"Who said anything about you stopping?" Thalion said and this made the smirk on his lips grow a little. So he was right then with his thoughts. Mizuki wouldnt of continued anything unless he was more then sure that the male above him wanted it. After their last encounter Mizuki knew it would be some time before they did anything like this. So to say it was happening sooner then he thought made Mizuki really happy.

Though he didnt get a chance to think any more as a kiss met his neck making him move his head back a little to give easier access for that kiss. Feeling the hand on his hip he growled a little as Thalion spoke "Besides that.. weren't you the one who said you wanted to treat me like a king tonight? Last I knew kings got what they wanted.." He said and Mizuki actually shivered a little at those words. It was true he did say all was about the male tonight but it seemed the words from Thalion didnt end there.

"And at the moment there is only one thing that I want.. " Thalion said and Mizuki couldnt help the little groan as the kiss came both to his lips then his ear as hot breath ghosted over it "...is you" Oh that was it. Growling Mizuki moved his hand from Thalions hair to place it on the neglected hip before with a swift jerk and a roll he rested over the male again with a smile.

"You are right..." Mizuki said as he moved a little so he rested his hands on either side of Thalions head. Leaning down he kissed the males lips before pulling back "..I did say I would treat you like a king..." Mizuki said before he moved and kissed Thalions cheek "...And if my king..." Mizuki said placing a kiss on Thaliond jaw "...wants only me...." He said giving a kiss to the neck "....my king needs to tell me...." Mizuki said before leaning up and licking the tip of that pointed now jeweled ear before he whispered "...how he wants me..." Mizuki said.

Mizuki couldnt help the teasing. It was him. All of it! Right down to the little breaths and noises. Everything was all his plan and his plan seemed to be working. After what had taken place between them Mizuki gave the male space. He let him be as he wished and only moved as fast as the other would allow. He would never push Thalion like that again. So when the male started everything Mizuki took that as a sign to continue so continue he did.

Maybe Thalion was rushing things a little. That or he was young and forgave too easily. Probably neither of those though. Over all he had just missed how things were. They had barely gotten a few days together when things seemed to change to the worse. Mizuki said he was selfish that one day though Thalion could hardly say he was any less selfish in wanting things to be like they use to again. That thought in mind combined with everything else seemed to let him settle that this was what he wanted to do.

Normally it was Mizuki who managed to talk him into such a state where he would agree to anything. Though it seemed turning the other's words against him and saying what he did was enough to make Mizuki decide to carry on this little game they had going on as the other quickly reversed the roles as he ended up under Mizuki with the other sitting there.

He had said to hell with worrying about the towel or sheets a bit ago. He didn't care. It had been a while when they last did anything. He knew the reasons why Mizuki hesitated to try to attempt anything but Thalion was willing to put that behind them. Besides this was needed... and now. Though Mizuki seemed to have a few last teases before he was going to give Thalion and himself what they both wanted.

Listening to the other between the kisses he breathed a little listening to the other. He had missed all of this more then he could ever begin to express, though he was sure Mizuki had as well. Seeing as the other seemed to jump at the slightest hint he had given. He could tell Mizuki how he wanted him... but he thought of something to keep this little game going just a bit longer as he smirked a little.

"That is not how this works.." He started resting his hands on Mizuki's hips and keeping them there. "You are suppose to know how to please your king... so lets see if you know how to do that." Though he had a bit of a tease he had thought up himself as he seemed to continue. "I'd hate to see what happens if I am not pleased."

Mizuki growled a little as he felt those hands on his hips keeping him there. He had no intention of moving but it was nice to see that he would be missed if he did. However his thought all but ended as Thalion spoke to him again "You are suppose to know how to please your king... so lets see if you know how to do that." Oh that was one thing he was sure he knew how to do.

Mizuki growled a little at Thalions next words "I'd hate to see what happens if I am not pleased." Hmmm Mizuki was almost tempted to let his king down just so he could get the punishment. However at the same time a challenge was given and one that he wouldnt refuse. "Yes Mi'lord..." He said leaning down and kissing Thalions neck "...please you I shall..." He said lightly before those kisses once again began.

From there it was slow and gentle. Neither one of them wanting to rush things in anyway. It was something the two of them needed and wanted after everything in the recent weeks and and years for that matter. It was rare for something like this to be taken with care in such a way. To Mizuki it perfect in every way and he couldnt of asked for more.

Breathing came in harsh pants as the two laid on the bed. Mixuki rested still over the male though the two chests moved together as both needed their breath. Moving Mizuki hissed a little before he moved and flopped down beside the male. After a few moments he moved before taking his place like always on the males chest under his chin.

Giving a sigh he breathed deep trying to even his breaths. After a moment or two Mizukis breathing calmed but this was when he moved a little and leaned up on his elbow. Looking down at Thalion he gave a soft smile with tender eyes as he looked at the male. Messy hair covered his head in a halo of red and ember obs looked at him under half closed lids. A soft smile came to Mizukis face "So..." He said lightly "Did I please my king?" He asked with a little kiss before moving back once more.

He knew what he had said was a challenge. A easy one for Mizuki but still none the less he doubted he had to back up his empty threat of punishing the other if he was not pleased. Besides he seemed pretty easy to please when it came to Mizuki. To start with he was more then happy with just time together let alone not having to worry about work for the better part of the day.

It was a good thing nothing was rushed. For once they had no reason to. It was good that they had this time. It was more then needed to remind both of them of how things should go or should be. Though Mizuki did have a bit of a upper hand with the actions from a little bit ago. Not that Mizuki probably minded that Thalion had little choice but to give in making the noises the other seemed to love so much and seemed to do anything just to hear them.

Even once everything was over and they were both trying to calm their breathing he couldn't have asked for more. Even if they went back to being busy tomorrow at least he knew that things were back to how they should be. Let alone just being able to lay here with the other and not be completely drained of energy from everything the day before was a welcome change.

After a moment Mizuki seemed to move and that was when he bothered half opening his yes to watch the other. Though the comment that came out made him smirk a little. "I suppose... just for now though." Mizuki knew the answer so Thalion thought it deserved a smart one instead. Moving a little he managed to kiss the other lightly before laying back down and pulling Mizuki close to him again.

He knew they wouldn't get many times like this, heck if they were lucky at all again. It had taken who knows the amount of planning behind it but probably quite a bit just for a few days. "Still worried about things love?" He had to ask because he knew for a bit there Mizuki almost seemed to avoid trying to even touch him or be near him. Though that did let him work things to where he was willing to do them and at his pace he knew it bothered the other after that night... but he wanted to make sure that he knew things were ok now and that they would remain ok.

Mizuki laid there and kissed Thalion as the male leaned up and placed a light one to his lips. Though as he stated that he was for now Mizuki couldnt help the smile that came to his lips "Well...shall you need pleasing again you let me know..." He said with a smile before leaning down and giving the male another kiss. This was when he was pulled down into a dark chest and he smiled as he snuggled into it.

Mizuki laid there until Thalion asked if he was still worried about things. In a way he was yes. Who knew what kind of blacklash that night would have on them. Let alone the long term effects. Mizuki was shocked that this night even happened. Then again he wasnt... It was weird to him how they could go years with out seeing each other then it was like nothing had happened. Shaking his head lightly he tightened his arm around the dark chest "I was..." Mizuki said "But im not anymore" He said placing a kiss to the dark chest before sighing a little "I love you..." He said after a moment "Sleep well my king..." He said in a tired voice.

After that sleep came all to easy to the two of them as they laid in each others arms. From there the night was silent and relaxed. With out the fear of getting woken up early the two seemed to sleep for awhile. It was not until Mizuki groaned a little before he moved his head. Though it only went deeper into the chest and neck under him. After a few moments he moved a little placing a kiss on the underside of Thalions chin "Good morning love" He said as he pulled back a little.

