[Pinkie]

"I know you can but this way is more fun" Mizuki said as Thalion complained that he could walk. He knew that but he really didnt care at the moment even if the male was to agree with his wishes. Putting Thalion down as he reached the bathroom he smiled as he began the water though this was when Thalion continued to talk and it was getting a little on his nerves he turned and leaning in kissed Thalion silencing the males words "You talk to much" Mizuki said with a smile as he pulled back.

After that it was simple to get the water finished with herbs to help relax as well as a few others Mizuki threw in for smell and other things. Then moving Mizuki got into the water with a sigh. Looking over to Thalion he smiled "You know..." He said "As much as I love the image of you right now..." He sid looking at the blood splattered male "And as hot as that moment was...I do say its time to get clean" He said with a smile as he moved over to allow the male in.

After that Mizuki for himself helped wash Thalion. He ignored the protests the male gave he knew after while that they would die and he was right. Thalion knew better then to go against Mizuki when he set his mind on something. It didnt take to long before they were cleaned and out into the room getting ready for bed. Just as Mizuki got dressed a knock sounded at the door. "I knew the good times wouldnt last long" He said in a sigh as he headed for the door.

Opening it he smiled "Though what a welcome inturption!" He said as he looked at Belquiri with her baby brother in her arms "Hello papa" She said with a smile "I figured it was time for Amonar to sleep in his bed" She said before handing the young child to Mizuki. He smiled "Yes thank you my dear" He said leaning over and kissing her forehead "Now...I have to study" Shes aid with a smile before waving "Have a good night papa tell dad the same and that I will see him in the morning for training" She said as she walked down the hall.

Turning back inside he closed the door behind him "Look who I have!" Mizuki said in a happy voice as he walked over to Thalion as the male was already sitting in the bed propped up against the back "Its our handsome young man" He said as Mizuki crawled into the bed beside Thalion before carefully placing young Amonar in Thalions lap before curling into his side. The young male only moved once and that was to snuggle into Thalion more.

Mizuki smiled as he felt the arm move around his shoulders before the other hand went to craddle around Amonar. "I couldnt ask for a more perfect life..." Mizuki said as he curled in more "I love you Thalion" He said lightly "With everything I am and more..." He said smiling as he closed his eyes and gave a little yawn.

[Rosekitten]

Things were perfect, for once. Well once again anyway. As perfect as they were going to get. Things were finally back to normal for the most part and there was no reports of attacks or a war looming over their shoulders. Granted times like this bored Thalion at times but he was hardly going to complain after everything they had just been through. No he'd take a while of peace for a change.

Actually this time of peace went on for a good few months. Really there was no reports of anything now even. Though there as a few things on Thalion's mind about now. For starters there was a handful of new dragons that seemed to hatch and had no riders. Though that meant that they had a partner somewhere and that was a headache on its own when they hatched before their rider got to them. Plus by this time there were a few of the breeds that were large enough to be ridden... oh that posed a new challenge training wise.

Though months had passed from when the king was killed and the young Amonar had been added to their family. The other thing on Thalion's mind was that Neimi was planning Mizuki's birthday again. Something smaller then the last time she planned something. Though she was gradually getting older so going all out wasn't something she could do as easily anymore. It was a reminder that she was very much human and something he never thought about would happen sooner or later.

Though hopefully later... much later. for now he had a few plans of his own and he was cursing his own thoughts for saying to go through with them. He had sent a letter after the kings death to Beltran to inform the new fae ruler of this update. Though the return letter had a extra package. That and a extra note saying he still expected that favor to be a picture of him in the outfit Beltran sent. Of course he had to reply with a not on your life.. probably a bit harsher words. Though the other knew that was going to be his response.

The note also made some tease that Thalion's lover would probably love to see him wear it. The first thought was yeah right. Though the longer he thought on it the more the idea seemed to sink in that he wanted to do something for Mizuki's birthday. Something unexpected and that the other would enjoy.

So that was his plan then. He hated the outfit to be honest, quite honest. Though he was determined at least one time to win against the other. All the times they started things and Mizuki always won with teases or words. No he was going to pull out all the stops and if he didn't win this time he would just have to accept that it was not possible to win. Though it was more to see what reaction he got from the other. Mizuki always went on about how showing some skin wouldn't kill him. Especially in the summer time when he normally still wore long sleeves.

[Pinkie]

After that night everything continued on as they should. There was no news of trouble through the lands or in the kingdom the two kings ruled over. No everything for once was at peace and it seemed to shock Mizuki a little at times. He was used to the constant fear of something going wrong or the fear that the day he lived would be his last. Though as of late it was a thought on the back of his mind.

