[Rosekitten]

Once they were outside Thalion seemed to wait for the entrance to be closed again before he bothered walking. It seemed they weren't taking any of the horses.. though what Mizuki didn't know was they didn't have more then a half a days walk to do.. There was a small well armed camp that close to here. It was worrying the patrols in the area.

"well you can't protest now" He laughed slightly knowing that half the walk to the gate Mizuki had tried to fight him tooth and nail with every reason under the sun why he shouldn't go along. Though he never mentioned where they were really going, or the fact that Mizuki was probably going to end up slowing him down if it came to it.

His mind kept going back to what if the Eastern army finds him, what would happen. Thalion was already wanted by the other side.. for a few reasons. Some that he didn't know about, like the rumors that he was to be the next leader of the Rebellion force.. he hadn't heard about that one just yet, even back when Mizukihad him captive.

We've got about... a half a days worth of walking and then some scaling to do before we get to where I need to be. After I take down numbers and my thoughts on the forces we can come back if your worried that much." Though even with Thalion's worries on his mind he never did show them to Mizuki, he tried to put the best foot forward and taking everything as it went.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki stepped outside after bickering with the gaurd for while. But it was all worth it when the fresh air hit his lungs. It was really nice! Fallowing right beside Thalion Mizuki kept the pace steady. He knew he had no weapons do to the fact that all of them were left behind while he was captured. "Half a day hey" He said to no one really as they continued to walk.

It was hours before they stopped at a little river that they needed to cross before the cliff came into sight. Thats when Misuki stopped and lightly grabbed Thalion turning him and placing a swift kiss on the males lips. 'It was time for a little break" Mizuki said with a smile after he pulled back. But that smile soon turned to a worrie ridden face with his ears dropping.

Looking past Thalion Mizuki saw something that made his heart stop. It was Maya sitting atop of a horse loaded arrow at the ready. With out thinking Mizuki grasped Thalions shoulders and turned traded places with him. Mizuki then stumbled forwrd a step as a sickening thunk was heard as the arrow landed in his back. It was exactly as Thalion feared.

Mizuki gave a soft painfilled smile as blood began to soak his closes from the front and back revealing the strength of the arrow shot. "I...love you" Mizuki said before he slumped forward his chest coliding with that of THalions.

Maya was pissed and shocked all at once. Here she was going about her patrol when what dose she see but two males. As one turned her heart skipped a beat. "General" She said in a whisper. She thought him to be dead. Loading her bow she would kill the male that he was with realizing now that it was the drow that had taken him in the first place. With the intent to kill she let the arrow fly. And was shocked to see Mizuki change places taking the blow for the western scum. She needed to report to Luna! After the male slumped forward she locked eyes with Thalion before turning and bolting off into the distance.

[Rosekitten]

He was a second from asking what the sudden change was for, but the kiss had distracted him from keeping his eyes forward and alert. Before he could even think Mizuki forced him to move and seemed to take his spot mere seconds before a sickening sound of a arrow landing into flesh could be heard. A almost deafening sounds as Thalion stood there a moment trying to keep Mizuki steady.

is ears dropped he wasn't even sure what he was suppose to do as he stood there a moment. "mizuki.. MIZUKI!" He yelled to the top of his lungs trying to get a answer from him, though he wasn't getting one at the moment. His eyes quickly fell upon who let that arrow free, it was nothing but the urge to kill that was written all over his face. Keeping Mizuki on his feet he forced himself to draw the bow he had with him and fire a shot off, though it missed it's target as she seemed to retreat suddenly.

He hissed and growled a little knowing he should have hit her but his aim was off. Slowly he sank to the ground still holding onto Mizuki as he tried to check for a pulse. "Damn it, you can't die!" He said trying to get anything out of the man. His eyes were looking all over for any sign that he was still breathing though in his panic ridden state he wasn't focused enough to tell.

That woman, if he was dead she'd pay there'd be no rest till her corpse was on the ground with a arrow through her neck. Slowly he stood back up trying to carry Mizuki as best as he could as he started walking again to seek out some form of shelter so he could stop the bleeding without being in the open like a sitting duck.

Once he found a place he laid Mizuki down on his side and ripped the front of the shirt open and the back before pulling it off to get it out of the way. The wound was all the way through, it'd take too long to walk back to the base now. He'd probably bleed to death if he wasn't already dead.

