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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 12, 2009 22:38:43 GMT -5
Maria laughed and left Ryuu in his slumber, she quickly drank a shot of potion to keep herself alive on the dry surface. She cursed to herself as she did so, thowing the small shot bottle to the ground, it broke instantly.
"Enjoy your dream 'King', I hope you'll enjoy this fight of ours." With that, she slammed the door behind her and vanished before guards could even get to her. The devilish Siren appeared before her hideout; it was an onsen located high on the mountains. Fog shrouded the peaks, and you could barely see over the look out. This scene gave off an oriental feel.
Kisime was panting as usual, daring not to turn into a human.
"Kisime," Maria moaned suddenly, wanting him to be near her. Kisime reluctantly padded over to Maria, looming over her with his massiveness.
"What is it... My Lady?" Maria looked up toward him and smiled, "Have you found my Fiannce' yet? He can't be that hard to find~! My dear Husky, he was seperated from me!"
"No My Lady, I haven't caught his scent yet in anywhere in this area."
"Well then, I'd advise you to search."
Kisime growled in annoyance and lumbered off into the brush.
Riiya was only a five miles away, Kisime could sense him.
"Oji-san." Riiya whispered in his fox form, worried about his grand-father.
I might die. He noticed the guards, and said nothing to them. The extra help was at the least of his worries at the moment. Before he could even move a bit further, Tatsou was heading his way.
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Post by Animebella on Jun 14, 2009 20:42:51 GMT -5
Tatsou sight lightly as he flew on through the trees, perhaps he had been foolish to leave the king be after their small quarell. However, without his help Riiya may be in danger. He seemed to misplace the obvious factor of relativity betwenn him and Kisime. Yes the two were related... but that means nothing when he was brought back to life under someone else's hands. There would be no way to stop him from taking direct orders from Maria. Not to mention the obvious matter of him being a very powerful force. He had fought him once or twice in his days, but nothing bad, holding grudes and all of that, mainly for fun between friends. Good ol' friends.
Tatsou shook his head, those days ended as soon as he fell to his own death. Course none of it would have happened way back when if things had unfolded differently. Only they didn't and he is dead along with others of the royal family, all save for Ryuu, his children and Kero. Least of he knew anyways, some of the guards and subjects had followed Ryuu with the new kingdom only they were not everything. Losing Alu.... yes well took a hard chunk out of everyone, Ryuu had to smarten up and lose the matter... come to his senses, missing Alu was doing nothing for him. He is weakening, his posture is off, it's as if he is falling to the old kingdom and that cursed sickness Alu fell to. However without him around everything would be chaos. The Princess is well known and loved, but without the help of her brother the kingdom would fall once more.
He shook his head as he sped up shaking up the matter of the kingdom from his mind, he was thining about this too much, he would fix it.. no.. King Ryuu would fix it, he had to. Prince Riiya, slow your pace boy. You don't know what your getting into, this could all very well be a trap. He sent to him after a few moments, able to catch a glimpse of him a few times between the trees. Laging behind a bit, hopeful to stay hidden, however he knew Maria was smarter than that and would eventually find him out anyways.
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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 16, 2009 10:49:30 GMT -5
Riiya felt Tatsou's presence nearby, he listened to his thoughts and obeyed them. A trap indeed, everything is to quiet here. It is very foggy in this area, she might even use the droplets as cameras. Be careful wherever you are.
Kisime suddenly appeared before Riiya out of the fog. He was six times bigger than Riiya in his fox form.
"Grandfather," Riiya addressed to him by bowing, "It's been a long time." Kisime looked stiffly down at the fox, he only pulled back a smile.
"You've grown," he growles softly, but then his voice became serious. "Leave this place. Take your sister and run. There is nothing you can do to save your kingdom, you might as well allow it to fall." Kisime knelted down to have a closer look at the fox-boy, "Just looking in your eyes pains me. You remind me too much of my beloved daughter. Please, with all my love I beg of you to go. Forget this era and make home in a new land."
