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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Dear Thalion,

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

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

With all the love,
Mizuki Kinsaki."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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