Brother

Kouen x Kouha

:) Shalunla

Title : Brother

Fandom : Magi the labyrinth of magic

Genre : Drama ,

Support the core

Rating : PG (

Probably right)

Pairing :  Kouen x Kouha

Note :

The story is not related to the main story in any way and this story supports the core between the brothers. The NC scenes were not fully decorated at all. Dressed in a purely fleeting mood.

Clear water droplets flowed from the beautiful eyes. No matter how much the owner of the eyes tries to use the back of his hand to wipe it away from his eyes. The clear water droplets continued to flow out without stopping. Pale lips clenched together in an attempt to hold back a sob. But there was still a sound escaping that he knew he couldn't hold back any longer.

The tears that couldn't stop flowing were now flowing harder than before until the little body almost wanted to hit himself. If he was still sitting here sobbing like this, the tall figure would definitely find him. He wasn't ready to face that person yet. Not ready to listen to the other person's reasons that try to explain to him. He couldn't accept it.

He didn't want to admit that the tall figure was about to leave him. I just thought that there must be someone else standing beside the other side. A sharp pain in the left side of his chest suddenly surged up.

You're about to have someone else...

Brother, there's going to be someone else standing beside you...

Because I'm dirty...that's why you left me, right?

A tall, muscular young man walked out in search of the small figure who had run out of his office just moments ago. This is almost the last place. His brain processed that at least his little body had to return to his own palace. Or the garden of the palace where the other party likes to hang flower crowns with Kougyoku.

But I couldn't find both places. It turned out that he was now hovering around the second brother's residence. Even after searching everywhere, thinking that Koumei would help the little figure hide, he couldn't find even a shadow.

“Stop searching. Why would I hide the koha?” The second brother said tiredly before he spontaneously placed a feather fan on his forehead. He almost answered how much the other side gave to that small figure. Especially when Koha was angry at him. It was Koumei who often sheltered his little brother.

The tall figure therefore decided to stop searching the second brother's room before walking out of the palace in annoyance. By now, the other party would probably begrudge him a lot. Probably sitting somewhere crying, that was his biggest worry. Koha cried because he had had enough. Even though he promised not to make his little body cry again.

You can guess what the other party will complain about. As long as he's met the other person now, he's always ready to say that he never thought of what Koha was thinking.

After searching everywhere for the little figure, there was no sign of finding the other person. The maid of honor along the way said that she did not see any small figures running this way. Kouen felt like a mountain was crushing himself. Being the heir to the empire had many burdens to bear. Even though he had power and status that he could acquire with just the pointing of a finger.

But there were also things he couldn't deny. Some princesses of the empire were sent to different cities to marry the princes or kings of that city. All for the power and benefit that lies within a relationship. Kouen never dreamed that his stepmother, the queen of the empire, would let him marry Rem's princess.

The Rem Empire was just as great as the empire itself. If you refuse that way, you will only end up in an endless war. Reim's ambassadors clearly stated that they wanted to foster friendly relations with the empire by having Princess Duniya marry the heir to the empire's throne. It really is an undeniable political marriage.

Kouen strode back into his brother's compound. In my head, I still thought about my little body. I searched almost throughout the entire palace but couldn't find him, so I decided to sit and wait in the other room instead. Why do some people have to come back here?

“Koha hasn't returned yet?” he asked his brother's three closest maids in a normal tone. The three young women could only lower their heads and nod before rushing out of the room. This was a normal situation for the three of them. Even if he had a normal expression on his face, they would still be afraid beyond reason. Kouen stopped paying attention and walked over to sit on the bed, waiting for the small figure to come back into the room.

The faint, familiar scent made him reach out and pick up the flower crown on the nightstand and smell it. Kouha likes beautiful things so much that she recently started learning to knit flower crowns with Kougyaku. Every time I come back to see him, the scent of these flowers must come with me. Amber red eyes focused heavily on the flower crown that the little figure adored.

Whenever he finished, Koha would run up to him and tell him that he had finished making the crown and put it on for him to see. Others might find it monotonous and boring, but Coen never felt that way at all. The interest in the flower crown was gone when the person she had been looking for all day walked into the room. The tall figure placed the item on the bedside table in the same place before quickly walking towards the other party.

Koha's attitude was worse than he had thought. A feeling of being absent-minded, combined with a pair of beautiful eyes that looked red and bruised from crying. Kouen immediately pulled the small body into an embrace without letting the other person run towards him. Meanwhile, a large hand stroked her pinkish-red hair, giving him comfort. But then the hand that was stroking my hair was stopped by a sweet, soft voice speaking.

“I'm dirty... Brother, you don't have to touch me...” The tears that had stopped flowing a moment ago began to flow again. The aching pain in my chest began to turn into a sharp pain that felt like it was radiating all over my body. The more gentle a touch from a tall figure, the more easily the wall of restraint collapses. Clear water droplets flowed down his cheeks.

Some shoulders trembled until the person who embraced them felt it before the older man's lips pressed a kiss to the soft hair.

“What is dirty? I don't see it like that at all. You are still my little brother..” A deep voice said comfortingly before breaking the hug slightly but not letting go of the other's hand. The tall man leaned down towards the shorter man until his handsome face was level with his sweet face. Amber red eyes scanned the younger's feminine-looking face.

The hand that had held her small body a moment ago was brought to rest against her soft cheek before the tip of his thumb gently wiped away the tear stains.

“He is the person I love more than anyone..” Tears flowed non-stop. It was because of this curtain of tears that the vision was blurred for a moment. But he could clearly feel that this tall figure in front of him was being very gentle towards him. The tip of the thumb of his strong hand continued to wipe away the tears that still flowed.

