DISCLAIMER I DO NOT OWN BROTHERS CONFLICT IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM

"A full family party? Are you kidding?" Stephon asked annoyed, rubbing his face in frustration. "Where does he get off?"

"He's only doing this as an act to intimidate Ema," said Richard.

"Well obviously!" snapped Stephon as a butler came up behind him with a fancy dress coat. Stephon stretched out his arms and let the butler help put it on him, "you think I don't know my own nephew? I can only imagine what he'll do when he finds out about Louis with all of this."

"What about Lord Louis?" Richard asked.

"I figured it out, why he can understand our squirrels and how it is his hair looks so familiar. He's Walter and Georgette's son," said Stephon.

"Walter's son? Really? You mean he survived the fire?" Richard asked.

"Looks like," said Stephon with a smile, "of course DNA should still be tested."

"Naturally," said Richard, "are you going to contact Georgette's family about this?"

"I offered to for him, but we'll see when he's ready," said Stephon, "now if you'll excuse me, I must keep getting ready for dinner with the prime minister and her family. Chrissy, please go check on Ema and make sure she's getting ready as well. And Richard, ask Billy to check on Louis, making sure he's also getting prepared."

"Yes your majesty," both guards said as they bowed and walked out.

"You know sire," the butler said as he continued to help dress the king, "maybe seeing Princess Ema and Lord Louis alive, having survived an attack by Robert, might give more of the royal family courage to stand up to Lord Robert finally."

"One can only hope," said Stephon.

"Hmm," Futo breathed as he looked at the tux a servant had brought him to wear to dinner.

"Hope this doesn't look too tacky."

Just then there was a knock at the door.

"It's me, Ami, my lord,"

"Come in," Futo said.

Ami walked in with her hands full with not only some dvds but some magazines as well.

"I got the movies and I also got some of the young adult magazines that are popular here in Elence," she said putting them down on a nearby table.

"Perfect, exactly what I'll need," said Futo.

"Um, my lord," Ami spoke up, "I also got an interesting note from Chrissy. She said you requested me to be your personal maid?"

"Yes, I did," said Futo like it was nothing, "a pop idol like myself usually needs a personal assistant and I wasn't able to arrange for one before I had to come here as an ambassador."

"And you want me?" Ami asked.

"Oh yes, most definitely," said Futo with a smirk.

"Just as an assistant, nothing else right?" Ami asked.

"Only unless you want me to," Futo replied.

"Alright, I don't have much a choice, do I?" Ami said, "what can I do for you first master?"

"Help me dress for dinner," Futo ordered, holding up his tux.

"Um, okay, I've never had to help dress a man," said Ami.

"Well, it's easy, you can start by helping me take off my shirt," said Futo.

"Take off your shirt?" Ami asked.

"I'm waiting," Futo said. Ami slowly walked over to him and started to unbutton his shirt.

She only halfway down when she felt Futo's hands ontop of hers.

"Don't go too fast," he said, "you wouldn't want to risk accidentally pinching my skin now would you?"

Ami smirked at him, "of course, master," she said in overlay cute voice.

Ema looked at her yellow dress and had ruffles all along the skirt.

'Amazing how detailed they make clothes for royals,' she thought.

"Princess, how are things going?" Chrissy asked as she walked into her room with another maid.

"Yes, I guess I just need help with my hair. I wonder if Louis could do it," said Ema.

"No, I'm afraid not, his lordship is busy getting ready for the dinner himself," said Chrissy.

"Oh, well, where's Ami then? She did a good job before," said Ema.

"Well, apparently your brother Futo requested her to be his personal maid," said Chrissy.

"Futo did?" Ema asked, "I guess I shouldn't have been suprised he'd ask for one. But why Ami?"

"Don't worry your highness, I personally brought Jane here to do your hair," said Chrissy.

"Oh, thank you," said Ema as she took a seat at her vanity table.

"I can't say I blame you for asking for Ami," Jane whispered to Ema as she set to work on her hair, "a lot of us female servants like to have our hair done by her. She taught me how to do some of it."

"Really? She sounds amazing," said Ema, "she still seems kind of young to be working here."

"Well, it's the best she could do to support herself since she's an orphan," said Jane.

"Oh, really?" said Ema.

"It's fine for the most part. She's always been a strong courageous person," said Jean.

"Jane, stop gossiping and help finish the princess's hair!" Chrissy, "the prime minister and her family will be here soon and the king wants her ready by then."

"Yes, sorry," said Jane as she kept working.

"It's okay," Ema assured her, "I like getting to know about the staff here." She could see Jane smiling brightly in the mirror.

"I really don't think this is a good idea," Louis said looking at the outfit Billy and a butler had presented him.

"It's better than moping around your room all day," Kaname encouraged.

"I wouldn't even know how to act around a prime minister," said Louis.

"Just be yourself," said Billy.

