"Hrm... after one more task perhaps." Mizuki heard though as he looked up he stopped. He didnt havew a moment to say anything as he was suddenly in a different part of the cave. "What on earth..." Though his words died on pale lips as he looked around the cave.

Eggs that all seemed to be the same size littered the room though it was the colors that drew Mizuki in. Every single one was a different color or pattern. It was a sight to see. Though this was when his attention was drawn back to the female dragon as he noticed he was not alone. He was about to speak up and ask where he was and where Thalion was but she seemed to beat him to the punch saying he would be here shortly.

However as she spoke again Mizuki couldnt help but dip his ears and tilt his head as the female spoke "...I dont understand..." Mizuki said lightly though he got his answer as the female motioned down to an egg infront of him. The sight of it made Mizuki gasp a little, it was beautiful. A hard shell that had ridges in the forum of scales that began at the bottom of the egg and winding up each row smaller then the last.

Though that was not the thing to made him think. No it was the flecks of lavender that popped up here and there covering a whole scale. The color was vibrant and it drew Mizuki in a little. "Hatchlings choose their riders, but only one bloodline can restore their ability to hatch" This made Mizuki look at her again. His bloodline was said to be rare yes heck he didnt know he had even a little noble blood in him and yet he was now a king.

"Your kidding me right?" Mizuki asked lightly before he laughed "There is now way something like that-" Though his words ended at the sight before him. As Mizuki spoke he reached out a hand and touched the egg. This seemed to agree with the egg and the hatching began. There was a solid pop and a crackle before the scales around the egg fell away and broke off and Mizuki gasped at the sight.

There on the ground among the egg shells rested a little white dragon. Light lavender eyes blinked open as a little toothed snout yawned a little. Shaking its head the little dragon stood and stretched and Mizuki couldnt help but smile. White scales gave a shimmer of lavender as the little creature stretched. Two large lavender horns adorned the top of its head one on either side of his its head before little spikes rounded the outline of its eyes before drawing back and heading down the middel of its head.

Those spiked fell all the way down its back to a forked spiked tail. Wings were tipped with spikes of the same color as light lavender bat like skin spanned out between three long white branches on each wing. However leaning in a little Mizuki couldnt help but reach a hand forward. The little dragon tilted its head before leaning in and sniffing his fingers. After a moment it seemed to give a little happy growl as it climbed into the hand and up Mizukis arm.

"How interesting" Mizuki said reaching his other hand over and lightly touching the dragon. On a closer look Mizuki noticed that the presumed spikes the dragon had were in fact crystals. Now that was interesting...Mizuki had never heard of a dragon with crystal horns before. Looking up he turned to the female "I...." Though he stopped. Mizuki didnt know what to say.

The female seemed to stand there watching as Mizuki touched the egg finally. The young dragon hatching readily at it's riders touch. This made her smile a bit as she had doubted this at first but it seemed she was wrong to do so. "A egg will hatch at it's riders touch, the rest though are sealed still..." She sighed a little looking across the room. "This was the real reason I wanted the young drow to come here. These eggs are the last of the dragons of old if they are let to do so this brood will keep the race from dying off as the one who sealed me down here seemed to want."

No idea why someone would want that though there were plenty who did no like dragons no matter what branch they hailed from. She smiled a little as the little hatchling seemed to take to Mizuki easily. "I should apologize for not making my motives clear but the one you are bonded to is a very untrusting creature." Sad part she was not even talking about the dragon before him. She also knew of Thalion's dislike in dragons. It had taken her years to get the young boy to trust her enough to make a promise. Though she knew what had caused his hate towards her kind.

Of course her little vanishing act had made Thalion a bit annoyed. He was tired and bed that Mizuki had mentioned seemed more then a good idea. None the less he forced himself to move and try to figure out where she had run off too. Luckily there weren't too many passages in this cavern so after a while he found himself looking at Mizuki with a young dragon and the female who stood there.

Though at the sight of the room was when Thalion's ears went back as he cringed at the sudden thought that ran through his head. "finally found this place did you?" She mused as Thalion glared at her before taking a step back. "Yeah and I wish I hadn't... he knew why she had wanted him to come here. Heck he didn't have to touch the egg that was bound to him even just any of them should break the spell that was over them. Not to say they would hatch right away but it would allow them too once they felt their rider was ready.

Though he stepped back as she shook her head a little waving a hand towards where Thalion was. "You are running away again... you knew this would happen sooner or later so why fight against it now?" Though before Thalion could say anything she had already warped him somewhat close to where Mizuki was. Though the egg that seemed to react to him was red and black in markings. Slight flecks of silver seemed to be hidden in the black sections.

Thalion hissed a little still recovering from earlier and hardly liking the fact that he felt a bit powerless as she could do whatever she wanted at the moment. "This was your fate from th-" "Fate can screw itself!" He half growled at her as he stood finally making sure not to go near any of the eggs. "If fate had its way I should have been dead at the age of six.." She sighed a little, this she expected. "Yet you are standing here, have you not wondered yet why similar words have been spoken by multiple beings?" Though she got no answer as she took a few steps towards him.

"You two have more power then you know about, the change everyone speaks of will happen because of the struggles you both have been through and will continue to go through. Look hard enough you might find where this is written.. " Though her getting closer was making Thalion back down a little, this was part of her plan as she was a mere few inches from him.

"You know as well as I do that the age of the dragons will return and it will not be a peaceful one." Though she seemed sad about that fact there was more to this then she was saying just yet as she finally moved a hand before shoving Thalion knowing he was already on edge and that even in this form her strength was masked very well. "But at least you have allies now when that time comes." She said with a smile before walking back a little.

He breathed out finally finding it more the hard to breath when she was that close. Though he knew she had doomed him after she even started to move her hand and at the moment he hardly felt like getting back up off the ground where she had more or less forced him to fall back and in the process touch the egg.

She laughed a little as she turned to look at Thalion. "Stop thinking it's the end of the world.. dragon riders were one of the reasons this city was strong and remained so for years... it is time they returned." Not that he seemed overly thrilled with this as he was just used completely. She had a point though, there were dark forces in this world and any edge they could could should be a welcome one.

None the less the egg cracked suddenly as a low growl sounded as a wing was what forced part of the eggshell away was first seen. The dragon's body seemed to be a mix of blood red and black. The wings were bat like almost as they were covered in scales with what seemed to be three clawed fingers at the tip.

After the dragon was free of the egg that had held it for so long it stood there almost proud in fact. The wings were folded and the tips rested against the ground as it balanced itself. From the looks of it it favored standing on two legs though it had four and it seemed able to stand on all four if it choose to. There were details of silver that ran along the dragons back and along the chest as well as in a few other areas where some features stood out.

The small creature seemed to have a tail that had a similar claw to it as the tips of it's wings. The dragon over all didn't have too many spikes or horns. There was the main pair on it's head that curled back and the few smaller ones on the head as well. Past that there was what seemed to be spines that went from the back of the head and wrapped around the neck, there being at least three rows of these, probably to prevent bites on the softer part of the neck.

It's little chest heaved a little before the tail thrashed on the ground a little before it seemed to look around as to where it was even. Though this was the last thing Thalion wanted to see. The female dragon seemed to be amused as she spoke again. "So the fates do have humor don't they." Thalion's ears went back a little at the mentioning of fate. "Humor?! I don't see what the funny part of this is yet.." Though as the dragon hatchling looked at Thalion he seemed to freeze.

She shrugged a little. "Well .. this one isn't big enough to try to eat you.. but maybe it'll be a good motivation to train it while you can." She smiled a little. There was probably the whole reason Thalion hated dragons if as a child he had enough dealings with them and was nearly killed by one.

After a few moments he found himself looking up right to Thalion. It had taken the male a little while to get to them but when Mizuki saw him he smiled. Though that smile died as the female spoke and Thalion returned her words taking a step back. Mizuki could tell through the link how uneasy this room made Thalion feel. It was unsettling.

None the less Mizuki all but sat there as he watched this little exchange of words between the two. "You are running away again... you knew this would happen sooner or later so why fight against it now?" These words made Mizuki look to Thalion though he blinked as one moment to the next the male was almost beside him. Okay this female was getting to him.

Though his thoughts died as he saw the egg infront of the two rock a little. Oh so that was her game...Mizuki thought as he gave a little smile. Even though Mizuki knew Thalion hated dragons Mizuki thought it was a good thing for the male. To have a companion like that that will live a long life such as the male himself...it was a good thing right? Not to mention all the perks that come with the creature.

However it was when Thalion stood again and started all but yelling at the female did Mizuki do the same and stand. Fate...it was a funny thing. Even though Mizuki believed in it he knew that Thalion on the other hand didnt agree with it. It was funny how strongly some thoughts clashed yet those thoughts in the end brought the two together.

Mizuki stopped however as the female started her advance on Thalion. All the while speaking to him about similar words being spoken by many. What words were these? Mizuki was a little confused though this was when the female spoke again
"You two have more power then you know about, the change everyone speaks of will happen because of the struggles you both have been through and will continue to go through. Look hard enough you might find where this is written.. "

Power...change, what on earth was she speaking about? Mizukis head began to hurt at that. It would seem that Thalion and himself needed to have a talk later. Though Mizuki sighed a little at the words as she continued to speak. It was true Thalion and himself have went through hell and back a couple times and here she was saying that this sort of thing would continue...would they ever know peace?

At this his ears dipped a little as he closed his eyes. It was a sad fact to think of. Though it was a fact non the less. Mizuki looked back up the two the two just in time to see the female reach a hand out and push the male over. "Thalion!" Mizuki gasped as he took a step though was stopped from the female before him.

As Thalion hit the ground and began to curse Mizuki sighed. He noticed what had taken place the moment the female stopped him. Landing in such away Thalion brushed the egg and Mizuki watched as the little dragon hatched. Well if Thalion didnt want this it was to late now.

Mizuki moved around the female before him as he went over to Thalion. The word of fate though drove the male crazie before he had a chance to speak. Thalion really hated that word and yet the one before them used it more then any...even himself and that was saying something. "Its to late to change it now..." Mizuki said looking down at the male.

Reaching a hand out he grabbed Thalions and hoisted the male up. Though as he did his own little dragon crawled down his arm and went to the ground. Slowly it took some unsure steps towards the other little hatchling. Tilting his head a little Mizuki watched them for a moment as they circled each other the little black one growling and nipping once in awhile as the white one would stop and stomp its hind legs for a moment before glaring and thrashing its tale.

"Well then..." Mizuki said watching this "I dont think they care for one another" He said lightly though his words died as the two little dragons then faced each other before the two stood tall on their hind legs and all but roared in each others face. When that little show ended the white one fell down to all fours and moved before it went and stood under the red and black one. Two black clawed hands then rested carefully on a white, lavender spiked back.

Mizuki watched as the taller of the two growled a little but rapped its tale around the smaller white one as it stood over it. "Okay then...I take that back" Mizuki said with a little laugh as he looked at Thalion "Kinda reminds me of us" Mizuki said lightly as he couldnt help but place his head on Thalions shoulder with a sigh.

Of course he was uneasy, he hated dragons and with good reason to. Not that Mizuki knew why, really the group they had ended up with today knew more of Thalion's past then Mizuki did. At least the past before the night that forced him to run from his former home. Such information had never been that important really. Though for the longest time he had sworn that he wouldn't come back here... even with his word to the elder dragon he wasn't going to come back here.

The dragon wasn't normally this pushy with things but if she let Thalion come at his own will her kind would die off. There were more things that she knew and refused to tell and these hatchlings would needed in the future. But that was a distant future still. None the less this needed to happen and the elven kingdom would have it's riders again.

Thalion would disagree with Mizuki about being connected to a dragon having perks. Though there were quite a few once the creatures got older. There was also the chance at the dragons saving their lives one day but that was a complicated process that Thalion would rather not get into at the moment. Let alone ever have to go through. But Mizuki was right it would do Thalion some good. Well in the long run anyway...

They did need to have a talk later. Thalion never did mention that like three different times did he get told that change needed to happen or that they were the center of it it seemed. As far as the power went, that was something only the dragon before them had mentioned. She knew everything hat went on today and that in the future the two would strong enough to hold and protect both kingdoms they found themselves in control of. Each was another story though, it would happen one day but peace was not something that could last forever sadly.

Too late to change it Mizuki said as Thalion growled a little. "Tsk.. yeah like I've not been reminded of that my whole life.." He said being more then annoyed at the moment. None the less he took Mizuki's help in getting back up and was about to give the female a part of his mind as he heard Mizuki speak of the two dragons. "No damn wonder.. the ones a flame caller breed, if the raptor like body didn't give away it's natural temperament.."

Dragons did have breeds, even though most of the time dragons varied in colors and shapes they still belonged to a breed normally. Though both were of the elder dragon race they still were very different in how they looked and acted. He would say strange that the dragons seemed to mirror who they were bound with but it wasn't really. That was normal to say the least, dragons picked those similar to themselves. Only in a extreme case did they pick and opposite.

