[Pinkie]

Mizuki listened to Thalion as he spoke about how was not allowed to die. Well at least he agreed with the male on that one. He didnt want to die and the very thought of it made his stomach turn. No he wanted to stay very much alive. Though those thoughts ended as another kiss came and a light nibble on the lip before Thalion moved his head. Hot breath ghosted over a pale pointed ear as he spoke "Now... we both know your innocent you've not done a thing before." He almost laughed at that but the hand on the hip then the nip at his ear made him loose all of his thoughts.

Growling lightly Mizuki didnt protest as he was moved and pushed into a near by tree. Watching Thalion his eyes dipped low as he gave another growl feeling the males lips move from his ear down to his neck. Moving his head back he rested it on the tree giving Thalion more of his neck for the kisses to be placed.

After a moment he felt that hand again though instead of it finding a hip it moved through the layers of his robes until it rested on pale skin. The contact of that warm hand against his stomach made his breath hitch though he couldnt help the little moan that left his lips as Thalion spoke "Surprised they let their future king run around in something that can come off so easily.." his words drifted over a pointed ear in a low tone.

Mizuki moved his arms and put them around Thalions shoulders before he moved his head back down and turned it so his mouth rested on that of a dark pointed ear "Hhhmmmm it was my choice..." He said lightly "With the thoughts of meeting you...some where...alone...who could resist?" He asked lightly as he licked a pointed ear as well as bringing a leg up and curling it around Thalions back forcing the male closer to him.

As he did so the not on his robes began to loosen before they slid apart. Each layer of his robes separating until one side fell down and hung from his upper body. Loose fitting pants just managing to stay on from the upraised leg showed a defined pale pelvic bone. "Besides that..." Mizuki said with a little growl "Why would you be complaining...?" He asked lightly swiping his tongue over a pointed ear once more before pulling back and resting his head into the tree behind him he meerly looked to Thalion with half lidded lust and wanting eyes.

[Rosekitten]

Really he was glad that Mizuki wasn't protesting. He had a slight fear that Mizuki might push away if things went too far out of fear that something could happen. Even if someone caught them at this point Thalion hardly cared. They had been keeping him from Mziuki for over three weeks and for the moment he had the one person he cared the most about.

"Your choice.. they give you those still?" He laughed slightly seeing as they had been keeping Mizuki more then busy and the rest of them as well. Though he closed his eyes as Mizuki continued on saying his reasons. He couldn't help but smirk a little at them. "You were counting on meeting me alone hrm? Well... seems you got your wish." Even if they didn't have all the time they would have probably liked it wasn't a point in rushing things. No he was going to enjoy this and he knew Mizuki would as well.

Kissing the others neck lightly once more before nipping it but not hard enough to even leave a red mark he listened to Mizuki talk again. "Oh I'm not complaining. Not in the least.." Though when he felt the others tongue he shivered a little as Mizuki pulled back and looked at him. The daunting thought on his mind this could still be the last time they have together. No they would pull through this. Even if they had to mention that things were broken a while ago. He knew Mizuki didn't go to her already with this information out of worrying for him. Who knew what the Queen would do if such information was brought to light.

Either way even with them knowing that Mizuki couldn't stay forever they still took their time about everything. Maybe trying to memorize as much as they could not knowing how long of a wait they would have to go through again. They did seem to have some luck as no one bothered them, no one even seemed to come to this area. Maybe they had found somewhere they could meet once in a while if their training or slave workers allowed it.

Panting he just stood there still keeping Mizuki pressed against the tree and partly holding himself up in the process. For now he rested his head against the other's shoulder not wanting to leave or move for that matter but he knew they had to. Better to keep this a secret for now till things were worked out.. they had to work out.

