Antonio laid there in his room looking up at the ceiling. His mate hadn't been here… the king and others have said so themselves. Then where could he be? Rubbing his stomach Antonio sighed and rolled on his side to be more comfortable.

The child inside him kicked and he purred. He was happy he had conceived right away. Sitting up a little Antonio yawned and little and thought about napping but he couldn't even if he tried. He would only feel the longing for his mate.

Walking to the bedroom door Antonio figured he would take a long walk around the garden. As he walked on he glanced up as a shadow came upon him. Smiling he bowed to the demon.

"General Ludwig, how nice to see you."

"You as well. The King has found some leads for you. A few others and myself will look into them for you since you are with child. I hope you will do well to stay in the ground of the castle until we come back."

"Yes! Si, I won't leave!" Antonio rushed up to him. "Please, please tell me right away if you find him!"

Ludwig almost felt guilt as he looked into those desperate green eyes. They were too much the same color of his own mate. Nodding he flew up into the air and went straight to his room where he had told Arthur to stay.

When he got there he found Arthur pacing about tailing swinging back and forth fast and arms holding himself. Ludwig knew right away he mate was dying to get out and fly around. Another thing to feel guilty of.

"Arthur."

Jumping a little Arthur turned around. "Ludwig, I didn't see you there."

The taller demon watched him stay in place tail still going back in forth now faster. It was clear he was itching to get out and do something outside this room and how could Ludwig blame him? He had been stuck in here for three days.

"Come with me Arthur. We shall hunt."

"Wonderful!" Arthur rushed to him tails wrapping together. "I want to get some rabbit meat, love."

Smiling Ludwig held him for a second. "Then you shall have what you wish for."

Going out first he heard Arthur follow him flying around but close enough to him but his mate was enjoying the freedom and even did a few tricks in the air. Something off and Ludwig looked over and was surprised to see Gilbert speeding off high into the air but then he noticed that his brother was playing.

The albino was letting himself fall out of the air before flying back up again and repeating the simple fun action now that his wings had been fully healed. High up Gilbert flew again before pulling in his wings and dropping so far. Smiling for a moment he continued on until he noticed that Arthur wasn't with him. Stopping he looked back and realized Arthur had ended up mimicking Gilbert's actions.

Watching for a minute he couldn't place why Arthur would mimic until he tensed and noticed something. More bearers where joining in on this. Not only that but flying in time with each other. First going up and the falling back down.

"Arthur, enough. Let's go."

It was as if Arthur hadn't even heard him as the smaller demon flew up higher then the last time before dropping back down. It was only then that he caught a scent and growled angrily. It was a spell. One that must only affect bearers.

Flying up he grabbed Arthur in one arm and then made another swoop to starched Gilbert right out of the air and then suddenly went limp passing out. Flying them to the ground he let out a warning and soon demons where stanching the bearers out of the sky and bring them back to the castle.

Ludwig went back to look for the scent of the spell however he couldn't pin point just where it was coming from. The area was far off. Sending out a warning to others and soon more demons where snatching the demons out of the air and bring them back to the palace. The second they were taken out of the air they seemed to pass out.

Finding the area he shot down to battle with some traitor demons.

Gilbert opened his eyes slowly. Wincing he put a hand to his head groaning softy as his head pounded. Where was he? The last thing he remembered was being in his room when he heard had suddenly wanted to go out flying.

Now he was laying here on the floor. Tail wagging slightly he rolled over and laid on his stomach. he wasn't feeling well. All over he felt awful and his body felt heavy. The pounding in his head didn't stop and any noise made it worse. Whimpering a little he tried to heal himself but he just couldn't muster up the strength to even push himself off the floor.

There was the sound of fighting far off but Gilbert couldn't see it. It was then he noticed that not only was he laying there but so were many other bearer demons. What happened? Why were they laying here? Was there an attack?

"… Ivan…?" Gilbert mumbled out. "…. Ivan…"

Someone leaned over him rubbing his back. For a second he thought it was Ivan but then realized it was the Queen.

"Rest. It was a spell and they have found the ones responsible. I will give you something to help."

Something was said and soon Gilbert felt the horrible feeling leave him but his strength was taken from him. Looking confused he slowly started to fall asleep as he watched the Queen give the same healing spell to the other demons.

Matthew checked all the demons and made sure they each got a spell to heal them. Lucky for him he had been somewhere where the spell didn't reach. Healing the next demon Matthew noticed Arthur and saw him struggling to get up and ran over to him and cast the spell. He had mixed it with a sleeping spel when he noticed that the demons had their strengths pulled form their bodies.

This was bad. He would have to tell Alfred about it when his mate returned. What kind of spell could drain over fifty demons of their strength? He heard someone panting softly and the scent of blood hit his nose. Looking around he frowned and rushed forward.

The new demon, Antonio, was holding his stomach and Matthew had a sickening realization. The child was on its way! This was not good.

"Bring a healer and a midwife! Now!" Matthew screamed orders to servants. "Gather more servants and more the demons to their rooms! Move it!"

Alfred let himself fall into the river washing the blood off himself as did many others. They had killed most of the traitors and brought the others in for questioning. Once the blood was off he flew up giving out some orders before flying back to his palace.

Landing there he walked a few feet when he heard someone crying and whimpering. It was so sorrowful and pitifully he wondered what could be so bad? Opening the door he walked in as a few bowed at him and others gasped softly.

When Alfred noticed his mate sitting there on the bed rubbing the new demon's back looking sad he raised an eyebrow but then noticed a small bundle wrapped up and in a box. The bundle was unmoving and the face was covered.

So that's what had happened.

A lost child.

"Matthew."

"Alfred… it seems the spell drained the baby's strength as well… Antonio is heartbroken."

"Of course." Alfred sighed and then looked up. "Matthew, I need to speak with you. It's important."

"Alright. Antonio, I will return soon. Rest."

Arthur moved about trying to get his wits about him. His mind was in panic mode. Where was he? What was going on? He remembered being in his room. Then someone came in and held water to his lips but it smelled off somehow. Now he was being carried and this wasn't his mate's scent. Opening his eyes he blinked away times as this knew demon carried him to his room and laid him there.

Feeling the feeling to heave he looked over and tensed as he noticed his eldest brother pointing a sword and him and then suddenly the blade came slashing down.

Chapter end.

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