The little display between the two was one that Thalion was unsure if they would have to try to break the two up though the next thing that happened wasn't expected as the two seemed to get along after the small challenge. "Well then.." Thats when Mizuki spoke up again "I guess..." He sighed a little after Mizuki rested his head on his shoulder. "That doesn't make me like this anymore ..." He spoke again glaring at the female standing there.

She smiled a little. "None the less agreeing or not... you have work to do. In time they will need training and you will have to know how to train others." She paused taking a few steps away as she rested a hand on a egg lightly. "Unless you want more encounters with rogue dragons in the future."

The thought made Thalion shudder a little. There were reasons for a dragon to become rogue. One was to have no rider, at least for the eggs here and the other was for it's rider to die or to be untrained. It seemed he was given no choice in the matter. Though with that thought he knew himself and Mizuki were tired from well everything today. "Seeing as I'm given no choice.." He said with a sigh.

Though with that her form changed back to the dragon one it was when they first met the female. The two hatchlings seemed to jump at the change. No matter how old the eggs had been they were still babies that was certain. Really in a way Thalion couldn't be that mad at the female... not after having kids anyway. The idea of them not being able to live because of someone else's actions wasn't a happy thought in the least.

Either way he finally started walking as he let out a bit of a exasperated breath. "Guess we are done here then? Seeing as I have a few more headaches to take care of before finally being left alone for the night.." Meaning the whole he apparently won a kingdom deal. Well least a place to stay wouldn't be a issue, heck odds were that was already taken care of knowing Damien and being left to his own devices.

The one hatchling walked over to Mizuki before happily retaking it's perch where it was before. The other however sneezed a little before walking after Thalion. It was a little larger then the white dragon Mizuki seemed to have, not by much at the moment but odds were the size difference would remain about the same between the two.

Though the creature had a mind of it's own that was certain as it took Thalion's pause as he had turned to see what was taking Mizuki so long as his chance to do as he pleased. Quickly showing exactly what the claws on it's wings and tail could do as he managed to finally perch or hold itself on Thalion's shoulder. Though the glare he gave the dragon should deter it.. if the beast wasn't as stubborn as it's rider apparently.

"Proud of yourself?" The dragon seemed to catch the tone in the voice as it hissed a little. Ok so it was a little cute... not that he'd admit it at the moment. The two would eventually grow to like each other. Or well Thalion would anyway... eventually.

None the less they ended up back at their group and after that Thalion had to deal with the fact that there was no way they were traveling anywhere tonight. Granted where the group would stay was obvious and he had a few things to fix that the previous ruler had done before he could even rest. After a while though he ended up in the room and leaning on the door after he shut it. Tired was not the word for how he felt at the moment.

Anyone who was in a cell that was there for opposing the queen was released, there was a number of small things he had fixed as well to put things somewhat on the start of being at ease again. Though the new thought was how was this going to work? Mizuki had to go back to the wood elves kingdom.. that thought was what had been weighing on his thoughts and odds were Mizuki felt this as well.

The other thing he had worked on was preparing the dragon areas again. It seemed they would be needing them. Though at the moment it was a bit of a cute sight as he was standing there looking half beat but holding a small hatchling that seemed to be all but passed out. Every so often a tail seemed to twitch or it shifted a little from whatever it's mind was dreaming about.

Everything was a little overwhelming and Mizuki found it hard to keep his mind on one thing at a time. Shaking his he fallowed the male none the less as the encounter with the dragon seemed to be over. From there the night still didnt end as Thalion went about doing what it was that needed to be done. This left Mizuki in a room alone to all his thoughts and a baby dragon. Sighing to himself Mizuki rested his head on bent knees.

Now that Thalion was king of the drow...how was everything going to play out? Mizuki knew that he couldnt stay in these lands forever...not when his own kingdom needed him. It was a thought that he couldnt shake from his head and Mizuki knew what was going to come from this. It pained his heart though he kept his emotions well out of it the last thing he needed to do was flood Thalion with his thoughts.

No instead he sat there in his own little bubble as he thought over everything. The one thing he did settle his mind on he knew the male was not going to like but none the less it needed to happen. Those thoughts ended as the door opened and Thalion entered the room. Closing the door behind him Mizuki watched as the male sighed and leaned into the door with a sleeping dragon in his arms.

"Long night?" Mizuki asked with a little tilt of his head though at the glare he smirked a little before he watched the male move and place the little dragon at the end of the bed and Mizuki watched as they wound together before going back to sleep. Mizuki smiled a little at the sight. They really did seem to be like the two of them in more ways then one.

However Mizuki didnt think to much as he gave a little sigh before thinking "Thalion...we need to talk" Mizuki said lightly in an almost pained whisper. As Thalion gave a sigh Mizuki continued "...I...we...both know that...I cant stay here forever" Mizuki said with a little growl "There is so much change that will come from this" Mizuki said with a little shake of his head "I will be a distraction if I stay...not only that but gods only know what kind of shape the city will be in if I am away any longer..." Mizuki said with a sigh.

Turning his head a little he looked to Thalion as his ears dipped back a little "I..." Though he stopped "I dont know what to do" Mizuki said lightly "I dont want to leave your side though at the same time I know I must..." Mizuki said in a bit of a broken tone. Looking to Thalion his ears dipped all the way back as he spoke again "I am leaving Thalion" Mizuki said to him "Within the next few days" He stated lightly as he turned his head.

Long didn't start to describe how it was. To say the least he was tired of this already. Though he knew there was more to come and he had his own thinking in the few moments he had managed to do so. Though he sighed a little not having the energy to really keep up the glare anymore as he placed the still sleeping dragon on the end of the bed.

Though about then was when Mizuki spoke up they needed to talk. His ears dropped already knowing or having a good idea what about. Nothing had gone right today, such a simple plan and now he wished he had forgotten about it and just .. did anything else. Though it was far too late now to think about that.

Listening to him his concern was right about what the talk was about. He knew that Mizuki couldn't stay. As did the other know now Thalion couldn't leave here. Not for any period of time on either end. Though hearing it aloud was what hurt more then just merely thinking it. He stayed silent for a moment letting Mizuki finish as the other said he would leave in a few days.

"I know you can't stay... and I'm sorry.." He said before moving to walk towards the door again. He had half a mind to just go back to working on things. At the moment he knew rest wasn't going to happen not with everything that happened and the thoughts heavily on his mind that he wasn't going to get to even see Mizuki everyday like they had gotten use to.

Though another thought came to mind as he thought about it. it wasn't one he was happy with, not only did he lose Mizuki but he didn't want to split the children apart either so the logical thing to him was to make them leave when he left. It was the more stable of the two cities at the moment anyway. Either way he stopped near the door putting a hand on it as he seemed a bit defeated at the moment. Being tired and everything adding up probably being the cause.

"Maybe once things get settled a bit we can arrange to meet up heh.." Maybe it was a foolish thought and the gods really did hate him for whatever release. Heck both of them at this rate. Though he was sorry for all of this. He couldn't voice it but he was, he never wanted any of this to happen. He came here to keep their family together and thats not what seemed to be possible.

Mizuki shook his head as the male spoke "There is nothing to be sorry for" Mizuki said lightly as he sat there "We came here in search of a cure to a curse" He said moving and getting out of the bed the moment he saw Thalion head for the door. Fallowing behind the male he only stopped as Thalion spoke saying maybe they could meet up some time. That hurt his heart and it sunk at those words.

His out reached hand pulled back a little though he growled before he did reach out and grab the males shoulder twirling him around to face him. "We came here in search of a cure and we found it" Mizuki said with a growl and a little glare "We should know by now our luck seems to be something that hates us...." Mizuki said in a little pained whisper before he growled a little more.

"I dont like this anymore then you" Muzuki said with a growl "I hate the fact that I have to leave..." He said turning his head lightly "But...." Here Mizuki paused as he stood there infront of the male "I...cant do this alone Thalion" Mizuki said lightly "Even though...we might be apart for awhile..." He said before raising his head and looking to Thalion.

His eyes were brimmed with tears and he had a little blush across his cheeks "...I need to know...your still with me" Mizuki said with a little tilt of his head as a tear slipped down his cheek "Even...if we are miles apart..." He said with a little hiccup.

Thalion could tell from the link how Mizuki felt. Everything had gotten to the male and now the fact that everything was about to change was something that was getting to him. Mizuki knew that they had come here to make a change that was true though....a change like this was something that he was not prepared for and it tore his heart out. Looking to Thalion he frowned a little "Or...maybe its all...to much for you..." He said before he began to turn from the male

"Yeah we did.. least we found that right heh?" That was about the only thing that went right on this trip actually. Heck maybe there could have been another way to get a cure. something that didn't seem to ruin everything else in the process of it. Though that thought stopped as Mizuki made him turn around as the other spoke again.

He could tell how the other felt, and it hurt more then just hear the words even as they were spoken at the same time Mizuki finally let what he had been feeling out. Though as Mizuki spoke again and started to turn Thalion stopped him before he got the chance to turn away. A while for elves could be a very long time considering.

Pulling Mizuki close he held him there. "I'm still with you.. that will never change." He smiled weakly at the thought of it "Even if we're seas apart." Forget miles he could get more dramatic and say worlds but the odds of that happening was slim to none. Kissing Mizuki lightly he continued to hold him there.

"No mater what happens I'll always be here for you." Though he wanted to be forever at Mizuki's side that seemed impossible at the moment. Someday right.. that was almost a joke now. Moving a hand he lightly wiped the few tears that had already fallen as he tried to force any happy thoughts that were possible.

"Stop that.. we'll figure something out. We always do it seems." Wasn't that the truth, though this time things were more then complicated to say the least.

Mizuki was glad as he was stopped and the male made him turn before holding him close and speaking. "I'm still with you.. that will never change." Thalion said "Even if we are seas apart" Mizuki growled a little at that. Half the time he had issues being away from the male for more then a night. Gods only knew how long this was going to last and Mizuki was hurt by everything that was going on and yet at the same time he knew that he could do nothing to change what was happening.

Leaning up he kissed Thalion as the male kissed him. Though he couldnt help the tears that slipped past his eyes to fall down his cheeks. Closing his eyes he sighed a little as he felt the fingers brush away the tears from his cheeks as Thalion spoke to him again "its sad but true" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "Something has to happen to help us...right?" He asked with a little tilt of his head though he knew that this was going to be one of the last times that he was going to see the male before him.

Leaning in Mizuki kissed Thalion as he moved his arms and rapped them around Thalions neck bringing the male close to him. After a few moments Mizuki pulled back as the need for air took over "I love you..." Mizuki said to Thalion "Always will...no matter the space of time between us" Mizuki said a little broken as he moved and hugged Thalion close to himself. Mizuki knew that they needed sleep though at the same time he knew that it would not happen any time soon.

After that day the next days were hell as the little group prepared to head back to the elven capital. It was decided and talked that training for the kids was one of the most important things. So with that Belquiri was to stay with Thalion as Nytria was to fallow Mizuki. It was hard to think that not only were Thalion and himself being split but the kids as well even though it was their choice in the end.

So as that came to be so did the day to leave. It was a painfull day but it went through non the less. From there those days turned into weeks and weeks into months. During that time letters had been sent back and fourth and it was decided. The two kingdoms were to join in hopes of settling the fued between the two races. So with that came the search of knowledge. It took him a month or more but when he located what he needed he sent a message to Thalion.

In time of old the two kingdoms used to be one. Though a great war happened between the two clans to drive them apart and the joined kingdom fell. Though it was the place that it was held that Mizuki was interested in. With the word to Thalion it was agreed and the kingdom was underway to be being built with each male watching over the build when their time would allow it.

As time went by those months turned to years and things began to change and grow. The kingdom to be built was once again placed within the central mountains. Cover for drows and trees for elfs...it was the perfect place. Not to mention the dip in the middle of the mountains that held everything that they needed to trees and running water. So there was where it was decided and the castle and homes were in motion of being built.

In the side of the mountain it fell and over looked the large trees of the small forest that was nestled between the high peeks. Though the building woult take time and Mizuki knew this. Though the amount of time was what was getting to him. Letters being the thing that kept the two in contact over the years soon became tiersome to write and read. Not to mention every meeting the two tried failed before they even began to start. All in all the time ticked by and Mizuki never saw Thalion...so instead he sent his letters.

"Dear Thalion,

The time ticks by and all I can see in my mind eye is your face and half the time I wonder if I even remember everything. It has been so long since I have seen your face or felt your touch. I long for the day that it all changes. Nytria works harder everyday and his magic is starting to exceed my own. With more work the male will surely be something to contend with.

The years are long and I dont know how much longer I can stand not being at your side. Even though time ticks on my love for you stays the same. With everyday I wait to meet you again.

With all the love,
Mizuki Kinsaki."

Such letters were the only thing to keep him sane over the last seventeen years. Cracking his neck Mizuki stood there looking out a window of the knewly formed castle. It was a matter of time now before Thalion arrived with the last of his people. It had taken more time then Mizuki thought but little by little the new kingdom formed. Now it was the night where the two kings were to meet again and Mizuki didnt know how that meeting was going to go.

