[Pinkie]

Mizuki stood there and listed to what Thalion had to say. Yes things could have been different but there was no point in dwelling on things now. Though Thalion made a good point as to what was to happen. This was when Mizuki got a good idea "No...you cant do anything about it" He said looking to him "But I can" He said lightly with a smile "and I dont care what you say" He said "I am going to the king and I am going with you" He said with a smile.

Though this was when Thalion began to protest and he shrugged it off taking a step forward towards Thalion he reached a hand out and brushed some hair off the males cheek "I finally got you after a hundred years..." He said softly "Your stupid if you think I will give you up that easy now" Mizuki said with a soft smile. "Unless of course you wish it that way" He said lowering his hand from the males face.

[Rosekitten]

He wasn't expecting Mizuki out of all people to be rash and say he could do something about things. "Don't you dare mention me to the king, he already has me on his shit list because of that last mission." Next strike he'd be spending time in the cells below the castle. "But that's how things work." He shrugged a bit. "Apparently he was mad I nearly let his new healer die." By now he was use to the kings mood swings and random punishments and warnings without good reason, someone had to take the fall for failing. Though Thal was more annoyed the guy they were after got away. Oh if he ever saw him he was going to get revenge... Nearly losing a eye was a close enough call to ending his current career let alone what he had put both himself and Mizuki through.

He was protesting, Mizuki was better off staying here instead of following him back to base. Though he shut up when Mizuki moved a hand to brush some of his hair back. That was Mizuki alright, determined to keep what he had. He moved a hand to stop Mizuki from removing his. "No.. it's not what I want." Looks like he had no choice but to give in this time. "Do what you have to, just leave my name out of it." He laughed weakly. "I can't really be demoted anymore."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled as the hand joined his to keep it where it rested though he faltered a little when Thalion said it was not what he wanted. He then smiled as he continued "Do not worry I will not mention you once" Mizuki said softly "And if he dosent agree I know some spells or herbs that will change his mind" Mizuki said with a little smile and at Thalions look he shrugged.

"What am I supposed to do...let the man I love leave when I just get him?" He asked tilting his head to the side in a questioning look. Mizuki then realized what he had said. What if this was to soon for Thalion and the male pulled back? He could try and change what he said but he knew it was to late so he might as well continue "I have...for a long time" He said slightly dipping his head down "Though I was scared if I was to tell you or show you....I would loose you worse then what I already had" He said in a sad voice.

[Rosekitten]

"Remind me never get on your bad side..." That was a scary thought that he just out right said he would drug the king if he declined. Though it wasn't like Mizuki wouldn't be safe enough if he was sent there... the dwarf forces alone could handle nearly anything thrown at them. Though maybe he should warn him about that fact, sure one of the commanders was a dwarf but he wasn't sure Mizuki knew just how many he was going to have to put up with. Though elf jokes got old quick and were easy to ignore after a while. Hell a few of them he had started answering to after all the years.

But what Mizuki said next he wasn't expecting. Did he just say? He thought he had misheard him, he had a few drinks tonight it was very possible. Though when Mizuki seemed to go on and explain what he had said Thal knew he hadn't misheard anything. From the sounds of it Mizuki didn't mean to say it, not so boldly anyway. Though Thal shook his head a little before stepping closer and placing a hand on Mizuki's cheek to get his attention from the doomed look he seemed to have.

"Your not going to lose me... I wish I could say it in return but I'm still uncertain of things." He hated saying something like that, he cared he really did for Mizuki but he was weary of saying he loved the other after all the years he had forced himself to think he hated him or that anything he thought about the other hardly mattered. "I just need time, don't take that the wrong way."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled and shook his head a little "No...im just glad you replied" He said with a smile "Trust me" He began "I got more tonight then I ever thought I would" He said moving his hand finally from Thalions cheek to land back at his side "Time is one thing we have" He said with a smile and a nod of his head. "Now...I do think its time to retire for the night" He said lightly before he turned "Walk with me?" He asked and smiled at the nod of Thalions head.

