[Rosekitten]

He listened to everything Mizuki had to say but he wished more then anything that he didn't mean it. The thought that this could very well happen again pained him more then anything that could be done. He wanted to take it all back, all the times he had yelled at him or even wanted to last out at Mizuki.. the one time he did lash out at him. He had been forcing the one person who no matter what he did away from him.

He did think of what Mizuki wanted, it wasn't all of the time but he did think about it. He just kept it to himself most of the time. Though he still nodded weakly to his words when he said please think of what he wanted or needed. He wasn't really expecting the kiss, another punch of hit maybe.. but even if it wasn't like the ones Mizuki normally gave he didn't care. At least it was some form of a sign that he really wasn't going anywhere.. that was a good thing at least. Though he'd spend a long while dwelling on what he had done, probably never forgiving himself for it.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki pulled away and looked to Thalion still seeing the pain within the others face and eyes "A long time ago..." Mizuki began "The elder of my tribe told me that "You cant let the mist of the past cloud your vision of the future" and I believe it" He said 'I know its alot to ask but please...let that mist evaporate...and love the here and now" He said leaning down and kissing the male once more before pulling back "I love you" He said kissing the cheek of the male "I love you" He said again as he kissed the other cheek and continued saying it as he kissed places that he could reach hoping for the same answer in return.

[Rosekitten]

He listened to what he had to say, knowing he was right. But it wasn't that easy to just forget. But he'd try for Mizuki's sake. Even if he had to fake it a little at first. It would still take time, he wasn't one to easily forget the past, then again thats the main thing that kept him going at times was remembering why he did what he did.

After a few times of Mizuki saying i love you and the kisses he finally did bothering moving as he placed a hand on the none bruised side of his face and leaned up to kiss him "I love you too.. probably more then I can begin to express.. "

[Pinkie]

Mizuki kissed him back with passion. He ment every word that he said speaking to the male. Even after what took place a short time ago he would forget it to in time. Mizuki gave a tired and relaxed smile though it was broken by a shiver. Being in the tub for as long as they have the once hot bath was now a fridget cold.

"Hold on one second" Mizuki said before using Thalions bent knees as a leaning post. Leaning back he arched his back like a bow his spine cracking as he did so. Though this was not his intention. Leaning back he was able to get his head fair enough to wash all of his hair.

Mizukis fingers wove through silver locks washing them gently before he washed his face lightly carefull to not place pressure on his abused cheek. That is when he stiffened a little feeling the other mans hands take hold. One rested on his right hip while the other drew carefull hands cleaning his thighs.

Mizuki stiffened even more as he felt a carfull hand touch his lower region. A light brush of the clothe a few times was all he got before the hand withdrew. Mizuki carefully sat back down in the males lap looking to Thalion not knowing what to say.

[Rosekitten]

Even with the cold water Thalion din't care, the fact Mizuki was even letting him near him again was good enough for him. He had feared he had ruined everything that they had gone through over the past year in a matter of a few moments. Though he knew he had a bit of a mess to deal with after getting out of the tub.. the fact he had ignored his clothes for starters...

Though at the same time he didn't mind this really, though he wasn't sure if he should bother helping Mizuki or not. But after a moment decided to anyway.. he'd just watch himself. Though he nearly flinched when Mizuki seemed to stiffen from his touch thinking he might have gone too far without doing anything.

Once he was back in his lap Thalion didn't seem to say anything further as he wrapped both arms around him holding him close. "I know.. but just a few moments.. " He knew the water was cold but, he wanted this just for a moment, so he knew everything was ok.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki paused for a moment and he growled at his own hesitation before he wrapped his pale arms around the male infront of him in a cool embrace and he nodded his head hiding it in the males neck.

Mizuki sat there for awhile until another shiver raked through his sore body. This causing him to curl up into Thalions arms all the more. Mizuki was now a little shaking ball breathing heavily into the others neck and hissed his ears dropping as he moved and rubbed his bruised cheek. "L-lets...go to bed" He said in a shiver almost pleadingly.

[Rosekitten]

He finally nodded a little feeling Mizuki draw up more knowing he had kept him in for too long as it was. He moved getting Mizuki to stand with him before helping him out of the tub and quickly wrapping him in a towel. Sure he wasn't normally into assisting Mizuki this much but, he felt like he owed it to him if not more.. he needed to know that Mizuki was really ok.