Half his mind told him that after so many years of not even seeing or talking to male how would things go? Would Thalion still care for him like he did all those years ago? Or maybe the male had found a new lover to tend to...all in all the night was drawing closer and Mizuki was not looking forward to it. Hearing a growl to his side he turned his head and looked to the little dragon that sat on top of his desk.

"What?" Mizuki asked and the little dragon snorted as it thrashed a tail about "You know what Kunzite..." Mizuki said looking down to the little dragon "Even though I fear tonight...I want nothing more then for it to take place" He said tilting his head "Does that make me mad?" He asked the little dragon and Kunz snorted before nodding his head. Mizuki glared "Oh yeah your no help" He said crossing his arms with a huff. "Either way...lets go get Nytria...its time to get ready for the ball" He said walking past the little dragon before Kunz jumped up and and flew out the door behind him.

Over time they did agree to try to rejoin the kingdoms again. At first it was a selfish thought but the more they looked into it and once the location was picked the better the idea seemed to be. It was a good location natural defense wise and everything. Even if the kingdom was surrounded it would be able to hold out and last as long as it needed to. But building such a city took time and lots of it.

Quite a many years had passed, even if the two had kept up in writing whenever they could it still was hardly the same. The last letter from Mizuki made him think about how much he did remember even. All of the little details surely faded over the past seventeen years in his mind. Even if he had tried to remember everything that he could and tried to stay the same he knew things had changed. It would have been impossible for them not to change over that many years.

Even the children had to have changed. Watching Belquiri grow up made that all sink in more. From this young child to the teenager she was now. Though she acted nothing like most teens, she was reckless at times in her experiments but that was about it. Over the years her magic had finally made itself known and it was a good thing Neimi had stayed behind as Belquiri needed a teacher in the healing arts. As soon as this was found out was when Thalion had rushed a letter together like sending it out any faster would get the response to come sooner.

The wait between messages were the hardest. At the least when the letters did come in it felt like they were still connected. Half the time he questioned if the link they had still was there as he sometimes felt nothing from the other. Though it was a bit late to be worrying about that now as the group finally made it to the newly build castle past the city around it.

Well this was it, everything came down to how things went tonight. A celebration was in place to officially join the two races back to be as one united kingdom. Though his thoughts were all over the place. Not that most could tell he was that distracted. No over the years he had changed. After a while he even stopped fighting what was going on around him. If anyone asked Thalion had grown into the role of leader rather well over the past seventeen years.

Though there were a few who could see through the mask he had on to act like nothing was wrong. Neimi watched him a moment before speaking after her and Belquiri both nodded. "Breathing helps ya know." She said laughing a little as he looked at her. "That obvious?" She shook her head as Belquiri seemed to speak up in her stead. "No not really, unless you know what you are looking for." She smiled all the same before spinning around to put her back to him. "Besides ... i think we're all a bit nervous."

She was as well she knew that. Not having seen her sibling from that day... nor Papa. She feared more then anything that their family might still be divided even if this celebration went without a hitch. Over the years she had changed but she had watched her own father change as well. Who knew what changes her sibling and Papa had gone through. Her ears lowered a little at the thought.

None the less they were here now and even though it was a celebration the tension seemed high. Damien had returned with Mizuki due to his wife at the wood elven kingdom, oddly Thalion half thought he missed the older knight's constant nagging. Granted he still had Ryza to keep him on his toes and Vaden luckily was there as well to help keep things in order or Ryza might have tried to kill him. Heck over the years he finally took on some advice as far as magic went. Not much due to having little to no time and not willing to test things in case the link still held their energy together or not.

One of Mizuki's men seemed to greet the small group here before saying where he needed them to go. Right right official stuff and all that. He had gotten use to this sort of thing by now. They had to make a big deal of everything and announce when certain people were here and all that. Bit ta do over nothing. None the less trying to brush off such trivial things did not settle his nerves. He wanted to see Mizuki again, but fear grasped the back of his mind.

Remembering that Needren had been with Mizuki all this time. He wasn't sure if the other had given in finally as he got tired of being alone or not. The letters over the more recent years seemed more distant then anything no matter what he had wrote back to the other. Maybe this had taken too long ...

"You need to calm down" Luna said as she watched Mizuki pace back and fourth in his room "I cant help it!" He said to her before he sighed stopping his steps. Luna moved a little as she crossed her arms before her "You know nothing has changed I dont know why your so worried" She said with a little huff. "You dont know that...everything changes in time and you of all should know this" He said to her with a little growl.

Luna sighed a little at this "Yes I am aware...though his love for you is something to last the ages" She said a little looking at him "Even if I cant stand the man I have to say at least that for him" She said with a little nod of her head. This was when Mizukis ears dipped back and he hung his head a little "I..." Mizuki stopped "I dont een know what to say to him Luna" Mizuki said in a sad tone.

"What can I say?" He asked her looking up "Its been seventeen years...is it selfish of me to think like they never have happened?" He asked her with a little tilt of his head causing Luna to sigh a little "Maybe it is...then again maybe it is not" She said slightly "The only way for you to find out is to go through this" Luna said pushing herself off from the table she had been leaning on. Mizuki sighed a little as he closed his eyes "I know...I...just dont know if I can." He said lightly and didnt move as the female left the room.

Mizuki stood there alone as he thought of everything. Over the years things had to of changed. Mizuki himself had grown more distant with everyone besides a few. Not saying much and giving simple gestures was all he gave to almost everyone he met with. Would he be the same with Thalion? Though his thoughts ended as he heard the door open before him.

Opening his eyes Mizuki looked up to Nytria. The male had grown tall over the years. Now being a teen he stood at a good five foot six give or take an inch or two. His hair over the years had grown out and the boy chose to wear it in a high pony on the top of his head. Two long thick strands fell on either side of a pale face to fall half way down a chest. Though the thing that changed the most was the color. Still the white but the strands of red became thicker and now almost striped the males hair. It was no longer flecks.

"Are you still sulking?" Nytria asked as he walked in and crossed his arms "Come on now you cant really be thinking what I think you are" He said glaring at Mizuki. This caused the male to sigh a little "You are are you not?" Nytria asked crossing his arms as he stood there "I swear if dad was here he would beat you for thinking anything like you are" He said with a shake of his head "Oh!" He suddenly burst in and Mizuki jumped a little "On that note the last caravan is in" Nytria said with a smile "Dad and sis are home..." He said with a large smile.

Mizuki looked to him at this and he didnt know what to say. Nytria frowned a little at this before he sighed "I swear the years have gotten to you papa" Nytria said before walking over and giving Mizuki a hug. Pulling back he smiled to him "Cheer up...he still loves you...I know it" Nytria said before turning and heading for the door before he stopped "Oh...the ball has started and I was sent to fetch you" He said stopping "So come on then lets go" Nytria said.

However Mizuki didnt move this didnt settle with Nytria "Father...NOW!" He said in a stern voice and Mizuki growled before he started walking to the door with his staff in hand "You talk to Luna to much" He said passing the child before heading out the door. Yes it was true over the years Luna and the male had grown together the female. Luna had became his teacher in many things though it scared him sometimes how much he had become like the female.

Mizukis thoughts were as such until he reached the royal grand hall. This was where the ball was taking place but not only that it was the place where the final crowning of two kingdoms becoming one would take place. There was no avoiding it as Mizuki stood there infront of the two large wooden doors. Mizuki took a deep breath to calm himself before he brushed some loose hair out of his face.

Because of the formal wear part Mizuki was dressed as a king. Silk white and lavender robes draped off of his form as the same for the pants that laid under. Over top of that rested the armor that Thalion had made for him all those years ago. His hair was loose with little loops and swirls that were held together with jewels and gold. He was a sight to see. "Well Thalions already been announced and it awaiting you" He heard to his right as he looked to Nytria.

This was when the males name was said and the doors opened enough for him to enter "Your next" He said before the doors closed behind him. Mizuki took a deep breath. He was worrying for nothing wasnt he? Well it was time to find out Mizuki thought as his name was announced and the doors opened. Taking a deep breath he walked forward into the falling rose pettles and clapping room.

Ah yes the royal look. Thalion hated it still to this day. Granted he had finally talked the damned tailors down about all ungodly amount of gems and extras. It had taken a while but he convinced them that he had to be able to fight if something were to arise. Though they were not happy with that they had to settle knowing that his mind was not to be swayed when it was made up. Though he was right he did need to be able to move if something were to happen.

Dawned in the his own families royal colors of red and black with any details in silver the clothing style was a mix of his own with the royal flair to them that was demanded though the had been fitted to lay well with the armor that his guard refused to agree to him going anywhere without. Least they did manage to agree on some things... Belquiri was similar in look granted she had a form fitting dress that was dawned with small details and gems to match the ones in her hair. Her long hair pulled back into a braided bun and held there. Also she didn't have any armor on even though she carried a short blade at her side and a dagger. Only a few strands were loose at the front of her face to hug along her cheeks. Her hair had become far more red over the years then her siblings and the white seemed to be the striped color.

They were both standing side by side as her sibling was announced and she seemed to watch the other walk out as she smiled almost like a idiot having not seen him in so long. If she thought no one was looking she'd gladly run to him and hug him on the spot just out of the pure excited energy she had for the moment. Though she seemed to keep it reserved for now.

The boy really had grown a lot. The last time he had seen him he was a mere child and now he was as tall as Belquiri if not a few inches taller. Hard to tell and it mattered little. It was the next name though that made Thalion forget to breath for a moment. He might be better accustomed to events like this and use to dealing with attention but that still didn't mean he couldn't have a few weaknesses. The main one was walking at the moment. The one person he had almost given up on seeing after all of this time.

He was a sight to behold indeed. Though the sudden thought that things weren't going to be the same came across as he tried to keep from getting any hopes up that things could just simply return to how they were. Once Mizuki was on the main floor was when Thalion moved to meet the other half way. Though they both seemed to pause at the same time. What could you say to someone you had not seen for seventeen years? What was there to say even?!

The two seemed to be at odds as they exchanged bows though by this time Belquiri seemed unable to hold her excitement back as her and her brother had joined their parents. Though she didn't stop as she walked over and hugged her brother. It was allowed and she would tell anyone to go through what she had and try to tell her she was not allowed to hug her own sibling.

It was funny though, the children seemed to know better what to do then they did. Though it seemed that link was still in effect as they both seemed to have a few mixed feelings of frustration and sadness at the same time. Though the few mere moments standing here were just that it felt like hours.

It was all he could do to just stand there, he knew what he wanted to do but the hesitation made him think twice on moving any further. Even with looking over Mizuki and seeing the ring still there as was his own and the armor as well. He still had the sword at his waist that Mizuki had put there all of those years ago. His body screamed move but it was a ignored command. It wasn't proper was it? For the two of them to be acting like the children were.

Things had changed over the years, enough rules were drilled into his head he did think at times what was allowed and what wasn't. He hated all of that at times and Belquiri knew it, between her and Neimi they sometimes managed to drag him off at times just so he didn't forget who he was. The main thing that made him happy was he had remembered all of the details he thought he had forgotten, though there was a hidden fear behind those lavender eyes.

Mizuki didnt know what to do as Thalion met him half way. Bowing to each other they just stood there looking each other in the eyes. A feeling of confusion mixed with sadness was what he felt and he knew the male could feel it from him. Over the years the distance really had played a great part in the link. Making it not work the way it should. Though now as he stood there infront of Thalion he felt everything. It made his heart swell.

Though Mizuki couldnt express this and he did not know why. He wanted nothing more then to reach out and latch onto the male before him. Just like the kids to his side and say fuck it to all the rules. Though the part of him that was a king told him not to...that and the little fear that was hidden in the back of his mind kept him from even reaching out and touching the male.

After a moment Mizuki did smile softly thought and spoke in a low collective voice "It has been awhile..." He said lightly to Thalion before taking a step forward now standing beside the male "Shall we?" He asked lightly as he motioned towards the thrones that sat at the head of the room. Mizuki noticed it took a moment for Thalion but soon he got a nod of the males head before he turned letting Mizuki hook his arm through Thalions.

From there the two of them walked the way to the thrones as Belquiri and Nytria fallowed behind them. Once they reached the thrones the seers and high priests stood with the crowns on plush pillows and the tombs awaiting to be signed. It was a process and a half saying the oath as well as the crowning. The papers took some time as well and during all of it the two of them didnt say a word to each other.

Some times Mizuki caught the glare from both the kids as they shook their heads looking at him. Mizuki couldnt help but sigh every so often. Though within a matter of time Thalion and Mizuki stood infront of a clapping crowd now united as kings of the duel kingdom. It was hard to believe that after so long of planning and building that this has come to be. It was shocking to Mizuki in more ways then one.

As the time ticked by the ball went on and Mizuki found himself getting more tired by minute. At the moment it was all he could do to speak to some of the nobles. Though enough was enough as he dipped his head and said his dues. It was time for him to go to bed. Though Mizuki half thought of what would come from this. He knew that Thalion was directed to the royal chambers though there was a thought of if the male was going to even try and stay there.

