Another chappie! Who would of thunk it! hehe, sorry, I couldn't help that! Here is chappy 7! Yes! Aren't you all happy? Should feel bad, but I'm about anxious right now……hmm, summer school is rather boring, but what is one going to do about it? Anyways, hope you enjoy this chappy, comment if you want! Love ya!
Title: Chapter 7, Presentations
Summary: Finally, we get to meet the Prince! Conrad and the rest finally take action! Kind of!
Disclaimer: Do not own KKM, just the Banderas!
Notes: I did not take out the first scene because I thought it was a nice, cute opening scene! So yeah, umm, Lady Cecile, makes her appearance, not sure about her character, though…..yeah, and umm, all I can think of!
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Chapter 7
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"Zak?"
"Hmm…"
"Why do people hate half breeds so much?"
"I don't know Bast."
"Sometimes, I'm afraid of them."
"It is okay Bast, as long as we keep together."
"Yeah, Zak, you are right, you make every thing better."
"We are like brothers, never to be separated."
"Yeah!"
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Yozak groaned as he felt someone shaking him.
"Five more minutes Captain." Yozak muttered, trying to bat the person away.
"Yozak!" A tiny whining voice made its way to his ear.
Wait, tiny, whiny voice? That was definitely not his captain.
Yozak than bolted up the bed, looking around wildly.
"Acckk!" Estella cried, jumping back and placing her hand on her chest, trying to calm her raising heart.
"Don't do that!" She scowled him, trying her best to glare at him. Yozak chuckled reaching over to mess up her hair.
"Hey!" Estella pouted, pushing his hand away. Yozak just picked her up and tickled her.
"Ssss…..tttt….sstto…stop!" Estella laughed as she tried to pull away. Yozak just laughed and pull back.
"Not fair! You bigger than me." Estella pouted, feeling cheated. Yozak just smiled. It was like nothing was wrong at that moment. The sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing. Everything was just right….until…
"Sir? Breakfast is almost ready." A voice broke into Yozak's and Estella's moment. It was then that Estella somber up, remembering her parents. She stood up and smoothed her dress down.
Yozak than remembered the events from last night. Getting caught, being taken prisoner, the journey there. Yozak clenched the sheets tightly, trying to calm his anger down. He could not believe he let all that happened. He could of done better, at least, he could of saved Estella and gotten her to run away somewhere safe. He didn't, and now he had brought Estella along. He just couldn't seem to think of any way out. It was frustrating him.
"Yozak?" Estella broke into his thoughts.
"I'll wait for you outside." She spoke softly, stepping out of the room. Yozak groaned and ran a hand through his hair. He was going to meet the prince, whoop de do.
Any one but Sebastian and Salvador, was better, or so Yozak hoped as he got up. There on the chair were some clothes. It was a uniform, sort of like Wolfram's. Yozak raised and eye brow but shrugged and wore it. He had noticed last night that most guards wore a similar outfit.
"Yozak. Food is ready, hurry up!" Yozak could hear Estella whine through the door. He smirked and walked out of the door.
"Impatient little thing, aren't you?" Yozak teased her. Estella huffed. She looked up at Yozak, and shyly intertwined her hand with his. Yozak just smile and kept quiet.
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As they approached the dining room, the guards opened the door for them. Estella tightened her hold on Yozak's hand. Yozak squeezed her hand, reassuringly. He wasn't that happy about being there, and neither was he calm about meeting the Banderas prince. There was no other choice, but so far, every thing had been good.
"Yozak! Look at all the food!" Estella cried, noticing all the food on the table. There were many plates filled with a variety of fruits, drinks, and servings. Yozak did not pay attention to that, though. He searched the table, but no sign of anyone else. They were alone.
"Excuse me, sir, miss. The prince is busy, and won't be eating with you, but I've been ordered to take care of things." A maid spoke up, staring straight at them, with no sign of bashfulness. Yozak smiled, amused at how the women here were so forward.
"Come on, Estella. Let's eat. Not good manners to refuse a Prince's hospitality." Yozak tugged Estella forward, sitting next to her. Estella looked around nervously, staring apprehensively at the food.
"Don't worry little one. What do you want?" The maid came over and took pity on the little girl, serving Estella the food. Estella thanked her and began to dig into the food. Yozak hesitated, but grabbed a few fruits, not having much on an appetite.
"There you are!" Yozak immediately look up, shoulders tensed. Estella grinned and looked up.
"Diego!" she cried out and rushed towards him, hugging him.
"The prince wishes to see you two. Are you done?" Diego asked, looking at their plates. Yozak nodded, pushing his away, not feeling like eating much. Estella nodded eagerly.
