Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction ❯ The Ghost of Castle Crawford ❯ 2 ( Chapter 2 )
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By: Terrenis-chan 
The First Night in the haunted Castle
Anime/Manga: Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Mystery / Fantasy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.12.2003 | Pages: 5 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 367 | Status: Work In Progress
The First Night in the haunted Castle
Anime/Manga: Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Mystery / Fantasy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.12.2003 | Pages: 5 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 367 | Status: Work In Progress
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Later that night Ran was in his new room which was between his sister's and his younger brothers rooms. It was much bigger than his old room in their old house in Japan, but the latter really couldn't be compared with this big castle. At the moment the redhead was sitting at the small table, his brand-new laptop, a birthday present by his parents, in front of him.
He was writing some e-mails to his friends who had stayed back in his home country. But his thoughts drifted back to the current events. The ride to their new home, the flirting man on the horse (Ran still couldn't think about him without blushing) and the strange incident in the library.
No one of them had known why Nagi suddenly had fled from the room. But only 10 minutes later Schuldig and Jei had come and taken a look at the spot where the drain had been. Ran had no idea why they had looked so shocked. But the two men hadn't said a single word. Schuldig only had said that the dinner was ready and that Nagi already had went to bed since he wasn't feeling well.
The dinner afterwards had been quiet somehow except the twins who had started their own little food fight until Manx told them to stop that. It seemed that everyone had had their own thoughts and Ran had begun to suspect that the rumours about the ghost weren't rumours at all.
The redhead sighed. He didn't feel like going to bed yet but it was already late and tomorrow he would be busy with unpacking his bags and many other things. Maybe if he was lucky he would get the chance to do some drawings of the castle, Ran thought with a glance at his drawing utensils.
He liked to draw since the time he was younger. And Ran did it still when he had the time. But for now the redhead only wanted to get some sleep since he, however, was getting tired all of a sudden.
Ran yawned and changed into a simple pair of black boxer shorts and a t-shirt, when someone knocked at the door. The red-haired teenager looked startled. Who could this be? His parents and his younger brothers had already gone to bed. Maybe it was his sister or...
He didn't complete his thought, when he heard his sister's voice. Relieved the redhead opened his door and let her in. She was carrying two mugs full of tea and gave one to Ran.
"Here, Ran. For you!" she said smiling.
"How...?"
"Come on. Even if we may be no longer in Japan there's no reason not to go on with our ritual." Aya replied.
"Okay, I give up. Thanks for the tea. Why don't you take a seat next to me?" Ran asked, smiling.
Aya didn't hesitate and sat down beside him. After a whole while of silence the dark-haired girl began to speak again.
"Ran, could I ask you a question? But please don't laugh at me!"
Ran looked confused at her.
"Why should I? So what's on your mind?" he asked his sister.
The girl blushed, but spoke further:
"What do you think of Jei?"
"Who?"
"You know already. I mean the gardener!"
"Oh! What about him?"
"What do you think of him?"
Ran thought for a moment.
"I don't know. He's strange in an odd way. Why do you ask?"
Aya blushed harder this time.
"Well...It may sound silly, but I think...I think I like him somehow." She stuttered, her head as red as an overripe tomato.
The red-haired youth blinked. He hadn't expected something like that. But what should he say now?
"Oh!" was the only word he managed to get out.
"I know, he may look scary, but I'm sure he's a nice man and has a friendly."
But before Ran could answer again, Aya laughed nervously and hit him on his back before getting up.
"Sorry to bother with my silly little crush. It's late and I'm better going to bed. Night, Ran!" she said and gave him a small kiss on his cheek before taking the empty mugs and disappearing.
"Night, Aya!" Ran said and sighed.
He had enjoyed their little ritual, which they hadn't practised since they all moved away from Tokyo. But why did Aya tell him about this gardener and that she liked him? In Ran's opinion this Jei was really bloodcurdling, especially the way he was staring at the redhead.
Ran shrugged his shoulders and yawned. He could think about this tomorrow. For now he was very tired and only wanted to sleep. After locking the door and turning off the light, he slipped under the red satin sheets and slowly fell asleep, in his dreams a certain jade-eyed male.
*
It was shortly before midnight when Sir Bradley de Crawford left his chamber, where he had been the last few hours since the incident in the library. He still was very pissed. How could this woman dare remove the blood stain? It was a crime in Brad's opinion and so he had spent the past hours to think about a suited punishment for this misdemeanour.