Mizuki and Thalion walked in silence until they reached the hall of the kings guests and Mizuki paused at a room. Turning he smiled to Thalion "I am sorry it took so long for us to be good again" He said with a bow of his head "I am once again happy" Mizuki said with a smile before leaning over and kissing Thalions cheek "Good night Thalion"

[Rosekitten]

Honestly.. he did too. He knew for sure that bold move he had pulled was going to make Mizuki mad. Though it didn't... hell maybe he should drink more often. He knew for a fact he'd never would have done that if he was completely sober. Not that he didn't mean any of his words, but he was a bit more open about his thoughts after having a few that was for sure. Though when Mizuki said that it might be time to retire for the night he agreed to walking with him. Might as well they were going near the same place. Granted the knights had their own little ward they went to.

"Heh.. just a hundred some years... not long." He shrugged a little knowing that was quite a while, even for them being elves. "Good night Mizuki." He waited before moving to head toward where he needed to go. Though the thought of time was something they had. There was something he neglected to tell him even when they were younger. Knowing his sister she'd end up telling him. But there had been no signs of it so he wasn't as concerned as he should be about it either.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled and retired for the night. It was to be an early day tomorrow and if he was to get the king to let him go with the platoon he needed to get to him early. Changing and bathing Mizuki went to bed with a smile and for the first time in a long time he fell asleep easy and carefree.

The next morning brought a knock to his door. Getting up he sighed before walking over to it. Opening it there was a guard on the other side of the door "Sir the king requests your presence" Mizuki sighed. Not even a day and he was already wanted by the king "Yes alright" He said before closing the door.

It didnt take him long before he was dressed and walking to the kings hall. He was softly humming to himself as he walked along the halls. His humming stopped the moment he saw Thalion standing out of the kings hall. Walking up he tilted his head "Good morning" He said "Seems the king needs more then one for something...I wonder if we are going to die this time" He said with a bad joke.

[Rosekitten]

To tell the truth he couldn't sleep last night. Especially after a few hours when he got thinking about what he had said. Ok got it drinking was bad around Misuki, he started spouting out feelings and stuff so damn easily. Though before morning he did manage a few hours. After Felix nearly took the door down from walking into it. A few too many that one...

Though by morning he was just finishing with getting ready and happy to be out of the uniform might he add. Though it seemed the king had other plans as he was told he was needed. 'Great what'd I do now..' Was the first thought in his mind. What was he being blamed for this time? That or Mizuki's talk had failed one of the two. Though when he got there Mizuki was no where to be seen and he was told to wait in the hall till the King's other guest arrived. Wait he was being called guest now? Ok he was doomed.

Though he was still stuck on what happened last night when he heard someone humming before looking to see who it was. Mizuki? Something was going on here and he wasn't sure he liked it in the least. "Morning... " He sounded a bit discouraged about this. It seemed they were both called? Though Mizuki beat him to the ill humored joke that was in his mind.

"Heh.. could happen. If I'm being forced to pair up with you I might as well assume the worse." He shrugged a little. Seems they were both in the dark at the least. Though this was when the doors opened and one of the king's messengers told them to come inside. Well time for the normal protocols. He hated being around nobles and royals for this very reason, so many gestures and proper sayings. Either way the king was currently sitting in his chair as they walked towards him. Seeing as Thal had no idea why he was here he stopped around the same location as Mizuki did. Though given his rank he did what was appropriate and kneeled before the present ruler. Something told him he was not going to like this conversation.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki knelt before the king as the male spoke "Aww just the two that I wanted to see" The king said with a smile "After everything that has happened I have come to a conclusion" The king began "There is a force rising in the west. The numbers are large and it holds many a race" The king said with a frown "Though with this rises a prophecy from the south" The king once more spoke "I think its about you two" The king said before continuing.

