I'm back! Haha.. I'm sorry it really took me this Long before I updated this fic.. T_T.. you don't have any idea on what kind of hell that I've been through these past 3 weeks.. No rest…
Busy…
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River: It's about time you do this one!
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Rei: the doppelgangers are right Hira-chan.
_: Hai hai… So here it is… the next chapter for you! Hope you would enjoy!
Rei: As the president of the arts club, I'm here to present the disclaimer. Hira-chan doesn't own Kyou Kara Maou.. there you have it…
Murata would've protested if he knew that Miko would listen to her. And that's one thing that he knows that would not happen. Not this time, that she got herself excited with the new things around her. So, he just let himself be dragged along the way.
Not long enough they were able to catch up with the three.
Murata take a double look.
One.
Two.
Three.
No doubt. They really see three people. Sara, Beryes and an unknown kid carried by the king in his arms. And not to mention the kid's hair is blue in color.
Yes it's really blue.
Before he knew it, Miko already ran towards the crowd and greeted then in a really cheerful manner. The sage had no choice but to follow the woman.
"Sara-chan!" This made the king stop in his tracks and turned on the one who called him. He jumped a little, he knew who just called him. Of course how could not he. There were only two persons in this castle right now that regards him as 'Sara-chan'. One is Yuuri, that is with him at the moment and the second one is his mother. Shibuya Miko. Which is currently approaching him with the great sage following her.
Oh great!
Saralegui composed himself and faced the woman with his very sweet smile. "Miko-san! I thought you were resting in your room?"
One way of saying that 'It would be better for me if you just stayed in your room and sat quietly' Murata thought to himself.
"It would be a waste of time sitting there. Can I ask Sara-chan a favor?" Miko smiled at the teen with his hands clasped, as if praying.
"If I can do something in my power to help, I'd be glad to do so. What is it Miko-san?" He should remain calm in this critical time. So far both the sage and Yuuri's mother have taken notice of the child in his arms. Not they'd recognize him immediately anyways.
"Can you show me around, please? This is the first time that I've been in this world and I don't want to miss the chance to see the things here. Please?"
Even though he doesn't plan to do so, Sara just found himself agreeing to the woman.
"Thank you very much, Sara-chan!" Miko even hugged the young king in front of her. Just then that she noticed the kid that is with Sara. She even felt a familiar surge of feeling inside her.
Murata also stared.
"KYAAAH~~! KAWAII~~!" Was the next thing that was heard on the whole corridor. "Nee, who is this cute little thing here?" Miko moved a hand to touch the kid's face that is currently staring at her with his hazy light blue eyes.
Yes it's light blue. You read it right.
Light blue? Even this confused the great sage. Once and for all he knew that his friend's eyes were black in color, as well as his hair because he's a soukoku.
But this is kid is not.
Definitely not Yuuri.
The kid's eyes were light blue. Yuuri's were black.
The kid's hair was blue. Yuuri's hair is black.
The kid wears a pink maid outfit, accompanied by a ribbon on his hair. Similar to the ones that Yozak made him wear while they are trying to get out of Stoffel's castle. The last time he checked, Yuuri was wearing a dress that is blue and white in color with blue ribbons in his hair arranged in ponytails.
No matter how you look at it, the kid in Sara's arms looks like an authentic human. And there had been no sign of any tricks used liked hair dye or contact lens.
"Ken-chan isn't he cute? Nee?" With an effort Murata tried to hide his confused face.
"Yes, Mama-san… really cute."
"You know what I have always been dreaming to make Yuu-chan wear something like this when he was a kid. I know he would really look good in it! It's really a shame that I was not able to bring Yuu-chan's baby pictures here. I'm sure you will find him as cute as this kid right here." Miko said, continuing on fondling the kid. Trying to get a reaction from it. But all she got is a stare.
"What's his name Sara-chan?" Miko smiled at the teen that seems to be surprised on what she just said.
"Mama-san, you know that it's a boy?" Murata smiled just playing over.