"But Brother .. I'm getting married .. And what about me? What am I going to do .." Because the tall figure in front of me was the person I loved. Love since time immemorial Even though I was very close to anyone else, in the end I was snatched away. A pained and worried expression was evident on his face. The other party's words made the tall figure unable to answer.

The pleading eyes that stared at me caused the tall figure to feel just as much pain. He could only gather his small body into his embrace and comfort him like that. No matter what, there was no way he would abandon the little body in this embrace. There was no way..

“Huh.. Ah! Let me go..”

The sweet voice that begged the strong man who was rebelling above. There were bruises all over her smooth white skin. Her bare back pressed against the cold, damp, and dirty stone floor. Fine clothes that had been torn to the point of no original shape remaining were placed in a disgusting heap not far from the body.

But this young man who was raping him was even more disgusting. The channel below was stained with drops of blood mixed with the milky white semen of the previous man. A pure channel that had never been penetrated before was torn apart. The smell of blood and cum spread throughout the room.

The pain that made my body almost shatter like I had never experienced before caused tears to stream down my cheeks. His sweet face clearly showed a pained expression. Even though I cried and begged to be let go But they didn't even show any pity.

“P .. let me go .. hehe ..”

The sweet voice begged again. The pain that was coursing through his body became more excruciating. He was about to be unable to take it. But then the stinging pain appeared to attack the torn channel again as cloudy white semen was released again and again. Amber red eyes stared at the ceiling above.

Now he felt his legs being separated again. He was too dirty, dirty and ashamed to be cherished by the tall figure he loved more than anyone else. But the sharp pain and tightness in the portal below pushed the thought out of my head.

“Ah! .. It hurts, I'm angry .. Let me go, let me go ... Please .. I'm angry ..

.. Brother Koen .. Hug .. where are you .. where ..?”

The cries that were pleading for mercy sounded again because of the pain beyond description. It's more than this small body can bear. both cruel and cruel The crying and wailing face fluttered back and forth, calling out to the tall figure who loved her more than anyone else.

“Sir, Kouen-sama!” His eyelids immediately opened. Revealing amber red eyes that were trembling with fear from the terrible memories. The candlelight was bright enough to reveal the dim atmosphere in the room. His sweet face could only turn left and right to look for the tall figure of his older brother who usually slept and hugged him every night.

But the side of his body was empty, causing the edges of his eyes to start to feel hot and the clear water began to slow down immediately. When I sleep, I still have nightmares from violent memories. When I woke up, I couldn't find the tall figure I wanted to hug and comfort more than anyone else.

“Koha,” the tall figure who had been sitting in the next room reading reports on soldiers returning from the border, immediately rushed towards the small figure in the room when he heard the other person's voice. As soon as he saw the condition of his fragile body that was no different from back then, it made his heart almost plummet. Kouen hurriedly walked towards the small figure on the bed and embraced him. But the body in his embrace struggled against him like never before.

"Don't touch me .. Huh .. I'm already dirty. Don't touch me .." Some hands both hit and pushed away. But the tall older man didn't let go like the other party had said. Again, the large hand gently stroked my hair until the small body in his embrace began to calm down. There was only a loud sob before a slender arm wrapped tightly around his waist. Like a possessive child

"You're getting married .. You're going to leave me .. Huh .. I won't be able to hug you .. I won't be by your side anymore .." A sweet voice said while still sobbing and crying without stopping. His small shoulders trembled and he sobbed until he threw up. How could Koha be this weak and abandon him? This little body had no one else to provide comfort like this except him.

“I still come to see you.. every night. I'm not going anywhere.” Said the other person to be more at ease with words that were both serious and gentle. It seems that the younger ones are willing to calm down a bit. The sobs from just a moment ago began to disappear before the sweet face looked up at the sharp face of the older man. But it wasn't clear because of the tears that were still lingering at the corners of his eyes.

Kouen then bent down and gently kissed the clear water stain on his soft cheek.

“I will never abandon you. Don't think like that again." His voice commanded. But not before the little figure could reply. His lips were snatched away by the lips of his older brother who had just moments ago kissed away the tears on his cheek. Their amber red eyes accidentally glanced at each other. Only Koha's eyes were trembling.

His body had an abominable mark on it. Brother Kouen shouldn't even touch and cherish him.

“O .. Brother, I ..” As soon as his lips were freed, he hurriedly spoke to stop the tall figure as his handsome face bent down to caress the nape of his neck. But on the other hand, I want to be the owner of a tall body. The feeling was strong enough that the words that were about to be forbidden were cut off. The long robe was pulled down by a large hand and lowered to the waist, along with the sash that was loosened.

The older man's lips traced and slid down onto his small chest, which was panting heavily because of some emotion that was beginning to simmer. The tip of the tongue was touched down to the top of the chest. Makes the delicate body startled before it accidentally moves away because of the new and unfamiliar sensation. But the tall figure took advantage of that moment to straddle the small body until its delicate back lay flat on the soft mattress.

The candlelight that gave the room only a slight glow concealed the expression on the small figure's aroused expression. This gentle touch was different from the cruelty I had experienced before. Because of those cruelties, he instinctively pushed away his strong shoulders. He doesn't deserve to be cared for. It was too shameful to receive that tenderness.

“I'm dirty ... Huh ..” The clear water began to flow again. Strong arms gathered the little body into an embrace. For him, Koha was never dirty. Still pure and more precious than anyone else If words couldn't comfort the other party, he would use this body to comfort him until the little body could come to terms with and forget those terrible stories.

