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

Futo walked back to his room with Ami right behind him.

"Is there anything you require before bed Master?" Ami asked.

"Yes, make sure the bed is turned out properly!" Futo ordered.

"Yes sir," Ami said as she started working on the bed for him. "There we go."

"Where are my pajamas? I need my pajamas! Maid, find them!" Futo immediately ordered.

"Right away master," Ami said as she looked through one of the fancy dressers. "Will these suit you?" She held up a nice white shirt and pants pair.

"Well, are they soft enough?" Futo asked, "rub it against my face!"

Ami shrugged her shoulders and gently tapped one of the shirt sleeves against Futo's cheek.

"Hmm," Futo hummed as he felt it, "not bad. Not too bad. I supposed it'll work. Help me take my shirt off."

Ami looked a little unsure.

"You relly want me to do that?" she asked.

"Yes please, and hurry! I'm tired," Futo ordered.

"Well alright Master," Ami said as she slowly started doing as she was told and unbuttoned Futo's shirt, one by one. She had just made it halfway down, when Futo suddenly grabbed her hand.

"Mmm," Futo hummed, as he made Ami glide her hand against his chest. "Hmm-mmm."

"Uh, Master?" Ami spoke up.

"Maybe it wasn't the pajamas I felt that was so soft," Futo said. Ami could feel his other arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him, "maybe I need you wrapped around me all night, keeping me comfy."

"Master," Ami sputtered, not sure even herself if she was protesting Futo's treatment or enjoying it.

The two looked at each other, deep into the other's eyes.

"Would you feel used if I were to kiss you right now?" Futo finally asked.

"That depends," Ami replied, seeming to drop her maid persona for the moment, "if you want to or if you're just making sure I know you're a man and I'm a woman."

"How about I give you a kiss and you tell me what kind of kiss you think it is," Futo suggested in a sexy tone as he leaned in closer to her.

Suddenly the door opened loudly and Yusuke walked in. He froze when he saw the scene between Futo and Ami.

"What the hell is going on here?" Yusuke asked.

"My maid is getting me ready for bed, that's what happening," said Futo like it was nothing. He pulled away from Ami, "now, take off my jacket! Now!"

"Yes Master," Ami said, going back into her maid character and taking Futo's jacket off. She even managed to dust it off and hang it up nicely.

"Don't worry about the rest of my clothes for tonight Maid," Futo said. He gave off an over exaggerated yawn, "I'm tired and I'm going to bed. Come take care of the rest tomorrow when you come to wake me up and help get me ready for breakfast!"

"Yes Master, I'll be here at 8 am sharp," said Ami as she bowed and walked out.

"You better make sure it's 8 sharp!" Futo called out after her, "you're one minute early or late, you can rest assured there will be a consequences for it!"

Ami nodded as she kept on walking out of the door, shutting it softly behind her.

"What the hell was that all about?' asked Yusuke, immediately after she was gone.

"My maid was helping me getting ready for bed, obviously," said Futo.

"How could holding her by her waist help you get to sleep?" Yusuke asked.

"It'll give me some sweet dreams," said Futo smugly as he climbed into bed.

"Just promise me you won't dp anything stupid with her, okay? Ema likes her," Yusukee said seriously.

"Just Ema?" asked Futo.

Yusuke looked at him.

"What's that supports to mean?" he asked.

"Just asking a simple question, moron," said Futo as he closed his eyes, pretending he's asleep.

Yusuke decided to just let it go and go to sleep himself.

"Are you sure you'll be okay going to the house of council by yourself Ukyo?" Ema asked the next day as Ukyo got ready to head out.

"It'll be fine, I'm told that I won't be really needed in any meetings persay today. So I'll most likely be working on your hospital idea," Ukyo assured her.

"Okay, take care, don't overdo yourself," said Ema.

"I won't, I'm sure I can handle it," Ukyo insisted, petting the top of her head.

