Yo minna! This is the next chapter…
Rei: finally got over this chapter.. now go to the next one Hira-chan!
=_=: don't say that so easy, Rei…
Rei: I'm wondering how did you managed to finish this when your head is full of your thought on the Prince the ripper's and Fran's stories..
^_^: that just shows how amazing I am..
Fran: you got yourself being affected by senpai's narcissistic attitude, Hira-chan…
^_^: awww.. always the polite one Froggy~ *hugs fran*
Fran: .. *mumbles* frog again?
^_^: I love the nickname that your beloved senpai gave you..
Fran: I hate you..
^_^: thank you.. *still hugging fran*
Rei: before this girl forgets.. she doesn't own Kyou Kara Maou guys.. *sighs*
Fran: be happy with it.. the world of Kyou Kara Maou is still not coming to an end..
=_=: watch me get my revenge, you two…
Fran: how exciting…
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When Conrad entered the room where the others are having their meeting, the first thing he noticed is the seriousness of the atmosphere engulfing the whole place. Obviously they are all silent and none had raised their questions until all the listeners are complete.
The man sat on an unoccupied chair, readying his self for what is going to happen.
Murata is at one corner of the room, all eyes are focused on him. All they needed is someone who will start the questions. And they didn't have to worry for that because Wolfram already took the liberty of starting the conversation for them.
"What happened back in the castle, Geika? Why is Yuuri in that shape?"
"Just like what I've told you, Shibuya's body right now is like the body of an ordinary Mazoku. He will be easily hurt by Houryoku and Houjutsu, which are abundant in human lands." Murata faced the window, lights are reflecting on his glasses making it unable to take a glance on his eyes. But the sage's voice is dead serious.
"And yet he was brought to Small Shimaron." Günter added, his fist clenching in frustration and anger. But he knew better than to develop grudges against the king of Small Shimaron.
King Saralegui isn't only at fault in the situation, but theirs as well. If only they made sure that their king will not be put in danger. And besides, even if Yuuri knows about what is happening in his surroundings never will it happen that he will blame Sara.
He is just too kind.
Too kind.. that many people wants to gain is trust and in the end, they will just use him for their own good, for their own benefit. And that is the reason why they are always around their Maou. They don't want him to be hurt.
They don't want him to be exposed on the wrong doings of the world.
But…
This time we failed him…
Conrad's voice snapped everyone from their reverie.
"Please don't hate him… she said…"
Wolfram protested upon hearing the words come out from his brother's lips. How could he not hate the guy? This is not the first time that he had done things to Yuuri. King Saralegui purposely made himself as a bait to test the Maou, then he tries to gain his trust but later on betrayed him.
He almost felt the same pain, knowing that Yuuri was betrayed. Yuuri trusted Sara.
But the king only used him for the sake of his plans on being able to separate itself from the grasps of Dai Shimaron. He saw Yuuri's face filled with shock and terror as he was pushed by the great sage into the sea and got transported back to earth by Shinou himself. He knew that Yuuri felt like hell.
And that's what aggravates him. Of all the people to hurt, why is it always Yuuri?
He who always have smile for everyone.
He who is always ready to help others with nothing in exchange.
He who is more than willing to put his life in danger just to make sure that someone is safe.
"But, Conrad—"
"That's what Miko-san said before I left the room." This made the others stop on their protest and everybody in the room fell silent.
It's so like mama-san to say such things. Shibuya really got her attitude. Murata thought and smiled to himself. If he wasn't with Yuuri's mother earlier, his reaction might be somewhat similar to the men inside the room right now. He can somewhat understand how these men around him feel that way towards the King of Small Shimaron.
He was the same too. Looking at Saralegui make him feels like he is hiding something. Something that you would likely expect to be bad.
"Mama-san realized everything."
All of them almost felt ashamed of themselves. They were hiding important thing on the Maou's mother and yet she doesn't mind it. She knew her son is facing danger.
She knew that Yuuri was missing and later found out that the group is hiding something from her. And yet she didn't mind it. And even the guy who took his son away and the cause of Yuuri's condition was forgiven.
Miko was even asking for them not to hate Sara!
"What do you suggest your Highness?" It was Gwendal who finally broke the silence and asked.
The sage stared at the window first before glancing back at them. "Just leave it to Mama-san."
Even though all of them are curious on what is running inside their sage's mind, they decided to trust him and do as he says. They have proven it correct fro many times before.
That ended their serious conversation.
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Back in the room where Yuuri and Miko are…
Miko already fell asleep beside the bed where his son is resting, the tiredness and the different situations really made a great effect on her.
