Mizuki couldnt help it but the moment the words left Thalions mouth he gave a little snort of laughter "Yeah half a brain thats damaged" He said in a playfull quip and the glare he got from Thalion was good but the laugh that came out of Raden was the best thing that could of happened.

Looking over to the male he smiled. Raden was all but holding his gut in laughter. This was the first time that Mizuki even saw Raden with out a scowl or bad look on his face. It was nice. Looking over to Thalion he smiled sheepishly "Dont worry though my brians big enough for us both" He said

He huffed a little before walking towards Mizuki with the mixture. "Just remember you have to eat this ones cooking.. I'll remember that half brain comment." He wouldn't really ruin any food but still.. "If you weren't recovering I might get you back for that comment." He warned Mizuki though he said it near the others ear so Neimi and Raden wouldn't hear.

Neimi blinked a few times still being in shock Raden even laughed at all. "By the gods he can show emotion?!" Raden recovered a little before looking at her. "I have emotions.. I just choose when to show them." He shrugged a little finding it funny she just noticed this. She shook her head a little, though it was funny. At the same time she liked this.. everyone was just talking together more or less everything was carefree.

Taking the cup he was greatfull for he gave a little unnoticed shiver as Thalion leaned in and spoke into his ear. As he pulled away Mizuki winked a little with a lick to his lips "Later then..." Was all he said knowing it would get to Thalion more then what he would lead onto.

The night was simple. Mizuki sat there half awake with an empty cup in his hands propped up in the same place that he sat along time ago. The night was getting late and Mizukis head nodded forward a little. Yawning he raised his head and looked at the talking family before him.

They all seemed to be talking about the move that would take place in a couple days and what they needed to take with them. Though the conversation was broken as a cough took hold of him again causing him to bring his knees to his chest hiding his face in bent arms. After the cough was done he felt a warm hand on the back of his neck and sighed a little. It was no doubt in his mind that it was Thalion seeing if he had gotten worse though from the way his chest and head felt Mizuki knew the answer to that.

"We'll see.. " He laughed a little. "We'll see." It was funny to him, Mizuki was in no condition to hold true to that threat. Though he did think back to that conversation they had before the war. That worried him a little. Mizuki seemed to have plans for that idea... Plus if they moved to the middle of no where.. He shook that thought off before he went into it too much.

Neimi and Thal seemed to do most of the planning. It let Mizuki rest most of the day, but he needed it. Really between the four of them there wasn't that much they were really taking with them. Not that they each had much to start with. Thal never was one to hold onto things that were never used, and he had taught that to Neimi.

Though the sudden cough from Mizuki made him worry a little. It was late anyway so he said they could plan more tomorrow. Neimi agreed before retreating to her room saying if they needed anything to yell. Raden turned to his room as well, though silent as ever.

Sitting next to Mizuki he sighed a little before resting his head against the other. "it's not getting better is it?" He had to ask, he couldn't tell just by the temperature. It was still hot maybe more so then earlier but he wasn't sure. Though he did kind of know the answer without asking, still he was trying to get a little conversation out of the other at the least.

Mizuki sighed a little and shook his head. No it wasnt getting better if anything over the last few hours it had gotten worse. Mizuki raised his head causing Thalion to move his and meet his eyes "I...dont understand though" Mizuki said in a little confused state. "I have no infection that I know off" He said sligtly "Over use of magic wouldnt be the cause either" He said before he sighed and placed his head back on his knees.

Mizuki raked his mind thinking of what could have caused this but it was unclear to him. "Either way..." He said looking to Thalion "Promise me that in two days time no matter my state we leave" He said with a pleading look to Thalion he knew the other was going to protest so he thought he would add something that the other male wouldnt say no to "I dont want to be with the bad memories...please...for me" He said slightly almost brokenly

He nodded a little, though he didn't really want to in truth. "I promise.. though I'd like to think you'll be better in a day or two.. " He prayed he was right, he didn't really want to move Mizuki if he was ill, it would be a long trip. Thinking it over he sighed a little before speaking again. "I promise.. I won't say I like it but I'll keep to my word either way."

