Give Wolfram Back To Me
A Kyou Kara Maoh Fanfiction.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the plot. Otherwise, this wouldn't be a fanfiction.
All rights belong to Tomo Takabayashi, Temari Matsumoto, and Studio Deen
Author's note: Just remember what I said in the 36th chapter update… if you don't remember, please read the author's not there again. Or you might wait for nothing. (but please don't rush me… I'm really busy and under a lot of pressure)
Chapter 45
Murata's POV
We now arrived at the port. I had my cloak on so that my double black appearance won't catch too much attention. But still, I had the crew of the ship carry my luggage for me. I am their sage after all. When I stepped down from the deck of the ship, there were suddenly around ten to fifteen soldiers who lined up in front of me. And one, who I presume to be their officer, stepped forward and greeted me.
"Greetings, I am Victor Eberhardt, a lieutenant. You must be the great sage of Shin Makoku. It is an honor for us that you visited in our country. Please let us carry your luggage and escort you and your party to the castle." He said.
I made my voice a little deeper and I used my 'great sage' accent and tone which I use when I was still who I am 4000 years ago. I haven't used this tone/accent for so long. I want them to have a great impression of me you know.
"Only I wilt proceed to the castle. Thy crew will be going back to Shin Makoku… That reminds me, how did thee know that I'm the sage from Shin Makoku? I have thy cloak on and this ship doesn't have the flag of Shin Makoku raised." I replied.
"You are the only one who arrived at our dock who have people to carry your luggage for you. That already shows that you are a person of great importance." He said.
"Then that means thou art only assuming… So what will thee do if I weren't the one thou art expecting. What will you do about the embarrassment then?" I teased a little bit.
"I… um…" he can't form a word. Hahahaha. I chuckled slightly and said…
"I am only teasing. You all know that didn't happen so you do not need to worry. And besides, you could have just replied 'But it didn't happen, fortunately'. You could have won the argument then. No need to be so stiff. I won't bite." I said as a ship crew hand my luggage to one of the soldiers lined up.
"O-of course. It's truly a great honor to have a conversation with such a wise person. Oh… This way please. There's a carriage waiting for you." He said and motioned to leave and lead the way.
"Wait." I said. I turned around and face the crew. "Have a safe journey back to our country. And thank you for bringing me here safely."
"Take care, your eminence. Please send our greetings to his majesty, and to the lords and ladies." They said, bowed and went aboard again.
"Now we can leave." I then said to the officer. He led me to this dark purple carriage with gold designs. They said that it will only take a few minutes to the castle. Thank goodness. I had too much of travelling today.
Wolfram's POV
I-is there an earthquake? No… someone is shaking me. No! Let me sleep a little bit more! But the hand didn't stop shaking me. I slowly opened my eyes with a frown on my face.
"Yuuri… why!?" I pouted. "I still want to sleep…" I pouted again.
"As much as I hate to disturb you from your sleep, since you look so delicate and cute, Murata is to arrive at the castle a few minutes from now and we need to there to greet him." He explained.
"Okay, I'm up. But G-geika is to come here?! I never heard of it!" I said.
"Well you see… Shinou spoke to us from the sky and announce Murata's arrival. Come on Wolfram. You need to change your clothes." He said.
"Sh-Shinou… you know what… I'm just gonna go with it. I can't believe too much happen while I'm asleep. Wait for me here, don't go greet him without me." I said then went to the wardrobe.
This time I pulled whatever clothing my hand first touch and went to the fitting room. And I only realized how I look or what the clothing I picked look like after I'm done putting it on.
It is a blue robe-like clothing, something similar to what Saralegui wears but this is more elegant and well-made. I'm not saying that what Saralegui wears is not well-made. It's just that this is really made first class. It doesn't have much design except for the gold linings and some gold embroidery on the chest part of the clothing. It made me look slim, in a good and sexy way. I got out after I tool a good look at my reflection.
"Let's go, Yuuri!" I said and started walking towards the door. But then he grabbed my hand. "What?"
"Let me complement your outfit first." He said then he encircled his arms around my waist and nested his chin on my shoulder. "You look beautiful in that outfit. It suits you."
"Tch… I look good in every outfit I wear." I retorted.
