As Wolfram and the others arrive at Mount Watlese they walk into a small village at the base of the mountain. There they came across a small stand that was selling crystals and jewels as well as homemade jewelry.

Wolfram walks up and looks over the crystals he sees and asks, "Are they real or fakes?"

The woman looks at him strangely and laughs and says, "Well of course their real."

Wolfram looks at her and he can't tell if she's lying or just telling him what he wants to hear so he'll buy her crap. Glancing at the jewelry and seeing they were made from broken crystals he decided that even if they were real this woman would probably charge a lot if he showed any real interest.

"So where did get these crystals?"

"What do you mean where? There are crystals all over the place, if I tell you exactly where I got these then you'll just go get some and before long everyone will want to know where they can get some for free and put me out of business."

Wolfram frowned at that. Though the other crystals were fairly easy to get he somehow doubted that the real crystals would just be lying around for anyone to get. Still why go up the mountain if these were real. So he stormed over and looked at Murata and said, "Well are they real or not?"

Murata sighed and walked over and picked them up one by one and looked at them closely then unlike Wolfram who basically wanted the woman to draw him a map he decided that he'd show Wolfram he should be jealous. "Excuse my friend dear lovely lady; he doesn't know how to treat anyone as beautiful as you."

At that the woman blushed deeply only muttering, "Oh my!"

Meanwhile Wolfram whom so far had shown not much of a reaction to anyone Murata had talked to was now practically foaming at the mouth and if not for the guards holding him back would have gone to try to kill Murata for flirting with the woman.

After sweet talking the woman for a few minutes Murata made his way back to Wolfram and the others; he was surprised to see Wolfram straighten up and act like he didn't seem jealous just a moment ago, which pleased Murata. 'Finally something got a reaction out of him.'

"Well what did the old bat have to say?"

Despite being happy that Wolfram seemed jealous only a moment ago he wasn't going to let him off the hook that easily. "What difference does my telling you make? You've not believed me up till now?"

"How can I trust you? You've shattered at the very least 5 or 6 crystals that I know of! Who the hell knows how many that I don't!"

"I told you the ones at the falls was only to help those water spirits and the one in the cave was an accident," Okay well it was an accident as he hadn't meant to drop it intentionally but he also made no move to try to catch it either, "And as for the purple crystal you were slinging it around like all those other crystals not knowing or seemingly to care that they were dangerous. I told you they were dangerous, but no matter what I said to you, you wouldn't listen so I had to show you, since my word wasn't enough."

Wolfram still wasn't convinced and said, "Tell me anyway, were they real or not?"

Murata sighed and said, "I'm afraid they're not what we're looking for. They're glass crystals, which are only good for making jewelry and things. But if you don't believe me feel free to waste your money on them. However you should look around this isn't the only shop with some colored crystals."

At that Wolfram looked around and noticed that Murata was right, there were a dozen or more stands almost all had crystals some clear some with color and some broken. Although they were able to find crystals fairly easily in the other locations Wolfram had trouble believing that these crystal could be real but he rationed that whether they were or weren't real was no longer the point. Even if they were most likely these people would see they have an interest and soon be demanding they pay more than they're worth and others would seize the opportunity to try to force them to buy their jewelry which from what he could see most of it looked like crap. Although one piece seemed to stand out from all the others and as he picked it up Murata looked over his shoulder and said in a low voice, "Ah very nice that is made from a light crystal not much different than the glass crystals most of these are made from. It's closer to the ones we're looking for I'm sure she'll love it."

Wolfram glared at him "And just how do you know who I'm buying it for?"

Murata smiled and said, "Well it's either for your mother or Greta and I'd bet Greta."

"Wrong this is for Hahaue, but your right I should probably get one for Greta as well."

At that Murata picked up another piece similar to the one Wolfram picked up but where as the one Wolfram picked had a red jewel and no design, Murata's had a blue stone with a design in it."

Wolfram took it and was a little shocked at it, "This…this looks a little like…"

Murata frowned "What you don't like it?"

