A/N: Okay my lovelies! You wished for it and now i'm granting it! Chapter four is here. ok, don't hate me for his if you don't like it. i worked hard on this.

Disclaimer: Kyo Kara Maoh and the chars don't belong to me. If they did yuuri and wolfram would be screwing 24/7.

Chapter four: ……with a prince……

"As the days wore on, Furi and his friends rode to nearby towns and questioned everyone. From officers of the law to the farmers they all gave the same answer; no. Just when all hope seemed lost help came from a most unexpected source."

At the end of their fifth day since leaving the castle, everyone opted to stay at a local inn of the town they arrived in. Tired and frustrated, Yuuri plopped on his bed. "Man, it's been days since we left to find Wolfram and still nothing."

"Don't feel bad, Shibuya. I'm sure sooner or later we'll find a big clue that can help us," mused the Sage. "After all, this is just a story. I'm positive that a convenient plot twist is coming sooner or later."

Yuuri shifted his head to face his best friend. "You sure an a bigger optimist than I am. So, be honest with me, what do you think this story is about, anyway?"

The double black's mouth started to resemble that of a certain Cheshire cat. "Now Shibuya, what fun would it be for the audience if someone gave away an ending before they see it for themselves?"

"Aw, c'mon Murata. I know you know. Tell me alre-." Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of impacting furniture against the walls from downstairs interrupted him. Murata trailed Yuuri out the door and down the steps. They reached the last step only to be blocked by a monster of a man dressed all in black.

Yuuri was agape. "What's going on here?"

The human wall turned to his direction. "Nothing that concerns you. I suggest you go back to your room."

Another much smaller man dressed in a similar fashion sat up from his spot in the corner. "Now, now is that anyway to treat a guest? I'm sorry, young sir, but we are here on business." He shifted a lock of hair out of his face. "Don't worry all will be well once we are through."

Out of the corner of his eye, Yuuri saw the innkeeper and his wife huddled in a corner. "What have they possibly have done to deserve this? You can't just trash their place!"

The smaller man smirked. "I'm afraid that's confidential. Now, I'll ask again; please return to your room."

He ignored the man's request and headed towards the man. "Don't worry, it'll be okay." He took his place between the strangers and

"Heh, stubborn boy. Let's show our friend what happens when you stick your nose where it doesn't belong." With a flick of his hand, the stranger wielded a sword with a curve and hook bent into it.

With a loud bellow, the larger man charged at Yuuri. 'Oh crap, I'm so screwed!'

"Yuuri, get down!" Before he had time to react, Yuuri found himself on the ground next to the innkeeper. He looked up and saw Conrad standing right where he was not a moment ago. "Conrad!"

The harsh sound of metal on metal met his ears as he saw Gwendal join the fray. "What's going on here?" Gwendal demanded.

His opponent grinned from behind his blade. "Your friend here was obstructing our business. We were just going to give him a small lesson. We only wanted came to do what we were sent to and that was collect money."

"That's not true! They were going to kill these people!" Yuuri defended. Another sharp clash of Conrad's sword prevented the large man's blade from hitting Yuuri. "We have to get help from the palace security!"

The small man shoved Gwendal's blade away. "I'm afraid that you can't do that. You four are under arrest." He pointed his sword at each of them.

Conrad's battle with his challenger stopped and he stepped forward. "What are you saying?"

"I'm saying that you are going to come with us to see our king. That we are His Highnesses' personal army."

Before anyone could protest, the double black spoke up. "Okay we'll go."

Yuuri was completely shocked. His best friend was actually telling them to get arrested. "Murata, what are you saying?! We can't just let them take us to jail."

Conrad nodded. "His Eminence his right. We must follow the rules of this place."

Now Yuuri was even more confused. When did finding Wolfram take a backseat to following the local's laws? He was about to say something when Murata silently signaled him not to.

Once they were bound and led from the inn, Yuuri whispered to his fellow Mazoku. "Hey, why did you agree to get arrested? We'll never save Wolfram if we're in jail."

"On the contrary," Murata replied. "We're going straight to him."

"What? What makes you think these guys might know where he is?"

Murata tilted his head to his right side. "Look there, on their uniforms."

Yuuri motioned his head until he got a look on the arm of one of their captors. "It's the same seal Yozak took from the guy that Wolfram. These guys must work with for the same guy."

Murata nodded. "Exactly. They take us to the castle and that's where Lord von Bielefeld is."

Yuuri felt his heart leap in his chest. They were finally going to save Wolfram. He was going to have him back at last.

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"They were brought before the king. He sentenced them to spend the rest of their lives in the castle dungeon. Disappointed that he'll never see his friend again, Furi starts to panic. Soon, news of the king's plan reaches Furi."

The giant doors before them flew open and the tied up prisoners were shoved into the king's throne room. The captors pulled at the ropes forcing them to their knees. Walking before the king, he knelt. "My King, these men were arrested for interfering with federal business."

The king looked to them. "Did they? Seems to me they don't seem like much. Did they resist arrest?"

"No sir. They came quietly once I arrested them."

Yuuri raised his head to look at the king. To Yuuri, he seemed like a very kind looking king. But there was a chill drifting from him that left the scent of cynicism in the air. A shiver blazed his way down Yuuri's spine.