"That it is. But you look best when you're wearing blue, white or black. It suits you so. Blue. A true Bielefeld color. The family that ruled over the waters of Shin Makoku with its navy, despite being a line of fire wielders. Black. The color of royalty, which you are born as, still are and will always be. White. The color that signifies purity, light, loyalty and many more. It all suit you." I can feel blush creep to my cheeks.
"T-thank you. Okay… Yuuri. That's enough complement. We need to go." I said to hide my embarrassment.
"Oh! You're right! Haha. Let's go, Wolfram!" he said then took my left hand and led me out of the room.
Then we arrived by the front gate of the castle where everyone else is waiting. We nodded at each other as acknowledgement/greeting.
"My my…might I say, you look lovely in that outfit, my prince." Prince Adan said to me. Wait… did he just say that I'm his prince?! What the heck!
"True. Indeed you look magnificent, Wolfram." Damian then complemented as well.
"That's so sweet of you two. Thank you." I smiled softly at them. Then I noticed them look at my left hand, which is entwined with Yuuri's. They visibly frowned. I pretend I didn't notice at all and is just waiting for the sage.
Then I noticed that mother and the girls took notice as well. Oh Shinou… I want to tell them what occurred after I left them at the garden. I will bet they will squeal their lives out. They looked at me and smiled knowingly. I can't help but smile at them in return mixed with an obvious embarrassment. But I became too embarrassed a couple minutes after and I let go of his hand.
Then the gates slowly opened and we saw an elegant carriage coming. It stopped in front of us and one of the guards opened the door. There stepped out His Eminence with his cloak on. Wait… why the cloak on? He's in castle grounds isn't he?!
"Greetings, everyone. I am Murata Ken, the current reincarnation of Jenus, the Legendary Great Sage of Shin Makoku." He nodded right after. It's only logical that he wouldn't bow down even just a little. His position is like that of a king, only he will never be replaced from that position of his. But really, why the cloak on?!
"Greetings, Your Eminence."
"Greetings, Geika."
"Hello, Murata."
"Greetings, our Beloved Daikenja!"
"Greetings, Great Sage"
Different greetings were replied.
"It's an honor to have the Legendary Soukoku Daikenja of Shin Makoku to be a guest in our castle. I am Nestor Zedler. King of Hexzalia. This is my queen, Amanda. My sons, Adan and Damian." King Nestor introduced.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty. Thank you for welcoming me in your castle." Geika said in reply.
"Hey, Murata! What'cha doin' here?" Yuuri then asked.
"Well, Shinou ordered me to propose something to the leaders of Hexzalia. But that can wait. I'm not in a rush about that." The great sage replied.
Yuuri and Geika talked a little more… and as they talk, I heard Damian and Adan whispering to each other.
"He's too short, don't you think?" -Damian.
"And his voice is young too." -Adan.
"Maybe he's just slouching. I mean he has that cloak on, right? There's a possibility." -Damian.
"True. And maybe he's not as old as we think… not like 400 or something… maybe his age is like Lady Celie's or older… you know… 200 to 300 (mazoku age)" -Adan.
What!? Did I hear that correctly?! They think the Great Sage is an old man? Hahahha…. That's so funny. I couldn't help but giggle softly.
They both looked at me.
"What?" they asked in unison. I giggled again. They looked at each other, confused.
"Aww… Lord von Bielefeld, you're so cute when you giggle." I suddenly heard the great sage.
"E-eh?!" Then I was shocked by his next move. I didn't expect it. He hugged me, 'tightly' if I would add. Everyone looks at us shocked, my brothers… mother… Greta… just EVERYONE! And I can't help the blush that is threatening to rise to my cheeks.
And while he's hugging me. "I see you're really fine. I'm so glad that nothing bad happened to you. Even Shinou and I were worried. And it frustrates us that we can't do anything about it." That caught my attention. They were worried about me? Shinou and the Great Sage?! I was touched. I didn't know they cared for me to that extent.
Then something caught my eye. I saw Yuuri looking at us. And damn, he looks so jealous. As well as the two princes of Hexzalia, they frowns are too obvious for me and everyone not to notice. And I decided to take advantage of that. I wanna see Yuuri's and the Princes' reaction.
