The night went on mostly in peace. It was good for the most part and still Mizuki couldnt wait to leave. So it shouldnt of been a shock for Thalion that as soon as they reached the room he gave a deep sigh. This was when he heard Thalion speak "It was bad okay...im not used to things that like that on a day like today" He said though this was when Thalion said that Neimi was going to do it every year and he nodded his head "It will be the same for you once I find out yours..." He said with a smirk though he stopped as he heard Thalion walk towards him.

It was true they did have a nice talk before the party though as Thalion moved away he growled a little as his ears dipped back "Hmmm I could be..." He said as he took a step towards Thalion "I mean...with you who wouldnt be..." He asked with a little tilt of his head as he stepped forward a little more. Reaching the male a pale hand met a hip before it slowly rubbed and moved from that hip around to a lower back as Mizuki pulled Thalion in a little.

"There is only one thing..." Mizuki said as his other hand rested on the males chest "...that I want..." He said as he gave Thalion a little kiss "...for my birthday..." He said as he pulled back a little, However he didnt give the male the change to think as he leaned down and kissed a dark neck before moving lips to a pointed ear "Could you possibly think of what that may be?" He asked as he swiped a tongue over the earring that hung there.

When he found out his.. that was unlikely.. well ok not too unlikely the records from the other kingdom were brought over to the joined one so ... yeah it was possible to find the date. Aside from that he was hardly going to give that up. "Yeah well... she's been trying for a while to get that set of numbers." Really anymore he had no reason to dislike the date. It just brought a ill feeling to him most of the time when he thought about it. For good reason though.

"Only could be huh?" He said before Mizuki moved closer and spoke again. "Now you're just trying to flatter me.. and it's working in a way." Though this was when Mizuki spoke again saying there was only one thing he wanted. Not that Thalion had to even guess what that was t the moment. The answer was easy enough as the other kissed him and went on to asked if he could possibly know what that could be. Oh he knew.. but he wasn't willing to give in just yet...

Though Mizuki and his teases were making him want to. No he had to get a reaction first, making it too easy took the fun out of it as he smirked a little before moving away just enough. "Oh I know..." He started before going on. "All that licking and kissing you are doing, I told Neimi ice cream was the better idea, no wonder you were so miserable the whole time." Oh he was going to pay for that remark sometime and he knew it.

Mizuki growled a little though as Thalion pulled away and began to speak "Oh I know!" He heard Thalion say though the tone of vocie made him look to the male. Though he couldnt help the little glare that came to his face as Thalion spoke again about how he was miserable because he didnt get ice cream. Oh yeah that was it was it not. His mood was all dependent on frozen flavored cream.

"Oh yes Thalion..." He said moving away "The one thing I want after a day like today is ice cream" He said with a little growl as he moved away from Thalion. Moving he began to walk over to the bed in a pout as he crossed his arms "Even though I have had enough sweats today to kill a small child..." He began as he paused looking over his shoulder "I still want ice cream" He said nodding his head "Makes complete sense. Mizuki said before turning again.

Mizuki growled a little as he climbed into the bed with a huff. Grabbing a pillow he crossed his arms and placed his head on top of them "However did you know..." He questioned after a little while. Mizuki knew that the male was just teasing though at the moment in time he didnt want to put up with the smart mouth that his lover seemed to have. Yet he should of known better.

Really it was almost all he could do to keep from laughing at such a absurd comment. He knew very well what Mizuki was hinting at. Heck he had wanted that before going to the little party. He just wanted to see what reaction he'd get from the other. Though he could be that dense to Mizuki's thoughts, he would have to work rather hard at it with the link they had. Mizuki should have been able to tell Thalion was amused to say the least.

None the less Mizuki seemed to move away a little and speak a few times. Pouting all the while. It was cute in its own way. Mizuki had to know how he was by now and such a easy comment was hard to just pass up. Besides it wasn't like he wasn't going to make it up to him before the night was over. Still Mizuki seemed a little more annoyed then Thalion had intended by the comment as he finished with asking how did he know.

He shook his head laughing slightly before walking over to the bed behind where Mizuki seemed to still be pouting. "Oh come on... you know I wasn't being serious.." He said before kissing Mizuki's neck lightly. "I'd like to think I'm not that blink as to not even know what you really wanted the whole time you were putting up with that party.."

He could be at times but hardly today. If he had let things go through they might till be in the study about now. Kissing just below Mizuki's ear he smiled a little. "Are you really going to keep pouting?"

Oh Mizuki knew that the male didnt mean what he had said but still the thought of it made him pout. It was not until he felt those lips on the back of his neck did he give a little sigh and that pout left to a little smile. Mizuki knew that Thalion didnt mean it though as the male continued to speak he gave a little sigh "Yes but some one had to make me go to the party..." He said lightly.

This was when he felt those lips just below his ear and he gave a little sigh as he smiled "I dont know..." He said lightly with a smile before he moved and turned around so he looked up at Thalion "Depends...do I have a reason to continue?" He asked as he tilted his head a little "If so I think I could just go to bed..." He said before turning back around and hiding the smile on his face from Thalion.

The teasing the two always did was to be expected. If Mizuki got what he had wanted from the start he would ask if the male was sick. No instead this little game seemed to one that they would play for awhile to come. Mizuki couldnt complain though for he always got what he wanted in the end. Hell he knew Thalion wanted it as well though he knew the male would never just come out and say it. Some times though it was a thought of how nice it would be just to hear it.

"You didn't have to go.. it's not like I threatened you to go or anything." It was true enough, though it was the better option. Not going probably would have upset Neimi. Well maybe not she didn't normally dwell on things like that. She might have thought she had done something wrong but that would have been something that was easily fixed by explaining it wasn't her.

He frowned a little as Mizuki asked if he had a reason to continue and if so he would just go to bed as he turned back around. "Just go to bed?" He almost found that funny. "I can think of a few reasons to keep you from doing that... I mean unless you changed your mind on what you wanted earlier." He shrugged a little before moving a little and pulling Mizuki against him.

"Besides.. don't you want at least one thing to be enjoyable about today?" He asked before kissing the back of the other's neck once more and moving to kiss his shoulder lightly after exposing it just enough. Ah yes Mizuki's robes.. never would he complain about them when they were alone that was certain.

Being pulled back he smiled as the male kissed his neck again as he spoke. No he didnt change his mind even with everything that the two seemed to talk and tease with his mind was on the same thing. "Besides.. don't you want at least one thing to be enjoyable about today?" He heard the male say and he couldnt help the smile that came to his lips as he felt the back of his neck being kissed before his robes moved a little so the male could get to his shoulder.

Turning around again Mizuki stayed there looking to Thalion with a smile as he moved and placed a kiss on those dark lips "As long as I have you by my side everything is enjoyable" He said as he moved his arms and placed them around Thalion as he leaned in and kissed the male. From that the movements were slow and loving. Neither of them wanted to speed this up. Even after it was done the two stayed as they were with Mizukis head placed on the males chest and both breathing heard. Sharing words of love the two passed out.

After that night things continued as they should. The kingdom thrived and there was little that came to appose such a nation. Though as time went on peace seemed to be something that was fading in the background. Now it was a year and a half later and Mizuki was in his study looking over the parchments before him. During that year and so more and more reports began to come to the kingdom about people from the orrient coming to their land. This wouldnt of bothered Mizuki except with the more reports came more notes of villages being burned and people beings captured.

What on earth would cause this to happen? Mizuki didnt know but it bothered him non the less. It was not until there was a knock to his study door did he even look up from the report he had in his hands. "Enter" He said lightly and he watched as Belquiri and Nytria came into the room "Father...we just got back from the scouting mission and we have...something interesting to share" The two said as they looked to him. Mizuki sighed a little "Well out with out" He said as the two just stood there.

This was when Nytria spoke "The west kingdom fell today" He said and Mizuki stood "Thats almost here..." He said in a growl "No more then two days travel." Moving from his desk he headed over to the large map of the kingdom that rested on his wall. "...they shouldnt be this close to the kingdom yet" No. Mizuki had been tracking them and making plans over this for the past half a year. He had mapped it out so that he would be prepaired if it came down to a fight.

"This sets everything back..." Mizuki said before growling "Fine..." He said "Nytria go to the keep and gather my staff and armor" He said to the male "Belquiri go to your dad and tell him what you told me. Tell him im heading out with a group of men to the nearest west village" He said "I am going to stop this before it becomes something else" He said with a growl as he moved around the two and left the room as they fallowed "Nytria...swift feet" He said in a growl as he headed for the stables.

Belquiri nodded before darting off to go find Thalion. Mizuki did have plans and everything was set up around them. Troops were being trained and everything. Things were to soon be set in motion to send aid to the neighboring areas to prevent any more damage then what was already caused to their allies. Though it seemed there were some things that were not counted on at this time.

