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

Louis slowly hurried along back to Wataru's temporary classroom, still lost in thought about what Tommy the butler had told him about Sophie. The poor girl could be the daughter of the horrid man Henry because Henry raped her mother.

The sad thing was he could see it a little, their hair colors were very similar. The same pale whitish color that frighten Louis with Henry while at the same time intrigued him with Sophie.

Not to mention, just the fact that Henry was the main suspect in the death of his real parents.

How could such a swimmingly kind, carrying and beautiful woman like Sophie had come from a vile man like Henry in a manner of rape?

"Let's see," he heard Sophie say as he stopped short of the door. "Your science lesson." Louis poked his head in and saw Sophie looking over a book while Wataru sat politely at his desk, trying to act like a little gentelman. "Hmm, I have an idea that would require us to move to one of the kitchens." She smiled at Wataru, "shall we my lord?"

"Sure thing, anything you say," Wataru said politely.

"Very good," said Sophie. "I wonder where your brother went to."

"Oh who cares, we don't need him," Wataru insisted as he took Sophie's hand.

"Well, if you put it that way," Sophie said with a giggle, "come along then."

Louis had to smile as he duck out of sight and let Sophie lead Wataru to wherever she indented to do their science lesson. He thought it was cute Wataru had a little crush in Sophie like that, even though, at the same time, he was a little jealous his youngest brother was getting to spend so much time with her.

'Even if she may be that awful man's daughter, she's quite captivating,' he thought.

"We should go after your brother and Lady Sofia! Don't let him make a move like this!" Hailey insisted.

"I doubt I have much to worry about in regards to Wataru," Louis assured her, "besides I only just met Lady Sofia. It's not like it's love at first sight or something."

"You shouldn't underestimate such a notion my lord."

"Huh?" Louis said as he turned around to see Lord Markus coming down the hallway, sipping a cup of tea.

"Pherhaps we're mind warped into believing such a thing or it's something special that happens to us royals, but love at first sight seems to be quite common with our lot," he said as he opened a door next to him and walked in. Louis followed him.

"You really beleive so?" he asked.

"Yes and no," said Markus, "I'm a historian after all. I've seen and heard of crazier things happening."

Louis nodded happily.

"I will admit, I feel like there's something familiar with your charming niece," he metioned.

"Oh really? Well, maybe you still can remember your limited encounters with her when you were both babies," said Markus.

"Was I around Sophie a lot when I still lived here?" Louis asked.

Markus looked like he was seriously pondering something. "I don't know if it would hurt you or not if I were to tell you this, but I recall there being talks among your mother and Sophie's own mother that you two might marry someday when were grown."

"Oh, they tried to do the old fashion matchmaking did they?" Louis asked, a little intrigued.

"Maybe not that extreme," said Markus, "but I think they thought you two would be a good match."

"They were probably right," Louis said. To think, had he not been forced to run and have his parents die, he could well be on his way to marrying, having a family of his own.

"May I ask you something good sir?" Louis requested.

"Of course anything," Marksu allowed, as he sat down, writing some notes down.

"Is it true, that Henry, Lord Robert's right hand man, is the main suspect in my parents, my real parents', death?" Louis asked as strongly as he could.

Markus sat up straight in alarm.

"Who, how did you hear about that?" he asked immediately.

"A servant told me, the young man, Tommy," said Louis.

"Oh, the prick," Markus muttered.

"Is it true though?" Louis asked.

"It's not something you should worry about," Markus tried to insist, waving his hand.

"Please, I'd like to know," Louis insisted.

Markus sighed, "I'm so sorry, but yes. Yes, Henry is and always has been the number one suspect in your parents' death," he admitted, "he and several of his cronies had been seen around the same city your parents had brought you to, to visit your mother's chateau."

"I see," said Louis as he once again heard the man's voice in his head.

"It's Henry, Robert's new personal guard!"

"Master Louis, are you alright?" Markus asked.

"There's seriously nothing that can connect Henry to my parents' death?" Louis asked.

"Nothing he or Robert can't brush aside as circumstantial evidence," Markus said as he stood walked over to a book case, fishing around until he took a book from the shelf. He soon pulled one big fat book out and Louis could see bits of newspaper clippings or other forms of paper sticking out of its pages. Markus dropped the book onto his desk, causing it to make a loud banging sound.