"Well, come on!" Diego smiled, motioning for them to follow. Estella once again held Yozak's hand, feeling secure. Yozak walked normally and silently. His face betrayed none of his emotions. He was a great soldier after all, besides all those years of training had to come in handy.
"Thing have been a hassle for him lately. He hasn't been sleeping well. He is always working! He has no rest, and no fun! I do not think he knows the meaning of fun! He is so charming! A true Banderas! He is hard working! He cares for his cruel father, who never loved him." Diego jut rambled on, as they walked down the hall. Yozak did not pay attention, but stored the information in his mind, it may come in handy. He was doing his job, in mapping out doors, rooms, windows, and any necessary information that could be used to escape. Estella seemed enthralled with the prince's life.
"Here we are!" Diego announced, knocking on the door before opening it. Estella was once again nervous. Yozak squeezed her hand and moved into the room, following Diego.
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"Your majesty!" Diego called out, getting the prince's attention.
Hazel eyes looked up, meeting with glimmering blue. Long wavy locks fell down, covering a sharp face.
"I believe you two are the ones that were brought along from Draconis." The prince looked at them, a frown on his face.
"Yes, your majesty. These are the ones." Diego spoke out, seeing how Estella and Yozak were not saying anything.
"Hmm, I am Antonio Banderas." Antonio spoke, sitting up on his chair, and looking at them, a bit more intensely.
Estella stepped back and hid behind Yozak, feeling uncomfortable with Antonio staring at her. Yozak glared and pulled her back. Antonio raised an eyebrow but said nothing for another few seconds.
"You were caught spying on my soldiers, is that correct?" Antonio spoke out.
"Yes, it is." Yozak affirmed.
"You do know that there is a punishment for spying, do you not?" Antonio leaned back on the chair.
"Hai, I know." Yozak spoke out, lips pursed together.
"Antonio!" a voice yelled out, before the doors were slammed open, revealing an angry Sebastian.
"They are my prisoners! They have no business with you." Sebastian strode forward, glaring defiantly at Antonio.
"You defy me?" Antonio asked, acid dripping from his tone.
"You dare try to take my chance away from me!" Sebastián snarled. He was not going to be put down, not now, when he was so close.
"Putting you down? Me?" Antonio raised an eyebrow, an amused smile on his face. Sebastian growled.
"Yozak is mine! That is the law!" Sebastian hissed, threateningly.
"You loose your self, General! I am the prince! As such you will show respect!" Antonio growled, standing up.
"I know the law, don't you think I don't know it!"
"You will show more respect, is that understood!"
"Yes, your majesty." Sebastian hissed.
"You will make sure to remember the chain of command, Sebastian. Remember it, or next time, you will be punished. Dismissed!" Antonio left no room for arguments, and Sebastian knew it. Sebastian glanced at Yozak, before storming out of the room.
After a few minutes, Antonio sighed and slumped back down onto the chair.
"You two seem to get along very well." Yozak drawled.
"Hmm, the best of friends always do." Antonio muttered, rubbing his forehead.
"You are the famous Yozak, never thought I would actually meet you, or maybe it was more of I wished I never did."
"May be, in other circumstance, it would have been nice. Diego!" Antonio called out, knowing he was outside. Yozak was getting more confused by the minute. He had no idea what Antonio meant, and he was not sure if he wanted to know.
"Take Estella to Angela, tell her that Estella is in her care for now." Diego nodded and went over to Estella, who was holding onto Yozak for dear life. She was shaking badly, for she did not want to be separated from Yozak. Yozak sighed and bent down.
"Estella, this Angela lady is going to take care of you. Just for a little bit, okay? Remember you have to be strong." Yozak muttered, trying to reassure her.
"No! They are going to hurt you!" Estella yelled, pointing angrily at Antonio. Antonio did not say anything, he just leaned back and watched the scene.
"Estella, you will go with Diego, end of story." Yozak scoffed, pushing her to Diego. Estella began to kick and scream, tears streaming down her face. Yozak turned around, knowing if he looked at her, he wouldn't have the heart to send her away.
"She is a perceptive little girl." Antonio muttered, after they couldn't hear her screams anymore, because she was too far to reach the office.
"You won't harm her?" Yozak demanded.
Antonio looked at him, trying to figure him out.
"She is innocent, and should not be here at all. She was a mistake and will not be harm, give you my word." Antonio than stood up.
"You are a spy, and as such, you will be punished accordingly. You will be sent to the General, he will do with you as he pleases. As it is allowed in the Banderas law, that is." Antonio muttered, turning to look at Yozak. Yozak frowned, taking a step forward.
"You don't want, than why do you?" Yozak asked, knowing that Antonio understood what he meant.
"it is the law, Sebastian counted on that. If I refuse, more awful things will happen. Like a revolt, and I do not need that right now." Antonio smiled bitterly at Yozak.
