A/N: Hello, everyone I'm back. Sorry for the late update. If you like this chapter please review. Thank you and enjoy! End of A/N.
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I awoke full of anxiety turning from left to right only calming down once I realizing where I am in my room. Taking deep breaths I found I was already dressed in my nightgown tucked away on my bed. But, wasn't I just outside having a picnic with Yuuri and Greta?
Nothing is making sense right now, could that have been another dream? What about what Yuuri said? Oh no I dreamed It didn't I? It wouldn't be the first time I dreamed of Yuuri confessing in some shape, or form.
The thing I'm most concerned about right now is though, who the hack is Finn? If I'm not mistaken I don't recall ever meeting a Finn. But I must have, right?
Hearing the door creak open I looked up to see Yuuri's smiling face. "Wolf your awake?"
"What happened?" I asked once he closed the door.
"You fell asleep." His simple wording made me uncomfortable.
"I did? When?"
Yuuri laughed. "Wolf, is there something bothering you?"
Shaking my head. "No… I just… Yuuri please answer the question."
Siting on the edge of our bed Yuuri scooted closer making it harder to breathe. "Alright, Um… lets see, you fell outside with Greta playing in the garden."
Garden? That's right, I made flower-crowns with Greta. So that part did happen. But wait what about… "Did we have a picnic?"
"Picnic? No, I found you in the garden asleep with flowers all over you and a flower-crown atop your head with Greta next to you who told me you fell asleep then I carried you here."
"So we didn't have lunch together?"
"No wolf, is everything alright?"
Feelings of sadness washed over me. "Yeah… just another weird dream." So I did dream it. I shouldn't feel so disappointed but that whole thing about trust, do I really not trust Yuuri completely? I know it was just a dream but… is this my subconscious way of saying that I don't trust him quite as much as I thought I did?
On another note. "Yuuri these dreams I've been having, do you by chance know anyone name Finn?"
"No, Why?"
"I heard that name being called out in a dream just now I was hoping you could shed some light."
"I'm sorry. But wolf, I know you didn't want to talk about it but can you please tell me anyways? I'd like to know about your dreams."
"I don- Oh my gosh Greta! Yuuri where's our daughter?!"
Patting my head he smiled. "Don't worry, she's fine. I had your mother take her."
I Breathed a much needed sigh of relief. "Thank you. I don't think I could handle it if anything was to happen to her."
"Me too, but speaking of our daughter I have something to talk to you about regarding her but for now please tell me all about these dreams you've been having."
"Yuuri…"
"Wolf, please. I need to know."
I took a deep breath even though it came out shaky I was grateful for it. I don't even know where to Begin or why it's so hard for me since I'm only talking about dreams here, not real life. Even so, for some reason I feel like I have dry mouth and my heart including my head are making it difficult to talk.
I swallowed over and over eventually finding my voice, I told him about the first dream and how real it felt. I then went on to tell him about the second dream and how both of them made me feel. The last one I cut short to the part of Finn. I left out the stuff directly involving Yuuri and myself. After I was done I felt emotionally drained like I had just come back from a tough mission or something.
Patting my back as if he could sense my pain Yuuri smiled softly but sadly. "Maybe its nothing… or maybe you should go get checked out by Gisela?"
I glared. "I'm not crazy Yuuri."
He held his hands out shaking them. "Of course not! I only meant as a precaution, I'm worried about you."
"I know I'm worried myself, but I'm sure its nothing. So can we please keep this between us, I don't want anyone else to know."
"I'm not sure that's a good idea wolf, you know, keeping secrets from people who care about you."
"Yes but, why make a big deal out of nothing. I'm sure its nothing." I stressed.
"Alright, I won't say anything, for now. But if you keep having these strange dreams I'll-"
I smiled putting out my hand to stop him from continuing. "I understand Yuuri. Thank you for your concern."
His smiled softly. "There's nothing to thank."
Blushing I cleared my throat. "Anyways, what was it that you wanted to discuss on the matter of Greta?"
