Fairytale
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Disclaimer: Yes I know, this is the first story where I put another disclaimer. Well it's because there are other references to other animes, mostly just things within other animes not characters. So I don't claim the ideas that are familiar with other animes. Just telling everyone. Anyways Enjoy! Sorry for the late update.
Part 5: Calm before the Storm
"What did Heika want with you Wolfram?" Gisela curiously asked. Wolfram paused in his doings and turned to face her.
"He wanted to apologize. As expected of him," Wolfram answered before sighing and sitting down. "And I accepted his insincerity like the fool I am." He finished.
Gisela sighed. She walked over and sat next to the blond prince giving him a hug. She knew it probably wasn't as comforting, but it was enough that the blond wouldn't push her away.
"Did he notice?" she asked.
"No." he answered.
-X-
Murata sighed as he walked through Blood-Pledge Castle. He was fed up with this. Yuri had been asking him for answers on what should he do with Wolfram. He couldn't offer any advice than the usual. If he had a choice, he probably would've not given any advice. But he couldn't refuse in giving advice. That was his job after all. He had to admit that he was good at it.
He went looking for Gisela or Wolfram, whoever he ran into first. He wanted to know what the gossip was about.
-X-
Wolfram looked exhausted as if he wasn't sleeping enough. The blond didn't want to worry the other people, especially Gisela and Murata. They would assume it had something to do with Yuri. He didn't want to cause the Maou anymore trouble. No matter how many times he told Gisela and Murata to just drop it, they wouldn't. So he just let it be. He didn't really care what's going to happen anymore as long as he was aware of it and it has nothing to do with him then it was okay.
Wolfram walked around the castle. He was bored. He didn't feel like training his troops today and cancelled it. But he promised to join them for some merry time later on. He was going to ask Murata and Gisela to join him since he only trusted them when he was drinking. He sighed.
Maybe it was a bad idea to break it off. He couldn't even fill his schedule up. Usually it was just office work, eating, and sleeping. Now it was train troops, eat, find something else to do, and sleep. Perhaps he can keep Greta company. He knew he had promised her to take her out shopping or something.
With that in mind, he went off to find Greta.
-X-
Greta was happy. She finally gets to hang out with her Papa Wolfram again. She hadn't done this in years. Ever since… She just didn't understand. She didn't understand why Wolfram wasn't with Yuri anymore. But maybe it was because she had never seen her father spend time with Wolfram. Probably Papa Wolfram felt neglected. Well, at least she could still spend time with them both if she wanted them to. But she could tell that her Papa Wolfram was getting better now. He seemed less stressed now than he was before. She hoped that it wasn't because of her father.
She pointed to a store that had a pretty dress. She knew that if she got something Papa Wolfram would also be happy. That was all that mattered to her.
-X-
It seemed Cheri was coming to visit today. She had also brought guests. It was a surprise to everyone since Lady Cheri never really brought guests from her trips. The servants had to make two other rooms ready and prepped for the visitors. They all stood outside waiting for Lady Cheri's carriage to arrive along with the two guests. The carriage was just right at the gates. Wolfram couldn't wait to get this over with. He was curious about the two guests but he wasn't that curious. He just wanted this over with considering he had to deal with his mother's suffocating hug and compliments about how they look alike and everything. Then she'd move on and smother Yuri, move on to Greta, being more gentler, then move on to Conrad and Gwendal and then say hi to everyone else.
When the carriage arrived, that is exactly what she did when she stepped out.
"And who might our mysterious guests be Cheri-sama?" Murata asked amused.
"Glad you asked Great Sage," a woman's voice said coming out of the carriage. Murata recognize the voice. It seemed very familiar but he couldn't pinpoint it. As she stepped out he saw a familiar face. The woman had nice pale skin with long black hair and light green eyes that seemed to glow. "It's been awhile. I believe you remember my son, Lievin." And out stepped a man that was toned with dark brown hair and black eyes.
"Geika," he said with a bow in greeting.
"Lievin," he acknowledged.
"Cheri it seems you were right. This is a lovely bunch," stated the woman. The blond woman laughed charmingly. She then turned to Yuri who was looking between her and Murata. "You must be Yuri Heika. It's a pleasure to meet the 27th maou. I thought I wouldn't have the pleasure of meeting you this term of your reign. My name is Satichko, I am what you would call a witch."
-X-
Murata was angry. No, angry wasn't really the word to describe his feelings, it would be worse. He didn't know what danger they would be facing now that that witch was here. He didn't know that she had met the former maou. He knew that Cheri would succumb easily to her charms. He just had to know if she had made any deals with the witch. If so, he had to know what. It could cause Cheri-sama a lot of pain and the blond was very emotional. He knew what could happen… after all the witch had visited them once before when Shinou was still alive before… If she had actually appealed to Shinou before the defeat of Shoshu, then what price had Shinou had to pay?
