Title: Ready For Love
Chapter Two: Of Preparations and Lost Maous
Anime: Kyou Kara Maou
Summary: Now that things have quieted down in Shin Makoku, there is nothing to deter the foreshadowed wedding between His Majesty Maou, Yuuri Shibuya and Wolfram von Bielefield.
Yozak waved, a charming grin on his lips as saw the commander off. Crystal clear, blue depths shinned with his inner thoughts as he reared his own horse around and headed back to the village. He could only hope that the young maou had returned.
Where most couldn't even begin to imagine what was going on through the handsome commanders head, Yozak could readily guess. He didn't need any special powers to tell him how the commander lived for Yuuri, nor how he'd do anything and everything in his power and then some for him. But then again everyone and anyone could see that.
What was really extravagent was how Yuuri brought life and love into the commanders life. Whenever those two were together, Yozak could see how his commander would smile at his majesty, and really mean it. He could tell. His commander was only ever truly happy around the young maou.
Yozak heaved a sigh, taking a glance over his shoulders towards the familiar castle in the distance.
He could only hope that His Majesty would return soon, his absence had left things feeling dreary, even more so for a certain commander.
Konrad slowed his horse to a stop before the large iron gates of Blood Pledge Castle. He barely acknowledge the two guards at the gate as one yelled for a third to open the gate.
"His Majesty Maou has yet to return, Sir." One of the guards informed him.
Konrad nodded absently. He'd been sent out to patrol the neighboring towns when Yuuri had left. It had been an easy enough job and he'd been happy to do it in hopes that when he'd finished, Yuuri would return. He'd headed out twice since then, each time hoping to return to the brightly smiling face of His Majesty only to be met with disappointment.
He gently nudged his horse forward as the large iron gate lifted enough to pass through.
'I wonder what Konrad's doing now?' Yuuri pulled at the soft, if frizzy, stick of cotton candy in his hand. 'He's probably off in town capturing crooks, being the knight in shinning armor, rescuing damsels in distress...'
"Shibuya, look!" Murata pointed at one of the many games around them.
Murata stopped then, pausing before a large rollercoaster called Nightmare. He eagerly watched the cart of passengers twist and turn in gravity defying loops. So enthralled was he that he failed to notice when the day dreaming maou wandered off into the crowd.
"Mm, let's ride that one, Shibuya!" Murata turned, a happy smile plastered on his face, only to be met with air. "Shibuya?"
Hazel orbs widened slightly, their owner watching in bewilderment as the countless number of maids and soldiers hurried about. Some carrying about trays of bowls, wine glasses, and countless other items. Others hurried about with numerous silks and cloths, yet others still hurridly rearranging and replacing ornaments and flowers alike.
'What in Shin Makoku...?' was Konrads only thought.
"Ah! Sir Weller, you've returned!" Gisela smiled kindly as she noticed the commander.
Konrad shook his head, his usual smile gracing his lips as he dismounted his horse and inclined his head towards the young doctor. "If I may ask, what is this all about?" he questioned, gesturing towards the busy workers in the courtyard.
Gisela took on a thoughtful look, smiling out at nothing in particular. "This...well this is in preparation for -"
"Sir Weller!"
Gisela and Konrad both turned, watching as a guard from the gate hurried to them.
"Sir Weller, Ulrike-sama requests your presense at once."
Konrad nodded, dismissing the guard and excusing himself. He mounted his horse and headed out of the gate and towards Shinou Temple in a steady gallop.