"This is all the evidence, info, and facts I myself and others involved in the investigation into your parents' murders that's been gathered over years since it happened. So much has points to Henry but at the same time, not enough to fully link to it," Markus explained sadly.

Louis carefully opened the book and flipped through a few of the pages. A few showed pictures and other men walking around Paris, showing up at places like convenient or hardware store. And once or twice shoing proof he was in the same facility as Louis and his mom and dad. Though barley off to the side or in the far background, it was easy to beleive it was Henry himself there.

"And none of this is enough to convict him?" Louis asked.

"Under normal circumstances, it would, but with royalty it's though it seems unfair, royals have different rules and regulations they follow. And unless there's nothing that can disprove it without a shadow of a doubt, someone like Henry's employer Robert, can simply say not enough evidence and that's that," Markus admitted.

Louis felt his heart sink, "even though he can be seen in Paris at the same time we all were?" he asked, trying to hide his tears.

Markus sighed heavily, before kindly offering Louis a handkerchief. "Just because he was inParis doesn't mean he had anything to do with the fire. That's what they say, and unfortunately they're right. No one saw Henry going anywhere near the different paths or roads that led to your mom's chatoue that night. And unless someone can actually put him, he can stay a free man."

the book sad, "I understand, though I don't like it."

"None of us do," said Markus as he put the book away.

"How hard would it be for someone to put Henry there though?" Louis asked.

"Someone who may have seen him in or around the area. Or even better see him attack the car and set it on fire," said Markus.

"What if someone has started to remember voices that could prove Henry started the fire?" asked Louis.

Markus looked over his shoulder at him.

"Like what exactly?" he asked. Louis noticed him hurrying over to his desk and pulling out a recorder of sorts. He also took out a new piece of paper with a pencil, looking at Louis intently.

"Well, it only happened recently but I've been hearing voices in my head, as though far memories from far away that. One's a man voice saying something like 'that's Henry, Robert's new personal guard" And then the man's voice will ask "what's that he has in his hand?" And there's also a woman's voice, telling me to run, just run."

Louis could see Markus writting it all down intensely without looking down.

"And you say you never heard these voices before coming here and learning about your first real family?" Markus asked.

"Yes, that's correct," Louis confirmed.

Markus stroke his chin deep in thought about such a new development. "I see," he said at last, "this is very interesting but unfortunately it's still not enough to convict Henry. An argument can be made that you could be making this up or have been tricked or brainwashed into believing you had such a memory."

"Oh, really," Louis said disappointed.

"However, it's very good to know something like that for the record. You'll never know if it'll come in handy someday," Markus added with a wink as he finished writting down his notes and then proceeded to put it into the book of records he had just shown Louis.

"Thank you sir," Louis said, calming down a little. Then he started to wonder a little more.

"Good sir, I hate to ask another painful question, but could I know the truth? Did Henry rape your niece, Sophie's mother?"

Markus tried his best to look calm, but Louis could see it in his eyes.

"How did you learn about," he started to ask, only to suddenly punch his own hand. "That prick again! It was him, Tommy, wasn't it?!"

"Yes sir," Louis admitted.

"Probably did it to scare, and or upset you so you wouldn't want to be with Sophie in the future or a be a real member of the royal family in general!" Markus muttered more to himself than to Louis.

"I'm sorry sir," Louis quickly apologized.

"No, no, it's alright," Markus assured him. "I know you meant no harm. It true, Henry was accused of raping my poor neice shortly after her wedding, and could very well be Sophie's sperm donner. However, he is not her father. Her father is the man married to Sophie's mother and who raised her and who very nobly declared after finding out his wife was pregnant he would love and raise the child as his no matter what. That way, Sophie would never have to be influenced by that man or if Henry wanted to claim her or let it known he could be her father, he'd then have to admit he raped Sophie's mother."

Louis nodded.

"Sorry, I'm rattling, historians are known to do that. I just hate thinking about what that man did to my poor niece!" Markus said sadly.

"I understand," said Louis, "does Sophie know?"

"Yes, her parents explained it to her, but she choose to be strong and not let it affect her or the ones she loves."

"Good," said Louis. That made him feel better, "I should maybe follow her example."

"It's it's a good example to follow," Marku commended.

"Thank you sir," Louis said as he finally left Markus alone. Markus went over to the book of of info regarding the case of Walter and Georgette's deaths and looked at the notes he had taken about Louis' memories.

