Ebony smiled and kissed Ivan softly. She smiled holding up a fingure and dissappeared into a tent. She came out a moment later and held his sword out to him. It looked brand new and she blushed slightly as it sparkled in the sun. She had her sword at her side and was holding onto the hilt with old care and love. "I kept it in the best condition as well as our armor when Shade was gone." she said smiling.

Illusion sat up and looked at him. "Why?" She asked.

"the wizards are after our kind." he whispered to Illusion softly

Ivan smiled at her and took his sword. "Thomas told me that you did." he said and kissed her happly. "and thank you." he said and strapped it to his side. He the pulled it out and swung it around gracefully. It was as if he hadn't take a three year break at all. He then put back in its seath and smiled at her.

"Us? Why?" Illusion asked looking at Brigand.

"we have a lot of magic in us and they want it." he said as he looked at her

"I know that! but we wouldnt be any good!" Illusion said softly.

Ebony smiled at Ivan and sighed. "Im letting Thomas sleep in a bit so we can pack for the trip... If we're going to leave it might as well be now." she said and walked back into the tent. She had their armor packed away in a backpack and clothes in it as well. She smiled turning back to Ivan and kissed him softly. She couldn't help it. Being away for so long made her want him all the time.

Brigand shook his head, "they are using us as slaved and also as test subjects. if we dont fight back agenst them they are just going to use us like tools." he siad as he looked at her and didn't even say some of the worst things they do.

Ivan smiled at her and kissed her back and wrapped his arms around her. He then looked at her lovingly and stroked her cheek, "sounds like a good plan to me." he said softly and kissed her again. It still felt like it has been forever since he had kissed her and he wanted her more then ever to make up for the last 3 years.

Ebony smiled and cupped Ivan's cheek. She pressed herself closer to him and smiled. "I love you..." she whispered wanting to hear him say it. Theh were the words she longed for all the time and she wrapped her other arm around his neck as she kissed him passionately.

Ivan smiled and kissed her back just as passinatly. "I love you too." he said as he pulled her closer. he had missed hearing those words more then anything else and loved her more then life itself. He hoped that he could be with her forever and that nothing could rip them apart.

((okok that's alot of sorrys and than lol the funny thing is you didn't post as Apollo lol I find that entertaining it's funny))

((I didn't?!! Shit!! Sorry!! I wil right now))

Ebony smiled and kissed Ivan passionately. She ran her hands down his chest loving the feel and relaxed in Ivan's arms. She felt completely safe with him.

Apollo smiled at Alexia and a soldier came running up and saluted him. "Speak soldier." Apollo said and looked at Alexia. "Your highness... We recieved a message from the elves... The princess is on the move.... She's planning to try and get the wizards to join the cause." he said and Apollo's jaw almost dropped. "Dismissed." Apollo managed and looked at Alexia. "What do you think about joining this fight?" he asked seriously.

Instantly Alexias long hair darkened and a pair of ears and a tail appeared. She smiled at him and two daggers came from her side as if from nowhere. "Sure if you want." She replied now certain that Apollo was royalty after how he handled the meeting and because the other man had called him highness.

Ivan smiled and ran his hands down her back. He loved being with her again ahd kissed her back just as passinatly

Ebony smiled and pulled away hearing the twins laughs. "Ths twins are comming." she whispered and not ten seconds later the twins ran in the tent and jumped into both Ivan and Ebony's arms. "Hey!! Why are you two so wound up?" she asked laughing. "Uncle tricky let us have rock candy!!" they said proudly holding out their sticky hands. "Oh!! You two!!" Ebony said laughing and tickled Luna. "Now we'll just have to clean you two up." she said and set Luna down to fill the bathing basin but the little girl ran off. "Luna!!" she called and chased after the little one laughing. She passed the tent again chasig her and yelled at Ivan,"Help me!!" she said laughing.

Ivan laughed and quickly picked her up and ran for it. He smiled at Luna and held her close so that nothing happend to her. He then had a better idea for where she could baith, a place that would be fun for them and they would also get clean. He stoped running and smiled at Ebony, "how about if we take them to somewhere that they can have fun at and get clean at the same time." he said as he tickled Luna.

You're happy Master. I wish I could see that smile of yours. Illusion said softly to Ivan.

Ebony laughed and hugged them when she caught up. "Fun bathing?! I want in!!" Thomas called and jumped in Ebony's arms. She laughed and looked at Ivan. She seemed to glow and her smile made her eyes burn with emotion. "Alright... Lead the way Ivan." she said and the twins squeeled,"Lead the way daddy!!"

yes I am happy and you should go out and find your happyness. I will be here if you ever need me. he said softly. Ivan laughed picked the other twin up into his arms and started to walk into the forest. He stayed alert just incase but they soon came to a lake that was fed by a small waterfall. "now how can this place not be fun." he said as he smiled at the kids.

Brigand looked at Illusion, "are you okay? you seem happy and yet sad"

"I'm fine. I miss my master, thats all." She said. Grandfather? Disaster called to Ivan hesitantly. Grandfather, Disaster scared. Spell casters want mommy's magic. Mommy fight Spell casters but no win.Grandfather help? Disaster said his voice strong, yet with a scared undertone to it. Grandmother? Paranoia called to Ebony softly. Grandmother, Paranoia terrified.Spell casters want mommy. Why Grandmother? Why Spell casters want mommy? Paranoia asked her voice slightly shaking.

Ebony was surprised and her eyes softened. i don't know sweet heart... But I'll find out... Ebony then gasped in surprise smiled. She then set Thomas down and pulled off her shirt and pants. "Last one in is a rotten egg!" she called and dived in. Thomas laghed pulling off his shirt and dove in after her. The twins wiggled out of Ivan's hands and she their dresses quickly they then took hands ran and jumped in. They all then looked up at Ivan laughig and Thomas called,"Make a big splash dad!!"

Paranoia scared Mommy go bye bye. Grandmother help Mommy please. Paranoia said pleadingly.Spell casters attack mommy. Paranoia know mommy no hold a big place in Grandmother's heart, but Grandmother help Paranoia? Paranoia's voice was filled with begging and pleading.

"I love Illusion.... Don't say I don't. I never want to imagine a world without her or you or your brother.... Tomarrow I'm taking the fight to the wizards... And I will protect her if you come with..." Ebony thought and beconed for Ivan to jump in.

Princess can you look after my children for me? I'm going to go to my village to see if I can help out. I told them stories about you and Master. Illusion said softly. Disaster and Paranoia appeared in front of Ebony. "Grandmother take us in?" Paranoia asked softly and shyly. The look in their eyes could tell anyone they're were ready for rejection. Disaster and Paranoia held onto each other for support.

Ebony smiled and looked at them. "Its okay but if I tell you to run you run okay?" she asked seriously.