[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed a little a at that. Yes it was true that there was a fire weilder with him though he hardly saw the male use the magic so why ask. He couldnt complain though as he felt the heat radiate from the fire "Yeah yeah" He said to him with a smile "Just because you know it dose not mean you have to use it" Mizuki said with a nod of his head.

After that Mizuki got the rabbit ready and soon had it over the fire. Mizuki was at alose of what to do or say so he said the only thing he could of "So...you learned all about me...care to share a little about yourself?" He said to Thalion but the way the male turned his head told Mizuki it was a sore subject "Alright....I get it" He said lightly "You dont need to say anything" He said lightly.

"I do understand" He said "If I was in your shoes I would find it hard to talk to me as well" Mizuki said with a nod of his head. It was true though...after all the death and pain that fallowed his name...being in the same space as him would be uneasy and Mizuki knew that. Shrugging a little he sighed "Sorry...about all of this"

[Rosekitten]

((Yay now that I can post this without being bothered or rushed -.-))

"Eh... it has it uses. One day I'll figure a method of getting rid of it though." He was determined of that. There was no real reason as to why, other then it tied him to being the sole heir to his family. Maybe he would rather that information be lost. Though if he died here then it would indeed be lost.

After a moment Mizuki spoke up again as Thalion turned his head a little at the thought of sharing any information. It wasn't about who it was with really. He just saw his past as just that, the past. There was no real purpose in dwelling on it. Really he didn't want to bring it up again.

Though when Mizuki spoke saying sorry Thalion looked at him oddly. "sorry for what? You had nothing to do with my past I'm not like the refugees back at camp who can blame you for whatever demons I hide." He sighed a little before standing finally hating that they were to be confined to this cave for another day it seemed. "Besides that you didn't make me come out here in the blood freezing weather. Pretty sure I did that of my own free will."

Thinking on a few things as the other seemed to be quiet he finally spoke up again. "Screw it.. You asked so here is the boring information you want to know." Where to start was a good question. "Not sure if you heard or knew even, most tend to stay clear of Drow and their business not to say I blame them... But the ruling house was destroyed about... hrm maybe nineteen or so years back now. Granted it was a cheap attack using assassins to kill the Queen and any of her female heirs. Sent the kingdom into a spiral in the span of a few hours."

He seemed to shrug that off a bit. "Any other time the royal family should have won but apparently a bunch of the smaller houses formed a alliance among themselves and as far as they know killed every last person with royal blood... Of course I'm not sure how much you know on Drows but commoners have red eyes and next to no magical abilities... so to say the least they failed at their goal. Not that I care if things had carried on I would have probably ended up some female's sex puppet till she grew bored. I rather like the alternative of being a no body metal smith myself."

"So there information that Neimi would kill to know and your the first I've bothered to tell." Figured if they were going to die here why not? What the hell harm could it do here. "The rest of the so called story if pretty bland. Some seven year old idiot decided to attack a group of travelers that turned out to be pretty well armed and things lead to here." Yep boring alright or he thought so, nothing really happened over the course of that period though it might explain the reason he could do certain tricks that he thought were unimpressive.

"You asked... so back when you asked my name I wasn't exactly lying with I said no one important." He'd rather remain that way. If word was found out he was alive there were a few group willing to try to return the royal family back to rule, others would try to kill him and there were a few females he would just rather avoid at all costs period.

Either way he moved a little before sitting back down near Mizuki again with a bit of a breath. That was probably the most he had bothered talking in quite a while. He never saw the need to.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki listened as the male spoke and it was shocking to him. Well being under the kigns gaurd and watch for many years he had read every tome the king had of history and magic the like. So He knew about the raid on the drow kingdom but as far as the tombs go everyone of that blood line had been killed. Yet here Thalion was telling him he was part of that bloodline.

Well that would explain alot of things like the color of the males hair but nothing like the eyes. The fact that they changed color as his element was used was enough to say what bloodline he was, well to those that knew about it.

"So..." Mizuki said lightly "Your the one that got away huh" He said with a little huff. "I knew of that tale...how the kingdom was over run and the entire royal family all killed...yet here you are living proof that the king dosent know everything that happens" He said with a little laugh. It was sad in a way. The king always bosted about how he knew what went on in his kingdom. Seems he only knew some of it.

