[Pinkie]

Mizuki did want want the other to leave him but he was all the more greatfull when he returned though the next actions that fallowed made a large shiver run through his body. This is where Thalion came over and removed the thick blankets from his shivering body. Mizuki was about to protest but that protest died on his lips as he felt strong arms under his bent knees and behind his shoulders picking him up sheet and all.

Mizuki hid his head into the other males neck as he was carried with no protest. When they entered the bathroom the steam met his face and the warmth flushed over him making him shiver again. This is when Thalion set him down so he was leaning on the side of the tub half sitting have standing on wabbely legs.

Mizuki was about to ask what the other male was doing to see if he was going to be left alone but when he turned his head and looked to Thalion who at the moment was getting undressed beside him. Removing the sheet he gave a little shiver. This is when Thalion came over and helped him into the tub.

Thalion sat back with his legs open and bent at the knee. This was easy for Mizuki to fit right in and place his back against a strong chest. Mizukis head then fell back as the warmth of the bath and the body behind him began to fill his joints down to the bone. Turning his head Mizuki reached shakey hands out and wove his fingers in with Thalions bringing the males arms around his chest as he crossed his arms.

[Rosekitten]

Even after Mizuki seemed to stop shaking as much he was worried. Neimi had left the room by this time so she could help Raden with the cart and everything. Just get better.. he kept thinking it over and over, he hated being unable to do anything aside form a few odds and ends to help the other maybe recover. Though for the moment Mizuki seemed content with just this.

Though at the least the other did seem to calm down. Maybe till the water started to cool down he could get some rest. After he just hoped that he could get more rest and leave packing and moving things to the rest of them. Even just a slight improvement would be better then anything. He'd also love for Mizuki to try and eat something.. though he didn't see that happening at the present time.

After sitting there a few moments he got Mizuki to move a little so he could undo his hair. He didn't normally do this, but he knew Mizuki wasn't able to and he also knew if it wasn't done then it would cause the other to worry over that more then his illness. As much as he'd like to think this was relaxing he doubted it, he kept his own hair short for a reason.. so he didn't have to deal with it much. Either way he did try at the least to do whatever the other liked or thought he would like.

After a little while he managed to get Mizuki dried off and out of the water before getting him to the bed again. Dressed and sitting there he sighed a little before going about fixing Mizuki's hair like he normally did after a bath. "Your lucky I payed attention a few times to you doing this.." It was true enough, not like he had really experience in braiding hair, really it was odd doing so or at least to him. At the same time he didn't really care as long as Mizuki was taken care of.

Once that was all said and done and he had the other laying down again he had to admit he was rather tired himself. Though he needed to check up on Neimi and Raden before he thought about what else to do. There was still a bit of time before he figured he had to go to bed.. though after checking on those two he might just come back anyway to keep Mizuki company.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki wanted to protest but he was glad for the help that Thalion gave him. He really did not have the energy to anything but he new and also wanted that bath. As Thalion helped him and washed his hair he leaned back and closed his eyes the soft fingers running over his scelp and through his hair made his headache dim to an almost nothing.

His comfort was stopped though as Thalion urged him out of the tub the water was getting to cold and he needed to keep warm. So with the help from the other male he was out of the tub, dried and dressed being placed back into bed under thick blankets. Mizuki had no time to say anything as soon as his head hit the pillow he was out cold.

Thats how he slept only waking a breif moment when Thalion came back to the bed and cuddled in beside him. Now it was early morning and Mizuki awoke softly. He could feel the warm body of Thalion behind him. Moving carefully he got himself out of the bed.

Quietly and slowly he made his way to the bathroom. Upon entering he went about his duty slowly. After he got to the sink and washed his hands he looked at his reflection and cringed. Under his eyes was a dark black, his cheeks were sunken in with a rosie hint of feaver. Mizuki couldnt place his finger on it but something in the back of his mind was telling him that this was magic and he knew the spell.

Shaking his head lightly he was to tired to think on things like that. Heading back for the main room hr took the blanket off the back of the couch and curled up into a ball proped up in the corner with the blanket covering everything but his head. This is where Mizuki sat until Thalion awoke.