Though he sighed a little before pulling his clothes off and getting most of the water out of them before bothering to hang them up in the room. Once he was done he got a towel for himself and started drying himself. Really he still wasn't looking forward to tomorrow and after all of this he just wanted to forget everything that just happened.

Even if he couldn't get it off his mind he had to deal with recruits tomorrow no matter what.. that he was hardly looking forward to. The odds of him getting shot seemed to increase this year..

[Pinkie]

Mizuki stood there as he dried off his hair. Soon he went to the bed on shakey legs before sitting down with a hiss. "That hurt..." He said to himself before moving back onto the bed and half laid down waiting for Thalion. When the male finaly joined him he placed his head on the other males chest.

"I love you..." He said kissing the place where his lips reached before a hand drew up and began to finger the scars on the males chest. Mizuki for some reason thought they suited the male though when he thinks about what caused them his ears sunk a little.

[Rosekitten]

He didn't say anything hearing that Mizuki complained about sitting hurting, he had already said sorry saying it again wouldn't fix it. He half wanted to leave Mizuki to the bed alone, though the other seemed to be waiting for him to join him.

After a moment he did finally lay down with Mizuki, he was trying to put this all behind him. Though that was easier said then done, maybe tomorrow would distract him at the least. He smiled a little listening to Mizuki though it looked like a tired one at best before he spoke repeating what he had said in the other room that he loved Mizuki too.

Though after a moment he noticed he seemed to be tracing the scar again where the charm had been. He moved a hand to push a few strands of hair behind Mizuki's ear. "You told me not to dwell and yet you do the same." He smirked a little finding a little bit of humor in it.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki gave him a little smile "Very true" He said slightly "Though....little remnants of the past help shape the future" He said turning his head to look at the marks one more time running his fingers over them "They also help to make sure the past wont repeat itself" He said again with a little sigh before placing his head back down onto the males chest closing his eyes "Time is an evil mistress' She said softly before his mind drifted off to sleep.

He awoke in the morning with a pounding headache and his cheek, back and something else that just hurt. He was confused until the images of what happened last night came forth and he gave a little shudder keeping a whimper in. Moving carefully he slid from the bed and stood with a whince. Getting dressed he left silently without being noticed.

Reaching the grounds he stoped and saw that everyone was there waiting for him. He was about to say something when he heard a voice infront of him "Your late!" Tarin explained and Mizuki sighed 'Yes...I am sorry for that I ran into some....unforscene problem last night" He said before finaly looking to the group the bruise on his cheek dark purple as it spread back to his temple and ear.

"But anyways..." Mizuki said slightly "You all have been brought here do to magical powers thought lost" Mizuki said with a little raise of his voice "Today is going to be simple training. Teaching you how to harness the energy but not persay use it" Mizuki said. "So...lets begin"

[Rosekitten]

A few hours after Mizuki had left for his training course, Thalion finally did get up though it was hardly what he wanted to do. Him mind had refused him a restful sleep the previous night. Though that would have to be a after thought, he had to train the damned recruits no matter his condition. Though the idea of sleeping in long was more then tempting.

After a few moments forcing the sleep from his eyes he groaned a little before forcing himself out of bed. Moving about the room to start working on getting ready, he wasn't sure he enjoyed this. He had gotten use to Mizuki's crack of dawn wake ups that it felt almost wrong to be just now getting out of bed. Though training wouldn't be forever.. so maybe after a few months or a year things could go back to normal. If he managed to keep his ass alive that long.

Either way the work that Thalion and Mizuki were doing as far as training was concerned.. was preparing the Western forces for the final assault. With the idea that the West had magic and was already known for a few of their fighters.. Thalion was almost certain in his mind that either they could beat the East finally or force them to back down finally.. Though the slight hint of doubt did crawl up in his mind but it was quickly brushed aside knowing that if he started to doubt and it showed then the others would fall for sure.

He still had a hour at least before the training was due.. so Mizuki was probably still working with his group in the training grounds. Though it wouldn't hurt to get there early.. probably some of his victims were there. At the least he could check over the weapons or work on some basics with them till the grounds were free. Though his ears dropped a little at the thoughts going through his mind. "tsk curse you old man" he laughed slightly speaking to himself before pulling his shirt on and fastening the quiver to his back.


