Arriving

[demoiselle]

(((Demoiselle would be on his way back to the P plant *nods* yep they aren't wasting anytime))))

Demoiselle gave another sigh this was the third day to be stuck on this horrid ship, but today his eye bandages would be removed and so there was something to look forward to.
"You ready Demoiselle," questioned Feu as he sat down next to his friend, "you'll be able to see again." Demoiselle nodded still feeling that something horrible was happening and he wasn't there to stop it.
"Okay! The hold still and I'll unwrap the bandages," stated Feu his fingers already undoing the bandage and Demoiselle finally blinked at theharsh new light. Feu frowned at his friend when he didn't get the happy reaction he was looking for and finally understood just how precious that merboy he was traveling must have been to him.
"He's your mate," whispered Feu looking at Demoiselle with knew felt sympathy and horror. Demoiselle felt his face heat up, but didn't really want to deny the statement. Terry was beautiful and sweet, there wasn't many people Demoiselle could handle to be around, but he loved to be with Demoiselle.
"I promise you I'll find him," stated Feu with a determined look in his silver eyes, "I can still recognize his scent and I have a feeling that whoever took him wouldn't be stupid enough to stay in Zerca. We'll find him." Demoiselle nodded, but knew that his was something he'd do alone. Terry was his responsibilty and it was his fault all this was happening. I shouldn't have left you Terry. This is all my fault. Demoiselle gave the gourd a light squeeze and decided that he'd do this alone anyone else and things could get messy.

(((Terry's on the P planet right??? I have to make sure or I'll screw stuff up.)))

[Terry]

(((actually...*sniff* I don't know where Terry-chan is at the moment...*sobs* ...he won't talk to me anymore...*cries* Last time I left him, he was in space somewhere, I think on the way to Parinenai...but we'll just have to wait and see...)))

Meanwhile, on Parinenai, the Planetary council was gathered for their monthly meeting. All the representatives of the Parinenai inhabitants were there, gathered together in discussion of current issues involving all the people's well-being. "Thank you," spoke a High Wizard, whom had been currently elected to oversee the council, "The last item of business is trade." One Wizard then stood up, his long white hair flowing as graceful as he moved. "As of a few yesterday, I received news that my son had been successful in gaining trade deals with Zerca, as well as Sensaforia and Jeskara. Imports should arrive in about three weeks at the latest."

The High Wizard nodded, hiding his smile, "That's well to hear Lord Hoshi. And I'm sure we all will be thankful to see Akia home safely soon." Dark blue eyes stared solemnly at the High Wizard, then bowed gracefully and sat down. As he listened to the rest of the proceedings, Hoshi's body tensed as his hand clenched a letter in his lap. He had received the letter from Akia yesterday, saying that he should be home in a week, however, Hoshi's heart clenched tightly. He knew something was happening. He just hoped he could calm himself in time so his lover wouldn't start to worry when he came home.

Just as the meeting was about to be concluded a Fae representative determinedly jumped up and shouted. "Wait, Please! I couldn't help but notice there is no Merman representatives present!" Indeed one side of the room, which usually sat the mermen representatives were all empty. "Can anyone explain this?" exclaimed the High Wizard. A Dragonis' stood this time. "I have heard from the local gossip around the Mermen territory boarders, that the merman lords have cut all lines of trade and communication. Also, no one is allowed to leave or enter Merman Territory."

Hoshi along with the rest of the Lords there were perplexed. Never had they had anytrouble with the Mermen. They had always been peace-seekers. Hoshi clasped his hands together to his chest, and silently prayed as the other members shouted what was to be done.

"You used to always proclaim peace, What could've happened to make you behave so rash Koran?" Hoshi murmured under his breath.

[demoiselle]

Laydum paced around his house angrily. His son would be back soon. Feu had contacted him and said that by tomorrow Demoiselle be arriving, but that he should keep his cool...that Demoiselle wasn't feeling so well.Serves him right. How dare he disobey me. He could've gotten himself killed, but instead he made friends or so Feu had told him. Laydum sank down in his chair happy that even though his son had disobeyed him that he was still alive. I was worried he's end up just like Ardenan and end up dead, but he's alive....maybe I shouldn't have locked him up here. He just ran out into the planets with no knowledge at all. I guess the love for traveling is in the blood. Laydum thought about how similar this late mate and son were. They both had the same white hair and deep golden eyes, but Demoiselle was more muscular like Laydum himself then Ardenan who was all soft and slim. I'll talk to Demoiselle about traveling then. I know now that Ardenan wouldn't want our son to have suffer for what had happened to him, but Demoiselle will be punished. He may be old enough to live on his own, but that didn't give him a right to stowaway on a ship. I thought I raised him better than that. Now matter tomorrow he will be back home and we will have a talk. Laydum went back to his angry pacing forgetting about his mate and went to thinking of a suitable punishment for his son's crime.

