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Mizuki had kept himself busy the entire day. No matter who came to his room with what problems he didnt care. It was all he could do to keep his mind at bay. After all this time he had the one person he never thought he would see again asleep in his bed. Yes the fates were mysterious in many ways though sometimes he questioned the methods used.

Time went by and the day came to a close. Mizuki finally sat down in a chair infront of the fire with a sigh. His mind was all over the place but at the same time it was all on one thing and that was Thalion. Mizuki cracked his neck a little before he hunched over and sat there. He was tired and sore and he knew he needed sleep but he couldnt rest, not yet at least.

[Rosekitten]

After that mornings events and things actually going right for a change his mind let him rest. Though it wasn't the peaceful rest he would have wanted. No it decided to toy with him. Thoughts he had failed during the boss fight and that he was the one who was alive and Mizuki never came back. Though the thoughts didn't stop there as it seemed to play on that new male being something to Mizuki.

It seemed the way Mizuki acted towards him that the male wasn't anything to him but the other hardly seemed happy that the blade did anything. He would have been far happier had the blade stayed dull and they could have been rid of another fake. He cursed his wild thoughts at times.

Though this soon recapped back on the final fight. The pain of that wound and the lack of air. He had this dream a number of times and it caused him to fear that the death he avoided would fix its mistake. Sitting up with a slight loss of breath his hand went to where that arrow had been though with nothing being there he settled almost as quickly.

This was when he even noticed that he had been moved. When... well he must have been far more out of it then he thought. A mistake like that anywhere else would have cost him his life easily. This was when he glanced around the room before seeing Mizuki hunched over in a chair.

It had been five years maybe Mizuki had replaced him, he wasn't sure if he should have come back or not now. Was it fair to just show up again? "Going to stay there all night?" He had to ask to get Mizuki's attention. Though he was guessing that he was in Mizuki's room so the thought that the other might be distant now was settling a little. "I can leave, I mean I should be fine now. So you can get some rest."

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Mizuki stood the moment he heard Thalion speak though he stopped in his movements when he heard the words that came from the males lips "Leave?" He said with a tilt of his head "Why on earth would I want you to leave?" He asked moving over to the bed and sitting right infront of Thalion "I have lived five years with out you....and the day I find you...you want to leave?" Mizuki said lightly.

Mizuki moved and little and took the hand of Thalion whithin his. "I looked and searched and hoped the second I could to see if there was a way to get you back" He said lightly "Every tomb every spell...nothing would work" He said sadly as he hung his head a little. Mizuki didnt know really what to say or what he could say but some things came to mind.

"I...that day" Mizuki said lightly as he looked down away from Thalion "The fear we both had happened and I couldnt correct it" He said lightly as he shook his head. "That moment has ran over and over in my head...and everytime I couldnt say goodbye..." He said with a sniffel.

[Rosekitten]

"I just.." Though Mizuki cut him off, probably better so he didn't say anything stupid like he thought Mizuki had a new lover or something along the lines. That he had wasted five years trying to find Mizuki only to have been replaced or something. Though he blamed that damned dream for such thoughts.

"Doubt any spell you found would have worked unless it was a transportation one." Seeing as he wasn't dead there was no way a spell would have called him back. "heh... it partly your fault I took so long." This was probably true. "I'm assuming most of the ones I ran into killing copies off was your doing. I had a few difficult times because of those groups."

It was the fear they both had. The words of that other beast had come true. There might have been nothing they could have done to stop it. "That's cause you didn't need to say good bye, I never went anywhere... just was held up." He was trying to make Mizuki stop remembering that day. Though he couldn't get that pained look from the other out of his head either.

The sudden silence made him a little uneasy as he moved a hand to Mizuki's face before smiling weakly getting the other to look at him. "I sort of kept my promise, I didn't exactly leave you I was just forced away for a while.." Hesitating a little before he moved and pulled Mizuki a little at the same time, kissing the other. He had wanted to do that after the moment that Mizuki finally trusted that he was who he said he was.

Though maybe it was too soon? He wasn't sure how to react around Mizuki or what had changed. They couldn't just fall back into how things were could they? That would be too easy and surely after five years things had changed.

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Mizuki was a little shocked to say the least but he was so happy when the male pulled him in and kissed him. Moving back after a moment he looked at Thalion with a pissed look "God...took you long enough!" He said with a huff as he crossed his arms in mock anger.

Kissing the male again It took no time at all before his hands were reached up as they grabbed Thalions head before kissing the male back with all the longing and loss he had for five years. After a moment Mizuki pulled back but it didnt last long. No instead Mizuki growled before pushing the male back into bed and climbing ontop of him kissing him again.