But what could he do? Those people didn't seem to believe in ghosts as he had overheard in one of their conversations.
"Wait a minute!" he suddenly called out loud, an idea forming in his mind.
Why didn't he have thought of this possibility before? They didn't believe in ghosts and he was a ghost. So why not prove them that he existed? He only had to do the same things, which he had done the last 450 years and which was his specialty. After all he had driven several members of his family and many others into psychiatric disease and so in mental hospitals.
Brad would show them that he existed and haunt like never before, until the committed crime was avenged. An evil smile appeared on his lips and he began to laugh aloud, so loud that it could be heard in the whole castle.
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Schuldig was sleeping next to his boyfriend, when his eyes suddenly flew open. He was confused for a moment. Had that been a laugh he had heard? The orange-haired male turned round but didn't see anything except Nagi who was still sleeping peacefully. But then Schuldig heard the strange sound again and this time he could hear that it was a laugh. He had an idea who was the source of it.
"Schu, what's that awful noise?" a fearful voice asked him suddenly.
The older male turned his eyes to his frightened boyfriend, who was half hiding himself under the sheets.
"I believe the old fellow feel like scaring us again. And I really thought he would leave us in peace for a while." He answered.
Schuldig grew silent when he heard the awful laughing coming nearer. Soon it was very close to their room and suddenly stopped right before it. Frightened Nagi clung to his boyfriend, looking fearfully at the door. But nothing seemed to happen. Both males looked at each other. Had they gotten the noise wrong?
But at the same moment, where that thought crossed their minds, the door handle was slowly turned round. Schuldig swallowed. He could hear the handle creaking, but had no idea what he had to expect. Whoever was outside, he tried to get inside. But strangely nothing happened, much to the relief of both men.
The orange-haired male was glad that he luckily had locked the door. Then they heard this bloodcurdling laugh again and steps, which left quickly. Schuldig let out a relieved sigh and looked down to his boyfriend, who seemed to have fallen asleep again, still clinging to him. Schu smiled and stroked his hair.
"Gods, I hope he doesn't bother Jei or else we have to calm him tomorrow." He exhaled noisily.
Who would have known that the old fellow would make his appearance so soon? But then, after to-day's incident at the library it was only a matter until Sir Bradley would haunt around again. Hopefully he didn't scare the Fujimiyas away this night, because they really seemed to be a nice family. Well...except those twins maybe. Those two only meant more trouble.
"Let's hope he don't scare them too much!" Schuldig said, before he went back to sleep.
*
A constant knocking at the door woke Ran up in the middle of the night. It was hard to hear but nevertheless loud enough to wake him up. Yawning, the redhead turned round, trying his best to ignore the disturbing noise.
"G'way. I want to sleep." It came from beneath the pillow.
But the knocking noise continued and grew louder. Ran, wide awake now, sat up and slowly got angry. He had an idea, who could be at the door, and if he was right, two certain persons would be in trouble tomorrow.
"Damn it! Stop that awful noise, Ken and Omi, or I'll tell mom everything and then you'll get arrest until you're 18!" he yelled, furious about the disturbing of his sleep.
Immediately the knocking stopped. Ran sighed of relief and yawned again.
//Damn twins! Can't they sleep like normal human beings?//
The red-haired teenager stretched his body before lying down again and going back to sleep.........until suddenly the banging started again. But this time it was three times louder than before. Ran opened his eyes abruptly and narrowed them.
"That's it! Now I've enough of you!" he growled and stormed towards the door after getting up.
But as soon as he reached it, the banging stopped again. A frown crossed Ran's forehead. What the hell was going on here? As an answer the door began to shake and to make such loud noises as if someone would try to kick it in. Now a little bit scared, the redhead made some footsteps back. The trembling got harder and Ran had the sudden feeling as if the door would fly out of its hinges any moment.
However, the vibrating stopped as suddenly as it had begun and the red-haired male could hear footsteps, which seemed to leave quickly. Immediately Ran rushed to the door and unlocked it. He wanted to know who had made this horrible noise. But as he stuck out his head, he couldn't see one single soul. The entire corridor was empty.
Ran had expected to see his younger brothers, since they liked to play such jokes, but this shocked him somehow. Was it possible that it could be the ghost Schuldig had been talking about?
With a frown the redhead locked the door again. What a strange night. Maybe he should talk to Schuldig tomorrow and ask him if he had heard something. But if he ever found that it had been his brothers who had played a joke on him, he would see to it that they would get their detention.