"I wonder, I wonder if Robert or Henry knew Louis was having these thoughts, if could scare them enough into making a the mistake we've been waiting for them to make after all this time," he pondered to himself.

Ema walked in the middle of the tight circle now all around her. First with Yusuke and Subaru around her and the 4 bodyguards surrounding them. She could still hear the echos of the protesters' chants as she was led further away.

She was a little hurt to be hearing and seeing such things. She had saw her grandfather as a good man and good king. Why did people hate him so much? It didn't seem fair.

"Boy those jerks have a lot of nerve huh?" Yusuke asked out loud.

"They're just doing what they think is right," said Richard, "even if we don't agree with them, they're at least doing it in a none violent manner."

"I guess we should be grateful they're not doing a riot," said Subaru.

"Exactly," said Richard.

"Oi, hey," the group heard Natsume calling out. Ema peeked out over the circle and sas him hurrying towards them with some books in his hands.

"Hello Natsume," Richard said, moving a little to let him into the inner circle.

"Did something happen?" Natsume asked as he joined his two brothers surrounding Ema.

"Ran into protesters," Subaru explained.

"Protesters?" Natsume repeated.

"Yeah they were protesting Ema, and her grandfather and the whole royal family!" said Yusuke, "some nerve! The king's a good king. They shouldn't be racking on him like that!"

"It's their right Yusuke," said Billy, "and what's more, King Stephon wouldn't be pleased if they were forced to stop. He'd rather be a king of a country where people can speak out about what they don't like, even if it meant them doing that to him. Instead of a king of county where people feel scared to speak out about what they find wrong with their home."

Ema nodded with a smile, "that sounds like him. If I were to ever take a bigger part of royal duties, I'd like the same for Elence."

"Yes, that's very smart and caring of you Princess," Richard said.

"Trust me, you'll be a hit and we'll be a hit as a power couple," the group hearx Futo now saying.

"Now what's he doing?" Yusuke shouted as he pushed past the guards to see him and Ami heading their way. "Yo" Futo, what sort of sicko game are you playing now?!"

"No game thank you," Futo said tapping Yusuke on his head, "I'm just helping my new girlfriend expand beyond being a simple maid to be a full blown star like she should be."

"Girlfriend?" Ema said in shock as Futo and Ami joined the inner circle.

"Apparently," Ami said, "Master Futo seems to think I have potential of being an idol like him and wants to take me back to Japan to help launch my career as one. And he's declared me his girlfriend now."

"So soon?" Ema asked, "how long have we been touring the campus?"

"Maybe long enough," said Richard, "we should consider finding Master Iori and heading back to the palace."

"Right sure," said Ema, "where's is Iori?"

"Chad, can you find him?" Richard asked a guard. Chad nodded and hurried off, while Richard, Billy and the third guard made a tighter circle around Ema and her brothers with Ami.

"And wasn't there another maid, Jane?" Ema asked.

"Yes, but she has calsses and has her own way of getting home," said Richard.

"Oh okay," said Ema. She looked around the campus as well as she could. It was still a beautiful place, a fine decent school where a young person could get a good education.

"So overall, what do you think?" she heard Natsume whispering into her ear.

"Huh?" Ema asked him.

"I saw that look, that long thoughtful look you get when you're seriously contemplating something important," Natsume explained, "so, what's your overall option of the university?"

"It's nice, a beautiful campus wherr I can't help but think that many people can learn and expand their minds and lives," said Ema.

"And a place where you yourself would want to study?" Natsume also asked.

"Maybe," Ema admitted, "it would give me an excuse to stay in Elence and be with my grandfather some more."

"Like you need much of an excuse, you're the princess," said Futo.

"But I'm not the heir," said Ema, "Robert still is. I don't have to technically stay if I don't wish to. Right Richard?"

"That's correct your higness," Richard confirmed.

"But you can if you want to," Yusuke pointed out.

"Yes, but someone like Robert will make it difficult I'm sure," said Richard.

"But if I decide I'd like to go to school here, even if I chose to live on the campus, I'd have an excuse to visit Grandfather when I want," said Ema, "and to be honest, that's what I mostly want right now. To be able to spend time with Grandfather while I still can so I can learn more about my other family, know a little more of who I am."

