A Past that Haunts

by DushaSoul

Wolfram is out on patrol like any other day when he runs into a double-black man who isn't from Shin Makoku. The man uses his name and knows too much about Wolfram, yet he has no idea who the man is. The man claims to know Yuuri from childhood and convinces Wolfram to take him to see Yuuri. However, as the days go on, everyone regrets ever meeting the man from Yuuri's past.

26. Chapter 26

AN: I apologize for the length of this chapter. I had a very difficult time finding a good place to break it up and ended up just leaving it as it is. Again, I also apologize for taking so long to update. Thank you for hanging around for this crazy ride of a story. Please let me know what you think or any questions you have. Thank you.

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Shouri woke several hours into the morning. He yawned and opened his eyes to look at Murata's sleeping from still on top of him. During the night, Murata had tried a few times to roll off but Shouri's strong embrace wouldn't allow it and the smaller finally gave in to deep sleep. Shouri smiled as he let his hand move up and down Murata's back.

Murata stirred at the movement but not enough to wake completely. He moved a little as if trying to burrow down deeper in the bed. "Five more minutes." He mumbled.

"Sorry, you have time to sleep, just relax." Shouri smiled again. He couldn't help but chuckle at Murata's actions. Just like a normal teenager bak on Earth.

Murata stirred again once he realized where he was and who with. He still wasn't quite comfortable with the idea of sharing a bed with Shouri but the man was very difficult to say no, to. "Mmn." He groaned.

"Ah." Shouri lifted his chin with one finger and kissed him gently. "You're so cute when you are sleeping."

Murata' cheeks flushed. "No fair attacking-" A yawn broke through his words. "When I'm not even awake yet."

"You're just too cute. I had a hard time resisting. Now come closer. I want to kiss you again." Shouri gently gripped Murata's chin with his thumb and forefinger.

Murata frowned a little. "I'm laying on top of you. How much closer can I get?"

Shouri just wrapped his arm around the smaller male and hugged him tightly as he guided their mouths together. He nibbled lightly at Murata's bottom lip then quickly slipped his tongue inside. Murata shivered a little and weakly made an attempt to pull away. Shouri, however, slipped his hand into Murata's hair as his other moved down to his lower back. He moved his hand up and down slowly as he continues to slip his tongue around Murata's teeth. The sage moaned softly then sucked in a breath as another shiver moved down his spine. His body reacted as it had learned over the passed month even though Murata himself still wasn't sure what was really going on. Shouri took the small chance and slipped his hand up the back of Murata's shirt and slowly ran his fingers from side to side.

Murata shivered again and tried to move but Shouri managed to keep him there as his tongue invaded the other's mouth. Murata tried to speak but found it very difficult. Shouri felt the motions and released his mouth and simply smiled at him.

"W-what?" Murata panted a little.

"You looked like you were going to say something before we started this. What was it?"

"Ah…you've caused me to forget." Murata laid his head back down and closed his eyes still somewhat tired.

"Oh, have I? Well then." Shouri smiled at him and continued to move his hand casually along his back. "If you think of it, let me know."

Murata frowned a little. "It must not have been important." He let out a long sigh. "How long was I asleep?"

"I'm assuming the entire night and part of the morning. It looks almost mid day. Why? Is there something you have to do? I'd rather just stay here like this." Shouri reached up and touched his face in an attempt to distract him.

"Really? That long? I haven't expected to slee so much." Murata started to sit up and moved off of Shouri. "There are things," he hesitated. "That I think should be done if I am to spend time on Earth with you for a while."

"Like what?" Shouri's smile widened at the idea. "What do you have to do today that is so important?"

"Well for one, I have to deal with the guests that are still here. I am still, in a way, a politician among these people."

"Oh…I guess I can help you with that, can't I? Or do I have to just sit back and watch you patiently?"

Murata laughed quietly and looked around for his glasses. "You don't know the customs of this land."

"Does that matter? I, the future Maoh of Earth, am a fast learner." Shouri leaned over and quickly picked up Murata's glasses and held them up over his head.

Murata frowned in response and narrowed his eyes. "Yes, it matters. Some of these guests are on rough waters with the Demon Kingdom. They may not like speaking with another Demon King."

"Well aren't you another Demon, too?" Shouri sighed but grinned at Murata. "I just want to stay like this."

"Demon yes, Maou, no." Murata tried to reach for his glasses but couldn't. "Come on, you're teasing me."

"Yes I am. If you give me a kiss, I'll give them to you." Shouri smiled.

Murata simply frowned and stood up, turning his back to Shouri. "You want to play that game? I'll just go partially blind."

Shouri's smile faltered. "Murata, come back please? I can't have you going blind like that."

"Will you stop teasing me?" Murata looked over his shoulder.

"Yes. If you kiss me and hand me my glasses."

"Well then. Good luck finding me, blind guy." Murata moved further away and smirked. "I don't give in to 'terrorists'."

"Ah, please, Murata. Don't leave." Shouri smiled and crawled closer to the end of the bed. "I need you near me."

"I must refuse your bait." Murata folded his arms and continued to back further and further away.

Shouri sat upright completely on the bed, his long legs hanging off the edge. "Please, I promise I won't make you do anything. Just come back over here."

Murata watched him. "What reason have I to believe you?"

Shouri smiled at him. "Because you like me. Please, Murata. I promise you that I will do one thing for you. No matter what it is, how about that?"

Murata sighed. "Fine." He walked back over and stood infront of the larger man. He held out his hand. "Glasses, please."

Shouri slowly handed them over with a smile. "So, what is it that you want from me? You can have anything."

"Thank you." Murata slipped his glasses on then looked at Shouri. "Sometimes I wonder if you are still a child. He took in the mussed hair and silly grin on the other's face.

"I am not. I'm just curious what you want." Shouri replied knowing he didn't make much sense. "Will you hand me my glasses?"

"I'm not sure of what I want. I am perfectly content." Murata picked up the glasses and slipped them onto Shouri's face. Then, after slight hesitation kissed his lips quickly. "There. A reward for you."

Shouri smiled devilishly and snaked his hand out to grab Murata's arm. He tossed him back onto the bed and kissed him with slight force. "And one for you."

Murata's eyes widened and he gasped in surprise. "S-shouri!" He exclaimed and tried to show his displeasure at the action but couldn't make it come out right. Shouri finally released him and he jumped up again, trying to smooth out his clothes.

"Thank you. Now go. I'll get things prepared, in my head, for our date back on Earth." Shouri grinned stupidly up at him.

"Please entertain yourself while I'm working. Perhaps visit your mother." Murata responded quickly and frowned at him.

"Okay, okay. I get it." Shouri held up his hands in surrender. "Call for me if you need anything."

Murata nodded then left the room quickly. He waved one hand over his shoulder before the door closed behind him. "Now then. Firstly to make contact with the guests. Possibly get information from some of them, too. Then to see to Shinou's temple. I'm sure they've been waiting for news as well." He ticked off his list of things on his fingers as he walked down the hallway and disappeared into the business of the castle.

Wolfram slowly stood up after several minutes of trying to calm his racing heart just outside the door to the cells. He adjusted his clothes impatiently, grateful that Akane's touch hadn't illicited any sort of physical reaction. He looked down the long hallway and visualized all the corridors he would have to take in order to reach Yuuri's office room. He swallowed, closing his eyes. He couldn't shake the feeling of Akane's hands and lips against him. The taste wouldn't leave his mouth no matter how he tried to forget it. He knew he shouldn't have gone to see the man, but his own pride wouldn't allow him to hide like an injured puppy. Though he knew that's what he really was.

Wolfram heard footsteps and quicly straightened himself, adjusting his clothing once more. He nodded his head at the new round of guards then hurried down the hallway. Every fiber of his being wanted to be near Yuuri at the moment, something he was still getting used to. He didn't really understand why but he didn't care either.

After several minutes Wolfram found himself outside Yuuri's office door. He hesitated a moment then quietly pushed the door open. "Yuuri?" He called softly. At first he didn't see the raven haired teen where he'd left him. The chair was lazily pushed back from the desk and slightly skewed. Wolfram's brow furrowed as he stepped into the room. "Yuuri?" He called more loudly and was answered by a soft call.