Leaning over Thalion he watched as those ember orbs opened tieredly before Thalion gave a yawn. "We have a day ahead of us" He said lightly as he smiled down at Thalion "Even though I would love to spend all day in bed with nothing but your body..." He said running a hand down Thalions chest "We should get up..." He said with a smile leaning down and placing a kiss to the dark chest before pulling back with a little smile.

Let him know huh? He could say something to that but he didn't If they found the free time maybe he would let him know. Though Mizuki could do the same for that matter. Hardly mattered now with both of them close like this. He had missed this even, they slept together but not close or it didn't feel like it use to.

He was glad to hear Mizuki's answer though. Sure there were a few things that still lingered probably in both of their minds but only time would cure that. Really he was kind of in shock himself that he started this. Not that he was complaining now that was certain. Maybe things could go back to how they were. Even after everything and the time apart. "Good.. " He said holding the other close still. He smiled a little hearing the tiredness in the other's voice before speaking. "I love you too.." He could have added king to what he said as well, but he still only put up with such titles. Not that this wasn't fun to admit it.

Sleep did come easy. They had both been working a lot recently to make sure things stayed in order plus any free time was rare. Let alone getting to sleep through the night was almost just as rare with something happening or turning up. No the sleep tonight was almost as much needed as what happened earlier. Let alone sleeping in. Thalion had woken up but he didn't bother moving as Mizuki still seemed asleep.

It wasn't till the other started moving a little and kissed the underside of his chin. Well that was his cue to start trying to wake up seeing as the other was. He did yawn a little as the other spoke of having the day ahead of them, though as Mizuki continued Thalion smirked a little. "And you wonder why I like nights better.." Though sadly that little tease stopped as the other spoke again that they should get up.

Sighing a little he moved after the other did stealing a small kiss in the process. "Let me guess.. you have today planned out as well?" Knowing Mizuki probably, so much for finishing his project. Not that he minded so long as they really were not bothered today.

Mizuki smiled at that "Yes indeed" He said to the male asking if he had the day planned "All of it actually" He spoke and just as he got out of the bed and stood there was a knock at the door. Mizuki smiled "Awww perfect timing!" He said before moving over to the door and making sure the male was decent he opened the door "Yes yes same place" He said as servents brought in trays of food. A combination of fruits and breads, cheeses, meats and different drinks were brought to the table from the night before.

Mizuki smiled as another one came in and handed Mizuki a large woven basket "Everything you requested Mr'lord" The elven female said with a smile and Mizuki nodded his head "Thank you my dear" He said with a smile. Just as he put the basket aside the rest of the servents left the room. Looking to Thalion he walked over before standing infront of the male with his hands on Thalions hips "Well...a perfect breakfest to start off what is going to be a perfect day" Mizuki said before stealing a kiss and moving away.

As they sat down Mizuki began to explain the plans for the day "I have mapped out a hike for us" Mizuki said with a smile "Its to a place I have wanted to show you for some time now" He said lightly "Its been a secret I have kept since we found this location for the kingdom" He said lightly before looking to Thalion "I wanted it to be special for us..." He said with a smile "Its perfect really...about a few hours walk from here through the mountain forest to the north of here"

Mizuki was excited. The moment he found this place the only thing he thought of was taking the male there and sharing it with him. In all of his years it was still something that took Mizukis breath away. He couldnt explain it but it was a hidden wonder "From there we will stay for awhile with a lunch...." Mizuki said as he paused a moment "And just the two of us..." He said rubbing the males leg under the table with a bare foot. "Take a blanket maybe a change of clothes...never know what could happen..." Mizuki said with a smile.

It was probably a good thing Mizuki planned things like this or even really ordered the servants around. Actually Thalion tried to avoid the servants most of the time. Probably because they were some of the first to say titles or grovel if he seemed the slightest bit annoyed even if it had nothing to do with them. Probably the main reason he stuck to going about the work that needed to be done on the training grounds and such. Even now with things being rather peaceful there was still rumors of other races or kingdoms that were power hungry. Though the thing they had going for them here was that they were far enough out of the way that most shouldn't bother them for some time. That and the two joined kingdoms had a fully trained army not counting the new trainees.

Once it was back to just Mizuki and himself the other walked over to him and spoke about breakfast. "You know... everything last night was more then enough you didn't have to -" Though Mizuki cut him off with a kiss before walking off. That was a cue he had lost this discussion already.

Listening to the other talk of the plans for today. "Plan it for night time and I would have loved you more." He was teasing though. After a hour or so his eyes would be fine form being outside. They were lucky that their children were exposed to light right away so their eyes adjusted easier then his own even with being older. Though being in the Drow capital for the last seventeen years sort of reversed any adjustments he had form before.

That reminded him as the male spoke of the place he had kept hidden. When he was gone for a while a few weeks back he had found something he wanted to show the other. Rather something he thought was impressive anyway. He had stumbled upon it during his walk. Really it was half the reason he ended up being gone for as long as he was having to try to find a way out of the damned place. But that would wait till he could get back at Mizuki for this.

The other seemed to keep going on about the spot and how it would be perfect and then he started on what to bring with them. "Never know huh? Sounds like you might have plans though." He laughed slightly as the other never denied it. Standing once breakfast was done he moved over to where Mizuki was and kissed the other lightly. "Well I suppose we should finish getting ready then before some freak bad weather ruins all of your plans."

That would be their luck right? Though after getting the things Mizuki thought they needed together and starting this little adventure Mizuki seemed to have planned they did have some luck. The sky seemed clear enough, and Mizuki seemed to get more excited as they walked. It was cute really. "So what was I doing all the while you were planning all of this?" He would have thought he would have heard something of a plan... he never noticed a thing. Though he knew what he had been doing he had probably been too absorbed in that project he was working on.

After breakfest and the two of them gathered what was needed it was a matter of time before they were out and on the path. Mizuki had let Luna know that he was on his way out as they left for the just in case factor. Though as they walked Mizuki couldnt help but get a little happier the closer they got to this wonder Mizuki spoke of. His thoughts however were stopped as Thalion spoke to him. Looking to the male he smiled lightly "You were doing what I wanted you to do" He said with a smile.

It was true though. You would be shocked how easy it was to get your way with a title such as a king. Everything just fell into plce even if it took awhile to make it happen. "You really had no idea about any of this did you?" He asked Thalion as they continued to walk "Its good...that means I can trust like 80% of the castle" He said with a smirk as Thalion looked to him with a little bit of a shocked face. It was true though and Mizuki himself was shocked that the male didnt know anything of what was going on.

Just as that ended they cleared through some trees and Mizuki smiled at the cave before them. Thick leafy vines fell down and lightly moved in the breeze as it covered the entrance to the cave "Well now...shall we get those lovelie eyes out of this light?" He asked with a tilt of his head before he moved and entered the cave with the vines falling back down around him.

Mizuki didnt wait for Thalion he knew the male was right behind him. So Mizuki moved and began the walk down the long corridor. The closer they got to the back of the cave the sound of falling water reached their ears as well as a soft glow meeting their eyes. As the corridor ended they came into a large open cavern that had a large pool of water at the back of the cave as a little cascading waterfall fell into the pool below it.

Due to the location of the cave and how deep into the mountain it went the little plants and moss that grew in the cave didnt retain color but a slight glow to it. However it was the flowers that littered the walls and floors around them that filled the cave with different shines of a glow. Soft purples and reds filled the cave around them. That was the thing that drew Mizuki in. The flowers that rested in this cave were said to have died out many upon many years ago and yet here they were standing in a field of them as they thrived by the water.

Mizuki turned his head and looked to Thalion "When I read the tombs and scrolls of the old kingdom there were tails of these flowers" He said lightly before he moved over a little picked one of the softly glowing red flowers. "I wishes with everything I had to find a place like this with these flowers though I knew it was crazy to think that I could find something like it" He said lightly before he turned to Thalion again.

