[Pinkie]

After that time seemed to move on but Mizuki was not taking what Thalion said to heart. No he knew that there was something that the male was planning and he was going to find out what it was. So with that thought in his head Mizuki rested but the fallowing days he began to set his plan in motion. The first part was to get the information that he needed and there was only one person that could give it to him besides Thalion.

So that was when he set his eyes on Felix. Having Luna for help Mizuki questioned the male and soon got the responses that he was looking for. Well he didnt like what he got back but he got the information none the less.

Now a week had passed and with some information from the people in the camp Mizuki knew that Thalion was planning on leaving that evening and so was he. Mizuki had kept quiet for the whole time. If Thalion refused to speak with him then so be it but he was going to get a rude awakening when everything happened.

Mizuki had thought of everything that he could do in the time it took him to get better. Now being able to walk and move about again he set his plan into motion. Mizuki knew of a spell that would aid him in this time of need but he was not looking forward to it. So it was decided as he lurked around and snuck out of the caves that he was going to fallow Thalion. Though it was the style he choose to fallow the male that would get him some looks. Dark lavender eyes, long white hair and dark skin moved through the darkness as he fallowed the trail of Thalion.

[Rosekitten]

Felix did tell Mizuki though he said he had tried to talk him out of it. This was even without him having any idea that Thalion was anyone near importance in blood lines. As far as anyone but Mizuki knew Thalion was a commoner and his family being killed was just some stepping stone to one of the higher lines getting to rule. No he was putting himself in a lot of danger by even thinking of going back.

Though Mizuki kept whatever his plans were as silent as Thalion had kept his own. He had no intention of dragging anyone along with him in case things went bad. He wasn't going to risk that. Risking his own life was one thing, he did that commonly. Someone else's he didn't want to be in charge of.

Never the less that evening came when he was going to leave and he did so without bothering to find Mizuki. He figured the other might know something was up if he said anything out of the way. He'd be back that he had no plans on staying where he was going or being killed there. He had a few ways to spread the information and they didn't involve him doing much of anything.

He had traveled half through the night and he had a feeling someone was trailing him. It was a unsettling feeling really seeing as there were no lights or fires and that meant it really limited what else could track in the dark. Maybe someone had found out he lived after all these years or they had someone who knew of his plan to go there and they were sending word to the King's forces.

No he was getting ahead of himself. Either way he traveled at night far more often then Mizuki did and he had a few tricks to lose someone or rather to get the upper hand. After a while longer he ditched whoever was following him just so he could get the advantage to see who it was. Though he didn't like what he saw. From the looks of it a Drow.. that meant someone knew didn't they?

This had to be taken care of with answers as he waited for the other to stop apparently finally losing the trail he had been leading them off on. This was when he finally used the moments pause to strike as he tackled the other to the ground with a blade to his neck making sure to pin both arms in the process.

"Who sent you?!" He hissed before he paused a little looking at who exactly he had even pinned to the ground. The dress alone spoke a lot and then he noticed the eye color and face structure and what the? "M-Mizuki?!" Shock was not the proper word for this, this was hardly the last person he expected to see let alone looking as he did.

He never moved though still being on top of the other. He was half unsure if this was some trick or if it was Mizuki. "when did you- What... " He sighed finally giving up on the questions he was trying to ask at the same time. "Are you crazy?!"

[Pinkie]

Mizuki had fallowed the male through the trees. Thanks to his little spell he had he could see everything as if it was the middle of the day. Mizuki never knew just how much of an advantage drows had at night. THis alone made his trip easier as he fallowed the trail left by the male. It was not until he began to loose what he trail he had when he growled. "Damn..." Though he didnt have a moment to react or think as he was pinned to the ground.

"Who sent you?!" He heard first and he didnt get a chance to say anything as he heard his own name "M-Mizuki?!" This was when he gave a little growl but Thalion spoke again asking if he was crazie "Your the one trying to run to a drow city to recruit members for an army..." He said with a little hiss "And you were going to do it alone...do you know how stupid that is?" Mizuki asked as the male removed the blade from his neck.

