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Chapter 14

The two were lying on the bed, sweating, clinging their sweaty bodies close to each other.

Both men collapsed on the mattress, panting again. Jack hadn't waited long before reclaiming this angel's body which had been sullied by Kelvin.

Jack had used all his energy into pleasuring Yusei. He had taken him over and over, plunging deep within his body, relishing the feeling of Yusei's walls squeeze him so tightly he felt they were inseparable. Kissing every inch of his body, cleansing and expelling all traces of Kelvin from the golden skin. And Yusei, to Jack's astonishment, completely submitted to him without a second thought.

After a long while, Jack sat up, stretching his stiff arms, his eyes settled on the boy who was already asleep from their continuous acts of love which hadn't seemed to end. The great king of the northern lands finally felt at peace. Happy, he dare say it. A soothing, calm feeling he hadn't know since his mother was still alive. A feeling so warm it could only be defined as love.

I wish this happiness could last forever.

These words reined through Jack's head before laying next to Yusei, and noticing a pair of blue eyes watching him.

"Did you know you're my joy and happiness, Yusei?" he whispered into his ear.

Yusei closed his eyes again

Of course I'm not. Here I'm a slave.

Several weeks had passed since Crow had received word of Yusei's location and all the while ate nothing. He didn't even speak. He no longer held the former happiness in his heart. Even his complexion had deteriorated dramatically.

Meanwhile, Kiryu, the Dark king was sitting on his throne with his face in his both hands, depressed. Thinking.

He really didn't want to let his little bird go. He felt that if he did, a piece of him would leave with him. But seeing the little creature decay slowly, taking one more heart wrenching step to a less than elegant death seem a bit less than appealing. Kiryu got up slowly, not liking what he was about to do.

He had made up his mind. His decision had been made. He was going to let him go.

He walked as slowly as possible through the corridors of the castle, ignoring all his mind's second thoughts.

All he wanted was Crow's happiness. To see his once fiery expressions and beautiful characteristic in all its glory.

But why? Why would he want all this?

The boy was just a slave in his kingdom. His life belonged to him.

But setting the boy free was the price of this happiness. Hishappiness.

Finally, after a series of mind conflicts and the long, slow journey to his destination, he had arrived at the oak doors.

The doors which were the entrance to Crow's "prison"; The doors which had his prisoner captive; The door which would be the key to his heart break; The doors which held back Crow's happiness.

Kiryu hesitated, and regretted his action, when he turned the door's golden handles, and the door squeaked opened slowly.

Crow, as usual, was curled up in a corner of the room. His body huddled like a tortoise in its shell. His knees were drawn to his chest, his head hidden in his arms.

Kiryu watched the scene with despair.

So this was what it was going to take.

He closed his hazel eyes for a moment bracing himself for the heartbreak that was yet to come. He hesitantly opened his mouth, and forced his intended words out.

"...get out..." he whispered.

These word was filled with all the remorse, sadness and despair of his heart.

For the first time in weeks, Crow looked up, not believing what he just heard.

"GET OUT!" Kiryu screamed.

Crow stood up slowly, his body trembling from his long termed starvation. He approached the door slowly, cautiously. He still couldn't believe what Kiryu had just said.

Every second Kiryu stood there, watching Crow's lethargic movements, was pure torture. He couldn't count the number of times he nearly slammed the door, preventing his beautiful bird from leaving, but, amazingly, held out.

When Crow was next to him, the beautiful bird stared into his "master's" eyes questionably. Kiryu tried his best to avoid contact with those eyes, and suddenly the king of darkness lifted his head abruptly and screamed,

"LEAVE!"

Crow had jumped at least a meter, and bolted through the dark corridors of the castle, toward the exit.

Kiryu didn't move for a quite some time, but finally emitted a painful shriek.

When Crow ran through the grass, he heard the cry and closed his eyes.

"Farewell..."

He whispered before dashing into the forest toward the southern lands.

Yusei sat at Jack's feet while the king dully listened to the counsel. Fortunately, through his boredom, a smile graced his lips seeing Yusei fiddling with his fingers.

"And the southern land, my lord?"

Yusei snapped from his trance, hearing these words. What?

"The land of the South?"

Jack peaked at his angel from the corner of his eye, knowing Yusei was listening carefully.

"What about it?"

