[Pinkie]

Mizuki had left for his bath but instead he took a walk first. It was nice just to walk slow through the trees without the worry of something drastic happening. Mizuki walked slow through the trees before he heard the foot steps of another. Jumping up into the nearest trees he crouched low and hit himself as he watched the other male walk out and head down the path he was going.

Mizuki smiled. It seemed to him that Thalion was not watching where he was heading. No instead the males mind seemed to be off some where else. So Mizuki thought it would be fun to play again with the drow.

Silently he fallowed behind Thalion as the male walked through the trees. It seemed as though he was heading back to camp. Well that wouldnt work to well not with the plan that he had. So it was time to take the next step.

Getting closer Mizuki removed the dagger from his robes and in a swift movement was up behind the male one arm around his chest as the other held the blunt side of the dagger to Thalions throat. Masking his voice as best he could Mizuki spoke "Seems to me we have a lone wolf out here" He said as he pressed his chest into the males back.

[Rosekitten]

Normally Thalion wasn't careless. Not when he was out here anyway. He joked and carried on during fights or when the group was together but out here he normally kept himself rather alert. Though tonight he seemed a bit lost in his thoughts. It had been a while when he was last home and the weather reminded him of it all the more.

Maybe after this was all over he would go home... just to see how things were. Well if things could be fixed, there wasn't really any proof that things could be reversed either. Yeah distracted was a word. He should have heard Mizuki walking even sneaking near him a while ago. Let alone for the other to be able to get close enough to get a weapon to his neck.

Though that distracted mind quickly went to work as a few instincts took over as soon as he felt the other was close enough. Mizuki wasn't very good at hand to hand so there was probably no way for him to stop Thalion from doing what he did as he grabbed the hand with the weapon or rather whatever object that he found to be a threat to a vital area and moved it as well as grabbing the other hand in the same swift movement before forcing whoever that thought they had the upper hand off of him.

He had forced the hand holding the dagger to drop the weapon so that was one less thing to deal with. He ended up having flipped whoever had grabbed him as his foe was on the ground and he drew one blade quickly and was about to strike. "Mizuki?!" He acted a bit surprised as that was the last person he expected to see.. let alone be able to sneak up on him. Maybe he had been a bit out of it.

"Damn are you mad? I could have... " He breathed out before putting the blade back and running a hand quickly through his hair to try to ease the sudden rush he had from the thought of a fight. "I swear..." He muttered a little knowing that could have gone badly.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki groaned as he laid there on the ground infront of the male. That hurt. From one moment to the next he was standing then flipped onot his back with a pissed off Thalion looking down into his face. Yes he knew he shouldnt of done that but he couldnt help it. Now that they seemed to be talking Mizuki couldnt help but act like he had towards the male in the older days.

"You could of but you didnt" Mizuki said before moving to stand up in front of Thalion "Besides not only that..." He said before pushing the male back a little "You couldnt hurt me if you tried" He said with a taunting smile before pushing Thalion again this time watching as the males back hit into a tree lightly.

Oh this was to perfect. How could Mizuki not take advantage of this "You know...the last time something happened like this it was my back against the wall" He said with a little laugh taking a step closer to the male with a smile.

[Rosekitten]

"Trying and what could have happened are two different thi-" He was about to say things but Mizuki seemed to have other ideas as he was pushed against a tree. Probably lucky that a tree was there or they would have ended up on the ground. What was he up to now was the first thought though it was a short lived question.

Mizuki decided to speak up before Thalion had a chance to push away. In truth Thalion had tried to forget that night at the inn and the bit at the waterfall as well. He had tried everyday to forget it and say it was moments of weakness or maybe he wasn't feeling well or just any excuse as to what made him act the way he did around the other.

Things had been going well and they had been just talking normally so he had been able to push the thoughts aside and assume things could go back to the way they were before. This little encounter told him otherwise. Mizuki mentioning the last time this happened caused Thalion to look away a little.

Though he did have the freedom to run away, Mizuki wouldn't be able to hold him there, well with spells maybe but that was it. "Yeah well... we both had quite a few drinks that night too.." Yeah like that was the only reason it happened. Though the thought made that same slight blush return from that one night at the waterfall.