He punched the ground suddenly to relieve himself of some of the pent up angry going on in his mind. "damn it! Why'd you do that!" he half hissed and screamed at Mizuki. "What good is saying those words if your ..." His voice fell soft for a moment as he moved a little and pulled Mizuki into his arms again. "damn it don't die.." He half sounded like he was either in tears or about to the point of. He didn't have any real medical supplies with him, removing the arrow would allow the wound to bleed out further.. what could he really do?

He really needed to move him again he wasn't all that far from the spot he was first shot at.. surely they'd search there first. He had half a mind to walk him to the Eastern encampment, that'd throw them for a real loop wouldn't it.. Hell they'd blame him for it knowing them. Let alone carrying someone he'd never be able to defend himself.

He sat there still holding onto Mizuki for a few more moments before pulling away from him a little. "I'm not going to let you die, other only person who's allowed to take your last breath is me.." He spoke under his breath before standing slowly and picking Mizuki up with him. He had made up his mind Mizuki wasn't going to like it but damn it the Eastern camp was closer and would have some form of medical supplies there surely..

He was taking a bit of a risk probably, a rather damn stupid one at that. He started walking to get off the the cliff, there was a path though narrow it would work well enough. He was determined to not let him die here, even if he was killed on sight if Mizuki lived then he didn't care. Though he knew it wasn't what Mizuki would want.. he had to do it.

[Pinkie]

Luna was outraged! Not over the fact that Mizuki was alive and well...well not anymore. She glared down at Maya who was bowed before her "I swear to god if that man is dead your head is mine" She hissed out. After that Luna stood. With the directions that Maya had given she would hopefully be led to Mizuki and that drow. As soon as she saw that drow he would be dead.

Mizukis world was black. He saw nothing but he could hear Thalions words clearly and they frightened him. Was he going to die? Leaving this world without saying good bye to Thalion? His heart lurched at the thought.

-[-[-[-[-[-[-[-[-Meanwhile in the trees-]-]-]-]-]-]-]-]-]-

He stood there on his branch as he watched what took place infront of him. Normaly he wouldnt do anything to help or even take sides. But such a selfless act of love, and the pain the other showed just at the thought of death made him decide on what to do. He watched as the shorter male struggled with carrying the larger framed one. Going to a cave the male fallowed with no trouble. He was about to leave when the Drow returned a short while later carrying the male with a look on his face of anger, hurt, worrie and something else.

He wasnt dumb. He knew exactly who the larger male was. It was Mizuki general of the eastern army. Well was the general. He got wind that Mizuki was kidnapped by a drow over a year ago. After that the hunt was on to find the male with his first incharge taking over the forces. But after while the hope to find the male became dimmer. So the king made Luna the new general but told her that the look for the male did not stop.

In the middle of his thinking he stopped and looked down at the two males. The one was heading right for the eastern camp. Was he stupid? Surely they would kill him on the spot and save the general. Seeing that he thought that he suffered enough. Thinking it not wise to scare the Drow he had to go about this the right way.

Jumping down on soundless feet he stood and walked right out infront of Thalion and Mizuki with his hands out infront of him showing that he had no weapon "You want him to live?" The Male asked slightly. He was a tall male about the same hight as Mizuki. Shoulder length black hair that was pulled back into a little poney tail. The male wore all black and when he spoke hints of fangs were seen behind his lips. For you see Roka as many called him was a half vampire. All the abilities but no need for blood.

"Fallow me" He said when he got a smart remark from the male infront of him. Taking Thalion through trees they ended up at a hallow within a tree. Walking in he looked behind him "Watch your step as soon as you enter...stairs" He said. As they got down the stair case the male motioned to a bed off to the side "Place him there" He said beofre walking over and helping him.

Looking at the pale elf before him he reached out and felt for a paulse. It was there but it was weak. "We need to hurry...his life blood is almost gone" He said before rushing about the house grabbing different things "Okay...this is going to hurt the both of you" He said "I need you to hold him steady. No matter what state this hurts" He said.

After Thalion walked around and held Mizuki tightly. "Okay ready" With that he got a simple nod. "One...two...three!" And on three he grasped and yanked the arrow. From the darkness all Mizuki felt was intence pain! His eyes opened wide and he screamed out his agony in a moment of weakness. Well even with blood loss he was awake now.