Looking up to Thalion Mizuki sighed a little "Besides...you need to accept the fact that you no longer need to do these things alone" He said lightly "I am going with you and thats that" He said lightly with a nod of his head before he moved his arms and placed them on Thalions hips "Besides..." He said with a little smile "You have to admit...this is nice" He said with a little wiggle of his hips. Mizuki just could not help but to tease the male and it was worth it the moment he saw the blush spread over the males cheeks.

[Rosekitten]

"Yeah well.. a lot of things I choose to do are stupid. Or should I not mentioned how you were rescued?" He had a point, waltzing into a kingdom or rather being beat up to get thrown in jail to save someone was not the brightest idea either. "Besides I wasn't recruiting.. forget that.. I was spreading rumors." That was the plan anyway.

"Yeah and then you get killed and I have more issues to worry about.. like a dragonkin and some wood elf trying to kill me." He said rolling his eyes a bit though Mizuki seemed to have other plans as he felt the other move his hands to his hips. He was about to question what he was doing but the other spoke before he had that chance.

Though not even a moment after Mizuki said that he had to admit this was nice did he feel him move a little under him. Anything he would have given anything to keep from blushing but that was far too late. He couldn't even hide it as he was pretty sure whatever Mizuki had done to gain this form that it could see just as well as he could in the dark.

He wanted to move but he couldn't at the same time. "I.. um.. " Great now he couldn't even say anything or scold Mizuki or tell him to go back even if he knew he'd be ignored. Nope he just stayed where he was. Though after a moment he regained some composure and probably not meaning to blurt out what he did. "I never said I minded in the first place."

Thats not exactly what he meant to blurt out. not by a long shot. Heck he was still trying to ignore the fact that Mizuki just teased him probably just to get a reaction from him. Let alone now he thought there was something wrong with himself. Being at a loss of what to say or do.. he never had this problem he could tell anyone off. Mizuki wasn't any different, once all of this mess was cleared up and things settled down Mizuki would go back to whatever he was doing or wanted to do and that would be that.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki smiled as Thalion spoke. The flustered reply let alone the way he said it made Mizuki think about everything that had happened. Mizuki couldnt explain the feelings that he had but at the same time he didnt want to explain them. No all he knew was that the male ontop of him held his intrest in more ways then one and Mizuki was not about to object to anything.

Though it was not until the final reply Thalion gave that Mizuki even decided on what he was going to do. Gripping the hips firmly in large dark hands he rolled them over so that the rolls reversed. Now he was the one leaning over and looking down at the male.

With a smile he looked down into ember orbs before he leaned in a little "Well then..." He said slightly "If you dont mind...allow me" He said before leaning down and kissing Thalion lightly on the lips. It was a single tiny kiss before he pulled back.

Mizuki was giving Thalion the chance to move or push him away as he looked into that dark face below him. Though as he did neither of them Mizuki took this chance and leaned down again as he kissed Thalion once more as he moved his hands to rest them on a cloth clad chest.

[Rosekitten]

He had half a thought to move while he did have the mind to do so. Though it was a short lived thought of retreat as suddenly things seemed to be reversed as Mizuki was over top of him looking at him. He could still try to get up and go back to what he was suppose to be doing. Though he seemed betrayed by his own thoughts of saying or telling himself he didn't want to move.

When Mizuki spoke again he almost wasn't sure what he was planning. Not till the short kiss explained what he had been planning. It wasn't a slip up this time that had caused or lead to this. Even with the short kiss it was all he could think of what happened at the cave and now.

He was pretty much walking into a death trap what if he never got a chance like this again?What was he even doing like this or why did he say he didn't mind it. Though he stopped bothering with questions as Mizuki kissed him again seeing as he didn't push away or try to move.

He wasn't sure what he was doing and he wasn't about to question it as he moved his arms to keep Mizuki in place like the other was going to go anywhere. Whatever the reason this .. it felt right to him. It had felt the same in the cave and it was a feeling he had craved even if he tried to ignore it. Why though.. why Mizuki? Out of anyone he should hate Mizuki but he couldn't. Even when he fought him he wouldn't have killed him.. there was something else there. For years he had thought about the male before him not in this way but just something drew him to think about him.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki was glad the moment those arms went around him and held him in place. He was shocked to say the least but he was happy none the less. Kissing Thalion back Mizuki thought of one thing and one thing only and that was of the male infront of him. What did he do to get this kind of attention? If anything the male should hate him. He should of pushed him away and forced him to stop but instead the arms around him hugging him close made him continue.