[Rosekitten]

Thal was too tired to even notice the other getting up out of bed, then again he had been over worrying himself to the point of being this tired. Taking care of Neimi when she was little was more then easy, but she was almost never sick. So it was draining on him when Mizuki was ill and he had no real way of helping him.

Though a hour probably after Mizuki had moved to the couch he finally got up. Well rather woke up slowly. Though his first thought was if Mizuki was any better, that was when he noticed the other across the way on the couch. He could tell from here that he still wasn't feeling any better if anything he looked worse. He had a fight to deal with today and that was to get him to eat anything and keep it down. Though he seemed to manage to keep water down at least. But that only went so far.

Getting up out of bed he walked over to the other and sat next to where he was curled up into a ball. "You could have come back to bed.. " He shook his head a little before pulling the other close to him and keeping him there. He was running out of ideas on what to try or do. Mizuki hardly spoke at all for the past few days, probably lack of energy but still. Why did everything fall apart about the time he thought things were settling down. He needed to stop letting his guard down so.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was in such a daze that he didnt even notice Thalion get up until the other male came over and sat next to him pulling him over so he leaned on him. When Thalion spoke again he shook his head lightly "Could lay down anymore..." He said slightly closing his eyes loving the warmth the other gave off.

Mizuki was still tired as he leaned into Thalion. His body hurt from sore muscles and he wished for something to take the pain away. That is when he got a thought in his head "Do something for me" When Thalion said anything Mizuki smiled a little "In my stash I have a little bottle of pink oil" He said lightly "Get it for me?"

When Thalion nodded he moved so the other male could get up. When Thalion returned and handed him the little bottle asking what it was for Mizuki gave a little smile taking it. Opening it he poured a little into the palm of his hand and moving the blankets he began to rub it into his right calf "It helps with pain..." He said simply as shakey fingers rubbed pail skin. Something like this sucked when you did it alone.

[Rosekitten]

At first he didn't do anything though that was short lived after a few moments seeing the struggle Mizuki was going through just to get his calf. Sure he knew the other hated someone helping with every little thing but Thal couldn't stand to just sit there as he struggled so. After a slight protest he finally got Mizuki to relax enough and let him do what he was trying to do alone.

After the protests from the other stopped he seemed to switch to enjoying the attention. Normally Thl wasn't one to do half of the things he had done in the past few days, but the thought of just sitting back and letting things drag out when there might be a chance he didn't recover? Yeah the thoughts were getting to him and he was determined to do whatever he could to help, the less Mizuki did the better off he was recovery wise.

After he nearly put Mizuki to sleep with the oil he finally talked him into trying to eat something. At least a little something. With that being said he heated some of the left over soup from the other night up and got him to eat as much of that as he could. Though this was a slow process at best seeing as he had to hand feed each spoon to Mizuki. Still he managed to get a little something into the other that could be considered food.

After he finished with that he got the other back over to the bed to lay down. Though he nearly ended up carrying Mizuki in this process. At least now the other seemed to be more content and relaxed then before, though he was probably at least feeling a little better. Being sick and not eating didn't help at all, even he knew that much.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was greatfull for the help that Thalion gave him even though he protested at first. His protests died though as warm strong hands first almost made him fall asleep with well placed rubs. The hands were gentle but firm giving the right amount of pressure needed for each muscle.

After that was over Thalion even helped Mizuki to eat. Even though Mizuki wanted to protest the food he took it after awhile. Though when his stomach began to lurch after about ten spoonfulls he stopped. A little was better then nothing for the time being.

This is when Thalion forced him into bed so on shakey feet and wobbely legs he began to make his way and said a small "Thank you...' To Thalion when the male fallowed and helped him to the bed. The rest of the day was him falling in and out of sleep. Even though he wanted to be up and around Thalion he was glad for the sleep it helped keep the soup down as well as the little bouts of water here and there that Thalion fed him.

It was now the evening and Mizuki was sitting up on the bed with all the pillows around him as well as the thick blankets. He was warm and content as he sat there with half lidded eyes looking at the group before him. Thalion was sitting there at the end of the bed talking to Neimi and Raden who sat on the couch about when they were leaving in the morning and if everything was done.