"Mizuki.." He started before kissing the other's neck listening to the heavy breaths for a moment. "I love you.. no matter what happens." Even if they failed to get him out of this arrangement he wouldn't leave the other's side. Though he hoped that they did not have to keep doing this for the rest of their days. Sneaking off just to get time together.. It pained him to think about as he held onto Mizuki a little tighter for a moment.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki panted as he leaned there into the tree. He was greatfull for Thalions arms around him at the moment as he borrowed some of his balance for he had lost his. Sighing lightly he moved his head a little as he felt the kiss. Though this was when Thalion began to speak "Mizuki.." He started before Mizuki felt the lips on his neck again "I love you.. no matter what happens."

Those words stung his heart. With his ears dipping back his eyes swelled as he looked to the tree covered sky above them. Though it was not until Thalion gave that tighter hug that they fell from cloudy sad eyes. Mizuki couldnt help it anymore. The thought that this was going to be the last time he could be in Thalions arms or the last time he could hear those words struck him and hard.

Breaking down Mizuki rapped his arms around Thalion as he began to cry. Everything that had been building over the days just came crashing down in his mind and the damn broke. No longer was he able to keep the tears back or the sobs and shutters. No, everything came at once as he shook and cried into the males shoulder.

"What...what if this is it?" Mizuki said with a hiccup "What if this...is the last time...that...that..." Though he couldnt continue. No the thought crushed his heart and darkened his soul. Mizuki had grown to love Thalion and the connection was deeper then he first thought. So the idea of loosing the male was something that tore his heart.

[Rosekitten]

After a few moments Mizuki started to cry. Though it was the words that hurt really. It was thoughts they both had but Thalion refused to accept them. He kept holding Mizuki close till the other managed to finish what he was trying to say. If Thalion wasn't still furious at this whole situation he might be just as torn up as Mizuki. In a way he was.. he just held emotions back more.


Hey.. don't say that. No matter what happens." He smiled weakly at the thought. "Even if I have to go raise a army just to get you out of here O swear this isn't the last.." It couldn't be. Out of everything they had been through so far for it to just to end here? With no say or any way around it? No he refused to accept that.

He moved a little before gently moving a hand to Mizuki's face to wipe the tears that were still falling. "Stop that.. I'm not giving you up just because of something someone says. I made my mind up on that a while ago and I refuse to change it now." Even if he had to go to the Queen herself and say that the marriage is void and deal with whatever she thought she could do he would. But that was a last resort.

"We'll think of something. We've made it through everything else." He had a point. They had to think of something anything... The gods surely couldn't hate them this much. "We still have time before that wedding.. one that I don't plan on letting happen." Or he hoped wouldn't. But they were running out of time.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki couldnt help the tears that fell even as Thalion moved and lifted his head they fell. Dark fingers lightly whiped the tears away from pale cheeks as Thalion spoke again "I swear...when we get out of this..." He said looking right into Thalions eyes "I will merry you...so this...any of this will never happen again" He said lightly "The little thought of loosing you and my world dies..." He said with a shiver "I...cant...I refuse to loose you" He said leaning down and kissing Thalion again.

Pulling back Mizuki sighed "As much as I dont want to leave...You know I have to..." He said in a pained whimper as he felt Thalions arms around him tightened once more. Though they loosened after awhile before Thalion stepped back.

Mizuki hissed a little as he moved and cracked his back. Putting his pants on he did his robes once more. Walking up to Thalion Mizuki smiled a little "Things will get better...they have to" He said slightly "Time is the one thing we need...though we dont have much of it...." Mizuki said dipping his head down.

Looking back to Thalion he gave a little smile "I love you...with all my heart and soul" He said. Raising a hand he placed it on Thalions cheek rubbing it lightly with his thumb "You are my world...with out you I die.." He said lightly before he turned and began to walk away. As he did he brushed his hand along his cheek "...and you know how I fear death..." He said lightly before he walked away and left Thalion alone. Ss his heart broke a little more Mizuki dipped his head as his feet picked up speed until he all but ran from that place.

[Rosekitten]

What did Mizuki just say? He was kidding right? He looked at the other almost in disbelieve he said that. Not that he was against the idea but he just wasn't expecting something like that. "Well we have to get through this first don't we?" He was being serious wasn't he? He wasn't sure if he should be happy or not seeing as they might not get that chance.

