A/N: I want to change the rating because it'll get a bit angsty. I can't add kiss in K, can I? Anyway, I'm also aware of my grammar. TT
CHAPTER 7:
"I..I will.."
He was left alone in the room. The others left to prepare the afternoon meeting with Waltorana. Gunter left with Gwendal to help him prepare the documents. Murata said he'd be back after a moment. Cheri told them she would rest before the time. Conrad went to resolve some matters or at least that was what he said before he left Yuuri alone. Wolfram left without saying anything, or he did say something, but Yuuri was too shocked to listen.
"I will.."
Somehow that line kept on swirling inside his head. He tried to remove the scene earlier but he couldn't. That word struck him right. He felt a slight feeling of disappointment in his heart, knowing that Wolfram would..
"What am I thinking again??" He hit himself with both his palms, trying to knock the thoughts off his mind. Just why he had to feel so miserable when he heard all of this? Jealous?
He had found Wolfram quite attractive recently. Since the day he arrived back at Shin Makoku, he knew he missed the blond more than he missed everyone else. When Wolfram broke the engagement and left for the Bielefeld territory, Yuuri knew he didn't entirely after him for Greta's sake. He really wanted to see Wolfram. He couldn't afford to stand still as Gunter presented him the fact that Waltorana would never let Wolfram go for years.
Whether at that time Wolfram broke the engagement or not, this was bound to happen. The rumor spread without their consent. There's nothing they could do to prevent it from the beginning. But if only at that time he quickly reinstate the engagement as Wolfram's wish, this would never happen. If only he agreed at that time, Wolfram would never hunt him down at the stairs, Wolfram would never stumbled at the steps, Wolfram would never fell on his god-father and laying on the floor with hands crossing each other.
'Wolfram would never agreed to marry Conrad..'
"Shibuya?"
"Murata," Yuuri quickly shook his head, wiping his previous thoughts. His best friend smiled at him knowingly
"You know there's a chance to fix everything, Shibuya" He told the Maou. Yuuri stared at him, obviously confused,
"What do you mean?" he asked
"I suggest you find the evidences we need before they truly tie the knot," he answered. Yuuri knew what his best friend meant, but he still couldn't see the whole picture yet. He lifted his gaze and met the other black
"I know, but why do you tell me this?" he asked. Murata smiled again,
"As you best friend, I can see your concern.." he stopped a while, "..over Von Bielefeld." He waited for Yuuri's predictable respond
"I-I don't know what are you talking about," he awkwardly twisting his gaze to all directions. Murata sighed at this. Yuuri noticed his best friend's expression and cleared his throat, "..besides, Murata.. This is all your idea from the first place, you know.. The marriage.." he stated. Murata shook his head,
"I know, but I did it because it's the only way to save Weller Kyo and Cheri-sama," he paused, "now its your turn to save Wolfram and yourself."
"Huh? What do you mean by that?" The Maou asked again. The great sage sighed
"You're really oblivious, aren't you?"
"Will you stop talking in riddles?" Yuuri demanded a clear answer from his best friend. Murata's expression became slightly stern,
"Just so you know, we never know when love will come and we couldn't do anything once it arrive.." he stated and turned away. Yuuri groaned
"Listen, Murata-"
"No, you listen to me now, Shibuya." The Sage turned his head as he reached the door, "If they finally fall for each other, you'll lose everything." He ended and stepped out, closing the door. Yuuri was silenced. He could see the whole picture now. The complete image of the future,
He would lose Wolfram forever.
That was the most shocking statement ever. Conrad obviously didn't see that coming, especially not from Wolfram. To think the blond would agree to marry him all of a sudden. It was still clear in his mind that yesterday Wolfram still ranting him for being a half-mazoku. And now?
"Wolfram," he called his younger brother, finally caught up with him. The blond tried to ignore him but Conrad blocked his way, standing before his eyes.
"What?" he openly glared at the brunette. Conrad stared at the obviously irritated blond,
"Wolfram.. Are you sure about this?" he asked. Wolfram shrugged
"Of course I am. Do you think I was just fooling around?" he spat and turned away. Conrad grabbed his wrist
"You don't have to do this if you don't want to. I will be fine." he assured his younger brother. For a minute Wolfram was drowned in Conrad's gentle expression. But he quickly pulled his arm, pausing for a while and forced himself to look into Conrad's eyes
"I-I do this for mother. I never cared about you." He told his brother as cold as he could, leaving the brunette in the empty corridor. He didn't know why he said that to his brother. He knew he cared for Conrad as much as he cared for his mother. He always treated him that way.
He just couldn't stand it.
The sun was half set behind the castle wall. This afternoon sure came fast, but the people who now gathered in the meeting room knew that today would be an unbelievably long day. If anything could make this worse was when Waltorana stepped into the room, smirking contently as he saw the tense in everyone's face. He walked slowly to an empty chair in front of The Maou. Yuuri smiled nervously
'What am I suppose to do..'
