Mizuki decided it was best to do something simple do to the fact that he should be resting. So what he decided on doing was going to the study. Here is where he grabbed a couple different books and parchments just enough to carry. After he was done Mizuki limped his way to back to his room. Upon getting there Mizuki sat in on his bed with the books around him. Time for some reading.

By the time he was done the four books and parchments it was a good two hours later. Thinking that he would take the books back later Mizuki decided a walk would be nice. Grabbing his staff for support in his walk Mizuki headed out of his door. Walking down the hallway he made his way to the back night garden.

It was crazy what magic could do Mizuki thought as he walked through the flowers that grew purely in the dark, and because of that they grew with a deffence of bioluminecance meaning that they glowed in the dark.

As Mikzuki walked through the different flowers he got the feeling that some one was fallowing him. Comming to a little clearing Mizuki stopped as four guards came out from different directions around him. Mizuki stood to his full hight with a scowl on his face "And what may I do for you fine gentlemen tonight?" Mizuki asked with a little hiss to his voice.

One of the guards gave a little growl at his comment before speaking "We want you to leave" The guard said and Mizuki couldnt help it he laughed "You really think I wish to be here?" He asked with a tilt of his head until another guard spoke up "We know what you are trying to do..." He said and at that Mizuki froze a little. "And what am I trying to do?" He asked lightly.

Another guard took a step closer "Your trying to kill the queen so you and faggot lover can leave" The male said and Mizuki smiled at that "So what if I am?" He asked...if he was cought he would at least take some of the gaurds down with him. "Then it is our duty to stop you..." Another guard said stepping closer drawing his sword as Mizuki rmoved his staff. "Oh please even with this collar on I could slaughter you all with a flick of my hand"

So thats what started it, at the same time all four men jumped and charged after Mizuki and he all but smiled. Dodging was the only thing he did for now. It seemed as though he was just toying with them as some other guards seem to come out at the camotion. One soon ran off no doubt to inform the queen so in turn Thalion. Mizuki just hoped the male had what he needed.

As Mizuki toyed with them he began to get a little bored but also tired, he was still recovering after all. This is when Mizuki thought he would end it getting a sword away from one the males he held it in the same hand and raised it in the air with an incantation until he spoke "Spell of a thousand sharp edges!" With that the sword and staff became houndrads of swords that fell into the ground around them.

With a smile Mizuki tilted his head "Wanna die?" He knew he had to kill the four men that started everything just for the fact of what they knew. With sharp swift movements Mizuki grabbed one sword after the other slicing and cutting anything that went past him as unnatural speed took over his legs. Mizuki trained hard in a year.

By the time he was done he was standing between the four men panting each of them standing still swords still raised in the air. This is when gushes of blood sprang forth from multiple cuts and wounds on the four gaurds and just as Thalion and the queen reached them they fell revealing Mizuki standing covered in blood not his own. Then all the words around him vanished to be replaced by the staff in Mizukis hand as he fell to one knee. A not yet mastered spell took alot of energy.

Mizuki was damned lucky that Thal had gotten the item already and that the guard that went to fetch Sinestra ended up waking her from her rest. That was almost cutting it too close. Though everything was back in place so none was the wiser as far as what the hell happened. Hearing what was happening as far as a commotion in the hall Thal could guess who that was.. though the guard went on to say it was the mage as the Queen barked him a order to leave as she started getting ready to go tend to this issue.

At the present moment Thal felt all but numb all over, even his head felt like he couldn't think. He was lucky he had pulled his stunt off before the guard busted in. As she walked out of the room he followed her like the little loyal dog she wanted her to think he was. This was a act that he didn't plan to keep up for long. Not if he could help it.

When they got to the bloody mess in the hall right as the men fell over and Mizuki dropped to one knee. She started to command to know what happened here when another guard seemed to walk up to her before bowing. He explained to her that the four had started the fight, the mage defended himself. She seemed to think this over as she stood there at first she was going to order someone to deal with Mizuki though it seemed Thal had another plan at this moment seeing as he was on good terms with the witch...

