[Pinkie]

Mizuki looked to Thalion as he spoke and as he did his ears dipped down and he frowned a little but he couldnt help it. Mizuki needed to know what was behind that door and when Thalion refused he thought of only one way. He knew that it would be a while for Thalion to forgive him and he also knew that he would regret it later but the temptation was to great.

Opening his mouth Mizuki was about to say something when the old male before them spoke first "A little different then the others but the same in many ways" The male said before turning and with a wave of his staff and some phrases in old elvish the door opened.

Mizuki held his breath as he watched the dust settle. On the inside of the door crystals lined the floor and the wall. Everything was covered except a path leading to two things. The old man walked in and Mizuki said nothing as he fallowed. Reaching the objects Mizuki gasped. He was in ah.

There before him suspended by old magic were two items. One a long staff with a crystal at the top held by wings of stone feathers as was the staff. There beside it was a sword. Long in length but it looked different like something Mizuki had seen in his dreams.

"The final test" The old man said looking at the two items before turning to them "If your blood is truely that of the old ways these items will return to their original beauty and once again aid those who need it" He said as the man stepped aside. Mizuki breathed in he was about to reach out when he stopped. Looking to Thalion he didnt know what to say but the glare he got said alot.

[Rosekitten]

A while was the least of Mizuki's worries. No Thal was pissed to say the least. To be forced to do something, let alone by Mizuki no less! Out of all the mages he knew he would have thought this would be the last person he had to worry about doing such things. But no that just happened, and the other probably never had a second thought about it either. Probably the betrayal of it all was what was bothering him the worse. Sure he hid things from Mizuki but hell if he tried to force the other to do things.

Though when the old man spoke again Thal glanced at him but he was still clearly ticked. Sure he could rant and rave at the other but it wouldn't do any good, no he was going to bite his tongue and keep quiet. For the time being it was all he could do to keep his temper from causing his magic to go about having a mind of its own. Even as the door was opened and Mizuki followed the old man Thal stayed behind a little to get his breath and to keep his current rage under control before he was tempted to see just how much of a beating he could give Mizuki.

After a moment he catch up to the two as the old man spoke again though his thoughts were easy to read. He still was displeased with all of this and personally he had second thoughts about trusting some old mans words and just trying to touch weapons that didn't look to be disturbed for years. When Mkizuki looked at him he nearly wanted to ask him if he was damn happy now? Sure even if the other had wanted to get into this room he could have gone about it in a number of other ways. But to force it!

In a way he was hoping something bad would come of this so he could say he told him so. But at the same time he wanted all of this to really be ok. Like maybe this was help or aid or whatever. Maybe he was being overly cautious about all of this...

[Pinkie]

Mizuki knew that Thalion wouldnt speak but he still had to look at him. He knew that what he did was wrong but...come on was this so bad? They clearly were in no danger so what could really go wrong? Turning back to the two items Mizuki stepped forward and reaching a hand out he paused as he looked to the staff. Then his ears dipped back and he grabbed it.

This was when nothing happened. The staff looked the same as it had before him and nothing changed. Mizuki was about to sigh and put it back when he felt a shudder run through the staff. Cracking and crunching fallowed as the layer of rock cracked and fell from it.

Mizuki stared in awe as the new staff showed its true colors. Adapting to his magic quickly the staff hilt was white leading up to three light lavender feathery wings that incased a lavender crystal. Mizuki couldnt believe. With out any hesitation he cast a spell and watched as soon as his words were done the light hair hopped and bounded around the room and the threes feet. It felt like his own staff...one that he had used many times before.

Looking to Thalion he smiled "See...nothing bad" He said with a nod of his head as he stepped aside and indicated to the sword "Your turn" He said with tilt of his head "We can clearly see its nothing bad...can you stop fretting now and grab that sword" He said then decided to add something "If it will help...please grab it" Mizuki said with an almost pleading look towards Thalion.

[Rosekitten]

Ok he was honestly expecting something bad, though if Mizuki had any idea the line he was crossed he might have a better understanding as to why Thal was so against all of this. But he didn't of course the other would view it as being his fault for not telling him but to be honest he never told anyone. Even those who had been around him for the past hundred or so years had no idea why he was so against magic. Heck when he found out he had any he researched every way possible to try to seal it or to rid himself of it. None came back that would end in the results he wanted. Not without risking his life anyway.

