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Previously

Yuki knew Kyo was right and decided that sleep was the best thing at that moment. So he snuggled closer to Kyo and closed his eyes before falling into a wonderful dream filled sleep with Kyo right next to him.

Now

The morning light started coming in through the stone window of Lord Yuki's chambers. The warm light poured onto the couple in bed, shining on them in each other's arms. Yuki started to stir as the luminosity played on his eye lids. He opened his eyes slowly; blinking to get full sight. He let out a yawn and curled into the warmth in front of him. Yuki looked up at what was the cause of the warmth. Seeing Kyo's sleeping face brought back vivid images of last night that Yuki couldn't help but smile at.

Yuki couldn't help but notice how peaceful Kyo looked in his sleep. He reached a hand up and gently ran his fingers over Kyo's tan skin. His finger tips started playing on Kyo's built chest. Yuki noticed Kyo stir a bit and he looked back up in his face to see his eyes adjust to the morning light.

"Morning," Yuki said running a hand through Kyo's hair. "How'd you sleep?"

Kyo played with Yuki's waist under the blanket. He smiled at the light blush creeping up on Yuki's cheeks. "I slept fine," he said. "But I must say the time before was better."

Yuki smiled up at him. "Glad you enjoyed it," he said. "I just hope it won't be our last." He flinched a little at the tickling feelings on the small of his back.

Kyo smirked at the small flinch Yuki made. "I'm sure it won't be," he said leaning down toward him. "Believe me." He grasped Yuki's lips with his own. He started to pry Yuki's mouth open, but he didn't have to do much because Yuki opened up his mouth freely. Kyo climbed on top of Yuki as his hands started to roam his body. Kyo withdrew his lips from Yuki's and looked into his eyes.

"I know I probably shouldn't be saying this because I know I'll regret it," Yuki said, "but, since it's morning we should get up. You never know when a servant's going to walk in the door."

Kyo sighed and rested his forehead on Yuki's shoulder. "How can you even suggest something like that," Kyo said. "And in the state I'm in."

"What?" Yuki asked looking down at Kyo. Kyo looked up at Yuki earnestly as Yuki felt something in between his own legs that wasn't his. He now understood what Kyo meant. "Fine but if we're caught, you're taking responsibility."

"I wouldn't have it any other way," Kyo said leaning over Yuki. "Not another way." He leaned the rest of the way down as he pushed against Yuki and gripped his lips before starting in his actions again.

"So, he's with Yuki now," Haru said sitting down at the desk in the dungeon. He kicked his legs up on the desk and intertwined his fingers behind his head.

Kazuma sat across from Haru on a stool. He rested his elbow on the desk with his head in his hands. "That's what was said," Kazuma said.

"And now Kyo is Yuki's vassal," said Haru. "Didn't think he would ever get tied down like that."

"Well Lord Haru," Kazuma said. "Lord Yuki did get Kyo to agree to as well."

"I understand that," Haru said. "But," he let out a sigh, "Yuki was the one that said he would never degrade himself to get a vassal."

"Degrade himself?" Kazuma asked. "But having a vassal can't all be that bad. The king has one."

"That's one reason why I don't have one," Haru said. "Being a lord's bad enough." He knocked his legs back down to the floor and leaned forward on the desk. "People who have vassals, most of the time tend to use them to their own advantage. Even if in the beginning they say they wouldn't think of doing that. The power goes to their head and they start getting really pushing with their vassals."

"I can see this is a tough subject for you," Kazuma said looking up at Haru with concern. "Are you afraid that, that's what's going to happen to Lord Yuki?"

"Somewhat," Haru breathed out running hand threw his dual-colored hair. "But maybe he'll prove that theory wrong."

"I'm sure he will," Kazuma said gracing the lord with a smile. "Lord Yuki has always been extremely considerate of others. I'm sure Kyo is no exception to that."

Haru gave a bored nod and stood up. He walked over to the prisoners and did another check before letting them outside. As the prisoners started to file out into the garden, Haru started to think of what the future will hold for the two new companions. Yuki was his childhood friend, even after a few feuds of who thought who was better. Since they were small they were close, and that's why Haru was worried the most. If he ever saw Yuki was in some sort of pain, he would kill the person causing it. Kyo was no exception. Though Haru knew Yuki wouldn't hang around something that he was sure would cause him pain. But the outlook of people's lives can change in an instant.

