Retrieving Memories

A Kyou Kara Maou Fanfiction

(Sequel to 'Give Wolfram Back To Me')

Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the plot and my OCs, of course. Otherwise, this wouldn't be a fanfiction. Any resemblance to real life names, situations, etc. is pure coincidence.

All rights belong to Tomo Takabayashi, Temari Matsumoto, and Studio Deen.

A/N: Sorry for not being able to update lately. My laptop broke… and I still don't have a new one. I just went to a net café to write this. I'm actually still not in the mood to write, but I'm feeling guilty of how long it has been. So please do forgive me if this chapter isn't as good as it should be worth with how long it has been.

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Chapter 6

Normal POV

A couple days passed. Wolfram, still feeling down, never once left his room after the incident. He also refused to let anyone else in except Gisela and his mother. They also haven't told anyone the news about Wolfram's pregnancy. It would cause a huge uproar if they do. And it would certainly worsen the problem with Yuuri.

On the other hand, the others are still trying to talk it out with Yuuri – which obviously failed miserably. They didn't let the monarch out of his bedchamber for the past couple days as well, and only a few select are allowed to enter. Although many knew that the king had an accident, only a small number of people actually know about his amnesia. They made it look like the king is still recuperating in his bedchamber to avoid issues for the time being.

The wedding plans have been postponed but no one was suspicious. It's been only two days after all – many thought that it was only a break from all the planning stress. And besides, they are also waiting for the young king's family as they would also join the preparation.

It was a sunny afternoon. The soldiers were doing their patrolling and guarding duty – others are training. The maids were just about done in all their chores for the day. The cooks were making what was to be our dinner. It would have been a perfectly normal day if it wasn't for the incident two days ago.

Then…

*splash*

"Look! There are people emerging from the center garden fountain!" a maid on the second floor yelled loudly from the window to alert whoever was in close vicinity about what she saw.

Soon, guards and maids with towels on hand came rushing towards the fountain. The others went and informed the lords and ladies of the castle about it. The others remained in their places, content with watching from a distance. They didn't want to make the area too crowded.

"Welcome back, Shouri-heika. And welcome to Shin Makoku Yuuri-heika's family," greeted by those swarming around the fountain.

Towels were handed to the newly arrived party and all the stuff they had with them were taken out of the fountain and placed on the grass. Shortly, hurried footsteps were heard and came the lords and ladies of Blood Pledge Castle. Yes, even the king – but his consort-to-be wasn't there.

"Welcome to Shin Makoku – Shouri-heika, Miko-sama, Shouma-sama, Bob-heika, Sharon-san." Conrad was the first to greet. Then the others followed his example.

"Everyone, like you to meet Miko-sama and Shouma-sama. Yuuri-heika and Shouri-heika's parents." Gunter gestured towards the brimming couple.

"And this respectable man adorned with black suit is Bob-heika, the Maou of Earth," he gestured towards Bob and finally to the last new face in the party. "And this beautiful young lady here is Bob-heika's subordinate, Sharon-sama. Treat them with kindness and hospitality."

"Please let our maids guide you to your chambers in order for you to change your clothes." Gwendal gestured to the maids waiting behind him.

Wolfram's POV

*knock* *knock*

I slowly turned my head to the doors direction, speaking softly as I give permission to enter. Then my mother and Gisela entered the room with a soft smile.

"They're here. Yuuri-heika's family. They emerged from the center garden fountain." My mother informed me.

"The Maou of Earth also came with them. A person named Sharon came with them as well." Gisela added.

"I see. Where are they now?" I asked. "I wanted to go and greet them since I wasn't there at the fountain to welcome them."

"Oh, they were brought to their respective chambers to change into dry clothes. But everyone will gather in the royal parlor later. But for now, let us help you fix yourself first. You are still in your night clothes." Mother beckoned me to get of bed… I did. And I just let them do what they want.

A few minutes later, we went out of the room. As we were walking towards the royal parlor, which is still quite far, a group of maids saw and greeted us. Then one of them spoke to me. Her name I believe was Karen. A sister of one of my soldiers.

"It's a good thing that Wolfram-sama is now well and is able to get out of bed. We heard you fell sick, that is why Gisela-sama visits you frequently." She said. So that's what they made up to say about me. Well, I guess I could fall sick every once in a while.

"Yes, thank you. I'm feeling much better now." I said and smiled a little. "Well, we should be on our way now."

"Yes, of course." They all said and made their exit.

I looked out the windows we pass… it was a beautiful day. Not that I minded the weather much when I locked myself in my room. And after a few more hallways, we arrived in front of the royal parlor's door. Gisela went and knock on the door, and we heard a faint 'come in'. When we finally entered…

"Ahhhh! Finally! It's Wolfram!" Miko-sama squealed and was about to launch herself towards me.