He thought of running but he never ran, not from anything else and .. maybe he didn't want to. In a way he liked having Mizuki this close and the odd thought of grabbing the other for a repeat of what happened that night at the inn was a tempting thought though he wasn't as bold to do so at the moment.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki stopped moving as Thalion spoke. Yes it was true that they had a fair amount to drink that night but that couldnt be the reason for the kiss...was it? Mizuki didnt know and he wanted an answer. This combinded with the fact that Thalion didnt run when given the chance told him the male needed answers as well. So Mizuki did the only thing that he wanted to do.

Moving closer he reached a pale unsure hand out towards the male and placed it on a cloth clad chest. He felt the slight flinch in muscle as he rested his hand there though the male still did not pull away. Was this actually happening or was he dreaming? Mizuki didnt know and at the same time he didnt want to.

Moving a little closer Mizuki finally spoke "Yes...we did" He said lightly "But..." Mizuki paused a moment "I dont regret it" He said looking down as his ears dipped back. "It was a chance to take and im glad I did it" Mizuki said with an exhale of air "Though it seems to me that we both are unsure as to what we can make from this" Mizuki said with a little nod before he raised his head.

Looking right into that dark face Mizuki gave a soft smile before he leaned in and kissed the male. Right then he was glad for the tree that held Thalion there because he was sure that the male would run or back away if he had the chance to.

The kiss was short but full of emotion as Mizuki pulled back after a moment "What you want to make of it is up to you" Mizuki said before he backed up dropping his hand from Thalions chest with his fingers brushing as he did "I will be around...when you decide" He said lightly before he moved and walked away.

Mizuki was glad that Thalion had stayed where he was. It made the moment where he pulled away all the more easier. Walking back to camp he sat across from the fire with his back against a tree. His mind gave him images that made it hard to sleep so instead he stared lazilie into the fire.

[Rosekitten]

No that wasn't the only reason for the kiss. Mizuki had started it and maybe he had seen it as a challenge from the other. Or the few times he had played with the idea before quickly dismissing them finally had come to a boiling point. He wasn't sure what had made him go forward with that kiss that night but in a way he was glad yet he had been at a loss of how to act around Mizuki from that night onward.

Seeing as the other had stopped moving for a moment he figured he had said something to cause this encounter to end. That was a good and bad thing seeing as if things continued where every few days something happened like this he would remain confused. Though it seemed the moment of pause was just that.

When he felt the other's hand on his chest he flinched slightly before looking at Mizuki. Those eyes, they never changed to him. Even in their other life he could always remember those eyes. Yet now they seemed to hold questions, probably the same ones he had. This thought was confirmed when Mizuki spoke that he didn't regret what happened that night.

He had lost his change to run moments ago and as he felt the other's lips against his own he found himself unable to move. It wasn't that he didn't want it but he didn't want to admit it. He wanted to pull back but he seemed almost frozen at the moment, also the tree behind him wasn't helping matters.

Though thankfully it was a short kiss as Mizuuki pulled away a little. Why was it up to him? He wasn't sure what to make of any of this. It wasn't normal to just suddenly have feelings for someone you had lived with for years, known for years. Let alone had failed to find...

After Mizuki was gone he was really glad the tree was there or he might have fallen over as he used it for a bit of support before moving to a sitting position. Something had to give sooner or later. Was he just being stubborn and refusing to accept that he... yeah he cared about Mizuki but this was more then that.

He couldn't just outright say it either. Besides that his dragonkin pet seemed to enjoy getting between the two of them if she knew they were spending any time together. Conversation or just walking. Maybe he should take that as a hint. Once all of this was fixed and over what then? They'd go back to their normal lives and things would be back to the way they were...