Haru brought his hands over his head and pulled straight up. He could feel the muscles in his back stretch and a slight pop in one of his joints. With an exhale of breath he let his arms down slowly and placed them at his side. "Well, the saying is don't dwell on the past. I guess in my case it's; don't dwell on the future," Haru said aloud in the prison hallway. Kazuma had left just before prison check so he knew he was alone. "Might as well go do something entertaining with the prisoners."

The guard stationed on the outside of the door opened it for Lord Haru when he saw it opening slightly. "Good morning Lord Haru," the guard said with a small bow.

When the door opened for Haru, light poured in on him. He shielded his eyes for a brief moment before taking the step outside of the dungeon. He turned to the guard that bowed to him. "Of course," Haru said back to him. The guard closed the door behind him as he turned back to the outside area. The prisoners were everywhere in the vicinity.

Some of the prisoners, awhile back, asked for a small track to keep their strength and stamina up. The best that was done was a small dirt track in the far corner that wasn't even in a straight circle. Though that didn't seem to mind the prisoners. They still got their exercise. Other prisoners were sitting in the shade, which was everywhere because of how the structure was built. It was basically a small dug out area in the back of the castle, so people wouldn't bother it. And over the top, so that it was sealed, were sewn together leaves. Huge leaves at that. In the bottom there was real grass so the prisoners wouldn't be without that. It was decorated to look like it was in the middle of the forest, though the prisoners knew they weren't.

Haru noticed one prisoner he knew and walked up to the table they sat on.

"Ah, Lord Haru," the prisoner said seeing Haru walking over to him. The other prisoners around him looked up at the name. "And what is the pleasure of the trip you are gracing us with today?"

"Do I really need a reason?" Haru asked. He gave the prisoner a smirk. "That really hurts me Tsuki."

"I don't want to hear your sob stories," Tsuki said. He returned the smirk which turned into a grin. Tsuki was never one to intimidate; he could never hold a stare. "So were you that bored that you had to come see us?"

Haru nodded at the comment as he came and lifted himself to sit on the table. "That, and the fact that I can't go a day without seeing my beloved prisoners," he said sarcastically.

Tsuki and the other prisoners let out a laugh at Haru. They could always count on him to lighten the day. And they were grateful. "So," Tsuki said after the talking had died down. "Is it true that Kyo is now Lord Yuki's vassal? I mean last night was Lord Yuki's last night and Kyo was there, but this morning he wasn't. Then the rumors started and I just wanted to be sure."

"Of course they're true," Haru said. "Your rumor spreader was listening to Kazuma and I when we were talking about it. Why would we lie to each other?"

"But you did know that he was listening to you," Tsuki said. "So you could have lied if you wanted. You didn't, did ya?"

"No Tsuki," Haru said. "The rumor is true. Kyo is now Lord Yuki's vassal."

"I guess I could see that," Tsuki said. He put his hand under his chin and rested his head on it, in a thinking position. "They were spending a lot of time together recently."

"They were?" Haru asked perking up. It seemed something sparked his curiosity. "How so?"

"Well," Tsuki began. "They started out like enemies in the beginning because Kyo seemed undisciplined. Lord Yuki didn't like that he showed little respect to anybody. On that day and after it, Kyo never came outside. He and Lord Yuki were always alone in dungeon. And when we would come in from outside I would always give Lord Yuki the once over, I always do. His eyes would be glazed over and some times his uniform and hair would be a mess." He stopped to let a smile spread on his face at the thought of one time how messy Yuki actually was. "Anyway the fact is I think there was something going on between those two, but since they were never actually caught in the act we don't know."

"Well," Haru began, "this is quite and interesting development. I will have to look into it immediately."

"But how," Tsuki asked. "You work here all day and most of the night."

"The morning," Haru said. "I can always grace Yuki with a visit in the early mornings. He's usually up anyway."

