Elvara frowned when she listened. In the deamon relm? It seemed really odd to her but then again as Vaden mentioned it did make sence. So if the relic was in the relm it had to be in the higher deamons power, locked away for saftey. Elvara thoughts were interupted as Vaden handed her the book. She took it "Thank you...something to read in the tub" She said with a nod of her head. As Vaden smiled and left she stood there for a moment before turning.

"Im...heading to the bath" She said slightly "If you need me..." She said again before walking off. Elvara hinted to Zek...now it was just waiting to see if he would catch onto those hints.

When Elvara reached up stairs she went into the spare room she stayed last time and began to place her bag down. Taking her ax she placed it on the bed as well as with her sword and daggers. Though after her boots and cloak came off she fallowed with everything else until she stood with sigh in nothing but her skin. Cracking her neck she put her cloak back on and grabbed her daggers as well as the book Vaden had given her.

Walking out of the room she headed to the bath. Walking in the first thing she did was turn the hot water on and plugged the tub. Soon she placed some scented oil into the bath water making the steam in the room to smell of sakura blossoms. Turning the tap off she removed her cloak and hung it on the hook provided. Placing her daggers on the window pane right beside the tub she got in.

The hot water was so nice and relaxing she could not help but sigh deeply as every muscle began to melt away the aches and pains of hard grounds and lots of walking. Dunking her head under the water she came up and brushed the strands of hair from her face. Grabbing the book she settled down and opened it.

He had caught the hint, but he was hardly going to give in to it. Knowing her it was a trap just to have a excuse to stab him. He had half a mind to just walk out and go settle his current problem, but at the same time he hardly had that much energy to go walking about. It was almost all he could do to keep himself focused on the conversation let alone anything else. He shook his head a little when Vaden spoke to him asking if he was alright. "Yeah.. just tired." He shrugged a little before speaking again. "Your leaving then?" Vaden sighed a little and nodded. "I need to ensure the troops being sent to aid Elvara's kingdom are well informed. So yes for a while." Zek shrugged a little, though his thoughts did drift to what Vaden had said about the demon realm. Maybe it was better he let her go alon- no that wasn't the best option. She could handle him if something went wrong, and knowing her she'd never hold a second thought about killing him either.

Vaden stood finally and walked back to where he was before the two had come in. "Get some rest, and think over what I told you two." He meant as far as Zek going with her to the realm, sure he could open the gate to it but then there was a rather high chance any higher ranked demon could control him. "Yeah yeah.. just leave already old man." Vaden shook his head a little before vanishing from sight, probably going to the castle to get things settled there.

Zek sighed heavily before moving to lay down on the sofa, the spare room he figured Elvara was staying in so he was going to keep to himself here. He was still trying to figure her out, most of this trip she had stayed angry with him, hell it was worse at the castle when he thought things were starting to settle down. Then that little event along the road here. He just couldn't figure her out, sure helping or offering to was great and all but.. she needed to think of her life. After this was all said and done she'd go back to her kingdom and going about her days, and he'd stay here and avoid his duties for as long as he could.

At the same time he couldn't really think too much on what she was really trying to tell him or hint at. Currently he was rather lucky he didn't just pass out from the lack of energy or from forcing himself to come this far. If he had been smart instead of being so damn stubborn and not wanting to ruin her life then he would have just taken her offer when they were on the road.

Elvara stayed in the bath till the water turned cold. She shivered slightly as she moved to stand. Grabbing her cloak she wrapped her body before grabbing the daggers and draining the water. Leaving the room she went to the spare room and closed the door softly behind her. Elvara's mind was all over the place and she needed to settle on a thought.

As she got dressed and the more Elvara thought her mind seemed to settle on one problem. Though she was not sure if it was a problem or not. Crawling into bed she sat there and looked down at the book in her hand. Even though she wanted to concentrate on the book there was only one thought in her mind. Was she not good enough? With that she placed the book over and blew the little candle out...though she was far from sleep.

He was trying to force himself to stay awake, knowing if he fell asleep he might not be able to wake back up for a good while. Sleep did recover a small amount of energy, but at the same time it wasn't something that could be disrupted either. It was more of a hibernation state really if he had let himself go this long he knew for sure that would happen. About the time he was starting to drift off the door opening caused him to wake up a little. Though his thoughts weren't on who was walking about the house even.

It wasn't till the second door closed he even remembered that she was here too. He sighed heavily before sitting up and running a hand through his hair. "Ugh.. damn it all" He hissed under his breath, he half felt like he had a hangover and he knew he didn't drink anything. He kept thinking about her offer and the hint from earlier but he'd quickly shove them to the side within moments of them coming to him. She wasn't like the others, he wasn't about to take her first time for the sake of her trying to be helpful. He could go find someone for that.. though she'd be more then pissed at him if she found out.