Mizuki half paid attention to the talk between them. With his mind half zoned out Mizukis mind began to wonder until something seemed to play within his mind like a movie. It was them as a family content and good. They were sitting around a roaring fire with the night sky above them. The sounds of a softly trickeling stream lay near by and a house lay in the background. Mizuki knew right then its where they were going.

But then something happened. There was a crack of whip and the image was cut in half both sides falling over lifelessly to make place of a new image. It was the image of a woman, arm extended out holding the end of a whip. Thats not what made Mizukis eyes widen as he sat there at the top of the bed. It was where the end of that whip landed.

It currently was curled around the strong dark neck of Thalion who gripped it just right so the female couldnt strangle him. "Found you..." Her voice rang out and the vision ended. Mizuki gasped a little to himself not realizing that everyone heard before he dipped his head into bent knees.

Where was he? Mizuki thought as the image laid in his minds eye began to fade. Why wasnt he there to help Thalion? Mizuki had meny questions about the vision he just had because nothing made sence. Was he dead when this took place or will take place? That thought made his heart clench and right there he knew that his sickness was caused my magic. Someone wanted Thalion.

[Rosekitten]

Neimi started to say something but stopped as Thal seemed to shake his head. She knew they had already talked about leaving no matter Mizuki's condition. But she was worried about him, she knew Thal was too but there was little to nothing they could do. They were already doing everything they could. Raden had already said he'd take care of the horses during the trip so they could focus more on Mizuki if he needed it. Though they all sort of agreed that tomorrow he could be better, even if it looked like that wouldn't be the case.

Mizuki's sudden gasp seemed to catch Thal attention as he looked at him. Though whatever it was the other seemed to not want to speak about it.. not at the moment anyway. Neimi stood before half kicking Raden so he'd get up too. She went on saying she thought it was time they all got rest. Everything was packed minus a few odds and ends that they could get in the cart with no issue at all tomorrow.

After the other two left the room he moved closer to where Mizuki was and looked at him. "So what was wrong?" He didn't ask before knowing Mizuki wasn't talking too much due to still being sick and weak but now they were alone he wanted to know. Not that he expected the truth from Mizuki. Even if he got the truth he wouldn't know what to say to Mizuki. He'd know what that vision meant.. but he'd never tell the other that he had a past he'd rather let die with the rest of his clan.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki shook his head a little before he lifted his head a hand gripping his chest some "Just a sharp pain..." He spoke softly rubbing at the spot his hand was gripped to not meer seconds before. Mizuki didnt want to tell Thalion that he just had a vision that scared the crap out of him. It was something Mizuki wanted to figure out by himself.

Not only that he knew that if he were to tell Thalion of his vision the male would keep them home and the trip would be off. Mizuki didnt want that as it was he knew he was causing Thalion heartache with the promise he made the male give that no matter what they would leave.

To be honest Mizuki was not sure if he was even going to make the trip. It was the thought in his head that if he was to die will making this trip at least he was with the people that he loved. The soul purpose of the trip was so that if he did die it was not in the place where death was evaded so many times. This though he kept to himself.

Mizuki looked to Thalion who seemed to give him a worried disbelieving look. He knew that Thalion knew he was lying but at the same time he was glad that the male said nothing to him asking for the truth. "I love you..." Mizuki said looking to Thalion as he rested his head on ment knees. In a time like this all Mizuki wanted was right before him.

[Rosekitten]

Of course he didn't believe Mizuki with what he said, there would have been a different reaction to just a sharp pain. None the less he left it at that, if Mizuki didn't want to say something it would be a cold day in hell before he spoke of it. Thal would have to live with the answer he was given for the time being.

Even if Mizuki had told him of the odd female and everything from the dream Thal wouldn't have stayed here, no that was more of a reason to leave this area behind. Someone he long thought was dead.. though unknown to him it was the very cause of Mizuki's illness. Though for now Thal was in the dark about any of this.

He wanted to make Mizuki tell the truth, but he didn't. "Love you too.." Though he sounded like he was tired when he spoke. Though he was tired, between trying to work with Neimi and Raden to pack and take care of Mizuki. He had hardly gotten much sleep. "Get some sleep, we're leaving first thing." There wasn't much else he could say really, Mizuki wouldn't talk. So the only thing left was to leave this place tomorrow. Maybe he would talk at some time..