He sighed a little before pulling Mizuki closer to he could rest against him. He just wanted him to get better, he didn't know what was causing this but if he could stop it he would. At times he cursed not knowing more about what could be wrong.. maybe it would pass in a day or so and it was just bad today. Though he kept those thoughts to himself, Mizuki had enough on his mind probably.

Mizuki sighed a little greatfully. He didnt want to stay here and he sure as hell would not let something like a sickness to stop him from leaving. All he needed was for Thalion to promise and he just got that "Thank you" He said as he moved to cuddle into Thalion more. The warmpth of the other males bodie was nice to feel.

They laid this way for awhile until Mizuki coughed again. Getting up on shakey feet he asured Thalion he was okay "Just going to the bathroom" He said slightly. When he reached the bathroom he looked into the mirrior before him and sighed a little. His eyes had dark rings forming around them and his face was whiter then normal. It seemed as though he was also starting to look the part of sick.

After using the bathroom he washed his hands then his face in cool water hoping to cool down heated cheeks. Heading back to the bed Mizuki crawled into bed and right into the open and waiting arms of Thalion. He was glad they were open the moment he came back. Cuddeling into a stern chest he fell into a light sleep in time.

Even though he kept telling himself that Mizuki would be better tomorrow or the next day, he half didn't think it was true. But he needed to tell himself something to keep from worrying. He still thought about it as the other got up to go tot he bathroom. what was he going to do if they went all the way out there and he never got better? Even between him and Neimi they wouldn't know enough to fix whatever was wrong. Hell Mizuki at the moment didn't know what was wrong.

Though he did manage to get himself to stop thinking for a moment or two as Mizuki came back and settled against him again once he was on the bed. He settled a little more after Mizuki seemed to fall asleep. Though it was a off and on sleep seeing as she flinched every time Mizuki seemed to cough or stir during the night.

It wasn't much of a solid sleep but it would be enough to get through the day. Though if Mizuki was worse or just as bad as he was he might give Raen and Neimi to do lists to get things started. Also maybe talk to her that they were leaving no matter what .. even though she'd protest to that.

Mizuki awoke the next morning from his so called sleep. Wrather it was he was tierd of trying to force himself to do something that seemed to evade him. Sighing he moved so his feet hung off the side of the bed the early morning causing him to shiver. Getting out of bed he all but stumbled to the bathroom between light coughs and clearing of the throat.

When he got there and closed the door he looked at himself and cringed. His hair was a mess and his eyes were dark with the lack of sleep and sickness. Washing his face once more he noticed the little sunken in effect of his cheeks. Now that was weird. Nothing that he knew off would settle in this fast unless it was magic. Though he expelled that thought from his mind. Who on this green earth would be using magic against him?

Shrugging a little he headed back to the bed though a cough that took over made him fall to his knees leaned on the arm of the couch for some support. After the cough was done he pushed himself off of the floor and looked over to the bed noticing Thalion getting up to help him "Its okay..." He weezed before sitting on the edge of the bed with Thalions help "Could...you get me a drink...?" He asked slighly still holding his head

He was really starting to worry about Mizuki, it seemed worse then last night. Neimi ended up walking out hearing all the fuss as she yawned. Thalion was in the process of getting some water for Mizuki when she spoke up asking if he was ok. Though Thal gave her a small to do list so he could stay here with Mizuki, nothing that was too demanding. More of getting together two horses and a cart so they could even start to pack things away.

After Mizuki had the cup and he made sure he could handle at least that much he dragged Neimi to the side before speaking to her. "I know he's not going to be better by tomorrow but we;re still leaving." Right away she started to protest this but he stopped her. "He's already made me promise." She sighed a little before looking at Mizuki and then back to Thal. "He knows your weaknesses doesn't he?"

