[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed a little but none the less he still rubbed his cheek into Thalions warm hand. "Do you promise?" He asked the male beside him. Mizuki knew that he maybe taking it a little farther then he should but he needed to explain why he felt what he felt "I mean...after everything...and I mean everything that has happened..." Mizuki said "I thought this would be the little spot of sunshine to chase the clouds away"

After Mizuki said that sentance he moved his face to it fust fell out of Thalions fingers as he continued to speak "Though I cant help but feel the more it grows...the more the dark clouds swarm thicker above" He said with a little shiver "The fear of you not wanting it....gives me the fear of no love" Mizuki said slightly..."And after the events of a year ago..."

Mizuki knew that he was now bringing up the past. One that he came to realize was forced upon him to keep him safe, but at the same time a little voice in the back of his head time him that it was something the male beside him had always wanted to say and the baby was his own way of trying to change the males mind. "Do..." Mizuki paused a moment "...you still love me?" He asked in a little whisper one that almost fell on deaf ears.

[Rosekitten]

He didn't get the chance to say he promised to Mizuki at first. He listened to him as the other went on explaining his thoughts and everything. He hated seeing him like this, maybe he really was the cause of all of Mizuki's problems and trying to stay around the other was making it worse. But .. what would he do if he left Mizuki, rather he couldn't just leave him now he had already made his mind up on that.

"Of course I still love you..." He looked a little worried when he answered Mizuki before he moved a little to be closer to the other. "If I didn't do you think I would have done what I did today? ... The answers no. I wouldn't have thought twice about it and I would have told you to find some other way or whatever else that came to my mind."

He got the other to look at him as he tried to convince him that he really did still love him. "I promise... I still love you.. even though I don't know what I'm doing with the child it'll be loved too.. ok? Stop thinking that whatever I said back then I meant."

[Rosekitten]

~double post~

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sighed a little as he looked to Thalion. He knew that what the other male said was the truth but at the same time that little voice turned out to be more trouble at times then good. After the conversation seemed to die there Mizuki didnt know what else to do so he did the one thing that seemed right at that moment. Mizuki then leaned forward closing the distance between them and kissed the male before him.

After a moment or two Mizuki pulled back just enough to rest his forehead on Thalions with his lips barely a hairs breath away so that when he did speak his lips lightly brushed those of the other males "I...wish youn could show me" Mizuki said with his eyes closed before he moved his head hiding it in the males shoulder as he moved his arms and body so he almost fully rested in the other males lap with his arms around him.

[Rosekitten]

He thought for a little bit there Mizuki didn't believe him. Like something was saying in the other's mind he wasn't telling the truth when he was. He wanted Mizuki to be happy, him being here was hardly in his plans but at the same time he was glad it happened. He had a chance of getting out thanks to Mizuki being here. Otherwise.. he wasn't sure how things would turn out..

When the other spoke he nodded slightly so he didn't disturb where Mizuki had his head resting. "Soon... and then I can protect both of you." He wasn't sure if the last part was a bit too much or not but its what e felt like saying. He hated himself that he wasn't able to protect or look out for Mizuki. As he got further along he would surely need someone there to help him that was only natural.

Wrapping his arms around the other he held him there. To damn with leaving just yet. He might not be able to show the other but he could at least do this for the both of them till someone disturbed them or the Queen summoned for him. He dreaded being summoned for... he'd have to play like he was her damned slave again.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki sniffeled a little as he hid his head in the other males neck holding maybe a little to tightly to him for the time being but he didnt care. He wanted to feel Thalions warmth around him and damnit thats what he was going to get. After a few moments Mizuki was tempted to just say screw it and force the male to do what he wanted but it would seem that the fates hated them.

Just as Mizukis lips connected with the lobe of a pointed dark ear there was a sound of a knock to his door. Mizuki growled low in his chest as he hung his head resting his forehead on the males shoulder "What" He barked and didnt like the reply from the other side of the door "Thalion is requested from the queen." The answer was short. Mizuki sighed "Seems you stayed to long at my side..." He said almost brokenly before he moved to lay down in the bed his back towards the door and Thalion hiding his saddened face and the tears brimming in his eyes.

[Rosekitten]

He wanted to tell the messenger to give a message to her to say screw it. But he didn't no instead Mizuki seemed to move as he pulled away from Thal. His ears dropped a little before he moved to hold Mizuki once more and kissing the others neck and then lips softly. "I'll be back when I can.. and don't worry " He tried to smile though it was a weak one. "She's not getting what she wants a second time.." He didn't want to leave him in this state but he had no choice.

Getting off the bed he walked towards the door but not before he had whispered to Mizuki near his ear that he loved him and he needed to stay strong just a few more days.. Though a few days would seem like a eternity at this rate. Thal knew what was to come of this little summons and how she expected him to act. He rather hated his own kind in most cases.