Thats when the male smiled "See...it woke him up to" He said in a sick humor before getting a glare from Thalion. He then went about taking a mixture of herbs and placing them on the wounds. After that they sat him then bandaged his chest. "He has lost alot" Roka said in a sad tone "Lets hope he has something to live for" With that Roka took his leave out of the room. The two lovers needed to be alone.

[Rosekitten]

He follow the stranger, at first he debated if that was a good idea.. but the man showed no signs of having weapons and even if he tried something Thalion was more then formidable with the blades on him. It was for Mizuki anyway, hell he was about to throw away his life.. so what was the difference if he trusted this man enough to help or not.

He frowned a bit at the morbid humor, not that he didn't see the joke in it all but he could have done that if he had the proper supplies with him back at the cave. Though all of that aside.. this stranger did seem to know what he was doing. Thalion had minor experiences with herbs and healing measures.. but it was enough to normally cover anything he ever had done to him. Though this was far out of his league.

After the man left the room he never said a word, even with the comment of 'let's hope he has something to live for', hell Thalion didn't know if he had given Mizuki a good reason to fight or not.. This was the second time he felt powerless.. the first was back when he was captured and they had gotten Neimi. Why was it everyone he tried to care for ended up hurt.

The main reason he was even walking towards the Eastern camp was because he'd rather Mizuki live, he was tired of people dying around him. Sure his own hands took enough lives but that's not the same when it's the people you care the most about. Sure this whole ordeal had hurt, but he kept most of it to himself having recovered from his small outburst from earlier.

That woman.. she better sure as hell hope her next arrow kills him if he crosses her again cause he was going to ensure his did just that. Though he couldn't focus on thoughts of killing her, he kept looking back to Mizuki who seemed to be in pain but at least alive.

Finally he did decide on something to say though it was more of him trying to hold himself together before he went off and did something stupid, like hunt that woman down. "You better live damn it.. and then if you do I might kill you for doing something that damn stupid." He sighed heavily after his words before going on "honestly.. your worse then Neimi and she's just a child"

(sorry its short have a time limit in the morning but thats about all i had to type anyway ^.^; poor maya i feel sorry for her with Thalion pissed lawl)

[Pinkie]

Mizuki layed there on his side. He was in pain yes but everyhthing would heal in time wouldnt it? Mizuki then heard Thalion speak through a clouded mind and he would smirk if he could. He would live. He would fight any foe that his mind placed before him to get back to Thalion. And thats exactly what he did. Day after day of healing Mizuki was fighting an eternal battle to get back to Thalion. Hope was growing dim as the days came and went and he still did not wake.

['['['['['['['['['['['9 days later']']']']']']']']']']

Mizukis mind was fighting the blackness that had seemed to claim him. Foe after foe he fought to return to the world of the living. Then it happened, the foe fell and behind him was a distant small flickering light. Nizuki all but ran towards it. He needed to reach that light! Then he reached out a hand and his world was filled with light.

Slowly his eyes opened to the tinyest crack. His vision was blurred and he awaited the moment for everything to become clear. Once it was he took in his sorroundings. Shelves had anything from simple to healing to even magical herbs that he thought to have died off from over use. With his eyes traveling he saw a table with supplies scattered all over its top and a door that led to nothing but shadows. Then his eyes traveled down to the choppy red hair of Thalion.

The male was sitting on a chair beside his bed. A warm hand rested ontop of his and the other males head rested on the bed, eyes closed and back arched like a bow. Mizuki opened his eyes a little further to take in all that was Thalion. It was a gurgled, raw, and dry voice that spoke next "...T-thal..." Was all he managed to get out.

[Rosekitten]

He had lost track of how many days he had been here, hell he had ventured out a few times just to keep from going stirr crazy in such a small area. That and he was searching for the woman, even if she was one of Mizuki's old hechies she needed to pay for what she did. Though his searches proved fruitless each time. The only thing he managed to do was get the count he needed of the troops near by.. but that was about it.

He needed to get the report back as soon as possible but he wasn't about to leave Mizuki alone, he felt like it was his fault for what happened anyway. If he had just gone alone Mizuki wouldn't be fighting for his life, he'd be well enough and safe. Thalion if he hadn't had Mizuki there would have caught the archer long before she was able to fire her bow off.

