[Rosekitten]

"tsk you better come back. I'd hate for the East to fall in one nights time because of one guy going over and destroying them" He smirked a little, sure a bit of a cocky thing to say but this was Thalion, a challenge was still a challenge.

He stood finally and walked towards Mizuki to see him out at the least. He'd walk with him till the entrance. Then he guessed he had work he needed to do in order to stay busy. And to keep himself from worrying.

"I didn't say it yet.. but thank you. I mean you could leave me to my own instead though I hardly promise that i've survive the basic training heh." Or at least the methods he had heard of, he was temped to see if they had any old tomes here but at the same time he didn't want to knowing he'd be also temped to test them. And that could end badly..

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled as they walked listening to the male beside him talk "Your very welcome" Mizuki said with a smile before stopping at the gate. Here he turned to Thalion "And besides...this way is better" He said leaning in and kissing the male one last time before he pulled back a little "I love you...and for that I will do everything in my power to return" He said with a light rub of the others cheek ignoring the guards at the gate as one made a comment. He would deal with Thalion after he left.

Mizuki then smiled and dropped his hand. Putting the hood over his head he turned and ran out the door. It was a long time until he got to where he needed and the faster the trip the better.

[Rosekitten]

He grabbed Mizuki after he pulled back and smirked a little "you better come back, i know you promised already but I don't want to hear that the East has a new corpse they added to the pile.." He said it in a whisper next to his ear before biting it lightly and releasing him. "get going already geese, daylights wasting." He said with a slight shooing motion.

After he was out of site and the door was closed again he sighed a little. Now to find busy work. Though it was work that would need to be done anyway so it wasn't as it it was time wasted.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki ran through the trees. He almost felt free as his braid bounced on his chest with each step he took. By the time he had stopped running his breathing was heavy and the trees began to part ways. Looking aorund he turned his direction and this time walked in a fast motion. Jumping over a log he continued on his way.

The day was growing dim and he needed to stop for the night. But doing so out in the open was not the smartest thing. Walking late into the night he finaly found a cave and gave a tired smile. Walking in he went right to the back the crystal around his neck the only soft light. Purching up on a wall he held his staff to his chest so it rested on the wall behind him. Closing his eyes Mizuki meditated for the first time in a while.

Mizuki awoke with a start. There was no slow waking it was just a jump from one to the other. Standing with his staff Mizuki headed for the mouth of the cave. There he stood looking at the sun just starting to poke over the horizion painting the sky with oranges and soft purples. Mizuki smiled it was a great day to travel.

Taking pace he began the long walk to the eastern caves. Cutting through the trees Mizukis step faulted a little but he kept walking. Training his sences he heard the leaves in the trees behind him move a little the leaves falling to the forest floor below. Mizuki thought it strange for no wind was about him.

Walking ferther the leaves fell from each tree to the next and Mizuki had enough. Some one or something was fallowing him and has been now for the past four or five hours. He knew that what ever it was ment him no harm for if it did they would already of had a confrontation.

So Mizuki did the next best thing. Walking with his staff slightly raised he began a whisper of a chant in his native tongue. Then without warning he turned and shot something towards the trees above smiling when he heard a gasp. "Got you!" He said with a smile then gasped as the viens in the tree revealed what or should he say who was fallowing him.

Looking infront of him Mizuki growled and crossed his arms in anger "What the hell do you think you are doing all the way out here!?" He asked looking to Neimi who was tied up and struggeling. She stopped and looked at him "I ...fallowed you" She said with a sheepish grin.

"No really..." He said before waving his hands and giving a smile as the vines dropped her the two or so feet to the ground. Mizuki gave a snort of laughter as she groaned rubbing her back side. "What was going through your head?" He asked her. Neimi looked up "I heard you and Thalion talking" She said "I want to help!" She all but yelled and Mizuki sighed.

"You are just going to be in the way" He said so matter of factly and tilted his head a little as she stood and began yelling at him. "You and Thalion treat me the same! Always telling me what I can and cant do! I am not useless! I can help and do just as much as you to do!" He stopped and looked to her "I am not the usless member of the family...I can help to" She said lowering her head.