He had his reasons for saying this, all the times he said he wasn't leading and what the hell was he doing and planning right now? It was almost funny to him. Before leaving he double checked he had anything he could need; bow, daggers, both swords. There were spear weapons at the grounds so anything else he could just use there in the case any of the trainees were trying to learn the other weapons. Even if Thalion only used certain attacks and styles during a fight he had a bit of a hidden talent for being able to pick up any weapon and use it on the spot. Though this didn't mean he didn't have his preferences as well.

After he was done checking everything over he finally left and made his way across the encampment and towards the grounds, from the looks of things Mizuki was still busy. Though there was a bit of luck as Neimi almost skipped over to him greeting him before turning to finish the rest of the walk as he headed towards a few of the recruits. Though he hardly seemed impresses and the young lads seemed a little unsure of how to take Thalion, and the fact that Neimi was there and she was smiling let alone carrying out a full blown conversation.. even if it was a little one sided.

He stopped a few feet from the ones that were there before crossing his arms. "So this is what I have to work with... damn" He sighed a little before looking towards Neimi. "well when you join guess you really will be the best one I got" He seemed unphased by the odd looks he got from the boys that were there. Though one did finally speak up. "she's just a girl though, theres no way she's -" Thalion smirked a little. "care to test that? She's been training from the age of six, I think she could take any of you on right now in your current states." He shrugged a little. "Though if you lose to her now I have every right to refuse training to in order to prevent a known casualty."

He wouldn't really have let them fight but he was telling the truth, even if Neimi didn't look it she had quite a bit of training. For the longest time it was just Thalion and Neimi, though he hardly cared about her back then, she only started getting his attention when she was mimicking him back when he trained daily. Thats about when the whole bonding process between the two even began, probably a year after he saved her from certain death in the middle of no where. Though through all the slight bragging from Thalion Neimi just stood there with a smile on her face and a half lost star gazing look in her eyes.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki stood there a little wabbely on his knees. "Okay...we are going to do this one more time" Mizuki said taking the crystal in his hand and holding out infront of him. Soon the crystal turned black then into a different shape. Now a little shadow dear ran about his hand as he plaid with it from his other one..

Tarin was infront of him panting and sweating all the like. He nodded his head and held his black crystal before him. "Think shadow" Mizuki said and he got a nod. Soon the crystal began to glow sloightly before the shape changed into a rabbit that hopped about before poofing. "Well you held it longer that time" Mizuki said with a smile before standing with a sigh.

"Alright everyone" He said to the panting group "Tomorrow same thing so go home eat something and get some rest" He said with a smile before turning and limping off towards where Thalion had stopped. Soon he was able to lean up on a wall and slide down with a grunt some three feet from Thalion.

Mizukis head was hung and his hair barely kept together by a loose braid hung around him. He sighed as he cracked his neck before opening his eyes and seeing Thalion right before him. When did the male get there? "...Hey..." Mizukim said tierdly with a smile.

[Rosekitten]

A few more of the combat recruits had joined this little group by the time Mizuki had managed to walk over there. Though as soon as he said hey Thalion wanted to scold him for trying to over do it the first day, or at least it seemed that way. "Hey? Geese you look like hell" Though the first thing he noticed after how tired he sounded was the bruise, and he knew what it was from.

"You should go home, you look like some rest would do you well enough." He looked at Neimi who pouted a little knowing already what he was going to say. "But I wanted - " "You can come back after, besides why do you want to watch these idiots stumble their way through the first try at basic combat" He sighed a little.

Though the term idiot seemed to set one of the recruits off as he spit off who his father was and that he could take on Thalion with no question. Thalion needless to say looked at the boy like he was crazy. "in truth I don't give a damn who your father is, my job is to ensure your all ready for the unavoidable battle that will come in our near future." Neimi walked over next to Mizuki waiting to see if he was going to go home or not.

Though one of these smart mouths did decide to try and strike down this little conversation. "Well I heard a bit of a rumor about our general here.. " The start of the sentence seemed to draw Thalion's attention knowing right where this was leading. "In fact I hear that the mage over there is his lover." The boy smirked like he had won, though that was hardly the case. Thalion was far from un-prepared for such a cheap shot.

"Eh, my personal life is my own. Though I hate to break it to you.. either one of us no matter who our lover is could destroy any of you" He shrugged a little "though if you want to test this in say.. 5 minutes when there better be at least 20 some more recruits here.. then by all means" He started to walk off towards one of the weapon racks before testing the blades edge of a spear. "hell i'll even use a weapon that I don't normally for a sort of handicap."

