Sorry for not posting earlier. I was planning to, but I haven't been feeling well and when I typed about half of it, I forgot to save my work, so when I walked downstairs and left my computer on with this on the screen, my brother decided to play a prank on me and deleted it. I was so pissed at him. As you see it took longer to finish. I also kept on rewriting certain parts because I hated it. That is why it took longer, though I am kind of glad I posted to today instead of earlier because I realized the next chapter I would want to do relate to a certain day coming up! March 27! Ritsu's birthday! I am trying my best to post a chapter by then! Anyways, I hope you enjoy the chapter!

This chapter is dedicated to you GummyBear216as a get well present! My wonderful internet seme! Get better!

"Your son attempted rape on my son."

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The moment this sentence slipped out of Kiyomi's lips, a cold wind swiped through the room, despite the fact no windows or doors were open. Nobody expected Kiyomi to say this sentence.

Akira's and Kazuki's eyes widened and bulged out, their jaws dropped, possibly reaching the floor, and were completely speechless. Not even a single sound came from their mouth. The two expected good news, not that their son raped a very important prince.

Hasegawa froze on the spot. His eyes widen and felt every hair on body stand up with fear and shock. He knew now his life and the Leaf Kingdom could be endangered because of the horrendous deed he did. (On the inside though, he did feel rather smug for trying to rape Ritsu, not a single shred of guilt.)

Everyone else in the room (the rest of the men) raised an eyebrow on how blunt Kiyomi was. All the men thought she would be more subtle in her words, considering that is how her personality is, not straight out and to the point.

Kiyomi noticed the eleven men's reaction and asked, "Is there a problem?"

All the men immediately shook their head, frightened that if they uttered a single sound, another freezing gust of wind will decide to visit for a few seconds.

Finally Akira was able to find her voice again and started to laugh nervously. "My queen, what a funny joke…"

Once again, Atushi raised an eyebrow, but towards Akira and asked, "Do you honestly believe this is a joke?"

Kazuki said, "Of course. My son would never commit such an atrocious act."

Unable to stand the king and queen any longer, Ritsu stated coldly, "Your son is not who he seems to be. I am pretty sure I would know, since I was the victim in this case. He did try to attempt to rape me and he was close, but I was rescued in time."

Akira shook her head rapidly and her eyes were starting to water and soon enough, it became sobs. Through her sobs, she said almost incoherently, "My s-son would n-never do s-such a t-thing. He w-would n-never do s-something so v-vulgar."

Kazuki put his arm around his wife to bring comfort to her. On the outside he may look calm, but on the inside he was bursting with anger. He could not stand to hear somebody accuse his son doing something so horrifying.

Kazuki said as calmly as he could, "Do you have proof that my son did this?"

Masamune hissed, "What kind of proof do you need? I saw him with my own eyes trying to rape Ritsu! DO YOU THINK YOUR SON IS ALL THAT INNOCENT?"

Masamune was starting to lose his control and his face was entirely contorted with anger. Ritsu reached out to Masamune's arm in hope of soothing his angry lover. When Masamune felt the touch, he turned his head towards Ritsu and could see the brunette wanted him to calm down. He tried to relax himself to stabilize his anger. He knew that yelling would not take this situation anywhere, but only a step back. Taking a few deep breaths, he was able to compose himself once again. When Yokozawa saw the anger Masamune held, he could not believe it because he has never seen the man so angry before. He usually is able to control all his emotions. 'Onodera must mean more to him than anything in the world.'

Hatori said, "Akira-san, Kazuki-san. You have noticed the injuries on Hasegawa-san's head and face. Do you wonder why those injuries have happened?"

Kazuki said coldly, "Obviously, somebody tried harm him."

Chiaki said, "Even I am not as dense to think that. Everyone in the palace would never try such a thing. Your son brought it upon himself. Someone hit him to defend himself. Did you even ask your won son whether or not he committed such an act?"

Akira sobbing was starting to stop and she asked to Hasegawa, "Kazumo… did you rape… the crown prince…?"

As Hasegawa was about to say "no" confidently, but he felt the harsh glares in his direction, which sent a chills to his spine. He was starting to sweat under the glowers and lost his cool. He screamed out, "Yes! I did! I, Hasegawa Kazumo attempted on the crown prince, Onodera Ritsu! Stop glaring at me!"

Akira and Kazuki were once against speechless. Akira sobs started again. Kazuki's expression maintained a shocked one. Everyone else was smirking or looked emotionless.

Akira stuttered out through her sobs, "Kazumo… why? My innocent and kind little boy. What provoked you to do such a thing?"

Hasegawa replied, "I am not innocent as you think mother… I was thinking lustfully about him. I wanted him... at first, but soon I realized I am in love with him. I wanted him and did anything possible to make him mine. I wanted him to be solely mine."