From his experience the males were spineless dogs and obeyed every wish of the females. Maybe he was just weird of being raised by thugs and bandits meant he didn't see things like he was expected to. Either way she wasn't getting what she wanted from him again, no she got it once and thats because he had used her.

[Pinkie]

After the male left the little grip Mikzuki had failed and the tears came freely. Mizuki knew that the words of love spoken from the other male was the truth and it hurt him all the more nowing that they were stopped by something. Nothing should ever stop the love between them yet so easily did she manage to find the whole to separate them. Mizuki burried his head into the pillows below him his tears making weak eyes sleepy until he finaly passed out.

The morning came early but no matter what seemed to happen Mizuki would not awaken. It seemed the day before took more out of him then first thought. Mizukis mind was blank to the world even as the door was pounded on by guards on the other side telling him he was wanted. Mizuki just wouldnt budge. His mind was so tired it would take something or someone he trusted to wake him fully with ease. Even as a guard entered and shook him roughly he did not wake. The guard huffed and soon left in hunt of something to wake the male.

[Rosekitten]

One of the guards stopped Neimi in the hall saying for her to tell her friend to get up already seeing as he wasn't moving at all. She looked at them oddly to say the least before going to his room to see what was the issue. She nudged him a bit but he never offered to bother to stir at all. She shook him a bit harder but he still didn't move at all or even groan to get up. This worried her a little maybe he had finally pushed himself too far with everything going on to his body and then she knew a little that the two of them had a plan to get out of here...

With that she told the guards to leave him, she was going to go find Thalion. Well she would have told the guards to leave him be but they seemed to already go about whatever business they had. She shrugged before going off to find the stubborn one of the two. Then again they both were at times.

She found him out in the training grounds and from the looks of it he was trying to kill the training target. She wasn't sure she wanted to know what or what was causing such frustration. Either way she didn't have time to ask as she walked over to him before explaining that Mizuki wasn't waking up. "What do you mean? he' breathing right?" She nodded a little before saying that they had been trying most of the morning before they got her.

This wasn't a good sign, maybe something was wrong that he didn't catch the other night.Either way he left the grounds to follow her back to where Mizuki was. He was sure enough still sleeping or what looked to be sleeping. Walking towards the other he sat on the bed and nudged him a little keeping his hand on the others shoulder as he spoke his name. In truth he had no idea what he was expecting if no one else could wake him up or what he was going to do if he didn't get up.

[Pinkie]

Mizukis mind was so tired that it stayed blacked out to the world around him. it wasnt until the hqnd of Thalion touched his shoulder combind with the soft words did his mind oet go letting him wake up. This is when Mizuki groaned and turned sleepy eyes into his pillow with the words of 'five more minutes' and a huff. Though this was not going to happen apparently ad the hand on his arm nudged him a little mote and Mizuki sighed.

"fine..." He said as he turned his head out from the pillows and this is where his eyes met with the soft golden ones of Thalions before him. Mizuki slightly woundered why the male before him was the one waking him and the fqct that Neimi stood there as well added to his questions "is...everything okay" he asked.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion looked over at Neimi before looking back to Mizuki when he questioned if everything was ok. "Oh sure fine fine.. you just nearly gave scared us to death is all. Though I think you almost succeeded for whatever guard that tried to get you up first." He sighed a little before shaking his head at this. Maybe he was just ... that tired? He didn't know how magic worked or what toll the baby was taking on his body either. He could have just been worn out from everything.

Though Neimi did explain to Mizuki that he had at least three guards try to wake him then she did so as well. Though everything seemed more or less fine now. "So if sleeping beauty is up... I have a few things I need to get back to doing before I have to go back to being her faithful servant..." He hardly wanted to but it was sooner or later she would summon for him.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki tilted his a head a little at that "Well he did warn me that may happen" Mizuki said with a nod of his head before Thalion spoke and he gave a little growl his sleepy content mood now gone at the mention of her "Yes...leave so I may do as I need to" He said in a brisk tone. Now that he was awake it was time to complete that ring for the new collar he was making.

As Thalion stood and gave him a look Mkzuki shook his head so he wouldnt have to say anything to the two of them. If Thalion loved him as much as he claimed he would know that even the simple talk or mention of the queen tore and ripped at his heart each time. After a moment or two of Thalion and Mizuki looking at each other Mizuki sighed and shook his head all but forcing the two out of his room closing and sealing the door behind him. He had alot of work todo.

[Rosekitten]

Thalion didn't say anything further. He didn't want or wasn't trying to upset Mizuki in the first place. Really he would rather stab himself in the foot then go act like he enjoys being around her. Maybe Mizuki would finish his plan soon so that this little game could be over with finally. Though for the moment he kept any said thoughts to himself before leaving Mizuki alone and shutting the door after Neimi was out as well.