Finally Ran got back to his bed und buried himself under the sheets. Soon he was asleep again.
*
Sir Bradley was smiling when he was on his way back to his chamber. He was really pleased with himself. This had been probably the best haunting since he had had his fun with the grandfather of the present Lady de Crawford 90 years ago, when he had appeared in the middle of the wedding night, after Jack de Crawford had married a Lady of Kudou.
Bradley still remembered their faces, when both had fled screaming from the bedroom. They had left Castle Crawford in the same night and never returned. Sir Bradley only had heard that they had spent two months in a mental institution before they had moved to London.
The ghost snickered. Oh yes, that had been the good old times. Feeling much calmer now than several hours ago, he entered his chamber and sat down on his bed. Hopefully this awful family moved out tomorrow and then Bradley would have his peace again. If not...
Sir Bradley narrowed his golden eyes. If they stayed here, he would have to take more drastic measures.
*
The morning came soon and everything seemed normal again. Schu yawned, when he walked along the hall towards the kitchen to make him and Nagi a strong coffee. A short glance at the clock in the library told him that it was shortly after six o'clock. The orange-haired male sighed. Only 2 and a half hour until breakfast.
And that after such a night.
//Okay. Let me think. First - wake up Jei. Secondly - make breakfast. Thirdly - lay the table. Fourthly - kiss boyfriend awake.// he thought, giggling mentally before heading towards Jei's bedroom.
Knocking at the door, he yelled:
"Hey Jei! Time to get up."
Schuldig waited for a moment before he got a reply. Okay, it was more a loud und unintelligible grunt. But it was a reply after all. A few minutes a very tired looking Jei opened the door. The orange-haired male raised an eyebrow.
"Let me guess. *He* visited you last night, too?"
The Irishman nodded silently.
"Ah, don't worry. It was the same with us. I just hope he didn't scare the Fujimiyas away. By the way, can you get some fresh flowers for the breakfast table when you're ready? I have to wake up Nagi now. See you later!" Schuldig said and then went away.
The Irishman looked after him and closed the door. This was going to be a long, long day.
Schuldig went back to his own bedroom, but found no sign of his boyfriend. He looked around and then heard some shower noises. Grinning madly, he sneaked without any noise into the bathroom and towards the shower, in which his boyfriend had a shower. Giggling internally, Schu sneaked on, planning to surprise him.
But shortly before his goal a voice interrupted him.
"I know it's you, Schu. So you can stop your sneaking!" it said.
Sweatdropping, the orange-haired man stopped right in front of the cubicle.
"You're no fun! How did you know that it's me?" he asked, pouting.
Nagi's wet head popped out of the booth and looked at him.
"Firstly - You're always the first who stands up in the morning. And secondly - You try every morning to sneak in the bathroom while I'm showering. So I didn't have to guess further." The boy answered.
"Okay, okay, you won. I think I'll take care of the breakfast."
"Do that!"
"Do I get a kiss?"
Nagi rolled his eyes, but didn't say no. He gave Schuldig a quick kiss on his lips, after which this one left the room. Sighing, Nagi finished his shower and, after putting on his clothes, also went down to help him.
Both of them were busy when suddenly the doorbell rang. Cleaning his hands, Schuldig opened it. A man at the same age as Schuldig's was standing outside, wearing a casual suit. He was looking at his person opposite through his green sunglasses.
"Oh, Sir Youji, what are you doing here? I didn't expect you this early." Schuldig said astonished.
"Oh, I was just in the neighbourhood and thought I could bring you the wine you wanted from me! And how often shall I say that you can call me Youji! I really don't like to be called by my title!" Youji answered back, pointing at a small box next to his really good looking metallic silver Bentley Cabriolet.
"But at half past seven in the morning? I could have gotten it later."
"Forget it. I just arrived from a new Kudou family reunion anyway. Had been the pure stress. It's not as though I don't like my family, but the party did last until five and unfortunately my relatives sometimes tend to drive me completely crazy. So...and how's the new family?" Youji asked.
"Well, they are really nice, except maybe the two youngest sons. I have the feeling they will cause some trouble!" Schu said.
"Huhuuu. And how's the redhead? I must say he's very cute for a Japanese fellow." The other man suddenly grinned.
Schuldig blinked and then raised an eyebrow before he began to smile knowingly.
"Ah, I know what you mean and you're right."