"Oh that's right! I wanted to ask you what you thought about regarding her education, she is five years old already after all."
"I know but, Even if she's human she still only a little girl more so, a princess. The best course of action for her and for us would be to studied here at the castle."
"Well, Demon king academy is five to eighteen for humans and sixteen and up for demons."
"I know you had a school built but I'm not comfortable with having our daughter attending with all those strangers. What if something happens?"
"I understand how you feel but it's important for her to learn the ways of the world. How about this, why don't we start her out with Gunter first and then when she is older maybe we can have her try out demon king academy."
"I'm still not sure about the academy, but yes we can try Gunter I don't have a problem with that."
"Alright, I'll inform him next time."
Nodding I turned towards the window. "I think its almost time for dinner. We should probably get a move on. The last thing either of us needs is for my brothers to get suspicious and come looking for us."
Agreeing Yuuri moved to straighten his clothes while I changed mine.
….
"Good evening Wolfie, your majesty." Mother greeted once we both sit down for dinner.
"Good evening mother."
"Good evening lady Celi."
"Your majesty, you've made my night seeing your face. I was afraid I might not be granted the gift of seeing you for dinner tonight."
Yuuri rubbed his head sheepishly. Ha-ha. "Thank you Gunter."
I looked around briefly. "Mother where is my daughter?"
"Oh the poor thing went to sleep already. She was all tuckered out before we got done."
I felt a jolt of nervous energy rush through me. "Done? With what?"
"With trying on dresses of course. Wolfie, don't you think its about time you started buying little Greta more fancier clothing."
Blinking nervously my heart start to race. "You had her try on your clothes?"
"Yes and she looked beautiful."
"Seriously mother, she's only a little girl Y-your clothes are a bit… mature."
"Oh please, Greta is becoming a young woman, you boys need to let go. A young woman should have pretty clothes and accessories."
"Don't you think Greta is a little young lady Celi." Yuuri asked looking uncomfortable.
"For what? Pretty clothes? No, of course not your majesty. Girls are never too young."
"No I meant… Ah…"
"What I think his majesty is trying to say mother is, Greta is only five years old. Wolfram and his majesty buy her clothes appropriate for her age." Conrart swooped in saving Yuuri who seemed as if he was on the verge of a heart-attack.
"Right, right. We buy her age appropriate clothing for a five your old. And it's Yuuri, Conrad."
Conrart smiled. Since Yuuri doesn't correct him as much as he used too with calling him Yuuri instead of his majesty, I'm sure these little moments when it dose happen are precious to him.
"Besides mother, she already has plenty of clothing as it is. I'll take her shopping next year when she out grows most of them." I said.
Mother's eyes widen. "Next year!? That's way to long! A girl needs clothes in season what about the latest fashions?"
"Well… she's only five."
"Age is just a number your majesty."
I cleared my throat. "Um… Yuuri didn't you have something to discuss with Gunter?"
Gunter sit up straighter if possible. "Me? you had something to discuss with me, your majesty?"
"A-ah that's right, before I forget. Wolf and I were talking about Greta's education and we were wondering if you would be her teacher."
Gunter clapped his hands beaming. "Oh your majesty, I'm honor, you thought of me. I would be delighted to teacher the little princess."
Yuuri smiled. "Thank you Gunter."
"But your majesty, why not place her in demon king academy?" Mother asked.
Yuuri glanced at me briefly then looked away. "Because we're just not ready for that yet."
"Oh I see, that reminds me. What was so urgent that I needed to look after Greta at a moment's notice today?"
Sweat formed on Yuuri's face. "A-ah… well…"
Noticing glares from both brothers including Gunter that were not all directed at Yuuri sent a shiver of awareness down my spine. "We had something to talk about is all, mother nothing else."
Mother pouted. "Oh, how boring. You should have at least went on a date."
I blushed. "Well we didn't."