A knock on the door was heard before it opened softly revealing Murata, Conrad, Günter and Gwendal's figures. When the group saw the scene before them they almost can't suppress a small smile and left the room. They let the two rest peacefully.
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Not long enough the ship got out the boundaries of Small Shimaron and finally continuing its sail on the seas going back to Shim Makoku. The group tries to check the condition of their king every two are and they are glad that Yuuri's fever lowered down a bit. Making them draw a conclusion that Yuuri will get better when they finally reached the Mazoku's lands.
Miko entered the deck if the ship where most of the guys are staying at the moment, the woman had Yuuri in her arms wearing a blue jacket with the hood covering the kid's black hair.
"Hahaue!" Wolfram was the first one to notice the two. He seemed to develop a sensor whenever his fiancé is around. The other's turned around and surprised to see the two at the deck.
"Miko-san… is it okay for you to come out here? You might catch cold." Günter worriedly said. This was rewarded by a cheerful and warm smile from the woman.
"It's okay Günter-san, besides Yuu-chan needs to breath fresh air too. It's not good for the health to be staying inside the room too much." Miko walked to the railings of the deck to view the sea. "Wow! It's really beautiful! Nee, Yuu-chan?" The woman is rewarded by a smile from the kid.
Even though Yuuri is not that well, it was him who actually requested to go outside his room. And knowing how his son hates being indoors, Miko managed to find some clothes that will fit his son to protect him from the cold breeze coming from the sea and took him on the deck of the sheep.
"Yuuri…" Wolfram mumbled as he saw that glazed eyes of his fiancé, still not yet recovered from his condition.
Yuuri seemed to have heard Wolfram's call and flailed from Miko's hold and gazed and Wolfram's direction. "Wol-chan..?"
Upon hearing his name being called by the kid, Wolfram blushed in bright red. He felt somehow touched that his fiancé never forgot about him. Tears welled up in his eyes and sniffed a few times trying to control his out of-the-blue drama in front of others. And as if this wasn't enough, Yuuri stretched his arms to Wolfram as if pleading to carry him. Miko understood the actions and held his son to the blonde.
"B-But…"
"It's okay Wol-chan, Yuu-chan likes you"
With those words, Wolfram's blush went tenfold and smoke can be seen coming out of his head. He didn't even notice that Miko and Yuuri are already in front of him. His fiancé rested its head on Wolfram's shoulders, snuggling onto him and closed his eyes.
"Yuuri?" Wolfram called out when he noticed that the kid isn't moving.
Conrad smiled at the scene and the others made a sign that he should lower his voice. Wolfram concluded that the kid already fall asleep in his arms, making him blush more than ever. If that is even possible.
"Wolfram…" he heard the faint mumble of the kid.
The blonde smiled softly.
"Wol-chan, can you please take Yuu-chan back to the cabin? So he could rest properly."
And the blonde is more than willing to do so. "Hai, hahaue."
After Wolfram left the deck…
"I'm glad that Wol-chan is now okay…"
The others are surprised about this. As far as they can remember, there's should be no reason for the woman to worry about Wolfram.
"What do you mean, Miko-san?" It was Günter who decided to raise the question.
"Well, Wol-chan seemed uneasy. He really cares for Yuu-chan. But I hope that he doesn't push himself too much." Miko says as she walks to near the balcony of the deck. Letting her hair swayed by the sea breeze.
Conrad smiled at this. He also has the same thoughts for his younger brother. He knew how deep Wolfram's feelings are for Yuuri and it was so deep that he is the person most affected by things that happens to the teen. His brother may not seem like it but he is the type of person that conceals his emotions through anger.
He knew how much Wolfram loves Yuuri.
And he also knew how his younger brother was worried when he found out that his fiancé is missing for the first time in a form of a child. And now Yuuri is sick after having a little 'visit' to his 'friend', King Saralegui. It was hard to explain what kind of emotion Wolfram might be carrying now.
But at the same time, all of them knew of the fact that it is only Yuuri that can ease all those worries. With such simple gestures Yuuri manages to get everyone back to their calm state. He has this mysterious power aside from maryoku that attracts people to him and be dependent on his presence.
Just like them.
Just like us…
"Conrad-san?" The Maou's mother snapped him out of his thoughts. He didn't even realize that he was already smiling.
"Nothing…"
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Yuuri's room…
The blonde opened the room's door and got in. He carefully settled down the sleeping kid on the bed before tucking him in blankets. He watched Yuuri's sleeping.
