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The words hit him and he felt his heart shake and shatter "Fine..." He said standing straight before Thalion hurt written all over his face and tears streaming freely down his cheeks "You sick of taking care of me...I understand" He said with a nod of his head "So I will releave you of your burden" He said before turning his back to Thalion.

Walking away Mizuki didnt care as he stumbled when he did so. He left in silence. What more could he say? Thalion seemed to be stuck on the idea that he no longer wanted him around...after everything that they had gone through...it seemed none of that mattered now.

Not paying attention Mizuki tripped and fell though made no sound as he picked himself up and continued on his way. Mizuki didnt care that all he had with him was his staff and pants. No shoes, herbs or food. All he thought of was the broken heart the sounds of it shattering still in his head. All he needed to do was get away.

[Rosekitten]

Neimi stood there in shock, did that just happen? She wasn't sure if she was dreaming or if the woman that showed up had done something to Thal but he seemed to be set in thoughts towards everyone here. She looked like she was half about to cry when Mizuki walked out of the door and past them. "Aren't you going to stop him?!" She nearly screamed at Thal as she looked back to where Mizuki was walking, well as best as he could.

Thal never said a word as she trembled a little with anger as she moved closer to Thal before hauling off and slapping him across the face. "After all of this thats it?! After everything your just going to let him walk off your not even going to say anything else?" She half broke down by now as she stormed into the house and grabbed a bag that she kept prepared in the case she had to leave in a hurry, it had a few supplies enough to get by with for a few days at least.

She walked past Thal and Raden as she cursed him with every breath. Though she was going to at least try to catch up to Mizuki, she knew he might not make it far with his current condition. Thal looked towards Raden as he seemed to watch Neimi leave. Grabbing him he quickly forced him to start walking as well. "Make sure she's not too mad.. " He muttered to him before shoving him off. Though Raden was a bit worried to follow either of them with the current mood. Though he did nod weakly before doing as he was told. It made a little bit of sense now as to what he said and why he was forcing them all to leave.

Maybe later down the road maybe he could get them both to calm down and tell them what was going on.. though they wouldn't like it and Mizuki wouldn't be allowed to know till he was better.

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Mizuki stumbled through the trees blindly. His feet hurt and he knew they were cut up from the harsh steps he took but nothing compaired to the hurt he felt in his heart. Everything he had loved and cared for, everything he worked for came crashing down right at his feet and there was nothing that he could of done to prevent it.

Mizuki got far away before he tripped and fell to his knees again though instead of picking himself up he stayed there breathing heavy, he couldnt hold it in any longer. With that thought Mizuki screwed his eyes closed bawling his fits he screamed all his anger and hurt came out filling the silence with agony.

As his scream died and the sobs took over his body he heard a gasp then felt strong thing arms cover him. As soon as he was touched he knew who was there; Neimi. Grabbing onto the arms he held on as tight as he could not caring for his emotions for the first time as he wept.

[Rosekitten]

She let herself fall to the ground next to Mizuki and just held him there. She wasn't sure what to think, Thal had always just accepted everything without a second thought she never saw this coming. She was crying but more silently then Mizuki. She had to be strong so Mizuki could have someone to lean on right... She normally would yell at him for being all cut up but he didn't need that at the moment.

Not too long after they had been sitting there Raden caught up to them and seemed to just stand there. This was harder then he thought, watching them both just cling to each other after that. What was he suppose to do protect them? For how long, Thal probably could take care of himself but at the same time when Mizuki was better could he as well? Maybe thats what all of this was for to force Mizuki away with aid and allow him time to recover.

Sinestra stood there as she smiled at Thal who quickly spoke up after they were all away from here. "There, theres no one left for you to hurt!" He growled his words as she seemed to just watch him. She had plans and without the others she had more then enough freedom to do as she pleased.. not that she saw him submitting just because he had pushed the others away. She was counting on him to fight her.

[Pinkie]

It took a long time for Mizuki to calm himself even after everything was over and done with the tears leaked down his cheeks though he made no sound. He was broken and had been broken in the worst way. The male he loved with everything he had shunned him and turned him away after everything he had done or wrather what they had done together.

After that day Mizuki grew silent. Not saying much as they seemed to walk till they couldnt anymore. At nights while Neimi and Raden slept Mizuki sat there comprizing a plan to get the man he loved back though everything he came up with didnt seem to please him.

Then one night Mizuki thought of something. If Thalion and that woman was the last of nobel clans...then the main goal would be to rebuild the clan right? But at that thought Mizuki frowned...he was male there was no way he could give Thalion what he needed to build his clan again.