"W-wolf….you're so wonderful." Yuuri's sleep ridden voice whispered softly. He didn't wake but continued to mumble with a smile on his lips.

Wolfram walked around the desk and sighed, one hand running into his blonde curls. "Oh, Yuuri…" He sighed shaking his head. Yuuri had somehow slipped from his chair and fallen asleep on the floor. He was curled in a half ball one arm under his head.

"Wolf…come closer." Yuuri smiled moving a little. "I- Kiss…"

Wolfram shook his head then gently took Yuuri's shoulder shaking it. "Hey, come on. You can't sleep here like this."

Yuuri slowly opened his eyes and looked at Wolfram. "Wolf…kiss?" He smiled lazily.

Wolfram flushed a little at the request. "Hey now…"

"Yes, please?" Yuuri blinked a few times then let out a long yawn.

Wolfram stood up and crossed his arms over his chest. "You are sleeping on the floor. I'm not coming down there." He frowned even though it found it oddly charming.

Yuuri sat up and reached his hands up towards him. Fingers moved open and closed in a grabbing motion. "Please?"

Yuuri sighed then stood up shaking his head in a small attempt to fix his hair. He tilted his head and looked at Wolfram. Their slight height difference was still new but Yuuri loved it. He supposed that was one advantage to growing older as a human. Though his aging had slowed the longer he stayed in Shin Makoku. He let his ebony gaze fall on Wolfram's pale features taking him in.

Again, Wolfram flushed. He bit his lip then quicly pressed his mouth to Yuuri's, eager to get rid of Akane's 'taste'. Yuuri smiled at the kiss and wrapped his arms around him pressing his lips just a little closer. He released Wolfram's mouth after a few minutes and pressed their foreheads together. "We should go take a nap together." He breathed.

"You have too much work to do. You shouldn't have dozed off like that." Wolfram retorted. He avoided eye contact, afraid that he'd give himself away.

"I was worried." Yuuri responded. "Our mothers didn't do anything to worry you, did they? Is the dress just as beautiful?"

Wolfram frowned. "Don't call it a dress." He mumbled shaking his head. "I'm fine, the kimono is fine. You needn't worry so much."

"That's good then." Yuuri smiled a little then pressed his question further. "They didn't do anything to stress you out did they?"

Wolfram simply shook his head with a heavy sigh. "No, they did not." He opened his eyes again, exposing how worn out he was.

"Ah, Wolfram you look tired. Did you work yourself too much? We can rest like I was saying."

"No, Yuuri. You have work to do." Wolfram gave him a serious look. "I can rest on my own. But you have to stay on top of things. Especially if we are to leave for Earth for a few days. Now stop shirking your duties as King."

"Then you shall rest here, with me." Yuuri smiled. "I do have to say the floor is quite comfortable but I can do my work in the bedroom if you wish."

Yuuri's expression changed to one of more concern. "Wolfram, I just. I just like watching your sleeping face. It helps me relax, that's all." He watched Wolfram's expression then sighed softly. "I don't have to be with as long as there are guards watching the door."

Wolfram nodded. Of course. Guards are always at the door. But if you are busy watching me sleep, which is….creepy bytheway, you won't get your work done. Therefore, until you've finished all this." He gestured at all the paperwork. "You are banned from the bedroom."

"Wolfram." Yuuri tried to give him a serious look but failed. "But what if it becomes night? Am I not allowed to come in and sleep? And I can do my work while watching you."

"No. Yuuri. No means no." Wolfram folded his arms. "If you just focus on it you can get it done in a few hours. Then you can come and wake me. We'll have dinner together if you like. But…believe it or not, I would like some alone time."

Yuuri smiled then nodded with another sigh. "I understand. Just promise me one thing. You won't go and visit Akane. Please? I'll get my work done as long as I know you won't see him." Yuuri's expression changed, darkening even a little."

Wolfram's face paled and he nodded quickly. "O-of course. I won't go down there. I've no desire t-to see him again."

"I know you don't." Yuuri smiled and leaned in to kiss him once more. "I love you, not and get some rest. I'll come for you in a few hours."

Wolfram nodded with relief. Yuuri didn't pick up on his reaction. "Alright, I"ll try. I am rather tired." He chewed on his lip a moment then quickly pecked Yuuri's cheek for good measure.

Yuuri smiled. "I love you, Wolf. Sleep well." He watched as Wolfram left the room a little too quickly. He shook his head then begrudgingly sat back down at his desk. He shuffled the papers a bit then picked one up to read. A few minutes later he signed it with a large feather quill, something Gunter insisted he use, and set it down before reaching for the next.

Wolfram walked slowly towards the bedroom that he and Yuuri shared. He was a bit surprised that he'd gotten Yuuri to do his work. That was a task often very difficult, especially with the situation as it was. He was more surprised however that he'd managed to keep his visit to Akane a secret. He felt guilty about it but couldn't bring himself to tell Yuuri. He nodded to the two guards that stood on either side of the doors then walked inside closing them behind him. He pressed both palms to the heavy wood a moment, letting his forehead lean against it. He then cracked one door open and looked at the closest guard. "Please make sure that I am not disturbed?" The door then closed quickly as Wolfram moved across the room to the large wardrobe near the window. He tugged off his clothes tossing them to the floor without a care. He then pulled on a fresh pair of pants and a loose shirt that pulled over his head.

Wolfram sat down in the windowsill, watching the soldiers as they drilled. He pressed one hand against the window pane, feeling the slight warmth from it. He closed his eyes and tried to clear his mind. The last thing he wanted or needed was more nightmares. He opened his eyes the moment an image of Akane crept into his mind. Both arms wrapped around himself and hugged tightly, facing the window. He remained there completely unaware of the time that passed. His head started to nod and he stood up.

I may as well try and lay down. Wolfram thought to himself. A yawn overtook him and with one hand to his mouth he slowly sank down onto the bed. He crawled across the plush blanket and rearranged the pillows so that he could curl up in the center of it. He nestled amongst all of the bedding and focused on what made him happy. Yuuri. With those thoughts in his head he finally drifted off to sleep in peace.

A few hours later Yuuri finally finished his paperwork. He gripped his wrist with his free hand and gently moved it in a small circle to ease the ache from writing. He shoved his chair back with excitement and hurried for the door. He nearly vibrated with excitement that he would get to see Wolfram. Everytime he saw his fiancé he couldn't help but feel excited and elated. He hurried down the hallway with a stupid smile plastered to his face. The guards both shuffled slightly in amusement when Yuuri strode up to them and saluted with one hand and went inside the bedroom. He closed the door quietly, not wanting to wake Wolfram just yet.

At first Yuuri couldn't see Wolfram, but as he got closer to the bed he found him, buried in a large pile of blankets and pillows. Only his blonde curls and slightly flushed face were visible amongst all of it. Yuuri covered his mouth to stifle the quiet laugh as he moved closer. He kicked both shoes off then climbed carefully up onto the bed. He made his way slowly to the center and gently pushed Wolfram's hair from his face. He bent down and kissed the soft lips he loved so much.

Wolfram stirred, his uninjured arm reaching above his head to stretch. First one emerald eye opened then the other. "Hnn? A-are you done?"

"If I wasn't, I wouldn't be here. Like I promised." Yuuri smiled. "How did you sleep? I'm actually tired myself."

Wolfram yawned. "Very…very deeply. I don't think I dreamt at all. Which right now, I'm fine with." He then rolled over and nuzzled down into the blankets a little more, feeling quite comfortable. "If you're tired, you should takea short nap. I'm sure there is still a lot to do."

"Mm, I agree." Yuuri got up off the bed and walked over to the wardrobe to change into his own night clothes then returned to climb in under the covers next to Wolfram. He smiled as he kissed the blonde's cheek then pulled him close, encircling him with both arms. "Wolf, I'm very happy that you slept so well."

"Are you really?" Wolfram nuzzled against him. He slipped his head up under Yuuri's chin. "It's not so big a deal. Lots of people don't sleep well."

"Yes, but I want the best for you." Yuuri smiled and hugged him a little tighter. "Wolf, these clothes are very cute. I odn't know if I ever told you that."

Wolfram flushed again. "A-ah well, thank you I guess." He curled up a little, his face turned downwards. "Yuuri…why don't you want me to see Akane? I-I mean I get why but…why did you tell me that?"

