DISCLAIMER I DO NOT OWN BROTHERS CONFLICT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM
'What's happening?!' Yusuke thought in a panic as Ema kissed him. He had long for this day for so long and under normal circumstances he'd be deeping the kiss! However, for some reason, he felt it was wrong.
"No, stop!" he said as he managed to pull himself away.
"What's wrong?" Ema asked.
"What's wrong? This is, this was wrong. You shouldn't be kissing me right now!" said Yusuke.
"Why not?" Ema asked.
"I, I honestly don't know!" Yusuke split out, "I, I mean, aren't you just doing this because you're upset?"
Ema had to think about it for a moment, "I guess in a weird way," she admitted, "I'm sorry. I just, I just wanted to feel a little comforted and the best way I could think of was to kiss you, I guess. Oh Yusuke, I'm so sorry! Here I am bringing you more into my problems!"
"No, it's not like that, it's just that," Yusuke said, "This is confusing all around. So, if you happened to feel something like kissing me, it's a little understandable. I just don't want to make you do something you'll regret."
Ema sighed. "You're right," she said. She looked back out at the window.
Yusuke walked over to a nearby wall and hit his head, repeatedly.
'Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!' he thought over and over.
"Majesty?" Richard asked as he followed behind the kind, "If this girl does turn out to be your granddaughter, is she going to be your heir in place of Robert?"
"I would love nothing more if she would, but I won't force her into it," said Stephone.
"You won't?" Richard asked.
"No, she just found out who she is, that's startling enough for anyone. I don't want her to feel pressure of suddenly having the whole responsibility of the country on her shoulders. Right now, all I want to do is know I can have some time with my granddaughter while I'm still on this earth."
"Sire, your nephew is here at the gate," a servant said as he approached, bowing his head.
"Richard, get rid of him, I have no time for him at the moment," Stephone ordered.
"My pleasure sir," said Richard as he walked away.
Richard walked out until he came to the front gate where he saw Robert standing with Henry behind him.
"Open this gate, right now!" Robert ordered, "I want to speak my uncle!"
"I'm sorry, but his majesty King Stephone, is unavailable," said Richard.
"Unavailable?" said Robert, "for me? His heir?"
"He has other issues to worry about," said Richard, "It seems he may have been reunited with his long-lost granddaughter."
Robert's eyes were a mixture of anger and worry. "That's actually what I've come to tell him. That girl was actually an imposter! Along the lines of that one girl claiming to be a Russian princess or something, Anastasia or something?"
"She was a grand Duchess, you moron and as to whether or not that girl we found you with is an imposter, I'm handling the investigation into it. I've already arrange for a DNA test to take place to determine if she's related to the king or not."
"But," Robert started to protest.
"I advise you to come back later, much later, when his majesty's not so busy," Richard said smugly, "Good day to you Robert." He nodded at him with a smirk before walking back to the palace.
Robert hit the gates hard with his hand mad before walking back to his limo, barely waiting for Henry to get back in as well.
"Looks like we're going to have to figure out a different strategy huh?" Henry said calmly, as he played with one of his knives.
Marion sat in a tree near the palace gates, watching the limo drive away.
'Good riddance,' she thought as made her way through branches of the many different trees. However, she noticed her path was blocked by another squirrel blocking her path. This one had black fur with a brown belly with his ears brown in on the inside. His eyes were so squinted, it was hard to tell if he could see through them or not.
"Hello Marion," he said.
"Bernard," Marion said simply in response as she tried to walk past. Bernard however moved to block her path. Marion groaned.
"Don't you have some little squirrels to terrorize or kitchen staff to scare?" she asked annoyed.
"Have you seen the new guest we have here in the palace?" Bernard asked.
"You stay away from her, you understand! I order you as the king's companion, stay away from her! I won't have you spying for that fake heir of yours!" Marion snapped before she managed to jump around him and continue on her way.
"You won't be the king's companion much longer, soon that title will belong to me, once Lord Robert take the throne," Bernard taunted.
That got Marion to stop in her tracks, "You know he's not fit to be king, even if he is his majesty's nephew! You and he can't even talk to each other!"
"We have other ways to communicate," Bernard bragged.
"That's not the same and you know it! Your so-called master is not fit to be king! He doesn't deserve it! And you won't ever be a king's companion, no matter how hard you try!" Marion snapped back at him before she hurried away.
"We'll see," Bernard said after she left. He looked up further to where he could see Ema looking out her window.
'So, this is the little brat trying to take Robert's place,' he thought, "I'll be dead before I let her ruin my chances at being the king's companion. Even if we can't really talk, I will be a king's companion, one way or another!'