There was the thought of waiting here for a few hours when he thought she'd be asleep and then leaving. He could take a bath or something when he came back so she wouldn't be the wiser. Though once again he wasn't sure on this idea seeing as his head was a bit of a mess at the moment. He kept trying to focus on the fact that they had to get the next relic for this to all be over with. She could go home then and he could stop worrying about doing what he thought was for her own good.

Elvara sat there in the dark thinking about the past days. Her mind was a puzzle with most of the peices missing. What was she to do about...anything. Elvara sighed. She felt so lost. Sitting where she was for awhile sleep seemed to avade her. Sighing she stood and dressed once more. Thinking of where Zek slept she decided that leaving out the window was her best bet.

So thats what she did. Jumping out and down she landed on the ground below with little to no sound. A drink or two at the tavern would be a nice thing. She thought to herself as she headed towards the soft sounds of jolly drunken laughter. Entering she ordered her drink then choose a table at the back far corner.

Elvara watched as the males in the tavern became more intoxicated and drunk as the minutes ticked by. Finishing her third or fourth beer she couldnt remember Elvara stood and headed for the door on some what shakey feet all the while not noticing the three males that fallowed her from the darkness of the trees just out side of the bar.

"Well well what do we have here?" Elvara stopped and turned around to see the young men "Seems as though we have a shela that needs some help home" Another one of the males spoke and Elvara snorted "I need nothing from the likes of you" She said turning and walking away again. 'Aww now dont be rude" one said and she sighed "Look...I am not in the mood so I warn you"

After a while he stood finally still holding his head before he manged to right himself. He figured by now she had to be asleep, he needed to go somewhere. at this rate he wasn't going to make it till morning and then one of two things would happen. Either one he'd be in a sort of coma state or two he'd do something he'd regret doing. One was his better option though he didn't trust himself to not do something stupid.

Walking out of the building he stopped to lean against the wall for a moment to try and collect his thoughts. He knew a few places he could go, though at this hour only the tavern would probably be open or have people awake at it. Just avoid contact with drinks and he'd be fine. That should be simple enough. Walking through the town it was almost peaceful out, it was hard to think that this could all be destroyed if Elvara failed her quest..

It wasn't moments later that he heard talking that pulled him from the sort of trance he was in. It wasn't too far from where the tavern was as he stopped and looked over the group standing there. From the looks of it there were three men and.. what the hell? He questioned himself before speaking, but hell how many drow females were there running about. "Elvara?" He finally spoke up, the three males that seemed to be bothering her paused a moment when he spoke. It wasn't like he was looking for a fight but three drunken idiots would probably cause one. Though if he had his thoughts about him he would have left well enough alone and then not have to answer Elvara why he was out here.

Elvara almost cringed at that voice "Go home I dont need your help" At that one of the males reached out and grabbed a handfull of Elvara's hair before speaking over the hiss she made "You might want to take his offer" The male said before Elvara hissed again "One he didnt offer" She said before ramming her elbow back into the males chest causing him to cough and weeze letting go of her white lockes. She then spun around and kicked him causing the male to fly a little backwards landing on his ass "And for two I dont need his h-" But her words were cut off as she felt a stinging in her left cheek as one of the males hit her "Your going to need all the help you can get!"

With that Elvara growled and turned her head to fight back but the combination of the beer and slap made her head spin. She then coughed and crushed over as a knee met her chest cracking a rib "You want to take that back?" Everything happened so fast from the slap to the knee her head was spinning. Elvara then grabbed two daggers from her holster and grunted spitting out some blood "Nope" Was all she said before charging at the male.

Slicing at his chest she conected with the first try. She was even shocked at this concidering her state though she didnt object. Slashing again she then kicked the male in the head causing him to drop to the ground. Landing in a crouching movement she stayed there breathing heavy as she looked to the last male standing "Try me" She said and wanted to laugh as the male turned and ran. Elvara didnt laugh but her step did falter causing her to fall to one knee.

He flinched a little when she seemed to snap at him. He wasn't going to help her hell he knew better then to get into the middle of a female drow and her fights. He never said a word, at first he was going to leave her there, hell she could crawl back home for all he cared. No he cared more then that... damn it all why was he second guessing his own thoughts now?