The Maou greeted him reluctantly and started a rather awkward formal conversation before finally strayed into a deep silence. The Bielefeld leader knew he never welcomed here from the first place and he didn't bother makes himself otherwise. He took his time as he enjoyed the Maou panicked thoroughly
Yuuri threw several glances at Conrad. He hoped his god-father could give the usual reassuring smile. The brunette always stayed by his side, encouraging him from distance. Whenever he needed unwritten assistance in his role as the Maou, Conrad would always be there to lend his strength and gave him more than enough confidence. But now he could only see frowns in his god-father's expression, and the brunette obviously didn't even look at Yuuri, instead he fixed his eyes on his younger brother. Wolfram noticed this and sent unspoken threats to him. It was then Waltorana decided to break it. Yuuri couldn't see the later scene between the brothers.
"Do you already have the answer to my question earlier, Heika?" he asked, his cold emerald eyes staring directly into the Maou's. Yuuri gulped,
"Err.. Which one?" he asked back. Gwendal frowned. That was the first thing the Maou could offer as an opening response. Waltorana showered him with his intimidating aura before he threw the question,
"Can you confirm that Lord Weller is the former Maou's son?" he repeated the previous matter. Yuuri knew this one would surely come, but still he had no idea of what to answer. He was drowned in a perfect silence, sweat dropped. Gwendal spoke in his behalf,
"No. We can't." he answered. Waltorana curved another smirk in satisfaction. He won.
"Then you surely know what will take place a week from now," He paused, enjoying the distress around him. "I think I can arrange something for Cheri, but unfortunately not for Conrad. I'm truly sorry," which he didn't exactly. He was half way smiling in victory when Gunter broke into the moment
"It won't happen," he stated. Waltorana raised his noble eyebrow
"Excuse me?" his tone was dangerous. Gunter cleared his throat and gave him a stern look
"It won't happen. Conrad will be Cheri-sama's legal son and that settles the matter. I'm afraid you can't participate in whatever takes place next week, Lord Von Bielefeld," He replied. Waltorana surely didn't like this.
"That's impossible. He's a half-mazoku, half-human!" He spat. Realizing his very much far from nobleman speech, he lowered his tone, "I mean, only marriage can make Conrad become the former Maou's legal son." He told them. Gunter smiled,
"Very true, Lord Von Bielefeld.." he replied contently as he behold the blonde's fading smile. Waltorana shook his head,
"Impossible.." he muttered, glancing at Conrad. Gunter didn't take the following news as a good one, but he surely enjoyed crushing the vicious blonde's world in instant. He nodded,
"Fortunately its true, Lord Von Bielefeld. Lord Weller will marry your nephew."
Waltorana's face was truly priceless. Even though Yuuri didn't feel like hearing that statement again, but he couldn't help feeling relieved. His god-father's life will be saved. The Maou walked aimlessly in the corridor. He recalled Murata's words earlier and sighed.
'What should I do now?'
"Heika.." A lady voice called him from behind. He quickly turned to her,
"Cheri-sama," he greeted her, and then he noticed her expression. "What's the matter? Is anything wrong?" he asked. Cheri shook her head and looked at the Maou,
"I want to ask for your help, but before that, I need you to answer my questions," she told him. Yuuri nodded. Cheri continued and went for her first question, "Heika, do you love Wolfram?" Yuuri was struck at this. He gaped, unsure what to say, but he finally shook his head
"N-no, I mean, I cared for him but not in that.. way.." he started to doubt his sentence. Cheri knew this, but she let him be and continued to her next question,
"Do you disagree with the marriage?" she asked. This also was a hard question for him, but then he also shook his head,
"Well, it sounds a bit weird for me, but I guess.." he paused, thinking for a while, but he didn't come with any better answer than, "I guess I'm fine with it." Cheri nodded knowingly,
"Heika, do you consider Wolfram as your friend?" she asked. For Yuuri, this one was harder than the previous two somehow. He has been very vocal about his so-called-friendship, but why he hesitated to answer now?
"Of course I am, he's my best friend," he answered. Cheri nodded again and looked at him. Her face was rather serious and sad,
"Heika, I'm aware of the fact that the marriage would be a loveless marriage. Even though I know they will make a great couple" she told the Maou, sighing. Yuuri knew, both Wolfram and Conrad were remarkable soldiers, good-looking ones if he might add. The fact that he finally knew he could never accept,
'They suits each other..'
"Will you help them, Heika? Will you help them finding their love?" Yuuri once again struck at the favor she asked. Will he help Wolfram and Conrad found their way to each other?
His throat felt sore suddenly. Now he knew how Wolfram felt when he agreed to the term back then in the office. Part of him wanted to help, but he knew in one way or another he already fell slowly for the prince. He might like Wolfram. He might love him.
But then again it was still uncertainty.
There was no place for doubts at the time like this. He was aware of the fact that he had no choice. Whatever happened here or after, and whether he loved Wolfram or not, the blond was still his best friend. The one he cared for. He closed his eyes as he bitterly came to accept the favor Cheri asked.
He nodded.
Or he did try to nod but his head couldn't move since his heart strictly refused to do so. He really didn't know what to do. His heart and mind worked differently and it tore him apart. He didn't dare to look at the former Maou. Cheri placed her hands on the Maou's shoulder, smiling
"Its fine Heika, you may keep the answer"
A/N : Cheri gave him chance to do what he think is right, and not pushing him too far. Its not entirely Yuuri's fault either.
anyway, Thank you for reading! Please review..:D