"I'll deal with this little incident, you go back to resting my lady." Probably out of the little group there only Mizuki caught the hint of disgust that he said those words. She nodded a little before telling him not to tally long before walking off. The guard seemed to follow her leaving Thal and Mizuki alone.

After he was for sure they were both out of sight he shuddered a little. "I'd rather slit my own throat.." He muttered under his breath before helping Mizuki to stand and walking him to his room. Along the way he found some of the servants and told them were they needed to go to. There taken care of more or less.

Once Mizuki was inside and he was as well he shut the door and cringed a little before pulling out the scale that he was suppose to fetch. He never said a word though, in fact he half looked like he wanted to fall over with what he did settling in the longer he stood there. Truth of it he wanted to just destroy any images he had burned into his mind and he knew that probably wasn't possible.

Mizuki was glad the moment that they were slone. As soon as they were he let his true state show, least to say he was tired would be an understatement. With the help from Thalion he got to his feet and back to the room with some effort on the way. Though when they reached the room and he was sat down on the bed he gave a little sigh rubbing at his eyes.

Just as he looked up to say something to Thalion he was greated with the male holding out the scale he was about to question about. "You did get it" Mizuki said before forcing himself to stand. Taking the scale he walked over and leaned down to a spot on the wall beside his bed. Waving a hand he removed the hidden spell before placing the scale inside and sealing the little hole once ore.

When that was done Mizuki stood straight and grabbed the wall as he gave a little stumble do to lack of energy. When Thalion took a step forward and asked if he was okay he nodded his head "Just a little woren out" He spoke before standing straight and taking the few steps to Thalion "Thank you..." He said before kissing the male before him "I owe you one..." He said as he pulled slightly back.

So now they just had to wait till Mizuki had everything together and prepared. He had to hold out this little act a few more days.. then so long as this little event didn't happen too often they would be free of this damned place. The hell that he had grown use to for a year.

When Mizuki walked over to him and kissed him before speaking he shook his head a little. "You dont owe me, it needed to be done .. though a memory erase would be great.." He knew that wasn't possible but still it was worth trying to lighten the situation. "Besides you have far more important things to worry about now that we have it."

Of course Thal wasn't being as honest as he should, truth of it was he was keeping his mind blank or at least as much as he could. Anything to keep his mind busy. Plus he needed to have plans or something to prevent this little event happening more then just once until Mizuki was finished with his little trap.

"I know...im working as fast as I can..." Mizuki said in an almost dejected tone as he limped over and away from Thalion. At this moment he didnt care what happened so with out a second thought he removed his robe revealing a still bruised pale body. The bruises stuck out on the pail skin like snow on a black surface but the thing that stuck out more was Mizukis stomach the lump there getting larger.

Each day seemed to be a bigger challange to guard, hide, and protect that lump. Slowly he grabbed another robe and with a hiss of pain and slow movements brought it up and placed it over his head till it fell down over his shoulders covering his body once more.

Mizuki then turned to the washing basen and began cleaning off bloody hands and arms with thoughts whirling in his head. The most prominant one of them all being the fact that he felt as though Thaloin almost shunned the life he was growing for them. In turn it made Mizuki said and he couldnt help the dip of his ears and the slow show of a frown to his lips. As his hands were clean he placed them on his stomach before moving and sitting once again on the bed saddened even more over the silence of the other male.

He did stay where he was for a while, Mizuki was busy cleaning what blood he had on him off. Thal was trying to shut out any memory of the deed he had just done. After a odd silence in the room he seemed to come back to the world around him and gave up on fully ignoring his thoughts. Yet something seemed to be wrong..

It was only then did he notice that Mizuki was on the bed and seemed to have a sad expression. Whatever thought he had stuck in his head seemed to be bothering him. He also was reminded of Mizuki's stomach by where his hands were resting. That was it wasn't it? It was probably just his emotions getting to him, to admit Thal had gotten Neimi to talk to him about what to expect or really just anything. It wasn't like he ever planned to have kids that was for sure.