"Ah! Miko-sama! Don't do that!" Gisela exclaimed. She and mother went in front of me protectively.

"Oh, do forgive us, Miko-sama. But my Wolfie has been quite under the weather the past couple days. I'm afraid he's still feeling weak right now." My mother explained

"Oh! No, it's quite fine. I'm so sorry for acting like that as well. I haven't seen Wol-chan for so long, I just got excited." She replied. She then turned to me and started to talk slowly towards me, still with that warm, smiling face. And when she was in front of me, she carefully pulled me into a warm, but not tight, hug. "Awww… I missed you, Wol-chan!"

"I'm glad to see you again as well, Miko-san." I replied, pulling back from the hug. And then I smiled softly as her.

"Oh Wol-chan! Call me 'Mama'! I told you that so many times." She exclaimed. Then she looked at my mother. "Oh my… now that I think about it, you look so much alike!"

"We get that a lot. But I believe Wolfram is more on the cute side." My mother replied casually. "Oh please, do call me 'Cheri'. It's what my friends call me."

"Then please address me as 'Miko' as well. There's no need to be formal. I mean, we'll be family soon enough." She then giggled. However, her last sentence didn't sit well with me – especially with how things are right now. And it looks like my face showed it.

"Wolfram, you look unwell. Come sit here with us." Yuuri's father beckoned me to sitdown on the empty spot beside him, thankfully not beside Yuuri. I smiled gratefully and accepted the invitation. My mother and Gisela also went and sat down across me. Miko-san then sat at my left.

"Welcome to Shin Makoku Shouma-san, Bob-heika, Sharon-san… and of course, Mama." I greeted.

"It's good to finally be able to come here." Said Bob… while Sharon muttered a soft 'thank you' but smiled warmly.

Then everyone else followed my greeting. All the words of welcome were said and conversations started to arise. Most of the things talked about was how things were done in Shin Makoku… basic traditions that they need to know – we don't want them to make a mistake like Yuuri first arrived in the castle and proposed to me accidentally. Then things about how Earth traditions and way of living came into the conversation.

The atmosphere was light and refreshing. I was silent most of the conversation – nodding, smiling and laughing here and there – but would talk shortly when asked directly. I was answering one of Shouma-san's question about me having my own private unit when he noticed how I still address him very formally.

"Oh, no need for honorifics, Wolfram." Shouma-san said.

"That's right! You can call him 'Dad' like our sons do. You'll be one soon enough." I chucked nervously at what MIko-san said, then I stole a glance at my left. Beside Shouma-san was Shouri… and then beside him was Yuuri. Yuuri was obviously stiff at how the conversation was flowing.

And from what I can infer from the reactions in the room, it seems no one told Yuuri's family yet. And if I'm right, Gwendal must've asked (threatened) Yuuri act and go along with everything here. And I didn't like that. So, as much as I hate to ruin this warm atmosphere, I went and said it.

"So, in short, no one has informed you yet that there might be no wedding after all."

Everyone in the room whipped their head towards my direction, wearing shock expressions. I, on the hand, just cast my gaze down on the floor with an expression that could be a mix of sarcasm and pain. I can't even hide my feelings… everyone can see it on my face. I used to be so good at faking it. Well, it could be because I'm pregnant… or because I can't really just contain it anymore with all that's happened.

I mean… just a couple days ago, we were so happy, planning our wedding and talking about the future beyond that point. For me who suffered from a one-sided love, it was just heaven. It felt like I was floating in the air, touching the clouds. But then everything went south – It all came crashing down. I was devastated. I know it's bad for the baby… but I can't help how I feel right now.

Miko-san's hands grabbed my shoulder and she went said some things that I couldn't understand – I was too wallowed in my misery that I missed everything she said or asked…. But I can somehow see her worried face as she continuously spout words that never reached my ears… like my ears shut the world out. Her hands trembled on my shoulders, her hold getting tighter and more painful but I couldn't care less.

I shed no tear… maybe because I don't have any more to shed for that topic. My eyes were open, but I wasn't looking at anything in particular. But I do noticed that many had already started to voice out their thoughts… It's like I'm watching a silent play.

I could see Conrad talking and waving his hands expressively, maybe trying to explain to the party from Earth what happened. As well as Gwendal. I could see Gunter, talking as well… maybe helping my brothers explain. I could see Gisela and my mother remove Miko-san's hold on my shoulders, telling her something incoherent to me. I could see Shouma-san, Bob and Sharon converse with my brothers. I could see Anissina and Shouri comfort Greta who seems to be trying her best not to cry – Shouri occasionally looking at my brothers' direction, indicating he was listening to them.