"Of course I'm right. Maybe I should come over and introduce myself at the weekend. By the way, how did *He* react?" Youji asked.
At this question Schuldig winced but before he could answer Nagi joined them, greeting the older man.
"Ohayo, Sir Youji. I had no idea that you're here. Would you like a cup of coffee?" the Japanese asked.
"No, thanks. I just wanted to know if the old fellow was active this night!"
Nagi and Schuldig looked at each other.
"Well...there was some rumble tonight. But it was only because Mrs. Fujimiya removed the blood stain."
Youji wasn't sure if his eyes were still in its sockets, because at the moment they had the size of large bowls, threatening to bulge out of their holes.
"Okay...did I hear you right? You didn't tell me that they removed the famous-notorious "de Crawford blood stain"?" the brunette asked unbelieving.
"Ahem...Yes!"
"Can I see...?"
"Of course. Please come in!"
Schuldig let Youji in and led him to the library. This one really couldn't believe his eyes.
"Whoa, I already can see boil the rumours kitchen for the next two months. Can't wait to tell Reiji, what happened." The duke giggled.
The other ones just exchanged some meaningful glances and sweatdropped. When he had calmed down, every one of the three young men went back to the door.
"Well, it's late and my bed is calling. See you later..."
With these words Youji said goodbye and went back to his car, driving away.
"Okay, let's make breakfast. They will be up soon!" Schuldig said to his boyfriend, taking the box with the wine before they both went inside.
*
One and a half hour later the whole Fujimiya family sat at the breakfast table and ate. But strangely everyone (okay, only Ken, Omi, Ran and Aya) picked listless at their food before finally taking the first bite. A yawn could be heard now and then when one of the tired looking family members let out one. Shuichi and Manx drank their third cup of coffee, while the twins were half asleep on the table.
Ran and Aya didn't look better. They looked at the food and sighed.
Manx looked at her family.
"Didn't you sleep last night?" she asked.
Aya and Ran looked at each other.
"Well...Someone was making such a loud noise in the halls that I couldn't sleep, mom." The redhead replied.
"Yes, I heard it, too." His sister also responded.
"Hnnn, now that you remind me..." Manx thought before her eyes widened.
"KEN! OMI!"
The aforementioned twins suddenly jerked up at the sudden sharp tone of their mother.
"YES?"
"You don't happen to know something about who made that awful noise last night, do you?" the redheaded woman asked angrily.
"No, we don't." both boys answered, blinking.
"Come on. Would you please just tell the truth? "
"But we didn't do anything!" Ken and Omi protested.
"I'm sorry but however I don't know anyone else who could have done it. Or do you think that a ghost made that noise?"
"We really didn't do anything, mom. You must believe us!" the twins yelled.
"Please lower your voice!" Shuichi warned them.
"Okay, until your father and I have thought about a suited punishment, you two get house arrest for a week. It will start tomorrow." Manx said, taking another sip of her coffee.
"But..."
"I don't want to hear one single word from! If you're ready with breakfast I want you to go to your room and begin to unpack your things."
Sighing, both boys gave in. After finishing their breakfast, they headed for their rooms, both boys murmuring something like *unfair treatment* and *stupid ghosts and parents*.
The rest finished their meal quickly. But before Ran went back to his room, he still had an urgent question to ask.
"Mom, may I ask you something?"
"Of course, dear. What do you have on your mind?"
"Is it possible that I can stay here this afternoon? I want to draw the castle."
Manx smiled. Ran was so polite in everything, exactly like Aya. The entire opposite of Ken and Omi.
"Of course you can stay here if you want!"
"Thank you. See you later!" the redhead replied and ran to the stairs, followed by Aya.
"Hey, wait for me, Ran!" she yelled.
When they were gone, Manx and Shuichi stayed behind. The redheaded woman sighed.
"Everything okay, darling?" the dark-haired man asked concerned.
"Yes. I only wished Ken and Omi were a little bit like Aya and Ran. Then we wouldn't have so much trouble with them."
"True. But I think it's only a phase. At least I hope it is one."
"We'll see."
*
Sir Bradley was pacing back and forth within his small chamber. He was annoyed, but this time with himself. Last night he had done his best haunting since 100 years, but it seemed to have failed. He had really thought that he had driven out this annoying family. However, when he had risked a glance an hour ago, they were still there, eating breakfast.
"DAMN!" he yelled, punching his ghostly fist against the dirty wall.