Walking over to where Mizuki was he sat on the bed next to him before moving to kiss his cheek before speaking. "You know.. staying depressed is bad for the child.." Mizuki seemed to look at him with this odd comment. "I got Neimi to get me some information.. also if my mother had lived I would have had a younger sister. Father was always going on that her anger was going to rub off in the womb"

For a moment Mizuki didn't seem to say anything as Thal sighed a little before speaking again. "So whatever is bothering you.. stop it. Everything will work out." Stressing over it wasn't going to help anything and it wasn't good for the baby, to admit it Thal was bad at trying to support the other and he knew it. This little talk probably didn't help at all.

Mizuki almost flinched as the other male kissed his cheek and tried to explain that the stress and mood he had was not good for the baby. Mizuki knew that it wasnt but he couldnt help and feel the way he did. Mizuki wanted to do this one thing for them to bring them that last step closer to being complete though with the way the male acted at times Mizuki woundered if he had done the right thing with this.

"How...can I stop it..when" Mizuki took this moment to pause drawing away from the male beside him a little. As he continued to speak his hands and arms covered more of his stomach almost as if to protect it "When...your the reason I feel the way that I do..." He asked slightly.

As he got a questioned and almost shocked look from the male beside him Mizuki sighed a little saddened more by the topic currently at hand "I know this...isent normal for you" Mizuki spoke almost to himself "Though it was something I wanted..." He spoke "Something I thought we both needed" Mizuki said as he continued "Yet..." Here is where he rubbed his stomach a little with a sad smile on his face, a little tear peaking and falling partway down his cheek as he continued "I...know you d-dont want it" Those last words drove a nail through Mizukis heart and he gave a little hiccup as he spoke.

He was right with what he was thinking before. Why didn't he see this sooner that he was just hurting Mizuki. It didn't help that he had to keep his distance from the other to keep up whatever look that they hated one another. But he didn't notice this at all... he felt almost blind that he didn't see that he had pretty much said nothing towards Mizuki carrying the child. At first he thought the other was just having a breakdown or something when the news came out. But it was more then apparent that wasn't the case.

His ears dropped back a little listening to the other. It was true this wasn't normal but that didn't mean... he never planned on having any kids sure but Mizuki said he had wanted this. Shouldn't he do or say something like he still supports his choices and whatever Mizuki wanted so did he. for a few moments he didn't say anything, he couldn't not after all Mizuki said.

"it's.. " He sighed a little trying to find words without hurting Mizuki, he knew the others current state was hardly something in his control and it wasn't helping or making things easier. "It's not that I don't want it.. it's part of you of course I want it. If your happy with it then things will work out." he looked over at Mizuki before speaking again. "to be honest I didn't want to have kids because I thought I'd be terrible at it. My parents were killed when I was five and being raised by a group that steals and kills people is hardly somewhere for a child."

It was true enough he wanted to avoid trying to raise a kid because he feared doing something wrong, or even leaving them like what happened in his case. He had raised Neimi that was true, but for the start of it she had followed him and forced her tiny frail body to keep up with him during their travels. Though at the same time Mizuki probably didn't see this as a excuse at all.

"I swear its not because I don't want it... your happy with your choice so I am too." He looked at Mizuki against before moving a hand to his cheek to wipe away the tear trail still on it. "I've been pretty useless though.. each time you needed me to be there to help you I haven't."

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.

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."

~double post~

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To be honest he wasn't expecting the other to hug him out in the open like this. Not saying he minded, he could deal with any said trouble makers to ensure their plan stayed on track and was not discovered early. If he was questioned as to why he kept going to see Mizuki he'd pass it off as extra training, seeing as she was the one who wanted this said training in the first place and he had enough knowledge of what he could do to pull off some stunts to make her think there was progression.

Once they were both back inside the room and Mizuki was laying down Thal never got a chance to ask his question as the other spoke up. "Good now you can take it easy for the rest of it... cause at the moment you look like death warmed over." He wasn't being completely serious but it was true enough that Mizuki looked beat at best. Though the real good news was he could kill the little act of his really soon. It was hard enough staying here for a year let alone now having to act like her damned pet.

