The Heat of the Moment

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/telepathy talking/


HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!!







Chapter 25

The first place Yuuri stopped was at Anissina's workshop. Peeping inside he found the red hair woman working madly on some sort of invention. Like the majority of all the men, they feared to set foot in the woman's lab. At the present, she was hunched over her latest invention talking about making the lives of women free from asking men for any help.

"Uh, excuse me, Anissina," Yuuri said timidly.

The tall red hair woman stopped her work to turn to the door frowning. But seeing that it was her young king, she smiled removing the goggles from over her brilliant blue eyes. "Your majesty, what can I do for you?"

"Well, I’m taking Yuu to introduce him to his other grandparents and uncle." He stepped into the lab. "I was wondering if I could borrow you translating device."

"Of course," she said walking over to a shelf and took down a small metal box. Opening the lid, she took out one of the devices and placed it in Yuuri's hand. "So, finally decided to take the little brat to meet the folks."

Yuuri groaned. "So, I take it you heard what happened."

"Hard to miss, especially when the servants said the boy threatened to burn their faces off."

Yuuri groaned once again covering his face with his hand. "I'll apologize to them before I leave."

"Don't you think little prince brat should be doing that," said Anissina smirking.

"Yes, but I don't think this is the right time. The way he is now he just may do exactly what he says." He sighed and plopped down on a stool that was placed near the table where her latest invention was lying in pieces. "What am I going to do about him Anissina? That boy is filled with so much anger. It’s hard to believe that Wolfram raised him like that."

Anissina arched a delicate brow at him. "If you weren't my king I think I would have slapped you for that."

Yuuri stared up at her in shock.

"Yes, you heard me right. How could you actually believe that he would actually teach his child . . . your child, to hate you. Wolfram is a lot of things but he is not that hateful. Wolfram loved you more than personally I think you deserve. If I know him, he would have told the boy how great and wonderful you are."

"If you believe that then why is Yuu so angry toward me?"


"He's a child. You'll be surprised at how much children are able to pick up on hidden emotions coming from their parents. Children are sensitive like that. It's why some parents try not to aruge in front of their children. Although things may seem all right children have this knack for knowing when one parent is hurt because of something said or done by the other parent."

"But why would Wolfram be angry with me? He was the one that left without letting me know that he was pregnant with my child. If there's anyone who should be angry it should be me."

"And you're right. You do have every right to be angry but what you need to know about Wolfram is that he is a person starved for love." She sat down on the stool that was facing Yuuri on the other side of her work table. "He grew up around a stoic older brother that didn't have time for him. Another brother that to his young mind lied to him. A sneaky conniving uncle and . . . well don't get me wrong I love Lady Celi more than anything but she was rather a flake. She was rarely or ever around him when he needed her. She would have him around the men she would flirt with." Anissina chuckled. "You know that one time when he was a baby, at a party she actually told wolfram the man that he liked would be his new father. This is how he grew up. As he grew Wolfram had a lot of suitors but a good many of them only wanted him because of his beauty not for himself. I believe he had a feeling that no one would ever truly love him and he had no intentions of loving them back."

"Every suitor that courted him, he was able to place them in two piles. He had all the ones that wanted him for his beauty in one pile. And then he had the power hungry ones in their group. They were the worst. They were the ones that stick to you like leeches. And some of them were truly difficult to get rid of. It was only because either Gwendal or Conrad intervene that Wolfram didn't have to worry about being bothered by them anymore." She sighed. "That Your Majesty is the world that Wolfram knew." She smiled as she turned those bright blue eyes on Yuuri. "But then you dropped out of the sky into his life. He did not know how to define you. You were this wonderful, caring creature and he didn't know which pile to place someone who was so kind and honest like you. So he acted bratty and when you accidentally proposed to him. I think it shocked him. It shocked him even more when you didn't dissolve the engagement after you defeated him three times in your duel. He had a grudging respect for you after that but soon, that respect and friendship he had for you turned into a deep burning love. So believe me when I say he would never say anything hurtful about you to Yuu."

"Then why?" Yuuri asked bowing his head. "Why does he hate me so much?"

"It's to be expected. A child would fight tooth and nail to defend the parent that has always been there to love and protect them. To him you are a threat to his quiet life. You have to show him that you will not hurt his father and that you are willing to do whatever it takes to earn his trust."