"Your majesty why oh why when you already have me, do you feel the need to talk to the brat." Gunter cried hysterically.
Clenching my fist I glared at him. "Hey! What do you mean he already has you?! He's my fiance!"
Laughing idiotically Yuuri caught my attention. "Moving on, lady Celi when are you leaving?"
"Oh, Fanfan should be done with his work soon, so… at he end of the month maybe."
Shaking my head I pouted. "Yuuri you shouldn't ask her that."
Confusion showed on mother's face. "Why Wolfie?" Suddenly her expression changed and she beamed clapping her hands excitedly. "Do you want to come with mama?"
"No thank you."
"Oh come on Wolfie, don't you think it would be fun out there in the open sea with your mama and all those gorgeous man just waiting for us."
"No, I get seasick remember? And besides, I'm already engaged, I don't need anybody waiting for me that isn't Yuuri, mother."
"But-"
Coughing quite loudly, I might add. Conrart covered his mouth with his napkin. "Mother, his majesty and wolfram are engaged you can't blame him for not wanting to go."
Big brother frowned. "Exactly mother, frolicking with strange man I will not have my younger brother engaging in such acts. I would rather you didn't as well."
"Gwen, you shouldn't frown like that, it will only result in more wrinkles. Mama can take care of herself, you don't need to worry one bit."
"But lady Celi don't you already have Fanbarl?"
Mother giggled behind one hand. "Oh don't be so formal Gunter, just call him Fanfan. But yes, he is my gentleman caller but honestly you can never have too many of those."
Big brother blushed gaining another wrinkle. "I don't even want to know what that means mother."
I agree. Only, just as suddenly I felt exhausted as if I don't leave now I'll fell asleep at the table. "If you'll all excuse me, I think I'll head to bed now."
"But Wolfie, you barely toughed your food. Are you feeling alright?"
I tried to smile assuredly. "I'm fine mother."
Conrart frowned similar to big brothers. "I have notice you seem a bit off lately, wolfram. Are you sure your alright?"
"Yes, of course."
Yuuri stood up. "Wolf don't you think you should-"
My eyes widen. "No! Goodnight everyone."
Speed walking from the dinning room to our room took less time then I thought. Taking one of my nightgowns and toiletries to the royal bath I dropped down into the warm water after scrubbing my body clean. Honestly that reminds me, if Yuuri's confession wasn't real then I still don't know why he's been acting so weird lately.
I threw a fist high up in the air. "If Yuuri's cheating on me I'll kill him!"
Hearing chuckling behind me I turned around only to see Yuuri standing there in nothing but a towel on crossing his arms over his chest smirking. "Who are you going to kill?"
licking my lips."Yuuri what are you doing here?"
He sank down into the water next to me. "Taking a bath, like you."
Closing my eyes briefly I felt like an idiot for even asking. "Right." I whispered.
"Wolf, are you okay?"
"Why dose everyone keep asking me that, of course I am."
"Everyone just wants to make sure your alright. Are you sure you don't want to tell them about these dreams you've been having?"
"Can you just forget I ever told you? I honestly just want to forget myself." Even though it really is starting to mess with my head.
He looked concern. "Wolf…"
"Yuuri please."
"Fine. For now at least."
"Thank you. I smiled. Oh by the way, I've been meaning to ask you. Why is it Eli and Jonathan not follow you to the baths?"
"Simple, because even I need my privacy with certain things. They don't follow me to the bathroom either."
"But Yuuri its not safe. What if something happens?"
He smirked. "I'll be fine. Like you, I can be stubborn too."
Crossing my arms over my wet chest I stuck out my tongue. Childish, maybe. But right then I didn't care.
….
"Your majesty it's time to wake up! Your humble servant request to see your beautiful face! Your majesty!"
The consent pounding and Gunter's loud voice woke me up. I turned over onto my side using my pillow as a noise blocker. "Yuuri it's for you. Go open the door."
"Sorry wolf." With one eye open I stared at him Yuuri looked tired but he slipped out of bed anyways.