Thalion was talking with Ryza and a few of the other generals when Belquiri came into the room. Looking at the girl he knew something was wrong as he questioned her. She explained what the reports that were brought in and that the one kingdom fell. Thalion growled at this news. There was little time to prepare but the group here seemed to know what to do.

"Well you have your orders.. go!" He barked at them to get the room to move. Belquiri continued after the room was mostly cleared to say that Mizuki took some troops with him to head the attack off. "What? He needs more then.. " He sighed before shaking his head. "He knows what he's doing... come on, we have some more things to finish preparing." He said before walking out of the room with Belquiri close behind.

Things were more or less set up in a few hours time. This city would not fall. Messengers were sent out to the still standing allies this place had to see where aid could be given. Over the years the joined kingdom had a impressive army. Attacking its walls and forces head on was foolish to say the least. No anyone attacking would need to weaken the grand kingdom from the inside out.

Mizuki growled as things continued on like they were. He soon found himself dressed and ready and on a horse. "Alright men...we know what we have to do" He said before he looked off to the side as Nytria joined up with him on a horse "And what do you think you are doing?" He asked the male with a glare and a little tilt of his head "Oh come on Papa im old enough to join you" He said with a glare and Mizuki sighed "I swear....if there is anything that even goes slightly wrong I want you to you run right back here you understand?" He asked with a glare and didnt move until he got a nod from the male.

"Alright...lets get there in a timely fashion" He said as he threw Denz up into the air and watched as the little dragon spread its wings and took flight. As that happened Mizuki reared up his horse and fallowed the dragon with a steady gallop as he headed for the west kingdom. They needed to reach it in a decent time and if Mizuki had his way he would be there in less then the two days needed.

A day and a half past and Mizuki panted as he sat there on his horse and looked around at the village around him. "Who could of caused such destruction?" He asked Nytria as the two of them with the group of men went through the village. "I dont know...but it would have to be such a force" Nytria said as he looked to Mizuki "Oh...you are so right about that" Mizuki heard as his horse stopped before he looked at a single male on the road before them.

Jumping down from his horse Mizuki growled a little as he moved forward with his staff in hand "And just who are you?" He asked lightly but the male before him shook his head "Who I am is nothing to be known" The male in the cloak said as he tilted his head. Though as he did more and more people seemed to come from the smoking remains of the fallen kingdom around them. "Seems to me that if some one is making a mess of my kingdom I have a right to know!" Mizuki growled out as Nytria joined his side and the men behind him.

"Awww So...your the king" The male said "Such a pretty looking male you are" He said lightly and Mizuki frowned at this "You know...our king would love a prize like you" He said and Mizuki raised a brow at that "Oh is that so...well I hate to break it to you but you but this is a prize you will never get" Mizuki said before he turned his head and looked to Nytria "First chance you get...go to your father and explain everything..." He said though as the male protested he frowned "Its an order" He said lightly.

Turning back to the male "So...are we just going to stand here and talk more about things you cant have or was this travel all for nothing?" He asked as he cast his first spell. There was no way in hell that he was going down with out a fight. There was so many things that needed to happen before he could die. With that thought the battle was on.

Thalion hated just waiting around for something to happen. For word to get back on the different locations and what conditions they were in. He hated it all. He would rather be out there in the middle of it knowing he was doing some damned good, or thats what eh thought as he paced the room a little as Belquiri shivered a little suddenly. What was that was her first thought, but she knew what it was. Her brother was in trouble.

She couldn't say that then she knew father would run off and they couldn't afford for something to happen to them both just like that. But if papa died... Though that was when one of the messengers finally returned with word on the next kingdom over. It seemed areas to that side were not touched in the least. Well that was good news. There was no reports of fighting over there either so that narrowed down where they needed to focus.

Though something felt wrong about today. The link told him this as he tried to keep his own calm and to trust that Mizuki could handle himself. He knew the other could but he questioned if he had taken enough troops or strong enough ones. "be safe.." he finally muttered as he turned and left the room to go back to preparing whatever else he could think of. He was running out of tasks to keep his mind busy.

Mizuki growled as the fight started and he did everything in his power to keep the males away from Nytria. The male beside him fought with him though as they pushed the troops back. Though as time went on his energy began to thin and die. Cuts began to litter his body as well as burn marks from different magics. It took awhile for the men before him to do it but as he knelt there panting he knew things were over "Im sorry...." He said to Nytria as he looked at the passed out male before him. He was currently kneeling over the males body.

"Heh...why do you still fight even though there is nothing left to fight for?" The male before him asked and Mizuki growled "As long...as I have...my family..." He said moving and curling in around Nytria "I have reason" He said with a glare though he couldnt help the scream of pain he gave as an electric current ran through his body. From there it was lights out and Mizuki fell to the side with his arms still around Nytria. It was all he could do to keep the male safe.

Mizuki and Nytria never returned. In fact they knew something was wrong from the sudden pain Thalion was in for a short while. He had no energy and it was all he could do to keep orders going around as to what they were suppose to do. Mizuki was alive though he knew that much. Though that faded after a while he questioned if the link had been disrupted or removed. Was that even possible? He still continued to look for Mizuki after that day. Sending scouts out whenever possible.

Three years had passed from that day. The enemy seemed to be the fae. A race that he never liked just by hearing about them in books. Meeting them was another story. They declared war on the shattered kingdom and vowed to tear it down. The only good thing the kingdom had going for it was Thalion was a exceptional leader when it came to fighting and making stands.

A number of times they had pushed the fae back. Every so often they lost the recovered grounds but slowly they were going to win this war. He refused to give up and he knew after this was said and done he was going to find Mizuki. No matter what it took he was going to find Mizuki an Nytria and ... In the back of his mind he knew all would not be well but he wanted it to be.

He couldn't afford for such thoughts to distract him as he had been holding together the joined kingdom with Mizuki missing. He had help but most of it fell onto his shoulders and he did everything in his power to keep things from falling apart. Over the years the walls remained strong and standing and their numbers didn't dwindle as much as he thought they would have. There was the thought they were going to win this in the long run. But at what cost?

Though today he had gotten word from a messenger from Damien's scouting group that he was going to return with information. He prayed it had something to do with Mizuki. At the same time it could be news of both of their deaths. He didn't want that news... that would finish breaking him. He had nearly lost himself after the first year knowing he could have done something. He could have been there to help Mizuki and Nytria when they needed him but he wasn't.

But for now he could do nothing but wait for Damien to return and that should be within the next few hours if he was correct in his thinking. Neimi was with him as well as Beliquiri. Though Neimi was there to make sure he didn't push himself too far like he had done a few weeks ago. He did work too hard, he had been doing everything to keep his mind focused and on task but it kept going back to the fact that he had failed the one person he never wanted to fail. The one he promised he would be there when he needed him. He had failed them both and the only thing he could do was win this damned war now.

Damien looked to the fae at his side "You do realize that once your before Mi'lord there is little I can do to help you" He said and the male nodded his head. Pale green hair flowed down from wither side of his head and fell down his chest as they came out from under a hood of his cloak "I am aware." A soft voice said "At at the moment I am sure your king wishes to know where his husband is...unless over the time his thoughts have changed" He said as he walked along side the male.

Damien knew there was going to be issues with this but he was tild that any information about Mizuki was something that was to be taken right to Thalion. So Damien was doing just that. As he reached the large double doors he stopped and looked to the shorter male at his side "Now...you will use proper words while speaking to my king" Dmaien said and the male frowned a little "Really...after the conversations we have had you really think you need to be telling me this?" He asked and Damien smiled. "I suppose not" He said before giving a knock to the door.

After a few moments the two large doors before them opened and Damien smiled "I hope your ready for this..." He said as he moved and entered the room. Kneeling down before Thalion he stood after a moment "Mi'lord....I would like to meet Beltran" Damien said moving to show the male behind him. Though he the moment he moved he regretted it as within a flash Thalion was moved and had the male pressed into the wall with an arm across his throat.

"Such...a greeting" Beltran said as he gasped for air bringing his arms up to pull the males arm away from his neck a little so he could breath more "...here I thought...the news of....Mizuki....was something...you wanted" He said in a groan though he gasped as the male moved his arm and took a step back. So it was true that...the male his father had was really a king of the two kingdoms.

This was what Damien thought was important?! Bringing a fae here of all places of all things. Thalion wasn't willing to just hear this one out not without a damned good reason. "Thal!" Neimi squeaked a little not really expecting that reaction. Though Thalion was among the top of their fighters that they had so the reflexes were amazing even when he was beyong tired from everything around him.

"You better have a good reason for being here or so help me-" Though his words died as the other spoke of Mizuki. He glared at the fae before him but he did finally lower his arm and stepped back a little. "Well start talking... and I'd advise quickly before I regain my senses for listening to one of your kind." This was probably a trick but he had to know if there was anything maybe even a chance that...