Mizuki shrugged his shoulders "Though I know how you feel" He said slightly "My home was whiped out as well" He said "Though much like you my blood line had a special trait" Mizuki said with a little laugh "Able to control all elements is a feet" He said "Yet my parents made it look so easy when they were alive" He said with a sad tone "I often think about how much I fail them..." Mizuki said sighing a little "I mean...a little from each is still good...but its no where to the extent that they could do" He said with a smile.

After that conversation things began to die down a little. They sat and ate and talked about little things. After awhile the fire began to die down and Mizuki gave a little shiver. He could feel the temperature drop as he rubbed his arms where he sat. It seemed the storm was not letting up and the night ahead was going to be a cold one.

This was when the thought of how they lived through the night before came floating into his head. Mizuki had to admit it kept the two of them warm through the night and it was nice being held like that. Though Mizuki shook his head a little. No way would Thalion agree to do something like that again. Mizuki was shocked it happened once in the first place but twice was a fools dream.

[Rosekitten]

"Well barely got away is a better term...heh." Though he shrugged a little when Mizuki said apparently the King did not know everything. "Eh.. as far as I'm concerned the bloodlines dead." Over all he had no desire to try to retake the fallen kingdom. Why would he the odds of that going well were slim to none and the fact that the females were suppose to be the ones who ruled didn't help his case, blood line or not.

"Least you have a chance to meet their standards?" He laughed a little at that thought. "My gender determined I failed my parents." That sounded odd to say but it was more or less true. Royal blood meant nothing or least he thought so from how it was drilled into his head, unless you were female anyway.

It was odd really, he never bothered to really just talk with anyone. Though he still had a feeling they were hardly safe. The storm still seemed to rage on and here they were just talking. He had always kept himself so busy that he never really thought much about just talking with anyone. Sure Felix forced him to at times or Neimi but it wasn't the same. There was something different. Though he hardly wanted to admit that he was enjoying this. That was a laughable thought, enjoying time with someone.

He had glanced out towards the cave entrance before he shook his head of that thought. There was no way either of them could go get more wood for the fire. Not with the storm still going on, even with being able to see in the dark that was just asking for something to go wrong. "Heh... well..." He started before he seemed to pause at the mere thought of repeating last night before either of them froze to death. Least they didn't have to contend with wet clothing this time around.

"You know .. at times I really wished I had practiced more with magic." He knew they couldn't just sit here, heat would leave too quickly. and there was no way he could support a spell for too long. They were going to have to repeat last night weren't they? Not to say he .. minded in a way but still. He sighed finally before giving up on the fire staying longer then it should.

Seeing as Mizuki seemed to be quiet suddenly he spoke up with the lack of talking finally getting to him. "Well guess we have no choice do we?" He laughed weakly at the idea that he was suggesting. He was pretty sure Mizuki could catch on to what he was talking about.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was in his own little world as he sat there and thought about everything that was taking place. Mizuki sighed a little to himself for Thalion spoke up across from him. Raising his head Mizuki blushed a little before he turned his head to the side. "I guess not..." He said lightly though he stayed where he was. After awhile of just sitting there Mizuki noticed that Thalion had moved and sat on the ground leaning against the cave.

After a few moments Mizuki gathered his wits about him and slowly moved. Not standing he crawled across the floor before he was once again seated in Thalions lap with the blanket now around them.

Mizuki and Thalion sat there for awhile in silence with nothing but the crackeling of the dieing fire for sound. It was all starting to get to Mizuki "You know...I am sorry for what I have done" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "But...things will get better" Mizuki said before he raised his head to speak to the male.

Though something at that moment happened. Something Mizuki didnt think would happen in the slightest. As he raised his head to speak with Thalion, Thalion lowered his to comment to Mizuki. As such the light brush of lips fallowed as they moved their heads at the same time.

Mizuki was frozen in place with his eyes wide and his cheeks red with a blush. It happened on pure accedent but at the same time Mizuki was glad that it happened for it gave him the chance to do something he had thought about for awhile. Mizuki knew it was a long shot and he half expected a punch to the face plus being pushed back but it was a chance he took as he stared into those ember eyes. Leaning forward he placed his lips on Thalions with a deep kiss.