Yuuri slowly got to his feet and walked over to the door. Closing his eyes, he rested his forehead against the door. "The night Yuu was conceived . . . I was drunk. Why didn’t he push me away? It’s not like I was in any condition to fight him. He could have easily subdued me."

"True but as I said before Wolfram craves love and having you show any affection toward him must have sent his heart over the moon with happiness. I know some would probably think badly of him for doing something like that but . . . having the one person you love more than life itself, show you a little affection can make a reasonable person behave unlike they normally would. We all do stupid things in the heat of the moment. Wolfram is no different."

Yuuri smiled, opening his eyes and turned to face her. "Thanks for everything." He opened the door and walked out.

xxxxx

Yuuri found Doria and Lasagne cleaning one of the rooms. He immediately apologized to both women for his son's behavior and that he would get the boy to apologize himself when they return. Both women blushed telling him it was all right.

After his little chat with them Yuuri found himself standing in front of his son's room. Taking a deep breath, he raised his hand and knocked on the door. There was no answer. So, he knocked once again but still, there was no answer. He placed an ear against the door and listened for any sign of movement from inside. But there was no movement whatsoever coming from inside the room.

"Yuu," Yuuri called. "I’m coming in." He opened the door and stepped into the partially darkened room. Looking around the room, his eyes were drawn to a lump lying on the bed with the cover over it. "Yuu." But the boy said nothing. He went to the window and drew the heavy curtains back letting the light in.

Walking over to the bed and pulling the cover from over the child’s head, Yuuri smiled at the sight on the bed. Yuu was lying on his stomach fast asleep with his thumb in his mouth.

'He looks so innocent like that.' Yuuri hated to wake the boy up but they needed to leave now. He had so much he wanted to show his little boy and now that they were together Yuuri was going to spend all his time getting to know his son.

Placing a hand on Yuu's shoulder, Yuuri gently shook the child. "Yuu." He shook him again. "Yuu. It’s time to get up."

Suddenly a sleepy groan came from the boy as he mumbled something in his sleep with his thumb still in his mouth. Yuuri chuckled softly as he shook the child once more.

"You've had enough sleep for today. It’s time for you and me to leave Shin Makoku and go to Earth." Yuuri lifted the boy out of the bed and placed him on his feet.

Yuu groaned as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes. "What? Has something happened?" Yuu asked sleepily.

"No, I just wanted you up because I am taking you to Earth to meet my parents and older brother."

Yuu stopped in mid rub as he lowered his hand to stare in shock at his father. That bit of news quickly woke Yuu out of his sleepy mood. "You're taking me to your world?"

"Yes, it's about time my parents learned about you."

"You never told them about me," Yuu snorted. "What? Were you ashamed to tell them they had a grandchild by another man?"

"No, that's not the reason," said Yuuri. "It wouldn't have matter to them who gave birth to you especially my mother. She loved Wolfram to death. One time she showed your father a book that had only wedding dresses in it and she wanted him to pick one to wear."

Yuu stared up at his other parent as though he was out of his mind or lying. Yuuri was sure it was the latter. "Surely you just."

"Nope, it's true." Yuuri smiled at the appalled look on the boy's face. "I was going to tell them about you when I was finally told about your existence but I changed my mind."

"Why?"

"My mother has been picking at my brother and me for a long time about making her a grandmother. Every time I would visit, my mother would ask when are you and Shori going to make me a grandmother. So, I decided that I would wait until I found you and surprise her." His smile widened. "She is going to be so happy to see you. He clapped his hands together and his smile widened. "What say we head on out. I have a lot to show you."


"Right now," said Yuu staring at his father in wide eyed shock. "But . . . but."

"No buts." Yuuri began ushering the child toward the door.

"Wait. Shouldn’t I pack some clothes?" Yuu began to panic as things began to move to fast for him to handle. He began to worry because he had no way of informing Gustav about what was happening.

"It's all right. I will buy you everything you will need once we get to my parent's home."

Suddenly Yuu came to a sudden stop as his entire form went rigid as he heard the elder Chevalier's voice in his head.

A frown marred Yuuri's forehead as he stared down at the stiff form of his son. "Is something wrong Yuu?"

/Tell him nothing is wrong/ said Gustav.

"Nothing's wrong," said Yuu staring up at Yuuri smiling slightly.

/Now go with him/

"Let's go. I am very interested in seeing this world you came from." Yuu took Yuuri by the hand and dragged his father out of his room.

