Author's Note: Hey guys, I'm back! I got some inspiration for this chapter while writing the third chapter for my other story, 'Maohtale!'. Now, I'm not going to say much else, because I don't want to ruin it. However, I will try and make this chapter a bit longer to make up for the extended absence. Enjoy!
Royal Bed Chambers - 12:00 AM - Yuuri's POV
After all of that excitement earlier, I didn't think Gunter or Gisela would ever leave me alone. They were both acting like overprotective helicopter parents all day, swooping around me and feeding me soup, as if I had a cold. I thought for sure, with the way the day had been going, they'd even follow me into my bed with me, but thankfully they only just 'escorted' me to the door.
Even after getting comfortable, I found that I couldn't fall asleep. Instead, I lied awake and stared at the patterns dancing across the ceiling. I snaked my hand under my nightshirt and absently brushed my thumb along the crevices in my abdomen. I still don't know what the scar is, or even where it came from, but with all that's happened to me in the past year, I think I've learned to just not question things. After all, even if I wanted to know, there's no way for me to find out, so there's no use even trying. Sighing, I turned onto my side and closed my eyes, silently willing myself to fall asleep.
Just as I was beginning to nod off, a stray noise registered in my hazy, sleep-filled mind. I sat up and turned towards the window, where the noise originated. It sounded as if something had been thrown at the glass, like a small rock. I kept my eyes focused on the window pane as I slowly climbed from the bed, sliding the small blade from underneath the pillow against my side as I stepped quietly towards the wall. I brought my free hand up to unlatch the lock on the window, before pushing them open. The cool night breeze fanned against my face, blowing my hair back. I leaned forwards to peer down to see if anything or anyone was outside doing something suspicious. At first, I saw nothing out of the ordinary, just trees, dirt and grass. Then, out of seemingly nowhere, a black-clad figure lunged from some unseen location through the window, plowing me backwards and onto the floor. The person pressed a long dagger up against my throat, chuckling lowly. "Looky here, Demon King, you're coming with me. Don't try anything funny or I'll slice your neck open." Before he could say anything more, he found a blade of his own pressed against his own throat, right against a weak spot by a vital vein. "On the contrary, mister, I'm not going anywhere." I tipped my head back and yelled out as loudly as I could. "HELP! STRANGER DANGER!"
After a few seconds, an orange-haired man whom I didn't recognize dropped from somewhere on the ceiling. "Good work. I'll take him from here, bocchan." He bent down and grabbed the man by the back of his neck, holding him up as if he weighed no more than a kitten. Sitting up, I asked him, "Who are you, by the way? I don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting you before." He turned to me, his crystal blue eyes focusing on mine. "I suppose you're right. I've met you, but probably not under a circumstance that you're aware of." I tilted my head in confusion, and he elaborated. "My name is Yozak Gurrier. I'm your 'royal spy' and bodyguard." I stood up and bowed politely. "Well, it's nice to meet you. Ah, thank you, by the way." He let out a hearty laugh. "Don't mention it, it's my job. I should get going; gotta take this guy somewhere special…" He grinned evilly at the masked bandit before turning towards the door, holding up his other hand in a gesture of saying goodbye. That was I how I met the eccentric spy Yozak.
Royal Dining Hall - 7:30 AM - Neutral POV
Yuuri stepped into the dining hall, bowing as everyone stood in formal greeting at his entrance. When he seated, everyone followed. As they began to eat, a certain lilac-haired advisor leaned forward in his seat, gazing at his king with concern. "Your Majesty, are you alright? I heard about how that bandit attacked you last night in your bed chambers. Yesterday's incident was unfortunate enough without that happening. Oh, dear!" Yuuri mentally facepalmed at the dramatic scene. "You know, I'm really fine. I'm not a child; I can protect myself sometimes, too." It didn't seem as though the man was listening, as he continued to bawl pathetically. 'This is going to be a really long day…' He abjectly thought to himself.
Castle Gardens - 1:00 PM - Yuuri's POV
I needed to get away from all of the noise, so I quietly slipped out after lunch and snuck into the gardens. It was so peaceful, being surrounded by so many lovely flowers on such a beautifully sunny day. The sky was a bright blue, and there wasn't a single cloud in sight. I inhaled deeply and took in the refreshing scent of the newly-sprouted blossoms. I retired on a small stone bench, and jest leaned back to appreciate the breath-taking scenery. "Lady Cecilie has been doing such an amazing job with these." I mused. 'I remember when my mommy and I used to walk through the park together. I would always run down the hill and pick some flowers for her. It seems like it was only yesterday, yet it's been over fifty years…' My eyes widened as I looked around, suddenly becoming increasingly aware of something that I hadn't fully noticed before. "What sort of thought was that?" I knew that those voices were in my head, but what I still didn't understand is why I was even hearing them. 'My mother used to pick these really pretty flowers every week, and she would make my favorite tea with their petals.' Why? I stood up. "Please, I don't really know what's going on, but I want to know who you are." 'We are a part of you. We were once living, just like you, but a bad man took that all away from us. We can never see our families again, and now, neither can you.' I felt my jaw instinctively clenching in anger and grief. "Why? Why are you here? I just want my old life back!" A low giggle vibrated in my ears. 'You think we don't? We've been waiting for so long for someone like you to come along. Now, we can have our revenge, and you will be the one to do it for us.' "Why would I do that? It's not like you can make me." At first, I heard nothing. Then, 'Oh, but that's where you're wrong. We can, and we already have been. Since the moment we became one with you, you were NEVER in control…' I felt lightheaded in that moment; now it made sense. All of those times I ended up randomly blacking out, then waking up to find that I had almost severely hurt someone. It wasn't me. 'It's me.'
~ Flashback ~
"What's happening?" A light had consumed them, blinding their eyes. They were lost for so many years, wasting them trying to get revenge on a man that was long gone. When they were able to see again, they found that they were no longer looking through their own eyes. It was like that when they were stuck inside the animatronics, too. Was it happening again? No. They were inside of a person...finally.
(Note: I'm switching the POV within the flashback) At first, it was like sitting in a dark room, watching this person's life through a television screen. We watched...that man kill his parents and brother. So he's like us, huh? Interesting.
It didn't stay like that for long though. After he freed her, we were all combined as one soul inside of his, and he became Golden. With us being a part of his soul, we can control him. We will have revenge on him, and we'll watch that disgusting filth die and rot away while he cries for mercy. Our host might be merciful, but we aren't.
Author's Note: Well, I'm not really sure how I feel about this. I feel like it came out okay, but that it's not really good enough to make up for such a long wait. I'm sorry; if you hate it that much, then sue me. I did the best I could, okay? :')
Please, for your sake and mine, let me know what you think. Your feedback is important to me; it helps me know what I'm doing right and what I need to improve on. Although I'm sure many of you don't even read these parts, if you do, then I would greatly appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, I'll see you all in the next chapter. ^_^