[Pinkie]

After the trip it was time for him to recover even though he insisted that he was okay Neimi made sure he took it easy. The tissue on his back was still healing and he had the marks and scars to show it. After a few days though he managed to get out and actually explore the camp around him. After all the first time he was there was nothing like how it was now. He was an enemy then but alot has changed.

Mizuki had been talking with some of the drow mages that had come with the group. Assessing some of their magic Mizuki was sure his plan would work. It was just a matter of convincing Thalion of it. Speaking of the male that was where Mizuki was headed. He had looked in some of the places he knew the male to be but when no one said they had seen him Mizuki smiled.

He knew where the male had gone. Heading to the shop he walked in side and sure enough there Thalion was hunched over on the bench sleeping. Mizuki smiled before he closed the door softly and locked it. Walking over to Thalion Mizuki knelt down infront of the male and just stayed there for a moment looking at a relaxed dark face.

"Thalion" Mizuki said lightly as he raised a hand and lightly brushed the males cheek. He watched as ember orbs slowly blinked open before Thalion gave a small yawn. "That was by far the cutest thing you have ever done..." He said lightly before kissing his cheek.

Standing Mizuki reached down a hand to Thalion "Come on its no good to sleep like that...let alone how your back must feel" He said with a soft smile before he took Thalions hand in his and brought the male up. Taking him to the back part of the shop he took the male over to the couch before making him sit back down. "Wait here for a moment" Mizuki said before he left Thalion and went over to a shelf where he kept most of his herbs and oils.

Looking through them he found the one he wanted before picking up and walking back over to Thalion. When he got a question from the male he brushed it off "Just shush you" He said with a smile as he sat on the couch. Reaching out he grabbed the protesting males hips and turned Thalion so they both sat sideways on the couch with Thalion between Mizukis legs.

Mizuki knew that Thalion was going to protest over everything that he was going to do but he didnt care right now. He knew that as soon as he started those protests would die...well at least he hoped that was the case. In one swift movement Mizuki removed Thalions shirt with a smirk hearing the protest come from him "Oh come on its not like I havent seen it before" He said with a smile.

Mizuki knew that he had a point there and so did Thalion he could tell by the way the shoulders sunk a little. "Trust me you will like it" He said before taking some of the oil and pouring a little into his hand. Placing the little jar over he rubbed his hands together before placing them on the males back. Then he began to rub the sore muscles there with strong fingers. Because of herbs and healing uses he knew which muscles led where.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion was more then passed out to say the least. Dealing with Damien all day as well as the others. Training and adding any repair work to the mix as well as trying to get back to his normal life he had before any of this. He stayed worn out. So it had been the past day or so that Neimi ended up catching him either sleeping like he was now or half curled up on the bench.

The one place that he seemed to be left alone long enough to do whatever he wanted without being pestered. Though for the past few days it was nearly all he could do to stay awake long enough to get some work done. Though it was amusing seeing Neimi shoo off anyone or sending them on some wild chase till Thalion seemed to get up again.

Hearing his name was plenty to wake him, especially like this. Though when he felt a hand on his cheek was when he knew for sure who it was before he ended up yawning a little. Heck he didn't even have a clue what time it was. Though he was half awake still when Mizuki said that was the cutest thing he had ever done. "Didn't know I did anything cute in the first place..." Though he still sounded half out of it before he stretched a little.

This was when the other seemed to insist this was bad for his back. He was right but still.. least it was quiet here. Not that he protested for the moment to Mizuki getting him to follow. Even with him telling him to wait here after making him sit on the couch he wasn't complaining. Though he did just want to move and lay down instead of waiting for anything.

He did start to question what Mizuki was doing but was told to hush. Well seemed he had no say in this .. whatever Mizuki seemed to be planning. "You know seeing as I'm awake again I should get ba-" Though that was all he managed to get out as Mizuki got him to move and soon after seemed to pull his shirt off.

Of course he was protesting though it was more of not expecting it that brought on the protests. Also from it happening out of the blue he ended up blushing so of course he was going to protest. Granted Mizuki had a good point as he glanced away for a moment and seemed to give in to that fact.