After the night Mizuki was not sure of anything. The two hardly shared anything nor spoke. Hell the only time they touched was at the start of things as their arms hooked and even that was a brief moment. Mizuki didnt know what to do. He was tied between alot of things but the one thing was for sure was that he was going to bed. Telling a guard to locate Thalion Mizuki gave the message of where he had gone and told the male to deliver it.

As the guard left Mizuki stood there for a moment. He had a fear that Thalion wouldnt show up though after all the years that had past he really couldnt blame the male. Shaking his head Mizuki sighed as he turned and left. It would take a little amount of time to get to his room though as he did he stripped down to his robes and undid his hair letting the long locks flow around him. Starting a fire Mizuki sat within one of the large plush chairs as he sighed to himself.

His heart was pounding and he was nervous though he didnt know why. This was Thalion...the man he loved and the father of his childern. He should not be feeling the way that he did. Though to him it was not the fact of seeing the male it was the thought of what he would do if Thalion didnt show that night. "Let him show..." Mizuki said to the empty room as he sat there. Even though it scared him he wanted nothing more then to see Thalion alone.

"Just a while." was the slightly smart reply, hinting Thalion hadn't changed completely at the least. Though enough to hold his tongue when he needed to. Though with those being the only real exchange of words between the two Belquiri seemed to frowned a little looking at her sibling who shrugged to answer the unspoken question.

The only other words between the two seemed to be Mizuki asking if hey should get this one with and Thalion merely nodding. It was odd to see the two together again and to just barely be speaking to one another. Maybe it was just everything rushing back after all of the years or the fact they had a front to uphold for now at the least. Maybe just being in a room full like this for their first meeting in over seventeen years had something to do with it. Belquiri was trying to make a excuse, as much as they had written Pap over the years she knew that things couldn't be this stale.

Though things went as planned, the ceremony to unite the two kingdoms and crowning and all of the papers that needed to be signed. Afterwards the celebration went flawlessly. Though the two stayed sort of near one another they were apart all the same. It was almost painful to watch as one or the other could be caught form time to time glancing at the other during a time they were busy talking.

Soon enough though as the hours grew later Mizuki spoke that he was taking his leave and that tomorrow was to be a busy day. Wasn't that the truth. Thalion didn't follow the other and though Belquiri wanted nothing more then to shove him along she saw the hint of pain between the two as she looked to her sibling worried that this could go on.

After a little while longer Thalion thought it was time to call it a night before his nerves made him faint finally. He was still on edge and at the moment the only thing he could think of doing was drinking until he passed out and dealing with the hangover in the morning. A habit he had picked up having a hard time of dealing with the distance apart.

Though in the hall he was stopped by the guard Mizuki had sent. Well that answered that. He had thought about not accepting the request but at the same time he didn't want to refuse... After a while his thoughts on what he wanted to do or not found him standing in front of Mizuki's door. Well he was here already so might as well, there was a hope that maybe this would go better then what had happened at the ball.

Sure he could feel the other's emotions but that didn't help him know his thoughts. Heck this meeting could be one saying that he had found someone else and was happy or.. what the hell was he even saying? shaking his head finally he breathed to try to get his breath and to prepare for everything and anything that could be said, a impossible task, as he knocked on the door waiting for a answer.

After a moment Mizuki spoke to enter. Well too late to go back on this now was his thought as he opened the door and shut it behind him. Though standing there a moment Mizuki seemed to not move as Thalion finally found something to say after the other moved just enough to look to see who he had told to enter. Though odds are he knew who it was seeing as he sent a guard to find him in the first place.

Though the silence got to him so he finally spoke up. "Sent a guard just so you could stare? Somehow I don't think thats proper behavior from a king." Yep Thalion still seemed to be somewhat the same. Though his nerves said otherwise and he was debating if he should have entered or if he was going to get a reply or one that he would like even from the other.

Mizuki had been sitting there in his own thoughts as the knock came to the door. He knew who was there and he growled at the thought that Thalion felt the need to knock. Was it not his room as well? Though the time spent apart was enough to make anyone knock he guessed. "Enter" Mizuki said lightly and waited until the door opened before it closed. Mizuki paused a moment before he moved and looked over the side of the chair.

There he was standing there looking just how Mizuki remembered if not a little older. Mizuki didnt know what to say or do but the fact that Thalion had showed at all meant alot right? he didnt move not until Thalion spoke "Sent a guard just so you could stare? Somehow I don't think thats proper behavior from a king."

With the end of those words Mizuki was up and out of the chair. To hell with everything! Mizuki thought as he took fast steps over to Thalion before all but throwing his arms around the male and forcing a kiss on those dark lips. Mizuki didnt care at this moment Thalion could push him away though he doubt the male would.

Pulling back a little he growled "Neither was that..." Mizuki said as he gave another growl "But I am about to do it again..." He stated as he caught those lips again in a heated kiss. He was glad that there was only a slight pause from Thalion before the male returned the heated kiss as those arms rapped around him. Oh yes...Mizuki had waited for this moment for seventeen years.

After a few moments the need for air took over as he pulled back all the while panting "Gods I have missed you" Mizuki said as he hugged the male tight to him "I...thought things had changed...that you wouldnt love me any more" Mizuki said lightly in a pained whisper "Do you....still love me?" He asked as he pulled back and looked at Thalion.

He should have known what was coming without even thinking twice on it. Even as Mizuki got up and hastily walked towards him he almost had second thoughts of being in here. What if the other was mad about something or- or he could be wrong as he felt a sudden kiss after Mizuki had thrown his arms around him.

He would have said something to match Mizuki's little comment but he didn't get the chance to as Mizuki kept to his word of repeating what he had done the first time. Though the second time he had finally gotten a chance to move his arms to hold the other close. If everything else had gone wrong today he wouldn't have cared so long as this had happened. Seventeen years and he was doubting things, what a fool.

Though he seemed to not be the only fool as Mizuki finally released the kiss having to breath as he spoke again. Though when the other spoke and pulled back a little Thalion looked at him like he was joking or something before he moved to pull Mizuki close again. "Of course I still love you... that never changed nor will it ever..

"Though..." He started with a slight smirk on his lips. "I'm not sure if you still love me, should I walk out and come back in so we can have a second go?" Though he was teasing of course. Mizuki had nearly forced him into the door with the first kiss.

Gods he was stupid to think that things had changed.. sure they had but not enough for the two of them to grow apart. That was the purpose of the letters to keep that from happening. Odds are they were both thinking the same thing and it had prevented the pair of them from even trying to do anything.

Either way he kissed the other still holding him close before he released the kiss and tried to calm down a little at the fact that he was even holding the one person he had loved and not seen for seventeen years. "Never again.. if anyone else tries to get between us being together I swear I'll kill someone.."

The thought of ever going through that again, he was not going to stand for it. Even though he had struggled a number of times to try and meet up with the other it always seemed to be something that got in the way.

As Mizuki stood there and waited for an answer his mind was whirling. What if Thalion said no? Pushed him away and left? Though his thoughts ended there as he was pulled in close again as Thalion spoke. Mizukis heart jumped a little as Thalion said his love never changed. He was glad because he didnt know what he would do if it came down to something like that. He was sure to die if it did.

However he couldnt help the little glare he gave the male as he spoke about leaving then coming back "Why do you need to leave for us to have another go?" Mizuki said with a smirk as he took a step forward forcing the male back a little. Though he stopped as Thalion spoke "Never again.. if anyone else tries to get between us being together I swear I'll kill someone.." Mizuki merely nodded his head "I do agree on this" He said lightly.

"Now...I have waited seventeen years for this moment..." Mizuki said as he walked a little forward pushing the male into the wall behind him "Let me enjoy all of it" He said with a growl as he leaned in and kissed Thalion again. Though this one was slower and more heated as his arms moved from around Thalions neck to down his chest until pale hands held onto strong hips.

Growling lightly Mizuki moved his lips from Thalions before he trailed kisses down a lean jaw line to a neck where he gave nips and licks. Kissing lightly he moved to a pointed ear where his hot breath lingered there as he spoke "I have missed you so much it hurts" Mizuki said lightly licking the ear before biting the pointed tip.

He didn't actually have to leave for that moment to happen again but he was still trying to settle a little that things hadn't changed between them. At least not as much as he feared it had anyway. Though it didn't seem like Mizuki was going to give him the chance to leave anyway as he was forced back against the wall behind him. Even as Mizuki agreed to his comment of never again. He hoped it was never again anyway.

"I think we've both been waiting for this.." It was almost hard to think it had been seventeen years. Neither of them hardly looked any different. But they didn't have to worry about things now, they would work out. He did say they always managed to work things out in the end, it had taken its sweet time but things did work out. Now the though of them lasting was another story.

But that thought could wait as he had plenty of others as Mizuki moved his hands down to his hips and rested them there. It really had been that long as each light touch from the other made him almost shiver or have to catch his breath. Weak was not a word for this, but Mizuki seemed to word it well enough saying how much he had missed him.

Though before he could say anything the bit to his ear caused him to be a little weak for a moment as he ignored trying to stop the slight noise that escaped his lips. They had waited all of this time, to hell with holding back anything. Though catching his breath a little he moved pulling the other closer against him before kissing Mizuki's neck and nipping it a little rougher then he had wanted but he couldn't help it as the other seemed intent on tormenting him.

But he did indeed miss the other, just the contact and sounds.. all of it. The main thing that he was pleased about was that Mizuki still wore robes. A slight smirk played at his lips before he kissed just below Mizuki's ear before speaking. "Still wearing robes for easy access? should I be worried that you were weak while I was gone?" Though he was teasing of course, he doubted Mizuki had gone that far no matter how many years they were apart.

none the less he had spoke while moving a hand to loosen the robe and moving it down off of Mizuki's shoulders before moving enough to place a kiss there as well. He wasn't rushing things but he couldn't help it either. Even if they didn't do anything he would be more then content just holding the other close and kissing him. Though mizuki would probably win this little game of teases, he normally did.

Mizuki was delighted in the little sound he got from the male before him. He almost forgot what they could sound like. The years had been long indeed but that didnt matter at the moment as he had the one thing he wanted before him. Though his thoughts ended as he was pulled in closer. Feeling those lips on his neck he shuddered though gave a little moan as those teeth bit into him. The sharp stinging pain was soon washed away from light kisses as if Thalion was saying sorry for his actions.

However he couldnt help the little gasp as Thalion spoke again "Still wearing robes for easy access? should I be worried that you were weak while I was gone?" the male said as those hands moved down and untied the robes before he felt the warmth of them on his pale skin. His breath hitched and he gave a little shudder. It had been so long since he felt those hands touch anything that was him.

The slight contact was enough to drive his mind crazy. Though he had to make a comment there was no way that Thalion was going to win this little battle. It may have been seventeen years but he could still tease Thalion just like he had before.

However this was when his breath hitched as he felt the tops of his robes move down pale shoulders to rest on his arms as Thalion moved in and placed light kisses on the newly exposed skin. It was a feeling he had missed dearly and he almost couldnt believe it was happening. The thought of it all made his knees week but he coudlnt let the male win.

Moving in closer he pressed his now bare chest into Thalions with a smile "If by weak you mean constantly thinking of you, your kisses, your touches...everything..." Mizuki said as he gave a light kiss "Then yes...I was ever so weak" He said with a little growl as he trailed a hand around from his right hip to a back for a moment before it was lead back. Mizuki knew how to play the male before him. At least he hoped he still did. With that thought came his next actions.

Taking a step back he left Thalions arms as he bunched his robes up over his chest with hand as he gave a little sigh "I mean...if you think me unfaithfull..." Mizuki said stepping away before he turned and headed for the bed "Then I think you might be in the wrong place" He said lightly as he walked slowly to the bed swinging his hips ever so lightly as his hair loosely fallowed the motion of the sway.

He had not been serious about the other being unfaithful. Hardly, with all of the letters he knew that both of them had been far too busy and to do anything of the sort. No they had both been busy trying to make this perfect. There had been a number of barriers that they had to deal with before building could even take place let alone to ensure that nothing happened to rekindle old wounds.

Though it seemed Mizuki knew what to do to still win after all of these years. He already knew he had lost as soon as the other started speaking. One day he'd learn to not dig traps for himself to fall into. Not that it mattered in the long run of things that was certain. They were both getting what they wanted win or lose.

Standing there a moment he simply watched the other walk towards the bed. Distraction was a good word for it. The years really had played a huge part in this. Either way after Mizuki got a little closer to the bed was when Thalion growled finally and moved stopping Mizuki just short of the bed before getting him to turn around as he kissed him.

"cheater.." He said with a slight smirk knowing that he would have or maybe would have won if Mizuki didn't pull this stunt. "Though with you it's never the wrong place.." Bold words, though at the moment they were the truth. After all these years as long as they got to be together to hell with the right or wrong place.

None the less he pushed Mizuki a little to get the other to lay against the bed before kissing his lips again and working his way down to a re-exposed shoulder and from there to the other's chest. They should get some sleep but that was the last thing on either of their minds at the moment. They had seventeen years worth of catching up to do. Granted that would not be satisfied in the course of one night but that didn't mean they had to rush things either.