"No, it looks similar to the Yuri's."

"Well this necklace was made from a crystal very similar to the type of crystal as the one Shibuya wears, so it's not surprising but the design is different from the one Shibuya has. It's not one of the ones we're looking for. These are called shadow crystals, they're used specifically for jewelry making. They don't have any power but when mixed with the right chemicals can become soft enough to carve a design in and make it truly unique."

Wolfram bought both he was sure his mother and Greta would be happy. "Now we should get some gear and start climbing."

"Sir, do we even know where to look?" One of the guards asked.

Murata sighed and said "Well they could be anywhere but I'd look under trees and rocks and especially any caves you may come across."

"Fine then let's go" Wolfram said.

One of the guards was still nervous and said, "Is it really okay to go up this mountain with it so close to Mount Makadira?"

Murata nodded and said, "Mount Makadira's well over 2 thousand feet away from here. Out of the thousands of people who trek this mountain searching for treasures there are very few known cases of anyone getting sick while on Mount Watlese."

The guard was even more nervous, "But sir the wind is blowing in this direction."

Wolfram glared at him, "Fine if you're so scared you can remain here and guard the horses." Then he looked at the other guard and asked, "Are you going or staying?"

As much as he wanted to say stay he knew his job was to protect Wolfram and Murata and when they returned to the castle he was sure Lord von Voltaire would want a full write up report. He shuttered to think what would happen if he read that both he and the other guard he had assigned had stayed behind to guard the horses letting Wolfram and Murata go alone. He knew he could lie and get the other guard to agree but if something were to happen to one or both of his charges how in Shinou's name would he ever be able to explain to Lord von Voltaire why he and the other guard didn't follow knowing they were going up a snowy mountain and he wasn't there when they got into trouble.

"No, sir at least one of us should go with you."

Wolfram huffed, "I don't need a babysitter if you're scared stay behind! I'm going." Then he turned to Murata and asked, "Are you staying or are you going?"

"Well I can't let you do this alone. So I'll go to at least make sure we get a couple of the right crystals."

Wolfram simply huffed and ignored him and said, "Let's get a move out then."

They trekked up the mountain and searching every tree or any big rocks they came across.

They found a few crystals but it was hard to judge if they were real or fake. They soon found a small cave and found a couple of crystals that Murata confirmed were real.

After leaving the cave Wolfram walked over to some rocks and was disappointed when he didn't find anything, however Murata spotted something and nearly panicked.

"Lord von Bielefeld, be careful there's a hole just a few feet from those rocks."

Wolfram either didn't hear him or ignored him as the next thing that happened was Wolfram falling. Murata managed to just barely make it in time to catch him and keep him from falling too far. The lone guard seeing this panicked and ran over to them but before he reached them Murata started to slip till he fell still holding onto Wolfram's arm. He just barely managed to grab a hold of a branch a few feet down.

"What the hell do you think you're doing? Let go or we'll both fall." Wolfram yelled up at him.

"No," Murata managed to get out. "I won't let you fall. If you fall I fall!" he yelled back and found a limb just below him to stand on helping him to better support Wolfram's weight.

Wolfram was surprised he didn't think Murata cared so much. It also seemed eerily reminiscent of when Yuri was hanging off a cliff and only had one hand as he had Conrad's arm in his other and refused to let it go. Yuri had warned him if he didn't let go that he'd fall too and he remembers responding with 'Then we'll fall together.'

"Lord Wolfram, Geika are you both all right?" The guard yelled down at them.

"Yeah, for now." Murata answered. "Lord von Bielefeld, you have to try to climb. Use both me and the rocks to climb up and grab Kazato's hand. This branch won't hold us much longer." Murata said.

Wolfram wasn't one who liked taking orders but figured it was the best method. After he got up they could throw a rope or something down for Murata. So he slowly started to climb up using the branch Murata was standing on as well as climbing on Murata's shoulders. Just as Wolfram reach up and grabbed the guards hand the branch Murata was standing on broke completely the guard managing to grab Wolfram and pull him up as Murata fell only having the one branch now to hold on to."