Since that night time moved on and now it seemed to be months later after the death of the king. Though another date seemed to approach and one Mizuki usually didnt care for. This year however he didnt find himself locked away in some study alone. No even though he was more silent as the days approached he didnt hide it. Instead he walked around the castle just as he always did with Amonar in his arms as he gave his orders to the servants about.

It was not until later into the day did he find himself talking with Belquiri "You know I am perfectly fine" Mizuki said with a little glare to the female as she shrugged her shoulders "Dont try and put anything on me" She said with a smirk "Its auntie Neimi...you know how she is" She said with a shake of her head "Besides its your birthday papa you should have fun" She said with a smile and Mizuki sighed a little "What fun?" He asked "I have a kingdom to run as well as a baby to raise...there is no fun" He said with a shrug.

At this however the female growled a little "There can be fun if you ever allow it!" Belquiri said in a bit of a higher voice though at the look Mizuki gave her she frowned "Sorry papa" She said and the male smiled a little "My dear...I am fully aware of the day trust me but just because it is the day of my birth does not mean that I need to celebrate it" He said looking to her "There is nothing to celebrate" He said with a shrug of his shoulders.

At this Belquiri stood from her chair before walking over. Making Mizuki stand she began to push him from his own study "Hey...what on earth-" He began as he struggled though the female smirked "It is your birthday and as such it is a time to celebrate even if you do not think it is!" She said as she reached the door before shoving him out of it "Now...if I was you I would go and head for the dining hall before Neimi sends a search party to fetch you...another words dad" She said with a smile "Oh and dont worrie....I will watch Amonar all night!" She said with a wave as she closed the door almost right in Mizukis face.

Mizuki huffed as he stood there with his arms crossed. Belquiri was just like them in many ways. Sighing he moved and began to head down the hall he might as well take full advantage of this. Then this was when the thought of ditching and leaving the little party came to his mind. Though it ended the more he thought on it. Neimi was human and as such her years began to catch up to her. The grey hairs and wrinkled skin was starting to set in and it was often a thought of Mizukis how much longer they had with the female.

With that thought he gave a sigh and headed for the dining hall where he knew the female as well as others seemed to be in wait. Opening the large doors before him it was almost the same as the last time the female did something for his birthday. He was greeted first by Needren and Luna both of them expressing their wishes of a good birthday to him. Then there were others that did the same. Though the whole time he didnt see Thalion around.

Even as he went up to Neimi and asked the female shook her head. She didnt even know where he went off to. She had tried to locate the male in more ways then one but when she did she was told that he wished to be left alone. That right there made Mizuki frown. The only reason he even really bothered with this night was because he was sure that Thalion would of spent the night right along his side. At least this was his thinking and it seemed his thinking was wrong.

Even as the night began to come to an end Mizuki didnt see a single glance of the male. What on earth could of kept Thalion away from him for the whole day? Let alone at the night like this... Something began to boil in Mizukis mind the more the night went on and the more it did the more angry or upset he seemed to get. Here he was sitting almost alone now in the dining hall with some dark thoughts. "You know its not the end of the world to be a day older right?"

Mizuki turned his head at this and watching as Luna came up and sat down across from him he sighed "Its not that..." Mizuki said and Luna nodded her head as she crossed her arms "Oh I know...I also know exactly what seems to be the dark thoughts that cloud your mind" Luna huffed a little making Mizuki look to her "You know as well as I do that he loves you with everything he has.." Luna said and Mizuki frowned a little "Thus...there has to be a reason as to why he didnt show tonight" Luna said with a nod.

"Before you get all dark and gloomie..." Luna said as she stood and moved away from the table a little "I would go and see if I could find the reasoning as to why he did not show tonight" With that and a shrug Luna turned and left. Shortly after Mizuki fallowed her example and left the now empty dining hall and headed for his room. At the least with Belquiri watching Amonar he had the chance of a good sleep. Or so he thought as he reached his room and with closed eyes he opened the door before walking in and shutting it behind him. Leaning against the door he kept his eyes shut as he groaned a little.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion didn't actually mean to be missing for the whole day. No the plan was to debate this stupid idea he had stuck in his head for the past few months. He kept going back on it. Really he was still debating it and had lost all concept of time as far as the hour is was currently. This was beyond a stupid idea. He had a doubt in his head that this was a good idea, Mizuki might take this the wrong way with how many years he was stuck under the fae's rule and all.

