Me: Yo~! Rei is back! Thanks for those that reviewed my story! I'm really appreciated it! I'll do my best to update as soon as possible! Oh, and any grammar and vocab errors, please do forgive me. I'll work harder to improve my writings and the basics! Anyway, I'm now currently hiding under a desk from an angry fire wolf because I've decided that the pairing would be ConYuu..Seriously, in my opinion, they're meant to be together...I just love them~ *snuggles at a pair of black boots*
Gwendal: *gives a death glare* …
Me: Oh, c'mon Gwendal! Hide me for once will ya! Oh! And can you remove your long legs away a lil bit further? They hit me just now and it hurts... *grins*
Gwendal: You're disturbing my work.
Me: really? Hmm…well, I do love you kuroneko but forgive me, I love my life more. *hands over a cute black cat keychain*
Gwendal: ….*stares at the keychain* *stoic face painted in red*…*clears throat* Maybe just for a couple of hours…
Disclaimer: I do not own KKM! I just love them~!~ Enjoy!~
Chapter 3: Chase that darkness
"Maou-heika, there's no more time left...hurry…" Yuuri tried to reach him but before he could, dark clouds shrouded him and there's no more sign of him.
Yuuri slowly opened his eyes, trying to recall the dream that he just had. His right hand was reaching out for nothing but air. He couldn't remember the face of that person but he couldn't help the feeling that he somewhat knew who it was. A familiar feeling that he had two days ago when he was found unconscious. He sighed. Lately, he's been dreaming about the same thing and there were these terrifying scenes that kept repeating over and over again. He placed a hand on his chest that was in pain and it felt heavy. Yuuri slowly got up from his bed only to find that he was alone. Wolfram was sleeping in his own room to give some space for him to recover and not to mention that he was actually trying to resist himself from snuggling the king that is hotter. Yuuri could see that Wolfram would furiously blush whenever he smiled at him or sometimes when they took a bath (of course, it was Wolfram who invaded the bathroom). He chuckled. Those funny actions of Wolfram were actually helping him to feel a little bit calm. Yuuri slowly went to his wardrobe and changed his outfit. He decided to take a stroll for a moment. He just loved the night breeze.
The door was carefully opened so that the noise won't be disturbing anyone's sleep. Yuuri knew it very well. For the last 2 days, everyone would rush to him whenever they heard noise near his bedroom. Last time, he just wanted to go to Greta's room to give her plush back and he swore that his heart skipped a beat when he saw Gunter and some soldiers that were guarding the area dashed towards him at a full speed, made he wanted to run away as well. Just as he thought that he managed to slip to the outside of the room without making a noise, he saw a tall, broad chest figure stood at the doorway. He nearly shrieked that he covered his mouth with his hands.
"Heika?" Conrad was guarding outside the room. Since the attacked, everyone took turn in guarding Yuuri and it was actually Murata's plan. They would be guarding until Yuuri is well enough.
"Ah…, C-Conrart! I didn't expect that you'll be guarding here today," Yuuri sweat dropped.
"Where are you going at this late?" the brunette looked at him with his concerned eyes.
"Well…uhh…I just need to go to the…bathroom!" Yuuri smiled awkwardly. He just hoped that Conrad won't be dragging him inside his room to make sure he gets to sleep. Just like this morning and this evening. Gwendal sure took his job seriously. He easily carried him back to his bed and he even gave him a stuffed toy that he knitted and placed it near Yuuri's bed.
"Why changed your pajama?" Conrad asked. His expression has softened. Everyone knew that Yuuri is a terrible liar. He will confess sooner or later.
"That's because I…well…," after a long paused to find a better excuse he sighed. "Okay, you caught me. I just want to take a stroll for a moment. I've been sleeping for a whole day and it gives me a headache! Even if I want to, I just can't close my eyes! I need some fresh air."
"You know it's dangerous to walk alone at this moment. You might get attack again."
"I know but…,"An idea occurred inside his head. Yuuri took Conrad's hand. "Hey, why don't you follow me? Just for a while! Please?" He grinned.
Conrad thought for a moment. He knew that Yuuri was supposed to rest for the whole few days to stabilize the maryoku that entered his body during the ceremony. By sleeping, the process will work much faster. Murata had explained the reasons for Yuuri's body dramatic change. The side effect of the treatment has made him overwhelming with maryoku and Yuuri mustn't use his maryoku for a while since his body is still recovering and weak. Yuuri might lost control of the power and ended up wasting more of his energy and maryoku. He might end up like Julia. But then, he just can't ignore his pleading. That dark orbs looking at him are full with hope. Yuuri still got the skill and it always worked against Conrad. He sighed.
"Very well, Heika. But after that you must promise me to get back to sleep." His lips curved into a soft smiled. Yuuri managed to convince him that everything will be alright.
"I promise!" He gave him his wide smiled. "And it's Yuuri, Conrart!" He pulled his retainer to the garden.
Yuuri stretched out his legs on the bed of grasses and leaned his body at the trunk of a tree while gazing at the stars. Conrad leaned at the tree, beside the young king. Yuuri seemed happy although he does look a little bit sleepy and tired.
"It's been a long time huh…" Yuuri smiled. He inhaled deeply and exhaled. Fresh air filled in his lungs. Then he took a look at the sky again.
"Oh! Look, look! There's the star that you showed me before! The North Star!" He pointed at the star and he grinned.
"Come on, Conrart! You haven't told me its name yet!" Yuuri lightly shook Conrad's arm.
"Well, I heard people called it Yuuri's Warmth."
"What? Y-Yuuri's Warmth? Why does it sounded familiar? Yuuri frowned.
Conrad smiled. "That's because it was named after you. I asked Gunter and he seemed to love it. He made an effort for it to be an official name and he did it." Conrad took a glance at his master, which his jaw was dropped and he's in extremely shocked state. Conrad tried his best to hold his laugh.
Later, when Yuuri returned back to the reality, he burst out laughing. Conrad gave him his question look. Yuuri thought Conrad was joking around with him and it was for the first time in Yuuri's life that Conrad could actually crack a joke, which he's not. Seeing Conrad's ("I'm not joking around, Heika.") face made him realized that it was the truth. Yuuri sweat dropped.