After a little bit he got up and went about to make a second round before getting back to camp Felix was just switching watch duty with Neimi as he asked what was up. Thalion seemed a bit distracted by something still. "Hrm? Oh um nothing. Just tired." He could add stressed and confused to that mix as well but thats all he said.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki pretended to be asleep as Thalion came back to camp. There was no point in drawing out something that was already on their minds. No Mizuki instead thought this to be the best thing. So pretending to sleep was the easiest thing to do and soon enough the real thing fallowed.

The night passed and the next day came on swift wings. The group of five was already walking and starting the day though the sky seemed to be something to fear at the moment. Dark clouds began to cover the light blue as thunder heads rolled in. Great that was just what they needed. It would seem to him that they were in for some rain.

Looking at the group he sighed "We need to pick up the pace unless everyone here wishes to get rained on" Mizuki said with a nod before turning and walking faster. He knew there was a town near and that was the thing he was greatfull for. The town was only an hour or more away but the wind was picking up bringing a chill with it.

They were almost there and Mizuki knew that. He was just hoping that the rain stayed away long enough for them to find an inn...though that thought died the moment he felt a drop of water hit his face. Great...the last thing they needed was rain.

It started off as a light spit with drops here and there then from one moment to the next it was as if the gods turned a tap on. Now the group was running through the rain heading for the glow of the town they could see on the horizon. The wind and rain combind chilled the group to the bone and Mizuki was so greatfull the moment they stepped foot in that inn all of them soaked to the bone. "Great..." Mizuki said with a shiver.

[Rosekitten]

Once they were at the inn it seemed they were hardly the only ones taking cover from the wind and rain. The place was packed. Though this seemed to be a larger town as well so there wasn't a worry about rooms. Though she was only able to get two At first she thought she was going to be stuck with trying to fit the five of them in the same room.

"I forgot how damn hard it is to run in the rain.." Thalion breathed out being reminded of highschool all over again. "You find yourself running form someones dad or something?" Felix teased finding the thought funny at the moment. "No I ran cross country track, rain didn't exactly stop the meets." Though in the city you don't hear much about the track teams, it was more of baseball or football. But that was when Neimi came back over.

"Well.. I guess you three have to get along for one night. Think you can manage?" She teased knowing that they weren't really on bad terms. Or at least she didn't think so. Everyone seemed to carry on and talk like they normally did.

Though at the thought of a room he figured that might be a good idea. He hadn't been getting the greatest sleep due to a number of things and to admit it, not that he would, he didn't exactly feel all that great. Luna seemed to right away snag Neimi so they could settle in their room after she had handed off the second key.

Felix shrugged a little. "Well I know what I'm doing before being cooped up in a room with you two for the rest of the night." He started to walk towards the bar when he asked a question that probably gave away a lot more then it should. "Hey Thal you want anything?" He shook his head at first before he started walking a little. "Actually I think I'm just going to go to the room." With that he walked off as Felix looked over at Mizuki a bit in shock.

"Wow.. the day he turns down drinking..." That was odd but Felix knew that Thalion would never tell him what was wrong unless he wanted to. Maybe he was just tired or something it had been a long week after all.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki stood there...really only two rooms? Then again with how packed the place was he was shocked that they were even able to get that. Mizuki watched the scene between the two females before he walked off. He never knew Luna to like some one like that other then himself but at the same time she never really had many girlfriends so this was a nice change for Mizuki to see.

Watching silently Mizuki saw that Thalion refused the drink before walking off to the room "I am going to change" He said to Felix who gave a nod of his head as Mizuki fallowed behind Thalion to the room. He really didnt say anything to the male as they entered and he dropped his sack on the floor.

Mizuki looked up at this time to notice Thalion all but shivering out of his skin. The way the male stood and acted Mizuki was sure there was something wrong. So without warning he walked to Thalion and began pushing the male to the bathroom. When the protests reached his ears he growled "Dont argue...I can see your body shaking" He said as they entered the room "Now you have a choice...have a hot bath on your own or I will force you to....its your choice" He said before he turned and left the room.

[Rosekitten]

He knew something was wrong but the idea he was getting sick was the last thing on his mind. He never got sick. Though he never had sleepless nights and enough stress to strangle someone with either. Ok he did ... before. Maybe after he had gotten sick that time was when he gave up. He couldn't keep forcing himself between work and looking for Mizuki back then. But this was different.

