[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed a little at the way the male spoke "I know but look at it this way..." He said lightly "Damien can get the word to the inside of the royal house...what better place to start then there?" He asked looking to Thalion with a little tilt of his head. Though he didnt get a moment to speak again before Damien butted in "Wo wo wo wait a moment here" He said looking at the two of them "Were you not general of the eastern army though?" He asked Mizuki causing the male to sigh.

"Yeah well you see funny thing with that" Mizuki said with a little laugh "I was kinda held for treason for supplying the rebellion with supplies as well as weapons and healing" He said shrugging his shoulders "And you escaped the kings keep?" He asked tilting his head and Mizuki nodded his "Yes all thanks to this male here..." He said "Thalion was a great help" He said with a nod of his head.

From here the group moved to the back of the shop where Damien gathered tea and food and they all sat around the table. From there they began to explain everything that they wanted to do and what led them to this point.

Damien leaned back in his chair "Okay so let me get this right..." He began lightly "Your plan is to get the two families together to fight the eastern king..." He said "To start a rumor that will do this" He said again "Not to mention the fact that you want to do all this with out anyone knowing of M'lord over here?" He asked and both of them nodded.

Damien paused for a moment "Alright...completely stupid and mad of the both of you to come in here and do this but I admire your guts" The male said with a smile as he crossed his arms "I mean...if we get the word to the right people we should be able to spread it fast enough" Damien said lightly "Now the question here is...how long do we have to do this?" He said looking at the two of them and Mizuki sighed a little "That is unclear...though I doubt they would be able to find the rebellion location in a short matter of time...I give it a year max and thats even pushing it" He said with a nod.

[Rosekitten]

Mizuki had a point this was the easier way. Though he wasn't sure he trusted on how this one would get such information out. So long as he was not mentioned being alive he hardly cared though. But still there was trusting the word of a guard no matter his rank. Though for now he guessed he had to go along with this plan.

"I don't think it's so mad.. how many do you know that would believe you if you started saying someone form the royal family was alive after twenty so odd years? Let alone the second youngest." He had a point, he didn't think too many would actually take anyone's word on such a rumor without seeing proof and he didn't personally want to go waltzing around saying he was recruiting a army.

"That depends, does the human King have any other dragonkin? Luna found the place within a days time of you being there." That was true though dragonkin did not ally with sides most of the time so maybe they didn't have to worry about that.

"So long as you leave me out of whatever you say I don't care how the rumor gets started or the forces are massed. As far as you seeing me, today you saw a metalsmith that strangely looked like the royal family that was slaughtered." He seemed rather dead set on this, it wasn't a order but he refused to be involved.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki looked to Thalion as he spoke but when he asked his question he shook his head "No Luna was only there because of me" He said "We have a long history her and I" He said with a nod of his head. It was true though. Their friendship goes back years. Though he didnt have a chance to say anything as Thalion continued to speak.

This was when Damien looked at them "If that is your wish M'lord" He said with a nod of his head. One thing Damien refused to do was call him by his name. Well when they were alone. If they so happened to be seen by others then the name it shall be and he made that clear. "You know I do know some people that would leave with you now" He said On your travels back to the camp"

Damien smiled as he got the questioning look from the two of them "There are a fair amount of us that seek a way out" He said with a little frown "Not to mention how many hope that the royal family would return" Damien said with a little frown "The times have been dark since the family was killed" Damien said with a frown though he shook his head. "Let me work on this...I am sure I can get you some troops within a couple days" He said with a nod of his head.

[Rosekitten]

"Call me that once more I swear.." He said before crossing his arms. "I'm not a lord or anything hell I don't have any of the signets or weapons or anything." He really was not thrilled with someone reminding him that he wasn't getting away from his past.

Thalion had to avoid looking at Damien as he spoke of how times had been and that there were a number that sought a way to escape. It wasn't his problem it wasn't his problem! He kept telling himself in his mind though he knew better... This was his problem. But he couldn't do anything about it.

There was no way him being alive would matter. More would side with the current ruler just to save the punishment for standing against her. Besides that there were a number of other things that were against him here though none that seemed to matter to this knight.