Though he did at least finally get his answer as to what Mizuki was doing as he seemed to rub different areas on his back. Mizuki was right as to the protests stopping though thats because Thalion half thought he might go back to sleep if this kept up. "You .. don't have to do this you know.. i just need some sleep and to finish that never ending pile of work. Besides your suppose to be taking it easy.." Shouldn't this be the other way around? There was a thought though one he'd have to save for when he didnt feel like falling over.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled as Thalion spoke. His words were slow and he seemed to be on the edge of sleeping again. Good that meant that Mizuki was doing his job. Moving his hands over the males back Mizuki sighed a little "You work to much" He stated to him "Besides I have rested enough and you need a chance to rest as well" Mizuki said as he moved his hands to a new place on the males back between his shoulder blades.

'Besides..." Mizuki said after awhile "It would be kinda hard for you to rub mine" Mizuki said with a little twinge to his voice. Mizuki had scars yes from his past but nothing that took over a large chunk of his body and he knew his back was now going to be a place like that. Pushing that out of his head Mizuki smiled again "Plus...its nice to help you for a change" He said leaning down and kissing the nape of Thalions neck.

Mizuki moved his hands about rubbing spots here and there and he loved when he got the hitch of Thalions breath or a little moan here and there. It made him feel good and like he was doing his job. After a few moments Mizuki decided it was time to speak again "So...I was thinking here" He began "There are some mages within the group Damien got for us" He said "I know of a spell that I could teach them that would make this expanding a simple task" He said with a nod of his head.

"I mean I could do it my self but then I would be drained for days and that is the last thing that we need now" Mizuki said with a smile "Not only that but there are three or four blacksmiths in that group you" He said to Thalion as he moved his hands to the males shoulders "Take the help Thalion..." He said softly before leaning down and kissing the nape again.

[Rosekitten]

Mizuki was doing his job, very well as far as what his goal was. Though Thalion also expected anymore as soon as he got to sleep someone would come bother him. He could almost place bets on who it would be anymore. "I get enough" He said being a little stubborn about it. "When this is all over with I'll just catch up on it." He said sighing a little in the process.

"Well..." He started but paused a little still feeling at fault for what happened. He could have gotten Mizuki to stay somewhere else or to drag him along or something. Though countless times Mizuki had to remind him that it was his choice to come along. "That is true... that'll heal eventually though.." He knew that for a fact. He had a few memories of whips as a child and he hated the sound of them almost as much as the thought of the contact they made. Those damned potions didn't help things either, he was just glad it was one that had a reversal to it.

"For a change?" He questioned before a slight chill ran from where Mizuki kissed. "You help a lot.. I think I would have killed a few of them before now." He said before laughing slightly, though he still sounded half asleep. Not like he was going to fight trying to relax while he was being given a moment. Even if his mind was torn and said he had more then enough to do and if he was awake he needed to be doing it.

"hrm?" He said before Mizuki continued after saying he had been thinking. He was really mostly asleep now, probably only staying awake because Mizuki talked a little in the process. "That'd be good.. the less time wasted on expanding the better." It could be directed towards more important things like training or making sure that the two groups they seemed to have worked together. That alone was a slow process. Not that he could really blame either of the sides being a bit tense. Humans hardly did any elf kind favors.

Though that was when Mizuki mentioned that there were a few smiths in the group as well as he breathed out a little at the thought of it. Though Mizuki seemed to encourage him to take the help. Sighing finally he closed his eyes for a moment. "Fine... You just want to make sure I can't fall asleep in there don't you..." He said knowing that the forge they had was big enough for a few smiths but they never really had any others trained or the time to train them.

"What odds do you think we have..?" He had to ask it as it had been weighing on his thoughts rather heavily. "Even with the added fighters and mages." He had doubted seeing as the numbers were still out numbered eight or so to one. Even a skilled fighter would have trouble in such odds. Maybe he was worrying too much or not putting enough faith into things. But he didn't want to go through all of this just to be slaughtered once their location was fount out.

[Pinkie]

What odds did they have? Well their odds were as good as they have ever been. Mizuki at this moment moved and rapped his arms around the male as he leaned in and pressed his chest into Thalions back as he rested his head on the males shoulder "Our odds are better but not the best just yet" Mizuki said with a little smile "But there is still hope" He said softly as he moved his head and kissed Thalions neck lightly.

