Siel.. Bel ran after his brother, he looked back to see if the younger him was also following, but the young Bel was already gone.

Bel found his brother sitting on a bench in a secluded part of the garden. He was facing the floor, his hair covering most of his face, and his body trembling slightly. Bel's heart pounded as he watched Siel bring his arm up to wipe away his tears. Bel ducked behind a tall rose bush, he knew that Siel would not be able to see him but he could not stand to watch him cry. Royalty could not cry in front of others, it was a rule Bel learned when he was young, they had to remain strong for the people. This was the first time he had ever seen his brother break down. His hands clenched listening to his brother cry.

He understood. He knew they could never live freely and could never make their own decisions. They had always known, they would never have freedom, they could never leave the palace as they wished, and they would never get to choose the person they love, their whole lives were arranged by others. Anger and frustration rose inside Bel, in the end they were ruled by the people, not the other way around. They lived to meet their expectations, they lived to serve as a puppet, to keep the people united, they lived to make them happy, and in exchange they were kept in a prison where they could not have freedom nor privacy.

"Rasiel-sama, where are you?" In the short amount of time that they ran off, servants have already started to search for the prince.

"Rasiel-sama?!"

Bel caught his hand on a thorn startled by the voice.

"tch," he watched as blood dripped off his wound. Then he realized that it couldn't be possible that he got hurt in this place, these were only memories. "Fran. Fran what's happening?"

…

No answer.

Bel reached for a rose, it's not possible, I'm not physically here.. -snap-

"Who's there?" Rasiel's voice held a slight quiver.

Crap what am I going to do? Siel's footsteps came closer.

Bel wanted to run, and he started to turn away, but he then he heard himself speak.

"Nii-sama, it's only me. I was looking for you." Something made him walked toward Siel, stopping only when he was right in front of him. What's happening.. My body's not listening to me

"Oh it's you Bel," his elder brother said smiling slightly. Bel watched his face for that hint of hatred, but it was gone. Siel looked at Bel's bleeding hand and took it in his. "Are you okay Bel?"

Bel blushed. He's supposed to hate me and he's not even supposed to see me, why is he being so nice?

Bel felt himself pull his brother into a hug. "Nii-sama.. this is nothing.. but you..."

"I'm fine, it's just a small fight with mother and father."

Sure... Bel thought Your sleeves are wet from the tears.. and you were so mad... you opened that door with so much force I crashed into-. that's it... he frowned I crashed into my form here. Maybe I can get out somehow... Before I'm stuck here forever..

Another set of thoughts floated into Bel's mind, parallel to his own. Nii-sama.. why doesn't mother and father understand.. Have they never felt trapped in here?.. Only if I could take nii-sama's place.. then he might get an opportunity to leave.. But.. could I live here without him? Bel felt a wash of emotion flow over him and hugged his brother harder.

Rasiel heard a soft knock at his door and went to open it. Bel stood outside like he did every night. Rasiel smiled, Bel was always so cute.

"Come in."

~!~

Rasiel looked at his younger brother snuggled so close to him and he was torn in two. He loved his brother.. he was the only thing that Siel treasured and the only person who could even come close to understanding him.. but there was a nagging jealously that kept tugging at his heart... Only if..only if he could trade places with Bel... then he wouldn't be chained to the palace.. He would have a little more freedom.. and maybe an opportunity to go out of the palace.. but how could he leave his brother the same fate he so much dreaded?.. Siel pushed the thought out of his mind and focused on the soft pitter patter of the rain outside. Tonight.. it will have to be tonight..

~!~

Bel listened to the soft rhythm of the rain, it was almost the same as Siel's heartbeat and lulled him gently into sleep. He had tried to stay awake, but as the younger Bel started to fade into sleep he dragged Bel into the darkness with him.

Siel watched his brother until he was sure he was asleep, then he placed a kiss on his head. Inching away, he reached for a cell phone taped under the bedside table. Scwack the phone came off with a loud sound, and Siel watched as Bel turned in his sleep. Bright light shone into the room as he typed in a code word, "NON", and hit the send button. There was no going back now.

Siel gave one last kiss to Bel Sorry Bel.. I wish I could spend more time with you.. He reached under the bed and grabbed a small backpack he prepared for this occasion many months before. They will search for me..But as long as they don't find my body, Bel will not have to become king.. He reassured himself, and turned away.

"Nii-sama? Where are you going?" Siel stiffened at his younger brother's voice. He should've known that Bel was a light sleeper. Bel rubbed his eyes. He looked at the clock, "It's only 2.." Then he saw the backpack and grim face Siel had on.

Bel's eyes widened. "Don't go." He sat up, as panic rose in him.

He hugged his brother from behind, tears pooled in his eyes and rolled down his cheeks.

"Nii-sama..please.."

Siel stood frozen, how could he leave him now?

"Nii-sama.."

Siel looked up at the ceiling and sighed. He ruffled Bel's hair and returned his hug. The plan was already in action, and he was behind schedule. He made a quick decision.

"Will you come with me Bel?"