So he did just that. Kissing the male below him he stayed where he was for awhile before the need of air took over and he was forced to stop the kiss and move so he could breath. Though he didnt move far as he placed his forehead on Thalions shoulder trying to catch his breath. "Well..." Mizuki said still catching his breath as he moved to sit up "That...has been something I have wanted to do since that cave..." He said lightly with a blush before he moved.

Moving he sat to the side of Thalion leaning back and resting on his hands they stayed there for awhile as neither of them wanted to move nor did they know what to do. "Look...I dont regret it...any of it" Mizuki said lightly "Im..." this was where he paused "Im glad it happened...." He said in a little whisper with his head to the side not knowing what Thalion would say or do for that matter.

[Rosekitten]

He didn't dare to move. He wasn't sure what to do if he did move. Even as Mizuki was sitting beside him he wasn't sure he wanted to move. He still felt his heart pounding like he had been trying to struggle for his life but he had hardly moved at all. To say the least it wasn't something he was use to or could explain without feeling like it made him seem weak or something.

Though when Mizuki spoke that he didn't regret any of it he glanced at him. The other went on to say he was glad it happened. Was he? After a moment he sat up finally though to be honest with himself he almost felt a little weak to do so as he was thinking on things. "You asked before why I risked my life to save you... I don't have a good answer but theres part of it."

He didn't have a way to really say the rest of the answer. Love was a silly thought to him. Though if you grew up the way he did that was probably no shock really. "Either way.. I don't regret anything thats happened so far." He said shrugging a little before forcing himself to stand.

"Though we should get moving, if we're lucky I remember a side entrance to getting into the main city." If they were lucky indeed, it was half spell and half combination. Though only the royal family could activate it due to it sensing blood as well. Plus at that age back then he wasn't suppose to know the combination anyway... though he was glad he did as without it he wouldn't have gotten out.

[Pinkie]

Well that was good at least the male didnt regret it as well. That was one thing that made Mizuki smile as he also stood and fallowed after Thalion through the trees with both of there minds on the same thing. The kiss that had just taken place was the most recent to play in Mizukis mind as they walked silently through the trees.

After that night the two traveled through the trees and fields that was needed. They were silent for some of the trip though as they began to spend more time together they began to talk more and more and Mizuki was glad for it. He thought this was going to help them get closer and that was something that Mizuki wanted more then anything.

Now the days had gone into weeks and it was the night before the final lap of the trip and the two decided to take the chance and make camp for the night. They were off to the side and in a current argument "No I dont care what you say" Mizuki said with a growl "It would be easier to start here...I mean I understand the fact that we cant just go through the front door that would be bad but at the same time what if your little side entrance dont work?" Mizuki asked lightly

[Rosekitten]

It was probably a good thing that they had time to travel together. It did help settle things after everything that had happened. Plus maybe if something were to come up again Thalion might not near about freeze on the spot. Though he was still trying to sort his thoughts out on everything that had taken place. Maybe unknown to Mizuki.

Either way they were a mere day from where they needed to be and currently trying to figure out the best route to go about as far as getting in the city and remaining undetected. He sighed finally at the fact Mizuki had a point of what if the side entrance didn't work.

"I hope it works... It would be our best bet. As far as anyone knows everyone form the blood line about to use those doors is dead thus they probably aren't even guarded. If anything there might be a foot patrol that walks past but that would be about it." It had to work otherwise getting in would be a far greater challenge.

"Besides the smaller entrances here and here have gate guardians. Even if you managed to slip through they are magic creatures and they see through ruses such as the one you've been using." Though they were more to prevent rogues from sneaking in. The main gate was very much out of the question... way way too many guards to try risking that.

"There are a few smaller passages but I'm not sure if they haven't caved in now or are even safe anymore..." They weren't really safe back then either. Either way he sighed before rubbing his head a little at the thought of what if the idea he had planned failed. Or worse what if they were caught in the process of it?