"I, well... I am afraid that if you go and visit him he will do something to harm you. I just have a gut feeling that something will happen. I know that you can face him and fight him off. I'm just afraid that the worst could happen. I don't know how to explain it, Wolf."

"What…could he really do in a cell?"

"I don't know. I made sure to take everything he has away from him but he still has his hands and he still has his words. He's very good at riling me up I bet he could do the same to you, or to others."

"Ah well-" Wolfram nodded. "T-that's...true. He...does have a way with getting to people." The blonde shuddered and burrowed down into the blankets. "But it's alright. From this point on I swear I won't go down there."

"Thank you, Wolf. That really makes me happy." Yuuri kissed the top of his blonde head. "Ah Wolf…just think about it. In a few days this will be over for good."

Wolfram nodded, cuddling closer. "But Yuuri. How can you be sure he won't come back again?"

"Because if I know Shouri, he will make sure it never happens again."

"But how can you be sure? I don't mean to doubt you, I just. I don't want to have to be watching my back all the time. Dai Cimeron I can handle. Akane…he's just too different."

"I understand. How about we go on our honeymoon and the we will take care of everything else."

Wolfram sighed and finally looked up at his fiancé. "I've heard that I might have to tell a lot of people what happened. Is that true? People that I don't even know?"

Yuuri had hoped that he would be able to distract him but it wasn't working. "You may, yes. But that will only be our last option."

Wolfram sighed and looked down once more. "I'm afraid he'll twist everything I say. He always does. Whenever I try and talk to him, he just turns it all around to suit him."

"Yes, he does. That is why we won't let him do that. We will make sure that he stays quiet and doesn't talk out of turn. I'm sure there are people on Earth that are very good at that."

"I-I see." Wolfram nodded a little. "Well, just….you don't go talk to him either, okay? I'm afraid of what he'll tell you."option."yes. But that will only be our lasttract him but it wasn'Is that true? People that I don'n returned to climb in under t

"What do you mean what he'll tell me? Don't I know everything?" Yuuri's eyes widened.

"A-ah well, it's Akane." Wolfram's shoulders shrugged.

Yuuri seemed satifised. "He will only tell me lies then."

"Yes, lies." Wolfram curled into a ball. Yuuri arms were dislodged at the motion.

"Are you feeling okay?"

"Uhm…yeah just…" Wolfram stood up from the bed and tugged down the edge of his shirt which had ridden up.

Yuuri smiled at the small flash of pale skin. "Wolf, are you sure?"

Wolfram walked over to the window and looked out. A habit he had picked up since his kidnapping. "You're tired. Sleep, Yuuri."

Yuuri ignored the words and walked over to take a hold of Wolfram's hand. " What's on your mind?"

Wolfram pulled his hand free afraid that by touching he'd give himself away. Though unbeknownst to him Yuuri had already begun to suspect. "Nothing. I'm just watching out the window."

"Wolfram. What's really wrong?" Yuuri turned the shorter male to face him. His expression was filled with concern.

"Some things are just for me, Yuuri."

"Okay." Yuuri was dejected but he kissed Wolfram's cheek. "I love you, okay? You can always tell me anything you want."

"You are obviously tired. You should just rest." Wolfram didn't look at him. His fingers wrung nervously infront of him.

"No, it's fine. I'd rather spend my time with you. I can sleep later tonight."

"You don't need to worry so much about spending time with me. I'm fine. Just a lot on my mind. A lot to try and figure out. Akane has really- Well, he's made a lasting impression."

"I'm sorry that he has. We will just have to make one that will last even longer." Yuuri smiled at him, his head tilted slightly.

Wolfram seemed to relax a little. Though the more he thought about it. The more he wanted to tell Yuuri. To get it off his chest.

"How about some food?" Yuuri asked.

Wolfram turned to look at him. "That sounds like a good idea. I'm sure you're starving by now. I myself am not really hungry."

"Oh? I am, but why aren't you? Are you feeling ill?" Yuuri asked not really sure if he believed that himself.

"No, just not hungry." Wolfram shook his head, keeping his eyes down. "I'm afrad that going a week with very little food has affected my appetite. It will take a while for me to be able to eat fully again. Especially when my nerves are shaken by the drop of a hat."

"I understand. It's alright. Take as much time as you need." Yuuri brushed a kiss against Wolfram's cheek.

Wolfram looked at Yuuri, cheeks pink. "Listen…I was thinking. I didn't mean to be rude earlier."

"You weren't rude. I understand that you've been through a lot of stress and you just need your time. Really, Wolf. I understand."

Wolfram gave him a serious look in return. "You're right. I do need my time on my own every now and then. To do what I wish, without having to ask permission."

"Yes and you will have that. No one can take that away."

Wolfram's expression deepened. "Withough a constant shadow all the time. Surely you can understand that?"

"I understand completely. I will do my best to give you some alone time when you need It, alright?"

Wolfram nodded then started for the door. It didn't matter what he was wearing. He really didn't care. "I managed to get some while you were slacking in your study."

"Oh did you now?" Yuuri smiled and hurried after him and out into the hall. "Did you do anything?"

"Ah- you should change your clothes. The king can't be seen walking around like that." Wolfram responded.

Yuuri grinned. "Then so should you, Prince Consort."

Wolfram looked down at his clothes and sighed nodding. "I suppose so."

Both returned to the room and Yuuri picked up his usual black attire. He moved behind the large changing screen and began to change. "Were you just thinking?"

Wolfram looked towards the screen. "Hmm? O-oh, more like conversation. But it's really nothing you'd want to hear about."

"Oh?" Yuuri stepped out two hands finishing the last of his buttons. "You don't have to talk about if if you don't want to." He smiled despite his really wanting to know what was going on with Wolfram.

"Mm. You realize you make me feel guilty keeping things from you, when you speak that way. Especially after...what's happened-"

"Ah I don't mean to." Yuuri interrupted. "Wolfram I'm just curious about everything that you think about. You can always tell me when to be quiet okay? Just tell me bluntly and I will."

Wolfram nodded. "As you've said before. I only keep silent in fear of reations. Not necessarily this case but…" He let the sentence drift away.

"I understand." Yuuri said for what must have been the hundredth time that day. He took Wolfram's hand in his. "Well if you want to talk about it let me know. Okay?"

Wolfram looked down at their hands clasped together then back up. "Yuuri. I...I am of two minds. I wish to tell you but you will not wish to hear it."

"I wish to hear anything that you say." Yuuri mimicked the word choice, Wolfram made, with a smile. "I promise that I will not over react."

Wolfram shook his head with a sigh. "Don't promise things you can't keep." Wolfram removed his hand from Yuuri's and walked over to the wall. He pressed one palm to the cool stone next to his forehead. After several moments he spoke, quietly. "Yuuri, after trying on the wedding garment with our mothers, I returned to find you asleep. So I then proceeded to do something idiotic."

Yuuri walked over and leaned one shoulder against the wall so he could see the side of Wolfram's face. "What happened?"

Wolfram pushed himself away from the wall and paced a few steps then turned to look at Yuuri. "I…I went down to the dungeons."

Yuuri's eyes widened and his features displayed the inner war with himself to keep from over reacting. However, his voice had deepened slightly. "Did he do anything to you? Did he touch you?"

"I wanted...to somehow prove to myself that I was better...that I was strong." Wolfram looked down like a child forced to admit wrong doing. "But it seems that I am still unable to resist him."

Yuuri swallowed hard and closed his eyes a moment, his voice back to normal. "Wolfram, you are strong." He walked up to him and hugged him from behind. "You did something brave. I don't think I could have done it."

"Yes. He did." Wolfram set his jaw. "To answer your question."

He was really making it difficult for Yuuri to keep calm about the whole thing. "He still cant do anything to hurt you. You're in my grasp now."

Wolfram shoved Yuuri's arms away and stepped apart from him. "You still don't get it! He got to me, Yuuri! He can still control me! H-he said something and I reacted just like he waned me to! A-and then he grabbed me and did things-" Two fists gripped at the pale blonde hair. "I can't…I can't. I'm not strong enough."

Yuuri's own fists balled up in anger. "Wolfram." He looked at the other, his chest starting to rise and fall more quickly as he struggled to stay in control. "I will show him what real pain is." He nodded once then started for the door.

