Ryker: OMG look at me, two chapters in one day. This is because I'm having SERIOUS writers block with my take home final. It's really pissing me off, so I'm trying to calm down in hopes that as it gets later, I will be able to write it. But it warms my heart that you people actually read the authors note here! AH! That makes me happy.
WARNING: This chapter contains an implied sex scene. As a smut writer as well, I don't count this as anything rated more than T. But just be warned.
IMPORTANT PLEASE: I feel terrible that this chapter focuses on Aleksei, but he's really important and he needs just a bit more development. Fuck Henry, he doesn't mean shit right now. Aleksei is supposed to seem like a stereotypical uke character, but that's not what he's like. Trust me. He's just passionate.

I've also learned that this story looks way better in the third person. I know that it's common for writers to change their POVs while writing and start over, but this is a fic so I can't. I literally HATE when authors change POVs in stories, but hahahaaa sorry xD


LAST TIME:

"You're such an amazing person, Wolfram," Yuuri said in awe at the scene as he placed Yuri in my arms as well, "I love you." He leaned over and kissed my cheek.

Was I struck by lightning or something? Or am I hearing things? Because I think I just heard this wimp say he loves me!

He leaned down and pressed a kiss on my lips. Then, he took the children back to their crib and left me to 'rest' with my thoughts. I brought a hand up to my lips as I still felt the surge of warmth that sprouted from that kiss.

Was this really happening?


Being the head of the Bielefeld name, Consort to the Maoh, and part of the royal guard has put a number on me. I had maternity leave for three months, the normal time in Shin Makoku. I was encouraged to take longer, but it wasn't my style. So I needed to find a babysitter.

Yuuri and I opened up the new position for the public. We held interviews to find the best person to take care of the royal babies. We were at the round table with a notepad to write down little things about each person.

It wasn't a very popular job, only four people showed up for the job. The rumours about me had spread like wildfire amongst the Kingdom. I don't know them, but I've heard that they were not pleasant.

Two young girls and a boy sat at the table with their arms folded neatly and smiles. The four person, a boy with flaming red hair, looked out the window nervous. His purple eyes scanned the beautiful blossoming cherry tree that sat right outside of the room. He seemed real, I knew I wanted to hire him.

"Aleksei," I called his name and he jumped, "Why do you want this job?"

The boy shifted in his seat, "Well, I don't really have any talents and I've done everything. I-I just thought that maybe being a nanny would be a positive experience."

"Do you have any kids of your own?" Yuuri asked which made Aleksei blush.

"Oh, no, Your Majesty," he smiled sadly, "The person I love is blinded by his past. He will never love me."

I saw myself in this boy, a young Mazoku boy with a heart that overflowed with passion that it began to shatter. He grew up in human territory and was taught to hide his Mazoku pride, poor thing.

"Alright, you are dismissed, I'd like to discuss with my husband," I shooed them away.

Gwendal led them out the door. Yuuri turned to me.

"I like Madison!" he smiled.

"Of course you would, you love pretty women," I grumbled and crossed my arms over my chest.

Yuuri tilted my chin up and captured my lips with his. His hands cupped my cheeks while his thumbs rubbed behind my ears. I nearly melted in his hands when he deepened the kiss.

He pulled away and pressed our foreheads together breathlessly. His hands ran from my cheeks down my neck to my shoulders.

"You know I love you," he whispered.

"I love you too," I spoke as if this was a dream.

Yuuri moved back to his spot and left me shaking in my seat.

"So, if you don't like her, which one caught your eye?"

"I like Aleksei," I said, "I see myself in him. He obviously has a maternal need inside of him, he's young, qualified, and he doesn't seem like he'll leave us anytime soon."

"You sure? I get this weird vibe from him-" I kissed Yuuri mid sentence.

"I'm sure, I promise."

So, we hired Aleksei.


(Two days before this, Human territory, no POV)

"Your Majesty, are you sure about this?" Aleksei asked skeptically, "It feels wrong."

"Aleksei, please, call me Henry," the brunette sighed as he kissed the boy in his bed, "And I'm sure."