Thal shook his head a little. "Just because I keep my word on what I said doesn't make it a weakness." She stuck her tongue out at him before going off to start getting that list taken care of, though not before she dragged Raden out of his room. Thal had moved back to Mizuki's side though watching Neimi almost run out the door forcing Raden to go with her as he was still trying to finish pulling hi shirt down.

He shook his head a little after the two were gone. "I'm not sure if I feel sorry for him or if he asks for it by letting her." He said tilting his head a little. Though it was rather funny at times. At the least he managed a moment of not worrying about Mizuki's health. Though he was quickly reminded of it.

Mizuki took the cup and held it between two shakey hands. Bringing it to his lips he enjoyed the feel of the cool water sliding down his throat before he heard Thalion speak. Yes he was the same way though he knew that there was love between them. He could see it and it made him smile each time one of them would protest the thought.

Mizukis thoughts were interuppted though as the last sip went down and his stomach lurched. No...please no. Mizuki thought as the feeling of bile raised itself in his throat. Swallowing it back he took a breath and regretted it. Thats when another cough shook his body forcing the water he just consumed up and out onto the floor infront of his hunched body. That was the last thing he wanted. After he cought his breath he spoke "Sorry..." He almost whined out between little coughs.

Sure Thal could tell what was going on between them, even if it was hinted more on one side then the other. One or the other of them would break the ice some day. Somehow he saw Raden snapping at some point, though he wasn't sure that would be a good or bad thing. Not that it mattered it seemed to have a ways to go before anything too drastic happened.

Thal shook his head a little when Mizuki said sorry. "Stop being sorry, just get better you can be sorry all you want after your better." He said before getting up to clean the floor at the least. Maybe he should have bit his tongue when he promised to Mizuki, if he was going to do this the whole trip...

Mizuki nodded his head a little as the other spoke and finsihed the clean up that was before him. It was true that Mizuki was playing with fire when it came to the move but he really did not want to stay here. It was true that the only thing he really needed was to rest and get better.

After Thalion was done Mizuki was already laying back in the bed with his head close to the side of the bed just incase his stomach decided to hate him again. If there was one thing that Mizuki hated when it came to being sick was throwing up. Just the thought of it made him gag a little though nothing happened "That sucked..." He said slightly "I wanted that water..." He said in a little depressed tone.

The day went by with him dozing in and out of sleep. Different times he would awake for different reasons. Though right now he was curled into a little ball on the bed with the sheet pulled close around him and he was shivering. It was a weird thing to have ones body shiver while it was covered in sweat though thats what was happening. He needed to get warm and fast.

Thal tried pushing at least fluids onto him at different times during the day, most of them he managed to keep it down.. just every once in a while it didn't go over well. He wasn't sure if he'd be keeping that promise or not at this rate, there was no way he could tend Mizuki like this if they were traveling.

Throughout the course of the day he ended up having to get Mizuki out of the clothes he had on due to him sweating so much. Though even with the clothing gone he was still shivering like a leaf. Thal had even added blankets to the bed to help with the chill that seemed to have grasp on Mizuki. None of it seemed to help at the moment.

Even when he tried warm rags it didn't seem to help either. After going through trying to find some way of getting Mizuki to warm up again he sighed and got into bed with the other before pulling him close. Just get better.. he kept thinking it but he feared this really, in a fight at least he could do something but outside of that he was damned useless.

Mizuki was greatfull when Thalion joined him the body heat of the other male was something he needed and wanted. Turning so he could hide his head in the other males neck he shivered a little and scrunched his eyes closed. The sudden coldness that came over him was combined with a feeling of dread though Muzuki could not understand why.

Even with the combined warmth of the other male Mizuki shook like a leaf almost as if every muscle he had in his body shook with some unknowen spasm. Each breath Mizuki took seemed to be a little whimper even as the door opened and Neimi and Raden returned. This is where Mizuki tuned out the noises around him until he heard something along the lines of Thalion leaving to do something. This is where his ears slipped back into his hair and he wimpered cuddling into Thalions chest more he didnt want Thalion to go anywhere.