Why the hell would a fae come here of all places and say they knew of Mizuki. It would be foolish to come here with the intention of a trap so that couldn't be it. But why then! This thought angered him all the more as he had no idea why someone would come here and willingly give information about Mizuki, after he had been missing for three years.

Beltran righted himself before he cracked his neck. Removing his hood he moved the long poney tail of hair so it fell down his back. "For some one who wants information you sure are going on about this the wrong way" He said after a moment but non the less he smiled a little "Either way I am sure it will please you to know that he is alive" He said with a nod of his head "A little...worse for wear but alive none the less" He said with a nod of his head.

Beltran smiled a little after a moment "First things first...I believe this little girl belongs here...he said as he opened his cloak as Denz climbed out and rested on his shoulder before the little dragon saw Thalion. Then the beast was in the air and attached to the male before anyone could blink. "Awww so it is true then" He said as he watched the female dragon. "I have waited years to be led here from this little creature" He said with a smile.

After a moment he frowned a little "Let me first say this. I am Beltran prince of the fae forest" He said with a nod of his head "And your...mate..." He said after a moment "Seems to be in the hands of my father" He said as he stood there. "This little one...found me shortly after the arrival of the new shipment to the kingdom" Beltran said after a moment "It took me some time to find out what attachment she had to the male that was brought...but when I found out the first thing on my mind was finding where she belonged...and where he did as well" Beltran said.

The male before Thalion was sick of his fathers rule. The male thought he could do anything that pleased him. Even taking those against there will. It was a common thing for his race to get slaves this way. Though there was something else that the male before him needed to know "Though...there is something you should know about his...current state" Beltran said with a bit of an almost sheepish grin "Hes....not exactly himself" Beltran said after a moment.

Thalion seemed to be more then impatient. If he wanted to hear someone mouth off to him he would go seek it from his own troops and not bother with leaving a damned fae alive in this kingdom. Not after all the blood they had spilled. Not only that he was more then tired and strained between his thoughts of keeping his focus on the war they were winning and that Mizuki might be alive still and Nytria. Now this fae comes here saying he has information.

So Mizuki was alive then... worse for wear did not sound as promising as it should. Though when Denz was shown Thalion knew the fae couldn't be lying. Dragons were smart creatures even the young ones. Though it hurt more then he cared to admit seeing the hatchling without Mizuki at it's side. Though the dragon didn't stay attached to him for long before meeting the red and black one half way as they seemed more then happy to be reunited once more.

This was when the fae spoke once more. Saying who he was and everything. Though Thalion hardly wanted to trust such words that the price of the very people attacking would so rashly come here with no troops and risked being killed on sight. He didn't want to trust the words of the one before him but damn did he have a choice? For Mizuki's dragon to lead him back here surely the beast only did so knowing this was the only way Mizuki was to ever get back home.

Though when Beltran spoke again Thalion looked at him seeing the odd look the other seemed to have. "What do you mean not exactly...? I already know something is wrong seeing as somehow your kind managed to break a link between Mizuki and myself. One that when we looked into it shouldn't be able to be broken without killing one or the other an in turn killing both." This annoyed him for years. He never knew if Mizuki was alive or what the other was going through. Though he finally crossed his arms waiting for the other to explain what else was wrong with Mizuki.

After a few moments Ryza walked into the room after knocking and being told to enter though she had a lade drawn almost as quickly as Thalion had pinned the fae against the wall before he told her to stand down. "Grr... what is-" Thalion told her to be quite as she clenched a fist and spoke what she had word on. It seemed the fighting was going well indeed. Each day they seemed to regain grounds.

Though this was when Thalion's mind settled on something else. How were they going to get Mizuki home. "is there another with Mizuki? A younger elven going by the name of Nytira." He had to know seeing as the other only spoke of Mizuki. There was the concern of how to get them both home. He couldn't lead a full assault on the fae capital if they were there...

Beltran nodded his head at that after he took a moment or two to back away from the drow female that seemed to enter the room. "Yes...there was another" He said "A younger male of his kind that he seemed hell bent on protecting" He said after a moment "In all my years I have never seen some one go through that just to keep some one else safe" He said with a little shiver at the thought of it.

Though this was when his mind was taken back to the link the male mentioned "Awww so thats what father was raging over" He said "You see...we fae like to have our slaves...non defiant" He said "but that link he had seemed to be in issue for my father" Beltran said with a little sigh "So he did the one thing he could do" He said with a shrug "He couldnt break it...the magic was to old for him to even think of doing that" Beltran said with a nod.

"So indstead as far as I know there has been mental blocks placed around the link...its as though it was not even there after the spells were placed" Beltran said "He was a different person all together" He said as he shook his head "Though it didnt seem to really stop him...he still managed to have moments where he broke through and caused damage...took out fifty of dads men in one spell two years ago" Beltran said with a little laugh at the thought of it.

"So father did the one thing he could...he changed everything that was the male to make him..." This was when Beltran paused a moment "To make him fallow orders" He said as he thought about it. Though as Thalion grew more angry with him he placed his hands up before him "Alright alright..." He said "I warned you though." He said as he removed a picture from his cloak and passed it to Thalion.

In the image was a female. She was an elven female that stood tall with long white hair. The hair fell down around her as silk and jewels covered a pale body. The head of the women was hung though the light color of pale eyes was the thing to stick out the most. Light lavender were dulled and sad as the female stood there with hands clasped before her. "Yes...that is who you think" He said "In order to stop the link...he needed to change....even gender" He said after a moment.

All he could do was listen to the other as he went about talking about how the link was broken but not at the same time and that there was another with Mizuki. Yep that was Mizuki... he would do anything to make sure their children stayed safe no matter what. He would have done the same thing if tides were turned though... they were both that way.

Though at the other saying he was changed in everything that made him who he was made Thalion worry a lot. Adding more stress to whatever was already built up over the years. Really he wasn't in any condition to get the news that Beltran had to give. None the less he wanted to know, it was better to know and expect it then to not know when he went to get the other. And he was going there personally.

This was not what eh was expecting. He started to question who the hell this female was but the eyes gave away everything. This was.. thats when the other spoke up about yes that was who he thought i was and everything had to be changed down to the gender. Yep that was about all he could handle before a mix of stress and fatigue finally took over.

Neimi flinched as he all but passed out in the floor. Though Damien moved about the time Ryza did as he stopped her. This made Neimi squeak a little before she moved forward. "It's not his fault... I was more or less waiting for that to happen for the past few days." She sighed a little making sure he didn't actually hurt anything in the fall. "He'll be up in a few hours probably... " She smiled weakly looking at Damien. "So... care to help me move him out of the floor seeing as he doesn't understand the word sleep anymore?"

Belquiri looked a little worried as she walked over to where Ryza was still looking ready to behead the fae for whatever he had shown Thalion. "You're not helping.. " She said looking down a little as she was happy to hear papa was alive and her brother... but she worried over everything else. If they had to break the link by changing everything he was... even if they saved him would there be a Mizuki left after it all?

Beltran stood there as he watched the male fall forward and into the ground. Well then that seemed a little over the top. Though as Neimi began to speak he frowned a little "Reminds me of the other one" He said shaking his head "I really gave up counting how many times he was forced to sleep with a potion or magic..." He said with a little nod of his head before taking a step back from Ryza as the female seemed to take a step towards him "Hey hey...you really think I would be here if my actions were not just?" He asked her though all he got was a glare. Great...just what he wanted.

After that it did take a while for Thalion to wake but as he did he was sought after. Beltran was placed in what seemed to be a study with guards placed out side of the door as well as inside of it. Really what did they think he was going to do? Though he did stay there until the doors opened and the male he had spoken to before entered the room "Awww seems as though your nap has ended" He spoke and got a glare as the male walked more into the room.

Beltran watched him as he moved before sitting down at the table he himself was at. This was when Thalion asked why he came to him after all of this if the male holding Mizuki was his father. This caused Beltran to sigh some "For many a year I watched that male take what he wanted with not a worry in the world" Beltran said "Something about the way Mizuki fought made me think more and more about what needed to be done" He said.

"I have sat back and watched my father ruin the name of Faes with his actions...mind you our name was never great to start with" He said witha shrug of his shoulders as he thought of it "Either way...I cant stand back and watch this happen any longer" He said lightly "I just needed the chance to stop it..." He said "And with that little dragon that I found attached to Mizuki...it all came to me as to what I needed to do" He said with a shrug of his shoulders.

"So..." He said after a moment "I have come here to give you the help I can...to get Mizuki out of his hands" He said as he thought about it "In return...I want you to..." Here he paused a moment but soon continued "In return I want you to kill my father and stop his rule" He said with a stern face. Beltran had tried many a time by himself to do just that but each time he tried he failed. No he needed that extra help to defeat him.