"I'm a selfish person, what can I say? Vincent!" Vincent came in and bowed.
"Send him to Sebastian, and make sure to tell Sebastian to follow the rules, or he will answer to me." Antonio growled out, before going back to his papers and ignoring the world around him once more.
Yozak frowned, forgetting for a few seconds about the guards pulling him away. Yozak was not so sure what to expect anymore. Estella was save, which is all that matters. At least, for now it was, for now it was……
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Conrart groaned as he got up. The sun hit his face, and who let the curtains open? Conrart thought drowsily. He couldn't remember his dream, but he felt well rested.
"Sir Weller, you are needed in Lady Cecile's room." One of the maids knocked on his door.
"Thank you." Conrart called, rolling over to his back, not really wanting to get up.
"Lazy Captain, come on!" Conrart smiled as he remembered the many times Yozak had to wake him up. That seem to ruin his mood, because he remembered the note. That awful note that Yozak sent. Conrart immediately sat up. He couldn't just lay down and rest, they need to save Yozak. They need to find him. Conrart stood up and dressed. Striding out of is room and towards his mothers.
He walked in, since the door was open.
"Conrart! Anissina told me the news. I'm sorry. Yozak, he is strong. You remember how we could not part him for you. He is not easy to get rid off." Lady Cecile patted his hand. Her eyes were sunken and her skin was pale. Her hair was not as shiny and her eyes did not sparkle with youth.
"Mother, you don't look so well. You should sleep some more." Conrart muttered, gently feeling her forehead.
"I'm fine, just worried."
"Don't be, every thing is fine. We need to get Yozak back, because I know he is alive." Conrart bent down and kissed his mother on the forehead.
"Conrart, I don't think."
"I know, trust me. I can feel it."
"Well, lovers know best." Lady Cecile smiled cheekily. Conrart blushed but smile, because at least she was still teasing them.
"I have to go, need to talk to Gwendal. Please rest, I hate seeing you like this. When I come back, you better be looking better, because we can't have people seeing Lady Cecile sick!" Conrart grinned, making his way out. Lady Cecile sighed and closed her eyes, may be more sleep will do her good, like Conrart said.
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"Conrart! Thee you are!" Gwendal scoffed as Conrart came into the office. Everyone was already there.
"Mom wanted to see me." Conrart muttered, as an explanation.
Gwendal winced, for it seemed he had gone to see her to.
"Yes, well, now that you are here. Let's start planning."
"Sir!" a soldier came in.
"Yes?" Gwendal asked a bit too sugary.
"Umm…..the Banderas Soldiers have left Draconis." The soldier informed him, before rushing out.
"They have left Draconis." Yuuri frowned, confused more about the Banderas.
"They left." Conrart muttered, eyes darkening.
"I believe that Yozak is now in Banderas territory or at the castle already." Murata spoke up, never removing his sight from Conrart.
"We need to know what happened at Draconis." Gwendal ran a hand through his hair. His hair was down and tangled. H hadn't slept well, none of the others had slept well either.
"We'll send a small group of soldiers to check it out." Conrart stepped up.
"No, none of us will go. We will be needed if negotiations are tried. We will send the army to check it out. Just that." Gwendal ordered. Conrart sighed and nodded, because no one could change Gwendal when he made up his mind.
"Fine." Conrart relented, close to pouting.
"Who rules over Banderas?" Yuuri asked, that had been bothering him.
"Antonio Banderas." Gunter answered in his teacher voice. Yuuri began splutter and cough.
"Antonio Banderas! THE Antonio Banderas!" Yuuri asked, turning bright red.
Conrart raised and eyebrow, before chuckling in amusement.
"No your highness, not that Antonio Banderas. That is just the name of the prince, no relation to that other one." Conrart explained.
"Which Antonio Banderas are you talking about?" Wolfram glared at Yuuri.
"No one!" Yuuri squeaked.
"Wimp!" Yuuri docked down as Wolfram tried to take a swipe at him.
"Conrart, mind sending your soldiers? I don't think mine are up to the journey." Gwendal asked ignoring the fight forming in his office. Conrart nodded, also not paying attention to his little brother and fiancé fighting. He walked out, and made his way towards the barracks. He had faith in Yozak, so there was no reason to worry….right?
To be Continue
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Writer's block sucks! But that is a known fact, I just felt like saying it right now…yeah, what you people think hmm? Kind of freaking about the rest chappies, but what am I going to do about them…..expect more chappies soon, as in a day or two soon! Ta! Love you!
PS. ANTONIO BANDERAS IS HOT! Well, he is to me! But that is not this one, well, kind of….spin off of him, but he is hot! Anyways, just wanted to say that!
