A King's Trust

Kagura Kyo Shinra

Warning: This is a shounen-ai story. There's no hardcore action but plenty of groping.

Disclaimer: I own nothing related to Kyo Kara Maoh.


Part Four

Yuri spent an entire week on Earth worrying. He had no idea if he could get back to Conrad without Ken, and there was no one to ask because Ken wasn't there. Luckily, he discovered that Ulrike really was the one with the power to bring him back, and after spending his time worrying, working and studying, he fell into a lake and returned to his other home.

"I hate water." Yuri sat up.

He was in the bath at the castle. Staring at him from across the giant pool sat Conrad.

"Yuri, you're back." He began to stand up, but immediately sat back down, laughing. "I'm naked."

"I don't mind." Yuri crawled across the pool. "Are you shy, Conrad?"

"Actually, a little." His face reddened.

"It's my turn to make you uncomfortable, right?"

Yuri reached Conrad and leaned forward, placing a kiss on Conrad's chest. His hand slid across Conrad's lap, but before he could grasp his goal, Conrad caught his hand and pulled it away.

"Don't you still have to talk to Wolfram? I don't want you starting something you can't finish."

"Oh, that's right." Yuri climbed out of the water and tried to squeeze some of the water from his clothes. "I'll find you later, Conrad."

After changing into a pair of dry clothes, Yuri began scouring the castle for Wolfram; however, it seemed as if the blond had vanished. Yuri even started to wonder if Wolfram too had taken a trip through a water portal. And even more worrisome was that Ken was also missing.

A hardcore image of what Wolfram and Ken might be doing at that moment passed through Yuri's head, and he wasn't sure if he should be happy or disturbed. He decided to face his fears and check Ken's room for Wolfram.

"Wait a minute, Wolfram! I'll need those clothes."

Yuri turned down the hallway to Ken's room. His door was open. Yuri approached the door and peaked inside. Ken was standing in the middle of the room, and at the window, Wolfram held an armload of Ken's clothes. He tossed them out the window and headed to the closet for more.

"What's going on?" Yuri asked.

"Shibuya, thank God you're back. Don't ever leave me alone here again."

"Yeah, you would be trying to get Yuri on your side."

"What sides are you talking about?" Yuri stepped inside the room.

"I wish I knew what he was talking about too." Ken ducked under a flying shoe. "He's really emotional, and I don't understand him at all."

"That's Wolfram for you."

"Yuri, I'm so glad you're home." Wolfram ran to Yuri and threw himself against him. He draped his arms over Yuri's shoulders, but stared back at Ken over his own shoulder. "Ken's terrible."

"What'd he do?"

"He went on a date with Gwendal."

"What?"

"It wasn't a date." Ken shrugged. "He asked me to teach him how to play baseball. I think he wants to impress Lady Anissina."

"But Ken promised me he'd teach me how to play so I could beat you and make you look like the wimp you are."

"Thanks." Yuri pulled Wolfram off him. "I don't see why you're getting mad over something so small, Wolfram."

"I said that too."

Wolfram blushed. "That's because you're a wimp, and he's an idiot. I wanna get married now, Yuri. I'm tired of waiting. Once we're married, I won't have to care about what other people do."

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"I'll go pick out a wedding dress. We can get married tomorrow."

Wolfram glared at Ken one last time before storming off for the door, tripping over the shoe. With a scream, he kicked it across the room toward Ken and left.

"What is going on here?"

"I honesty don't know, Shibuya. He went bonkers when he saw me with Gwendal. I don't understand him at all. He's got a temper hotter than the fire he controls."

Yuri laughed. "I understand him, and believe me, this is working out better than I hoped for."

"What do you mean?"

"Don't worry. You'll have Wolfram before the day is over."

"Who said I liked Wolfram?"

"I'm pretty wise myself, you know." Yuri winked.

"Shibuya, you're one amazing king."

Yuri flashed him a smile and followed after Wolfram. He found him in the seamstresses quarters dictating how his dress should look. Upon entering, Yuri asked her to leave them alone, and she obliged.

"You're not supposed to see my dress before the wedding. Isn't that an Earth tradition?"

"You do realize you're not a woman right?" Yuri asked. "I mean, gay couples do get married or have ceremonies or whatever, but one doesn't usually wear a dress and call themselves the bride."

"Who cares?"

"Why did you get so upset, Wolfram? Whenever it comes to Ken, you get more upset than you do with me."

Wolfram picked up some white lace and pretended to examine it as if it was the first piece of cloth he'd ever seen. "I have no idea what you're talking about, Yuri."

Yuri stepped up to Wolfram and tore the fabric from his hands. He threw it to the floor and forced Wolfram to look him in the face.

"I want to now if you're attracted to him, Wolfram."

"Yuri, you're hurting me." Wolfram pried Yuri's hands off his shoulders. "And besides, it doesn't matter how I feel; I'm engaged to you."

"But if you like him then you should just tell me because it might save both of us some pain."

"How could I care for someone more than you? You're the king."