Though by this time he had settled on going through with it and paying for it if Mizuki disliked the idea. Besides that it was a bit late now to go and change his mind. No by now he had everything planned out or maybe somewhat of a idea. Besides that his nerves had settled enough finally to where he wasn't trying to adjust the cloth there was every three seconds. To think there was a race who went around like this by choice!

Though by now it was do or die actually as the door opened and shut soon after. Well he didn't have a choice in changing his mind now. Luckily for him Mizuki couldn't see as well as he could in lower light. Something he did on purpose to buy himself a few moments extra of time to debate what to say or do. Though if Mizuki was back that meant he had wasted the whole day in here.. He;d be lucky if Mizuki wasn't pissed at him let alone liked any of this.

Hearing the groan he could guess the mood the other was in and that worried him a bit. Though the candles being lit about the room should at least tell the other that he didn't forget or wasn't just sitting around all day doing nothing. No he had been working on this for a little while. Getting everything he needed together and knowing that Mizuki hadn't been resting well as of late. Yes he helped with the little baby they had but this one seemed a bit more fussy then the last two. Though he also aged normally as well so maybe that had something to do with it.

This wasn't the same outfit as the one Beltran had forced him into. It varied a little. More properly fitted and everything down to every last detail. Plus it actually exposed a little more skin then the other outfit did, if that was possible he hardly thought so but he was proven wrong. Mizuki didn't seem to move at all and that was when Thalion finally gave up knowing the longer he stood there the less nerve he was going to have to go through with this.

The only downside to all of this was that he knew he was blushing, he couldn't help it knowing he was about as close as you could get to having nothing on. Hate was not a word for it but Mizuki kept complaining that he never showed any skin.. well he was getting his wish just maybe not in a way he was expecting.

Taking a few steps forward was when he spoke knowing that the other was sad and annoyed maybe a hint of anger in there as well from the link. That had been something else he had worked on all day how to not give away anything with that link! A task easier said then done. "Before you say anything.. just hear me out about why I wasn't around today... " he thought on that a little before shaking his head. "Actually I'd rather you didn't say anything... "

He knew the other was going to say something, Mizuki wouldn't help but say something. At the least by now the other could see what he was even talking about. It was taking nearly everything just to act like nothing was wrong as he waited for one of three reactions, one the other was still pissed, two this upset him or three.. the one he was hopeful for and would make all of this worth it.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed as he leaned into the door just standing there. He could tell from the sounds of the room around him that he was not alone. Though he was not sure if he wanted to open his eyes and see what was before him. Half of him wanted to just go to bed and forget the day was even there. The other half wanted to open his eyes and yell at the male that was no doubt before him. Who in their right mind would skip their husbands birthday without a second thought?

This was his thinking but this was also when Thalion spoke to hear him out. After the day he went through the male asked to hear him out? Mizuki was going to say something but it was the next words that made him silence his own. Thalion wished him not to speak? Why on earth would that be? "You know...out of all the people I expected to come and see me today..." Mizuki began "The one that I thought would of been there from the start didnt even show" Mizuki sighed as he cracked his neck a little.

"Give me one good reason as to why I should not be yell-" Though Mizukis words were cut off as he opened his eyes and for the first time looked at the sight before him. The room was dimly lit from the groups of candles that gathered in spots around the room. Though this was not what made his words stop. No it was Thalion before him. "I...you..." Though Mizuki couldnt seem to find the right words at the moment to express anything.

There Thalion was standing before him with his arms behind his back. Dark crimson mesh clothe covered little of the body before him. Legs seemed to stand proudly within the thin clothe as the arms did the same. Golden cuffs were jeweled with rubies and onyx and rested at the ankles as well as the wrists and neck of the male before him. There was nothing that covered the dark chest leaving it bare to the view. Clothe of the same material covered the lower half of the male as well as woven belts of gold, ruby and onyx laid on leath hips.

Mizuki didnt know what to say. The image of the male before him was a breath taking one to say the least. It was all finished with the blush that seemed to rest over dark cheeks. Where on earth did he get an outfit like that? This was when the thought of Beltran came to mind. Mizuki after everything was over made it a point to thank the male for all that he had done. Now he found himself in need to thank him once more as he looked at Thalion before him.

"So...this was what you were up to..." Mizuki said as he crossed his arms over his chest as his ears dipped down "You could of...sent some one or something to let me know you would not join me" Mizuki said as he finally moved and walking over to the chair infront of the roaring fireplace where he sat down as he crossed his legs looking at Thalion "Instead of having me sit and wait all day for something that would not come" He said with a little sigh.

