[Pinkie]

No Mizuki didnt want to talk about it. It was something that haunted his past and it seems now his future. Mizuki shook his head after she left and took a deep breath "Its nothing" He said lightly sighing "Luna just cant handle the fact that shes not number one in my life right now" Mizuki said rubbing his forehead. Such a good morning and it was all but gone now.

After that Thalion told him about the tomb and how it was said to help users for the end boss though no one could seem to get it. Mizuki tilted his head "So...a tomb huh...I wonder what spells it holds" He said with a wonder in his voice "We have to go and get it" Mizuki said looking at Thalion. "If you dont want me fighting" He thought he would add to the end.

Mizuki knew that from the stories that were being told it was an A class monster that guarded its treasure. There would be alot of fighting and he that Thalion would have no part of him doing so but the final boss would be more of a challange then this one. So it was one or the other and he was sure Thalion got the hint.

[Rosekitten]

Nothing his foot, was the first thing he thought. But he let it go for now. No point in bothering him about it. Maybe the other would tell him one day. Or not, maybe it didn't matter? Though something told him it did matter and that bothered him a little that Mizuki didn't want to tell him.

Either way he dropped the other topic as he nodded a bit. "That was the plan, besides that if we failed to this we would have to the boss for sure." It would be a good challenge. "Also there are rumors of the place holding other items but no ones made it that far." He said shrugging a little. Who knew it might take care of Mizuki's worries about magic only going so far.

I already told Felix about the idea, he was all for it." Though he wasn't sure if Luna would be or not, it was his idea after all so she would disagree just to not agree with him. "Besides it'll be a good idea to see how well we do in a area that is known to be difficult. All the other fights have been too easy for our group."

[Pinkie]

"Then its settled" Mizuki said with a smile "We are going there and getting this tomb weather you guys like it or not" He said crossing his arms and sticking his tongue out at Thalion. After that moment they gathered what was needed and they headed out insearch of this tomb.

It took a while for them to find it traveling everyday and almost never resting. Now it was almost three weeks later and they stood infront of an old beaten down temple. Pillars were on the ground leading to it as vines cracked the stone.

Mizuki looked over to Thalion "Well...this is the moment" He said to him with a smile before he gripped his staff tightly and turned back to the entrance. With simple steps he walked towards it and soon dissapeared into the darkness.

[Rosekitten]

It did take a bit of time for the group to locate this death trap. Or that's what most called it or a suicide quest. Not that this stopped they from seeking out the place. The point was that if they failed here then they would have on the last boss. So this was more of a way to prove that they could even stand a chance against the final trial.

After a few weeks they finally found themselves in front of a old temple. Overgrown and forgotten. This was where their quest lead them. Right away it was easy to tell this place was different. The area had been surrounded by higher ranked creatures so of course they were expecting some high ranked beast inside or maybe a mini boss.

After Mizuki spoke and started to walk Thalion shrugged a little before following. Might as well seeing as there was no changing the others mind by now. Felix laughed a little seeing Neimi shake her head, she thought this was a bad idea. "to our deaths then comrades!" Glancing back at the other Thalion almost rolled his eyes. "Thanks for the supportive speech back there... "

The only odd thing was that thee seemed to be lit torches every so often throughout the place. Aside from that a number of traps hat were already activated or set off from previous groups. Aside from that the group seemed to only encounter a few mobs that seemed to be within the temple. Though nothing that would warrant this place as being labeled deadly. Yet..

"Ok I have to say it because I'm bored to tears in this place... what was so hard about this temple?" Felix looked at Thalion before shrugging a bit. "I'm not sure but you just jinxed whatever luck we had." "your welcome." Was the smart reply, though he didn't really think speaking of such things jinxed people.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki all but ignored the banter between the others as he headed through the tunnels of the temple. Luna stayed with him as he walked through. It bothered him, there was something that was off about this place it seemed to easy. Noticing the marks on the walls and how the floor bended and buckled Mizuki began to think of knowing what the beast was. Though he didnt want to make any guesses.

From all the stories that were around it could be anything from a dog to a dragon. Nothing made sence. This was when Mizuki stopped as his hair on the back of his neck stood on end. There was something really wrong about this place. "Whats wrong?" He heard to his right and he looked to Luna "This place is covered in sadness and regret" He said in a little whisper.

As soon as he finished speaking there was a rumble in the halls causing the ground to shake and dust fell from cracks in the roof. Looking to Thalion Mizuki gulped a little "Well...shall we" He said before turning the corner and walking again. Another winding hall led to two large double stone doors.