"I can't do that oji-san." Riiya barked suddenly, "Father is dying slowly on the inside by finishing the job Mom left him to do. He misses her greatly, but stiill presses on to bring the kingdom back to the way it once was. I'm going to help him do that. It hurts me seeing not as our ally. I came to atleast hear what you have to say to this." Kisime sighed a great sigh,
"You are nothing more than a kit suckling on it's mother bosom compared to me. You cannot even defeat Maria at her state, let alone lead an army. Why not be a wise man and keep your paws out of this fight? There is no way for me to break the laws of a spirit. If I am resurrected, I must follow the orders of my master." Riiya looked up pleadingly to Kisime,
"But I'm not a wise coward; I'm a courageous fool. I'll do anything to save my kingdom, and the ones I love. Is there anything I could do to break you from your bondage?"
"If you somehow become stronger and kill Maria, then I will be broken of my bondage to her. I won't walk the Earth with you however, I will return to the shrine and fall back to an everlasting sleep. That is the contract of which I signed to as a spirit."
Riiya lowered his muzzle in disappointment, "I promise you, I will send you back to Mom from this hell." Kisime only chuckled, "Just don't die boy." With this he disappeared into particles like he always did.
I smell you Tatsou, it's a shame we're enemies. I will however kill you if Maria wants me too. Give Kero my regards. Riiya looked at the fleet of gaurds that had come to his rescue and assistance.
"Let's retreat and tell of the news to Father. Now that I know of my Grandfather's plans, I will train and find a way."
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Post by Animebella on Jun 16, 2009 17:26:04 GMT -5
Tatsou sat close by on a tree, hidden by the mist as he overheard the whole conversation. He had changed his form to a tiny mouse invisible to the naked eye and only covered more so by the heavy fog. His eyes were closed to concentrate on everything that was going on around him, however he knew as well as Riiya that there wasn'tmuch they could do at this time.
Old pals to the end, unfortunate you had to leave this world first. I vow upon my soul that I will return you to be with Alu as well. I'm not about to let you get to me however, shall this end in a battle you will fall. Worry not for Kero's sake she is safe and well. He grinned a bit as he thought it over before opening his eyes to Riiya's thoughts and movements. Aye boy, intelligent decision. He spoke back to him ad he scurried down the tree and morphed into a fox himself, a bit smaller than Kisime had been when he showed up through the fog. He started to run off. Pace yourself. This could still be a trap, playing in the hands of those two. There is no way to know what may come of the kingdom, though I for one will not give up so easily. He ended as he ran off back towards the castle.
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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 16, 2009 18:35:08 GMT -5
Riiya followed after Tatsou, he was still pondering on what Kisime just said. Even though times were rough at the moment, Riiya remembered the time he spent with Hotaru and Kisime that day. They were playing in one of the many dojos within the castle, alone. Kisime was as stiff and shy as ever. Never really the type to bond and play with children, it was nearly impossible for him to even look at Hotaru. She was too innocent, too beautiful like her mother was when she was child.
Riiya chuckled at the memory of Kisime attempting to changer Hotaru's dyper[sp?] He remembered watching his young-looking Oji-san changing Hotaru in a hurry just to get her cuteness out of his face. When it came to games, Kisime would allow the two to play with his pelt and ride on his back. When they got older...they did different things.
Sadly, the memories stopped here.
"Master Riiya, you need to rest. You don't look to well sir." Riiya looked up, his ears were perked, and he skidded to a stop with his paws. He plopped down and nodded in agreement.
This place is beautiful. Why does it have to hide a wench like Maria? Heh, 'every rose has it's thorns' right?
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Post by Animebella on Jun 16, 2009 21:11:36 GMT -5
Tatsou padded up beside him and sighed. He sat down and looked around, I suppose that's correct. Aside from the matter of her being all thorn and no rose. Her beauty is nothing but magics. Shall you see her true for then you shall know what I speak of. Remember she is a magical creature, beautiful perhaps, but very deadly. He blinked over at him as he lifted a paw to start cleaning it. Normally he had these little quarks about him when the animal in him starts to take over. Instincts perhaps.. only it happened every so often when the animal he became took over him and made him look more like the true animal instead of a somewhat cheap knock off if you will.
