The Heat of the Moment

Disclaimer- i do not own any of the characters to Kyo Kara Maoh



Chapter 5

Wolfram stared in shock as the king stepped forward and bowed to him. "Welcome to Americus, Shinou."

Ellis leaned over to wolfram and whispered in his ear. "Bet you weren't expecting that."

Wolfram answered him with an elbow to the side. "Please rise." He helped the silver hair man to stand.

"You are too kind. I am Eric von Aldrich, ruler of Americus."

"It is an honor to meet you your majesty but I am not Shinou," said Wolfram.

The young king frowned as he turned to the red hair man that gave them the communication devices. "But . . . but you are exactly like the portrait we have in the castle."

"Yes I know, unfortunately. My mother, who is the ex- demon queen of Shin Makoku, is a descendant of Shinou's. Plus, my eyes are green and Shinou's eyes are blue."

The king and the other man stared into Wolfram's eyes. If Wolfram didn't know any better, he could have sworn he heard disappointment in their sighs.

"Please forgive us," said the red hair man. "It’s just that we thought for sure Shinou had returned."

"It is all right. My name is Wolfram von Bielefeld. I am the third son born to the ex demon queen Cecilie von Spitzweg and I am the ambassador of Carolia. This is Captain Ellis Gilbit.”

“Your majesty,” Ellis said bowing to the silver hair man. “It is an honor to meet you.”

“It’s nice to meet you as well,” said Eric.

“And these gentlemen are from the Historical Society of Carolia,” said Wolfram. “We were sent here by Lady Flynn Gilbit to not only see if the group that left the other side years ago made it and to set up peaceful treaties with you."

“I see,” said the demon king. “Well, we haven’t had contact with the other side since our ancestors first got here and it would be nice to know how our kin are doing.”

"So you are from the von Bielefeld family. Do you know my cousins the von Karebelnikoff?" asked the red hair man. "My name is Derrick von Karebelnikoff."

"So you are related to Lady Anissina von Karebelnikoff." Wolfram stared at the man. He guessed he should have realized who
this man’s family was. The red hair and blue eyes should have given it away. "Anissina is the resident inventor in Shin Makoku. She makes all sorts of inventions. Unfortunately some of them don’t work and she has my brother terrified of her.” Wolfram smiled at the memories of his strong stern elder brother running through the halls of Blood Pledge Castle trying to escape the insane inventor.

“Oh, and why would your brother be scared of her?” asked Derrick.

“Well, her inventions cause for the use of a demon’s power and they would usually blow up. So, Gwendal has made it a habit of making sure he is nowhere in the vicinity when she comes around. When my brother isn’t around, she goes after poor Gunter.”

“Gunter?” asked Eric.

“Yes, Gunter von Christ. He is the demon king’s tutor and one of his advisors.” Wolfram turned to Derrick. “One more thing lord Karebelnikoff. Anissina had made a device similar to this." He pointed to the device in his ear.

"Really?" Derrick said excited. "This is wonderful. Just think I am not the only inventor in the Karebelnikoff family."

"Not only that but she is a strong supporter of women’s rights."

"All right, we can talk back at the castle," said King Eric. "It seems that we have a lot to catch up on. I shall send word to the other aristocrats about your arrival. Please, follow me." Eric, Derrick, Wolfram, and captain Ellis got into the first royal carriage while the historians got into the second carriage.

It only took them a few minutes to arrive. "Welcome to Marble Head Castle," said Eric.

Wolfram, Ellis and the others gasped in awe at the beautiful sight. Wolfram understood why it was called Marble head. The entire castle was built out of a lavender colored marble. Tiny beams of rainbow colored light reflected off the castle walls caused by the sun.

"It’s beautiful," said wolfram staring up at the beautiful structure.

"Thank you, but I’m sure my castle can't compare to that of Shinou's castle."

"Actually, we no longer live in Shinou's castle. About five years after Shinou placed himself behind the seal in his castle, a new castle was built which is called Blood Pledge Castle." Said wolfram as he and the others made their way down the halls in the marble castle. "Shinou's castle is now a shrine where the shrine maiden Ulrike was able to talk to Shinou's spirit."

"Really," Derrick said stopping and turning to stare at Wolfram. "Do you think if we asked him he would talk to us?"

"It's highly unlikely. Only Ulrike could speak and hear him. Plus, his spirit is finally gone."

"I don't understand," said the silver hair king.

