Mizuki was making different herb mixtures for different things. The one thing that was the main one was creating different healing pots. He was getting them ready for the weeks to come and they had to be done in a certain way. As he went through everything he began to forget what he even needed half the time often standing there infront of everything thinking before he grabbed one.

It was not until he went to and from the table twice while grabbing nothing did Thalion stand and walk over to him but Mizuki didnt stop. No instead he gave a the male a smile before he went about adding the herbs to the different pots.

This however was when he stopped as he felt the dark hand on his arm stopping its movements "Stop...for one night" Mizuki paused at those words. Looking to Thalion he gave a soft tired smile "I cant..." He said with a shake of his head "Not until I finish these...and those" He said pointing to a stack of pots not even touched yet. "They need to get done..."

Leaning in he kissed Thalion with a smile "Even with how much I love you this needs to be done" He said "So no...I will not stop" He said giving a little sad smile before he turned and began to add the rest of the herbs he had into the pots before moving past Thalion and heading for the herbs on the other side of the wall.

He knew that Mizuki was going to refuse what he had said. He had been like that as of late, he himself had said similar lines to Neimi when she seemed to worry the pair of them were worrying too much or working too much. Though he wasn't going to accept the answer as he sighed a little not sure how Mizuki was going to react. He had seen the other be determined but he was running himself to the point where he would be of no use if a fight started sooner then expected.

As Mizuki walked off he shook his head making up his mind as he followed the other who seemed to go back to ignoring his presence there. Well fine then. He thought before forcing Mizuki against the wall suddenly. "I gave you the option, I keep watching you pace and forget mid way what you were doing. You need to rest I don't care what you think needs to get done it'll wait till morning." He said growling a little while keeping Mizuki pinned against the wall.

He was waiting for the protests. They were expected though he hardly cared at this point and if Mizuki tried to use magic he was going to use a few tricks on him just to prove a point at how tired he really was.

Mizuki gave a little gasp as he landed face first into the wall with Thalion behind him pushing there. He stayed still for the moment listening to Thalion speak. "Yes...but thats the point of an option" He said with a growl as he struggled a little against the male "The option is a choice is it not?" He asked "And I chose no" He said with a growl before he began to struggle harder.

Mizuki had said no and no was what his answer was going to be. He had to many things to do and worry about at the moment. Sleep could wait and that was his thinking. He knew Thalion was stronger then he was but there was spells he could use to force the male back. However with the amount of energy he had that was not a smart idea.

Bringing his arms up he pushed against the wall infront of him. Pushing himself and the male back though he didnt get to far as Thalion still kept him there to the wall. Even now as he had an arm lengths from the wall Thalion stood behind him growling "Let me go" Mizuki said turning his head to the side and glaring back at the male "I have work to do" He said again in a huff.

He was lucky he was stronger then Mizuki because the other was fighting back against him tooth and nail. Though he did have a advantage with Mizuki not or rather probably not having enough energy to cast any spells that would aid him in getting free from this. Though the other still seemed to insist on being released and work had to be done.

"Are you forgetting that we're linked? I'm tired of you staying up till gods know what time in the morning only to get a hour or so of sleep and making us both even more tired." He hissed before putting more force against Mizuki to force him against the wall again. "Yes there are things that need to be done but wearing yourself out in the process will aid no one."

He had a point, the only reason he stopped doing so was because one of them had to sleep or they would be in no shape to do anything the next day. Though this was when Mizuki tried again to force the other off saying for him to release him. "Not until you admit that you need rest and this can wait." He growled to Mizuki before biting his ear to maybe get him to stop thrashing as much.

Yes he had more strength then the other but energy wise he was just as beat and he could only hold out so long. "I'm tired of going to bed and you not being there or if you are you are too caught up in work still to even notice that I'm next to you.." It was a bit selfish to be honest but after everything they had been through before it was hard to just sit back and watch the other ignore him and almost mindlessly go through each day.

Thalion had a point and he knew that. Being linked together had its advantages but it also had its down sides. Like the fact that he couldnt hide how tired he really was from Thalion. No the male knew that and the fact of how little he slept didnt help the things around him. Though he didnt have a moment to think or respond as he was forced into the wall again with a growl.

It aided alot and he knew it did. The fact that he was able to get everything done would help alot more then Thalion thought it would. At least that was Mizukis thinking. So he growled and struggled some more trying to get the male away again demanding to be let go. Though Thalion had some stipulations before he was set free.

Snorting he shook his head "I admit that rest could be used...but its not needed" He said in a growl but he stopped all movements and protests as Thalion spoke once more. "I'm tired of going to bed and you not being there or if you are you are too caught up in work still to even notice that I'm next to you.."

At those words his ears dipped back and his heart sunk. Mizuki knew that he had been working and hard just to make sure that everything was going to be ready for the just incase factor. Though it never really came to mind that he was ignoring the male. No...he thought they both had things to worry about and do.

Though this was when Mizuki got a little angry again at the thought of it. Why come to him now after allt he time they had been at home? Why was no so special if the male felt the way that he did. "I know your there..." He said with a growl "Though the same goes for you..." He said lightly "Why should I try when you dont?" He asked with a growl as he struggled a little more to get away.

"Rest is needed damn it!. What would you do if this place was attacked tomorrow?" Not a damned thing because he would be in no shape to do anything about it. He wouldn't have the energy to do anything about it. The only reason Thalion had been forcing sleep was because he knew that it could be any day they were attacked. Heck they could be worrying for nothing and they could have a month before they were attacked who knew.

Though this was when Mizuki seemed to go on. He didn't try? What right did Mizuki have to say that? With that he forced Mizuki against the wall a bit more keeping him still pressing his chest against Mizuki's back. "I don't try? Is that what you think? I have been trying, to keep you happy, to take care of the two little ones plus train on top of trying to make sure that some time is spent together." He hissed his words as Mizuki tried to struggle again.

Though he was tired of talking really. Mizuki thought he didn't try? Well that was fine by him. To hell with giving the other a option to rest or go to bed. At the moment he was too frustrated with the other to bother sleeping anyway. So instead he kept Mizuki where he was before pressing more into the other and biting his neck till there was a faint taste of blood.

It was fairly easy to keep Mizuki pinned to the wall with one hand and using his own body to aid with it. His other hand moving to the other's waist forcing him to press against his own. Mizuki struggling now was only going to make things worse on himself.

Mizuki growled as he was shoved right back into the wall before him. Due to the fact that he had tried to get the male off of him by pushing off from the wall his arms were now pinned between his chest and the wall before him as he felt Thalion push in closer. The males chest pushed right into his back as Thalion leaned forward and spoke with a growl "I don't try? Is that what you think? I have been trying, to keep you happy, to take care of the two little ones plus train on top of trying to make sure that some time is spent together."

Hah! That was almost funny to Mizuki. Yes he would agree that the male did help alot and do alot of the work when it came to the kids and he was greatfull for that. Then the training of not only himself but the others as well. It was the fact that the two of them were either to tired or sore to even notice the one beside them at nights. Though it took everything in Mizukis power not to make a smart comment.