What should he do now? Sir Bradley had no idea. It looked like he had to think about another plan to prove them that he really existed. But first he had to do something important and he would do it while all of the family were away. With these thoughts the ghost laid down on the bed to get some rest. Tonight he would start another try to drive those Fujimiyas out of his castle.
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Later that night Ran was in his new room which was between his sister's and his younger brothers rooms. It was much bigger than his old room in their old house in Japan, but the latter really couldn't be compared with this big castle. At the moment the redhead was sitting at the small table, his brand-new laptop, a birthday present by his parents, in front of him.
He was writing some e-mails to his friends who had stayed back in his home country. But his thoughts drifted back to the current events. The ride to their new home, the flirting man on the horse (Ran still couldn't think about him without blushing) and the strange incident in the library.
No one of them had known why Nagi suddenly had fled from the room. But only 10 minutes later Schuldig and Jei had come and taken a look at the spot where the drain had been. Ran had no idea why they had looked so shocked. But the two men hadn't said a single word. Schuldig only had said that the dinner was ready and that Nagi already had went to bed since he wasn't feeling well.
The dinner afterwards had been quiet somehow except the twins who had started their own little food fight until Manx told them to stop that. It seemed that everyone had had their own thoughts and Ran had begun to suspect that the rumours about the ghost weren't rumours at all.
The redhead sighed. He didn't feel like going to bed yet but it was already late and tomorrow he would be busy with unpacking his bags and many other things. Maybe if he was lucky he would get the chance to do some drawings of the castle, Ran thought with a glance at his drawing utensils.
He liked to draw since the time he was younger. And Ran did it still when he had the time. But for now the redhead only wanted to get some sleep since he, however, was getting tired all of a sudden.
Ran yawned and changed into a simple pair of black boxer shorts and a t-shirt, when someone knocked at the door. The red-haired teenager looked startled. Who could this be? His parents and his younger brothers had already gone to bed. Maybe it was his sister or...
He didn't complete his thought, when he heard his sister's voice. Relieved the redhead opened his door and let her in. She was carrying two mugs full of tea and gave one to Ran.
"Here, Ran. For you!" she said smiling.
"How...?"
"Come on. Even if we may be no longer in Japan there's no reason not to go on with our ritual." Aya replied.
"Okay, I give up. Thanks for the tea. Why don't you take a seat next to me?" Ran asked, smiling.
Aya didn't hesitate and sat down beside him. After a whole while of silence the dark-haired girl began to speak again.
"Ran, could I ask you a question? But please don't laugh at me!"
Ran looked confused at her.
"Why should I? So what's on your mind?" he asked his sister.
The girl blushed, but spoke further:
"What do you think of Jei?"
"Who?"
"You know already. I mean the gardener!"
"Oh! What about him?"
"What do you think of him?"
Ran thought for a moment.
"I don't know. He's strange in an odd way. Why do you ask?"
Aya blushed harder this time.
"Well...It may sound silly, but I think...I think I like him somehow." She stuttered, her head as red as an overripe tomato.
The red-haired youth blinked. He hadn't expected something like that. But what should he say now?
"Oh!" was the only word he managed to get out.
"I know, he may look scary, but I'm sure he's a nice man and has a friendly."
But before Ran could answer again, Aya laughed nervously and hit him on his back before getting up.
"Sorry to bother with my silly little crush. It's late and I'm better going to bed. Night, Ran!" she said and gave him a small kiss on his cheek before taking the empty mugs and disappearing.
"Night, Aya!" Ran said and sighed.
He had enjoyed their little ritual, which they hadn't practised since they all moved away from Tokyo. But why did Aya tell him about this gardener and that she liked him? In Ran's opinion this Jei was really bloodcurdling, especially the way he was staring at the redhead.
Ran shrugged his shoulders and yawned. He could think about this tomorrow. For now he was very tired and only wanted to sleep. After locking the door and turning off the light, he slipped under the red satin sheets and slowly fell asleep, in his dreams a certain jade-eyed male.
*
It was shortly before midnight when Sir Bradley de Crawford left his chamber, where he had been the last few hours since the incident in the library. He still was very pissed. How could this woman dare remove the blood stain? It was a crime in Brad's opinion and so he had spent the past hours to think about a suited punishment for this misdemeanour.
But what could he do? Those people didn't seem to believe in ghosts as he had overheard in one of their conversations.
"Wait a minute!" he suddenly called out loud, an idea forming in his mind.
