[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled as he was pulled back into a kiss. He didnt complain why would he? Here he had the man he loved before him and there was no worrie at this moment besides hind thoughts. Mizukli growled a little though when the kiss did break and Thalion spoke. "Hmm...I did have plan for it to go all night" He said with a wiggle of his eye brows.

Though this is when he stepped away and headed for the bed. Sitting down he smiled "Though I dont think you would be up for it" He said with a little shrug of his shoulders. "Oh well though it would of been fun" He said with a smile as he stood and walked over to the little fire place.

Mizuki loved teasing Thalion when he had the chance and those chances lasted few and far between so he made the most of it when he could. He knew that Thalion would take the bait well at least he hoped the male would as he bent over and placed the wood in the fire place getting it ready for a fire.

[Rosekitten]

"Oh did you now?" He questioned as Mizuki walked over towards the bed. Though it seemed the other had plans to not make it just that easy. That or Mizuki was teasing him. He had to admit he was never sure when the other was being serious or teasing anymore. Especially when they were with the others. Though this would get out sooner or later.

He watched him for a moment still leaning against the door before he finally moved to go over to where Mizuki was. After the other had started the fire Thalion grabbed him and pinned him against the floor before kissing his neck. "Oh I wouldn't would I? What makes you say that?" He questioned before biting Mizuki's neck lightly and working a small kiss on the other's ear.

"I've no idea why you would think I wouldn't." Though he somehow thought this was what Mizuki wanted anyway. Besides that they were both in good health, no one was recovering. The lingering thought this could be the last chances they got to be together even..

[Pinkie]

Mizuki gasped a little as he was turned and pushed into the floor. The kiss that fallowed made his eyes half close as he smiled lightly before growling a little "Oh I dont know" He said as Thalion asked why he thought that. He was about to make another comment but it ended on his lips as he felt the kisses to a pale neck fallowed the bite.

After he gained some breath he growled a little "Maybe I thought you cuoldnt handle the challenge" He said with a smile before he wiggled his hips a little. Leaning up slightly he kissed the male above him with lust and love before he moved his arms and wrapped them around the males neck with a smile.

Mizuki loved these moments even though they were small. It was something that made him believe that they were alive and together and that nothing was going to change that. But that was when the thought came from the beast that day. What if this was one of the last moments he spent with Thalion? No that was a thought he couldnt he have.

So instead he did what he wanted to do. He teased and kissed and bit the male before him with little groans ans pants as he did so. Pausing a moment Mizuki looked up into Thalions face and right into the males eyes. He could see the love and care there and it made him happy 'I love you..." He said "I hope you truely know that" Mizuki said before kissing dark lips again.

[Rosekitten]

"Couldn't handle it? I'd think you were the one that couldn't handle it." Seeing as Mizuki had used quite a bit of energy repairing this place let alone the traveling to get here. "Are you trying to say I'm getting old?" Though he knew the other wasn't meaning it that way. By now he had caught on Mizuki was just teasing to begin with or maybe luring was a better word for this.

Though he enjoyed being with Mizuki like this he hated that it didn't happen nearly often enough. Though the thought of just coming out with this little relationship made his nerves die. That would take some working up to do. But one day he wouldn't mind being open about what they had... it'd probably make both of them happier really.

Though this was what Mizuki spoke and he stopped moving for a moment listening to the other. "I do... but don't say it like that." He shook his head a little thinking about it. "You say it like this is the last time you'll get to, everything will be fine." He seemed so sure of that. The way he said it and everything as he kissed the other a few times. "You should know me better..." He never was one to trust what others said or that fate was written in stone. He was the type to think that he could write his own fate. Maybe he was foolish in being this way.