"It's a long story," sighed Wolfram rubbing his swollen belly.

"Your majesty," came a voice from behind them. They turned to see a human rushing up to them. "Your majesty, I have told you time and time again that it is not safe for you to leave the castle without taking me."

Wolfram’s eyes widened in shock as he stared at the tall man. Except for the long black hair, Wolfram was looking at an exact copy of his brother, Conrad. The man was the same height, as his brother although he was a little broader than Conrad
across the chest. "Weller."

The man turned to stare with wide brown eyes at Wolfram. "Shinou." He immediately dropped to one knee. "I am your humble servant, Great One."

"This isn't Shinou," said Derrick. The man looked at Wolfram and then at Derrick frowning. Then he got to his feet.

"This is Wolfram von Bielefeld," said the king introducing him to the Weller look alike. "This is Corwyn Weller."

"It’s a pleasure to meet you," Corwyn said smiling at wolfram with those same soft, trusting brown eyes of his brother. Then he turned his gaze to the others. "And who are all of you?"

"I am Captain Ellis Gilbit and they are from the Historical Society of Carolia."

"I see. It is a pleasure to make your acquittances gentlemen." Then Corwyn turned to face his king. "As for you, you know it is not safe for you to leave the castle."

"But Corwyn," the silver hair monarch whined. "I had guards with me."

"Still I would prefer it if you would take me along next time."

"I promise I will next time." The youth wrapped his arms around Weller. "Now, where is that Gunnar von Christ. I want him to send out the invitations to the other aristocrats. I’m sure they would love to know about their kin from the other side of the world."

"I believe he was in the library," said Corwyn.

"If your majesty would allow us," said the elderly historian. "We would like to explore the city."

"Feel free to explore until your heart's content." The demon monarch smiled. "And afterward, I would love to hear about all that has happened since our ancestors crossed the Great Abyssal Sea. Are Big Cimaron and the other human nations still at war with the demon kingdom?"

"There is a lot that has happened. Some of it good and some bad," said Wolfram.

"Then you have to tell us all about it," said Derrick. "And also, is the captain here the father of your baby?"

"Wha-?" sputtered Wolfram staring at the smiling red head in shock. "What makes you think he is the father?"

"Well, he's sticking to your side like glue and he has his arm around your waist."

"What?" Wolfram looked down to the tanned arm lying comfortably around his waist. He was so caught up in everything that was happening that he did not notice the man hand on him. "Idiot! Don’t do that." Wolfram grabbed the offending appendage by the fingers and bended them backwards until Ellis removed his arm.

"Ooooowwwww! You’re so mean," Ellis said smiling mischievously at the blonde hair demon. "Is that anyway to treat your beloved husband?" He was about to wrap his arms around wolfram again but stopped as the demon glared at him deadly.

"Put one hand on me and I will torch you." Then he turned back to the king and the others. "He is not my husband. He is just a pest that is nothing more than a child in a grown-up's body."

"Excuse us," said the head historian. "Not to interrupt the lover’s quarrel but we would like to take a look at the city before it gets dark. We want to see how the culture has advanced over these many years."

"Of course, and I’m sure you would like to visit the human kingdom as well?" said Eric.

"You mean, you didn't stay together?" asked one of the other historians.

"No. When our ancestors arrived, at first they did stay together but over the years the humans settled north of our kingdom," said Derrick. "Only a few humans decided to stay."

"I see," said Ellis. "So, how far is the human kingdom?"

"Only half a day's ride from here," said Corwyn. "The human kingdom of Brittany has been under the rule of the Weller family for as long as we have been here."

Wolfram turned to Corwyn. "So, why are you here if the human land is ruled by a Weller?"

"Our family has always supported the demon kingdom and as a way to show our continued loyalty, the youngest son of the Weller family has always been a personal guard to the demon king here."

Wolfram smiled as he thought about his own brother. 'Just like Conrad. Leave it to a Weller to side with demons instead of humans.'

"Corwyn and Derrick can show you around while I go talk to Gunnar about those invitations," said Eric. “If you will excuse me.” He bowed to them and then went to find his advisor.

"I would be more than happy to show you the rest of the city," said Derrick.

"If you don't mind, I would like to see more of the castle," said Wolfram.

"Of course," said Corwyn smiling. "It would be my pleasure to show you around."

"I’ll stay with Wolfram," said Ellis.