Though as the fight went on he figured it might be a good idea he stayed, for whatever reason she wasn't fairing as well as she normally did. Though seeing they were this close to the tavern he could take a guess that she wasn't completely herself at the moment. Just what he needed though a drunk female drow. He'd rather be anywhere but here now. Waiting until the last guy seemed to turn tail and run he sighed a little knowing he couldn't just leave her now.

Walking towards her he decided to ask before bothering to try and get his hand cut off from a pissed drunken female. "Do you want help now? If not I guess I'll just leave you here." She'd probably refuse his offer to help but still. With her like this he might just force her to accept the help either way, at most she'd stab him but that would heal.. in due time with the lack of energy for the present moment.

Elvara put her blades back and fell backwards sitting down with a sigh "I dont need your help" She said softly the words barly even hitting her own ears. With that Elvara stumbeld to her feet and cought her balance before she began walking back to Vadens. Her right hand held her right side and she winced at the touch. Oh yeah she felt the bruise there already.

Stumbling a little she walked past Zek with out a word. She didnt want the male to fallow her but at the same time part of her did. She growled to her self as her mind raged at her 'You should of taken the offer for help' She hissed to her self 'No I didnt need his help im fine' She thought to herslef the drunken state not helping much.

He knew that would be the answer he got out of her. Though for the moment he let it stand at that. He'd wait to see how far she got before forcing the offer onto her. Not like he was going to hurt her in anyway, hell if he was half useful he could figure out a method of healing her.. though that wasn't happening with the amount of energy he had left. He'd be lucky to make it home, let alone with helping her.

Once she seemed to force herself to walk past him he sighed a little before waiting a few moments and following her. She was being stubborn and he could tell by how she was walking and everything. She was drunk and in pain from that fight and she called him stubborn... Catching up to her he grabbed her shoulder to get her to stop walking before speaking and quickly picking her up to carry her minding where she was struck in the fight a few moments ago. He needed to act quickly before she protested or tried to fight too much and made it worse. "Don't struggle and shut up. Telling me you don't need my help isn't going to make me leave you here to walk back. Hell your even drunk, what were you thinking what if they had beaten you?"

Elvara sqwaked as she was picked up off the ground by strong arms. What the hell was Zek thinking! He had little to no energy and he was straining himself just o try and help. This angered Elvara and she growled before pushing Zecks chest with enough force it causes his weekend arms to give out and they both fell to the ground. Elvara Cried out in pain as she landed on her right side. Okay so maybe that wasnt smart.

Getting to her knees she rested her head on her right arm as her left gaurded her ribs "Why should...I take your..h-help?" She asked in a raspy pain filled drunked whisper the dust below her lips turning dark from the drops of blood from the side of her lip "Im not good enough for that..." She said softly the thoughts of before reaching her ears. Elvara then forced herself to her feet "Now go to the tavern to get laid...thats where you were going before I got in your way again" She huffed turning and now only limping her way back to Vadens the darkness hiding her pain filled eyes and tear stained cheeks.

Ok that could have gone better, he was expecting worse though. In truth he wouldn't have blamed her if she had pulled a blade out and stabbed him with it. Though he wasn't expecting her to fight enough to cause them both to fall over. Sure he didn't have the energy to spare but damn it she could recover over the course of a night so long as she made it home. This way most people would leave her alone if he was around, in her current state she couldn't handle a fight anyway.

He couldn't even say anything to her when she spoke. He was going to tell her to stop being damn stubborn. But he stopped as she went on saying she wasn't good enough. "What are you talking about I never-" Though he was cut off as she seemed to recover herself a little and snapped at him telling him to go about to what he was planning anyway. As she started to walk off he shook his head a little, was that why she was mad this whole time?! Had he really made it sound like she wasn't good enough?

Standing he moved to walk after her. After catching back up to her he grabbed her shoulder and forced her to stop before he moved to stand in front of her holding her there. "Damn it listen to me!" He spoke up to her to get her damned attention seeing as she was trying to force herself from his grasp. "I don't know where you got that idea of yours from but I never once said you weren't good enough. Is that why you won't let me help you? Hell your in pain and your still pushing me away." He sighed heavily before calming down a little still holding her there. "I refused you before because I didn't want you to get dragged into my problems, I didn't want you offering just to help me.. maybe it's selfish to think I was doing it for your own good. It would have been your first wouldn't it? it's not fair to you that it would have been in the middle of fucking no where."

He released her shoulders when he was done and looked away from her. "Will you at least let me help now? Or are you still going to be stubborn about it? You can bitch at me all you want after we get you out of the streets.. " He didn't mean to really lay into her that much but it just all came out, what had he done to make her think she wasn't good enough. He was trying to protect her and she had been mad at him this whole time because of it.