"Oh yes...before I forget" He said as he reached into his cloak and pulled out a folded piece of clothe. Unfolding it he placed it on the table "Father tried to do everything in his power to strip the male of everything he had...though the look I saw on his face the moment this was tossed aside broke my heart" He said pushing the light lavender crystal and the small wedding band towards Thalion. "I knew I had to take them..." He said lightly.

She sighed a little. "They were made for each other.." It was true the pair of them over worked unless they were together. Then they seemed to actually get sleep oddly enough. It was like splitting them was the worse thing you could do. Though she still seemed overly calm about this. Not like it was the first time it had happened... Though if they got Mizuki back maybe it would be the last...

After a few hours Thalion did wake up finally. He was told where the fae was being kept and went there to get a few more questions from his mind. Though once the other spoke he glared a little at him still trying to wake up enough to bother to care. He sighed finally speaking to the other asking why he had come out here just to tell him this. It seemed like a large risk to want nothing for the information.

He listened to the other speak on how he hated how things were ruled. Yes the fae had quite the name. Similar to the drow in some aspects though that name was being fixed over the years the kingdoms were joined. Change indeed.. that word seemed to haunt him every time he turned around. It was almost funny in a way. Though he was being asked to kill the ruler of the fae. He hardly had to ask that twice that was for sure.

Though with adding the ring and the crystal that Mizuki always wore to the mix Thalion knew what he was doing to the male that held Mizuki that did whatever he did to Mizuki. His ears dropped back a little and down with seeing both objects not attacked to the male he loved more then anything. Though that didn't last more then a moment as he let out a sharp breath. "Tsk.. he'll die.. when I get tired of hearing him scream."

Those were rather dark words to come from Thalion. Though Drows were known for their torture and how long they could keep someone alive just to draw out the process. He didn't need to see or know what the hell they did to Mizuki or his son. But that bastard was not getting a quick death. No he would make sure of that. "Tsk... you'll have your aid." Though that led to the next question really.

"So have a plan then? I'll assume you do or you wouldn't ask for help otherwise." He said as he wrapped the ring and crystal back in the cloth they were in. he hardly cared what happened to him at this point but Nytria deserved to be home as did Mizuki. And that was going to happen even if he had to burn down the whole damned fae kingdom.

Beltran knew that the male was going to ask such a question and he was ready for it "Yes there is a plan that I have...but in the end I know from how you are its not going to be something you will like" He said lightly with a little frown. "In order to get in...you...have to play the part" He said with a little tilt of his head. Beltrans father was a harsh man and he knew there was only one way to get the male in.

"In order for you to even get close enough to him...You must act as he does" Beltran said with a nod "I have everything that is needed for this...besides a slave to play the part" He said. At the word slave though Thalion seemed to stiffen a little "I can get you in and aid you as much as I can" He said "But...you would need act and look the part of a slave in my order" He said to him "After all...father thinks I came to the new land to get a slave of my own" He said with a nod of his head.

The fae people were known to take slaves for everything. Cleaning to sex...it was all done by slaves. So it was no shock really as he spoke of what needed to be done. "I mean...getting to him...or...her I should say is going to be a challenge" He said with a nod of his head "Father seems to take pride in his new slave" He said lightly with a frown "Though...there are somethings you should be aware of" He said lightly with a growl.

When he was asked what that something was he sighed a little "Father keeps one slave for a long time...as long as they could last" He said with a nod of his head "But...he only uses them for one thing really...unless he takes pride in his slave" He said "And he had oh so much pride for his knew one" He said. This was when he spoke of everything Mizuki did from taking out nobles to washing his masters feet. It was all done but the male stopped a little short after a moment.

"There...is one other thing" He said lightly with a growl "The main title of a slave he has is that...." He paused for a moment here getting ready for the out burst he was sure to fallow "....Hes....a sex slave" He said after a little growl "The first was the worst..." He said as he shook his head "I dont think I would ever forget those screams as long as I live..." He spoke shaking his head "Thats why father placed the bindings on his mind...he didnt want the screams or protests..." He said growling.

He sighed a little listening to the fact he wouldn't like it. "I think I knew this without you telling me..." What plan would he like, he didn't like any of this! Mizuki being somewhere he could have gotten to for years now. He knew damn well what the fae used slaves for and that was not making it any easier to still his temper.

But yes he was right Thalion did not like this plan in the least. It was reckless and foolish for him to go along with it. This could be a trap, even with everything. Heck the fae could break or seal old magic what the hell chance did he have of fighting against anything they wanted to do. This was one or at least among the more reckless idea he had to be agreeing to. Trusting the word of a fae to 'play' the part of a slave just to get in. They couldn't just storm the capital there was no telling if doing so would lead to Mizuki or Nytria being killed. Let alone the risk was too great.

He really wished Beltran didn't point out the last part. He knew it, of course he knew it... that was one of the main things that reports of fae had in them for what they did to their captives or slaves rather. He still wanted to cringe at the thought as he had to go into details and the screams. He knew when that happened, right before they managed to break the link, that unbelievable pain and terror that ripped through him that night.

There was a sudden silence in the room as Thalion seemed to manage to keep his temper that was more then ready to boil over in check. Though there was nothing more Beltran needed to say. "You're right I don't like the idea... but it seems there is little choice." He said before standing from where he was sitting finally. "As I said you'll have your aid, so that means I'm agreeing to your terms..."

He couldn't lose this chance, he had failed them both once and he was not going to do it again. The thought of what Mizuki went through he didn't want to think what they did to Nytria. Though he didn't like admitting this next part but he did anyway. "I can play a slave role... though I think you know that or you wouldn't have asked so freely..." Normally Drow were ruled by females, children or adults alike of the other gender were as close to slaves as you could be. Heck some even used chains to make it worse. Though these were some of the things that were changed over the years.

At the least he seemed able to control his temper. This would be a lot harder if Thalion couldn't control it. He'd risk losing his temper when they couldn't afford any mistakes. He sighed heavily finally before moving a little. "This place needs Mizuki back, after the war is over I can't continue to act like I know what I am doing here." Hell he never wanted to be in charge in the first place.

Though at the least Luna said he did a good job for being put on the spot so suddenly. The kingdom remained strong and in high spirit. Though Thalion's statement had a hidden meaning with it. He wasn't sure if Beltran caught it or not. He was saying no matter what happened Mizuki was leaving that place when they carried out this plan. With the link out of the way it didn't matter if something happened to Thalion and as far as he saw it his life was forfeit compared to the other.

"Next question then.. when are we leaving. It would be wise to decide that before Ryza finds out and calls me a damned idiot." Bet those words might shock Beltran, someone willingly calling a king such words. Someone much have a death wish. Thator Thalion wasn't normal, ok well he wasn't.

Betran looked to Thalion as he spoke. He would have to agree with the male it would be best to get the male back before anything. Though at the promise of him dying he smiled again. It was about time some one took that male out and he was all the more happier that he was the cause of it. Beltran never liked or loved his father. It was a sad but true story and a long one at that.

Beltran then looked to him as he asked when they were leaving "Well the trip home is a long one" He said "Almost three weeks time and two of which are on a boat" He said looking to Thalion and right away he saw the distaste in the males face. "Let me guess..." He said looking to him "You dont like water?" He asked and at the glare he couldnt help but give a laugh "Well I suggest then if I were you to fallow what I say and drink what I give you once that part starts" He said with a smile.

Beltran knew his potions and herbs just as well as any other fae. So upset stomachs and motion sickness were notion to help. "We can leave now...the sooner the better" He said as he stood "About 20 clicks west of here is my caravan. By then though you will have to be in the part.." He said with a nod "Be defiant at first...for the first week or so..." He said "If father saw you primed and proper first meeting he will know somethings a foot" He said with a growl.

He knew what that meant and he didnt like it. It meant that for Thalion to be defiant he would need to be punished. So that meant some beatings for the male and he knew Thalion knew that. Not only that but the chains his people used would be placed on his wrists and the clothes on his back would be all but gone.

Beltran moved and headed for the door "Anything you dont want to loose or have it taken from you I suggest you leave behind" He said lightly "Anything that means something to you....like...your ring" He said looking to the males hand. "I am sure you wouldnt want to loose that" He said before he opened the door. Standing he waited for the male "Well come on I cant really go walking about here by my self now can I?" He said though at the growl he smiled.

"Not my favorite element .. no." Did not like was hardly the word for it. Though with this he sighed a little knowing nothing could be done just yet. "Why do dragons take their time in aging..." Though he wasn't too fond of the idea of flying either to be honest. Though it would be faster and less dealing with water so it would be the better option. Looking at the other he wanted less and less to do with this trip he had no choice to be on. "Thought that was the plan anyway." Being a bit of a smart ass about it seeing as his role was to play the obedient slave.