If the male tried so hard why had it taken so long to say something about it? Granted Mizuki could of done it as well and he knew that. Okay so not all of the blame was on Thalion but he couldnt help and stuggle more against those arms. "Well you let me go!' He said in a little louder voice as he struggled more.

As he was about to say something Mizuki was cut off. Feeling the males lips on his neck he was not expecting the teeth to fallow. Mizuki gave a growl/groan as he felt Thalion bite hard enough to draw blood. That was going to leave a nice mark on his neck and he knew that. Though after that he had to bite his lip to stop another noise that was going to come from his lips as he felt that hand on his hip pulling his hips back a little into those of the one behind him.

Mizuki had to admit that the bite combined with the little grind of the hips from Thalion had him debating on bed. Though there was still so much to be done! Mizuki growled as he tried to move his arms though as he did he was forced more into the wall before him as the grip of the males teeth on his neck became harsher. Mizuki growled deep "Let. Me. Go." He said in an angry voice.

Mizuki could feel the frustration and anger from the male. It was matching his to a certain level so with the two of them combind the males had alot of emotions between them. Most of them ranged between rage and want. "I swear to god that if-" Though this was when his words were cut off as he couldnt hold back the moan that came from his lips as his eyes rolled back into his head before they closed.

It would seem Thalion had had enough of his protests and speaking as those lips moved from the one side of his neck to the other with little kisses to the other side of the neck until another harsh bite was laid on his exposed shoulder. Some times Mizuki hated robes for the exact reason that they move to easy.

Getting an arm free from his chest and the wall Mizuki was half tempted to use the free hand to cast a spell and finally remove the male. Though he soon found his own hand reaching back and threading though Thalions hair before bawling his fist in the thick locks holding Thalion there.

With them both being so tired each night really the fault was a joined one. Saying it was one or the others was a silly argument. They were both at fault for the lack of time they had spent together recently. Though it seemed a short live argument as Mizuki was right back to demanding to be released.

Mizuki could hate his robes all he wanted, at the moment Thalion was hardly complaining on them. They had shifted enough to expose his neck in the first place and as soon as Mizuki groaned even if the other did not mean to he knew exactly what he was going to do. Hardly caring about the bite leaving a mark or not. Luna could yell later that he hurt Mizuki or left a mark, at the moment he hardly cared.

Even as Mizuki keep trying to struggle and spoke again growling to let him go Thalion seemed to refuse. They both knew or could feel what the other was to a degree. Even under Mizuki's fighting and trying to get away there was a bit of want for what was going on. Another start of a protest was when Thalion had switched sides and kissed the other side before biting it as well. Not as hard but still enough to make what he was doing noticed.

He only moved enough to speak suddenly feeling Mizuki's hand grasp his hair and half forcing him to stay there. "Yelling all this time to release you and now you're holding me here.. what do you want?" He growled slightly before nipping the others earlobe moving the hand that was keeping Mizuki's waist against his own. Though he didn't move it far as it was slid under the lower part of the robes where his hand rested on the front of Mizuki's pants tugging them down just slightly.

"You can't say you don't this.. I know thats a lie." He could feel it was. It was hard to explain but it was like feeling the same emotion twice as far as the want or longing almost was concerned. Though he still never let up enough to test if Mizuki would run as in the struggle the robe had slide off more and he moved from kissing just below the other's ear to the neck and then another lightly on the shoulder before giving it a sharp bite as well.

"Yelling all this time to release you and now you're holding me here.. what do you want?" Thalion said and those words made him growl a little. Mizuki knew what he wanted and he knew what the male behind him wanted as well. Even though he knew that work needed to be done he also didnt want to leave...not now anyways. The torment, kisses and bites from the male was all starting to get to him.

Mizuki gave a growl as he felt the nip to his ear before the hand that was on his hip moved and found a new place to rest. Digging his dark fingers through the layers of his robes Mizuki growled. Now he felt those fingers brush his lower stomach before they lowered and tugged on his pants lowering them to reveal a pale pelvic bone.

"You can't say you don't this.. I know thats a lie." Mizuki heard whispered in his ear and he knew that Thalion was right. It was a lie and as much as he wanted to lie and say no he wanted it. Growling again Mizuki was about to comment on what Thalion had said but as he went to speak it came out in a little squawk like moan as another harsh nip was placed to his shoulder.

Pushing back slightly Mizuki growled. Fine if you couldnt beat them you must join them. Groaning a little he pushed his hips back rubbing into Thalion a little "You...talk alot...you know that" Mizuki said turning his head a little to glance back at the male.

Though through the long run of things it seemed he had won this fight. Granted this was not his plan from the start... maybe it was a little. but having the other close like this he almost found he couldn't help it. It was Mizuki's fault in a way. All of the times he tormented the other back when they were first still figuring things out. Though now Thalion was a bit more bold with such actions.

Though at Mizuki's words of talking too much he smirked a little at the action that followed it. "Complain more.." He growled a little before finishing the already started process of removing the robe from Mizuki's shoulders.

They both had needed this, maybe no in this way and the bed would have been better but still. It would have been a struggle to get the other to bed in the first place. Though there was still the worry that Mizuki was going to refuse to rest after all of this. Ok so maybe they got a bit distracted from the rest idea.

Still keeping Mizuki against the wall though not nearly as forceful as he had in the start of this. They were both trying to regain their breath after one thing had lead to another. Though for the moment he was glad Mizuki didn't try to move seeing as he was using the wall to keep himself up. Though he half thought the other was doing the same.

Though there was the new twist of them being linked. That had been interesting to say the least. Moving his head a little he placed a light kiss on Mizuki's neck. The side that he had left a mark on. Here it was war could be upon them any day and they had been fighting.. thats the last thing they needed. "Ready to come to bed now.." He started between a breath before going on. "Or do I have to force you in bed?" That came out like he was implying something else, though he wasn't. At the moment they were both tired and he knew that. Besides he had missed Mizuki just sleeping with him. Even if they didn't do anything the other had taken to hardly sleeping.

Mizuki breathed heavy as he rested into the wall. Well more of leaned into it, Mizuki was not sure if he could even stand alone. His knees were like jello and he was glad for the male behind him even if Thalion felt as though he would fall over as well. Mizuki gave a little sigha s he felt the light kiss on the still tender mark on his neck. 'Ready to come to bed now..." He heard lightly behind him.

Mizuki was going to protest. Even though he was tired as hell and he knew he was. Mizuki also knew that Thalion was in the same shape as the male spoke between pants. "Or do I have to force you in bed?" Mizuki raised a brow at that "I think I have had enough of your...Forcing for the evening" He said with a little smirk and a yawn.

Getting Thalion to move he hissed a little as he righted his pants and picked up his robes. Turning he looked to Thalion with a soft smile "You know I would of came to bed after I was finished right?" He said shaking his head lightly before kissing the male and moving towards the room.