Elvara hissed as she felt the hand on her shoulder. She paused and listened to him rant and rave. The thought of him actually wanting to help her seemed weird though she was half tempted to take his offer. But then she looked up to him "Just....leave me be' She said before moving to move past him but then she stopped a moment "And didnt the thought ever cross your mind that...it was something I wanted?" Elvara asked him.

She knew that Zek was just like her in alot of ways thats why it seemed fruitless to her. She wanted to give in and let him help her but the way he looked Elvara would be the one helping him "Come on" She said taking a step passed him 'We both need out of these streets" She said in a pained voice as she stumbled a little her footing still not the best.

When she started to walk past he figured she was still mad, even after he tried to explain himself. He needed to just give up, maybe the idea of a forced coma wasn't as bad as he thought. Though she seemed to speak up again, maybe he had been selfish. She had a point that maybe it's what she wanted, at the same time he figured it was still better for her to seek that elsewhere then from someone that could be gone in a few days after they entered the demonic realm.

He never said a word further as she started to walk again. He followed her but more of to make sure she didn't fall over or if she started to he could help and quickly give her the space she desired back. Though the walk back seemed uneventful enough and she didn't fall over so he didn't have to worry about it. Though he was still stuck on what she had said about maybe she had wanted it.

Once they were both inside he sighed a little. "Well .. " He started but paused a moment before regaining his thought. "You should go back to bed, I don't really want to know how you got out of the room on the second floor or how you planned to get back in drunk." He found the thought almost funny really. Though he left it at that, he wasn't about to push his luck seeing as she was calm at the present time as he started to walk back to the sofa to sit on it. Though he nearly fell onto it as he moved a hand to his chest for a brief moment.

Elvara stopped and watched Zek move to the couch. The grasping of the chest did not go un noticed. Elvara removed her cloak with a little pain filled hiss exposing darker skin of a bruise if possible. Elvara was about to walk away back up stairs when she stopped and turned to Zek. She was unsure if her next action was going to be a smart one but she had to try. Moving Elvara went infront of Zek before reaching out and grabbing his hand softly in hers.

Turning her head to hide the blush that she knew dusted her cheeks Elvara spoke softly "I let you help me...Kinda" She said before giving a light tug on Zeks hand "Let me...help you" She said in a light whisper. Elvara already knew what Zek was going to say so she answered the question before it was asked "Because Its what I want" She said slightly before taking a step towards the stairs.

"At least...take a bath" She said softly "It will help" She said softly "I could add these herbs" Elvara began "They could help with some energy gain...just from the smell" She said simply as she gave his hand another tug.

He started to relax a little when she seemed to head for the stairs, he thought that was a good sign. Though she seemed to stop as she walked back and grabbed his hand. Looking at her as she spoke he started to refuse her, why was he fighting her so much. She had just said that it was what she wanted back on the street. Though he didn't get to protest as she spoke again.

He sighed a little as she went on and gave his hand another tug to try and get him to come with her. He stood to let her lead, really he didn't want her to strain herself with the fight that happened earlier. "It's your choice.. " He finally said before she walked too far. Sure the herbs wouldn't help a ton but .. what was he suppose to do really even with the herbs he'd have to go somewhere. She'd just end up being mad at him again.

Elvara led him up the stairs and to the bathroom before she turned the hot water on and plugged the tub like she had earlier that night. The only differance was the hiss of pain she gave as she bent over to place the plug in. After she stood she walked past Zek "I will grab those then..." She said before entering her room. As she grabbed her back she hissed. She could not take this shirt any longer.

Removing it she took a simple piece of cloth and wrapped it around her chest to tie up around her neck. The fact that there was nothing rubbing her side made her breath deeply once more. Elvara then sat down on the edge of her bed as she removed her shoes and pants. Placing a pair of shorts on slowly she stood.

Grabbing the herbs from her bag that she needed Elvara turned and headed for the door again. As soon as she stepped out into the hall way she looked to her side and cringed at the darkness of the skin there. She knew she had a cracked rib and a busted lip. Walking up to the door of the bathroom she gave a light knock before she opened the door to the steam filled room.

Seeing that Zek had already gotten into the water she smiled a little at his semi relaxed state. Walking she paused a moment to look in the mirrior. Her lip was busted and her cheek was swelled. The bruise on her side stretched around her chest and crawled on to her back. Great...jsut what she needed. It was a quick look thats all she needed. Walking over to the tub she sat on the edge slowly before dropping three orange leaves into the water.

