Big surprise, I should be studying for an exam and instead I'm writing fanfiction. The prologue is sort of short but later chapters will be longer, promise.
Disclaimer: I hate this part so much. Nope, I don't own it, won't be writing this if I did.
Summary: Lykouleon sealed Rune's memories of the Eastern Demon King for his own protection, but after his death the seal breaks. With his memories restored there is only one person alive Rune can turn to, only one other who knows the truth: Kharl. Rath/Rune slight Rath/Cesia
Rating: T (may become M later on)
Warning: Yaoi, implied lemons (later chapters), also some possible OOC on Rune's part become of his memories being recovered.
The Resting Place of Promises and Memories
Prologue: Back in Two Weeks
"So," Thatz droned as he leaned against the doorframe of Rune's room. "Rath granted your request to leave."
Rune glanced at the new Blue Dragon Officer before returning to his task of packing. "Yes, there are a few things I need to take care of. I'll only be gone for two weeks."
"It's just sort of strange to see you rushing off with the capital in such a mess, especially when it was you who was always trying to drag Rath and me back to Draqueen all the time."
Rune smiled softly, finally turning to face the former thief. "Well, I think I deserve a little time off; after all, when I return I have to force Rath to do paperwork."
Thatz snorted, trying to hold back a laugh. "Good luck with that!" He pushed himself off the frame and walked over to the elf who had gone back to surveying all the gear laid across his bed. "Where are you going anyways?"
Rune was silent for a moment, still staring at the gear, but not really seeing it. "East."
"Faerie Forest?"
The former Water Knight shook his head. "No, further than that."
"You're just going to keep being vague, aren't you?"
"I'll tell you when I get back."
Thatz studied the elf who refused to look at him. "Did you at least tell Rath?"
Rune shook his head again. "No."
Thatz paused once again, processing the information the elf was giving him. "Normally I wouldn't care what you do, but there are still rogue demons out there. Not to mention Rath is going to worry about you."
Rune blinked as he turned to Thatz. "What do you mean? Rath has you, Cesia, Ruwalk, and dozens of other advisors to help him. I won't be missed for only two weeks."
This time Thatz was the one shaking his head. "That's not what I mean. Rath relies on you more than anyone else here. You're the only person he still cared about even after you found out what he was."
Rune stayed silent, going back to the gear on his bed. Thatz sighed in exasperation and turned to leave. "Whatever," he called over his shoulder. "Just make sure you're back within two weeks or else Rath is going to send me a on a search and rescue mission. I deserve a little relaxation time too you know!"
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Rune silently slipped into Tintlet's room, placing an envelop on her nightstand. She had agreed to give it to Rath when Rune had been gone for four days; that would be enough time for him to get to where he needed to be.
'Rath deserves to know the truth, even if I am too much of a coward to tell him face to face,' the elf thought. 'He probably won't want anything to do with me after he reads this, but I promised him I'd return and I will. I just hope I've given myself enough time to get all my answers, if he'll even speak to me that is.'
The dawn rays broke over the horizon, spilling soft light into Tintlet's room. With a last glance at the letter he adjusted his pack, leaving the Dragon Castle before anyone was awake to say their farewells.
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Rath watched from his window as Rune walked out the front gates. 'I know you'll come back, but I wish I knew why you wanted to leave in the first place, Rune,' he thought, unable to tear his gaze away from the spot where Rune had disappeared.
A knock on his door broke his thoughts, but he still didn't stir. "Rath," came Cesia's voice through the door. "You should come down and eat. You'll be needed in the council chamber soon."
"I'll be down in a minute," Rath replied, finally tearing his gaze away from the window.
He sighed as he got dressed, not looking forward to a day of endless meetings. 'I wish you were here, Rune. I need your advice.'
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In Arinas Kharl stared toward the west. "Garfakcy," he called.
The boy appeared a moment later with an apron on and feather duster in hand. "Ah, good," the alchemist said when he saw the boy. "We're going to have a visitor soon. We have to be ready for him."
Garfakcy stared at Kharl for a moment. "Who? You haven't developed a new plan to get Rath, have you?"
Kharl smirked lightly. "No. You'll see when he gets here. Although, if Rath finds out he's coming here he might just come himself to get him back." Kharl seemed to be thinking for a moment, but Garfakcy just shook his head and went back to cleaning. If Lord Kharl wanted to keep the visitor a secret then Garfakcy would just have to wait until he arrived.
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There it is. Next chapter will be longer, promise. Let me know what you think!