"Very well then. Lock the up in the dungeons for the time being. I'll decide on a proper punishment when the preparations are complete." He waved his hand to signal them to leave.

"As you wish, King Tsumei."

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Falling face first Yuuri heard the cell door slam behind him. "You are a lucky bunch of prisoners. The king is far too busy with the upcoming ceremonies to worry about the likes of you."

He stood up and grabbed the bars. "You've gotta let us out of here! Anyone, let us out!" he yelled until his voice was hoarse.

"Give it a rest Shibuya. They won't let us out." Murata sighed pushing up his glasses.

Yuuri turned to the double black, infuriated at his total placid composure. "How can you say that?! We're trapped in this dungeon while Wolfram is waiting for us! He's somewhere in this castle and he can't get to him!" He banged his fist against the bars. The whole time he asked himself the same question: why. Why did it make him so mad when he thought of Wolfram in danger? Why had he hesitated when he was taken? Why, why Wolfram?

"Heika, please calm down. We will find a way out of this. Things take time to happen. We've got to plan an escape." Conrad's reassuring voice was barely reaching his king. Sighing, the tall brunette moved His king to the ground. "I think help will come. We just have to wait."

After a few hours, the dungeon door opened. "Okay it's dinnertime, everyone!" Yuuri ran to the hole in his cell and looked to see a familiar sight. The before him was a certain red-head who made cross-dressing his hobby. "Greetings, you little cutie. How would you like something to eat?"

Yuuri was never so glad to see that maid outfit as he was at that moment. "Yozak, you snuck into the castle. You can get us out of here."

Murata stood up and walked to Yuuri. "Yup. I had him sneak in here just in case we were taken to the castle under unfortunate circumstances. You came here faster than expected."

Yuuri felt a sense of guilt towards his best friend. "I should have known. So, can you get us out?"

Yozak shook his head. "They wouldn't give me the key. Their security is tighter than bark on a tree. They say it's a precaution for some ceremony."

Gwendal joined the others. "Ceremony? What for?"

"I'm clear of all the details but I heard that the king is planning a wedding. Some of the maids said that his intended was a pretty little thing but had a fiery attitude."

Yuuri's heart sank into the floor as he felt his mouth run dry. His grip on the bars turned his knuckles white. "He must mean Wolfram."

"I don't know," Yozak continued. "But there's more. They said that soon everything they'll need for the sacrifice was almost complete."

Yuuri feel silent as Gwendal spoke again. "What do you mean by offering?"

Yozak looked down. "I'm not sure. I just know it is going to take place after the wedding."

"Hey you! Hurry up in there!" called a voice from out the door.

"Coming!" Yozak called back in his high-pitched voice. "I'll try to find out more."

"No, you try and find Wolfram. We'll figure a way out of here." Gwendal furrowed his brow as he gave the order.

"Yes, sir." They watched him retreat towards the entrance and out the door.

"This isn't good. If we don't hurry and get out of here, Wolfram may have to participate in that wedding." Conrad remarked.

They fell silent as a couple of guards made their rounds. Snippets of the conversation they shared met the mazoku's ears. "Its really such a shame."

"Yeah, I know. With a body like that, I wouldn't mind having some fun with her."

"I hear ya, buddy. The king is one lucky guy. Still, its such a waste."

"Tell me something I don't know. Too bad she'll never get to see the honeymoon."

"Regardless, its what the king wants. Wish I could spend sometime with her before she dies."

As the conversation died away, everyone sat frozen. Murata was the first to speak up. "They must have been talking about the sacrifice."

Conrad nodded. "And if what they said is right…"

Gwendal finished his sentence. "Wolfram is the sacrifice after it."

Suddenly all at once it hit Yuuri. If he didn't hurry and get out of there, he would loose Wolfram for good.

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"They contemplated every possible exit strategy they could think of to escape. But so far none would help them save their friend. But they remained calm and kept thinking of a way out. Soon, they received word about their comrade."

True to his word, Yozak carefully made his way back to his fellow mazoku. "Bocchan, Geika. I have news."

Conrad was the first to reach him. "Yozak, did you find Wolfram?"

He smiled. "I did."

Yuuri let out a sigh of relief. "Good. Is he alright?"

"I didn't get to talk to him but I did manage to find his room. He's in a secluded room in the other end. I walked by there earlier and it was more guarded than this. I questioned a guy and he told me that only the king and those with his permission was allowed in there. My guess is that Tsumei wants to keep him nice and snug until the ceremony."

"Good work. Anything else, Yozak?"

"I'm going to see if I can talk to Kakka. It maybe best he knows we're here. Well I got to go before they start to suspect something." Yozak bid a quick goo-bye to them and slowly headed out. As he rounded a corner, he was unaware of two figures standing around the previous spot.

"Who was that maid just now?"

"My lord, she is one of the new ones we hired."

Tsumei's face twisted into a dark scowl. "Keep an eye and that on. I don't like how familiar she is with the prisoners. And increase the security around my betrothed. Make sure she never leaves your sight. I don't want my plans ruined by a small oversight, understand?"

The servant bowed. "Yes, my lord." He left the king there in the corridor.

"I've waited too long to let everything shatter right in front of me. I will have that sacrifice even if it's by my own hands."

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A/N and that's it for now. i'll start chapter five soon. i've been busy with school then sheer laziness kicked in.....

as always please review. Yuuri has to save Wolfram!