"Are you serious? I don't mind if it's a flower but a star? For real? It feels like I'm belonging to the solar system now and a best friend of Mr. Sun and Mr. Moon! And even Mars!" he continued, "And even more, why me? I didn't even remember all of the star members or even did a good job in science and not to mention winning any Nobel Prize. How comes they agreed with it?" Yuuri protested. His thoughts: first, he was a demon king (that freaked him out at first). Then, his name was used as a flower name which he didn't really mind. But now, a star (which never occurred to him). He wondered if someday it would be a planet or even the universe.
Conrad let out a small laughs. He may already foresee the possible reaction from the king. Then he continued.
"Those aren't matter. It's your charms that made people agreed. That's why I suggested it."
Yuuri frowned and he narrowed his eyes at Conrad. "My…charms?"
"Heika has pure heart and the warmth. You are always filled with kindness and compassion. Your naiveté always give joys to everyone that surrounds you. You make all the things warm like sunlight and you never left anyone behind. Heika cared of everyone and you never let away any injustice. You have your own way to lead people to the path of true peace. You have the rays of light that no one can compare with. Like the North Star." Conrad changed his current sitting position and faced Yuuri. He smiled. "If it's been a guide for travelers and navigators, then you've been a guide for your people, the world and us." Conrad stared deep inside Yuuri's dark orbs. It was dark but it emitted lights.
Yuuri was slightly shock from the sudden change of Conrad's position that he moved a little bit backwards.
"Uwah, you sounded like a play from Romeo and Juliet." Pinkish tinted on his cheeks. Yuuri was obviously embarrassed by the compliments.
"Romeo…and Juliet?" Conrad frowned.
"Well, you know, when Romeo went to meet his Juliet and whenever they met, he'll never stop praising about his lover even when he was about to die. He would say something like you did before and it will stop, ah- no, he will continue to praise her until someone comes to interfere their conversation and that would take some time. It really is bugging me. How did he remember those long scripts and non-stop praising! " He said, still blushing and still frowned.
Conrad chuckled. "I say that person play his character well. He maybe understands Romeo's deep feeling towards his lover. " Conrad played along when Yuuri was trailing off whenever he felt awkward or embarrass like usual.
Yuuri sighed. "I guess that's it…" then he continued. "I wonder if it's because of his honesty and loyalty that made her obsessed with him as well. Wait- what am I talking about?" He laughed awkwardly. He knew Conrad was being honest with him about his opinions and he found it was awkward for a while back then. He wasn't sure how to react to his comments for it's too…sudden. He did ask for A reason just know but instead Conrad bombarded him with A TONS of reasons that people agreed with him and Gunter. Well, that's what Yuuri thought. Conrad's ways to express his feelings were different if Yuuri compared to Gunter and Wolfram. It was smoother, calm and filled with honesty. It was a little awkward but he actually loved it and deeply appreciated it.
"Thanks, Conrart." He smiled. He stretched his arms. "I guess I need to accept the fact that the star was named after me now, isn't it?"
Conrad chuckled. "I'm afraid it is."
"I just hoped Greta would love it." Conrad kept silence, letting the soukoku to continue. But his smile never faded. They were stargazing again. There were several times where falling stars came across. Yuuri couldn't help but getting excited.
"We should do this often Conrart… It's actually fun! We could bring everyone and bring along some snacks! Appreciating nature is never boring! And who knows? Maybe we can find a new star and named it after you. Oh! And the others as well!" A paused. He touched his chin. "Hmm…, but they might tired and need to sleep. Gwendal might become grumpier than ever." Yuuri imagined something terrible that happened when the current Gwendal turned to a fiercer and grumpier Gwendal and became as powerful as a huge green Hulk, bringing more mountains of papers with both of his hands for Yuuri to sign, drowning him within millions stack of papers.
"Hiee~! I don't want to die yet!" A chill of fear went down his spine. Yuuri saw a gleam of amusement in Conrad's eyes and he just laughed awkwardly at him. Then, they just sit there quietly, keeping each other in company.
After a long silence, Yuuri suddenly spoke with a very serious tone. Something seemed to bother him and occupied his thought just now.
"Hey, Conrart."
"Yes."
"I'm sorry."
"Why are you apologizing?" Conrad noted that there were a tinge of sadness and some others mixed feelings.
"You see…I just remembered about something. I thought it was a nightmare but I believe it was actually happening. You remembered about it right? During the ceremony." Conrad faced him again. That even further confirmed his doubt; the nightmare is actually a real event. Yuuri tried not to meet his eyes by lowering his head and looking away at the ground. He felt ashamed of himself. He bit his lips and continued.
"I'm… sorry for saying those harsh words at you. I didn't know what's gotten into me. I said awful things at you and even tried to punish you with my power but you were just trying to help me back then! I-I...!" His voice cracked. He tried to hold his tears that were suddenly formed in his eyes from falling but to his shame, he couldn't hide it at all. Tears were trailing down his cheeks. The burden of guilty and regret inside his heart was filling the space and it was hurting him whenever he flashed back the images. The same pain when he was at his room before. He remembered Conrad's expression very well when he uttered those harsh words. He couldn't forgive himself and he feared that Conrad was just accompanied him for it was his authority to give him an order. "I'm really sorry! I almost hurt you with my own hands a-and you were already hurt by that Lancet while protecting me while I did almost nothing but a burden! I couldn't even help protecting Gunter, Wolfram and y-!" When the last word was about to be spoken, Conrad abruptly reached forward and hugged him. He held him tight and it help to reassure him. Yuuri could feel Conrad's warm breath near his right ear when he whispered to him.
"Hush…there's no need to apologize. I'm happy that you survived and that's the only thing which is matter to me." Yuuri's body that was stiffened just now was slowly relaxed.
"You're…not mad at me?" Yuuri looked at him with his pitch-black eyes that covered with tears. His mouth was half-opened.
"I'm not." When Conrad felt that Yuuri has calmed enough, he slowly released him and gave him a reassuring smile. He used his thumb to wipe the tears from Yuuri's eyes.
"But why?"
"Because it's Yuuri." Conrad replied. A simple answer and yet it's full with meaning.
Yuuri gave him his sincerest smile. He exactly looked like an innocent kid that just got an ice cream after he hurt his knee. Yuuri used his sleeves to clean his face.