Sure he looked exactly like the animal, these quarks were just things that made him really look the part. Only having to pay the price afterwards as stray fur or whatnot was spit up after a while. He shrugged it off as he groomed his paw moving it to his face and cleaning himself, not really paying much attention to Riiya though he was still very aleart. He'd be ready to attack at any given moment. His body stiffened within a second as a slight chill cooled him to the bone. The shiver was evident as it ruffled his fur on the outside. He placed his paw down and sniffed the air around them.
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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 16, 2009 23:48:53 GMT -5
Riiya watched this intrigued, being a real fox himself, he never really relied on his instincts. Being raised as a human, they didn't truly develope. He remembered his mother used to take him out of human contact for awhile, just to get his motor skills going as a fox. The more she became busy, the less times Riiya got fresh air and was more on his wild side. Eventually Kisime had to--....Kisime. Thoughts of him flooded Riiya's mind again.
Riiya stood up again, "Let's hurry home, I have a feeling someone's anxious to see you again. *sigh* ...Same for me."
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Post by Animebella on Jun 17, 2009 9:13:18 GMT -5
Tatsou nodded as he brought himself back from his little world of the thought about being watched and possibly followed. He shook it off thinking that was foolish and not possible. However he had a nagging feeling that it was the truth, only he couldn't sense anyone... that's not to say someone wasn't there however. He sighed "Yes, we shall return." He said in a somewhat tired voice as he looked over his shoulder not seeing anything or one before he started back to the castle.
~Back at the castle~
Mitsu and Hotaru had retired back to Hotaru's room as she was showing Mitsu around. Having gotten a maid to find a wheelchair to help Mtsu out as she recovered from her wounds. She smiled at Hotauru but knew they were both worried for Riiya's sake. Mitsu didn't know much about him. Hotaru on the other hand did and was worried sick for her brother, only she tried to stay calm for Mitsu's sake. However they were both beginning to warm to one another and were acting much like sister's would. Laughing akwardly at one another's sad attempt at joking around, or smiling silently. Mitsu sighed as she fumbled around in the chair not used to being restrained because of injury. She felt her neck for the hundredth time and still cringed at the indents left by Maria's hand. Hotaru looked over at her and frowned, "I'm really sorry you were brought into all of this. I hope you make a full recovery so we can walk around and I can show you more of the castle. I feel horrible that you have to be restricted and I'm not." She attempted to smile, but she still felt sadness and couldn't. Mitsu on the other hand smiled for the two of them, "Don't be so hard on yourself, I did this to myself. Well not really... but it was my fault." She said in her small voice seemingly stronger when she was around Hotaru, already feeling a bond between them which made her very happy.
Ryuu was still fast asleep, only now after having that so called dream he was sweating a bit more, thinking only of Alu and even whispering her name as he slept. More or less tossing and turning. Soon he would be awake and at his son's throat for being so stupid. He knew he would return, he was betting on it actually. Riiya was strong, and he was needed more here than ever before.
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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 17, 2009 16:24:33 GMT -5
Riiya entered the castle calmly, he turned into a human and stretched. He let out a tired sigh, he never really rested after the battle...he was exhaugsted. No, fatigued. Riiya released a weak, "I'm home," and was greeted by the guards and servants. The head guard, the one who always stood by the side of Ryuu, approached him suddenly,
"Your higness, the princess is worried sick about you, so is our honored guest and your Father. Do you know how much shame you brought upon him and yourself? How dare you do such a foolish thing! I demand of you to go to your family's presence immediately."
Riiya was not offended by the guards sharp tongue, it was to be expected from him.
"Understood sir, I shall take my leave."
With that, Riiya was down the hallway walking toward Hotaru's room. Slowly he opened the door, "Hello there," he whispered. He was relieved to see Mitsu safe and restrained, and glad to see his little sister okay aswell.
"I'm sorry for worrying you, I just had to go. Oji-san gives you his best regards Taru-nee."
Kero walked up to Tatsou, she rested her hand on her right elbow.
"Welcome back," she said shyly. "Don't worry, I'm doing okay. My stomach still hurts like heck, but I can handle the pain. How are you? You seem tired..." She tried to kneel down, but found it rather difficult in her position.
"Let's walk back to my room, or I can carry you if you'd like!"