He only left to talk to Neimi seeing as she was trying to figure out what was wrong with Mizuki, also she was done with the list she had for today. Thal went about explaining what was even going on and she nearly flipped on him. After she was done she went to the bathroom to start running some warm water to try and help with that method.

To be fair Thal was hardly a medic, fighting and cooking seemed to be natural talents he had. Though he was also good with wood working, not that anyone would know this. He sighed a little sitting near Mizuki till Neimi was done with the water. Raden was working with the horses that Neimi had gotten so he was staying out of the way.

"You always say sorry.. I should be saying sorry." Mizuki probably knew what to do in this situation but he wasn't in any condition to tell someone. After a few moments Neimi came out and said she had the water ready, and that she had put in a relaxing oil so his body would stop tensing up from the shivers. After they got him warmed up it would allow im to sleep probably. Or that was her thoughts anyway.

He knew the other would protest to being carried but he hardly cared. He wasn't in any shape to really say much of anything at the moment. Though he did keep him wrapped in one sheet till the bathroom as he got him into the water. Neimi stayed at the door, she personally didn't want to see Mizuki naked so this kept her just out of range.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: ))

Mizuki gave a little smile to Thalion as the male agreed that they would stay there. It was perfect! Everything was within short distance, the mountains a backdrop behind them, a stream for running water and trees to build. Mizuki was happy. With help from Thalion he was seated with his back to a tree leaning up as the other three went about before him gathering things for a fire, Raden going off to find a meal for the night, least to say it was quiet.

During everything Mizuki sat there and watched his mind deep in thought. Mizuki had a very uneasy feeling about his vision that he had the day before. He still did not know what it ment and it was bothering him to no end. Shaking his head a little he looked about just intime to see Raden come back to a roaring fire with a rabbit.

As the night went on the rabbit was cooked and people were eating. Mizuki was getting sick of refusing the food Neimi tried shoving in his face complaining that he needed to eat. In truth Mizuki didnt want to eat. His stomach was so upset just the thought of food made it lurch. All he wanted to do was sit there with his knees to his chest hiding his sweating forehead in his crossed arms like he had been for the past hour.

Though truth be told with the fire before him and the people around him Mizuki felt way to hot. It kept everything he had in him to not retch up in his lap. Mizukis mind was wrather blank besides that thought until he felt a warm hand on his arm. The warmth of that hand seeping into his skin. From there it felt as though it spread, covering him from head to toe and thats all it took.

Before he could stop it his stomach lurched and his shoulders heaved as he gave up the little water he had in his stomach right into his lap. The thought of what he just did made him do it again his body lurching with a heave that contained nothing but stomach bile. Okay he was getting tired of this. "...s-sorry..." He said in a gurgled voice.

Mizuki really was sorry. If there was two things he hated in this world was being dirty and throwing up and still he managed to do both in one shot. Yep he was a winner right now allright. Mizuki didnt know what to do. He wanted to move and get cleaned but he knew if he opened his eyes and looked into his almost slimey lap he would loose it.

After everything was set up at least as well as they could for the night Thal watched Neimi try to cox Mizuki into eating. Truth of it was she was worried about both of them. Thal went back to being quiet most of the way here and now he just seemed to be lost in his own thoughts. That was until Neimi walked bast him and complained a little under her breath.

She meant well but she knew Mizuki wasn't up to eating much of anything. But being out here in the middle of not where they couldn't afford for him to grow any weaker either. Everyone was a bit on edge due to Mizuki's condition. The last thing she wanted to think about was that they traveled all the way out here just to bury him where they were going to settle... Why couldn't things just go back to being like they were before the war when everything was calm...

After a few moments Thal sighed with Mizuki saying sorry to him. "Stop saying sorry..." They didn't have anything really set up for bathing at the moment and he knew moving Mizuki wasn't the best idea. He told Neimi and Raden to go and find some water. After they left to do as they were told Thal went about trying to clean Mizuki up a little with some water they already had.