Sure they could have moved to the bed but he hardly wanted to. Even after when he was laying there trying to regain what breath he needed to live holding Mizuki close to him he didn't want to move. After a moment he finally managed to say something as he kissed the others neck before whispering against it. "I love you .. and I'm not leaving you. And I'm not going to let anything take you from me.. I promise." A promise he might not be able to keep but he felt it needed to be made. He never broke his promises and he had no intention of breaking this one.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki closed his eyhes as he felt the kiss to his neck. A promise huh? Though Mizuki wondered if Thalion would be able to keep said promise to him. Right now though he didnt want to think about it as he curled into a dark chest. The two of them laid there until Mizuki couldnt do it anymore. Kissing Thalion he groaned "As much as I dont want to leave your side...this floor is killing me" He said sitting up and stretching cracking his back as he did and giving a little hiss. Yep...he was sore.

Moving to the bed he waited for Thalion. As the male joined him he curled into Thalions chest and with the blankets throwen over them he gave a yawn. Sleep then was easy to come even though his mind was troubled and hardly clear enough.

After that night the days all but blurred together as Mizuki began the spells in the tomb that they had gotten from the battle. Each day was the same thing spells after spells after spells. Mizuki needed no he wanted to learn everything that he could before the end boss.

So that is what he did and today was like any other day. Mizuki stood there panting with sweat dripping down his face as he looked at the water before him. The tomb had spells from dopelgangers to complete clones made of an element. Not to mention the get away spells. Though this was not the spell Mizuki wanted to learn the most. No. There was one that would cause the enemy to see and die by their greatest fear and it worked 99% of the time.

Panting Mizuki didnt know what he was doing wrong. For the entire day he did one of those spells. It was to create an exact vision of anything or anyone he wanted from the element of his choice. Since there was alot of water near Mizuki decided that was where he should start though he was starting to think he had picked the wrong element for every try it took the double lasted for seconds before it failed and fell apart causing Mizuki to sigh.

[Rosekitten]

Everyday seemed to be the same thing over and over. The only time Thalion even remotely looked forward to was the evening hours. Seeings as they weren't out in the open he didn't have to go about any rounds taking up most of the night. Probably a good thing as the words of that beast still weighted heavily on his mind.

During the day Mizuki seemed to be off in his own world. Some times it was even a struggle to get him to break for lunch. Though Neimi normally got Luna to fetch him when that happened. But he was certainly working on the spells, maybe even over focusing on them. Hardly saying anything to anyone during the day till he was exhausted.

Neimi was keeping tabs on Felix and Thalion seeing as a few times one or the other of them would get tired of the foolishness that the other was doing. Though it was easy to say who got annoyed quicker. None the less this training never did help either of them figure out what the blade could do. No matter what it seemed to remain the same.

There was the idea it had limited uses or only would react in times of need but after a few close calls in training and scoldings after from Neimi, that seemed to be false as well. One of the days he did manage a barrier to form that seemed to be stronger then the magic cast ones but he had no idea what caused it or how to summon it again.

Though the days dragged on and sooner or later they would have to go face the boss. Each time they went into town for supplies it seems like they heard a new death toll from the creature slaying another group. Let alone larger groups. There was a hint of doubt about their foolish plan to go in there with five but they had proven against all other odds so it was a bit late to back down or rethink things now.

Panting as both himself and Felix had winded each other for the time being he was trying to figure out what the damn big deal was with this weapon. So far it could do that glow effect, though that seemed random when it happened or maybe that was feeding off his magic and he never noticed it. The only other thing besides the barrier was that when ever they tested someone else with he blade they could swing it but no matter what the blade refused to cut. Like the sharp edges were dulled over years of use or something.

The other real good thing that came out about this time for training was Luna finally gave in after a while and started working more as a group member. That would give them a better edge in the fight as well. Neimi had been working on protection and quick healing spells. Also trying to build her energy. Most fights they got by without her casting much. This time though she doubted it would be that easy.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki stood there and panted and he panted hard. There was to many things going through his mind at the moment. This was what he blaimed the spell not working on. Normally it took him one long day to master a spell within the tomb but this one just couldnt work. There was something that he was either doing wrong or something that he didnt understand about the spell.