"No, you go on ahead with the others. I will be fine." Wolfram rubbed his swollen belly. "I’m just a little tired from being on my feet so long. I know you are as anxious as the others to explore this city."

"You needn't worry about your lord von Bielefeld, captain. I will make sure no harm comes to him or the child," said Corwyn.

Ellis stared into the gentle, trusting brown eyes and sighed. He did not know why but he knew that he could believe what this man who goes by the name of Weller has said. "Okay, we'll be back as soon as we can. If anything comes up make sure you come to find me."

"Of course captain."

Ellis turned to Wolfram and quickly kissed the demon on the cheek. Wolfram eyes widened in shock as he huffed indignantly at the human. "Well, let's go," Ellis said smiling broadly. Then Derrick led them out of the castle and back into town.

xxxxx

Corwyn gave Wolfram a grand tour of the castle. The demon prince was amazed at what he saw. Instead of lit torches, crystal like globes was attached to the walls. Inside the globes were tiny white stones that gave off light. Corwyn showed Wolfram Derrick’s workshop. There were strange things Wolfram guessed to be half-finished inventions scattered over the tables. He noticed some sort of strange device attached to the wall. He asked the human about it and Corwyn said Derrick had created it as a means to communicate with people from far off.

"Derrick only finished the prototype today," said Corwyn. "He and his sister, Anastasia was going to test it out today but I guess when your ship arrived. He put it off until tomorrow."

"Hmm," said Wolfram deep in thought. "That device Derrick invented looks awfully familiar like I’ve seen it somewhere but for the life of me I can't place where I’ve seen such a thing." He shrugged his shoulders and didn't think much about it.

Then Corwyn led him to the garden. Wolfram eyes widened in awe as he stared at the magnificent splendor of the garden.

There were pink, red, yellow and white roses growing from four inch trees. There were also lovely orange, yellow, purple and pink flowers with black dots decorating the petals. These Corwyn said were called Oriental Lilies as he named the other flowers for the prince. The garden also had flowers called birds of paradise, white gardenia, honeysuckles and some that were called black eye Susie. There were several trees that had long drooping branches, with long slender leaves and purple budding plants decorating the branches.

Wolfram slowly made his way after Corwyn. The dark hair man stopped to wait for the demon prince. It was hot, and the blonde was sweating and breathing heavily. Corwyn led him to one of the willow trees where a table and chairs were placed. Wolfram sat down with a relieved sigh as the human sat on the other side of him.

"I did not know that carrying a baby would be so exhausting," said Wolfram leaning back in the chair rubbing his belly.

The dark hair man watched Wolfram and smiled gently. "May I ask you a question? If it is personal, you do not have to answer."

"Go ahead." Wolfram sat up and stared at Conrad's doppleganger. Well, Wolfram couldn't call him that. A doppleganger is the spitting image of the person it is to copy. The difference between this man and his brother is that Conrad has brown hair and Corwyn has black.

"Is the father of your baby the reason you are running away?"

Upon hearing Corwyn's observation, Wolfram was not surprised at the other man's intuition. He was so very much like his
brother Conrad. Wolfram smiled. "You are so much like my older brother, Conrad."

"Oh, how so?"

"For one thing, he is a Weller. The last Weller on the other side of the world." Wolfram sighed. "King Belar, at least not the Belar of today, wanted your ancestor's arm. You know the one that was the key to one of the forbidden boxes. To prevent Belar from taking the arm he cut his arm off and return it to Shinou. He was killed afterwards but his family had to go into hiding. Through the generations, all the Belars of Big Cimaron hunted the Weller family murdering them. Only one remained, Dan Hiri who married my mother."

"So, my cousin is a half demon."

"Yes. When I was younger, I never knew that. No one ever told me that my little big brother," and at that Wolfram smiled sadly, "was half human. At that time, we were at war with the humans." He did not know why he was telling Corwyn this but it has been something he has kept buried in his heart for decades and now it will not be silenced any longer. Wolfram guessed it was because the man looked like Conrad, and his brother was always easy to talk to. "When I found that out. I was hurt and became angry that he was associated with the race that was trying to destroy us. I became so bitter toward him and began to hate him for it." Wolfram sighed as a large black and yellow butterfly settled on the table. "I didn't want him to touch me. I didn't even want him to call me brother. I hated him for being part human and for lying to me."

"I see," said Corwyn softly. "It wasn't so much that he was half human. It was because he lied to you, isn't it?"