"I don't like to be used," the redhead turned his head away from Henry.

The man leaned down and kissed Aleksei again, his body flush against the half Mazoku's. Henry didn't love Aleksei in the way Aleksei loved him. No, Henry had a plan up his sleeve, and he wanted to be with the boy just once in case something goes wrong. Henry had to admit, Aleksei was great in bed.

"I'm not using you," Henry sighed as he got off of the boy and sat at the edge of the bed, "In case something goes wrong."

Aleksei crawled up to Henry and draped himself over Henry's shoulder, "Don't say that," he kissed Henry's neck, "I won't be revealed. But I don't feel so steady with seducing the Maoh's Consort's oldest brother… What was his name…"

"Gwendal von Voltaire, he's an overworked man and he'll hardly see through you," the brunette said, "Once you gain their trust, you can report to me about everything including their weaknesses, and the babies too. They must have powers, so we can exploit them then kill them. I know this plan will take two years, maybe more, but it will make me so happy."

Henry liked Aleksei, he was romantically interested but not committed. He knew Aleksei wasn't ripe for children yet, but he always say the boy's eyes light up whenever the topic was brought up. Even as kids, Aleksei always wanted to be a mother when he grew up and he boasted that Henry would be the father.

Henry smiled fondly at those memories of little Aleksei so full of hope. He felt a pang of guilt for throwing this boy into a mess such as an evil plan, but Aleksei was willing to die for Henry.

"Hey, how about when you return, we get married?" Henry asked.

Aleksei's face lite up like the moon on a clear night, "Y-you mean that?!" Henry nodded. Aleksei jumped on Henry and kissed every inch of his face in pure joy. "I love you so much Henry!" the redhead babbled on about how beautiful the wedding would be and the kids they will have.

Henry wouldn't dare have children with Aleksei. Aleksei was half Mazoku after all, he couldn't have that in his bloodline. When he remembered what Aleksei was, all of his remorse flew out the window as he seduced the boy yet again.


(Normal time, Aleksei POV)

Why am I doing this? What am I doing?

I paced back and forth as the other three zombie-like Mazoku's sat patiently. I chewed on my nail, which has been bitten down to a nub. I only stopped when I was hit in the back of the head.

"Hey!" I growled until I turned around to see a tall man with long deep silver hair and blue eyes stand over me. He had his arms crossed over his chest and a sour look plastered on his face. "You must be Gwendal von Voltaire," I thought outloud.

"How did you know that?" he said monotone.

I blushed and looked at my feet, "W-well where I'm from we know nothing of the Maoh's past, so I did some research. You are the oldest son to the previous Maoh, Her Majesty Celi, right?" Nailed it!

He scoffed at me until I was called back into the room.

Jeez Henry, I don't think I can seduce this man. Hell, I don't think the hottest person on this world could seduce him.

Henry said that he is the biggest threat out of the three brothers so I must get close to him. He is also the only single one, which I'm currently possibly sort of engaged!

I squeaked out a smile at the thought of being married to Henry.

"Thinking of something?" I jumped as the Maoh's voice rang through my fantasies. I bowed my head and mentally slapped myself. "Please, it's alright." the Maoh said.

"O-okay Your Majesty," I got up slowly.

"Call me Yuuri," he smiled.

"Aleksei, you got the job," YES! "You start in a few days if that's alright with you. Take those few days to learn your way around the Castle and make yourself at home."

IT WORKED!


(No POV)

Gwendal was taken back by the boy he just spoke to. He wasn't afraid of him like everyone else is. Gwendal's heart skipped a beat for a second. The boy was… so cute! He reminded Gwendal of a little field mouse, so cute and small.

"Well well Lord Gwendal," Yozak snuck up behind the man, "Are you blushing?"

Gwendal grunted.

The doors swung open and the little redhead squealed happily, "I got the job!"

Gwendal's instincts told him to hold the boy, but he couldn't. He had an image to uphold. He left in search of Gunter to do some research in the library about something called 'destined mates' or soul mates.