Keeping his head there for a moment he pulled back and spoke again "Besides that...I am sure we have the time to train not to mention build up what is needed" Mizuki said lightly "Dont loose hope Thalion...when there is a will there is a way" He said with a smile "And our will is strong" Mizuki said with a smile "Besides...I may have another trick up my sleeve" He said again before placing another kiss on a dark neck.

Though Mizuki found it hard to just stop at one as he added some little kisses here and there on the exposed neck before he moved pale lips to a dark ear. Nibbeling it gave it a little harsh nip before a soft pink tongue lashed out and licked it better with a little growl "Either way...it should be bed time" He said in a little whisper as his breath ghosted over a dark pointed ear while pale hands spread wide and rested on a dark chest.

[Rosekitten]

Yeah that was the answer he was expecting. Better but not. It was hard to get people to join this fight if they had no reason to and if they were on the king's good side it was impossible to get them to switch out of fear of the king. To say the least the odds of them getting too many more troops were rather slim at best. Why was he fretting so much over this?! This wasn't his job the Resistance had a general.

"Eh.. never said I lost hope just yet. I think I'm use to situations looking rather grim to say the least before they turn around." Though he was worried. Mizuki was right they did not have the time to train untrained troops. They could improve the ones they had but that was about it. Sooner or later time would run out and he hoped it was the later that it did so. "Hrm? Like what?" He questioned though he didn't seem to get a answer after the kiss.

Not that he minded. No it had been a little while when they had any time like this together. Maybe after things were over if they survived it things would calm down again. Though he didn't get to think on that for too long as Mizuki seemed to nibble his ear before the harsher nip on it. Though that last one was what earned Mizuki a bit of a noise from Thalion. He always tried to hold back for whatever reason.

When Mizuki mentioned bed he glared at him a little. "Tease.. " He growled. Either way he was probably right about it being bed time or that they needed rest. But Thalion wasn't going to let Mizuki get away just that easily. He was losing count of the times Mizuki teased or tormented him just to walk away.

Moving he pushed Mizuki against the couch before kissing him and pinning him there. All the while he had moved Mizuki's robe to the side a bit before kissing his chest lightly. One of his hands moving along his side down to his hip moving along there lightly before finally moving and pushing away. "Well I suppose rest is needed before someone comes wanting something."

He said before he got up and started to walk off leaving Mizuki there. Though he hardly expected that to last very long. Or least from what he knew of the other anyway.

[Pinkie]

"Tease..." He heard Thalion growl and it made Mizuki smile. That was the kind of reaction he wanted from him all though the noise he got as he nipped the males ear was far better. Though Mizuki seemed to have pushed it a little far for the male as Thalion turned and pushed him down into the couch pinning him there. He had to admit it was a little painfull but that thought passed as the actions that took place next.

Mizuki had to admit...the kiss to the chest was nice but that was not what made the little moan escape dry lips. No it was when he felt the robes pushed aside and a dark hand that met pale skin. Moving down until it grasped a hip. The contact alone made Mizuki bite his lip. Though thats where it ended as Thalion pushed back and stood.

Mizuki was dumbfounded. Here it was getting to a good point and the male pushed up and left! Though it was the next words that met his pointed ears that made him move. "Well I suppose rest is needed before someone comes wanting something." That was all Mizuki needed to hear as he was up and off the couch with his robes now fully open fallowing after the male.

Coming up behind Thalion he didnt give the male a chance to protest as he rapped his arms around a dark chest pressing his into that of a dark back. Lips found the neck as Mizuki continued to walk with the male. However when they reached the room Mizuki pushed Thalion into the door before the male could open it.

Moving a hand down over a muscled stomach Mizuki trailed the pelvic line with light fingers until his hand rested on a dark hip. Squeezing it lightly he bit the back of Thalions neck before kissing it lightly "We..." He paused a moment to kiss "Should really...go to bed" He said lightly.

[Rosekitten]

He figured Mizuki wasn't going to let him get away with what he did. Not with the reaction he had gotten from the other. No.. that told him quite a bit of information. Least two could play the game Mizuki seemed to start by tormenting him most of the time.

Though he didn't get too far before Mizuki seemed get up and follow him. Even before he got the door open Mizuki was back to seeing just how far teasing would take things. Thalion was resting his head against the door half not wanting to move as the other continued. Though Mizuki paused a little and spoke that they should really get to the bed.