"Oh…Thank you for worrying about me, Geika. It warms my heart that the two most influencial identities of Shin Makoku worries about me… especially to that extent." I said and smiled warmly and thankfully to the great sage.
"Oh, you can just call me, Murata… or even Ken!" he said.
"E-eh?! But that would be improper." I said but he cut me off.
"Then that's an order." He ended the argument then and there.
"Of course, Ken." I am obliged to do so since it's an order. But I admit that if feels less stiff calling him by his name. He then pulled back and stepped backward. He smiled at me warmly. "And, I will call you by your name 'Wolfram' as well."
I smiled softly and replied. "Of course."
Then Yuuri came between us. And I heard what he said to Ken even though it was just a whisper.
"What do you think you're doing, Murata?!" –Yuuri.
"What do you mean, Shibuya?!"- Ken
"I mean you were obviously flirting with MY FIANCEE! Don't do that Murata. He is not a maiden in the Shrine Temple who you could flirt with. And you're my best friend!" – Yuuri. Am I hearing this right?! Wow… I feel another wave of blush coming.
"No worries, Shibuya. Wolfram is only yours. I know that. And besides, I won't push myself to a person who doesn't like me. Also… I'm rooting for you two!" –Ken
"Anyway… Sorry for this cloak. It's just that I didn't want to catch many people's attention because of my double back trait. Here, let me just remove this." Ken said and removed his cloak.
And poorly concealed gasps were heard. From the princes of Hexzalia. And their faces were that of someone who was taught that water burns while fire make you wet finally told that they were taught wrong and it was the other way . Such priceless faces.
Actually, even the king and queen of Hexzalia looked shocked… but not as shocked as their sons.
"Y-You're definitely NOT an old geezer!" Damian exclaimed loudly.
"Not one bit!" Adan added.
I laughed loudly at that comment. All the people from Shin Makoku laughed as well.
After laughing a bit, Ken said…"You really thought that I was that old just because of my title?" then laughed again.
Queen Amanda smacked his sons' heads. Looks like she got over from her shock.
"You two! No matter the age, he is still the great sage of Shin Makoku. How disrespectful of you!" she said.
"Forgive us." They said in unison.
"Well, it is true for my soul… it as old as 4000 years. But my body… I hate to break it to ya, but I'm younger than both of you." He said.
That gave them a shock again.
"And if we were rivals on someone's heart. You're better off finding a new person to love. I got the wit and the talent. I got more experience and wisdom than all of the people of this world right now put all together. Not mentioning that I'm young and my looks aren't that bad either." He even boasted.
I just have to try to stop from laughing again. The looks on those two idiot's faces are really just priceless.
"Uh, well… Would you like to enter the castle now and have a taste of our castle's specialties?" King Nestor just saved his sons from further embarrassment.
"Oooh! I would love that." He said.
"Then must we all proceed to the dining area." King Nestor said and we did.
I was just walking towards the dining room when someone swung his arm around my shoulder. And when I looked at who it is. It was geika. Yuuri is visibly frowning again and the two princes whispered to each other again… and of course, I heard it… again, hahahah!
"He's targeting Wolfram!" said Damian.
"Another rival appeared. This is now a tough one."
And so on…
Hahahah!
They really think that Geika is trying to pursue me? How funny. I mean geika may act like this but he's just naturally friendly, touchy, flirty and clingy… may I add perverted. But I know that he know that stepping out of the line won't do him good. I am a short-tempered fire wielder after all.
Murata's POV
'Satisfied?'
Currently, I am having a conversation with Shinou, in my mind. Since when were we having the conversation… since I arrive in this castle. All those words and all those actions I just did back there… they were all Shinou's instructions. Not that I mind. It's not that bad… except the hug with Lord von Bielefeld and this arm around his shoulder… I almost faltered on my acting.
I mean, when I'm this close to Lord von Bielefeld… I can't help but notice how beautiful he really is. I can see his face up close and let me look at all of his perfect features.
'Very much.'-Shinou.
'What are you playing at, Shinou? What's my true mission here?!'-me
'You haven't figured out after what I made you do?'-Shinou
'Do you think I would still be asking!?'-me
'You are going to woo him. You are going to flirt with him up until his face is redder than that of your world's red apple. And I want you to do it openly.'-Shinou
'What!'
(To Be Continued)