Walking into the lobby at Gringotts, they were expecting a shout matching at the very least. Not their brothers sitting calming and talking with each other. Exchanging looks, they shrugged at least they didn't cause a stir. Getting closer they heard part of their conversation.
"I don't know Wolfram, I'm really confused." Yuuri said.
"About what Yuuri?" Wolfram asked.
"About you."
"Me? Why?"
"You are one of my best friends but when we get into our trouble and you get hurt, its like I'm hurt." Yuuri confessed.
Wolfram stared in shock at Yuuri. Yuuri basically loves them but doesn't know it. He didn't know what to say for once he was speechless. It was then that they noticed their brothers. From the amused look on Conrad's faces and the smirk from Yori's, they guessed that they had heard what had been said, and both Wolfram and Yuuri turned a bright red.
Yori was happy his brother had actually taken his advice and started to think about his feelings rather than deny it. And Conrad was happy that they were finally sorta getting along that they had agreed to be nice big brothers and not tease them….For now.
"C'mon lets head back to Japan. I don't want to stay here for more than I have to." Yori said with his smirk still on.
"Alright. Are we doing that awful travel thing again?" Yuuri asked.
"Yeah but it should be easier now though since you guys have done it once already." Yori answered.
And with that they left Gringotts Bank to head back to the Leaky Cauldron but not before they ran in a two certain redheads…..
"Can you believe it? Our savior just disappeared!" A tall red-headed male said
"I know! He was suppose to marry me! Well at least if something did happen to him I get everything." A red-headed girl said.
"Yeah at least Dumbledore made sure to do that." And they walked into the bank.
Yori and the gang had heard it all. They looked to Yori and saw his face completely devoid of any emotion, except for his eyes. They looked like a green fire, flickering between light green to dark emerald.
"Um, Yori what was that?" Yurri asked hesitantly.
But Yori didn't answer. Just stood there still. Perfectly composed. Almost like a statue. Slowly a wind picked up and was swirling around them, then a pressure came slowly building. But before it got to serious, it stopped and vanished and Yori told a breath and then smiled at them.
"So just a few blocks from here and then we can leave, Come Along now puppies!" And he turned and started to walk away.
They looked at each other with bewildered faces then back at Yori who had turned around and was patting his leg and saying "C'mon, whose a good puppy. C'mon"
Yuuri shook his head a small smile appearing on face as he watched Wolfram run towards Yori with threats of being burned, with Yori responding "You'll be the first to be neutered." Before sprinting off.
Conrad though was worried he had seen how angry Yori was up in the office. It was good to repress that much anger. He'll asked Yori later when they were in private.
By time everyone had caught up at the Leaky Cauldron, Yori had all checked them of their rooms and waiting by the front entrance. They walked to the alley where they first appeared.
"Alright Wolfram, Yuuri hold each other again and Conra-" but Conrad had already walked to Yori and wrapped his arms around him. "Right. Here we go." Grabbing Yurri's arm they disappeared with a pop. And landed upstairs in Yori's room. Looking at them, Yori noticed that they were in better condition than last time. Although Conrad still looks a little worse than the others. Releasing Yuuri's arm, he said, "Alrighty, so you guys shoo. We are leaving tomorrow right Yuuri?"
"Yeah" was the reply.
"Awesome so we have the whole afternoon and night! Seriously though shoo"
"Alright alright we're going." And they walked out the door.
Turning around in Conrad's arm looked at the soldier, and sighed he knew it was harder for muggles to apperate but figuring that Conrad was part demon he would have been fine. "Conrad will you put arms on my shoulders again?" Instead of replying he just complied still breathing heavily. And Yori once was rubbing his sides, although this time he added a little magic helping to calm him down. "I'm sorry Conrad." He murmured in his ear.
"Why are you sorry?" came the muffled reply.
"I knew that apperating was difficult for non-magic people I didn't realize how hard to would be you guys, especially you." He was still rubbing Conrad sides but they had started to drift lower towards the back each pass.
Conrad feeling Yori's hand on body was bad enough but with his roaming a little bit, that was torture.
"I don't have maryoku."Conrad whispered slightly ashamed. It was one of the reasons that he had become the best swordfighter. He was slightly nervous as well, would he be rejected? He started to pull away.