"How sneaky," Tsuki said with a sly smile. "Creeping up on them the morning after. It's almost too perfect."

"Well, I can't do it today," Haru said. "But I will of course try it tomorrow."

"I look forward to hearing your report," Tsuki said. "I just hope it's a good one."

"I'll try my best," Haru said.

Yuki threw the covers off of him and then sat up; letting his feet dangle above the cold stone inches from his soles. He looked over his shoulder at the sleeping mass. Kyo had fallen asleep after their last round, which he intended for. Yuki stood up on the stone floor and walked across the smooth surface to his clothes rack. As he pulled a uniform off the rack he realized just how dirty he really was and placed it back on the rack.

The wash bowl was empty as Yuki walked up to it. He took the rag at was hanging on the edge and held it firmly as his other hand grasped the large pitcher next to the bowl. Yuki held it over the bowl and then titled it, letting the water pout into it. He could feel a few sprinkles get him as well. The pitcher was placed back in its spot and the rag was dripped in. Yuki held the rag above the pitch and rung it out before wiping the cold cloth on his body.

After a few times of dipping the rag back into the bowl and then ringing it out to wash himself he felt cleaner. He put the rag back on the edge of the bowl and walked back over to the uniform rack. He grabbed a pair of undergarment shorts that were neatly folded on a small board on the rack next to the undershirts. Yuki slipped on the shorts and shirt and then grabbed his uniform pants. He pulled them up to his waist and then grabbed the last article of clothing; the uniform shirt. He slipped it on and buttoned it to his neck. He pulled at the hem of the shirt to straighten it. Yuki then leaned over and pulled each boot on. He tucked in the bottom part of his pants before he was finished.

Since he was clothed; Yuki could now feel the warmth come back to him that had escaped in the cold room. He walked over to a life-size mirror and straightened out his hair. Yuki felt ready to go, but when he looked back to his bed he knew he wasn't.

Yuki walked over to the side that had the lump in it. He grabbed the cover and pulled it back to reveal the still sleeping Kyo. He started to gently shake him and then he started to stir. It took a few more tries before Kyo was actually awake.

Kyo sat up groggily and rubbed his eyes. Once his eyes adjusted to the room he looked over at the person standing next to him. Seeing it was Yuki he gave a small smile and got out of bed. "Did you really have to wake me up?" he asked.

"Yes," Yuki said. "I can't lay in bed all day and you have to get a new uniform yet."

"What do you mean 'I have to get a new uniform'?" Kyo asked as he walked over to the wash bowl.

"Since you are now my vassal and you are to live inside the castle as one," Yuki said, "you are required to wear a certain outfit with the kingdoms crest on it." Yuki motioned toward his own uniform with the crest on it. It was a black Maltese cross with silver outlining. Two snakes were coiled around it. One started at the top the other at the bottom. In the bottom right corner was a small rose and a little bird flying toward the cross. It was a very simple design, but the king himself designed it. He said it was befitting for this kingdom.

"Oh, that crest," Kyo said taking the rag from the bowl. "It's all over this damn castle. The king must really like it."

"Well, he did design it and it's the kingdoms crest," Yuki said.

"So, each one of those symbols has to be important to him," Kyo said ringing out the rag. "You know how?"

"No, I don't," Yuki said. A small tapping sound came to the lord's ear. Yuki looked over at the door and then walked toward it. He opened it slightly to see who it was. "Yes?" he asked looking at the person in the hallway.

"Hello my lord," the servant said bowing at the waist before finishing.. "I'm here to get your linens. If you don't mind."

Yuki recognized the servant girl as someone who had worked in this castle her whole life. "Of course I don't mind Miss Tohru," Yuki said. "I just need to check one something real quick."

"Lord Yuki," the girl said. "I've told you a dozen times you can just call me Tohru. You really don't have to be so formal."

"I know," Yuki said. "But I keep forgetting." He gave the girl and smile and then looked back into the room to make sure Kyo was descent. Surprisingly he was and Yuki opened the door wider for the girl.

Tohru walked in and then turned back to Yuki. "King Akito has already made preparations for your vassal. His bed should be arriving momentarily. The tailor is also ready for you," she said.