"Yeah," Wolfram said so softly that Corwyn barely was able to hear him.

"Did you think, once you had gotten older, that maybe he did not tell you was because he was afraid?"

Wolfram frowned, staring up at the dark hair man. "What do you mean?"

"I mean maybe he was afraid of your reaction." Corwyn smiled as the frown seemed to deepen across the young demon's face. He chuckled lightheartedly. "You said yourself that you hated him and didn't want him to refer to you as his brother. It seems that my cousin was afraid that you would hate him for it. He was afraid that he would lose your love and in the end, it seems that is exactly what happened."

Tears fell like rain from Wolfram's eyes as he thought about this. His brother was no older than a human ten year old when he found out the truth. As that awful day came back to him, Wolfram remembered all those hateful words he said to Conrad. Wolfram looked back on that day and remembered the hurt and pain he saw in the boy's eyes but at the time he did not care. All that mattered to him was that his beloved brother lied to him and he was one of those filthy humans that was trying to destroy them all. ‘Was that it brother? Were you afraid of losing the love and admiration I felt for you? If so, than I am a fool.’ "Oh Conrad." Wolfram covered his face with his hands and sobbed uncontrollably. "I left without telling him that I loved him."

Corwyn got up and walked over to the young demon and took him into his arms. "I'm sure he knows. If it's one thing I know about older brothers is that they will love you no matter what."

Wolfram stared up at him through tear drenched eyes. "You are so like him. The same kindness, gentleness and the same soft trustworthy brown eyes." He smiled as he rested his head against the broad chest. "You would really like Conrad."

"Well, maybe one day, you will introduce us."

"Perhaps." Wolfram dried the tears from his eyes.

"Are you still tired?" Corwyn rubbed the young demon’s back soothingly.

Wolfram nodded.

“Then I shall take you to a room where you can rest before dinner tonight.” With his arms still around Wolfram’s shoulders, Corwyn lead the young blonde back inside the castle and lead him to one of the guest rooms.

xxxxx

That night at dinner, Wolfram got to meet some of the demon aristocrats as well as the human aristocrats. There was the beautiful Lady Susanna von Wincott with her long yellow hair and soft violet eyes. Wolfram wondered if the blindness in the family was hereditary. Like Julia, Lady Susanna was blind as well. Then there was Lord Gunnar von Christ. He was just as flighty as his cousin with long lime colored hair and sharp, shrewd amber colored eyes. And then there was Lord Frederic von Voltaire. He was just as stern and untouchable as Gwendal with icy blue eyes that were very commanding. He began to wonder which stern stare was worst. Gwendal with those hard as stone blue eyes that left no room for argument. Or Frederic whose eyes were like ice on fire that sent shivers down your spine. Guess it really didn’t matter both men were intimidating to him. Then a thought came to him and Wolfram had to hold back a laugh as the man had as many frowns as his brother. He began to wonder if Frederic knitted like Gwendal. Then there was his cousin, Lady Hilda von Bielefeld. She was beautiful with long thick violet colored hair and dark green eyes. She was truly a sight to behold. And lastly was Corwyn’s elder brother, King Raymond Weller. He was a tall man with wide shoulders and long auburn colored hair he kept in a pony tail. Sitting at a large table, Wolfram had just finished telling them about all that has happened in Shin Makoku. He started with the war with the human countries forty years ago. Then how Julia von Wincott died. How his brother Conrad was sent to earth with the next demon king’s soul. Then the return of the king, Yuuri Shibuya and the Great Sage, Ken Murata. The search for the forbidden boxes and the final battle where everyone thought they would never see their young king again.

Everyone had fallen silent as Wolfram revealed all the hardship and sacrifices that their cousins in Shin Makoku had to go through in order to gain peace. It made them all feel humble to know that their kinsmen had stood proudly in the face of danger to take on a formidable foe and come out of it alive.

Lady Susanna von Wincott was sad to hear about the sudden death of her cousin Julia dying in the war. It would have been nice to have someone around who could understand what it was like to be blind. Corwyn and Raymond were very proud to hear that during the war their cousin, Conrad, had won a major battle and proved that the half demons were not a threat to the demon kingdom. From what Wolfram had told them about the situation, it seems that the true threat to the demon kingdom was the demons themselves.