Will use this gentleness to comfort until the other person returns to having a bright smile like before. No one knew better than himself how much he loved this little body. Even the small figure here might not even be aware of it. Since when did brotherly love turn into deep love?

It must have been when Koha moved into the palace. A young child who seemed so amazed by the grandeur of the royal palace that he accidentally walked around and encountered him at the lotus pond bridge. That was the first time we met. Upon learning that he was his half-brother, he felt both annoyed and disappointed at the same time. A cute, innocent face

Big, innocent eyes and a sweet, bright smile were sent in a friendly manner. At that moment, he knew in his heart that he would not be able to let this little body go to anyone.

The clear water drops still linger. But this time it was accompanied by a sweet moan that was ringing in his ears. When he moved and slammed into the clitoris, the other party made a clear sound. The fragile body writhing with the agony of love making Kouen want to devour the other person whole.

The soft, hot walls that were clinging to his shaft from time to time made the smoldering sensation at the tip inviting him to thrust even faster. until the body below swayed with the force It didn't take long before the tall figure released a cloud of milky white water that filled the hot channel, staining it. Like a small body that was released until it covered the other person's strong abdomen.

Kouen bent down and kissed the soft cheek of the man who was panting from exhaustion. Along the smooth skin, there were dark red marks all over, showing Koen's possessiveness. No one could take Koha away from him. From now on, he promised to take better care of and protect the other party. I won't let this little body experience pain again.

The wedding between the heir to the empire and the princess of Rem was held seven days later. When Rem's ambassador and the princess' procession arrived The wedding ceremony was organized according to the traditions of the empire. The event was decorated in a grand manner worthy of the prince and princess. All the royal families of the empire came to congratulate him.

The Empress, who had the honor of being stepmother to the heir to the throne, had to sit and let the bride and groom bow. The Rem Kingdom sent a high-ranking member of the royal family, and the two of them sat at the end of the hall, waiting for the time to bow. The Ren brothers, all of the royal family, also attended the event.

No one would miss the wedding of the heir to the throne, who is also the eldest. But... probably only Ren Koha didn't want to attend the event. The small figure kept his head down and his hands clasped together under the long sleeves of his shirt that made him look frumpy. Koumei, who was standing beside him, noticed the other's condition and had to reach out and touch his delicate shoulder.

“Don't cry,” he whispered to the youngest before stroking the soft hair that stuck out from his Chinese hat. Previously, he had tried to negotiate with Stepmother but was unable to negotiate successfully. That way, only the heir to the throne was needed because the position of the heir to the throne would allow him to intervene more in political matters. At this point he understood his stepmother well.

She probably didn't want a war to happen just because she refused about the wedding.

The thin hands clasped together under the shirt's ruffled sleeves squeezed tightly as the tall figure of the elder walked into the room. Beside him was a young woman from the Rem Kingdom who would be his soul mate. His big eyes kept looking at the picture without looking away. The small heart inside his chest was being squeezed until it felt painful, causing clear water to fill the corners of his eyes.

.. You are getting married..

.. Brother .. you are about to become someone else's..

The crying expression on his beloved's face made him almost want to withdraw from this crazy ceremony. Inside, I could only tell the other person not to cry. But his big, round eyes were filled with tears, causing him to look away to force himself not to look at the other person. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to bear walking away from this political ceremony.

And all the events were in the eyes of the Empress. Even after tainting this small body, Kouen still chose to protect and cherish it. Such a stable man that she had to give in to her adopted son's stubbornness.

Tears that were stuck in the corners of his eyes fell down his smooth cheeks as his patience reached the limit. The sight of the bride and groom bowing to the elders of the family indicates that the ceremony is about to be completed. It indicates that from now on everything between him and Tall will never be the same again. Even though older people say that everything remains the same.

But how can it be the same when the person who got married is the other person? He would not dare to violate what was correct and appropriate. It's just that they've violated those things enough in the past.

... But ... I still love you, brother ...

A fragile figure walked towards the lotus pond bridge. This is the first place we met. A tall figure who looked cold and irritated but was gentler than anyone when we got to know him. A small hand placed itself on the edge of the bridge and traced a finger along the pristine white marble floor. At the bottom is a lotus pond that is not very deep. Waves created by small fish rising to the surface of the water.

inviting the evening sun to hit each other It shimmered so much that the little girl had to stop walking and look down at the water's surface, which was reflecting an orange light.

'I am the third prince of the empire. I just entered the palace and I want to know where this is.' Someone's question caused the tall figure to take his eyes off the fish in the water and turn to look at the person sending the question. Red and pink strands of hair that reached her waist and a sweet face. Foot-length clothing and a Chinese-style hat placed on the head.

But what made the tall figure most interesting was his innocent expression and big, innocent-looking eyes.

“Hey, why do you have to look so emotionless?” He didn't have time to answer his first question. A second question came out from those faint lips. This caused older people to have to step forward before squatting down to sit in front of them in order to be able to converse more easily with the other person.

“Then why are you so curious?” The first sentence that came out of the taller man's mouth caused the small figure to smile widely. before answering the other person's question eloquently

“Because Mother told me If in doubt, you must ask. If you don't ask, I won't know the answer.” That answer made the tall man suspicious of the other party. Hadn't the ordinary woman who was this child's mother just died? And why...

“Why are you still smiling?” when asked like that The cute face tilted its head to look at the eloquent face of the person who was asking the question. The older man tilted his head for no apparent reason. If anyone saw this act of the First Prince of the Empire, it would be the gossip of the maid of honor for a long time.

He himself didn't know why he had to tilt his head. It's probably because of this kid's cute face..