"I'm feeling better now. I don't know what will happen if it wasn't you."
"I promised you that I'll give you my full supports, Heika. Ah, and of course, I would proudly present my arms, my chest and even my life to you." Conrad settled down beside him, no longer leaning at the tree.
Yuuri gave a small laughs. "You're still saying those things? I don't need any of that. By being beside me is enough already." It's a simple request but it meant a lot to him. He realized that when that dark event happened. Yuuri was very thankful when Conrad returned to them when everyone thought that Conrad betrayed Shin Makoku while he still believed in him. Even though it was a very long time ago, he just couldn't imagine Conrad wearing the white uniform and how his heart shattered. Yuuri looked at the brunette. "And one more thing, call me Yuuri! If anyone has the right to use my name, it's you."
"Yes, Yuuri."
A cold breeze was blowing, caressing their hairs and skins. It's a very peaceful night despite the chaos that was created by the Rebirth lately. Although Conrad had already forgave him, but this problem will always followed him. It kept Yuuri awoke and he couldn't help but thinking about it. Not to mention about those weird dreams and signs that appeared in his head lately. He really thought the fresh air would help to refresh him a little so he could go back to sleep and have a rest but the fresh air did a little. Then, he remembered about something.
"Conrart, I was wondering. Remember a lullaby that you used to sing to me before? Who teach you that song?" Yuuri asked without lifting his gaze from the sky. He leaned back to the tree, relaxing his tensed shoulders for staying too long. Not that he'll be able to sleep when he went back to his room at this moment.
"I learned it by myself."
"Really? Man, what a spirit. You even pronounced them accurately."
"It's for your sake."
Yuuri sweat dropped. He wondered if this is also in his job description as the most excellent bodyguard. It must be tough to be a king protector.
Nevertheless, he wanted to listen to it. It brought back some memories and he loved that feelings. Last time, Conrad sang him the lullaby when he couldn't sleep for 3 days straight because of another failed result of Anissina's invention even though he drank 5 cups of herbs that was meant to cure insomnia and even sleeping pills. He was lucky that he didn't die due to overdose. Conrad singing soothes him and he fell asleep afterwards.
Upon request, Conrad's lullaby filled the night. Yuuri closed his eyes and he enjoyed the lullaby. Conrad didn't sound like Elvis but it's just nice. He knew that the song: Love Me Tender is a nice song but he never thought it would be this good when Conrad sang it to him.
"I prefer to listen to your singing rather than sleep. Well, most of the times." Yuuri smiled, his eyes were still closed.
"I'll be happy to sing it for you every night before you go to sleep." Conrad said, a smile plastered on his face.
Yuuri sweat dropped. "Not every day please? Really, I'm not a kid anymore." He can't open his eyes for it becomes too heavy but he continued with a soft tone. "But sometimes would be nice." Conrad smiled upon the comment. Then, there was pause from the king. Conrad took this chance to convince his master to go back to his room. They've been out for quite some time now.
"Heika, I think it's time for you to-"Conrad heard a soft snore beside him. The young soukoku was already drifted into sleep. Conrad couldn't help but laughed a little.
He slowly lifted the young Maou and gently carried him back into his room. When they arrived, Conrad tucked him in his bed. He observed the young king for awhile and when he seen that he was having a good sleep, he left the room to his post. He closed his eyes and crossed his hands. Yuuri's eyes and face weren't as sharp as the Maou form but they were gradually returning to normal shapes. His dark hair was already shortening like normal. He gained a little height and he's a bit muscular than normal but his attitudes are still the same. He's still pure and innocent. The same old Yuuri that he always loved. If he's the Romeo, then there would be no doubt that Yuuri is the Juliet. He would die for him and Yuuri would do the same.
That morning, everyone gathered at the meeting room. Yuuri sat at the end of the long table, hands on table and Wolfram sat at his right, like usual crossing his hands while leaning on the chair. Conrad was standing near his dear king; never let his guard down while Murata was leaning near a window, crossing his hands and no one in the room could predict what he was thinking about. Josak was also presented. He stood near a wall, not far from where his Commander was standing. Huber was standing near the door while Gunter was analyzing some scrolls that he gathered. He sat near Gwendal that was sitting in front of his young brother, Wolfram. Gwendal seemed tired due to lack of sleep. Murata was about to explain some researches that he found in the old section of Shinou Temple library and the original library. Even Josak, Gunter, Gwendal, Huber and Conrad have something to report to the Geika and the Maou.
Gwendal started the meeting by reading some reports that he received from his subordinates. He placed some few pages of the paper on the table after he read it thoroughly. The new report gave him nothing new. He summarized all of the information that he gathered.
"My resources reported that the Rebirth is constantly appears at prisons and at several places that tragedy happened, mostly caused by them. Many citizens and prisoners were submitted into health centre after the meeting. Gisela diagnosed them and the illness is yet to be found. It seemed the numbers of victims are dramatically increasing after the incident where the Maou-heika was attacked. They had become more active. The Ten Noble families' areas are also being targeted. Waltorana is dispatching his armies to the border to increase the defense. " Gwendal crossed his arms and waited.
Yosak added. "I found out that the group has certain members and every of them possessed their own unique way of fighting. So far, they have only 6 members including the leader. I went around those affected places and they said there was this red-haired guy kills whoever he touched within a minute, a spiky, gray-haired guy that used a big bow with a weird arrows, a huge man with a big scar crossing his face and carried a big hammer with him, a young lady with a greenish hair and she possessed a huge houseki stone and a wand. Then, there is also a young girl about Greta's age with a light pink hair and she always with this unknown spirit monster."
"A young girl? How did she get involved in this?" Yuuri asked, worried.
Yosak shrugged. "I'm not sure Bocchan. She looked weak but she affected a hundred of people with the disease or so we called." Josak slowly leaned back at the wall after he explained his founding.
Yuuri was in a deep though.
"A soldier just came with a report saying that they also attacked some of the human lands, including Big Shimaron." Huber spoke.
"So, we are not their only target. I wonder why they attacked most of the prisoners and some citizens. They even created ruckus but for what reason? And this unknown illness. Do you know any of the symptoms?" Wolfram frowned. There were too many mysteries and he hated himself for not knowing more than what he already knew.