Even after nothing bad happened and Mizuki spoke that there was nothing to fret about... He was still worried. Everything had a price, no one just hands over relic weapons without some cause or reason, even if what the old man said was true and they were the only ones who could use them. If that was the case what blood line did they have that made them special? That part worried him more so now than it did before.

He just wanted to leave it there for whatever reason. Honestly it felt like the weapon was calling to him but he was trying his damnest to ignore it this whole time. What reason would there need to be to have two such weapons locked away down here? A question that he was not going to get answers to here as he sighed finally knowing if he didn't give in Mizuki would just force him to do it. All mages were the same weren't they?

Stepping forward a little he hesitated before moving his hand towards the hilt of the sword though the weapon didn't even give him the time to touch it before the layer of rust and rock seemed to break from it. All the while a spark of fire swirled around the blade till it looked like it had never aged a day. Holding the blade he had to admit it was lighter than he expected, seemed balanced... and what the hell was he thinking?! Using this was probably a death wish on its own. The blade was black with touched of red and silver in it. Black metals were not only rare but among the strongest if not so, to use for crafting anything out of.

Though he was glad that the fire was a mere spark and nothing more. Why did he just think his magic problem got worse with this thing. His ears were still back a little like he was expecting something to still come of this. "Ok can we go now please? ... before pressing out luck further." Not only that he wanted to get a temporary rune set in place so he wasn't worried about if his magic was going to decide to have a mind of it's own when he didn't want it to.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki watched as the blade changed then listened as he spoke. Mizuki nodded his head. Yes now that he knew what was down here and he got what he wanted they could leave but before he could turn around to do so the older man before them spoke.

"The prophecy of old is upon us" He said with a smile "Its great to see the savors back to there glory" With that he cast a spell and with a flash of light he was gone. With his job done there was no longer a need to keep what was found. Mizuki sighed a little "Well there goes a chance for any questions I had" He said before turning and starting his walk back to the camp.

Mizuki was dreading what was to come. He knew that Thalion would have some words for him if he even spoke at all. That was when Mizuki thought it best to leave the male be. So when they reached the mane camp instead of heading for the tent like Thalion he headed for Lunas.

[Rosekitten]

Questions, heh there wouldn't be enough time in all the world to answer all the questions. Not knowing Mizuki all too well. Though honestly he was glad the old man left, though he wished he had left without saying a damn word at all. Savors... right. He had no idea what he had meant by that but there was no way that there was anything that special about them. This was probably a fluke on its own. Protective spells and bindings can grow weaker over the years. Anything to explain what had happened. Even though he had a feeling he was trying to make a excuse at this rate.

He followed Mizuki back to camp though it was done so in silence. He was glad of it because his thoughts were raging still with what Mizuki had done. Sure the dwarf commander and Felix knew well of Thal's hate of magic but had no idea why. A secret he might take to his grave at this rate. At first he was going to go to the tent but he changed his mind finding he wouldn't be able to rest if he wanted to even without Mizuki there. No his thoughts were too active.

Even as Mizuki seemed to go seek out his little dragonkin pet, he hardly cared he had no words for the other at this time. None that required speaking anyway. Felix was sitting near Baal by one of the fires as Thal walked over to them though his expression said it all. "Wanta talk about it?" Felix laughed weakly as Thal almost had a defeated look on his faces suddenly from whatever had crossed his mind. "Not really." Felix blinked a little at the reply before Thal sat down near them both.

The two looked at one another before Felix spoke again. "alright now I know something is wrong, you two were gone for a good while.. so what-" "Nothing happened, some more bullshit about the legends and a mage doing what I'd expect of any." Was the sharp reply as Felix seemed to think on the words a moment. "Ah.. so something to do with magic.." "Your being nosy again human." Felix took that as a good hint to shut up. He swore before he died of old age he was going to figure out what Thal or rather why he hated magic. Though not at the moment.

After a short while Thal stood again before saying he needed to clear his head. With that he started to walk off to do just as he had stated. He didn't want to see Mizuki it was all too tempting to forsake the risk of any of his anti magic abilities backfiring and causing himself harm if he did see the other. He wasn't going too far though, just enough to get some space from all the noise.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki walked to Lunas tent and without annoucing himself walked in and over to a chair. Sitting he sighed lightly before a noise to his right made him look over. Luna was standing there with her head tilted to the side "Okay....new staff and a tired expression" She said "Whats wrong?" She asked before walking over and taking a seat in the other chair near him.