He sighed finally having no choice but to wait, they needed to know if they had a force to count on or not. "A few days it is then... " Though he seemed a little defeated by his tone. He never wanted to come back here but he refused to let that tyrant king win either.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed a little so it would seem a few days would be spent in the city. Damien piped in now "Let me go about my things" He said "For now you to can stay here I mean its not that big but there is a little kitchen and a bathroom and sorry but only one bed" He said but piped in "Its large enough for two though" He said with a smile "Either that or I can get you some blankets from the storage and bunk on the floor" He said with a shrug "But either way neither of you are leaving this shop...im shocked you got here in the first place" He said with a nod.

After that Damien went about and gathered some things for the two of them. He grabbed more pillows and blankets. Got some food and then left for the night leaving the two of them alone.

Mizuki sat there as he sighed a little listening to the crackle of the fire place as he sipped at his tea "I think we may have a chance at this" He said lightly with a smile looking to Thalion as the other male sat across from him "I mean..yeah its a little shitty and everything but it could be worse right?" He asked with a smile before giving a little yawn "Well either way...we should both rest" He said with a nod.

Standing Mizuki moved and walked over to the bed that was covered in extra blankets and pillows "Do you want the bed or the floor?" He asked looking to him "I could take the floor" He said with a shrug. This was when the thought came to Mizuki that the perfect oppertunity was right infront of him. Mizuki was evil when it came to some things. Once a thought was in his head it stayed there.

See Mizuki liked the image of a blushing Thalion from the start of the trip. So now it was a game to him. He would see that blush again and more times then once if he had a say in it. So taking some steps towards the male he smiled lightly with half lidded eyes "Or you know..." He said lightly "We could always share..." He said with a smile looking at Thalion and that smile only got bigger as he noticed the blush creeping into those cheeks.

[Rosekitten]

Was it that big of a deal they got here? Staying to the back walk ways and the hidden passages it was rather easy actually. Besides that he guessed he was better off not complaining. they were getting help and it was good help none the less. One he actually trusted knowing that most of the royal guards were either slain on the spot or stood down and forced to vow to the new house that took over.

"Maybe... Thats my hope anyway." He said half spacing on whatever thoughts were on his mind. There were quite a few of them at the moment. Even the little time they were in the city he could tell things were not well. It was bothering him and he didn't want to admit it. Heck as far as who was to be the next ruler he would have never gotten the chance anyway so why should he care?

"Yeah.. I suppose your right." He said with a slight sigh before standing finally. The next question he shrugged about before speaking. "Doesn't matter I-" He stopped as Mizuki had suggested that they could share too. There was a thought, he wasn't expecting Mizuki to suggest that.

To admit he was at a loss of words for a moment as he stood there knowing he was blushing as soon as Mizuki seemed to smile more. "um.. that we could.." His ears went back a little noticing how close Mizuki had gotten and he didn't notice it before.

After a moment he thought on something before smirking apparently getting a bit of that normal cockiness back. "So if we're sharing... doesn't that mean I get to see you strip again?" Mizuki started it and he wasn't going to back down having already said what he did and it was too late to take it back.

"Unless you sleep fully clothed... " He started with a shrug. "I suppose some do." somehow he knew the answer to what he had said or asked already.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled he was not expecting that answer to come from Thalion yet in a way he did. So the game was on was it? With that thought Mizuki stepped back before undoing his robes and letting them fall to the ground at his feet. Now he stood there before Thalion with nothing but pants on and loose fitting ones at that. They hung loosely off of his hips but that didnt stop Mizuki from stepping past his robes towards Thalion.

"Hmm you didnt get enough of a strip tease the first time?" He asked a little taking another step closer with a small smile on his lips "Well...shall we see if we could make a better show of it?" Mizuki asked before he turned and bent over, his braid falling over his shoulder to land on the bunched up cloth. Picking up the robes on the ground before standing and walking over to put them on the little bench at the end of the bed.

After that he turned and looked at Thalion and he couldnt help the soft smile that came to his lips as he saw the male watching him. Walking slowly over to infront of Thalion Mizuki smiled before he tilted his head "Something wrong...?" He asked in a soft voice as his ears dipped back yet the smile on his face gave most of what he was thinking away.