“Because Mother said that if you are always sad you will not be able to smile.” Those small lips curled into a sincere smile. Until the tall figure accidentally let out a faint smile, which was a rare smile.. When the younger person saw it, he pointed his hand at him and made a sound that he was smiling. This made the First Prince act so uncomfortable that he had to hold his little hand to stop pointing at himself.

“This one is ..”

“And who are you? Can I come see you again?” It wouldn't be surprising if this little figure couldn't recognize him as the First Prince. Even though the eye color is the same, the faces are different like different families. Even his hair color was dark red, but this little figure's hair color was a pinkish red. If I just told him who he was, it would be too easy.

“Someone who lives in this palace and… knows a lot about the places in this palace.” It seemed like the other party was interested in walking around the palace. Therefore, it was very effective as a lure for the little boy because the little body held his hand tightly. His smiling face looked happy to be able to travel around the palace.

“Then He took me to get to know this palace. I want to know every nook and cranny.” As soon as those pale lips moved, he finished speaking. A large hand reached out and smoothed his hair, causing the Chinese-style hat to roll off of Tui's head. The taller man's rare smile appeared again as the other's helmetless appearance looked like a girl without any fault.

Because he had that hat, he could be differentiated as a man because only princes could wear them.

“Don't laugh.” The small figure bent down and picked up the hat that represented his position in his hand. But before he could put it on, a large hand snatched it away. This kid probably thought he would laugh that he looked like a girl, but he didn't. When he saw the little hand trying to hold back the hat,

The taller person stood up, causing the smaller figure to look up. And that little hand still didn't give up trying. But the prankster wouldn't give it back easily.

“If you know every nook and cranny of this royal palace, then I will give it back to you.”

Tears fell upon the pristine white stone floor that served as both the body and the edge of the bridge. The story of the first time we met ten years ago remains in my memory and has not disappeared anywhere. His delicate shoulders were trembling and his little body was sobbing. The sun dipped so low that the orange light that had reflected on the water's surface just now began to fade.

Darkness began to creep in to take its place. The more he knew what was going to happen this time, the more Koha sobbed and cried harder. Two slender arms beneath the ruffled sleeves moved to hug themselves. The more I try to stop myself from crying The damned tears flowed more than before.

.. Brother Koen .. I love you so much ..

.. I love you very much..

.. I have pain in the left side of my chest to the point where I can hardly stand ..

Someone's large hand came down on his head and he gently rubbed it to comfort him. Gentle arms pulled the little body into a hug with compassion. As second brother, he couldn't remain silent when he saw his younger brother suffering this much.

“Have you reconsidered the things I told you?”

Inside the palace that was decorated for the newlyweds. At this time, the candles in the room should have been extinguished, but inside the room this was not the case. The candles were still lit as if there would be no communion tonight. The tall figure was still sitting at the tea table. In his hand was a glass of wine that had been poured for him by the woman he called his wife.

Right now, he didn't care at all about his wife in front of him. In his head, there was only an image of a small figure with an expression that wanted to cry. The circles of his eyes were so clearly red and round, how could he not know how hard the other person was crying? When entering the ceremony in the middle of the day Would the little figure think too much that he had to pretend to ignore the other person?

Will I hold on to my feelings until I cry again? I want to get up and get out of here and go back to the little body that he loves so dearly.

“You have been drinking heavily. This is your first night in the dormitory,” a tall woman from the Rem Kingdom said, stopping her from drinking again. But Koen dismissed the other person's hand nonchalantly. Such an action made Duniya slightly annoyed. Even though she knew it was a political marriage. But the other party shouldn't have been this cold towards her.

“Even though it is a political marriage But I don't plan on alienating my family.” Duniya was right. Koen also agreed that family members shouldn't be alienated. But he can't love anyone at all. Whoever his heart is, he himself knows best. He gave that little body away completely and he was not willing to take it back.

“You and I are just husband and wife in name, that should be enough. Regarding children or bloodline as the princely noble mentioned, it is not necessary. You probably understand the meaning of what I just said.” Those cold and heartless words caused the girl to clenched her lips tightly. She didn't mean anything political, but the young man could relate to it.

Although the Rem Empire's true intention was to intervene in the politics of the empire, Especially if it is a child of the Imperial lineage and Rem's lineage. Intervention and empowerment will become more stable.

“Sir ..” Duniya could barely utter another sentence when she was blocked by the other party. Kouen then slammed the small glass of wine on the table before standing up and walking towards the door. Now he wants to meet Koha. I want to be able to see with my own eyes that I'm not crying, but if I cry, he's always ready to comfort me. But not before his legs had passed the threshold. Duniya's words made him pause.

“Rumour has it that you have a lover who is your own younger brother. It must be true.” It was a truth that Koen dared to accept and was ready to accept. The tall figure turned towards the young woman. Sharp eyes looked at the person who was said to be a married man. His eyes looked harsh as if he was possessive of something important. If anyone touched him, he was ready to kill at any time.

Just like the three young men who were killed by him himself. Even the corpse had no trace of humanity left. The sword scars on Stepmother/Empress' face also came from him. When he knew who was behind those stories The blade that was soaked with the man's blood turned towards the person behind him.

Not even his father in heaven could restrain him. It was Koumei who tried to warn him as he turned his sword towards the woman. There were three main reasons Komei cited for his decision to back down. The first was because Stepmother was still the ruling empress of this country.

It would definitely be a big story if the Crown Prince killed the Empress. Second, he would not be able to ascend the throne at all if he committed the murder. The dream of expanding the empire's territory must be shattered. As for the third point, it was Koha who entrusted Komei with those two reasons.