It took only a short matter of time before everything was ready and good for bed. Mizuki was sitting on the edge of it as he did the same he did every night. Undoing his braid he ran pale fingers through his hair as he sighed lightly before cracking his neck. Grabbing the brush he hummed lightly to himself as he slowly brushed the long strands with his eyes closed. Though he seemed to be more tired then he led on as the brush paused for a moment in its movements as he dozed off for a moment. Shaking his head lightly he began the slow movements again.

Enough forcing for one night that almost made him want to say some smart comment. Though he couldn't think of one at the moment. Either way he doubted if they weren't both beat for a number of reasons that Mizuki would complain too much.

Either way after a moment he Moved to let the other go finally as Mizuki spoke that he would have come to bed once he was finished. "Yeah and I would have been a sleep long before you finished." Knowing Mizuki his finishing was hours from now and odds were he'd find something else that needed to be done and would get distracted. He had been bad about that as of late.

At the least it seemed he had won this time. Now if he could get the other to come to bed every night. He didn't really wish to make a habit of having to do this just to get a point across that they both needed rest. Not to mention they were lucky it was so late seeing as he never thought twice about them not even being in the room. Oh well a bit late for that now.

Following the other he sighed a little hearing a slight bit of stirring from the other room. It just sounded like a short trip was needed so he went to take care of that as Mizuki went about his normal process of unbraiding his hair and brushing it out. The trip was a short one, just a little comforting and the one stirring was back to being sound asleep. After that was done was when Thalion came back in the room only to see Mizuki half asleep sitting there. Though the other seemed to come back to about that time as well.

He shook his head finally before walking over to the other and waiting for him to be done. Though after the other fell asleep a second time before he had finished Thalion finally took the brush from him. The protest came right away as Thalion moved and kissed Mizuki as the other had turned a little about to demand that he finish or it would get tangled and lord knew what other excuse he'd use.

"Just .. trust me" He said before getting Mizuki to sit how he was before and let Thalion finish for him. He had watched Mizuki do this enough times, besides that it wasn't like he was hurting the other in anyway. No when he wanted to be he could be gentle and normally he was. Unless things called for drastic measures or his temper was a bit worked up.

After a little bit Mizuki seemed to be asleep just sitting there. Thalion shook his head a little with a smile before putting the brush on the stand and getting the other to lay down finally. "Maybe you'll sleep from now on hrm? instead of getting to this point.." Mizuki worried him at times wearing himself down like this. Either way he gave the other a light kiss before speaking again. "Night love.."

Mizuki had fallen asleep sitting there. Though the noise from Thalion entering the room again made him stir as he remembered what he was doing and continued to brush his hair. Though as he did his hand slowly stopped after while as he drifted off a little again. This was when Thalion decided enough was enough as he came over and and took the brush "Hey...I need to-" Though he was cut off as Thalion spoke again.

Mizuki gave a little protest but in the end gave in. This was when Thalion took the brush and continued what Mizuki had started. The movements were soft and soothing and Mizuki gave a little sigh. It didnt take long before the movements had him sleeping sitting there. He was hunched over a little but his breathing was calm. Mizuki barely felt Thalion move him to lay down stirring a little with a soft sigh.

As Thalion got in with him and laid down beside Mizuki it was almost an instant reaction even with being almost asleep. As soon as he felt that warm body beside him he turned and curled into it. His head rested on the shoulder/chest of Thalion as his arm was hugging the male close. From there Mizuki barely heard Thalion speak before he was out cold.

After that night Mizuki began to go to bed with the male. As the time ticked by the thought of the approaching war was heavy on their minds. Every chance Mizuki had he stole a kiss or a hug from the male. Even a light brush of a hand as they passed each other some times just had to do. Everything was getting close and training was a must.

Mizuki had talked Thalion into teaching him more hand to hand. Even though he knew some he didnt know all. Nor was he good at it. So he talked Raden and Neimi into watching the babies as himself and a few others decided a training session.

Mizuki stood there as he looked at the few before him. Thalion stood to his side and Felix along with Needren stood before the two. "Alright...so the idea here is to spar..." He said looking between Thalion and Needren. "Also to teach me something worth knowing" He said with a little growl. Mizuki knew that the two males he looked at didnt like each other. Heck they barely tollerated each other never mind.

Mizukis thoughts were right the moment Needren spoke "Heh if I remember your lovelie...'spouse'...couldnt teach a monkey to eat a banana" Needren said with a little laugh looking to him 'Not to mention he couldnt fight to save his life...I mean how useless can you be?" Needren said with a bigger laugh.

Mizuki growled "Lets not go into some one whos usless..." Mizuki said with a glare "I mean the last time I checked Thalion was the one that fought for me. The one that came and rescued me from the kings keep..." He said though was cut off as Needren spoke how he got the male to go in the first place. This caused Mizuki to growl "Got him to go...while you didnt bother to try" He said with a smile as he crossed his arms "Are we done being a child now?" He asked Needren with a tilt of his head.

Spar.. yeah he could do that. Though listening to Needren Mizuki could probably tell the temperament of trying to remain calm was fading and rapidly at that. Felix watched this little exchange before he looked to Mizuki questioning if this was a good idea. "So I was brought here to make sure they didn't kill each other right?" He joked though he wasn't sure how much of a joke that was.

Even with Mizuki telling Needren some facts that he didn't try and to stop being a child it didn't seem to stop the other for the time being. That was fine with Thalion as he waited a moment before the spar was officially started. Though Needren didn't seem ready to launch the first strike. Thats ok he didn't need the other to strike first.

"hrm.. you were so edger to get that cheap shot off and to strike when I wasn't fighting back. Something wrong?" Thalion smirked a bit before the 'spar' actually started. Felix winced a little right away as steel met steel. "You do know how bad of a idea this is right? And the odds of you learning anything besides how easy it is to tick a drow off with insulting his combat worth."

He had a point though Thalion wasn't even that mad about such a worthless comment. All of the times Needren had done any damage were hardly ones he would count. He was about to prove this to the other no matter what age he was compared. Needren seemed a bit cocky at first though the snide comments seemed to end after a few strikes that came rather close to landing.

Granted Thalion wasn't even putting forth as much effort as he should be at the moment. No he was waiting to see what trick or reason Needren had ranked so high in Mizuki's troops. Knowing the other he'd use it to get a edge as well. He was thinking it was magic of some sort but he wasn't sure if it was anything he could use against the other.

Mizuki had sighed at Felix "Yes I realize that now...though they do need to get along and work together eventually" He said with a nod of his head "I swear the day those two like each other is the day I die...' He said shaking his head a little with crossed arms. "My real intention was for Thalion and I to have a little fun...not his" He said with a little pout as he watched the two males fight.

Needren was toying with Thalion as he hit against the male. He was watching everything that Thalion did. The steps he took how his arm flows as their blades clashed. Yep it was all part of his plan. Continuing to watch the male he got the pattern in his head. So the next opening he got he struck out. Thalion having barely enough time to block the blade which left him open for the fallowing leg as Needren kicked him in the side.

As Thalion lost his balance Needren began the attack. Thalion had just enough time to go on the deffence as Needren began his attack. "Well..." Needren began as his strikes fell one after the other "Shall we see how long you last!?" He asked before his arms began to pick up speed. Forcing the male back he hacked and slashed.