Yeah, how in this world did she manage to know that the kid is actually a guy? The king thought, nevertheless still not showing any trace of surprise in his smiling face. He is so sure to himself that when someone sees Yuuri in his from right now, they would think twice before saying that it's the chibi Maou.
Now, who would ever think that the kid is actually a boy when he wears a frilly dress? He also matched the pink ribbon on his hair to complete the imagery, but it looks like his efforts are put to a waste.
"Oh, that? Maybe it's because Yuu-chan looks like this when he was at this age. I love dressing him in 'cute' clothes as well." The woman innocently said, her mind recalled the time when she can't help herself but to giggle when she brought dresses for his youngest son and grab a camera while making him wear each of it.
The sage sweatdropped, he never knew his friend had that kind of childhood. And maybe that is also the reason why Yuuri was wearing such clothes while he is in his child form.
Miko turned back to Sara again. Her face happier than ever. "So, what's the kid's name?"
Sara Subconsciously took a step back. "S-Skyler. He's my cousin."
"So, your name is Skyler." Miko smiled at the kid and held its hands. "Nice to meet you Sky-chan!" She said in almost a whisper. She knew that the child was about to sleep. Its eyes were fuzzy and his eyelids are about to drop.
"Where are you heading Saralegui-heika?" It was Murata that asked the question.
"At the dining table. I wasn't able to eat that much earlier. You want to join us?" The king is more confident than ever, if his plan worked on the even on the Maou's mother, then there's no way that others would get to know his trick.
"Then, may you tour me after you eat? Please Sara-chan? I don't want to bother the others because they are busy thinking of a way to find Yuu-chan. Nee?"
"O-Okay. Do you want to eat with us?"
"Ah." The Maou's mother suddenly clapped. Then he turned again to Sara, showing a cheerful face filled with gratefulness. "Nee, Sara-chan how about I cook for you?"
"But you guys are my guest…"
"Don't worry about those things. I want to extend my thanks through this way. Where's your kitchen?" She turned to Beryes who had been signaled by Sara to go along.
"This way." They were all led to the kitchen inside the castle.
"Wow! The kitchen is so huge and this is exactly of what they have in the fairytales. " Miko said in awe as they entered the kitchen. The other maids that are working there were ordered to leave, giving them some space while Sara with Yuu-chan and Murata sat on the chairs that are at the corner originally placed for the servants.
"So, Mama-san what are you going to cook?"
Miko just winked as an answer. "Se-cret…"
"I can't wait Mama-san. All the things you cook are always great."
The woman laughed at this and started to find the things that are familiar to her. She didn't have any problem at all because there was a time when Yuuri's retainers went to Earth and she had an idea what kinds of foods are served in the other world. As far as she can remember her son said that there is not much difference on the crops that can be found in Shin Makoku and Earth.
They just look different.
"Miko-san, are you sure that you don't want any help?" Not that he is scared that Yuuri's mother would be able to blow his whole kitchen or maybe his castle but he doesn't want to eat something that he will regret later.
"Oh, don't worry, I work like this at home."
"Mama-san is right. And she is the one who prepares the food inside the Shibuya household. "
"So, just sit there and wait okay? I know you will like this."
"O-Okay." He had no choice but to stop his protest and wait for the woman to finish what she is ought to do. And besides he didn't feel bothered at all that there is a new person in the kitchen that will cook for him. It surprises Sara to no end that he is feeling great.
Homey.
After a few minutes the food is already served at the table.
Guess what was served.
Of course it was none other than… * drumrolls*
Curry!
Murata smiled at this. Shibuya Miko can get anyone's heart by her cooking. And it is not impossible for her to create world peace by just making people eat the dishes she made. And that fact will be once more proved at that moment. Miko's smile and innocence are some of her traits that made her raised his sons well, especially Yuuri. Which also got this traits that's why he was able to get along with everybody.
Sara looked at the food in front of him. Seeing the question in the teen's eyes, Miko introduced the food to him. "On Earth that is what we call curry. Yuu-chan really loves those. Saa, why don't you try to taste it?" The woman smiled at him and at the same time asked for the permission to take the take that is still in his arms. "And I'll take care of Sky-chan. Nee, Sky-chan?"
