Disclaimer: I do NOT own Kyou Kara Maou or the characters! If I did, it would be a Yaoi ^-^ I just did this for fun, because Yuuri and Wolf are so fun to play with!
Warnings: If you are reading fics in this fandom then you are aware that this is at the very least a Shounen Ai, BL, boys lovin boys, right? Also violence, swearing, and lots of feels. If that makes you uncomfortable, please do not read this!
Chapter 21 - We Shall See
After numerous villages, several false alarms, and countless saddle sores, the Shin Makoku forces were growing weary. They had been searching for any signs of the renegade humans for almost a week with no luck. Currently they had made camp outside of a small village along the Granz border and had settled in for the night.
"Report!" The disgruntled general demanded as he heard the flaps of his tent swish open. He did not bother to look up from the map in his hand.
"Gwen," his younger brother sighed. "When was the last time that you got some rest?" Conrad looked at the bags under his elder brother's eyes with growing concern.
"I'm fine Conrart. It just frustrates me that these rats seemed to have gone to ground," Gwendal admitted and rubbed his temples. "Any news?"
"No, the bandits turned out to be just some small time thieves after all. We handed them over to the local authorities," Conrad huffed in frustration and took a seat near his brother. "Gwen, perhaps we should head back," Conrad suggested. "Our last communication from Yozak said that even he wasn't able to turn up any new leads. The men are tired and we have nothing to show for our efforts."
"That's why I brought us back through the Granz territory," the stoic general frowned. "I think we should head back too."
"General!" A young blue haired soldier with terrified violet eyes burst into the tent. He held a letter in his out stretched hand. "This just arrived from the castle!"
"Bring it here Roger," Gwendal grunted as he pushed the maps on his makeshift desk aside and leaned over it to take the letter. His blood ran cold as soon as he took a closer look at the parchment in his hand. The outside of the envelope had the Shin Makoku seal on it as well as Yuuri's seal. However, the two water dragons intertwined together forming the 27th Maou's personal seal had a red line across it. This was the military code for a threat to the royal family and the crown.
Conrad grew concerned as he looked between the young soldier and his elder brother. "What is it Gwen?" He asked.
Gwendal didn't answer as he tore open the letter and began to read its contents. His eye's grew several sizes larger by the time he reached the end. "Conrart! Order the men to break camp and prepare to leave as soon as possible!" The general yelled. "The Princess has been kidnapped!"
The Princess of Shin Makoku sat defiantly at a an elegant table lined with every delicacy that she could ask for. Her beautiful face was marred by the permanent scowl that she wore. Greta turned her nose upwards and crossed her arms over her chest in silent protest.
"You have to eat something child," Hugo said with concern. He motioned to the feast in front of her. "I assure you that the food is not poisoned," he sighed and took a bite of bread to prove his point. "See?"
Greta glared at the man who resembled her dear uncle Conrad. He had a similar build, hair color, face, and demeanor, but this man had stunning aquamarine eyes. Of the five men that currently held her captive, this was the only one that didn't seem like a monster. "I'm not hungry," the princess grumbled.
"You must be hungry little one, it has been several days and you have eaten very little," Hugo worried. He had grown quite attached to the young girl, much to his surprise. After Hugo had lost his family to a band of demon thieves ten years ago, he had closed off his heart. Consumed by the overwhelming desire for revenge, Hugo had grown cold and evil. This young human girl perplexed him and for the first time in years, he wanted to protect something again. "But if you don't keep up your strength, how will you be able to glare at us?" Hugo smiled.
"An excellent point," Greta glared at him while reaching for some bread. "Why are you doing this? What do you want with me?" She asked between bites.
"As we have told you, we mean you no harm, you are human after all. Our quarrel is with the Maou and the other demon scum," Hugo explained.
"Scum? Says the man who has helped to kidnap a Princess!" Greta slammed her small fist on the table for emphasis. "Not to mention hold the innocent people of this estate captive in their own home!" She motioned to their surroundings. They were sitting at a large dinning room table that belonged to a demon aristocrat. "Who is the scum?"
