[Rosekitten]

He had finished giving Mizuki what he had in his mouth either way when he seemed to look at him as if saying no more. Thalion wasn't sure if it was a good idea to let it go unfinished or not but he gave in to his eyes finally. Slowly he let Mizuki lay back down. He'd have to get him to finish it later, just because it tasted bad was no excuse to not finish it. Not when there was a time limit on the plant when it was usable and that it could save hi life..

He left the bed to let Mizuki rest as he looked at Neimi who he already knew what question she was going to ask. "it tastes like dirt.. ok or worse then that I wouldn't wish my worse enemy to drink that" He sighed a little, he felt like it was engraved on his tongue with how it tasted. She smiled a little before agreeing with him "considering the smell.. I didn't think it was that great.. " she laughed slightly, she had hung around him too long if he could answer her question without her asking.

"we'll just let him rest for now.. but he needs to finish that before the next 7 or 8 eights s up.. it took a bit longer then expected to get back." He sighed a little before moving to lean against a wall near the bed and slowly sliding down it, god it felt good to just sit there.. the floor was cool and his legs felt like they were burning.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was greatfull that Thalion stopped. When he was laid back down he was half especting the other male to join him but when he didnt he understood why but still couldnt help the wimper of protest. He layed there in restless sleep. His body shivering yet burning at the same time.

It was hours later and Mizuki woke to a coughing fit. his back heaving he crunched into a pained ball. The coughing lasted for a good five minuted before he stopped. Breathing shallow he took in long raspy breaths. Thats when he opened his eyes half way to see a worried Thalion touching his shoulder. He whimpered when the male said he needed to drink the rest. He really didnt want to.

Being sat up again this time with the male leaned up against the wall at the top of the bed, Mizuki half laying within his lap the same strong arm holding his shoulders.

He bared through what was left and when Thalion placed the cup somewhere forgotten on the side Mizuki used all his strangth and turned curling up into the males grasp. Mizuki laid between two powerfull thighs, up a muscled stomach to rest a head upon a strong chest, his right hand curled into a ball under his chin.

[Rosekitten]

He was glad he didn't protest too much to finishing the mix, it had to be done. Though he was about to get back up and leave to allow Mizuki to rest when he seemed to be forced into staying. He started to tell Mizuki that he needed rest, but at the same time he seemed more relaxed this way. He sighed a little giving in and staying where he was. Getting him to move again wouldn't help matters.

"Neimi you can go if you want, I'll tell you if theres any change." She nodded a little before telling them both to get some rest and leaving. She hardly seemed bothered by the way they acted towards one another, hell she was use to it by now. She might be one of the few who even noticed it.

After she left he shook his head a little. "you should really be resting alone.. the extra heat isn't going to help." He laughed slightly, depending it might help but he didn't think that was the case. But either way he didn't see the point in moving him if he didn't have to, aside from that this was kind of nice.. at least he wasn't dead and would probably recover..

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed a little to the males comments "D-dont...want to...be...a-alone" He forced out curling up a little more. Mizuki was cold and the extra body heat beneath him was by far welcome. Though he still shivered his muscles twitching with the effort to keep warm. He was soon very greatfull as he felt a blanket being pulled over the both of them with a comment he didnt quite get.

Mizukis mind was drifting off again. Finaly feeling warm and safe his mind fell into a peaceful slumber with the males name dying on his lips "Thal..." Was all that was heard before light breathing took place.

It was the crack of dawn and Mizuki was up. Some how during the night the places changed and he now lay flat on the bed with his head upon the males chest a leg throwen across Thalions all the while warm and content in a blanket. Mizuki laid there. He was not as sore as the day before nor did he feel like death. He felt like the flue was just leaving the systum. Groggy, muscles tense and a headache were the problems at greated him.

Turing his head he looked up to the still sleeping male. Leaning up he couldnt help place a kiss on those lips. When he got the first signs of a response Mizuki said one thing "Thank you..." The brew worked fast when made right. Judging by his state Thalion did a great job. By tomorrow he would be walking fully though not completely healed. Right now he would be lucky if he could walk to the bath with help. Then he thought...a bath would be nice. He had not had one since the fight where he left. He really needed one.

[Rosekitten]

He let well enough alone, if he was content then it's all that mattered. It wasn't like Thalion minded.. this was relaxing on it's own. He was able to feel each breath Mizuki did. On it's own that was a blessing, he could have been took late but maybe he wasn't.

A light kiss caused him to awaken finally, he had no idea the time.. not that he cared really as he heard Mizuki speak. He laughed slightly before moving a hand to brush some strands of hair from the other's face. "don't thank me.. you'd have done the same." Though maybe he'd stop saying Thalion didn't trust him or that he was just toying with him.

He moved to sit up a little, but not enough to really disturb Mizuki. "so are you feeling any better?" He could tell he was, he didn't look as grave as yesterday and he was speaking but he wanted to ask anyway.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled a little at that "In a heart beat" He said to the others comment. When Thalion moved he feared that the other was going to get up but was happy when he just reagusted himself. "A little" Mizuki said closing his eyes for a moment "Still sore, I feel like I got my ass kicked by a hord of deamons' He said ina grunt as he moved to sit up the effort causing some pain.