"Two that were lost then found,
Lives being woven and bound.
Simple words could be the end,
Simple words could also mend.
One becoming two in a simple way,
Making the shadows dance and play.
Will end the darkness and bring the light,
By the brightness of a shadows night"

Mizuki thought of it before looking at Thalion then the king. What was it supposed to mean? Yeah he understood some of the things in the prophecy that made him think of them both but really? "So with that being said Thalion" He said looking to the male "You are now general of the first rank and are to leave with the army and Mizuki as your healer by night fall" The king said before standing.

"You will make your came at the western border of the lands" Mizuki looked up "In the mountains?" He asked and the king nodded "We have a base camp set up already but it needs expanding if your taking the troops" He said "That will be left to you Mizuki with your magic it should be easy" Mizuki thought for a moment before nodding his head "That is all your dismissed" With that the king left and Mizuki sighed "Okay...what the hell was that about" He said before standing.

[Rosekitten]

He was listening but he couldn't even grasp at what happened let alone how fast it happened. Once the king left and Mizuki spoke he stood as well blinking a little. "Hell if I know.. I don't go around putting my fate in old sayings..." He shook his head a little still trying to grasp what just happened.

"Don't I get a say in this? I've turned down promotions for years just to be told I'm promoted... hell if I have a clue about leading." Ok he did but still he was use to training recruits not leading a army that was suppose to apparently save them. "Not only that but it wasn't a week ago he was threatening to toss me in the cells now I'm to march to the mountains... the last place I want to be."

He use to live near the mountains, its where the drow capital was, of course he hardly wanted to be near the place. "well... about things changing. This change enough for you?" He asked being a little smart about it though it was funny in a way. Seemed Mizuki got his wish of sticking with him.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki laughed a little about this thing "Yes it seems I had...but not in the way I was hoping" He said with a frown but he shrugged none the less. "Seems to me though that we now have a mission and if you dont mind there is alot of things to do before sunfall" He said with a sigh though he took the moment to kiss Thalions cheek before pulling back "Before you say it we are alone" He stated before he could protest "And second...dont know whens the next time I can do that" Mizuki said before leaving the room.

The day was long and tiring but the night was still young. Now the sun was starting to set and the sky was turning orange. Mizuki sighed as he sat on his horse looking at the sky. He had gathered every herb he could think of that had any use to him what so ever. Looking over to Thalion he sighed a little "Well...lets get this army going" He said to Thalion "Give the order...lets move out" Mizuki said with a groan.

[Rosekitten]

"Well beggars can't be choosers now can they?" This was a unexpected turn of events for sure. "Here I was looking forward to going back to training." He sighed a little as Mizuki said there was a lot to do before nightfall. Though he stopped whatever complaint he had as Mizuki kissed his cheek. Though apparently the other knew him well enough that he stopped Thal's protest before he even got the chance to start it. The next comment stuck with him for most of the day. He needed to make up his mind, it wasn't fair to Mizuki with how things were going right now. Even if things were just getting back on stable grounds.

Long wasn't half of it. Thal was use to giving orders sure but he'd rather not be in the position to do so. He had his reasons for not wanting to be in such a position, besides it drew attention to himself. Getting the troops together was a task and a half on it's own. Sitting on the steed he sighed a little knowing this was going to be a trying experience. At the least the first unit he was pt in charge of was the group he was use to being with. So that made things a bit easier.

Though when Mizuki said to give the order Thal almost wanted to complain if he had to. Either way he gave the word for them to move out. Oddly when he did give orders they sounded second nature in his voice, like he was born to do just that. But if you asked him it was the worse thing to do in his life. Barking commands. At the least he knew the strengths and weaknesses of most of this group, that would make it easier as far as setting things up went.

Though maybe unlucky for Mizuki Felix was one of the soldiers. He might be woman obsessed but he'd hardly take long to catch on that there was something between the two of them. Felix was also one of the five that was next in command, so any meetings he would be there as well. At first Thal was keeping at Mizuki's side though he hardly seemed like he wanted to talk at all. After this morning he couldn't blame him, hell they were riding towards their death if this little saying the king spouted off wasn't true.