"One day when I was at the kingdom over seeing the build I took a walk" Mizuki said "My mind was thick and sad with your last letter on the forefront of it" He said taking the few steps back to Thalion "Then I found this cave" Mizuki said "Walking in and seeing the glow my heart stopped a little" He said with a smile "All the flowers glowed white at first...then a soft purple" Mizuki said lightly before looking down at the flower in his hand "But the more and more I thought of things the more and more these flowers began to change..." Mizuki said as he looked up to Thalion "They changed from the lighest purple to the deepest red and all because I couldnt take my mind off of you" He said with a little smile.

"These flowers were said to be dead because everyone sought after them" Mizuki said lightly looking back down to the flower "Heart whispers they were called. Taking the color of what your heart wants the most...and if kept in good care would live a life time" Mizuki said lightly "As I sat here...alone to my self I didnt realize that the flowers began to change" He said "Not until I was sitting in a room of red flowers..." He said lightly with a smile as his ears dipped a little.

His ears went back a little at the words of he was doing what Mizuki wanted him to do. "No I had no idea.. though Neimi always did say if I was working on something it becomes a unhealthy obsession.." He really had probably not paid any attention to any hints that might have been there. Probably a good idea to work on that in the further so he can at least somewhat prepare instead of.. being caught so off guard like this.

"Heh.. I might not take it that far. Pretty much any free time I was busy where you kidnapped me from and when I was working it was in the field... probably not hard to keep things from me when I'm not around." It was true enough. Mizuki spoke more with the servants and staff of the castle then Thalion did. He was normally busy making sure Ryza didn't kill any of the trainees when they were suppose to be training them.

Though as they walked a little longer was when Mizuki spoke of getting out of the light, he was hardly going to protest to that. Mizuki didn't seem to stop to let him consider it either as the other went back to walking to lead the way. Of course he followed, by now he was curious where this trip was going to lead them. Let alone how Mizuki stumbled across this place. Then again it was Mizuki, he was the kind to find a cave and go running off into it.

Though as they got to to the location Mizuki had wanted to go Thalion had to admit he was impressed. Vaden use to tell these wild tails of glowing flowers and such and he called the old man crazy. This was when he started listening to Mizuki about the flowers here and the tales of the old kingdom before it split into two.

So it seemed the old man might not be as crazy as he thought, maybe a different type of glowing flower but still. Though as Mizuki seemed to finish what he was saying Thalion smiled a little at the thought of it. "Guess that explains why they seem to be divided in color then." He said stepping a little closer to Mizuki before kissing the other.

"I didn't mean for any of the letters to bother you.. they were suppose to let you know things were ok." Though he could think of a few that might cross as things being not so ok... it was rather rough in a few patches there. He smiled a little before speaking up again. "this almost makes me want to bother Vaden next time I see him for those stories he has in his head about the kingdom before the split. .. Almost" That might be biting off more then he could chew to willingly go to the older elf and ask for him to talk.

He wasn't sure what to say really, this wasn't what he was expecting when they walked into a cave. "Wonder if we could get them to grow anywhere else..." He flinched a little knowing that was a bit random. "I mean you said they use to be common with the old kingdom.. I was just wondering if there was a way we might be able to restore that."

Mizuki smiled at Thalions words "I was thinking the same thing" He said lightly "I mean the old kingdom was alive at all times day and night" Mizuki said before he moved a hand to gesture at the vines of flowers around them "These among others littered the capital kingdom" Mizuki said lightly "They only bloom in darkness though so at night the city was lit and during the day these closed up and waited for the next night to fall" Mizuki said with a smile as he looked to Thalion.

After a moment or two he smirked a little "I say after today we plan to get some of these as well as seeds and begin the growing porcess" He said with a smile "I mean we have mages that could easily get them to grow and spread in a matter of moments" Mizuki said with a smile before he moved from Thalion. Placing the pack and basket he had down he smiled "Not only that..." Mizuki said before he began walking to the pool of water. As he walked though he began to undo his robes.

"The water in here..." He said as his robs fell to the ground. Stepping over them he removed his pants before he stood there "Is suprizingly warm" He said lightly before he dipped a pale foot into the water before slowly wading through his. Wiggeling his hips in a teasing fashion until he got far enough into the pool so that he could dive down into it. After a moment he came back to the top of the water with a smile as he floated there "Its not hot but not cold..." He said with a little nod of his head before he moved a bit and undoing his hair he let it unraval as he swam a little towards the male.

That was true enough. When he was younger he use to hear bits of the old tales of how things use to be, but that was a very long time ago now. "The Drow capital had some of the plants.. not many were left though." No they were mostly destroyed but it wouldn't be that hard to go find seeds for the few that were still there.

"True... " That was a thought, returning a fallen city to its former glory, they already seemed to be on a good track of doing that without the flowers. Though he half did want to bother Vaden about what was lost when the two races split back then. Though this was when Mizuki went on to talk about something else.

Not that he should be too surprised by the other removing his clothes but he wasn't expecting it here. Though when the other went on to talk about the water and got in Thalion shook his head a little. Even after Mizuki finished talking and moved to be back near where he was standing he seemed a little taken back by the idea. "There is no way you are convincing me that swimming in a cave is ever a good idea heh..." He had reasons for that besides that he just didn't enjoy water all that much.

Though something told him he wasn't getting away with not going in the water if Mizuki had made up his mind. It wasn't that he didn't know how to swim. He could swim.. you learned very well after nearly drowning once. Either way he crossed his arms and stood there rather determined to not getting in the water and trying to prepare for whatever plans Mizuki had to prove him wrong on that.

"But it is a good idea" Mizuki said with a smile as he floated in the water "Why dont you just save your self the trouble and come and join me" He said lightly "What could be better...warm water...your naked husband in said water..." He said with a smirk "I dont know it seems like a win win to me" He said with a little shrug of his shoulders but as Thalion protested Mizuki smirked a little.

Standing he took some steps towards Thalion so that the water covered his pelvic bone and down. Moving some of his hair Mizuki smiled at Thalion "Are you sure you want to do this the hard way?" He asked with a little tilt of his head. Though this was when Thalion took a step back saying he wouldnt dare though Mizuki smirked at that "Dont we know that I dont do well with dares?" He said with a smile as he cast his spell.

Appearing behind the male he gave Thalion no warning as he scooped the male up in his arms and with a few quick almost ran strides he took the two of them in the water. Holding onto Thalion Mizuki sat down so the water then came up to the males chest and he laughed at the growl from Thalion "I knew extra clothes was a smart thing" He said with a smirk as he let Thalion go. He moved back though as the male began to curse at him "Oh come now..." He said "Its not that bad."

Oh no he knew what was coming as soon as Mizuki seemed to insist on getting in the water. Though he was the stubborn one who still refused none the less. This was when Mizuki started saying that it seemed like a win win to him. Well.. he had a good point but still to go into water willingly was not the first thought on his mind.

Though as soon as the words of daring that the other wouldn't left his lips he knew he doomed himself. Though before he could back away from the other that seemed to be walking closer Mizuki had already cast a spell and appeared behind him. Yep doomed himself and he knew that. Instead of talking he should have just moved from the waters edge to at least make it a challenge.

Before he knew it he was in the water with Mizuki still holding onto him to keep him there. Though he did growl at the other a little as Mizuki said this wasn't so bad. "Speak for yourself.. you had this planned all along with the spare clothes.." He muttered a little before finally getting free of the other. Though he didn't bother to try to get out of the water.. seeing as he was already wet as it was.

Pulling his short off once he was a little away from the other he still half seemed to pout at being drenched. "There happy... ? I'm in the water and mostly wet." He still thought this was a bad idea, but he couldn't complain too much.. not with the points Mizuki had set in place earlier.

