Title: Voices of Memories
Author: Sardius
Category: AU. Romance/Angst
Warnings: R for now (NC-17 later)
Pairing: Yohji/Aya(Ran)
Disclaimer: I don't own Weiss Kreuz, it belongs to its creator and company. Just borrowing for my own amusement. ^ ^
Author's Note: Hey readers!!! I'm back in this story. *bows down* Gomen…..I left this for so long, it now covers in dust…cough cough. I promise I will try to write a bit faster on this one but I want to finish my other fic first and I mean completed! So thankyou for still reading this…*smiles* Hope you like this chapter and don't forget to review me at the end, you know how much I love that ne
Sorry if there are some grammar thing wrong. I only read through this once. ^___^
…. Onto the fic~
Chapter Three: Imprisonment
Once beautiful creatures
We all admired
They were the days
We all desires
The beauty, the grace
So hard to achieve
So soft and pretty
It's just like a treat
Let their music flows
As we dream onto the night
Beautiful Levions
Forever in sight
Author Unknown. In the Chronicles Ages: "The Devine Beauty"
It was morning. The sun shone through the stainless glass as the young boy began to stir. His head rested softly on the pillow, his crimson hair spreading everywhere, his features so peaceful. So safe and warm he thought. Maybe he was back at home with his mother and father. He will wake up with his sister's screeching laughter as he began the day's chores.
The redhead opens his eyes.
And stare up at jade eyes fill with concern and gasp.
Steady hands grabbed onto his shoulders reassuring him. He flinches and tries to move away from his attacker. Where was he? He scanned around the room and was shocked to see himself lying down on soft white blankets in the largest room he had ever seen. His attacker still had a firm grip on his shoulders as he glared at him in confusion. He needed to get out of here…and fast.
He dashed.
Strong arms grabbed onto his wrist pulling him back. He muttered curses as he turned around when his attacker spoke.
"Hey…where are you going? You can't just leave the palace ground."
Palace ground? Where was he? His brows drawn tight in confusion as he ponders what was just said. He can't be in the King's palace can he? His eyes widen when he saw the symbol of the lion and sword on the vest of his attacker. That…that was the symbol of the King of Shaniva. Oh God…what have he gotten himself into.
The voice brought him back to reality again. "It's okay. I'm not going to hurt you. You fainted last night at the tavern, do you remember? So I brought you back here."
His attacker's voice has a rich deep smooth tone in him. He realises the man must be in royalty of some sort with his decorated vest and tight skin leggings, jewerly covering his neck and hands, his blonde streaked hair tied loosely back, his skin slightly tanned, his belts hung low around his hips resting a silvery decorated sword. He was indeed a noble of some sort.
The Levion boy was trying to make another dash again when a man dressed in the strangest robes fluttering along his legs came into the room. His hair was short and neatly brushed back unlike the blonde swordsman, his skin was very tone making him stand out against the white robes covering him, his eyes were dark and wise as he looked at the Levion boy sternly, closing the door softly behind him. However the boy knew there was something about the strange man in the white robes that stops him from moving away.
He only hopes the Gods could help him through this time.
* * * * * *
"My Lord, urgent matters needed to be discuss immediately."
Prince Yohji looked at the wizard in confusion. His friend only really addressed him so formally when something is terribly wrong.
"What is it Hidaka?"
The wizard looked past through Yohji and starred at the Levion boy in the bundle of sheets. "It concerns your father and…." He stares back at him, "the boy over there."
The swordsman took the hint and motioned the boy to stay where he was as he stepped closer to Ken away from any eavesdropping. "Has my father found out?" he inquired. Prince Yohji was never good in term with his father, however during many of their meetings it was always due to formality that they still considered themselves as blood related.
"Yes. The King has definitely known. I would say his spies has already told him everything that happened last night already." Ken's lips frown. "Not only that, I would think you know what the King wants. The celebration would be here soon, and what could be more better than to addressed all the ladies and lords to see such performance from the Levion themselves."
"No! I didn't bring him here to be a slave to the King. What right has he got to do that when I was the one that brought the boy here." Yohji snapped. He was annoyed. He hated his father's ownership. The King has always wanted everything for himself. Even the way he had treated the Queen, his mother made him want to run his sword through that bastard's heart and let him die slowly in pain. He has no right to this Kingdom. He doesn't even know how to rule properly. How dare he make use of the Levion boy!
"Look Yohji." Ken whispered back. His eyes darting towards the boy who glare back at him twice as strong. "I don't really trust the boy either. Who knows where he is from? We don't even know why he ended up in the tavern at the first place. We should just leave it."