Mizuki stopped and looked at everyone "Alright...remember the plan" He said "Neimi and myself will find high ground while the rest...do your best not to die" He said with a smile before turning back to the doors. Placing his hands on it he pushed them open and walked forward.

As he entered the room Mizuki stopped and looked around. Hay littered the floor and torches lit the room. Gold laid everywhere as well as old pots and pictures though there was one thing that made Mizuki stop. There in the middle of everything was a large throne. On the back of the chair bull heads stuck out one right and the other left with their horns curling and winding.

Mizuki took a moment then his eyes widened "Oh my god..." Mizuki said as he realized what the beast was. "Thalion the beast-" Though his words were cut off as a roar sounded out through the large room. It was the call of a bull "Its a minotuar!" He yelled before the best charged out of the darkness it was all the group could do to jump out of the way and scatter.

[Rosekitten]

It was easy to tell this place was off compared to anywhere else they had been. Mizuki seemed on edge probably more in tune with this area having magic and all. Neimi seemed equally on edge but she stayed near the back of the group so her reactions weren't as noticeable.

Once the group had entered the room it didn't take long for whatever that had been causing all of the rumors of this place to let itself be known. As soon as Mizuki cried out what the beast was the group barely had enough time to avoid the attack.

"Felix get its attention already." Seeing as they didn't really have anyone as the so called tank class more or less it was normally worked between Felix and Thalion seeing as they worked better at it and normally this let Mizuki and Luna just attack as they pleased. Most of the time.

He barely got out of the way as a huge double headed axe slammed against the ground. "Close.." He breathed out before the creature seemed to turn its attention to Felix. Luckily the creature stayed far from Mizuki and Neimi so least they didn't have to worry about that for the time being.

Either way this thing seemed to be impossible to do damage to even with hitting it the beast never flinched or faltered in the least. Though this was probably a mini boss or something so it was probably made for a larger group then what they walked here in.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki dodged the blade and ran for the nearest place he could. Turning he looked at the beast as it attacked them left right and center. Thalion and Felix did what they could to the beast as well as Luna. Neimi stayed back ready with a healing spell.

Mizuki didnt know what to do. Nothing was coming to mind that would even dent the damage the beast had. By the way it acted towards the attack it was meant for a big group to take on. How could they be so stupid to try and kill something like this? Though Mizuki didnt have time to linger on such thoughts.

Watching Mizuki gasped as he saw the beast charge with his axe towards Felix though judging by the way the male looked he knew there was no time to escape. So that was his cue. Casting his spell he watched as ice formed on the ground right before the beast causing the unaware creature to charge but loose footing and slip landing down on large knees with a grunt.

This was when Felix took the change and drove his weapon into the beasts back causing the creature to yell out its pain. Next Luna came forth slashing a couple times at the crature with her nails before the beast stood again and roared. Yeah...it wouldnt be that easy.

[Rosekitten]

Least as the fight dragged on they seemed to do some damage to the beast. Though that didn't halt the creature for long. Magic had little effect, their strikes had little effect. Yeah this would take a while and they would surely run out of energy long before this this thing wore itself out charging back and forth.

Luna was attacking the beast currently as Thalion noticed a few things on the ground near the walls. "How confident are you in saying I can fix anything?" Felix gave him a odd look before speaking and being ready to strike so Luna could back off again. "Pretty confident, why?" "Keep him busy for a moment." He said before leaving Felix to go attack the beast to cover Thalion and whatever idea he seemed to have.

There was a few things he had noticed under the hay scattered about and he was pretty sure they were spike traps. There was also a smashed up gear box off to the side. Though thinking this might work was probably a bit too much to hope for.

Either way he was pressed for time and he knew it. Great they were rusted too? Kicking the thing hardly made any of them move as he hissed at it a little. "Stupid.. " Though this was about the time the creature seemed to take notice of what he had been doing. He barely got out of the way as the best slammed the wall. Though the axe it was swinging slammed into the wall as well managing to catch the edge of his leg. That roll had barely saved him from any serious damage.

Though that slam against the wall made whatever he had been working on click into place where he had been trying to force the last piece. Though now maybe they had a larger problem on hand seeing as the beast couldn't get the weapon free form the wall and seemed more then willing to use its bare hands. Also being gored by its bull horns didn't seem like a promising idea either. Though with that trap fixed maybe they could lure it into place and have someone hit the lever that was luckily not near that box.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki stood there and watched as everything happened casting spells as needed. Mizuki watched as Thalion left the main fight and headed over to the contraption on the wall. What on earth was the male planning on doing? Though he didnt have enough time to really say anything before the beast charged and headed right for them. Though he was greatfull that the head of the beast landed in the wall besides in one of the others.