Mizuki couldnt help but to smile as Thalion moved away from him before stripping his clothes off and stating he had planned this all along "yes because I knew you wouldnt get in willingly" Mizuki said with a smile as he gave the male a second to throw over his clothes before he moved to him. Mizuki didnt give Thalion time to think as he moved in behind the other male and placed his arms around the males waste.

Hugging Thalion close he smiled "Besides..." He said lightly "Dont I make it worth being wet?" He asked in a growl as he lightly kissed Thalions neck before nibbeling the skin there a little. Pulling back he smiled smile "I mean after all...it is just the two of us" Mizuki said with a little growl as he moved forward a little so Thalion was a little ways from the large stones infront of him.

After everything that had happened Mizuki would never make the male feel trapped again. So with that thought he gave Thalion the option of moving forward and placing his hands on the stones or turning or pulling back. It was a good thing to think of as they stood there in the water. Mizuki couldnt help the little rubs of his fingers as he placed light kisses on a dark neck before those lips moved lightly over and up to a pointed ear where he gave little kisses and licks until he tongues the earring that dangled there.

"Well least you knew that much.." Still not sounding overly enthused to be here at the moment. Though that probably wasn't going to last too much longer. Sure enough Mizuki didn't leave him alone to his thoughts for long before the other placed his arms around his waste. Ok so maybe this wasn't so bad... not that he would ever admit that so willingly.

Though as the other spoke it was true enough, it was just the two of them. He was kind of surprised to be left alone this long actually. He needed to take some notes or something so they could plan a few hours at least every once in a while. "I suppose... though it could have been just the two of us without the water too.." He smirked a little at the thought and knowing he was just being stubborn now.

Though Mizuki seemed to be playing well on his words from earlier of not knowing what could happen. The other knew where his weak spots were and he was playing on them at the moment as Thalion shivered a little. He half disliked that earring now. With Mizuki teasing his ear and causing the new weight on it to move a little it wasn't helping things.

In a way he was glad they were fairly close to rocks because he knew Mizuki was going to keep teasing till he got what he was after. That or tease till he knew that Thalion couldn't stand it any longer, either way. None the less he finally moved his hands to keep Mizuki close to him. He couldn't help but breath out a little uneasily as the other seemed to continue with the light teases and touches.

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Mizuki hummed lightly as Thalion put his hands and arms over his own. It was nice to have the other male so close and that was his only thought as they stood there in the water simply just holding each other. After a little while though something drew his attention as his ears twitched and he turned his head towards the entrance of the cave "Seems us being alone for awhile is not going to happen..." He said giving a kiss before moving.

Making his way out of the water Mizuki quickly got dressed before pulling out the extra clothes he had packed for Thaluion. As the male joined his side and questioned what he meant Mizuki smiled and pointed to some of the flowers that began to change color from reds and lavender to a deep violet.

Just as the male dressed beside him the footsteps became all more clear as the male rounded the corner and stopped looking at the two of them "Great....here I thought no one knew of this place" Needren said as he looked at the two of them. His ears dipped back a little as he sighed some "Go to get away and I run into two people that I didnt want to see..." At that Mizuki glared a little at him "Oh really..." He said lightly "And why would that be?" He asked with a little tilt of his head.

Though this was when Mizuki took a better look to Needren. The male seemed as though he had just gotten out of a fight. Bruises and scratches covered the males arms as well as what seemed to be the starting of a black eye "What on earth happened to you?" Mizuki asked as he tilted his head looking to Needren though the male just blushed and turned his head a little "Nothing..." He said simply as he crossed his arms. "I find that hard to believe" He said with a raised brow.

This was when Mizuki began to notice more and more of the flowers changing their colors. So it would seem that some one was on the males mind huh...though from the color of things it was no one in the room. The flowers normally took on the element color of the one being thought of. It was a mystery as to why they did but it was the one thing they were known for.

Mizuki stood there. He knew there was some one within there little group that had that color but he couldnt place his finger on it. Looking to Thalion he began to speak "Who on earth do we know that would bring that color?" He asked Thalion with confusion written all over his face. Though at the look of Thalions face he almost thought the male knew. Thalions face was a combination of wonder, laughter, and shock...the link gave that away as well. "You know who it is dont you..." He said looking to Thalion but as the face changed to a knowing smirk he knew he was right.

Mizuki seemed to speak up about their time along being at a end. To be honest he wasn't paying much attention to anything going on around them. Well it was good while it lasted at the least. At the least they had most of yesterday and last night alone. Not like he really thought that would have happened.

Though once they were both out of the water and dressed was when Mizuki pointed out the flowers changing color. Now that was odd... color wise and that they were changing so suddenly. Though they were going to get the answer to this soon enough. The flowers were suppose to stand for whoever someone was thinking about, going off of what he had seen thus far they seemed to be based off that persons element. Though the color made him curious.

Though of all the people that came into view it was Needren. The male seemed just as happy to see them as they were that he was here. Not that it could be helped now. For the moment Thalion left any smart comments alone as Mizuki seemed to speak up first of oh really and asking why that was. Though Thalion had already taken into account that Needren looked like he had been in a brawl with someone, let alone got the worse end of it.

Though when Needren answered nothing to the next question Thalion folded his arms watching this. He did as well. "At least you could say you tried to fight the steps and lost that would have been a better answer then nothing.." It was true and stone steps could beat the hell out of someone. But he doubted that the answer was that simple in the least.

He had been thinking on the color these flowers were turning and a moment before Mizuki asked he almost caught himself asking the blunt question. Though when Mizuki asked if he knew anyone he couldn't help but smirk a bit. Oh he did alright but he wouldn't believe it in a hundred years. There was no way that Needren was that brave.. or stupid.

"I think I do..." Needren seemed to frown a little at this answer though Thalion took it a step further and asked. "Violet is the shade normally assigned with death magic... and there are only two of those users in the kingdom at the moment." That was Vaden or Ryza and he sure as hell knew it wasn't Vaden. If Needren got in a fight with Vaden the male would have been in worse shape. Though fighting with Ryza he should be in worse shape... if you didn't spar against her daily you would pay for any foolish mistakes you made.

"It's Ryza isn't it? Who you're thinking about.." Needren seemed to say nothing but the blush seemed to give away the answer. Though it seemed to be more then just a fight and that was when Thalion thought of something else. Though with this thought he almost had to admit to losing it. "Please don't say you're.... you are aren't you?" Needren started to say something but stopped as the blush seemed to get worse. He was going to blurt out something sooner or later.

Though for the moment Thalion couldn't help it as he started laughing at the mere thought of it. "by the goddess... I don't know if I should call you brave or stupid. You know there is a reason why most Drow avoid their own race's females do you not? Though if you didn't you surely do now." No Thalion thought this was beyond funny. Out of all the people Needren could hook up with, let alone why did Ryza go for Needren. Asking her was a death wish though.

Mizuki stood there as he listened to the banter between them. Well more like listening to Thalion speak as Needren stood there in his own little bubble with a blush so red roses would of had envy for the color. However Mizuki all but stopped at the words that left Thalions lips. Yes it was true Violet was the color of death dealers...or people who could summon the dead back to life. It was a rare talent indeed and at that he frowned a little.

Mizuki only knew of two people...ever to have that rare magic and that was Vaden and..."Ryza..." Mizuki said the same time Thalion spoke again. Oh the gods! But Thalion beat him to asking anything as the male spoke again. From the mirth in the males voice he could tell Thalion thought this to be funny. It was in a way, shit what was he kidding it was freaking funny! This however was when Thalion asked Needren basically if he was with or trying to be with the female.