Yuuri stared down at the small hand wrapped tightly around his large hand and smiled. It was the first time his son has physically touched him and he can feel no tension in the grasp. 'Maybe Murata was right. Maybe going to earth is what will help us.'

While Yuuri was on cloud nine because his son wasn't showing how much he hated him. Yuu was having a conversation with the chevalier.

/Gustav, how can you talk to me in my mind?/

/It's something we Chevaliers can do only with another chevalier. Since you are now one of Count Drakko's Chevaliers, you can do it also. I was going to teach you this tonight. But from what I felt coming from you, soemthing big has come up. I felt your mind was in a panic. What has happened?/

/Yuuri is taking me to his home on Earth right now. There's nothing I can say to stop him. He is bent on me meeting his family there./

/Calm down Yuu. It’s okay. Remember that you already told me he wanted to take you. Just go with him/ said Gustav.

/If I go with him I won't be able to see you for a while because I don’t know how long he plans on staying there./ Yuu said worried.

/It’s fine. Just learn as much as you can about that world and make sure you learn how His Majesty returns back and forth to this world. We may be able to use something there in our cause. Just make sure you contact me once you return./

/Very well, I'll see you when I get back./

Suddenly Yuu stopped and turned to frown up at his father. Realizing that he was holding Yuuri's hand, Yuu quickly released the warm hand turning away blushing.

"Umm, so, how do we get to this Earth of yours."

Yuuri smiled as he saw the pink tinted the boy's cheek as he turned away and smiled. "Well, all we . . . "

Before Yuuri could say anything, a deep stern voice echoed through the castle calling for Yuuri. He turned to stare behind him frowning. "I wonder what he wants?"

Suddenly Gwendal appeared around the corner at the end of the hall. "Your majesty, I need you to sign a few papers before you leave."

Yuuri began to panic as he just knew that he would be stuck signing huge stacks of papers until next week if he was lucky. It’s not going to happen. This was his chance to get to know his son and he was not going to waste it. He quickly lifted Yuu tossing the startled boy over his shoulder. "Let's go son." He bolted down the hall and turned the corner. Yuuri came to a sudden stop as he could see the fountain through one of the opened windows. "Hold on."

"Wait! What are you doing?" yelled Yuu.

Instead of answering, Yuuri leaped out the window and landed softly on his feet like a cat. He ran for the fountain.

"Will you stop!"

"Sorry son, no can do. We have to leave before your uncle catches us. Make sure you hold on to me tightly."

“Wait, let’s talk about this first,” said the boy worried. “Where are you taking me?”

“Just take a deep breath and hold it.” Yuuri raised one hand summoning his powers. Suddenly the water in the fountain began to swirl. "Here we go." He dived into the vortex and they disappeared into the watery darkness.

xxxxx

"Are they gone?" asked Conrad coming to stand beside his elder brother.

"Yes, they just dived in," said the elder demon.

Murata chuckled as he came to stand on the other side of the stoic advisor. "I knew hearing you calling him to sign papers would make Shibuya hurry along."

"Well, I hope they have a wonderful time bonding," said Conrad smiling.

"I as well hope things turn out all right." The light reflected ominously off the Great Sage's glasses hiding his shrewd dark eyes.

Conrad and Gwendal stared at the young man wondering if he knew something they did not. They would have to wait to ask because each man had duties that could not wait any longer.

xxxxx

Wolfram sat behind his desk dressed in a dark blue robe looking out his window in his home watching Dominique play with Shadow. Staring down at his hand, he smiled at the diamond ring on his finger. 'Soon, we will finally be together.'
"Yuuri," he whispered the name of his fiance like a prayer.

Suddenly there was a knock on his door. "Come in."

The door opened and Ann walked in with a letter in her hand. "Lord Wolfram this arrived by messenger. He said it comes from Shin Makoku." She placed the letter in his hand.

"Thank you Ann," said Wolfram smiling.

"Will that be all?"

"Yes."

She bowed and left him alone.

Wolfram opened the letter and smiled when saw that it was Conrad's handwriting.

'Dearest Brother,

I hope this letter finds you in good spirit. All is fine here in Shin Makoku. It seems that once one problem is solved another pop up but his majesty is doing everything he can to solve these problems so he can get back to you. Which can’t be too soon for Gwendal. It seems our big brother has grown quite disgusted by your fiance’s love sick expression. It’s hard to get him to do his work when all he thinks about are you and how he can get his son to stop hating him.