"You are one of the more well behaved among the brothers," said Kaname.

Louis sighed, "alright, but I'd like to request I'd be allowed to leave the first chance it's convenient."

"You have my word," Billy promised, "now please get dressed. The king wants you next to him and the princess when Prime Minister Cook arrives for dinner."

"Alright, I'll hurry," said Louis as he started to change.

"You'll be fine," Kaname get insisting as he also started to change.

"I hope so," said Louis, "Chi probably wasn't told yet about me."

"We still have brothers who don't know you're adopted," said Kaname.

"I wonder how they're going to take it," said Luis softly.

"Hey, you know how easy it is to forget you're adopted? I didn't even think about it until Little Sister found out she was adopted. That's how much you're a part of this family. Don't forget that, okay?" Kaname said.

"Right," said Louis, "I'm a Asahina through and through."

Evening was starting to settle as the Asahina brothers started to make their way to the main hallway of the castle.

"Wataru, quit playing with your collar like that," Masaomi whispered to him.

"I can't help it, it's a little tight," Wataru complained.

"Well try and deal with it. We have to look our best after all," Masaomi said, "and I'm sure if you do a good job tonight, the king will praise your efforts."

"Now you're sure my tie's not crooked?" the brothers all heard Futo saying loudly. They turned and saw him comimg donw the stairs fast with Ami right behind him.

"Yes Master Futo, it's perfect," Ami assured him.

"Try adjusting it again, one more time," Futo ordered.

"Yes sir," Ami said as she tried fiddling with it. His brothers could see a satisfied smirk on his face as Ami got close to fix his tie.

"What is he doing with that maid, do you think?" Azusa whispered.

"Oh, acting like a little pervert," said Tsubaki.

"I heard that Tsubaki!" Futo snapped. Then he looked back at Ami, "make sure you stay near during dinner in case I need you."

"Yes sir of course," Ami promised.

"I mean it!" Futo said. In order to prove his point, he grabbed her arm and pulled her over to the line of brothers, and made her stand behind him. "That's how close I want you to stay from now on understand?"

"Of course sir," said Ami like it was nothing.

"Futo, just what do you think you are doing with that maid?" Masaomi asked.

"Oh, she's my personal maid," said Futo, "I need her by my side at all times."

"You have personal maid now?" Azusa asked, "who's the real royal here? You or Ema?"

Ami meanwhile noticed Wataru fiddling with his collar.

"Everything alright Master Wataru?" shs asked as she walked over to him.

"My collar's too tight," Wataru complained.

"Here," Ami said as she undid one of his buttons and adjusted his tie to cover it.

"Thanks, that's better," said Wataru, "you're kind of cute you know that?"

"Oh, thank you," said Ami.

"Ahem!" Futo called out, "maid, did you forget what I ordered? About staying close to me?"

"Yes, sorry sir," said Ami as she went and stood behind him again. Futo shot Wataru a warning look.

"Hi, sorry if I'm late," Natsume said as he came down the stairs himself, still putting on his jacket.

"What took you so long?" Tsubaki asked in a taunting tone.

"I got caught up in the project the king asked me to try," said Natsume.

"You mean the game based out of Elence?" asked Azusa.

"Yes, that," said Natsume, "I got a lot of research and development to do for it."

"You should look at the hall of records and law," Ami suggested, I'm sure you can find a lot of good info for a game there."

"That's a good idea, thank you," said Natsume.

"Maid, are you not paying attention to me?" Futo asked.

"She was just giving me advice, Futo," said Natsume.

"I don't like my personal maid getting distracted from me," said Futo.

"Hi everyone," Iori said as he came to join his brothers.

"How was your trip to the university?" Masaomi asked.

"It was amazing! So many studies on agriculture and plant life! It was like a dream almost," said Iori happily, "I may take the king's offer and try transferring there."

"You mean stay in Elence regardless?" Masaomi asked.

"I may just want to," said Iori.

"I may want to as well," said Hikaru as he came up.

"How was your trip to the mini castle?" Masaomi asked.

"Inspiring!" Hikaru said with delight, "oh, I can so see staying here for a while! Maybe , worst case scenario, Iori and I can share an apartment while we stay here."

"We could do that," said Iori.

"Who do what?" Ukyo asked as he came to join his brothers, in a similar style as Natsume had.

"Iori and I stay in Elence and share an apartment while we do," said Hikaru.

"A good idea," said Ukyo.

"How did it go at the council house today?" Masaomi asked.

"Good, busy, I'll fill you in more later," said Ukyo.

"How did Ema do?" asked Natsume.

"She did fine," Ukyo assured his brothers, "she did quite well and if need to, will get better as she keeps trying."

"Good for Ema," said Azusa.

"What's good for Ema?" Yusuke asked as he and Subaru finally came down. Both still looked really tired.

"She did well at the house of council today," said Ukyo.

"How did your training go?" Tsubaki teased.