This was when the scent of blood reached his nose and Mizuki frowned. Who on earth got hurt? Though his question was answered the moment Thalion backed away. This was when he noticed the gash on the males leg and he hissed. Mizuki though didnt have enough time to think as he watched the beast turn towards Thalion again.

With no axe it was time for fists and horns. The beast charged and Mizuki didnt think twice as he cast his spell. Just as the best reached Thalion a lavender barrier covered the male who crouched on the floor deflecting the beasts attack and sending it stumbeling back. Mizuki didnt think twice as from one moment to the next he was down grabbing Thalion before quickly teleporting to a distance away from the beast.

"You tell me not to get killed yet this shit happens" He said looking down to Thalions leg "If I cant die neither can you" He said before casting a spell as his eyes never left the beast. He was breathing heavy and he was sweating. His energy was wearing thin and he knew it.

[Rosekitten]

Great if he didn't get hit then he probably could have easily gotten away from the beast in time but that wound was probably worse then what he wanted to think it was. Though it seemed Mizuki had other plans then to let things play out as he assumed the barrier was from the other and his question was answered as soon as Mizuki seemed to teleport them both.

Scolding him right away even as Mizuki seemed to be running low on energy. "Scold me later and trust me for once." He growled a little shifting his weight off the leg that had the wound. Good news of Mizuki casting another spell was that he had ticked this creature off and it seemed to hold its attention to Mizuki as it righted itself and started to charge again.

The idea was that he could get to the lever to flip it and pray that the trap wasn't rusted enough to not work. If it worked that would be a good edge on this fight. Though now getting over to the lever would be painful and too slow to even bother trying. The beast halted it charge on Mizuki only to slam Felix into a wall along with Luna.

Mizuki was in no shape to cast another barrier strong enough to hold the beast back as Neimi flinched and slammed the end of her staff against the ground wincing a little as clear golden chains appeared around the beasts ankles and caused him to fall to the ground shaking the room a little from the impact.

Though it was already getting up as Thalion finally got the only idea he had to tripper the trap that the beast was perfectly over top of and anyone else was far enough away from. Pulling out a dagger he quickly flung it and prayed to whatever god was listening that it hit hard enough to do what he wanted. If not him and Mizuki both were as good as dead.

Luckily Thalion had good aim from being in sports most of his high school and part of his college career. The target seemed to be hit dead on as the lever seemed to shift but not enough at first as he almost was about to give up on it. "Oh fuck it." He finally said before extending his hand towards the lever and releasing a small fire blast towards it. So that was a gamble but its not like they had much else going for them. Whatever it did seemed to work and take care of the lever ever being turned off again at the same time as spikes shot up from the floor snaring the beast in place.

"Heh... the fact that worked..." He almost wanted to laugh. Though it was short lived as the creature finally spoke as it started to glow. "Enough!" It roared before forcing anyone near it back as it pulled itself from the spikes and stood back a little still glowing with a odd aura. Not only that but all the wounds seemed to be healing as well as it thy were nothing.

Felix winced as he tried to sit up from where he was, helping Luna a little in the process. "It spoke.. or am I losing it?" It did speak, that was odd if not impossible, let alone to heal like that this was not normal.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was shocked that the plan worked let alone the fire bolt Thalion just gave us. That would be a conversation for later. Right now there was different things to do as the trap seemed to work and the beast fell to its knees. This was when Mizuki was sure the fight was going to take a turn in their favor but then the unexpected happened. The beast spoke.

"Enough!" Rang out through the room and Mizuki took a step back as he placed a hand on Thalions shoulder squeezing it a little bit. Watching as the monster stood and began to heal Mizuki cursed "Great...I swear if we have to restart I will-" "SILENCE!" Mizuki was cut off as the beast began to speak.

"You group of five have done what larger groups have failed at" The beast said standing to its full height. "With this I have faith" The creature spoke "Working as a team is something that most teams fail at" the beast said "So with this I give you these" He said before waving a large hand and before Mizuki a stone tomb appeared "Spells of the highest of levels for one that fears over the lowest of things" the beast said before turning to Thalion.