Even though the kid didn't talk, he just reached his hands to the woman that shows that he is into the idea of having her. Just as Miko got hold of the kid, she felt something unnatural. "Huh?"
This got Murata and Sara's attention. "What is it Mama-san/Miko-san?" The two blurted out at the same time.
"I don't know. But…" Miko stared at the now sleeping kid.
"But…?"
"He's so cute! Kyaaah!"
As expected from Mama-san. That's what Murata thought when he saw the kind of look that the woman is giving the kid. She looks like a child in front of a pile of presents.
"I always wanted Yuu-chan to wear this kind of dress when Yuu-chan was a little kid but there are no cute dresses that will suit him well. I always knew that Yuu-chan would look cute in this kind of clothes. Even this kind of color will fit him perfectly!"
The young sage sweatdropped at this. Sometimes the Maou's mother can be really scary at her antics. Who would've thought that his friend Yuuri Shibuya had gone through this kind of childhood? I feel sorry for Shibuya. Murata smiled at the scene when he noticed the woman take care of the kid in a loving manner. As if she is taking care of her own child. At the side of his eyes the king of Small Shimaron grew tense at the sight. He saw the teen finished his food immediately.
"That was really delicious, Miko-san. Thank you for the food." The king smiled at Miko.
"Don't mention it. This is for the promise that you will tour me in your castle." The woman smiled sweetly at the teen, slightly making Sara feel a bit guilty for what he's been doing till now. The woman glanced at the kid. "Say, why don't we take Sky-chan back to his room and go with our tour. Sky-chan looks really tired."
The king stood from his chair and led the others to his room. After all it's the room that he allowed Yuuri to use. And no one would definitely enter the king's room without his permission, thus the safest place to hide. That is also the place where he and Yuuri hid when they were pursued by Gerard's soldiers.
After placing the kid gently on the bed, Miko brushed the kid's slightly disheveled hair away form his face, her hands slightly touched the kid's forehead. "Huh?" It felt warm. No it was burning. She turned at the two teens with worry written on her face. "Sky-chan's sick!" She can't help herself to be worried for the welfare of the kid because she is a mother herself. And based from her experience even without a thermometer a hand, a fever like that isn't good for someone especially the kid, considering his size. Maybe that's also the reason why Skyler's eyes were hazy earlier and immediately slept, or maybe fainted.
"Huh?" The seemed to be surprised at the new and panicked. What the hell can they do?
The woman turned at the two with a serious face. "Ken-chan, Sara-chan can you please get a bowl of cold water? And a towel too. We need to get this fever down." Motherly instincts took over.
"Okay." Sara turned at his retainer that is watching at the sidelines and made a signal to have someone get the things needed at the room.
"And a change of clothes too. We might need to change him." The sage added.
And the soldier left the room.
"Ken-chan…"
"Yes, Mama-san?" The sage couldn't see the woman's face well. Miko was facing on the bed looking after the kid, away from them, but her voice had a certain plead to it.
"Can you please follow, Beryes-san? Help him with the things. Please?" Miko turned and smiled softly. Even not understanding the situation, Murata complied at the request. He knows when he is not needed in the scene and it is one of those times.
"Okay." He left the room and closed the door, leaving the king of Shimaron and Miko Shibuya together in a room with a sick kid.
Miko sighed after he heard the door closed and the sound of footsteps moving away. Still, without even facing the teen behind her she spoke. "Sara-chan."
Sara slightly jumped at the tone used by the woman. Yes, she talks in a soft manner but her voice was laced with something unnamed. Something that demands an answer. "W-What is it, Miko-san?"
"Do you know what is really happening in here? It seems like there is something going on between you and the Mazokus am I right?" It was not an accusation, but rather a question. But he knew that the woman probably had an idea of the answer to her own questions. He had this feeling that she is not as oblivious as she looks.
Sara didn't answer.