After thinking forawhile Mizukis eyes grew wide as he thought of a salution. Yes that was what he needed to do. Standing he walked over to a sleeping Raden. Lightly he shook the shoulder and when the male raised his head Mizuki gave him a serious look "I need you to do something for me" He said softly so not to wake Neimi.

This is where Mizuki explained the trip that he wanted to take to a master he knew. Telling Raden that it was for nothing more then a way to get Thalion back Raden agreed but then Mizuki added more "I need you...to find Thalion" Mizuki said and before the male could continue he began again "Find him...watch over him and keep him alive...I will return to find you both" Mizuki said and with that Raden was on his way.

After that night Mizuki and Neimi kept the trip going until Mizuki found the master he wanted. From there the days came and went as he trained in many different ways with this master. All the while filling in Neimi on his full plans and he was greatfull she was beside him all the way.

The days came and went passing by like birds that flew over head. Now a year has past and Mizuki stood before the aged male before him "Thank you sensai...for everything" Mizuki said getting a nod from the male with the response of "Now get whats yours" With a nod of his head Mizuki was off with Neimi and the words "I plan on it" On his lips.

From there they both traveled not really knowing where to go but first heading back in the direction of the last home they had. Half way back though things took a turn for the worst as they seemingly got ambushed by a group of men explaining that they were being taken to the southern castle under the speculation that they were spies. Indicating that torture would fallow their arrival. That was Mizukis last thought as he was knocked out from a blow to the back of the head.

Mizukis mind was dark then clear. There was no moment of inbetween wakefullness just the sudden realization that he was not dead. Taking in his sorroundings he realized that he was strapped down to a wooden table. His long braid laid under a sore back hidden from view and a bag was over his head covering his face from everything around him.

Well that was great Mizuki thought as he listened to the world around him. It was quiet. The sounds of dripping water was heard but the foot steps took over his sences as he listened to the click clack of feet on stone.

The foot steps stopped and Mizuki listened as the door opened at his feet. Who ever was in charge of torture was sure on time. He thought as the door closed and the foot steps drew near. He could not give in. That was Mizukis thoughts. Though those thoughts died as he felt a searing pain in his left thigh. Pain before talking...now that was different.

This continued for awhile until the person Mizuki couldnt see stopped but what happened next stopped his beating heart "We dont tolerate spies..." The voice said. Though it was not the words spoken that made his heart stop it was the voice that spoke them "...T-Thalion....?" He asked in a breathless voice.

[Rosekitten]

Indeed a year did pass, though long before that Raden did as he was told by Mizuki and left to seek out where Thalion had gone. It took him a few months before he located his target. Though upon locating him he found that more or less he was forced to listen to the she devil from before. It was either that or she would seek out where the others had ran off to. Though to be honest Thalion was more then happy to see Raden and to find out that at least Neimi and Mizuki were alive seeing as that was all that the younger half blood told him.

From then forward Raden had to figure a plan to stick near Thalion without the woman keeping him under her control thinking that anything was up. After a few trials and tests she allowed the half blood into her ranks for the force she seemed to be building. Granted most of them were drows, there were a few other races in the mix that lived in the shadows as well. Though this worked out in the long run. At the least they could keep each other going, at the same time this forced them both to stay on top of any combat training they had in order to keep rank. Not that Thalion had any real worry on the matter seeing as he was constantly fighting for his life whenever she saw it fit.

The days crept by slowly, over the time he half wondered if Mizuki and Neimi were even still alive or if they even care. By now they could have just forgotten about him. No that couldn't be the case why would Mizuki tell Raden to leave then? After a while of trying to figure out what they were up to he just gave up. Each day was harder to keep up any will he had to fight Sinestra. But this was her plan, she cared little if any of her little pets as she called them died off. Though Thalion was the main one she wouldn't let die, she had needs for him to stay alive.

Though today seemed different, they almost never had anyone cross into the territory said to be owned by the drow princess... yet today they caught two? He shrugged this thought off as he was given the orders to go and get whatever information he could from the spies and then to kill them. After they had given information then they were of no more use to her.

The whole castle was more or less built into a cavern that lead underground, rather fitting for the races that enjoyed the darkness better. It also made it next to impossible to attack having more then enough natural defenses as well as it's troops. Raden hated the place, being part wood elf he would rather be anywhere then here, but he had managed to stick it out for this whole time. Thal often sent him off to scout just to get him out of the depths knowing the poor lad would go stir crazy being here too long in such lighting.