Shocked gasps went around the room. Nobody expected Hasegawa to say he was in love with Ritsu.

Ritsu stood up and said as steadily as he could, but towards the end his voice escalated. "If you love me, then why would you rape me? I don't love you, you should know that!"

Hasegawa responded quietly, "Because I just do. Spending time with you… I unknowingly fell in love you… I could not help it…"

Ritsu was starting to feel faint from the stress. He dropped onto to the couch and leaned against Masamune. Masamune brought Ritsu into arms and held him tightly.

Akira could saw her son's desperation and said, "Kiyomi-sama, Atushi-sama, please give your son's hand in marriage to my son."

Kiyomi said, "That is impossible. My son is already promise to somebody." She got a feeling that Akira and Kazuki were too dense to realize the person Ritsu is promise to was in the same room and was being affectionate to him.

Kazuki said softly, but soon it turned into yelling. "Why is that Kiyomi-sama? Is it because of what our son did? Is it because our kingdom is lowly rank?" As he was saying so, he was trembling with anger.

Atushi said in a monotone voice, "It is because my son is in love with Masamune-kun. They have already been promise to each other. After what your son did, why should we even allow that vermin near our son?"

Akira and Kazuki turned towards Masamune and said, "You are engaged to Ritsu-san?"

Masamune said coldly, "Why do you think he and I are always together? How idiotic can you be?"

Kazuki said angrily, "Respect you elders!"

Masamune yelled, "Not in this case! You two a king and queen of a nation, but are so naïve in your thinking! Hasegawa tried to rape my Ritsu! Do you think that will be forgiven so easily?"

Atushi yelled, "ENOUGH!"

Everyone was scared by this sudden outburst and obeyed the command.

Atushi said, "We will say the final statement and that is that. Akira-san, Kazuki-san, Kazumo-kun. Ritsu will never be engaged to your son. We also banish you from our kingdom. Meaning, never come back."

Kiyomi continued, "We already knew your real motives for coming to our kingdom..."

Akira and Kazuki were anticipating her answer. Hoping they would get a good deal for coming to this kingdom.

"We will not give you any of our resources. We do not want to help your kingdom after what your son has done. It is unforgivable no matter the reason."

Akira and Kazuki pretended they could care less. Akira said, "Is that so… Then we shall ask other kingdoms. The Divine Kingdom is one of the two most prominent kingdoms. The Diamond Kingdom may offer their assistance."

Masamune hissed, "As if. My mother and father will not help your kingdom."

Akira screeched, "You're the crown prince of the Diamond Kingdom?"

Masamune responded, "Obviously. Do not expect any help from my family ever. Your family has been disgraced enough already."

Kazuki roared, "Shut your mouth young man. Just because Diamond Kingdom is one of the two most powerful kingdoms, it does not mean other well-known kingdoms cannot overthrow yours."

Akira shouted, "There are still the Everlasting Kingdom, Faith Kingdom, Shining Kingdom, Sapphire Kingdom, Eternal Kingdom, Enchanted Kingdom, Timeless Kingdom, and Breathless Kingdom. Those kingdoms are also major kingdoms. Even though they are not as powerful, surely if we ask for their support and combine their power, the Divine and Diamond Kingdom will fall into ruins."

At the same time, the crown princes of all the named kingdoms said, "Do not even ask. Our kingdom will not support you."

Akira and Kazuki stuttered fearfully, "You m-men are the c-crown p-princes of those k-kingdoms!"

All the men said, "Obviously."

Kazuki stammered, "A-all of t-them?"

The men replied, "Mmhmm…"

Ritsu said, "Even if ask the minor kingdoms, they will not help yours. Each and every kingdom rely on the Divine, Diamond, Everlasting, Faith, Shining, Sapphire, Eternal, Enchanted, Breathless, and Timeless Kingdom."

Kiyomi said, "You have until sundown to leave. That is in two hours. Leave."

Akira, Kazuki, and Hasegawa were now scared shitless now due to current pathetic circumstances and immediately complied with the told command and ran out of the room.

Everyone left in the room sighed loudly. Glad that it was now finally over and hoping things will settle down once again. Before anyone could say anything, a knock was heard.

"Your majesties, Kohinata-sama and her company have arrived back, but with new company."

Kiyomi said tiredly, "Lets go meet the girls and their guests."

Kiyomi rose and all the men followed in an orderly fashion to the front gate.

When they arrived at the front gate, everyone spotted the girls, but also six unknown men. Hiyori had a large bag of candy in her hands and ran up to Yokozawa and Kirishima and squealed, "Papa, Onii-chan! Look! I got so much candy and souvenirs on the trip!"