Similar to Yuuri and Wolfram, every person is born with a destined love. Whether they fall in love is the real mystery. Usually, when they meet, it's love at first sight. That would explain why Gwendal's face heated up whenever he thought of the new employee.

"Lord Gwendal?" Gunter stopped mid book.

"I need your help," he slammed his hands on the table, "Tell me everything you know about destined mates."

"Why? You think you found yours?" the silver haired man asked.

Gwendal grumbled something inaudible, and Gunter went to grab a book off the shelf next to them. He flipped to a page with diagrams and notes.

"Destined mates, or soul mates, are two people, Mazoku or human, that are 'made for each other'. Now, everyone is born with someone they are meant for, but not everyone finds them," Gunter said, "If you meet your mate, you should jump at the opportunity before someone else snatches her up."

"Him," Gwendal whispered.

"I'm sorry? I didn't hear you," Gunter leaned in to hear the man better.

"Him," Gwendal confessed with his head down, "He's a boy. A beautiful, cute, small, absolutly adorable boy with this fearless attitude. He wasn't afraid of me."

Gunter reached over the table to grab Gwendal's hand, "You should go for it."

Gwendal went to the next place to ask about this, his own baby brother, Wolfram. He knows for a fact that Wolfram has experience with soul mates since he did have twins from a soul bond. Wolfram also knows more about Aleksei.


(Wolfram POV)

I laid in bed to let my little ones eat dinner while talking with Conrad about a game plan. Conrad didn't mind me feeding them since he had one baby of his own, which sat on his lap patiently.

My son waited patiently at my side while my daughter fought her way to me first. Bell knew somehow that he cannot fight his sister. Yuri learned how to crawl while Bell still needs help to move, but he is forming things closer to words than she is.

She snuggled herself at the side of my chest as I propped myself up so my back was against a pillow. Bell laid his fuzzy head down on my lap as I played with his hair.

Conrad chuckled.

"What's so funny?" I asked him.

"Nothing, I just never thought I'd see the day when my little brother nursed a child," he chirped me. When I let some frustration enter my body, I felt Bell punch my thigh.

"Hey, Bellamy," I tickled his sides to make him squirm.

"Did he punch you again?"

"He's a violent little one."

Gwendal burst into the room and made a strangled gulp noise from what he walked in on.

"I-I'm so sorry!" he gasped.

"It's fine," I sighed, "Come in." I figured that I must mellow out for my children, I'd rather them not end up like me. "What's wrong big brother?"

He stood next to Conrad with a stiff expression, more stiff than usual. When Bell looked at Gwendal, he giggled.

"What's gotten you all giggly? Huh?" Yuri let go and it was Bell's turn, so I kissed Yuri's head and cradled Bell. The little girl curled up at my side.

I gasped, "Conrad!" the two looked at me, "Is our dear older brother blushing?!" I teased Gwendal which made my baby giggle again.

"Oh hush you," he squeaked out, "Look, I came here to ask you about soul bonding."

I blinked then gestured to my children, "You mean these?"

"No," he shook his head, "I mean soul mates. Destined mates in other terms. H-how did you know that His Majesty was yours?"

I leaned back against the headboard of the bed, "I just knew. I don't know how to explain it. Something in my chest told me that he was the one. It hurt that he couldn't love me until now, I will admit I nearly gave up until I got pregnant, but something about Yuuri made me feel less odd. He treated me like a person instead of being afraid of me like everyone else. I'm happy that he and I were soul bound, because I got these two little ones out of it."

"A-and that new kid you hired, Aleksei, what's his story?" oh, I see now.

Gwendal has a crush on Aleksei! That kid is pretty special, I will admit he is also attractive.

"Aleksei grew up in human territory. He was abandoned as a child when he was 8 years old in human years. He was raised as a human until now when he broke away in order to be closer to his Mazoku roots. H-he has someone that he likes, but that person doesn't feel the same and it seems like he left the person behind to start a new life. He is a very maternal half Mazoku and he is enthusiastic. He's a dreamy person too. I see much of myself in him actually," I exchanged a glance with Conrad, "You should go get him, Gwendal." I rubbed Bell's back when I felt him suck harder against my chest, "Who knows, maybe you'll find true love and Mother can gush over you instead of Conrad and me."

