in her eyes.

Wolfram was alarmed and finally noticed Gretta. He ran towards her and comforted his past adopted daughter. This was now the time for Gretta to have that talk with him.

"Are you alright Gretta?" Wolfram said in a caring voice.

"Yes…"

She was right… He does care for me… Same old Wolfram… I'm glad he still loves me like a daughter…

"I remember…"

"Remember?"

"I remember how you and Yuuri were always there to comfort me. You two always treated me as if I were a real daughter to the both of you."

"Indeed."

"Why'd you two have to fight with each other?"

Gretta's tone was sad this time. She knew this was only an act but she was filled with sorrow in reality as well. Wolfram was in shock when he heard what Gretta had to say. He didn't know what to say knowing that if he answered he'd only make things worse and he didn't want that especially if it had to do with Gretta. Even though he wasn't her father, he still cared for the little girl.

"We didn't fight Gretta. I just had to do what was meant to be done. There was nothing left for me to do. He didn't love me at all and I can't live with that. It would hurt my pride if I married someone who didn't even say one little 'I love you' to me."

"But Wolfram…"

"Gretta… I know it's hard for you to accept my past actions but you have to understand the fact that he doesn't lo-"

"You're wrong!"

"Gretta…"

"You're wrong… You're wrong…"

Tears were falling on the child's cheek. She couldn't take it anymore. She missed Wolfram and she wanted him back. She wanted him by her side together with Yuuri She had already lost her real parents and was abandoned by her uncle and aunt. She was a lonely child and her only friend that talked to her at times in the past was Gwendal's cousin. She didn't like the destiny fate had driven her to, she'd rather disappear into thin air than face the sorrow she was feeling right now.

"Gretta is this so complicated to accept?"

"Wolfram you're wrong… Yuuri… He did love you…"

Wolfram's face changed into caring from emotional. He always thought Gretta was sweet. When he was in a bad mood, she was always there to comfort him. She truly acted as a real daughter the brat could be proud of. Making her leave him alone was going to be impossible if he was trying to prevent the girl's heart from breaking.

"Gretta… You don't have to comfort me through ease talking with things that wouldn't happen in reality."

"But…"

"I'm alright Gretta… You don't have to do thi-"

"If Yuuri doesn't love you then why did he choose to plant the Gardenia?!"

"Gretta…"

What made her act like this? And why is she mentioning a flower named Gardenia? But the main question is… Is this really the child who I cared for these past years?

"A Gardenia symbolizes secret love. Yuuri is younger than you so you're more emotional than him. I know I can't prove it but I know in my heart that he loves you."

"Shhhh… Don't cry… I'll think about it… I'm just confused at the moment…"

Wolfram tried his best to comfort Gretta but no matter what he said, tears still flowed down her brown cheeks. She didn't seem to care about her surroundings. All she wanted to do was cry. She didn't think about completing the task Kaishina asked her to accomplish. She was too sad to bear the pain and sorrow. She really had missed the father who used to read her stories when Yuuri was away on Earth. Wolfram couldn't ease her pain. He had nothing left to do but let her cry and stay by her side.

Meanwhile Kaishina was still looking for Yuuri. She searched everywhere he'd usually go to but there was no sign of him. After awhile, she decided to search at the area where the soldiers would train. She knew that where Conrad was, Yuuri was to be found. When she arrived, she searched through all the soldiers in the areas and found Conrad and Yuuri playing catch near a group of trees.

"Yuuri!" She said running towards the two.

"Kaishina? What are you doing here?" Yuuri asked.

"Ummm… Can I talk to you for a moment?"

"Alright. I guess that's it for today Conrad."

"I guess so Yuuri. You two be careful now."

"We know Conrad. Hey that's the first time you didn't say 'Your Majesty' or 'Your Highness'."

"Well you did ask me to call you by your name and I am your godfather."

"Can we go already?" Kaishina suddenly said.

"Okay let's go."

After saying goodbye to Conrad, the two went to Yuuri's room to talk.

In Yuuri's Room

"So what did you want to talk about?" The double black boy asked.

"Well you see it's abo-"

"Your Majesty… There is a girl outside who says she knows you…" Dorcas said interrupting the conversation.

The two teens looked at each other and wondered who was the girl outside.

"Dorcas… Take us to her…" The maoh said.

"Yes Your Majesty."

The two followed Dorcas to the field where soldiers were all over. They saw two Conrad and Gunter guard the girl who had said she knew the maoh. The girl had long dark brown hair with two locks braided. She had brown eyes like Kaishina but they were more darker. She was wearing a black uniform and she seemed angry.

"Yuuri! Tell these people that I know you!" The girl yelled.

"KAEDE?!" Yuuri yelled.

"Your Majesty, do you know this girl?" Gunter asked.

"Yah… She's a classmate of mine on Earth."

"I see."

Kaede ran towards Yuuri and Kaishina and gave a what's going on look to Yuuri.

"Yuuri… Where exactly are we? And who are these people? And why do they keep calling you Your Majesty?" She asked.

"Uhhhh… I… and…"

Yuuri couldn't think of what he would say to Kaede and how he would explain everything to her. He panicked in his mind and had no choice but to stay still and say nothing.

"We're in a virtual video game and you play as a certain character. Yuuri was chosen to be the demon king of this land and I'm one of his helpers. This castle is called the Blood Pledge Castle and this kingdom is called Shin Makoku. The people around us are soldiers who serve the king." Kaishina started to explain.

"I see." Kaede understood nodding.

"The two over there who guarded you are in a higher class than the soldiers. The tall guy over there with brown hair and brown eyes is known as Sir Conrad Weller. He is the second son of the former demon queen, Cecile Von Spitzberg. He is the guardian of demon king and his duty is to protect the king." Kaishina continued.

