Hmm.. special thanks to the people who reviewed: ScarlatFlower, promocat, Maki-Sensitivity and Soubei. And also to all those who are following this story! Ah please review you don't know how gloomy my heart feels that I haven't gotten as many reviews. T_T

Also this chapter is manly about Soubi trying to shed some light on the idiot in love since most people think he's being to evil on poor Rit-chan lol it's a long chapter..

Chapter 4: Revelation

Soubi lay in bed gazing down on the sleeping boy he tried his best to burn the image into his mind and heart. He loved the boy there was no doubt about it he knew the moment he laid eyes on him that he would never leave Ritsuka alone. It was a bit cliché even for him to call it love at first sight but what else could it be? He had had his share of many men and some women all of whom were very attractive and talented in their own right. Yet never had he felt so confused and captivated. This boy stirred emotions that were deep inside his Soul. Never had he felt so alive yet distressed. He felt happy just looking at the boy's sleeping face. A sense of peace overcame him, his heart beat fast yet slow, there was nothing in this world he'd rather look at or to be with Than with Ritsuka. He wanted to posses Ritsuka's body, his heart, his soul, and never let him go. "Ritsuka…if only you could close your heart to every love but mine and embrace no one in your arms but me." Soubi sighed as he slowly stroked Ritsuka's hair out of his face. He slowly pulled his hand away. He felt so insecure. He knew that he had basically forced the boy to sleep with him and had humiliated him by forcing that woman to watch as he had taken his ears away in his fit of jealousy. He hadn't meant to hurt the boy. "No I never wanted to hurt you" he sighed. He felt his heart clench at the thought of the boy hating him for what he had done to him. Though he knew the boy hadn't protested as much and surely had enjoyed it. Soubi knew that it had been mostly due to the stimulants that had clouded Ritsuka's mind. It would only be normal that Ritsuka would hate him now and just thinking about it saddened him. "ugh" he said "I have to think of away to fix this"

"Sir?" Leo called him from outside his bedroom.

"Come in Leo" Soubi sat up in his bed covering the boy with his silky midnight blue bed sheets. He didn't want anybody else looking at Ritsuka naked body.

Leo walked into the room bringing with him a cup of warm freshly brewed coffee and gave it to Soubi. "Thank you" Soubi said sighing as he took a sip of the dark bitter nectar.

"Is something wrong Master Soubi?" Leo asked worried about the brooding blonde. Leo had never seen Soubi so appalled before. But he knew that it must have been because of what his master had done to the young prince. He knew his Master had a wild and monstrous sex drive but he had never in his life forced someone to sleep with him. Not that he needed to anyways he was far too handsome, rich, and powerful, men and women practically threw themselves into his masters arms wherever they went. So this was a first, to see his master loose his composure and his morals for a young boy. Furthermore for his Master looking so mortified over it. Surely he himself had been a witness to all the broken hearts that his master had left behind once he slept with the person he desired. His master had never looked back once at the person he left behind nor felt any remorse or sadness because of it. Yet here his master was looking all the more distressed as he stared at the sleeping prince.

Is it because he feels sorry that he hurt the boy? No…I mean he's never cared much…could it be he has finally fallen in love!? Leo thought his eyes slowly widening…

Soubi suddenly looked back up at Leo, "What did you need Leo?" Soubi asked waiting patiently for him to respond. Leo blinked a few times snapping back. "Ah…yes... Umm... well Ambassador Kio has arrived and demands to speak with you at once. I told him that you asked not to be bothered this morning...But he keeps on demanding to see you."

"I understand Leo, thank you. Please go tell Kio I will be out in a couple of minutes once I've finished dressing." Soubi said. He got out of his bed being careful not to wake Ritsuka up in the process. He then headed to his other room to change leaving behind a sleeping Ritsuka in his bed. It was a large dressing room where he had all his clothes, shoes, accessories, and bath. He slowly went to open his drawer and picked out his outfit for the day when Leo spoke up again. "Also…I wanted to speak to you about Miss Hitomi sir" Soubi raised his eyebrow. "Ah yes…that woman… I had forgotten about her. When did you release her?" "Shortly after you went to sleep I called out to you but seeing as I did not get any response I came in and took the woman away not wanting to wake you up sir. I knew you would forget" Leo said chuckling a bit as he remembered how the blonde would go dead brain right after he released and had quenched his carnal thirst. "So you haven't forgotten our nights together... Don't tell me you were jealous and actually came in to take a peek at the competition Leo?" He said as he bore Leo a devilish grin.