Murata looked up to see if Wolfram would even care to look back or try to help get him up. Instead he just stood there while the guard tried in vain to reach down closer.

"Stop that!" Wolfram ordered, "You keep that up and you'll fall too. Now do we have some rope? You did bring some didn't you?"

"Oh, yes it's in my pack over there. I'll get it!"

"No you wait here I'll go get it."

'That's it then.' Murata thought he really doesn't care about me. He looked up only to notice that the branch was going to break anytime now as it was already starting to crack.

Wolfram returned with the pack and the guard took the bag and dug out the rope. Then he lowered it down but it was a much smaller rope than he'd initially thought when he packed it and was two feet short of reaching Murata.

"Is that the longest rope we have?"

"Ah I'm sorry sir I assumed this was a much longer rope. We did pack a longer one I think, though it's still with the horses, Shall I go get it?"

"Not just yet."

"Ken this is as far as the rope will go, you'll just have to try to climb up and grab it."

Murata knew it wouldn't be easy, he feared that if he tried the branch would break for sure. Still he decided to at least try. He climbed up on the branch and using the rocks carefully reached up and grabbed it relived the branch held. Though his relief was short lived as when the guard tried to pull him up he inadvertently clicked dirt and snow down causing Murata to lose his grip and fall directly on the branch and gulped when he heard it crack and was sure it was going to break any time now."

The guard panicked and said, "Lord Wolfram, perhaps if I lowered you down you could help Geika hang on long enough for me to pull you both up."

Murata hearing this looked up to see if Wolfram would even attempt to try to save him. Instead he just said, "Are you stupid? There's no way you'll be able to pull us both up on that small rope.

The guard had to admit he was probably right and started to search the rest of the supplies.

"What are you doing?" Wolfram screamed.

"I'm searching to see if maybe we did bring more rope and I just don't know it." Then he opened a pack that Murata had been carrying for the other guard and had dropped it but sadly it only contained a few supplies and some twine. He then had to assume that if there was more rope then it would be back with the horses.

"Well?" Wolfram asked.

"I'm sorry sir, but it seems we either don't have more or it's still back with the horses."

Murata sighed, 'Wolfram's probably right that Kazato might not have been able to pull us both up but he shot it down without even thinking that it might somehow work out or think of some other solutions. If I survive this, then tonight while their all asleep I'll secretly start mixing some special herbs to go with the crystals. This will insure a quick and successful blood and fire ceremony. This sort of thing is usually only done to force those who are ghost to go peacefully to the other side. But without these herbs even with the calming crystals and such, though I told them the sprits would be happy and agree to anything and couldn't harm us. Well where as it's true they couldn't hurt us they could still reject our plea. But the herbs are more of drug for sprits and then the odds are better of them agreeing to please release us from our bonds of marriage.'

"What do we do lord Wolfram?"

"Isn't it obvious? We try again!" Then he looked down at Murata , "Ken your going to have try to climb up and grab the rope again. It'll take an hour or more to get down the mountain get the pack and make it back."

'So you'd rather I die than face a blood and fire ceremony.' Murata thought, 'So be it.' He started to stand on the branch he knew would never support his full weight standing on it. Sure enough the branch broke sending him falling. Although he couldn't swear he thought he heard anguish in Wolfram's voice as he thought he heard him calling for him. I can only hope my death is quick and I don't have to suffer anymore!'

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A/N: Hey sorry I've no excuse. But do me one favor stop asking when the accident will happen. This isn't like my partner Yu-Gi-Oh story Seto's Wish 3 (see username Kagome Mokuba) she insisted it not be published till after it is finished. Which is the reason the sequel is over 5 years still unpublished. This story is being published as it goes along! I wish I could say it'll be published by chapter 50 but I can't say this. I hope so but I can't promise or guarantee.