Now for the reason I am writing you. I wanted to see if things would work out first before I wrote you but it doesn't seem to be getting any better. But who knows by the time this letter reaches you, you may have nothing to worry about. About six days ago Yuu arrived in Shin Makoku.'

Wolfram leaped to his feet as he continued to read. 'Do not worry. The boy is all right. He says that he is here wanting to get to know his other parent. Well, everything was going fine. He and Yuuri spent the day together going into town and then they went to the baseball field. Yuuri even said that he was thinking about taking Yuu to meet his other grandparents. At least he was going to do that until dinner that first night when Yuu arrived. Things were a little tense but when Greta made the statement of saying you was a coward for running away. It was like opening pandora's box or worse, the gates of hell. To make a long story short, Yuu made us all feel like trash. And I think in a way he is right. We never once took into consideration your feelings. We all knew how much you truly loved Yuuri and we could see how much it hurt you whenever he said the engagement was an accident. But Yuu was right, we all just stood around and did nothing to comfort you in your time of need. We just stood there a laughed at the spectacle you and Yuuri made of yourselves when you would argue. But believe me brother, Gwendal and I never meant to be so oblivious to your suffering. We truly believed that deep down Yuuri would come around and the two of you would have married. I never dreamed that Yuuri's belief would make you leave us. And for that, little brother, I am truly sorry. Gwendal and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us.' Wolfram sat down on the window sill sighing. 'We love you Wolfram. More than you realize so never ever think that we do not.

Well, I will write to you if anything else happens.

love always,
Conrad'

Wolfram lowered the letter and turned to look out the window. His decision was made. But first, he needed to talk with Eric. "ANN!" he bellowed.

A few minutes later, the maid walked into the room. "Yes, my lord?"

"Pack some clothes for me and Dominique. We are leaving for Shin Makoku."

"Yes sir." She turned and went to carry out her duties.

Wolfram went to his room and tossed his robe on the bed. He quickly changed clothes and rushed out of the house. Just as he was about to mount his horse, Dominique came from around the corner.

"I thought you said you had the day off?"

"I do I just need to talk to Eric about something," said Wolfram kneeling down to face his daughter. "I want you to go into the house and stay there until I return. Okay."

"Okay."

"Shadow I want you to make sure you protect your mistress."

The large cat growled in understanding.

"All right. I’ll see you when I get back." Wolfram leaped upon his horse and rode away.

xxxxx

When Wolfram walked into Eric's study, he had to smile when he saw the young king straddling the lap of Corwyn kissing him feverishly. Wolfram cleared his throat loudly to get their attention. Corwyn quickly leaped to his feet while still holding Eric. The elder man stuttered and blushed as he placed Eric in the chair that he was occupying a few seconds ago.

"You should learn how to knock," said Eric smirking up at his blushing commander. The man was flustered as he straightened his shirt.

"I did knock but you two were obviously deep in the middle of something," Wolfram smirked back at his friends.

"So Wolfram," said Corwyn after raking his fingers through his hair smoothing it out. "What can we do for you?"

"I just received word from Conrad. He says that Yuu is in Shin Makoku. I know I am shirking my duties but I have to get to him."

"I understand," said Eric getting to his feet coming to stand before the blonde. "I'll just contact Lady Flynn and tell her to send her new ambassador right away. We’ll let him know what his duties are. You just go to your son."

"Thank you," said wolfram smiling at the silver hair monarch. Then he turned his smile to Corwyn. "Thank both of you for all the help and support you have given us over the years. I will miss you two."

"What do you mean by 'miss us'. You act as though you will never see us again." Eric smiled at his friend. "Since Ellis has found another way to get to Shin Makoku without having to cross the Great Abyssal Sea. We will make it a point to drop by and see our cousins on the other side. We’ll be seeing you again. I expect to be receiving an invitation to a wedding very soon."

Wolfram chuckled softly. "You'll be the first to receive one." Wolfram pulled the young man into a hug.

"Take care of yourself, Wolfram," said Eric.

"I will." Then Wolfram went to Corwyn and hugged the human. "Take care of your king, Corwyn. He’s just like Yuuri. A magnet for trouble."

"Hey!" pouted Eric.

"I’ll try my best. Give my regards to my cousin Conrad," said Corwyn.

"Okay. I’ll be seeing you." Wolfram turned and walked out of the office.

"Be happy, my friend," Eric whispered after the blonde had left the room.