[Rosekitten]

Yes he could have.. this was when he sighed a little. "Yes well.. I found out arguing with myself can turn into a all day ordeal." He really hadn't meant to stay away all day. No the idea was to set things up and go spend the majority of the time with Mizuki till maybe near the end where he could break away a little bit to finish things. A bit late now for that and as far as he could tell Mizuki seemed to still be a bit mad that he didn't show up.

After Mizuki sat and seemed to sigh as he spoke Thalion frowned a little. Well yeah he needed to manage time a bit better. Today out of any of the days. He really had not meant to waste it all here in one room. After a moment he moved to go to where Mizuki was sitting and sat in the floor next to the other resting his head on Mizuki's leg looking up at him.

"I really didn't mean to waste the day not at your side... I was trying to make today more enjoyable for you." Though he seemed to fail at that by debating his thoughts so long. He sighed a little before moving from where he was for the moment and half leaning over Mizuki before kissing the pouting lips lightly.

"I'm sure I can make it up to you though and get you to forget whatever you had to put up with during the day.." He was pretty sure at least. He had noticed the pause the other seemed to take in noticing what he was wearing. Maybe he finally found a weakness Mizuki couldn't win against.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki frowned a little as he sat there and watched Thalion. Though as the male moved over to where he was sitting on the floor and placing his head on his knee so cutely it took everything in his power to still hold the little pout he had on his lips. "I really didn't mean to waste the day not at your side... I was trying to make today more enjoyable for you." he heard Thalion explain before the male moved and leaned over him kissing the pouting pale lips before pulling away.

Though this was when Thalion went on to say that he could male it up to him. Could he now? The thought on how the male would make it up to him. There were many thoughts running through his mind on what Thalion could do but then another thought came to him. The male was wearing the clothes of a royal slave. So he had a slave for now did he?

"Seems to me that you..." Mizuki said as he uncrossed his arms and with moving a hand he placed a long pale finger under the males chin as he moved it a little close before he himself leaned down "...need to change your 'Masters' mood..." Mizuki said as he brushed that finger under the males chin with a little flick before he moved back and sat back into the chair at full height as he looked down to Thalion with a smirk and fake hard eyes. The hint of mirth and the link gave him away.

[Rosekitten]

It was the outfit of a royal slave, to the fae anyway. Though it wasn't too off from what some of the pets that some of the noble females kept of his own kind. A bit more dressed up and flashy but still. Maybe the next time he went about a idea like this he'd work with something he was a bit more use to rather then this.. maybe if there was a next time anyway.

The words that left Mizuki's mouth as he spoke almost made Thalion grin a little. Just the way he said it and the link hinting he wasn't actually mad at this. But it seemed Mizuki had made a game of this, and seeing as he had messed up today by taking so long he wasn't going to fight with complying to such a request.

The one person who could get Thalion to say master without wanting to kill the other. Though Mizuki could get Thalion to do a lot of things others could not on that note. Bowing his head a little as he seemed to accept this little role Mizuki brought up. "As my master wishes... it will not do for him to remain angry with today's events."

He spoke before standing and keeping his head down the whole time to show rank. Shudder the thought that year around Beltran taught him most of this and it was forced teaching as he was a bit more defiant then he should have been. Either way he walked over towards the bed before speaking again. As much as he hated to admit it he played this role well, the walk and everything down to a grace almost as he extended a hand towards the bed in gesture.

Asking Mizuki to come over so he could make his master forget the woes of the long day and to help relax the tense muscles. He had planned part of this just not the added dialog that seemed to be easy enough to work into this little scenario. Though he was glad that only Mizuki knew about any of this. Not that anyone else would believe that quick tempered Thalion could be obedient in any way even in just playing with the other.

Never the less Mizuki seemed to comply with the request keeping his own act in the process. This ended up with Mizuki on the bed and Thalion working the bare back, similar to what he had done for the other before though this time he got to use one of the oils to help in easing up the over tensed muscles from everything going on over the months.

Working from the back of the neck and down to the lower back before going back to the shoulders and doing similar work on each arm and moving down to the legs. Mizuki did joke one day he wanted to be treated like Thalion treated that metal he so commonly worked on. Just maybe a more delicate metal then the one he was cursing that day.

Moving back up slowly he placed a kiss on the side of Mizuki's neck before whispering ear the other's ear. "my master seems to be in a better mood already.. yet the night is still young." The light breath against Mizuki's skin as he spoke. No he didn't do any of this for Beltran but he did know some of Mizuki's weaknesses and what better time to play on them then now.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki watched Thalion as the male stood and moved over to the bed. His head was bowed and his gaze stayed on the floor yet his movements were gracefull and elegant. Many would call him a liar if he said the male held grace. It was just one thing that Mizuki could say he was the only one that knew. This was when his thoughts ended as he watched Thalion move to the bed. With a simple gesture of his hand and light words he had Mizuki up and heading for that bed with his head held high and his foot falls brisk.

