[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed a little as Thalion spoke. It was all in frun really but the sound of irritation was thick in Thalions voice. Was it really that bad to show his affection towards Thalion infront of other people? That made his ears dip back a little at the thought. Was it the fact that Thalion was ashamed to be with him? No that surely could not be the case.

Though as Thalion spoke bis ears dipped more as he listened to the males words. Yes thats right. Thalion was of royal blood. To continue the line he must produce an heir but with Mizuki he couldnt really do that. For some reason that struck a cord within his heart as his eyes clouded over a little to show it.

Standing after that Mizuki sighed a little "Well you should start running then..." Mizuki said lightly "With two already knowing...how long before your little "SECRET" gets out?" He said with a little glare and hiss before he turned and walked the little ways to the bedroom before walking in. Closing the door a little harder then he should of Mizuki huffed as he leaned into it with crossed arms.

[Rosekitten]

It really wasn't bad and most probably wouldn't say much of it or even care. It was more that he didn't know how to take everything happening. As far as emotions went he was hardly that strong. He had been use to just keeping to himself for years. Until Mizuki came along and now he was going to have to figure out things for when it was known by more then just a few.

When Mizuki finally spoke up Thalion knew right away something was on the others mind or he had finally said something that Mizuki didn't like. After the door almost slammed Thalion sighed finally. "He has a point you know." Felix said before standing. "Its not a secret... or .. " He sighed again at the thought of it. "It wasn't meant to be one." Its not like he was ashamed of being with Mizuki he just really had no idea how to handle things.

Though after a little bit more talking Felix left, he had things to do other then tormenting Thalion. After the other left he shook his head before standing and going to the door. Though seeing as Mizuki was leaning against it he only bothered to try to open it once. "Mizuki.. I didn't-" He didn't mean for this to be a secret or to sound like he wanted it to stay that way.

"I know others will find out.. I just need some time." He sighed before moving away from the door. "Heh you make it look so easy." Though he didn't stay by the door much longer as he moved and sat heavily on the couch. He needed to get over this.. whatever mental block he kept having as far as wht to do around Mizuki he needed to stop it. Though something that was easier said then done and something he feared would have to wait with Mizuki going tomorrow for training.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki had stayed where he was leaned into the door. He didnt bother to move as Thalion tried once to open it but didnt continue and Mizuki was glad for that. He really didnt want to face the male right now. With his ears dipping back Mizuki stood there and listened to the words that Thalion spoke. Time? He needed time...time for what? That right there made Mizuki a little confused but was the next words that added to his confusion. Making what look so easy?

That was a mystery to him as he stood there leaned into the door. His mind was going over everything. From the stories and the past of the male Mizuki knew that he was a shut in compaired to most. The fact that he even got an I love you from the male was a shocker half the time...so why then did this make him upset? Mizuki should of expected that response from the male. Thalion was not one for attention and here Mizuki was trying to give him nothing but that.

Pushing off of the door he turned and stood there for a moment with his hand on the handle. Thinking about his words Mizuki slowly opened the door before taking a few steps out. Leaning on the wall he looked at Thalion for a moment before he spoke "You need time to get used to the fact of some one loving you..." He said "I understand this Thalion..." Mizuki said lightly "But..." This was where he paused.

Mizuki was a little unsure of what he could say next to make the male see things from his point of view but he had to try. "...I..." He sighed a little "I love you Thalion...is it so bad that I want others to know that as well?" He asked with a pained whisper as he hung his head a little and brought his arms up to hug himself as he stared at the floor "If its such a shame...why say you love me in the first place...if you didnt want others to know?" He asked a little.

"Did you plan on hiding this forever?" He asked a little bit as the male stayed silent "Or did you plan on letting this go on until you were done with it..." He said lightly "I mean after all...you do need an heir...right Mi'lord..." He said softly as his ears dipped allway down showing it pained him to think of it.

[Rosekitten]

He didn't figure Mizuki would even bother coming out of the room let alone think on what he had said. That was fine it was his fault for not thinking before he spoke anyway. But he wasn't going to hide this forever, he just he needed to come to terms with everything still. It was hard for him to think that this even happened. For years he was content telling Neimi he didn't need anyone and he was happy being alone. But things were different now.