Masaomi walked downstairs in a daze having not slept well the night before, only to see the living room and dining room all occupied by his brothers, all looking similar to how he felt.
"So, I take it you didn't get any sleep either?" Ukyo said suddenly appearing in front of him with a cup of coffee.
"I can't imagine how anyone could sleep, given the situation," said Masaomi, taking a sip from his coffee, "How long have you been up?"
"At least since the crack of dawn," said Ukyo, "I was the first one up. I had to take my mind off of everything going on."
"Yeah, it looks like everyone had a hard time sleeping last night," said Masaomi sadly, "has anyone called?"
"Not that I know of," said Ukyo.
"Hmm," Masaomi moaned as he wondered around his brothers in the living room making his way to the dining room. He sighed in frustration when he saw one particular brother slouched over the table.
"Wataru," he said walking over behind the boy, "Don't tell me you were up all night too."
"Hmm?" Wataru said as he lifted his head, "I was trying to think up a plan to storm the castle and save Big sister!"
"Castle? What's this about a castle?" Masaomi asked.
"That's what Tsubaki said, he said a king had kidnapped big sister and holding her hostage in a big castle!" said Wataru.
"Tsubaki!" Masaomi shouted walking back to the living room.
"Well, he was asking what was happening and I had to tell him something. It's close though, I mean the royal service said they're holding on to them," said Tsubaki.
"Don't worry Masa-Bro, I have a great plan for storming the castle!" Wataru insisted.
"I'm sure you do," Kaname said, patting his head.
"Good morning," everyone suddenly heard a new voice coming in from the hallway. Everyone looked up and saw Natsume walking in.
"Natsume, what are you doing here?" Masaomi asked.
"I came by to see if there was any new development from yesterday with Ema and Yusuke," said Natsume.
"How did you find out about that?" asked Ukyo as he prepared a coffee cup for his brother.
"Azusa called and told me about it last night," Natsume explained.
"Well, nothing new has happened yet, but maybe we can try calling the numbers that woman gave us last night," said Masaomi.
"Are you sure this isn't some sort of stunt or prank of some kind?" Natsume asked.
"No, the answering messages I got after I call both numbers were the real deal," Masaomi insisted.
"Have our parents called at all?" Natsume asked.
"No, but it could be simply because they're both really busy at the moment," said Masaomi. Though, to be honest, he was really hoping to avoid the phone call from his stepfather.
"Hey!" the brother all heard coming from the back door. In stormed Futo looking annoyed, "So did they find the two or what?"
"You heard about it too?" Iori asked.
"I got Masa's message asking me what I remember happening and from the police asking if I remember where I last saw the idiot and our sister at. What the hell is going on exactly? I turned down a photo shoot and interview to come here to find out what was going on!"
"Well, we don't know anything new this morning," said Masaomi.
"Oh, that's just great!" said Futo, "Ukyo, make me some tea, now! I need to relax my throat somehow!"
"Coming right up," said Ukyo as he headed back to the kitchen.
"Make sure there's lemon in it!" Futo made sure to order before walking back to couch and take a seat.
"Yes Futo," Ukyo called back.
"I see someone's still annoying," said Natsume.
Suddenly, everyone jumped at the sound of the doorbell ringing.
"Who could be here this early in the morning?" Azusa asked as everyone stood up from where they were.
"I don't know," said Masaomi as he walked to the door. Several brothers followed, curious.
When Masaomi opened the doors, there stood two important looking people. One was a man, clearly Japanese. The other was a woman, and obviously a foreigner.
"Hello, is this the Asahina residence?" the man asked.
"Yes," said Masaomi.
"I'm Kouki Cho from Minato Shun's office and this is Elizabeth Smith from John Myers' office. You called both our offices last night in regards to your brother and sister being in Elence?" asked the man.
"Yes sir, are you here to help us?" Masaomi asked.
"Actually, we're here to ask if we can use your living room TV to set up link to speak with your brother and sister and the king," said Elizabeth.
"You want to set up a TV link to the king of Elence?" Masaomi asked.
"We get to talk to the king?!" Wataru asked excited.
"Please, if you can," said Kouki.
"Uh, I guess, if it's necessary," said Masaomi.
"Yes, the king is very insisted," said Elizabeth.
"Well, then please come in," said Masaomi.
"Come along men," Elizabeth called out as she and Masaomi walked into the condo, followed by a few other men holding several equipment. They quickly headed to the living room and started to work on the big screen TV.
"Just what did Ema and Yusuke get themselves into?" Tsubaki asked as the brothers all watched, confused.
Ema looked out at the vast gardens she had seen earlier that morning.
"Hey, Yusuke?" she asked.