As Mizuki reached the side of the bed he removed his robes and let them fall to the ground. Dismissing his pants he he climbed in before laying and resting on his stomach. This was when Thalion began his work as Mizuki gave a content sigh. The feeling of those strong hands rubbing any worry he had away was something that he couldnt explain. The feeling was fantastic.

Mizuki didnt stir until he felt the male all but crawl back up his body before he felt the kiss on the side of his neck fallowed by the hot breath ghosting over a pointed ear as Thalion spoke to him. "My master seems to be in a better mood already.. yet the night is still young." Mizuki smiled at that as he held back the little groan that threatened to escape from his pale lips. Two could play this little game.

"Why that it is" He said lightly "A better mood your master may have yes..." Mizuki began. This was when he moved and turned. Currently not caring of his shameless state he moved and leaned into the back of the bed and the plush pillows "...though I still say it could be better." Mizuki said with a smirk as he looked down at Thalion. Mizuki then moved a little as he leaned forward. Bringing a knee to his chest he smiled at Thalion as he rested his head there "I must say thats an order" He said in a little playfull growl.

[Rosekitten]

At the least he knew he had a slight edge over most of the times they went back and forth in such games. This one seemed to have higher stakes though. Oddly he couldn't say he minded this role when it came to Mizuki. Though it was true anything he was doing if Mizuki tried to tell anyone they'd say he was lying. Thalion taking orders let alone the grace part. The only time he showed hints of that grace was in fights even then it was a different type.

Though when Mizuki moved to his back and spoke again Thalion had to hide a bit of a smirk. A order huh. He could comply with a order, but only from Mizuki. "As my master wishes then.." This little game went on for a while. Teases and light touches. Both keeping their role. Either way Mizuki seemed to be enjoying it and he couldn't hide that seeing as they were still connected. One of the few things Thalion thanked that link for.

Nothing was rushed unless Mizuki said otherwise and after a while the roles they were trying to hold just to out last the other faded as well. So now they were laying together both trying to catch their breaths as Thalion thought of a slight remark just to see what response he'd get from it all.

Holding the other close to him before he kissed Mizuki lightly and spoke. "So is my master satisfied now?" He expected some remark, maybe even a smart one but it was worth it. At the least he had made up for the lack of spending time with him during the day.

[Pinkie]

The act kept up with the two of them through almost the whole thing. Both wanting to win the game that they seemed to play. Though after awhile titles were lost as the two continued. It was not until the two of them layed there with Thalion pulling him close did that playfull title return as he spoke asking if he was satisfied. "For now..." Was Mizukis simple response as he curled into his chest a little "Though I must say..." Mizuki said as he moved.

Leaning up on his arm he looked down into Thalions face "That little outfit of yours..." Mizuki began and right away he smiled at the blush in the males cheeks "...you must keep that for the future" He said "...I keep telling you that you need to show some skin" Mizuki said as he moved a hand and trailed light fingers over the dark chest as they fallowed the out line curve of muscles. "It was rather worth not having you at my side all day." He said with a smile.

Mizuki then moved a little and leaned down he kissed Thalion before pulling back "...one of these days I will do you one better" He said with a smirk as his fingers stopped and he placed a hand flat on the males chest "That is my word" He said again before leaning down and kissing Thalion once more before pulling back and placing his head once again on the males chest. "But until then...I do say I am going to take advantage of Belquiri having Amonar" He said curling into Thalion some more "Good night my love"

[Rosekitten]

For now the other said. This made Thalion smirk a little. Oh there could be more later see as they seemed to have the night to themselves. As much as he loved their family they had it was nice to every once in a while get time where they didn't have to worry about anything besides one another. Though it seemed Mizuki had more to say as the other started speaking again.

Mizuki mentioned the outfit as Thalion glanced away a little to break the sudden eye contact with the blush he knew was on his face. Though he didn't know what to say as the other seemed to tell him to keep it. Reminding him that he kept saying to show some skin at least once in a while. It was the hand moving along his skin that drew his attention back as he sighed a little.

"I suppose.. for you i can hang onto it. But only because you seem to want me to." This was when Mizuki had moved and kissed him. Well at least he had made up for not being around all day. Though he would have rather done both. He'd have to plan something like this better for next year.