"The one thing I want besides you right now..." He said knowing the comment would get Thalions attention 'Is a bath..." Mizuki said moving his legs so he set on the edge of the bed. He knew it was going to be hard for him and stupid to try and stand alone but he was going to try. Placing two feet on the ground he pushed off the bed with a grunt ignoring Thalions complaint. He soon regretted it as his legs wabbled. He was glad that he fell backwards into the bed and strong arms instead of falling forward onto his face.

Mizuki didnt like asking for help. Though this time he needed it. Turning his head he gave Thalion a pleeding look "Help me..." He asked softly. Mizuki knew that getting to the bathing room was going to be hard. Never mind staying above water by himself "With...everything" He added hanging his head shamefully from the others view.

[Rosekitten]

The bath comment was bit funny but expected.Though he noticed right away he had to be feeling a bit better as he was trying to be stubborn and try standing on his own. Though Thalion was hardly going to let him fall, for the moment he let him try to stand but that was soon proven to not be possible. At least for today.

He felt almost sorry for Misuki, he knew he never liked asking for help. but he had no real choice. He smiled at him a little before making him look at him moving a little to kiss his lips once. "don't give me that look.. I was already planning to help no matter what you said."

He got up from the bed and left Mizuki so he could at least set the bath up instead of making him stand there and wait.. if he could stand that long.

He returned to Mizuki and slowly pulled Mizuki to him. "I wasn't going to let you get away with pushing yourself anyway" He finally said, even if Mizuki could walk he wasn't going to let him get too far from his site. Sure Mizuki was hard headed but Thalion was glad that he was letting him help for once, when he needed it.

It felt like the walk took forever to get to the washroom, and it did. Thalion had to make sure that Mizuki was supported each time and he hardly seemed to have the energy to stand. Though it wasn't like Thalion could carry Mizuki, well he could but that would be a little awkward and he didn't want to pour salt into the man's wound.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed and smiled into the kiss the other male gave. Pulling away he sat there in silence and waited for the other male to return. When Thalion came back Mizuki looked up "Pushing my self..." He said in a snort then grunted as the other male helped him stand.

The walk was slow and painful. Each step making his knees wabble and his step to faulter. He was gratful to have two strong arms holding him and a chest to lean into. When they finally reached the bathroom Mizuki was breathing wrather heavy from the light movement.

Mizuki was about to say somthing when Thalion beat him to it. Saying something along the lines of getting undressed and into the tub. With that he felt a little tug at the bottem of his shirt. He felt gentle hands help him move his arms through the holes of the T-shirt to finaly pull it over his head. Next came the pants those being the easyest to remove.

Mizuki then braced himself as the other helped him into the tub. The hot water his his body and he sighed happily. Though he was unsure if he was able to sit there the full time alone. He was about to voice a protest when he felt hands urging him forward. When he had the help to move he was shocked to feel two strong just as nakid legs slide past his. He was then helped into a lap and turned a little to the side so he could lay back into the males strong arm resting on his chest.

[Rosekitten]

He wasn't planning to join him at first, but seeing the amount of help he needed to just sit up he figured this was a safer bet then trying to hold him from the outside. Though truth be told, it wasn't that big of a deal to him really. It needed to be done hell both sides wouldn't complain. Aside from that he had over a week to think on Mizuki's words when he had left, he didn't show many emotions.. but he could try to be a bit nicer at the least.

"See asking for help wasn't that bad now was it?" He smirked a little, maybe this would encourage him a little to ask when he did need help, though he somehow doubted it. Really to admit where his thoughts were going, if Mizuki was in better shape he might be tempted to just take him. But that had to wait.. He moved a little before kissing the edge of his ear and speaking softly to him "admit it.. you like this."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sat there and leaned back into a strong pair of arms. The hot water covering ever inch of his body making them melt. But they didnt melt as bad as when Thalion leaned down and whispered into his ear placing a light kiss there. Though there was no lie within Thalions words. Mizuki did like this. It gave him many ideas. Some of which made his loins twitch and harden at the thought.

He turned his head to look up at Thalion. The steam in the room causing a bead of sweat or water to roll down the others neck and he couldnt help leaning forward to lick it away slowly with a swipe of his tongue. He wanted Thalion...though he knew that he couldnt have the male...not now anyways. After his tongue stopped he kissed under the males ear with a smile knowing the reaction he was going to get.

Just because Mizuki couldnt go all the way didnt mean that they couldnt have some fun right? After all the shit they both went through the feeling of Thalion under him and the heat of the bath added to his state. Mizuki then raised his head slightly to look at Thalion with half lidded lust glazed eyes a pink hue spreading lightly over pale cheeks.

[Rosekitten]

Just by his simple actions Thalion knew very well that Mizuki wanted more then he was going to get. But he seemed to know at least that he couldn't go that far. Not right now, but that wasn't stopping him from trying to tease and torment Thalion in the mean time. Though it was probably a slight torment to the other as well.. knowing they couldn't go that far.