"I have a car waiting for you and one of my best men will be with the whole day," Richard told Ukyo as he walked with Ukyo to the door.

"Thank you," Ukyo said.

"And thank you again for doing this for the king and princess. I know this isn't exactly an ideal vacation activity," said Richard.

"Oh no, this is just fine," Ukyo said with pride" "this is actually quite ideal."

"That's good at least," said Richard as Ukyo finally walked out of the door of the palace.

"I do hope he does well today," Ema said as she and Richard watched him go.

"He seems okay with the idea," said Richard, "now then your higness, shall we get you some breakfast?"

"Yes, please," Ema said, "I know grandfather was really excited with the idea of showing me the horse."

"Oh yes, that," Richard said, sounding nervous.

"Something wrong Richard?" Ema asked.

"Oh, no, it's nothing," Richard insisted.

When Ema came to the dinging room, Natsume was once again the only one at the table.

"Good morning Natsume," Ema greeted her brother.

"Morning Ema," Natsume said barely looking up. Ema noticed Natsume was looking at some different books and papers.

"What's all that?" she asked.

"Research," said Natsume, "finding out some ideas for the king's video game request."

"Oh, and find anything?" Ema asked.

"Yes, some good ideas for the game," Natsume said, "and if the game's a hit, I think we have enough for a second or third."

"Oh, that's wonderful!" said Ema.

"Is somebody going to need a voice actor for the game as well?" Tsubaki suddenly asked appearing behind Natsume's chair.

"Haven't decided yet," Natsume, "we're still in the development don't even have a story board yet."

"Well, just make sure I get to be the handsome prince in the game," said Tsubaki, winking at Ema.

"And what pray tell makes you think there's going to be a prince?" Natsume asked.

"Why not? You're bound to have a princess, right?" Tsubaki said looking towards Ema.

Ema quickly looked down at her food.

"And I still say you were a minute late!" they all heard Futo snapping. Everyone in the room turned and saw him walking into the room looking a little annoyed, followed closely by Ami and Yusuke.

"I apologize again Master, my watch must be a minute slower than yours," Ami insisted.

"Just lay off her already Futo!" Yusuke snapped at him.

"I warned her and she didn't do as I said. She knew what was going to happen if that came to pass," said Futo

"It'll be fine Master Yusuke," said Ami.

"And don't be calling anyone else Master but me, okay?" Futo ordered as he stood by a chair, "I'm waiting!" Ami quickly pulled the chair out for him.

"What a idol prick!" Yusuke muttered as he subconsciously took the seat closest to Ema.

"He's got some balls, taking that seat," Tsubaki said as he moved and sat next to Natsume.

"Yes, he most certainly is getting closer to her, huh?" Natsume agreed.

"Ami," Ema called out as Ami walked past her chair with an empty plate.

"Yes Princess?" Ami said.

"Is everything alright between you and Futo?" Ema asked.

"Oh, yes, everything is fine, don't worry about me your hingness," Ami said happily as she headed to where several platters of food was waiting and filling the plate that she took back to Futo once it was full.

"Looks good," Futo said examining the food, "which is lucky for you, seeing as how if you messed this up, you'd be further punished."

"I wouldn't want that Master," said Ami.

"Hmm," Ema said under her breath, not sure if she felt comfortable with the way Futo was acting towards Ami.

"Well, good morning to all," King Stephon walking into the room, along with Wataru and Masaomi.

Richard cleared his throat and made an "up" gesture. All the brothers and Ema quickly stood up.

"Good morning Grandfather, how are you?" Ema asked.

"Fit to take on another day, I'd say!" Stephon said with pride as he took his designated seat at the head of the table next to Ema. "And you my dear?"

"I'm good," said Ema, "I got to see Ukyo off."

"Oh, I bet he appreciated that. I for one am very grateful for him and his service," said Stephon, "I should do something to show it."

"I think just welcoming him home is all he really needs," said Masaomi.