Needrens element was wind. Fast movements and spells of speed were what got him where he was today. Casting another spell to himself he dodged Thalions attack as he lashed out just nicking the male in the upper arm. 'And first blood..." Needren said as he swiped again with a smirk.

Felix laughed a little patting Mizuki on the shoulder. "Thal will get along with anyone given enough time. Though if they have a bit of history it might take more time..." Though he hoped they actually wouldn't have to break them apart. That could prove more tricky then simply calling that the fight was over from the looks of things. "Well... pretty sure a Drow fighting is a form of fun to them, not sure what you expected by putting them together." That was debatable, to Thalion there were other things he would call fun, really even if he enjoyed fighting he normally tried to avoid it.

Thalion was doing a easy to read pattern on purpose. Needren seemed cocky enough to fall for it. Even as he seemed to lose his edge as Needed spoke up on how long he would last. So thats what element he was, wind. He had been wasting his time to see what element it was or what tricks the other could use. Hardly putting forth any real effort. Though for the moment he was merely blocking and from the looks of it he was having a hard time doing just that.

Wincing slightly at the cut he smirked a little. First blood huh, yes but now he had a good idea of the others style as he tested out a style he was working on during training. Actually it was just in case he had to deal with someone who was actually faster or dodging a lot. Needren might have speed but that could be a weakness at the same time.

He went to strike again and as Needren started to avoid the strike a burst of fire appeared where he was stepping to, forcing him two options take a hit or block or the other option of get burnt. "Heres a lesson for you, don't assume you've won till your foe stops moving." It was a good lesson actually as he kept this little 'game' to say up for a while. Forcing Needren to go in certain directions. This hardly had to be with fire this could have worked with any element really to cancel the other from moving where they planned to.

With this little trick he had managed several wounds on Needren though the other seemed to just keep coming like he was sure he was going to win. This was getting old and quickly as Thalion finally saw what he had been waiting for. He had seen the opening a few times but he was waiting to see if he could count on it. Finally seeing it again he took it and disarmed Needren before quickly delivering a kick to the side of his knee that forced the other to the ground as he panted a little with a blade to Needren's neck.

Mizuki watched everything about the fight. Taking in all of the different ways the males before him used to fight. It was funny to him. Mizuki could tell from the link that Thalion was toying with the male. Looking at him you wouldnt be able to see that. No Thalion acted almost perfectly like Needren had the upper hand. Then when the male didnt expect it he came fourth with his attack.

In a swift movement the blade was out of Needrens hand landing in the dirt a little ways away from them as Thalion kicked out his knee and forced him to kneel. Quickly the blade was at the males neck. Mizuki shook his head "Well there is our winner" He said looking to Felix with a smile before he turned and walked forward.

"Alright alright" He said "Break it up" Mizuki said looking at the two as he walked up. He notices however that it took Thalion a little longer then it should of but he did move the sword. This caused Needren to growl "You should of pulled that blade drow" He said standing as he looked to Thalion with a glare "Would of saved you alot of trouble" He said with a laugh soon after.

Mizuki shook his head "Enough with you!" He said slapping the male up side the head causing Needren to groan. "If you dont I will do what he didnt" Mizuki said sighing some. Needren knew he wouldnt and so did Mizuki. It was an empty threat but a threat none the less. "Either way...its time to share the field." Mizuki said with a nod of his head.

"Well come on Felix" He shouted to the male "You are to fight me" Mizuki said and he watched as the male began to protest "No. You are going to come here and fight me!" He said pouting a little. Though this was when he growled and crossed his arms. He really was pouting. Mizuki had come here to spar and fight. Not to watch a pair try to kill each other then get rejected in the end. It made him angry and sad at the same time.

Felix nodded a bit following Mizuki as Needren was exchanging a few last words that Thalion should have pulled his blade. "Tsk.. if I wanted you dead why go through the trouble of a spar ... " Could just as easily have set him on fire any of the countless times he saw him through the days. Though he dropped it none the less.

Felix sighed giving up as he walked over. Though Needren seemed to pipe up it would be amusing to watch Thalion and Mizuki spar. "It would not be amusing and it would cut any said training that is suppose to be going on short.." He glared a little. The link between them would make the lesson short indeed if they were hitting one another.

Felix still seemed to be against the idea of this. "Stop complaining, not like Mizuki is using magic." That was true enough. This was suppose to be hand to hand combat training, he remember Mizuki had been trying to get some in for a while. Though it seemed that this would be a interesting training session as it was expected that Needren and himself were to get along.

He hated the link though it had its perks at the same time. A perk was that as far as this training went Mizuki should fair well seeing as Thalion wasn't fighting at all so he should keep his energy pretty well, that and probably a bit resilience against being hit as well. downside was that if they fought one another then it would be a short session... also with Mizuki being a magic user it drained Thalion quickly if the other used too much energy.

Mizuki moved and stood some ways away from Felix before he turned and looked at the male. "Alright...dont hold anything back!" Mizuki said with a smile as he yelled to the male. Mizuki didnt want Felix to go easy. No he needed the training. Bawling his fits Mizuki stood there for a moment before he lowered himself a little to the ground.

Looking at Felix he sized the male. He stood about the same height he did though his build was much larger and thicker then he was. Thinking of the best way to hand this he began heading towards the male. Slowly the speed began to pick up before he was almost in front of the male in mere moments.

Mizuki made like he was going to swing at the male but came up short and watched as Felix threw the first punch. Dodging it he last out nad kicked the male in the side before jumping back from and dodging a blow from Felix. So the fight was on.

Thalion cringed a little at the thought of one of those punches landing full force. He had been on the receiving end of them before. None the less the fight had started and even though there was a speed advantage against Felix the other was hardly slow. Normally Felix had a heavy two handed weapon, so without a weapon he could attack quite a bit faster.

After Mizuki jumped back from a few blows was when he must have thought he was doing good and Felix finally landed one forcing Mizuki back. Thalion saw that one coming by the other's stance and everything as he shook his head a little. "jumping around like that is a waste of energy." going on explaining some of the better methods of avoiding a hit without jumping back and being predictable in movements.

Though asking Needren on this he said moving about was the better option. Sure with wind magic maybe... Though there was something they did agree on and that was how to properly block melee attacks. for now it as just focused on hand to hand. Weapon blocks would be explained later.

Mizuki panted as he dodged the attacks though he knew he was doomed the moment he misplaced his foot. He grunted as the fist met his jaw sending him to the side. Yep that hurt alright. Shaking his head for a moment he attacked Felix all over again. This time Mizuki watching the swing of the arms as Felix punched and kicked out towards him.

Mizuki had landed a few hits here and there though nothing that did real damage. This continued on for awhile before Mizuki made an error that he knew he was going to regret. Swinging at the male before him he got to close. He watched as Felix moved back a little and as his fist just went past his face.