"It's nice to meet you." Conrad said smiling.

"It's nice to meet you as well." Kaede replied.

"The person next to him is Sir Gunter Von Christ. He is the royal aide of the king and he also teaches the king about the history of this country."

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm sorry for the earlier incident. We hope you can forgive our actions." Gunter said.

"No, it's okay. I wasn't injured or anything so it's alright. Anyway, it's nice to meet you." Kaede answered.

"There are still many people to meet but let's leave it there until we meet them in person. There are certain levels in this game and in each level, there is a particular challenge we have to face. If we accomplish one challenge we have the choice to stay or leave and go back to reality." Kaishina said.

"This virtual game is realistic so it seems like you're really in it. If you get injured, you get injured as well in reality so you have to be careful." Kaishina finished off.

"I understand. So we're in a virtual game, is that it?" Kaede asked.

"Exactly."

"But how exactly did I get here? The last thing I remember is that I was in the ladies bathroom."

"That's easy. There are certain locations that obtain the gateway to this virtual video game. Most of them are near water."

"I see."

While Kaishina explained the situation more to Kaede, Yuuri was thinking in his head.

Phew… That was quick thinking Kaishina… It's a good thing she's around… I'm glad she's my cousin… It was a great idea to say this was a virtual video game… I don't know what I would say if she wasn't here…

"So Yuuri… How's it like to be the demon king of this land?" Kaede asked.

"W-What" Yuuri said closing his thoughts in his mind.

"You heard me… What's it like to be a king?"

"It's pretty hard actually with all the war and the peace making stuff. Also it's the customs here are so weird so before you do anything, you should ask me and Kaishina first."

"I see. So what's the challenge now?"

"Challenge?"

"You know, the challenge for this level."

"Ohhhh… The challenge…"

"Yeah… So what is the challenge for today?"

"I don't really know. The challenge just appears at a certain time. So until then, we rest and have fun for now."

"Hey Yuuri… It's getting late… We should go back inside the castle now." Kaishina explained.

"I understand. Kaede, let's go inside the castle."

"Yeah…" Kaede agreed nodding her head.

"Conrad, Gunter, you two should go inside as well."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The two replied.

Along the way, Kaishina explained some of Shin Makoku's history to Kaede including the First King, Shinou, and The Wise Man of Double Black.

"What?! So Murata was chosen to be the reincarnation of The Wise Man of Double Black?!" Kaede blurted out.

"Yeah… That's about it…" Yuuri said.

"Kaede… You'll be sleeping with me since we don't have any available rooms." Kaishina explained.

"Okay… By the way, where's your room?" Kaede asked.

"I'll show you later… Right now, we have to head to the dining room for dinner."

"Alright… We better hurry then."

The three nodded and headed to the dining room. It took awhile to get there but it didn't take them long for them to arrive at the Dining Room door. They entered and saw everyone seated in chairs around the table.

"Everyone… This is a classmate of Yuuri's on Earth. Her name is Kaede Matsumoto. Please make her feel at home." Kaishina introduced.

"Hello… It's a pleasure to meet all of you." Kaede said.

Kaede looked around and saw many new and unique faces. She couldn't believe that this was really a virtual video game. (A/N: even though it wasn't really one.)

"The woman over there wearing a black dress is the former demon queen, Cecile Von Spitzberg." Kaishina explained.

"That's the former queen?!" Kaede blurted out.

"I'll take that as a compliment. It's a pleasure to meet you." Cecile said smiling.

"The man wearing green with a ponytail is Lord Gwendal Von Voltaire. He is the first son of Lady Cecile and his duty is to work on the financial affairs of the kingdom." Kaishina said.

"It's nice to meet you." Kaede said.

"Same here." Gwendal said in a low voice.

He's creepy… Kaede thought in her head.

"The woman with pink hair in a ponytail and blue eyes is Lady Anissina Von Karbelnikoff. She is the inventor of the castle and she's usually the one encouraging the women to believe that women are equally as strong as men are." Kaishina continued.

"It is my pleasure to meet you." Anissina said with a smile.

"You too." Kaede replied.

"The woman over there with green hair and green eyes is Gisela. She's the adopted daughter of Gunter. Her duty is to aid all the injured people in the castle."

"Nice to meet you." Gisela said.

"It's nice to meet you too." Kaede said smiling.

"Yuuri!" Gretta said running towards Yuuri from behind.

"And the girl hugging Yuuri right now is Gretta. She's the adopted daughter of the demon king meaning she's Yuuri's daughter." Kaishina explained.

"What?! That's realistic too?! This is some virtual game here!" Kaede said out loud.

"Ahehehe."

I think she's getting suspicious… I hope she doesn't and investigate herself about the situation she's in because if this gets out to public… then Yuuri and I are doomed! Kaishina thought in her head.

"Well… Let's sit down and eat dinner shall we?" Kaishina said.

"Yuuri… Don't forget to sing for us again alright?" Gretta reminded Yuuri.

"I know… I know…" Yuuri replied.

"So now you're an entertainer huh…" Kaede commented.

"Something like that."

"We'll talk about that later. Let's sit down already. Dinner is about to be served." Kaishina blurted out.

The two classmates stopped their conversation and sat down in empty sits with the others and waited for their dinner to be served. Meanwhile, a certain blonde was observing the situation in the shadows.

"So, she's the girl everyone's talking about…" He said with an evil smirk.

Author's Note: Well that's it for now… What do you think if the virtual video game idea? I couldn't think of any explanation so that's what I wrote… Anyway, sorry for the recent late updates everyone… I'll try to post chapter 8 this week… School is coming up so I'll end at chapter 8 for awhile… But I'll still be working on the next chapters on my free time and post them… Well till the next chapter then! See ya!