The kiss caused his mind to spin a little, that wasn't helping this at all. He knew he could control himself if needed but he hoped Mizuki wouldn't push that far. Not in his current state, during the quest he had forced himself to go on he had missed the other in more ways then one.

Though the gaze from Mizuki made Thalion wish there wasn't anything wrong, he hated and loved that look all at the same time. The lust filled gaze with a slight hint of blush crossing the others face, its the look he'd die for. He moved a little and kissed his lips lightly before pulling away, just far enough to hover there. His breathing easily giving away what his mind was thinking. Though he smirked a bit knowing he never got a answer from Mizuki. "So mach that your speechless huh.. I see" He laughed slightly knowing that was a little bit of a smart remark.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki kissed Thalion back glad that it was a slow one that stayed for a moment. When Thalion pulled away Mizuki looked to him again the pink spreading and growing in color. Then the smart comment hit Mizukis ears causing them to drop a little in embarrassment. Then he got an idea. If Thalion wanted to play that way then so be it he would give an answer the other would never expect. "...yesss" He said drawing the S out as he gave a little needy hiss.

Mizuki then leaned forward the little distance to lock lips once more. Pulling back he gave a little smirk looking to Thalion. When the other did speak he lowered his eye lids a little to peer through half closed eyes and he spoke "Hmmm....whos speechless now?" He asked in a husky voice that portrayed his lust for the other.

[Rosekitten]

He smirked a bit knowing he had done that on purpose, though he could play this off. "Sorry I was distracted by your cute expression.. " He kissed his lips again before moving a hand to run light fingertips along the edge of Mizuki's ear and down to his neck before resting the hand on his shoulder.

"Though this is hardly what your in the bath for.. so stop trying to tempt me" He smirked a little before biting the tip of Mizuki's ear, though lightly. His voice and words, they were adding to it. He knew damn well Mizuki knew that weakness.

[Pinkie]

Mizukis ears dropped "Im not cute..." He said softly in a week atempt at anger. Though the kiss whiped the look off of his face and he closed his eyes as he felt the light brush of fingers along his ear. Only to continue down the expanse of his neck to rest on a shoulder the warmpth of the hand seeping into cool wet skin. Mizuki gave a breathless moan as the tip of his ear was bitten. That was the one place on his body that was evil to him. His ears.

"And...its a great bath" He said breathlessly. He then looked to Thalion and gave a lust filled smile "And I want to temp you..." He said leaning forward "Because...I want you" He said softly before lips met in a heated passion filled moment. Then Mizuki pulled back and sighed "But...im getting cold and tired" He said sadly resting his head on Thalions shoulder with a sigh.

The hot water was now a luke warm and Mizuki gave a shiver of the cool air around them. Though his body was hot from Thalions actions he needed to get out of the water and he sighed knowing it was true.

[Rosekitten]

He smirked a little before going about to do what the purpose of this little event was, giving Mizuki a bath. "tsk you are, stop lying" he said with a slight laugh, he thought so anyway especially when he had his cheeks flustered and his eyes filled with the look of longing.. He frankly ignored Mizuki's poor attempt to sound angry, though he was just teasing him really.

"I know you do.. but you need to get better first." He kissed him once in return before moving slightly to continue with his washing process of Mizuki. "I know, your almost done.. you can sleep all you want then" Though he knew he wouldn't sleep much past dawn no matter what happened if he even stayed asleep till then.

Once he was done he moved to get out and wrapping a towel around his waste before getting a second one and helping Mizuki out. It was kind of odd really, Thalion seemed almost to be a natural at this sort of thing, but truth be told he had to go through the same process with Neimi when she was smaller. She wasn't old enough at the time to take care of herself and the shock from losing everything she had known nearly killed her.

Once he was done drying Mizuki off or at least the best he could he grabbed some clothes for him and helped him get those on as well before making the slow trip to the bed again. Once he had Mizuki situated on the bed again he sat down next to him and moved a few strands of hair from his face. "Now you better stay in bed, I have some work I have to do" He acted like a damned workaholic, even just having returned today he was already going back to start on unfinished tasks.

He didn't really want to leave but there were things he had to get done, and he needed to check on the generals condition to know how long he had. He still never told Mizuki hell Neimi didn't know either. Really only about a handful knew but the days were starting to count down.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki grunted and groaned as he was helped to get dressed. He then prepaired himself for the short yet long mission back to the bed. He was greatfull when he was sitting down and Thalion joining beside him. He leaned his head on the males shoulder and gave a whimper of protest that he had to go. Mizuki didnt want to be alone.

Finaly he nodded his head and laid down on the bed. His head hit the pillow and still damp long loose hair fell about him in a silver halo. Half lidded lavender eyes looked to Thalion "Do...you have to go?" He asked the male before him almost pleedingly. When he got a yes and a comment he sighed sadly his ears drifing back into his hair. What was he to do about it. "I...dont want you to go" He said to Thalion before closing his eyes.

Even with his protests Mizuki placed a hand on Thalions thigh. The warmth letting him know the other was still beside him. His mind slowly drifted off into the darkness and his hand slid from the males thigh as even breathing reached Thalions ears.