Everything was taken slow, reimprinting everything as it happened. Even once everything was over with and they were both laying there with Mizuki curled against him like he use to always do. He was half expecting to wake up and be back where he was the day before, alone and wishing that the two of them could be together again.

Though he knew this was real and the slight fear was misplaced as he held Mizuki close to him as the other nuzzled against his neck before settling. Tomorrow was going to be a long day but it hardly mattered to him at the moment. Saying good night he wasn't sure if Mizuki was already out or not. None the less it was probably some of the best sleep he had in some time. Probably the same for Mizuki knowing how the other was.

Morning came all too early and by too early Ryza was determined to not let Thalion slack off in the slightest as she sent someone to go fetch Thalion out of bed. Though he quickly told the messenger off without even leaving the bed. The next knocking was Ryza herself as she huffed after the smart answer.

"And I don't care if you are hung over or whatever else you did over the night my lord... you are suppose to be setting a example and sleeping in is not doing that." Thalion groaned hugging Mizuki close to him as he tried to ignore her and soon gave up. "I swear... she's one of the reasons I started drinking again." He muttered a little before kissing Mizuki lightly and sitting up with a slight stretch and yawn.

Looking outside it was just before the sun started to rise, odds are they would have a hour before it did so. But that is how he had been working in any training really. Getting up before anyone could bother him for the day. Though today he didn't want to miss any time with the other, at the same time this was the only way she would shut up. Granted he did thank her at times for being so headstrong and ignoring his complaints.

Mizuki wondered how long it would take Thalion to get to him. As he reached the bed he was almost ready to climb in as he felt those hands stop him and turn him around. Mizuki couldnt help the smile and light groan as he was kissed before moved and placed back on the bed. He didnt protest why would he? After so long of nothing there was no stopping it. Even then Mizuki couldnt want to.

From there it was slow as they both did there part to remember everything that was forgotten. Soon after Mizuki found himself nuzzled into Thalions chest. "God I missed this..." Mizuki said as he moved his arm across the males chest as he snuggled in more. It didnt take long at all for him to pass out and sleep came easy. It was a hard sleep, his mind at ease as he felt the heart beat of the male under him.

Early morning came and first was the guard to knock on the door. Mizuki groaned moving his head and hiding it in Thalions neck. There was no way in hell he was getting up just yet. Thankfully Thalion told the guard to leave. However that silence was broken as another knock soon sounded but a different voice was the sound "And I don't care if you are hung over or whatever else you did over the night my lord... you are suppose to be setting a example and sleeping in is not doing that."

Mizuki growled a little at that though he still didnt move. He smiled as he felt the arms around him tighten before Thalion groaned "That is something your going to stop by the way" Mizuki said with nod as he fallowed the male and sat up. Stretching he moved and got out of the bed before going to the attached bathroom. It took him a couple moments but soon he was dressed. However it was how he was dressed that he could tell threw Thalion for a loop.

Mizuki was standing there in black form fitting sandles. Black pants hung slightly off of his legs and a black sleeveless shirt covered his chest. Throwing daggers rested on each leg as well as two larger daggers. Leather shin guards matched the ones on his arms and his chest. His hair was braided and brushed the backs of his calves now.

Standing there Mizuki looked to Thalion and thought a play on words was needed "Its not kingly to stare" He said with a smirk before he moved over to the male and kissed Thalion "Your not the only one that has been training" Mizuki said with a smirk. "Well then...want to join me for a little spare?" Mizuki asked tilting his head "Magic and all?" He asked with a smirk before he kissed the male "I promise to go easy on you" He said with a little laugh as he got a glare.

He looked at the other a moment trying to figure out what he meant. "What drinking? Not like I've done anything stupid after..." True enough, normally right after he went and passed out. "Last i recall you were the light weight." He said laughing a little at the thought but groggily got up finally after Mizuki moved to allow him to.

Thalion knew all too well what training normally meant, pretty much wear battle gear o Ryza would quickly find a way to make you pay for it. Though by the time he finished getting dressed he noticed Mizuki walked out of the bathroom finally as he looked over to the other. Though he finally stopped staring as Mizuki used his own line against him as the other seemed to have a idea in mind already.

He was still a bit unsure of what to say as the other seemed to plan out having a spar and informing him that he was not the only one who had been training. Well that was true... Though it wasn't like he could go back on it now as the other was nearly as hard headed as he was and once something was decided upon it was useless to fight against it.

The last comment was what got his attention as Mizuki said he'd take it easy on him. "Yeah yeah.. tsk.. " He said huffing a little as he followed Mizuki out of the room. Though Ryza was standing there with her arms crossed. "Get dressed any slower and I'd think the pair of you were a couple of old women.." Though Thalion rolled his eyes a little at this as he started to walk.

"Well your training will have to wait anyway, apparently after all of these years and one of the first things he wants to do is spar." Ryza tilted her head a little before looking at Mizuki and shrugging. "That is not getting you out of training, I don't care if your limb is cut off afterwards!" Though she knew by now Thalion was ignoring her, though she was mainly on his case because Vaden had finally talked him into accepting help with magic training.

His skills with weapons surpassed her own when he put his mind to it, the trouble was getting him to do so. Magic he had the talent for but he refused to ever use it saying it could be deflected or repealed too easily. Granted most failed in such defenses and he seemed to be one of the few who managed to actually pull off such stunts.

After a little while they ended up at the training grounds where Mizuki seemed more then ready to start this fight. Thalion half looked like he wanted no part of it. He had already made his mind up Mizuki was going to win, magic wise there was no way he could stop all of the spells and odds were the other had trained in blades to be well enough to either match him or be better. Like Ryza would say, he was a exceptional fighter if you could make him put his mind to it.

All of the years he had spent trying to avoid fights had taken a large toll on how he treated training and sparing. Not only that but they were linked and it was very much in effect right now. Any hits they got off both sides would feel it. Ryza stood off to the side as she folded her arms. "No killing each other, I'm not done trying to turn that runt into a worthwhile fighter."

Thalion sighed a little drawing a blade as he waited for Mizuki to state he was ready. The first move was always the one he hated, either he had to take it or the other side did. He had stayed so busy over the years odds were Mizuki got far more training then he had gotten in. Having to deal with dragons and making sure that there were none in the ranks that were loyal to the queen still. It had been a giant headache more or less.

Besides he just had to last long enough to entertain Mizuki right? That should be easy enough. Odds were he could still pull off acting like he was trying till he could time a good enough hit to say that the other had won.

Mizuki couldnt help but shake his head at the female as she spoke. At the start of everything Mizuki didnt really care for the female. Something about her seemed to through him off a little. Though after awhile he realized she was just like Thalion. It made him smile in many ways to realize this. However he didnt let the talk to get him as he walked along the halls until they were outside and at the training ground.

Over the years Mizuki had trained yes and it ended badly a few times. Though as the years passed there was no where to go but up as he trained. It was something he needed to do and he knew that. Magic could only get a person so far so what better way to train in close combat then using your strongest point. So what was what he did even down to getting blades made just for this use. It was something he found pride in after all these years.

Moving to the other side of the field Mizuki stood there and cracked his neck as he grabbed the two butterfly daggers from each leg. Holding them to his arms he smiled a little. Though this was when he heard Ryza's comments on not killing each other "Well that would be rather counter redundent" He said with a huff though he didnt say anymore as he saw the smirk on Thalions lips from across the field.

"Well...ready or not!" Mizuki said as he got a nod from Thalion. Starting in slow steps he soon began to pick up pace as those walking foot falls soon turned into a full out run. Before long he found himself infront of Thalion before he lashed out with his blade. Not giving the male time to think he slashed with the other and the fight was on.

Mizuki could remember all the fights he had with the male with hand to hand and each time he all but failed. Not this time though! This was his thinking as he slashed left right and center. However Mizuki decided after a few moments of this enough play time was over. Casting his spell the two blades in his hands turned to stone as he slashed at Thalion. Though within moments that stone turned to ice, then wood then fire. It was a spell Mizuki had worked on for years now.

Gathering all the elements into one blade was a feet but as soon as he mastered it he loved it. Each different element brought a different reaction if the blade was to cut you. The spell was complex but it only needed to be cast once and it would work until the blades left his hands. "So...what...do...you...think!" Mizuki asked as his blades clashed against that of Thalions.

Off to the side Mizuki didnt notice as a little group seemed to form. The first of the group was Luna. The female walking up and standing beside Ryza as she looked at the two of them fight. "Well now...isent that interesting" She said lightly watching the two of them "I remember a time when Mi'lord couldnt wield a blade let alone use it like that" She said with a shake of her head though this was when she heard a voice to her side as the kids seem to come from no where.

"Papa had been training alot" Nytria said as he nodded his head "I remember him telling me one day that he wanted to be as good as dad" He said with a nod and Belquiri smiled at that "Sounds like him...those two are always trying to be each other" She said with a shake of her head and Luna couldnt help but cross her arms and sigh "I dont know why...My master is so much better then that short thing of a man" She said with a laugh.

Of course Ryza was like Thalion, as a child he probably spent more time around her and Vaden then his own parents. Yep she was the cause of most of his mouth and how he viewed things. Not that it was over all a bad thing, she was hardly one of the ones you wanted to avoid. As a fighter her skills were hard to compare to and with Thalion leading their kingdom she got her position back that the Queen had taken from her. Though it was a position that now she needed to fight for to remain at the top of the ranks seeing as that also meant they were merging their fighters as well.

Well Mizuki had improved that was for sure. Heck he was half wondering what the purpose of this was besides to point out that once more the fact he was still over a hundred years worth of training behind Mizuki that he never came close to catching up. Though the other still seemed to fall back to using magic. Even with striking with blades and changing the elements to them he still was using magic.

There was half a mind to remind Mizuki how easily magic could be dispelled but at the same time he knew he needed to spare energy to even bother getting through the rest of the day. Wasting it all just to prove he could get rid of Mizuki's magiced blades was hardly worth it. Though Mizuki seemed happy enough that the spell was working as Thalion seemed a bit annoyed at this. "Yeah great.." He growled a little knowing that he had little to no choice but to do something about these damned things or this was going to be the rest of the fight.

Ryza sighed a little watching this as she shook her head. Though this was when Luna walked up near her. She listened to the little exchange between the children and Luna as she growled a little. "what the hell are you doing.." She muttered more to herself then anyone but it was loud enough as she was annoyed.

Anyone else he would have taught a lesson for getting that close, or using such a trick. Heck she had seen him silence Vaden a few times and that was saying something given how much training her old man had gone through over the years. She tapped her foot a little watching this little struggle as she huffed finally as she heard Luna speak a final time. He hated that, and she knew Thalion wasn't going to prove this dragonkin wrong either.

Writing him off just like that, she had seen him do a number of things that shouldn't be possible for someone of his age. Heck there were some moves he had pulled off in personal spars and she could never figure out how he managed to do it or even think to try such a thing in the first place. Magic wise yes Mizuki was far better then Thalion, probably always would be. But she knew damn well a few cheap tricks and daggers weren't enough to come close to a challenge.

After a few moments he finally did get fed up with the blades as he tried to find some way to get rid of them. Though then he still had to contend with Mizuki's magic afterwards. Blocking one of the blades again he finally saw the opening he needed as he blocked another strike before deflecting the other blade as it stuck to the ground and he got the slight break he needed to dispel the magic on both of them as the fell to the ground.

That hardly took any effort but he could play like it had that was for sure. Anything to end this fight faster without Mizuki thinking he hardly tried. At most he was not going to hear the end of it from Ryza and Mizuki would just say that he needed to train more.

Though Bequiri seemed to look at Ryza after she had spoken and she seemed to shrug a little before looking at her brother. Probably saying more then she seemed to to her sibling as she went back to watching the fight. She knew father had been training but at the moment it hardly showed. She had no idea why he was holding back that much though. Not that Mizuki would know how much Thalion had improved or not during the past seventeen years.

Mizuki growled as the fight continued on. Each blow was either deflected or blocked. It was not until Thalion actually took a strike back that Mizuki smiled. Though that smile faded as as the first blade left his hand. He growled though that growl died as the other was forced from his pale fingers as well. Fine if Thalion wanted to play this way then that was the way this gmae was going to be played.

Growling Mizuki jumped back a few feet until he landed in a crouch. Taking out a dagger from each leg Mizuki threw them towards the male though it was not until the daggers left his hands was the spell cast. Each dagger then split into five and spread from his fingers. Mizuki however didnt give Thalion the time to think as soon as the daggers were gone so was he.

Running towards the male he cast another spell grabbing the more daggers from his legs before throwing them towards Thalion. These the male jumped back from like nothing though that was his plan. As each dagger landed at the males feet they exploded. Dust filled the air blocking the view and it was just what he needed.

Surprising the male he came through the smokey haze with a smile. Slashing the sword was slashed from the males hand from his own ice blade. Hearing the clank Mizuki stepped forward again and with a swift movement he had one arm around the males back and a blade to his throat as both of them stood there panting.

"Seems I won this one..." Mizuki said with a smile as he stood there holding the male before him. Leaning in he kissed Thalion still holding the blade to his throat. Pulling back he ended the spell though he didnt move as he stayed there all but hugging Thalion.