Mizuki saw the smirk on those lips and he knew he was fucked. Mizuki had just enough time to close his eye before that large fist hit the side of his head. From there it was like a sack of potatoes hitting floor. Mizuki didnt have a chance to correct himself or fight back. No as soon as that fist hit his temple his lights were out with a groan.

Well there was a bit Mizuki needed to improve on still. Like regaining his footing properly after blocking or missing a hit. Plus the fact he had speed over Felix and not strength. Hit wise Mizuki would never be able to bring Felix down with mere punches. Heck Thalion didn't have a prayer in that really. Not that anyone mentioned this to Mizuki at the time.

After a while some of the foot work did get better though Thalion could tell Mizuki was started to wear down slowly and it was showing in each attempted him and in his stances. Though thats when he saw the opening Felix needed. Though he wasn't expecting Mizuki to get knocked out by it as he winced from the sudden jolt of pain that came from the hit.

As Mizuki lay there he shook his head a little to try and shake off the sting that the blow had still. "Ok.. he needs.. a lot of work still." Though Needren seemed to find humor in this as Thalion glared at him. "I vote we link you to Felix and see how long you survive..." He hissed at him. At this rate if Mizuki got hit a few times during a battle he would hardly be in any shape to fight himself.

Felix laughed weakly before rubbing the back of his neck a little. "I didn't mean to hit him that hard." Thalion shook his head a little knowing that was hardly as hard as Felix could hit. "He'll learn to dodge." That was true enough, get hit enough times you learned to avoid it sooner or later. That or you were into pain.

None the less Mizuki was moved so he was laying in bed until he came back to. Thalion was expecting that to happen sooner or later. Of course Neimi freaked out a little asking what the hell happened and she thought it was a training session. Well it was.. just a bit of a unfair one. Though Mizuki wanted to get better and seeing as Thalion couldn't personally spar against him.. and he didn't trust Needren to spar seriously... let alone didn't trust him at all.

Mizuki groaned as he began to stir. His head felt like it was split in two. Opening his eyes it took him a moment to realize that he was at home in his bed. Closing his eyes he groaned again before he forced himself to sit up. Sitting there hunched hover he cracked his neck before he looked around. Being seemingly alone Mizuki took his time to get out of the bed.

After a few moments he moved to the side before he stood. Though with the sudden movement he found himself sitting back on the bed. "Not to self...fast movement is not a good thing" He said before he stood again. Taking a moment to balance himself he gave a sigh as he left the room. Walking down the little hall he heard voices before he came into the open area of the kitchen and living room.

This is where he saw Thalion in the kitchen cooking, Felix and Neimi sat at the kitchen table with Raden and the babies. Mizuki stood there for a moment and watched what he called his family idoly talk. From there Mizuki moved and walked over to Thalion before placing his head on the males shoulder with a groan "That...hurt" He said with a sigh. He had the proof of the little spar with the large bruise on the side of his pale face. He was lucky however that his eye was not closed do to the bruise. That would of been great.

"So...I have come to the conclusion that I no longer want to fight Felix" He said before turning to the male in question "Sorry" He said with a smile though he got a shrug from Felix and something along the lines of shit happens as a reply. Turning his head back he gave Thalion a kiss before he moved away and headed for the table.

Reaching Raden he smiled at the poor half elf sitting there. He looked so out of place holding Belquiri "Dont worry I will rescue lad" He said before reaching down and taking a giggling Belquiri out of his arms. Sitting down in the spare chair Mizuki turned the female in his lap after he crossed his legs with a smile "Whos papa's pretty girl?" He asked the little child as she kicked her feet and squeeled.

Thalion had kept a eye on Mizuki as long as he could but there were some things that had to still be done. Like dinner and such. Granted there were a few extra heads in the house then what normally was here. Felix had just come back cause he was determined to apologize for that hit. Though Thalion said it was hardly needed, it was a good lesson in his opinion of things.

Neimi was watching Raden she found it amusing that he seemed to almost hate kids. Well not hate but be displaced by them. She was determined to get him over that though. If she was ever asked to watch the kids she dragged him into it. Even though by this age they could be watched by one person really. They weren't quite as dependent.

Thalion laughed a little as Mizuki said that hurt. "Yeah.. I know, I curse that link about now." He didn't have a bruise from it but it still stung that was for sure. "Should probably think about putting some ice on it though. It'll help with the swelling." He had a good point. Though when Mizuki mentioned not wanting to fight Felix anymore Thalion really did laugh at that. "Here I thought we were going to get to weapon training, though I do suppose we need you in one piece."

He had plans for this training idea though. Like heck he was going to go about worrying if Mizuki got hit how bad it would effect him if not put them both in danger. Seeing as each passing day the troops he had been working with were more trained then ever he did find a bit of free time. Normally he spent it on repairs or some other task that needed to be done. Though repairs were actually nearly caught up and now there was the idea of training Mizuki himself. Just not with sparing...

Raden laughed weakly at Mizuki saying he'd rescue him. He looked like he needed it. Neimi pouted a little before standing and scooping the other up who was soon going to be a trouble maker being a bit more out going then his sister. "He needs to get use to kids... " She shook her head a little as the little one tried to paw towards something on a shelf she was near but just out of reach for him of.

"Ever think I don't want kids?" Raden piped up saying before leaning back on his hands a little. "So you're going to be the lonely bachelor for the rest of your miserable days? Pff you like socializing too much for that to happen." She smiled at the thought of it. "Besides... these two are only a handful because they are related to some hardheaded drow we know." Thalion started to say something at that but stopped before bothering. She had a point he could be stubborn at times. That similar attitude really shows up in the little male.

Mizuki was sitting there cooing to Belquiri as Raden spoke though this made him laugh "Yeah just some drow I knew at one point" Mizuki said looking to Raden "This one didnt want kids...or marriage...though the last time I checked he had two and a ring on his finger" Mizuki said with a smile and laugh as cought the glare from Thalion "So you see things can change" He said as he bounced Belquiri on his knee.

After that night things settled down though Mizuki refused to fight with Felix. No that hit was something that he didnt want again. So instead Thalion offered to help him out. Mizuki disagreed with that though. The thought of the connection between the two of them made Mizuki stop and think about it. The last thing they needed was to hurt each other more then intended.

However Thalion decided to explain the properties of the spars. It was only to train the movement of his feet and body so that a punch like that wouldnt happen again. It took some convincing but after awhile Mizuki gave into him. So from there little sessions began with Thalion sparring Mizuki and explaining the things that he was doing wrong.

Thats what led to this moment. Miizuki stood there across from Thalion panting as he stood in a locked leg placement with his arms before him and his fists bawled. They had been working on this for the last week or more. Now that the babies were now the size of the three year old it was easier to get some time away. Neimi often offered and it was all to easy to agree.

"Again!" Mizuki said as he pushed off and charged the male before him. Running up he ducked the punch from Thalion before he came up to the males side and lashed out a leg that was blocked. This continued on as the two of them fought back and fourth. It was a dance that had been doing for a long time now.

