Standing in front of my master, I knew it wasn't going to be easy talking him into drop the 'master plan,' as he called it. But I was worried, worried that it would go wrong. He was sitting on his throne, expecting an explanation from me as to why I wanted to see him all of the sudden. He nodded, making a sign that I could speak and I cleared my throat.

"There is no way we can win over New Makoku," I said. "The Maou is too powerful."


"Don't worry, Emerald," the king smirked. "I have it all figured out."

-

My blonde hair was blowing in the wind, somewhat annoying me due to the length of it. The Great Sage had his arm around my waist, he was resting his head on mine. It felt so peacefully, being with Ken wasn't like being with Yuuri whom I nearly ever got to spend time with, and whenever I did he was always so.. So stressed.

"Are you sure?" Ken asked, due to the discussion we'd just had. His eyes was closed, he was enjoying the afternoon sun. I nodded slowly.

"I've made up my mind." Even though I couldn't see it, I could feel him smile. He carefully rubbed my side, his hand moving to my tummy. I smiled, looking down on it. It was so weird, having something growing inside you.

"You better go see Yuuri then," he said. I closed my eyes.

"I will. But there is something, or someone I need to attend to first."

-

I was lying in my bed, thinking about what to do with Wolfram, Lavinia and everything. My black hair seemed to be everywhere, but I didn't notice as I had enough on my mind already. I had been a fool, thinking that Lavinia was the mother of my future child. I had been a fool, not paying attention to Günter's classes. I had been a fool, cancelling the engagement to Wolfram, I had been a fool not to realise that I loved him sooner. I had been a fool for a very, very long time.

I sighed as someone knocked at the door. I didn't feel up to seeing anyone, I felt sick, having all these thoughts boiling inside me. It was probably Konrad, or Gwendal, dragging me along to my office to do paper work. I didn't wanna do paper work, I didn't wanna do nothing. For the time being, I had to figure out what to do with Wolfram. He was definitely not going to forgive me just like that.

"Come in," I said and the door opened. In came Günter, looking better than ever. His silver hair was put back in a ponytail, he had a smile plastered all over his face and a hand on his tummy. Even though I was still slightly surprised by the fact that Mazoku men could give birth, I had to admit that pregnancy suited the usually stressed man.

"Heika," he greeted. "I am sorry that I haven't been able to work in your service and won't be for several months, but due to my condition I haven't been able to do much, however I am still in charge of the wedding preparations, and we will continue classes as normal since I am already feeling better, getting used to my condition." I smiled.

"I don't think I've had a chance to congratulate you yet, Günter. I wish you all the luck in the world, you and Gwendal. You don't have to apologise for not working as you have been very ill due to the state you're in." Günter smiled, and mouthed a 'thank you.' I sighed. I wasn't done talking.

"As for the wedding preparations," I continued. "You don't need to stress anymore, or be worried about them. Lavinia Kakaa and I are going each our paths when I've talked to her, which I will later on." Günter's smile disappeared from his face, he looked shocked by my confession.

"The truth is," I said, deciding there was no need to hide anything from Günter. "The truth is that I'm in love with His Excellency Wolfram, but due to certain circumstances, we weren't able to stay engaged. However, the situation has changed and-"

"But she is having your child, Heika. It might not be my place to say, but you shouldn't be leaving her in a situation like this," he replied, interrupting me. "And besides, Gwendal-" he stopped talking when he saw the look on my face.

"It is true that Lavinia is pregnant," I said. "But the child she is carrying is not of my blood."

-

I was sitting in my pink night gown, in my bed knitting cute little clothes. I kept day dreaming of what it would be like, having a child. I wondered if he'd look like Yuuri like he had in my dream, and may I add, day dream. I wondered if he'd have black hair, and cute, big, black eyes. I let out a small sight, wondering how my family, brothers and mother would react to the news. How would Yuuri react? Since Lavinia was also having his child, would he even pay attention to me and my 'brat' ? I hoped it wouldn't mess up their relationship.

I shook the doubts off my mind, there was no way the young king would do such a thing. Even though we weren't together, and even though I was nervous about telling, well anyone, I knew he would take it nicely. I placed my hand on my tummy, which had, but barely grown. It was like a little 'bump' or something, and it felt like nothing I had felt before. Well, obviously.

"Kakaa." I looked up, seeing Gisela, who was smiling widely. I hadn't noticed her come in. I returned the smile, brushing my blonde hair aside.

"Gisela," I greeted. She kneeled in front of the bed.

"I came to check upon your child," she said. I nodded and she put a hand on my tummy, her smile becoming wider.

"You have surely grown." I nodded, smiling wider myself. Even though I was nervous, I was also filled up with excitement. She took her hand off my tummy, getting up.

"Have you thought of may be telling your family?"