Mizuki stayed that way for awhile kissing dark lips only to move once in awhile as he trailed kisses down a dark cheek to a pointed ear. As he gave a lick then a nip to the tip he pulled back. Looking down to Thalion Mizuki smiled lightly "I never thought this would happen again" He said leaning down and kissing Thalion again.

Pulling back he sat there for a moment and looked at Thalion "After all this time....I can say once more Thalion that I do love you" He said "I promised you that one day years ago that I loved you and always will...it has not changed" He said looking down into Thalions eyes "And as long as I am alive...I will only love you" He said lightly "Even if you stopped loving me..."

[Rosekitten]

He blinked a little as Mizuki told him it took him long enough. What was he suppose to do that a while ago or something. "well sor-" Though he was cut off as Mizuki kissed him. Though the other seemed to hardly be done as he was kissed again. This one was more longing filled. It was probably a good thing that he hadn't kissed the other right away. They might have still been back at the holding cell knowing Mizuki.

Even as Mizuki pushed him down against the bed and got over top of him kissing him again before leaving small teases. Though honestly he didn't care what Mizuki did at this point. Any foolish notion he had of the other giving up over the years was gone that was certain.

Once Mizuki finally stopped and spoke again Thalion shook his head a little. "I never stopped. I probably made Raden sick of my constant complaining.. everywhere I looked was a dead end. Every damn lead.." He started before pulling Mizuki back down and kissing him again before he spoke again.

"I still love you Mizuki.. that never once changed. For years I feared I was going to fail at keeping my promise to you." He moved his arms around the other keeping him close where he was before he nuzzled his face against Mizuki's neck kissing it once before he whispered. "I'm not leaving again... the last five years have been hell."

[Pinkie]

"It better not of changed" He said as he leaned down on the male and kissed him as he was kissed. For awhile the two of them just shared in each others warmth with little kisses and devotion of love. That was until Mizuki thought enough was enough as he began to kiss Thalions neck and ear.

Small movements continued from there but nothing was over looked as the two touched kissed and loved each other.

Mizuki sighed in his heavy breathing as he laid there with his head on Thalions chest tucked under the males chin. An arm throwen over the males chest was combined with a leg tossed over Thalions tierdly. "That....was a long time in wait" He said with a growl before placing a light kiss on the chest below him.

Tomorrow he would take Thalion and show the male the grounds. Not only that but Mizuki knew of some people that would like to say hi once they found out that this was the real Thalion. "Never....ever....leave again" He said in a tired voice as he tightened his grip.

[Rosekitten]

Well it most defiantly did not change. The fact that such feelings were returned still made all of the years worth it. He wasn't sure what he would have done if Mizuki had changed in how he felt towards him. Not after they were just getting started before..

Though the kisses slowly lead into other things. Hardly complaining in the least. As he had thought before Mizuki could have done anything at this point and he wouldn't have cared in the slightest. If he had any doubts still lingering they were gone now for sure. Though he was pretty sure they were gone some time ago.

Even as they laid there he was still almost expecting to wake up and be in the forest or something. He prayed that he was wrong and that this was real. For once let something be right after all this time.

As Mizuki spoke he laughed slightly keeping his arms around the other like he was worried about losing him or something. "Long time indeed... lets not make a habit of it heh." Seeing as this was the second time they had been parted. Even if feelings weren't expressed the first time.

Still keeping Mizuki close he shook his head a little as Mizuki finished speaking and seemed to already be close to being asleep. "I don't plan on it." It hardly took any time at all for both of them to be asleep. It was odd in a way he kept waking up like he was expecting Mizuki to be gone or something. Maybe just to make sure this was real or that he wasn't dreaming it.

Morning came along, to say the least he had finally settled that this was real. Mizuki insisted that he needed to be shown around first thing before things got busy. Also the fact that he could think of a few who might be interested in knowing he was alive. Really he was in shock that the group seemed to stay together.

Though they barely got outside before Thalion flinched as he seemed to grabbed into a hug being lifted a bit in the process. "By the gods you are alive!" Felix half yelled still holding Thalion. Felix was taller then Thalion in the normal world, here it hardly helped being a nord and all.

"Fe-lix.. ribs.. I need them... not broken" He said trying to get himself free and failing. Once he was released finally he coughed trying to get what air his lungs needed that had been forced out of them. "Don't worry I'm not hugging you, I think Felix did enough damage for everyone." Neimi said walking over to the commotion.