At the big blush that came to Needrens cheeks to darken the color Thalion busted a gut. Mizuki turned and looked to Thalion. Never in his years of knowing the male had he ever seen him all but fall over from laughing. Heck besides a small snicker here and there he didnt get anything like that from Thalion. So to see the male almost crying as he laughed it caused Mizuki to smile some.

However it seemed that Needren was not about to just stand there and take the laughter. Growling the male glared at the two of them "You know what...I dont need this shit" Needren said going to move away but Mizuki moved the same time he did and with placing one arm around the males shoulders he smirked as he forced him back towards them "No no no now you are going to tell your kings..." He said with the kings louder then he should of "Just exactly how this came to be..."

Mizuki smirked at Needren as he glared at him but fallowed to the area where the blanket had been laid down "Sit sit I shall break out something to drink and then we will talk" He said with a smirk before grabbing what was needed before meeting the two males again "Now then..." Mizuki said sitting down with a large smile "Tell me...from the start....what the hell went through your mind to even attempt this!?" Mizuki asked.

Mizuki didnt know Ryza as well as Thalion did but from what he knew of the female she was a winner. Though if you thought of it most drow females seemed to be that way. However this one was more special to him in more ways then one. "Well...out with it" Mizuki said with a smirk as Needren growled "I swear...if you ever...and I do mean ever" He said glaring at Mizuki "Ask me to drink again...I will sock you" He said with a glare and Mizuki smiled then frowned "So...more then one thing came from that night..." He said sadly looking to Thalion.

It was true normally Thalion was pretty composed minus if he was angry with something or annoyed. But this was more then funny to him. Needren had to be insane or on something to try to be with Ryza. Never in all of his years did he hear of anyone trying anything with his battle instructor. Sure most female Drow were ... not the most pleasant to be with but Ryza had a temper similar to Thalion's though she was far more forward about what she was after.. and getting it.

He did calm down having to breath after a few moments. This allowed Mizuki to speak up and say that Needren was going to tell his Kings, as the other pointed out, how this came to pass. Though Needren seemed against wanting to admit how this all came to be. Needless to say Mizuki talked him into it as things settled a little.

Though at the mentioning of never asking him to drink again Thalion's ears went back a little. Yeah... it seemed a lot took place that night. He had drank before and never done anything that stupid. Hell he had ended up passing out before because of it trying to keep up with Felix. That was a mistake.

"Heh... seems that way.." Not that Needren knew the half of it. That one night changed a lot of things and some of them or rather most of them Thalion didn't really want to think of at this time or really ever again. "Well... " He started trying to get his mind off of the thoughts going through it though Mizuki probably picked up on the sudden mood change. "Least you're still in one piece.. I mean you've seen some of the trainees that get stuck with her in training." Some of them did not fair too well.

Though more recently things were getting a bit better. After he reminded her that they needed to keep the trainees alive or they weren't going to have much of a force if something did happen. Let alone they wouldn't get any new recruits if she kept nearly killing them. He started to take what he said a bit further with saying not that it mattered, she could use death magic similar to her old man and if Needren did die she could just bring him back.

Needren growled at Thalion as the male said that at least he was in one piece "Yeah and things like that dont help" He said with a growl as he sat there "I have no idea how this happened even..." He said a little "All I remember from that night was leaving...running into Ryza in the hall..." He said as he paused "Then a kiss...a knock to the face and...then the next morning" He said lightly thinking about everything. "I dont even remember getting to my room" He said shaking his head with a sigh.

Mizuki smiled at this "So..you kissed her or her you?" Mizuki asked him with a tilt of his head. Knowing the male beside him it was Needren kissing Ryza. This was when Needren gave a confused look "To be honest...I dont know" He said lightly "I mean...yeah I teased and pushed and joked like you know I do" He said to Mizuki causing the male to nod his head "But...I guess I pushed to much and I got a growl before..." He stopped a moment "Before one of the best kisses of my life..." He said "Then she knocked me out" He said with a shrug of his shoulders as he sighed a little.

"After that...I dont know things just kind of...happened" He said with an other shrug" He said looking to Muizuki "I mean...I never thought anything would happen let alone what has happened" He said "I mean the first time..." He said as he shook his head a little "That was an interesting thing to happen..." He said before cracking his neck "i am sure I still have nail marks down my back" He said with a growl.

At that Mizuki smiled before he laughed a little looking to Thalion "Well then..." He said after a moment "I almost think that after everything that has happened this has to be the most entertaining thing to come out of anything!" Mizuki said though he growled as Needren punched him in the arm "Hey now!" He said and Mizuki laughed more "Well if I had a death wish I would go and ask Ryza my self why you of all people" He said "But I want to live" He said with a laugh as he avoided another hit from the male.

Listening to Needren explain he wasn't sure how things came to pass. Well they were both drunk that is how it came to pass. That was a easy answer really. Though as far as who it involved was another story. This was when Needren seemed to answer Mizuki saying he didn't know who started it.

Though he admitted to teasing and stuff but with Ryza that shouldn't have mattered. Not in the least. Though the next words that left Needren's mouth made Thalion look at Mizuki almost at a loss on what to say. "Well... not sure what to say to that..." Guess the saying there was someone for everyone was true enough. The fact Ryza didn't kill him after the first night was impressive enough.

Though as the conversation carried on Thalion smirked a little watching the two. "I'll ask her, hell she tries to kill me every morning anyway, might as well give her a reason to." Thats how he was looking at it anyway. Though he doubted she had a answer other then Needren was stupid enough to go back. "Though I do have a question... why were you trying to hiding out here if this wasn't a one time thing? You're going to have to go back sooner or later." He had a point.

Needren nodded his head at Thalions words "And I am not hiding" He said to him as he glared a little "Im just...taking a break" He said with a little laugh "Dont get me wrong shes a firecracker" Needren said with a little nod of his head and a smile "...I really dont know why I go back over and over" He said "Maybe I like the pain" He said with a shrug of his shoulders.

Mizuki shook his head a little at this "Hey its your life do with as you please" He said with a nod of his head "After all...you never know" He said "I can and cant see a little Needren running around..." He said "God...on other hand...dont let it get that far" He said in a mocking tone before he moved to stand "Well...since our little outing has been interupted..." He said looking to Thalion "Shall we head some where else?" He asked with a tilt of his head "Continue where we left off?" He said with a smile.

Needren growled at that "Okay okay enough" He said "I already have enough on my mind without adding the image of you two fucking" He said and Mizuki couldnt help his words that came next "If you came all of a couple minutes later you would of had a very good example" He said with a smirk and the blush that came to not only Needrens cheeks but Thalions as well was well worth the the glare from both men.

"Break huh... heh I'd run while I was able." Though as Needren continued Thalion almost thought there might be something to that. There was no way Needren would willingly go back over and over if he didn't like something about it. To each their own though this was still more then amusing to him. Ryza was going to try to kill him the moment she found out he knew. Not that this was different from any other day.

Thalion looked at Mizuki with the other saying he could see a little Needren running around. "Oh yeah thats a good idea .. lets add Ryza's temper to Needren and see what we get... " He had to agree for things not going that far. But if they did well there was little anyone could do about it. "Don't come crying to me when you had a chance to escape though." Oh yes he was going to enjoy this, Needren was a odd one that was for sure.

Though this was when Mizuki spoke up again saying their outing was disrupted. Though at Needren's words Mizuki seemed to decide to pick on the other more. Though Mizuki seemed to almost get the last word in as he said Needren might have gotten a good example if he had been a few moments later. To cover the blush Thalion had to say something. "Who said anything was going to happen? Last I recall someone forced me into the water.. still a bit mad at you for that." Not really but anything was better then staying quiet.