He sighed a little finally stepping back a little. "I know... it's only a matter of time before someone worries you've run off.." He paused a little before smirking. "Or that I decided to go on a random killing spree according to the guards. I think they started taking bets on it." It was funny a bit though it was all he could do to keep from thinking they might not get to see each other like this for a while.

He sighed a little after redressing himself and leaning against the tree a little. "Things better.. not sure how much longer I can stand being glared at for breathing." Least they didn't treat Neimi like that. He had asked her cause he wasn't going to just let them be cruel to her just because she was with them.

He placed a hand over the one Mizuki placed on his cheek. "I know... I love you too.. just as much." He said before moving his head and kissing the hand a lightly before letting him go. Though after Mizuki left and Thalion stayed leaning against the tree. It's all he could do for the moment as he shook his head after a while. They had to fix this.

He couldn't see Mizuki like this every time they met. Something had to give or change. This wedding could not happen or Mizuki might die.. internally at the least. He'd have no will left would he? Either way after a few moments he finally moved from the tree and started walking. Him mind weighing heavily on a lot of things. When did everything become complicated.

[Pinkie]

After that moment the time ticked on again and it was back to the same thing. Never seeing any of the people he cared for. Never seeing Thalion. The time grew into days and that day went to a weeks. Now two weeks had past and Mizukis mind was starting to get to him. He was slowly starting to believe that this was the way things were going to be.

Shaking his head he sighed a little "Again" He heard before him as he looked up to the elder before him. This is how the last two weeks had been. He didnt sleep nor he hardly ate as he stood there and casted spell after spell the only moment he paused was to meditate to regain what energy he could.

Mizuki had heard no news of his group besides how training was going. Neimi had learned basic healing and was half way through advanced. Every report he had gotten about Damien had been the same. The male didnt try and nor did he seem to care. Thalion was smithing and learning as well as teaching. The queen seemed to be interested in the ways he reflected spells and over time he was more and more freedoms. It was funny to Mizuki in a way.

"Again..." He heard before him and Mizuki growled "Fine" He said before he cast the spell again. Before him the fire flickered. Within the flames grew an image. An elven male stood proud and free and tall. Then out of no where an arrow lashed and struck the male in the heart. The image of the elven male fell and with it a cloud above the fire formed until it rained and put the fire out. From the puddle grew a plant that wound and reached high into the sky.

Panting Mizuki stopped "Thats all your getting old man" He said with a hiss before moving back a little. He was shakey and didnt know if he would be able to continue. The old man nodded his head "Soon we start on the attacking aspect of that spell young lord" He said before turning and leaving the room he had been in.

Sighing to himnself Mizuki cracked his neck. "I swear if I have to out up with an other old fool I will kill myself" He said to no one as he left the study and headed for a place to relax. Right away he knew of the place where where he was going to go. It had been a place where he had tried many times to run into Thalion again in hopes of seeing the male. Though it would seem that things were tougher again. Though he didnt think of that as he headed for the spirit pool.

[Rosekitten]

Two weeks and once more he had been without seeing hide nor hair of Mizuki. He swore at times they must keep him locked away in some room just to make sure none of them saw him. Like they were a distraction or something. If only they knew... Mizuki might be more willing to train if they would leave everyone go about things as they should.

None the less he still kept his head down and tried to avoid causing any further trouble. What bothered him most was that time was running out and he hardly had any free time to speak of. After last week he started pushing himself a little more at the least with bringing up he knew something this master smith didn't earned him some freedoms. Like today.. the elder smith was trying to go over something in a design the two of them had been working on.

Of course this meant Thalion hardly touched any magic training but he had his reasons and at the moment they were not important in the least. No today damn it was going to be a good day. He knew Mizuki went to that small pool every chance he got. It saddened him knowing this and being unable to go seek the other out.