Mizuki growled as he blocked a leg from Thalion before gaining his ground and lashing out at the male before him cracking him in the jaw. Mizuki smirked at that as he watched Thalion turn to the side a little before stopping. That was the first hit Mizuki had landed since the first day they had started these little lessons. "Finally..." Mizuki said as he panted standing there.

Mizuki knew that there was some force behind the punch as he felt the little sting in his jaw as well. "Well...any notes this time?" Mizuki asked in a pant as he moved and sat down on the ground where he stood. Sighing he cracked his neck a little before leaning back and resting on his elbows. He was kind of tired.

Mizuki was right on what he was telling Raden, things did indeed change. Heck they had changed rapidly at that. The very person who he had struggled to beat over the years and here they were. Let alone were married and had kids. All of this was a bit much at times when he thought about it. Shaking his head a little he went back to focusing on what he was doing.

Things did settle down after that night, going back to normal if you could call things that. Mizuki refused to fight Felix, for a while Thalion tried to talk the other into letting him work with him. Sure it would lead to sparring but they didn't have to go all out. Even just working on things you could get better at avoiding hits or blocking.

It would do Mizuki some good and it might save them both in the long run of things. The less hits Mizuki took and the more he could block or avoid getting said hits meant the less Thalion had to worry about some unknown strike affecting his own fighting. That was the last thing they needed was for Mizuki to get hit and for them both to end up in trouble because of it.

After a while he did finally talk the other into it. It had been a long process of working with him every chance he got and Mizuki was actually having the worse one out of anyone to teach him such things. Thalion was a excellent trainer that was no doubt but to say the least it was a strive for perfection that made his training difficult.

But after everything Mizuki finally did land a hit. It was a decent hit at that. Ok actually that was a really good hit to admit it. Mizuki seemed to notice it and said finally before he moved and sat down. Asking for notes about the same time as Thalion seemed to think on it a moment, hrm yep that was blood. He shrugged a little before spitting and rubbing where Mizuki had hit. "yeah.. lift weights." Though he was joking.

He sighed finally before moving to sit next to Mizuki. "Seriously though.. maybe a follow up hit." Though he knew very well why there wasn't one. Now they just had to get him to the point of doing that every day and a few times... Though that thought was a short lived one as a sudden voice rang out shortly followed by a sudden tackle from no where.

Ah yes... seems someone got bored with Neimi again. Let alone out of anyone here and it was a child that managed to get the most hits on Thalion. Granted it was a bit unfair and lack of warning that normally led to it. Either way sitting was not the case now as he was flat on the ground with a young Nytria almost proudly sitting where he had landed half preventing Thalion from trying to get up. "I dread that when you get older..." Was the half winded groan from Thalion.

Neimi laughed a little walking over with Belquiri trotting towards Mizuki. She was a lot calmer then her brother that was certain. It was like night and day almost between the two. "They both wanted to get out of the house... though I suppose I should have known where they wanted to go." She apologized to Thal for the unexpected attack form no where.

Being three years old in looks and development, it had been a rapid jump and at times he almost forgot they weren't little infants. Though this was a good reminder to how old they were. Keeping them confined was not nearly as easy as it use to be that was certain.

Mizuki gave a little laugh as the male said to lift weights. It was a thought to be honest. Though Mizuki didnt have much time to think on that as Thalion continued to speak to him. "A fallow up hit yes I understand the logic there" He said "But after that first one I didnt want to hit again" He said laughing a little as he cracked his neck again.

Mizuki didnt have a chance to say anything else as he heard a shriek behind them "DADDY!" So the free time was up was it. Mizuki thought as he watched Nytria tackle Thalion to the ground. "I dread that when you get older..." The male said and he gave a little laugh as the child sat on Thalions back clapping his hands with his small victory. It was shocking to Mizuki how much the little male reminded him of Thalion. Everything was there just in a smaller forum.

Looking over he smiled as Neimi walked up and spoke "They both wanted to get out of the house... though I suppose I should have known where they wanted to go." She said and Mizuki shook his head as he opened his arms and hugged a calm Belquiri as the female sat in his lap. She was more like Mizuki in alot of wayes mainly the calm aspect.

"Dont worry about it" He said looking to Neimi "We were going to call it a day anyways" He said with a smile though this was when Belquiri brightened up "Really papa!?" She asked and Mizuki nodded down at her "Yes indeed..." He said and she boucned a little "Can we go a walk!?" She asked and Mizuki looked to Thalion.

It was one thing the children seemed to love to do. Have a walk at night. With their eyes it was an easy trip though half the time Mizuki had problems. "That my dear is a question for your daddy" He said going to kiss the top of her head though he connected with nothing as the little one was out of his arms joining her brother on Thalions back. In doing so foiling an attempt at getting up. "Can we daddy?!" They both asked at the same time and Mizuki couldnt help the laugh he gave.

Well that calm certainly died quickly. With one on his back he could have managed getting up but that soon turned into having two overly excited children on his back giving him little choice in the thought of getting up. Neimi giggled a bit watching Thalion try to get up right before Belquiri had joined her brother.

"If I say yes will you get off my back?" He huffed a little finding out that two kids on your spine was heavier then you would think. Belquiri took that as her answer as she quickly got off and dragged her brother with her. both of them grinning knowing exactly what they needed to do to get a yes out of Thalion. Though he had no reason to say no, normally such trips were short and nothing happened so.

Thalion sighed finally before standing and cracking his back a little. "Why is it up to me anyway? You can see well enough with a torch." He said looking towards Mizuki who seemed as amused by this as Neimi. Tough Mizuki probably only told them to ask him because he didn't mind in the first place. Though it was a bit unfair to sick two children on him like that.

Though with getting the answer they wanted the two seemed to start off towards the camp entrance to wait for Mizuki and Thalion to catch up. He shook his head a little before helping Mizuki get up. "Guess that answers when they wanted to go.. heh."

Mizuki laughed at the sight before him. Even as the male turned to him and asked why it was up to him all he could do was smile "Because..." Was all he said with a little shrug of his shoulders. Though this was when the kids began to head to the entrance way and Mizuki smile "Seems like it" He said to Thalions comment before he was helped to his feet. "An yes I know though I find a torch is a hazard for unwanted company" He said with a little shrug.

Non the less though on the way out the door he grabbed a touch and lit it before the group of four left the caves. The walks normally did last that long. What with Mizuki worrying and all they had a certain route that he liked to take. It was a simple walk around a group of trees that was some ways from the entrance though something told him tonight was going to be different.

Heading out the cave Mizuki and Thalion walked with the two young childern between them. "Seems like a nice night" He said to Thalion as he looked at the male. The sky was clear and the moon was bright helping in the aid for him to see things. Stars dotting the sky and twinkled clearly as the small group walked.

As they continued Mizukis ears twitched a little before his foot falls stopped. Mizuki stood there for a moment and Thalion turned to him and and asked what was wrong. Mizuki turned it to the side "I thought I heard something..." He said lowly as he reached out a hand to Belquiri that stood by him. However this was when he looked past Thalion "Um...where is Nytria?" He asked Thalion as worry sank his heart.

