Summary: Being a Maou isn't easy especially when Yuuri has a problem with staring (stalking?) at a certain someone. [Gwendal/Yuuri]
Disclaimers: Me own nothing, me poor.
Author's note: Last chapter was short because it was the leftover of what I have written two years ago, and it's hard to write like that anymore, hence I had to cut it short and start anew here. You'll probably notice a little difference with the style from now on. And the story will probably get a bit more serious for the plot... Or maybe not? But onwards!
Noticing that the door was spread wide open, I was now free to dash out to stop whatever is happening out there.
Chapter 6:
My foot raced, so did my heart. I huffed, and puffed, running as fast as I can towards the source of the sound. I dread to think of what could happen to both of them if this continued on. I did not want either of them to be hurt because of me. Why does Conrad have to go this far?! No… He's not to blame, it's my own fault, me and my big mouth. I need to stop them before it's too late.
The sound came from the courtyard, and I can already see a crowd buzzing around the event that is taking place. I can also hear a faint noise behind me, knowing it to be Wolfram running after me, he was yelling about something I couldn't quite catch, but I didn't care, I need to get to them as soon as possible. Reaching my destination, I tried to push through the excited crowd, my yells fell on deaf ears as they only concentrated on whatever is happening in the middle of the courtyard. I hear clanks, I hear roaring, I hear shouts. I couldn't see what was going on, but I could tell it was an intense sword and possibly magic fight, and I feared for the worse.
Pushing with all my might, I finally made it through the crowd. Without thinking, I dashed between the two of them and yelled at the top of my lungs. "STOP!!!"
My visions cleared, and was shocked to realize that the two person fighting were not Conrad and Gwendal. Instead, the opposing forces were Yosak and a very pink haired… MURATA???
"YUURI!!!" I turned towards my name by reflex, and saw a sword heading straight at me. I think this is the perfect time for my life to flash before my eyes! I shut my eyes tight waiting for the blow to happen.
CLANK
Silence. I opened my eyes to see what was happening. A familiar back stood in front of me, in what I assume that said person was the same person who blocked my impending blow. Shouts were heard. The figure suddenly turned towards me and grabbed my shoulders hard. "ARE YOU INSANE??? WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING!!"
I am none the less shocked to be staring straight at the one and only Adelbert von Grantz. Of all the people that would save me, it would be him. And he seemed pissed… More than usual… If I was a dog, my ears would be drooping down right now and cowers in shame. But I'm not, so I mustered the best puppy face as I could. I don't think it worked, his glare only intensified as he seem to be waiting for an answer to his earlier question. What?! I thought it was a rhetorical question! Does he want me to say something like 'Yes, I am sorry that I am mentally handicapped. Let me kiss your feet to make it up, your holy asshole-ness.'. Alas, I was too stunned to reply.
I was pulled away from his painful grip instead. Then came face to face with a very concerned Yosak. "Oh your majesty! I am so sorry! Are you alright??"
That was when I finally registered to where I was, in the middle of the courtyard surrounded by the crowd I pushed through earlier. They were all scattering in panic from what just happened. I looked around to see that the fight had stopped, Murata was standing off to the side cursing and Yosak hovering over me with concern. Adelbert was… Adelbert, his back now faced me again with a "Hmph!".
"YUURI!" Wolfram, the culpit of my current situation finally caught up to me. "WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING!?!" Yes, I have been asked that already, shall I kiss your feet too?
"I thought it was Gwen… I mean, some life and death situation!" I finally found my voice. If I am a dog, then he is a pissy cat, woaf woaf! Back off!
"You didn't even let me finish telling you the whole story! And it is life and death! They were ruining all the flowerbeds! Look at the whole garden, I help planted them, and now it's ruined!!" He smacked my head again, he really likes to hit on that same sore spot. I looked around more clearly. Yes, we were certainly standing in what I think use to be a flowerbed that resided in the middle of the courtyard… "But you don't just run in like that you dumbass!" Wow, all this for his garden… I unconsciously stomped on the last standing shrub.
Hearing another "Hmph!" from the same hmph-ing person, my own question was voiced when Wolfram turned his attention towards said hmph-ing person. "And what are YOU doing here?" He points at Adelbert accusingly. Oh boy… Both of them have the same type of temper, so this is not going to end well.
Adelbert did a dramatic swift back towards us. "Insolent brat! I just saved his ass, don't go accusing me of anything!" When he said the word ass, I just had a mental image of a stick up his ass. Does he ever smile? There seem to be a lot of asses going around…
"How can I not when it's from a TRAITOR like you!" Yes, Wolfram emphasize the traitor bit.
"I resent that, but at least I am not a love-sick PUSSY wannabe!!" Wow… Stick up his ass indeed. Adelbert is really getting creative… And yes, he also emphasized the pussy bit.
"Why you…!!" Wolfram's face seethed red with anger.
"Stop it you two!" I stood between them before it goes any further. "None of this is going to continue." I decided now more than ever is the time I should be kingly. Taking a deep breath, I yelled out to the crowd. "All of you go back to your stations, those that are free will help clean up the garden! Understood?" A united reply of "Yes! Your majesty!" was heard and the crowd soon scattered to their duties.
I turned towards Wolfram with an apologetic face. "Sorry I ran out on you earlier, but at least the fighting stopped. So your garden should be safe now." He nodded stiffly.