"Apparently we don't. I went to visit one of the health centre and the victims are like a moving dead bodies. They neither gave any reactions nor sleep. Some even had serious injuries but they only showed their blank expression and their eyes were unfocussed and fuzzy. They didn't even remember who they are or their families. It's like they had lost their memories." Conrad explained.
"Oh! There's one more thing. I think this might be useful. One of the survivors told me that when they attacked the citizen, she saw something dark and nebulous thing were sucked from them and were sealed in some white orb. Then the victim became like what Commander just said. My bad." Yosak slightly rubbed his head.
Murata kept silence. His brain was cautiously calculating, assorting and comprehending the complexity of the situation and information.
"Are they sucking souls?" Yuuri asked, concerned filled within his eyes.
"I don't think that is entirely true, Heika. If they are sucking humans and demons souls, those victims should be dead by now." Gunter put down some articles and scrolls on the table.
They went around a circle, again. All the cases were related to something bigger but the big picture is yet to be discovered.
"Did we overlook something? There must be something else here." Wolfram commented.
Silence lurking inside the room.
Conrad looked at Murata. He wanted to ask him about the sword that Lancet used and why he looked so frustrated when he confirmed the traits of the sword. He sure the sword meant something important.
After a several long, he decided to ask.
"Geika, could you tell us about the sword that he holds?"
Murata lifted his chin a little bit before answering the question and the light was reflected from his glasses, hiding his true emotion. He gave a deep sighed.
"I guess it's time."
"Murata?" Yuuri looked at his friend. His eyes showed confusion.
"What do you mean, Geika?" Gunter asked.
Everyone else in that room kept silence, letting the young Geika to continue.
"The sword is a twin of Morgif."
Yuuri crossed his arms and slowly tilted his head to the left. "Ah, I see...its Morgif's twin…huh…WHAT? Twin?" Yuuri shot up from his seat. His eyes widen.
"Well, I called it as a twin since they're came from the same source and from the same forger and were forged on the same day. The forger is unknown but the sword is also from the magma of Van da Via volcano. I'm sure Erhard Wincott has stated it in his research book. Did you find it, Christ-kyou?"
"Forgive me, Geika. Some pages were torn by someone."
"As I suspected. I guess I'll explain some to you."
Murata turned to everyone and began to explain. No one could actually see his eyes for it was hidden behind his glasses.
"The name for Morgif's twin is Synder Ziel Ahmia Eifrig. Although Eifrig came from the same source, the previous user had altered it by emerging some rare stones that can only be found every 600th of full moon. However, without a proper equipments, knowledge and accurate time, the stones would be nothing but a mere rocks when the sun arise. Girighet, the only man that managed to fuse them and the sword since then had one more skill that no one could figure out what it is until now. Based on the old scrolls that I found, it is said that Girighet sealed the sword in the coldest place in this world, contrary to Morgif that was found at its birthplace to suppress the power of the sword. It was a mistake to fuse the stones for it has awakened the true desire of the sword."
"The true desire?"
"I guess it's more like a split of identity of the demon sword. Morgif is a demon sword that is used by the Maou to protect something and its power will be upgraded based on the user's wills. It will stay loyal to you and stay by your side until the end."
"Contrary to that, Eifrig is a demon sword that is using the user to destroy something to gain unlimited powers without the user's wills. It will eat you from inside, consuming your soul until you die. The user will hunger for more power like the sword itself." Murata approached Yuuri and touched his shoulder. "That's why Lancet attacked Shibuya. I suspected he's hunger for his enormous power. There's also a note which I barely understand but it mentioned about a curse of the sword. Lancet wanted to put the curse on Shibuya but we're lucky since we found about the ceremony beforehand."
"What curse, Geika?" Conrad remembered something ran amok inside the deep hole near Yuuri's stomach.
"I'm afraid I'm not clear about it myself. The scroll just mentioned a little about the curse. It just stated that the curse needs to be lifted before the next sun arises. I'm guessing that the curse is related to what Girighet had discovered."
"You mean that is the stones power? An unknown curse?" Josak raised his left eyebrow.
"It's just my theory." Murata smiled.
"Anyway, back to the sword, when Morgif can only be used by the chosen Maou, Eifrig on the other hand chose its master based on their power and darkness, no matter who it is. It's just not any darkness, but anyone that possessed a true darkness like Soushu. If you followed my theory, Lancet is fulfilling his sword's task in gaining more power and as in return, the sword will give its unlimited powers for Lancet to use it for his agenda."
"His agenda…" Wolfram banged the table with his fists, frustrated. "What could it be? That selfish imbecile!"
"Wolfram…" Yuuri looked at the frustrated blond prince.
"The dark and nebulous thing…every living thing has this within them and we called them negative emotions. It can be controlled or suppress but by forcing those out from every soul will hurt the victims' souls. The group was planning to revive something related to the darkness by force. But it kept me wonder if he attacked Shibuya for something else besides his power?"
"Lancet did say he wanted Yuuri's life for the sake of his master's revival." Wolfram added.
"Master's revival…"Murata in deep thought. He was trying to figure out some clue from what Wolfram just said. Anything that related between his best friend power, the attempting to kill him and a revival of something malicious. Then, something hit the spot.
Gunter also realized about it. "Geika, are they planning to revive…" Everyone turned to face Gunter except Murata.
"I'm afraid so." Murata nodded.
"What is it?" Yuuri looked at Gunter.
"It's Soushu." Gwendal said. He rubbed his temple and lines appeared on his forehead. He was really disturbed by what he just said.
Yuuri and Wolfram gave a loud gasped. "Why in the world that anyone wanted to revive that horrible thing?"
"I'm sure he has his own reason which we need to find out to stop him before it's too late."
"But how?" Wolfram gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. Soushu once nearly took Yuuri's life and now they need to face that thing again. They can't even do anything to help the young king if it does appear. Just like last time. They're powerless against that master of despair and it's just Yuuri that can stand to fight it. Alone. With no guaranteed that he might survive this time.
A soldier knocked the meeting room. "I've bring the demon sword that was requested by Geika!"
"Ah, just in time. Come in."Murata instructed.