And from the corner of my eye… I saw Yuuri. He wasn't talking and exaggeratedly denying what my brothers were saying. He wasn't even paying attention to them. He was there, silent… looking dead straight at me… with an expression that I can't read. It was like he was asking something… It was like he was looking for the answer on me…

I then was suddenly pulled up in a standing position by my mother. She circled her arms around my shoulders and slowly guided me out of the room, along the familiar hallways of the castle, and into my own bedchamber. She then helped me sit on the edge of me bed. She then turned her face in the doors' direction where Gisela was still standing by. Wow, I didn't even noticed she was there the whole trip from the parlor. And when the doors closed, the sound of it clicking shut rang in my ears. And suddenly I could hear again my mother talking to me.

"… alright, Wolfie? Do you feel unwell?" I heard her say. "Sweetie, please say something… you've been silent since after you said those words at the parlor. You've been unresponsive to our questions or when we told you to stand… you didn't move an inch. As if you can't hear us…" her eyes became teary. "Please say something, sweetheart."

"…" I opened my mouth but only closed it again. I mean, what should I say? That my ears suddenly shut all sounds out and I really can't hear any of them talking to me? I exhaled, closing my eyes in the process. I opened my mouth again and uttered "I'm fine, mother."

She looked that me worriedly. I know she didn't believe what I just said. Well, maybe seeing the state I was in and is currently in, who would?

"Let's just get him changed into more comfortable clothing, Celi-sama." Gisela said and my mother nodded. They left me sitting at the edge of the bed and went to find a 'comfortable clothing' for me to wear.

And when they did, they went back beside me and helped me get changed. Well, I guess that it's good that they are here. If I was here alone, I would've not bother about what I'm wearing and dive into the comfort of my bed. They've really taken care of me these past few days. I know that I should take care of myself because I'm pregnant, but with all that's happening, I seem to neglect doing that. I can't help but be emotional and get swallowed by my despair. But with them here, I'm faring better than if it's just me. And I'm very thankful for that.

"Do you think that I'm such a bad parent?" I asked, both of them who is folding the clothes I changed from, looked at me. "… not taking care of myself even though I know it's bad for the baby…"

They were still silent.

"But I just can't find the will to move about… I just can't… I'm just tired… and feeling so down." Now I'm starting to get emotional again.

The heavy feeling in my chest just suddenly got a million times worse and another dam broke. I furiously wipe the tears away but it's pointless as more came. I started to silently sob and my nose became stuffy. My eyes became blurry because of the tears. Every inhale is more akin to sucking my breath. My shoulders started to tremble slightly and I slowly hunched forward and casted my eyes on the floor.

My mother hurriedly went to my side and pulled me into a hug – leaving the inner shirt she was folding unfinished. I didn't have the energy to hug back. I just dropped my weight on her and let her support me. I was a total mess. I cried uncontrollably.

She would pat the top of my head or draw soothing circles on my back. She would whisper hushes on my ear and repeatedly say 'it's okay'. Gisela went and opened the windows to let fresh air into the stuffy room pulling the curtains open with the drapery tassels. The two of them did everything to comfort me… again. And when I calmed down somehow, Gisela spoke.

"It's okay, Wolfram. Getting emotional during pregnancy is normal. Your mother and I know that. And no… you are not a bad parent… you're even worrying about the baby. It's alright, Wolfram. We're here for you. Please depend on us more." She said. "I'm sure this challenge will pass… and everything will be fine again."

"It's okay to feel tired, honey. With all that's occurring and you're pregnancy, I'm pretty sure –" mother was cut off.

"Did you just say 'pregnancy'?" my eyes went wide as I look at the doors' direction… admittedly, It slipped my mind that it was not locked – hell, it slipped all of our minds.

"Miko-san?!" Gisela exclaimed.

Without waiting for any permission to enter, MIko let herself in. She shut the door closed, and locked it this time. Her focused on me… first on my face, then her gaze went down to my stomach.

"T-This was why you were all so careful a while ago…" she realized. "And it seems like no one else knows…"

I looked at her, waiting for her next words. Somehow, it didn't bother me that she found out… that somehow, I feel like I was even relieved she did.

"If it's okay with you… can you tell me what the real situation is?" she asked.

"Well, I guess it would be better if at least on from Yuuri-heika's family would know." My mother then said. "Please come sit with us, Miko."

And when she did, my mother went and told her everything… as in everything she knows… and it's not like Gisela and I kept a secret from her. And when my mother was done, she reach out to hold my hands.

"Don't worry, Wol-chan. I won't let Yuu-chan abandon you. Not when I know that he really loves you and is only acting this way because he forgot about everything. And especially not when you're carrying my firs t grandchild!" she exclaimed.

Hearing her words lifted the heavy feeling in my heart. Maybe all I needed was someone to assure me that he or she won't let Yuuri leave me and this child…. Or maybe tell me that Yuuri really loves me and is only acting like that because he forgot everything. I smiled unconsciously.

"It's 'grandchildren', Mama… they're twins." I said.

(To be Continued)