When the other did come out and started talking he was almost surprised that he seemed calm in a way. He was expecting him to yell or something. But what Mizuki said was true, he did have to get use to that. Really he had to get use to a lot of things. Even as a child love was not something he was use to. Sure he enjoyed moments of his youth but love wasn't something he actually knew until recently. Thats part of the reason he was denying to himself that it was real.

But for now he let Mizuki say what he needed to as he listened. He wanted to say it wasn't bad and he didn't plan to hide it forever but thats when Mizuki mentioned until he was done with it. He looked at the other but Mizuki went on. Is that what this was about? Mizuki seemed to be in pain from the thought of it as the other still just stood there.

After a moment he stood finally and walked over to Mizuki before pulling him close and keeping him there. "Thats what this is about isn't it?" He shook his head a little at the idea of it. "I wasn't going to hide it forever, that was never the plan. I never had any real plans to be honest about it. I was going to just take things as they came but apparently thats a bit harder then I thought it would be." He said glancing away a little. It was to him at least.

"look.. I'm not.." He sighed a bit before going on. "Do I look like a lord to you? I live in a place that barely has two rooms let alone three... I'm not going to toss you aside and try to be king or something silly. I can barely manage my own life let alone anyone else's." He laughed weakly at the idea of it. "I think this proves that better then anything."

After a moment of thinking on what he had said he moved and kissing lightly lightly. "I love you Mizuki.. I rally do and I'm not going to just push you aside because of something that others expect me to be or do. I'm just sorry that I don't show more of how I feel towards you. I'll work on it.. if it'll make you happy I'll even try to show how I feel when we're around others."

That was saying something, not that he could promise that it would go well but he could try. He didn't want Mizuki worrying that he was just leading him on. The first person he trusted enough to let them get this close.. the thought he might lose him due to his own actions was painful.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was still staring down at the ground as he heard the movement of Thalion standing. Still with his gaze down he closed his eyes as he felt strong arms grab him and pull him in close. He didnt protest as he stood there in Thalions arms with his head hidden in a dark chest. He was glad for the cover at the moment.

Mizuki stood there as he listened to Thalion speak. He almost laughed at some of it. Yes it was true that he couldnt really see Thalion being a leader but at the same time he could see him being the greatest one. There were some things that just made him stick out more then the rest.

However as Thalion pulled back and moved his head for a kiss Mizukis thoughts all but ended as he continued to speak "I dont ask much of you Thalion..." Mizuki said in a low voice after Thalion spoke about showing how he felt infront of others. "I mean I am happy just knowing that you love me...even hearing those words" He said with a little smile "Though even that happens few and far between" He said with a dip of his head again.

After that he shrugged a little "Besides..." Mizuki began "Its not like I expect you to show them everything..." He said lightly to the male as he closed his eyes with a little defeated sigh "I would be okay with the little looks...the light touches but I dont even get those" He said in an almost whisper with a shrug of his shoulders.

Mizuki knew that he had a point. By little shows of love and affection it would bring the people around them to know of there relationship rather then them having to say what was going on. No...and besides that it worked in Mizukis favor getting the little loves and touches from Thalion that he wanted yet didnt get unless they were alone.

[Rosekitten]

If Mizuki had laughed he wouldn't have blamed him. He laughed at the thought himself every time it was brought up by Damien. Having to remind the older knight that he had no training or knowledge once so ever in how to run things as far as a small group went let alone a city. Th

Though that was when Mizuki said something finally. Maybe he didn't say it enough. Right he was convinced that this was going to require a lot more work. It was worth it though in the long run of things.

"Your right." He finally said thinking over everything Mizuki had mentioned. "I'll work on that then." Something that would be easier said then done surely but he was the type at least if he put his mind to it a task would get done in some way or another. Even if that task took time to get through.

"You'll just have to bare with me till then." He said before kissing the other once more still keeping him close all the same. "Not that we'll have to worry about no one knowing for much longer.. it'll take just Felix saying something to Neimi." He laughed slightly at the thought of it. Oh well it was going to happen sooner or later.