Satichko only appealed to emotionally depressed people. She was a witch that also granted wishes, but for an equivalent price. Sometimes it didn't sit well with the people, since she had already granted it, they had to pay the price. She could reverse it but for another price.
There had to be a reason she was here.
If she ever talks to Wolfram… now that would be major trouble.
Walking quickly, he went in search of Wolfram. And possibly Lievin because Lievin was always on his side of things. He really didn't agree with his mother anyway.
Looking ahead, he spotted Lievin walking in his direction.
-X-
Wolfram surprisingly enjoyed himself having tea in the garden with Satichko. She had told him where she came from. She apparently came from Earth where Yuri came from. She had been persecuted as a witch, which was true years ago, but managed to save herself and land in Shin Makoku. Shinou gave her a place to stay until she could handle everything on her own. He admired her strife. But there was something else she seemed to be hiding, if she didn't want to reveal it, then it was okay.
"So Lady Satichko, how did you meet my mother? She doesn't usually bring women home with her," Wolfram asked casually. Satichko just let out a laugh. She got the joke.
"Well, I have seen the past twenty six maous and with the way things were going I didn't think I'd see the twenty seventh maou. I ran into Cheri-sama on her trip and decided to go with her this time. Please just call me Satichko." She explained.
"You only came here to see Yu- Heika?" Wolfram corrected himself.
"Well no… not only that, I told you I'm a witch right?" He nodded. "Well I also grant wishes, someone has asked me a favor to grant them their wish. I came to collect my price. I don't mind staying for a few more days."
"What kind of price?" Wolfram asked suspiciously. He didn't know who made a deal.
"I'm sorry, it's very confidential information between me and the client." It won't be long before I get my prize. She added with a glint in her eyes.
-X-
Gwendal really found the witch annoying. She had invaded her personal space looking over his shoulder, trying to make a conversation with him, which he immediately shut down. Thinking that she would finally get it, but instead back fired and she just sat in the office looking around and examining the stuffed animals. After a while, she then left. He briefly heard her whisper about watching Conrad train Yuri.
Conrad really found the Lady Satichko watching them fight. She looked bored but was still there. To be honest, he had been weary of her since the Great Sage seemed to dislike her too. If the Great Sage acted cautious, he too better keep a good eye on her should she attack Yuri or try to. But all she did was watch and seemed to be keeping her eye on him instead of Yuri. It was as if she was not interested in Yuri but him instead.
If she was not interested in Yuri, then it was safe for the time being. Otherwise, he still had to be cautious.
-X-
Lievin sighed as he realized what his mother had been doing. The Great Sage was onto their visit. After all, it's not everyday that they visit. He hoped that his mother would change her mind and they would leave as soon as possible. He didn't want to see Cheri's sad face as they leave with what his mother had in mind. He better go find her and try to convince her to leave immediately. The Great Sage was getting on his nerves about this issue.
But he understood. The Great Sage was calling in his favor.
Lievin looked around the castle searching for his mother. He passed by a secluded area where he found her conversing with Lady Cheri. He decided to hide himself and listen in, incase he had to interfere.
Satichko looked at Cheri's worried face. She knew the woman would be devastated as she would tell her the price she was now going to pay for her wish that she had granted her years ago. She took a breath before speaking.
"You've made an unselfish wish Lady Cheri. But there is always a price to pay from the one asking," Satichko said.
"What is that you want of me?" Cheri asked sadly. Satichko leaned next to her ear and whispered.
Cheri gasped in surprise as she heard it. She couldn't believe it. She wanted more time…
"Mother!" Lievin decided to interfere. Cheri quickly hid her sadness and smiled at him charmingly.
"Hello Lievin, how are you doing?" Cheri asked him nicely. He couldn't help but smile back at her and nodded that he was okay. "I hope you are enjoying your stay at the castle. Well I better go see how my sons are doing. Perhaps I'll invite them for a picnic with me, their mother! Bye!" she said before leaving the mother-son pair. They watched her leave, a bit of a slump on her shoulders they could see her distress. Lievin's expression went serious again.
"What did you tell her mother?" he asked suspiciously.
"It's private business son. I'm sure you remember that," Satichko answered back.
"If you have already made your decision, then forget it. The Great Sage is calling his debt."
Satichko had nothing to say except stare at the beautiful flowers that surrounded them.
"Tell the Great Sage, Lady Cheri's wish was too great for me to not ask for anything. But tell him, that I have lessened the price instead. That should satisfy him."
"Then what was the payment?"
TBC--
BLK Angel of Destruction: I'm sorry for the late update! I know you're all probably wondering what happened. Well first I had a long case of writer's block, then I got very sick for a whole week and a half. But I've been better so here's an update! Anyways, I appreciate your reviews!
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