"I will make a strong effort to do such," said Stephon.

"Hey Big Sister! Are you excited to see your horse today?" Wataru asked.

"Sure," said Ema.

"I can't wait to try and ride Wind Storm again!" said Wataru.

Stephon chuckled, "and I bet he's waiting for you too!"

"Your Majesty, are we all allowed to enjoy riding a horse from the stables?" asked Futo.

"Of course, Mr. Derrick and Rose can see to that," said Stephon. He looked around the table, "where's Louis, by the way? Has anyone seen him today?"

The few brothers at the table all shook his head.

"Does anyone know how he's doing since learning about his real parents?" Stephon asked cautiously.

"No, sire, sorry," said Masaomi. Stephon sighed.

"Poor lad," he said, "I suppose it can't be easy for anyone to find out your from a family of royalty and that your parents were killed in such a way."

"Don't worry higness, Louis is good at adapting to things, I'm sure he'll come around," Masaomi assured him.

"Well good morning to all," Hikaru said as he walked into the room, dressed in a man outfit rather than a dress.

"Is that your brother Hikaru?" Stephon asked in slight surprise.

"Yes, I was a little shocked when I first saw him in mens clothes as well," said Ema.

"I actually almost prefer him in woman's clothes," Stephon whispered.

"I'm sure he'd considerate that a compliment," said Ema.

"Mmm-hmm," said Stephon before he spoke up to Hikaru, "feeling good about your date with Heather Cook this morning Lad?"

"Oh, very excited," said Hikaru, "she's quite the interesting lady."

"Hmm, well, enjoy your time with her," said Stephon casually.

"Hopefully her brother won't be causing problems for the two of you," said Tsubaki with a laugh.

"Oh, I wouldn't worry about him," said Stephon, "he's usually all talk and no bite."

Tsubaki and Wataru both laughed at that comparison.

"Even still, he wouldn't be enough for me to not want to spend the day with the young lady," said Hikaru. "Speaking of which, your higness, could you recommend a good cologne to wear for date?"

"Mmm," Stephon said as he patted his mouth with his napkin and snapped his fingers, "we practically have a beauty supply store here in the palace. Mostly men's care. You can look there first. If not, I'm sure Richard or Chrissy can arrange a car for you to go to a store to find some."

"Thank you," Hikaru said. He quickly headed out of the room excited.

"He didn't even sit down," said Stephon a little confused.

"Do you really have a fully stocked beauty supply area?" Yusuke asked.

"Of course, royalty always has to look their best for whatever situations," said Stephon, "though not much of femal products lately. They've been restocking since Ema has come."

"What don't you have?" Yusuke asked.

Stephon had to think about it for a moment, "a race track. I think one of my brothers wanted one when we were kids but my father said no."

"A car racetrack?" Natsume asked.

"Yes, that's right," said Stephon, "but I don't think even now we'd be able to get one put in."

"Well, at least you have the stables!" said Wataru.

"True," said Stephon, "and I'm sure the sooner we finish breakfast, the sooner we can go see Wind Storm, right?"

"Yes!" said Wataru.

Louis was standing by his window, just starting off into the distance, not really focused on anything, even though he could see the garden a little.

He was distracted by the sound of knock at his door.

"Louis, you up?" Kaname asked from the other side.

"Yeah," said Louis.

He could see the door open from the reflection in the window and Kaname poking his head in.

"Mind if I come in?" he asked.

Louis noded his head slowly, not sure if Kaname really saw it or not. Not that it seemed to matter as Kaname walked in slowly as is. He paused and looked at Louis' bed.

"Get any sleep last night?" he asked looking Louis' way.

"Not really," Louis admitted.

Kaname joined him by the window.

"Still trying to take in everything?" he asked.

Louis breathed a heavy sigh.

"What's really bothering you? I know there's something really eating at you," said Kaname.