"Thank you Miss Tohru," Yuki said.

Tohru opened her mouth to protest the formalities again but the sight of another person made her stop. She looked over at the person and bowed. "You must be Lord Yuki's new vassal," she said. "My name is Tohru. I'm a servant here in the castle, so if there is anything I can do for you please let me know."

"Ah…sure," Kyo said. Since he was born a peasant he had never been treated like this. It was always fend for yourself out in the town. If you want something, get it yourself. If you get into trouble, you're on your own. It was always like that for him, even with his parents. They were never really the caring parents every child except him seemed to have. That's probably why he started becoming a thief at a young age. But now, with Yuki's help, he seemed to be getting another chance.

"Well, we better be going Kyo," Yuki said bringing Kyo out of his past. "And Miss Tohru, I'm going to have to request my sheets be washed."

"Sure Lord Yuki," Tohru said bowing at her waist. "And remember, no formalities."

Yuki turned to walk out the door, Kyo following right behind. Once in the hallway Kyo decided to talk first. "So, when we're in public do we just act like lord and vassal or what?" he asked.

"In the presence of others," Yuki said. "We'll have to act like lord and vassal. Acting like lovers in front of people…I'm just not sure how they would take it."

"I understand," Kyo said. "I was just trying to be clear." Upon hearing that they could not express their love for each other in public silenced them for some time. They weren't exactly sure why though. When they would get some time alone they could express it all they want, but they couldn't show any ounce of love in front of anyone else. For the fact that the thought of two men together was unthinkable, it would be a disgrace on the kingdom. And every downfall that comes the kingdom's way would be blamed on them, no matter what it was.

As the two walked down the hallway more and more servants seemed to be popping up, meaning they were getting close to the center of the castle. As each servant passed they bowed for respect to Lord Yuki and his new vassal. This was still all new for Kyo and it was a lot to take in.

Kyo had no idea that to get to the tailor, they had to enter the village. Yuki had been leading him through hallways and walkways until they came to the drawstring bridge, which was already laid out. They walked across the bridge and entered the town.

Most of the peasants and merchants did the same as the servants in the castle and bowed at Yuki, but not exactly to Kyo. With the way he was dressed he only looked like a common thief following the lord.

The tailor didn't live to far from the castle gates and Yuki and Kyo walked in. "Ah, good afternoon," a voice called from the back as they entered the small shop. "I shall be with you momentarily." A few noises could be heard from the back and then they stopped. Out of the wooden doorway walked a small man, shorter than both Kyo and Yuki. The top of his head was bald, but the sides were full of silver and white all pulled into a small ponytail. Small glasses sat on the edge of the man's pudgy nose. He was taking off a pair of gloves as he walked up to the pair. "What can I help you with my lord?"

"I was told that the king sent someone to talk to you about you fitting a new vassal," Yuki said. "He did, right?"

"Fitting a new vassal?" the man repeated. "Let me see. He flipped out a small pad of paper and looked over the pages. "Ah, yes. Someone did come in here and told me about it. Are you the lord requesting the vassal?"

"Yes," Yuki said. "This man," he motion toward Kyo, "needs a vassal uniform."

The pudgy man walked up to Kyo. He looked him up and down and then walked around him. "No problem," the man said. "I just need to take some measurements." The man went to a drawer and pulled out a measuring strip and then walked back to Kyo with a stool. He stood on it and looked toward Kyo. "No moving or I'll get the measurements wrong."

Kyo nodded and held out his arms. The man placed the tape around Kyo's neck, arms, chest, waist, legs; anything that had a measure. Yuki almost laughed when the man was taking the measurements in between Kyo's legs. The face Kyo made was priceless. After a few more measurements the man finished up. "Alright," the man said. "Thank you for standing still. You're done."

Kyo lowered his arms. Yuki walked up next to him. "Thank you for this," Yuki said. "Now, when will the uniform be ready?"

"Well," the plump man said scratching the bald part of his head. "It's actually been a slow week. So, I would have to say I might have it done by late afternoon tomorrow."