That was when Baltran spoke of being in the part and being defiant at first. "Oh more fun, just when I was starting to think there couldn't be more added tot his little trip." Oh he knew what that meant. He was hardly a stranger to beatings and those trying to force him to be obedient. So there might be a few who tasted his wrath before the King did... that was fine by him.

Yeah he knew he was leaving the ring behind. He hated taking it off let alone being without it. The earring as well that he kept finding himself messing with whenever his thoughts drifted too long. Damien was just outside of the door as Beltran spoke he couldn't exactly walk around by himself. The older knight smirked a little. "You could, but I cannot promise Ryza will remain in check for long."

Damien was good about being in plain sight and being silent. The sudden voice probably caused their fae friend here to jump a little. None the less Thalion followed Beltran out of the room shutting the door and handed the cloth that had Mizuki's necklace and ring and two other objects not to Damien. "You lose these there will not be a safe place in hell for you."

Damien bowed his head a little. "Of course mi'lord.." Though that was something Thalion smirked about trying to find some bright side to this. "Just think I get that break I've been wanting from having everyone address that damned title." Damien frowned a little at this as he sighed after. "So you already agreed to a plan then?" Thalion nodded. "Belquiri is old enough to handle things while I am gone. Plus Vaden knows about how things are suppose to be run as well as you and Luna."

Over all he had faith that things would be held together while he was gone. He hoped anyway. "Just keep to what we have been doing. We are gaining grounds and we shall continue to do so." He seemed so positive in this comment. And he was, his plans thus far had been flawless. He might not be a good king as far as people skills went but as a military leader he had managed to turn back any force that tried to test the kingdom's might.

Looking to Beltran he spoke again in a bored manner. "Well lead the way before I regain what common sense I should have in all of this." Everything screamed this could be a trap, but he had no choice and if it was a trap he would make sure that the fae kingdom knew just who the hell they had pissed off. No they were going to find that out anyway. He was not leaving until he had the king in chains.

Beltran nodded his head "Very well" He said lightly as they headed for the entrance of the castle. From there the walk would take a few hours until they reached the caravan. In that time Beltran planned on getting Thalion ready for their little mission here. As they walked Beltran sighed a little "Once we reach my caravan you will meet the rest of my men" He said lightly "They will fallow me no matter what I do so they knew why im here" Beltran said as he jumped over a fallen tree with ease.

"From there we will head to the east sea where out boat is in wait" He said "This is where I can give you the clothes that you will need to wear..." He said at the look he got he smiled "It will be nothing fancy as of right now" He said "After all your still in training...whats the sense in putting you in something expensive when I know we are just going to ruin it" He said with a nod of his head "No...just some simple clothes...what you wear right now is to wealthy" He said with a nod.

Though that was where the conversation seemed to end as they rounded a corner and came to a group of horses and some men with a wagon. This was when they seemed to be noticed as one of the men came over "Sir...your back" He said and Beltran nodded his head "Yes and with our aid" He said moving over to show Thalion. "This is Thalion, the second king of the joined kingdom" He said and all the men before Thalion bowed before standing.

One of these however was a female. Taking a step forward she frowned "I am truely sorry for the greif our people have caused you" She said in a pained whisper "We could do nothing to stop it alone" She said "We can take down what we can but the job needs to be done on the inside" She said with a nod of her head "I am so glad you came" She said clasping her hands together infront of her. "Thats Shinra" He said with a gesture towards her "She is my sister" He said with a nod.

"But anyways..." He said "We have a long trip ahead of us...shall we get a move on?" He asked as he moved and kicking two men off of thei horses he gave one to Thalion "You will be fine on the horse until we almost reach the sea..." He said "Then our plan begins" He said with a little frown "Speaking of that...I hate to say it so bluntly but you do realize to pull this off...you have to be a little worse for wear as we get there..." He said looking to the male as they began to move.

Listening to him he was liking this idea less and less if that was possible. Though all he could do was follow and hope he was making the right choice in this. Not that anyone probably wanted to be on the receiving end of Thalion's kept temper at the moment. He seemed laid back enough but that was because he was going over every detail in his mind of what the hell he was going to do to that bastard that had kept his son and mate captive for three years. Let alone everything else he had done on top of it.

He rolled his eyes a little at the thought of clothes. "Last I knew of the fae what you call clothes and what I call clothes varies... drastically." He cringed a little at the thought. Oh he knew what that meant for him, he was not looking forward to it. Not in the least. He rather liked being covered and normally did anything to get out of removing any clothing and yet here he was putting himself into a situations where he knew he was going to have to wear gods knew what... or lack of wearing.

Though when they seemed to get to where his men were camped out was when he decided to get some of the over formalities out of the way. Though the bow was already done before he could speak up. "Well I was going to say don't do that, being able to get away from all of the titles is one part of this I am looking forward to." Yep he was a odd one, though he had little choice as far as the matter went. He was stuck with this role he never asked for and actually had tried to avoid for years.

Though when the female spoke up saying she was sorry and that they had to do this from the inside. She didn't have to explain things to him he knew too well how things like this worked. It was half of the reason his own family fell actually. Inside work. Though granted it was not done by anyone of the family. This was a interesting turn of events to have two of the royal family plotting their father's death.

As they started off finally and Beltran spoke of the plans and seemed to pause before saying he had to be a little worse for wear. Thalion had to smirk at this before shrugging a little. "And you act like this is the first time I had to willingly take a beating for Mizuki? I should start keeping a tally of these things." It was true enough, granted it seemed Needren was the one who had done the other two. Not like Thalion couldn't handle a beating.. he probably could stand it better then Mizuki in the long run of things with being use to getting hit in combat so much.

Beltran looked to the male as he spoke. "So I take it this has happened before?" He asked as Thalion said it was not the first time "Well thats good to know at least then I know how you will react then" He said with a little laugh though that seemed to die after a while. After that the group traveled with little talk between them. They didnt set up camp instead they took shifts and slept in the wagon as they moved. If the group would of stopped the trip would take longer and right now time was the thing they needed.

The hours moved to days and now the group had just left the border town of the eastern sea. The smell of salt was in the air the closer they moved. After awhile though Beltran slowed the group down before they stopped "Okay...we are less then an hour from the coastal town" He said "Im afraid its time to start our plan" He said to Thalion as he jumped off of his horse. "I was thinking though" He said as he began to rumage through a pack he had on his horse.

"That we need to do this with little beatings as possible yes" He said with a smile as he dug out some clothes before throwing them to Thalion "Go change into those...what better way to confuse others then to have the clothes you wear beaten with you?" He asked lightly "Plus this would work in my story of you running and us chasing you down..." He said with a little growl "Father loves the stories" He said shaking his head lightly.

"Sort of... " Story sharing could always happen later, like how the first time he was captured after Mizuki was reunited with his little group. The time after that as well where Mizuki was doomed to death by the human lord. Yeah how he would react. No, any reaction he was saving to take out on the bastard that he would get at sooner or later.

Sooner or later they got to where they were headed as Beltran spoke up about changing clothes and the plan and all. "Oh does he?" He seemed amusing by this. Oh he could tell him stories alright. While he was torturing him and keeping death from claiming him. Never the less he went to do as he was told. At the least these were somewhat normal. Probably the last chance he had at wearing normal clothes so to speak. Oh he was going to hate that. Heck he hated the top of this outfit being short sleeves.

Once that was through he sighed a little. "Well.. lets get this over with. The sooner we get this process started the sooner I can have a blade through a certain royal's neck and getting a necromancer to bring his soul back just so he can't die from it." That was a hint of what Thalion's mood was in and this agreeing with the plans was simply to get at this one person. Heck if he thought it was a good idea he would strike the capital itself. But he was not so bold to risking the two lives he needed to save through all of this.

The roughing up part was taken well enough though to admit it everything hurt after that. Though he did have one smart ass comment to add to it all. "Least I can say I've had worse.. tsk.." Yeah he could still move a bit. Though it was convincing enough. Now was when he needed to find out if this was a set up or not. If it was he was going to make sure the two little royals paid first. Though he doubted they would go through all of this just to set something up.

Never the less he needed to hold out through anything. He had to get Mizuki and his son back. Even if he had to dismantle the damned fae kingdom by himself he wasn't leaving there till he had them both. Alive. What he feared was that Mizuki and Nytria were both gone though. Mizuki's mind blocked out he feared that was something he may not be able to fix. He hated magic.. and people asked why all the time. Well here were damned good reasons.

The roughing up was easy with four men giving blows. One of them even having a small blade to give the male some cuts. By the time everything was done he really did look like the prince went through the trouble of capturing him. Getting the chains from the wagon he walked over and placed them on the males wrists then attached them to the back of his horse. Getting onto the beast he sighed "Well...shall we?" He asked as he started the horse up.