I Heard the door squeak open. "Good morning Gunter."
"Oh your majesty good morning. It's such a fine morning now that your awake."
"Thank you Gunter, do you remember what we discussed last night at dinner?"
"Of course your majesty, I have already come up with a few lesson-plans for the little princess, whenever she's ready I'll be good to go to teach her. I consider it a great honor to have the opportunity to teach your daughter your majesty."
"Right… thank you again. Um… if you'll please leave now I need to get changed."
"Right of course, I'll be going please excuse me your majesty."
At the sound of the door closing I sit up put my feet onto the floor and walk over to stand next to Yuuri's side to change along with him right in front of each other. A normal occurrence but lately Yuuri's eyes have been staring intensely making a once simple action nerve-racking.
Heading to the dining room after picking up Greta on the way with one of her small hands in each one of ours we walked hand in hand as she happily talked of another story Anissina wrote. As soon as we walked into the dining room though, mother, Gunter, Conrart, big brother turned their heads in our direction suddenly making it awkward.
Sitting with Yuuri on one side and Greta on the other I ignored the looks I received and accepted the food the three chamber maids brought over.
"Wolfie you are looking well this morning."
"Thank you mother, by the way I forgot to thank you for taking care of Greta yesterday at last nights dinner. I appreciate it, thank you."
Mother smiled. "Oh your quite welcome. I enjoy spending time with my only granddaughter."
"Did you have fun with your grandmother Greta?" I asked her.
She beamed up at me. "Uh-huh, grandmother Celi let me try on all her pretty dresses."
Sweat drops formed on everyone's face minus mother and Greta's. "A-ah Your majesty will Greta be starting her lesson after breakfast?" Gunter asked.
Yuuri nodded. "Yes, that will be fine."
"Greta looked between Yuuri and I curiously. "Gunter is going to be my teacher?"
"Yes sweetheart, dose that sound like fun?"
"Yes daddy since Gunter taught you, I'm sure it will be fun!"
Yuuri rubbed his head sheepishly as sweat rolled down his face. Ha-ha. "Right."
Gunter fisted his napkin with tears rolling down his face. "Princess Greta, I'm so delighted you think so, I will do my absolute best to teach you exactly the same way I taught your father."
"U-um Your majesty, I thought after breakfast we could go run it's already been three days since the last time?" Conrart asked clearly changing the subject.
Yuuri smiled. "Sure. I have a lot of work today but I think I can squeeze in a run beforehand.
"Your excellency, a letter has come for you." Dacascos said coming out of nowhere placing the letter in my hand interrupting any further discussion.
"Thank you Dacascos."
"Your welcome your excellency!" He bowed respectfully then left.
I felt eyes on me as I read. Dear wolfram, it has been a while since I last seen you. I would like for you to come visit me once receiving this letter. There are things I like to discuss with you. Sincerely, Waltrana von Bielefelt.
"It's from my uncle in Bielefelt, he says he wants to see me."
"What for?" Yuuri asked.
I folded the letter placing it on the table. "I'm not entirely sure. But I'll leave right after breakfast."
Yuuri touched my arm. "I'm coming with you."
"No, you can't."
"I don't want you to go alone."
"I won't my man will go with me."
Yuuri shook his head. "It's not the same I'm going."
"Yuuri I'll be fine."
"His majesty's right wolfram, I think we should all go."
"Conrart?" But why?
"Good idea." Big brother agreed. "I'll be going as well. Mother you stay behind and watch the castle, Gunter you as well, stay here and help out."
Mother smiled. "Alright, You boys have fun!"
"But your majesty we hardly spend anytime together as it is. Why can't you stay here with me?!"
Ignoring Gunter's plea I stood up holding myself back from slamming my hands flat on the table not wanting to scare Greta. "Wait, don't I get a say in this."
"No!" The three of them yelled simultaneously.
I threw my hands up in frustration. "I don't see what the big deal is, I've gone there plenty of times by myself before."