As Mizuki settled back down again and spoke Thalion nodded a little. Though he smirked as Mizuki spoke he was going to do one better. "I'd like to see you try." He was pretty sure this was one of the best efforts he had done thus far. It'd be hard to top it to be honest.

Though that night was at the least a good sleep. Mizuki needed it, in a way he had needed it as well but Mizuki normally took over getting Amonar during the nights. They did switch from time to time but there was a lot to do with a young baby and all the work to keep this place running.

After that day peace seemed to still linger in the lands. Though that did not mean there was peace everywhere. About five years had passed as the young Amonar was five years of age. He had been growing well as had the kingdom as a whole.

Though in more recent months it seems the stress of things were taking its toll on the pair. Thalion had been overly busy with dealing with some of the dragons hitting the age where they were falling into their powers and being able to use them at will. This was giving some of the riders trouble.

As well as this being a danger to the kingdom if one of the dragons decided to stop listening to its rider and test its new skills on the townsfolk or the castle walls. Thalion had been trying to spend as much time as he could spare with his family and work but to say the least work seemed to destroy any chances of free time he had.

Not only that but there seemed to be a new batch of eggs as well and that meant that there would be more riders at some point. He was just worn pretty thin with it all. Plus the fact he still trained the troops and worked on ways to ensure that the walls would stand against anything and that their forces were ready if needed.

For the moment he was nursing a headache from the mornings activities of dealing with some acid dragons that had a bad temperament. Standing in the bedroom as he half leaned with a hand on the table and the other on his forehead. "Just one thing after another.." He hissed under his breath. He had hardly seen Mizuki, heck the last time he saw the little one was when he told him he'd have to look at whatever he had to show him later.

Of course that was a few weeks ago now. Just another month or so and things should settle out... Most of the dragons were trained so there was only a few left causing issues. Yet today something felt off. Like he was forgetting something.

[Pinkie]

After that day time went on and everything continued as it should. Though it seemed that the time he could spend with Thalion began to dwindle more and more until it became a point where he didnt even see the male. What with work and taking care of everything it happened that by the time Mizuki was up and ready for the day Thalion was just getting to bed. This happened for longer then he thought it would. Weeks turned to months and those into years.

Now Amonar was turning six and it was the day of his birthday. Yet even with the day being what it was Mizuki had yet to see Thalion. He knew that the male had things to worry over and do yet so did he. The thought that Thalion was starting to not care made shelter at the for front of his mind. It was not until the conversation that he held with Amonar that made everything stick there.

It was early that same morning that it took place. Mizuki was with Amonar in his study as he went over some things with the young male. However Mizuki knew that something was wrong with the young male beside him. The dark look that seemed to cloud the young face brought a feeling of pain to Mizukis heart. "What is the matter young one?" Mizuki asked as he moved a hand to the childs head making Amonar look to him. Though as he did Mizuki frowned.

A light brim of tears rested in those maroon eyes as he gazed to Mizuki before he turned his head back down to the book on the table infront of him "Its nothing papa..." He said lightly and this caused Mizuki to shake his head "It is not nothing" He said lightly "On a day such as your birthday should you not be happy?" Mizuki asked lightly with a tilt of his head. Though at this the young boy sniffled and before Mizuki could ask anything Amonar was in his lap crying.

Shocked it took all he had to rap his arms around the young child "There there..." He said "What ever could make you so sad?" He asked the young child as he moved some of the white and red locks from his face. This made Amonar raise his head and as he did Mizuki brushed some tears away with a light brush of his thumb "...I just..." Though he stopped there and Mizuki frowned "You just what?" He asked and Amonars ears dipped back as he frowned "I just...I want to know why dad dosent love me" He asked lightly.

At those words Mizukis heart broke "Why on earth would you say something like that?" He asked and Amonar whimpered a little "He never has time for me" He said lightly "Dads always with sister or the riders" He spoke up "He didnt even have time for my trick" Amonar said sighing lightly as he moved and curled into Mizukis chest some more. This made him tighten his arms on the young male he held in his lap.

Amonar just expressed everything that settled on Mizukis mind. Mizuki could handle Thalion not speaking or seeing him what with the two going for years some times with out that happening. Amonar however was a child and he couldnt understand why his dad was not there. The fact that he had to ask if the male still loved him was the breaking point to Mizuki as he thought of everything.

Over the time the male seemed to disappear within the castle was when Mizuki had found out about Amonars magical ability. The young male had something similar to his own magical abilities with being able to use more then one element. Mizuki found this out the hard way one day with the young male having a temper tantrum. Though he never did see Thalion after this took place to tell the male of what had taken place. So instead he told the young child that the next time he saw his dad he was suppose to show him. Though now Mizuki sees that he was even ignored then. This was something Mizuki would not stand for and it has gone on long enough for his liking.