Wolfram's eyes widened and he gasped. "Don't leave me…"

Yuuri shook his head, snapping out of the angry haze. He ran back and took Wolfram into his arms, pulling his close to his chest. "I'm sorry. I won't leave you. Not ever. I promise that I won't." He slipped one hand up into the hair at the base of Wolfram's neck.

Wolfram clung to him, trembling at the realization that he'd been easily manipulated by the man in the dungeon. "That's the reaction he wants. He wants to get to you. To hurt you."

Yuuri's voice softened. "Then I won't give him the satisfaction. I will stay here, with you."

"He's obsessed. He won't stop. No matter what, he won't stop. He'll find a way. He'll kill you." Wolfram looked up, fear apparent in his emerald eyes. "He'll do it. I don't know how but he says he will and-

"It's okay, Wolfram." Yuuri's hand moved slowly up and down in Wolfram's hair. "There is no way he can kill me. He's just traying to get to you, Wolfram. That's all he wants to do." He gave him a reassuring smile. "Don't worry about silly things like that. He couldn't kill me."

"No! I saw how quickly and easily he killed all of those soldiers! It would just take one momet to get to you and-" Wolfram swallowed back his panic. "And I wouldn't be able to stop him."

Yuuri held Wolfram tightly with both arms. "Wolfram. He won't be able to kill me. I promise you. I can protect myself and if not, I have you, right?"

Wolfram shook his head. "He won't stop. He won't leave me alone. He keeps saying that he'll come back. No matter what. He'll find a way back here and he'll come for me." He hesitated. "Yuuri, how could this have happened?"

"Akane is a very horrible person. He doesn't know anything about love, Wolf. And he can't kill me. I have to keep living for you. I will make sure he stays on Earth. He won't be able to take you away from me."

Wolfram blinked then swallowed. His heart raced, still in a panic. He was unsure of how to get himself out of it. "Yuuri…why can't I get the feeling of him off me? H-he kissed me…and…tried to…d-down there and I just can't. I can't seem to shake it."

Yuuri calmly guided Wolfram's head towards him and pressed his lips against the trembling blonde's. After a moment he slipped his tongue into the other's mouth, gently prodding. It took Wolfram a few moments to realize what Yuuri was doing. At first his eyes widened then closed, forcing tears down his face. His shaking hands found the fabric on Yuuri's chest and clutched tightly. He refused to let go even when his knuckles turned white. Yuuri pulled away after a few more seconds and smiled. He used his hand to lean Wolfram's head on his chest.

"I love you…so much, Wolf. More than that man could ever understand." Yuuri said softly.

Wolfram's body shuddered violently bt he allowed his head to be moved. His fingers clung tightly to Yuuri's shirt, his other reached for him. "I-I'm sorry…I can't…sorry. I can't stop." He forced the words out.

"You have nothing to be sorry about Wolfram. You're are safe here with me. Safe in my arms."

"I...I can still hear him...i-in my head...my thoughts...I can still...feel his frightening hands on my body...I thought...that if I could face him...t-that I could get better...but when he grabbed me...i-it failed...and his hands..." Wolfram stammered between breaths. He shook his head trying to hide his face. "I'm sorry Yuuri...I...I shouldn't have gone down to see him."

"It's okay, Wolf. You don't have to see him again until we take him back. Wolf, everything is going to be fine." Yuuri tried to smile at him but couldn't see his face. "Wolf, you will get better. I will help you replace the feeling of his touch with my own hands."

Wolfram tensed and stepped away a little. "N-no...n-no one...touch me...t-too many hands..."

Yuuri noticed what he'd done and pulled Wolfram close to his chest again. He put one gentle hand on the back of Wolfram's head and stroked the golden curls. "It's okay, Wolfram. I won't hurt you."

Wolfram couldn't stop shaking. No matter how gentle Yuuri was. "Sorry...sorry...d-didn't mean..." He buried his face. His shoulders tensed more. He just couldn't seem to get a hold of himself.

"No its okay. Wolf, you don't have to apologize. You're fine. I love you so much." Yuuri continued to move his hand through Wolfram's hair trying to calm him down. It worried him how shaken Wolfram was but he really couldn't blame him. "How about we go and get some food. Okay?"

Wolfram shook his head. "C-can't eat."

Yuuri sighed softly. "I understand. We can just go back to the room and rest then; how about that? We could even go on a ride if you wish."

"I don't...know..." One of Wolfram's hands moved to grip Yuuri's arm tighter than necessary. "I want...to make him...go away..."

"I want the same thing, Wolf. It will happen. I promise." Yuuri tilted Wolfram's head upwards once more to kiss him softly. Wolfram nodded in response. His hand squeezed harder thought, tight enough to leave a bruise on Yuuri's arm. He didn't realize how tense he'd become. Yuuri looked down at him with a smile. "You're going to be alright, I promise. You can trust me, Wolfram."

Wolfram nodded again. He stepped away from Yuuri. "Sorry." He hugged himself looking down at the ground. "I'm destroyed. I can't think…can't do things."

"It's okay. Really…you are not destroyed. You can cling to me all you need until you are feeling better. I'm here for you." Yuuri watched him with concern.

Wolfram only shook his head. "I'm scared…of everyone."

"You don't have to be afraid while I'm near. I'm here for you," Yuuri repeated. "So is everyone in the Demon Kingdom. Everyone is here to help if you need it."

"Soldiers...a-aren't supposed...to do that...can't trust anyone." Wolfram backed up a little. Everything clear and fresh in his mind. The soldiers from Dai Cimaron had never treated him that way. Or another as far as he knew. "I...I need...to be alone...It's safe alone."

"I'm with you, Wolfram. You can trust me. I will keep you protected."

Wolfram watched him. He knew Yuuri could protect him. In the state he was in, Wolfram couldn't do much of anything. His voice shook when he responded. "I...I can't...protect you anymore. I've...become useless." His words got quieter and cracked while he spoke.

Yuuri breathed out a soft sigh. "You are not useless. You can protect me. I'm useless with a sword."

"You...have your powers..." Wolfram again hugged himself tightly and pressed his back to the wall. "I just...I can't..believe he got to me. He's...messed everything up." He slid down the wall until he was sitting against it. He pulled his legs up to his chest and hugged them.

Yuuri knelt down in front of him. He placed one hand gently on Wolfram's knee. "Wolfram. I know, but we can fix it, right? We can make new memories toegether. New, better ones that will replace all the bad."

Wolfram watched Yuuri carefully. "I wonder if it's possible…to forget. O-Or at least," His voice cracked once more. "Be myself again."

"I know it will take some time, but I'm sure you will. You're amazing." Yuuri smiled softly in an effort to comfort him.

"No I'm not...please stop...I can't believe anything like that right now." Wolfram let his head fall forward onto his knees. He squeezed his legs tighter against him.

Yuuri placed his hand on Wolfram's head. "Wolfram. You know I'm here for you. We will get through this, okay? I'm going to help you."

"H-how can you be...so calm about this?" Wolfram said softly. He looked up at Yuuri with red, puffy eyes from the silent tears that slipped down his face.

Yuuri wiped the tears away with his thumbs, holding Wolfram's face in his hands. He was gentle though to not frighten the smaller male. His expression changed though so a more serious one. "I have to talk to him. I can't stand how he's made you this way."

Wolfram's eyes widened. "Y-you want to talk to…Akane?"

"I need to tell them that what he did to you is wrong. He needs to get it through his head."

"H-he won't listen." Wolfram wiped his eyes. He didn't like the idea of Yuuri going anywhere near that man. And it scared him to think about it.

"I will make him listen. Wolfram, I will make him understand." Yuuri nodded his head with determination.

Wolfram was silent for a moment. He couldn't let Yuuri go there by himself. "A-alright...I will…go with you." He said quietly then reached out his hand for Yuuri.

The Demon King took his hand and helped him stand up. He didn't let go of his hand though as he slowly started to lead him from the room. "Wolf. I really will make him pay." He thought for a moment. "Are you sure you want to come?"

Wolfram watched his feet as they walked. He didn't really respond. Instead just a small noise and nod. "Mm." He squeezed Yuuri's hand a little more the closer they got. His other hand formed a fist at his side.