(((You don't know where Terry is???!!!! Demoiselle's going to die without him. anyway thought I give you a little insight to his family life? Strick man Laydum is. well, that it and I guess Demoiselle will have to find Terry by himself.))))

[Terry]

(((Yea!!! I sort of made up with my Terry-chan. We compromised, and I gave a friend while he would be away from Demoiselle...)))

Pale and jade-colored skin trembled against the cold metal. A green haired youth lay curled tightly in a ball trying to warm himself within a solitary corner of the cold vibrating cargohold of a ship. The boy didn't know where he was going but he knew where he wanted to go, but could see no way to get away. He couldn't make a sound or movement without the men hearing and coming back to hurt him again.

Just then, a gentle yet frail hand began stroking sweat-soaked green hair. The boy flinched, even though he had always been comfortable swimming naked at home, now he just felt vulnerable and scared. "Shh...it's okay," A soothing voice murmured in his ear, "You have nothing to fear from me." The boy leaned slightly into the gentle touch, and closed his eyes. In his mind's eye, it was not this gentle blonde golden-eyed stranger comforting but his own mama. He never wanted to be separated from him again, even if it was just a dream.

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle once again yanked at his handcuff and curse when once again it didn't come loose.
"Damn it," hissed Demoiselle feeling between panic and anger, he needed to get free soon they were only a few minutes until they landed and then he'd never be able to find Terry. Demoiselle once again held the gourd and resumed yanking on his restraints.
"You shouldn't do that," admonished Feu with a shake of his head, "you'll only hurt yourself."
"Back off," snarled Demoiselle before switching into his dragon form and snapping his jaw at Feu. Feu just looked at him and waited for Demoiselle to calm down.
"If you quiet down and don't attract attention to yourself I'll tell you the plan I've got," murmured Feu with a satisified smile as Demoiselle immediately calmed down.
"Now first realize that if I didn't believe the merboy was your mate and it was in your best interest to escape I wouldn't be doing this," stated Feu with a sigh, "I wasn't the one who put the chains on you so I can easily unlock them without a problem and blame it on a trainee who won't get punished too severely, but we have to time this right. There's a window in the room a hall from my assigned room so you can sneak out of that, but don't be stupid and fly out in everyone's view. This requires stealth and you'd better not get caught or you're on your own. I can't take responsiblilty for something like this without being in huge trouble and we all know your father won't be happy so follow me and I'll show you the room. I've disarmed all the cameras in the whole ship so nothing will look suspicious when the cameras turn up blank. We only have about 2 minutes when everyone is getting ready to land. Hurry!" And with that the two snuck out of the room and quickly made it to the safety of the other room.
"The plane has landed so go out this window," instructed Feu waving his hand toward the indicated window, " and good luck."
With that Feu disappeared and Demoiselle slipped out the window to freedom.


(((Yeah! Terry's back and someone's trying to help him! how sweet.)))

[Terry]

Terry rubbed his wrists, which throbbed red from where his bindings held him, keeping him from running away. His normal vibrant green eyes were now dry and also red from crying. His tears though had dried up awhile ago. The door then in front of him opened and the boy was shoved in and to the floor. Terry couldn't even find the strength to try and find his balance, only letting his body fall lifelessly to the cold steel. All over in his body, he felt nothing, nothing but pain. This was not the way he imagined he would see Sensaforia, or any other planet! He wanted to see new places and meet new people, but not this way! This ship must have hyperdrive or something, how else could we get from Zerca to Sensaforia in less than a week! This was his second night in Sensaforia. Each time he was given over to someone who pay...Terry closed his eyes. He didn't want to think about the pain his body was still trying to overcome.