His idea was just to change clothes and sleep for a while, he'd probably feel better once that was through. About that time he noticed Mizuki seemed to be in the room with him. Probably just changing clothes or something. Oh but he was wrong, the other seemed to pick up on his shivering no matter how hard he was trying to hide it.

Not that the protests did any good, he hardly felt like fighting back really. He wasn't sure if he was just tired or really was getting sick. But he didn't really have the strength to force the other to stop. "I'm fine." He finally said snapping a bit before shaking his head at the idea of a bath. "I'll get one later I just need to lay down for a bit."

The idea was to walk out of the bathroom and dare Mizuki to stop him. Though he didn't make it that far as he leaned against the door frame to keep from actually falling in the floor. Ok that was different. Now he knew he was sick, he never got sick though! He almost wanted to kick himself he knew this was going to happen days ago and he ignored it.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed then shrugged his shoulders as Thalion spoke about being fine and all this junk. "Fine then...dont say I didnt warn you" He said with a tilt of his head as he stood there and watched the male head for the door. He took a step towards Thalion though as the male seemed to loose what balance he had and lean up against the door frame. Yep that was it.

Turning he headed for the tub and with a quick turn and plug it was feeling with steamy water. Walking over to Thalion Mizuki ignored all protsts as he picked up the male and walked over to the tub. Since the males clothes were soaked as it was he just put Thalion right in the hot water. "Trust me when I say you should stay in here" He said before reaching over and bending down so he grabbed the hem of the males shirt. In one swift movement it was up and over his head.

Mizuki dropped the wet shirt to the floor before he moved to the shoes and knick knacks all of them finding the same fate as the T-shit. "Now...remove those pants...I will be right back" Mizuki said turning and leaving the room. Mizuki headed right for his pack and grabbed the herbs that was needed. Walking back to the bathroom he was glad to see that Thalion had taken his advice as he saw the males pants on the floor.

"Dont wrry im not staying" Mizuki said as he walked over to the tub. Placing the herbs one by one in order in the tub Mizuki didnt say anything or do anything but that. Slowly with the steam came the smell of honey and sand "Stay here till the water is cooler but not cold" He said before turning and just like that leaving. He only returned a moment later to leave fresh dry clothes for the male before taking all the wet and leaving.

[Rosekitten]

Ok so maybe he should have listened to Mizuki in the first place. But he didn't and he knew that he had just doomed himself. If he could have just made it to the damned bed. Though that thought was pushed to the side as Mizuki seemed to ignore him as he asked what he was doing. He really did just want sleep. The bath could wait or so he thought.

Yep ignored. "Mizuki I swear if you don't -" He didn't get much else out as the other seemed to force him into the tub. Oh he was going to kill him as soon as he had the energy to. Even though he felt like utter crap about this moment he still had enough energy to complain. Least that meant he wasn't dying right.

Though it took no time before the other pretty much stole most of his clothes before recommending that he take the rest off. Like he had a choice... Though he didn't feel like testing things that far so he complied with that order. Though his expression probably said enough. Hell he had already been carried in here and undressed there was hardly anything else the other could really do to him at this point. So yes he was sulking a bit that he wasn't able to fight back really.

Even as Mizuki came back and said he wasn't staying he turned his head a little never giving his words a second thought. "I don't care if you stayed or not... " He had seen him in worse states then this. Like the few times he ended up coming home half bloodied from lord knew what. Not only that but they had lived together for years it shouldn't be that big of a deal.

Though after the other came and left a second time was when he started to think on things a bit It did matter though.. now anyway. It seemed that things were different now and that was part of the reason he was even sick. Stressing so much over what he should do. Though he probably owed Mizuki a few apologies now.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sat and waited in the room after changing his own clothes. Dry and warm he set the wet ones out to dry. Mizuki didnt know what came over him to do what he did but he knew the male would get sicker if he didnt. So to him it seemed to be the only option at that moment in time. Be sides he took a little joy in forcing the male to do that.