Yuuri looked at Wolfram's face and stopped at the door to the dungeons. The guards were inside and couldn't hear them yet. "Can you face him? We can do this later."

Wolfram took a moment to force all of his feelings away. "Don't worry about me." He dragged his eyes to look up at Yuuri. All emotion was gone from his face, hidden away by a hard, emotionless expression.

Yuuri's brows furrowed at that. "I do worry about you, Wolf." He leaned forward and kissed him gently. "Tell me you're fine?"

"I'm fine." Wolfram didn't react to the kiss, although he had wanted it. It made him feel a little better each time Yuuri kissed him. His actions were gentle and loving. Completely different from Akane. He looked at Yuuri and nodded.

Yuuri frowned. "No, you're not. I'm pushing you too far." He swept the blonde up into his arms and started walking. "We're going to our room."

"What? Yuuri! Put me down! I don't want to be carried around like a child! Get back there!" Wolfram's heart leapt to a race.

"No, Wolf. I am not going to push you as I am. I apologize." Yuuri continued walking, easily holding the struggling man.

"I SAID PUT ME DOWN!" Wolfram yelled and tried to get down from Yuuri's arms. It surprised him how easily the other had picked him up in the first place. "I have to set emotions away if I'm going to see him! You know that!"

Yuuri settled him down on his feet and took both of his hands in his, looking into his emerald eyes. "Are you sure, Wolf?" He asked with a slightly lower voice.

"I'm sure…" Wolfram panted. "And don't just go picking me up again…n-not again…you gave me a panic." He swallowed.

"I'm sorry…I won't do it again." Yuuri turned to walk back to the dungeon holding tightly to Wolfram's hand as he lead him. The guards didn't stop him as he passed. But they watched, surprised that both of them would be going down there. If Murata was there he'd have a word or several to say about it. He felt Wolfram pull his hand free and looked at him before they turned the corner. Akane's cell was just a few steps away and he knew Wolfram didn't want to look weak in front of him. Which only angered him further.

"Akane…" Yuuri breathed and stepped up to the cell, staring hard at the man.

Akane however looked at Wolfram, ignoring Yuuri at first. "Wolfie…you brought Yuuri here for me to kill hmm?"

"Akane, shut up." Yuuri growled. His fists balled up and his aura changed. His hair lengthened and his eyes changed to slits. "You will not be able to kill me or to touch my Wolfram ever again! Wolfram is my finace and I love him more than anything in this world and on Earth." He huffed feeling the anger boiling. "Akane! You will never touch him again and if you do I will kill you."

Akane looked at him completely unphased. "Yuuri, Yuuri, Yuuri. You're way too nice to ever kill anyone and you know it. You are just too sweet. It makes me want to choke. But Wolfie loves it anyway. Thank you, Wolfie, for bringing him to me." Akane smirked at the blonde prince. He fingered his knife he'd 'convinced' a guard to give him earlier. He walked towards the bars. "I will kill you. Why? Because if I

"Ah- Yuuri don't get too close..." Wolfram had cringed a little at the volume of Yuuri's voice and Akane's threat. "Don't aggravate him." He said quietly.

"I won't get too close." Yuuri looked at Wolfram then back to Akane. He stepped closer to the bars but still far enough away that Akane couldn't reach him. "You are talking foolishness. Wolfram loves me. You terrify him, don't you see that? Nothing you have done could ever make him like you."

"I love him more than anything! I have touched him enough to have him love me. He moaned very loudly every time that I made him cum. He moaned so loudly I can still hear it in my head. It makes my dreams more wonderful." Akane smirked knowing the effect it was having on both of them. It made Wolfram feel worse and Yuuri more angry. Just like he wanted. He wanted Wolfram to feel dirty, used. Maybe he'd come back to him if that's how he felt. And Yuuri was just too easy to predict.

"Akane!" Yuuri growled. He stepped forward, grabbed the bar in one hand and formed a ball of water at his other.

"Oh, you shouldn't have done that." Akane smirked. He leapt forward, grabbing Yuuri's wrist and thrust the knife forward towards his stomach.

Yuuri was too fast for him. In his current state he was a lot more observant. He shot out a small water dragon and knocked the knife away through the bars into the next cell. He held his gaze on Akane's face, hard and serious. "Be happy that I will not kill you right here." He wanted to. His entire being burned with the desire. But he couldn't. Not with Wolfram watching him. He could sense he'd scared the smaller man but didn't' dare look at him just yet.

"You know that you're only using Wolfram for his body." Akane responded.

"I love him." Yuuri couldn't control himself. He glared harder as water shot out of his hand and wrapped around Akane's throat. "Say that again."

"You only use him." Akane choked out. He reached his hands up trying to get the water away.

Wolfram moved forward. "He's getting to you, Yuuri!" he cried with wide eyes. He didn't know what to do. He couldn't stop either of them and he didn't have his sword at his side to protect him.

Yuuri ignored him and tightened the water's grip on Akane's throat. "You will never touch him again. Akane, do you understand?" He growled. The blue aura encasing his body.

Akane forced a smile and respond although choking. "Yuuri…you're so…clueless."

Wolfram winced touching Yuuri's arm slightly. "Careful…he could still do something.

Yuuri watched as his water tightend again. Akane's body started twitching and struggling as he tried to get air into his lungs. "Then I will make sure he never does anything again."

Wolfram's eyes widened. While he wanted Akane gone forever, Yuuri was scaring him. "Yuuri…" He breathed with a quivering voice. "T-this isn't like you…"

"He has done so much to deserve this, Wolf. He will never touch you again." Yuuri still hadn't looked at him.

"W-what are you doing?" Wolfram had to grip the bar to keep himself standing upright. Is he actually going to kill him? Here, like this?

Yuuri watched Akane stop struggling. A moment of clearity hit and he released the water. Akane's body hit the ground with a thud as the water disappeared into thin air. "See? He can't touch you, Wolfram. You are safe with me."

Wolfram stared at Akane's lifeless form. "I-is he…?"

"Unconcious." Yuuri sighed. "He will hopefully stay that way until we can take him back to Earth. He wished he'd killed him though. But Wolfram's voice had stopped him for now. He smiled at Wolfram and leaned to kiss his cheek. He then took his shaking hand and started to walk away. "I will keep you safe."

Wolfram was still staring when he felt himself pulled away. He tensed though walking with Yuuri still in his Maoh state. "H-he had a knife…he could have hurt you."

"But he didn't. I was faster. See? I can protect you."

"But he was behind bars! Anything can happen…he got a knife in our dungeon, Yuuri." He stopped walking and gripped Yuuri's arm to stop his as well. "You can't always be faster."

"I will for your sake. Even if I have to go through extensive training." Yuuri looked at him. Though the aura disappeared his features hadn't changed back.

Wolfram sighed hugging himself. "Yuuri…why did you bring me down here? To show that you can protect me? I know you can...but I saw that I can't protect you- ...are you still in the Moah state?"

"Yes, I am. How did you know when I changed? And…no. I went down there to tell him that he will not be able to break my spirit and now he knows that he can't kill me."

"Well...for one...your eyes...a-and two...Yuuri's...never scared me before..." Wolfram spoke softly, afraid that he'd hurt the man. "I mean…you've never scared me before…I'm sorry…"

Yuuri's voice softened as he looked at him. "Wofram, I didn't mean to scare you. I promise I will try not to raise my voice again."

Wolfram shook his head and looked away. "I mean...the way you were acting...s-so...hateful...I've never seen that before..."

"I do hate that man and he deserves it. He has done so much that I want to kill him for it."

"I don't like...what he has done to you...y-you aren't yourself..."

"I can feel it as well. We both need him out of our lives so that we may return to normal. I hate being caught in rage." Maoh form Yuuri looked at Wolfram. His hair shortened a bit but he remained in the more powerful state.

Wolfram nodded silently. He started walking again back towards the main castle and away from the dungeons. The guards had gone to see what was wrong and when they saw their King they backed off. One retrieved the knife from the other cell and the others took up posts near the cell but far enough away that he couldn't get to them.

Wolfram looked at the ground as he walked. "Listen. I don't mean to say I know more than you but, from my experience with…Akane…nothing you say will work."