Yokozawa and Kirishima laughed and asked Hiyo how the trip was. While the three were conversing, everyone else was going to find out who were the six mysterious men.

An-chan shouted, "We are finally back! We brought back some special guests. I think you will be delighted to meet them."

The six men stepped forward and bowed.

The first man had dirty blond hair and sky blue eyes. "Hello, my name is Kiyomizu Arata."

Ritsu said, "You look awfully familiar…"

Arata said, "Your highness, you and I have met once in the past, when An-chan brought me here to meet you once."

Ritsu said, "Is that so…" He was wondering if An-chan and Arata liked each other mutually because it seemed like it.

The second man had redish-orange hair, like fire and light brown eyes. "It is nice to meet you. My name is Fujisaki Daisuke."

Chiaki asked, "Aren't you the guy that Nadeshiko always talks to and hangs outs with back home?"

Daisuki said, "Your highness, I am glad you remember me. Yes, Nadeshiko-chan and I are good friends."

A chorus of "oohs" and "ahhs" passed through the crown princes.

The third man had navy blue hair and eyes that resemble the midnight sky. "It is nice to meet your acquaintance. My name is Yamada Hitoshi."

Kisa asked, "Aren't you the heir to one of the noble families in the Faith Kingdom?"

Hitoshi said, "Yes, I am."

Kisa inquired, "Isn't your family and Mitsuko's family good friends or something like that?"

Hitoshi replied with a smile, "Yes. Mitsuko and I are best friends."

Kisa said, "Uh-huh…"

The fourth man had hazel colored hair and forest green eyes. "I am pleased to meet you. My name is Fujihara Takeshi."

Yukina asked, "As in Sayuri's first love?"

Takeshi chuckled and responded, "That is me. Just for the record. She is also my first love." Hearing this, Sayuri blushed lightly.

The fifth man glossy, black hair and lavender colored eyes. "I am honored to meet you. My name is Sakamoto Kaoru."

Masamune said, "Sakamoto… Sakamoto Kaoru… why does your name sound so familiar?"

Kaoru said, "Oh! You must have heard about me from Kaori. We are childhood friends, but we lost contact after I went to study abroad."

Masamune said, "Oh…"

Lastly, the last man had dark brown hair with red eyes. "Hello, my name is Yoshida Hayate."

Hatori asked, "Why do I feel like I have seen you before?"

Chiaki asked, "Were you Chinatsu's best guy friend in boarding school and came to visit the us during a holiday?"

Hayate laughed and said, "That's me!"

Hatori and Chiaki said simultaneously, "I see…"

Ritsu, Masamune, Chiaki, Hatori, Kisa, and Yukina were all thinking the same thing. 'Love?'

After that, it was already dinner time. Everyone headed towards the Dinner Hall. Everyone chatted with each other quietly. The Leaf Kingdom's royal family was 'escorted' out of the kingdom by the time then.

After dinner, everyone retired to their rooms. The six new guests were all given guest rooms to sleep in.

Ritsu and Masamune were sitting in Ritsu's room and chatting, but Ritsu still felt guilty for how he treated Masamune.

Ritsu blurted out, "What can I do to make it up to you?"

Masamune looked at Ritsu with confusion. "What?"

"What I can do to make it up to you for not listening to you about Hasegawa?"

Masamune gave a sullen smile and said, "Nothing… Don't worry about it… Nothing matters more to me than the fact you are safe."

Ritsu pounced Masamune gave pressed his lips to Masamune for a long and steamy kiss. Masamune was shocked at this sudden action and opened his lips, allowing Ritsu access to explore his mouth. Soon Masamune responded to the kiss and wrapped his arms around Ritsu's waist pulling the younger man closer to him.

After a few minutes, the two broke apart out of breath and panting.

Ritsu said breathlessly, "I will do whatever you want."

Masamune looked Ritsu in the eye and said, "I don't want our relationship to be about sex. Truthfully, all I want is that you will always be by my side and love me. That is all I could ever possibly want from you. Promise me you will."

Ritsu gave Masamune a light peck on the lips and said, "I promise. No matter what I will always love you. I could not love anyone more than I could ever love you. I will also always be by your side. You do not have to ask. It is something I will do no matter what. I love you."

Masamune pulled Ritsu into a tighter hug and responded softly, "I love you too, Ritsu…"

The two stayed in this position for quite a while, until Masamune spoke, "Lets go to sleep."

Ritsu nodded snuggled closer into Masamune's protective arms. Masamune pulled the covers over them both and whispered, "Good night."

Ritsu replied softly, "Good night."

In each others arm, the drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

Don't worry about the new characters. They mean absolutely nothing. It was just so that the girls can have a love life and move on because a while back someone said they should. I will try my best to post the next chapter on Tuesday, but that is a low chance, so sorry if it is later. Love and Kisses!