Why didn't he have thought of this possibility before? They didn't believe in ghosts and he was a ghost. So why not prove them that he existed? He only had to do the same things, which he had done the last 450 years and which was his specialty. After all he had driven several members of his family and many others into psychiatric disease and so in mental hospitals.
Brad would show them that he existed and haunt like never before, until the committed crime was avenged. An evil smile appeared on his lips and he began to laugh aloud, so loud that it could be heard in the whole castle.
*
Schuldig was sleeping next to his boyfriend, when his eyes suddenly flew open. He was confused for a moment. Had that been a laugh he had heard? The orange-haired male turned round but didn't see anything except Nagi who was still sleeping peacefully. But then Schuldig heard the strange sound again and this time he could hear that it was a laugh. He had an idea who was the source of it.
"Schu, what's that awful noise?" a fearful voice asked him suddenly.
The older male turned his eyes to his frightened boyfriend, who was half hiding himself under the sheets.
"I believe the old fellow feel like scaring us again. And I really thought he would leave us in peace for a while." He answered.
Schuldig grew silent when he heard the awful laughing coming nearer. Soon it was very close to their room and suddenly stopped right before it. Frightened Nagi clung to his boyfriend, looking fearfully at the door. But nothing seemed to happen. Both males looked at each other. Had they gotten the noise wrong?
But at the same moment, where that thought crossed their minds, the door handle was slowly turned round. Schuldig swallowed. He could hear the handle creaking, but had no idea what he had to expect. Whoever was outside, he tried to get inside. But strangely nothing happened, much to the relief of both men.
The orange-haired male was glad that he luckily had locked the door. Then they heard this bloodcurdling laugh again and steps, which left quickly. Schuldig let out a relieved sigh and looked down to his boyfriend, who seemed to have fallen asleep again, still clinging to him. Schu smiled and stroked his hair.
"Gods, I hope he doesn't bother Jei or else we have to calm him tomorrow." He exhaled noisily.
Who would have known that the old fellow would make his appearance so soon? But then, after to-day's incident at the library it was only a matter until Sir Bradley would haunt around again. Hopefully he didn't scare the Fujimiyas away this night, because they really seemed to be a nice family. Well...except those twins maybe. Those two only meant more trouble.
"Let's hope he don't scare them too much!" Schuldig said, before he went back to sleep.
*
A constant knocking at the door woke Ran up in the middle of the night. It was hard to hear but nevertheless loud enough to wake him up. Yawning, the redhead turned round, trying his best to ignore the disturbing noise.
"G'way. I want to sleep." It came from beneath the pillow.
But the knocking noise continued and grew louder. Ran, wide awake now, sat up and slowly got angry. He had an idea, who could be at the door, and if he was right, two certain persons would be in trouble tomorrow.
"Damn it! Stop that awful noise, Ken and Omi, or I'll tell mom everything and then you'll get arrest until you're 18!" he yelled, furious about the disturbing of his sleep.
Immediately the knocking stopped. Ran sighed of relief and yawned again.
//Damn twins! Can't they sleep like normal human beings?//
The red-haired teenager stretched his body before lying down again and going back to sleep.........until suddenly the banging started again. But this time it was three times louder than before. Ran opened his eyes abruptly and narrowed them.
"That's it! Now I've enough of you!" he growled and stormed towards the door after getting up.
But as soon as he reached it, the banging stopped again. A frown crossed Ran's forehead. What the hell was going on here? As an answer the door began to shake and to make such loud noises as if someone would try to kick it in. Now a little bit scared, the redhead made some footsteps back. The trembling got harder and Ran had the sudden feeling as if the door would fly out of its hinges any moment.
However, the vibrating stopped as suddenly as it had begun and the red-haired male could hear footsteps, which seemed to leave quickly. Immediately Ran rushed to the door and unlocked it. He wanted to know who had made this horrible noise. But as he stuck out his head, he couldn't see one single soul. The entire corridor was empty.
Ran had expected to see his younger brothers, since they liked to play such jokes, but this shocked him somehow. Was it possible that it could be the ghost Schuldig had been talking about?
With a frown the redhead locked the door again. What a strange night. Maybe he should talk to Schuldig tomorrow and ask him if he had heard something. But if he ever found that it had been his brothers who had played a joke on him, he would see to it that they would get their detention.
Finally Ran got back to his bed und buried himself under the sheets. Soon he was asleep again.