"Good, thank you! Billy says I have great potential!" said Yusuke.

"Really, You?" Futo asked.

"Bite me!" Yusuke snapped.

"What were you doing all day?" Natsume asked Subaru.

"Practicing," said Subaru, "the castle has a great gym with a basketball court."

"Is there anything this place doesn't have?" Yusuke asked.

"A sense of feeling safe," Futo muttered when he noticed Tommy walking by.

"Alright, Asahina brothers, are you all ready?" Richard asked as he approached them, "the prime minister's car just pulled up. Are you all here?"

"Kaname and Louis aren't here yet," said Masaomi.

"Here I come," Kaname said as he walked gracefully down the stairs.

"Where's Louis?" asked Masaomi.

"He's going to be standing next to his majesty when the prime minister enters," said Richard.

"What?" said a few of the brothers.

"Why?" Yusuke asked.

"His majesty requested it," said Richard, "and we'll explain why later." He walked over to Yusuke and whispered, "and actually, if you wish to stand by the princess like you have been, be my guest."

"Really?" said Yusuke. Richard nodded.

"Why him?" Futo asked.

"I like to think he makes the princess feel at eass given what they've been through together," said Richard as he pulled Yusuke away from the other brothers and put on the other side, "you can join her when she comes down with the king and Lord Louis."

"Cool, I get to stand next to Ema when she meets the prime minister," Yusuke said to himself. He could see a few brothers looking at him mad. He knew they were already plotting payback for this. And yet, he really didn't care.

Ema hurried to the top of the stairs where her grandfather was approaching.

"Ema, you look wonderful!" he parised when he saw her.

"Thank you," said Ema looking down at her dress.

"You'll have to fill me in on your day after this evening is over. I really want to know how it went," said Stephon.

"Oh, I have a few things to tell you about," said Ema.

"Excuse me," Louis said as he walked over to the pair, "have I kept you waiting?"

"Not at all," said Stephon, "come, let us go and greet the prime minister."

"Why is Louis joining us?" Ema asked.

"It's a long story, I wish I could have told you about it before, but I promise I will tell you," Stephon said as he started walking down the stairs. Ema and Louis walked quickly behind him. Ema looked at Louis out of the corner of her eye. He looked really upset. Ema whished she could stop and comfort him, and find out what was bugging him.

As she, Louis and the king finally reached the bottom of the stairs, Ema noticed Yusuke standing off by himself. Once Ema stepped off the last stair, Yusuke was at her side.

"Yusuke?" Ema whispered to him.

"Richard suggested that I walk with for moral support since I was so comforting to you since the beginning," Yusuke whispered back.

Ema smiled at his comment.

Stephon stopped in the middle of the grand hallway rug and stood at attention. Ema and Louis were quick to stand at his side.

The main doors opened and in walked a family of five with an elegant dressed woman being escorting by a sharply dressed man close to her age with at least two young women and one young man. Ema couldn't quite tell how old they were, but figured they youngest had to at least be in college.

"Prime Minister Carlotta Cook, welcome!" Stephon said.

"Your majesty," Mrs. Cook said as she bowed gracefully. Her husband and children copied her motions.

"Mrs. Cook, my I please introduce my granddaughter Ema Asahina," Stephon said extending his arm to her.

"My princess," Mrs. Cook said as she walked over to Ema and bowed as well, "welcome home to the country of your mother."

"Thank you, Ms. Prime Minister," Ema said, nodding her head.

"I can safely say, although the whole country is in mourning having heard of your mother's passing, we are all overjoyed that you, her daughter, has return."

"That is nice to hear," said Ema.

"Mrs. Prime Minister, I would also like to introduce you to Louis Asahina, my cousin Lord Walter's son," Stephon said extending his arm to Louis on his other side.

"Say what?" Yusuke asked next to Ema.

"Cousin? Son?" Ema whispered.

The other brothers standing off to the side looking confused.

"Why did the king call Louis his cousin's son instead of big sister's brother?" Wataru asked.

"That's a good question," Masaomi said. He looked at Kaname, "you were with him most of the afternoon. Did he say anything?"

"It's true,"Kaname told him, "Louis found out about his real parents. His father was the son of the king's first cousin and both him and his birth mother were killed in a fire."

"But how can Louis have a different mommy and daddy than us?" Wataru asked.

Subaru, Iori, and Futo were also looking at their older brothers confused.

"You guys seriously don't have a clue?" Tsubaki asked.

"Tsubaki," Natsume warned.

"The truth is, Louis is adopted too," Masaomi finally confessed.

"Louis is adopted? Really?" Wataru asked, "wow! I wonder if there's anyway I'm really related to the king!"

"I don't think so," said Masaomi.

"I don't know, the way they keep finding out more of us coming from the royal family, it could happen," said Tsubaki.

"Real question is, how will this affect Louis and Ema," Kaname said.