Derrick was especially interested in hearing about Conrad being sent to earth by Shinou to take the spirit of the new demon king to live until it was time for him to return. And then years later, wolfram along with his brother, the demon king and the great sage all went back to the demon king's home. He wanted to hear more about the amazing inventions of that world. "So lord von Bielefeld what else did you see on this world?"

"Well, there was a box that showed images of people in them. Yuuri called this a tel-e-vision. Then there were these small, thin flat discs you put in a box and it played music. They also had these carriages that moved without being pulled by horses. Yuuri called them auto . . . auto . . . cars."

Everyone listened in awe. "But the most fantastic thing that world had to offer were huge metal ships that could fly in the air."

Everyone gasped in shock. Wolfram saw the frowns deepened across the forehead of Frederic as he did not believe one word of it. "That’s impossible." He took a sip of his wine. "Neither demon nor human can fly."

"I didn't say man was flying. I said they created a ship . . . wait Yuuri called them aero planes. I was like you. I didn't think something that huge could get off the ground but it did. It was bigger than this entire castle and it glided through the air like a bird."

"Amazing," said Derrick in awe. "I would love to go there and see this world for myself."

"I would like to apologize for the other aristocrats not showing," said Eric. "It’s not that they didn't want to see you. It’s just that they are busy during this time of the year."

"Oh, is there something we could help with?" asked Ellis.

"Oh no, it's just harvest time and during this time the villages under their domain are usually attacked by bandits," said Gunnar.

Wolfram smiled at the long lime colored hair man. He wasn't quite as overly affectionate as Gunter but you can definitely tell they were related. Both men were tall, lean, shrewd when it was called for and quite eccentric.

"So tell me, cousin Wolfram, how long are you in your pregnancy?" asked lady von Bielefeld as she tuck a few strands of her long, curly hair behind her ear. Her jade colored eyes shimmered with mirth. "And where is the idiot of a husband that would let his mate travel on a long dangerOUS voyage by himself?"

Wolfram froze in shock. But it was Corwyn that came to his aid. "Now now, Lady Hilda, I do not think this . . ."

But before Corwyn could finish, Ellis spoke up. "Well Lady von Bielefeld, I have to take the blame for this. I did not know my little Wolfie was pregnant. We were going to marry once we returned home but since my darling is five months pregnant. I think we should have the wedding here." He turned his gaze to the shocked Wolfram and winked at him. "So Wolfram, do you want to get married here?"

Wolfram could not believe what he was hearing. Why in the world would Ellis want to marry him? They don't even know each other. Sure he likes the human but what the man was talking about was a permanent commitment. Not only that, there would be no chance of him giving birth to any children for Ellis. Wolfram didn't know what to say. It was too much for him to take in.

"Ooohhh, a wedding would be so wonderful," said Gunnar with stars shimmering in his amber colored eyes. "There hasn't been a wedding in Americus for a long time. You should do it."

"You must forgive Gunnar," said Corwyn smiling at the green hair man. "He’s quite the romantic."

Wolfram smiled. "I’m not surprised. His cousin, Gunter is much the same. He is especially overly affectionate of the king."

"So, what do you say?" asked Derrick.

"Do you mind if I think about this a while?"

"Take all the time that you need," said the silver hair king. "This is something that is very important. We would not want you to rush into something you will regret later on." And no more was said on the matter. Instead, Eric began telling about the hardships and struggles their ancestors went through when they arrived here. Wolfram could tell that the historians were excited to learn about everything that happened. They wanted to go to the human kingdom and see for themselves the ancient ruins that Raymond said are located inside the mountains in Brittany.

"Can I ask a question?" asked Ellis.

"Of course," said Eric.

"Once your ancestors made it across, why didn't they send word back to say they were alive. I understand that it would have taken a good while before they were able to send anyone back with word but afterwards, why didn't they?" Ellis took a sip of his wine and then place the glass back on the table. He looked around the table and could see everyone was deep in thought. "I mean even now. You could have let us know that you were here. The only reason we found out about the expedition was because my sister-in-law found records about the voyage locked in the vaults below the castle that was ruled by the von Wincotts."

"You have to understand that after Shinou died, Big Cimaron and the other human nations had started up their campaign again to destroy all demons. The ones who left on this journey were tired of the constant war between humans and demons. They just wanted to live somewhere in peace without the threat of war. So, those humans that wanted to come with the demons were welcomed. Since it was difficult for any humans to leave their countries, the majority of them had to pay a hefty sum of money to be smuggled out by bandits," said Gunnar. "That is until the rulers of each country found out what was happening and they rounded up bandits. anyone caught trying to flee the country were put in prison."