Even after talking he felt like there was still tension between them. What more could he say or do to prove that he was ok with all of this. Neimi looked at him seeing as Thal just stood there a moment. Though before she could ask what was wrong he started to walk off. She sighed a little shaking her head before walking to get back to what she was suppose to be doing in the first place.

She didn't know all of the details in the plan the two currently had and it was probably for the best. Whatever it was she trusted they knew what they were doing. Though she did know Thal could be rash at times if pushed into a corner and kept there. She wasn't sure just how much he could take or what was going on in his head anymore. Then again it was the same for Mizuki as well.

[Pinkie]

After he got the two of them to leave Mizuki placed a magic seal on the door before going over to the little place beside the bed. From there he removed the seal and grabbed all the items he needed. Walking over he sat on the floor right in the middle. Waving his hand over the spot before him another seal was lifted to reveal the ink markings on the floor.

Placing everything in order on the floor within the drawen circle Mizuki sat up as straight as he could before placing both hands in his lap clasped together. Closing his eyes Mizuki began the first chant to bind the items together. The first spell would take the longest and he hoped to whatever god was listening that no one would come to him for a summons.

Minutes ticked by and changed into hours. By the time the seventh hour ticked by Mizuki was sweating from the constant control of not only the spell at hand but from the seal on the door. Mizuki was just greatfull that no one came to his room looking for him.

As he finished the spell he hunched forward his breath a little labored and his face pailer then normal. It was touch work trying to do something that intence with the damn collar. That spell should of taken no more then three hours but it was doubled and then some.

With Shakey hands Mizuki reached forward and grabbed the combined items that now formed a ring. Moving he layed back placing it back within the little whole before replacing the seal. Sitting back up with some effort Mizuki placed the seal on the floor again before removing the one on the door. After that was over he slumped to the side.

His face was pale and his eyes had dark bags brimming. Not only was most of his energy used to seal things as well as create the ring but the creation of life took the rest and Mizuki wasnt sure if he could move from his spot on the floor. So he sat there slumped to the side with his head resting weirdly on the bed. Closing his eyes he sighed half wondering if Thalion would show up that evening.

[Rosekitten]

Knowing the longer he entertained the lady of this little hell they were stuck in the longer Mizuki had to work on what he needed to, this hardly meant he enjoyed what he was doing. There were a few reasons he hated his own kind, most were spineless and listened to every command and then there was the fact that in most cases they were ruled by the females. Not to say all rulers were like this one but that considering things he wasn't about to go find out how other areas were either. No he had his hands full with just playing this little game of acting like he gave a damn about her.

When she was finally called off to a meeting to deal with whatever issue at hand he nearly wanted to thank the goddess that he was free for the moment at least from her. Though he figured that would be short lived, that or she might be done with him today. At the least he avoided exactly what he wanted to avoid, the thought of doing that a second time with her nearly made him sick.

Once she was gone and he got out of the the room he never looked forward to entering he let out a bit of a heavy breath before he started walking. Checking up on Mizuki was a option, she was to be busy a few hours at least with her problems in the surrounding areas. Most of them she brought upon herself. It was oddly quiet in the halls though, then again it was rather late in the evening no wonder it was nearly dead around here.

Running into Raden on the way to Mizuki's room he manged to stop him to talk a moment, it wasn't anything important, more of advice to just keep at it a bit longer. Thats all they could do at the present time after all. Making it to the other's room he knocked on the door waiting for the other to answer in some snappy tone like he did with the guards all of the time, he almost found this amusing to say the least.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was half awake half passed out when the knock to the door came. He was half tempted to just stay where he was not saying a word in hopes that who ever was on the other side of the door would leave. Then again he knew that if he didnt answer and it was a summons from her...they wouldnt stop.

Sighing Mizuki grunted and hissed out as he moved first to a sitting position. From there he moved to use the bed to push himself up and off the floor with alot of effort. In the time it took him to get up in a standing position the knock at the door sounded again "Yeah yeah..." He said before moving to the door and opening it.

"What do..." Mizukis words died on his lips as he say Thalion standing on the other side of the door. This made him smile a little and his rough mask he had placed on his face fell revealing his true tired state and he all but fell into Thalion with a an attempt at a hug combined with a sigh.

Helping the other as much as he could they got out of the door way before someone saw them. Closing the door with some effort as Thalion held onto him it took a little amount of time before Mizuki was sitting then laying down on the bed looking up to Thalion. He was sure that he looked rough, he felt it. When Thalion made a comment that he was pushing himself to far he shook his head "No...the ring is made....first step done" He said in a cracked voice.