The water he sent Neimi and Raden to get could be used to replace any they used and then some more to finish getting Mizuki as clean as he could. Though now that they had a moment Thal had to question the other. Why force himself to come out here just to ... forget it he was just going to ask him. "Why? Can you at least tell me that. I know your not feeling well but damn it why come all the way out here?"

He wanted a answer, Mizuki was dead set on coming out here and he had no idea why. Let alone the other seemed to be lost in thought most of this trip. He could tell something was on his mind but he didn't before ask about what it was he was lost in thought over. Whatever it was seemed to be bothering him, and it wasn't helping whatever the current issue was at hand as it was.

Mizuki went along and helped Thalion as much as he could so to say it was little to nothing would be right. By the time he was cleaned and changed, sitting back down with Thalion beside him he half heard Thalion ask what he did. Mizuki gave a little sigh and hung his head his ears dipping back into his hair "The night before we left..." He began slightly "I...had a vision I guess you could say"

Mizuki wanted to keep this from Thalion but the way things were working out it would be better if the male knew "It was of this place...stream to the side, patchy knole...a house" Mizuki shook his head a little "That....and a person" Mizuki stated before laying down carefully placing his head in the males lap so he looked up at him. "I...couldnt see who or what...all I remember is a voice" Mizuki said before closing his eyes thinking on it.

Mizuki sighed again when he was questioned about the voice "All it said was 'I found you' and thats when it ended" Mizuki said with a little shrug. He didnt tell Thalion everything like how he was not in the vision and the deep pang of hurt he felt in his heart when he saw it.

Mizuki turned his head a little into Thalions leg placing a light kiss on the males thigh before turning his head back around to look up at him "Thats why here...." He said to him "What ever or who ever that was....its the reason why im like this..." Mizuki would at least give Thalion the hope of getting who ever it was one day.

As he listened to the other speak he wasn't sure what to think. Mizuki had left out a few of the details so it wasn't enough for Thal to really know what was going to happen. Though it all did worry him, why would anyone be looking for either of them... Let alone what was he suppose to do about it? Mizuki had to get better but it seemed that wasn't even possible.

As the other rested against him he felt so damn useless, all this time Mizuki had kept this to himself. "I'll find who it is.. you'll be better then.." Or at least he hoped. Maybe it wasn't that easy he wasn't one to study magic really, really he didn't try to study into it at all. Now he rather thought it might have been a good idea to look into it a little at least for basics.

Whoever this person was had really bothered Mizuki, and made him this way. As far as Thal was concerned they could go die off a cliff. He would have thought the same thing if it had happened to Raden or Neimi as well. But Mizuki was weaker each day it seemed. Nothing was making it better and all he could do was pray he crossed paths with the said person causing this.

The rest of the night was quiet. Bed rolls were laid out and they all laid before the fire and that is how Mizuki fell asleep his head resting on Thalions chest as the male spoke to Neimi and Raden around them.

That night was fallowed by many others as things went under way. Trees chopped and stacked everything windeling down. Each passing day brought new things to them. Some were beautifull days others filled with rain but the main thing was with each passing day from that night Mizuki began to get better.

By the time the house was built, water wheel attached to the side from the streaming lake gave them running water. It was a great thing as they all began to settle in. Though the time spent in this place was still young. Mizuki was healthy and almost back to normal or so he thought the that night he crawled into bed with Thalion.

The morning came early, the sun reaching its long arms into the room through large windows touching the sweat licked forehead of Mizuki. Mizuki laid there on his back with his head turned away from a sleeping Thalion. His face was screwed up in pain as his right hand gripped his chest.

Everything hurt....that was the only thing that Mizuki thought of as he laid there. His mind was filled with darkness and his minds eye played scenes before him that frighted the weilder.

Mikzuki arched a little into the air his shoulders lifting off the bed as he pushed off with his head. Starting from his left shoulder crawling up his neck was a pattern design of roots. They traveled up from his clenched up, up his shoulder and neck licking at the corner of his face. Oh yes to say he was in pain was an understatement.