Darcascos came in and gave a bow after he handed it to the young king. Then he marched out.
"Why is Morgif here?" Yuuri faced Morgif and it was making its usual noises. It looked happy to see the Maou though.
"Someone asked me to bring this along. Shibuya, with your current state, I'm sure you'll be able to contact him using your maryoku. He's been contacting Ulrike since the day of the group appeared and for some unknown reason, we couldn't get through him since the attack but he managed to leave a message earlier. Ulrike told me that he's been waiting for you for a long time. Longer than Shinou himself."
"Forgive me Geika, but Heika is yet to recover!" Gunter protested, knowing the consequence for the king to use his maryoku now. Yuuri is not fully returned to his original form yet.
Murata gave him his reassuring smiled. "This won't harm him. With the help of Morgif, he may be able to contact him without wasting much of his maryoku and his strength. Furthermore, this is the only choice to find a way to stop the Rebirth. He knew so much about the group and he might be able to tell something more important for this matter. As you can see, some of what I've found was based on what he told me. He was really helpful."
"Wait, wait, wait! Him? Who are you talking about, Murata? And you Morgif, keep quiet for once will ya." Yuuri narrowed his eyes at Morgif and it made a sad and irritated face.
"I'm sure you know who it is, Shibuya. He told me that you've met him 2 days ago at Shinou Temple. For an instant." Murata grinned at his best friend.
"2 days ago?" A fuzzy image of two blades with gold and silver sheaths with a complex yet beautiful carving appeared. Then, there were these familiar smile and eyes. A blurry image of a young man with a short light-blond hair standing near the gate and his beautiful voice.
"Soon."
"Ah! That young man…" The images gradually became vivid inside his mind and he let out his maryoku a little bit without even realized it. He's too focused in remembering that familiar person that he was indirectly contacting him through Morgif. His hair was softly being caressed by his own aura, like there was soft breeze inside the room. That time, strange words and voice started to form inside his mind like chanting and can only be heard and seen by him. Yuuri's eyes were unfocussed. Morgif was silent as well and it suddenly emitted bright light. It was building a path for the young king and the mysterious teen. Within a second, the light faded.
"Heika? " Conrad caught Yuuri when he was about to fall, hand still gripped Morgif but tightly and he noticed something was different about the young king. He looked exactly like when he activated the demon mirror.
"Oi, Yuuri." Wolfram faced him and when his hand touched Yuuri's shoulder to shake him, Murata stopped him. Then, he shook his head.
"Give him time. We mustn't disturb him."
Yuuri was floating in his own conscious. Strange words formed and Yuuri could hear Morgif chanted in the old tongue and Yuuri was following him chanting those words. Everything was twirling and it made Yuuri felt sick, forcing him to close his eyes while chanting. When Morgif spoke the last sentence of the old spell, Yuuri commanded him.
"*öffnen Sie den Pfad, Mullem Desoive Eligh Morgif." Yuuri uttered softly.
A blinded light slowly pulled him inside it. Yuuri let his eyes closed and he allowed his body being consumed by the light. When he open his eyes, he found himself was floating in a dark empty space, slightly different from before, he felt uneasy. Nothing was around except him and Morgif. He dived down a little bit until his feet landed on the invisible floor.
"Where did you bring me this time, Morgif? This place is creepy." Morgif made noise like he usual did made and he did not even bothered to answer his master making Yuuri sweat dropped.
"Morgif…" He narrowed his eyes.
Morgif ignored him and he made more noise, like he was barging his own successfulness for being able to build the path and some incoherent nonsense that Yuuri didn't quite understand. He sighed.
"I really need Conrad and Murata right now. I don't mind being stuck here with Wolfram, Gwendal or Gunter. Even Adalbert." He took a glance at his sword again. "Others than you would be nice." He sighed again.
"Babuh-!" Morgif sounded panic. He began to pull Yuuri to the left by force.
"Uwah! What's wrong Morgif? Wait! Stop pulling my hand off my body! I didn't mean to offense you just now! Calm down! Calm down! I'm just kidding about Adalbert! Well, half of it!"
Yuuri turned around when he saw a few flying robes in black color. Their hands were chained and there were bloods spilled on their robes. They were approaching him.
"W-What…are they? Vampires?" Yuuri's jaw dropped and he was trembling by the sight.
"Buh—Baabuhh-Babuhh-!" Morgif again pulled Yuuri to the left. Yuuri saw nothing but a dark space but he knew it's better to run than stayed there. Those flying robes increased their pace to chase him. Yuuri saw a glimpse of red eyes and extremely sharp fangs. He ran with all his might.
"UWAAAAAAAHH! STOP CHASING ME! MORGIF, DO SOMETHING!"
"Baabuuuuuuuhh-"was his responded.
"Don't you just go Babuh! I'm depending on you!"
**Zünden Sie den Weg an… A beautiful voice chanted and a bell jingled. Then, light glowed in front of Yuuri, there was no more dark space and when Yuuri crossed the light, white space closing in behind him, separating him from the dark side. The flying robes were no longer seen, only a white space, a very spacious white space. Like a void. It amazed Yuuri how pure the color is. It reminded him of white snow but there was neither cold touch nor breeze.
"Who saved us just now?" A silence. Yuuri noticed something was different about Morgif when they arrived there. Morgif was awfully quiet and he showed his rare stern expression. It was still funny if you took a closer look at his face for it just didn't fit him well but Yuuri just couldn't laugh at it. Yuuri decided to take a look around the place and after a moment, he saw a body was floating not far from him. Hands were chained to the white poles at the right and left sides and head was looking down. A white mantel with golden stripes covered the head. Yuuri eyes widen at the state of that person. His nature to help people made him wanted to release the hanged person.
I need to save that person. He shouted in his mind while ran toward the chained person.
Morgif made a growling sound when Yuuri approached the body and it worried him.
"Oi, Morgif? Did you hurt your stomach? Wait-do you even had a stomach?" He stopped and decided to check his sword for a while and he found nothing. Morgif continue to growl and it gritted its teeth.
"Hmm, I don't know what's wrong with you but we could ask Gisela to check on you later, so hold on for a while okay?" Then he continued his running until he reached the chained person.