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Post by Animebella on Jun 17, 2009 21:39:31 GMT -5
Both girls looked over as they heard the sound of the door opening only Hotaru was the first to act upon it. Considering Mitsu's state there would have been no way for her to react in the first place. She only smiled back at him as she tried her best to turn the chair too look over at him. "Big brother! Thank goodness your alright!" She said running over to hug him, "I was soo worried! You idiot! You could have died!" She said pounding on his chest lightly, though she knew she wasn't hurting him, it always had some effect on him. Sighing after a moment as she caught her breath and backed away from him so Mitsu and him could talk.
Mitsu smiled at him, watching the two as Hotaru beat him up a bit for doing something like that. Biting her own tongue to hold back on the matter how she did something just as stup[id not too long ago to place her in the state she was in now. She shook it off as she waited quietly for Riiya to look over to see her and speak first, she hated inturupting anyone. Especially the Prince and Princess, it just felt wrong.
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Tatsou looked over and noticed Kero walk in. Unlike most members of the changling/shape shifter family he could hear and understand the humans while in his animal form. He had the ability to speak through minds regardless of the matter, considering he may be able to hear them, but speaking back would prove difficult. So instead of saying anything he sat there and looked up to her, watching as she strained herself to pick him up. Don't bother hun. If you really wish to carry me then allow me to help you out. He said through her mind as he shrunk himself into a mear fox pup the size of a small dog and jumped into her arms. I can't have you straining yourself now, you need to get better before you hurt yourself once more. Trust me. I cannot always help you out, but I'm doing the best I can, you just need to trust me. He added finalizing it with a lick to her cheek as he nuzzled into her to lighten her load, allowing her to take him to wherever she wished.
Ryuu was finally beginning to wake as a familiar scent found it's way to his sensitive nose. One eye slitted open until both were fully open and he was slowly sitting up. "Riiya?" He said drozily as he yawned, stretched and slowly swung his feet over the side of his bed. Only to be hustled when on of his maids came over to fuss over him being up and about when he should be resting. He waved them off as he stood up, swayed a bit but then steadied himself and made his way to his bathroom to clean himself up before walking out and down the hall to find Riiya. On the plus side he was feeling a bit better, but on the negative side he was causing more attention than what was necessary. He shook it off as he reassured the staff best he could anyways that he was fine and only wanted to talk to his son. Promising them he would return to bed as soon as he was finished. Only he knew they knew that that may not be the truth, but most never went against him and just slinked away like dogs with their tails between their legs.
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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 17, 2009 22:19:56 GMT -5
Riiya embraced his sister, holding her close and chuckling as she pounded against his chest cutely.
"I just can't help it, it's a really bad habit of me [to make silly decisions]." Riiya walked over to Mitsu, he leaned down and kissed her gently on the cheek.
"I'm sorry to have left you alone like this. Don't worry, I won't leave you anymore." Riiya looked up and smiled at Hotaru too, "Nor will I leave you;I'm staying for awhile." Riiya plopped on Hotaru's heavenly bed.
"I can just...pass out. I'm soooo tired.... I can just be in that janitor's closet right now. Remember Taru-nee? Mom, you, and I used to hang out in that spacious closet just to watch anime and read manga together. Then we'd all take a nap afterwords." Riiya sighed, he could barely move. The bed itself seemed to absorb all of Riiya's strength.
Suddenly, his ears perked. He braced himself for his father's entrance, but couldn't sit up. He was tired...and hungry.
"Taru-kun, help me up. Your onii-san can't feel his legs."
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Kero awkwardly accepted the kiss. She smiled at him, and gently carried him in her arms. She walked slowly, almost in a shuffle to her master suite room.
"I'm sorry if I'm walking to slow. My injuries...are slowing me down." Kero opened the room door and walked over to the bed. She slowly sat down and released Tatsou from her grasp.
"I smell Kisime on you," Kero chimed suddenly, "how is he doing? From the looks of it...he is sadly not on our side." A jolt of pain went through Kero's body, and she immediately lurched over and held her stomach. Her scar, which was wrapped in gauze and badnages, started to bleed a bit. Kero coughed a minute, tears streaming down her face.
Making sure Tatsou wouldn't jump in panic, Kero placed her hand up to stop him.