"Maybe I should leave so you can get some rest, who knows if she'll decide to bother you tomorrow or not." He didn't really want to leave but staying wasn't a option either. Soon he wouldn't have to keep leaving though, that was something to look forward to. Also soon they would both be rid of this damned woman. He had half a mind to question why not kill her instead of sealing her but he figured Mizuki had a reason behind it.

Mizuki sighed a little at the comment that he looked like death. Yeah he was sure that he did and he was about to comment when the other said that he was going to leave and let him rest "No....please" Mizuki said slightly reaching out his hand and touching the males leg with it as he moved to sit down on the bed beside him.

"Just...stay a little longer" Mizuki said with an amlost pleading look on his face "Also....I cant rest..." He said sighing "I need to finish that damned thing so we can get out of here" Mizuki said with a little growl "I...have to keep going...no matter how hard it is"

He wanted him to rest, not to stay up longer and not fully regain the energy he needed to do what he had to the next day. Either way he agreed to stay a bit longer, but only a bit he was't about to strain Mizuki with his company. Plus there was nothing really to talk about when he knew the other was working as hard as he could to get them out of this place. Sure they could talk about whatever happened during the day but he doubted Mizuki wanted to hear of such things... Aside from that the only entertainment that might be gotten out of such a conversation was that Thal utterly hated that woman and would rather rip her throat out then to deal with her.

He sighed a little when Mizuki said he couldn't rest. "I know this.. but killing yourself in the process won't solve anything either. Besides its not just you that you have to think about anymore." He had a true enough point, Mizuki was carrying still so pushing himself too far might in turn cause damage to the child as well. "if we have to set things back a little bit thats fine, apparently a unknown talent i have is distraction." At the lest when it came to her.

Moving a little he kissed Mizuki on the lips before getting him to lay back down. "Now rest and stop being stubborn.. You'll have plenty of time to work i'll make sure of it. But for the moment you need to rest." He wasn't leaving just yet but he did think the other needed to relax a little and try to relax. Things were going to go as they planned and then they could try at the said life they wanted before.

Mizuki kissed Thalion back as the male kissed him. It was a nice moment how ever breif it was. "Just....dont do anything to get to much attention" Mizuki said slightly knowing how the males temper could get the best of him at times. "Either way thats good...I need all the time I can get" He said "I have five more stages to the ring to go" Mizuki said with a little sigh.

"Either way...its late" Mizuki said with a little frown on his lips "I know you should be...running back to her" The last bit of of his sentance with a little frustrated growl. Even though Mizuki knew it was part of the plan he didnt like it and the thought that something happened for him to get the scale angered Mizuki deeply.

He shook his head a little. "Haven't been trying to in the first place... as far as she knows we're still training." He never mentioned he was performing a decent array of spells just to ensure that she thought they were doing just that during the visits. Every once in a while he could let it slip saying he was still working on whatever technique. It was a rather good cover up and it kept her from draining Mizuki by forcing him to do pointless spells and displays.

When Mizuki spoke again Thal shook his head a little. "You worry too much, do you really think I sleep with her?" He laughed weakly at the thought. "I go back to my own room when it gets that late, I don't I'd trust her to sleep in the same room as her if my life depended on it." It was true enough, there was a number of times that Raden had ended up saving him or some other form of disruption when it came to her trying to get a repeat of what had happened.

"So get some sleep and stop growling at whatever thoughts your having." He knew what bothered the other, and personally if he could have pulled that off any other way he would have. But they were pressed for time and there was no real choice in the situation. But that hardly meant it had to be done a second time that was certain.

Mizuki sighed at that comment though he knew the male was right. Kissing Thalions once more he sent the male on his way, it was late and he needed rest if they were to get out of here any time soon.