They did have a set route they took. Far enough away from camp to be out and long enough that normally the children were tired by the time they got back. If they didn't end up carrying them on the trip back even. Nothing ever happened, it was a commonly patrolled route so it was safe enough. It's why they even picked it or even agreed to walks in the first place.

Tonight was well enough, the moon was out there wasn't anything out of place or wrong at the moment. Even the temperature was ok considering. Though the setting of peace seemed short lived as Mizuki stopped. Questioning the other Mizuki spoke saying he thought he heard something.

Though the next question made Thalion worry a bit. Normally he didn't jump to things being wrong but they were missing someone. "He was... " How the heck did a child get away from them that quickly? Heck he could even see at the moment and well at that and still saw no trace of him. Though there seemed to be a noise that followed the slight panic in both himself and Mizuki.

This was when Thalion had drawn a blade already not willing to risk being ill prepared for whatever that seemed to be near. What made it worse was he didn't see anything moving past a noise every once in a while. Belquiri stayed close to Mizuki as she seemed to also be looking for where Nytria ran off to. "Take her back, I'l look for Nytria." Even with the bit of light out tonight Mizuki wasn't as useful as he as in a fight during the day.

Mizuki stood there as he heard another noise and this was when Thalion drew his blade "Be carefull" He said to him as he was told to head back to the camp. Picking Belquiri up he held the female in his arms as he turned and with hurrying feet he headed for the camp. Mizuki knew something was going to go wrong he just had that feeling. It was hard to say no to the kids at times though this seemed to be one of the nights that he should of listened to that feeling.

However something drew his attention. It was a sound that was not that far away "I know that cry" Mizuki said to himself as he turned and his feet lead him to a crying Nytria "Baby over here!" Mizuki said as he rushed to male and picked him up "What on earth were-" But he stopped as he turned barely missing the claws that were swiped at him.

Jumping back Mizuki hissed at the damage to his arm. Four long gashes led across his arm that were bleeding pretty good. Mizuki however didnt have time to judge damage as he jumped back again with a growl as the mountain lion jumped after him. "THALION!" Mizuki yelled as he dodged claws left right and center. He knew that the male was close and right now that was his only hope. With the two kids one in each arm that were crying he couldnt cast a spell. All he could do was jump around dodging the creature hoping that Thalion showed soon.

Thalion would have listened to Mizuki saying he felt bad about tonight. Normally Mizuki wasn't wrong with such feelings. Good or bad really. Though the other never mentioned anything so now they were faced with something stalking them and one of the children missing at the moment. Though he would be careful.. the last thing he wanted to think about was these two having to grow up without the family they had grown use to thus far.

He didn't get too far before a sudden pain in his arm let him know something was wrong, though the yell after was when he knew where to move to. "Damn it.. what now." He hissed before trying to track where Mizuki had gone to. Though it didn't take long before hissing and growling let him know, well along with cries from what sounded like both of the children.

Mizuki was lucky that he had been close as the next lunge the beast did would have landed a rather damaging blow. Though Thalion had gotten there just in time to make sure it didn't land as the over sized cat hissed and lowered its ears back and tried to strike again seeing as Thalion had cut the beast the first time to make sure it's strike fell short.

The second lunge the beast did was it's last meeting the blade through it's chest before Thalion forced it to the ground and pulled the blade back and breathed out a little trying to even out his breathing from that being almost too close of a call.

After the creature seemed to be dead he looked towards Mizuki trying to figure out if any of them were hurt past the gash that Mizuki seemed to have on his arm. "Are-" He started before finding a bit more breath. "Are you ok? Are they?" There was a better way to ask that but that could be worried about at another time.

Mizuki growled though as he watched the beast he could tell the next attack was one he was not going to escape from. Turning he bared his back to the claws of the beast as he sheltered the childern. Though the blow that he was expecting didnt come. Instead he turned and watched as Thalion forced the beast back. "Oh thank the gods..." Mizuki breathed out as he watched the beast growl before charging again.

However that charge fell short as the beast landed on the blade of Thalion. Mizuki watched as the male forced the beast from his blade as he panted. Mizuki knelt there with the crying kids as he sighed. Though Thalions words were what made him blink "Besides a mini heart attack and a cut up arm..im good" He said with a nod of his head "I mean it could of been much worse" He said with a sigh.

From there Mizuki smiled down to the young ones clinging to a robe clad chest "There there..." Mizuki said softly holding them. This was when Nytria backed up a little. Still crying the boy wiped at his eyes as he spoke "Pa...pa" He said in gasps of air "Your hurt...cause of me" He said as he started to cry harder "No no not at all" He said wiping a pale face "Papa is fine" He said kissing a forhead "It was your daddy that saved papa" He said with a smile.

Before he could say anything more to the young boy he was gone. Looking up he watched as a crying young male ran and latched him self to Thalion "IM SORRY DADDY!" the child whined through his tears. Mizuki smiled sadly at the display "Now now...nothing to be sorry for" He said standing with a now calm Belquiri in his good arm "However..I say thats more then enough fun for this evening and its time for bed" He said looking at Belquiri "Don you agree?" He asked her getting a tired nod as answer.

"Come on...lets go home" Mizuki said looking to Thalion. Mizuki knew that the way his arm felt it wass not that bad of damage but none the less it needed to cleaned and rapped the longer it stayed this way was leaving it to infection. "Besides..." Mizuki said as he looked to Thalion that was now beside him "I think that was a long enough walk for this evening" He said with a little laugh

A mini heart attack, yeah that was one way to put things. Either way he could breath a little easier as minus the gash Mizuki had everything else seemed to be ok. Though he hated how close that had come. To think of all the things they had been through and a mere mountain lion nearly took care of all of that.

He was putting the blade away as Mizuki tried to calm down the still crying young ones. Though Thalion was still a bit alert after that just to make sure that there wasn't a second one or something else out here. Though all seemed rather quiet now aside from a child still sniffling and saying it was his fault. In a way it was but the same thing could have happened without him running off. They would have taken this direction back to camp anyway.

Though not a moment after Mizuki assured him that no it wasn't his fault was when Nytria seemed to cling to Thalion's leg before saying sorry to him as well. After Mizuki spoke up again was when Thalion shook his head a little moving a little to pick up the still upset Nytria. "Everyones fine little one, Papa's right it's not your fault. Though maybe it is a lesson learned not to go running off hrm?"

Nytria seemed to nod a little still clinging to Thalion as he was being held. After a few moments it was agreed that this was enough 'fun' for one night. Though as Mizuki laughed at the walk being long enough Thalion smirked a little. "I recall running.. what is this walk you're speaking of?"

Never the less the group made it back to camp with no more problems. By this time Nytria had settled back down and was nearly asleep with being carried. Neimi asked what happened seeing Mizuki's arm was bleeding and cut. This was when Thalion took the two children to bed so Mizuki could at least clean or start cleaning the wound. Probably getting roped into telling Neimi everything was fine.

After a few moments Thalion sighed shutting the door behind him to the other room. "Well they are asleep.. after convincing Nytria that we would have probably ran into the giant kitty anyway." Giant kitty what the hell was he saying. Though at the least everything was well, they all were safe now and the wound wasn't that bad on Mizuki. Things could have been a lot worse..