It took little to no time from that spot until they reached the border town. From there they headed through faes selling and trading other slaves the closer they reached the large ship. Once there Beltran got off his horse as some men reached him "Sir welcome back!" one of the men said and he nodded his head. "I see your task was successfull" Another male said as he stepped forward. Though this male was dressed in royal robes that spoke of power.

"Yes it was...now my trip has been long" He said with a glare to the male "Take this slave and chain him in my chambers" He said as he moved his glare to Thalion "Be a good little pet now..." He said "We wouldnt want to have an other beating do we?" He asked him though as he got a glare and growl he heard a little laugh from behind him. Turning Beltran looked to the male "Seems you have picked yourself a fighter" He said and Beltran nodded "You dont know the half of it" He said lightly as he began to head onto the ship.

From there he began to give some bullshit story to the male on how Thalion fought so hard then after he was captured he tried to run cuffs and all. Hence the fresh blood and new bruises that seemed to adorn his body. Looking behind him he heard the growls as Thalion was dragged onto the boat "Be carefull with him..." He said looking to the men that had Thalion "I will take the beatings of my own pet into my own hands" He said before turning and leaving with the other male.

Oh this was going to be fun indeed. Though it seemed most fae didn't do too much research into other rares. Sure they knew who Mizuki was, but that was because he all but announced it. As far as Thalion could tell minus the group with Beltran he might go unnoticed as the other king. As far as the fae knew seeing as the fighting continued the second ruler was still where he was suppose to be and not being dragged into some crazy plan to kill their own king.

It was hard to believe a mere few days from the castle was this little place. Once Mizuki was safe again this was one thing that would be taken care of some way or another. Though as the talking exchange started between Beltran and the small group that walked forward was when he stopped worrying about such tasks. He needed to focus and he already knew a number of things he had in store for the guards.

He knew that sooner or later he would be forced to move onto a ship and he hated that he was doing so more or less willingly. So why not show them just what they were dealing with. At least a taste to wise them up a little. Most who were caught by fae didn't fight back too much it only made it worse. Let alone anyone like Mizuki and Thalion seemed to pose them a true challenge.

Though for now he allowed them to get him on the ship. It was all about timing. This was a act after all.. though if a few guards died in the said act so be it. Granted the grand story the prince seemed to weave was entertaining. Though the only part he didn't agree with was the running. If he had gotten free and this story was true there would be no running. but what could you do, it was just a tale after all.

It amused him more with the words be careful with him. Oh it wasn't him that the guards had to worry about.. it was themselves. The cuffs were magic ones and he couldn't use his element to aid his cause. All the same to him, fire on a boat was a bad idea anyway. Though halfway to the room they seemed ready to chain him into was when he finally gored bored of such simple struggles.

Elves were very misleading as far as how strong they were physically. Though by the scars that were visible on his arms and the one on his face surely they knew this was not to be so easy. There was three currently. Their mistake for not taking proper precautions. Seeing the opening he needed he quickly slammed one into a wall so he had a little bit more room to work with before managing to get the chain from the cuffs on his wrists around another's neck.

Needless to say from this one of the guards didn't make it and another had a broken arm. Though lesson learned by them as it took five to get him into the room. Not that he fought nearly as much after getting that little burst of frustration out. After in the room they chained him where instructed by Beltran and left him there with two guards outside of the door just to be safe.

"Tsk.. no wonder we are winning this war.." He muttered under his breath to himself. If these were a example of how the fae were trained he wasn't impressed. Though outbursts like that were going to get him more beatings then he probably needed but hell it was worth it to warn them who they were dealing with. Though that had been a rather cheap shot with what felt like a electric spell to his side in their feeble attempt to save the one guard.

After Beltran left Thalion he went and talked with the man from before. It was one of his fathers royal seers. Someone that was forced to fallow him on his trip to make sure he got what he wanted. He was lucky enough to convince the male to stay behind at the ship as he went out and got his own prize. From there everything was set up and arranged and at the first colors of a sunset the boat was on its way.

From there the time moved on. Beltran kept Thalion as well as he could of though after finding out the condition of the guards he smiled a little. This was indeed going to be interesting was his only thought on the matter. Nights were spent to themselves so it was easy to have Thalion unchained. Which was good because when the male said he didnt like water he was right. Beltran found it a little funny but helped in the ways he could.

It was now two weeks later and he was sitting in his room with Thalion going over some last minute plans before there was a knock to his door "What?" He asked and from the other side he heard a voice "Sir the harbor is in view" The voice said and Beltran sighed a little "Very well thank you" He said lightly to the male. After he heard the footsteps leave he smiled a little "Well then...shall we get you into your final clothes?" He asked as he stood from the bed.

Walking over to a trunk on the other side of the room he removed a box. Walking back over he gave it to Thalion "There you are...if you need help dressing let me know" He asked as he motioned towards the door off to the side. It was a small attached bathroom. Not that big but big enough for a single person to do as they please. As he got the growl and glare from Thalion he smiled as the male said he could dress himself "Well do it then we have things to do" He said with a smirk.

Beltran sat and waited out in the room for Thalion and as the male left the bathroom with a bright blush on his cheeks he couldnt help but to smile. Red and black silk blended and fated together. Coming up it covered the back and the sides of the male to wrap around and cover a stomach and thighs. From there leggs fell down and cuffed at the feet just as sleeves fell and cuffed the wrists. Each cuff was gold and jeweled and left little to the image.

"I must say...you do look rather sexy in that" He said lightly as he looked at the male "I might just have to leave you with that so your lover could see you as I do right now" He said with a smirk as he stood. Beltran was not saying lies, no infact he found the male as he was before him quite....breathless. "Either way...shall we?" He asked before walking and grabbing the cuffs from before only this time he led Thalion from a leash that attached at the middle of the chains that held the cuffs to each other

It was odd seeing just how much Thalion detested water. Though almost expected if you consider it was his counter element. This probably didn't help when the guards had to deal with him in the least. Though they seemed to learn their lesson after the first one. Not that it saved them any further trouble, no he kept to his role of being a thorn in the guards side. Least for a little while. Besides that it gave him something to put his mind to besides the million of things that could go very wrong with all of this.

"Do I have a choice at this point?" He had a point, why ask knowing the answer. Not only that at this rate he was almost willing to do anything just to get off of this damned boat. Sure Beltran had helped as best as he could but that didn't make sleep come any easier. Though that might have been a combination of things. That and all of the noises bothered him. It was instinct to stay alert with so much going on and he hated it. A habit he never could kick from when he was in the resistance. Not that it was a bad thing to be alert.. at times.

"I'll manage.." Was the half growled reply to if he needed help dressing. He was going to hate this he could tell. Dressing wasn't the hard part. It was leaving the room this exposed. Hell he normally had armor on whenever he went anywhere let alone being fully covered in clothes other times. This was almost a form of torture if anyone asked Thalion his thoughts on it. "Oh you owe me.." He said under his breath, speaking about Mizuki owing him.

He couldn't help the flush of color on his face. If anything this was the one and only time he wouldn't be ready for a fight. Yet he knew he better get use to this outfit and start liking it having no idea how long their plan was going to take. At first he never said a word not till Beltran spoke up and he glared at the other.

"Tsk... and flattery gets you no where.. let alone blatantly lying about it." That was Thalion's thoughts on it. He hardly thought of himself as something to look at and Mizuki never really said anything about looks so he normally ignored any thoughts on them. Though when he spoke again about Mizuki needing to see this he glared more. "Like hell I'll be caught dead wearing anything even close to this when I do not have to." It was true, and he was only in this damned outfit now because he had no choice.

He was really a sight, the silk cloth and its colors going well with his natural skin tone and the exposed skin in places having a few splashes of scars from previous fights. Beltran was right that Mizuki should see the sight standing here. Though the smirk from Beltran made Thalion a little more then uncomfortable at the moment feeling more then exposed. "try anything and it will be the last thing you ever do in this life time..." He warned with a slight growl. He meant it too.

Though after the other said shall they he sighed a little. "Get this over with.." He muttered. He might complain a lot but Thalion was doing all of this purely to get Mizuki and Nytria out of this place... who knows maybe making a difference and at the absurd thought they might gain a new ally once a new ruler took the throne.

More or less over the trip it took to get here they worked on a story saying that he was mostly trained. At the least was obedient from the beatings on the trip here. not to mention the one dead guard and about a handful of others that had something broken or a mark from having to try to deal with him.

So for now there was little he could do but follow Beltran and act his part. The wait was going to kill him. Knowing he could get to Mizuki but that he couldn't yet. Let alone he didn't want to really see the other. Not in the state he was in. The picture Beltran had shown him had hurt. There was nothing left in those souless eyes. The color was faded and he seemed to have nothing left of his former self. What if all of this was for nothing... that was his only worry. He would get Mizuki back and yet he still would not have him.