Well when things started to look up that Thalion might have the upper hand was when Mizuki pulled out a few new tricks. Though they were all ones that Thalion should have been able to fight against. This made Ryza all the more furious. He was putting forth enough effort to keep from getting hurt and that was about it.

The daggers were a new trick. Once more Mizuki seemed to fall back on magic, not that using it in combination with magic wasn't a good thing but still. If Ryza could have gotten to him she might have clocked him one for not trying harder. He gave up easily when it came to fights like this no matter who it was against. Especially when it came to magic. Though ice spells he could easily get rid of with his own element. He wasn't really trying to get rid of them though. Just avoiding the daggers and trying to keep a eye on where Mizuki was at.

Thoug that was easier said then done as the second group of daggers left Mizuki's hands and seemed to have the added effect of exploding once they hit the ground. Sure he couldn't see but surely he could have heard Mizuki or something if he had been trying more. Ryza growled a little seeing what was about to happen from a mile away.

"Tsk.. I'm done watching this." She said before turning as she started to walk off. Belquiri watched her walk off as she frowned a little at her brother. He started to ask as she shook her head like she would say later. With that Ryza turned and walked off knowing the outcome of this fight already. Heck she knew that a while ago but still she had some hope.

Though it was over only a few seconds later as he had Mizuki standing there with a blade towards his neck. They were both panting but as the other spoke he laughed weakly at the comment of winning. "Heh.. as always right?" Though he did remember coming close from time to time, though he knew that was when Mizuki held back. So far their record held that Mizuki won every spar they ever had done.

Though with that Mizuki seemed to keep the blade where it was as he moved and kissed him. A moment after Mizuki seemed to end the spell still holding onto him. Though it was about then did he even notice they seemed to have a little crowd around still. "Heh.. guess that took longer then I thought." He said before kissing Mizuki and moved back a little. "Maybe next time right?" Not that he ever believed that his odds of winning were that good.

Mizuki smiled at that "There is always a next time" He said with a little smile to him before he stepped away and cracked his neck a little. "Well then...that was fun" He said with a smirk though he moved a little "As much as I would love to stay and continue...there is paper work and training of a child of ours that I need to do" Mizuki said with a little sigh and a tilt of his head "I will see you later for dinner yes?" Mizuki said to Thalion before moving away and giving a smile he left.

As he walked away he walked past the kids before he stopped for a moment "Last I checked Belquiri Neimi should be waiting for you..." He said looking to the female "And Nytria we have our own training to do" He said looking to the male "Go and gather what is needed and meet me in the study in an hour" He said before smiling "Hurry and go" He said before moving and leaving the people behind again.

After that the day went on and the training with Nytria started and ended all in good time. Now Mizuki found himself walking down the halls by himself. Humming lightly he cracked his neck a little as he gave a sigh as he continued to move. However it was not until he heard voices ahead of him that he began to slow until he stopped.

"Oh come now I hardly think that to be the case" He heard a female voice speak and he soon realized that it was Luna. Pausing he stopped there just before he rounded the corner. Looking over the corner he saw Luna standing there with her arms crossed as she looked to Ryza "So your telling me that all this time Thalion was all but faking it?" Luna asked with a tilt of her head.

Faking it? What on earth was Thalion faking? Though it was the words from Ryza that began to make his blood boil. Something about if Thalion was to try then Mizuki would fail. So...this whole time over the years Thalion didnt try and win a fight? So all the wins the male had were nothing... Well...that made him feel fantastic.

Pushing off of the wall he stood there for a moment as he growled to himself. How could he even take pride in anything that had happened like that if none of it was real? Growling he crossed his arms as he closed his eyes. Fine if the male wanted to play that way then the game was on. At least that was his thinking as he moved and walked like nothing happened around the corner and passed the two females. His eyes were closed and his arms were crossed as silent cloth clad feet moved him past the two females.

Belquiri sighed a little before moving to walk off yes she did have to go back to working with Neimi though the other female was hard to deal with at times. Personally she took a bigger pride when Thalion had the time to work with her. Not that such training was as well known as her healing skills. Normally he was too busy dealing with Ryza and her common problems of nearly killing the recruits. Among other things.

Though that was the plan none the less. They would see each other again at dinner. Both of them having more then enough things to do. Mizuki with training and paperwork. Thalion had his own paperwork to deal with as well as helping Damien work out issues with the two groups merging army wise as well. One thing at a time. Not to mention the fact that there was at least five or six young dragons paired with riders and a few who had hatched and seemed to be unpaired. That was going to be a headache.

Ryza was talking with Luna as the female spoke up. She nodded a little saying that Mizuki would lose in a melee fight. "Magic I do not doubt Mizuki would win.. but what happened today was not the male I have been working with." She ever so boldly stated. "He was holding back, as soon as Mizuki got close the fight should have ended thats how he has been trained all this time." She breathed out a little though about when she was going to say something else Mizuki walked from around the corner and walked past them both. She looked at Luna and the dragonkin seemed to have the same questioning look of if Mizuki heard what they were talking about or not.

Though it came down to if he did it was Thalion's fault. If he had tried during the fights then it would be a different story. None the less the day carried on until it was close to dinner. The day felt like it took forever as Thalion was walking with Belquiri having ended it all with a short lesson on something she wanted to clear up in her fighting style. He had half a thought to just skip dinner altogether and just go pass out.

Really he was starting to think holding back in fights took more energy then just trying to go all out. What did he know though as Belquiri left him so she could go get changed into something more proper instead of training gear.

After hearing the two females talk it was all that rested on Mizukis mind. So it would seem that the pride he had in beating the male was all fake. There was nothing to be pridefull about if Thalion had faked or rather held back through the whole thing. That thought made him pissed more then he could explain but he was sure Thalion was going to realize that before the end of the night.

After that moment he needed to do somethings about the scouts and their missions so the first thing he did was head for Needren. "You seem a little angry" The male said as he approached and Mizuki growled "I am fine" He said lightly though Needren just tilted his head "Oh really now so the glare from hell and the anger thats coming off of you is from nothing?" He asked with a tilt of his head. Though Mizuki sighed a little at this "Yes its nothing..." He said lightly "Though I do think tonight is a night for some...festivites" He said with a nod.

From there the two talked over everything that needed to be done for the new scouts. After it was all done Mizuki sighed a little "Okay...so I think its about time for dinner" He said before standing and giving a little stretch "I meant what I said as well" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "I could go for a drink..." He said with a sigh.

Over the years Mizuki had began to drink yes though nothing to drastic. He was still a light weight compaired to alot of people that he knew though at the same time he was able to hold his own better then what others thought. "Well come on then I am sure everyone is waiting" Mizuki said with a sigh before he moved to leave the room. "Yeah yeah you know your annoying once something is on your mind" Needren said as he got up to fallow Mizuki.

After some time the two of them had reached the grand hall where the entire family seemed to be waiting at the table. Thalion had the seat at one end of the long table as Mizuki held the other. Sitting down Mizuki gave an order to a near by servant that instead of water it was to be wine for him. It was time to start the night off early.

Half the day he had felt like Mizuki had been ticked off about something. It bothered him yet when the other walked into the room he didn't seem to show any hint of this. Maybe he was just tired that could be possible after all. Though it still bothered him as the other sat down. Not that he could say anything at the moment. Though he would soon find out Mizuki picked a hell of a day to tell him to stop drinking.

He never paid much mind to Mizuki not drinking water. Not like that was a huge deal. Either way dinner went along as it was planned and after a while it seemed to dwindle down to just six of them still talking. Mizuki had been getting drinks to come along this whole time and Thalion half thought this was some sort of punishment or something... Ryza and Felix had gotten use to Thalion drinking with them so for him to not really be drinking was strange.

Mizuki had stated after dinner that there needed to be a celebration. Though most had already left for the night, the six left were probably the ones who drank the most often. Or that could be the guess anyway. Though by now the group had moved a bit closer together so they were yelling. Ryza couldn't help but smirk as Thalion seemed to look at the mug sitting there.

"You know looking at it doesn't make it go away any quicker." He breathed out a little. He hardly had drank anything really though that didn't mean he was immune to the effects. He was just in a bit of a mood being tired and with his thoughts dwelling on why Mizuki seemed to be ticked off to no end earlier. Though not he didn't seem to be, though the other was also plastered to no end as well.

"I'm not allowed to be tired? You half scared the new trainees with how you ran drills their first day." He had to settle that she would not always be running them and that they were expected to work up to that level later. Though she said that was cutting them too much slack. Probably right but they weren't in the middle of a war either so killing their own troops wasn't the best idea. Let alone scaring them off or future ones.

During the entire meal Mizuki talked like nothing was wrong. He laughed and joked as he ate and drank. Though as the night went on the crowd began to slim down to six of them. From there the drinks began as the group moved closer. However as the drinks came it didnt seem to be enough for the group as more began to drink. Soon it was into the hard stuff as the stores were broken into.

After awhile Mizuki did get drunk and he knew he was drunk. Though he didnt stop as the chatter began around him "No no no I dont care what you say" Mizuki said looking to Needren "I bet you anything that Felix could kick your ass!" He said with a laugh though it died as Felix spoke up "Yeah you remember that punch all to well dont you?" He asked with a laugh causing Needren to laugh with him.

Mizuki huffed at that "Hey now...be nice" He said with a little pout. However this was when he looked over to Thalion and noticed the male hardly had touched his drink. Mizuki frowned a little. How was his plan to work if the male didnt drink? Turning to Luna beside him he leaned into the female and placing his hand to his lips he whispered in her ear "Hey to be a favor and get that husband of mine drunk" He said lightly before moving away.

Luna turned her head and looked at him though gave a smirk "Is that an order Mi'lord?" She asked in a cocky tone and Mizuki smiled and nodded his head "Very well" She said before standing and moving. Grabbing some cups the whisky and shot glasses she moved and moving infront of Thalion she sat down. "I challenge you to a game...Mi'lord" She said with a knowing smirk. She by now knew how Thalion worked and things like that bothered the male. Not to mention the out right challenge.

Placing the bottle on the table she placed the two shot glasses down fallowed by about six empty wooden mugs. Luna smiled "So...the game is simple" She said as she grabbed the bottle and poured the two shot glasses. After that she grabbed three of the mugs and placed them upside down infront of her. Taking the cap from the bottle she placed it under the middle glass. "So...its simple. Fallow the cap, get it right I drink" She said "Get it wrong...you drink" Luna said with a smirk "Unless its to complicated for you to understand" She said crossing her arms with a smirk.

Mizuki couldnt help but give a little laugh at that. Over the years Mizuki had learned not to play this little game with Luna. It turned out that the female had very quick hands. Mizuki could remember the first time Luna had talked him into playing. He really did regret it the next day. So in a way he felt sorry for the male but it was entertaining none the less. Though Mizuki thought the male needed another little push "Aww come on love...Even I can do it" He said with a smirk knowing from the growl he got that last push worked.

Ryza was listening to Needren and Mizuki talk if Felix could beat up the other as Mizuki spoke that he knew that Felix would win that fight. "Oh really now? I think that half sounds like a challenge to me." Oddly enough Ryza never did con Felix into dueling her. Felix laughed a little holding his hands up. "Needren is one thing you, I call Thalion crazy for trying to go head to head with you."

It was true enough she had a bit of a reputation and most couldn't compare with her skills. Though Thalion did have a slight advantage of being trained by her at a young age. "Oh come now... you always find some excuse to avoid dueling me. You act like I kill those I merely exchange blows with." She shrugged a little knowing she wasn't talking the male into a fight but it was worth a shot.

There was a number of things on his mind, the duel today had taken more out of him then he thought. Holding back seemed to be hard anymore. Not only that but he was dying to know what had happened today to tick Mizuki off. Though maybe leaving well enough alone would be the better idea as the other seemed perfectly fine now. Drinking was the last thing on his mind at the moment, heck it was a thought to sleep through all of this chatter going on even if some of it was amusing.

Though it seemed his peace was disrupted as Luna moved and sat in front of him. He looked at the female half questioning what she was doing before she doing. Though she spoke up soon enough what her plans were. Sitting up a little he half looked like he was thinking on telling her no. Yep she knew him alright a direct challenge just like that and if he had said no Ryza would have said yes for him.

He sighed a little figuring he could amuse her before leaving or calling it a night already. Though he knew better then to agree to this game as Luna explained it. Let alone with the drink she was using. most people would have probably been under the table after the first four or so failings. Though Thalion had enough practice having the stubbornness to keep up with Felix's drinking habits over the years.

"Yeah yeah .. get on with it lizard." She wanted to be a smart ass he could easily be one knowing she hated that word. It was a easy enough game and Thalion was a melee fighter and so watching things should have been a easy task. Again being tired and distracted by a number of things was not helping this thought. Though Mizuki saying even he could do it made him question why he was edging him on. "Weren't you the one this morning saying I was to be dropping a certain habit?" He growled a little before Luna sat down ready to start this.