But all of that was in the past and nothing could be done to change it. Over all he had kept what he said to a minimal.. he didn't really speak at all, then again he normally only really started talking when he was pissed anyway aside from that he was normally a rather quiet person. Though you'd never know that by how much he normally went on.

He had managed to force himself to get some sleep once more when he thought he heard a voice, a faint one and it sounded weak but a voice none the less. He lifted his head up to see that Mizuki was looking at him, though he still looked like he was rather weak at the moment. Sitting up a bit he just stayed there, he wasn't sure what he should be doing really or what to say. Did he manage to pull through after all?

Mizuki didn't seem like he was going to say anything as he laid there. Though Thalion with his normal twist of words decided to speak instead, trying to keep his thoughts that Mizuki was going to be ok under control. He didn't need to express them not here. "You awake finally? took you long enough." He let out a forced sigh, really he was glad that he was awake.

He guessed he had to thank the stranger, though by this time the two had managed a exchange of names though that was almost all of the conversation that they had done over the little over a weeks time frame.

(sorry in advanced for spelling this pc doens't have spell check x'D)

[Pinkie]

((its all good I understand lol))

Mizuki wanted to snort at Thalions comment. Not only that he wanted, no needed to sit up. His side and back ached with muscles that havent been moved in days. Gathering his energy he moved his right arm to place a hand flat on the bed. With a grunt he pushed his arm shaking with the effort. He was about to give up when he felt a pair of strong hands grabb him softly in a warm embrace, helping him sit up.

Mizulki dropped his head forward with a pained sigh resting his head upon Thalions chest his eyes closed. Moving his right hand slightly he placed it on Thalions leg "How...long?" He asked slightly only managing s few words at one time.

[Rosekitten]

It was almost worse seeing Mizuki in this condition then the wait to see if he'd recover. Though he had seen him in a similar condition before... but it was before they ...

At first he was going to let him struggle on his own to see what he could manage, but he did finally give in to helping him sit up as he held him there. Hearing him speak again he thought a moment before answering him. "Little over a week" He said in a similar manner as to what he had spoken in before. Though he wasn't sure of the exact days.. it had been at least a week if not a few days over.

"don't worry about it, but damn it if you do anything like that again I'll personally kill you!" he hissed out to get his point across, over all saying he was worried the whole time without saying such words. "you got damn lucky.. " Mizuki was lucky, if the stranger hadn't came by Thalion probably would be dead or worse off..

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smirked at that "Because....I have...you" He said turning his head so his cheek rested upon a shirt clad chest. He gave a sigh. He knew it was to early to try and walk. Even forcing himself to sit made him want to pass out again. So he just sat there enjoying the warmth the other provided. After awhile Mizuki wanted to lay back down but he needed something first "...Water?" He asked moving his head to look up at the male with almost clear lavender eyes.

Mizuki was normally a fast healer do to the magics in the chrystal around his neck. But do to the blood loss the chrystal was working over time and the healing was taking longer. By tomorrow he should be able to speak better and hopefully walk.

[Rosekitten]

He wasn't expecting that, he'd hardly call that a reason to live. Though thinking about it he'd say the same thing or something along the lines if the places were switched. "Come on you have better reasons to live" He protested a little giving a answer like he normally did.

He made sure Mizuki was steady for a moment before leaving his side and getting what he had asked for. Though there was a pitcher and a glass in the room so it wasn't like he had to go that far. Going back to him he helped him with the glass trying to ensure he wasn't pushing himself too far with having just woken back up.

If it were anyone else Thalion would have snapped at them already and said well hurry up and rest cause we need to move out tomorrow, but he didn't with Mizuki. Though at the same time he didn't want him to push himself it was quite the opposite. He needed to be better and be back to the Mizuki he was before.. Though he'd have to keep his eyes about better when they left. There wasn't going to be a damn repeat of this.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was still where he sat when THalion left his side. He was slouched over to keep balance. Then Thalion returned with a glass of water and he was thankful for help the other provided. Mizuki then gladly drank waht he could from the cup that was lightly pressed to his lips. After a few moment he watched Thalion return the glass coming back and aiding him to lay down once more. As Mizukis head hit the pillow he took a hold of Thalions hand. Gicing the male a loving smile his eyes drifted close and he gave into the darkness once more.

