Chapter two is here! And this time I uploaded the right document. Yay for me!
For all of you who read the first chapter in the eleven to twelve hours after it was first published and saw that it was a SRMTHFG fic, not a Kyo Kara Maoh one, I'm sorry. I guess mistakes like that tend to happen when I decide that midnight is the prefect time to write and publish something. Honestly, one should think that I would know better.
Half an hour later, Wolfram had informed Conrad and Gwendal, and together they gathered Murata, Anissina, and Gisela and put them the king's study with the two Yuuris to see what they could make of the situation. While Anissina and Murata tried to figure out just what was happening, Gisela set to examining the two of them in order to check their health. Peeking through the gap in the slightly opened doors, Wolfram watched as Anissina and Murata discussed the situation. Maou Yuuri, now fully dressed in a spare set of Yuuri's uniform, sat in a chair in front of the desk with his legs crossed and his arms crossed while he looked off to the side, seemingly deep in thought while Gisela stood next to him, currently checking his pulse and taking his temperature. The normal Yuuri sat somewhat awkwardly in his chair next to the other Yuuri, looking very confused and a bit freaked out.
"Are they done yet?" Asked Günter worriedly. He had been pacing outside the since he heard what had happened. He had wanted to go inside and see for himself when he first arrived, but Conrad held him back, stating that too many people would not help Murata and Anissina figure out whatever was happening. That had, of course, meant Wolfram too.
"No." Said Wolfram. Günter gave an almost silent cry of worry before returning to his pacing. Wolfram watched as Anissina stopped talking to Murata and began staring at the two Yuuris. Murata moved next to Gisela and began talking with her. But Wolfram didn't get to hear what they were saying as he was suddenly jerked backwards by the collar of his shirt. He looked up into the dark brown eyes of his brother.
"You know, there's a reason I told you to stay out here." Said Conrad. Gwendal stood behind him, grabbing ahold of the back of Günter's shirt when he passed. But instead of stopping Günter's pacing, Günter just continued pacing in place, unaware Gwendal even had a hold on him. Greta popped out from behind Conrad, running into Wolfram's arms and hugging him.
"Why can't I be in there too?" Questioned Wolfram, standing up while keeping a hold on Greta.
"Your presence would make it a little hard to concentrate." Said a new voice. Wolfram looked over to see Murata leaving the study, closing the double doors behind him.
"Is his highness alright!?" Demanded Günter, suddenly appearing in front of Murata. Gwendal landed face first onto the floor, not expecting Günter's sudden move.
"They're alright." Said Murata. "At least as far as we can tell."
"Were you or Anissina able to figure out why this has happened?" Asked Conrade.
Murata sighed, running his hand through his hair. "We...haven't been able to figure out anything admittedly. As far as I can tell, it's probably magic induced, but who or what could do something like this, I just don't know."
Everyone looked concerned. If anyone would know what was going on, surely Murata would. But even he didn't understand. "If even you don't can't figure it out..." Said Conrad, trailing off in thought.
There was complete silence for moment, only broken by the sound of birds outside. Finally, Gwendal shattered the quiet by saying, "Our biggest concern beside trying to understand why this happened is how do we deal with it now. They're both the Maou but there can only be one king. It's law for a reason."
"You're right." Agreed Conrad. He thought for moment. "Alright," he said after a few minutes, "Here's what we'll do. Gwednal, you keep running the kingdom like you would if Yuuri were on Earth." Gwendal nodded, grabbing ahold of Günter as he tried to enter the study. "Günter, tell everyone; maids, security, anyone who works in or on the castle grounds to keep quiet about this. If the citizens were to find out, panic and rebel might break out over which one of them is the rightful ruler."
Günter, while dejected over not getting to see Yuuri, nodded and left to do his duties, Gwendal leaving with him.
"Does this mean I have three fathers?" Asked Greta.
Conrad and Wolfram hesitated, neither quite sure how to answer that. Luckily, or unluckily, Murata did.
"Technically speaking, yes. But that isn't something to worry about, because you'll have a lot of fun with three dads." said Murata, ruffling Greta's hair comfortingly. But a mischievous grin spread over his face as he looked over to the blonde prince. "Wolfram, on the other hand, has a lot to worry about now that he has two fiances."