Because Koha knew that a person like him who had been fighting since childhood would be as easily killed as a fish.

“If you still love your homeland, then don't even think about touching Kouha.” The empire's army was as great as Rem's. It's even called a close match. He agrees to get married, but if he still thinks about hurting the person he loves, he can't stand still.

Even though it's late at night now But the Koha Lotus Pond Bridge was still there. A small figure was sitting in the middle of the bridge hugging himself. The red, bruised edges of the eyes from crying so much had become visibly swollen. But even so, he still didn't want to get up and go anywhere. He had been like this for a while, letting thoughts and memories of his tall figure flow around in his head.

The sharp pain in the left side of my chest still ached with no signs of stopping. The dried tear stains on Sweet's face made her feel stiff and tight.

.. Brother Koen .. is entering the dormitory ..

Strong arms embraced from behind. His handsome face was tilted against soft cheeks that were stained with tears. Eyes that were red, bruised, and swollen from crying so much Just seeing and knowing the reason made his heart ache so much that he came and hugged him like this. Because he is the person I love more than anyone else.

It is also the whole heart. Will he let him go like that?

"I thought you'd cry," a deep voice said softly to the other before pressing a kiss to his temple. The person in the embrace immediately turned towards the other person as two slender arms slid up to embrace the broad and strong shoulders. Even if you try to restrain yourself because the other person really isn't yours anymore, you can't do it.

On the contrary, he yearns more than ever.

"Isn't it because of you? .." A sentence that seemed like a complaint, but the sweet voice was said in an indirect tone, like a pleading one. Just this one time I just want this one time to think that I am the owner of the tall figure in front of me. Because there probably won't be a next time..

“You are a crybaby. I told you that I would come to you every night. Don't you believe me at all? .. hmm?” The smile at the corner of his mouth immediately curled up because his small body was hugging him tightly. Like a child who is possessive of an important item. And if the important thing is him...willing to be possessive without question.

“I believe you..” As soon as the hug was released His sweet face moved closer to his handsome face before his pale lips pressed against the young man's. The small, soft petals of his mouth began to move and mischievously pressed against the older man's lips. which looked so unassuming that Kouen wanted to kiss back and invade the other person.

But if he did it, it wouldn't end there and now they were on the bridge in Suan Luang. It wouldn't be good if he did something like this here.

“Brother Kouen is lewd..” A sweet voice whispered as soon as he parted his lips. Even though there was no facial expression, the sharp eyes that looked at him made the small figure know immediately what the other person was thinking. The soft petals of his mouth that had been moving just now slowly began to smile sweetly at the tall figure's reaction. Makes older people unable to stop dancing with that smile.

Both my heart fluttered and I was happy to see the smile that never appeared again after experiencing those terrible things.

“Are you willing to smile?” Two large hands pressed against your smooth cheeks. The pink lips that were curling into a smile made him unable to resist pressing his lips against his. I promise myself that no one will ever hurt this little body in front of me again. And from now on, he will protect Koha. I will take care of and cherish it very well because it is an important thing that cannot be searched for in this life.

I just wish the two of us could be close to each other like this.

I just want everything to be peaceful.

I just want to be able to be with Koha.

I just want this.

... Brother ... I .. love you ..

Big eyes focused on the handsome face that had fallen asleep. He was still in the other's embrace. These strong arms are always so gentle and warm. The cute face moved closer to the eloquent face before thin lips pressed a soft and long kiss to the lips of the one he loved. It's as if you want to be engraved in your memory forever.

'Get out of this palace. I will send you to a safe place. Run away from this pain.

Brother, I can't stay with you all the time. Go back and reconsider my words, Koha.'

His small hand slowly moved to lift his lover's arm and slowly moved out to prevent the other person from waking him up. A fine duvet was brought to cover the tall sleeping figure. Amber red eyes looked at the other one last time. Their love story will end today but the memories of spending time with the tall figure will remain with him forever.

The little figure slowly got up and walked out of the other party's room. Her sweet face turned to look at the tall figure sleeping on the bed again with tears streaming down her cheeks.

I'm too dirty. It's not appropriate for you to give me tenderness.

Moreover, Brother's current position is so far away that I can't reach it.

I don't dare violate those improprieties.

A princess from the Rem Kingdom would take better care of you than me.

Elder...from now on you must be happy..

“Ready?” Koumei was standing at the front gate of the palace with the convoy of the Fourth Prince, Ren Hakuryuu. It was early morning, a time when many in the palace were not yet ready. They woke up a lot. Koumei needed this time to deliver Koha to Hakuryu's convoy that was returning to the eastern provinces. Koha, who was in a long robe, walked towards Koumei who was standing next to Hakuryuu.

“I will take good care of Brother Koha. Brother Koumei, don't worry.” The dark blue haired man clasped his hands together and bowed to his cousin. The scar on half of his face that was branded as a war wound caused many people to turn their heads. Not even the little one had to look at his cousin, who was less than a year older than him but had taller and more masculine muscles than him.

Koha rarely picked up a sword or practiced martial arts like the other princes.

"I'll leave it to you, Hakuryuu." When he finished paying his respects to his cousin, he turned to the small figure who was looking at the inside of the Imperial Palace. Koumei lifted him onto the carriage and ordered him to sit inside. If you delay, the sun will rise first. Hakuryuu bowed to the second prince of the empire before getting onto Kouha's chariot.

Within a few moments the procession began to move away from the palace grounds. Koumei and his confidants watched the fourth prince's procession. From now on, all that was left was to explain to the eldest why he had to do this. But before he could explain, he would have to prepare to accept his elder brother's punishment first.