"What are you going to do with that scenic territory? If your slave is from the south, doesn't it seem like the whole country is just as worthless as the one sitting at our feet?" The court laughed.

Yusei couldn't control himself.

How dare they spoke ill of my people? They were was peaceful as they come. Unlike, most of these cold-hearted creatures that inhabit this area.

Yusei anger was so great, he would surely snap the man's trachea if he spoke again.

But another courtesan replied,

"It's true, my king. You wield such power! Such unlimitless bravery! You could easily crushed the pathetic country and take control of its inhabitants in but a heartbeat."

The courtesans all laughed haughty. Yusei was about to lunge at him when a commanding voice shouted,

"SILENCE!"

Jack had no doubt felt Yusei's wraith and decided to take charge.

"Are you dare trying to tell me how to run my own country?"

Jack glared at them murderously, which caused the whole court to tremble with fear.

"N...No, my king ...I was only asserting your strength and bravery..."

The courtesan stammered.

"Pathetic" muttered Jack.

"You are all dismissed. Leave at once!"

There didn't need to be told twice, as they all went straight for the exit. In less than five minutes, the throne room had been completely emptied.

Yusei sat there, motionlessly under the eyes of the king. The prince wondered if the word "all" included him as well.

He got up preparing to leave when a hand grabbed his arm and pulled him forcefully onto the king's lap.

"Yes, my ki-"

Lips crashing down, covering his, prevented him from finishing his sentence. The kiss was passionate and sweet. When Jack let go, the king pinned violet orbs on him, staring seriously.

"Who are you? ...Yusei ..."

The prince just stared back questionably.

The prince's expression was so irresistible that Jack smiled.

"It's not a trick question you know. I've noticed I do not know anything about you or your former life."

His former life...

Right now it only seemed like a dream.

Seeing that his servant, speechless and now lost in his thoughts. Jack growled waking the boy with a slight start.

"Yusei tell me. Who are you? Who were your parents? How did you live?"

The prince knew he couldn't reveal to the king that he was the southern prince, born to King Hakase and his mother. The legitimate heir of the country which was an enemy to his! He would be surely be killed if this information was revealed.

"I'm a just a farmer...A child born to peasant parents, I had a normal life. I helped my parents in the fields. But one day I ventured too far from my farm, and got caught."

Yusei lied, trying to just seem like a humble peasant.

"I see."

Was the only response Jack gave. This reassured the prince. He really didn't want to probe the question any further.

Jack was puzzled. He had always thought of Yusei to belong to nobility. But something about Yusei's story didn't add up. Though he claim he was a simple peasant, he seemed too angelic...

Too perfect to be but a farm boy.

The king chose to abandon the conversation for now, preferring to seize his blue eyed lover's lips.

Crow to slow down his pace...

Days had passed since he had left the dark kingdom, and he was still running through the forest with but little strength he had, trying to forget his fatigue, hunger.

He couldn't stop. He had to get back to the southern castle at all costs! He had to tell the king of Yusei's whereabouts at all costs! He was the only one who knew.

He had to get back at all costs. Though he hoped he wasn't too late...

He scaled the castle wall in recorded time, and ran into the garden. The guards saw him, but only stared petrified at the sight.

Crow? Was it really him? Maybe they were just dreaming.

The orange haired boy's feet didn't stop until he reached the throne room. Rua and Ruka were in there, their eyes widened upon his entrance.

"C...Crow? Ruka stammered.

Crow smiled happily!

"Children..."

The twins remained paralyzed for a few seconds before screaming with joy and raced toward their friend, trapping him in a hug.

"Crow! Where were you?" Cried the two children.

"Don't worry about it. I'm here aren't I?" The boy assured.

"What's going on on here?"

The southern king had entered the room, alerted by the children's screams, his eyes widened when he saw the orange haired boy between the twins.

"Crow..." murmured the king.

"Your Highness!"

The king rushed to Crow, embracing him with inhuman strength.

"Crow, I can't believe your here! Where were you, my boy! None of my search parties could find your trail! We were so worried!"

The king was talking so fast, everyone burst out laughing. Aki and alerted her father soon joined them, only cries of joy were heared in the room.

"I'm glad to see my boy." exclaimed King Izaoi.

"And me as well!" Laughed Crow.

"But where were you?" Akiza sputtered.

Crow suddenly turned sad alarming everyone, and replied grimly,

"I know where Yusei is..."

To Be Continued

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