His thoughts were that Raden should be returning soon if he wasn't already, as he walked down to the cells where one of the two captives were being kept. He thought he was prepared for anything, but nothing could prepare him for what was about to happen.

Stepping into the cell he didn't bother to say a word, he had found it was better to just start things off with showing them who was in charge. Though this bored outlook on this routine was short lived as the captive spoke. To admit it his ears dropped instantly hearing that voice, this had to be a trick he had finally snapped didn't he?

At first he stopped everything he was doing, almost like he was scared to remove the bag over the ones head before him. Sure he could tell it was a light skinned race, but the odds that it was... no it had to just be his mind finally getting the better of him. Shaking his head a little he moved his hand to finally pull the bag from the other before he felt like he was going to be weak.

The other captive was Neimi then... he knew this without second guessing the thought. Though he still half thought he might have just lost it or that Sinestra was fucking with him. No that couldn't be it she didn't bother to see who they had caught.. she just wanted information from the 'spies' Then again she called everything in her area a spy...

After all of this time Mizuki was still alive, Neimi too.. Raden would be more then happy to hear about this. Sure he should think of how the hell he was getting them both out of here but he hardly cared at the present time. As far as he could tell aside from whatever beating he had gotten in the process of being put down here and the few minor things he had done to start this off on a 'good' foot Mizuki seemed to be in good health. Probably a bit sore at the moment but hell he was breathing!

At the least he looked better off then Thalion at the present time. His eyes didn't hold the same gaze they did before, they had darkened a bit. Then again being forced to do as you are told for over a year probably did this, plus there was a number of scars on his arms and a few small once that were on his cheek or neck. He'd love to say that any of them were from fighting...

He still couldn't get over that the very person he had hoped had forgotten about him long ago was right here. The only luck he had was that no one else came down here when he was 'working'. After a few moments he couldn't hold himself back from what happened, it just slipped out and happened so quickly. He didn't care though hell he wouldn't blame the other if he hated him but damn it he needed to say it instead of standing there.

Not like Mizuki could move away at the present time being in chains but either way Thalion quickly embraced the other and just stayed there. "I'm sorry.. " He muttered while holding onto Mizuki like it was his last breath. "I know what I did... I did it for you though." He was expecting curses or worse from the other, he wouldn't blame him it would have been what he asked for or rather deserved. He knew back then he had destroyed the other, all just to make them leave so she wouldn't hurt them.

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Mizuki was confirmed of his speculations the moment the sack was removed and he gazed upon the shaded face of Thalion. The male looked thinner then when he left and his eyes didnt hold the same golden spark that they used to. Short red choppy hair in more disaray then usual and more scars littered the males body that he could see.

They stared at each ofther for a good while. Mizuki was about to say something while he was cut off as he felt strong arms encase him hugging him tight and close. Mizuki closed his eyes and hid his face within the other males neck breathing deep.

This is when Thalion began to speak saying he was sorry and this brought a little tear to the corner of Mizukis eye as he listened to the hurt and broken tone of the male he loved. "I know..." Mizuki spoke into his neck "I know you did it to save me..." Mizuki said placing a small hesitant kiss where his lips touched a span of skin.

"I will admit..." Mizuki said slightly "That was the worst day of my life..." He said with a little hiccup in his voice to show his emotion "But I knew you didnt mean it" He said rubbing his head into Thalions shoulder straining on the chains wanting to wrap his arms around the male holding him.

"I left...to find meaning..." Mizuki began "To find a way to beat this wench" He spoke softly "Though my plans not complete yet..." He spoke softly "I need some time..." He stated to Thalion before kissing the males neck once more "...Not as much...as...." Mizuki paused here rembering the events of a year ago. 'Fuck it...' Mizuki thought as he continued "...as...I need you" He said slightly.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion wasn't about to tell the other the number of times he had tried to get rid of the said wench. Though he had managed to make it this far without getting killed. So far anyway, it was a matter of time before Sinestra found out who she had in her cells... he wasn't sure how that would go when she did. Either she would try and use the said captives to her advantage to get Thal to do as she pleased or she would kill them to further try and break him.

Not that any of this mattered now, or at least for the moment. The one thing he had went through all of his suffering for was right here in front of him. He didn't even want to move from where he was just holding onto the other. For a year he feared that Mizuki hated him or worse, the thought came to him at times he'd have to fight the other at some point because of what he had said that day. Just finding out that Mizuki didn't hate him made all of this worth it.

Though the next words weren't something that he expected to hear from Mizuki, not after just being reunited with each other. Ok sure he wasn't going to protest to the thought of what Mizuki was saying but still. After standing there a moment just taking everything in he finally went about getting the chains off of Mizuki. Though he quickly returned to just holding onto the other, to damn with anyone who saw this he'd take care of it later.