Of course Leo and Soubi had been lovers at some point but there had been a mutual understanding that none would fall in love nor expect more from the over than to be bed partners. Leo had fallen in love with Soubi at some point but knew the blonde would never look his way and was content in just helping the prince in whatever he needed. Leo did feel a bit jealous about the boy but he couldn't hate him. He too saw what Soubi saw in the boy That overly flowing innocence, the longing in his eyes, and the love that he seem to give to everyone except himself. The young prince was very righteous and strong even though he was so young. Never had he heard of a Prince giving up his position nor his freedom for the safety of his people. These same people who had killed his mother. It was a very noble act but it was also very naïve as well.

"Absolutely not… I've long since graduated from your sadistic side." To this remark Soubi only chuckled. "So was that all?" Soubi asked once he was fully dressed. "No, Miss Hitomi asked for permission to come take care of the prince since this morning as well." Soubi frowned knowing that he had to keep his word of allowing the woman to stay by his love's side. "Do you think she loves him?... Should I really let her stay…" Leo was surprised, he saw the evident jealousy and sadness that emanated from his master. "She does love him… but not in the way you think. She loves him as a mother loves her son. It's motherly love. Besides the fact that you gave your word regarding that certain endeavor. I think you should let her stay with the prince after all he's just lost his mother and…there are rumors about the queen hating her son and trying to kill him herself…" Soubi knew of these rumors he'd heard them before but never really cared enough to take notice or ask more about the matter. Not until now at least. Maybe allowing the woman to stay would help him get closer to the prince. If he didn't allow her to stay Ritsuka would definitely hate him more. "Very well then let her take care of him from now on." He said Sighing for what seemed to be the hundredth time today. "understood," said Leo.

They both headed to the living room getting ready to head outside when they heard all the commotion outside.

"What do you mean I can't come in? Do you know who you're talking too?! I'm practically his wife goddammit! Let me in!" Kio yelled "Don't say such disgusting things Kio" Soubi said finally outside looking at the guards trying to hold back Kio. "Sou-chan! How could you leave me in that mansion all alone?" Soubi signaled his man to release Kio. "ugh..Don't call me Sou-chan in front of my men Kio… and also I left regarding a very urgent matter."

"Oh yes is it true that the villagers killed everyone inside the castle along with the royal family?! Ugh…that seems so barbaric." Kio said scrunching his nose in disgust. "Lower you voice Kio." Soubi told Kio not wanting his annoying voice to wake up his Love. "So what now Sou-chan are you going to give your divine judgment and kill everyone for their crime?" Kio sighed. He really didn't like the fact that the king would send Soubi to do all the dirty work. If their needed to be bloodshed then Soubi would be sent to fight even though he was a prince. Kio really hated violence and hated how the king was so inconsiderate toward Soubi and how Soubi allowed everything. Well you really can't go against the king but… that idiot should at least try and care for himself! Grr.. Kio thought as he looked back at all the battles Soubi had fought in the name of the king and the Septimal Moon Empire. He would be in the front line fighting with all his might not even caring that he was an easy target. The enemy could easily kill him or take him away. Yet he knew Soubi was strong he had never lost a battle. He was very strong and rather vicious and cold when he killed yet he was kind to the people that fought by his side protecting them more than himself. There was something in Soubi that was reckless. He fought not caring if he died or not. which was what saddened Kio. He knew of Soubi's loneliness and how much he actually wanted to die. Idiot! If only you could see how much it would break my heart if you died he thought as he felt his heart clench. He loved Soubi but the idiot had always seen him only as a friend. He knew of Soubi's long long long list of people he had bedded yet he had never made a move on him! Kio had more than hinted the fact the he would love to sleep with the blonde but the blonde had always shrugged it off. Dammit if only I could sleep with you… maybe then I could get you out of my system! Kio thought angrily clenching his fist wanting to punch the blonde idiot in his head. But he knew that what Soubi needed most was a friend and well being his friend gave him privileges that no one in Soubi's life had. He was allowed to be near the blonde and hear his feelings, comfort him, take care of him when he allowed it and call him whatever he wanted. He knew the moment he slept with Soubi he would probably lose all that. so as much as he wanted to screw the blonde until he couldn't walk ever again He wanted Soubi to relay on him and ease the loneliness in Soubi's heart

"ah! Prince Agatsuma-sama…g-good morning" Hitomi said. She bowed at the blonde and his companion waiting for Soubi's reply. Her face was still flushed as she looked shyly at the blonde.