"And to you" He said as he waved a hand again and smiled as a sword appeared infront of Thalion "A blade to protect that that needs protecting" The beast said "With a glow of a light to shine in the darkest of moments" With that Mizuki watched as Thalion was a little shy at first but soon grabbed the blade. Removing the blade from its sheeth Mizuki was in awe.

A black blade was what met their eyes but that is not what caused Mizuki to stare. As the male held onto the blade a glow began to grow in the middle. It went up the blade and shone a bright red "The blade knows of one master and one only" The beast said "To serve and protect it will only glow and cut with your skill and magic" The beast said with a nod.

Mizuki was in awe over everything though he didnt have a chance to think as the beast spoke once more "Now onto the rest I leave riches and gold...but also a warning" This was when the beast grew dark "Your future is dark. With great loss comes great finding and your loss will be thre greatest" The beast said "Scales and illusion await what you are. Only the true of heart will see through the mist of denial" And with a flash of light the beast was gone.

Mizuki stopped and looked at Thalion. He didnt like what he heard. Great loss? That only brought one thing to Mizukis mind and that one thing was not a good thing. "What on the earth was that?" Mizuki asked with a frown though he glared as Luna piped in "That was a boss that we just beat" She said crossing her arms and he sighed. Same old Luna.

[Rosekitten]

((Edited a little, got bored so I decided to make it longer.))

Sure he was listening to the creature speak but what did it mean loss? In a game where if you died you seemed to vanish or die for real the only loss he could think of was one of them dying. That worried him greatly seeing Mizuki's condition. Though he would not stand by and let that happen... not if he had a say in the matter anyway.

Though after the beast finished its warning it seemed to vanish as Mizuki asked what that was getting Luna's reply. "Beating it is defined by crippling?" They didn't really beat it or he didn't feel like they did. Felix quickly spoke up then with Neimi in agreement. "We're alive, count your blessings. That thing could have killed us after healing." well that was true...

Though by this time Mizuki seemed to already be reading the pages of the tomb. "Well I think we've lost someone... Lets get out of here before something else happens like some joke of the ruins coming down on our heads after winning." Though he hoped he was just kidding with that idea.

Though he was bothered a bit by this blade, it didn't feel .. what was the word normal. It was weighted fine, high grade materials and all but it felt off still. Like it demanded something from him just having it out and looking at it. but he didn't discover this till after they had gathered whatever they needed and exited the temple.

Oddly it word of this victory and the group that did it spread in the course of a night. Though they weren't sure how seeing as they had spent the night outside. Let alone they never told anyone. Well it couldn't be helped now could it? Though it was a long night seeing a Neimi was pestering Thal as she healed what she could with magic of that wound.

"Your lucky that wasn't deeper.." she told him as he tried to ignore her and the fact she was hardly being nice about this healing process. "it worked didn't it?" "Before or after you nearly got yourself killed?" She huffed knowing she was right and he'd never admit it.

"So what do you think it meant?" Felix finally spoke up To keep Neimi from going on about how reckless any of that fight had been. She would surely be on Mizuki next if left alone long enough. "Do I look like a master of riddles?" Was the smart reply from Thalion as Felix shrugged a little. "It was a hint towards the final goal, but I can't think of anything that matches such words." He avoided questioning about the loss the beast spoke of.

Though this provoked other questions. A blade for protecting that which needed to be protected, one that knew one master. With that and the hint of great loss Thalion was more then worried what such hidden meanings these words had. Though such thoughts of worry died as Neimi seemed finished with her healing before she slapped the wrapped wound.

"You move before that spell finished over the course of the night and your a dead man." Though what was scary she said it all with a smile. Walking over to be closer to the fire as she sat sighing a little. "I hate her.." He muttered a little under his breath as Felix laughed. "Least she's healing, I've seen a number of games where she wouldn't even do that for someone in the group doing something reckless."

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Mizuki sat there as he stared into the fire. A loss...the only thing that rang through his mind was death...but he couldnt think that. The group to good and important. Not only that each member now got along not to mention knew each other on a good level..well minus two of them. Shaking his head Mizuki stood and walked over to where Thalion sat.

Mizuki moved and sat down beside the male and waited till Felix got up to leave before he said anything "So...glad that wound isent that bad" He said as he brought his knees up and rested his head on folded arms looking at Thalion "It could of been far worse then that" He said and smiled lightly as Thalion agreed.

After that night the group traveled again though it was a shock to them that even the first town word had reached it of them winning the battle in the death caves. It was interesting the rumers that were said about the battle even though none was there to witness.

