"Andy! Yuki's missing!" Tet ran into her room in alarm.

Andy sat up quickly, "When did you last see him?"

"He said he was riding out to fix that fence in the meadow a few hours ago. I went out to tell him dinner was ready and found his horse abandoned. The tool kit was kicked over and…" He trailed off uncomfortably.

"And?"

He winced. "There was some blood." He quickly added "Not a lot. But some."

She sighed, a worried look on her face, "Alright, start a search party.."

"Let me go!" Yuki fought the ropes on his wrists and ankles, ignoring the throbbing in his head and the blood running into his eyes. "You don't want to piss off my family."

"Oh, I know all about your family. Your whore of a mother and her group of men. She's a poor excuse for a Queen," a man just a few years older than Andy laughed coldly. "Though she comes by the sleeping around naturally. Our father had a habit of it."

Yuki frowned, staring at him. "Our father? My mother only has a sister. And she is not a whore. She is in a relationship with all my fathers. She also stopped the war, so I think she's a very good Queen."

"She doesn't know she has an older half brother. And once she abdicates, or dies, I can claim my rightful place as King."

"That will never happen!" Yuki growled as his eyes started swirling. The ropes snapped as his power surged and he stalked toward the man. "You will not touch her."

The man backhanded Yuki hard, throwing him into the wall. He went over, pulling a knife from his pocket and stabbing it into his stomach.

Yuki screamed, trying without success to push him away. Blood pulsed over the boy's hands as he reached for the knife.

"I'm going to ask her, nicely, to abdicate. But as soon as she refuses, she'll die. And there's nothing you can do about it," the man laughed again.

Yuki shook with pain, his hand finally wrenching the knife free. He attempted to slash the man, but stumbled and fell against a washbasin. The knife clattered to the floor as Yuki tried to stay upright.

The man smirked, turning the water on and grabbing Yuki's head. He slammed his face into the washbasin, trying to drown him.

Yuki thrashed in terror, his panic causing him to inhale water. He got his head free, coughing violently as the room spun. He tried to back away, but he couldn't keep his balance.

The man kicked him, knocking him to the ground.

He lay stunned, desperately trying to remember how to breathe.

The man loomed over him and Yuki knew he was going to die. He silently apologized to Andy as the man picked him up.

The man threw him into the wall, his head making a cracking noise as it hit.

Yuki's eyes started to roll up, but the man slapped him awake. "Not yet." He was dragged back to the basin, his flailing uncoordinated.

The man pushed Yuki's head under the water, watching as his movements slowed even more. He allowed him one breath, then pushed him down again. He continued to hold him until the boy quit moving.

The door flew open to reveal Andy and Tet, Kiba behind them.

"Ahh, dear sister. It's good to finally meet you."

"Sister?" She raised an eyebrow at him.

"My father was also the King," he answered.

Andy spotted Yuki, eyes blazing. "What do you want? Why kill your own nephew?!"

"He's in my way. As are you. Abdicate so I can take my rightful place as King."

"Never," Andy growled.

"Then you'll have to die," he moved toward her quickly.

Kiba stepped in front of him. "You'll have to go through me first."

The man smirked, pulling a knife and stabbing out toward Kiba.

Kiba sidestepped, stumbling over Yuki.

The man growled, throwing his knife toward Andy.

She tried to avoid it but it hit her arm making her groan. She grabbed it with her other arm, rushing toward the man.

He stepped back to avoid her before grabbing her wrist and disarming her. He swung her around into the wall, knocking the air out of her lungs.

He then turned back to Kiba, wondering what the other man was going to do.

Kiba growled low in his throat and charged forward, slamming into the man with a hard stomach punch. He shifted to punch his jaw.

The man let out a groan before retaliating. He kicked Kiba hard in the leg before throwing a few punches.

Kiba staggered back, shaking his head to clear it. His knee buckled and he landed on the floor hard.

Andy rushed toward him, grabbing him from behind. The man turned, pushing her away before stalking toward her. He grabbed her throat and started squeezing. She fought, clawing at his hands as she struggled to breathe.

Kiba shakily wrenched the man's hand away, bending one finger back until it snapped.

The man let out a cry of pain before headbutting Kiba in the face.

Kiba dropped unconscious to the floor as Tet snarled and leapt to defend Andy.