"I dont know where to begin" He said with a nod of his head "I mean...one moment we were good the next we were fighting" Luna laughed at that causing Mizuki to glare at her "Then I through a punch but I didnt hit him I hit the wall" Luna looked to him at that. This was when he explained the gate keeper and the items and what he did to get them.

Luna looked to him at that "You did what?" She asked and Mizuki sighed "I know...I shouldnt of done it" He sighed regretfully and Luna glared at him "You should never make anyone do something against there will with your magic! Especially if that person is your better half!" Mizuki glared at her for that "You need to find him and say your sorry" She said with a frown.

Mizuki knew that he should but he shook his head "No.." Luna growled "I cant right now he needs time to cool down" Luna huffed "The longer he has time to think the more angry he will get" She said "You need to go and grovel at that mans feet and I mean now" Luna said leveling Mizuki was an ice cold blue stare making him shiver. Luna rarely got angry with him but when she did it was scary.

Mizuki sighed "Fine fine...ill go" He said before standing and leaving the tent. He really didnt want to but if Luna found out that he didnt try to find the other male there would be hell to pay. Heading for the first place he knew Thalion would be Mizuki walked to the training area in hopes that the male was there.

[Rosekitten]

He was more or less aimlessly walking, he had a lot on his mind and most of it had nothing to do with the current situation. No his past had come back to haunt him in more ways than one. His ears were back and he seemed rather focused on his thoughts so if anyone was talking to him he never noticed in the least.

After a while he did end up in the training grounds that were set up though not because he wanted to be here. Actually he would have rathered stay away from any of the areas he would normally go to. It'd save him from running into Mizuki. Though if he was with Luna what did it matter he had plenty of time to sort his thoughts on what he wanted to do when he saw the other the next time. At the moment none of them were as collected as they should be.

After pacing a few times he clenched his fist before slamming it against the wall of the cave. Curse him, was his first thought. It was his fault, all of the torment he was still going through. Even if he tried to hide it or cover it up when it came down to it he was terrified of magic, he had all rights to be considering the hell he went through before running away.

It was about that time that he heard footsteps walking towards the area he was in. His ears were still back like he was angry but upset or stressed about something. He wasn't sure how to describe how he felt at the moment. What did it matter he knew already who was there as soon as the walking stopped. "You have some damn nerve... pulling that stunt back there than having the balls to walk out here when I was clearly avoiding you." He growled a little knowing he wanted to do nothing better than to sock the other one but that wouldn't solve any of his current feelings besides quelling his anger a little.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki walked the way to the grounds and sure enough there he was. He watched as Thalion punched the wall and cured. Mizuki sighed a little but Luna was right he needed to mend things. Walking forward timidly he looked at the male and was about to speak but was cut off by some words the male said. "I know you tried to avoid me" Mizuki said "But I wanted to apologize" He said hanging his head looking at the ground as his ears dipped back.

"I...I shouldnt have done what I did" He said "I regret the thought even coming into my head let alone actually doing it" Mizuki said with a sigh. "I am sorry Thalion it will never happen again" He said as he turned to leave though as he did he he paused a moment.

Shrugging his shoulders he spoke before walking again "I dont see what the big deal is to be honest...I mean nothing bad came of it" Mizuki didnt know anything about Thalions past. No when they were kids he really didnt know the males family at all hell he didnt know he had a twin sister even. So to say he didnt understand the problem with magic was an understatement.

[Rosekitten]

He let Mizuki speak but it was only because he had nothing he wished to say to the other. No he was going to let him speak and leave, it would end this quickly and he could go back to his thoughts. Or that was the plan until Mizuki started to walk away but seemed to pause before saying he didn't see what the big deal was. That comment right there destroyed whatever was holding Thal back before.

As Mizuki started to walk off Thal turned and rushed after him before forcing the other against the nearest wall and pinning him there. "You don't see huh? Oh there is a ton wrong with it, nothing you would understand though." He growled before pulling back from Mizuki before he actually did hurt the other. "Your right nothing bad did come of it this time... but that is not even the damned point."

There seemed to be more to this than Thal was letting on, though he seemed to be ready to say exactly why it was a big deal. "I ran away when I was ten to get away from shit like this, if I had wanted to be some mages pawn I would have stayed at home. But no Mizuki it's no big deal at all to force someone to do something against their will." He still had his fists clenched though he was keeping his distance from the other probably for a good reason.

"You have no idea what I went through to get away from that hell, the torture spells to pass templar training? They were nothing in compared, hell half of them I had been through before." He still looked ready to strike if Mizuki made the slightest movement but he probably wouldn't. "Now if your damn well pleased with yourself.. I don't accept your word and you should probably leave."