"Hey, hang on there!" He lifted Morgif and used his full power to give one big blow to the chain. Nothing happened. Then he tried again. He repeatedly slashed the chain but the blows didn't even left a scratch.
"Geez! What's wrong with this chain?" Yuuri was huffing. He took a break and glanced at the chained person.
"Are you okay? I'm sorry but please bear it for a while. I'll try to break it again." No response came. He saw the twin blades; each was strapped at both sides of the leather belt.
"Gold…and silver sheaths…" Yuuri slowly reached the mantel that covered the head and he lifted it, unveiling the young man that waited for him. He slowly lifted his chin to face Yuuri, unable to do more than that and he was panting like he was just come out from a battle.
Yuuri's mouth was half-opened. Now that they met face to face and at this closed distance, he saw a split image of Alazon. His golden eyes were bigger than the queen and his hair and bangs reminded Yuuri of Saralegui although his back hair is not as long as Saralegui, just a little below than the shoulders. He has a pale skin but it matched with his light golden hair. He looked about his age but there's no mistake that he does looked like the queen too. He was a very beautiful person. For Yuuri, this is the first time he met someone that is slightly more beautiful than Wolfram and Saralegui. His left ear wore a beautiful carved light green bell. Its long string was made from silver and Yuuri heard the same jingling when he lifted his chin to face him just now. A similar jingled that saved him.
"It's no use. The chained can't be broken but I'm glad you came, Maou-Heika." A beautiful, sooth voice spoke. He lowered his head a little to show his respect, still catching breath.
Yuuri startled. He didn't know how long did he stand in front of him, staring in awe, making Yuuri blushed in embarrassment.
"Uh—Thanks for saving us back then." Yuuri lower his head a little as well before he raised it again.
He smiled. "There's no need to thank me. It's my duty to protect my invited guest. I beg your pardon, but did you just say "us?" The young man showed Yuuri his unlikely confuse look.
"Ah, right!" Yuuri lifted his sword and showed him Morgif.
"I present you, the demon sword, Morgif."Morgif growled at the young man.
"Morgif! Don't be rude!" Yuuri's left hand pulled Morgif cheek (?).
A soft chuckled. "It's alright, Maou-heika. He could feel the present of Eifrig and the sacred treasure. That's why he's being protective. He must be really fond of you that he followed you here. But I really didn't expect to meet you here, Mullem Desoive Eligh Morgif." He smiled at Morgif.
"You know Morgif? And Eifrig?" his eyes widen.
"Indeed. However, we will discuss about it later. There's something more important that you need to know and need to be done. What am I about to tell you are the reasons that I invited you here, Maou-heika."
Yuuri shook his head. "Call me Yuuri." He smiled.
"Very well. Then you can call me Fielys." He smiled back.
"That's nice name. Ah! And before you tell me anything, we should try to break this chain first. It looks very uncomfortable being hang like this. I'll try once more." Yuuri gripped Morgif hard, ready to give another blow. Before he did it, Fielys stopped him.
"It can't be broken like that. It's not just a chain. It's a spell. You'll be just wasting your energy, so please listen to me."
"But, I can't leave you like that."
"You have such a kind heart, Yuuri. But believe me, I don't mind to wait for another couple of days for you to release me. I've been waiting for you for 5000 years already."
"F-five thousand years?" He stammered. "In this state? That's another reason to release you right away! And why do you even bother to wait for me! You should ask Shinou 4000 years ago, for God sake!"
Another soft chuckled. "I'm afraid I can't do that. He's not the chosen one to destroy the darkness. Like Soushu matter."
"Why must everyone chose me? For you, to wait for that long, it's just not fair." Yuuri looked down. He didn't mind to help Fielys but for him to wait for that long at this kind of place for his arrivals, it was just too much. There's not even a single life was existed in that empty space other than him. He felt guilty for not being born earlier which it wasn't his decision to be born now or later.
Fielys could understand what Yuuri was thinking of. He smiled, appreciating the concerned of the young king.
"Because you have the purest heart that can fights and confronts the darkness. The warmth that darkness fears and despises the most. I'm sure the Original King would agree with me. Furthermore, it was worth it. To make up all of the mistakes, I wouldn't mind to spend my whole life at here until I've done my role."
"Fielys…"
"Listen, Yuuri. I'll explain everything about the group and the leader, Lancet when I've been released. I've known too much and I've something that Lancet need for the glory of his master's revival and its longevity. It is afraid of your power that he needs the sacred treasure to survive for it is the most powerful thing. However, there's also a possibility that he'll grow stronger with the existence of Eifrig. My role is to give you the sacred treasure to defeat it and destroyed Eifrig forever."
"Sacred treasure?"
Fielys gave him his apologetic face. "Forgive me, Yuuri. But I can't show you the sacred treasure yet. This is not a right place for me to reveal it. As you can see, this is the empty world that Lancet put me into. If I show you the sacred treasure that he's been longing, there's no mistake that the world will engulfs the treasure for him. This world is part of Eifrig."
"You mean I'm inside Eifrig?" Yuuri's jaw dropped.
A soft chuckled. "Sort of. Only a part though. That's why I'll tell you the most important part only."
"Why didn't you just use your telepathy power? Or is that what we called here?" Yuuri sat down near him, knowing it might tires Fielys to keep his head up.
"I can't. Lancet had blocking the path. Furthermore, what am I going to tell you are very important and it was safer to meet up or Lancet might intercept the plan, judging by his current power, it is possible. Since you've come to meet me with the help of Morgif and some barrier that I've created, he won't be able to sense your presence. But it won't last long."
"I understand. Tell me what I need to know. I promise you that I'll never let you down. Not after that 5000 years of waiting." He smiled.
Fielys smiled back and he nodded. Then, he started to explain.
"I am weakening and there's no mistake that the sealed of the sacred treasure will be broken. But if it's broken here, inside Eifrig, he will get the authority of the power and I can't allow that. To prevent this from happening, you need to release me."
"You mean you can actually be freed from this place at last?" His eyes shone in a bright light. Fielys was touched by Yuuri's deep concerned of him. It seemed like the young Maou was really into releasing Fielys from the place rather than facing the Rebirth. He gave him a slight nodded.
