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Warning: This chapter contains violence, blood, and sexual content in later chapters proceed with caution. I got a PM asking to make a lemon or a lime and I had to look that up. *flush*

Rated M. There's a lime in this chapter and my first one.

"No!" Ringabel tossed and turned in bed tears falling down his face. "No! You're not taking him away from me!" Ringabel clenched the bed sheets. "He's my lover! Take me instead!" Ringabel sat up shouting. "TIIIIIIIIIIIZ!" Ringabel violently looked around panting. Sweat flowed down his face. "It was just a dream…" He looked down. Ringabel breathed remembering he was taken to a hospital once he fainted. He pulled the covers off and saw he had a bandage around his stomach and wearing black trousers. He frowned and curled up hugging his knees to his chest. He tried not to remember what happened yesterday but the memories just kept coming back. He was out of the kingdom of Caldisla with his lover talking about taking their relationship to the next level. It happened so fast. Ringabel was hugging his lover and out of nowhere he got shot by an arrow on the shoulder than on the back and fell on his knees groaning. Stunned by the arrows, he remembered hearing Tiz scream, cry, and shouting Ringabel's name. While on his knees trying to fight the pain, a fist came to Ringabel's face knocking him on his side. Ringabel had a bloody nose and his eyes were half closed. He remembered seeing a group of bandits grabbing Tiz and covering his mouth from screaming. The bandits bind his hands behind his back and shoved a dirty cloth inside his mouth. Ringabel reached out with all the strength he had left once he saw the bandits drag Tiz away. A tear rolled down Ringabel's cheek. Then the same bandit with the bow smirked and shot another arrow hitting Ringabel's chest. Ringabel couldn't speak for some reason. He was too stunned by the arrows. His vision was blurry and he began to faint from blood loss and injuries. Edea and Agnes found him later and rushed him to the hospital. Ringabel clenched the necklace around his neck Tiz gave him as a gift on their first date. It was a silver, heart, shaped necklace that said "My Love" on front of the necklace. He opened the locket and saw the picture of their first kiss. Ringabel felt his blood boil. He will find and save Tiz at any cost even if it meant sacrificing his own life for him. Ringabel will ring down hell once he sees the bandits again. They will pay for what they've done. Ringabel closed the locket and got out of bed ignoring the pain he felt on his chest. He didn't feel any pain of his back or shoulder. He walked towards the window looking outside knowing it was morning. He pounded the wall ignoring the pain he felt in his knuckles. He pressed his head against the window and shut his eyes tight his arm resting on the wall next to the window. Guilt and sorrow filled his mind. He failed to save Tiz after vowing to protect him. He couldn't save his own lover. He was a failure. Ringabel turned around once he heard the door open. It was Edea smiling wearing her knight job outfit.

"Are you alright? I say you are since you're standing and out of bed." Edea said walking closer but stopped.

"I've been better. How long have I been out?" Ringabel asked leaning against the wall his arms folded across his chest.

"Since yesterday. Agnes has been up watching you for 16 hours or less. She said she wouldn't leave until she felt a pulse. She's sleeping right now." Edea said rubbing her armor.

Ringabel looked down. "Edea…I'm a failure. I couldn't save Tiz." He murmured and pounded the wall. "I couldn't protect him Edea!" He shouted breathing hard.

"Hold your sorrow later because you're not a failure. We don't know if Tiz is actually dead. There's a high possibility that he's alive waiting for his bride-to-be to rescue him." Edea smiled twirling her sword in her hand.

Ringabel hesitated and stuttered. "B-B-bride-to-be?" Ringabel held his necklace. "No Edea! I need to save him alone!"

"He wanted me to keep it a secret but you have the right to know since we're going to rescue him." Edea said pulling her shield over her shoulder. "Don't talk me out of it because Tiz is like a brother to me. We're going to rescue him together."

"It's going to be dangerous though!" Ringabel exclaimed meeting Edea's gaze. "Wait until I get my hands on that bandit that had the bow!" Ringabel scowled clenching his fist.