Though this was when the sudden silence was broken by Damien speaking up. It was still early in the morning and this was the little bit of time the three of them got together. Normally it was spent listening to Neimi ramble on, though it was funny. Or a few times Damien cursed being rather out of character for him at how tired he was of playing a fool as far as combat went. Acting like he knew nothing of combat and that he was learning something when he cared little and could have danced circles around the one trying to teach him.

Though he had mentioned that there had been a slight change in who was instructing. He never spoke of who. He seemed to be ready to explain that today as he cleared his throat a little. "Mi'lord.. I might have a solution to lord Mizuki's problem.." He started as Thalion looked at him before leaning back a little.

Given the clear he spoke again not flinching once or missing a beat. "I bedded lady Sateeva." Thlaion half choked a little at just out straight forward he was with this as he coughed trying to get his breath back. "You - what? When ? Let alone how did-" There he went asking a hundred questions at once again. Damien explained still never faltering once as he did so.

Lady Sateeva had been trying to help train or rather learn a blade. After a few days watching this painful display he started working with her while keeping his cover of being a unskilled fighter. Things sort of lead from one to another and this happened. Thalion stood up once the story was through. "Thats- this... I don't know if I should be angry with you or not. This is not going to go over well but by the goddess Mizuki needs to know this."

It was true he wasn't sure if he should be mad or not. Not that Damien wasn't a noble no not by a long shot he was the second highest noble house in the city. But he knew that things would not be settled just like that but it may buy them some time. In a way it was grand that this happened, though now he feared what they would do to Damien or lady Sateeva for that matter... something told him pulling his rank might come very soon to prevent anything from going out of hand.

Leaving the other two he left the area and traveled to where the forgotten pool was. Please let him be there was his main thought, the others that were on his mind was what trouble this was going to cause now. But that could wait for the moment. Not first he wanted to tackle Mizuki and say that hope was not lost.

It took a while but he finally made it to where that pool was. Though he was expecting Mizuki not to be there. Whatever reason the gods seemed to smile on them today as the other was standing there. As soon as Mizuki had turned around Thalion had already moved over to where he was and hugged him spinning once. "Stop looking like the world is going to end love."

Though Mizuki probably was hardly expecting such a greeting though there was good cause for it as he finally let the other go so he could tell him the news. "Though I'm honestly not sure if I should be happy or cry that we're going to have to deal with more issues but thats beside the point at the moment." Mizuki was still confused as he asked what was going on or what had happened.

"It seems your future wife has chosen another." Mizuki seemed to understand what he had meant but still asked for how or what happened. From there Thalion explained that apparently Damien had been working with the woman that the Queen wished to marry Mizuki. Things sort of lead themselves from there.

"Thats enough to void your marriage is it not? Might still be having a marriage just not with a pair that everyone was counting on." Though he wasn't sure what Damien's intentions were, though he seemed like he was going to own up to what happened. Knowing him he probably talked everything out with the woman long before they did anything that far.

At the same time he doubted things were just going to be that easy. No there was going to be something else in the way for sure. Now the question was what it was and how the Queen would take this news.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki had been standing there for quite some time just gazing into the clear water of the pool. He was not expecting anyone to show, there was a hope that Thalion would come but he knew the chances were slim to none. They had been doing their best to keep Mizuki from the group he came with and it bothered him to no end. How was he going to get out of this? There had to be a way but the gods seemed to hate him...or at least this was his thinking.

The longer Mizuki stood there the less hopefull he got of seeing the one person he wanted to though the fates seemed to grant him at least that as he heard footsteps. Turning just in time he saw Thalion come into view though a smile still didnt grace his lips. No he was expecting the same great yet sad encounter that they had the last time and that right there made Mizuki sad.

This however was when Thalion came to him faster then Mizuki thought. Before he knew how to react Thalion had his arms rapped around him and he was spun before Thalion spoke "Stop looking like the world is going to end love." How could Thalion say something like that? The world had already pretty much ended as it was. There was no hope that things would get better...he had lost that along time ago.

"Its hard..." He said softly with ears dipped back. Though this was when Thalion decided to speak up and Mizuki listened. Happy or cry? What on earth was Thalion speaking of? This was when the male continued to explain what he meant after Mizuki asked some questions.