"Not yet," I replied. "By the way, congratulations with your father. I heard earlier from Mr. Bishounen, you must be so happy for him. I think it's a good thing for Gwendal too, it was about time for the old man to start a family." I added a slight laugh.

"Thank you, Kakaa," she said, bowing slightly. "I have noticed that your relationship with Mr. Bishounen is developing and even though it's not really any of my business I have to ask. Is he by any chance the father of the child?" I laughed, shaking my head.

"No, no, not at all. Mr. Bishounen has in fact volunteered for the role as my personal servant since I lost both Lina and Lavinia during such a short period of time. That's why he spends so much time here, it's his job now. However, he has strangely enough been watching over me for quite a time now, but if he has feelings for me I really don't mind even though I can't return them." She nodded.

"I must apologise for jumping to conclusions," she said. "And I have to add that first meeting Mr. Bishounen I couldn't imagine him being someone's servant, as the job as Yuuri Heika's councillor seems to suit him perfectly." She laughed slightly.

"You don't have to apologise though," I replied. "I have noticed my brothers worrying, but there really is no need to. Mr. Bishounen is a nice man, and wouldn't do anything to hurt me I'm sure. However a relationship with him like that would be.. It would just be weird."

I closed my eyes, smiling. It did seem he had a special reason for taking care of me so much, however I didn't mind, and strangely enough I wasn't curious for the reason. Was I assuming the same as Gisela and my brothers? Gisela opened her mouth to reply, but was interrupted by the sound of someone knocking at my door.

"Come in," I said calmly, and a familiar creature entered the room. My mouth opened wide. I hadn't expected to see her here.

You.

-

I had almost gone mad with Günter, who never seemed to stop talking. I wasn't really paying attention, I was still lying in my bed while the pregnant man was all over my room, cleaning up and whatnot. His mouth wasn't closed for an instant, and I didn't notice him call my name, or shall I say, 'title.'

"Heika. Heika?" he said. I looked up, seeing Günter's face so close to mine. He was smiling from ear to ear. I cold sweated, smiling back.

"I forgot to ask you. Did you like it when I performed at your birthday? Did you?" I swallowed a lump, not really knowing what to say. Sure, it had been rather interesting, but would Günter actually take that for an answer? I smiled, and opened my mouth to reply when someone by the door said my name.

"Yuuri." I looked to my left, seeing Lavinia. She looked dreadful, sad, and I knew why. Günter looked from me, to her, taking the drift. He bowed slightly, leaving the two of us to what needed to be said. I tried feeling how I felt, seeing her, knowing she was carrying my best friend's child as my fiancé, but I couldn't. I felt nothing. Nothing. I didn't feel happiness, neither did I feel pain. It was good, in it's own way.

"Lavinia," I greeted, getting up. She sat down on my bed, and I sat down beside her. She smiled slightly.

"Ken told me that you already know. About us, our child I mean." Her smile disappeared, and her voice was soft. I nodded slowly in reply, knowing she hadn't finished speaking.

"I'm sorry that I've caused all this trouble, Yuuri. I mean, our engagement so much trouble. I know that I don't deserve you for what I've done, and even though it sounds like a dumb excuse, I really couldn't help sleeping with Ken. He was so understanding towards how I felt, and still feel, about our relationship. I feel that I can't make you happy, and it makes me sad, it makes our relationship really difficult. May be if you'd opened up to me, may be then things would have been alright. However, after visiting Wolfram Kakaa earlier I realised that you two stood eachother closer than you and I during the engagement. And I know," she paused. "I know about the baby."

"You don't have to apologise, Lavinia," I replied. "It is true what you said about me and Wolfram, we were somewhat closer than you and I. The reason why I chose you, is well," I bit my lip, knowing I had to say it. After confessing, Lavinia deserved to know the truth. "The reason why I chose you instead of marrying Wolfram was because I didn't know Mazoku men could give birth." She nodded. "I wanted a boy so badly, due to reasons that I don't really wanna share. Therefore I lead Wolfram on, ending up hurting you both. There is just one thing I don't understand," I took a deep breath. "Is it Gwendal's and Günter's baby you're referring to, and why did you so suddenly bring them up?" A smile spread across the blonde girl's face.

"So it's like I suspected," she said. "You do not know yet." I gave her a confused look.

"I do not know about what, Lavinia?" I asked.

"This child may not be of your blood, Yuuri Heika," she said, still smiling. "But you are going to be a father." For every word she spoke, she confused me more and more. I smiled weakly.

"Lavinia, you do know it's over between us don't you? If you are referring to the child you are carrying, which is by blood Murata-" She laughed, cutting me off.

"I do know that it's over between us, Yuuri," she replied. "It is not my child I am referring to."

"Then what?" I asked, having butterflies in my tummy. I was strangely excited, anxious to hear the words that were about to escape Lavinia's lips.

"It seems that there is a third baby coming," she said. "Wolfram Kakaa is pregnant."