"And the king likes the idea of knowing his granddaughter and what kind of life you came from," said Richard.

"Found him," the Guard Chad said suddenly coming back with Iori. Iori had a notebook in his hand and pencil sketching something out.

"What's that your doing?" Futo asked looking over Iori's shoulder at his sketches.

"I'm helping Miss Jane design a flower arrangement for the administration building," Iori explained, "I was able to get her signed up and she asked if I could help."

"Oh, wow that's wonderful you got signed up. Lots of students use it was a way of helping to get involved in competitions or other special occasions that require flower arranging," said Ami.

"Yep, you get a chance to do it, you get a good foot in the door if you wish to be a well known botanist," said Billy.

"Sounds like something you'd be doing," said Yusuke.

"Did you get your enrollment all taken care of?" Natsume asked.

"Yes, all I have to do is figured out my living conditions and I'll be all set," said Iori.

"Oh, you should go for Mosquito house! It's the funnest house on campus! Had a cousin in that house and they allow first years!" said Billy.

"As I recall, they're the most notorious party house on campus and your aunt had to ask you several times to use your position as a royal bodyguard to get your cousin out of trouble," said Richard.

"Uh," Billy blushed red.

"There's still many of decent dorms and fraternities that would suit your fancy Lord Iori, I'm sure," Richard assured him.

"Mmmhmm," Iori said, not looking up from his sketching, "or I may see if Hikaru still wants to stay and share an apartment for a while."

"Hikaru taking up residence here too, huh?" said Natsume.

"He gets around that's for sure," said Subaru.

"I envy him a little, having that kind of life," said Yusuke.

"Me too," Ema said with a giggle.

"Well, let's get you all back to the palace for now and then you Iori can maybe have that conversation with your brother," said Richard.

"So, we go find the dean and say our proper goodbyes?" Ema asked.

"A good idea for your highness," said Richard.

"We can't tell you how much we enjoyed your visit today, Princess Ema," said Dean Shouder as he and the other staff bowed to her.

"Thank you, I am so happy to see what a great learning facility you provide to the people of Elence," said Ema, " including my brother."

"Yes, I'm sure he'll quite enjoy himself while he's here," said Dean Shrouder looking towards Iori.

"Coming through, sorry I'm late, but I'm here now to welcome the princess," an older man suddenly said as he joined the group of staff members.

"Professor Smith?" Natsume said in surprised. He noticed his daughter Emily was behind him looking annoyed.

"Hello Professor Smith, nice to see you joing us," said Dean Shrouder, in tone that sounded both annoyed but understanding at the same time. "We're about to send the princess off."

"Oh she's leaving? So soon? Did she not get a chance to even tour the campus?" asked Professor Smith.

"I did, I did, don't worry about it," Ema assured him.

"Oddly short visit your highness," said Professor Smith, "and I don't know what ever happen to your brother I was supposed to see. He never showed up."

"What?" Ema asked looking at Natsume. Natsume looked at Emily who shrugged her shoulders.

"I apologized, I got lost and forgot what time our appointment was," Natsume quickly said.

"That seems to happen a lot," said Professor Smith, "I may have to try a different scheduling tactic."

"We'll work on it Dad," Emily assured him as she pulled on his arm and pulled him away. She cast a glance at Natsume and winked at him before walking off with her father. Natsume actually managed to smile as Emily and her dad walked away.

"She's cute," Subaru said softly.

"Yeah, I'm sure, she was just a big help when her father got a little scattered brain," Natsume tried to brush off quickly before looking away.

Ema and her brothers and Ami headed to the waiting limo, and quickly all climbed in.

Ema looked out at the cmapus as they drove away.

"What do you think overall Ema?" Iori asked.

"I like it here, even if they have students that protest me and grandfather," Ema declared, "I feel proud my family, royal or not created such a great place to learn. It makes me even prouder to be a member of that family." She sat herself down back in her seat, "and as such I want to know I did something similar, regardless of what happens. Most notably, with the hospital project they're starting. Do you think we can stop by the House of Council and see how Ukyo and Hannah and whoever else is helping with it are doing and if I can do more?"

Richard looked at his watch, "I think we can, just not too long as it wasn't planned."

"Thank you," said Ema. She took a deep visit to the university had shown both some good and negative things about Elence but she'd rather focus on the positives for now and help make them happen.