[Rosekitten]

Well he did ask for this though he wasn't expecting for the game to keep going on. Apparently he had started or rather continued something here as Mizuki stood there a moment with just his pants on before he said anything.

"The first time counted? damn.. here I was trying to be polite about it and not look at that time." Not that he ever admitted to looking or not... Though he was definitively looking now. Mizuki was doing this on purpose... not that he was going to complain, though he was trying to figure out what it was that drew him to Mizuki.

Though after a moment Mizuki seemed to walk back over as he seemed to be just standing there this whole time. Probably the whole time he never recovered enough to get rid of that red tint on his cheeks, oh he hated it so. Either way he was determined not to back down now seeing as he had half asked for this. "Oh nothing.. "

He started before pulling his own shirt off after a moment of fighting with himself that he wasn't sure he wanted to. It was fair though. "Though there is something.." He said before pulling Mizuki closer and kissing him. Just in case was his thought, odds were someone was going to find out he was here and there were a number that never liked the royal family. Let alone the one that was in current power...

[Pinkie]

"Oh nothing..." Was the response he got and Mizuki smiled at that though he did not expect the male to pull his own shirt over his head to join the bare chest party Mizuki seemed to start. This was when Thalion said that there was one thing and Mizuki couldnt help but raise a brow that this "And what would that-" but he was cut off as he was pulled in and right to a kiss.

Mizuki didnt protest in the slightest. As soon as those dark lips touched his pale ones he had his arms rapped around Thalion as he brought the male in closer as he kissed him back. Mizuki as well had the same thought that Thalion did and he kenw that. The thing that they were trying to do was a tricky thing in deed. Though if it helped them in anyway then it was a great thing.

After a few moments the need for air took over and Mizuki pulled back a little with his breathing deep but he didnt stop, no he didnt want to. Kissing lightly beside Thalions lips he moved light kisses over a strong jaw line until he reaches a pointed ear where he lightly licked a lobe before placing little kisses along the ear to the tip where he nipped it. Mizuki then brought his mouth down and spoke lightly "Well then I do believe its time for bed" He said in a breathless voice.

Letting go of Thalion he led pale fingers down strong bare arms of Thalion as he turned from the males grasp and walked over to bed though as he did he brought his braid over his shoulder and undid the tie letting the long white strands fall in waves around him.

[Rosekitten]

He figured he had answered Mizuki's question with what he did. There didn't need to be words and he was rather glad that there wasn't any for a moment or two. Even feeling the other hold the kiss and return it. He didn't really want to let the other go after that. Though the need for air became the next thought as Mizuki pulled back about when he was going to.

Though not too long after he seemed to have other plans as he placed a few more kisses before nipping his ear. The kisses alone had sent shivers but that last bit. He ended up biting his own lip to keep from making a noise he would regret. Sadly afterwards Mizuki said that it was time for bed, though it was all he could do to watch the other walk over to the small bed and start to undo his hair.

Probably a combination of thoughts were running through his head but either way he couldn't remove his gaze no matter what he did. After Mizuki sat there for a moment was when he finally managed to move pushing Mizuki down against the bed before kissing his lips again only to move afterwards and kissing the other's neck lightly. He really had no idea what he was doing but he didn't want to stop either.

He knew what he felt towards Mizuki but he didn't want to admit it or say it... but he knew what he wanted. maybe the thought that this could be the last chance he got to do anything with the male under him. Maybe a number of things but he knew sleep was not on his mind at the moment.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki growled lightly as he was pushed back into the bed though the moment he was his arms were up and around the males shoulders as he kissed him back.

After that things went slow. Neither of them wanting to rush what could be their only time to feel each other. It was a sad thought really but that left both minds as they continued.

After awhile Mizuki and Thalion laid on the bed panting. Mizuki had his head resting on the males chest as his hair flowed out behind him. Having a pale arm hung over a dark chest he placed a leg over Thalions on before he covered the two of them.