The first couple were easy though he had a feeling she was holding back and he was the sucker at the moment who didn't think of catching on this was a trap. Though he should have by Mizuki edging this game on. The first two wins lead into at least eight or so loses. Though after a few more and probably by a fluke, he had stopped counting losses by this point and hardly cared, he managed to win a last time. That or Felix was on to something when he swore that Thalion would be a better fighter if he was hammered all the time. Though that wasn't likely.

Though Thalion did prove his reputation for drinking that was certain it wasn't till the last three .. maybe four, yeah he wasn't sure really. Either way it had been a few drinks back now that he knew he should have quit. Though finally he gave up on trying to even the score, even though he won a second time after the first so called fluke.

Going much further and he'd never make it back to the room even knowing he normally went to pass out after drinking or competing with Felix in these silly games. Though Ryza protested a little when he said he was done, though he seemed able to even the score out. "Wait you start winning and you're backing down?" Thalion sighed a little. "Look you want to beat her you play her, I'm done heh."

Mizuki watched the game go on and the second the loosing streak for Thalion began Mizuki smiled. So it had started! After that the drinks came and went as the entire group began to get drunk. Well some of them were already there and have been for awhile. Though now the entire group was feeling it and Mizuki knew that.

Mizuki was about to call it a night and drag Thalion to bed so a little talk could happen but his plan ended as Needren spoke up in a slurred voice "Hey hey...now that...we are all having...so much fun" He began looking at the group "I say a new game!" He said thrusting his hand up into the air. "A little game called truth and dare" He said with a smirk at the all but wasted group.

Mizuki smirked at this. Well this was one way to find out what he wanted to know "I agree...with this" Mizuki said with a smirk and a nod of his head "It sounds...entertaining" He said after a moment like he had forgotten what he said. Though Needren seemed to really agree as he nodded his head "Yes so lets do it!" Needren said before looking around the group. Who could he get to start this little game off. "Luna!...you go first" He said with a smirk.

The female dragon just looked to him as she tilted her head a little "Fine" She said with a sigh before smirking to Needren she knew how this worked. "Well then Needren...truth or dare?" She asked with a smirk as the male frowned "Thats no fair!" He said in a little pout though this only made her smile more "Your the one that wanted to play so play" She said with a smile and he growled. "Fine then!" He said with a smirk "Truth" He said after a moment.

Luna growled "Pussy..." She said in a hiss before she thought about something "Alright..." She said "Is it true...that you still sleep with a stuffed toy?" She asked with a tilt of her head though she held in the laugh as she saw the blush rise to his cheeks. "So you were right Mizuki" Luna said looking to him "He really dose still sleep with a stuffed toy!" Needren growled at this "So what!" He said crossing his arms lightly.

Everyone around the table laughed at this everyone but Needren. The male sat there in a little huff. "Yeah yeah get it all out" He said lightly though as the room died down a little Needren smiled "Fine then...my turn" He said glaring at Luna before that glare changed into a smile as he turned his head to Thalion "So...truth or dare?" He asked lightly with a smirk on his face. Though that smirk only grew as Thalion gave an answer of him not being a chicken and so he picked dare.

Okay so we want to see how big of a chicken you are huh Needren thought as the male picked dare. Needren needed something to get the male off his guard and something that Needren knew Thalion would refuse and say no to. Then a crazy thought reached his mind and he smirked...if this happened he would be shocked as shit. "Alright I got the perfect thing for you" He said crossing his arms "I dare you to kiss me" Needren said with a smirk.

Though this was when he heard some gasps around the table and he shrugged "What...I want to see what big of a deal it is" He said "Apparently to some wood elven kind I know he says its the best" Needren said with a shrug of his shoulders. Mizuki at this smirked a little "It is" He said though paused "All the reason to show him no?" He said with a smirk and a nod of his head to the male. "I mean unless its something you cant do?" Mizuki said though Needren piped in at the same time "Haha now whos the chicken!" He said with a laugh.

Well there went his plans of escaping it seemed. He was going to call it a night after that last game but now Needren blurted out a new one. He was going to leave for this one really but as soon as Mizuki said it was a good idea and almost repeating himself he couldn't help but think of how entertaining this was going to be. If he had been wiser he would have left while he had the chance.

None the less Needren blurted out that Luna was first as the dragon questioned Needren. Though the mention of him being a pussy was amusing none the less as she asked her question. It was true enough the blush said plenty about the answer. Just for that alone he was half glad he had stuck around. Almost nothing flustered Needren like that.

Though it was what followed that Thalion should have known better. Truth or dare, that was a dumb question to ask on it's own to him. It was probably expected for him to pick truth, but at the moment he hardly cared and figured whats the worse that could come of a dare. Of course he should have taken a second look at the group he was with. Dare was the answer to Needren's question. Like he was going to give Luna more excuses to call him a chicken or worse. Lord knew what she said when she had the chances knowing too well she still disliked if not hated him.

He knew better then to pick dare. Though after the words left his mouth it was far too late to take it back. None the less Needren had to think, for this was probably a once in a lifetime chance to dare Thalion to do anything. Though the dare was not one he was expecting in the least as he half stared at Needren as the words left the other's lips. Did he seriously just ask that?

At first he thought he had misheard something or that he was far more wasted then he thought. Though the conversation going on told him he had heard right. There was no way he could do that! Well if he wasn't drunk and being edged on anyway. If he refused then .. no he couldn't refuse. Letting Needren win was not a option at the moment. Let alone at the moment his mind wouldn't let him refuse.

Though what he wasn't counting on was for Mizuki to jump in and edge it on. Surely this was not really happening. He would recall this in the morning and Needren would be paying for this surely. He would hate himself as well but between them both edging it on and Needren seemingly thinking he had won he couldn't just sit there any longer.

Standing Needren must have thought Thalion was about to leave or something in a huff as he started another smart comment about being a chicken. Though he was about to shut the other up right then and there as he moved a little grabbing him and pulling him over the table as he was diagonal from him. Odds were at least someone there probably thought Thalion was about to deck Needren, not that the male wouldn't have deserved it. Though that was not what happened.

No instead Needren got what he wanted from his dare as Thalion kissed him and probably shut him up for the rest of the night. Let alone it wasn't even just a peck like it could have been. A simple peck or a kiss to the cheek would have passed. No Needren and Mizuki edging this on and it was a full blown kiss. Thalion knew better but at the moment he didn't, heck he knew somewhere in the back of his mind it screamed at him for that and in the morning he was going to question what the hell was wrong with him. Probably thanking only the six of them knew of this.

None the less after a moment he pulled back half daring Needren to say anything. "What was that last comment again?" He warned him a little referring to the chicken comment before releasing his shirt and sitting again. It was probably more of the shock then anything but Needren seemed to take a moment before he took his seat again. Heck that probably took the whole group of them by shock. Though for now Mizuki seemed to be in high spirits about all of it. Why shouldn't he be? He had helped encourage it.

After things settled a little was when the game seemed to resume. Though Needren seemed to still be recovering a little. If he was a bit more sober he'd have a smart ass comment about it must have been good cause it shut Needren up, that was a feat on its own. Probably better that he didn't have the will to say such a thing at the moment.

It went on to Felix picking truth or dare. Though Thalion knew something about Felix that probably no one else did. Felix picked truth saying he wasn't brave enough to test a dare with Thalion. "Do you have a crush on Luna?" He had to know it had been bugging him for a while but for seventeen years Felix had talking about how he missed working with her and stuff and that was odd for the male to say he missed any certain one female.

Felix seemed to stall a little in this answer before he made sure to avert glancing anywhere near Luna. "Almost think the dare would have been safer." He started before rubbing the back of his neck a little. "Yeah, seeing as you're puttin me on the spot. I do." Probably the one female he had tried to ask out to drink with him or just to spent time with and no one noticed this? either way the game fell into Felix's hands as he picked Mizuki to asked next. "Truth or dare, no promises on kissing though." He had to tease a bit to regain some of his normal flirtatious behavior and to try to shrug off the answer that was out there in the open now.

((feel free to make up a question and all xD or dare or whatever seeing as we still need Mizuki to ask Thalion for the truth.))

Mizuki sat there and watched Thalions every move. He was sure that the male wouldnt go for the dare that was given. It was something that he was counting on. His plan was to get the male angry or upset enough to leave...and when he did leave Misuki would of joined him in that departure and retire for the night. So it was a shock to him as Thalion sat there for awhile almost weighing his options.

Mizuki smiled though as the male stood in a huff. It seemed he was about to get his wish though the next action all but froze everyone sitting at the table as Thalion leaned over and grabbed Needren by the caller. Pulling the male in Mizuki watched as those lips clashed and he couldnt help the feeling of anger and jealousy. Thalion could of gave the male a peck on the cheek or heck a little kiss on the lips and it wouldnt of been that big of a deal.

Though as Mizuki sat there he watched those lips connect and actually move against each other for a while before Thalion pulled back in a huff and sat back down. Mizuki saw that it took Needren some time to gather his wits before he himself took his own seat. Well...that was interesting to say the least. At least that was his thinking as the group stayed silent for a little more until Thalion had enough of it and continued the game.

As the game continued questions and dares were given out to each player of the game. Everything was said and done and Mizuki even found out the crush the over sized human seemed to of had on Luna. Well that was interesting and looking over to the drunken female he saw her smirk on those lips as a question she had herself was answered. Hmmm now that was really interesting.

However though as time ticked by it soon became his turn. Looking to Felix as the male spoke he smirked "Truth I guess" He said with a little shrug of his shoulders and Felix smiled a little "Truth huh..." The male said before taking a moment to think of the question that he had wanted to ask. "If things were different and you met Needren first...would you be with him instead of Thalion?"

The question made him stop and he could tell others around him wanted to hear this answer. Mizuki sighed a little as he closed his eyes and thought about the best way to say this "I suppose there is a possibility that things could of ended that way" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "I mean...it wouldnt of been the end of the world" He said with a little nod of his head and a small smile.

It was true though it could of ended different. However he wanted to get off the topic as he felt a sudden spike of anger through the link. Turning to Thalion he gave the male a smile "Well then...truth or dare love?" He asked and as he got the response of truth he couldnt help but smile as he crossed his arms. This was the moment he had been waiting for. Looking to Thalion he glared a little "When we spare...do you hold back?" Mizuki asked.

From the little gasp from Ryza to his side he smirked a little. Yes he had heard what the females were talking about and turning his gaze to Luna she frowned a little as the female avoided his gaze. Looking back to Thalion he glared a little "Well...do you hold back?" He asked and waited for his answer to come. It was one he wanted to know.

The game did press on after a bit. Though Thalion was half expecting some reaction from the other with the kiss. He half thought better of it after it happened but it was far too late now. Oh he would be dealing with that in the morning once he had his mind about him again. Yep might be a good idea to cut out a bad habit before something like this happened again.. or gods forbid worse.

Though this was when Felix asked Mizuki a question after he had answered the one given to him. The room seemed to get a little quiet after Felix's answer. Though that seemed to be the common trend with these questions getting answered. Though probably expected from a room of drunks though. Heck some of them would be lucky to remember what happened the next day at this rate.

None the less Mizuki picked truth so Felix went with it. They were asking difficult questions so by all means why not see what answer he got from this. Asking the question Mizuki seemed to brush it off. It was the fact he seemed to act like it was no big deal one way or the other that had caused the slight hint of temper to rise up. If he had been sober it would have been far worse.

Wouldn't have been the end of the world he says. Well why the hell were they... whatever he didn't care enough to cause a fuss about it at the moment. Though he wanted to question Mizuki about that later. If it was no big deal or not the end of the world why were they together when he could have easily gotten hooked up with Needren over the past seventeen years. Though maybe it was because he was still plastered as to why he was thinking that rashly on such a answer. It was just a game after all.. or so he thought.

Then Mizuki spoke up asking him truth or dare. "Not sure I trust you enough for a dare.. so truth." Not only that he was more then tired and after this he was probably calling it a night before anything else happened. Though the question was not what he was expecting. Why would he ask something like that? He had to sit there a moment at a loss of just how to answer that. He knew the answer but he didn't want to admit it.

Ryza did gasp a little as she looked at Luna and they both seemed to know that Mizuki had heard them talking earlier. Also by now Luna probably figured out why Mizuki wanted Thalion drunk, otherwise he would have left some time ago or odds were that he would have. not only that but he wouldn't have put up with these games either.

Though as Mizuki repeated the question Thalon's ears dropped a little. Great he had to answer now didn't he? He sighed finally before speaking. "A little.. " He finally admitted already getting that Mizuki was not happy with that answer. What more could he say to that really? He answered the other and even if he tried to defend himself now it would hardly matter. He use to try, back when they first started to spar, it was a challenge.

Though after a few years of losing almost horribly at times he just sort of accepted that he was never going to beat Mizuki no matter how much he struggled. The link didn't help things as he had a fear that if he tried too hard it would hurt them both instead of it being a spar. Though in his defense he held back a bit in most spars actually. Just more so against Mizuki. After all these years the last thing on his mind was to fight the other. Though now that seemed to make matters worse.

