(A/N: As I was working on another POK fic, I got this idea for a short story about Brady making an ultimate sacrifice for one wish. Normally, he'd probably wish for Mikayla to love him or something of the liking, but that isn't quite the case here. Well, you'll see what I'm talking about when you read the story.)

Disclaimer: Pair of Kings does not under any circumstances belong to me.)

Kinkow, The Royal Bedroom, 11:26 PM

-''Ah… Another day of being an awesome king…'' Brady sighed as he was getting ready to go to sleep. His brother, Boomer, was already lying down in his, but he was still awake.

-''I told you that contest was a good idea!'' Boomer said with a content tone in his voice, turning in his bed to face his twin. Brady changed into his sleeping outfit and then lied down in his bed. Normally, the two brothers had a short conversation involving whatever had happened during the day, and this day wasn't going to be an exception.

-''Yeah, today was really an awesome day! Especially when that villager got stuck in that tree…'' Brady snickered at the memory and then faced the other king.

-''What's been your favourite even of the day?'' He then asked, causing his brother to go into a short fit of thinking, then shrugging.

-''I dunno, really… What's yours?''

Brady thought about it for a bit longer than Boomer had. The whole day was extraordinary, and for once the villagers didn't look down on their kings rather than crediting them. Like Boomer had told him, this whole carnival thing was a really nice idea. But there was something that wasn't so good, though.

-''It isn't exactly a favourite…'' Brady paused to inhale before continuing. ''I'm sort of worried about Mikayla.'' He said in a serious tone.

-''What's wrong with her? I mean, other than her rejecting you time and time again?'' Brady ignored the taunt and proceeded to tell his brother of the small problem.

-''Well, I was headed down to the Throne Room when I bumped into Mikayla. I didn't want to ruin this happy day for her with my flirting, so I just wanted to talk to her, ask her how she was feeling.''

-''And what's wrong with that? She answered, didn't she?'' Boomer interrupted rather rudely. Brady glared at him.

-''Well, if you let me finish, I'll tell you!'' Boomer chuckled at his brother's frustration, who continued explained the situation.

-''See, that's the thing. She barely said ''Hi'' before moving on, and I found that really weird. After she had passed me, I heard her cough really violently. I think she might be sick or something.'' As he told his brother, he also gestured all the time, emphasizing what he meant. ''So I took it up with Mason, who explained it as being 'The Makoola Fever'. He explained it as 'Makoolas who is experiencing high stress levels are sometimes known to contract this disease.' It isn't deadly, and it'll pass in a few days, but the symptoms include tiredness, low appetite, lowered social functions, etcetera.''

Brady, to his shock, found that Boomer was simply staring past him, possibly into a wall or something. He leaned over and snapped his fingers in front of Boomer's ear, who then snapped up in shock.

-''IT WAS BRADY'S FAULT!'' He yelled, before looking at his brother. ''Oh… What was it you were saying? I think I dozed off there… Too many words.'' Brady sighed and switched off the light.

-''Let's just get to sleep, and hope that Mikayla gets better.''

-''Gets better from what?''

-''Never mind, Boom.''

The Next Day

The next morning, the two co-op kings awoke surprisingly early. At quite a few mornings, they could easily sleep at least to eleven P.M. Now, it was not even half past eight and they were already fully awake. Well, Brady at least.

-''Come on, Boom, wake up…'' Brady mumbled lowly as he got rid of the last bits of sleep in his eyes. The sun was shining in through the open window, and it warmed Brady's leg in a comfortable way.

-''But I don't want to go to school today, mom…'' Boomer mumbled unintelligibly, causing Brady to smile. Ah, good 'ol Boomer, always causing everyone to laugh.

-''Boom, we're kings; we don't need to go to school. Besides, it's me, Brady.'' Boomer then looked up at Brady, who was in the middle of making his bed.

-''Oh…'' Boomer said, feeling somewhat ashamed of his ridiculous blurting. ''But why are you going up so early?'' Boomer asked curiously.

-''Well… It's mostly because I'm worried about Mikayla.'' When Brady saw that his brother was about to ask something, he shushed him rather harshly. He was NOT going to explain this all again. ''She's just sick, okay?'' Boomer nodded and then decided to get up from bed as well. The two twins didn't take long to get dressed in their usual, everyday, not-so-kingly attires. They then walked down to the throne room, where Mason was, inspecting something.

-''Hi, Mason!'' The two twins said simultaneously, being cheerful. Mason jerked up slightly as he heard their voices.

-''My kings!'' He said, walking over to the two, placing each hand on one of their shoulders. ''What brings you two up this early in the morning? You usually don't get up until noon!'' Mason said happily, releasing their shoulders. Boomer didn't say anything special, but Brady did.

-''Uh, Mason? Can I talk to you in private for a few moments?'' Brady then asked politely, walking away with Mason to a further away spot from the guards and Boomer. ''Sorry Boomer, this is just something I seriously have got to talk with Mason about.'' He then called over to his brother, not wanting him to feel left out. Normally, Boomer would have protested, but now that he heard the seriousness in Brady's voice, he somehow understood that he needed to talk to Mason alone.

-''Yes, what is it, king Brady?'' Mason then asked.

-''Well, it's about Mikayla. I'm really worried about her. What if it isn't that, 'Makoola Fever' you were talking about? What if it something… deadly?'' Brady really emphasized the word, it having at least some impaction the semi-yeti man. Then, Mason just chuckled, patting Brady on the back.

-''Don't worry, Brady. She's going to be fine!'' Mason exclaimed. Brady looked down into the ground for a split second before looking up again. ''Can we at least consult the island shaman? See what he has to say?'' Mason was actually impressed and shocked at the same time at the king's serious behaviour. Normally, he would surely make any kind of joke out of it all, or maybe see it as not being so important.

-''Today is not possible, because I heard that the shaman is undergoing a spirit walk and that it is impossible to contact him. But first thing in the morning tomorrow, we will consult him.''

Brady then smiled and rejoined his brother, who was by now waiting impatiently.

-''What was THAT all about?'' he then asked irritably, but with a tone of humour in his voice.

-''I asked Mason to go see the shaman to consult him about Mikayla's condition. Duh!'' Brady replied, his serious self starting to fade a little. Boomer rolled his eyes and then put his hands on his hips.

-''And I couldn't be in the conversation because…?'' It took Brady a short while to come with the proper answer, but he did eventually.

-''Because this is an urgent matter, and I'm afraid you'd… Well, not ruin it, but slightly disturb with your jokes.'' Brady then smiled sheepishly while Boomer just shook his head.

-''That's the lamest excuse ever! Ah, whatever, I'm not even gonna bother.'' He then said, him and Brady starting to go back to their bedroom.

Once they reached their bedroom, Brady came up with an idea.

-''Hey, Boom? How about we pay a visit to Devil's Falls? I hear there are some really nice surfing waves there!'' When he heard this, Boomer looked up with a mock surprised expression on his face.

-''Now, that's what makes you a good king!'' the two kings chuckled happily and then started to prepare for the surfing.

(A/N: This first chapter was kind of a pain to write, because I didn't quite have a layout, because of focusing on other things, but I've got the planning on the second and third chapters, so they will not be as corny as this one.

Next chapter content: Brady and Boomer will find something very mysterious and potentially useful during their surfing trip, and we'll also find out what the mysterious disease Mikayla has contracted really is.)