"What?!" Said Wolfram, his face turned slightly red. Even Conrad looked a little surprised at Murata's statement.
"Really?!" Said Greta happily, jumping up and down in excitement.
The Saga nodded. "They're technically two different people now, even if they were once one person. Just think of Maou as how Yuuri would have turned out if Yuuri had been born and raised here." Explained Murata.
"His name is Maou?" Questioned Conrade.
Murata shrugged. "Anissina suggested it. After all, we can't call them both Yuuri, and just 'Maou' is easier than 'Maou Yuuri'."
"Who cares about his name." Stated Wolfram suddenly. "I'm in three way engagement! With two Yuuris!"
Murata patted Wolfram in a comforting manner. "Don't worry about it too much, Wolfram. If anything, you'll probably have an easier time with Maou. He didn't say much, but he did ask about you."
"He did?" Asked Wolfram and Conrad in unison.
"Well, more about if you wore a frilly, lacy nightgown every night and if you different kinds but..." Wolfram's face went from a pink tint to completely red. Even his ears turned red. Wolfram quickly covered his face with his hands, but it was no use. He couldn't hide his embarrassment.
"What's the matter, Wolfram? You wear a nightgown every night when you sneak into Yuuri's room and you never been this embarrassed about it before." Asked Murata, still smiling.
"Yuuri just always seems to tolerate it, but it sounds like Maou..actually...likes it!" Mumbled Wolfram through his hands.
"He certainly did seem interested." Said Murata absent-mindedly. "Especially when I mentioned the whole 'sneaking into Yuuri's bed every night' thing. Oh don't like that, Wolfram. He likes how straight-forward you are."
Conrad, while attempting not to laugh, copied Murata's gesture and patting Wolfram on the back. "There, there." He said.
"Don't try to make me feel better. I can hear you two trying not to laugh!" Said Wolfram, taking his hands away from his face and pointing an accusing finger at them.
"We're not. Honest." But despite their best efforts to keep a straight face, their amusement leaked into their voices, giving them away. Wolfram groaned in anger and turned to walk away with Greta in tow, still blushing all the while.
But when Wolfram was out of sight, Conrad's smiling face faded away, replaced by a very serious expression. "Did Maou really ask about that?" He asked.
"He did."
Conrad sighed. "This really is going to be troublesome. For anyone to be engaged to two other people at the same time is illegal."
"We can probably make an exception." Suggested Murata. "They might be two different entities now, but they're still the same person. Or at least they were one person when Yuuri proposed."
Conrad shook his head. "That's not quiet it." he said sadly. He pulled a slightly crumbled letter from his jacket pocket and stared at it. Murata stared at the letter too. He wanted to ask what it was, but he had a pretty good just what it was and that made him worry. "I'm just worried," continued Conrad, "about what he'll do if he learns what happened. He be able to break them apart using our own laws, and then not even Gwendal or I will be able to protect Wolfram."
Murata watched as Conrad put the folded letter back into his pocket. "You haven't told Yuuri or Wolfram about this, have you?" Questioned Murata.
"There wasn't any reason to. Wolfram was safe as long Yuuri didn't break their engagement. And I stopped worrying about that possibly happening a long time ago. Yuuri acts like he hates it, but he hasn't ever actively done everything to try to end the engagement." Said Conrad.
Murata laughed a bit at that, despite the gloomy and serious mood. "Yuuri actually likes Wolfram a lot, doesn't he? You should've seen him when Maou started asking about Wolfram. He got pretty angry. He stood up and told him to stay out of things that didn't concern him. It felt almost unerving the way he glared at him."
They stood in silence for a moment longer, both deep in thought. But when the doors to the study opened and Gisela came out, they quickly hide their worried expressions.
"You can come in now." Said Gisela. "I have to return to my post, but both of them seem in good health. There isn't anything to worry about health-wise."
"Thank you again for coming so quickly." Said Conrad, giving her his ever famous smile. "And please remember, no one can know of this for now." She nodded and left with her papers and medical instruments.
Before they entered the study, Murata said one last thing:
"At least he isn't here. We would really be in trouble then."
End of the second chapter. yay!
I know there wasn't any real focus on Yuuri and Maou and how they're get along, or not,but don't worry! The next chapter will remain focused on them. Anyway, please R&R.