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Mizuki had to agree. He really did not want to make a habit out of this. He loved the male to much to do so. After that sleep came easy to him for the first time in five years it came easy. Though as the morning came he didnt want to move it was not until the the morning came that he even stirred.

After they awoke it took them some time to get dressed for every little thing was stopped or paused for a kiss here and there. Finally the two of them got dressed and they left the room only to be greated with the others.

Mizuki took a step back the moment Felix came up for he knew what was going to happen and he was right the moment those strong arms hung onto the male. Mizuki smiled as they all came up and greated the male one by one. First it was Felix then Neimi fallowed with Luna. Though it really was not a shock that the female only nodded with a little smile towards Thalion.

The next to come was Needren walking forward out of the group with Raden at his side who seemed to be more then happy with seeing Thalion "So you truely are convinced this is the Thalion from before?" Needren said as he came forward with his arms crossed watching the group talk and hug. Mizuki nodded his head "There is no thinking about it...I know thats the real Thalion" He said later with a smile.

After that the group moved around until others had to leave to do chores so it turned out to be Thalion, Raden, Needren and himself left. They were all standing about talking before Needren frowned "Oh come on im so bored!" He said in a whine as he crossed his arms. Mizuki jsut shook his head "You always are" He said with a sigh but this was when Needren cheered up as he thought about it.

Mizuki knew that moment what was about to happen and he sighed "No" He said before the male even asked his question "Awww come on!" Needren said and Mizuki sighed "Will you shut it if I comply?" He asked and Needren nodded his head bounding up and down like a child "Yes yes but one stipulation!" He said and Mizuki frowned "Which is..." He asked and he smiled at the answer "No magic!" Needren said and Mizuki nodded his head "Fine fine your still going to loose" He said.

After a moment he turned to Thalion "So...what says you...are you up for a little...sparing?" Mizuki asked with a tilt of his head as he looked at the two "I bet the drow isent...couldnt fight his way out of a wet paper bag even if it was already starting to rip!" Needren said taunting the male before him.

[Rosekitten]

Raden seemed to be quite compared, though if he had been traveling with Thalion it was no wonder. The two probably had to stay under the radar just to get anywhere. Besides that Raden was more or less use to being alone, so to be tossed somewhere bustling with people was unnerving to say the least. Let alone in a place he had no cover at, he was much more at home in the forests.

Listening to Mizuki say no Thalion watched the two go back and forth apparently doing this a lot. After a few short replies Mizuki seemed to give in before speaking up what this was even about. Though before Thalion could answer, Needren as he had learned was the name of this male, seemed to give his five cents about what he thought of Thalion's ability to fight.

"I dunno.. those paper bags can be crafty things." He started hardly paying much mind to the insult the other was tossing. "Maybe your right, I have no skills once so ever and I've managed for the past five years to take out groups with the normal odds of five to one... oh woe is my terrible skills." Raden rolled his eyes a little listening to this bull as it was.

"Though coming from a guy who nearly had a blade through his neck before he even had the chance to draw his weapons. I dunno I think I'll take my chances." Maybe he was being a bit cocky but come on he had lived this long on his own against all odds. Heck if he didn't think Raden would have been hit by that spell Mizuki had he would have won that fight without wasting that much energy. That was even with magic.

Besides that maybe he wanted to shut this guy up seeing as he hardly seemed pleased that Mizuki found the one person he had been looking for. There was just something about him he could not put his finger on and he wanted to know what special tricks he was holding onto. Any skilled fighter had a few tricks so it was all about getting this guy to show his. Though over the years he had picked up a few new ones of his own.

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Needren crossed his arms as Thalion spoke "Yeah yeah I have heard that all as well" He said with a huff "And just so you know I let you win that...you had hardly any strangth let along a blade that couldnt cut" He said with a shrug of his shoulders "You could of tried till you were blue in the face and it still would not have made a difference" He said with a sigh "Come now ladies your both pritty" Mizuki said with a sigh walking between them.

"Well...since the two of you cant seem to shush about whos better find out then." Mizuki said taking a step to the side as he motioned to the training feild before them "Well go on then" He said looking to them and watched as Needren bounded off to one side of the feild. "Remember no magic Needren!" He shouted and the male waved it off. "Yeah yeah I know...Needren said in a grumble.

As Thalion went to move away Mizuki stopped him and leaned in "Watch him he likes to cheat...he says no magic but hes a quick caster" Mizuki said before kissing the male and letting him go. Watching as Thalion walked to the other side of the field he missed the glare Needren gave as the kiss had taken place.