"Danger? Are you kidding me Ringabel?" Edea smirked throwing her shield up in the air and caught it. "We've been through hell before and we can go through it again. I understand your lust for vengeance but save your anger when you actually meet the bandits."

Ringabel chuckled at Edea's response. "You're right. When should we leave?"

"Anytime you want if you think you're up for it. I'm guessing your wounds are fully healed since you're standing up like nothing happened. That's manly to me." Edea smirked.

Ringabel chuckled. "Alright. We will leave shortly. Just let me get my shirt on and some supplies and we'll go." Ringabel said getting his bag ready.

"Deal!" Edea dashed out of the room closing the door.

Ringabel turned and stared at the window pressing his forehead against the glass. "I'm coming for you Tiz. Hang in there my love."

Tears streamed down Tiz's eyes as he was thrown inside the dungeon of an old castle. His hands tied behind his back and a cloth shoved inside his mouth. He missed Ringabel. His heart dropped remembering seeing his lover getting shot by the arrows. He hoped Ringabel was okay. Tiz rolled on his back and sat up leaning his head against the cold wall fearing Ringabel died from his injuries or no help was coming. Tiz's eyes widened once a bandit came closer. Tiz kicked himself back but he was already pressed against the wall. A bandit gripped Tiz's shirt lifting him up and pulled the cloth out. Tiz panted and spit out his own spit. The bandit laughed and dropped Tiz causing him to groan in pain and left the dungeon. He didn't know where the bandits had taken him or why they kidnapped him but he knew it was some place close he thought. Tiz closed his eyes getting rid of the negative thoughts and started remembering the romantic moments he had with Ringabel. A small smile formed on Tiz's face but soon will fade.

Flashback.

"R-Ringa-!" He was silenced by a kiss. Tiz was on the bed breathing heavily with Ringabel on top of him kissing him passionately. Ringabel had his shirt off wearing his blue trousers while Tiz was only wearing black shorts. Tiz bit back a moan as Ringabel trailed kisses down his neck. Tiz had his arms wrapped around Ringabel's neck. Tiz moved one of his hands around Ringabel's hair. He moved his neck allowing Ringabel more room. Tiz gasped as Ringabel began making his love mark on Tiz's neck. Slowly the spot became red which would be questioned the next day but neither cared as they rubbed their bodies against each other creating so much friction. Ringabel pulled away breathing heavily and sat up straddling Tiz allowing him to trace his muscle curves. He loved it when Tiz would explore his body. The touch of his finger tips tracing his abdominal and chest that would send shivers down Ringabel's spine. Ringabel watched as Tiz's hand slowly moved around Ringabel's chest. Ringabel closed his eyes as moans escaped his mouth. He tilted his head back once he felt Tiz's hand trail down to his abdominal slowly tracing his abs with the tip of his finger. Ringabel felt goosebumps form on his body. Ringabel grabbed Tiz and rolled him over so Tiz was on top. Tiz smiled straddling Ringabel and moved his hands on Ringabel's chest. Ringabel gripped Tiz's hips urging him to rub against the fabric. Tiz gasped and trembled by the sudden movement. He violently shook his head and got off Ringabel. He wasn't ready yet. Ringabel sat up and pulled Tiz on his lap holding him close. Tiz turned his body and rested his head on Ringabel's chest. His hands wrapped around his waist.

"I'm not ready Ringabel." Tiz murmured.

Ringabel kissed his head and rested his chin on Tiz's head. "I know. I'm sorry."

Tiz yelped as he was interrupted by a smack across the face. He fell on his side. Tiz had his eyes half closed. He whimpered as one of the bandit's grabbed him by the hair throwing him across the dungeon with a loud thud. Tiz screamed as he felt weight crushing his back. He cried out Ringabel's name only to get kicked across the forehead. Blood splattered on the ground. The bandit took his foot off and laughed. Tiz squirmed to the corner leaning his head against the wall. He knew this was going to be a painful long day. He shut his eyes tightly thinking his life would end here.

Who should win Tiz? Alternis or Ringabel? Because I really don't know. o.o