"Either way..." He finally spoke up again. "I think somewhere else would be better to continue this... seeing as you are so sure you were going to get something." Pff yeah right Mizuki knew he was going to get whatever he wanted from Thalion. That wasn't even a challenge really. Not that Needren had to know this and besides it seemed that Needren needed somewhere to stay far from Ryza for a little bit anyways. Though he was really glad Needren wasn't a few moments later then he was as Mizuki had pointed out.

Oh yeah Mizuki knew that Thalion was going to be a little upset but really in the end it was just water. Mizuki knew that it was Thalions apposing element and the male just had an over all dislike for it. "Yeah yeah your dry now though" He said with a smile. That was when he got a glare again before the male spoke once more about them leaving. Though he couldnt help the smirk that came to his lips "Is that another challenge?" He asked with a tilt of his head.

Though as Thalion glared and stood he smirked "Alright alright I got the point" He said before standing. This was when Mizuki took one of the flowers roots and all and placed it into a glace jar he brought along. Standing he looked to Thalion "First thing we need to do is go and see Vaden" He said with a smirk as he heard the male groan "You know as well as I that the stories of old rest well with him" Mizuki said grabbing everything around him "If we want the kingdom to his full former glory we need to first know how to do just that."

Mizuki knew that he had a point. In order to make the kingdom how it should be they need to find out how exactly it was. Mizuki looked to Needren after this "And you....dont stay here to long" He said "You cant avoid things forever....take my advice on that" He said before looking to Thalion with a soft smile. "Either way...this seems to be the end of our alone time" He said with a frown "Lets at least enjoy the walk back" He said as he hooked his arm with Thalions before placing his head on the males shoulder.

"Yeah I know... I was already thinking about going to him with this idea of yours anyway. I just didn't want to be stuck sticking around listening to the stories after getting him started heh." Wasn't that the truth. Though he should bother with sitting him and listen to some of the things he had to say. Heck he might actually learn a few things, ok more then a few.

Though as Mizuki spoke again to Needren not staying here long Thalion shrugged a little. "I don't know.. I'd hide out to avoid her as well." Though now he was just picking on Needren knowing that he had gotten himself into a world of trouble with hooking up with Ryza. Though Needren seemed to glare at the pair of them not getting help from either of them. Not like Ryza was the worse choice he could have made.

They did at least get the walk back to the castle by themselves. Though that time was short and didn't last long enough. Nope after they got back Mizuki right away sought out Vaden, of course this turned into a very long drawn out conversation. Le alone where they found the flowers and everything. Though this turned into stories of how the old kingdom use to look during both the day and night hours.

It was interesting hearing the tales of old. The kingdom in its glory was unstoppable and beautiful to. Tales could be told all around of the joined kingdom and Mizuki wanted the same for the new conjoined kingdom as well. "Okay so then if its as you say...the best method would be to start at the heart of the city and work out. Mizuki said lightly "With the addition of some extra's around the castle" He said with a nod of his head.

"Not only that but if we devide it right among the mages we should have the flowers spread in a day" He said with a little sigh "Thats going to be a long day" He said with a smile before looking to Thalion "That day is going to be another day when you do nothing..." He said and he stopped Thalions protests "I will need all of the energy I can get" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "You are more then welcome to come along though" He said with a smile.

Mizuki then thought for a moment before he continued "I would like to get this done as soon as we can" He said lightly "I would to get some men up and ready so we can go and gather what is needed from the cave and transport it back so the arrangements for planing will take less time" Mizuki said with a smile before looking to Thalion "Well...I know your bored and we are almost done here" He said lightly "But what do you think?" He said "I want to have some extras around our deck and room" He said with a smile.

Vaden seemed to nod agreeing with Mizuki's plan of how to go about doing this. "Don't forget the flowers themselves have magical energy as well. IT might not be as difficult as you think it will be." Probably hinting at something. But this was one step towards restoring the kingdom to the glory it use to have. Another step would be in Thalion's hands, and in a way he had started it already. Though he needed to work more at it. But it was also a step that could not be as easily rushed.

Thalion did protest to the idea of being forced to do nothing. "Might as well come along, if I'm going to be forced to do nothing." Ok it would be kind of neat to watch but at the same time he hated not really being able to do anything to help Mizuki during that time.

Vaden smirked a little hearing Mizuki's comment of Thalion being bored. "Ah I'm sure he is, he never liked sitting still. Wait until he is in his two or three hundreds he should calm down by then." Vaden was teasing of course. Though Thalion frowned a little. "Riiight..." Mellow out, yeah right. Or least that was his thoughts.

Never the less they did get the flowers spread within no time. The kingdom was starting to look almost the spitting image of its former self. There were still things missing but it wasn't like the kingdom had to be restored over night either. Everything counted in the long run. This also helped activity during all hours and seemed to keep the kingdom bustling no matter what time it was.

A few months passed after that day of the flowers being put into bloom. The odd thing was that today seemed to be bustling more then normal. Thalion found it odd anyway. Not only that but Mizuki was like no where to be found and when he was about a few that seemed to know something were avoiding him or shut up whatever they were talking about.

After Mizuki finally vanished off to his study for a while was when things really started to take effect of different groups running about. Ok this was annoying by not knowing what the hell was going on. Finally tracking down Luna who seemed in a good mood today, oddly, he finally had to ask. "So.. something I should know about today or has everyone finally gone mad?" Luna seemed to give him a look of shock like he didn't know something he should.

After the flowers were set about the kingdom seemed to come alive in an all new way. It was shocking really to see though Mizuki didnt complain. How could he? It was what he had wanted after all. So it was grand, the kingdom the way it was though as time moved on Mizukis spirits grew a little dark each day. It was not until months later and the kingdom seemed to be in an up roar did his mood settle with him. Locking himself in study was the one and only thing he wanted to do.

Little knew well little used to know. Mizuki would have to kill one of the two when he finds out who let it slip. He didnt think anything of it how the day went. He thought it to be just another day though as he went about the castle in the early morning hours he soon learned he was wrong. Oh great...was his only thought. So saying nothing to no one he left Luna with some duties then from there sealed himself in his study. There was work to do.

As Thalion approached her Luna turned her head with a smile though at the question that came from the males lips she couldnt help stare in shock. "Your kidding right..." She said to him as she tilted her head "Out of all the people...you I think you would of known" Luna said though as Thalion asked known what Luna smiled "Havent you noticed the mood master Mizuki has been in lately?" She asked with a tilt of her head "Always thinking or brooding...never really saying much" She said with a shrug.

"He was never one for them..." She said liking the way Thalion grew more and more irritated though as the male gave a growl she smiled "Its his birthday you dummy" She said punching his arm with some force behind it "He was never one for the day but when I found out I made it a point to do something for him" She said "It was always a sad time for him...around these days" Luna said growing a little sad "Either way if you want more details go see Neimi..."

Though this was when the male gave a questioning look and she smiled "After she got it out of me she insisted to do like everything" She said with a little shake of her head "I swear in all my years I have never met a human like that one" Luna said before she turned and left with out another word.

No he didn't know whatever the hell was going on. Yes he knew of Mizuki's sudden mood change but there seemed to be little he could do about it. He had tried talking to him about it but it seemed to do little and thats why a sudden cause for celebration seemed misplaced. Surely with how the other had been acting this was not his doing.

Yet Luna seemed to dance around what she was talking about till she said you of all people should know. He growled a little as she went on. Till she finally said what it was. Though at the mention of the word Thalion knew all too well why someone would want to avoid such a date. His ears went back a little more at the fact he was annoyed at Luna for not just telling him out right and the fact he hid his own date from the other. Heck Minus Vaden, Ryza and Damien no one else probably knew and those three only did because they were within the castle at the time.

He was going to question why Neimi but it was answered as he shook his head a little. That was true enough. Neimi was a odd one indeed. For a human especially. Though maybe it was a combination of how she lived her life both parts of it. One half being with her normal family and the other seeing all the suffering that went on in the world around her. She always tried to keep high spirits around everyone. Even if she wasn't feeling that well herself.