"Im sorry..." Elvara said "I will be out of your way in a minute" She said softly "They just need to placed in at different times and in order' Was all she said as she adverted her eyes to look at the floor.

He'd figure something out to prevent her from being too upset at him later. So long as he didn't fall into his sleep state while in the tub he'd probably get enough energy to function with at the least. Not that he was modest really, but he thought about this after he was already in the water. He could have left underclothes on or something at the least.

He shook his head a little when she said she'd be out of his way in a moment. "Your not in the way.. " He breathed out knowing he could have gotten potions or something maybe a energy crystal would do the trick. He could have prevented this, at least for a good while anyway. It would have still gotten to this point at some time or another but maybe he could have waited till after she was back home or something.

After a few moments he moved a little before doing something he normally didn't do. To be truthful she was the last person she wanted to push too far but he had already moved before he could think twice about it. Pulling on her gentle as he pulled her into the tub and held her against him. He didn't mean to really, just something came over him and he wasn't sure what. Holding her there lightly he resting his head against hers gentle before speaking under his breath. "I'm sorry.. " he meant it for a number of things, for not noticing that she had wanted it and thats why she offered to causing her trouble in the first place. Hell maybe he was saying sorry they even crossed paths to begin with.

Elvara sighed a little as she felt the hands pull her back into the tub though she didnt protest. Laying her head down on the males chest she shifted a little so her side didnt ache as bad "I...am sorry as well" She said to him in a soft tone as she brought her arms to rest stop of his. Elvara didnt know why she was sorry or what she was even sorry for but it seemed the right thing to say at the time.

Elvaras mind was all over the place and she had no idea what she was going to do so to say that her own actions shocked her was an understatement. Elvara turned her head up so her lips lightly brushed under Zeks chin almost connecting with the males neck in a chaste little kiss. It was to go with the apology.

Really he was expecting her to yell at him or do something anything. Even pull a blade from no where and stab him but she didn't Instead she seemed to stay there, only moving so it was easier on her side. What did she have to be sorry for though? He was the one that had caused her all of this trouble the only help he had been was with her getting information from Vaden.

Her next action caught him off guard though as she seemed to move slightly and placed her lips lightly and briefly against his skin. He wanted to ask her what she was doing but he didn't. No instead he moved just slightly and kissed her lips. Though this was quickly regretted as he pulled back in almost the same motion. Now she was going to hurt him for sure.

When Zek leaned forward and moved to kiss her lips it shocked Elvara some but she didnt protest...she did though when he pulled away from her however. She gave an almost whining sound as he did before she reached forward falling the retreat of his head with a kiss of her own. Though Elvara's kiss was filled more with a hidden emotion then Zeks was. The only reason she pulled back was to move and stop the strain on her side.

Though as soon as that was over her lips conected with his again in a soft touch before she pulled away and moved back a little. Maybe she was taking it to far? Zek seemed to be reluctant on taking her offer so why should she force it on him? "Sorry..." She said "I...I will leave you be now" She said and moved as if to get out of the tub.

He wasn't expecting her to kiss him back really. Maybe try to take his face off for pulling such a stunt. He blamed his lack of energy as to why he felt almost drawn to do such actions. He could control himself but he didn't want to at the same time. He needed to watch it maybe she didn't want it to end up going that far and he was just going to end up upsetting her again.

When she seemed to speak and started to move he shook his head a little before pulling on her gently so she stayed resting against him. "You don't have to be sorry.. you haven't done anything to be sorry for.." He spoke softly as he held her there, even though he wanted to do nothing more then just fall over from being out of it he was still content with just this. He never got to hold her, not after they left the northern region and she didn't need to stay warm.

Elvara smiled a little at that and cuddled back into the males chest. She stayed there until the water turned cold and she gave a little shiver. "Well..." She said moving away "Lets get out of this cold water" She said softly before standing carefully mindfull of her side. She then stepped from the tub and grabbed a towel that lay on the side. She passed to Zek before grabbing herself one.

Standing with her back to him she removed her now wet clothes and wrapped the towel around her carefully before turning to him and giving a soft smile her head tilted "The...spare room" She began "It um...has a bed big enough for two" She started..."It...would be better then that couch" She said before turning and leaving the bathroom and the choice to him.

She entered the room and sat down upon the med moving to lean on thick pillows she sighed and gave a little shiver as the cool air hit still wet skin. Her side hurt and she had a killer headache yet Elvara still hoped that Zek took her offer.