It was hot and there and Mizuki gave the male a chance to push him away or do something as he pulled back a little. His lips still close to that of Thalions with being only a breath away. Mizuki looked to the ember orbs as if asking permission to continue. "I..." Mizuki said as he moved a little back "I-im sorry" He said lightly as he went to move away.

[Rosekitten]

Out of everything he prayed this never got out or rather left this cave even. The idea that he was forced into this situation due to his rash choice of action. Though they were both alive so he couldn't overly complain really... besides that maybe he had learned something from the past few days. Least about Mizuki and that he needed to stop thinking so damned much himself.

After a while it seemed Mizuki finally moved and they were back where they were last nigh with the fire rapidly leaving by this time. He'd almost kill for it to keep going but it was a little late to think about that now wasn't it? This was when Mizuki spoke, starting off with saying sorry.

Though he went on to say things would get better. Maybe was his thought and he started to speak that thought but stopped as it seemed they both had perfect or ill timing depending on how you looked at it with feeling the others lips brush against his own. There was a feeling he wasn't counting on as both sides seemed to all but stop moving for a moment. Probably the shock of what just happened.

He was half temped to shrug off what just happened a cover up or something, anything. He needed to move. Though Mizuki seemed to answer what he thought about what just happened. Now he knew he was at a loss for words as Mizuki seemed to move forward kissing him fully. He thought a number of things, pushing away was one of them though the other thoughts seemed to outweigh that choice of movement.

When Mizuki seemed to finally pull back he was still at a loss of what to do or say. What was he suppose to say?! He had every right to knock the living hell out of Miuzki for doing that but he didn't want to and thats what confused him more then the kiss itself in a way.

Though he finally gathered whatever thoughts he had as Mizuki started to move away. Stopping him maybe like a idiot for that mere moment. Maybe it was more then a mere moment seeing as he half wasn't sure what drew him to do what he did. Maybe to shut Mizuki up before he ruined whatever this was. Either way he didn't let Mizuki get too far before he kissed the other.

Maybe he had just finally lost it. That or he really thought they were dying here who knew. There were a number of things going through his mind and one of them was calling himself a idiot for doing this. But at the same time he didn't want to stop it either.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was shocked at the whole thing. The kiss in the first place made him question alot but the fact that when he pulled away to leave Thalion stopped him. There was a moment where they just looked at each other. Both of them thinking the same thing but no one said anything as their lips came into contract again as Thalion pulled him in for another kiss.

Mizuki didnt protest as he kissed the male back. Moving a hand he placed it on the side of the males face with his pale hand cupping a dark cheek. The kiss went on for awhil before the fact of breathing came into play. Pulling back Mizuki placed his head on Thalions shoulder as he breathed in deep. He didnt know what that was but he didnt regret it. This was when the thought of Thalion being the enemy crossed his mind and it took everything Mizuki had to push it away.

That was how they stayed for the night. Neither one saying anything but also neither one moving or pushing the other way. They huddled together for warmth. As the morning approached the storm slowed then came to a halt. The sun was high and bright in the sky before they decided to leave. Watching the storm end was a silence Mizuki could of lived with out.

"Well...shall we" He said to Thalion before he moved and left the cave. The sun was bright and it took a moment for Mizuki to adjust his eyes but after awhile he breathed in deep. The fresh air was cool to his lungs and Mizuki sighed. As Thalion walked out he looked to him "So...which way?" He asked with a tilt of his head.

[Rosekitten]

It was a welcome silence to be honest. He had no idea what to say really. To explain any of this. Really he didn't want o say he wished he could take back any of what happened. Not that he'd admit that to anyone. Heck he was really not admitting it to himself.

Either way they didn't move much at all during the night as they stayed huddled together to keep warm. He wasn't complaining but he was confused. he had never done that before or even thought about it. He swore that he didnt care about such things. Maybe he just had a weak moment a one time thing, either way it was with the last person he needed to do such a thing with.

