"Sir Culgan?"

Klaus knocked on door again. "Sir Culgan, are you..."

A little surprised, he took a step back. The door moved under his touch. It was open. Uncertain what to do, Klaus pushed to door open and glanced around.

"Sir Culgan? Are you here?"

There was no answer. He stepped inside and closed the door behind him. He looked around.

He was in General Culgan's apartment in the castle. Small and simple, but comfortable. He knew Culgan had another, bigger apartment somewhere in the city of L'Renouille, but he also knew that the general hardly ever stayed there. Culgan preferred to stay at the castle, where his work was.

Klaus had been here few times before, mainly delivering something from his father Kiba. The first room had a few bookshelves, a desk, a sofa, and a couple of paintings at the wall. Nothing fancy.

There was a door leading to the bedroom at the back of the first room. Klaus had never seen Culgan's bedroom, and wasn't actually that interested. He had to leave the general at least some privacy.

But the room where he was standing was empty.

"Sir Culgan?"

Klaus stood there for a while, thinking what to do next.

I really shouldn't be here, he thought. But father wanted me to bring these strategy plans to Sir Culgan so he could take a look at them before the meeting today...

He sighed. Maybe he could just leave the papers on the desk and get out. He was feeling nervous enough already.

"I'm acting like some burglar..."

Klaus smiled to himself. There was no need to be so nervous. Surely Culgan would see the papers if he just left them here on the desk. He could leave a short note, too...

The door leading to the bedroom was open. Klaus wasn't interested what was inside, but something caught his eye. There was something red lying on the bed.

What is that? General Culgan wouldn't certainly wear anything red...

He was getting too curious now. He entered the bedroom. What is it...?

Klaus picked up the expensive-looking piece of clothing. It was a cloak, made of red silk. The young strategist smiled to himself. He was sure the cloak was not Culgan's... The general always wore something black and white.

His eyes stopped at the edge of the cloak. There was a name. Seed.

"Seed... so this is General Seed's..." Klaus gently placed the cloak back on the bed. But what is General Seed's cloak doing in Culgan's bed?

Well, it was none of his business. Klaus turned to leave. He shouldn't have come in here in the first place.

He stepped out, but froze as he saw the door opening. He quickly slid back to the bedroom.

Oh gods, what am I going to do now...? I... He took a deep breath. Wait a minute. Klaus, control yourself. General Culgan won't be mad at you just because...

He was just about to step out of the bedroom when he saw that the person who had entered the apartment wasn't alone. He was with someone who had red hair... and was kissing him passionately. Klaus hid behind the door.

What... is going on...?

He heard someone talking. It was General Culgan's voice.

"Calm down. I need to be in the strategy meeting in half an hour. Please... I don't have time for this..."

"Aw, c'mon Culgan..."

Klaus' eyes widened. That other voice... General Seed?

"Seed, I mean it."

"Oh, so you're just going to leave me like this... Hey, we can do this under half an hour. Just take me on the floor. Right here."

Take me? On the floor? Klaus swallowed. What in the name of King Agares were those two up to...?

"Seed, didn't I tell you to calm down...? Or... weren't... you... listening... Apparently... not. That's enough, let go off me. Alright, alright... If you insist..."

"That sounds better now... Mmm... Culgan... I know you can't resist me..."

"I said I'll do it... Seed... Now, let go off my... Please?"

My what? Klaus thought. Wait, I don't want to know...

"But, I'm not going to do it on the floor. Seed, sit down."

"Oh, you want to do it on the sofa... Fine with me. Just take me... Now."

"Do you always have to be so..."

Something flew across the room. It hit the bedroom door. Klaus moved farther away. A quick glance at the floor showed him that the item was Seed's coat.

"Aaaah... Culgan.... mmmmpth..."

Klaus took a step sideways to see what was going on. Seed was sitting on the sofa, and Culgan had knelt down and was... doing something to him.

Klaus stepped back quickly and pushed himself against the wall. What the...?

"Feels.... great... aaah, don't stop..."

"Seed, do you really have to be so loud?"

"Shut up... Who's gonna hear? This is your apartment... Just continue... Aaaah..."

Klaus stood still, his back against the wall. What are those two doing...? No wait, I think I know what they're... I have to get out of here!

He looked around. The only escape route was... through the other room. Where the two generals were... having sex.

Klaus blushed. Yes, right, that's what they're doing. Making love.

"Oooh... Culgan... I can't take this anymore..."

"Can't you relax and let me finish this?"

"Dammit! I hate it. How can you stay so calm even when we're...? Can't you for once forget who you are and just act like a..."

"No. Now, let me finish this."

"Well, go ahead, my love... Mmmmmpht!"

Klaus was beginning to feel very uncomfortable. That was mostly because he started to feel something he hadn't expected. His eyes turned to look down. Oh great...

Just ignore it. Wait till they finish doing that. Culgan has to go soon, so they'll probably both leave after...

"Cul...gan... Please.... mpht..."

"Alright... Besides, I only have 20 minutes now..."

Klaus heard Culgan getting up and doing something. Taking off his clothes probably. Now what?

Seed moaned loudly. Klaus took a quick look at the other room, only to see Culgan lying on top of Seed.

He took a deep breath. Oh gods... Now they're...

He closed his eyes, trying to ignore the sounds from the other room. It wasn't very easy, while Seed was moaning Culgan's name. Klaus tried to stay as calm as possible. Just let them finish it... Then you can leave.

Klaus slowly moved his hand between his legs and gently started to stroke his erection. This feels... good... What the hell am I doing...?

He opened his eyes but closed them again, leaning against the wall. He just couldn't make himself stop anymore. He stroked harder, trying to stay quiet at the same time. He didn't want Culgan and Seed to catch him now, doing this to himself.

Klaus lifted his other hand and pressed it against his mouth. Don't make a sound, or they'll notice... Ah damn this really feels good...

Culgan's heavy breathing and Seed's continuous moaning could be heard from the other room. Klaus wasn't paying attention anymore. He continued stroking, pressing his hand harder against his mouth to keep himself from screaming. The feelings of pleasure took control of his body as he finally felt how the pressure loosened as he came.

He slid down, sitting on the floor still leaning on the wall, relaxed. Then he opened his eyes. Oh my god... What did I just do...?

He looked down. I... think... I... stained my clothes... I... really should go now...

Klaus got up quietly. He took the cloak that was lying in the bed and wrapped it around himself. Sir Seed won't mind if I... borrow this for a while...

He glanced at the other room. The sounds had died a while ago, and it seemed that the lovers lying on the sofa were asleep, Culgan's coat as their only cover. Klaus crossed the room silently, opened the door and closed it carefully behind him.

I really need to go to... wash myself a bit...

He made his way through the castle hastily. He went into his room and locked the door.

Seed opened his eyes and looked at the door. "Hmmpt...?"

The silver-haired man lying on top of him smiled. "What?"

"I think I just saw someone leaving. Either my eyes are lying... or that was... Klaus."

Culgan got up and started to get dressed. "Yes, I think it was. Why?"

"But... what...?"

"This." Culgan picked up some papers from the desk and showed them to Seed. "I think he was hiding in the bedroom."

"Why?"

"I don't know for sure. Maybe because he saw us. But..." The calm general smiled warmly. "I did tell you not to be so loud, didn't I?"

Author's notes:

Well, uh, nothing much to say here... I like Culgan and Seed. They make a really nice couple. And Klaus... Cute, isn't he.

- Lady Harken (February, 2001)