"I'm...okay. I just...took advantage of my body. It hurts so much...I can't turn into my small form. Just answer...my question. I'll be fine. No worries." Other than the warm blood blooming across her bandages, Kero deep inside was happy that Tatsou was in her company. The warmth of his fur, and of his love comforted her. After all those years of pure solitude... Kero finally found someone to talk to.
To even her surprise, Kero started to smile, and then laugh. She laughed even though her face was filled with tears.
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Post by Animebella on Jun 18, 2009 21:36:00 GMT -5
Hotaru helped wheel Mitsu a bit closer to the bed as she sat down next to Riiya, "I told you that from day one!" She said though in a lower voice as she had calmed down a bit, "You just never seemed to listen... not that I was one to talk.. nowadays anyways." She said looking away and blushing at the thought of her own foolish behavior of running away just to get out. Though that never ended too well either she shrugged it off as she watched her brother once more, he looked increrdibly tired, but could you blame him? All of that running around topped off with whatever it was the bunch did earlier before they arrived at the castle. "I'm glad to hear that onii-chan(did I use that right?) but you should still rest... preferable in your own bed... not that I don't think it has collected dust over the years." She said trying to be serious but was pretty much failing. She sighed, but smiled over at him as she too heard footsteps growing closer. She helped him up and kept an arm around his waist to keep him there.
Mitsu blushed at his kiss and watched as he pretty much collapsed on the bed, "I..well good then." She said lightly loving the way the two fought playfully with one another. "You two seem to have a good bond between one another. I'm so glad." She smiled one of her perfect smiles and looked around once more, she closed her eyes slowly and leaned back in her chair, only to open them once more at the sound of the door opening. She looked over and smiled as a tired looking man walked in, presumerably the king.
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Ryuu finally made his way to Hotaru's room, and knocked on the door once before opening it. He had been meaning to talk to this new gril... the one Riiya had brought back, wondering why the hawk had never returned to him. Unless it had and he was not informed, but he had heard most of the story from Riiya, it sounded as if she was sweet, but also involved with the older kingdom and the wrong side. He had his doubts but he would hear them out before he made his decision. He walked in slowly and made his way over to the girl in the wheelchair, he smiled back at her and looked up to see Riiya and Hotaru sitting on her bed. "Riiya, nice to see you again." He said as he pulled up a cahir before them all. "Hotaru... I appologize for my recent behavior, I'm sure it will take you a bit to forgive me this time like always." He said mostly being blunt with the two of them, his interest lay in the girl sitting beside him.
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Tatsou shook his head, I could have carried you, there was no right reason for it turning out this way, just don't strain yourself. He told her back as his ears perked a bit to the sounds of everyone around them. Looking around once or twice before he was placed on a bed once more. Kisime, doing well... at least what he looks like, I've no way of knowing what he really looks like. That witch is making him look as she pleases anyways... dam* woman. He growled lightly as he looked up to her calming himself as he felt the bed move.
His first intent was to bolt forward, but instead he moved from her grasp and changed back to his human form. "Don't be foolish, your wounded. It was foolish of me to allow you to carry me in your state." He said as one hand found it's way to her back for support and the other to her stomach lightly holding to it. "May I?" He asked talking about lifting her shirt to chek on her. He wouldn't without her consent knowing it was a violation on his part, but he was worried for her and had to make sure she was indeed alright. He watched as the tears started to fall, as she laughed though she was in pain, and he looked her over curiously. "I can help you... please allow me to." He said lightly as he wiped at her tears just a bit, hating to see her this way.
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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 18, 2009 22:36:40 GMT -5
((What shirt? Look at her picture XD))
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Post by Rainbowfountain on Jun 18, 2009 22:49:06 GMT -5
Riiya was too tired to talk to his father. Immediately he used the last bit of his strength to get up and relase himself from Hotaru's grasp. He tiredly walked passed his Father without saying a word. Before he closed the door, he said quietly, "I'm here Dad." Then the door slowly came to a close. Riiya trudged down the hallway, and walked into his room.
Apparently, Hotaru was a little wrong. There were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, dust collecting on everything, mold slowly crawling its way across the floor to some old food some person left in his room. Riiya just slid his hand over his tired face and just walked to his suspicious looking bed. He pulled back the covers drunkly and noticed roaches and...hair?
