[Pinkie]

It took a long time for Mizuki to calm himself even after everything was over and done with the tears leaked down his cheeks though he made no sound. He was broken and had been broken in the worst way. The male he loved with everything he had shunned him and turned him away after everything he had done or wrather what they had done together.

After that day Mizuki grew silent. Not saying much as they seemed to walk till they couldnt anymore. At nights while Neimi and Raden slept Mizuki sat there comprizing a plan to get the man he loved back though everything he came up with didnt seem to please him.

Then one night Mizuki thought of something. If Thalion and that woman was the last of nobel clans...then the main goal would be to rebuild the clan right? But at that thought Mizuki frowned...he was male there was no way he could give Thalion what he needed to build his clan again.

After thinking forawhile Mizukis eyes grew wide as he thought of a salution. Yes that was what he needed to do. Standing he walked over to a sleeping Raden. Lightly he shook the shoulder and when the male raised his head Mizuki gave him a serious look "I need you to do something for me" He said softly so not to wake Neimi.

This is where Mizuki explained the trip that he wanted to take to a master he knew. Telling Raden that it was for nothing more then a way to get Thalion back Raden agreed but then Mizuki added more "I need you...to find Thalion" Mizuki said and before the male could continue he began again "Find him...watch over him and keep him alive...I will return to find you both" Mizuki said and with that Raden was on his way.

After that night Mizuki and Neimi kept the trip going until Mizuki found the master he wanted. From there the days came and went as he trained in many different ways with this master. All the while filling in Neimi on his full plans and he was greatfull she was beside him all the way.

The days came and went passing by like birds that flew over head. Now a year has past and Mizuki stood before the aged male before him "Thank you sensai...for everything" Mizuki said getting a nod from the male with the response of "Now get whats yours" With a nod of his head Mizuki was off with Neimi and the words "I plan on it" On his lips.

From there they both traveled not really knowing where to go but first heading back in the direction of the last home they had. Half way back though things took a turn for the worst as they seemingly got ambushed by a group of men explaining that they were being taken to the southern castle under the speculation that they were spies. Indicating that torture would fallow their arrival. That was Mizukis last thought as he was knocked out from a blow to the back of the head.

Mizukis mind was dark then clear. There was no moment of inbetween wakefullness just the sudden realization that he was not dead. Taking in his sorroundings he realized that he was strapped down to a wooden table. His long braid laid under a sore back hidden from view and a bag was over his head covering his face from everything around him.

Well that was great Mizuki thought as he listened to the world around him. It was quiet. The sounds of dripping water was heard but the foot steps took over his sences as he listened to the click clack of feet on stone.

The foot steps stopped and Mizuki listened as the door opened at his feet. Who ever was in charge of torture was sure on time. He thought as the door closed and the foot steps drew near. He could not give in. That was Mizukis thoughts. Though those thoughts died as he felt a searing pain in his left thigh. Pain before talking...now that was different.

This continued for awhile until the person Mizuki couldnt see stopped but what happened next stopped his beating heart "We dont tolerate spies..." The voice said. Though it was not the words spoken that made his heart stop it was the voice that spoke them "...T-Thalion....?" He asked in a breathless voice.