"Yes. I can be freed from this place after you destroyed Eifrig. And to do that, there's a ritual to release me from this world for a temporarily. I'll be released to your world but my soul will still be bound to the curse. And during those times, I'll provide my fullest assistance to you." He smiled.
Yuuri's smile faded. "…How come…only for a temporarily…"He frowned and clenched his fist.
"It won't take that long for you to truly release me. I'll give you the sacred treasure and I'll help you to master your power before you faced him."
"Him? Did you mean Soushu?"
"No. It's Lancet."
"I though it's Soushu that we must fight."
"That's not entirely true. Eifrig will consume most of its power for Lancet and Lancet himself is making his body the vessel of Soushu. Since Soushu doesn't have any definite form, he can't wield Eifrig. Thus, he offered his body to use the full potential of its power combined with Eifrig's power, and it's possible to create a power that will overcome yours."
Yuuri lowered his head and looked in a deep though.
"I wonder… how did he ended up like this…there must be something that happened to him."
Fielys kept silence. Some memories from his past kept bothering him. The ancestor sins and him, the feud. He wanted to tell him everything now but a sharp pain near his chest forbade him from doing so. He needed to be hurry. Lancet was trying to get through the barriers that he casted. Sooner than he predicted.
Yuuri felt a heavy pressure and he heard some loud deep sounds.
"What is that?" Yuuri stood up and looked around the place. Morgif growled louder.
"Morgif?"
"Yuuri, listen here, there's no more time. You need to do the ritual before my wills runs down. If not, there won't be any other way to stop him. Find a shinzoku merchant and he will lead you a way. When you have found him, say this sentence." Fielys used his power and his earring jingled when he lifted his chin to face the young sousoku.
Yuuri was pulled by some force and his face ended up near Fielys face. Their noses met and so their eyes, so closed that they almost kissed. Yuuri could feel his heart was beating fast. He stared at the golden eyes that were gleaming in bright yellow. Fielys whispered the sentence and Yuuri absorbed the message inside his mind, fully memorizing it. When the gleam faded, Yuuri stumbled and Fielys was panting heavily, sweat covered his face.
"Forgive me for using such force but I'm afraid you can't stay any longer. This meeting has consumed a lot of my strength and I can't protect you from him any longer. Until then, I shall bid you farewell."
"What? Who's coming? Lancet? What's going to happen to you?"
"There's no need to be worry about me. Lancet won't harm me any yet. You need to leave. Go now, Mullem Desoive Eligh Morgif! Protect your master!" Fielys talked aloud at Morgif. Yuuri heard a loud cracked and he saw a hollow, dark hole not far from him. A figure came out from it.
"Baabuuuuuuuuuuh-!" Morgif shone in bright light and it was pulling Yuuri into it.
"Wait! Morgif!" Yuuri tried to resist but Fielys used his power to push him into it. Yuuri fell into the light along with Morgif. Yuuri managed to see a glimpse of his dear friend. His face was paler and he was still panting heavily but his lips managed to curve into a lovely smile.
"I'll be waiting for you, Yuuri."
The light blinded his view and he called upon his new friend name but there was no answer. He muttered before his vision became dark, erasing his view.
"No, Fielys…"
When he came back to his sense, he was already returned into his body.
"Heika."
"Yuuri!"
Yuuri was still feeling dizzy and Conrad helped him to get up. Wolfram held the now-sleeping Morgif and he placed it on the table.
"So, how was it, Shibuya? Did you meet him?"
A slow nodded. Yuuri was all quiet and he didn't lift up his face to look at everyone. He was looking down and was disturbed by some thoughts.
"Heika? Did you hurt yourself?" Gunter approached him.
He slowly shook his head. Then, he inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly before he faced everyone. He looked different. He looked so determined and his eyes were showing his enthusiasm.
"There's no time left. We need to find Mr. Fanbalen, he might be able to help us." He paused. "And then we need to meet Alazon." He looked at Murata. Murata gave him his smiled.
"I guess that's the other reason you invited me here, isn't it?' Saralegui gave him his usual, charming smile. He looked at the somewhat-matured-looking king and went approached him in his usual manner.
"Sara?" Yuuri eyes widen, somewhat shocked since he didn't expect to see him there.
"Yuuri! It's been a long time! I miss you so much!" The pretty boy curled his hands on Yuuri's neck and snuggling him.
"Wait, when did you get here?" Yuuri was slightly blushed and felt awkward but he was happy to meet him.
"Just now, when you were unconscious, Heika." Conrad answered him. Murata then explained the reasons for their arrival. Saralegui and Berias were staying at the palace since the day when they met Yuuri at the Shinou Temple. Murata were discussing about some history-related matters to prove his theory but some facts were missing and they needed to go the original library for more info. It is then; they decided to visit the land of Seisunakoku. The trio, Murata-Josak-Huber along with the pair Saralegui and Berias went there and they eventually obtained most of what they seek. Yuuri just nodded afterwards, signaling that he understood while being hugged by Saralegui. Not long after that, Wolfram came forth with a red face, fully consumed with jealousy.
"I don't care who you are! Just get away from him! He's my fiancé!" Wolfram pulled the pretty boy away from Yuuri.
"Heika~ I'm glad that you are safe~" Gunter joined in snuggling his dear Maou.
"Uwah! Wait, Gunter! I can't breathe! Wolfram! Where are you touching?" Yuuri struggled to break free from them.
Gwendal gave a deep sighed. He was wondering if they were actually realized what was happening right now. He cleared his throat for their attention and he spoke.
"We will depart by this evening. Mr. Fanbalen is supposed to be at Caloria right now for his business. I'll let them know that we are going for a visit." After that, he excused himself.
A young girl with a porcelain skin, as white as snow with big, light blue eyes walked slowly in the big, old castle. Her long, light pink and slightly curly hairs swayed slowly when she walked. Her frilly white dress matched with her heart-shape maroon crystal necklace and her pink stuffed toy. She showed a cold expression, no smile and her eyes were always looks down. Nevertheless, she still looked pretty. Like a very pretty doll. An innocent and harmless creature, judging by her soft movement and her small body. Anyone that saw this little girl would definitely want to hug her or at least touch her hand if the beast is not following her around, protecting her everywhere and every time. No one would expect that this girl had already sent a thousand of people to face death.