"We have been on this side for such a long time and we had no idea if Shin Makoku was still at war with Big Cimaron and the other human countries. I know you may think it is cowardly of our ancestors but once they got here, they just could not send word to say they had made it to the other side safely," said Derrick. "I guess they were afraid that Big Cimaron would come and try to destroy the peace they had found. I’m sure you all know that the Belar family is quite insane."

Wolfram snorted. "That is an understatement. But still, they could have sent word to Shin Makoku. And what about now. Why haven't you sent anyone?"

"I guess we have just grown use to be by ourselves that we did not want anyone interfering in our business," said Eric.

"Well, you need not worry about the young demon king of Shin Makoku," said Ellis smiling. "He is a kind young man that has put his life on the line to help others many times. And I’m sure he would never do anything that would usurp your rule."

"Ellis is right. Yuuri is the sweetest, most generous person you would ever want to know. He will go out of his way to help you and he will refuse tooth and nail to ever go to war. He has truly made a difference." Wolfram smiled as he thought about the loveable wimp. "Four years ago, Shin Makoku would have never dreamed of forging an alliance with any of the human nations. And its safe to say the humans did not trust us either. They feared us because they believed the crap Belar was spewing out to them. Saying that we were evil and they we were bloodthirsty savages that killed the men, raped the women and made the children their slaves. When in reality, that is what Big Cimaron has been doing to the women that took demon men as lovers and had children.” Wolfram looked away and sighed sadly. “I’m ashamed to say that I also hated anyone that had human blood in them. But thanks to Yuuri, all that has changed and for the better too. There are several human countries that have formed an alliance with the demon kingdom and have signed peace treaties with us. Soon, our world will be at peace."

"That is if the people of Big Cimaron would just wake up and get rid of that nut they have ruling over them," said Ellis.

"We will thInk about this but according to what Captain Ellis said, your trip here is for the benefit of forming diplomatic relations with Carolia," said Eric smiling as he raised his glass. "Here’s to finding our kin and to new friends, and to the hopes of reuniting with our motherland, Shin Makoku."

Everyone raised their glasses. "To new friends," said Eric.

"To new friends," the others repeated. And they continued to talk about any and everything.

xxxxx

As Wolfram made his way to his room, he turned on Ellis grabbing a handful of his coat. "What in the hell is wrong with you?" He shook the human violently. ""Why did you tell them that? We are not getting married and this is not your baby!"

"I had to say something," said Ellis smiling cheekily. "I could tell you did not want to tell the truth about why you were pregnant and traveling alone."

"That’s true but I would have come up with something other than marrying you."

"Well," Ellis said scratching the back of his head, "that's what I was afraid of. So I had to get you in a situation where you would have no choice but to marry me."

Wolfram stared in shock at the smiling man in front of him. "You what?"

"I know you may not believe me but on our journey here, I found myself slowly falling deeply in love with you." He cupped Wolfram's cheeks in his hands. "At first, I didn't think much about it. I just figured it was because you were pretty and my infatuation would fade. But over the weeks, I could not think about anything but you. You haunted my dreams at night and you were in my thoughts during the day. I realized about a week or so after we left that accursed island that what I was feeling for you was not infatuation but pure honest love."

"You idiot!" Wolfram rested his forehead against Ellis' broad chest. "I love Yuuri. I will always love Yuuri. If you marry me, you will not have children. Is that what you want?" Tears fell from his eyes.

"I didn't ask you to marry me because I thought I would get children out of it. I asked you because I want to be with you for as long as I have left in this world." He kissed Wolfram on the lips. "Besides if all I wanted out of this marriage were children then I wouldn’t deserve my children or you." He wiped the tears from Wolfram's eyes. "Is that why his majesty did not want to marry you because he thought you would not be able to bear him children?"

"Not really," said Wolfram. "The world he was raised on believes that same sex relationships are disgusting and wrong."

"Why should it matter to him now? He no longer lives in that world."

"I guess the old saying is true. You can take the boy out of his beliefs but you can't take his beliefs out of the boy." Wolfram dried the remainder of his tears. "Or something like that. You know what I mean."

"Yes I do but he is a fool. He has lost the love of a truly wonderful person and I believe that in the future, he is going to regret ever letting you go."