Tet drew a dagger and slashed at the man.

It sliced through his chest making him scream. Blood poured from the wound but the man stayed on his feet, still determined to win.

Andy moved to Kiba, covering him in purple light to heal his wounds. She wanted to check on Yuki but the man was still in the way.

The man dodged another slice, trying to move closer to Andy. He managed to get close enough to kick her away from Kiba. She struggled to breathe, the kick hitting her in the chest.

Tet tried to stab out, but the man elbowed him in the jaw. As Tet stumbled back, the man wrenched his wrist toward his chest.

A second later, Tet collapsed, the knife jutting from his heart.

The man turned back on Andy who stood quickly. She backed up into the wall before taking a defensive stance.

The man went toward her, starting to punch her. She blocked a few of the hits but was getting hurt pretty badly. She rolled to the side, trying to get out away from him. She winced as she saw Tet, grabbing the knife from his chest. She aimed it at the man, running toward him. She stabbed him in the stomach quickly.

The man grabbed the knife, pulling it out as he swayed. Blood was pouring from the wound as he approached her with it. She looked around for anything she could use as a weapon.

His eyes blurred together, making him miss her heart and stabbing into her side. She cried out in pain, falling to the floor. The man soon collapsed unconscious.

Andy pushed herself up, moving Yuki closer to Tet and Kiba. She focused on them all, light surrounding them all at once. She fought to stay conscious but refused to give up until the others were okay.

She sat down, unable to stay on her feet any longer. She held Yuki's hand, praying that she could revive him.

Tsukasa ran in, his face going white. He called for Daiki and the others, then checked Yuki. He recoiled as he felt the boy's cracked skull under his fingers. He gently laid the boy down and took Andy in his arms. "Andy, you need to stop before you die."

She shook her head, tears in her eyes, "I need to save him.."

Daiki and Kenji came in, lifting Kiba and the now breathing Tet and carrying them out. Ryon waited as Tsukasa gave him a sad shake of his head.

She pulled Yuki into her lap, holding him tight. She froze when she felt his injuries, letting out a sob. Her breathing rate increased as she panicked further, continuing to push the energy into him. She refused to give up even though she knew he was in terrible shape.

He suddenly convulsed, his body drawing in air. Blood began matting his hair as more pulsed from his stomach.

Andy coughed painfully, moving a hand to her side. When she withdrew it she found it coated in blood and she wondered how much was hers and how much was Yuki's. She continued to try to heal him, wanting to get rid of all his injuries.

"Andy stop!" Tsukasa wrenched her hands away. He nodded at Ryon, who gently lifted Yuki and carried him out.

She slowly looked up at him, her eyes blurring.

He picked her up, cradling her close and carrying her out of the building. He laid her across his saddle, then sat her up against him and began galloping toward the castle.

She struggled to stay conscious, passing out soon after.

Her eyes fluttered open and she tried to remember what happened. When she remembered Yuki, she pushed herself up with a groan.

"Take it easy." The doctor approached, a gentle look on his face. "You are still healing."

"Yuki..?"

His jaw tightened as his eyes strayed to a bed with machines huddled around it. "I fear it does not look good, my Queen."

Andy pushed herself off the bed and went over to him, trying once more to heal him.

The doctor shook his head. "He was without oxygen for at least twenty minutes. Add the fractured skull, brain swelling and blood loss to that, and his ECG shows no activity. I am sorry."

Andy shook her head quickly, continuing to try. Tears streamed down her face and she felt dizzy but refused to go back to the bed.

There was a prick in her arm.

She continued for a few moments until she swayed and began falling.

The doctor caught her, taking her back to the bed and laying her down. He gave her a sympathetic look, then moved away.

The next time Andy woke, she felt groggy from the medicine. She struggled to open her eyes and look around.

Kiba sat dozing by her bed, his face bruised. One leg was immobilized in a leg brace.

She tried to sit up, moving slow in her weakened state. She tried to get out of bed but found it almost impossible to stand upright.

Kiba woke and immediately glared at her. "Don't even try it."

"Why?"

"Cause you are nowhere near fit."

She sighed, leaning back on the pillow. "I feel so useless laying here in bed."

He gave her a soft smile. "I know. But you don't need to end up breaking something and ending up in one of these." He tapped his leg.