So...it would seem that the one unlikely thing that needed to happen happened. Mizuki was not sure if that was a strike of good or a strike of bad. Though with that came the thought that he no longer had to merry the female. That thought along put a smile on Mizukis face. The first smile to show on his lips since they had reached the capital.

Mizuki was happy for the first time in a while as he rapped his arms around the male and kissed him with all the love and longing he had before pulling back "Oh by the gods I knew he was good for something" Mizuki said looking at Thalion with the littlest of laughs. "We need to tell the queen.." Mizuki began but he stopped "But..." He said in a moment "We need to do this at the right time" He said lightly.

"If we go to her now alone it could be something that we regret" Mizuki said with a little frown and it was true. Going to the queen alone was asking for a cell and chains until said queen believed the word of the two males or until proof was given to her. No they needed a plan and Mizuki was sure he had one. "A great ball is being prepared" Mizuki said "Within the next two weeks" He said lightly. "All the nobles and royal families are coming to...view their new king" He said with a little shiver at the thought of it.

He was to be shown off like a prized pet and it made him feel things he didnt want to explain. "We will have a room of people to do it infront of...not only that but the likely hood of the queen throwing the future king in a jail cell infront of all those people is a slim one" He said with a little tilt of his head. Mizuki leaned down and kissed the male before him "We had to of gotten some luck along the road..." He said as he pulled back.

However this was when Thalion brought up the point of why they needed to wait that long. Mizuki sighed a little as he pushed himself back from Thalion a little "You know me...everything happens for a reason Thalion" Mizuki said to him with a little sad smile "As much as it pains my soul to be away from you like this it is needed for me to do what is needed to be done" He said with a nod of his head. Mizuki needed train, he needed to learn his families secrets and he was getting close to everything.

"I need to learn these spells Thalion..." Mizuki said to him as his ears dipped back "I want to...No. I need to" He said with a little smile on his lips. There were some spells that he had not even touched yet and they were the ones he wanted to learn most of all. "Give me this little time..." He said as he took a step forward and back into Thalions arms. Closing his eyes half way he smiled a little "I promise to make it worth your while..." He said with a smirk before moving a little and kissing the males neck before giving it a swift bite. Just because he couldnt have marks meant nothing for Thalion.

[Rosekitten]

"eh he has his uses. Kinda still in shock and nearly died choking to death on water this morning but you know.." Heck Damien had served the royal family for years, it was strange to think that he of all people would be the reason why Mizuki was saved from all of this. Though he was grateful but at the same time he feared that the two involved were in danger if things didn't go exactly right either.

"Heh... I almost feel sorry for Damien. Thats a hell of a way to make that public..." He would not wish to trade places that was for certain. Though knowing Damien.. odds were he's take it all in stride without sweating a bit of it. "At the least they can't do anything to him.. I hope.. not like he's a commoner or anything. His house is the second highest ranking noble house." So it wasn't like his name wasn't respected. Just the time they had spent here he had kept his last name to himself or used a decoy one and had kept any skills well hidden.

Though he did protest to having to wait that long, things would be cutting it close by then and he was going to be on razor edges that something would go wrong in the process of it all. Though listening to Mizuki he understood why the other was doing what he was doing and waiting. He couldn't really blame Mizuki for wanting to know and learn what he could for now.

"Well.. hurry up and learn something cause I'm really getting sick of watching these guards look at me like they want a excuse to try something." He huffed a little before thinking about it. "Granted it would be their mistake..." Though he was cut off as Mizuki stepped forward a little feeling him kiss his neck. Though thats not where the gasp came from it was the bite that followed.

"Worth my while huh.. better be. I got better treatment from Needren and Luna then I have here." he was joking but it was almost close. If they added in daily beatings or something it would be able equal. He let out a uneasy breath before pulling Mizuki closer to him. "After all of this is over.. did you mean what you said before?"