Mizuki almost felt bad for her...though he sighed "Did you at least bring something to protect yourself?" He asked and Neimi nodded motioning to the sword on her hip and the small sheild on her arm "You were in the armory again" He said with a frown "Thalion wont be happy when he finds out your gone" He said turning and starting to walk again. Neimi just shrugged and fallowed with a smile.

The rest of the day was eventful. They had almost reached the caves. He was shocked that Neimi did not protest how long or how far they walked. He was greatfull for that. Though now he was woundering if they should continue through the night. Reach the caves and start back to the first cave they reached to cut time in half.

"We are almost there...want to continue all the way' He asked the female behind him "I am getting tired...but we can continue I wont protest" She said almost happily. With that Mizuki stopped and looked to her. He himself could go a week without real substance just from the herbs that he had. So opening the pouch on his legs he took out a small bundle. It was the size of a berry and he passed it to her.

"Take this...its a combination of herbs that will keep you awake and aware until we can rest" He said taking one himself. Mizuki then turned and continued on his way.

A little while later Mizuki smiled as he noticed something. The ground was no longer a steady climbing slope but a steep cliff. Looking over he noticed the cave off to his left. "Even after all this time..." He said to himself as he headed for the cave. Taking the crystal off of his neck he placed it to dangle from the curl of his staff.

The crystal soon began to glow a soft lavender and he entered with Neimi behind him. They walked quite far into the darkness before Mizuki stopped. "Neimi...I must ask that what you see beyond this point is kept to only yourself" He said "You can not even tell Thalion" He said looking to her. When he got a nod he smiled and placed his hand on the wall to his right speaking softly.

Soon the wall fated and a brighter light then that of Mizukis crystal greeting them making them blink. Mizuki then smiled and stepped forward. Before him was a stream that flowed freely right through the mountain seeminly to come and go nowhere. That was not what cought Neimi's eye though. It was the scene before her.

Mizuki stepped forward and purred as he reached a hand out to the creature before him "There there little one" He said cooing softly "Its just me...its been awhile" He said rubbing the head of a griffen with a smile. Neimi stuttered "I-i-is tha-that a g-g-g" "Yes its a griffen" Mizuki said with a little but of laugher.

The creature was tall with the head of an eagle along with wings but the base of a lion paws included. "But...myth" She said and Mizuki laughed 'Oh my no. Never. They do excist...or should I say did" Mizuki said turning to the beast with a smile "Raiya here is the last of her kind" He said sadly touching the beak of the beast. "I keep her safe hidden here and in turn she guards these" He said motioning a hand to the pond.

There in the water was different crystals of shapes, sizes and colors. Walking over to the side Mizuki took everything off besides his pants and walked over to the pool. With a smile to Neimi he turned and dived into the seeminly shallow water. Though the water was deeper then she thought as she yelled out his name and took a step forward.

Mizukis head pooped up out of the water and he swam to the edge with a smile "Sorry couldnt help my self" He said with a smile. He then placed what he was holding in his hand on the shore line. A small red crystal the size of his laid among three that were light blue, one that was dark blue, another was yellow and the last was pitch black. "That should do" He said with a smile.

With the protection they had they stayed for the night. It was decided when Neimi fell asleep curled up and into Raiya with the beast rapped around her as well. Mizuki smiled and joined them for the night with out a worry.

The next morning Mizuki awoke at the same time as usual and smiled as he got the same reply as usual while trying to wake the other beside him. Neimi was just like Thalion. When she was finaly awake Mizuki was already dressed and waiting. "Take care dear" He said to Raiya as he kissed her beak and left the cave once more ignoring the whine the beast gave.

The trip back was peaceful. Stopping for the night at the back of the first cave Mizuki stretched. They had made good time and no trouble he was glad. His muscles were sore but non the less he needed to move. He had to get home to Thalion. With that thought his meditation began.

Mizuki awake in the morning when the suns raise began to light the cave. He stretched and looked about. Neimi was already awake stretching before him with a yawn "Come on we have a days travel till home" He said with a smile and she nodded.

Leaving the cave they began walking through the trees neither saying anything just enjoying the slight breeze that brushed past them. Mizuki didnt notice how long they had walked until he looked up and noticed the begining of the sunset the sky a dark red.