Mizuki already had a tea brewed and waiting with a bed made with extra blankets waiting for Thalion the moment the male left the bathroom "About time" He said with a smile and ignored Thalions reply. Mizuki watched as the male slowly but surely headed for the bed. As he reached the bed Mizuki stood and grabbed a cup of tea. Walking over he gave it to Thalion "Dont complain...just drink" He said "You can bitch all you want the moment your better" Was all Mizuki said to the male

[Rosekitten]

About time was the first comment he heard after leaving the room. If he had been feeling better he'd have half a mind to forget to put clothes on that'd shut the other up. Though considering he was freezing at the moment he didn't think being a smart ass was the best idea. Besides that he just wanted to go to sleep he swore he'd be fine in a few hours.

"Yeah yeah...That will not be happening again." Though he knew his warning fell on deaf ears. It was a wasted breath. If he let himself get sick again it would be. He had lucked out that they were in town. This could have been really bad if it happened while they were traveling. He needed to stop all of this foolishness. Stressing himself and keeping his mind so active that he doesn't get sleep.

Either way he thought maybe he could just go to sleep, that Mizuki would leave him alone he had already made his point that he was in no condition to fight back enough for it to matter. Though that seemed to be too much to ask for as he sighed a bit when Mizuki handed him a cup of tea. "You and your tea.. I swear..." He did this before as well, there was a tea for everything or at least from the list Mizuki had named off to him before it seemed like it.

Though also having experiences Mizuki's little mixtures he knew better then to linger on the taste. Though he never was a tea person anyway. Drinking it he shuddered a bit, yeah that was a reminder of how much he did not miss drinking stuff like this. Though least he had amused Mizuki and he knew that the other was right and probably knew what he was doing to fix this.

"There happy? Now can I freeze to death in my sleep?" Not being serious though he hated that he still felt like he was going to freeze. Ah yes how colds did suck. He had a few thoughts but he wasn't going to voice them. He was still trying to work things out even with how he felt currently. Though he oddly wanted Mizuki to be close. But to say that seemed like a fate worse then death. Ok maybe admitting he cared about anything was a fate worse then death to him.

[Pinkie]

"Yeah yeah you can go to bed now" He said slightly. Mizuki was always one for teas and herbs even in real life. It was something that always made him happy and it kept him alive when food was no where to be seen. He was greatfull that people grew herbs in their gardens otherwise he wouldnt be here.

Mizuki let Thalion lay down and as he did he covered the male in another blanket. The fire in the fire place was roaring and giving the room heat. The blankets would help to. Reaching out he ignored the protest as he placed a hand on Thalions forehead. It was warm...a little to warm for Mizukis liking. "Dont protest just suck it up" He said as he left the room into the bathroom. A moment later he came back and placed a cool clothe on the back of Thalions neck "Okay now you can sleep" He said with a smile beofre moving and sitting down at the table in the room.

Mizuki was not going to leave. With everything he had in his pack he was set for the night and then some. No instead he would sit here and watch over Thalion. Something so simple gave him great pleasure. Sitting there he hummed lightly to himself.

[Rosekitten]

He wasn't sure why he protested as much as he did. They had been through this before. At least once. Rather something similar. Actually it was almost how they even ended up being friends in the first place. He was young and stupid back then. Ok maybe he still was a bit. But he had over worked himself and was trying to pass all of the classes he was in. More or less he had been running on nothing for a few days before he finally couldn't take it anymore.

Waking up he was in the medical office at the college with some other guy. As soon as he woke up he was talked into drinking some dreadful tasting mixture as the other stated that this would work faster then anything else that they could give him. It was funny in a way that he would remember something silly like that now.

After things were settled and he had been left alone for a little bit he sort of woke back up with a random thought. Hearing the humming off to the side he knew the other didn't leave. Yep that was Mizuki, he never changed did he? "Mizuki.. " He started, as much as he hated it he did owe the other. Even if he had saved him that one time he couldn't count how many times Mizuki had kept him going over the years. "Thank you." He could have said more but knowing the other he'd say get some sleep or talk when your better.