Thats how the next couple days past. Mizuki locked himself in his room with his magic and items as Thalion made sure to keep the witch distracted so he had time to do what he needed. Now it was the last day and Mizuki sat there on the ground looking at the newly made magic ring in his hands.

It was the same color and density that the one around his neck was. It looked identical in everyway. The only thing that would give away the fact that it was not the real thing was if SHE tried to use a powerfull spell through Mizuki and he rejected it. That though wouldnt happen until Mizuki had the chance to seal her. If everything went as planned that would happen tomorrow.

Mizukis heart jumped at that thought. Finaly they would be able to leave this foresaken place and continue on as everything was ment to be...with one minor exception Mizuki thought placing a hand on his stomach with a smile to himself, but that was an exception he could handle.

Mizuki shook his head a little as his thoughts took him away from the next step at hand, removing and replacing the ring on his neck. Lifting his hands up he held the newly made ring in one hand while the one that was still on his neck he held in the other. Closing his eyes Mizuki began his last chant for the day.

It took him awhile to get to the point where he began to exchange thr rings and it took some effort to force one in the place of the other. Three hours it took but by the time he was done he sat there looking down at her ring that rested in the palm of his hand. Right there Mizuki wanted nothing more then to destroy it but he knew if he did she would feel the power transpher and all that hard work would of been for not.

So instead Mizuki placed it within the hole in the wall and sealed it just like he had done every night for the past week. Moving slowly with a grunt he made it up and onto the bed sitting up in the corner he sighed slightly expecting Thalion any time.

The next few days crept by, though that hardly meant they were uneventful. Oh no, the damned woman had Thalion doing whatever tasks she could thinking he was wrapped around her finger. He might have played the part of a pet well enough but all the while his thoughts remained the same. He wanted nothing more then to shove a blade through her back. Sadly he couldn't risk any of the chances he was allowed.

He knew the other would soon be finished with the ring that he was trying to craft and that everything would fall into place. He just hoped it was before the woman ended up figuring out that Thalion was never going to give her what she wanted. She was being more and more persistent with each passing day and it was getting to the point where she was becoming rather hard to avoid. He was counting down how much time he had left before she forced him to give her what she was after...

He shuddered at the thought of it. He'd rather die the most painful death he could think of then to go through that again. He never wanted it in the first place, but without that little show he had put on then they wouldn't be as far as they were. So close to the said freedom they quested. Yet there was still a number of things that could go wrong. That fact alone made him worry.

Making his way towards Mizuki's room for the said 'training' that they were doing every evening he figured he'd find the other worn down again or resting. He had been pushing himself during the past few days to try and get everything finished and together. Even though Thalion kept trying to tell him to not push himself so much and that if he needed a few more days then he could figure out a way to buy the time.

He waited a moment after knocking on the door getting the same response he always did from a agitated Mizuki.Probably always thinking a guard or someone else was coming there to disrupt him. Once in the room Thal shook his head a little before walking over to where Mizuki was to make sure he was just resting at the moment and wasn't hiding his condition like he did at times. "You know, you could answer at least once with something nicer then that snap I always get."

Mizuki smiled when he saw who entered his room but then it turned to a frown as the other made his comment "Its the response any and all will get until I leave this place" He said with a little sigh before sitting up more and looking to Thalion. Thinking now was the best time for a topic change Mizuki raised his hand and touched the ring on his neck "What do you think of the finished project?" Mizuki asked smiling.

"The day has come that we have both waited for" He said sitting up more with his almost excited state "Tomorrow we seal her" Mizuki said with a nod of her head "I am going to tell the queen that all your 'training' has payed off and we have a little display to show her of your new found abilities" Mizuki said with a little nod of his head.

"That way she will be convinced it just a show so you would have to deal with 4-6 guards while I take care of her" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "That and we need a little bit of time so the door will need watched..." This is where Mizuki looked to Thalion "Should we get Neimi and Raden to cover the door from the outside?" He asked with a little tilt of his head.