"You trusted too much again."
-sigh-
"But just like what I've said before. If you really trust that king this much, then I'll go with you. I'll be with you. No matter how many time you have been betrayed I will still believe in you. I'm your fiancé after all. " Wolfram sat beside Yuuri's bed, brushing the kid's hair in a loving manner.
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It didn't take them long to reach back to Shin Makoku. With the use of the fastest ship of the country, they arrived in just a few hours of sailing unlike the other ship which usually takes days in the sea.
Each of the people in the ship has stepped out and greeted by the soldiers. But as usual, Miko paid no attention to them. She was amazed by how his son's country looked like.
"It is already beautiful from afar, but it's lovelier when you actually set foot in it!" The woman exclaimed in delight, twirling around the place.
For the mean time it is the blonde prince that is taking care of Yuuri. He is carrying the now awake kid in his arms and he wouldn't even let the others have their turn. With the reason that "HE IS THE FIANCE" and "HE SHOULD BE THE ONE RESPONSIBLE TAKING CARE OF YUURI." The argument was ended.
They knew that the blonde won't be swayed by any opinion especially when it is Yuuri on the line.
Selfish Prince~ as he is.
And that is the fact that made Yuuri's loyal adviser, Günter von Christ almost eat his handkerchief in frustration.
Everybody went in the carriage that will bring them to Yuuri's castle. Riding on horses is none of the choice for their king is not fit to do so and they also have Miko Shibuya with them. They are not even sure if she knows how to ride a horse. Choosing the safest way, it would be the carriages.
As they reached the palace, it took them long before the gates of the castle grounds were opened. Courtesy of Annissina and her weird inventions that weren't been able to be stopped from commencing and involving the whole castle since Gwendal was not around.
The authoress will leave how Yuuri's castle looked like upon their arrival.
"What is the meaning of this, Annissina?" Gwendal's eyes darted immediately at the red-haired woman's direction, which was at the front door of the castle.
"What's with that attitude, Gwendal? After I put my efforts in making this castle better? I just want to show his majesty's mother how wonderful her son's country is!"
Wonderful…? Gunter thought sweatdropping at the statement.
Even Conrad's smile faltered a bit upon hearing Annissina's words.
"It's beautiful!" Miko's voice that made everybody turn on her direction. Or maybe not. It's her reaction. Any normal person would not call Annissina's invention being beautiful knowing that it was exploding almost everytime. But this is the Maou's mother. It' s a part of the family where no one would be surprised upon hearing that their son is going to be the next demon king.
Miko had her eyes shining like crystal and absolute amazement is written all over her face.
Annissina on the other hand had this playful smirk on her face staring at Gwendal as if saying: "See? I'm great."
Gwendal face palmed he don't want to know what are the thing that's going to happen in the castle in the next few days. He just knew that It wouldn't be good.
He just knew it.
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The Maou's mother was given a room which she would he share with his son. And surprisingly, Wolfram didn't even complain, not a bit. He just smiled.
For some reason, Annissina and Miko had gotten along with Annissina easily and now the red-haired woman is giving Miko a tour around the castle. And Yuuri? Of course he's with Wolfram. The kid had gotten better since they called Gisela and have the Maou get his check up. The healer removed the remnants of Houryoku on the kid and it caused the fever to disappear altogether to everyone's relief.
And as usual the cute Maou is taking a stroll around the castle with Wolfram behind him, asking to get back to his room and take some more rest since he just got his fever down. And Yuuri being the energetic boy he was, just happily walked out of the room and started walking along the corridors with no apparent direction. Wolfram decided to follow since he was in charge of his fiancé and he doesn't want to commit the same mistake, just like what happened last time.
Yuuri stopped in front of a door.
Wolfram sighed. He really can't force the kid to stay in his room because he doesn't want Yuuri to be upset. Besides he's now around. There's no way—.
"uh.. Wolfram?" He heard a familiar voice.
"What is it Yuuri?" The blonde automatically answered.
"Why are you crossing your arms like that?"
"Because I'm thinking of a way to make you rest some more."
"Rest? What are you talking about Wolfram?"
"Because, Yuuri—" The blonde paused in mid-sentence when he looked at the person in front of him.
It was Yuuri…
In his teen form…
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Haha.. yes! I managed to update this faster! Yay!
Fran: took you long enough..
=_=: and whose fault is it? It's your fanarts!
Fran: I never requested you to draw pictures of me with stupid fake prince senpai..
Rei: he got a point there hira-chan..
=_=: shut up… just shut up…
Fran: got hit…
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