Mizukis breathing was deep as he held the male below him. He could feel sleep approaching and his mind was telling him it was time for rest but Mizuki didnt want this moment to end. No...after everything was said and done Mizuki knew what the male was to him and how he felt. Tiredly Mizuki spoke with out thinking as he fell asleep. Kissing lightly the chest under his head he spoke "Good night Thalion..." He said softly though his words got quieter as he spoke "..love...you...." He said before his breathing evened out and he fell asleep.

[Rosekitten]

Even after everything was done and they were just laying there he was almost in disbelief of what just took place. He didn't mind it, no that was hardly the case. Just more that something that his mind had been tormenting him with for a while now had just happened, let alone with the one person that seemed impossible to get out of his head. This had been what he had wanted even if he never dared to admit it.

He didn't regret it though. Even now with Mizuki laying there he almost wanted to say this was perfect. Minus the fact that his mind still had its worries it was quickly reminding him of as he calmed down a little. Though for now he pushed them aside determined to enjoy just laying here.

Well till Mizuki spoke saying good night, though that's not what caused him to look at the other. It was what came after that as Mizuki seemed to fall asleep right after saying the words. He just said that didn't he? He couldn't be serious right... he could but he was probably just tired or caught up in the moment still or... he was making excuses for something he was almost afraid of expressing.

Let out a bit of a deep breath he smiled a little before shaking his head moving a arm to keep Mizuki close to him. "Night Mizuki..." He knew what he wanted to say but even now he couldn't even with the odds that the other wouldn't even hear it to remember. He hissed at himself in his head for being a coward.

Though morning came all too quickly as he ended up waking up before Mizuki did. He figured he could let the other sleep, not like they were going anywhere for a few days right? Though it seemed Damien wanted to show Thalion something. Though with the promise that he was not going to say lord or anything remotely similar to a title during this trip. He half wanted to wake Mizuki but he figured he would be safe enough here right?

Damien had managed to get in contact with a few of the ones he had mentioned the day before. Though it was more in planning a route out that was the issue. It wasn't the same as just two people sneaking in the city walls. Besides that much to Thalion's dismay some of the fighters Damien mentioned did not take his word for someone of the royal line still being alive.

So if he was in such a dire need of troops he had little choice but to go with Damien and meet a few of them somewhere out of reach of prying eyes and ears. Though such rumors had already surfaced to the heir to the current house ruling the city. Rumors that this so called royal was staying at a small shop for the time being. The plan was to take care of him there, though at the moment that was where Mizuki was.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki had fallen asleep fast the other night. He was content and warm in the arms of Thalion so sleep came easy. During the night he didnt move that far from the males side as he snuggled into the warmth provided. So it was really no shock that he awoke the next day alone and late into the afternoon. Mizuki knew that Thalion had things to take care of so he would hold nothing against him at this time.

So from there Mizuki got up bathed then he dressed himself before he braided his hair once more. As the day ticked on Mizuki got bored. It was not like he could just go out into the drow capital. It was more safe here in the shop well at least that was what Mizuki thought.

Sitting at the table sipping on some tea and reading a book Mizuki didnt think anything of it as the shop door opened. Though as the foot falls got closer to the back of the shop Mizuki began to hear more then one voice and ones he didnt know "Come on he has to be here" He heard through the door "Search everywhere!" He heard another say "Tear this place apart if you have to"

Mizuki stood at that...Shit! He thought as he grabbed his staff from the other side of the room but just as he reached it the door to the back of the shop opened and Mizuki heard some one shout "Sir theres a male back here!" It said and Mizuki stood to his full height before turning getting ready for what he knew would come "And its a wood elf!" Yep there it was.

Mizuki watched as three men joined the first one though that was nothing. The next male that joined the group stood out from the rest. He was tall with golden eyes and white hair that traveled down past his shoulders to end just below them. Long pointed ears stood high and proud as gold and jewels littered them. This how ever was not the thing that made Mizuki glare. No it was the royal colors the male seemed to be wearing.