"now.. seeing as you have to deal with your fellow elves tomorrow. I think bed is a good idea." Leaving out the fact that maybe he could ditch Damien in the process of all of this though he doubted it. He wasn't even sure what time that he woke up... every time he tried to get up before the knight he seemed to fail. Also leaving out the part he was waiting for someone to notice who he was and say something about the feud that happened long before he was even born. Let alone he wasn't even the current ruler of the dark elves.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki kissed Thalion back. He was glad that the male had saw what he was meaning. Even just something small would go a long way in the end. He was going to say something to Thalion but the male spoke and beat him to it saying that it was time for bed. Yes tomorrow was going to be along day and he was not looking forward to it. At that thought his ears dipped back again and his face grew dark but he shook it off.

Nodding his head Mizuki moved regretfully out of Thalions arms and headed for the room. He was glad when Thalion fallowed right behind him. At least Mizuki didnt have to ask for the male to come to bed.

The next morning Mizuki was up and about before Thalion decided to show his face from the room. Mizuki had everything packed and ready to go. Looking to Thalion he gave a smile as he walked over and kissed the male "Good morning" He said lightly "Ready for the day?" He asked with a tilt of his head though neither of them got the moment to say anything as there was a sound from the shop doors before Neimi showed herself.

"Oh yes I almost forgot" Mizuki said with a smile taking a step back from Thalion "Neimi will be coming with us" He said witha smile "She needs to harness that healing magic she has there...in the war to come it will be great to have" He said with a smile on his face though before he could continue there was another sound and Mizuki sighed hanging his head alittle "Oh and there is one more..." He said but Thalion got his answer as Damien stepped inside "Everything gathered and the elven are waiting" He said with a smile before looking to Thalion "Finally I thought you were going to sleep all day Mi'lord" He said with a smile and a nod of his head.

[Rosekitten]

No Mizuki didn't have to ask him to come to bed anymore. He had gotten use to that at the least. It was almost the only time the two got to spend together without anyone bothering them. Anything to get away from whatever troubles that had happened during the day was a welcome really.

Though the next morning came too early for him. Probably over thinking on what he was going to have to deal with where they were heading. Let along the thought of how long the trip might take. The upside or so he thought was he wasn't going to have Damien nagging him that he had responsibility's to uphold. Also with Damien not being around maybe he could hold off on the issue the older elf had with Thalion's power being untrained.

"Morning.." He said half hiding a yawn still apparently being groggy or partly. Good sign he had been worrying over something through the night. After Neimi walked into the room he laughed weakly. "Not really." Going to a area that was on bad terms with his kind, let alone filled to the brim with mages. No he was not looking forward to this.

He listened to Mizuki say Neimi was coming along, that was a good thing. The girl did need to get better with her spells and what better place to take her then where they were going. Though that was when Mizuki mentioned there was another. "... let me guess..." He said before Damien even entered the room.

By the goddess he swore he was going to go on this trip without being bothered. "I thought I said no? If I gave it as a order would you listen?" He said glaring a little. Though it was brought up that Thalion was the last royal heir and that it was a poor idea to send him off somewhere without at least one guard. Thalion sighed an gave up as Mizuki was agreeing with this.

Either way Neimi followed Mizuki as he left. Though she was laughing a little as Thalion was giving Damien the third degree that he had managed living just fine in worse areas and that he didn't need a damned baby sitter. Either way this was the group apparently and there was little to do to change that now.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled at Thalions response though he didnt say anything to it. He told the male where to go and from there he left with Neimi to go and meet up with the elven males.

After the group met they decided it was time to leave and it would take time for them to reach the area that was needed. Along the way though was when the conversation on how the trip was going to go or how far they would travel in the one day.

"I know you dont like it but its the fastest way" Mizuki said looking to Thalion as he walked along side the male. "If we were to walk it would take to long" He said with a sigh "So teleportation would be the easiest way...not to mention there is four of us that could cast the spell" He said with a look to the male.

This had been going on for a little while but Mizuki knew that he had a point. Thalion knew this as well though the male was being defiant. After awhile they reached a large stone structure that had symbols all over it. It was the entrance to the teleport. Beyond that were stones placed in a circle with each one of them having a different symbol. "Well...shall we" Mizuki said looking to the group then to Thalion. Giving a small smile to the male he turned and headed for the stones.

[Rosekitten]

"Oh today just keeps getting better and better." Was his response to the idea of having to use magic to get there. Though he knew that there was no point in walking the whole way if they could just get there with a spell. Though he still wasn't overly fond of the idea none the less.