*
Sir Bradley was smiling when he was on his way back to his chamber. He was really pleased with himself. This had been probably the best haunting since he had had his fun with the grandfather of the present Lady de Crawford 90 years ago, when he had appeared in the middle of the wedding night, after Jack de Crawford had married a Lady of Kudou.
Bradley still remembered their faces, when both had fled screaming from the bedroom. They had left Castle Crawford in the same night and never returned. Sir Bradley only had heard that they had spent two months in a mental institution before they had moved to London.
The ghost snickered. Oh yes, that had been the good old times. Feeling much calmer now than several hours ago, he entered his chamber and sat down on his bed. Hopefully this awful family moved out tomorrow and then Bradley would have his peace again. If not...
Sir Bradley narrowed his golden eyes. If they stayed here, he would have to take more drastic measures.
*
The morning came soon and everything seemed normal again. Schu yawned, when he walked along the hall towards the kitchen to make him and Nagi a strong coffee. A short glance at the clock in the library told him that it was shortly after six o'clock. The orange-haired male sighed. Only 2 and a half hour until breakfast.
And that after such a night.
//Okay. Let me think. First - wake up Jei. Secondly - make breakfast. Thirdly - lay the table. Fourthly - kiss boyfriend awake.// he thought, giggling mentally before heading towards Jei's bedroom.
Knocking at the door, he yelled:
"Hey Jei! Time to get up."
Schuldig waited for a moment before he got a reply. Okay, it was more a loud und unintelligible grunt. But it was a reply after all. A few minutes a very tired looking Jei opened the door. The orange-haired male raised an eyebrow.
"Let me guess. *He* visited you last night, too?"
The Irishman nodded silently.
"Ah, don't worry. It was the same with us. I just hope he didn't scare the Fujimiyas away. By the way, can you get some fresh flowers for the breakfast table when you're ready? I have to wake up Nagi now. See you later!" Schuldig said and then went away.
The Irishman looked after him and closed the door. This was going to be a long, long day.
Schuldig went back to his own bedroom, but found no sign of his boyfriend. He looked around and then heard some shower noises. Grinning madly, he sneaked without any noise into the bathroom and towards the shower, in which his boyfriend had a shower. Giggling internally, Schu sneaked on, planning to surprise him.
But shortly before his goal a voice interrupted him.
"I know it's you, Schu. So you can stop your sneaking!" it said.
Sweatdropping, the orange-haired man stopped right in front of the cubicle.
"You're no fun! How did you know that it's me?" he asked, pouting.
Nagi's wet head popped out of the booth and looked at him.
"Firstly - You're always the first who stands up in the morning. And secondly - You try every morning to sneak in the bathroom while I'm showering. So I didn't have to guess further." The boy answered.
"Okay, okay, you won. I think I'll take care of the breakfast."
"Do that!"
"Do I get a kiss?"
Nagi rolled his eyes, but didn't say no. He gave Schuldig a quick kiss on his lips, after which this one left the room. Sighing, Nagi finished his shower and, after putting on his clothes, also went down to help him.
Both of them were busy when suddenly the doorbell rang. Cleaning his hands, Schuldig opened it. A man at the same age as Schuldig's was standing outside, wearing a casual suit. He was looking at his person opposite through his green sunglasses.
"Oh, Sir Youji, what are you doing here? I didn't expect you this early." Schuldig said astonished.
"Oh, I was just in the neighbourhood and thought I could bring you the wine you wanted from me! And how often shall I say that you can call me Youji! I really don't like to be called by my title!" Youji answered back, pointing at a small box next to his really good looking metallic silver Bentley Cabriolet.
"But at half past seven in the morning? I could have gotten it later."
"Forget it. I just arrived from a new Kudou family reunion anyway. Had been the pure stress. It's not as though I don't like my family, but the party did last until five and unfortunately my relatives sometimes tend to drive me completely crazy. So...and how's the new family?" Youji asked.
"Well, they are really nice, except maybe the two youngest sons. I have the feeling they will cause some trouble!" Schu said.
"Huhuuu. And how's the redhead? I must say he's very cute for a Japanese fellow." The other man suddenly grinned.
Schuldig blinked and then raised an eyebrow before he began to smile knowingly.
"Ah, I know what you mean and you're right."
"Of course I'm right. Maybe I should come over and introduce myself at the weekend. By the way, how did *He* react?" Youji asked.
At this question Schuldig winced but before he could answer Nagi joined them, greeting the older man.
"Ohayo, Sir Youji. I had no idea that you're here. Would you like a cup of coffee?" the Japanese asked.