[Pinkie]

Mizuki nodded his head before fixing the pillows around and blankets. Moving down he laid down and looked to Thalion "You need your rest to...." He said slightly reaching out a hand and brushing the others thigh he gave a soft smile "Dont let your mind wounder...come to bed" He said retreating his hand back into the blankets.

Mizuki watched Thalion as the other sat there seeminly deep into his thoughts before he nodded his head and moved to lay in bed, Mizuki knew that tomorrow came early and it was going to be a long trip but he wanted nothing more then for tomorrow to come. Falling asleep curled into Thalion Mizuki shivered through out the night.

Morning came early and Mizuki felt like death. Currently he was dressed and waiting as Neimi, Raden and Thalion went about getting every last thing they needed into the cart. Mizuki was starting to dooze off when Thalion came over explaining it was time to go and that he needed to get seated on the cart.

Mizuki was helped outside to where he was helped up onto the two seater bench. He was about to comment on something when blankets were throwen over his lap and tucked in around him. Looking over he gave Neimi a little scowl but when he did he got the protest of "Thal or I" And he sighed in defeat. Soon the cart was rolling and they were on there way.

[Rosekitten]

He sighed before giving into Mizuki. He was right, just something was bothering him. Like he knew something was wrong but couldn't put his finger on it. Either way he knew the other was right so he laid down and tried to stop thinking on just everything. Though he did manage to settle down a little, but he still was bothered that Mizuki wouldn't share what was really wrong.

Even throughout the night he kept waking up from Mizuki shivering off and on. Though at the least the other did seem to get a little rest. At least he thought, though the shivers came off and on he was sure that Mizuki woke up at least a few times.

Though morning did come far too early, either way Thal still got up and managed to get everything together as well as get the other tow up. After all these years you'd think Neimi was use to getting up early. After everything was packed and the horses were tended to for the trip, at least for a while. Even after Mizuki was on the cart and tucked n Thal and Neimi still seemed to argue for a few moments if they had everything.

Raden sighed listening to them before looking at Mizuki. It was almost sad to see him like this. Even Raden knew it was taking a toll on Thal and he could only hold up for so long before wearing himself out. He shook his head finally before yelling at the two going back and forth. "Are we leaving today or what?" The tow seemed to stop agreeing that Raden was right.

With one final check over everything being placed correctly and the horses being hitched right the cart started moving. They had at best a long road ahead. To be honest Thal couldn't give Neimi the answer she wanted of where they were even going to end up. He just had Mizuki's idea to go off of ... Though he wasn't sure if Mizuki would even make the trip that far at this rate.

[Pinkie]

As they left all of them said good byes to people as they past them though Mizuki was in his own little world. His mind was on nothing else but the dream or wrather vision he had the night before. In turn this kept his attention more then anything from the moment they left until his attention snapped back to him when his name was called from Thalion.

Blinking his eyes Mizuki gave a little smile to the other male that was walking along side the cart and Mizuki "Im fine..." Mizuki answered to Thalions question of how he was "Just thinking" He said with a little nod of his head. He was about to say something else When Neimi piped in from his other side. Looking over to the walking female he gave another soft smile as she began to complain for a place to stop and eat something.

Mizuki thought for a moment. Stop and eat something? Surely they had just left and it was not that time but looking up to the placement of the sun Mizuki sighed. It was late into the afternoon already. Had his mind really been that clouded from thought that he managed to stay awake for that long of a time?

Though soon enough the cart was stopped when a shadded area was found. Mizuki was helped down from the cart and with Thalion standing near him to make sure he didnt fall Mizuki stretched sore muscles and popped stiff joints. He then began to walk slowly towards a thicket of bushes and trees. When Thalion began to fallow him he scowled a little and looked towards the male "Im sick not incapable" He said to him before continuing on his way.

As he reached the thicket he went about his way of doing what he needed to do. Even though it took a little longer then it usually should have do to his current state but either way he did it alone which had to mean something right? As he got back to the little group he noticed a fire pit was dug out and and already had blazing flames in the middle.

Looking up he saw Thalion standing gazing into the flames infront of him. Making his way over Mizuki hissed and cursed to himself as he sat down on the low ground with no help ignoring the comment that he shouldnt be doing that from Thalion. Reaching over he pulled one of the blankets that was on the ground near by up and over his legs.