Yori feeling the change in Conrad, frowned. When he went to pull away Yori wrapped his arms around him tighter. Something was right. Why did he sound so dejected?
"So?" Yori responded. "We'll just use a different way of traveling next time."
Looking up, Conrad looked into his eyes seeing the confusion but no disgust. Granted things have been easier since Yuuri became king but only in the presence of the king did happen. Out on the streets was a different story. Feeling vunerble he didn't want to continue, but his heart was telling him it was alright to trust him.
Lowering his eyes, he asked, "You're not going to reject me?" Almost expecting to hear laughter, he closed his eyes.
Yori saw this and was silently wishing, what could have happened to cause his brave love, yes he loved him, to be scared?
Pulling him to bed, Yori got on and pulled Conrad into his arms, so he was laying on Yori chest.
Running his fingers through Conrad's hair he started, "I don't know what has happened in your past. But no I'm not going to reject you for not having something. I already fought and defeated one bigoted idiot over some this similar to this. I will not turn into him. Besides, I already care deeply for you. Plus you are my friend I don't let my friends and loved ones go very easily."
Conrad was silent. Yori said he cared for him. But was it one of friendship or something more. He already knew that he was in love Yori. Deciding for the moment to just enjoy Yori comforting him, he relaxed completely. Savoring the fact that he was in Yori's arms. He was still slightly worried about the marriage contract but the goblin had burned it and said it wasn't valid.
Yori spoke again, "You know, I was wondering if you wanted to go to the movies with me? And maybe go out to a restaurant afterwards?"
Conrad froze. Was he asking him out? Yori was asking him out on a date!
"Um, well if you don't want to go that's fine." What? He was backing out? Oh wait he hasn't answered yet.
"Yes. I would love to go out with you." Looking up at Yori.
"Really! Wait do you mean just with this date or like we could be boyfriends?"
"Both." He said smiling.
"Yes!" Yori yelled and leaned down and kissed Conrad. It merely a quick brushing of their lips before Shori came busting in.
"YO-CHAN! What is going on here? Why is Conrad laying on you? Is Conrad taking advantage of you? Don't worry! I'll protect you little brother!" and Shori began to march over to the bed.
Yori saw his older brother on a war path and quickly slipped from Conrad and the bed and met Shori in the middle.
"Shori, it ok," Holding his hands in a calming gesture. "Conrad and I just agreed to date each other and I was over estatic!"
"But, but he's older than you and and…" Shori started but quelled under Yori's glare.
"He may be older but what I have lived through makes me older. I have probably seen just as much as he has. The only difference is that it may have been spaced out instead of being crammed into 17 years. I think that we were are on the same page. Besides, as much as I love you Shori, you are my brother, you can't dictate my life. You can be there when I mess up and triumphed and offer support, but ultimately this is my life."
Sniffling Shori looked at his brother with new respect. He was a grown man, he didn't need him.
Seeing Shori's reaction, Yori sighed. He walked over and hugged him whispering, "I'll always need my older brother. Just not as a protector, besides I think I saw Wolfram making a move on our baby brother."
"WHA! NO! I'm coming Yuu-chan!" and he once more charged out of the room.
"Well that was cruel." Came from Conrad. Looking back at him on bed, Yori noticed that he had moved to sit against the headboard, but looking very relaxed and like he belonged there.
"Nah, Yuuri needs to learn when to stand up for himself. You gotta love your family and take in their advice and suggestions, but you can't let them live your life." Yori replied. "Movie or food first?" as walked over to the bed offering Conrad a hand up.
Taking the hand, he was about to say movie, when his stomach grumbled, blushing he said, "Perhaps food is first."
Walking downstairs the pair stopped on the last stair and just stared. The scene they were walking into was crazy.
Photo albums were spread out on the coffee table. Wolfram was standing toe to toe with Shori yelling somethings at each and Miko was trying to force angel wings onto Yuuri, while Yurri was trying to escape his mother's death grip and Shoma was standing across from shaking his head.
Deciding between that it would be safer to just escape as quietly as possible before they were noticed. They were half to the door when Shoma noticed them. Yori also looked up and saw his opening his mouth to say something, he started wildly shake his head and arms no.