Mizuki growled as he stood there facing the water. How could he not do this spell? What was so wrong that he couldnt do it? Shaking his head Mizuki stood up right and took a deep breath closing his eyes. Going over the spell in his head Mizuki once again began to cast it.

Standing there nothing happened well at least nothing that he heard. Opening his eyes Mizuki was shocked at what he saw before him. There standing no more then a couple feet from him was a complete double of himself. Mizuki tilted his head and so did the other. It was an almost mirror image of himself. Okay to say that was freaky would be an understement. Even as the spell was over the double stood.

Mizuki was thinking to himself and hardly noticed as Thalion walked up to the two. Mizukis mind was concintrated on what was happening before him not of the make that just walked over to him. It was not until Thalion said something that Mizuki even turned to look at him "Not perfected..." He said blanking for a moment before he shook his head "But its getting there" He said tiredly before casting an ice spell and sending a shard to the double him. Once conected the double fell back down as what it was. Water.

With that came a sigh from Mizuki as he also did the same and fell down landing on his ass in a sigh. He was panting and covered in sweat. It had been a day or more since he rested and it was starting to show. His skin was paler then normal if that could even happen and his headache could split a log of wood but he needed to keep going "Just a little break...then back to it" He said with a groan closing his eyes.

[Rosekitten]

Not perfect, was there ever a perfect with Mizuki? Though when the other said he was just taking a break and then going back to it Thalion glared at him. "You need more then a break." Though Mizuki protested to the idea saying this was important.

"Yes its important but killing yourself before the fight won't help either." He was serious though even as Mizuki tried to protest he was fine. "Yeah your fine, you look like your about to fall over is all." He was worried he knew that Mizuki hadn't rested the other night, too focused on this spell.

But no matter what I say your not going to stop are you?" He sighed a little before stepping back a little. "Its not just your burden you know. We're a group remember?" The way Mizuki was training you'd think it was solely up to him to win the battle.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki protested the whole way it was not until Thalion said they were a group did his hears dip as he hung his head "I know that" Mizuki said bringing his knees up to his chest "Its just..." Mizuki paused thinking of the best way to say this "...Im not as...strong..as the rest of you" He said lightly. It was one thought that kept going through his mind. It was true though if you thought of it.

"Then adding my blank outs to the mix...buts me at a real disadvantage to anything I come across" He said sadly. Mizuki knew that anything could happen during the moments and he couldnt do anything to stop it. What if he was in the middle of a spell to protect himself or someone else and blanked? The spell would end and then what? The loss of some one rang through his head and thats all he thought of.

Mizuki sighed "I cant afford not to do this...if something happened and I failed..." He whimpered a little "I wouldnt be able to live with that Thalion" He said in a low voice. Mizuki had thought alot about this and it all came to one thing in his mind. It would be his fault.

[Rosekitten]

He almost laughed as Mizuki said he wasn't as strong. "Not as- Mizuki you might be our strongest. If you put your mind to it you could take out any of us, heck probably the lot of us at the same time." He probably had a point where Mizuki was a magic user and all. There were plenty of spells that did large areas of damage.

Though he sighed finally before sitting next to the other and pulling him against him. "Thats why we're a team right, even if you have one of those moments.. Neimi's been working on ways to protect the group. It's not just all up to you. You wouldn't have failed, because nothing will happen even if you blanked out during the fight."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed as he rested his head on Thalions shoulder. It was true though that there were others that could help in that kind of situation but there was still fear that lingered in his mind. "You cant promise that nothing will happen" He said lightly as he closed his eyes "There is that fear no matter what you say that something could happen" He said to him lightly.

"There are to many things that could happen and go wrong" Mizuki said with a little nod of his head "Not only that but..." Mizuki paused for a moment. He knew it was on everyones mind and no one dared to say anything but Mizuki was about to "...we cant loose anyone" He said before he moved his hand and placed it on Thalions chest "I cant loose you..." He said in a little broken whisper.