Mizuki really didnt want to bring the other two into the last fight persay but after the sealed item grabbed it would be easier for all to leave at once. Not only that but Thalion would need help, Mizukis energy would be completely drained after the spell "Its something to decide now" He said lightly "This way we all have a better chance of getting out alive"

He shrugged a little at Mizuki who gave him the reply he was expecting. "Yeah well, who else really bothers you at this hour?" He had a point she never called for him around this time. Why would she, normally she was sealed away in her champers till the next day. Though he left his comment at that, he wasn't really trying to pick a fight with the other. It was more of the slight bit of entertainment he had gotten out of today.

"Thats the finished one?" He couldn't have told you the difference, then again he wasn't sure if that was enough to fool her or not. Though if she didn't already know then she probably wouldn't until it was too late. "Looks good to me, I wouldn't have guessed you even finished the other one..." He shrugged a little, it was true enough.

"Tsk.. only 4-6? I deal with that many on a daily basis." There were enough small fights to keep his time from being his own during the day, then with whatever tasks she sent him on. "Don't give me that look, I'll make it convincing enough, you'll be able to do what you need to do without worrying about anyone but her." He wasn't meaning to really sound over confident but they couldn't afford to lose...

"As far as the door... I'll find Raden tonight. He can tell Neimi. If anything they'll have to deal with a few guards till we finish. But I don't trust the door being unguarded." That was just asking for a ambush then. Knowing how things probably wouldn't go as smoothly as they could... Yeah they were better off getting those two to watch their backs.

"Besides, you were talking about the plan before like you'd have no energy. If anything its better to have Raden and Neimi there to help. I'm not sure how her guards will react to her being sealed..." He crossed his arms thinking about it. "damn mindless pawns..." He hissed out the words, it was sickening that half of his kind was this way. "Either way ... I think thats as good as the plan is going to get."

Mizuki listened and nodded his head when Thalion spoke bringing up good points "Yes...that was my thinking" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "Plus this way we have a better chance of all getting out in one peice" He said "Well...as close as one piece as we can get" He said with a little nod of his head.

This is where Mizuki moved and leaned over the side of the bed mindfull of his stomach to the little hole in the wall. Taking out the old ring he sat back up and looked to Thalion "Also I thought nothing better to seal her in then her own forsaken ring" He said holding the ring in his hands.

"Only close?" He had to laugh a little. "I dunno about you but I plan to keep all of my limbs thanks." Well that was his plan, he saw no point in trying to really be completely serious about something that they had no way of avoiding in the first place. "We'll get out just fine, the guards are going to be lost without any orders, at the least most of them will be." That was true enough, at the moment most of them would jump off of a cliff if told to.

When Mizuki pulled out the other ring and spoke of it Thal smirked a little at the other's words. "So long as she can't get out of it... I don't care if you seal her into a rock, so long as she can't get out of it." Dealing with her for a little over a year, yeah he had his fair share of dealing with her and the past few days were tiring at best.

"Now... with some luck everything goes flawlessly." Luck was something they both probably could tell they did not have by this time, sure they kept finding one another and there were some good things in their lives but still.. it was surrounded by misfortune.

Mizuki almost snorted at that "You know luck and us dont mix" He said leaning back a little on the bed with a sigh. "I have already talked with the gaurd. Hes letting her know that tomorrow WE have a little showing for her to witness your powers" Mizuki said with a nod of his head "So show something small but something she hasent seen before just to grab her attention" Mizuki said.

"I need you to keep her eyes on you for a little while as I begin my incantation" He said "I will lock the doors as soon as we enter and quickly so we are not noticed" Mizuki said with a little nod of his head "After thats done...take the gaurds down because once she feels the magical pull.." Mizuki began "There is no going back"

Mizuki gave a little shudder at that. So many times had they been close to death. So many times have they seen the one that they love in pain. It was time the gods smiled on them. Well this was what Mizuki was hoping for at least. "Just think..." Mizuki said with a dazed off look "Tomorrow maybe our last day together..." He said his sentence trailing off to mumbles.