Thalion didn't forget about what Mizuki had told him, but at the same time as the other grew better maybe it was something that would pass. By the time things were getting settled again he started to think that they would finally be able to relax and just be that so called family Mizuki spoke of. Though it seemed it was all too short lived, every time things settled something else had to happen...

He was asleep until Mizuki seemed to move a bit next to him. At first he didn't pay it any mind, though the movement changed to be a bit more violent causing Thal to look over at Mizuki to see what was the matter. Though glancing over Mizuki seemed to be acting more then oddly as Thal sat up and wasn't sure if he was still half asleep with what he saw even.

Ok no knowledge of magic, but this damn well had to be magic. Just by Mizuki's face alone he could tell the other was in pain, but there wasn't anything he could do. Damn it he kept thinking to himself, why when things were going well? Mizuki seemed to lay back down fully on the bed but he was still in pain as he stayed there. Thal's ears went back trying to even begin to think what to do. Getting Neimi and Raden would do no good.

"Damn it all.." He finally hissed out as he stayed where he was. Why couldn't he be the one who got sick all of the time? At least Mizuki knew what to do. But here he was no real clue on what to do where to start and Mizuki seemed to be in more pain then ever. "What am I suppose to do... " He was starting to think the gods enjoyed watching them struggle.

Mizukis mind was full of pain as he ignored everything around him though when Thalions voice reached his ears he raked his brain to give an answer to the male. What could the other do to help. Mizukis mind was going so fast he gasped a little when he thought of something "...s-silv-er...t-t-tongue" Mizukis said not even opening his eyes.

Silver tongue was a plant commonly founded in this reagin. Given the name for the long leaves that almost glowed silver. It was used for intence pain and if anything that would help for now. Mizuki knew from the sudden pain that whoever wanted them was about to find them.

Neimi ended up knocking on the door before nearly being run over by Thal as he needed to go find the plant. Neimi asked what was wrong and he said keep a eye on Mizuki. She frowned a little as the other left but she moved to walk into the room before stepping back a little at the sight before her. "By the gods.. " she whispered before walking closer. She knew she couldn't do anything, all she could do was wait for Thal to return with whatever he was told to get. But Mizuki didn't look good at all.

Not even a few steps out of the door Thal froze hearing someone speak up asking if his name was Thalion. "It could be, but I don't have time at the moment." He growled a little not even paying a lick of attention to who was talking to him. This was his first mistake in the matter as he started to walk off. The owner of the voice smiled as she spoke the words Mizuki dreaded from before. "I found you..."

Thal never paid this any mind either though he quickly regretted not doing so as she flicked her weapon out once and towards the one walking away from her. The whip quickly wrapped a few times around his neck before she jerked it and forced him to the ground with ease. He coughed a little trying to breath with it around his neck, though as she walked his eyes seemed to grow wider noticing who he was even mouthing off to in the first place.

"Thalion Lorulm... Do you know how much of a pain you were to find? You've been hiding rather well from me." She smiled all the more as she walked closer keeping the lax on the whip as short as she could. "Being told throughout the years your clan is dead and then i hear this fun little tale of a drow with red hair and golden eyes..." She smirked all the more, it was a icy smile as she walked towards him more before placing a foot in the middle of his chest to keep him there.

If she wished she could end his life with how she had the whip at the moment, so he wasn't going to try to play too many games to get out of it. Not for a moment at least. The woman had long red hair with floral pink strands running through it and at the tips. Her hair was kept back into a braid and she wore what seemed to be a battle dress. It had a few minor pieces of armor on it covering the vital areas.

"Don't look at me like that, you couldn't have forgotten who you were given to as a child... or did you forget who your master was?" She tensed the whip a little more as she went on. "No your face says you remember... you probably thought you were free of that damned fate didn't you?" The woman's name was Sinestra though there were more then a few things about his past Thal never told anyone, it seemed he would have to spill it now. unless she killed him first.