"Oh hush!" Conrad and I snickered.


(No POV)

Aleksei started his job after a few days of getting used to the castle. He tried to avoid Gwendal and play hard to get. It had been a month since he started caring after the royal children. That included their eldest adopted daughter, Greta. She was often away in lesson or playing with her now two year old cousin.

Whenever Aleksei went near the young son, Prince Bellamy, the child burst out in tears. He couldn't understand what he was doing wrong and it frustrated him. He wondered if it was just him, maybe he wasn't fit to be a mother. He would always run to Wolfram for help when this happened since the child felt better once in his mother's arms. "You'll get the hang of it," Wolfram would tell Aleksei, "He's a little sensitive, that's all."

But this time, both children wouldn't let him near them. They were crying and screaming but Aleksei couldn't stop them. He slid down the wall next to the cradle and curled his knees close to his chest. He tried his best not to cry.

'Oh Henry,' he thought mournfully, 'I'll be a terrible mother to your children one day. I-I'm a failure! I shouldn't exist. Maybe those villagers all those years ago were right, I was just a waste of air.'

"Aleksei?" the redhead sniffled loud at the interruption.

"Lord von Voltaire," Aleksei wiped away his tears with a little smile, "How much did you see?"

"Why are you crying?" Gwendal questioned.

"It's nothing," Aleksei pulled his knees closer to his chest and flinched when the babies screamed again.

Gwendal knelt down in front of Aleksei and pulled the boy into a tight hug.

'What is this feeling in my chest?' Aleksei's eyes widened at the warmth that filled his chest. He never felt this when Henry comforted him. The warmth was so sweet, almost like melon. 'Whatever it is, I don't want it to stop.'

Gwendal felt the same thing. His fingers wrapped tight in the mop of red hair on Aleksei's head.

Wolfram was about to walk into the room when he stopped at the scene. He spied on the two in his room.

"Hey what's-" Yuuri was about to ask until Wolfram threw a hand over his mouth and shushed him. The blond pointed in the room. Yuuri quieted down and joined Wolfram.

Gwendal wiped away Aleksei's tears and didn't notice his own tears until Aleksei pointed them out. His body was wracked with pain when he saw Aleksei sad. He wanted to see the boy smile rainbows like he usually does.

"What happened?" Gwendal asked Aleksei again.

"I can't make them stop crying," he squeaked, "They won't let me near them. They act is if I'm a criminal or something." Well, that's not a lie, Aleksei feels like a dirty killer for lying to such sweet people.

Gwendal got up and lifted Yuri out of her crib. He knelt back down and placed the child in Aleksei's hands. She kicked and squirmed to get away from him. Aleksei bit his bottom lip until he tasted a tangy copper. He put her back in the crib and slammed his back against the wall until he slid down back to a seated position. The wall scraped against his back as the back of his shirt rolled up from the pressure on the wall. Aleksei didn't care though, he wanted to be hurt. It was a familiar place for him after dealing with mental hurt his entire life.

"I'll never be a good mother," Aleksei thought outloud.

"Hey," Gwendal tilted Aleksei's chin up in a softer way than Henry would, "I bet you're a great mother if you had kids. You're just nervous." The man admired Aleksei's sensitivity. He was almost like Yuuri at his compassion and caring for other people. If only Gwendal knew what Aleksei's true intentions were.

Then, Aleksei leaned up and kissed Gwendal. When he pulled away, he was met with a pair of wide blue eyes.

"I-I'm so sorry," he squeaked back, playing the innocent card thick, "I didn't mean to-" Gwendal captured his lips again. Aleksei nearly gasped at how gentle he was compared to Henry. It felt so right to him.

Wolfram, from the door, had enough and didn't want this little make out fest to continue with his children in the room. Yuuri protested, but Wolfram walked into the room and pretended to gasp back.