He shrugged a little listening to Mizuki. "Eh we're due for a bit of good luck sooner or later. Then again I had better luck back when I was a piety bandit then when I joined with the resistance" That was true enough, the life he normally never spoke of was one he had fond memories of, Neimi knew a small portion of that life, but it was better for her that they didn't stay there.

"Yeah yeah .. be flashy got it... ugh what a waste." Known fact he disliked being flashy by any means, even in fighting he didn't go to the point of trying to show off. sure he could and get away with it but that would require him to waste energy on the style and moves that didn't need improvements. "Good thing I have a number of those techniques.." He spoke once more still being displeased with the thought he had to entertain her even for a brief second.

"Guards will be no problem, her attention is another story. But I think I have a few things I can pull off." One was only if the other smaller 'tricks' didn't work. He would rather the smaller spells work for the job seeing as the last resort was draining at best. Though this complaint fell short as Mizuki seemed to think on something and speak once more, it was something Thal had been trying to ignore in the back of his mind.

"Tsk as if, like hell did I go through all of this just to let her kill us now. If things get looking that bad I have a back up plan to buy you further time, I just don't promise what will happen." He shrugged a little acting like it was no big deal before he moved to sit next to where Mizuki was. "So stop that last days crap, we've been through worse and you know it. Besides if I don't die your not allowed to." He smirked a bit noticing the look he got from Mizuki at that comment. "and I don't have any plans of dying to this she-witch"

Mizuki laughed a little at the comment of the she witch. Its true though Mizuki knew that they both saw her in such a light. Then again how could some one not when the happiest moments of their life was ripped from a clenched hand without mercy. Mizuki after this thought gave a sigh "Either way..." He began before moving a little and kissing Thalions cheek "We should call it a night...the she witch needs her show tomorrow after all"

After he spoke Mizuki moved away and leaned back into the small pillows that were on his bed placing pale white hands over a slightly bulged stomach. "Maybe one day..." He began "We can be happy again" He said with a tint of sadness as he tilted his head off to the side his eyes lowering a little at the thought of what tomorrow was to bring.

He nodded a little knowing the other was right. "I suppose.. she'll get her show either way." He half wanted to complain at the thought of entertaining her and being flashy about it. Such a waste of time and energy, but it needed to be done no matter how he was against it. Just one time, after that maybe he could finally avoid using the damned magic he seemed to be cursed with. Though something told him Mizuki wasn't going to let that happen if they lived through tomorrow.

He glared a little at Mizuki listening to him say maybe one day. "One day is right, after tomorrow we can go back." He moved from the bed before folding his arms and speaking once more. "Like hell I'm staying here after being forced to be here for the past few years." He knew that there was a number of things that could go wrong, but he refused to think about that. No matter what he wasn't going to let that witch live after tomorrow...

Leaning forward he lightly moved Mizuki's head to face him before kissing the other. "Stop thinking that it's the end of the world. We'll pull through this." With that being said he reluctantly took his leave of Mizuki's room. He had the same thoughts as Mizuki but... he refused to accept the fact they could fail.

Mizuki all but ignored the words that came from Thalions mouth. After all everything to this point has been out to get them so what would make him think that tomorrow would go off with out something going wrong? He sighed as the other male left, it was simply wishfull thinking. With that thought Mizuki laid his head down and fell into a light sleep.

The next day he was up early. Mizuki already had everything that he needed. Putting the dark cloak on his shoulders just so he could hide the extent of his body Mizuki grabbed his staff and headed out of the small room.

From there he walked silently down the hallway to the grand hall show room where the she witch had told them to go for this little 'show' they had for her. Mizuki smiled at that thought, yes it was a little show one that he knew he would like but the she witch liking it was a different matter. Unless it has been her soul purpose in life to get sealed in a ring by a mage who had enough of your bullshit. If that were the case then she had lived a great life.

Mizuki smiled to himself as he thought of these things, but his slight smile died off as he got to the large doors where two guards stood watching the door before him. Mizuki stood in silence. He learned a long time ago that in this place he didnt speak unless spoken to.