"Nee, Sara-chan what happened to Yuuri?"
Still no answer.
"Why is he… in this state?" Now that did it. Sara's eyes showed great surprised from the words that just came out of Miko's mouth. So she really knew that the kid was Yuuri himself and is just playing along.
Why?
Miko brushed away the painfully blue hair away from the kid's face, looking at the it's flushed state., Still facing away from Sara. "Sara-chan? Why did you keep the truth? Ken-chan and the others had been looking for Yuuri, right? They were really worried."
The king of Small Shimaron felt a pang of guilt inside him, yet the woman was just asking him the reason for his actions. The reason for his lie. He was absorbed by the feeling and cannot find any answer in his mind. He had never felt like this before. Yes, he had done more vile things in the past, many have questioned him just like the woman inside the room, but he went through all of that very well. He didn't feel any guilt or remorse for what he had done. It's for the sake of his country after all. But now, there he is facing Yuuri's mother, asking him questions that concerns with her son's welfare but he had no courage to answer them. His voice won't come out of his mouth and he felt like the worst kind of living creature in this world. (Sorry, that was a bit harsh…)
"Sara?"
"I…"
Before Sara could speak the woman turned to her smiling at him softly. And it only made Sara more surprised than how he was earlier. Normal people wouldn't just smile on the person that kidnapped their child and kept him for some unknown reason. But this woman smiled at him as if she is not blaming him or something. As if he understands him. A thing crossed the king's mind. He sighed and admitted defeat to himself.
"This is the woman who he had been proud of, the woman who raised Yuuri to be such a kind and gentle person… Now I understand. I really can't have it my way…" He whispered all to himself. He knew from the start that this is going to happen. He was just too stubborn to admit it. Ever since he saw that kind smile that reminded him of Yuuri. He laughed to himself. He really can't win over this kind of game.
Sara let what his mind do what it thinks what is right based from his pure conscience, of course minus the evil thoughts. He let his head bow low. What a rare sight to see, the cunning king of Small Shimaron have his head bowed in front of a mother.
This was the situation when Murata and Beryes got inside the room. As the atmosphere being changed as the two newcomers are back, they focused on the kid first.
Sara turned to Beryes. "Remove the houjutsu."
Without a word, the soldier followed his king's orders and the next thing they saw on the kid is the change in its hair color. From the color of the sea to the color of the night.
"Shibuya!"
OMAKE 3: When will he be back?
^.^: Thanks for your hard work guys! Let's call it a day!
Characters: Thank you also!
Wolfram: *approaches* Nee, Hira-chan when will you bring back Yuuri to normal?
?.?: Huh?
Günter: *joins the conversation* That's right, when will we be able to see Yuuri-heika again?
^.^: Guys.. Even thought I shrunk him that is still Yuuri himself.
Gwendal: But a king like that wouldn't be able to run the kingdom.
^.^: True. But you love his cuteness right? So do things in his place while this fic is still going on and he's still in his chibi form. And as for you *turns to Günter and Wolfram*, I know that as much as Gwendal likes it you two are actually fond of Yuu-chan. why don't we call it quits?
And besides Annissina-san is still working on the potion to bring Yuuri back. Just wait until her next invention is over, okay? But if you really don't like Yuu-chan that much, I'll just give him to his fans. I'm sure they will be more than willing to take care of the little Yuu-chan.
Wolfram and Gunter: *Run away looking for Yuuri*
^.^: Ja nee!
Shouri: *barges at the set* What is the meaning of this Hira-chan?
+.+: Hmm? How did you get in here? *looking for security*
Shouri: Why is only Ofukuro being able to visit Yuu-chan on the other world? Why didn't you include me?
.: Hey, chill out my ear's gonna bleed. 'Why' you say? Because I like it. And if I put you on the scene you will just fluff Yuu-chan to death. Have your super brother-complex fixed first.
SECURITY! *Security drags Shouri away*
Shouri: HIRA-CHAN!...
^.^: Mama-san is enough to take care of Yuu-chan.
Whew! At last!
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