Beltran led Thalion from the boat and through the crowds stopping once in a while as he got a comment about Thalion. He gave some story about how hes a fire cracker and fed the nobles around him the lines of the guards being dead or wounded. Though as he tugged a little on the chains he smiled and said he was trained for the most part but if he was them he wouldnt piss him off. With that and a nod of his head the prince left the dock.

As he did a carriage sat waiting. Reaching it the door was opened and he climbed in first and as Thalion did behind him the door was closed. Sighing a little he cracked his neck. "We are on the way to...present you to my father" He said lightly before he looked to Thalion. This was when his face turned from the normal happy self to a stern face "Thalion I can not stress this enough when I say that you can not...and I mean no matter what" He said "You can not act as if you know Mizuki" He said to him.

"I know its hard and alot of me to ask but it needs to happen" He said lightly to him. "The young male with him...awww what was his name" He said as he thought though this was when Thalion spoke and he smiled nodding his head "Yes thats right Nyrtia!" He said "The young male is under care of my sister" He said "He has known about our plan for a long time now...so he acts the part the good slave" He said with a nod "It saved him many beatings" Beltran said.

"After we meet with my father we will head to my room where you will be kept" Beltran said before turning his head and looking out the window "From there where I go you go" He said lightly "No if ands or buts" He said turning his head and looking to Thalion "Things may change but for now I ask you to do this" He said "We will get Mizuki and Nytria out...you have my word" He said with a nod of his head.

Though he didnt get a chance to say anything else as they pulled up to a large castle. Grass and trees circled the large stone building though each stone was covered in vines and plant life. Large stained glass windows filled most of the windows from the front view. A large green house was attached to the one side of the large building and beyond that a natural water fall and river was in the backyard.

"Alright...its show time" Beltran said with a sigh as the carriage began to slow down. Pulling around the large fountain out front they reached the large doors where guards and some others seemed to wait. As the door opened Beltran made a point to move around Thalion so he could leave first. Then with a tug of the leash Thalion fallowed him. Looking over to the steps he smiled at the people he saw. "Mother!" He said with a smile as he moved towards a female standing there in silk and almost see through robes.

"Darling welcome back..." She said in a soft voice as she smiled lightly. "I see your trip was a success" She said in the same softness as he looked to Thalion. "Hello there" She said walking to the male "I am Neena and lady of this house" She said reaching her hand out to Thalion. Beltran watched though he growled a little as Thalion just stood there. Tugging on the leash he growled "You will show proper respect" He said.

Lightly grabbing his mothers hand in his he moved it so the royal ring was exposed. Reaching his other hand up he grabbed a fist full of the males red locked before he forced him to bow "Kiss the ring" He said in a hiss as he glared and he was delighted as he got a growl before those dark lips kissed the gold band. Making Thalion stand up again he roughly shoved the head away before turning to his mother "Forgive me...he still is in training" He said lightly.

"Oh no no..." She said with a smile "It tiss to be expected" Neena said with a smile and a nod "Well...you lord is waiting for you" She said as she turned and began heading up the stairs "Ever since word reached our ears of your ship in the harbor" Neena said as she entered the large building "He is in throne room over looking the knew shipment" She said before she bowed her head a little and took her leave. She had other things to worry about.

Beltran from there turned down the hall and headed for the double doors at the end. "Alright..." He said softly "If he is over looking the new slaves...this means Mizuki is there with him" He said low for Thalion to hear. "Keep your cool." He said with a growl as they reached the double doors. This was the moment they waited for. The trip and all the time all became worth it at this moment as those double doors opened and he was announced.

Yep things could get worse... this made him a little ill at the fact that these people took such pride in having some pet to display. The sad part was that the guard story could have been true.. if he so put his mind to it. But he'd behave for the moment. The ones here were hardly what he cared about and causing more trouble then they needed at the time wouldn't help things any.

He was silent when they were finally alone again and the other mentioned he could not act like he knew Mizuki. "I know that... what do you think I was doing on the two weeks stuck on that damned boat besides bothering the guards..." He had gone over it a hundred times. He knew he could pull it off and he didn't honestly want to even see Mizuki. No he would rather not actually. The only thing that would hold his temper towards the bastard that caused all of this was knowing that he was going to hear the male beg for his damned life. Not that it would do him any good.

Though there was good news in all of this. It seemed that his sister was the one looking after Nytria. Well that at least took some of his worries off. He had worried what state the younger male would be in after all of this. Still ... he still blamed himself that he didn't go to them that night. This could have probably been avoided if he had gone.

Though Beltran spoke again saying that no matter what they were getting them both out of here and gave his word. There was little he could say to any of it. He knew that where Beltran went he had to go and let alone act like he was at his beck and call and would obey anything asked of him. No matter what though he had to hold out till everything was over with. They had to get close enough... This went against everything that was normal for him, but he'd be damned if he was failing them a second time.

Oh this was to be fun he could see it. Luckily their story was still in training. If this bastard had a lady why the hell have a damned sex slave in the first place! Not that his kind was much different, well they use to be. It was something he was correcting to say the least. Slow process but it was working. But of course he resisted following such a order. He'd rather tell this damned wench off then to obey that request. Though he held his tongue and temper .. mostly.

Though after a bit of a show he did follow through with the forced order. He didn't know what sickened him worse. The fact she was so none caring about all of this or that such things like this were common place here. Though his mind was elsewhere as well. He knew as she spoke that the lord was waiting what that meant. Odds were he would see Mizuki and it was going to hurt more then anything to see what ever was left of the other. He wouldn't react to it though.. not then anyway. He wasn't going to get much sleep tonight either he could see that with his thoughts being too fired up to care about sleep.

He nodded lightly to show he heard what was said. Though he didn't like it. He thought maybe he could get lucky. Though if he was lucky none of the captives were from areas that would know who he was. That would hinder their plans a little if that bit of information got out that both kings were here.

None the less he followed Beltran and prepared for the worse. He had seen Mizuki's defeated look before but he knew it was different this time. Nothing would make up for whatever he had been put through while he was here but damn if he wouldn't make the one hold him captive pay for all of this. If it came to it he would make the lot of them pay for this... but for now that thought had to stay in his mind to hold his temper and to keep him from speaking out of line. In order for ti to happen he had to follow through this plan.

As the doors opened Beltran stepped in and he only had to give a little tug on the leash for Thalion to fallow. He knew what this was going to do to the male. It was going to hurt and he could tell already from the look on Thalions face that he was not looking forward to it. "Ahhh my boy!" Beltran heard and it took everything in his power not to flinch at the males voice. Looking over to the throne he sighed a little.

A slightly elder man sat in that chair. Jewels and gold covered his body as well as robes and armor as he sat there in the chair. Before the male was a line of different breads of people. Elven, human and fae stood before the male. Beltran moved forward though at the moment he didnt see Mizuki with his father. "Father" He said with a nod of his head and he reached the male. "I see your trip was a success and you found one you like" He said looking Thalion over.

Beltran nodded his head "Yes...it took some time to get him" He said "He has a spirit and a half" He said with a little laugh. "Hows the training...in need of the spell?" The male asked as he tilted his head. Though at that Beltran shook his "No...hes a fighter and I dont mind that...means all the more when he breaks no?" He asked and the king smiled at that "Oh right you are my boy!" He said with a nod.

Standing up he looked down at the two though his eyes fell on Thalion "I am lord Beltainion" He said to the male "Ruler of these great lands and now...your king" He said moving forward and presenting the royal ring to Thalion. Beltran almost gulped here but he was greatfull that it took a mere moment before Thalion moved and kissed that ring. He was greatfull that not even a growl came from the male as he did so. "Aww delightfull..." He said though his words were cut off as those double doors again opened.

"Aww there is my lady" The king said with a smile and Beltran knew what that meant. Staying as he was he heard the soft footfalls reach them as the person that was once Mizuki came back into the room and stood beside his father. White and light lavender silk robes fell loosly over a pale body. Falling off of pale shoulders they ended just above two medium sized breasts. Long white hair fell down his back to brush the backs of his knees.

Long pointed ears pointed out through the long white strands of hair to dipp down and stay there. Dull lifeless eyes peered out from under half closed lids. Soft hands folded in to each other as they rested before him. "Mizuki dearest this is a near addition to the house hold" He said motioning towards Thalion. "I never did get his name" He said looking to Beltran. "Oh my..." He said "How rude this is Rhyldrin" He said with a smile coming up with a name on the spot.

The king smiled at this "Rhyldrin" He said "This is Mizuki...my personal slave" He said with a smile as he motioned to the female. This was when Mizuki simply nodded his head a little. Never once did he look up or change his view from the ground. He learned that wondering eyes could lead to bad things. The beatings he had gotten proved that to him. So he did what any good slave did. You kept your eyes low and down unless told otherwise.