Just then, the gentle frail hand came down and stroked tangled green hair, fingers weaving trying to undo some of the knots. Terry sighed with relief, as blurred green eyes looked up to see his head resting in the lap of the golden-eyed blonde human. Adam was tall and delicately muscled. They both sort of were, seeing as how improperly nurtured they were. He was five years older than Terry but the boy was just thankful he had a friend to talk to for now. Adam was always gentle with his words and knew exactly what to say to make the boy relax. Adam was from Earth and always told stories of it to Terry. The boy remembered some similar stories Akia told him, when he was on Earth.

As Terry listened to Adam's soothing voice, he didn't seem to notice that his cough had gotten steadily worse. Adam did. As a human, he was quickly becoming aware of the other species who lived out here. He figured Terry needed to be near the water. "Don't worry now Terry. I overheard we're going to land in a day or so on a planet with inhabitants like your kind." Adam smiled, and gripped Terry's now weakly muscled hand. "If you trust me, I have a plan. No one as cute or as innocent as you should be forced into this kind of work."

"I trust you." Terry nodded weakly, and closed his eyes. Silently he cried himself to sleep, thinking about what Adam said. The problem was he wasn't innocent anymore. No one out there would want him anymore. The boy cried even harder as he realized the silver Dragonis that he, yes he can admit now. Yes, Terry loves Demoiselle, but if Demoiselle could see him now he was sure the Dragonis wouldn't want anything to do with him. The boy just felt too dirty.


(((You know I love Adam I don't want to see him drop off when Terry leaves this place, just wondering does Feu have a mate already? Just asking....

[demoiselle]

(((LOL. No Feu is mate having been in the army he didn't really get much of a chance to look.)))

Demoiselle carefully made his way to the forest behind the airship and took off in that direction. He'd only have 10 minutes at the most head start and he needed to make the best of it. I don't know how I'll do it Terry, but I'll find you. Demoiselle jumped on a branch of a nearby tree so his tracks wouldn't be so obvious. I could always go to mermen territory and find Terry's dad and ask for help, but I don't think that'd a good idea. Terry's mother was killed by a dragonis and I know why father wouldn't like Terry to appear and tell him what's going on. Demoiselle continued to jump from tree to tree and swore when he heard someone following him. Demoiselle sighed in relief when he saw it was Feu.
"What are you doing here," inquired Demoiselle annoyed that he had gotten a little scared.
"I told your father I was permentally retired from the army and that I was going to take my airship to a different planet so I could get some peace," replied Feu with a shrug, "You know you can't do this only and I can help you."
"I can do this by myself," growled Demoiselle,but quickly calmed himself, "you can follow me,but don't help. I need to do this on my own."
"So where are we going," asked Feu ignoring Demoiselle's last statement.
"Mermen territory for right now," answered Demoiselle with a smirk.
:Are you crazy," questioned Feu with a disapproving look," that territory his under hostile suspicions! They could try and kill us."
"I don't care," stated Demoiselle with a determined look, "as long as Terry's found and is okay."

[Terry]

Finally, the ship had landed. Adam still wasn't sure of all the names of these new places, but from the gaze on the boy's face next to him, he could tell the boy was home. Indeed, Terry watched with awe from the open door of the craft, he was so glad to be home. He even recognized this place. It was town where his father often took him to play when he was younger.

Terry smiled, but quickly it faltered as his eyes looked down at his hands seeing as they were again shackled with heavy steel, he could barely lift his arms. And he was still too tired and too sore to be walking. Thankfully, they were at least given each a pair of white sheer thin-lined pants, that were almost see-through.

The boy coughed again, stubbling down the ramp as the three men in front of them pulled roughly at their ropes. Adam walking beside him, gently took the boy's arm, ignoring the cramp of his own weights, thus keeping Terry from falling. Adam knew there wasn't much time, he had to do something to get the boy away, Terry was getting weaker. His skin was getting more and more pale, and he was sure that those dull and dry, pale green eyes weren't normally like that. This sweet boy should not be forced to share the same fate as himself.