"Splendid," Yuki said. "That'll be perfect." He turned and started for the door. "Come on." Kyo nodded and turned to follow Yuki out of the store. The old store keep waved as they made their way out.

The two started back toward the village, getting the same bows and looks as the first time. Two kids came up in front of Yuki as they were reaching the bridge. They didn't beg, bow, or snicker. They just stood there in Yuki's way, not moving or showing any signs of moving. One of the kids looked partially familiar as well. "May I help you?" Yuki finally asked.

The familiar looking kid looked at his friend and then back at the lord. "I guess you could," the kid said. "But what if you can't? Or will you get frustrated with me as well you 'all-so-powerful lord' and throw me in jail as well?"

Yuki was very confused. He didn't understand what the kid was implying. "Well," he said, "how could I help you?"

"You could let a good man go," he answered.

That made Yuki even more confused. "What are you saying?" Yuki asked.

"It's your fault!" the boy was yelling now and causing a scene. "You lords and ladies and even the king threw my father in jail for a crime he didn't commit! How can you live with yourself!"

"Hey you little brat," Kyo said standing in front of Yuki. "Lord Yuki hasn't thrown anyone in jail. Get your facts straight and yell at someone else."

"Kyo," Yuki said placing a hand on his shoulder. "He's just a kid. You have to be kinder. He's just confused. At such a young age and having your father thrown in jail, no wonder he would be mad at me."

"But he's insulting not just you," Kyo said. "He's basically insulting everything this kingdom is built on. Can you really tell me that you can live with hearing that?"

"Like I said," Yuki said. "He's just a kid. Leave him be. That's an order." He narrowed his eyes at Kyo.

Kyo knew that Yuki meant it and with a huff let it go and stepped back behind him. "Now," Yuki said turning to the kid. "I'm sure your father did do something to upset however put him in jail, but you can't blame everybody."

"But I do blame everybody in that stupid castle!" he yelled. "No one did anything to help him! Now's he's there forever!"

"Kori!" someone yelled running up to them. She was a middle-aged woman with brown hair pulled back into bun. Streaks of hair kissed her skin on her face as she ran. "Kori!" she caught up to them and grabbed the boy by the arm. "Do not disgrace the name of the kingdom. And in front of a lord, no less." She turned to Yuki. "I'm terribly sorry for this out burst my lord. Ever since his father was convicted he's been mad at everyone; even me. Please do not take it to heart."

"Do not worry about it," Yuki said. "He's still young. When he's older he'll realize what's the truth." Yuki bent down to the boy's height. "I use to work with the prisoners. What was your father's name?"

The young boy grabbed his mother's dress. He glared and Yuki and then nestled his head toward his mother. "His name was Tsuki," his mother responded for him.

"Tsuki?" Yuki and Kyo asked in unison. Yuki stood upon hearing the man's name.

"You know him?" the woman asked. "Please tell me. Is he alright?"

"Yes," Yuki said. "He's fine. He's actually the one that taught me the finer points of being on prison duty. I owe your husband a lot. He helped me in more ways than one. And yes," he looked at the kid, "he is a good man. I'm not sure what he was convicted of but he seems to be doing alright for himself, all things considered."

"Thank you," the woman said bowing. "The news gives me happiness." She reached down and picked up her child. She turned and walked back toward their house and entered it.

"So that's Tsuki's family, huh?" Kyo asked. "They seem nice; except for the kid. He needs to learn some manners."

"Oh? Like a certain someone I know?" Yuki asked turning around to face him. "You don't have many good manners either."

"Shut up," Kyo said quietly. "Come on. Let's get back to the castle." He started for the bridge.

"I thought I was the master of this relationship here?" Yuki asked walking after him.

"Then take command, lord," Kyo said stretching his arm out in front of him. A sneering smile presenting his face as Yuki passed.

"Idiot," Yuki said walking in front of his vassal. Once in front he, himself let a small smile grace his own mouth. He never ceases to amaze me.

Chapter 6…finally! I haven't updated in, at least a month. And I'm really sorry but I've been caught up in my other story which is catching up to this one in chapters. Also, I had a huge writers block for this story.

Nothing really exciting happened in this chapter, but at least you get a little background on some, just a bit.

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