"I guess just knowing for sure my real parents are dead. They're dead, and, I'll never get to know them," Louis finally let out, "I kind of figured I would never really know who my real parents were. But for some reason, knowing for sure that they are in fact dead, it just, it feels a little unsettling. I'll never really know who they were or if they would ever still want me if things had turn out different."

"It sounded as though they did want you at least," said Kaname.

"I guess, but, I think there was also a part of me that wanted to know they were impressed or happy with how I turned out"" said Louis.

"Why wouldn't they? You're a successful hairstylist, you're a decent man, you have a lot going for you," said Kaname.

"Thank you," said Louis. He still looked upset.

"You still upset over never getting to know them now at least?" Kaname.

"Yes, that is seriously nagging at me," said Louis, "I keep hearing what a great man my father was, but I don't know more about him. What did he like to eat? What was his favorite game? What was he really like around me? Did he have dreams if things we'd get to do when I was older as father and son? Same with my other mother. How was she around me? Did she have things she liked to do with me as a baby? Did she sing to me to go to sleep? I don't know. And I don't know how much the king himself might be able to tell me."

"Well, maybe he can't but, he did say he knew someone who does, remember?" said Kaname, "he said he had the contact information for your birth mother's family, right? Do you want to finally meet them?"

Louis looked back out the window. "Alright," he finally said.

"Sure, let's find us someone who can get us hooked us up," Kaname encouraged. He threw his arm over his brother's shoulder and help lead him out of the room.

"Thanks for all the help Kanem," said Louis, "you and Hikaru have been a huge help through all of this."

"That's what big brothers are for," said Kaname.

Ema, the king, and a small bunch of her brothers walked together along with Richard, Chrissy, Billy, and Ami towards the royal stables.

"Wait until you see Wind Storm! He's so big and powerful!" said Wataru. "Oh and you'll like Miss Shadow, she's really pretty. Plus there's a sweet nice girl who works there, Rose! You should see her ride the king's horse. She's really good at it!"

"Sounds nice, really nice," said Ema as they approached.

"She's probably going to ride for the Olympic team at this point," said Richard.

"Wow, I'll probably look like a fool on a horse," said Ema.

"Nonsense, horsemanship is your blood, you're royalty after all," said Stephon, right as the reached the stables.

"Hey Wind Storm, I'm back!" Wataru called out.

"Wataru, remember, you have to stay quiet around horses," Rose suddenly said, poking hr head out from a stable.

"Oh, right, sorry," said Wataru, hushing up.

Rose looked over at Ema, "oh, hello your highness," she said bowing her head. "I was actually in the process of getting Miss Shadow ready for you."

"Oh, thank you," Ema said as she looked into the stables to see the white horse with black sparkles. She did look lovely.

"If you want you can try petting her and or offering her a sugar cube while I keep brushing her, just so you can get more acquainted with her," said Rose.

"Oh, sure," Ema said as she slowly walked over to her horse and gently patted her face. "She's soft."

"She's really gentle too, really mild manner and not so easily spooked as most other horses," said Rose.

"Much like her mother sounds like," said Stephon looking in on Ema getting to know the horse better.

"What's that Grandfather?" Ema asked.

"Miss Shadow's mommy was your mommy's horse, right?" Wataru said looking at the king.

"That's right," said Stephon.

"Really? She's the daughter of my mother's horse?" asked Ema. She petted Miss Shadow some more, "think this means you and I will get along?"

"This is getting a little boring," said Futo, "maid, come, we need to find me a horse. I want to see if I can ride one. I'm thinking about riding one in a future music video."

"Of course Master, I'll find Mr. Derrick," Ami said as she walked down the center of the stables.

"Oh, my god, that really is Futo Asahina!" Rose suddenly said, "I heard rumors he was staying here and somehow related to you princess, but I thought it was mostly rumors!"

"Hmm, well I try not making too much of a fuss where I go," said Futo.