He wasn't even sure what had gotten into him. She would destroy him in the morning after she sobered enough to remember all of this. Though he guessed it was a little late now to be worrying about such a thing. To say he wasn't watching her was hardly the truth. Even with being distracted by his random thoughts he still ended up glancing at her when she was working on wrapping the towel around herself.

When she seemed to try and speak up he was brought out of his daze a little as he listened to her. Even after she left the room he was still trying to put his mind around what she was saying. To admit it she scared him a little. He tried to stay clear of most female drows and with good reason, he knew very well what the pecking order was in their society. Unless something happened to the matriarch then she would remain the leader until she felt that she could pass it to one of her daughters.

Why was he even thinking of that, Elvara was different to say the least. Why was he questioning such a offer at all, aside from the fact that she wasn't completely sober and he'd probably pay for accepting her offer in the morning. Nevertheless he still absentmindedly followed her to the spare room. She was right that a bed was better then the sofa but that hardly meant he wasn't second guessing hiss own actions. He needed her though.. the one kiss she did felt different, like she had wanted it. That's what he needed from her.

The only other thought he had was that he should have grabbed clothes, not that he personally cared but she might. But that thought was pushed aside as he moved to lay on the bed next to her. Moving one arm to lay across her he lightly placed his hand over the bruise on her side where the injury was. "Bare with me a moment.. " he said softly before a light warming sensation could be felt from where his hand was. Sure he should reserve his energy even if that little event in the bath helped more then she'd ever know.

After a few moment he moved his hand from the spot and away from her. Seeing as she was naked from before, not that eh thought out the whole pulling her into the water but still, he didn't want to push his luck too far. "There, at least maybe you can get some sleep now.." It wouldn't be fully healed but it probably helped a great deal, or at least he hoped it did. He hardly used this ability to it wasn't like it was his strong point, let alone it was all he could really do for her.

Elvara sat there on the bed and watched the door. She smiled to herself as Zek walked in and over to the bed crawling in with a sigh and laying flat. Elvara was propped up upon pillows in a semi sitting / laying way so not to hurt her back. Though she was a little shocked when Zek reached his arm over her to lightly rest it down. Though Elvara did give a hiss as those fingers rested on her bruise. She knew exactly what he was doing the moment he spoke.

Elvara wanted to push away and fight but she knew that if she did her chances to have him would be over. So that is why she sat there and let him do what he did. She had to admit when he was done her side did feel better though not fully. That was fine with her she would rather put up with a dull ache over the full pain any day.

Seeing as Zek was done Elvara smiled and moved down the bed some to lay her head down on his chest. Elvara then placed her left arm up and rested it on Zeks chest "Thank you..." She said softly. She did feel better and it was something to be thankfull for. Now if only Zek would let her help.

With that thought she smiled before rubbing her head a little into the males chest before turning her head up and kissing the underside of his chin this time traveling light nips and licks down the skin she felt there in attempts to get his attention.

When she moved to rest against him a few moments after he was done with helping her the best he could manage he seemed to flinch a little. He was probably expecting her to snap out of her current state of being nice or at least semi nice at any given moment. Truth of it was he hated this, not knowing how she'd react from one moment to the next. Even on a good day he never knew what to expect from her.

When she spoke and seemed to settle where she was he seemed to relax a little. He could live with this, till morning when she noticed what she was doing and he ended up getting hurt over it. Though for the moment he'd take this little moment. Maybe if he rested here long enough he could regain a little energy and worry about what to do tomorrow.

Though about the moment he was going to relax she seemed to move a little letting her lips move along his skin lightly. He moved a little to try and watch her, sure he knew what she was trying to do .. to be honest it was working. But he still wasn't sure it's really what she wanted to do, plus she still was hurt and he knew that so he didn't want her forcing herself. "Elvara.. " His ears dropped slightly seeing as even when he moved a little it didn't seem to deter her from her plans. Telling her she didn't have to he felt like would just lead to her being mad at him again, really even just this was helping. It was something she wanted and her body wanted.. thats all he really needed from her.

Elvara looked up to Zek when he said her name. Though it was said in a way that Elvara wanted to change. She knew what she was doing right from the start and she wanted it. It was not a trick or a lie but something that had been on her mind since the north. So Elvara thought she would catch Zek off gaurd. He kept pushing her away but Elvara would no longer have it.

Sitting up a little so she peered down him Elvara gave a light smile, playfull want hiding in half lidded eyes "....Please...." She said softly knowing that the one little world held more power then most thought possible. It was her last chance, if Zek was to deny her now it would mean the last chance for anything to happen and Elvaras heart wept at the thought.