"Heh.. not sure I could sleep now." He teased a little acting like thats what Mizuki meant. Though he hardly thought that was the case. Either way he finally managed to get the door open though Mizuki barely got in it before closing it behind him. It did give Thalion a moment to free himself from the other though.

Managing to get turned around before kissing Mizuki without pushing him against the door. The couch and the hiss he got reminded him of Mizuki's back. Though by this time he had managed to move the top part of Mizuki's robes and move them to his shoulders exposing his chest a little.

[Pinkie]

As the door opened and the two of them entered Mizuki took this chance to close it right behind them. The last thing he needed was for Neimi or some one else to come and bother them. But those thoughts stopped there as his robes slipped down his shoulders to hang loosely off of his arms exposing his chest more.

Moving his arms as he kissed the male back he let the robes drop to the floor. Now Thalion and himself were equal. Both standing there in nothing but loose pants. Kissing Thalion again Mizuki moved and took the males hand in his own. Moving to the bed he moved Thalion so he sat down first. Moving he then placed a leg on either side of Thalions before sitting in the males lap.

From there it was simple and careful touches with both of them being mind full of each of their wounds and sore muscles. After everything was done Mizuki laid in the same place he always did with his head tucked in under the males neck. An arm was tossed across a dark chest as he breathed heavy.

His back was killing him because of the actions that had taken place and he knew he shouldnt of done it but at the same time he wouldnt have it any other way. No it was a good pain but a pain non the less. Kissing the males chest below his head Mizuki gave a little yawn "Now...bed..." He said lightly before his breathing began to even out.

[Rosekitten]

Really both of them should just be focused on rest but it was a bit late now to worry about that. Besides this was probably needed after everything that had happened and was currently going on. The idea that the king could track this place down any day was on everyone's minds.

Thalion did try to work a little less after arranging something with the other metal workers that they seemed to have now. Though that hardly didn't mean he didn't pick at things if they were no perfect. Though also things slowly evened out between the two groups acting more like one group.

The spell mizuki spoke of was quickly taught and learned so expansion barely took more then a few days with moving and everything and setting things up. For once things seemed to be going well for the force that was standing up against the tyrant king.

Things went like this for about a month or so before something else seemed to come up. Raden knocked on the front door before Neimi asked and tilted her head a little at his question if Mizuki was here or not. "Um i think he's with Thalion at the grounds?" She seemed to question that as she ran in the building to check and came back. "Yep not here."

This was when Raden turned and went to the training grounds with a group of three that seemed to be following him. They looked like elves. Let alone highelves at that. Raden stood off to the side waiting for Mizuki to be done with his lesson though the argument that he should be use to seemed to spring up again.

"But Mi'lord!" "Call me that one more time I swear!" Yep the on going fight between Thalion and Damien. Though Luna seemed to always be amused by the exchange. Not that Damien was the only one who called Thalion this but he was the main one that tried to keep him informed.

Mizuki seemed to finish up with the spell he was trying to teach before Raden walked over to him. "Um.. Mizuki.." He said trying to get his attention with the three walking up behind him. They had asked where Mizuki was or if he was here due to rumors or something.. saying they could help.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed as he looked at the males before him. It was a simple spell...one that would change and carve the rock around them. It was simple and easy with no clean up if done right. That was the problem Mizuki seemed to be having with them as he sighed again "No no no...like this" He said showing the group once the spell. "Now...practice this...we have more we need to expand" He said with a sigh.

This was when Raden seemed speak his name causing Mizuki to turn "What can I do for..." Though his words stopped as he looked at the three males that stood behind the half breed. As Raden Moved aside one of the males stepped forward. All three were wood elven by the looks of it. Long white hair did is small braided loops and designs rested on heads pinned back with jewels.

Mizuki stopped as he looked at them "What on earth..." Though he didnt get a moment to say anything else as the three bowed before standing up again "M'lord Mizuki" The male said and this caused Mizuki to cough a little "Excuse me?" He asked and the male smiled "We have traveled a long way in seek of you" He said lightly "I am Destra lead mage of the wooden realm" He said "These are my students" He spoke with a wave of his hand.