Shoma saw his middle son quietly walking to the door with Conrad. Deciding that Yuuri had had enough torment he was getting ready to call out to his son. Yori started wildly waving his arms then motioning between him and Conrad leaving. Not letting them get away Shoma spoke, "Ah good! Yori! You can take your brother and his fiancée out."
Miko snapped her head to her middle child. "Wha? You are leaving again Yo-chan?"
Seeing his opportunity, Yuuri escaped fleeing out the front with Wolfram following him.
Damnit! There goes his plan!
"Mama, Conrad and I were planning on going a date. We'll be back."
Tearing up a little at being called mama, Miko said, "Ok Yo-chan. But make sure to be home for dinner."
Groaning, Yori complied, "Yes mama. We will be home for dinner" Glaring at his dad, Yori grabbed Conrad and hurried out of the house.
"Why didn't you back me up?" Yori said bumping shoulders with Conrad, and sliding his hand into Conrads. Startled at first but pleased, Conrad squeezed his hand.
Smiling at Yori, he said, "You had it handled."
"Yeah but now we can't go out to the restraint. And I've seen from Yuuri's memories that one smile from you and mama would have granted you anything."
"We can always go out for dessert Yori. And when and how did you see Yuuri's memories?"
"Fine, fine. Movie then after dinner dessert. Aaannnnddd I'm paying for everything."
Tugging Yori's hand, he said, "You are avoided that question. And are you sure, I have Earth money."
"I'm positive. I asked you out Conrad. I'm nothing but a gentleman." Winking at Conrad.
"We'll see. But Yori why aren't you answering my question."
"No particular reason, but I just want you to know, that it was a one time thing."
"Ok Yori."
Sighing "Right well after my birthday I had received my heritance. After I woke up and saw my appearance had changed, I went to Gringotts and found out that I was adopted. I was so angry at being I lied to, I found out who my real parents and tracked them down. When I arrived Miko, Shoma, and Shori all passed out on me. My parents and I talked and in the morning Shori finally woke up and we were happy and hugging, then Yuuri walked in. Our eyes connected. Then I was sucked into his mind and him into mine. We saw everything we had been through. We thoroughly understand each other."
"So every time you had said that he talked about us, you actually saw it?" Conrad asked hesitantly.
"Yeah." He noticed Conrad was withdrawing again like early. "What's wrong?" gently tugging his hand.
"…"
"You know you can tell me anything. I won't abandon you."
"…"
Stopping he looked around, he saw a park and led Conrad over to a bench. When they were both sitting down, Yori wrapped his arms around Conrad. "I promise Conrad. I won't leave you. I think that I am almost probably the most understanding in most cases."
Very quietly Conrad asked, "So you saw when I had leave Yuuri? And abandon him?"
"Yes, but you know what?"
"What?"
"You did what was right, not easy. You did it for Yuuri. You found one of the boxes."
"Yeah, but I betrayed my king." Conrad choked on the last word.
"Shhhh, its ok Conrad." Stroking his hair as Conrad buried his head into Yori's chest. "One of the bravest men I know, had to act like he betrayed our side. He was forced to serve under a vile monster. But he ultimately won they won for us. I may have defeated the monster but without his help and training, I wouldn't have made it. The worse was that he did such a great job at deceiving both sides that no one knew who he was loyal except those who knew his role. My first year of schooling I accused him of being evil, but then he kept quietly saving me. And I changed my mind about him, once I had saw through his cover he began teaching me everything he knew. He didn't want his secret getting out."
"What happened to him?" Conrad asked.
"He almost died. But I was able to return the favor of saving him. Now he is one of my trusted friends. He is currently hiding out at one of my many estates recovering. See? Sometimes things have to done. I didn't abandon him and I won't abandon you. Plus you are way cuter."
Blushing madly, Conrad couldn't help but be relieved. He was starting to believe that being with Yori really could work. Feeling his head being tilted up, he looked up then closed his eyes. Yori was kissing him again and this without Shori to interrupt. It was such a gentle kiss that it made his heart soar.
Breaking away from Conrad, Yori smiled and said, "So no more worries about me abandoning you right?" getting a slight nod, he continue, "Great! Cause the movies are across from us or we can go to the carnival that's two blocks down?"