He wanted to deny her in truth, he still feared maybe she was just trying to be helpful or repay him for the times he had been there for her. But at the same time when she spoke and the way she was looking at him maybe he was wrong to say no to her. He couldn't even bring himself to say no to her, she seemed to want it even through all of the times he had tried to push her away to try and protect her so she could find someone she deemed worthy of such actions with.

He moved a little to sit up and placed a hand gently under her chin before whispering near her ear. "Don't say that.. begging doesn't suite you.." It was the truth, she was a drow female, a future ruler of her people she didn't have to plead to get what she wanted. Any other guy would have jumped at the thought of her asking for anything. He kissed the bottom of her ear lightly before removing his hand from her chin.

What was it about her, she was everything he had grown to hate over the years yet he was drawn to her for some reason. Even back at the castle he knew he was drawn to her but he was trying to ignore it. He had no right to say he had feelings for someone. Or thats what he thought, he was just a half blood even if he made it to be king in place of his mother he'd have to fight it tooth and nail. But yet here she was.. just her simple motions from before would have driven him insane given enough time.

Elvara shivered a little as the warmth of Zeks breath ghosted over her ear. Elvara closed her eyes at his statement. It was true a female of her status should never have to say that word but thats why she did it. As the warm fingers of Zeks hand fell from her chin Elvara decided it was time to move in. As the fingers retreated she turned her head into the kiss ment for her ear capturing the others before her in a stolen moment of passion.

Elvara was stubberon and Zek knew that...so why did he keep fighting her off? She could tell from his voice when he spoke that he wanted just what she did. But the fact that he kept pushing her away made Elvara want to be angery and hostile but at the same time the want made her forget about that thought. Reaching a hand up to brush the hair at the nape of Zeks neck Elvara ignored the towel as it moved exposing a hip.

He wasn't expecting her to move suddenly. Not that he complained when their lips met one another. Even if he had wanted to fight her off he couldn't at the present time. Her body said she wanted this lusted for any of this... even if he had control over himself he'd still be drawn to give her what she wanted. But at the moment he saw no point in fighting it, they both wanted it and he had turned her away so many times before.

He broke the kiss for a second before kissing her again as he moved a hand to her back to rest it there. He wanted to do nothing more then to finish pulling the towel off of her body in truth. But he didn't want to at the same time, taking this slow was a better idea for the both of them. Besides .. she started this little game he'd give her what she wanted in due time.

Elvara kissed Zek back with as much passion as she got. This was all that she had thought about since the north. Moving she laid down on the bed forcing Zek to lay over her. The not in her towel letting go was unoticed as the two connected bodies kept the clothe together by sheer will. Elvara broke the kiss and looked up to Zek with half lidded green eyes.

Elvara then looked at the male above her and actually looked. She saw the light dusting of passion stained over the males skin. His lips sweld with the actions a few moments before. Reaching a hand up Elvara ran it down the side of Zeks face before stroking her thumb over his bottom lip. From here she would leave it to him to continue or not.

She still wanted him to go on, it was easy enough to tell. He moved a little to lean closer to her before kissing her lips lightly and moving to her neck. She'd get what she really wanted in due time but for now he was going to enjoy just having her like this. Not that she seemed to mind any of the attention.

He was only taking his time in the case that she wanted to stop this from going further. Though that never did happen, even after everything happened he still was half in shock he had let it go through. Even just laying there next to her and holding her he was still trying to figure out what even happened.

No it wasn't the first time he had let himself get carried away but why did it feel different. She finally got her wish of allowing her to help him but that shouldn't have mattered. He needed to stop thinking about this. She was going to kill him when she sobered up fully... he almost feared the thought knowing that Vaden had given her one of the blessed blades during one of their first meetings when he had shooed the two of them off to do this little adventure together.

Elvara laid there with her head resting on Zeks chest. Here breathing was hard and she was sore...but she did not regret what had taken place that night. With that thought and a small smile on her lips Elvara drifted off to a peavefull sleep. In the morning she knew there was going to be confusion maybe even some hatefull words but as it stood now this moment in time was perfect.

The early morning raise of the sun reached the room to early for the liking of Elvara and she groaned hiding her head in the warmth of the male below her. Then she paused...male below her? The thoughts of last night then came to her mind but Elvara didnt freak out. Instead she smiled softly and moved so she leaned looking down at the male below her.

Zek was still sleeping soundly. His hair was messy and throwen about around his head covering his pointed ears. She smiled as he began to feel her eyes on him. As Zek opened his eyes Elvara smiled and leaned down placing a light kiss on the lips below hers "Good morning..." She said softly before retreating.