She nodded slowly, "How are you doing?"

"Pissed cause I wanted to kill him." Kiba's eyes strayed to Yuki's bed. "The bastard hurt him so bad."

Andy sighed, looking over at Yuki.

"His ECG is improving, but the doctor is still worried."

Andy nodded slowly, "l want to try helping him more.."

"You shouldn't, but I don't want to see the dungeon again. So, I'll help you." He pushed himself to his feet, then placed her in a nearby wheelchair. He wheeled her over to Yuki's side, then sat down again with a wince.

She focused, light soon surrounding him. They stayed that way for a while, continuing even when she felt weak and dizzy.

The ECG began beeping, the brain waves rapidly increasing. They finally settled into a deep sleep pattern.

Kiba stood and began to move her away. "Okay, that's enough. You need to rest."

Andy nodded slowly, moving from the wheelchair to the bed. She looked at Kiba, "thank you.."

He awkwardly bent down and kissed her. "You're welcome. Get some sleep."

"I love you," she whispered before her eyes closed.

He smiled down at her softly, whispering the words back before he limped out.

Andy slept fine for a while then started having nightmares. She kept seeing Yuki getting hurt over and over. Tears streaked her cheeks and she let out quiet whimpers as she slept.

Kenji went to her side, laying a hand on her forehead. A light surrounded her as he commanded "Sleep."

She soon settled, getting several more hours before waking again.

Tet was by her this time, watching Tsukasa at Yuki's bed.

Andy opened her eyes, "What..?" She looked over at Yuki.

"He's awake."

She let out a relieved sigh and gave a small smile.

Tet shook his head. "He doesn't recognize any of us. He barely knows his own name."

She frowned, trying to get up out of the bed.

Tet sighed, picking her up and moving her to Yuki. Tsukasa gave her a sharp look, but didn't say anything. His hands glowed from where he held them on Yuki's head.

Finally they dropped, the Fae slowly moving back.

Yuki stared at her, confusion in his eyes.

"Hi," she gave him a small smile.

"Hello?" He answered back, his eyes switching from Tsukasa to her and back. "Do I know you?"

She took a deep breath, "You did. But it's alright, we can get to know each other again. I'm Andy."

"I'm..Yuki?" He phrased it as a question.

"Yeah, you're Yuki," she smiled softly.

He beamed at her, his hands playing with something under the blanket.

"I know you must be feeling really confused by everything, but I'll be here to help you if you need it."

He sighed. "Why don't I remember you?" He pulled out his dragon and squeezed it close.

"You were hurt," she said gently. "Some injuries were to your head and it affected your memories."

"Oh… Do you know where my mommy and daddy are?"

She sighed, "I'm your mommy."

His eyes brightened. "You are? You're really nice."

She smiled, "Thanks."

He flapped the dragon's wings for a moment, then looked at her. "Was I bad? Is that how I got hurt?" His eyes began changing color slowly.

"Not at all baby," she gave him a sad look before wrapping her arms around him, "You're a Prince, and I'm the Queen. Someone really bad wanted the throne and tried to kill us."

His eyes began swirling, mauve light beginning to shine from his hands. He stared at them in panic. "Mommy?"

"It's okay, baby. You have magic. You don't remember how to use it, but you can learn again."

The light suddenly enveloped him, his eyes closing. He tensed for a moment, then went limp as the light entered his head. After several minutes, it dissipated. He lay unconscious as Tsukasa stared at him.

Andy watched quietly, wondering what just happened.

Slowly Yuki stirred. "Owwwwwwww." He squinted at them. "Why is everyone staring at me?"

"Because we're worried about you, baby," Andy answered softly.

"You don't look good, Mommy. Wait, that man! He hurt you! Where is he?!" Yuki exclaimed worriedly.

"He's gone, don't worry."

"He said he was going to kill you. I tried to fight him..he was too strong. He forced my head into a basin.." He scowled at the memory.

"You did your best and I'm proud of you."

He grinned and reached out his arms to her.

She hugged him tightly, wincing slightly at the movement.

He drew back, looking guilty. "Sorry." He swayed suddenly, his eyes heavy.

"It's okay baby. Get some more rest, alright?"

He sank into the mattress, his eyes closing quickly.