He had been thinking over it and it had been on his mind. Mizuki stating that he would make sure something like this couldn't happen again. He still wasn't sure what he felt about such a bold statement. His mind kept going back to what his father had said and that change needed to happen. Also to follow what path he had started... to admit that scared wasn't the proper word for it was a understatement.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki almsot laughed as the male spoke before him. "It couldnt be that bad..." He sated with a little smile. Mizuki had seen the work that was left on Thalions body the day he helped the male escape and right now he looked nothing like that. Mizuki listened to the male speak before the kiss and he almost made a noise himself the moment that gasp left Thalions lips. It was rare for the male before him to make any noise when it came down to moments like these but when they did happen he loved them.

After that though Mizuki stopped as Thalion spoke asking if what he had meant. It took Mizuki a little until he realized what the male was talking about. "Yes..." Mizuki said as his ears dipped back and he dipped his head "I did...I meant it all" He said lightly. "My life would be nothing without you" Mizuki explained looking at Thalion again with his ears dipped all the way down.

Though as Thalion didnt move Mizuki began to have second thoughts. Moving back from the male he stopped. Now everything that had been in Mizukis mind all halted to this one moment. Had he gone to far in what he had said? Or did the male before him not love him to the extent that he thought? Either way it was troubling him and he knew he showed it. "I..." Mizuki stopped thought "...Im sorry..." He said moving to turn away and leave.

[Rosekitten]

He knew the answer he was going to get from the question. He just.. he just needed to hear it aloud. He had no idea why he asked when he knew the answer. It seemed like a waste of time. Maybe he was working on how he was suppose to react to such bold claim. The idea that no one could come between them if Mizuki had been serious about what he said.

Though after Mizuki answered Thalion seemed to get quiet. Though out of anyone Mizuki should know better then to read into this little moment of silence. Not right away at the least. It wasn't till Mizuki started moving away and said sorry that it dawned on him that the other read what he was doing at the moment wrong. Very wrong.

Though he didn't let Mizuki get far before grabbing him and pulling him close again. "Sorry for what?" He shook his head a little at the thought that Mizuki had to be sorry for anything. "I just.. heh.. wasn't expecting things to happen so quickly is all." Wow that wasn't helping his case any now was it? "I'm the one who should be saying sorry.. here you're probably thinking that I don't feel the same or that I don't want things to go that far." Hardly the case, yep expressing things still needed to be worked on a bit.

"Once all of this is over then.. if you still wanted to." He seemed to hesitate a little but thats because he was still worried something would go wrong. "Before the war ends even if you wanted." Though he figured Mizuki planned on that, maybe as a just in case... though he really didn't want to think about what happened if they didn't make it through the battle against the human tyrant.

[Pinkie]

As he stepped back Mizuki had that fear. The fear that he he had read into everything wrong. The fact that Thalion brought it up was one thing but the fact that he continued to speak saying that it happened quickly he doubted himself even more. Was he pushing the male away by trying to keep him close? Even as he was grabbed he maybe have struggled a little in the grasp but not enough to actually get free. It was a weak attempt to get away.

Mizuki however paused his struggles and movements as Thalion spoke again "I'm the one who should be saying sorry.. here you're probably thinking that I don't feel the same or that I don't want things to go that far." Well yes that was his exact thinking. Not everyday you bare part of your soul to another and declare your love yet alone the fact that you wanted to spend the rest of your life with the same one you confessed your love to. So when the reply was hesitated or delayed whos mind wouldnt go to the dark side of things?

It was not until Thalion continued to speak that Mizuki even looked to him again "If I wanted..." He said lightly though with that thought came a little growl. Moving back again he looked to Thalion once more though this time he had glare on his face "If I wanted...what about what you want Thalion?" He asked as he turned his head to the side. "If you didnt want something to happen...who am I to force it on you.." He asked a little.

Shaking his head Mizuki growled again before he moved away from Thalion more "What I want shouldnt matter" He said "I never wanted to come here...I never wanted to fight, to learn to...anything" He said with a growl. "The one thing I wanted in my life...was you Thalion" He said "You were the first thing I have ever set my mind on that I wanted...no that I needed..." He said "And here you are before me telling me that you will merry me...if I wanted..." He said with a shake of his head.