Going through the town they grabbed supplies and left again. Even though Mizuki wanted to stay he needed to practice the tomb. With that came the fear of a spell going out of control and doing damage so it was decided to find a old house on the country side and with some magic love make it livable for a while.

It took some time to find what was needed but when they did it was perfect. The house was two layers and right beside a running stream and a broken down water wheel. With the wheel though meant running water and baths so Mizuki was more then okay with it. A spell and some magic later the house was in tip top shape.

"Finally!" Mizuki said with a sigh as the spell endedc and he all but sat down on the ground in a huff. The house had three rooms in it with a kitchen a bathroom and a living area. It was nice and quite. A perfect place to train Mizuki thought. "So...whos getting what rooms?" Mizuki said after a moment. This was when Luna spoke up "Well I see its fit the two ladies get the larger room!" She said before hooking her arm with Neimies and walking inside.

"Well then...that leaves two" Mizuki said with a sigh "I dont care who gets what all I know is that I am tired and sore and a bed would be great" He said with a groan as he stretched before standing with a grunt and cracking his back.

[Rosekitten]

Word did spread and quickly of the groups victory. There was no clue as to where such rumors started or who started them but it was a bit late now to worry about it. The only good news was that it seemed to give the group some peace during their travels. Less player attacks save a few that were stupid or bold enough to try their luck.

It was decided that Mizuki had to learn the spells in that tomb before they bothered trying to take on the final boss. Probably a good idea seeing as Thalion almost used any excuse under the sun to avoid using the sword. Felix would swear that the blade drained his life force or something by how he avoided the weapon. It wasn't that it just felt different.

Though it was probably a good idea to figure out what the weapon could do or what made it so special. So far the only thing that Felix had figured out about it was the blade didn't glow at all if anyone else used it. Heck some times it didn't glow anyway.

Either way the group managed to find a house far enough out of the way that it should suite for training. As well as keep other players from bothering them. After it was fixed up the once run down house was even more of a find. Luck seemed to be something they had recently, though that would run out sooner or later.

This was when the rooms question came up as Luna seemed to drag Neimi off claiming the larger room. After Mizuki spoke Thalion already knew his excuse for a room. "I vote Felix gets his own then no one has to put up with his snoring." He smirked a little as Felix frowned. "Is it really that bad?" "Yes.. I should record you sometime... you asked once why I never took up your offer as room mates.. its cause I like sleeping without thinking the walls are going to crash in."

Besides that the other two rooms were small so it would be better size wise as far as room went. Also for obvious other reasons... of course Thalion wanted to be with Mizuki. After that battle with the creature he kept going through the words it had spoke of a great loss and all. What if they didn't ... no that wasn't any way to think. He quickly pushed that thought to the back of his mind.

It took no time before the group was settled. They might be here a while depending on how quickly Mizuki picked up the spells from the tomb. Also depending on how often they were bothered. Though they did make a point to make sure they were no followed to this location. If they were more lucky the sudden buzz of a group clearing the death caves or whatever would die down as well.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled as Thalion gave Felix the excuse though it was a true one. Mizuki had heard the male snore around the camp fire some nights. At first he thought they were getting attacked by a creature though soon found out otherwise. But hey Mizuki wasnt going to complain he could use a night alone with Thalion even more so now with the beasts words ringing in his head.

After that everyone retreated for the night and in Mizukis mind it was about time. Mizuki reached the room first. It was the second biggest room in the house. A large bed with the bathroom attached through a locked door, a large window and a small fire place was greated as Mizuki enetered though thats not what he cared about.

The moment he was in the room he turned and looked at the door and waited for Thalion. He could hear the male saying something to Felix down the hall. After a moment or two he entered the room and as soon as the door was closed behind Thalion Mizuki had the male pinned into the door as he leaned in and kissed him "Its about time I got to do that" He said as he pulled back with a smile.

[Rosekitten]

It was kind of odd really, the group of them had been spending so much time camping and far from any towns that the idea of a roof and someplace warm was odd. Let alone that they could relax a bit seeing as this wasn't a tavern or some inn that had drunks and cut throats.

Once it was well into the evening and everyone seemed to call it a night Thalion barely got into the room with the door shut as Mizuki pinned him against the door kissing him. "Well.. hello to you too." Though he stopped Mizuki from pulling back too far as he kissed the other in return.

"So just how long were you thinking about doing that?" He decided to tease Mizuki seeing as he was nearly tackled as he walked into the room. Not that he minded in the least. Though he had a feeling Mizuki was worried about the same thing or at least dwelling on the same thought as he was about what the Minotaur has said.