After Luna left him he had no choice but to go seek out Neimi. Though he debated if not knowing was a good thing. There was the saying ignorance is bliss. Though a bit late now as he noticed the female giving some orders to some of the castle cooks. Though seeing Thalion she squeaked a little and met him half way. It was hard to think that this was the same small child he had come across back then. The first day he encountered Mziuki even. Though back then he was ready to lay his life down just to ensure a child stayed alive against the very person that the same child was trying to make a day special for.

"About time you showed up! Needren has been more help then you and-" She stopped looking at him as he seemed bothered. "You didn't know did you? " She frowned a little as she sighed finally. "Do you two talk about anything? I swear everyone knows more about you two then you two know about each other." She laughed a little though on that note she had no idea just how right she was. Thinking on that made him feel a little sick to his stomach with it being pointed out to bluntly.

"Either way.. you're helping. You are the only one who can get him out of that room.. we've tried and he's magiced the door again." She rolled her eyes a little as she smiled finally. "soo... go get him! Things are about ready and he's been brooding for almost a week now." She said before moving and starting to shove Thalion back towards the door. She wasn't giving him a choice in this was she. Though there was something off about her... he couldn't put his finger on it just yet.

Giving up finally he decided it might be better to go seek the other out. At least if he was going to brood he could have some company. Going to the other's study he knocked before asking if he was alright, though no answer annoyed him as he was shoved around all morning now. "Well have it your way then.. " He growled a little before testing the door. It was a similar seal to the one he used before. Different enough to where he had to change how to break it.

After a moment he did just that before walking into the room and shutting the door behind him. Making a point to lock it afterwards. "You could at least talk to me... you've been avoiding everyone." Though Mizuki still never said a word. "Tsk.. Hell how was i suppose to know? you're still going to take this out on me even though I had no idea? I tried to help for the past few weeks to figure out what was wrong."

Mizuki sat there in his study. He didnt want to put up with the day. There was nothing special growing another day older, at least not to him. So with his bad mood set he hid himself away. It was not until a knock sounded at the door that he even moved and even then it was just a flinch. His thoughts were dark and sitting there alone was a good thing right? Shaking head to himself Mizuki didnt say nothing as he continued to read over the parchments before him.

Mizuki knew he only had a moment of time as he heard the male explain that it was his way. Then a few moments later he felt the seal break and he sighed a little though he didnt move as he continued to read. Mizuki wondered how long it would take the male to come to him questioning what was wrong. So to say he was shocked at the way the male acted was a little of an understatement.

Mizuki was a little shocked as he heard the male speak. Shaking his head he put the paper down "Its not that Thalion..." He said as he rubbed his eyes a little "I could care less if you remembered it...but since you didnt even know the date why would I have grounds to be angry at you?" He asked with a little tilt of his head "No...this day was never something to cherish" He said with a little growl.

Shaking his head a little "Its better for me to sit here and do the work that needs to be done rather then filling everyone with my bad mood" He said in a growl. There was a history as to why he hated the date. Heck he had more then one but the biggest was the last memory he had of his parents was of this day and it was not happy to say the least. "Im not upset with you my love.." He said with a shake of his head "Just...upset at my own thoughts..." He said before sighing hanging his head "They always seem to betray me on this day"

He listened to the other explain what his reasons for locking himself away in the room alone. Let alone why he was to the point of just ignoring everything. Though when Mizuki spoke his ears went back a little. Sure he knew the other didn't seem to like this day, he had noticed a trend that once in a while Mizuki would go off on his own but still. "So thats it then? Your going to hole yourself up in here every year that this date comes around?"

He figured it was something that made him hate this date but still. "At the least you could tell me these things, you can brood all you want but when I have to find out things from Luna or Neimi.. hell today Neimi even pointed out that everyone around us knows more about our past then we do about each other." Thats why Thalion was annoyed. Not because he thought Mizuki was angry at him but because he didn't feel like he could help Miuzki when he needed it.

"She's right in a way.. though you're not the only one who likes to avoid certain dates you know." He shook his head a little. "But I get the hint. You can keep brooding if you want and I'll go tell Neimi I couldn't get to you." He shrugged a little taking a lot of this from the link they still had. Mizuki's mood never seemed to change. Besides that he didn't want to have the other question what date Thalion had meant by that.

Not even Neimi knew his birthday and the less people that knew the safer he felt actually. Even with the day he feared being long past by now. "If you change your mind and want to talk I'm sure you can find me." He said before he started to turn to leave.

His heart twinged a little as Thalion spoke. It was true...when it came down to things he really did not know alot about the male before him or Thalion to him. Mizuki didnt really see a need for that though. The past was the past and with no way of changing it why mention it? Though as he spoke he sighed a little "Avoiding this date has been the only thing I have ever done" He said with a shrug though he let the male continue with his words.

It was not until Thalion turned away that he gave a sigh and pushed the chair back a little so he could stand. "The last thing I remember of my parents is my father telling me that everything was going to be okay and that him and mother would meet me at a point after that next day" He said sadly as he moved a little as he walked over to a book shelf. Taking out a book he frowned a little as he looked at it.

"I will be waiting for that day to come for the rest of my life..." He said in a little broken whisper before he shook his head. Walking over to the male he handed him the book he had. It was a beaten up old journal with leather bindings and threads frayed the corners "My father gave me that the last day I saw him" He said lightly as he opened the cover. On the first page were some writings in dark ink...

'To our son,
Your wisdom is life, never stop expanding what you know...
Mom and dad'

Mizuki sighed a little as he stepped back with a shake of his head "Every year when I was young I waited for the next day and every year I went to the same spot in hopes that they would return" He said "Though I grew older...and as I did my talents seem to get out" He said before he moved back and little and sat on his desk "I was in that same spot the day the east king came for me" He said "The flowers around me were stained in blood and the only thing I could think of after that was not being there when my parents got back..." He said "Even when I knew they would never return..."

He only paused as he heard Mizuki stand and start to speak. Yes the past was the past it was why probably neither of them brought up such conversations. Though it seemed every time they didn't it came back to haunt them in some form or another. This might be added to those such times. None the less he listened to Miuzki go on about the reason why he disliked that day. Even as he stood and went to get a old letter out.

Mizuki had to know back then his parents weren't coming back when they told him such a thing. Maybe not right away but after a while. Though the other thought on Thalion's mind was at least his parents cared. He had more interaction with his father after the mans death then he did when he was alive. Granted it was also somewhat forbidden for the males to influence the children or some crap. He hardly cared as he didn't follow such a blind rule with their kids.

"You had to have known they were gone before that day with the King." surely he didn't go through years expecting them to return. Though he sighed after a moment before shaking his head. "None the less... you didn't have to tell me, I can't do anything to make you forget such things on this day." Well he could but Mizuki seemed keen on staying holed up in here.

"Though there is some light in all of this." He smirked a little at the thought. "At least you know you were loved, they wanted to protect you and I'm sure if they had a say in things they wouldn't have left you back then." There was a hidden twinge of pain and sadness behind that. Though he hid it well. The only thing he knew as a child was that once he was of age he.. his fate was determined the day he was born.

Even if that fate never came to pass he grew up with it on his thoughts everyday. "Though.. you have plenty who care about you now you know... and they don't enjoy seeing you hole yourself up in a room only to guess when they will get to see you again." He was more talking about their own children really. Belquiri had gone over seventeen years without seeing Mizuki and she enjoyed the time she got with him.

Yes Mizuki knew they were gone but the hope to see them again was there and that is what forced him to go back to that spot over and over just in the hopes that they would be there. Shaking his head he sighed a little though he looked to Thalion as the male spoke again "Though there is some light in all of this." Thalion seemed to say before continuing "At least you know you were loved, they wanted to protect you and I'm sure if they had a say in things they wouldn't have left you back then."