"If you'll excuse me I have things to organize before we go." Big brother stood up.
Conrart stood up right after him. "I do as well if you'll excuse me."
"Are you guys even listening to me!?" I asked as my eyes followed them out the dinning room. "I guess not." I sit back down sighing in defeat.
"Wolfie, sweetie, do try to relaxes. the more the mere is what I say, now you won't risk the chance of being lonely."
"Mother..."
Yuuri took a hold of my hand from under the table and squeezed lightly. "Right I'll be with you."
Packing for a mission is something I'm used too and have done many times before, but this isn't a mission but a trip to Bielefelt. I haven't been back for a while. I do try, going as mush as possible but sometimes it feels like there's never enough time.
My homeland isn't really my homeland since I wasn't born in Bielefelt, but at blood pledge castle instead. Still, I think of Bielefelt as my homeland considering it is the homeland of my father and his father before him. Not to mention, one day I will rule over Bielefelt if uncle doesn't have any children.
Ruling over Bielefelt was my rightful place when father died since he was the first born son. Only, I thought it would be best if uncle took over instead considering back then I wasn't ready for it. Honestly, I'm not even sure how I feel about it now. But, I know I made the right decision at the time.
Uncle is the only one who lives at the main castle. Other living members of the family don't live there with him for the sole reason uncle and I are the only nobles still alive in the Bielefelt family.
The thing is even if you have a noble last name doesn't mean your born from noble blood. There are commoners in every noble family. The only time they are able to enter the main castle is once a year during the annual meeting. Personally, I have not had the opportunity of going to an annual meeting. So In the end I haven't had the pleasure of meeting anyone outside of father or uncle.
After double checking to make sure I had everything I would need packed away, I sit it aside next to Yuuri's things. He looked up at me and smiled before continuing to read his book, I have no idea how he finished packing before me. I told him I'll be right back before leaving the room, only to enter another room, Greta's.
Right away, I noticed a lump under the covers shielding itself from view. "Sweetheart?"
No response. "Are you upset pa-mama and daddy are leaving without you again?"
No response. I Sit down on the side of her bed careful not to hurt her. "Sweetheart mama's sorry. I'm also sorry we didn't get to do a picnic because I fell asleep. But, when I get back I'll make it up to you somehow. Okay? We can even do whatever you want."
"Really?" A tiny whisper came from under those covers but I still managed to hear it.
"Yes, whatever you want."
The covers slowly started to move aside leaving only Greta for my eyes to see. "There you are, there's my precious little girl. Can I get a hug before I go?"
Sitting up she wrapped her arms around my neck. "I'm going to miss you and daddy." She cried.
"I know, we're going to miss you as well."
"Daddy!" She unwrapped herself from around me and threw herself at Yuuri who had only moments ago walked in the room. Standing up, I walked over to stand next to him as he held Greta.
"Yuuri we should get our things and get going."
"Alright, Greta you be a good girl and help watch the castle with your grandmother while were gone. okay?"
"Okay daddy. I love you!"
"And listen to Gunter while we are away. Alright?"
"Okay mama."
No matter how boring it gets.
Yuuri!
He rubbed his head nervously. Sorry.
Sighing, I kissed and hugged her goodbye. "I love you be good."
"I love you too mama."
….
Riding next to Yuuri with big brother and Conrart in front is a battle I lost. Nether of them would take no for an answer when I tried a last ditch effort to make them stay behind at the castle. Not to mention Conrart brought along Yozak. Then of course Eli and Jonathan and a few other guards including some of my own tagged along.
I traveled on the same pathway many times before and not every time was to go to Bielefelt. the road to my homeland is usually smooth unfortunately it can be rocky or even muddy at times mostly depending on the weather other times magic.
The trip is quiet, it seems like everyone has something on their minds. Honestly if it was up to me I would rather bask in the silence and think of nothing for the time being but there's no shutting off this mind of mine and sometimes that's a good thing others like now a burden.