"Good morning Hitomi… you may go inside and take care of MY prince." Soubi stated his voice sounding nonchalant but emphasizing the world MY long enough for her to get the point.

"U-umm yes. Thank you Prince Agatsuma-sama" she said as she bowed and hurried into the tent.

"My prince?! What the hell Soubi!" Kio hissed out. Soubi had momentarily forgotten about Kio when he saw the woman now he knew he would have to explain everything to Kio. For surely Kio would annoy the daylights out of him until he got what he wanted. Well at least Kio might help shed some light on the whole situation he thought as he slowly started to walk and explain everything of what happened the night before.

Meanwhile Hitomi entered the tent. She headed straight towards Soubi's Bedroom. She gazed at the prince who was wrapped in a silk sheet. So he's still sleeping?...hmm.. should I wake him up now? No maybe I should go get some breakfast for him then wake him she smiled at the thought

She knew Ritsuka hated waking up early because he had never really been a morning person. He would either be extremely furious or completely childish if anyone awoke him before the time he was a custom to. He would be very grouchy if anyone awoke him before 10 a.m. if anyone did manage to wake him up before that time; the first few hours he would be bumping into things in his sleepy brain mode, slurring his words when he spoke and acting a bit childish not making sense of anything. She chuckled at how cute Ritsuka was. He could acts so childlike sometimes. Ah coffee! I have to get him coffee She smiled that would definitely get the boy to wake up without him getting mad.

She left outside and headed toward Leo. "Umm..Excuse me General-sama" she said bowing to the general. "Call me Leo please Miss Hitomi" he said as he smiled at the flustered woman. "a-ah but I can't" she said flushing at the gorgeous general. Leo was very handsome and resembled Soubi quite a bit. He was very tall yet not as tall as Soubi was but he was lean like him too. He had long black silky hair and beautiful green eyes. His face looked quite feminine because of how beautiful he looked yet there was this aura of masculinity that surrounded him. He was very attractive and he didn't seem to give of that cold distant feeling that Soubi gave her. She sighed Prince Agatsuma-sama really didn't like her but she couldn't help but want to get close to him. After what she saw last time she saw how Soubi was such a passionate warm individual. She had catched a glimpse into the Blonde's soul of what he would be like if anyone managed to get a hold of his heart. Surely he would love them more than anything, he would bring down the moon and stars for his love. He would give his body, his heart, his soul, his life all to the person he loved. How beautiful she thought. I wonder if the prince has really started to fall in love with Ritsuka or is it that he's just that passionate when he makes love? She thought her face flushed when she remembered all that had happened and how much she herself had wished to be touched by those hands that caressed Ritsuka.

"Is something wrong? Are you perhaps not feeling well? Your face is red" Leo said. As he pressed his hand on Hitomi's forehead making the woman startle and fall back. Leo grabbed her by the waist and brought her up before she hit the floor. "A-ah sorry!" She said panicking a bit and standing up. He chuckled at her "it's alright. Are you sure your okay or were you just daydreaming." Leo said smiling at Hitomi again. "I-I'm fine..umm.. I wanted to thank you for coming to get me last night… and also for helping me get permission from Prince Agatsuma-sama." Bowing to show her appreciation toward the kind general. "It's alright don't worry about it…actually I should be sorry that you had to go through that.. I –I hope you don't hate the prince he doesn't normally do this. Actually I've never seen him like this before." He laughed nervously a bit and then went on again, "I think he might have actually fallen in love with the young prince." "i-i.. Do you think so?" She said trying to reassure herself of what she too thought. "Yes I think it is possible" he sighed.

"anyways did you need anything?"

"umm no.. I mean yes! I wanted to make some breakfast for prince Ritsuka but umm I really don't know where to go?" she said slightly trailing off and looking around her obviously lost.

Leo laughed "haha I understand come I'll show around and in the meantime I'll ask the chef to make the young prince his breakfast. Is there something he likes?" He said tilting his head and looking at Hitomi. "Ah yes.. he likes strawberries and sunny side up eggs with toast and butter. Also he has to have milk with coffee and it has to be a bit sweet not too bitter." He reminded him of a teacher scolding her student want she gave him the breakfast order. He smiled trying not to laugh. "all right I'll let the chef know and what about you?"

"I..umm.. I'll eat anything…" she said lowering her head.