Yuri wanted to scream at him, but he remained silent. He was beginning to suspect more and more that Wolfram was only keeping his vows because Yuri was king, and it wasn't wise to turn down the king's proposal. If Wolfram wasn't going to be the courageous one in this situation, Yuri was willing.

"I'm in love with Conrad."

Wolfram backed away from Yuri until the back of his legs hit the seamstresses' desk. "Repeat that."

"You heard me, Wolfram. I'm sorry, but it just kinda happened. I knew he was the one I wanted to be with from the first time he gave me that smile of his."

"And then I came barreling into your life."

"No, it's not like that. I care for you, Wolfram. You're very close to me."

Wolfram looked around the room. His gaze fell on the crumpled lace under Yuri's foot. "We should call the engagement off."

"Wolfram, I don't know if this will make you fell better, but I know that Ken wasn't on a date with Gwendal because you're the only one he ever talks about. Even when I'm back on Earth, it's like you're there because Ken won't shut up about something you did or something you said."

Wolfram's face softened. "He does? Does he like me?"

Yuri grinned.

"What am I doing here with you then? The engagement's off. Is that okay?"

"Same old Wolfram, selfish as hell. It's alright with me, as long as that's what you want too, Wolfram."

Wolfram smiled and raced out of the room. After telling the seamstress that she could return to her office and that she didn't have to worry about making a wedding dress, Yuri began hunting for Conrad. He found him in the courtyard, sitting on a bench and staring up at the castle.

"Don't tell me I took so long that you fell for the castle instead."

Conrad stood up. "Yuri, I was just hoping that everything went alright with Wolfram." Conrad looked over the top of Yuri's head. "Looks like everything worked out fine."

Yuri turned around. On the second story hallway that circled the courtyard, Ken was leading Wolfram by the hand in the direction of Ken's room. He stopped for a moment and yanked on Wolfram's hand, forcing their bodies together for a kiss.

"It's kinda creepy," Yuri said.

"Stop staring at us!" Wolfram shouted.

"Definitely creepy." Yuri turned back to Conrad. "So it looks like everything did work out."

"Everything always seems to work out when you're in charge, Yuri."

Yuri blushed and took Conrad's hand. He pulled it up to his cheek and rubbed it against his warm flesh.

"Yuri, I swear I'll show you that you can trust me again."

Conrad closed the distance between them and pressed his hardening penis against Yuri's stomach, causing Yuri's face to turn even redder. He bent his head to Yuri's neck and nipped at the soft skin as Yuri's hands dropped to Conrad's belt and began to undo it. Conrad's own hands slipped up Yuri's shirt.

"Conrad, I know you can show me."

Conrad fell backwards and onto the bench, bringing Yuri with him. Yuri climbed on his lap, straddling him. Conrad's groin pressed against Yuri's, begging to find release.

"What the hell are you doing?" Gwendal shouted. "Do that in your bedroom not in public."

Yuri turned around. Except for Wolfram and Ken, his entire entourage had turned up for the show. Gunter wavered back and forth, threatening to fall over.

"Papa, what are you doing?" Greta covered her eyes with her hands.

"This is a perfect opportunity to try out my new invention." Anissina laughed.

"What kind of invention would you use in a situation like this?" Gwendal asked.

"Oh, your majesty, why? Why? I can't take it." Gunter finally dropped to the ground.

"Um, sorry. Conrad and I have official kingly business to take care of." He jumped off Conrad's lap and ran away, Conrad at his heels.

"Yuri, I think they're upset that we ran away like that."

Yuri glanced behind him at Conrad. Conrad remained right behind Yuri, following him and blocking him from the angry mob in the distance. Having Conrad chasing after him and keeping him from any discomfort made Yuri smile.

"What are you smiling for?" Conrad asked when they reached Yuri's bedroom door.

Yuri tilted his head and doubled his smile. He slipped his hand into Conrad's and opened his bedroom door. "You."

"I found them!" Anissina shouted.

"Inside!" Yuri pulled Conrad inside and locked the door. He leaned against it, listening to Greta outside, demanding that everyone leave her father and Conrad alone. "No matter what happens, things here never change completely. The great demon king--I'm king of a nut house."

"And I'm your biggest nut."

"That doesn't really sound right."

Conrad led Yuri to the bed. "You have a filthy mind."

Yuri looked at him with his best sultry look. "I take after my god father."

"You think you've seen my filthy side?" Conrad shoved Yuri onto the bed and climbed on top of him. "I'll show you how nasty I can be, master."

Yuri blushed. "Conrad, it's not like you."

"I'm the lion of Luttenberg, right?" He bent down to Yuri's neck and bared his teeth. "I'm just playing with my pray." His hand groped Yuri's hardened penis. "Before I devour you."

Yuri stared down at Conrad, but he was looking past him. He looked ahead to the day that Conrad forced his way through the barrier Yuri had put in place to protect himself--the day he would have no fear at being naked and vulnerable in Conrad's arms.


END