"Hush there my handsome boy" Mizuki said kissing the childs head "Your father loves you and would do anything for you" He said lightly as he began a soft rocking motion "You just need to think of all the work your dad and papa has to make you and the kingdom safe" Mizuki said though the next words that came from Amonars mouth even silenced Mizuki "I know...but papa loves and has time for me...dad dosent" He said as he clung to Mizuki.

After that the silence was horrible. Mizuki didnt know what to say to calm the young child but he was greatfull that it was time for the young males nap as he all but fell asleep in Mizukis arms. Standing Mizuki left the study and headed for Belquiris room. Once he reached the room he was asked what was wrong the moment he was seen "Something" Was all he said "Please let him nap here...seems your father and I have some words to discuss" He said as he placed the young male on Belquiris bed.

At this the female frowned "What do you have to-" But she was cut off as Mizuki spoke "That is none of your concern" He said looking to her. Mizuki was in a foul mood now and nothing that could be said would change the words he wished to say to the male "Just...keep him here and with you until later" He said before turning and leaving in a huff. From there Mizuki made his way to find Thalion though from the time of day he knew where the male was. Even if he had to wake him to say what was on his mind he would. Enough was enough.

Walking to the room he opened the doors and all but slammed them behind him as he entered. That right there made the male standing at the table look to him before questioning what was wrong "You dont want to know" Mizuki hissed as he walked past Thalion with a glare that could chill ice. From there he headed into the bathroom. Coming out he was only in a pair of loose pants as he walked past the male though this was when Thalion thought it a good idea to ask what his problem was.

"My problem...you want to know my problem" Mizuki asked as he stood there with his back towards the male. "My problem is that even though your home you are no where to be seen" He hissed before turning and looking to Thalion. Mizuki was pissed and Thalion would be able to tell from just looking at him never mind the link. "You have a life besides those goddamned dragons Thalion!" He screamed to him before he stopped "Or maybe is that you are bored of us?" He asked with a tilt of his head "Care for something different...then leave" He said "Its bad enough I make excuses for Amonar as to why is dad is not around." He hissed deeply before moving to grab some robes and leave.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion did have to ask. Mizuki had come in the door in a mood the link even screamed it. Let alone when the other walked out of the bathroom and spoke to answer his question he asked a second time. Though when Mizuki answered was when Thalion got a bit ticked at what he was just told. Really he had the nerve to say he was bored with them?! Hell he had been working his ass off to keep things safe around here. Unlike the mages that Mizuki dealt with a dragon didn't always understand waiting or simple commands for that matter.

Though as the other spoke of making excuses why he wasn't there to Amonar Thalion shook his head a little. He had just talked to the child a few days ago.. right? He was pretty sure of it. Positive infant, ok maybe not positive but he swore it wasn't that long ago. Hell what was today even? Though Mizuki seemed to still be in a huff as he grabbed the other stopping him from putting a robe on and forcing him to face him.

"Really? You come in here and say I don't care or I'm bored? After everything you really that that is the case. What about you Mizuki, you might spend more time with the kids then I do but you're never here either. Whenever someone asks where you are I can't tell them because I have no idea. Yet its my fault."

They both were working probably too hard on things that could wait. Yes Mizuki did spend more time with their family then Thalion did. But Thalion was working so he didn't have to do this many more times. He was training a few of the advanced riders to take his place in training the dragons as they aged. It was because he was tired of not having time. The last five or six years flew by and he had missed spending a lot of time with the ones he cared about.

"So don't you dare say this is all my fault... and as for Amonar you don't have to make excuses. I told him a few days ago that I needed some time before I could see whatever he wanted to show me. You're right i have a life besides the damned dragons and if i had my way i wouldn't have to worry about them but here we are." Though if they were not worrying about them then Thalion would still have a curse risking his life as well.

"Dragons don't wait, not when they are hitting their teen stage and are trying to flaunt their powers and test them." Surely Mizuki had to understand that, he was trying, as hard as he could. Things could only be rushed so much and yet here they were fighting again.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki growled. Was Thalion really trying to turn this whole thing on him? After everything that he had heard from the young male this morning and Thalion has the nerve to turn it on him? Oh no that was not flying well with Mizuki as he stood there and listened to everything that the male had to say "I am fully aware of the responsibilities of a dragon Thalion" Mizuki said with a hiss "Though the last time I checked there was more then one person in this god forsaken castle that could do that job!" He hissed to him.