"I heard Bell and Yu cry, I think they might be hungry. Aleksei, did you try to warm up the bottles I made for them?" the blonde asked.

Aleksei blushed and shook his head. He scurried out of the room leaving Gwendal stunned on the floor.

The blonde picked up his son and cradled the child whom refused to take a bottle. He knew the difference between Wolfram's chest and a nipple from a bottle. Wolfram sat down on the chair next to the crib and lifted his shirt for Bell to eat something. He was still surprised that babies need to eat 8-12 times every day, especially Mazoku babies. Wolfram was exhausted and starving by the end of the day since two babies made it even harder.

"So, you kissed him," Wolfram started conversation with his gargoyle brother, "You've only known him for a month."

"You only knew Yuuri for a half hour," Gwendal shot back.

Wolfram growled but kept a level head to not upset his rather sensitive child. "Cassandra keeps saying that Bellamy might be an empath." Wolfram chuckled, "He's able to detect the emotions of people that are near him, and since I'm his mother, we have a link."

"What are you implying?" Gwendal asked.

"Bell doesn't like Aleksei for some reason, maybe Aleksei is upset or guilty about something that Bell detects. Talk to him, it seems like he opens up to you," Wolfram said.

"When did you get so mature?" Gwendal gained his composure and brushed off his forest green jacket as he rose to his feet.

Wolfram shrugged, "When I first went into labor."

Gwendal stared at his once bratty baby brother. He remembered when Wolfram was as small as Bellamy and Yuri. He remembered the day that his baby brother was born, and how when he held Wolfram, his world seemed to change at the fact that he had not one but two baby brothers to hold. He was not used to seeing that little baby with a child of his own. It was too surreal for Gwendal.

"Okay so I warmed up the bottle-" Aleksei walked into the room and a hot blush heated his face, "I'm so sorry Your Excellency! I didn't mean to barge in without knocking!"

Wolfram chuckled, "Please, call me Wolfram. His Excellency is the Great Sage. And it's alright, Bellamy doesn't take the bottle so I have to feed him still."

"Oh," Gwendal thought that Aleksei was so cute with the color on his freckled cheeks.

"You can feed Yuri though," Wolfram motioned to his daughter, "It would help."

Aleksei mustered up every ounce of courage he could squeeze out of his trembling body and moved over to the crib. He cradled the Princess in his arms and gave her the bottle. Without a fuss, she took it and Aleksei smiled.

"I-I did it!" he cried softly.

Wolfram was smug about this. He knew his brother's feelings for Aleksei and he planned on milking this until it's dry.

At first, Wolfram thought that Gwendal just felt left out since both he and Conrad have children and Gwendal does not, but he realized that he could care less about babies and he only wanted the new employee at Blood Pledge Castle.

Yuuri was about to walk in when he was stopped by Murata. The Sage pulled the King into Wolfram's old room which was just a little down the slippery hall.

"Murata!" Yuuri yelled, "You gave me a heart attack."

"Sorry Shibuya," he sighed.

"What's this about?" Yuuri asked.

"Aleksei, that new kid you two hired," Murata pushed up his glasses.

Yuuri nodded in anticipation.

"Have you heard of King Henry?"


Ryker: I've gotten too used to this format. Anyway, I have a plan on where this is going and every aspect is important. I forget if I accidentally paired Gwendal with Gunter, but in all honesty, I just want to fuck up some characters and Aleksei was just there. I love him, but I'm so sorry for what will happen to him. I promise that his back story will be revealed next chapter.
I want to get in everything I can. Actually, if you've read my other fic called The First Time I... it's including the same characters.
Also, props to anyone who is catching onto my little tribute to Yami No Matsuei. If you haven't seen it, please do. It's amazing! The main character, Hisoka, is an empath and I'm sorta pulling that into Bellamy's character.

And I'm so sorry I keep making Wolfram feed his kids in every scene, I read online that a baby eats 8-12 times per day so I assume that he will do that a lot. He won't be feeding his kids as much in the scenes anymore, I promise. I just needed to establish that this is my world, my story, and I make the rules.