"We have come to seek you out" He said lightly "You are the last of your house name sir" Destra said with a little frown. "The Kinsaki name is a prized name in our houses" Destra said "Though it pained our people to find you siding with the eastern king" Destra said and Mizuki growled "There was no choice if I wished to live" He spoke crossing his arms over a cloth clad chest.

Destra nodded his head "Yes I am fully aware of this...we all are" He stated "That is why we seek you now that your ties to the evil are broken" He said witha smile and a tilt of his head. Mizuki groaned but he stopped as the male spoke again "This evil from the east threatens us all" He said "To many of our brothern have fallen at the hands of this human" He said with a growl "We seek you...come train within the village" Destra spoke.

Mizuki was at a loss for words. Where on earth has this come from?! "I cant just up and leave are you mad?" He spoke to them in shock but this was when Destra spoke again "Come and train. You and who you choose" He said "I say to you that its your choice...but what you will learn will be your greatest assest in the war to fallow..." Destra said as his light almost nothing there blue eyes gazed at Mizuki.

[Rosekitten]

Raden stood to the side watching this display. Seemed there were a few here with a hidden past. Oh if Thalion had over heard this conversation he'd get a kick out of it. Though for the time being he was too busy fighting with Damien who seemed to be trying to tell him something. Though sometimes it was teaching in the same breath and Thalion half ignored it.

Though this was when Mizuki spoke up asking if they were mad and that he couldn't just leave. Though these three seemed like they weren't planning to leave without Mizuki. Not that they would take him by force but maybe wear him down to finally coming along.

"For the last time no." Thalion said before stepping back a little this time a blade clashing into another as Damien was going to prove something to Thalion that most probably couldn't but it was a good lesson. Though this time the older knight said nothing before striking again and again.

After a few more rounds of this Thalion finally seemed to give in to the request that Damien had asked probably a few hours ago when they started this duel. His intention was to prove that Thalion's magic was useless if someone knew he had it. It was to be honest though he never used it he tried to avoid using it.

The fire didn't even finish getting cast before Damien managed to cancel it throwing Thalion off a little though he still managed to block the knight's upcoming strike. "I proved my point." He said calmly as ever. "Tsk... so what?" "You and I both know what young lord and your bein-"

"Nope, this lesson will wait till tomorrow. I said one more time." He said being a bit cross with the other and not willing to admit something that he knew was the case. Damien being one of the royal knights knew what curse the blood line held without training.

Raden sighed finally shaking his head. One or the other will have to give someday. Either Damien will accept that Thalion is refusing to be who everyone expects him to be or Thalion will finally give in to the fact he probably can't run from his past. Though he spoke up about now. "I think things here will be fine... a few of the mages you've trained can keep on the others."

Not only that but the scouts seemed to report that there were no forces for miles. Let alone any of the king's. So he had time now if he so wanted it.

[Pinkie]

The few mages he had couldnt even do a simple a spell! Mizuki growled as he crossed his arms "No...we can not afford something like this at this time" He said with a sigh before he dipped his head "You are needed...by your house name your obligated-" "Im not obligated to do shit!" He said in a little yell looking to the three men "You come to me out of no where and then tell me I am obligated to do something about it..." He shook his head.

"Sir...you will get more answers this way" Destra said to him and Mizuki growled "Answers for what? I dont have any questions for you" He said with a growl standing to his full height. "I am fine just the way I am" Mizuki said looking to the male before him. Destra nodded his head at that "Yes that you are but you have the chance to be so much better" He said lightly "Right now the male you are shames the future you"

Mizuki growled "Hold your tongue before you say something that you will regret" Mizuki said glaring at the male before him with a glare that would make ice shiver. "As you wish young master..." He began before his face grew a little dark "Such a shame..." Destra said a little with a shrug "I mean its not my problem that your shaming your family name" The male said with a shrug.

Oh that was it! Mizuki growled as he cast his spell. Before anyone could say anything he was on the ground pinning the male there with an ice blade to his neck "You know nothing of my name" Mizuki hissed to him with a glare. Mizuki stared at he male before him with hate before he heard his name being called behind him. He didnt even know who it was as he pushed off the male and the ground before turning and walking a brisk pace away. Screw this!