By morning he couldn't complain about how he felt in truth he was content just laying there and staying asleep. Though that didn't last long as he felt like he was being watched. He dreaded even opening his eyes thinking that she was going to freak on him if he moved at all. Though after a few moments he figured he might as take the punishment as he opened his eyes to look up at her.

He couldn't even say anything at first when she kissed him and said good morning. Thats.. not what he was expecting. He had to blink a few times to even figure out if she was toying with him and planning to get him back later or what was going on. She had to be sober by now right. When she retreated a little he moved to sit up a little to look at her still expecting her to hit him or something.. this wasn't normal for her.

"uh.. morning.." What could he say, did last night really even happen maybe he had just dreamed it or something. No that wasn't it, why did she seem to be in a good mood? Sure she got what she wanted but still.

Elvara looked to him and her happy expression on her face began to dim as he seemed to wake up in confusion. What was she to do? He didnt like it when she was angry and that she was in a good mood he was still unhappy. Could she ever win? Elvara sighed a little closing her eyes before moving to sit on the edge of the bed "You...regret it dont you" She asked slightly before standing and finding her dicarded clothes.

Getting dressed she stood there for a moment "I dont..." She said clarifying on her earlier statement. She then left the room with no other further words. Was he really regreting the night before? She shook her head. She needed to speak to Vaden so they could get the last relic.

Why did he even hesitate in answering her? Was it that much of a shock really? After she seemed to leave the room he shook his head before half stumbling out of the bed to try and catch up to her. Though she was already downstairs it seemed so he grabbed his pants at least throwing them on before going down to follow Elvara.

Once he caught up to her he breathed out before speaking to her. "I don't regret it.." He stood there a moment before grabbing her and pulling her close. "I really don't.. I dunno I was expecting for this morning to go differently.." He thought she was going to be beyond pissed at him really.

Still keeping her close for the moment he shook his head a little before speaking to her softly. "I'm sorry.. I .. didn't mean for you to think that I did." He had been more worried she would have by morning, or by the time she returned to her normal self. But apparently she didn't, well now she might.

Elvara stood there rigid in the others arms as he spoke. She wanted to be angry and upset with him. She wanted to fight and curse and mame but she didnt. Eventually she just melted into the warm embrace of Zeks chest with a sigh "It was my choice and I dont regret it...but the thought that you did..." She said before she cut herself off. She then rapped her hands up around him and just held him there.

He shook his head a little after she spoke. "Never.. if I thought I was going to then I wouldn't have done it.." He smiled weakly still holding her close, this was odd for him he was use to the one night stands but she was still here right.. even if she was going to go home eventually. She even put up with him pushing her away all of those times.

After a moment he moved a little to lift her chin a little as he looked at her. "You going to be ok? This is hardly like you." He wasn't trying to upset her but it was the truth. He was use to her being stern and always wanting to push forward with her mission. But yet she was standing here wasting time let alone being nice.

Elvara smiled at that 'Im happy..." She said with a shrug of her shoulder. That is when she stepped back and punched him lightly in the chest "Now go and get dressed fully we have little time to waste" She said "Im going to take to Vaden then we are leaving" She said with a nod and turned on her heel walking away. She could still be her own self...in a nicer way.

Elvara waited and knocked on the door before her. After a moment there was a noise then a muffeled "Come in" She entered "Sir Vaden...I need to ask some things of you..." With that she closed the door behind her.

It was about an hour later when she left the studie and headed up to the spare room. Upon entering she grabbed her weapons and cloak before leaving the room to find Zek lounging on the couch. Elvara huffed "Lazzie ass get up we are leaving" She said before walking towards the door.

HE couldn't have asked for her to say anything more. That was the first time she had said she was happy with anything, it really meant something. Though he did fear that this would be short lived. "I'm going im going.." He said before walking off, though this was a little humorous to him now. Or at least in his mind it was, they started this trip out hating one another. Hell she had tried to kill him a number of times. Now things were like this? Not that he expected any repeats that was for sure.

After he had dressed he went back down and laid on the couch to wait for her and Vaden to finish speaking. He figured it was about the location, how to open the gate and probably a number of other things. He was hardly interested in listening to it all. No his mind was elsewhere, going to the demon realm was rather risky at best for any demon unless you were along the top ranks.

He made a face at her before sitting up and following her. "I'm not lazy... I just didn't feel like hearing about things I already know." He knew more about the demonic realm then he cared to.. but there were reasons for this. Vaden feared one day Zek might be forced into going there so he had made sure to keep him informed on the realm and what lived there. One of the things he didn't wish to encounter.