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle and Feu continued their journey to the mermen territory and Demoiselle tried to think of a different plan, but he got nothing. the only thing I can do is go there and see what happens. If I die looking for Terry then so be it, but I can't see any merman being so cruel as to shoot me on sight, thought Demoiselle as he continously jumped from tree to tree, he was getting tired.
"Where could he be," mused Demoiselle looking at his surroundings as if to draw some type of clue from them.
"He could be anywhere," answered Feu looking as composed as ever though he too looked like he was starting to wear himself out, "I mean he might not even be on this planet!"
"He's here," assured Demoiselle determinedly, "I can feel it." Feu resisted rolling his eyes at the lovesick dragonis and focused on making it a safe distance from Demoiselle's father.
"You know," voiced Feu, "he could have been brought back here for ransom, he might of escaped, or there's always a slim possibilty of him ending up in the slave market."
"Slave market," roared Demoiselle trying to contain his anger, but he couldn't. They'll die if I catch them, seethed Demoiselle clentching his fists,I'll find Terry if it's the last thing I do.

((( Sorry, this is kinda crappy. I'm tired, but wanted to give you something so enjoy!!! )))

[Terry]

Adam reached down and gripped Terry's hand, as he heard Terry cough almost violently again. His fingers massaged the dry, clammy skin. Adam knew if he was going to do something to help, he would have to work quickly. The men holding the two had tied their ropes around their shackles to a post in an abandoned alley just around the corner of a night club. Adam watched the men out of the corner of his eye, hidden by his long golden hair, waiting for them to disappear through the backdoor of the club. His hand still massaging at Terry's wrist and hand. 'Terry can you still hear my thoughts?' His golden eyes waited awhile until they almost gasped when dull, unfocused green eyes looked back at him. The boy nodded once. 'Terry, I'm going to help you, but you have to do exactly what I say.' The boy nodded again. 'Good, now when I tell you to, I want you to run into the forest area we just past as fast as you can and don't stop for any reason.' "But what about you?" Terry whispered, in an almost raspy tone. Adam smiled, 'Don't worry about me, I'll stall them long enough for you to get far enough away.' Terry shook his head, "I'm not going to leave you here alone..." Adam ran a hand through green hair, ridding a few tangles. "This is my life, there's nothing else left for me out there. You on the other hand probably have friends and a family that misses you. Now...go."

Terry wanted to cry, he wanted to stay with his friend. He looked down again to see rope around his shackles had come undone. He looked back up at Adam, who smiled again. 'I lived with several older brothers, I know many tricks.'

With a little help from Adam and the brick wall, Terry finally found a little balance on trembling legs. However, he remained to grip Adam's hand. However, it wasn't very strong and Adam was able to slip out and pushed Terry gently toward the direction of the forest. Terry took one last look behind him. "I'll come back, I promise." He then ran off and Adam watched him disappear into woods, the words echoed in his mind as he lowered his head, "I hope you never have to come back here."

Terry ran as fast as he could, though tripping over a few roots and stumbling over his own aching feet. He rubbed his eyes to try and clear his vision but it was still too blurred, but he didn't stop. He remembered what Adam said. Just then, he hearing picked up running water. He was close to a stream, however, his legs could stand no more and the boy collapsed to the forest floor. His blurred vision slowly went black, but not before seeing a shadow being cast over him.

~~~

Meanwhile, five Mermen scouts were tracking the steps of two Dragonis' who had wandered into the their Territory. Silently and with stealth which mermen were known for, they quickly had the Dragonis' surrounded. "Stop! Dragonis' you do not have authorization to be in Merman Territory. Please turn around leave immediately!"

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle hissed in annyance when he heard the mermen's commanded, but refused to leave.
"Let's give them a mist so thick they can't even see what's right in their face," encouraged Feu with a grin, always ready for a battle, "it's the only way we can get past without any real risk."
Demoiselle nodded and they began breathing out a thick mist that quickly covered the surrounding area. The two silently raced off hoping to have made it quite a distance before they were caught. Demoiselle heard far off voices though and stopped abrubtly.
"We're near a city," whispered Demoiselle when Feu stopped beside him. Feu nodded his acknowledgement and began to skirt around the edge of the city. They continued to keep the mist thick incase someone was out walking around and Demoiselle tripped over something. Demoiselle silently cursed his carelessness until he saw what he'd tripped out.
Oh, what happened to you Terry, Demoiselle thought sadly as he carefully picked up the merboy quickly letting his eyes run over all of Terry's wounds and scars. they'll pay for this, but first I'll take care of you. Feu gasped when he saw the merboy and watched as his friend carefully took the merboy into the water with him. He looks half dead thought Feu with a shake of his head and then realization hit him.
"Demoiselle, get out of the water," commanded Feu with silver eyes widening, "there could be mermen in there!"
"I don't care," murmured Demoiselle looking down at Terry, "he needs water. His skin is dry and he has died blood everywhere. I'm willing to take the risk to make sure he's okay." Feu sighed, but tried to his best to be understanding and waited patiently for Demoiselle to finish. Demoiselle stayed in the water submerging Terry's whole body in water except his face so he could breath and waited expectantly for Terry to show any signs of life.

[Terry]

A little ways away a older merman was strolling along the bank of the river, long sea blue hair tied back in a loose ponytail while his skin was tinged with light turquoise. On his arm was a woven basket full of exotic green plants and rare flowers. The merman let the water brush casually against his feet as he plucked another flower from a nearby bush. Just then splashing caught his attention and he turned to peer on the other side of river. It surprised him to see a Dragonis much less two, but what made him drop his basket was seeing bunches of green hair peeking from the surface, within the Dragonis' arms. Flashes of memories blurred in front of his eyes.

Rushing a few steps forward into the oncoming waves, he shouted out, fear flooding his voice. "Get away from him! You better not hurt that boy, Dragonis!"