By the time morning came the odd silence between the two was still there. He wanted to say something anything to break it. Though it seemed they had some luck and the storm was dying down finally. They just had to wait a bit longer was all.

by the time they were both outside Mizuki finally spoke. Maybe they silently agreed to not speak of what happened in there for now. Maybe ever even. He could live with that.. Everything was still covered in snow and ice. Getting back even in good weather would be fun to say the least... yes fun was a word for this trip.

Though he was reminded that he hated the sun all the more with snow about as he sighed slightly. "Should be this way." Anything they said to each other was short and hardly any extra chatter involved. Though things were about to turn around as Thalion paused a moment hearing something.

Though it wasn't a question that he got to ask before a sharp pain answered anything he needed to know. Not that it mattered as the blow was well placed and with enough force that he was knocked out almost instantly. Oh this was great. Either Mizuki did it or he had ended up being in more trouble then this rescue was worth.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki fallowed Thalion after the short reply. It was all he could do to keep what cool he head but something caught his eye from the side but before he could say anything Needren was infront of him and Thalion was face first in the snow "Oh by the gods!" He heard before he saw Luna come running from the side where the flash was seen that flash soon turned out to be Needren. "How on earth..." Mizuki began looking at the two but he stopped.

"Do you know how long you have been gone!?" Luna all but shreiked at him and Mizuki sighed "I can only guess" He said lightly as his head dipped "After you left that night we searched high and low or you but nothing was found not a single trace!" Luna said with a growl "What on earth happened to you?" She said and Mizuki sighed but before he could answer Needren kicked in "Isent it obvious...he was captured from this rebellion scum!" He said giving Thalion a harsh kick to the side.

Mizuki cringed a little as he saw this. "Yes...I was...then I was questioned and beaten...but im alive am I not?" He asked lightly looking at the two of them "So does this mean you know the location of the camp?" Luna asked looking at him and Mizuki shook his head "No...I was out cold when I awoke in a cell...then escaping in a snow storm it was kind of hard to tell" Mizuki said with a nod.

"So then he comes back with us" Needren said looking at the two "No just leave him in the snow" Mizuki said. Maybe the male had a better chance that way at living but it was a short lived moment as Luna spoke "No Needrens right" She said "If you dont know the location of the main camp we need to get it out of him...its orders" Luna said looking to Mizuki.

Neither would take no for an answer as Thalion was scooped up and carried away. Down the base of the mountain horses stood tied to a tree. From there it was a simple rides back to the main camp and all the way Mizukis mind was dark.

[Rosekitten]

No one had to tell Thalion what was coming. Oh he knew even with being knocked out he knew in some form or another the odds of him waking up where he fell. Yeah that would be lucky wouldn't it? He knew that Mizuki's troops would eventually find him and he had a fear in the back of his mind this whole trip that Mizuki was going to try to run off again and would tell the location of the camp.

He wasn't sure how much of the way he knew from running out in the storm but he wasn't sure how much he trusted Mizuki either. Even after the past few days. He wanted to but now he questioned his weak moment. He wanted to curse himself for not paying more attention he should have noticed someone coming up on them or at least himself.

It was later that evening when he finally came to. His head was killing him and he was ready to kill whoever did such a cheap shot. Oh if he made it out of here... Though he quickly was reminded of what situation he was in as he noticed the chains. Great.. Though he wasn't sure what he hated more being bound to this pole or the fact that if this tent was any brighter he might consider his eyes being ripped out a blessing.

Though from what he could make out as his eyes adjusted the best they could he was not going to like this one bit. How the hell did he end up n this situation he wasn't even a damned solider! Not sure what they were expecting him to say though or what they were wanting from him. Drows were hardly known for spilling information... Even at a young age he remembered a number of beatings though a few were well deserved but still.

Just for the sake of testing he tried the chains though he was a bit disappointed when he found they were similar to ones he worked with and seemed to cancel out any magic. Well there went that idea, that would have been too easy wouldn't it?

[Pinkie]

Mizuki didnt know what to do. He was so tied with everything that it was a shock that he even sat still. His thoughts though ended as another entered his tent. Looking him he sighed "What now Needren?" He asked the male and Needren frowned a little "The drow has awoken" He said lightly "Did you want to take over the torture...?" He asked and right away Mizuki shook his head "No..." Was his response. It was short and simple.