It roughly takes ten hours to arrive at Bielefelt from blood pledge castle. So far, we are on hour two and no one has said a word since the trip started. I should be relived only I'm not their silence freaks me out since it feels like their waiting for me to speak first. If I'm right, I don't know what their waiting for me to say. I rather ignore it but I can't.
"What?" As soon as that word left my mouth all eyes locked in my direction before turning away moments later.
"Wolfram, Gwendal and I feel concern that your keeping something from us. You too your majesty, and we like for the both of you to tell us what it is for your safety." Conrart said facing forward.
"T-there's nothing."
"Really?" Big brother asked his tone full of disbelief.
"Wolf, maybe you should just tell them."
"Yuuri!"
Conrart glanced at me. "Tell us what?"
"Wolfram, if your hiding something from us you better tell us now!" Big brother barked.
"Exactly kiddo, you wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of your brothers."
Taken aback. "What did you call me?"
Yozak laughed. "Touchy."
"Look, everything's fine. Is this the real reason you all wanted to come along, so you could interrogate me? Well I'll tell you right now, your wasting your time both of you are, because there's nothing wrong."
Conrart sighed. "Well if there's nothing wrong, why are you acting like there is?"
"How am I?"
"Maybe you haven't notice but we have, lately emotions will flash through your eyes randomly that concerns us." Conrart explained.
Trapped is how I felt. I should have known my brothers would see right through me. Even the smallest sign something is wrong they jump at it. I thought I hid it well, but I guess I hadn't. This isn't a conversation I wish to have, I didn't even want Yuuri to know but I told him anyways. Now I'm thinking maybe that wasn't a good idea.
I should have ignore the way those dreams made me feel, and went on with my life like I did when I had insomnia instead of letting it get to me like it has.
Closing my eyes I took a deep breath before reopening them. "Can we just focus on the trip please."
"And your majesty if you know anything you need to inform us right now. Your the king we can't have you keeping secrets from us, especially if it concerns your well being or wolfram's." Big brother pointed out ignoring me.
"Gwen's right, your majesty. We only want to protect you both."
"I'm sorry, but its not up to me, its up to wolf if he wants to tell you." Those are the words I am grateful for.
"Does that mean your not going to tell us what you know?" Big brother asked.
"Right."
"Your majesty! The both of them shouted simultaneously.
Signing, I feel like I'm being backed into a corner here and I want nothing more but to run away and hide. But I know I can't. "Fine, if you must know, I've been having strange dreams."
"Dreams?" Conrart tilted his head a bit seeming confused.
"What do you mean wolfram? Is this some kind of joke?"
"Yeah kiddo, even you can come up with a better lie then that."
Glaring at Yozak the best I could on a hoarse, I turned my eyes away from him to locked with Yuuri's a moment later. He nodded encouragingly at me before looking away to focus on the road. "Okay, alright, I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but I've had three strange dreams so far. They feel so real. I not even sure what to make of them."
"That's whats been bothering you?" Big brother asked.
"Yeah… you see its not a big deal."
Conrart shook his head. "Wolfram, it is a big deal if its bothering you."
"Exactly, you shouldn't down play it even if it is just dreams." Yuuri added.
"Tell us kiddo, what occurred in these dreams of yours that has you so shaken up?"
Whats up with Yozak calling me kiddo all of a sudden? Ignoring it for now, I ended up telling them everything I already told Yuuri.
Big brother sighed. "Why didn't you tell us this before wolfram?"
"Because it's just dreams, I figured it wasn't anything I should let myself worry about."
"But you are worrying about it. Aren't you? You said it yourself the dreams felt real."
"Honestly Conrart, I wish I wasn't letting it play with my mind but I think maybe it has more to do with the fact that I used to have insomnia."
"What?!"
Oh no what did I just say.
A/N: Sorry I'm going to end it there. I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. Please let me know if there's anything you'd like to see happen.
Have a good day or night! End of A/N.