"I know, but I have to try. I will make him disappear from our lives if it's the last thing I do."

Wolfram let out a sigh and returned his gaze to the floor. He couldn't help but worry about what Akane had threatened. Saying he was going to kill Yuuri wasn't really a surprise but it still bothered him.

Yuuri took in a deep breath and focused on returning to normal. Once he had he reached out and took Wolfram's hand in his. "Wolf, it won't happen. I promise. He can't kill me."

Wolfram nodded in silence. He hadn't really heard him. He knew Yuuri was talking but not what he said. He used his free hand to hug himself as he walked. They exited the dungeons and walked out into the hallway.

"Are you okay?" Yuuri said with a soft, encouraging smile.

"No." Came Wolfram's barely audible reply. "I'm not okay…"

Yuuri looked at him then leaned in to kiss his cheek. "Do you want to tell me what's bothering you?"

Wolfram shook his head, remaining in silence. His hand went slack in Yuuri's.

Yuuri moved in front of him, causing both to stop. He bent down slightly to look into the downcast, emerald eyes. "I love you, okay?"

Wolfram seemed to snap out of a daze. "What? O-oh…" He looked at him a little embarrassed. He squeezed the other's hand and moved closer to him. He slowly moved his free hand to hold onto Yuuri's bicep and started walking again. Eventually he leaned his head on Yuuri's shoulder as they moved, even if it was a little awkward.

Yuuri smiled down at Wolfram and tilted his head. "How about we head to our room, okay?"

"No, You're hungry and need to eat. Especially after using your power like that." Wolfram responded lifting his head again.

"I didn't use much. It just felt like a slight tickle. If I need to I can ask them to bring something to the room."

Wolfram shook his head. "I don't want people to think I'm just hiding in the room all the time...I have to be out and about to face them."

"Ah...okay I understand." Yuuri smiled at him once more. He couldn't resist planting yet another kiss on the blonde's cheek. "Let's get something to eat then, eh?"

Wolfram started to respond but felt his knees give out. His body lacked the energy he was exerting from the lack of food and all the stress he'd put himself through in the last day. "A-Ah!" He cried as he fell. He managed to grab onto Yuuri's arm to keep from falling to the ground completely. "U-uhm…." He swallowed what was left of his pride. "Help, please?"

Yuuri's eyes had widened at the cry then shifted to a look of concern. He swept Wolfram up into his arms and kissed his forehead. "We will go to out room. Everyone will understand. I will have the maids bring us some food."

"B-but...I don't want to be trapped in there all day! J-just because...I've over worked and haven't eaten...my body is a little weak...n-no need to get excited over it." Wolfram protested. It was embarrassing enough that his legs had given out. He felt a little lightheaded, too, but didn't want to hide himself away forever.

Yuuri raised his eyebrow at him. "Then...we shall eat in the dining hall?"

Wolfram nodded but made no effort to get down again. "OKay...oh! Don't tell anyone what happened today okay? I don't want to get anyone upset by my stupidity."

"Yes I promise I won't." Yuuri smiled. At least Wolfram was sounding a little bit like his old self. He started walking towards the dining hall, Wolfram held safely in his arms. "You will eat something as well, right?"

"I don't know." Wolfram looked up and saw Yuuri's expression. "I-I'll try. For you."

"Thank you, Wolf. That would mean a lot to me. I don't want you getting sick."

Yuuri carried his fiancé into the dining hall. He noticed a few others there as well but didn't care about how it looked, carrying Wolfram as he was. Conrart and Gunter were already there and stood when he entered. Conrart pulled out Wolfram's chair, located to the right of the King's chair at the head of the table. "Thank you." Yuuri said as he bent to set Wolfram gently in the chair then helped him scoot back in. "Did you sleep alright, Wolfram?" Yuuri asked him, pretending the blonde had only woken a few moments before.

At first Wolfram was confused as to why Yuuri would ask that. He looked at the others there with them and nodded. "A-ah well…I suppose so." He bit his lip and looked down at his hands in his lap.

"That's good!" Yuuri smiled as he sat down in his chair. He then looked to his Godfather, noticing the Yozak was there as well. The man wasn't normally at Blood Pledge Castle so it was a pleasant surprise. "Conrad, how are preparations for the Ceremony?"

"All is going as you have wished, Your Majesty." Conrart responded. He looked over at Wolfram with slight concern but decided against saying anything.

"That's fantastic, Conrad. Thank you."

"I notice you've done all of you work, Your Highness." Gunter exclaimed. "I was so amazed by your dedication, it just moved me to tears." The silver haired man always seemed overwhelmed by Yuuri actually doing his work. Even after all this time. Though Yuuri supposed it was partially a show to distract form current events.

"Gunter, you don't have to get worked up about it." Yuuri sighed though he didn't mind. The man's energy seemed to make him relax. "Wolfram convinced me to do it. I have to take responsibility sometime, don't I? I am the Maoh afterall."

"Marvelous! Wolfram you must be a genius!" Without thinking Gunter approached the blonde and put his hands on his shoulders from behind the chair.

"Ah, Gunter-" Conrat stepped forward to stop him.

Wolfram's eyes widened then he winced and ducked away from the man out of instinct. Yuuri stood and took Gunter's hands in his.

"Have you had Wolfram's kimono remade?" Yuuri asked to get back onto a happier subject.

Yozak smiled at Yuuri. "A new dress?"

Wolfram flushed from the term. Yozak was always trying to get him to try his own set of woman's clothes in order to sneak around. But after the one time in Sho Cimaron he decided he'd rather just wear pants.

"Oh, I had it prepared just as you asked, Your Highness." Gunter responded in haste. "I had the best seamstresses in the country work on it from drawing's I made with your mother's approval. They were all so grateful for the opportuninty to help make it for the biggest wedding in years!"

"Ah…Gunter…it's not going to be a very big wedding. You know that, right?"

Yozak walked up, carefully, to Wolfram. "I bet it looks wonderful on you, Wolfie." He winked.

Wolfram shuddered. "P-please don't use that name…"

Conrart put a hand on Yozak's shoulder. "It's a traditional Japanese garment that covers nearly the entire body."

"Of course, of course. But the dress, Your Majesty, is a masterpiece." Gunter replied, a little disappointed but understood Yuuri's desire for a smaller wedding this time around.

Yuuri noticed Wolfram's tense shoulders and reached down to take his hand. "I wish that I could see you in it right now. Mother won't let me though, even when I complain."

"You've seen the first one. It's not any different." Wolfram replied quietly. He didn't' look up at him though, realizing he probably shouldn't have said anything at all. The others in the room grew quiet as well. None of them knew how to continue, but they understood Wolfram's discomfort.

"Well…" Yuuri looked up with relief when the maids walked into the dining hall, with smiles and giggles. They certainly turned the mood around quickly. Yuuri released Wolfram's hand and sat back down in his place. The three maids set down the plates, utensils and cups in front of each person's seat. One poured a drink then left the pitcher on the table before the three of them bowed their heads and hurried away.

Yuuri looked at the food a moment then picked up his spork to try it. "Mm, Wolf try some?" He looked at Wolfram as he swallowed then started on another bite.

"I don't- hnn..." Wolfram started to decline but then remembered he'd told Yuuri he would at least try to eat. He slowly picked up his own spork and took a small bite. "Mmhmm..it's good." He said softly and continued to eat a bit more before setting his spork down again. His stomach rolled from the food and he didn't think he should eat more at that moment.

Conrart watched his younger brother carefully while he ate his own food. He hadn't really had a chance to see him since the incident in Bielefeld lands and he was worried. Rightly so, Wolfram wasn't himself and it scared Conrart a little.

"I know, it's very good." Yuuri smiled and continued to eat, glancing at Wolfram as he did. It concerned him that he wasn't eating but he couldn't force it on him.

Yozak nudged Conrart. "Don't look so gloomy." He whispered. "He's safe."

Wolfram could feel their eyes on him and shrunk in on himself, trying to make himself smaller so they couldn't see him. He didn't want them worrying over him like that but he just couldn't bring himself to eat more. Yuuri reached over to hold Wolfram's hand on the table as he ate. He wanted to help him relax, even a little bit.