"then I'll make the order for two" Leo said knowing the woman hadn't eaten since last night and was actually shy to ask for food.

"eh..umm.. yes thank you" she said smiling at the general.

How cute the general thought as he saw the woman's childlike smile.

Once Leo had showed Hitomi around the camp grounds and introduced her to the people she could go to if she needed anything for the prince like food, clothes, and such they headed back to pick up the food and take it into the tent. They both entered Soubi's bedroom and placed the food on a table that was placed in a corner for the Young Prince to eat with Hitomi. She quickly went to the prince to try to wake him when he noticed the prince whimpering and mumbling. He was sweating and he looked red. She instantly put her hand to his forehead and gasped as she felt the scorching heat. The Prince had a very high fear. Leo instantly went to her side and asked what was wrong. "Quickly get a doctor!" She yelled. "Ritsuka…Ritsuka has a fever" she ran outside trying to get cold water and a few rags to put on the boys forehead. Leo just stared at the whimpering and shivering boy he too put his hand in his forehead and at once felt the High fever. This was bad it was very high surely the boy was hallucinating by now he had to tell Soubi at once. He ran out in search of the prince.

Soubi and Kio were seated at the edge of the pond looking at the sparkling water that shimmered as the sun illuminated it. Soubi felt all the more gloomy as he told Kio all that had happened and after being severely scolded and hit in the head by the furious Kio he knew that it would really be hard to fix what he had done. "Soubi you've never done that to anyone before and to a child!" Kio sighed " Are you planning on keeping the Prince to yourself? He asked looking at the blonde who slouched forward his hair covering his face."I don't want to let him go…Kio I think..i've..i have fallen in love" Soubi said this as know looked up at Kio offering him a sad smile. What?! Kio thought he knew what Soubi said was true the idiot was definitely in love his eyes said it all even if the idiot wasn't sure or rather didn't want to admit it. He also knew of the chaos that was to come and looked away "You know the King won't let this pass." He said finally getting up. "I know Kio… I know... I've already thought of that and I'm ready for my punishment." Looking out to the pond again.

"Soubi! Prince Soubi! Quickly…" Leo yelled out gasping for air. Soubi got up quickly slightly alarmed at his general's appearance "What is it Leo? Calm down.." he said waiting for Leo to regain his breath. He seemed to have been running and was gasping for air. He finally calmed down enough to speak up. "Prince Soubi the young prince has a very dangerous high fever I'm afraid he's already hallucinating. I came to get you-" Soubi widened his eyes and burst out running toward his tent not even waiting for his general to finish explaining.

What have I done to Ritsuka?...Fuck!.. how could I not know that all this would have been too much for him! He lost his mother and kingdom in one night and I still had to act light sex crazed dog and take his ears and on top of that have that woman watch it all just to show her that he was mine!... Soubi cursed at himself mentally. His heart hurt and his throat tightened. He felt liking crying for the first time since he was a child. He ran past the camp and pushed his solders out of his way. He must have hurt them since many cried out in pain as they hit the ground face first. He didn't care though he wanted to see his love and take care of him. He wanted to see him with his own eyes. He ran into his bedroom and hardly able to breathe. The doctor was already there and Ritsuka lay there in bed mumbling a wet rag placed in his forehead. He was covered in sweet he squirmed in bed in pain. Soubi went to his side and hovered over him "Please…please.. get better Ritsuka" He said his voice shaking and a tear spilling on to Ritsuka's face. If only you could forgive me for what I've done…please let me show you my love and if you want to leave after that...if you don't wish... to love me and hate me…even if it breaks my heart I'll let you go.. but please get better. Soubi cried out silently wishing that his words reached the boy.

Ritsuka opened his eyes slowly and stared up at the crying blonde. Soubi couldn't see through his tears and he hadn't notice him looking into his eyes until Ritsuka spoke,

"Soubi…you know who killed Seimei."

P.S. dum dum dumdum~ (Shocking revelation) lol well now what do you guys think about Soubi? Lol do you pity the idiot in love?

Do you guys like Leo? I personally like him he's my own character.. I made him up lol so yea he's not from loveless but he's an important character.

Hitomi what should I do with you? I really want to bully you! =/ lol

Oh and what did Ritsuka see in his hallucinations? Hmm…should I reveal it in the next chapter or not? Do you guys want a glimpse of Seimei and Ritsuka's relationship? Ooohhh I don't know…

But I will if you just reviewed some more T_T you break my writer's heart ….