"Sure you don't," muttered some of his brothers.

Rose paused from brushing her horse and slowly walked over to him.

"Could I maybe get your autograph for my little sister?" she sheepishly asked.

"Of course, if I can find a pen and paper," said Futo, "I'll have my maid get me one once she gets back."

"Your maid?" Ema heard Rose say softly, "wasn't that just Ami?"

"Futo asked that she be his personal maid while he's here," Ema whispered to her.

"Oh, that makes sense since he's an idol and all," said Rose.

Wataru meanwhile walked over to the stable holding Wind Storm.

"Hi Wind Storm, miss me?" Wataru asked.

"It's only been a day since you last saw him. I doubt he'd miss you that much," Natash muttered as she walked past him with her own grooming kit.

"Oh look, it's the horse's ass," Tsubaki whispered.

"Shh, don't let her hear you," Azusa whispered back. They all watched as she walked into Emperor's stable and started grooming him.

"Natasha, how is Emperor doing?" Stephon asked as he came to the stable.

"He's fine my lord," Natash replied.

"When was the last time Robert came by to ride him?" Stephon asked sounding concern.

"I don't recall to be honest," said Natasha, "but I know he thinks about his horse. In fact I heard he's coming by today to ride him."

"Is he?" said Stephon, "well, at least this horse isn't being neglected, I guess."

However as he walked away, the different brothers could hear him muttering.

"No doubt though, he's only coming because he found out about Ema getting a horse!"

"I wonder how he found out," Azusa looking towards Natasha still at work with Emperor.

"Hello, hello, hello," Mr. Derrick said as he came up to the group, "I heard some more of the brothers were hoping to ride." He paused when he looked into Miss Shadow's stall. "And I see the princess is bonding with her horse."

"She's lovely," Ema said.

"So, who all here wanted a horse themselves?" Mr. Derrick asked.

"I did, thank you," said Futo stepping forward, "I need a nice strong stallion, particularly a white one."

"Well let's see," said Mr. Derrick as he walked looking at the different horses. "How about this one?" he pointed to one that was all white, "we call him Cloud."

"Hmm," Futo said as he studied the animal, "I suppose he could work, I'll give him a try."

"Can someone help get Cloud ready?" Mr. Derrick called out to some of the other workers.

One young man grabbed a grooming kit and hurried over to the stable.

"I don't know if I like the name," Futo said, "I think I need to come up with a tough, dignified name for him. Hmm, maid, what do you think?"

"Uh, how about Thor?" Ami suggested.

"That comic book character?" Tsubaki said with a laugh.

"I like it, I think I'll try that," said Futo.

"I'll make a note in the records," said Mr. Derrick, "who else wanted to ride? Is anyone getting Wind Storm ready for Wataru?"

"I'll get to him once I get Miss Shadow ready," Rose offered.

"No, no," said Stephon, "after you get Miss Shadow ready, get Storm ready as well. I want you to help teach Ema how to ride with him."

"Her again?" Azusa and Yusuke heard Natasha hiss mad from Emperor's stall. They both cast a glance at her and saw Natasha shooting a mad glare towards Miss Shadow's stall.

"What's her problem?" Yusuke asked.

"Well she is one of Robert's minions," said Azusa.

Suddenly Richard walked over to Stephon and whispered into his ear.

"Does he? Oh good, I'll be there right away," Stephon said.

"Something the matter with Your Majesty?" Masaomi asked.

"Louis is ready to meet his birth mother's family. I figured I should be there," said Stephon.

"Oh," said Masaomi, "may I join as well?"

"Sure, absolutely," said Stephon.

"Grandfather, is everything alright?" Ema asked looking out.

"No dear, don't worry for now. I want you to focus on your riding. It's important after all," said Stephon as he and Masaomi walked away.

Ema looked confused.

"Well, let's get going, a princess doesn't keep people waiting," she said to Miss Shadow as she patted her head.