Darkest Hopes
By red-rose-priestess
Disclaimer: I don't own Kyo Kara Maoh. This is only a FAN FITCION and I am merely using the characters. End of story. Now let us get on with the fic.
Author's Note: Egad! I forgot to thank my beta Amanda last chapter. So she's going to be getting a thank you every chapter from now on. Sorry I forgot about it. Okay, on with the story.
To my reviewers:
Marly - Thank you! I'm glad you like the story, and I hope you like this chapter.
Vibribi - All I can say is OO. Alright, so there WERE a couple of flaws in the first chapter. One I should have changed was, Wolfram took care of his cuts. He didn't just go skipping back to Yuuri in an attempt to get attention. As for him wandering naked, it's just sexy and we'll leave it at that. So, I'm sorry, but if you didn't like the first chapter, you won't like the rest of the story.
masterlenx - Thanks for reading, and hope you think this chapter is good too.
EmeraldFeather - Conrad and Wolfram will have a slightly different relationship in this fic, than they truly do in the anime. Time will tell.
Dark Iasha - I'm so happy you like the story. Hope you like this chapter!
juntomatsu - Your review was fine! You are entirely allowed to get carried away. This means I actually made the character do as he would in the anime. Ah!
NaTsUkO-ChAn - I am quite pleased you find this story interesting. How you still find it so.
Okay, so thanks people. Now after all that, HERE is the chapter.
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Chapter Two --
Wolfram's POV
Wolfram wakes in a comfortable state, that is until he realizes he's spooning Conrad. His night shirt had ridden up around his stomach and Conrad's hand was currently on Wolfram's exposed backside.
The intimate contact causes the prince to shiver. He turns over to face his brother's sleeping form.
"Weller! Would you kindly remove your hand from my person." Conrad starts awake, and his eyes go wide. Snatching his hand back, he frowns. "I am sorry about the Wolfram. I wasn't aware of myself." Wolfram pulls his nightgown down, and rolls out from under the blankets.
"Don't worry. I understand. Do you think perhaps after you've dressed yourself, you could retrieve one of my uniforms for me?"
Conrad nods and begins to dress himself. He avoids Wolfram's gaze and quickly exits the room.
Wolf sits on the bed and runs through several scenarios for the day in his head. Yuuri would either question Wolfram on his strange behavior the night before, or be happy to be rid of his annoying fiancée. Either way, it would be pleasant for the demon prince.
Moments later, Conrad returns looking harassed. "His majesty has asked to speak with you Wolfram. He ordered me to find you. I didn't tell him I knew where you were."
Wolfram nods and takes the uniform his brother hands him. After dressing, the blond follows Conrad to the dining hall for breakfast. Yuuri and Gunter were already seated at the table, and Cheri was yet again on one of her trips. After Gwendal enters and is seated, they begin to eat.
Wolfram delicately cuts his fried ham and takes a small bite. While chewing, he looks up at Yuuri. He find the demon king staring avidly back at him. Why was the brunette acting so strangely. Shouldn't he be happy to be free of Wolfram? Wasn't this what he had wanted, his space?
After finishing his breakfast, Wolfram stands to leave the table. "Wolfram!" Yuuri says, standing as well. "Can we talk?" He asks. Wolfram nods, and walks out of the dining hall, Yuuri hot on his heels. They walk out to the courtyard and Wolfram spins to look at the brunette.
"What is it you wanted to talk to me about Heika?" Yuuri's eyes go wide and he stutters over his words. "W-why…..how did…..Wolfram what's wrong? You don't seem like yourself. You left last night and just now you called me Heika. Tell me what's wrong." The demon king's words were so heartfelt that Wolfram almost breaks down and cries. Instead he hardens his heart and calmly replies, "Nothing is wrong Heika. This is how things should be and how they will be from now on."
Yuuri openly gapes at Wolfram. "What do you mean? Why the sudden change?" The demon prince looks away from his love and replies, "Because there is simply no point in pursuing something as useless as our engagement. I would prefer you to break it off properly, so I don't have to dishonor myself, but if you will not….." He trails off and looks back at Yuuri. The boy was looking at his feet unmoving.
"If that's what you want, I'll break the engagement. I wasn't sure I could, but now that you've said I can, I shall do it as soon as possible. I'm glad we've finally settled things Wolf. Now we can concentrate on our friendship." Yuuri says smiling widely. "This is a huge relief. I thought you were mad at me or something and that's why you were avoiding me. But….phew...okay. I have to go now. Gunter has a huge work pile for me today. I'll see you later Wolf."
With that, Yuuri jogs away leaving a heartbroken Wolfram in the courtyard.
It takes no time at all for the tears to come. Yet the prince knew he had done the right thing. He had set Yuuri free, no matter the cost for himself. Right now, he really needed his 'stress reliever'.
So there that is. I hope you liked it readers. Review and let me know what you think.