Looking around he noticed the movies were packed and when Yori had said carnival he had a slight shine in his eyes.
"Lets go to the carnival."
"YES!" Yori jumped up and started dancing. After a minute he stopped and looked at an amused Conrad, smiling sheepishly, "This will be my first carnival."
"Mine too." Conrad said with a smile. Standing up he wrapped an arm around Yori's shoulders and they headed to the Carnival.
Two Hours Later…
"Yori, you can look now." Conrad said while trying to hold back a laugh.
"Are you sure?" Yori asked.
"Yes the ride has stopped."
"It doesn't feel like it has stop" Yori grumbled opening his eyes.
Conrad couldn't hold it in! Started laughing, and continued to laugh harder when he saw Yori glare at him. He couldn't believe it. They had been on all of the rollercoasters, the high drops, rides that turn you upside down and haunted rides. But the measly teacup ride, did Yori in. A kiddie ride made Yori, who from what he can tell fought in a war and survived was scared of a twirling teacup.
"I wasn't scared." Yori sniffed.
"Right…You were dizzy." Conrad said when he finally calmed down some.
"Exactly!"
"And that's why you were holding onto my arm with your head buried between my shoulder and the seat."
"Exactly!"
"…."
"I was not! I was merely trying to be loving."
"Sure." Conrad said smirking.
Rolling his eyes, Yori grabbed Conrad's hand to go get some cotton candy. After having his ego bruised, he needed something cheer him up.
"C'mon. We only got an hour left before we need to head home anyways."
After they had gotten their cotton candy, they were walking around feeding it to each other when they heard a loud, "WIMP" sounded through the air. Looking at each other, they shrugged started towards the sound. When they got there, they saw Yuuri clutching his side laughing as Wolfram is being flung about in the sky in one of the slingshot rides.
Walking up to Yuuri, Conrad asked, "I take it Wolfram did not want to go on this ride?"
"Oh no he did but he didn't realize he would be going with some else." Yuuri answered.
"What do you mean?"
"It's a two seater ride, but I didn't want to go on it and there was a lone girl wanting to go. So Wolfram got paired with her. His look his was absolutely hiliarious."
"You do realize that he is going to be angry right?"
"Yeah but then I'll just win him something and apologize. He'll be fine."
Yori had been listening and shook his head. His brother has so much to learn.
"Hey Yuuri, mama wants us back for dinner. In like 30 minutes."
"Wha? Aww man.. Alright. See ya there?"
"Yeah. Bye!" And the couple left Yuuri waited for a very angry Wolfram.
Walking towards the entrance Conrad saw a huge black wolf stuffed animal holding a heart in his mouth. He wanted to get that for Yori. He pulled Yori towards the stand.
Yori feeling the change in direction followed, until he saw the throwing booth. He couldn't throw worth a damn. He could catch but not throw.
"Um Conrad? You do realize that I can't throw right?"
"Yes, I know. I watched you nearly take off Yuuri's head."
"Right so…"
"Don't worry, I'm going to win you something."
"oh" Yori felt his cheeks flush. "Um thank you"
Conrad flashed him a smile that made his knees weak.
He watched Conrad talk to the man and receive three baseballs. He watched as Conrad threw with precise aim and power. Everything Conrad did was precise from sword fighting to apparently throwing a baseball. Conrad had hit all three bottles, he received another three balls, and did the same. Another three balls later and Conrad was presenting Yori a huge black wolf with a heart that said, 'I love you'.
Blushing Yori took the wolf, and whispered thank you before kissing Conrad and walking towards the exit.
With a smug smile on his face, he caught up to Yori and wrapped an arm around him. Happiness radiating off of him like there was no tomorrow.
Unfortunately, there was a pair of silver eyes watching them with barely contain jealously.
AN- Dun Dun Duuun. Hahaha. Longest chapter yet. Conrad and Yori are so easy to write. It was like it was meant to be. ^_^ Anyways thanks to you who all reviewed! Like I said before you guys seriously kick ass! Thanks: panda-ryuu-chan (voldie is dead.) Firehedgehog (thanks), 917brat (cooperation with the characters lol), Angelcerise (thanks I try hehe), kiiyouko (hopefully the date was alright?).