~~~

At first it felt like his body was on fire, but now Terry felt like he was wrapped in a cocoon, keeping his body cool, like he was back home. After a few minutes his body began reacting, his foot twitched but as he coughed again and again, sounding more and more gravelled. But he didn't want to open his eyes. He was too afraid to open. He wanted to sleep in this safe cocoon, safe in his mama's arms wrapped around protectively and he never wanted to wake up again.

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle looked at the older merman and angrily snapped his teeth. This wasn't suppose to be happening! He was suppose tow get Terry and leave, but Terry didn't seem to want to wake up.
"Come on," urged Demoiselle gently shaking the merboy, "we've got to go."
"My dear friend, we need to be leaving," urged Feu looking at the merman stiffly, "you know we can't hurt anyone here without being in major trouble so let's go!"
"I can't," whispered Demoiselle looking do at Terry and waves of guilt over took him, " he needs water and I won't leave him. You go ahead Feu. I'll stay here."
"You're a bigger idiot then I thought," huffed Feu shaking his blue hair with annoyance and he narrowed his silver eyes, "I know he's your could be mate, but if we don't get out of hear something bad's going to happen...I can feel it." Demoiselle shook his head stubbornly and looked down at his merboy. Mine, thought Demoiselle with a small smile,I like that. I hope you like that too Terry.

[Terry]

The older merman, realizing the Dragonis wasn't going to let go of the merboy, he dove into the water and swam up to them with alarming speed, popping his body out of the water right in front of the Dragonis, so quickly in fact the man didn't have enough time to react. The sight of the boy confirmed his suspicions, this was Maris' son, but what he was doing out here and with a Dragonis was quite far beyond his understanding. Midnight blue eyes were also almost stunned as he saw the protective grip the Dragonis had on the boy. 'Does he think this boy is his mate or something, but why?'

Just then, he saw the injuries on the boy's arms and legs. His hand rested on the boy's forehead, also checked his vitals, each time his expression growing darker. 'What could have happened to you, dear boy?'

Suddenly, numerous shouts the merman recognized as scouts, probably chasing this Dragonis, jolted his head up. Then blue eyes focused again and looked back the Dragonis with extreme urgency within them. "Come with me. I can give you place to hide for a time, but we must go now. Terry is need of medical attention immediately."

[demoiselle]

Demoiselle was a little surprised at the merman's offer for help since just seconds before he'd told him to let go of Terry. Demoiselle debated on whether he could trust the merman, but in the end he didn't see any other choice.
"Come on Feu. I think this merman can help Terry," voiced Demoiselle looking down at the merboy urgently, Demoiselle didn't think Terry was hurt so badly that he needed immediate medical attention, but then Dragonis' probably were a little stronger.
"This can't be good," murmured Feu as they followed the merman, "how do we know he's not leading us into a trap?"
"We don't, but Terry needs help and this merman can find him some so we're going to have to chance it," explained Demoiselle as he held Terry a little tighter, "I told you didn't need to come and I'm sure you can get out of here without any of ther mermen catching you.
"No," assured Feu with a sigh, "you my dear friend need help and what kind of friend would I be to leave you now?" Demoiselle nodded his understanding and they continued to follow the merman.