Mizuki couldnt think about doing something like that. Not after the whole cave thing. No. There was something that he needed to do but he needed time. Needren sighed a little "Fine...Luna and I will switch off" He said before leaving the tent with out giving Mizuki a moment to protest.

Leaving the tent Needren looked at Luna "I got the answer we both expected" He said and she sighed a little "Well he has been through alot...he needs time to rest as it is" Luna said with a nod of her head and Needren agreed "Well then shall we see what information we could get from this drow?" Needren asked as he walked away towards the tent. Luna fallowed "I suppose so...though you know as well as I that this is not going to be as easy as we both think" Needren nodded "Im counting on it" He said with a smile.

Walking to the tent Needren told Luna he was the first to go. Entering the tent he stepped towards Thalion before he stopped and looked at the male "Well well well..." He said lightly as his ears dipped back "Been quite awhile since I seen a drow" He said with a tilt of his head "Never mind how far west you are" Needren said walking closer over "What is interesting to me though is the fact you had such nerve as to even think you could touch my general" He said with a hiss and a glare.

[Rosekitten]

Oh this was going to be fun he could tell that. This would almost bring back memories of his childhood. Not that he cared for them. Though it seemed that he was answered as to where he was though he knew that anyway. This was Mizuki's camp... let alone he was probably more ticked that he let that one slip up and bit of trust towards the other. Oh he would be paying if he managed to live through this.

This guy seemed over protective though. It was amusing. Maybe this was Mizuki's little lover or something, who cared. This was going to be enjoyable he would somehow make it so or at leas amusing to him. "Please... he started it." He said almost taunting the male before him.

Yep he was asking for things to become a lot worse almost. Least if he was in enough pain he might have a chance to get out of here. It was odd to want pain but he knew if he went through enough of it he could ignore it and possible get out of here. Granted once things calmed down he would hardly be in good shape but damn it it was better then them killing him here.

"Well going to stand there all night and growl or you going to do something?" He taunted again seeing as Needren seemed to stand there a moment too long for Thalion to keep his mouth shut. Though he knew he was going to pay for his mouth soon enough.

[Pinkie]

Needren sneered as Thalion spoke before him. "He started it did he" Needren said but stopped for a moment looking at the male before him. There was something about this male that made him angry. Maybe it was the thought that some one had gotten so close to Mizuki but that died as Thalion spoke up again. Lashing out Needren back handed Thalion "Your pain will come soon enough drow" He sneered before walking over to one of the tables.

"You know...it had been along time since we had some one in this tent that had information we needed" Needren said as he looked over the table infront of him before he decided on an item. Picking up the small blade on the table he walked back over to Thalion. "So...tell me" Needren said walking around Thalion as he spoke "Where exactly his this camp we seek?" He asked lightly.

"And before you tell me some bullshit response think of your words" Needren said stopping infront of the male. Though he knew Thalion wouldnt take his word and he was right as the male spoke up about not knowing anything and being a simple metlesmith. Needren shook his head "Wrong answer" He said as he drove the little blade into the males thigh. It did not go deep no that was not its use. What happened was as soon as it was in the muscle it sent an electrical charge through the muscle until it was removed.

[Rosekitten]

Think about his answer he said. Well that wasn't happening, thinking on it would mean that he knew something and like hell freezing over he was not going to be telling anyone anything. He knew plenty of information but getting it was not going to happen no matter what anyone did.

"How am I suppose to know? You think they trust a metal smith with such information damn you are stupid.." Yep Thalion running his mouth, like he cared whats the worse they could do kill him? They wouldn't do that just yet, not till they had gotten something or they thought he was of no more use to them anymore. Though he kept thinking how much of a damned idiot he was running off in the first place.

He knew better! Oh did he know better, he could have grabbed Felix or Raden and went looking for the damned runaway. Or left him out there to freeze that was the better option. Now where was he? Here having to deal with this shit till someone was bored. Though least he wouldn't be bored as any reaction he got encouraged him to continue. Seeing this guy getting annoyed was more then worth it.