Along the walk Damien was still fighting with Thalion. Though it was a one sided fight as Damien never seemed to lose his temper no matter what happened. Though he had known Thalion and his family from when Thalion was a mere child and when the family was still young.

"You have no reason to dislike magic as much as you do you know.. your father-" "Mention him and I promise I'll kill you were you stand knight..." There was no swearing involved or threats this was him flat out being serious. There seemed to be a bit of tension at the mentioning of his father. Damien sighed just slightly. "As you wish."

Mizuki asking shall they seemed silly. Not like they had a choice. Though Neimi was excited at the least. The spell seemed to take no time with four casting it. Not that this made Thalion enjoy it any more. Either way they seemed to make it to their desired destination in one piece so that was a good thing.

Neimi smiled weakly as she looked at Thalion. "You really don't like traveling like that do you?" Saying as he didn't look alright in the slightest. "I think it's more of the thought I have to do that at least once more to get away from here.." Though Damien seemed to speak up on this bringing up a good point actually. Not one that Thalion would hear of course. "If mi'lord hates traveling this way so much he could always re-awaken the dragons and then -" "And then have a new issue to deal with.. how about we get a few of the current things sorted then we can add things to my to do list" The list that he never planned on doing..

[Pinkie]

The spell was easy with four and little time at all they found themselfs standing in a stone circle much like the last. The only thing different with this was that instead of rocky mountain around them there were trees that reached high in the sky. Birds sang and chirpped around them and Mizuki gave a little frown.

After that they began to head out. Walking through the trees they made their own paths. Destro began leading them in different ways and the closer they got to the mid kingdom the more and more Mizuki began to keep to himself.

By the time they reached the entrance his ears were all the way dipped down and his face was almost in a steady frown or scowl. He wanted to be far from this place and yet there was no other way it would seem. Taking a deep shakey breath to himself Mizuki moved and began walking through the gates.

The mid kingdom was built around the base of trees. Winding and spreading all over the place. Little shops and stores littered the main road as well as inns and more. Mizuki however didnt notice any of it as his head stayed hung.

He didnt look up a single time until Destro spoke. It had been along day and they still had a couple hours until they reached the head capital so it was a thought to stop and eat. This caused Mizuki to shake his head "No...lets just continue" He said going to move but then Damien spoke in "The young lord needs to eat as we all do" He said looking to Mizuki. Niemi nodded her head as well "It will do us good" She said.

Mizuki forwned as his ears dipped down again "Fine." Was his short answer. Destro looked to him at this and gave a little frown though he spoke again "Alright...so its decided" He said. After that the group found a little shop to the side that sold all kinds of food from the little kart. Not hungry or caring Mizuki moved and sat at one of the benches alone as he thought to himself.

[Rosekitten]

This was the last place he wanted to be. He almost felt as uneasy here as he did at the Drow capital. IT was a annoying feeling and one he would have to deal with until they finally left here. Though who knew when that would be. They just decided to go on this trip not when they were to return home. Maybe Mizuki would finish his training quickly.

Though as they kept walking he did notice a change in the other. He seemed to go or retreat to his own world as they kept walking. The mention of stopping he seemed to be very against but others talked him into agreeing. After things were settled a little and Mizuki had a few moments to himself was when Thalion went over to him.

Sitting next to him he waited a moment before speaking. "Want to talk about it before your face freezes that way?" He said with a slight laugh though a short lived one as Mizuki never moved or even acted like he heard him. He couldn't put his finger on what was wrong. He knew in a way but..

"Not going to talk at all are you.. I can't help if I don't know." He had a point. He didn't like seeing Mizuki like this and if he knew they were going to travel through a place he disliked then why agree to go through with it?

[Pinkie]

Mizukis mind was in torment at the moment. So many different thoughts kept ringing through his head but alot of them just happened to be of his passed. Mizuki had alot of memories in this place and most of them were bad. So it was easy to him to ignore the world around him. This was prooven more as Thalion came over and sat down beside him speaking to him. "Want to talk about it before your face freezes that way?" He heard and Mizuki ignored it though it made him more aware of the male to his side.

Good old Thalion deciding to make a comment like that in a time like this. Then the male spoke again "Not going to talk at all are you.. I can't help if I don't know." That right there made Mizukis mind stop its dark thoughts...but only for a moment. Thalion was right though how could he help if he didnt know what was wrong?