"And just who exactly are you...and how did you get into this city?" The tall male asked with a glare and Mizuki smiled a little "Wouldnt you like to know" He said though was shocked at his own answer. It would seem that Thalion was rubbing off on him. This answer though caused the male to smile "Why yes I would like to know" He said "Its not everyday a wood elf is found in my city" The male said.

Mizuki raised a brow at this "Your city...uh huh" He said lightly "By the looks of things you are maybe 40-50 years of age I would guess and judging from the way you speak you have not been under rule" Mizuki said with a little smile "So this then leads me to the conclusion that this is not your city but moms and daddies and your just a little boy playing house" He said with a smile as he took a deffensive pose.

This caused the male to growl "So it seems I am right then" Mizuki said with a little laugh. The male before him now stood tall with a glare on his face "I am LiNeer, Son of the great house Helvi and I seek the one they call Thalion" He said with a glare and Mizuki raised a brow "Dont know the name" He said with a shrug but LiNeer was not accepting that answer "Gather him...hes knows something" The male said before turning and leaving the shop.

Mizuki stood there and looked at the four men before him "Alright...so seems we have a little party going huh.." He said looking between the men "So...who wants to dance first?" He asked with a tilt of his head. It was not to long after that one of the males charged and Mizuki smiled "So it begins!" He said as he cast his first spell.

Mizuki was feeling back at the moment for the shape he was leaving Damiens shop it but it was really a matter of his safety. Mizuki used his spells but at times he got frustrated as they were taken out by a fire user. Dodging magic and blades was a feet in its self and it was not before long that Mizuki stood there, ice all around him as two of the men still stood before him.

Mizuki was almost out of energy and cuts littered his arms and legs but nothing like the slash across his shoulder and chest. Mizuki knew that was the worst of the two. But you see Mizuki had it in his head that if he held out as long as he could Thalion and Damien would return. Though as one of the males before him charged Mizuki knew there was no way for it to happen.

One hit to the head was all it took before he fell to the side in a heap and a groan. Mizuki was out cold. From there the males gathered him before heading out to the waiting carriage out infront of the shop "Leave a not for our dear friend Thalion..." LiNeer said with a sigh to the two men "Make sure he knows were to find us" He said before the door to the carriage clossed and it was on its way.

[Rosekitten]

It took most of the day before things were somewhat in order. Though he swore he was going to go mad if one more person knelt or called him out in some formal remark. He wasn't use to this by any means and had no intention of getting use to it. Heck even if things had remained the way they were the odds of him being in charge of anything were slim to none and he never once minded that fact.

Though this was about when Damien and Thalion were going back to the shop though Thalion stopped seeing the door wide open. "Mizuki!" He half forgot himself for a moment before checking no maybe he was expecting to find the other dead or there at the least no instead he found a note stabbed to the wall with a jeweled dagger.

Reading over it he growled a little before his ears went back and crushed the paper. "To hell with it." He finally snapped before looking at Damien. "You gather what forces you can that are willing to fight in the name of the old Queen. I have something I've been wanting to test for quite a few years." He said before storming off.

They wanted to hunt him down well they didn't have to look any further and if Mizuki was dead he might just figure some way to take to the Queen all in one fell swoop. None the less he was heading towards one of the side gates where the guardians stood. He was curious on something seeing as most things fell under the command of the royal bloodline.

Either way Damien did as he was ordered to almost joyfully in-fact seeing as it was a order. Really Thalion was a bit shocked when he saw the small force that Damien had gathered, just in a few hours time anyway. Though this was when he explained his plan in more detail.

LiNeer is the main target.. but I think it is safe to assume if Priscillia's precious son is being attacked then she'll not let it stand." "I need her distracted." From there it went into who to send with their strong points and the ones that had the best odds of getting out of it alive. There was little point in trying to send them to their deaths but if they lost a few then they had no choice. But he was tired of running about now seeing as they had forced Mizuki to be involved.

He knew his kind all too well and they didn't have much of it if they were trying to pry information from Mizuki or worse just bored. He wasn't even being subtle about this either. Though it was hard to do when he had all four of the gate guardians involved in it. Three were causing plenty of a issue for LiNeer's mother to deal with. He had wanted a excuse to take LiNeer down a few notches for years. Seemed he had one.