He turned and started to walk from Mizuki. He was done talking, it didn't matter. Hell what did it matter the other didn't care, if he did than this wouldn't have happened. Though he did forget to mention the mage he spoke of was his father and pretty much for most of those years he was aware of what was going on but had no say in what his body did. Hell was a understatement.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki groaned as he was forced into the wall. This was different though he allowed the male to speak. Mizuki glad that all he got so far was shoved into the wall. He knew that there could be much worse things. Though this was last on his mind as he heard the words Thalion all but yelled in his face.

Mizukis ears went back as he began to walk away and the words began to sink in but the more they did the more Mizuki began to get angry. This was when he yelled at the retreating male "How the hell was I to know that?" He said "You keep your past and feelings so locked away" He said in a growl his ears dipping back "Hell I know nothing of my past but it dose not rule me like it seems to for you" He hissed out.

Mizuki had a feeling that he would regret his words but it was to late to take them back now. "And dont take my word...seems nothing matters to you...or did" He said before turning not giving a shit what the male did as he huffed with his fist balled and his other still holding the staff in hand.

[Rosekitten]

Mizuki was right, he couldn't have known about his past. No one could have other than the fact he didn't like magic in the least. It had nothing to do with it ruling him, but it was a fear. One that he had for years that he was going to be forced back into that same situation. It had taken everything just to get out the first time let alone trying again. Either way he wasn't thinking that logical at the moment. No he was still in a slight panic at the fact that after all of these years he had let something like this happen. Or rather he couldn't stop it in the least.

He never breathed a word as Mizuki said what he wanted to say and started to walk away. He could say a lot of things but the fact that he was still too fired up about all of it to bother saying anything that Mizuki wanted to hear. So instead he stayed quiet. He should just let the other walk away,, it'd be better this way right? Every time he turned around it seemed they were at ends with one another. Also for the time being he didn't want to be bothered by anyone.

In truth he was more hurt than anything, but he'd never admit it willingly. Out of all the people he though Mizuki would be the last one to do something like this even without knowing his past. Sure he should go after the other but not at the moment. Not while he still had this much of his temper and knew that there was more than a chance of his magic getting out of hand. No instead he started walking the other way, away from the direction Mizuki was going in. Was it so damn wrong to have a fear still after all of these years? He had no idea what it was like to watch each day pass and have no say in what you did.

Though it was about that time a sudden jolt of pain ran through him nearly making him fall to his knees. He had kept himself up with a hand on the closest wall before he laughed a little to himself. "Perfect.. just what I needed on top of it all..." Had to act up now didn't it? He should have taken care of sealing his magic off first thing, but with the flux of emotions and the fact they were still not under control it wasn't helping his magic in the least.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki tried and failed. It hurt to know that his words meant nothing to the male before him. He knew that what he did would get anger but he never expected something like this. No he didnt so what could he do? He tried to fix it but Thalion was not having anything of it and that made Mizuki hurt but also angry at the same time. Whatever though if the male wanted time to himself that is what he was going to get.

Making his way to the tent Mizuki didnt think twice as he grabbed different herbs and supplies as he packed a pack of things. He didnt take food or water the only thing that he took with him was herbs and some things to use for mixing. Along with that he grabbed a cloak and placed it over his shoulders with the hood on.

Thalion didnt trust his word and seemed to hate him so what was the point in staying where he was not wanted? No it didnt make sense to him besides he was done being the kings puppet. Walking he went to Lunas tent and he entered having the female look up. Seeing the cloak and pack she sighed "It went that well huh" She asked with a tilt of her head "We are leaving" He stated before turning and leaving the tent.

He didnt have to fear that Luna was still in the tent he knew that the female would fallow no matter how far he got. He needed to get away from this place to leave and never come back it was silly of him to think that the words of love from the male were true. No instead it was falseness and lies just to please him. Shaking his head Mizuki frowned as he continued to walk. He was done with this place.

[Rosekitten]

Felix noticed Mizuki come back and that he seemed to grab his things and all but up and leave. Surely this was a joke, but he knew better. Go figure a elf would leave right before the final battle. They wondered why elves and humans were commonly at odds? But it wasn't time to think about that, so long as Thal held things together they had some odds of winning right? Maybe Mizuki was the smart one in leaving. Saving himself the fate of defeat.