Yozak was the one to eventually break the quiet. "So, Your Highness. Everything is prepared for your wedding in two days. Guests will arrive later that night after the ceremony for your party. That is when you will be announced as King and…" He glanced at Wolfram and smiled. "Prince Consort."

A tiny smile played at Wolfram's lips. He felt a slight warmth build in his chest at the mention of it. He looked up, a slight sparkle in his eyes. "I can't wait."

Conrart closed his with a relieved smile. "It is your dream, after all."

Wolfram nodded. "It is." He flushed once more.

"Yes, it is." Yuuri smiled. "In a few days the world with know how much I love you. Thery will finally know that you are mine and I am yours. Forever, never to be separated."

"It will be just wonderful!" Gunter gushed excitedly. Conrart smiled again in response.

Yuuri took a sip of his drink then smiled at Wolfram pulling slightly on his hand to get him to look at him. "Wolf…You really are my everything. Without you, I would be this little wimp who most likely couldn't even be a king at all. Thank you. For being the one I love. Thank you, for loving me."

Wolfram was surprised at the statement. Especially in front of everyone. It wasn't like Yuuri to speak that way in public, normally he was a bit more private about it. "Yuuri…" He breathed and surprised himself with tears coming to his eyes. "I-I don't know how…"

"Beautiful!"

"Gunter, please don't interrupt." Conrart chided.

"It's okay. Wolf, just remember that I am always here. I will always love you no matter what happens. You will always be the one in my heart. You, Wolfram Von Bielifeld, will be the only one ever in my head. You have stolen my heart." Yuuri smiled at him. Now that he'd started he couldn't seem to stop.

Wolfram flushed deeper and looked around at the others then back to Yuuri. The hand that Yuuri held positioned his ring right on top. The emerald caught the light just right, making it shine. "Yuuri…y-you're going to make me break." He said, a few tears falling down his face despite the small smile.

Yuuri used his free hand to dab at Wolfram's face with a napkin. He smiled at him, glad to see that beautiful smile again. He leaned over and kissed him gently for a few seconds then pulled away to just smile at him. The others looked away to give them their moment.

Wolfram's cheeks reddened further and he sucked in a breath. His heart had started to race, but not from fear. "I don't understand…just how you do it."

"What don't you understand?" Yuuri asked then understood. He smiled a little wider. "You really are my everything. You're exactly what I need in my life, Wolfram."

"Just how can you just…do something and make me like this." Wolfram gestured to his own face.

"Is it good?" Yuuuri asked starting to feel a little concerned that Wolfram was upset.

Wolfram's eyes widened. "A-ah! O-of course it is!" Wolfram sat up straight, afraid he'd hurt Yuuri's feelings. I didn't mean anything bad, I swear."

"No, no. I thought I said something stupid again." Yuuri squeezed Wolfram's hand. "I'm glad I can make you blush like that."

Wolfram frowned, a little embarrassed, and looked back down to his plate. He moved the food around a little with his spork.

Yuuri chuckled a little and turned his attention to the others in the room. "Well, I'm glad to hear that everything is going well. Conrad, there will be a lot of guards and security on the day of our wedding, right?"

"Of course, Your Majesty. Gwendel had already seen to all of the arrangements."

"There will be several guards from all over this proud country to protect both their King and Prince." Murata spoke from behind them. He'd entered barely noticed and it surprised them to hear his voice.

Wolfram turned in his chair to see the Great Sage. "Murata…how long have you been there?" His eyes widened as he looked for Shouri. Did he see? He relaxed a bit though when he saw that Shouri wasn't with Murata. He wasn't sure how Shouri felt about seeing them be affectionate yet.

"I just came in, actually. I hard that you had all come for a late lunch, so I came here." Murata responded with a smile.

"Ah, well perfect timing then." Yuuri looked for his older brother. "Is Shouri not with you?"

Murata shook his head. "No, I'm not sure where he is. I've not seen him for a few hours as I've been quite busy dealing with guests and a few things at Shinou's temple." The Daikenja adjusted his glasses with a smile. "The Great One is pleased that you are all home safe."

"Well, in that case, I am very glad to hear it. Will he be attending our wedding? Or will he be staying in the temple?"

"I'm sure he will. He's been supporting this marriage for a few years now." Murata's shoulder shook slightly in a silent chuckle. Wolfram flushed remembering when Shinou had used his body to try out Anissina's dream machine.

"Has he now? That's very good to know." Yuuri replied.

Murata shook his head with a sigh. "I'm surprised you never noticed.

"I guess I'm just slow at things like this." Yuuri replied. He stood up and approached his best friend.

"Ahem…" Wolfram cleared his throat and shifted in his chair.

Conrart took the moment to stand and walked up next to Wolfram's chair. He couldn't hold back anymore. He knelt down on one knee and placed his hand on Wolfram's. "Wolfram, I want you to know how happy I am to have you back." He looked up at him with a sincere smile.

"Brother…" Wolfram's face fell slightly. "But you were-"

"Nothing else matters, Wolfram. You must understand that."

Wolfram swallowed and nodded.

"It really is all we care about." Yozak added. Yuuri and Murata seemd in their own conversation and didn't notice.

"Besides, I already told you, I'd do anything for you-" Conrart was surprised when Wolfram suddenly threw himself on him, wrapping his arms tightly around his neck. "Conrart, I'm so sorry for what happened to you. I couldn't do anything."

Conrart almost fell backward from the weight but managed to keep both of them from falling to the floor completely. "Wolfram, nothing else matters alright. What's passed is passed."

"The captain is right, we can only look forward."

Wolfram continued to hug his older brother to him. He was showing his true feelings for him, despite how he'd treated him in the past. He couldn't imagine his life without Conrart in it. "Conrart…thank you."

Conrart hugged him in return standing as he did so. "Of course, Wolfram." He then looked up to see Yuuri and Murata talking, completely distracting each other. He smiled shaking his head.

"Murata, I have a one question for you. Do you honestly like my brother?"

Murata was taken aback at the statement. "Shibuya, where is this coming from all of a sudden?"

"Well evertime I see you together, he looks like he's forcing himsef on you and it seems you get confused. I was just curious."

Murata tilted his head then frowned. "I admit it's a little confusing but I'm being honest in trying."

"Well, I guess that's good. I just hope you can get him away from his computer long enough to actually have a relationship with him."

"You've certainly been unobservant." Murata sighed.

"Wait, you mean that he's actually given up his dating Sims for you?" Yuuri looked surprised. "My addicted brother has lost it. I used to see him cry over the girls in those games. Are you sure?"

Murata's hands moved to his hips. "Shibuya, are you telling me that you don't approve of this relationship?"

"Ah, no no no." Yuuri smiled. "I just… I guess I'm just happy that he's paying attention to a real person but confused on how it all started. Do you like my brother back?"

"I never do anything I feel that it is important. So yes, Shibuya, I do."

"We then, congratulations! Murata, I must warn you though, Shouri's kindof a pervert." He smirked.

"It's been a month, I've seen his mind wander. Why just last night he wanted to put me in a maid dress." Murata rolled his eyes.

"Did he succeed?" Yuuri's eyes widened. Now that was something he'd have to see.

Murata adjusted his glasses, clearly a bit annoyed. "There are times when you are really an idiot. Of course not."

Yuuri smiled. "Well then. I would be wary of him though, just in case. You're his boyfriend afterall."

"Good luck to him for that. He will find himself in serous trouble if he tries." Murata frowned.

"I cant wait to see what happens. He has his ways."

Murata narrowed his eyes and stepped up closer pointing his finger at him. "If you help him in any way, I will bring down my powers upon you." He seemed to exude a dark aura even though they both knew he didn't have any powers worth fearing like that.

Yuuri's eyes shifted back and forth a bit. "I understand, okay okay." Yuuri raised both hands defensively.

Wolfram stepped away from Conrart and watched the two talk. He found the conversation rather odd.

Conrart dusted off his pants and stepped forward. "When you are finished, Your Majesty, you should review the guard and discuss tactics for the wedding day."

"I think I'm done." Yuuri responded then smiled at Wolfram. "Are you finished, Wolf? We can go discuss everyting if you wish. I bet my mother love an opinion on the cake as well."

"I'd rather not right now, I'm a little worn out from being social." Wolfram responded.

"Okay, that's fine. Shall I walk you back to our room?"