Granted at the moment Mizuki didn't seemed ready to blow up just yet, Thalion somehow knew he was going to get a ear-full at least later that night. Never the less after Mizuki seemed to accept the answer, not like he wouldn't he already knew the answer, Thalion passed on asking another question saying all of this was making his head hurt and there was more then enough to do tomorrow.

With this the question was passed onto one of the others before he got up and left. He needed some air before he passed out in there. Though something told him he wanted to avoid going to their room for a while.. After a while he could feel the sudden anger rise in Mizuki. Maybe the other had left the room finally. He sighed as he walked down the hall towards the room and paused at the door. This was not going to be enjoyable in the least.

That was his first thought before opening the door and shutting it behind him preparing for whatever yelling that Mizuki had planned at the moment. With how ticked the link told him the other was he could only guess what it had to deal with.

"A little..." Were the words that he had gotten from his question. So it was true then the male did hold back when they spared. Mizuki could understand to a point why the male would hold back his attack but at the same time why even try then if you hold back? That right there made Mizuki more angry then anything. The fact that he acted as if though he gave his all when in reality every fight was a loss even if he had won.

"Fair enough..." Mizuki said to Thalions answer all the while keeping his anger in check. Oh no the male would hear everything and then some later. After that though Thalion seemed to give his notice on the evening before getting up and leaving the table. Judging from the way the male went he was going outside for some fresh air. It was a thought to join the male so they could have their little conversation though at the same time he wanted to be alone with the male when this took place.

After Thalion had left Mizuki sat there with the remainder of the people before he himself decided everything was over. His head was starting to hurt and he knew he was to drunk to continue anything. So with a good bye he stood from the table and walked...or more like stumbled away from the group.

It had taken him some time to get back to the room but when he did the first thing he did was go to the large double doors before opening them and stepping out onto the deck that laid beyond it. Breathing in deep he gave a growl at the thought of everything that had happened that night. The thing that was most on his mind though was the kiss that Thalion and Needren had shared.

Even though Mizuki himself egged the other on he was sure that Thalion wouldnt take the bait and would rather get up and leave then anything. So when the male leaned in and kissed Needren it was a bit of a shock. Though it was how the kiss was that bothered him more then anything. He was expecting a quick peck just to shut the crowd up however as the kiss came and was a full blown kiss he grew angry and to him he had the right to be.

After awhile of standing there Mizuki went about what he could. He got undressed besides loose fitting pants. Grabbing some water he stood there in the open doors and looked out at the moon that was high in the sky. His thoughts were dark and the more that he thought of things the more he grew angry. With that thought he decided to induldge in something he did once in a blue moon.

Walking over to a box that was on top of the fire place Mizuki opened it and after a moment had a smoke in his mouth as he took a long drag from it. Moving over to the open doors again he exhaled with a little growl. Mizuki was sure that how the evening was going he was going to be alone for the night. Some how he thought it would be better for them in the long run but that had to change as he heard the doors behind him open then close.

As soon as that noise reached his ears Mizuki turned with a glare as he exhaled the smoke from his mouth. Not even thinking he all but ran at Thalion as he gave the male a right hook to the cheek forcing Thalion to stumble a little to the side "Can you fight fully now?!" Mizuki asked as he swung at the male again connecting a fist to his side before the male before him had a chance to think.

Mizuki was angry and drunk and he knew that though at the same time seeing Thalion before him made that anger finally come to the top and he exploded. The first punch was a solid one and he knew that feeling the pain in his own head as his fist connected. Then the shot to the side of the chest made him wince a little but he didnt stop there. No the thought that whatever he did to Thalion before him would reflect on him didnt register in his mind. No the only thing that was there was anger and he knew that.

Shot after shot he fed the male until Thalion stumbled and landed down on the ground. With a swift movement Mizuki forced Thalion to turn before he was ontop of him. Grabbing the males trashing arms he held them in his one hand as he pushed them into the males back with his stomach. Using his other hand he grabbed a fist full of red hair as he forced a dark cheek into the ground below him. "Seems even now you cant fight me with everything you have!" Mizuki growled low before bending down and biting a dark neck hard drawing blood.

He knew it was to be a long night, normally if he managed to stay awake a while he sobered up. He was still feeling quite a bit of the effects. Plus the longer he spent alone the more he thought over what the hell happened. "Tsk.. damn you're a idiot.." He finally said before he had bothered walking back to the room. Though he was expecting Mizuki to be mad... but not that mad.

Barely shutting the door he didn't get the chance to block or think really as a punch landed squarely. Mizuki spoke about fighting now. "What the hel-" He never got to finish that as another punch landed its mark. By this point he got the hint that there was no talking about this as he blocked the next punch but little good it did.

The fight went on a little bit, Mizuki throwing strike after strike. He was able to avoid a few but most he didn't have the coordination at the moment to deal with it. Let alone the whole attack was a surprise. Sure Mizuki was mad but to attack him like this?! Hell over what he was mad about even.

After a bit Thalion finally ended up loosing his footing and couldn't right the mistake in time before he felt both of his arms being pinned with Mizuki behind him. He growled at the other trying to free his arms. Though it seemed to do little good as Mizuki was using his body to hold them there. "Let go!" He finally snapped barely managing to get up a little before Mizuki moved a hand to the back of Thalion's head and forced it down against the floor.

He was fighting now, but to use magic was stupid. Both of them being too drunk to even think to use any spells. Though his fighting seemed to do little from this position as he tried to struggle to free his arms. Just one and he would be in a lot better shape. Though that didn't seem to be able to free either arm as Mizuki moved his other hand not holding Thalion's head down and ripped the shirt back before biting roughly into his neck.

Wincing from the sudden shock of pain he tried to get his arms free all the more but failed at doing so as Mizuki seemed to bite harder and had the free hand working on getting the shirt off. "Get the hell off!" Thalion growled at him again knowing he was being ignored. Though he really knew he was ignored as he felt the other continue to try to take clothes off.

"Mizuki let go! Now" He all but screamed at the other trying to move away from him but being unable as Mizuki held his head in place. The one time he wants to fight and he can't move, he hated this. This was worse then just bindings because he should be able to out power Mizuki like this but at the moment he seemed unable.

"Let go!" He heard though the words were ignored as he ripped open Thalions shirt at the back exposing the dark skin under him. Mizuki grew more angry as the male thrashed and tried to get away. To Mizuki he thought that Thalion was not actually trying his hardest and that fueled his anger more. It was the drunken state that his mind was in that made him continue on with everything that he was doing.

Even as Thalion swore and thrashed more he didnt care nor did he listen. Mizuki had a thought in his mind and he was going to go through with it. If Thalion didnt want to fight fully Mizuki would do everything in his power to make him fight. So with that thought came on how he was going to get the male to fight to his fullest and only one thing came to mind. So as he knelt there over the male as he held him down his free hand began to do its work of removing the ripped shirt from the back and sides.

As his free hand moved down to the males pants as he gave a tug he heard the panic in Thalions voice as the male screamed at him
"Mizuki let go! Now!" Though the words fell on deaf ears. Even as the male struggled as his pants were pulled back ripping from the force of the movement Mizuki didnt stop. With a growl and an other harsh bite to the other side of the males neck Mizuki entered the male in a swift movement.

Bringing his lips up to a pointed ear he growled "Fight me Thalion" He said in a hiss. It was weird to Mizuki. He knew what was happening and yet he did nothing to stop it. Being fueled by his anger and emotions he didnt think on his actions. No it was all just a blur of rushed harsh movements and screams. Even then he was unsure if the screams were from Thalion or himself it was almost as if the world blanked before him and yet he still couldnt stop.

After awhile though he did find himself pulling away from Thalion with his breathing harsh. Standing he left the male on the floor in ripped clothes, breathing harshly. Glaring down at Thalion Mizuki couldnt help the words that left his lips "Still not fighting...I thought you were ever so mighty" He said in a hiss to the male. "Or is it that I am no longer something you wish to fight for?" Mizuki asked with a tilt of his head and a growl.

Mizuki should of stopped there. He should of turned and left though something made him continue and he didnt know what. Even as the next words left his lips he wanted to take them back but it was all to late for something like that "I bet you would rather...enjoy Needren more...wouldnt you..." He hissed low as his fists bawled. Even after everything that had taken place he still grew angry. It just showed how truely pissed the male was.

The sad thing was that he was fighting. The wear of the long day and the effects of the drink were not helping him in the least. He couldn't even manage to get his arms free the Mizuki seemed to carry out his plans he had in his head. A slight fear of such a helpless state came across his mind as he tried to struggle again almost pleading for the other to stop this.

Though a plea that fell on deaf ears as Mizuki had managed to rip off enough clothing to expose whatever he needed to get to. With a second bite it was already too late to try to prevent this. The other bite still bleeding from where it had been so harshly done and he couldn't do anything as Mizuki seemed to continue. He couldn't help but cry out at first, there was little else he seemed able to do at the moment. The only thing he was grateful for was that there were no guards posted at their door. More knowing of this would only add salt to the wound.

Fight me the other demanded as he continued and Thalion had managed to get one of his arms free to try and get himself from under the other. Though he had managed to lift his head up a moment that was soon corrected as Mizuki forced it back against the ground and biting his ear almost just as harshly as he had his neck.

It was a mix of feelings as he cringed in pain from everything going on. He didn't want this but did at the same time like his body betrayed his own mind as he tried to get away from the other managing some nail marks in the wood floor where the rug had been moved from the struggling. Though sooner or later he had to give up, the more he struggled the worse it seemed to get.

After a while Mizuki finally released him, leaving him there on the floor. He wasn't sure what he should do when all he felt like doing was cringing in that one spot that he couldn't do anything to prevent what just happened. Though that was when Mizuki spoke up of still not fighting. Saying he thought he was ever so mighty. Thalion doubted that now as he had just fought with all of the strength he had left and it seemed to do nothing against Mizuki in his current state.

What was it Mizuki just said? He looked up at the other as he stated that maybe he wasn't something worth fighting for. What was he trying to say? Though that was answered soon enough as Mizuki spoke again and this time of Needren. How dare he even have the nerve to say that! Was the first thought as Thalion half forgot about everything that had just happened before forcing himself to stand and ignoring that he was sore in a few places and still bleeding from the bites.

None the less he didn't give Mizuki the chance to react as he socked the other in the jaw. He knew it was a good one as he tasted blood in his own mouth after the hit though that could have been from where his head had been slammed against the floor a few times in his struggles. "You don't even have the fucking right to say something like that!" He growled at Mizuki before grabbing him and slamming him against the wall near the bed.

"Saying it wouldn't be the end of the world! It wouldn't huh? Maybe I wasn't so wrong to think you did something while we were apart for the past seventeen years." He hissed a little before punching Mizuki in the stomach making him bend over so he didn't have to worry about any strikes back for a while. "If it was no big deal why the hell bother waiting for me huh?! Why not go to your damned other lover who seems obsessed over you!" He said bringing a knee up to meet Mizuki's face. probably causing a black eye in the process of it. He hardly cared about any of the pain that was transferred to him at the moment.

He was pissed that Mizuki dared to say he cared about Needren when he himself had been the one saying it wouldn't be the end of the world. Either way he moved a little before stepping back from Mizuki. "Fuck it I'm done. I don't even want to think about how many times you probably wished things were different instead of the way they are now." He snapped at him before he started to turn away as Mizuki was still doubled over in pain. Though maybe that was his mistake as from no where he found himself face first and half on the bed with Mizuki behind him again.

The other saying whatever he wanted about his comments and still seemingly blaming Thalion for the kiss and saying that he didn't care enough to fight for him anymore. Thalion was lucky he managed a second wind and actually did put up a bit of a fight against Mizuki this time around. He ended up managing to flip himself to face the other as he moved a hand to push against Mizuki's shoulder to try to force him away. Though from the previous fight and actions he had sobered up a little as he ended up letting his temper get the better of him and dug his nails into Mizuki's shoulder and ended up burning the other a little.

Though this seemed to feed Mizuki's anger all the more as he finally forced the hand from his shoulder and pinned both of his arms above his head as he was over top of Thalion still going on about anything he wanted. Though it hardly stopped there as Thalion managed to free one hand and Mizuki couldn't bother to struggle with the other as he pulled Thalion from the bed and slammed him into the wall.

Though it didn't stop there as a quick ice spell was cast, though Mizuki's temper had really gotten the best of him in blinding his actions as the ice spike was delivered into the palm of one of Thalion's hands and forcing it to be pinned against the wall. If he felt any of the pain Mizuki didn't show it at the moment. Though Thalion felt it as he tried to free the hand but that was his mistake as Mizuki forced him against the wall pinning the arm that held the pinned hand and forcing the other arm behind him as Thalion's chest was against the wall.

This torment of ice magic hardly seemed to stop there as Mizuki ran a hand from Thalion's neck and along his side leaving a ice trail anywhere he touched. To say the least this hurt and any movement seemed to remind him that his hand was pinned to the wall. This wasn't really going to happen again was it? Though that seemed to be his first thought as Mizuki was behind him and forced hips to press against one another and he almost wanted to cry in how pathetic this was at the moment. He should be able to stop the other he couldn't even defend himself.