"Ken I can't! You don't understand." His jade eyes sparkled with fire. "I know he is not like that. I can see it in his mask so well. He's just as afraid as we are of him. I don't want him to be a slave to the King. The reason I got him away from the tavern was because I want him to live a normal life again."
"Oh and I'm sure there are other important matters as well my lord." The wizard quoted.
The young prince blushed and looked away. "You know what I mean."
"Yes I do know what you mean but remember, your father is still King. We are just chest pieces that he can arrange what ever he wants us to do. For now just do what he says and avoid conflict. We will think of something else later. Go and see him now Yohji and don't disobey him."
"…" Yohji starred at the wall in anger.
The wizard touched him on the shoulder and gave him comfort. "Trust me on this Yohji. Just do what he says."
"…Alright. Only for now." With that the young prince leaves, turns around and heads back to the levion boy who was quiet throughout their whole conversation. "Look after him while I'm gone." He said. He grabs his cloak on the chair and walks out of the room leaving the two men starring into each other.
"So…" the wizard smiled. "Lets start of by introducing ourselves shall we?"
The boy glared even harder.
* * * * * * *
Prince Kudou took quick strides as he cross through the corridors walking past maidens and guards towards the King's room. He was furious. But he had promised Ken he would consent the King's wishes. People nodded at him as he walked along but none dare enough to stop him from seeing the King, knowing full well what it may be about.
He came to the doorway and gestured the guard to open the door and went inside. The room was always as it has been. Swords and pictures lining up along the wall of various lords and ladies, curtains opened leaving a trail of sunlight shining into the bright room, scrolls were piled up upon the desk as the adviser stood by the King side reading him the list of duties that needed to be done today. The King silences him with the wave of his hand and smiled when he saw his son.
"Your Highness, what brings you here so early in the morning." He gestured to the seat. "Come and have breakfast with me. I have rather missed our pleasant meetings for awhile."
The Prince smiled back. Or much like an attempt to smile back. "Your majesty." He remains standing. He cannot stay been in this room much longer much less spend his morning duties with his King. "I am here to discuss to you about the Levion boy."
The King stopped sipping his wine and arched his eyebrow. "Ah…yes. The boy. Quite a fascination isn't he?' He looked at his adviser, indicating him to leave the scene. He bows and left the room, clicking the door softly behind him.
The Prince waited till he was alone with the King when he spoke up again. "Yes. I want to know what you plan to do with him."
"Oh?" The King eyes looks amused. "I would have thought I was invading your personal belongings your highness." He sets his globlet aside and stood up. Much like Prince Kudou, the King had long streaked blond hair that reaches along his shoulders. His eyes held authority and power, with his high cheekbone and lines forming around his face. But yet even as his body ages, his eyes never change. Always dark jade eyes, piercing into anyone who dares to mock him and to disobey him.
The King came and stood in front of the Prince. "The festival would begin soon. You and I both know that. Not only is it just a celebration but it is a treaty between this Kingdom and the people of Tanian. Now…" The King shifted his glaze to his son. "Wouldn't it be polite to entertain our guest with such beautiful performance from a Levion. We both know how much the Tanian people loves music and dances, they would surely be amazed at the boy and much less sign the treaty to trade our goods with them." The King smiled bitterly. "Wouldn't I be doing a great favour to our Kingdom?"
The swordsman clutched his hands tightly. Oh how much he wanted to run his sword through his own father. The King wanted nothing but for his own use. The treaty may be to exchange trade but also the Tanian people would give at least one third of the profit back to the King when their goods have been sold. And where would all that money go? Certainly not for the poor townsmen…most probably for King's own desires.
"What if the boy won't sing?" sneer the Prince. He couldn't possibly think of anything that the boy would agree to the King's wishes. What if he doesn't? The King would surely kill him for good.
The King laughed. "Oh he will. He most certainly will."
The Prince looked at his King in puzzlement. "What do you mean?"
"Well if he doesn't, we'll just have to do something about his sister then."
"Sister?"
The King smirked and threw the scroll to the prince. "If you do as I say, he'll be most well behave."
Yohji looked at the parchment and swore. There was no way he can get out of this.
* * * * * *
The boy had been sitting there glaring at the wizard for the past half-hour as Ken sighed and decided to give up altogether. There was no way that the boy would sing if he wouldn't even speak a word at all. After much talking and persuasion the wizard decided to leave the boy alone leaving the Levion boy only jerking his head away and glares at everything around him.