Turning back around he smirked a little before asking if anyone was going to take that offer, though none of them seemed to speak up. Not that he was that surprised. "good then I'd refrain from trying to start anything during these session.. " Not only that but if they did try to attack Mizuki he doubted the mage would have any trouble warding them off.. though on the same note they'd have to get threw him first.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sat there and looked up to Thalion as he spoke. It was true he was sore and tired but he wanted to stay and watch the happening about him. Though when Neimi came forward and asked if he needed help home he wanted to take the offer. So Mizuki stood with some help grabbing his staff that was set against the wall and nodded to her.

Mizuki was about to walk away when he heard one of the young men speak up "Well I heard a bit of a rumor about our general over here" Mizuki stopped dead in his tracks "In fact, I hear that the mage over there is his lover" Mizuki turned tired pissed off eyes towards the young male before Thalion spoke.

It wasnt the answer that Mizuki wanted but it also wasnt as bad as Mizuki thought it could be. After Thalion walked over to the side and grabbed a spear Mizuki smirked. It seemed a little game was afoot. Looking to Neimi he smiled "Sorry...its a must now" He said softly before turning and walking a little forward to the male that had spoke.

"Never mind that Thal..." He said shortening the males name a little "I bet I could beat them all right here and now" He said smiling a little "Im half dead anyways...should be a fair fight" He said looking to the 15 or so young men infront of him. Then the male spoke again "Oh yeah right! Look at you, you can hardly stand!" He said in laughter.

So Mizuki stood straight instead of hunched over. He could force his muscles to move how he pleased even if some of them burned in pain "Then try..." Mizuki simply said with a smile. After everything that happened lately he wanted to take some of these arrogant punks out infront of him.

Who were they to try and bring down the love he had tried so hard to keep the night before. The more he thought of it the more pissed he got. His ears flattened and he growl the first tendrils of dark purple leaking into his eyes. Mizukis body was tired and being pushed so far combined with loosing his tempter made some of his true power show.

Though the male infront of him and took a step back comenting on the color Mizuki just smirked 'Its the color of true power" He said almost in a twisted way. He was about to take a step forward when he felt hands on both his shoulders and then the sudden face of Thalion as the male stepped before him.

Instantly his eyes dulled to the tired lavender of before and Mizuki blinked his eyes hearing words they male before him said but almost not understanding them. That is when he was forced slightly into movement before he felt an arm of Neimi around his shoulders "Come on...its time to go home" She said softly to him.

[Rosekitten]

"Make sure he doesn't try to come back" He sighed a little before looking at the group before him. "Don't bother thinking I stopped him because i like any of you.. i simply can't have him destroying my recruits before i've had the honors of breaking them the first day." He grinned a bit thinking over a few plans.

"alright wimps to the grounds, move!" He barked suddenly causing half of the ground to jump from the sudden voice change. "if you leave here and your not bleeding you've done something wrong, thats your first and last warning and this is your last chance to leave." He seemed serious with what eh said, if they wanted to leave half way he wouldn't let them.

The training went on for at least 4 hours, he called that breaking them in. Either way he was nearly shot at least 7 times, though he counted his blessings that there weren't more trying to train as archers. But the end of all of this when he was wrapping everything up he had the whole group nearly passed out on the floor.

"I expect you all back here tomorrow at the same time, i'd advise you show and not make me have to go track each of you down." he growled a little before dismissing them and walking off. Neimi met him half way as she laughed about how bad some of them were. "with luck they'll get better.. and before we need them."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was taken home and left there. Walking in he slumped on the floor leaning on the wall with a smile for himself. "What...am I going to do" Mizuki thought slightly out loud to himself. "Maybe...its time for retraining" He said slightly to the air before him.

Mizuki slightly wounderd if he should leave before the male got home of when the male got home so he could speak with him. Thinking that if he was just to get up and leave Thalion would think something totaly different. So he decided to stay.

Though Mizuki stood and packed a bag with everything that he needed placed his staff and bag beside him as he sat back down leaned into the wall after changing his clothes to travel ones. Rebraiding his hair he leaned on the wall and closed his eyes. Some meditation would help.

Mizuki didnt move until he heard the door infront of him open and the words die on the males lips before him as he saw Mizuki sitting there with everything that he needed to leave. Looking up to Thalion Mizuki Gave an almost sad and tired smile "Hey..." Was all he said.