Yes that was a thought that went through his mind. Mizuki knew he was from the moment he could first understand the words his parents spoke. Though the only thought that rested on his mind was the last moments he had with them. It was something he couldnt shake from his mind "Yeah...I know" He said after a moment or two as he hung his head and his ears dipped down. It was not until the male spoke again that he gave a little nod of his head.

"You are right..." Mizuki said "I have many that love and care for me now..." He said before pushing off of the desk and walking over to the male he smiled lightly to him "And so do you..." He said "Even if some times we both are to thick headed to realize this" He said before moving and leaning in he placed his head on the males shoulder as he all but curled into Thalions chest. "Im sorry..." He said "I should of explained things sooner..." Mizuki said with a shake of his head.

Yeah they could both be thick headed about things at times. They both had people who cared about them. A family if you dared to call it such. Though that hardly helped shake certain things from their minds so it seemed. Though maybe they could work on that... a little at a time at least.

As Mizuki rested against him and Thalion moved his arms to hold the other. "Or I should have asked.. heh I think we have some things we need to work on still." They really didn't talk. Hell besides Mizuki wearing it all the time he wouldn't know the other's favorite color.. or he guessed it was that color. He really did only know what they had experienced together.

"So.. want me to go tell Neimi she planned everything for nothing or are you going to try to be social?" He tried to force a smile but his thoughts were stuck on what neimi had said. Plus adding the thought of days of birth on top of it. He avoided his, really maybe only Damien knew it and that was because he was one of the royal guard.

"It's up to you I'm not going to force you.. though i think three people would be happy that you showed up at least." Being Luna, Needren and Neimi apparently. Plus on that note he might have a idea of what was off about Neimi. Just a thought, a random one but still he needed to check.

Yes they did have things that they needed work on but they had all the time in the world, at least thats what Mizukis thought was. Though he didnt really think about much as he felt those arms around him as he was held to the males chest. Mizuki gave a little sigh though as Thalion spoke again about if he should go with him or not.

Mizuki didnt know what he was going to do. He had heard that Neimi had made plans for the little family group. Though he didnt really want to attend yet he knew that if he didnt it would really hurt the female in question. Sighing he growled a little "Well I could stay here and wallow in my self pitty..." He said lightly "But I suppose the right thing to do would be to go and see what tortures Neimi is going to put me through" He said with a little sigh.

Though this was when he moved his head a little and kissed Thalions neck with pale lips. Leaving them linger there for a little he spoke lightly as his lips brushed the dark skin "Or I could stay here with you and we could celebrate on our own..." He said lightly as he moved a hand from resting on the males chest to lightly rubbing a hip. "Though I suppose..." He said pulling away a little "We dont have the time..." He said as he took a step back.

They should have all the time they needed to work out such small details. At least according to how long their races were recorded to live during times of peace or so called peace anyway. With the two kingdoms unite again as well that would put things in their favor. Besides that Thalion had been straightening quite a number of laws and rules that seemed to become twisted over the many years after the kingdoms were split apart. A number of them being ones he had endured as a child or had seen others go through.

Thalion smirked a little as Mizuki spoke and seemed to give in to leaving this room. "Oh I'm sure it won't be that bad... if it is then just say you don't feel well and she'll send you to bed for rest to ensure you don't become ill." He had a point, Neimi was like a mother hen at times. Really that was why he wanted to see the female again, he had always wondered why she never had kids and with how she had been acting a little strange the past few weeks and seemed to have something different about her. He had to question if she wasn't... ok the next question was if she was and if so with who. But even that he knew the answer to. But no need to jump to conclusions till he had proof of anything.

Though there was the next option Mizuki seemed to present. "We could..." Thalion started before Mizuki pulled back a little. "It'll just have to wait till later is all. Unless your mood will be ruined from social interaction." The last part was picking at him a little seeing as he had been rather anti-social for almost a week. "Might as well get it over with before she sends a search party for the pair of us."

He moved a little to get Mizuki to go towards the door against just to make sure he left the room. Though he Kissed the others jawline lightly before whispering near his ear. "Later though... I'll try to make up for the torture of the day." At the least Mizuki might look forward to that thought. Either way he doubted the other minded it in the least.

Neimi waited as she sighed a little before the door opened as Mizuki walked in first and Luna and Needren greeted him right away. The girl smiled as Thalion left the two to torture Mizuki so to speak as Neimi leaned against a table for support. Yep he was right after thinking on it a little and smirked. "So when are you telling him?" Neimi flinched as she looked up at Thalion. "Heh.. telling .. who? what?" Thalion shook his head a little. "Keep playing dumb.. you'll show more sooner or later." She frowned a little. "Who else knows?" He shrugged a little. "No one.. maybe Vaden but he doesn't count for this sort of thing."

Mizuki sighed as Thalion told him it would have to wait till later. He knew that was the truth but he wanted it now...though it seemed that was not going to happen as he was moved and pushed towards the door as the male kissed his cheek. "Alright alright...fine" He said as he moved out of the door. Mizuki and Thalion from there walked down the hallway until they reached the hall and already from here Mizuki could hear the sounds from the other door.

"Do I really have to do this?" Mizuki asked as he looked to Thalion though as the male just smiled and opened the door he got his answer. The first two to meet him were Luna and Needren both of them wishing him a happy birthday and he growled a little "Look its bad enough I am here dont make it worse please" He said with a little groan. "Oh lighten up!" Needren said lightly punching his arm. "No" He growled a little "Dont make me get Neimi over here" Luna said with a growl.

At that Mizuki sighed as he hung his head a little. "Fine then...NEIMI!!! MIZUKIS STILL POUTING!!!" Mizuki growled at her as he heard Neimi all but squeal a little. Turning he looked to Thalion with a pleading look "Help me..." He said lightly and more mouthed them to the male as Neimi all but ran over to him. How in the world did he get hooked into this?

Getting to the door where Mizuki asked if he had to do this. Thalion never bothered answering. It would be worth it. As much as he hated to think about it Neimi wouldn't be around forever. At the least Mizuki could try to humor her a little. Never the less Mizuki growled right away at the two who greeted him. Not that Thalion blamed him. He rather preferred the quieter celebrations and when they were over something that was worth celebrating and not just one person.

Neimi frowned a little at Thalion as she told him not to say a word. He smirked a little knowing he had no intention of doing so. Though about that time was when Luna called out to Neimi that Mizuki was pouting still. Looking up as Neimi went over to them he saw Mizuki mouth help me as he half laughed a little holding his hands up to say he was staying out of this.

He knew better then to get in Neimi's way when she put her mind to something. Plus if Mizuki did lighten up he might enjoy himself a little... maybe. Never the less things were not all that bad, they had kept the group to mainly the ones who were close to Mizuki. So their very odd family group and a few extras. The celebration only lasted a few hours before Mizuki seemed to finally have enough. That was fine though because that was all they had planned for him to stand anyway.

But now it was just the two of them once again in their room as Mizuki seemed to let out a heavy sigh once the door was closed. "Oh was it that bad? You half seemed to enjoy yourself a few times.. gods forbid it right?" Thalion teased him a little knowing Mizuki was probably going to say something about it or protest he was not enjoying himself.

Walking over to the other he kissed him lightly before pulling him close. "You know she's going to do that every year right?" He said with a slight laugh at the thought of it and probably as Mizuki groaned at the thought. "And you wondered why I don't let her know important dates." His own birthday included in that. At the least Mizuki wasn't brooding as badly as he was earlier, anything was a improvement from that.

"Now... I think we had a talk before that party.. about something that had to wait." He said before moving away a little. "Unless you're not in the mood anymore.. understandable after the traumatizing event you just had to endure."