She stopped in front of a gigantic door and her left hand hug the stuff toy closed to her face. She tiptoed and reached for the doorknob, turned it clockwise. Inside, there were few of her comrades with the same fate and vision as her. She feared them but she also loved them, like a family. They understood her pain and sorrow. She approached a dark red-haired young man that wore a black military uniform and hugged him. The boy lifted her and carried her in his arms. He smiled at her.
"Did you have another nightmare?"
A slow nodded. She was trembling but the young man managed to sooth her. They looked like a closed sibling although they are not related by blood.
"He tried to kill me again, brother Morte. I'm scared." She spoke slowly. Her trembling voice proved it but her expression never changed. Cold as ever and there wasn't even a drop of tear.
"Don't worry. He won't be able to. I killed him already." He caressed her hairs. She just stared down, looking blankly. The beast that followed her just stood near his feet, sadly looking at his master and slightly whimpered.
"My, my, how is she? Is she sick again?" A sexy lady with a short greenish hair approached them. She has a long legs and her body is curvy. Her eyelashes are long and her eyes are hazel. Her lip is as red as blood. Her beauty is comparable with Lady Cheri. She wore a black mantel and a slightly tight dress, exposing her collarbone and her neck wore a beautiful stones. The same stones the she wore as her earrings and as the main source of her oak wand.
"Should I check her?" She grinned and touched the young girl cheek. Morte slapped her hand away from the young girl. His orange eyes stared coldly at her.
"That hurts, Morte. You could just say so. I'm not going to drain her power." She rubbed her stingy hand. Morte just ignored her and sat near the king chair. Still carrying the young girl in his arms. She has been quiet since then.
"Morte, did she get another nightmare?" A young man with a spiky, gray hair asked. He was about Morte age. He sat in front of him at the table. Morte nodded.
"You bring that thing, Frei?"
"Always." Frei reached into his pouch and he took out a piece of white crystal.
"Uebel, look what Frei got for you." She glanced at Frei.
Frei turned the white crystal into a certain shapes of tiny, crystal animals and they were moving and hopping around her. She hesitantly touched one of the moving animals and it turned into a silver dust. Then, the animals encircling her hand and before she knew it, they were transformed into a silver bracelet with animals carving. She stared at it.
"That sandbear is cute. I love this bracelet." She looked at Frei. "And I love you too, Brother Frei." She gave him her angelic smiled.
"Then come here. Give me a hug."
She shook her head and she hugged Morte. Morte stroked her hair gently.
"That hurt, Uebel." Frei frowned. "What did you do to make her love you like that, Morte? It's not fair." His purplish eyes narrowed at him.
"Nothing." He replied. He took a spoon of hot soup and blew it before he offered it to the young girl. She drank it slowly. Frei just stared at them.
"I can give you a hug, Frei. But in return, give me some of your rare crystals." The sexy young lady sat beside him, encircling her hands on his neck. Frei ignored her.
"I don't think I want your hug, Avarice. Remove your hands off me." He took bread and sliced it with a knife.
Avarice slowly removed her hands and reached for a glass of wine. "You boys are never fun. I wish Elakhet is here."
"He should be back by now. Those foolish humans are no match for him." Frei commented. He offered a spoon of cake to Uebel when she rejected his salads. She ate it and Frei gave her a smile. Avarice glanced at the boy and she chuckled.
"Isn't she adorable, Frei? I wonder how they will treat her when they met her. The Maou and his retainers. The demons."
His smile faded, leaving a cold expression. He gripped his spoon and knife tightly.
A huge man went inside the room and his red eyes scanned the place thoroughly. He saw his comrades at the dining table and he joined them. He took a lump of meats and shoved it into his mouth. After his meal, Morte spoke.
"Lancet has given a new order. The Maou and his retainers are going to the land of Caloria." His orange eyes lazily looked at his food. "Elakhet and Avarice, you know what to do." The huge man grinned and the sexy lady nodded.
"Frei, Uebel and I will guard that place for a meantime. Dismiss." Then, they were gone.
Me: That's it for now~! Phew! That was longer than I expected. I hope you like it! I will start to put more ConYuu moments and I hope it won't be OOC. Better find a beta-reader. Oh, oh! And about the German sentences, well, you see, I don't speak in that language of course, so if it meant something weird, please tell me coz I just used google translate. Next, bout the North Star part, you see, those who read the novel might know bout it~ you can think it as, how to say~ umm..Conrad asked Gunter after d stargazing event (in the novel-Yuuri asked Conrad bout the North Star (called on Earth) name at the world (shin makoku, etc…)). I wonder if I'm making sense here. Next chapter would be a clash between the retainers and the members of Rebirth, while Sara and Yuuri will get separated from everyone and they need to face the red-haired guy that kills whoever he touched! Will they make it? How will Conrad and Wolfram react when they found Yuuri in such state (jeng jeng jeng~)? And who is Fielys actually? What happened in the past? And how will Gwendal fight the young girl that looks like a cute doll? *lol* please ignore my incoherent babbling. I hope you like the new characters-the Rebirth comrades. *glomps Morte* Anyway, any suggestion is welcome~~d!
Morte: *stares with his orange eyes* *disappears*
Me: Don't leave me~! Take me with you~! (TT^TT)
Gwendal: *sigh*Are you finished? Please leave now.
Me: *shook head vigorously* No way! Since he leaved me behind, I'm camping here! Wolfram is going to burn me to death if he found me out!
Gwendal: *rubbed temple* this is my room. I need to sleep now.
Me: na-uh! No way! *shook head*
Gwendal: This is not a camping site. Stop the campfire.
Me: *pouts* okay, okay…geez
Gwendal: And stop tearing my books. Go to sleep, now!
Me: yes mom. *crawling inside the tent with a few knitted stuff toys*
Me+KKM characters+the Rebirth: Thanks for reading~!
Translation (Google Translate)
* öffnen Sie den Pfad, Mullem Desoive Eligh Morgif.
(Open the path, Mullem Desoive Eligh Morgif.)
**Zünden Sie den Weg an
(Light the way)
"She did nothing! Why did you kill her? She was harmless!"
Morte strike out. Yuuri waited.
In Next chapter: Shrouded in Dark Clouds and Nebulous Existence