[Rosekitten]

Thalion had given Damien five chances to stop saying some title instead of just using his name. He did this each day. It had nothing to do with the training or that he didn't enjoy the challenge but he was swearing that he was going to beat it into the stubborn knight that he was not taking over the city or going back there after this mess was sorted out. Thus he wanted to remain without a title and for everyone to stop speaking to him like he held some importance or would kill them if they did not speak properly.

Though he had barely taken a few steps when Mizuki seemed to snap. Having pinned one of the wood elves to the ground and was yelling at him. This was a sight to behold for sure. He didn't know what had caused Mizuki to threaten this guy but he seemed to keep from killing him as Mizuki stormed off not long after Luna questioned him.

Glancing at Damien before Luna seemed to stop as Mizuki walked off still apparently angry. "Well guess I'll go see what that was about..." He knew Luna was about to suggest it anyway. Also this got him away from Damien before he decided to kill him. It was odd though seeing Mizuki that ticked.

Mizuki seemed to be heading for the entrance of the camp as he quickly exited the area and kept walking. Well, no word or nothing just leaving like that. Either way he followed Mizuki till he fell back a little giving the other some space and so he didn't notice he was being followed. Though he doubted that he noticed in the state he was in anyway.

After a while he caught up to the other again and found him casting a few spells against different trees. Though it didn't seem to take long before Mizuki noticed he was not alone as he turned and cast a spell at Thalion. Luckily he wasn't slow at reacting as he managed to cancel out the first spell but just barely. "Well I take it your still mad about whatever happened back there." He said before having to block another spell cast.

Anyone else and Mizuki might have hit them or killed them by now. "Hello or go to hell would work just fine next time though." He said barely avoiding the next cast as he breathed out. Well this was a mistake apparently.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki growled as he continued walking. Even as he was leaving and he heard his name he ignored them all. How dare that male speak to him like that! Mizuki growled as he headed for the entrance of the camp not paying attention to where his feet took him.

How could he say that? Mizuki was shocked and angry all in one. Not to mention his pride being taken down a notch or two. To think that Destra told him he was a shame to his own name...Mizuki growled and the next tree was frozen from base to tip with a spell.

Lashing out on another tree Mizuki raged to himself. His name was one of the last things that he had and to shame it!? He cursed as he lashed out at another tree with another spell. What the hell was the males problem!? Though that thought ended as he heard a noise behind him and he turned to see Thalion. The male was standing there looking at him. Mizuki glared as his spell was already half cast before he sent it in the males direction.

Mizuki knew that his anger was not directed towards Thalion but at the same time the trees didnt fight back. Watching he cast spell after spell as Thalion dodged them but that soon grew old for Mizuki. Starting slow steps forward he began to pick up space before he was in a full out run. Another spell and an ice blade clashed with that steal of Thalions.

Hacking and slashing Mizuki growled as he attacked with full force. Yes he was in need of some venting and that at the moment came in the forum of attacking Thalion though his movements almost paused as the male spoke. "Being alone would work to!" He said as he slashed at Thalion again "But since that didnt happen...Hello THALION!" He said as he slashed again forcing the male back towards a mouth of a cave.

So that was where his feet took him. The cave that this whole thing started in... This was when he looked at Thalion and saw the males expression. All he saw was understanding as he slashed again and again throwing in some spells here and there as he forced the male back. Before either of them knew what had taken place they were fighting and dodging rocks within the cave.

[Rosekitten]

Yeah being alone worked but not after you held a blade to someone and stormed off. Was a thought but he didn't get to voice it as Mizuki switched from spells to the ice blades and seemed to take up the fight again as he charged forward. He was lucky that he had skills in fighting or Mizuki would have won a few spells ago.

Though it seemed that he kept losing ground, maybe on purpose. He wasn't really striking back, sure he was keeping it a challenge but he was blocking or avoiding strikes. With how Mizuki was acting he was worried if he actually fought back this would get worse then it seemed to be.

Though as they finally ended up fighting in the cave Thalion had enough. This was when he moved to strike out at Mizuki forcing him back but that was part of the plan as the other ended up losing his footing a little on some of the shifted rocks in the cave.

Taking this chance he forced Mizuki the ground as he held him there panting. "What the hells your problem? You hold a blade to someones throat and storm off then attack me and get pissed because I showed up?!" He was a bit angry with this, why the hell was he bothering if Mizuki was going to get ticked at him when he was trying to help.