Moving back a little more from Thalion he growled again "No Thalion." He stated "Not this time...not with the one thing that I do want...though it seems I can not have...not now at least" He said with a shake of his head "This about what you want for a change...if you do not want it...whhy do it?" He asked with a growl before he all but ran from the male. Mizuki needed tome to think and the only way he was going to do that was far away from the male that his thoughts seemed to be around.

[Rosekitten]

Well it seems his tongue had cursed him once more. Mizuki seemed to take how he worded this very wrong as the other seemed to go off almost right away. No he had not meant it like the other took it. It wasn't that he didn't want it. He wanted to almost scream at Mizuki but the other just kept going on. His ears went back a little listening to him go on about what about what he wanted.

It was true what Mizuki said, Thalion never really thought about what he wanted. Though he did know that he wanted this... even if Mizuki didn't take his word for it. The fighting was because of various reasons, ones that Mizuki didn't even know yet and if he had a say in things he wouldn't have to know. Not till they were an longer a issue.

Though before he could explain himself or say anything Mizuki suddenly ran off. He had tied to stop him but came up a little short on grabbing him before he got too far. He had to catch himself from running after him. Yeah that wouldn't look odd in the least. Their future king running from a Drow a they would put it. He stepped back a little before looking down. This was all wrong..

Though thats when he thought about what Mizuki said and he started walking off to the one place he knew he could do something in order to change this. Mizuki would never just accept words and he had a week and a half to make what he felt not be just mere words to Mizuki. He half feared that if he failed that Mizuki might just marry the woman no matter what had happened. It was almost a sickening feeling that if he lost Mizuki now after everything.. it was his fault.

He didn't spend much time in the mornings or evenings with the other two. No he had other tasks he needed to work on and finish before anything worse happened. Something he had been toying with the idea of from when Mizuki first mentioned it. Though he didn't think it mattered right away not till things were cleared up. But nw he found himself with a lack of time and trying to finish something that had to be perfect or he wouldn't accept it himself.

The week and a half went by and it was the early evening hours about now. Ir was still before the ball but the whole area buzzed about it. Mizuki had not tried to contact Thalion this whole time and that worried him but he was determined to go through with his plan. He had spent the full time almost working tirelessly on what he wanted to present to Mizuki. The item that had been made first was in the bottom of the box inside of its own smaller box for safe keeping. A ring that had taken a bit of work to get the size right though he was positive it was right.

No he was positive that all of the sizes of everything was perfect. Every last detail was perfect and he had pretty much worn himself out in the process of making the armor set. Light armor, replacing what Mizuki normally wore to battle but it probably weighed less then his current items. Not only that but he had worked in the spell resistance to the metal as well. Though it was the details that most would even notice. Everything screamed Mizuki down to the last and smallest detail.

The ring was gold with white gold details. In the center was a stone similar if not identical in color to the one he wore on his neck all of the time. Oh the strings he had to pull for the stones in the full set. Though if things all went well then he could easily pay back his debt for them once things in his own city were settled. But this was the more important matter at hand.

Even the armor had stones in them, though they shared the color they held different properties. It was part of what him and the elder smith had been working on. Perfecting the spell warding properties of the stones in the armor so it effected the user and the material itself.

None the less he finished putting the last piece in the box before closing it. Now it was the task of getting the box to Mizuki. Though after meeting up with Neimi she said she had just been to see Mizuki. They seemed to be allowing him visitors on the eve of his wedding. Though she questioned Thalion as she said Mizuki seemed distant. Something he said would wait till later as sooner or later the ball would start and he wanted the time to do this right.

The guards of course had to inspect the box, what did they think was the purpose of a box.. though they didn't notice the smaller box tucked inside thankfully. either way they just thought it was a gift for the future king so they hardly said more about it before letting Thalion enter the room after getting Mizuki's permission for a visitor.