Probably later he would think he over reacted, though he would hardly have the chance later to think about such things. No it seemed he would have to deal with a number of other things before he'd be given the chance to think on anything at all. No it wasn't even hours after Mizuki left that the camp wasn't under attack.

Things were hardly in good order, this attack was far more planned and there was a new addition to the mix. It seemed the whole war was lead by the drow against the current king. Like they were trying to break from the kingdom. That was exactly what they were going to do. Enabling treaties with the orcs, some out laying human settlements in poor standing with the current king. Among other races were the goblins, dark dwarfs and shadow fae. There were others as well but what did it matter?

Not too many days after the attack on the camp was pushed back did the main army assault the remains of the camp. Still in the process of rebuilding defenses and tending to the wounded from the last fight there was no real way that they were going to win. Even without the first assault the numbers were far greater than reports had first said. It took no time to overthrow the settlement and destroy any moral that was left as a glimmer of hope the battle could be won.

This was where the real battle would begin. The races of light against the forces of dark. Maybe the old saying that had been spoke of was true. If it was there was no real way for just two to over throw armies and to force the lands to join together again. No this was the war that would force the lands to be torn apart and to put once allies against the other.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki had heard of the attack shortly after he left. The news reached pointed ears and it took everything in his power to not go back and aid what he used to care for. No instead he stayed away. This then was about the time that he got wind of who attacked the camp. In shock Mizuki did the one thing he could, gather men. It would take time but it needed to be done.

It did take time seven years to be exact. Now he lead a resistance of wood elven, dragonkin, light faes as well as humans and some different races here and there. Not knowing why things turned out the way they did Mizuki did the only thing he knew of now, fighting.

After he left Mizuki trained. Hand to hand was never his strong point and now it was no longer his weekness. Combining magic with hand to hand he was a force to know and many did but not by uis name. No instead he was knowen around the lands as the white reaper with his men and women killing any drow or kings fallower they could.

Their camp was south in a valley that was covered by a large over hang of trees. Here they did most of their planning and attacks. Mizuki was currently in a large tent over looking some maps though this is when he sighed as pale fingers ran over the place he last saw Thalion. Mizuki did noy know if the male lived through the battle and this thoght crushed his heart years ago. Now he was cold and ruthless not caring what happened.

Standing from the chair he was in Mizuki walked over and began going through what herbs he had when he heard a voice behind him "sir we caight a drow scout" came the words. Mizuki turned and looked to the human "we have been at the torture for hours but hes not giving" at this Mizuki sighed "they eventually all give in" he said with a nod "take me to him" he said before fallowing the male out of his tent.

[Rosekitten]

Seven years, never knowing if Mizuki was still alive or not. It was almost painful at times to think that if he hadn't of been so damn stuck in his ways or maybe if he admitted for once that he was fearful of something... maybe things would have turned out differently. Or maybe not, there was no way to really know for sure now.

During the whole time he had been forced to follow orders, that or die. So between his two choices it seemed being a obedient dog was the better choice. Not like his skills with weapons went unnoticed. Though his magic didn't either, being forced to train with it so he could use it. Even than he tried everything in his power not to use it let lone to keep it bound. Though the bindings were getting more and more complex as time went on and lasting a shorter amount of time. If not causing side effects that would sooner or later catch up to him.

But at the moment none of that mattered. No he had found himself a captive of one of the larger camps. He never meant to get caught by one of the main forces scouting groups. Sure he had been caught a few times but the smaller settlements were easy enough to get free of. This one had all the stops though. Magic bindings prevented using any to escape, let alone there was heavy guard in the area. Yep he was in a bit of a pickle with this one.

After one of the humans left to report that they were getting no where the second one gave him a rather cheap shot to the ribs. Not that all of these weren't cheap seeing as he was unable to defend himself. They were lucky in that part. If he was free... these two that had been prodding and tormenting hi for the past few hours would not be alive. Though on the same note he was glad they had taken all the stops in binding him. For the time being he didn't have to worry about his magic because the cuffs canceled it. Plus the fact he couldn't see, no that he was thankful for.

His eyes had easily reverted back to the dark as he had spent most of the seen years in the tunnels and depths. So day time he was hardly pleased with and last he recalled these camps stayed overly lit so he'd have a bit of a disadvantage. At the least it didn't feel like he wanted to rip his eyes out like the last camp. If they had put any more light in that one room...

Though it seemed that the human was done with him for the moment as footsteps could be heard. Great what now? surely they had to know by now they were not getting what little information he had. Though they were probably counting on there being a lot. pff he wasn't normally the one sent on scouting duty though.