"The Maou, the demons!" Hugo raised his voice in defense. "Your father," he hissed sarcastically.
Greta narrowed her eyes at his accusations. "What has my father, the Maou done? He wants to live peacefully with the humans! He is a great man!" The princess shouted and shot to her feet in her father's defense.
Hugo stood up across the table from Greta and glared at the poor naïve girl. "All demons want the same thing girl, the annihilation of all humans!"
"You're wrong! My father only wants peace!" Greta huffed. She closed her eyes and took a deep calming breath. She knew that shouting was getting them no where. Greta decided that a ladylike approach may work better. "You attacked Shin Makoku without provocation. If you were wronged in the past, I am sorry. Since my father became the Maou five years ago, he has endeavored to change this world for the better. He truly desires peace among the races. Instead of raising arms against us, why have you not tried speaking with us?"
Hugo couldn't believe how mature the young girl sounded. 'Is she telling the truth? Is it possible that a Demon King could actually desire peace?' Hugo pondered the Princess's words as the door to the dinning room swung open and clapping could be heard.
"Pretty words child, your fathers have trained you well," Volker grinned as he stepped into the room, followed by his comrades. "The Maou is a powerful and deceitful man. I have seen firsthand the extent of his desire for peace child, you are naïve if you believe his lies." Volker took a seat at the table and poured himself a glass of wine. "I wonder, have you ever seen his true form?" He asked as he took a drink.
"If you are referring to his powers, yes, on several occasions," Greta stared at the leader of the group that held her captive. "He only uses them in defense, unlike some people," she seethed as she sat back down slowly. Greta's instincts told her not to take her eyes off of the gray haired man. She got the same feeling when she was forced to be in King Saralegi's company, something inherently evil surrounded both men.
"Liar! Our village was destroyed when he unleashed his water powers in human lands!" Lanced yelled.
"Our home, family, and lives were washed away!" Lando screamed as Lance placed a comforting arm around his shoulder.
"Oh you were from that village of thieves in Svelera that had stolen from their King," Greta stated. "My father heard that the King there had planned to destroy the dam upstream of the village and kill all of your people. Yuuri rushed to your village, but by the time he got there, half of the village was already underwater. He used his powers to help divert the water and save as many people as he could!"
"That's just what he wanted everyone to think! I saw his water dragon things that day, they were adding to the flood, not stopping it. He killed our baby sister and our parents you bitch!" Lando raged and lunged towards the table with his dagger drawn. Lance held his brother back with unshed tears in his eyes.
"Stop brother, she is just being tricked by the Maou, it's not her fault!" Lance shouted and tugged his brother from the room.
"I'm afraid you will not be able to sway us with your well prepared and rehearsed speeches Princess. We have all suffered at the hands of the demons," Volker said unconcerned and took another sip of his wine. "You are a human that has been deceived by the evil demons, your words hold little sway here child. We shall free our comrades and take our revenge," he said darkly.
"We won't stop until the demons have paid for their crimes," Hugo stated.
"Don't worry, I will take care of your other father kid. I owe him that for killin' my brother Grimm," Braun growled.
"See my dear?" Volker purred. "You need only sit there and serve your purpose, we shall punish the demons."
"You're all monsters!" Greta shouted, unable to contain her contempt. "Yuuri will punish you! He will stop you from hurting anyone else!" She screamed and ran from the room with Hugo and Braun in pursuit.
Volker laughed at her outburst and finished his glass of wine. "We shall see Princess," he placed the empty glass on the table and stared out the window. "We shall see," he grinned wickedly towards the setting sun.
Author's Note: Sorry that it took a week to update ^.^;;
Wow a chapter without Yuuri or Wolfram in it lol. I know that it was a bit short, but I hope that you all liked it anyways. Maybe some citrus in the next chapter to make up for it lol
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