At the present time he just wanted the other to hold onto, to know that things were still ok and that this was even real. He kept thinking that maybe he snapped finally and he was just imagining all of this up, even though he knew that wasn't true. Moving a little he placed his lips against the others all the while pressing him against the closest wall. Mizuki could have what he wanted but not before a kiss..

Another thought came to mind that he didn't want to do it here... at the same time he was saying screw going anywhere and waiting. Let alone the risk of being caught was higher then. After the two got over the facts that they were with one another Thal knew for sure Mizuki was going to scold him for how he looked. Though he was still alive so he hardly cared the other could say anything he wanted and he'd probably agree wit him.

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Mizuki was greatfull the moment the chains were let go as soon as they were gone he sat up and was standing before Thalion knew what to do. Meeting Thalion part way he embraced the male and just held him there. Nothing mattered but the feel of Thalions warm arms around him.

Mizukis thoughts were cut off though as he was forced back and his back hit a wall. Though thats not made Mizuki groan. It was the kiss that fallowed. Dry slightly chapped lips met his with passion and need. Mizuki raised on leg and rested it on Thalions hip drawing the male closer towards him.

Mizuki now pulled his lips back with a soft nibble before looking into golden eyes that seemed to be getting a dull glow about them "I missed you...' Mizuki said looking into those eyes "...I will always love you..." He said placing a kiss on the side of Thalions lips.

[Rosekitten]

"I know.. I never wanted any of this to happen. It hurt more to say what I did back then then anything... then to let just leave without saying a word." He seemed to almost cringe at the other of that day before he looked back at Mizuki. "It was worth it... your alive, I never once stopped thinking about how you were knowing how badly I wanted to be at your side." The mental torment he had been though for the past year was almost too much for him to take, but thinking that maybe someday he'd have Mizuki again... it's the main thing that kept him going.

He needed to just shut up already he knew what they both wanted. Kissing Mizuki's neck he bit it lightly moving his hand under the other's shirt lifting it a little before resting his hand against Mizuki's chest. His heart seemed to be beating just as fast as his own, after not seeing each other for over a year... They both needed this. Just to be whole again to feel each one another in a few mere moments of passion.

This slow paced exchange of passion didn't last much longer. Not once bare skin was pressed against each other. The only luck they seemed to have was that no one had come to bother them. Allowing them as much time as they wanted or needed to let their bodies remember what it had been missing for the past year.

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Mizuki breathed hard as he rested his head on Thalions shoulder his arms holding on limply as his chest heaved with the need for air. It started off slow and nice. Nice soft brushes of fingers fallowed with lips though it didnt last long. Mizuki almost wanted to laugh at that though he didnt.

"Well..." Mizuki said softly after his breath had once again been caught "I must say...its good to see you" He said pulling away after a kiss. Mizuki then bent over and picked what clothes he had up "Even though I would love to continue..." He said with a wiggle of his hips "And as much as I hate to say this..." He said "I need to get dressed ad you need to chain me again"

Mizuki knew he was right and so did Thalion. They needed to keep up the looks of things "Also..." Mizuki said lightly looking to Thalion knowing the other male would not like what he was about to say "You need to...beat me a little" Mizuki said with a tilt of his head. Though he knew he was right. If SHE came to him and Mizuki was not beaten to some extent questions would be asked.

[Rosekitten]

He knew the other was right that they couldn't just stay here like this. It wasn't like before, though it was nice for a few moments to just forget that he was still on a short leash and with Mizuki here he feared that something worse would happen. "I know... " He managed to breath out before getting dressed himself, though his current mind set took the idea of chains somewhere else. That would have to wait, well.. if he even got a chance like this again.

"I know i know... " he half sounded like he was complaining. "I'll have to do the same to Neimi." Though maybe later he could get Raden to see to Neimi, it wasn't like he was going to hurt either of them more then he had to. He just had to make it look like they took a good beating. Information wasn't even important.

After taking a few moments to re-chain Mizuki he seemed to hesitate before hauling off and striking the other. It was a fair blow but it wasn't as hard as he could strike that was certain. It just needed to do enough damage to cause a minor amount of bleeding and some marks that were visible. He did this for a few strikes before moving towards the other and lightly kissing the spots. He wanted to say sorry after each one but he couldn't, not knowing there was another one to come and that this had to be done.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed as the chains were once again around his feet and wrists binding him to the table. He braced himself and gave a nod. The first shot was hard but not as hard as Mizuki had felt from the other male. This told him that Thalion was holding things back.