If everything was not in the sight of the princess from the Rem Kingdom.

The final story could have been better.

“If I didn't do it, Kouen wouldn't even change his mind. Send out the best soldiers right now.”

After waking up, he found that his side was empty. The little body that should have been in my arms since last night was missing. The tall figure had to go looking for the small figure as usual. Kouen chose to go straight to the flower garden next to the lotus pond bridge. There, Koha liked to regularly knit flower crowns.

But when he arrives, he meets Kougyaku's younger sister.

“Elder!” The young girl hurriedly stood up and bowed nervously to her elder brother. Amber red eyes looked at her sister before looking at the small figure again, but there was no sign. Kougyoku, who had been stealthily observing his brother's behavior since he stepped into the garden, immediately knew who this tall figure was looking for.

“Sister Koha didn't come to the garden today,” she said truthfully to her elder brother. Because since morning, she had not seen the little figure who had the dignity of another brother. But she looked more like her fragile older sister. Yesterday, when she attended the ceremony, she noticed that the other party's condition was not as good as it should have been.

When he was about to open his mouth and tell the tall figure to go look at the other person's condition, he was too late. Because Koen walked out of the garden as soon as he didn't know his target was here. The young girl could only blink her eyes and look after the other party until they were out of sight.

Kouen decided to walk towards the residence of the person he was looking for. Perhaps the little figure might be returning here. But when I stepped foot inside, there was something strange. There was something about the atmosphere that made him feel bad, but what made him feel even more bad was probably the fact that almost all of his equipment was covered with a black cloth.

Two legs hurriedly walked into the bedroom. When everything became clear to his eyes, he began to understand what had happened. The mattress on the bed was removed and covered with a black dustproof cloth. The maids of honor are all doing that duty.

“What is this?…” The maids of honor turned to pay respects to the tall figure standing in front of the door. Before one of them bowed to the other and told the other the truth, that the little figure was not currently in the palace and that no one would come to live in the palace anymore.

“Prince Koha just traveled with Prince Hakuryuu in the early hours of the morning.”

“From now on, Kouha will stay with Hakuryu in the eastern city. The person who made the offer was me.” Koumei walked up to Kouen, who was standing in shock. But not before Komei could explain his reasoning. The collar of his shirt was pulled, followed by a heavy punch hitting his left cheek. The maid of honor shrieked in shock as the noble brothers in front of her suddenly started fighting and fighting. Koumei himself knew that it would end like this.

“You can't stay with Koha forever! Don't you feel sorry for your younger brother? You are already married. Do you think your wife will allow Koha to live in peace?!” The fist that was about to collide with the second brother's face was stopped in mid-air. The reason Koumei said was correct. But why didn't the other party think that he himself could protect Kouha? Do you think he would just stand by and let his loved ones be bullied?

“Anyway, Rem's side must pressure you to have a child with her. And have you thought about what Koha will be like when that time comes? Do you think we can just let that side interfere with us? Don't forget that we are now connected to the Rem Kingdom. Brother, the person who will be king.

Public matters must always come first.”

The saying that public matters must come first made Koen stop and think. The hand that was gripping the collar of his opponent's shirt began to loosen. Ever since he was a child, he had often heard that kings were unable to keep their lovers. Even his father in heaven couldn't keep his lover.

But even so, he still wanted to be with Koha. He can't live without the other person. He suffers..

A tall figure came out of the palace and ordered his adjutant to prepare the horses. However, he still wanted to talk to the other party to find out. If Koha had enough reasons to let go, he would think twice. If the other party dares to say to his face that he wants to go I don't want to be with him anymore, he will let me go..

Duniya, who had walked into the corridor, saw a tall figure who was her husband in name only walking towards somewhere with a close soldier. The other party's conversation was enough to make the girl understand. And that was the decision of what had been paid to her uncle who had come to attend the wedding ceremony. The skilled soldiers brought along by Rem were ordered to ambush the Fourth Prince's convoy.

Even though it was cruel, she had to do it. Even if what you do is the cause of a war, isn't that an honorable thing? She is the noble princess of the Rem Kingdom. There will be no tolerance for humiliation.

It wasn't me who killed that child, it was you.

You yourself rejected me. I am Rem's princess.

Married to be the wife of the heir to the throne

You think I'm willing to stay alone?

A small figure was arriving at the edge of the forest. From now on, they had to pass this way in order to ascend the slope for easier travel. Her sweet face looked out the window all the time and looked so depressed that it didn't seem like a cheerful person before. Hakuryuu then invites for conversation, breaking the quiet and awkward atmosphere.

But he still hasn't asked. An arrow that came from somewhere flew into the window sill. causing him to grab the small body and take cover.

The procession came to an abrupt halt when it sensed an enemy encroaching on it. Several more arrows flew straight ahead. Some soldiers and servants were shot to death. Some were able to find shelter. Hakuryu shouted for everyone to find shelter and ordered his soldiers to prepare. His beloved lance was held tightly in his hand before he dragged the small figure out of the carriage together after the enemy stopped shooting arrows. It's not safe to stay in the car because he can't be protected.

“Is there something wrong?” Koha asked in a panicked tone as she had never experienced anything like this before. Hakuryuu quickly pushed his small body behind him. The tip of the lance was slashed at an enemy who was about to draw his sword and strike at him.

“We were ambushed. Don't stay away from me,” he said to the other party before being answered by a nod from the small figure. Now both the soldiers and the enemies were fighting and fighting each other until it looked like a chaos. Hakuryuu didn't understand who these people were and what they wanted. If I had to guess from the current situation, it would be bandits who were stealing supplies and valuables.