"Yeah, what?" Yusuke asked from his wall.
"Want to go look at those gardens or some of the other sights of the castle?" Ema asked.
Yusuke thought about it for a moment. "Yeah, might be better than just sitting around here," he decided as he went and pounded at the door, "Hey Billy!"
The door quickly opened and Billy poked his head in, "You called?" he asked.
"We want to go look around," Yusuke said.
"Oh of course," Billy said, allowing the two out.
"Thank you," Ema said kindly as she and Yusuke walked past him.
"Where would you like to go first?" Billy asked.
"Could we maybe see one of gardens we saw from our windows?" Ema asked.
"Right this way," said Billy.
"Hold up there," Richard suddenly said as he walked up to the group.
"Richard?" Ema said in alarm.
"Miss Ema, would you and your brother like to come with me to the king's office real fast?" Richard asked.
"Oh, sure," said Ema.
The two followed Richard to King Stephone's office where he looked busy with his work.
"Oh Ema, Yusuke, have a seat, I'm about to get in contact with your brothers, but I wanted to ask you first. If there was nothing in their way, how would your brothers feel about coming to Elence? I'm actually curious about meeting them personally.
"Oh, I don't know, some might be willing to come but others might be a little hesitant," said Ema.
"Well, I'll just have to make sure they have to come," said Stephone.
"They're not doing any permanent damage to the TV set, are they?" Masaomi asked.
"No sir, the Tv will be just fine," Kouki assured him, "and if for some reason there is some damage, you can rest assured my office will pay for a new one."
"Thank you," said Masaomi.
"We're all set sir, madam," one of the technicians.
"Thank you," said Elizabeth as she pulled out her cell phone, "Let them know we're ready."
"Please, take a seat," Kouki said to the brothers. All 12 brothers gathered around the big couch.
"Oh Louis, where's Ema's little friend Juli?" Hikaru asked.
"He had a rough night so I left him sleeping in my room," Louis said.
"Well I hope he's not too upset if we get to find out what happened to Ema while he was dreaming away," said Hikaru with his usual smirk.
"Your majesty, they're all set up with the link," Richard said as he walked over to the big screen TV on the wall.
"Good, good," Stephone said as he started to move in his chair. It was then Ema and Yusuke realized he was sitting in a fancy mobile chair.
He drove it over to the TV where to chairs had been set up for Ema and Yusuke.
"Come, sit," he insisted.
Ema went and sat next to him while Yusuke sat next to her.
Richard was still standing in front of the TV as he finally turned it on.
The Asahina brothers all watched as their TV was turned on and a man they didn't recognize came into view.
"Hello, can you see me? Can you hear me?" he asked.
"We hear you Richard," Elizabeth replied, "Can you see and hear us?"
"Yes, but please use the microphone for the brothers so they don't have to get to close to the TV," Richard instructed.
"Of course, sir," said Elizabeth. A technician handed a mic to Masaomi as Richard cleared his throat.
"Presenting his majesty King Stephone," he said as step aside to reveille the king, Ema and Yusuke.
"Hey looks it's them!" Tsubaki said out loud.
"Big Sister!" Yusuke!" Wataru shouted.
"Thank god they're alright!" said Ukyo.
"Hello Asahina brothers, it's nice to see you all live," Stephone started to say.
"Uh, do we have to address him back in a certain way?" Masaomi asked.
"Just make sure you either address him as his majesty, his highness or the full title of King Stephone," said Elizabeth.
"Um, well hello your majesty," Masaomi said in to the mic.
"Nice to see you all," said King Stephone, "would you like to speak to your brother and sister?"
"Are you guys alright?" Masaomi asked.
"Oh yes, we're quite fine, for the most part," said Ema.
"How did you end up there?" asked Masaomi.
"It's a long a story, one we're not still fully aware of," said Ema.
"I think we've figured it out though," said Stephone, "You see some of my loyal subjects seemed to be under the impression that Ema is actually my granddaughter."
"Huh?" said the other Asahina brothers together.
"Are you sure you should be talking like that right now?" Ema asked.
"Well, no reason in holding that back," said Stephone, "They might as well the bulk of your reason why you're here."
"Are you sure Ema's your granddaughter sir?" Masaomi asked.
"Oh yes, there's been multiple amounts of evidence that we're currently conducting a DNA test to find out for sure," said Stephone.
"Oh, really?" Hikaru, "Our little sister a princess? How amazing!"
"Who's that lady with you? One of your wives or something?" Stephone asked looking at Hikaru.
"Uh, sir," Ema said as she leaned over and whispered into his ear.
"Oh, I'm so sorry," said Stephone, "Sir Hikaru."