Riiya was disgusted and turned to leave the room. He passed by the maids but was not in the right mind to talk to them. To their relief, they sighed.
Eventually the fox-boy made it to the perfectly preserved janitor's closet. Or, the replica of the original for that matter. Riiya stumbled in and landed face first in the futonn. Slowly he pulled off his shirt and buried himself under the blanket. After awhile, Riiya was dead to the world.
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Kero's laughter quickly subsided, and so did her tears, "It honestly doesn't matter to me, Tatsou. I'm just glad...that I'm surrounded by people and again...especially you." She coughed a little bit, "Don't blame yourself, I'm on the brink of insanity anyway." Kero leaned her head against Tatsou, her hand gripping his shirt. Her bandages that kept her wound safe were now black from all the blood. Kero winced in pain for a minute but bared through it.
"It's a shame...that everyone I knew met their demise. Especially Kisime, he doesn't deserve living in this hellish state anyway."
(( yeah, you used the honorific right in a way))
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Post by Animebella on Jun 19, 2009 13:15:02 GMT -5
(O.O touche.... I guess that part slipped my mind... darn half shirt hee hee
I never know... I should work on those lol)
Hotaru watched as her father walked in appologizing for this and that and she frowned, "Aww dad, you just need to stop working yourself as hard as mom did. Just promise me you'll get some rest, you look dreadful. Stop worrying about us and just get some rest. The more you work the faster you'll fall, sleep." She said with the utmost worry in her eyes and voice. She was only worried about his heath and well being, if he continued to worry and work so hard on everything he did he would fall ill and possibly die. She didn't want that, all she wanted was a life like it was back when mom was around. She looked away as a few tears stained her cheeks. Not even looking back as Riiya took it upon himself to excuse himself from them and walk off.
Mitsu on the other hand smiled as the King came in, eager to introduce herself as she did so. Frowning only slightly at he look, looking more of an old man than what he should look like at his age. "Hotaru's right sir... you should get some rest. We are alright here alone." She smiled once more at him trying to reassure him. However she could feel the akwardness as it floated around the room, making the moment weird, really long and drawn out, until Riiya left and then the King. Once everything had happened she looked back to Hotaru and sighed a light sigh.
Ryuu's attention turned back to his son when he noticed motion on the bed, leaving Hotaru there looking a bit lonely. Before he could stop him however he was already out the door with only the simple words, I'm here dad. He frowned, "Well that's Riiya for you. I suppose it was too early to bother him anyways." He sighed but brushed it off, it was indeed his own fault, being all stupid and getting himself out of bed just to talk to him. He had always been too hasty, he wouldn't be too surprised if Hotaru never accepted his appology.
He looked back to Hotaru, and sighed, "Well I suppose I could leave you two... but I just wanted to introduce myself to you." He said turning his attention back to Mitsu. However before he could Mitsu had already smiled back at him and grabbed his outstretched hand. "Not necessary King Ryuu, I'm Mitsu... it's a pleasure to meet you." She said with a smile as Ryuu blinked but smiled back, "Yes... yes well thank you, a pleasure to meet you as well dear. However it seems we will have to save this for another day. I'll leave you all to get some rest." He looked to Hotaru once more who simply told him to get back to bed and frowned before he trudged back to his room and fell asleep the moment his head hit the pillow.
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Tatsou smiled at her, "You should never be worried about that Kero. You should know by now that there is always someone out there who cares for you. Even if they cannot be with you." He allowed her to rest his head on him while he directed his attention to her wound. With a snap of his fingers the dirty bandage had disappeared, he looked over the wound to be sure it was healing properly for a moment before snapping his fingers once more as a new bandage appeared in place of the old. He smiled, "It seems to be healing well just very slowly, you should rest here in bed for a while to allow it some time to close up." He wrapped his arms around her lightly and kissed the top of her head. He frowned, "Yes, well to say the least that's life. The best thing you can do is live every day to the fullest. Needless to say no one can live for an eternity not even us." He said with a light squeeze. "They may be gone, but the will never be forgotten, living in our hearts and souls to keep us going every day we are alive and well."
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