Turning his head Mizuki still looked down at his folded hands on the table "This city holds alot of memories for me..." He said lightly "The birth of my people as well as the death of them" Mizuki said with a little sigh "Not to mention the slaughter of my parents and the first time I met the eastern king" He said with a little shrug. "But you know...nothing important" He said with a pained voice and a little shrug.

The only reason why they were even going through the village around them was the fact that it was the easiest way to get to the capital city. That city rested high in the great red tree and to get there you needed to travel through the base of the trees which so happened to be the mid kingdom.

Mizuki sighed a little as his head dipped more. He wanted nothing more at this moment then to lean in and rest his head on the males shoulder beside him...maybe even a hug but that thought was pushed aside. They were in public and now everyone from the group began to come and sit at the same table. Mizuki was half tempted to get up and leave the group and await for them to finish off to the side. In a place where his thoughts would remain his own.

[Rosekitten]

He almost thought Mizuki was just going to keep ignoring him even after the second comment. Not that he would have left the male alone like this. He had a idea of what was wrong but it was better to make sure. Besides he told Mizuki he'd work on things and he wanted to but he couldn't if he didn't know what was wrong.

After a moment Mizuki seemed to speak up finally and say what was on his mind. Why this place bothered him and everything. Thalion was glad really. Though it didn't help things as as Mizuki seemed to almost get worse after saying what was wrong. Thalion sighed a little as Mizuki seemed to dip his head more.

Thinking on what he could even do he finally settled his mind on something. Though he dared anyone to say a word about what he was going to do. "Come here." He said lightly before pulling Mizuki closer to him and whispering to him. "we're not staying here... I understand though. Just try to relax or your going to make yourself sick." He barely brushed his lips against Mizuki's cheek though unless someone was paying close attention they probably never noticed it.

Either way he let Mizuki rest his head against his shoulder like he seemed to want to do and never said a word more. Though that had taken a lot just to do what he did. So if anyone did say anything of it the odds of them getting whatever end of the tension he had built up at the moment were pretty high.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sat there for a little while. He was expecting a small comment from Thalion or a snarky tone but nothing like that came. After a moment or two Thalion seemed to tell him to get closer. Leaning in he met Thalion part way "we're not staying here... I understand though. Just try to relax or your going to make yourself sick." Well that was true and he had already began to feel the pain in his stomach.

Though that was not what made his eyes widen. No it was the light brush of lips on a pale cheek. This made Mizuki smile though not as much as when he was allowed to place his head on Thalions shoulder. Closing his eyes thats all he wanted was to be near the male. With his head rested there he gave a little sigh and couldnt help the little nuzzle he gave.

The little kiss was not noticed from the group around them. It was not until his head was moved and placed on Thalions shoulder that some one noticed and that some one was Destro. The male sat across from the two with a glare on his pale face. You see Destro knew of everything that was supposed to happen with Mizuki and the scene before him was not one of those things.

"Well lets go then...we have wasted more then enough time here" Destro said standing. Mizuki gave a sigh before he removed his head from the males shoulder. "Yes...lets" He said lightly as he stood though he noticed the little smirk play on the males lips the moment his head left Thalions shoulder though the frown returned shortly after. Mizuki didnt want to leave Thalions side now...no. He wanted to be close to the male and if he had it his way he would still be in the males arms.

[Rosekitten]

It was probably a good thing that whatever was to take place was not known to the group. They wouldn't have come here for starters and Destro would be the first one to find out just what Thalion's thoughts were. Though he might still find out his thoughts if it was something that he did not agree with.

Thalion didn't miss the glare from Destro though. He was expecting some words to go with it but it seemed there was more going on that the male wasn't saying. For now he wasn't going to cause any further trouble though. Maybe later would be a time to question if he had a issue with Mizuki or his so called lord being happy. No ok it was better to leave well enough alone for now.

The group moved on after Destro said something though Thalion half thought the sudden idea to move came from where Mizuki had been. He was starting to get a good idea that he wasn't going to enjoy his time here in the least. Though Mizuki had enough to worry about so he kept his mouth shut, At the least he knew that he wasn't completely exposed here. It might be a city of almost all mages but he still had a number of ways of defending himself against such. Maybe while he was here he would be smart and work on those defenses... in case something seemed to happen anyway.