[Rosekitten]

Listening to Needren go on a bit Thalion smirked finally. "And here I didn't think I'd find someone as full of themselves as I was. Oh this should be fun." Though he wasn't really full of himself but this guy seemed to be. "Also you don't know much about this blade do you?" He started seeing as the other said a blade that couldn't but. Oh it could cut just not for everyone, something he'd never figure out.

Though Mizuki's pretty comment he shot the other a glare. Though Mizuki seemed to shoo them both towards the training grounds as he reminded the other no magic. So this was a spell blade then? Curious. That or a mage with weapon skills.

Though as he started to take to the field Mizuki pulled him back saying that the other liked to cheat. "Yeah and I've had to deal with rogues and bandits for the past five years... he can try it and I might slip and set him on fire too." He was joking. Though maybe he wasn't. Either way Thalion was hardly slow when it came to catching casts in fights. If he were then he would have been dead due to mages a long time ago.

Though he almost wished he had stalled longer on that kiss Mizuki gave. He had caught that glare from the other. So there was something this male didn't like. This was funny to him in a way. Though this might cause problems at some point... Once both fighters were in their places Mizuki counted off before the fight started.

Thalion was taking each detail into account. This should prove entertaining. A duel blade, against his own style. He would have insulted the other saying ladies first or something but it seemed both fighters were ready to strike as soon as the count down was over with. It barely took more then a few seconds before both seemed to clash. Blade against blade. Though for now it was mere testing. Thalion never started a fight at his full strength if he was unsure of the foe he faced.

"That the best you got? All that mouth.. I was expecting a bit more." Taunting of course, the easiest way to get someone to jump the gun. Though he did have his weaker moments when his temper got the better of him, something he had gotten better about over the years.

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As soon as the count off was done Needren was darting towards Thalion with both blades in his hands. The moment they reached each other the furry began as he hacked and slashed at the male before him. Needren took note of everything that went on before him. The way Thalion moved the style he chose. He was looking for something he could take advantage of but nothing seemed to happen until he struck out again and saw his opening.

Kicking out Needren hit Thalion in the side with his his knee sending the male sidewise. Catching his footing he didnt give Thalion a chance to recover as he charged again lashing out with his blades "Seems to me your the one thats all talk and no bite!" He hissed out as he aimed to kick the male again.

Mizuki sighed as he watched the two fight off to the side. Looking to Raden he shook his head "Is it just me or is there tension between those two?" Mizuki said before looking back to the two fighting.

[Rosekitten]

Raden was watching with Mizuki as he nodded a little. "Um... a bit..." Not that Raden was going to say that Thalion reminded him of some of the beasts he worked with at times but still. "Might want to have a bucket of water ready to separate them or something.." It normally worked, probably ice cold would be the better shock to make them stop. Though Thalion did seem a bit on edge or irritated with this guy.

"Oh is that how its going to be?" He said as he caught Needren's foot and forcing the other off balance. This bought him the few seconds he needed to recover his lost ground.Though he didn't seem to say much of anything else as he struck out not letting Needren recover. Though the male barely avoided the strike.

Raden rubbed his arm a little standing there a moment. "So what were the rules of this spare...? Maybe you should have said first blood or don't kill?" Seeing the force these two were putting into each strike they were lucky that none of the blows had landed yet.

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Needren growled as his foot was stopped the second time and he was pushed back. Regaining his balance took a moment and he just avoided the next attack. Backing away he began on a dodging spree rather then an attacking one. Growling he needed to get something in on the male so it was time to do what he did best. As he attacked he casted the spell and from one moment to the next instead of before Thalion he was behind the male. "So slow..." He said as he attacked the male from behind kicking out towards Thalion.

"We will let them spare until either I get sick of it or they do to much damage" He said with a nod of his head to Raden "Not to mention splitting them is a simple spell away" He said with a shrug of his shoulders. After a moment or two of watching them Mizuki sighed a little "I think though any longer and they are going to kill each other" He said as he watched the blows become harder.

[Rosekitten]

Raden laughed weakly watching as the two seemed to get more into the fight, thats what this was turning into was a fight not a spar. "Heh... I've come to the conclusion that drows just get too into fights. No matter how he swears he's not like them." Though Thalion just hated his own kind due to the little run in him and Mizuki had years ago.

He saw what the other had done but there was no way to counter that. He barely avoided the strike. Dropping and rolling forward just in time as he put a blade up just in time to block a strike. "Tsk... no magic huh?" Though he could easily have started using his own spells he decided against it blocking another strike and then forcing a kick back from the other. Yeah this fight wasn't going to end any time soon and the two seemed to be ignoring anything going on around them.