He made sure to bit any sound he should have made to save this guy getting any enjoyment to know that he caused pain. A few tricks he still remembered from when he was younger... He almost was thankful of them now as the charge that came soon after the blade nearly made him lose that edge as he tensed and winced at the sudden jolt.

Great... this really was going to be the death of him because he decided to save someone. curse his own humanity at times. Either way Needren hardly was done with him with that first little display. But each question he asked he got some smart answer. He could keep this up for a while. Sooner or later his energy was going to give out though.. not that they would get information then either.

"heh... here.. I thought.. this would be more fun." He laughed weakly between a heavy breath before going on still taunting all the same. "That really the best you can do?"

[Pinkie]

Needren growled. He knew this was all a front and he could tell what he was doing to the male before him was getting to him. Stab wounds and slashes littered the males body as well as bruises. Needren knew it was all a game and that the male wouldnt give him any information that he could use the first day. No it was all a game to see how long he would last and Needren was shocked that Thalion lasted as long as he did.

"Oh no...its by far over for you" He stated with a smile as he walked back over to the table. Grabbing another thing he came back over and smiled at Thalion "See the great thing for having a mage as a general is all the neat little things we get to play with" He said before holding up a small pin. "See this...is one of my greatest friends" He said before walking over to the male.

This was when Needren grabbed Thalions head before tilting it down and inserting the pin into the back of Thalions neck. With a touch to the tip he stepped away and looked at Thalion. At the comment he got about it being nothing but an irritation he smiled "Oh yes...an irritation" He said lightly "One that no matter what we do or what we try or how long we we take to do it..." This was when he leaned it "You my friend will stay awake for the entire thing" He said with a smile "Now dosent that sound like fun?" He said with a nod of his head.

This was when he stood up and patted Thalions shoulder "For now my time is up...though your little stay here is hardly over" He said with a smile "There is an other one that wishes to...show you some kind treatment" He said with a smile before calling Luna in "This...is Luna" He said with a smile "The generals right hand women...and shes pissed" He said with a nod before turning to leave. With a wave of his hand he smiled "Have fun you two" He said before he left.

[Rosekitten]

Oh he knew that he wasn't going to be lucky enough to be killed the first day. Oh wouldn't that be some luck. In fact everything already hurt as it was and it was about all he could do to not just want to double over in pain. Though he was too stubborn to show any of that. Not if he was going to give in to pain it would be after he was alone.

Though this was when Needren seemed to introduce a new addition to this 'game'. Explaining what the pin did Thalion knew he was in trouble now. That meant he wasn't going to be able to rest even... fuck his luck. Least forcing some rest he knew he could hold out longer but now he was more or less biding time and sooner or later he would lose.

There even seemed to be more that this day would bring before it ended as Needren seemed to introduce a dragonkin female. They were hardly known for being sunshine and daisies on a good day. Though with him saying this was Mizuki's right hand he knew he was in for it. Great they had let the lesser of the two evils go first.

Even with Luna doing some of her worst he still refused to give in to telling them anything useful. This treatment went on for a few days even and he still refused to break. Granted he talked less and less and seemed to come back with smart comments only every once in a while. Maybe when he thought he could spare the breath for it.

More or less he knew they had won, though they still weren't getting anything from him. He'd take it to his damned grave. The torture for today seemed to be shorter then the others as the dragonkin left in a huff. He was glad she left as he breathed out finally and winced in pain. "damn it.." He hissed out under his breath barely even able to say that much.

He wasn't sure how many more days he was going to be able to put up with this before his body gave out. He wanted to keep fighting but he could only do that for so long and he knew it. He wasn't sure if there was a spot left that wasn't bloodied by this point and he wasn't really sure if some of it was seriously damaged or not. Not that it mattered he wasn't getting out of here and whatever reason no matter how close to death he seemed to be that pin seemed to prevent him from losing it enough to probably break out of it.

Though in this shape he'd probably die anyway but still he'd take someone with him at the least. Lack of sleep and food and water yeah he wasn't lasting much longer and he hated that he was going to die here. Maybe he could haunt the damned bastard who was in charge of this camp. He wanted to just hurry up and die already but he was too stubborn to give them the satisfaction of winning just yet. Prolonging this torment was the better option in his mind.