Seriously!

The long sword slashed down once more, but the hilt of his lance caught it before sweeping to the side. But the opponent in front of him seemed to know his skills because he quickly swung the tip of his sword towards him. It turns out that Hakuryuu and the stranger who uses a cloth to hide his face are currently clashing. The small figure behind him began to feel afraid because if this continued, Hakuryuu would definitely not be able to protect him.

He will become even more of a burden to the person in front of him. The sight of his followers and some of the fallen soldiers made Kouha feel sad and frightened. What did these people do wrong to deserve to be killed like this?

So cool!

Another enemy ran in and slashed, intending to use the tip of his sword to stab the small figure standing behind the tall figure. But luckily, Hakuryuu was able to regain his senses and push the small body away until he collapsed in the grass on the side of the road. The blade slammed into the fourth prince's arm until blood was oozing out. At the same moment, the tip of the lance in his hand flickered and tore the cloth covering the faces of the people they had just clashed with.

The little figure who had fallen in the grass pile widened his eyes when he saw the other person's true face. If I'm not mistaken, this person was a first class royal guard accompanying Princess Duniya. He had seen it when he attended the ceremony. Hakuryuu seemed to remember too.

"owner .."

When his face was revealed, he would have to kill this prince as well. Because if this matter was known to the palace, the relationship between the two kingdoms would definitely end. And this would be the start of a war. The blade began to attack the Fourth Prince harder until Hakuryuu began to feel the killing intent that he wanted to kill him.

The koha that had fallen in the grass piled up quickly moved away when two more enemies were coming towards them, intending to kill them. Fear began to take over my mind. Must I die here? Must I die without ever being able to see that person again?

So cool! So cool!

The tip of the lance was drawn and cut off the heads of the two enemies. Bright red blood splashed all around, staining the clothes of the small figure who was moving away until he was frozen at the sight of the dead person in front of him. Hakuryuu, who was able to escape the killing blade, took advantage of that moment to kill some of his enemies.

“Get out of here, quickly!” The other party's voice made Kouha conscious. The small figure hurriedly stood up and ran out of there. At the moment when Hakuryuu was protecting the other party, he didn't care to protect himself. The killing sword rushed towards him again. But his instincts from being on the battlefield before made him narrowly dodge.

But his arms couldn't dodge. The blade slammed into the middle of his forearm until it was torn. Hakuryuu screamed out in pain and fell to his knees on the ground.

The sword that was about to slash down onto the body of the Fourth Prince. But his eyes saw the small figure of the Third Prince running away from this area. That is the target that must be killed. The bow was picked up before the figure ran after the small figure and the bow was pulled out behind him.

The tip of the arrow was aimed at a small figure who was running wildly from this area. If this small figure were to deter the princess of the Rem Kingdom, It deserves to be killed.

Shock!

The arrow shot into the middle of her delicate back, causing the small running figure to fall to the ground. The tip of the arrow dug into the skin until it covered the metal shaft. Pain suddenly surged up. The man who shot the arrow stepped towards the small figure who was scrambling to escape. He walked over and blocked him before pointing the tip of his sword down at Sweet's face.

But when he saw the other's expression, he was surprised because his sweet face didn't show any signs of panic or fear right now. The expression on his face right now was like he was sad and longing for something. The small figure scrambled and turned back the old way to escape. He himself felt sorry for him, but since the matter had reached this stage, he could not put his hands on it.

A large hand grabbed the fragile shoulder and begged for forgiveness before the tip of the sword was stabbed into the middle of the body.

Shock!!

“No!!!!!!” Hakuryuu shouted as loud as he could. He was unable to reach and help his cousin. The sword was withdrawn. The small body that was struggling to escape just now became still. The assassin was sure that no matter what, the other party would not survive. Just as he was about to step out of there

Unexpectedly, a spark of a silver sword filled with killing intent shot straight into his chest. His entire body could barely move before he slowly turned his gaze towards the incoming sword's destination. When he saw who it was, his eyes widened. The heir to the empire has come here. A tall, imposing figure dismounted from his horse before the First Prince's beloved sword cut off the assassin's head, sending him flying to the side.

His heavy eyelids that were about to close had to be held up when he saw the tall figure of his lover appearing here. The figure defeated the person who had killed him and still looked agitated as he came to support him. The face he tried to memorize was wearing a pained expression.

“Sir ..” the sweet voice that had once called out to him so eloquently. Now he called out to him softly. A sweet face that looked tired but still gave a slight smile. Big, nearly closed eyes still looked at him. The clear water that had lingered before was dripping down from the corner of his eye. Along her smooth cheeks were drops of blood that had splashed when Hakuryuu had saved him.

A serious wound that caused blood loss to the point where the clothes were soaked and could no longer be healed. If he had arrived sooner, his loved ones would not have been in danger.

“Why aren't you in the palace with me? Don't you want to be with me?.” A large hand gently wiped away the tears that were flowing from the corners of the large eyes. Pain and regret began to creep in. It was coming in so much that he could hardly bear it, causing tears to flow from his sharp eyes. A thin hand slowly reached up and touched the cheek of his eloquent face.

“I want .. I want to be with you more than anyone else ..” The voice started to grow softer and weaker, making those who listened almost frightened. Koen moved slightly around the arm that was supporting his small body. The blood flowing continuously from the wound caused his consciousness to fade.

“Koha .. Koha, you must not sleep. I will take you back to the royal palace for treatment. You must recover and come back to live with me. We'll be together.” He scooped up the small figure without hesitation and led him onto his horse. Then he rode his horse out of that area and headed back to the palace. The distance from here was not considered too far. He must have made it in time. He must have taken Koha to the royal palace in time.