"Well enough of this" The king said "Guards take them all to the cells for the night I think its time that my son and I have a dinner" He said placing a hand on Beltrans shoulder "Nothing would please me more" He said lightly and the male smiled "Good good" He said as he began to head for the double doors. Mizuki not missing a foot was there already, opening the doors for the king and fallowing slightly behind him after the king passed.

Each word the king of the fae spoke made Thalion want to cringe. Let alone that he declared himself ever so boldly as his king. Oh you bastard was his thoughts. Though for now he knew that behaving was in their best interests. So he did as he was suppose to do with the lord before him. There was nothing he could do at the moment. Too many guards would ensure they failed.

So for now he merely listened, there was nothing he could do and he hated it. He barely glanced at Mizuki. It wasn't the new form the other had it was the eyes. He couldn't stand to see it. He wanted to do nothing more then just grab the other and convince himself this would all be ok. He wasn't sure though, spell or not.. some spells were easier to break then others.

Fro now he followed whenever Beltran tugged on the leash he still had. This was going to take quite a bit out of him to have to put up with this. He knew he had to and he needed to get any out bursts he had out of the way while they could pass him off as still being in need of training. Though after that he would have to keep his temper in check... to make sure they pulled their plans off.

Beltran fallowed his father to the hall where slaves already had the table set and waiting for two. After a little the two were sat at the table and Beltran gave a sigh "So the trip was shorter then expected" The king said as he sat there "Yes...though I met this one first go" He said "The first thing to meet in the west" Beltran said tugging Thalion closer before ordering the male to kneel.

This was when Beltran placed a hand on the males head and wove his fingers through the red locks there lightly. "I knew as I saw him he was going to be mine" He said with a little growl as he grabbed that hair and pulled Thalions head back "Isent that right..." He said in an almost purring voice. Beltran was playing the part. Everything he had seen others including his father do he did now. He needed to be believed and that meant doing what was needed.

After that he let the head go and watched it fall back into place. His hand once again fell there on the knelt males head. "Fair enough...I see in the short time you have managed to tame some of that fire I see in the males eyes" He said looking to Thalion. "Yes Rhyldrin was a bit slow at first but he is getting better with time" He said lightly. Though this was when his words stopped as the food was brought in and placed before them.

"Well now...shall we" He said to the king "No sence sitting here with hungry stomachs" Beltran said though the thing that happened next he was not prepaired for. The king nodded and agreed though the next that came was a shock to even Beltran. This was when Mizuki came and sat on the kings lap. Crossing pale legs he began to cut up the food before taking bites and feeding them to the male. All the while the king smiled and placed his hand on a pale now exposed thigh as he ate.

Yes he was expecting a bit of rough treatment. Part of the plan they went over. Though so was the fact that Thalion was to remain defiant for a little while after they were here. They didn't plan such things it was more whenever Thalion saw it was fit. Though right now he was taking the punched as they came. Though to admit it that voice Beltran had made his skin crawl. The way he spoke and everything.

Though he almost smirked at the words that came from his father's mouth. Tame.. a few had tried this and so far only one person even came close to taming him. Though that fire the other saw had nothing to do with his spirit or not. No that was as close to pure rage that he could get without slipping up. It would remain there until he had his chance at the male.

Though the next action seemed to shock Beltran and it was enough to cause Thalion to say fuck it. He could tell himself all day that he needed to sit here and behave and to let things run out as planned but he was still told he was in training and damn it he was going to prove just how tame he was at the moment. There were guards fairly close and he would get at least one of their attention when he moved.

That was fine by him. cuffed or not he had enough room to take out a guard or two and get a weapon to better his odds. Might as well live up to the stories Beltran had been telling that he took out so many of the guard. As soon as he started to move Beltran probably knew what was coming. To hell if he didn't finish his attack he was going to try at the least and take out a number of these fools getting in his way.

To think he was doing all of these kills while being bound. They were lucky it restricted his skills quite a bit and they prevented the use of magic. Never the less a guard stepped forward as Thalion stood and that was the first mistake of the guard. Getting closer to someone who is cornered is like walking up to a cornered animal. Though this animal was here to protect his family and was not so willing to watch them be toyed with.

Not that the king had any idea what had triggered this little display as the first guard died after being disarmed in a matter of seconds and his neck being snapped. Really he didn't even need a blade but it was useful for the next guard that came forth as he fell over with the point of the sword sticking through his chest.

He would have advanced and taken the king out as well but Mizuki had stood and was all but defending the king as he so boldly stood there. The split second of hesitation allowed the remaining guards to finally get a few spells off at a slight distance before forcing him down.

Ok he knew that was coming but still... He was going to remind these damned people just how tame he really was. This would be the last time he would lash out against the king till their plan was through fully but he needed to do something just anything to get the sudden wave of anger out. He was pissed, more so. If he had been let go a second or two long and Mizuki wasn't standing in the way their plan would have been accomplished without the run around.

Beltran couldnt stop the male as he stood and attacked. He knew it was coming though and it was to be expected. After all He was sure the he himself would act as such if he saw his mate with another man. Beltran stood though as the first guard fell "Rhyldrin!" He screamed though it did little as the male took out another guard. All the while Beltrans eyes moved and looked to his father. The male seemed to be liking the show that was before it.

It was not until Thalion got closer did the male sigh "I tire of this..." He said and that was Mizukis cue. Standing Mizuki began to cast a spell. The pale thin hand frosted over but the spell was not finished as Thalion faultered and stopped for a split moment. That however was all that was needed as the male was grabbed and forced back by more guards "You were not kidding when you said he was in training" The king said with a little laugh.

Beltran growled "Yes...training" He said walking over to the male. He knew what needed to be done and he was not looking forward to it. Walking over to where the struggeling male was he gave a swift backhand to the dark face "Learn your place!" He screamed at the male before he began the beating. When he was done Thalion was panting just as he was though the bruises and blood at the corner of the males mouth was the differance between them.

Stepping back he sighed a little "Excuse his behavior father" He said "The maggot here really dose not know his place it seems" He said as he glared down at Thalion. "Oh no no its quite alright" The king said "Nothing like a little entertainment at supper" He said with a smile. Beltran nodded his head "I do guess your right" He said lightly though at this the king sighed "Yes indeed...however I do think its about time to retire for the night" The king said giving a little stretch before standing.

At that he smiled to Beltran "You make sure to break that slave of anything like this..." He said "Other wise I will place the spell myself" He said before turning "Come now Mizuki...we have some....things we need to do" He said in a little growl. At that Mizukis hands were folded again infront as the head dipped. Giving a slight nod Mizuki fallowed closely behind the male as he left the room.

From there Beltran ordered the guards to take Thalion to his room and chain him where he should be chained. After a little he returned to the room with some things in hand. "You know...I expect you to fight but going after the king first day..." He said with a shake of his head as he walked over and undid the chains of the male. Ignoring the smark comment he nodded "Yeah yeah...whatever" He said lightly "However...I dont think you deserve this but..."

This was when the door opened "I thought you could use some insentive" He said lightly as the door opened and his sister walked in fallowed by Nytria. The male wore the same as Thalion though his colors were white and light blue to match that of the sisters colors. As soon as the cmale saw Thalion the male was on the move and arms circled a dark neck "DAD!" The male said as he hugged Thalion for dear life as his body shook.

He hardly cared about the beating he knew to come. Not when the one person he cared about was on a magical leash at the call of this bastard. If he had his way the king would have been dead already. Forget the plan. Though they were lucky or he would have taken the group of guards out without chains on his hands. Like the king was lucky Mizuki was there...

None the less he was forced into the room and chained there. Till Beltran came around finally and spoke. Something about going after the king the first day. Yes it was stupid but damn it he couldn't... he had tried to sit there he did but his body was already in motion as his mind yelled to stop. "Tsk... switch places and see what you do.." Was his remark. He doubted anyone who could fight would have just sat there.

When Beltran spoke again he was hardly paying attention. Heck when when the door opened he wasn't not until that voice rang out, a voice he had missed for the past three years. He barely looked up in time as Nytria clung to him suddenly. He could feel his body shake as he held onto him. Even with being in good care he didn't want to know what he had gone through all of these years.

Nytria right away started saying that he was sorry and he couldn't help papa, all kinds of things that were far out of his hands and there was no way he could have changed them. "Shh... calm down.. I'm here now aren't I?" Nytria nodded weakly as Thalion held onto the younger male. "I promise things will be fine.. we'll get papa back and go home.." Though Nytria still seemed to shake in his hold.

It was odd in a way. To think this was the same male who just killed two guards without a hesitation. Yet here he was trying to comfort Nytria like he had never held a blade in his life. "Come now.. what would your sister think if she saw you acting like this?" He said with a slight smile at Nytria knowing what Belquiri would say. She'd tease him in good spirit and tell him to man up or something.