The color gave Mizuki a shiver. It was said that red skies been blood has been shed or would be that night. He was glad that they were almost back. Soon the trees parted and the all to well mountain side became visable. But then Mizuki stopped dead in his tracks. Taking a hold of Neimi he covered her mouth and drug her into the under brush as she began to speak. "Shhhhh..." Mizuki said into her ear as he peered out through the leaves of the bush.

Before him three men on horses walked slowly down the path before the mountain face one of them speaking "Man I cant believe Luna has us on patrol" The male said and Mizuki stopped dead. Patrol that ment that the camp was very close. "I know....she still has hopes on finding the general" He heard last before they departed into the trees once more.

Mizuki staid where he was but he removed his hand from Neimis mouth. After a moment or two they slowly crept to the gate and silently he gave a low whistle and slipped in unoticed with the gate closing behind them. That was a little to close. He needed to tell Thalion. Looking to Neimi he smiled "I would go home before Thalion finds you" He said before walking away heading home himself with a smile as Neimi ran past him sword clinking at her hip.

Mizuki walked into all to well knowen house. Looking around he noticed that he was alone. Placing everything off to the side he flopped back onto the bed with a sigh before letting his hair down. With the smell of Thalion around him he soon dozed off. It had been 5 days since he left and 5 days since he slept.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion had noticed, he kept a good eye on the armory let alone where Neimi ran off to, the place was rather quiet and none of the others seemed to know where the girl ran off to.Though in the same instance he figured she was with Mizuki, so he wasn't as worried. Instead he tried to keep himself busy as best as possible.

He had managed to do a damn good job of staying busy, though half of the people thought he was crazy hardly getting any sleep and he had been spending more time with the general. Though his days were all but limited now. It was just a matter of time really. Though after a few days he stopped telling the old man that he wasn't going to take the position as general, even if he didn't after the fact he could at least try keeping him happy till then.

The same night that Neimi and Mizuki returned home the general had finally passed, Thalion wasn't home due to this very fact. He ad a few last requests the old man wanted to pass on, him and the other few commanders that were there listened and accepted any further orders from him before his passing. Though most of the stress of tomorrow fell upon Thalion's shoulders it seemed.

To be fair the others didn't have any issue in him taking the position, they said he already had been doing the job all this time during his illness. Though he was still torn about taking it up or not, this area did need a new leader. Or else all the small groups that were merged together would fall apart in a matter of weeks.

He was headed back towards his home when he crossed paths with Neimi she stopped dead to meet his gaze. "and where the hell have you been?" She looked down and didn't answer right away though when she started to say something he sighed and cut her off before kneeling and giving her a hug. "how about telling me next time? You don't have to prove anything by running off, id rather know instead of thinking something happened." Standing once more he looked at her though she seemed to be half in shock. "got it?" She flinched and nodded a little before running off towards where she stayed at nights.

After a little longer he finally made it back to his house before opening the door and walking in. He breathe out a little as he moved and leaned against the door as he shut it, though he was trying to not wake Mizuki who seemed to be asleep already. It had been a rather long week.. though he was sure Neimi and Mizuki had just as long of one.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki gave a little groan as he heard the door open though he did not move. But when nothing came to the bed, no warmness, soft voice, or light cresses Mizuki opened his eyes and turned his head to the male who leaned up against the door. Looking at Thalions expression Mizukis died a little "He died...didnt he" Was all he said. That is when confused, stressed out and releaved eyes looked to him.

Mizuki slid to the side of the bed and stood. Walking over on soundless feet he reached a hand out and touched the males face infront of him "Everything will be okay" He said to him "You will be a great leader..." With that Mizuki leaned forward and took the males lips within his own silencing any protest Thalion may of had.

Taking the males hand he guided him to the bed and forced him to sit up with his back on the wall before Mizuki took place sitting in the males lap with his legs bent on either side of the males thighs. Looking to Thalion he smiled softly "Told you I would be back..." He said before leaning in and kssing the male before him "And sooner then first thought to" He said "And not even hurt...I think its a new record" He said with a smile sitting his ass down on the males thighes as he placed on pale hand on the males chest with a smile.

[Rosekitten]

He was about to protest, he never said he was really taking the position. Really he never noticed it till after the fact but the general had been more or less like a father to him, he would still be a damned thug if it weren't for a few faithful events and a show of mercy from a human. Though he didn't get a chance to name his protests as Mizuki seemed to silence him using his lips. Probably for the better, he would fight the fact that he wouldn't make a good leader tooth and nail.