"Think nothing of it your highness," said Hikaru, "I'm actually a little flattered."
"Anyway, moving right along," said King Stephone, "Ema actually told me a bit about you. I found it all interesting. And as such, I'd like to personally invite you Elence as my royal guests."
"You want us to come to Elence?" Masaomi asked.
"Oh yes, you'll have complete access to the royal palace, royal facilities, and other special benefits that members of the royal family are entitled to."
"Oh, did you hear that Masa!" Wataru said excited, "We get to go on vacation as to a royal palace!"
"Uh, well I don't know if we all can come your highness, what with our jobs and all," said Masaomi.
"Oh. I have that covered," said Stephone.
At that, the two officials came and stood in front of the Asahina brothers.
Kouki cleared his throat, "Oh behalf of the Japanese government, I officially appoint the following men, Masaomi, Ukyo, Kaname, Hikaru. Tsubaki, Azusa, Natsume, Louis, Subaru, Iori, Futo and Wataru Asahina as official ambassadors of Japanese government to the country of Elence."
"On behalf of the Elence government, we accept the following men as ambassadors of the Japanese government," Elizabeth replied, shaking hands with Kouki .
"I'm sorry, what just happened?" Tsubaki asked.
"You've all been appointed as ambassadors to the country of Elence," said Kouki , "As such, you can go to Elence anytime no matter what, and your job is secured no matter how long away you are from it."
"So, if we were to go, we won't have to worry about our jobs?" Kaname asked, "Sounds sweet to me. I'm in."
"I would love to go visit an actual palace!" said Hikaru.
"I want to go! I want to go!" Wataru insisted.
"Calm down, calm down," Masaomi said, "Is it really important that we all come?"
"I would certainly appreciate it," said Stephone.
"It's rude to turn down an invitation from the king, any king," said Elizabeth.
"And your government wants you to go to represent them," said Kouki.
"Well, what am I supposed to about my career as an idol?" Futo asked.
"And I'm in the middle of a big project," said Natsume.
"If some of you still need to do your job, we can help set up for you to do it here in Elence," said Stephone.
The brothers kept looking at each other.
"Sir, what if it turns out Ema's not your granddaughter?" Masaomi asked.
"Then she's allowed to go home with you all of you, no harm no foul," said Stephone.
"I guess we're all going to Elence then," said Masaomi.
"Yeah Vacation! Vacation!" said Wataru, "I'm going to go pack now!"
"I hope they really can help me do my work while I'm over there," said Natsume, "Also, how am I supposed to do with my cats?"
"You can either take them with you or as an ambassador, you're entitled to either have a caretaker look after them or have them taken care of at your choice of kennel for while you're gone," said Elizabeth.
"Well, I think I'd like to take them with me, if we don't know how long we're going to be there apparently," said Natsume.
"We'll make the arrangements," said Kouki , "And we'll take care of your jobs. All you gentlemen have to worry about is packing. We hope to leave by tomorrow at the latest."
"Okay, looks like we have some packing to do then," said Masaomi as the brothers all stood up.
"Uh, can I see one of you gentlemen real fast, Louis?" Stephone asked.
"Me your majesty?" Louis said as he came closer to the TV. Stephone studied him carefully.
"Hmm, you're just as Ema described you," he said, "I look forward to seeing you in person."
"Oh, well, thank you, your majesty," said Louis.
Upstairs, poor Juli was tossing and turning around on Louis' bed.
"Chi, Chi!" he kept saying.
"Vacation! Vacation!" he woke up to the sound of Wataru's voice.
"I don't know how much of a vacation it'll be if we're supposed to be representatives in a government job," said Azusa.
"What?" Juli said poking his head out of Louis' room.
"It sounds like a vacation! Do you think Elence has any beaches or amusement parks?!" Wataru asked.
"Elence? Job? What is going on?" Juli asked, "Where's Louis?!" He hurried out of the room and downstairs where he saw a few more of the brothers all talking and Louis standing in front of the TV for some reason.
"Louis, Louis, what is going on exactly?!" Juli asked running over to him.
"Oh Juli, here you are," Louis said picking him up, "Look, Chi's alright and so is Yusuke." He held up the squirrel to the TV.
"You mean you found Chi?" Juli said looking at the TV where he saw Ema, Yusuke and King Stephone.
"Juli!" Stephone shouted when he saw him.
Juli screamed when he saw Stephone.
"Your Majesty!" he said in a panic.
"You little scamp!" said Stephone.
"Juli," Ema said as he came closer to TV.
"So Juli, I think it's time you fully explain to me and to Ema why you never told her about her real family!" Stephone ordered.