"I cant shake the feeling Thalion..." Mizuki said as his hand gripped the shirt there and he turned his head into the males neck "What if I blanked...and...the protecter died to save me?" He asked. This was where the thought of Thalion dying came to him for Mizuki knew that Thalion would be the first to try and save him. "...I...i dont know what I would do" He said.

Mizuki was an emotional person and always had been. Though most of the time what would take place was silence and keeping to himself. This time however was different. The thought of the male dying was something that really toyed with his heart and he couldnt stand the feeling. It felt like a cold shadow was creeping up on his person and no matter what he did he couldnt escape it. With everything thing and thought he had Mizuki couldnt contain it any longer as a little hiccup shook his chest then a little whimper. Mizuki had started crying.

[Rosekitten]

"I know I can't promise but.. we'll all be doing our best." They had to be or they would surely fail. There would be no worry of losing one the whole group would be gone. Though this was when Mizuki continued saying what if he blanked out and he died trying to save him. Yep Mizuki knew him well enough that he would do anything to keep the other from dying.

When Mizuki went on about it and started crying Thalion tightened his grip a little on the other as his ears went back a little not really having any words to fix this. "I won't leave you... but I can't stand by and let you die either you know that.." There was no fix for this and he hated it. But what if Mizuki's fear was right? He had the same fear. He had dreams about such things happening.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki knew that he was going to get a response like that from Thalion he expected nothing different. Mizuki also knew that the male was right. He would do everything in his power to protect him but Mizuki would do the same for Thalion. Mizuki held onto Thalion for a long while after that. Even after his tears dried and he calmed down he didnt let go he couldnt find the will power to do so.

Thats how the night went the two of them beside each other. Even calling it an early night just to go to bed and hold each other. Mizuki was greatfull for it though. He really didnt want to be alone all he wanted was what was happening and that was Thalion holding him.

After that day the training began like it had before. Day in and Day out magic, spells, swords all of it happened. It was not until almost two weeks later that Mizuki could say he had mastered the tomb. "Well...it was hard and long but its done" Mizuki said with a smile as he sat down beside Thalion in the living area of the house. "About time you did" He heard from his side and growled "Yeah I would like to see you try and do what I just did you stupid lizard" He growled at Luna only to have her arms cross and her nose stick in the air "Look whos talking you albino" She said with a little smile "Oh yeah like I have never heard that before" He said with a sarcastic tone causing Luna to look at him "Yeah yeah your so hard done by" She said before sitting on the floor with her tail thrashing lightly behind her. "Now if your done lets actually talk about what needs to be talked about" She said.

Mizuki sighed. He knew this moment was coming and he didnt want it to happen. Right now the whole group sat together and everyone knew why but it was Luna who vocied it "We know the location, we have trained and fought and Mr. whitey over here finally mastered his spells...when are we heading for the end boss?" She said. Mizuki sighed there it was. The one thing he didnt want to do yet trained for, the end boss.

[Rosekitten]

Now this was fun listening to those two go back and forth. Though it was a all too short lived relaxing period. The group was on edge, everyone knew what they needed to do but no one wanted to think of the possible outcome of the upcoming fight. Though soon enough Luna spoke up asking what they were all thinking.

"tomorrow we should probably head out." Felix said as Neimi agreed, not like a decent night of rest would hurt the group. "besides according to the map we have it's quite a ways from here." In the darklands, past the mystic forest and in a cave or something in what looked to be a marsh. "so rest up an we'll leave at first light"'

(yay phone post so bored)

[Pinkie]

(Omg you must be bored)

Mizuki sighed but he had to agree the travel time alone would take a good months time. "Alright so then its decided, We should head from here to the eastern town and stock up." This was when Luna spoke up "We already have everything we need" She said and Mizuki glared "We have the gold and we have enough for the trip there but not the trip home"

This was when the group grew silent and Mizuki knew why. With all the stories around about the final boss killing groups in a matter of minutes they all had doubts. "We are coming back" Mizuki said to them and Luna nodded raising a fist "Your damn rights we are!" She said with a smile and Mizuki nodded.