"No, thanks. I just wanted to know if the old fellow was active this night!"
Nagi and Schuldig looked at each other.
"Well...there was some rumble tonight. But it was only because Mrs. Fujimiya removed the blood stain."
Youji wasn't sure if his eyes were still in its sockets, because at the moment they had the size of large bowls, threatening to bulge out of their holes.
"Okay...did I hear you right? You didn't tell me that they removed the famous-notorious "de Crawford blood stain"?" the brunette asked unbelieving.
"Ahem...Yes!"
"Can I see...?"
"Of course. Please come in!"
Schuldig let Youji in and led him to the library. This one really couldn't believe his eyes.
"Whoa, I already can see boil the rumours kitchen for the next two months. Can't wait to tell Reiji, what happened." The duke giggled.
The other ones just exchanged some meaningful glances and sweatdropped. When he had calmed down, every one of the three young men went back to the door.
"Well, it's late and my bed is calling. See you later..."
With these words Youji said goodbye and went back to his car, driving away.
"Okay, let's make breakfast. They will be up soon!" Schuldig said to his boyfriend, taking the box with the wine before they both went inside.
*
One and a half hour later the whole Fujimiya family sat at the breakfast table and ate. But strangely everyone (okay, only Ken, Omi, Ran and Aya) picked listless at their food before finally taking the first bite. A yawn could be heard now and then when one of the tired looking family members let out one. Shuichi and Manx drank their third cup of coffee, while the twins were half asleep on the table.
Ran and Aya didn't look better. They looked at the food and sighed.
Manx looked at her family.
"Didn't you sleep last night?" she asked.
Aya and Ran looked at each other.
"Well...Someone was making such a loud noise in the halls that I couldn't sleep, mom." The redhead replied.
"Yes, I heard it, too." His sister also responded.
"Hnnn, now that you remind me..." Manx thought before her eyes widened.
"KEN! OMI!"
The aforementioned twins suddenly jerked up at the sudden sharp tone of their mother.
"YES?"
"You don't happen to know something about who made that awful noise last night, do you?" the redheaded woman asked angrily.
"No, we don't." both boys answered, blinking.
"Come on. Would you please just tell the truth? "
"But we didn't do anything!" Ken and Omi protested.
"I'm sorry but however I don't know anyone else who could have done it. Or do you think that a ghost made that noise?"
"We really didn't do anything, mom. You must believe us!" the twins yelled.
"Please lower your voice!" Shuichi warned them.
"Okay, until your father and I have thought about a suited punishment, you two get house arrest for a week. It will start tomorrow." Manx said, taking another sip of her coffee.
"But..."
"I don't want to hear one single word from! If you're ready with breakfast I want you to go to your room and begin to unpack your things."
Sighing, both boys gave in. After finishing their breakfast, they headed for their rooms, both boys murmuring something like *unfair treatment* and *stupid ghosts and parents*.
The rest finished their meal quickly. But before Ran went back to his room, he still had an urgent question to ask.
"Mom, may I ask you something?"
"Of course, dear. What do you have on your mind?"
"Is it possible that I can stay here this afternoon? I want to draw the castle."
Manx smiled. Ran was so polite in everything, exactly like Aya. The entire opposite of Ken and Omi.
"Of course you can stay here if you want!"
"Thank you. See you later!" the redhead replied and ran to the stairs, followed by Aya.
"Hey, wait for me, Ran!" she yelled.
When they were gone, Manx and Shuichi stayed behind. The redheaded woman sighed.
"Everything okay, darling?" the dark-haired man asked concerned.
"Yes. I only wished Ken and Omi were a little bit like Aya and Ran. Then we wouldn't have so much trouble with them."
"True. But I think it's only a phase. At least I hope it is one."
"We'll see."
*
Sir Bradley was pacing back and forth within his small chamber. He was annoyed, but this time with himself. Last night he had done his best haunting since 100 years, but it seemed to have failed. He had really thought that he had driven out this annoying family. However, when he had risked a glance an hour ago, they were still there, eating breakfast.
"DAMN!" he yelled, punching his ghostly fist against the dirty wall.
What should he do now? Sir Bradley had no idea. It looked like he had to think about another plan to prove them that he really existed. But first he had to do something important and he would do it while all of the family were away. With these thoughts the ghost laid down on the bed to get some rest. Tonight he would start another try to drive those Fujimiyas out of his castle.
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