He didn't really get much of a chance to say anything else in truth as Mizuki seemed to guide him towards the bed and made him sit with his back to the wall before taking over his lap. Though listening to him he did feel a bit better in truth. "I'd say.. you even managed to keep Neimi safe as well" he tossed in at the end, like he wouldn't have noticed she was missing as well as a few items from the armory.

He moved a hand to Mizuki's face resting it there before kissing his lips softly. "It's good to have you back.. to be honest I don't think I slept all that much without you here.. heh" It sounded a little odd for him to say such a thing, hell he felt odd saying it, but it was the truth.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki leaned his head into the other males palm enjoying the warmth that was there. "I did...the little brat" He said with a smile 'But the only thing that was on my mind the whole time..." mizuki said placing a kiss on the males forhead "Was..." He kissed again beside his eye "getting..." he kissed his cheek "...back" he kissed beside his mouth "...To you" He said in a whisper kissing him. Leaning in and placing a hand on the other males shoulder as the other found a place on the wall behind Thalions head to keep balance.

[Rosekitten]

He listened to him, smirking a bit at the brat comment, that she was. Though it was probably his fault she was that way. "oh.. really now.. 'm not sure I'm convinced that you wanted to come back" He returned the kiss holding it for a moment before speaking again. "you thought about not coming back didn't you?" He was just teasing him, he knew that wasn't the case,hell Mizuki nearly pushed him onto the bed as soon as he was in the door.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled at the taunt "Yes...I thought of staying in that damp dark cave that reminded me of the past...giving it up for this" He said kissing the male again with a little movement of his hips on the males lap "You wouldnt care..." He said continuing the teasing with a lick to the lips before he attacked the males neck with nips and licks.

[Rosekitten]

He breathed out a little with the sudden change of actions from Mizuki as he nipped and licked his neck. "Oh no i'd care.. I'd have to go find you just to drag you back heh.." He closed his eyes for a moment enjoying what he was doing before speaking again. "and don't think I wouldn't.. not after the hell I went through to keep you alive.."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki kissed his neck bringing his lips up t his ear lightly licking and biting the lobe there before whispering in his ear "Hmmm...good thing I came back then" He breathed into his ear "I saved you so much trouble...I think you owe me" He said leaning back and looking at Thalion with half lidden passion filled eyes.

[Rosekitten]

He laughed slightly though it was a little weak sounding "owe you huh... I'm not sue if i'd go that far with it.. " He said as he leaned forward a little leaving a few inches between his lips and Mizuki's "but if you want something you need to say so already.. " With that he kissed his lips keeping them locked together for a moment before he released him. "instead of teasing."

[Pinkie]

Mizuki kissed him back with earnest until the other pulled away and he gave a little needy groan at the loss of warmth 'I...shouldnt have to say it" He said removing his shirt and throwing it somewhere on the floor "You should know...' He began with a little movement of his hips before leaning down and whispering in his ear "That...I always want you" He said before pulling away with a swipe of his tongue.

[Rosekitten]

He smirked a little before moving his hands to Mizuki's waste and keeping him pressed against him. "Oh i know.. believe me.. I just like hearing it." He said with a hint of amusement in his voice. "is it wrong to want to hear you say it.. maybe I should pin you down and torment you for a little while .. till you beg" He grinned a little at the thought, though he hardly thought that Mizuki would mind if he did.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled at that "Oh...I think I would like that" He said before leaning down and giving the male below him a hungered kiss that lasted.

---------No no scene....so cencored!---------

Mizuki yawned sleepily as he blinked open his eyes. It was a bit of a role reversal to wake up this way. Here he was laying on his back with one arm curled above his head and the other holding Thalion who rested on his chest with his one arm throwen across him and their legs wrapped around each other. It was a good thing to wake up to.

Rreaching his hand down he brushed some of Thalions hair from his face with a tender smile. "I will always love you..." He whispered to the room as he gazed at Thalion. That is when the male turned sleepy eyes up to him with an uncharacteristic smile on his face. Mizuki hoped those words would fallow. The ones he loved to hear.