So it was settled at first light they would travel. From there little chatter and dinner was had then the night was called and everyone went to bed. Morning came early but the group seemed in good spirits. Once supplies was grabbed they were on the road. At this point Mizuki was glad for the cart and horses. It was a long way.

Time passed and the group continued on. The time was almost up and it was only a half a days travel left but the time was late. It took them some time to find a place within the marshes to stop for the night but sleep was a must. Having to leave the horses behind was also a set back. The cart got stuck first thing.

Mizuki sighed as he sat there infront of the fire. There was a chill in the silent air around them an Mizuki couldnt shake the feeling he had. He knew others could tell for everyone felt the same. The place was dark with random tourches lighting paths through the marsh. It rested at the base of a mountain. Random rock structures littered the area giving small caves until you got closer to the mountain then the caves grew larger.

Thats where they were headed. At the base of the mountain was a cave that supposed to lead through some caverns before it opened up to what seemed like a temple carved into the mountain. At least thats what the map showed it to be.

Mizuki sighed as he sat there thinking to himself. Mizuki had moved away from the group to sit off at the side a small fire of his own lit a sad yet concintrated face. Mizuki was going over all the spells he learned and all the ones he would need. Not only that but all the clues and hints that led to the end monster. By the sounds of everything it could be one of two things. Either a dragon which he hoped it wasnt or a gorgon...that one was even worse.

Most of the gorgon race could seal your fate with a single glance. With others spells and tricks are their game. Mizuki was not fond of the thought but from the stories around the creature killed and did not turn you into stone. Mizuki was at least greatfull for that one.

[Rosekitten]

((yay i got to edit that sorry post before you posted xD god today was long lol and apparently I got roped into a girls day sometime in the future o.-; ))

The mention of a trip home seemed to silence the group. That made it rather clear that there were doubts on everyone's mind. Of course there was. The death toll that beast they were seeking to slay was dishearting. Even when small armies of players banded together to beat this beast they were reported to have been slain. What honest prayer did they have? Granted they seemed to be better formed as a team compared to most but still.

Though this was when it was spoke up that they were coming back. "Of course we are, I still owe Felix a damned beating." Felix started to say something but soon agreed. For being the pest that he was between the magic and the blade. Besides that thinking that they weren't going to come back would pretty much ensure their defeat before they even got there.

After the long travels and finally getting near their final destination the group seemed to grow silent again. At the least the weeks before the group had tried to stay in high spirits. A few times Thalion purposely annoying Luna just to get a rise out of her. Almost too easy seeing how much she still hated the male. The nights were more relaxed, there was hardly any fighting really. Probably for the better in the event that they were spending their final days together. Though whenever asked about it they were so positive that they would be drinking after the fight and laughing about the fuss everyone made.

The closer they got to the cave they sought the more they noticed what beast they might be facing. Neimi had already gone over any information she remembered of dragons in this area and the gorgons. Either were bad news and they both had strengths and weaknesses. Though Gorgons were the worse of the two and the longer they traveled the more she feared thats what they were walking into. Maybe even a nest of them with a lead female. That would mean they had to face the horde first.

Seeing as it was the night hours Thalion went about his rounds though staying closer to the camp then he would like to be when making such rounds. But going too far was risky. Thats the last thing they needed was to be picked off one by one. Though tonight alone he had already dealt with a few smaller gorgons and a young drake. That hardly narrowed the idea of what boss they were facing. At the least it wasn't cold here.

After a few hours he finally returned to camp with a heavy sigh before sitting near Mizuki who still seemed to be up. Probably busy going over everything in his mind. That or worrying about what could go wrong. Probably both. "Ready for the final fight?" He said half laughing at the thought. Though he didn't mean it as their final battle together just as the fight in general to maybe get some answers as to why players were getting stuck in the world. Maybe what happened to those who died even.