“Koen-sama ..” Hakuryuu muttered from the sight in front of him. He never thought that two people could love each other this much. Now the soldiers that Kouen had brought along were taking care of order. The severed arm was given first aid until it was entered the palace and the wound was officially treated when it was at the hands of the doctors.

The high-bred horse was forced to gallop quickly towards the royal palace. One hand held the horse's reins. His other hand supported the small, still figure in his arms. Now Koha was just resting when he reached the Royal Palace and had to be sent to the Royal Doctor for treatment. This little body would be healed and they would be back together.

Even though I knew in my heart that this little body was not breathing But he still fooled himself. Koha isn't dead yet. When it reaches the hands of the royal doctor, it must be completely healed.

When the horses were galloped into the palace Kouen immediately dismounted his horse and carried his small, still body, running towards the royal doctor's office. On the way there, he chose to take the Bua Sa Bridge route, which was the closest route. The stepmother, the Empress, was walking towards this bridge. The sight in front of me shocked and made me feel so stunned that I could hardly keep my balance. The tall figure of the adopted son was holding a small body that looked like he was not breathing in his arms.

“Get out of the way, I have to go see the royal doctor. Koha is in trouble!” A tall figure was about to walk past but the Empress stood in her way. How could he go to see the royal doctor when this little body couldn't even breathe? White skin is pale and still firm. No matter how you look, there is no life.

“Calm your nerves. Kouha is not breathing.” The empress tried to explain the truth to the other party and calm her nerves. But was scolded by the other party back.

“I told you to get out of the way!!”

Koumei and Kougyoku on the other side of the bridge were unable to set foot on the Empress and the Crown Prince. The more they saw the third prince's lifeless body in the tall figure's arms, the more they couldn't move. Kougyaku raised his hand to cover his face before crying. Koumei didn't understand what had happened, but the small body's motionless and unable to return made him blame himself.

The person who made the offer and sent his younger brother out was himself. If he wasn't too concerned and worried about the future, these terrible things shouldn't have happened.

Look at Niya, who is standing and watching from a distance. The more I don't dare to approach. Instead of the small body that the other party cherished so much leaving, it would make her feel more at ease, but why was she not at all a bit uneasy? The tall figure sitting and hugging the lifeless body in front of the Empress caused tears to flow uncontrollably. Why is the story so chaotic and worse than expected?

Three moments passed before Kouen was able to release the small body in his embrace. He just sat there hugging and crying. It is at the lotus pond bridge where we met for the first time. The cold, pale skin clearly indicated that the other party had left him and would never return. From now on, there would never be a day when he would hear the other's voice.

There will never be a day when I get to see a face that smiles when I'm tired from my daily work. There will never be a time when the other person is crying. There will never be a day when I will be able to embrace this beloved body again. His lips bent down and pressed a kiss to his forehead and stayed there.

No matter where you go, please know this.

My heart is with you.

If you weren't here My heart isn't here either.

I love you.. Koha

After that, the relationship between the two kingdoms was severed. The empire could not accept the actions of Princess Duniya and her uncle, who was a high-ranking royal. The people of Rem Kingdom were all ordered back to the kingdom along with Princess Duniya. But her uncle had to be executed to make amends for the third prince's death.

and the fourth prince who lost his left arm Koen ascended to the throne after his stepmother, the Empress, abdicated. He furthered his dream by expanding the empire's territory. Every battle he conquered by himself. All the princesses and princes, as well as generals and soldiers, joined together to form his army.

Until the empire became a strong and united country. He is a king without a queen. The heir to the throne was not a problem because he chose to appoint Koumei's son, who seemed smart and intelligent. That child in the future would definitely be a good king.

'My brother Better than anyone else!'

The orange light of the evening reflects off the surface of the water, making it sparkling. The small fish in the lotus pond were swimming under the water. Some of them sometimes floated above the surface of the water. The tall figure of a king walked to a halt on a pure white stone bridge. In his hand he held a bouquet of crowns made of flowers.

Sharp eyes scanned the surroundings. It remains unchanged here. Everything is still the same as before. It will only change with time. He stepped off the bridge when it was time to go check out the cooling regulations.

'Huh .. h.. should I call you Brother Koen?'

A familiar sweet voice sobbed softly. Causing the tall figure to turn and look at the lotus pond bridge again. The sight before him made the king stop and look. A small child that looked like a girl was sobbing and wiping away the tears on her face with tiny hands. In front of the little boy was a tall young man who squatted down in front of him in order to be able to talk to the other person easily.

In the youth's hand was a bouquet of crowns made of flowers hidden behind him.

'Yes, call me Brother Kouen. And from now on I will never scold you again.'

'A .. alright .. Brother Koen'

The small figure nodded as he called out the boy's pronouns with a slight stutter. The person who was called could only smile in satisfaction before a large hand brought out the flower crown hidden behind his back and placed it on the child's head. His cute face tilted his head to look slightly before a small hand slowly felt the flower crown on his head.

'Call me Brother Kouen often. And I will give you a reward like this again.'

The cute face from crying a moment ago immediately changed to a bright smile. Makes those who look at it unable to help their hearts flutter with that bright smile.

'Senior Koen'

'Huh?'

'Senior Koen'

'Koha'

'Kick .. Brother Koen!'

The image in front of me on the bridge disappeared. Two legs walked up to the bridge again. Time has passed and a long time has passed. But that little figure remained in his heart and never went anywhere. How could he disappear when his heart was Ren Kouha? Even without that little body by his side, all his memories still remained.

END.