"Lets just hope the door still works and it unguarded... heh. There are a number of passage ways that connect to that entrance and it would let us get to a majority of the city without having to walk around in plain sight."

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Mizuki growled "Well you didnt really think this all the way through then did you" He said with a huff as he sat there with a scowl. "I mean...the passage ways sound to..." Mizuki paused "Unreliable to even think about...the side passage is interesting...I just hope it works" He said lightly. The last thing they needed was to run into a gate guardian and his looks to be found false. Yeah that wouldnt be good.

After that conversation they talked for awhile more before they deicded it was best to call it a night. Early morning came and the two were already about and moving. Because of this it took them little to no time at all to head towards the secret entrance off to the side "So" Mizuki began "I know of some one we can...get this little thing started" He said with a smile "I mean when I new him those years ago he was always one to spread the word" He said lightly as they creeped along a cavern cliff.

[Rosekitten]

"No I didn't to be honest, I planning to just have to get myself in.. not two." He could have used the front gate or side entrances with a hood or something no problem. Though he would still try the side entrance well before either of the other two. "The side entrance will work, just trust me on it." He was pretty sure. Unless it was torn down... that would have been too much of a hassle though.

"Oh?" He said as Mizuki said he knew of someone though he felt like being a bit of a smart ass with it. "So you make a habit of sneaking off and finding Drows do you?" Though he wasn't being overly serious about it. "Though the next issue is finding this so called contact of yours isn't it? I mean- Ah perfect.. still here."

He was going to say the guy Mizuki knew could be dead but this was more exciting really. Standing there it looked bland enough minus a few odd markings and symbols on the door. He sighed a little at the thought of trying to remember something that he hadn't used in over twenty years. "hrm.. what was it again.." He needed a moment at least thinking this over.

Though after a moment he moved his hand finally tracing a few letters on the door each one glowing before he stopped after about seven of them and waited. "Stupid thing take your sweet time... you did back then too and nearly got me killed." He said half cursing the door.. yes the door.

Though after a moment the symbols stopped glowing and whatever he had done seemed to work as he shrugged a little. "You were worried it wouldn't work."

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Yeah Mizuki was worried it wouldnt workk. Something that had been locked up for over 20 years held his thoughts lowly. "Well now that it is open lets not stand here any longer and continue" He said moving ahead of the male and heading down the passageway. It took them awhile but when they came to a stand still of differnt hallways Mizuki turned and looked to Thalion "Alright then...which way?" Mizuki said.

Turning he looked down both passageways. Either way was dark and dusty. Things down here had not been touched for a very long time and Mizuki could see that. There foot prints were the only ones making the way down an untravled path.

Mizuki looked to Thalion again as the male didnt speak "Well?" He asked crossing his arms "Let me guess you cant remember right..." He said with a little huff "Oh thats great..." He said lightly to himself as his ears dipped back a little.

[Rosekitten]

What way was a good question indeed. He had only been in these passages once and well that was running for his life. Though he didn't plan on having to show anyone else through these passages either. If he had been alone he wouldn't be half as worried.

He glared a little at Mizuki as he said this was great. "Hey lets see you do better. I was in these passages one time and I hardly recall much as I was sort of more worried about getting a blade shoved through my back." Either way he had a good idea of the city layout and finally decided on a way to go.

After walking what seemed to be like forever they finally came to what appeared to be another door though being on the inside it the door seemed to unlock at a mere touch. Though where they ended up was not where he exactly wanted to be. "Well... got us in didn't I?" They ended up in the district where the graveyard was.

He always hated being over here though he found a bit of humor in it now. "Well guess if anyone found out I was here this would be the best place for it to happen." He laughed a little weakly at the thought. Instead of a rumor for war there would be a rumor of the dead returning.

[Pinkie]

Mizuki huffed as the male spoke. Yes he knew what had happened from what Thalion had told him but he didnt have to react the way that he did. That was just plain rude but Mizuki said nothing as he fallowed Thalion through the halls leading to a door. He watched as it opened and Thalion stepped through. Fallowing Mizuki stiffened the moment he saw where they ended up. A graveyard.

