Laughter. Who was laughing? "Hello" "Hello, Who's there?" Arthur said. The darkness turned to light and it revealed an expansive field. The sun was radiating its warmth and no darkness was seen beyond the horizon. Something began to dance across the field. It was a young boy maybe of 8 or 7 years. He twirled in the grass, leaped over stones and swung around the trees.

"Who are you?" Arthur called again. The child stopped his dance but kept on giggling and laughing. His laughter was melodious and warmed his heart yet he did not know why. The child responded from his location, "I'm me!" and continued his little song of giggles. Arthur felt his legs move on their own towards the child. Something was compelling him towards this unknown boy. He was close enough to see the boy's eyes. They were the most glorious blue he had ever seen, even the stone of Spades couldn't compare.

"What is your name?" Arthur tried again. He needed to know who this boy was. The child stood still and ceased his laughter. He stared straight at Arthur and opened his mouth to respond, "I'm . . ."

"RISE AND SHINE YOUR MAJESTY!" A loud voice called. Arthur jumped from his bed in panic. 'So close! So close!' He mentally cursed his caretaker as he glared.

"Now, now young Wángzǐ. It is too early in the morning for you to be angry. You will become ill and we can't have that now, aru." The caretaker stated. "Yao, must you always yell to wake me? Couldn't a shake and a normal greeting suffice?" Arthur said and he stifled a yawn. He got out of bed and walked sleepily to his wardrobe. "Aiya! Then you wouldn't ever wake! Now there is much to do! You know how special this day is. Here let me help you." Yao said as he approached Arthur. "No, no it is alright. I can do this by myself. I'm not a little child anymore. And yes I know how important today is." Arthur replied as he buttoned up his shirt. "Ah yes, you have grown. Of course I had much to do with it, aru." Yao said proudly but then took on a somber look. "It has eight years since our beloved queen had passed away. So, I won't have carry tissues for you this year?" Yao said jokingly. Arthur gave him an empty glare and smiled, "I do not know. No matter how much time passes I may never forget it." Arthur was now tying his cape. "Fetch me some tea will you?" Arthur asked.

"Yes your highness." Yao replied and bowed. He walked out of the room hurriedly.

Arthur was by himself. He opened the drawer in his wardrobe and took out a small picture of his mother. Her brilliant smile and eyes forever captured in time on the simple photograph. "I still miss you. Terribly." He then looked up to the portrait of her and his father. His father passed away when he was very young so he never truly knew him. Some illness took his life. "I miss you as well father. One day I hope we can meet again." And with that he put the photo away. As he stood up Yao came back with his tea.

"Your tea." He said as he handed the cup of Earl Grey to Arthur. "Thank you." Arthur said as he took a sip of his tea. "I'll go and prepare the rest for today's event." Yao said as he walked out the door.

"You should go visit Lumen. She hasn't seen you in while, aru."

"Well with all my duties it is easy to lose track of the time. I'll go visit her before I head off to the ceremony." Arthur stood clacked his boots and headed out the door. He gave Yao a thankful smile as he walked pass.

"So young yet so mature. Why can't all children be like him these days, aru." Suddenly there was a loud screech. "AIYAA! IM YONG SOO YOU BETTER NOT BE SCARING THE MAIDS AGAIN, ARU!" He yelled as he ran to the servant's quarters.

~~~~~~~~UKUS~~~~~~~~~~

Alfred was outside gathering berries for his mother's homemade ice cream. He absolutely loved ice cream: chocolate, strawberry, vanilla hell even pistachio. This time his mother was going to make a multi-berry ice cream which Alfred thought was heavenly. He picked as many as he could. 'Man I can't wait!' Alfred thought to himself when he felt a chill. He turned around but saw that nothing was there.

"That's weird." He said and went back to picking berries. There was a sudden movement and a loud howl. Alfred turned quickly and came face to face with a black malformed creature. It looked like a lion that was ripped open and then reattached with a bear. Alfred could only stare at the terrifying creature until it gave out its bone-chilling howl. His body finally began to function and he threw his basket at the creature out of fear and ran.

"Help! Help!" Alfred yelled out to no one as he ran deeper into the forest. He tried to outmaneuver the beast but whenever he switched direction the beast was already there waiting for him. He was now running blindly, and then it hit him. The creature was playing with him! The beast was waiting for Alfred to waste his energy so it can kill him. 'Oh dear God!' He thought out loud.

He was becoming increasingly tired and began to lose all hope, until he say the lights. They were beckoning him to follow.

"Come with us! We'll help you!"

Alfred had no time to think. He was either going to be killed by 'Fluffy' or the fireflies. He chose the fireflies.

He followed the forbidden lights when suddenly the ground gave way.

"AHHHHHHHHHHH!" Alfred yelled into the air as he fell to his demise. Suddenly the lights surrounded him and twirled at an amazing speed. The merciless gravity no longer held his fate. His exhaustion caught up with him and his vision began to fade. 'Someone help me.' Was all he could think before he was lost into the world of darkness.

~~~~~~~~~UKUS~~~~~~~~~

"Arthur! Arthur!" A familiar voice called.

Arthur turned away from the edge of stable and turned towards the voice, "Lumen what's wrong? I was coming to get you. . ."

"There is no time to explain. Climb on my back quickly!" Lumen said urgently.

"Alright." Was Arthur's only reply as he climbed on her back. And she took off.

~~~~~~~~~~UKUS~~~~~~~~~

"Oh dear! I didn't notice he was injured! You don't think. . ." A fairy said.

"Don't worry Acacia. His injury was of when he fell of the cliff. He won't be infected with the beast's poison." The other stated.

"I hope so Dahlia." Acacia replied.

"Here me are your highness!" Lumen stopped and Arthur dismounted quickly.

"What happened?" He asked as he approached the injured boy. He appeared to be unconscious.

"He was attacked by the Umen Cor! We rescued him but he was injured in the process." Acacia explained.

"Hey are you all righ. . . Oh my God. . ." Arthur couldn't believe it. The boy that lay unconscious in front of him was the boy that had haunted his dreams. His eyes he needed to see his eyes.

"Wake up. Tell me who are you?" He said almost desperately whilst lightly shaking the boy.

Two sky blue eyes opened and stared at him. They were weak and tired.

"Please, tell me. Who are you?" Arthur asked again.

"I'm . . . I'm Al. Alfred." And with that the boy lapsed into his unconscious state once again.

"Lumen! We need to take this boy and give him medical help. Acacia! Dahlia! Fly as fast as you can to the castle and tell Yao to prepare the infirmary." Arthur ordered. He gently placed the boy, Alfred, on Lumen as he also climbed on her back. He held Alfred carefully and told Lumen to go, "Onwards!"

Lumen speed off towards the castle neither one of them noticing an entity watching them closely from behind the trees.

"This isn't good. If brother finds out that Temno has failed he'll go on a killing spree and I don't want to end up cleaning that again." The figure left quickly.

Hey guys sorry for not intruding myself earlier. I'm currently writing my first fanfiction! Yay! Anyway for all those who were wondering Arthur is now currently 16 with Alfred being 12. Arthur's mother died when he was 8. The chapter with Alfred's intro is kind of a time skip with him also being 8 years old.

My updating will depend on if I get all my work done. I'll try to update at least every week. If not please to don't be mad at me ^^;

I was inspired by many Cardverse fanfics and my plethora of Two Steps From Hell music. They are awesome! If you guys would like to see any other pairs let me know. Although I do have some ideas ;D

And no they won't have sexy times until they have a relationship and certainly not at this age. So stay tuned :D.

Thank you for the reviews Mintbunny07, Renuki, and l Ashuri l.