It was true though Mizuki could think of a couple right now that would be there to take care of everything if the male needed a day off but that didnt come to Thalions mind. This was when his thoughts ended as Thalion went on about how he had seen Amonar a few days prior and Mizuki literally laughed at that "I swear your sense of time is one fucked up thing" He said shaking his head "A few days...try a few weeks" Mizuki said growling.

This was when Thalion looked to him with shock and Mizuki growled "You are to caught up in your own doings that you didnt even realize how many days have past since you last saw him" He said "Not only that but I know for a fact you know nothing of him!" Mizuki screamed to Thalion as he clenched his fists. Though this was when Thalion yelled back that he did and Mizuki lost it.

Growling he charged at the male and with a right hook sent Thalions head flying to the side. "You know nothing!" Mizuki yelled as he began his attack on the male. Punching and kicking Mizuki didnt let up as he attacked "You dont know his fears or his wishes..." He screamed forcing the male back as he gave blow after blow. "You know nothing of his studies, his manerisums or the way he acts!" Mizuki cursed "I BET YOU DIDNT EVEN KNOW OF YOUR SONS MAGIC!" With that Mizuki gave a well aimed kick that sent the male flying through the double doors of their room to skid across the hallway floor.

Though Mizuki didnt give time for the male to react as he continued his forward attack "He came to you wanting nothing more then to show his dad what he could do and you turned him away like nothing!" Mizuki cursed as he kicked out at the male watching as Thalion dodged it backing away. Mizuki was pissed no there was a better word for this. Mizuki was furious and Thalion was getting all his anger in one shot "Its bad enough I hardly see you but a young child needs his father!" He screamed again before casting a spell and covering his fists in frost he again attacked Thalion.

From the start others in the castle knew what was going on. The noises echoing off of the walls was a good indication but the more and more the two of them fought the more and more they traveled through the castle collecting on lookers as they went. "I am sick and tired of you not making an effort! One day we will not be here when you finally decide to try!" He screamed again as his fist connected with Thalions chest and side making the male grunt ion pain.

[Rosekitten]

Had it been a few weeks? What the hell was he... surely it hadn't been a few weeks. Yes there were others who could do the job but currently they had been failing to deal with the dragons that had no riders. That was his concern was that they were going to end up with rogue dragons this close to the castle let alone in the grounds.

He did know things about Amonar. Though when he claimed this Mizuki seemed to lose it as he started attacking. It caught him a bit off guard though he should have seen it coming with the link they had. The temper Mizuki had at the moment. For now it was all he could do to block the strikes or most of them. Though a well placed kick lead this little argument into the hall.

Oh that was it like hell he was going to stand there and let Mizuki beat on him and act like he had no fault in any of this. Just because the other had managed some time with their kids hardly meant that things were not the others fault as well as his own. Thalion wasn't blaming Mizuki for not having time but Mizuki had been just as hard to find as himself in more recent months.

Though this was when Mizuki seemed to take things up a few notches as the other started using magic. Of course this meant he had to as well just to block the spells and hits from Mizuki. Though this fight hardly stayed in one place for long. Probably a good thing or one or the other of them would have made more then just the few chunks in the walls missing.

By this time they were almost going at it with no limitations as Mizuki swore Thalion up and down and both sides saying that the other didn't try hard enough. Though maybe Thalion was a bit more at fault here but it wasn't like he had done any of this on purpose. Mizuki of all people should know that.

By this time they were in the courtyard fighting one another. Frost and ice covering some spots while others were burnt or still ablaze. They didn't seem to be stopping any time soon either as Mizuki said that they would be gone by the time he tried. Blocking another of the other's blows as he growled his words.

"I do try! You know the answer to everything and can mange things so much damn better why the hell am I even still around?" He didn't mean that but he was tired of dealing with Mizuki and him saying he wasn't trying hard enough. He was. He was trying so he didn't have to spend so much time away from those he cared about. Even if he had that under control Mizuki would still be too busy to bother with spending time with him as the other had no spare time besides what he spent with the children.

Though things had gone on long enough as Nytria had gotten Vaden and Luna and Ryza had heard the fight when it was first progressing into using spells. The two of them were going to level this place before they settled on anything if they did even.

Vaden was the first to step in as he made a shadow barrier between the two so any further spells wouldn't hit the other. He could go further if he needed but this was a warning. Ryza had grabbed Thalion before forcing him to the ground and growling at him. "Damn it chill the fuck out before you two kill one another! Or someone else getting caught in this."