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Mizukis mind snapped from clouded to clear in an instant. Before he moved he judged his sorroundings. Openeing tired eyes he looked around and found the room to be empty. Closing his eyes once more he willed his body to awaken fully. As the last of the darkness left he opened his eyes once more.

With a grunt he forced himselt to sit. Raising a hand he brushed his face with a sigh. He figured that he has sat around like enough. Swinging his feet to the side of the bed he sat for a moment before pushing off of the bed. He stood on his feet with a little wable. Muscles that havent been used in a while protesting at the movement. He then took a step judging his strength before taking another.

Slowly he made his way to a door to find the place was larger then he first thought. That is when he heard noises from a distant room. One of them being Thalions voice. Forcing himself to move he walked down the thin hallway to what seemed like a kitchen. Leaning on the door frame he looked at the two males in the room woundering when he was to be noticed. All he did was watch Thalion knowing the male would feel his gaze soon.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion was hardly paying attention with Mizuki standing there watching him and the other male. Really he was too caught in the conversation at hand.. even if it was a bit one sided with Thalion only make a few odd comments here and there where he saw fit or when they were needed.

Though after a while he was about to speak again when he felt like he was being watched and he noticed Mizuki. Though he quickly glared at the man. "You have no damn room to call me reckless anymore, you near about die and your walking only after coming to for a few moments the day before?"

Really he wasn't mad, but he could have ended up making things worse by forcing himself. Aside from that he didn't want him to wake up and him not be at his side. But it couldn't be helped now it would seem.

(Dx lame post im sorry! im just tired)

[Pinkie]

Mizuki looked to him and slowly made his way to a vacent seat that was infront of the male. "I have sat around long enough" He said in a tired voice. Though Mizuki realized that he needed to rest in order to heal that just wasnt him. When his mind would finaly let go of his being and he slipped back into a state of awareness he would try force himself to recover quicker. "Besides...." He said leaning back into the chair a hand resting on his still bandaged chest "I thought you would have missed me"

Mizuki was tying to make the best out of the situatiion that he could and if that ment cracking lame jokes to give the other a sence like nothing happened then that was what he was going to do.

[Rosekitten]

He shook his head a little "Well.. I won't argue there, you were out for over a week." Though it was easy to tell he still wasn't up to really travel anywhere, that could be a few more days stuck in this damn place. Thalion had been talking about going out again to check the area. He was still dead set on repaying the wench that shot Mizuki.. though he'd ensure it was her last breath.

He smirked a little at his next comment before crossing his arms. "smart ass... " he spit out before going on after a moment. "that may be the case, but you should still be resting or at least taking it easy" He never did admit to missing him or not, though Thalion had his ways of talking that hinted at his true thoughts. You just had to be quick to catch them from time to time. Mizuki probably knew this better then anyone.

"either way, you should be thankful that you have your breath" He made a slight gesture towards the other person n the room. "We'll just say he stopped me from doing something even more reckless then your stunt." That was probably the next best thing to a thank you the man was going to get out of Thalion.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sat there and listened to the male before turning to look at the other male in the room. Thats when he forced himself to stand, turning he bowed low to the other male in question "Thank you" He said deeply before standing straight with a little bit of a wobble.

"You are very welcome" The male said "Let me now fully tell who I am" He said with a smile "My name as people call it would be..." Here he thought for a moment "Oh yes Roka" He said snapping his fingers. You see Roka was a traveler. He never stayed to long in one place. As soon as someone found out his name he was already gone. But these males seemed different so Roka expressed himself clearly. "I happened to see everything happen" He said with a nod "Which leads me to one question"

Roka needed to know about somthing that had been on his mind for awhile. "Okay so I know how you.." He said indicating to Mizuki "Got to be with him" He said indicating to Thalion "What I want to know is...why did you turn and save your captors life almost giving up yours in the process?" Mizuki looked to him with a blank expression. Then he heard Thalion say something in a rude comment but Mizuki didnt mind "Its simple really" He stated "My world was covered in darkness. Then a shadow came and rescued me" Mizuki said looking at Roka before his gave changed to Thalion and he spoke once again "A shadow that became a light" He said "A shadow that I love" He said his eyes meeting Thalions in a heated gaze.