Wolfram placed his ear against the human's chest and listened as the gentle thudding of Ellis' heart gave him comfort. "Besides, I know that you may not ever love me the way you love his majesty but I hope in time you may come to care for me just a little." The elder man smiled as he held Wolfram tightly in his embrace. "It’s okay if you aren't able to give me any children. I will just have to treat this little one as my own."

Wolfram wrapped his arms around the captain's waist. "You’re still an idiot, but you're a sweet one."

"So, is that a yes?"

Wolfram was silent.

"You needn't worry. I have no intentions of making demands of you until you want to do so of your own free will."

Wolfram sighed. "Are you sure about this Ellis?" He looked up into the older man's smiling blue eyes. "You may find yourself a woman that you are attracted to one day."

"There isn't a woman alive that is as beautiful and breathtaking as you." Resting both hands on each of the blonde's cheeks, he formally asked wolfram. He got down on one knee and took Wolfram's hand. "Wolfram von Bielefeld would you do me the honor of marrying me?"

"If you had said wife, I would have torched you.” He smiled at the man. “But, if you have no doubts, than yes, it would be my pleasure to marry you."

Ellis was filled with so much happiness. He stood up and gently pressed his lips against those of the beautiful demon prince. Ellis lips were soft and warm, and not demanding. Wolfram broke the kiss and smiled up at his new fiancé. "I guess you should be heading back to your own room."

"Well," Ellis said smiling mischievously, "I was hoping I could stay . . . "

Ellis was cut off from finishing his statement when he saw the angry demon forming a fireball in the palm of his hand.

"Okay! You’ve made your point." Ellis laughed and gave Wolfram a chaste kiss on the cheek. "Good night, beautiful." He turned and walked around the corner whistling a happy tune.

Wolfram sighed and walked into his room. The elegance of the room was lost to him as he plopped down tiredly on the bed. He laid back staring up at the ceiling. "Oh no!" He said slapping his hand against his forehead as he just remembered something. "I told his majesty and Derrick just today that there was no relationship between me and that oaf." He sighed tiredly and decided it did not matter. Then his thoughts went to Yuuri. 'So, I guess this is finally it, Yuuri." He smiled sadly as a tear fell from his eye. 'Good bye Yuuri, I truly hope you have found your happiness.'


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Dear Lady Flynn

I know it has been a long while since you received word from us but it has been quite hectic here. I am sending back details on everything that has happened since we started this journey by my knuckle-headed husband. Yes, that's right. I am now Wolfram Gilbit. Ellis and I married about one week and three days after we made it to the demon kingdom known as Americus. It was all thanks to Gunnar von Christ. The man said he could have everything ready within two weeks and would you believe he did it and with four days to spare. I tell you he and Gunter are most certainly related. Anyway, not only did I have the business of trying to map out a treaty between Carolia and Americus but I also had the wedding to deal with also. I am so sorry it has taken so long but I wanted to also make a treaty with the human kingdom as well. They were rather skeptical about dealing with any of us from the other side. At least the aristocrats for the humans were skeptical but I finally was able to get a treaty. Everything is enclosed with the other documents.

Also, I want you to know that I went into labor a month early. You needn't worry. The delivery went along very well. I have a baby boy. I named him Yuu after Yuuri. I hope you will be able to come see him one day. He is very precious to me. I have seen baby pictures of Yuuri and Yuu looks just like him. He has a head of black hair just like Yuuri with black eyes. I have a letter addressed to Gisela. She is the only other person that knows about my pregnancy. Could you please give her this letter but do not tell her where I am. If you do not want to give her the letter, Ellis said that he would do it for me.

Well, I am going to have to cut my letter short because little Yuu is crying. He must be hungry after his nap. The demon king here in Americus was generous enough to give us a lovely home near a quite stream as a wedding gift. I love it here. Although I miss my home in Shin Makoku, my new home here is just as lovely. I have made new friends but know that they will and can never replace the ones I have made on my many journeys with Yuuri. I do hope you could spare the time to come see us. Besides, I believe it is time that Yuu met his godmother. Ellis will talk to you about that but even if you refuse, I consider you part of my family.

Again, thank you so much for your help and this chance to start my life over. I will try to send you updates more quickly now that we know that crossing the Great Abssyal Sea is possible. I look forward to hearing about what has been happening.

Your humble servant,

Ambassador Wolfram von Bielefeld Gilbit