Though the way he was doing it made Mizuki quiver a little. That combined with the soft kisses after each softend blow for some reason made Mizuki squirm "If you keep that up...we are going to have more then one problem" Mizuki hissed to Thalion looking at him with pain/lust filled, half lidded eyes. Mizuki knew this was not the moment or the place.

So this is when he decided to give Thalion an option "Either you hit me harder and mean it...." Mizuki began "Or fix what you caused" He said with a little growl the other male. "I suggest you hit me harder..." He said with little breath.

[Rosekitten]

He had to laugh a little as Mizuki seemed to complain. He noticed the look in the other's eyes, it wasn't what he was expecting from this at all. "Well at least I don't feel as bad about having to do this." Though he was still going to feel dreadful when he had to strike Neimi, unless something came up he knew he'd have to do so.

Mizuki seemed to hiss a little telling him to hit harder or to fix what he caused. Thalion knew this wasn't the time for this but more or less he had caused enough marks to be passable as a beating. Leaning over the other he smirked a little he was about to say something when he heard footsteps. Truth of the matter was he was more then willing to 'fix' Mizuki's said problem. But the footsteps means he was being summoned by his least favorite person in the world.

He sighed a little before leaning in towards Mizuki's ear to whisper something so whoever was walking down here couldn't hear it. "I'll have to deal with your problem later... I love you.." He finished what he needed to say quickly before striking Mizuki one last time, though a little harder proving he was annoyed at being disrupted.

The walking seemed to stop as another dark elf stood there. Thalion waited a moment before even moving his attention tot he other and speaking. "Well? Just going to stand there or are you going to tell me why you bothered to walk down here?" The other one seemed to glare a little before speaking up that Lady Sinestra wanted a report on the two captives.

"Tsk.. she'll get her damned report." He hissed before walking away, though he didn't want to. Walking a little he paused before speaking again. "You just going to stand there or are you going to return to your post? It's not like they are going anywhere." The man Thal was speaking to muttered a few words in another language before walking to head back to where he was suppose to be. Though this other language was not unheard of by Thalion, it was common among their kind as he hissed a few words in what seemed to be a similar tongue back towards the other. From the sounds of it they didn't get along, then again it's not like Thal had wanted to be here in the first place let alone be taking orders from the woman.

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After Thalion said he loved him everything seemed to be okay though Mizuki knew that it was far from it. As Thalion left he layed there in little pain waiting for something to happen. It was not the situation that Mizuki didnt like it was the waiting because this choose everything. After a few moments the door was opened and he was unchained though chained again to be moved.

With the bag over his head Mizuki didnt know the layout of anything and it was making him a little upset. At least with a lay out if things went bad he had a chance of escape but this way...he was pritty much dead.

After a few moments Mizuki was left in an other room chained to chat he assumed was a wall the way his hands were raised into the air. After he was placed there the hood came off and he looked about the room. It was a simple holding sell with two man chains on the wall. Mizuki took one and Neimi took the other.

Mizuki looked over to her and saw the slight damage that Thalion left though he said nothing to her. The room then grew silent as they were left to themselves and Mizuki explained everything to Neimi. When she protested getting on the guard he sighed "You have to and she will take you if shes growing an army..." Mizuki said though didnt have a chance to continue as the door opened again.

[Rosekitten]

As the doors opened a woman seemed to step through them, there were a few others next to her that seemed to be rather highly ranked going off of their posture and walk. Though they probably knew very well how to use the weapons they carried. The one leading them was the same woman from before that the group had encountered back a year ago. She seemed about the same. Even though after she saw the two she had before her she nearly couldn't contain herself.

"Well well... this is a surprise.." She said with a hint of a laugh in her voice. "When I got the report that you two weren't spies I never got a breath of who you were.. funny almost. Either the goddess doesn't like you or your fates are very twisted indeed." She seemed to laugh before walking over towards Neimi and then to Mizuki. "Though it is curious.. all that fuss he made back then and now he's gone and beat you both? Apparently that so called more then friends that you had before wasn't real now was it?" She seemed to beam a little at the thought.

Something did seem off to her like Thal had handled this almost too well, though he did everything as he normally would so she never questioned it. "Though seeing as you aren't a threat as far as my plans for your friend... you have two options." She glanced between the two before speaking again. "Join me, or die. Though joining me does not give you free rage... You'll have to wear a little gift of mine." She seemed to stand there waiting for a answer. Oddly Thalion was no where to be seen, then again he commonly wasn't.