It took them a little amount of time to reach the camp but why the time that they did both kids were almost asleep. It was not until they reached the house and Neimi started asking questions that Nytria began to stir again. Giving Belquiri to Thalion he began to convince the female that everything was okay. He ended up explaining everything to her as Thalion placed the kids to bed.

"Look...it was a long night...we are all alive and got out with just a scratch...I could us as lucky" Mizuki said looking to Neimi "Now if you excuse me there is a hot bath awaiting me then a warm bed after that" He said dipping his head to the female as he heard a huffed good night from Neimi.

Shaking his head lightly he entered the room before closing the door behind him. From there he went and started the soon to be hot bath. Mizuki entered the room again and began to remove his robes as the door to the side of the bed opened and Mizuki watched as Thalion came back into the room explaining what he just went through. This caused Mizuki to smile some "Yeah the giant kitty would of found us non the less" He said with a little laugh.

Mizuki after that gave a little hiss as he moved the ripped fabric from his arm. The dry blood making it stick to a sore pale arm. Though as it was removed he tossed the robes to the side and stood there in nothing but loose fitting pants. Looking at his arm he cringed a little at the four long jagged lines on his arm. They were lightly bleeding but mostly just looked sore...and they were.

"Huh.." Mizuki said looking at his arm before he looked over to Thalion "Shows me to pay more attention" He said lightly with a little laugh though he got some smart comment from Thalion about thats what the training was for and he growled a little at that "Kinda hard to so that when you have a scared child in one arm and a screaming one in the other" He said with a nod of his head.

This was when he moved a little to Thalion before lightly hugging the male mindfull of his arm "Besides..." He said as he rested his head on the males shoulder "I dont know what I would of done...if we lost him" He said with a little shiver at the thought of it. Not to mention the sinking of his heart that he knew the male before him could feel. It was a worry and a thought he had the moment he realized that Nytria was missing. It scared him.

He frowned a little at the laugh. "Shh you... I wanted him to go to sleep not have to explain that there are different types of giant cats in the world and that most of them would love to eat him as a snack." Most seeing as there were some breeds that were used for transportation in certain areas. But he wasn't overly familiar with those so hardly important.

Mizuki spoke about paying attention more as Thalion shook his head a little. "Yeah or work on perfect a certain spell that you know might work as well.." Seeing as even paying attention there was still a large disadvantage of seeing in the dark or not. Though the next comment he sighed at, wasn't that the truth. They were lucky neither one of them had been hurt. Shaken up a bit but not hurt.

Thalion agreed with Mizuki and how he felt towards the idea that they could have lost either of them tonight. his ears went back a little hugging Mizuki in return but minding the wounded arm all the same. "Well.. we were lucky. Though I doubt we have to worry about someone running off again any time soon." He laughed weakly, though it was true. Though it still didn't help Mizuki feel any better. "I'm sure there will be worse that happens during their life times." He sighed at the thought. "We just have to be there to protect them when they need it." Saying to protect them from everything was impossible and wouldn't allow them to live their own lives once they were old enough. But they could be there if they were ever needed.

"Now.. come on you, I already know your plans before you even walked in the house." He said rolling his eyes a little. Bath, after any outing Mizuki's first thought seemed to be bath. Granted least there was a reason why this time around, the wound wasn't deep but it was bloody enough.

Protect them as needed...that was a big statement from Thalion. Mizuki knew that they wouldnt always be there to protect them but if he had any say in it then he would be there every time that he was needed. Judging from the emotions he got through the link he could tell that Thalion felt the same way. However he didnt get much time to think on it as the male spoke again. Though Mizuki noticed the roll of the eyes.

Crossing his arms he moved away from the male a little "What?" He asked with a little frown "I cant help it....I dont like to be dirty" He said with a little shrug of his arms "And right now..." He said looking to his arm "There is something that needs cleaned...so why not everything at once?" He asked with a little tilt of his head.

Though with that thought Mizuki got a little smirk before he leaned in "You know..." He said softly as he reached a hand up and placed it on Thalions chest "You could join me..." He said with a smile before he leaned in some more and gave a little lick to the ear he found. However Mizuki didnt give Thalion a chance to say anything as he turned and headed for the bathroom with a little wiggle of his hips.

"I never said anything bad about it, just by now I think I have figured a few things out." Least Mizuki normally had a set pattern he did things in or a time even. In that they were rather opposites, Thalion normally didn't have a set pattern though given his life style that was no real surprise.

Though Mizuki had a point. "Yeah yeah.." He started before he went to move but stopped as Mizuki seemed to speak again. He started to ask what but stopped as the other placed a hand on his chest and seemed to continue. He didn't get much time to think on the proposal before the lick caused him to shiver slightly. Why did he feel a bit cornered in the choices he actually had..

Either way he found himself watching Mizuki walk into the other room before he shook his head a little. With everything going on he never gave anything much thought especially when it came to spending time with the other. Though Mizuki probably knew that he wouldn't say no to the request/suggestion.

Finally following the other he decided to ask as Mizuki was working on unbraiding his hair. "so what brought up this idea?" He asked being actually curious. Mizuki was so particular about how he kept his hair and such he normally just left the other the hour or so he took over the bathroom. Granted he never wasted that much time in here himself... though water being one of the main opposing elements to his own might be one reason behind that.

Mizuki was standing there undoing his hair. He knew that Thalion would fallow him or at least that was what he had hoped for. It was not until the male came into the room and spoke that Mizuki turned a little and looked to him. "What idea?" Mizuki asked as he finished with his hair and letting fall around him he turned to Thalion.

Tilting his head a little he brushed back some loose hair that fell into his face as he gave Thalion a little smirk. Walking over to him he stood before him "What..." He asked lightly before reaching a hand out and lightly brushing it down the males arm "Is it to much to ask for some...alone time with my...Mate?" He asked using Thalions words against him as he gave a little smirk.

Though this was when he turned with a side and lightly threw his hand up into the air as he did so "I mean if it is...I am sure you could find something to do..." He said lightly. Mizuki enjoyed times like this where he teased the male. It made him smile a little to himself as he heard the little growl behind him. So it would seem that the little teases were working...

Listening to the other he should have seen some twist of words somewhere. Though when it happened he hardly had a reply ready for it. Though it was a fair enough comment. He folded his arms after it trying to think of something to say to that though Mizuki had a point so there wasn't really anything he could say.

Though Mizuki hardly seemed done with just that one comment. Nope he went on saying if it was a problem and all of that. Thalion did growl at him a little. That was hardly fair to say. Of course he could find something to do... though he never said he was against spending what little time they did manage alone either. Odds were the children were going to be asleep a while as well and no one else should be up to bother them at this hour..

Walking over to Mizuki he stayed behind him before kissing the back of the other's neck. "something to do huh? I can think of a few things..." He smirked a little before removing his arms from around the other. "Though you wouldn't want that, you said you just wanted time together." Two could play at this teasing .. granted Mizuki normally won but still.