The front gate to where LiNeer was staying was hardly his concern as the creature growled once before breaking the gate and part of the wall surrounding the estate down with it. There was a few minor details Thalion may have left out. Like the fact he had never really worried too much over the drakes attacking on the cliffs. Also the fact that if he reclaimed rule then it would be possible for dragon riders to be trained again... the gate guardians were wingless brute dragons. A over sized scaled fire breathing version of a rhino.

Though as soon as the wall was down was when the real struggle took place. It seemed LiNeer was prepared for a assault but maybe not a organized one or one that the claims were true on. Going to the graveyard you could pick any of the royal names there so odds were this was just a fake trying to stir trouble. Though LiNeer was not that lucky.

[Pinkie]

As soon as Mizuki awoke he began his struggles though he hated elven kind at times. More so drows. He knew that they had their methods of getting things out of others and Mizuki was not looking forward to that. As soon as he awoke he found himself chained to a pole as he hugged it. His body was in pain as he struggled at the cuffs but a simple spell told him he wouldnt be able to do anything about it as the spell was back fired.

From the amoment he awoke he was not alone. Being forced to drink a vial of red liquid he frowned. What on earth was the purpose of that? Though something told him he was going to get his answer as LiNeer spoke "You see...." He began "We have little things that help us when problems arise" He said as he began to walk around Mizuki.

"Us drows are knowen for such treatments" He said with a smile as he reached out and poked Mizuki in the upper arm. Mizuki bit back a hiss. What on earth was that pain? The male hardly touched him yet the pain was something to complain about. "Aww you hold it now elf but let me just say you wont for long" LiNeer said with a growl as he moved behind Mizuki and grabbed something from the table that rested there.

Mizukis breathing was increasing as he thought on what the male was about to do. Though Mizuki soon got his answer as he heard a crack of something behind him. This was when Mizuki realized what was going on and his eyes widened though he didnt have a moment to protest as the harsh leather of the whip slashed across a cloth covered back. The clothe ripped and tore as it was splattered in blood.

Mizukis head lashed back but he held in his words as he screwed his eyes shut "So tell me" LiNeen said with a smile "Who exactly is this...Thalion" He said witha s mile but Mizuki was not about to give in that easy "Hes a black smith..." Mizuki said though he hissed as the crack of the whip was sounded again and his back burned.

This continued back and fourth for awhile until Mizuki could no longer keep the shouts to himself. The potion combined with the whip and the chains was all a little much to him. Screaming out his pain as the whip landed its mark again Mizuki threw his head forward and breathed heavy. LiNeer sneered as he looked at the bloodied back of Muzuki he was bored of this.

Though he didnt have a moment to think any more on that when the building shook and rumbled. "Awww it would seem the guest of honor has arived!!" He said with a smile and placing the whip back on the table he turned and left Mizuki alone int the room. He had more important things to handle.

[Rosekitten]

All the while with LiNeer trying to get information from Mizuki, Thalion was busy with his little pawns he seemed to send to their deaths. It took more time then he would have liked for them to even get into the building as he huffed a little pulling a blade from a corpse that fell to the ground. "Tsk leaves a note and doesn't even show his face. Damned coward."

He growled before walking forward and not even bothering to draw the second sword he had with him as he slammed a palm into the next assaulting solider's face before the fighter screamed in pain as it seemed to instantly be on fire. He just hoped things on the other end of the city were going just as well. Though what he didn't know was that with the rumors of one of the royal family being a live the Queen had more to deal with then he was counting on.

After a while he finally got to the main what seemed to be a ball room. Fitting... He found a odd amusement in this as LiNeer walked from another room. "Here I almost thought you were going to go run and hide under your mother's dress after leaving a note basically asking me to kill you." Though he seemed cocky enough he was a bit winded though he hid it well.

LiNeer knew who he was the moment he walked in here. There might have been copy cats of the royal family but the fact the dragons were involved and the roar outside let that be known was the dead giveaway if the fire magic and features weren't already. Though LiNeer half seemed to look like he saw a ghost. Thalion was a mere child when they last saw each other, one that was thought to be dead for twenty years.