Even with the sun as hot as it was he was still chilled down to the bone and he didnt like it. Sighing a little bit Mizuki leaned back into the tree behind him. From there he watched as Thalion and Neimi had a little argument over what to eat while Raden decided to also take up a seating place by the fire and Mizuki though he hardly noticed as he began to dooze off loosing the world around him.

[Rosekitten]

Truthfully Thal would have held off a bit longer on eating but Neimi could be more then annoying at times. It was better to give in once in a while when this happened. Though he was still concerned about Mizuki. The other was still rather bad off and here he was forcing him on this trip.. then again Mizuki wanted to go. He hated thinking about things at times, why couldn't things be simple again back when it was just him and Neimi. He never thought twice if she was in trouble, ok sometimes.. but still!

After winning a fight with Neimi saying he was the one cooking unless she wanted to. This caused her to bite her tongue and shut up finally. Raden laughed a little watching Neimi get owned this time around, though he was rewards as she moved to be near him causing the poor guy to flinch expecting a good slap from her. For not that wasn't done, though she was surely planning revenge already and he could tell by her cute smile she had on.

It wasn't a large meal, just something quick. Even with the war over Thal didn't want to be out here for long. There were still scavengers about and he didn't need to risk sticking to this area that long to draw attention. Also the sooner they got to where they needed to go the sooner her could figure out what to do with Mizuki. He was already falling asleep on them, though Thal did cox him into eating just a little with some water.

Neimi seemed to stop picking at Raden noticing Thal. Looking at each other Neimi started to say something but Raden stopped her. It wouldn't do any good to say anything, Thal wouldn't stop worrying till Mizuki was better.. or dead. Neimi feared he was going to end up making himself sick in the process. They couldn't afford to have both of them down and out.

[Pinkie]

With being forced to eat and drink his stomach was hurting a little more then before but it was not that bad. Getting help and back up on the cart he refused the blankets. He was really hot and sweating even the last thing he wanted was blankets. The sun was high and it was hot a great day to travel, if you were well.

Mizuki sat there as the cart moved greatfull for the patches of trees that gave them some shade from the warm arms of the sun. By the time that evening arose and they looked for a place to camp Mizuki had his shirt off, sweating like mad. His head hurt from the sun and Mizuki groaned as the cart stopped with a jerk.

This is when Mizuki hunched over and held his stomach with scrunched eyes and his ears hiding in his hair. It took him a moment to get over his queezey stomach but when he looked up it was right into the face of a worried Thalion "Im okay....just wanting to keep whats in my stomach in there" He said with a little nod of his head.

Mizuki grunted a little as he was helped down from the cart. He stood there and stretched sore muscles before he looked around. There was a large patch of grass sorounded by trees. Off to the left side was a flowling streem with a little bit of a current.

"Thal..." Mizuki said looking around the area. Mizuki was in wounder before he looked to Thalion "This is it...." He said to him looking back watching the orange and red sunset that casted a light glow over the little valley "Right here....lets stay" He said looking to Thalion again with pleading eyes.

[Rosekitten]

Thal couldn't help but flinch each time Mizuki seemed to move or make a noise. He didn't really want to travel at all with how the other was. But he was sticking to his promise. Even if he had no idea where Mizuki wanted to settle at he was still determined to keep traveling. He was probably worrying Neimi with how Mizuki was yet he was still getting them to travel. At the least they should be setting up a camp sooner or later so Mizuki wouldn't be on the cart for much longer.. for today anyway.

After they picked a place to stop for the evening and Mizuki was off of the cart Thal sighed a little before telling Neimi what all he needed to unpack to fix something for the night. He would say she could fix it.. but Neimi was not talented in the kitchen at all.. Raden probably knew more about cooking then she did.

Though he stopped talking to Neimi when Mizuki seemed to speak to him. He questioned him as to what he needed but was told after a few moments. "Right here?" He seemed to ask before getting a nod from Mizuki. "We'll stay here then.. if thats what you want." They could start working on whatever they needed to set up things here tomorrow when it was light out. Though Mizuki seemed set on staying here. To admit it was a suitable area to live in and it had water close by and space for anything else they needed.

((sorry for that lame excuse for a post! D: ))