Though he wasn't sure after entering the room if Mizuki cared to see him or not either way he set the box on the table in the room. "I'll take the silence as a cue to leave." He said before stepping back fro the box a little and starting to turn to do just that. It was up to Mizuki now if he still chose not to bother with the box or anything in it so be it. Really or stopping him from walking out the door now either.

[Pinkie]

After what had happened with Thalion Mizuki had lost all his will. He did his training and his studies just like he had before. Only this time he fully put his mind to his work. He needed something, anything to keep his mind from straying to Thalion. Though that was a hard task to say the least. It was hard but it needed to be done.

As the days went on Mizuki began thinking about things. He half thought if he should merry this female. Mizuki sighed a little to himself as he stood in the room. It was the night of the ball and the day he supposed to bring the queen to the attention of the void contract. Though he was not sure if now after everything Thalion would object. That thought right there hurt his heart more then he could explain to even himself.

The entire day had been a blur. Everything was preparing for this or needing to do that. Half of the day was meerly him getting ready for the evening. The hair took the most time out of it all. Long strands in the front were braided into tiny braids then woven and weaved through two larger ongs that circled his head. These combined then fell down the back of his head where the rest of his hair hung loose, brushing the backs of his thighs.

Jewels of his house color pinned his hair in place. Golden hoops and studs of jewels and chains hung from his ears from tip to base. The skin still red from the newly placed holes. Royal robes dressed his chest. White silk was adorned with falling flowers that flows down along the bottom. Pants in the same fashion led down to softly cloth clad feet. He was a sight to see.

Sighing Mizuki moved from the desk before there was a knock at the door. The visitors was anything from nobles coming to the ball to other royal families. All of them coming to see the future king. It made Mizuki feel sick that even though no one knew his name or where he came from they all just praised him.

The first to see him was Niemi. The first time he had seen the female since thy got here and with how Mizuki was it felt as though she was just another stranger come to greet the king. He barely said anything to the female as she went on and asked him questions. He said a fair goodbye to her though as the guard came in to remove her "Goodbye Neimi..." He said lightly with a little bow of his head and he watched the sadness cross her face as she left.

From there more came and went and by the time the ball creeped closer he was expecting no one else. However he was wrong as a knock came to the door causing Mizuki to sigh deeply. He was sick of the meet and greet of these nobles. Mizuki was half tempted to tell them no more though something nagged at the back of his mind telling him one more. "Enter" He said moving and turning towards the door though as he did he stopped as his heart skipped a beat.

There stood Thalion. The male was clothed in the royal colors. Light reds and browns filled the outfit Thalion wore making the male stand out. Though the hair was still the same and for some reason Mizuki wouldnt have it any other way. As the male moved in and placed the larger box on the table Mizuki said nothing. What could he say in all reality? It was not until Thalion went to move that Mizuki knew he had to say something.

"Do you still love me?" Was the only thing he asked. After everything that had happened over the months he knew the strain was thick with them. Then after the last meeting a week and a half ago Mizuki had alot of dark things running through his mind. The one biggest question he had was the one he just asked. He wanted, No. Mizuki needed an answer to that question.

[Rosekitten]

After everything that had happened he had to ask that? Thalion almost wanted to laugh at such a question really though he bit his tongue as he thought of what to even answer that with. "Normally I'd give you a smart reply and say look in the box and tell me what you think." He shrugged a little before he decided that there needed to be a better answer, with how things were and all.

"I never stopped, if I stopped loving you every time we got into a bout I don't thing things would get very far now would they?" It was true they had gotten into a few little bouts like this. Though most of the time things worked out. Or rather thus far they had anyway. Though the tension was still heavy in the room between them.

"Of course I still love you. if I didn't I wouldn't have gone through the trouble I went through for the past week and half." He said making a slight gesture towards the box. "Though on the note of trouble, I'm suppose to be elsewhere as it is." He said sighing a little not really wanting to leave but he wasn't allowed complete free run and to go missing might stir more trouble. Though he wanted to know if Mizuki was going to go through with the wedding or not... Thats what he feared more then anything.