Of all places they had to end there. This caused Mizuki to shiver as he looked around. There was one thing that Mizuki couldnt stand and that was graveyards though his thoughts were cut off as Thalion spoke up "Heh yea instead the dead coming back to life would be the conversation of the city" He said with a little laugh before looking around at the buildings.

After a moment he tugged on Thalions arm "Well come on then...I think I know where to go" Mizuki said with a smile as he began to head through the tomb stones. As they walked Mizuki said a prayer to all the dead as they passed. It was the least he could do.

After awhile of ducking and dodging around the buildings Mizuki found the shop he was looking for. Waiting for the drows that were inside to leave he entered as soon as he could with Thalion behind him. As the door closed behind Thalion he went and locked it but then he heard a voice behind him "Just what do you think you are doing?" The voice said and Mizuki smiled as he turned around.

There before him was a male that seemed to be late thirties early fourties. He had short spikey white hair and bright green eyes with the build of a fighter "I think I am looking for an old friend of mine" He said taking a step forward "You know about your hight...goes by the name of Damien..." He said lightly.

This caused the male before him to step around the counter "You seem to know my name...but what is yours..." This is when Mizuki removed the spell and everything pale skin and all came back making the male before him gasp "Mizuki?!" He said "By the gods are you mad?" He asked before he went about and closed all the blinds in the shop and closing it down. "What on earth are you doing here?" Damien asked and Mizuki smiled "I...well...we need your help" He said.

Damien tilted his head as his ears went back "We?" He asked and Mizuki smiled before stepping off to the side to show Thalion. Damiens eyes widend "How the..." He said stepping forward "It must be just me...but..." He paused "No I know its true...Your part of the royal family..." He said mistified "But...they all died..." He said lightly looking Thalion up and down "Oh your right old friend" He said with a smile and a nod.

This caused the male to move and kneel before Thalion. His head was bowed and his hands placed on his knees "M'lord..." He said in a firm voice "I was a knight for you king and queen before the raid" He stated lightly not moving from his place knelt before the male.

[Rosekitten]

"Well I'd be amused, I'm sure whoever ended up in charge would be stiffening their guard if that rumor got out." He was half tempted to come back at some point just to do that. Though Mizuki might kill him if he even mentioned the idea.

There was half a idea to see if there were graves for the royals dead though he didn't really want to see one that said he was suppose to be here. There was a bad luck saying in seeing your own grave and all.. he had enough bad luck without adding to it. Plus the idea creeped him out to say the least.

None the less he let Mizuki lead, he was curious to admit as to who Mizuki knew. Though he wasn't counting on whoever it was to actually remember the fallen family. No he had planned to remain dead as he wanted it. It was better that way. Not like one member being alive meant anything.

Either way being shoved into a building he watched this little exchange start. It was amusing in a way though he couldn't put his finger on it he swore he knew this man. Where was it... This was bugging him till the spell was removed from Mizuki and the man spoke his name and asked if he was crazy. He had asked him the same thing not so many days ago.

Though after a moment Mizuki seemed to give away or rather this guy knew who he was. Right away Thalion was ready to leave this shop. The last thing he needed was someone getting the idea that he was trying to over throw whoever had taken over rule. Though it seemed too late for that.

"Don't-" Thalion flinched as the older male seemed to kneel and speak of his rank and where he served. Thats why Thalion knew the name and face. This was one of the royal guards, how the hell did Mizuki know- that hardly mattered. He needed to fix this and now before things got out of hand. A bit too late to tell him not to do that..

He sighed finally. "Don't do that.. the royal family is dead, they died twenty years ago in that raid." Though he looked away from Damien when he spoke of it as his ears were back a little. "So don't waste your energy on whatever formalities you think need to be taken. As far as anyone is concerned I'm a commoner." He shrugged a little though something told him he wasn't getting away with that quite so easily.

"Also how is this suppose to help, I thought the plan was to come here spread the word that the human king is looking to over throw the Drow kingdom just to goat them into fighting.. not announce to the royal guard second in command that I'm alive... " He said shooting Mizuki a bit of a glare.