Ken smiled sadly. He indeed felt sorry for the boy. Even though he didn't trust him however, he must agree with Yohji that was boy was very beautiful. His crimson hair contrasted well with his soft pale skin, his dark eye lashes flutters against his cheek, his lips so soft and smooth, his eyes are dark stunning amethyst orbs that was simply breathtaking.
Yohji has been gone for quite a long time now and Ken began to start to worry. He was pacing back and forth, hoping to the Gods, his dear friend hasn't decided to run his sword down his own father. It was enough trying to convince Yohji to accept the King's wishes let alone hoping he will come back in one piece.
The door opens as the blonde prince walked in. There was anger in his jade sparkling eyes as he shuts the door behind him, harder than he meant to and poured himself a glass of wine.
"I can't believe him. That's bastard! That freaking bastard."
He downs the wine in one gulp.
"And to think he's King. He's just one selfish bastard!"
The prince continues to swore and storm around the room. Ken sighed; knowing full well how long his friend will start muttering like that for the rest of the day.
* * * * * *
The Levion boy mind was reeling in confusion as he saw the blonde man storming around the room muttering in curses. He knew he had to get out of here before anything happens to his sister. He better head back to the Inn. There was no idea what might his master do when he finds out he is missing.
Ran took his chance and slowly eased himself from the tangles of sheets as he grabbed anything to throw. His head still slightly hurt from the gash across his forehead as he picked up the vase beside the bed quickly, throwing it at the blonde swordsman and bolted.
"Yohji move!" The wizard pushes the swordsman out of the way.
"Terroshiva!"
Suddenly sharp pain stints through his whole body and his breath was taken out of him as he was slammed against the wall. The Levion boy yelped in pain as tears were formed in his eyes. Through his daze vision, he realised it was the wizard that threw him against the wall. He fought with all his might, but his chest hurts as he pants for breath, his vision starting to blur as he stopped his struggles.
"Stop Ken! Don't hurt him."
The boy opened his teary amethyst eyes and starred at the blonde figure looming over him. His body started to shake as he glared at him in hatred. As soon as it started, the tingling sensation stopped but he was still held up against the wall.
"Are you alright?" inquired the swordsman.
The redhead jerked his head aside and avoided gazing at the concern jade eyes. He knew they were all alike. Everyone always wanted to use him for his or her advantage. A tear slide down his cheek, as he waited for the inevitable to come. He would have to do what is commanded of them. Those bastards! He breathed in deeply trying to hold back his tears; he would not let them know how venerable he is.
"Don't waste your breath Yohji. I have tried speaking to him for the past half hour and the boy wouldn't even say a thing." The wizard sighed. "There is no way he would obey the King's wishes."
The prince smiled sadly but knowing he'll have to do this. "He will have to Ken. He wouldn't have any choice." He starred at the dark amethyst eyes filled with burning hatred for him. "You will sing for the King in the celebration for next month. That is an order."
And to both of the princes surprised the boy spoke. His voice much like the soft melody coming from his lips was soft, and has a deep monotone.
"Why should I?" he hissed.
Yohji flinches at those harsh words. "We believe your sister is very sick. The King has already fetched her from the tavern. If you do sing for him, your sister would be taken care of in the castle." He turned his gaze away. "If you fail to do so, she would be killed."
Cold amethyst eyes widen in shock but was quickly recovered. Behind the mask the prince could see the fear leaping at the boy's heart as it hurt him to see how much pain he has to put through. God knows they would only takes pity on the boy and let him win his freedom back.
The boy's head hangs in defeat. Sorrows filled the beautiful amethyst eyes as he whispered. "As the King's wishes."
Yohji heart broke at seeing the Levion boy in such state. He nods to the wizard as Ken slowly let the boy go, his body sliding onto the ground limply.
The prince bend down wishing he could wrapped the beautiful boy in his arms and said, "I have matters that needed to attend. I will come back to you in a little while. For now, stay in this room and don't go anywhere. It may be the safest place for you till I get back."
The Levion boy doesn't answer but continues to huddle against the wall wishing all his pain would just go away. It was not until he heard footsteps leaving the room and the door locked quietly behind him did he cry.
And the Gods from the heaven cried with him in sorrows.
~TBC~~~~
*Wipes head* Finally finished this chapter. Thought it was going to take me forever. *rubs sore fingers* Poor Ran eh. I wonder why I always put him in such sad stories. Maybe I should start a nice sappy story. (shudders) Anyway hope you guys like this chapter, I promise they will be more to come, just wait! Please REVIEW! You know I love reviews even if it's just a word or two, keeps me extremely happy. See you all in the next chapter!