Wolfram nodded. "If you want to." He bowed his head politely to the others in the room then started for the door, not waiting for Yuuri. He swayed a litte as he walked though and had to use the wall to stay upright. He'd made himself a bit dizzy throwing himself at Conrart like that and still hadn't eaten much.

"Rest well, Wolfram." Murata said as he watched him, concerned.

Yuuri excused himself and quickly caught up to Wolfram. "I'll be back in a little while, Conrad." He took hold of Wolfram's hand and lead him from the dining hall. "What kind of cake do you want?"

Yozak watched them leave. "He seems very tired."

"Mmhmm. Very much so." Conrart responded. "I hope he's doing alright." They watched the two disappear and the doors close.

"Right now…I don't really care." Wolfram admitted. He couldn't put enough thought together to remember what he'd even tried.

"Well, I'll let mother know to make her own choice then." Yuuri walked with him, keeping an eye on him. "Wolfram, should I ask Gisela to come take a look at you? She can check on your wounds, if you'd like."

"That would certainly be good. At the very least to satisfy everyone's worries."

"Alright, I'll call for her once we get you to the room." Yuuri smiled. He lead him silently back to their bedroom. A guard stood at the door and opened it for them. He offered a comforting smile but didn't speak. "Thank you." Yuuri smiled at him and lead Wolfram into the room. "Please send for Gisela." He said to the guard.

"As you wish, Your Highness." The guard said and gently closed the door behind them.

Wolfram walked slowly over to the bed and fell down onto it. He didn't even bother taking off his clothes or even his boots. He lazily looked up at Yuuri when he'd finished talking with the guard.

"She should be here shortly." Yuuri smiled an let out a soft chuckle noticing how Wolfram lay on the bed. "Would you like me to help you?"

Wolfram nodded but didn't move. "…." He nodded again with a sigh. "We'll have to wait until Gisela is done though. It's hard in that nighty thing you like me to wear."

"Ah…yes, I understand." Yuuri smiled from the door. Even just laying there, he was perfect.

A knock came moments later and Gisela stepped inside. "Your Highness." She bowed her head then looked at the other. "Wolfram, how about we check those wounds?" * he smiles at let's out a soft chuckle* would you like me to help you?

Wolfram nodded again but didn't really move from where he'd landed on the bed. One leg dangled off the side of it swinging slightly. Yuuri smirked at the sight and walked over with a smile. He knelt one knee on the edge of it and kissed the blonde head before he picked him up and set him properly on the bed. Wolfram moaned at the disturbance but didn't mind it.

Gisela smiled watching Yuuri handle Wolfram with care. She walked over and placed her hand on Wolfram's forehead. She took in a deep breath and her power started to glow, using it to help calm him before she moved to his shoulder and side sensing them with her healing power. She unbuttoned his shirt for him since Wolfram didn't seem to feel like doing anything. Once she checked the bandages she stepped back a bit, satisfied. "You are healing rather well. You should be back to normal in a few days. How are you feeling, otherwise?"

Wolfram turned his head to the side thinking of a response. "I don't know. One minute I'm fine then the next…I fall to pieces." He admitted the truth and it bothered him. Why was he like that?

Yuuri took hold of Wolfram's hand and looked at him with a comforting expression.

"You just need more rest. Do you think you can do that for me, Wolfram?" Gisela smiled at him.

"Yes ma'am. Thank you." Came the reply.

"Yes, thank you, Gisela. You've really been a big help." Yuuri added.

"Thank you, Your Highness, but I am only doing what's right of me." The green-haired woman nodded her head then left the room. The guard there shut the door after her and returned to his post, guarding the King's chamers.

"Are you tired? Would you like me to help you change?" Yuuri smiled down at Wolfram, slowly petting his hair.

"Mm...I feel like I've been awake for days...though I know I haven't." Wolfram turned his head to look at him. He felt incredibly lazy at that moment. "If you would...please? I've no pride left to lose."

Yuuri frowned but nodded his head. He stood up and walked over to the wardrobe where Wolfram's pink nightgown hung. He smiled at it and pulled it out. He returned to the bed and lay it down before he climbed up onto it and pulled Wolfram to a sitting position. The blonde helped him a little but otherwise didn't feel like doing it himself. He secretly actually liked having Yuuri change him just then. It was odd, but he liked it. Yuuri removed the button up shirt and slipped the nightgown over Woflram's head. He kissed him the moment his face appeared again then pulled Wolfram's arms into the sleeves.

Wolfram flushed, surprised by the action as he hadn't seen it coming. "Yuuri…" He chided with a shake of his head. He let himself fall back to lying down.

Yuuri chuckled at him and moved to remove his pants as well. Finally he pulled down the nightgown to cover the pale, bruised legs and crawled up to lean over him. "You're so handsome." He said and leaned down to kiss his cheek.

Wolfram's cheeks pinked a little further as he looked up at him. "You're just- I can't even describe how wonderful you are." He closed his eyes a moment.

Yuuri bent down once more and pressed his lips gently to Wolfram's. One hand brushed the golden curls from his face. "And I can't describe how much I love you. You're the best thing that's happened to me."

Wolfram opened his eyes again. A genuine smile reached his lips. "I love you, Yuuri. Much more than I thought possible."

A small, rare blush reached Yuuri's face as he looked down at him. "I love you, too, Wolfram. You really are everything I could ever need in my life."

Wolfram's smile grew wider, a sparkle in his eyes. "I know…" He reached up and pulled Yuuri's head down, kissing him first in one of his rare moments, not letting go.

Yuuri smiled into the kiss as he moved into a more comfortable position. He straddled his legs over Wolfram and used his arms to support him above the smaller man. Yuuri had grown taller while Wolfram remained the same. And he rather liked it that way.

Wolfram's fingers gripped Yuuri's shirt at his chest as he moved, making sure that he didn't pull away from him. He closed his eyes and let his lips part just enough to suck in a breath. Yuuri's eyes closed as well then pushed his tongue timidly into Wolfram's mouth. He didn't want to frighten him by moving too quickly. After a moment his tongue found Wolfram's and twisted around it, teasing just a little. He put one hand under Wolfram's head while the other supported him. Wolfram shivered at the sensation he hadn't felt in what felt like months. A soft moan resonated from his throat into their connected mouths.

Yuuri smiled even more, despite the kiss. He pressed Wolfram's head closer to him, meshing them together and moved his lips and tongue more passionately.

"Mmf..mm…" Wolfram opened his eyes slowly to see Yuuri's face. His own having been covered in the heated blush. Yuuri, too, opened his eyes and Ebony met Emberald. He watched Wolfram's eyes flutter closed and another soft moan escaped him. He let his head rest fully in Yuuri's hand, effectively ending their kiss.

Yuuri smiled at him and let his head down onto the bed. He then used two fingers to gently tilt Wolfram's chin up to make eye contact. "I love you."

"Hmm…" Wolfram smiled then yawned, feeling comfortable and safe. "I love you more." He closed his eyes and turned onto his side, despite being underneath Yuuri.

"I know you do. Now, Wolf. You need your rest." Yuuri brushed the blonde hair away from his face again. "Would you like me to stay with you?"

Wolfram nodded sleepily. "If you want to." He burrowed down a little into the soft pillows.

"I will then. At least for a little bit." Yuuri moved from hovering over him to sitting beside him. He pet Wolfram's head softly watching as the blonde quickly fell asleep. He smiled, relieved to see Wolfram in such a peaceful state. He feared he wouldn't see that beautiful, resting face again. Not like this. Yuuri smiled and twisted his head so he could kiss Wolfram's lips softly. He then carefully got off the bed and pulled up the blankets to cover the small form dressed in pink. He then quietly snuck out of the room, leaving him to rest. He nodded to the guard then moved down the hallway.

"So much to do…I wonder where to start first." Yuuri sighed.

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Characters are written by both Vavila and I. It's been so long I can barely remember who wrote who exactly but I will try to keep it accurate.

Characters by Dusha-Soul

Wolfram, Conrart, Murata, Gunter, Greta, Celie, Shoma

Characters by Vavila

Yuuri, Yozak, Gwendel, Shouri, Akane, Jennifer, Gisela

We switch between the maids and other extra characters that appear.

Thank you for sticking with us.