My attention geared towards Yosak, and Murata who now stood near us. "Now… Why were you two fighting?" I asked and couldn't help staring at his bright pink hair. Murata glared at Yosak while Yosak had a cheeky grin on his face. Murata was the first to speak. "THIS idiot here, thought it was funny to give me pink hair! For some reason I can't change it back to any other color no matter what!!" He waves his hands madly.
"But Murata dearest, I just wanted your hair to be more visible so people will notice that you are not bald!" Yosak exclaimed dramatically and tried to poke Murata's cheek before it got slapped away.
"Change it back!!"
"But I can't, the only other way is to shave it all off! But wouldn't that counter our original purpose of not flaunting your baldness?" Yosak feint his concerns.
"YOU ARE SOOOO DEAD!!!" And so they ran off. More like Yosak pracing happily with a crazy rabid Murata on tow.
I sighed, not even going to bother with them. Then my eyes finally met Adelbert's. "Um… I uh… Thank you for saving me, and I apologize for Wolfram's behavior." Wolfram puffed. "But Wolfram does pose a good question, what are you doing here?" Adelbert's face became more stern, is that even possible?
"I did not just come here to save your royal ass… your highness." He didn't even have to raise his voice for me to know the sarcasm in his voice. But seriously, what is with asses today? "I… Nevermind, it is none of your concern." He looked around as if checking his surroundings. "Stay out of trouble, I will take my leave now." He then left without saying more. Huh, it was Wolfram's turn to hmph, they should be twins.
"Hmph! What was that about? First he's outright oppressive, then he runs off like a coward. Is he bipolar?" Aha… I am not going to comment on that, Mr. I am also bipolar but I like to make fun of others who are also bipolar.
Looking at Adelbert's retreating back, I have no doubt that whatever is bothering him, it's not going to be something I'm going to like. Oh well, whatever happens, happens. Besides, there are more important things I should be worry about. I drew my thoughts back to what I was originally fretting about.
I looked up in the sky, only to realize it was already sunset. What a crazy day… Since it wasn't Conrad and Gwendal fighting, where could they have been? I grew more worried, left Wolfram (he was distracted by talking to himself…?) yet again in search of them. I asked around, nobody seem to have seen either of them the entire day! Where on earth could they be? This really worries me.
After a while, I decided that the best(last?) person to know of the whereabouts of them would be our dear Anissina… As much as I doubt her… abilities and special resources… Her crazy inventions usually work out in the end... Usually… So she is my best shot at the moment.
I wandered into her workshop. It was filled with all sorts of you'd expect a mad… um… talented scientist would have. The room looks active as some sort of machineries were running in the back, giving a soft humming sound. From weird gadgets to colorful chemistry sets to a really scary looking bear plushy… That had bloody fangs and one of its eyes popped out… The hell?! I could not help staring at this increasingly disturbing looking bear. Surprisingly, I did not notice anyone in the room.
"Anissina?" I called out.
"Yes?" I jumped when a voice replied by my ears. Only to find Anissina standing comfortably beside me. She should add ninja to her job list. "How..?"
Before I could even finish my question, she explained with pride. "That would be 'Distract and surprise people with Scary Teddy-kun'."
"Right…" I guess it worked. That bear was really distracting.
"So what brings your majesty here?"
Trying to face her instead of the bear, but it's power is really hard to overcome. I saw her took out a remote from the corner of my eyes and heard a beep. Then its mesmerizing powers seem to have suddenly disappeared, wtf…
"Um… well, actually." I asked, finally able to look away. "I was wondering if you have seen either Conrad or Gwendal?" She shook her head negatively. "…or if you have anything that can help me find them." I might regret this later.
She paused and pondered for a while. Then she snapped her fingers as if voicing out 'Eureka!'.
"Oh, that's simple! I have just the thing!" She dug into a closet, throwing things behind her with me dodging them in the process. "I am soooo glad you came to me! I've been meaning to try these inventions out!" Finding what she was looking for, Anissina placed two pieces of clothing in front of me.
"This here is 'Save cute endangered animal-kun', which would be perfect for Gwendal." She patted at the big mascot dolphin suit…??? It was so big that it could be a sumo suit… in dolphin shape.
"And this here is 'Save cute little sister-kun', which would mostly likely work on Conrad. And maybe Gwendal too…" She pointed at the other set of clothing, which happens to be a school girl uniform. With rather short skirts and hair ribbons…
"Just slip into either one of those, and they will come to you. Knowing their interests, they will come flocking to you like bee to honey!" Speechless, my eyes bulged out at what she just showed me.
"Which one would you like to try?"
Anissina held them out to me, I can already see that insistent grin on her face. What have I gotten myself into!!!??
[END of chapter 6]
Author's note: You know, at one point once upon a time, I almost wrote this story to be of Adelbert instead of Gwendal. And am still contemplating to do one. I know the pairing is weird but think! This pairing is quite possible and veeery interesting to have! For love transcends genders and… reincarnations! XD But alas, I settled for Gwendal instead cause I love him more and he can have comedy, unlike Adel-pooh who's gunna end up having major angst. Anywho, I stopped watching KKM after season 2, so forgive me if I disregard anything that happens in it, or maybe I will use it to my advantage?