Instead Thal was bust talking over a few ideas as to placement and everything with Felix. Ok so Thal hated being in this area.. but at the same time he remembered a lot of it so it was a good thing. "Oh would you lighten up already." Felix started before Thal looked at him as if to say why. "It's not like your a bad commander, there is a slew of times you've had to take over in Bron's place." "Yeah for a day and it was for training purposes. This is a battle and all the odds tell me we're still out matched."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sat there silently as the night moved on. With the group as large as it was there was no fear of anything or anyone causing problems so torches lit the way. Mizukis thoughts stayed with him and they were a mix of everything from the prophecy to the night before with Thalion. He didnt know what to make of everything and the more he thought of it the darker his thoughts got.

Shaking his head Mizuki sighed. He was ready to pass out and there was still aways to go. The longer they went the more his head dipped and nodded. It was not before long that his head dipped down as he passed out. Slipping to the side he began to fall off the horse.

Before he knew what happened he was on the ground with an ooff and a groan. Opening his eyes he rubbed his back "That hurt" He said as stood up cracking his back. Yes he wanted to stop and sleep but he knew he couldnt. Walking over to the horse that another male cought for him he stopped as he rested his head on the neck of the beast with a sigh.

[Rosekitten]

Thal had more than a headache from dealing with placement and what troops they had. He'd love more archers or mages but they had few of each. He had noticed Mizuki seemed to be nodding off a bit but he wasn't expecting him to actually fall from the horse. Though the sudden thud moments later answered if he really would or not. Once Mizuki was standing again Thal moved to be next to him.

Felix said he'd pass some of the word along to the other four, they could have a official meeting once they made camp. Thal nodded knowing he was welcoming a break that was certain. "You ok? I have to say I've never seen someone fall asleep while mounted." He smirked a little finding a bit of humor in it. Though he was going to stay here for the rest of the trip to prevent that happening again. "Can you even get back up?" Seeing as Mizuki was merely standing there for the moment.

Thal has told Felix and the others to keep leading on, not like they were going to get lost out here. He sighed a little before moving and offering his hand to Mizuki. "If you can't ride yourself than get on, it won't due to have the healer beating himself up now will it?"

[Pinkie]

The moment he heard the voice behind him he smiled. Turning and looking behind him he saw the hand stretched out and smiled at his comment "I suppose it would be safer" He said taking the hand and with a quick yank he was on the horse behind Thalion."Thank you" He said as Thalion began to move off. "The trip is long...I thought I would of made it though" He said with a sigh.

After Thalion made his comment Mizuki smiled. Continuing with the trip Mizukis hand began to dip again and before he knew it his head was resting on Thalions shoulder and he was sleeping with his arms around Thalions waist. He didnt think of his actions just that he felt safe.

[Rosekitten]

He laughed a little finding it funny that he thought this was long. "I'm sure your not use to traveling through the night, most sane people sleep." Wasn't that true, not to say Thal wouldn't be able to sleep but he was use to this type of traveling by now. Though he could tell how tired Mizuki was, it hardly took any time before the other seemed out again.

Felix ended up falling behind talking to a few of the other squad members before he ended up back near Thal. Not really on purpose but he glanced at the two before he noticed Thal already warning him without breathing a word. He flinched a little before laughing weakly. "And you say your a bad leader.. you don't even have to say anything to get your point across."

"perks of being a drow.. but don't you dare say a word." Felix shrugged a little. "Not breathing one. They should have given us more notice though. Last minute telling us to ride through the night. Some of us were nursing hangovers." He knew Thal's reply to that, don't drink that much then.

Either way any conversation seemed to not be heard by Mizuki. The other didn't even seem to stir at all save maybe a few times moving his hands a little. Thal had done similar acts like this before out during missions so it wasn't really anything out of the ordinary. He disliked anyone falling behind for any reason. Though .. this was almost because it was Mizuki.

After a while it was well into the night when they even began to see the caves come into view. At the least rest would come soon enough. Though Thal foresaw a lot of hours being spent on meeting and fixing together a plan of some sort to make them win this fight. It was almost a shame he was going to have to disturb Mizuki to get off the horse once they got there.