Warning: This chapter contains sexual content, violence, and psychopath Edea. (At the very end). Proceed with caution.

Ringabel woke up in his room with a massive headache. He remembered Agnes treating his wounds then putting him to sleep. He slowly sat up with his hand on his head and looked at the window seeing it was dark outside. Three hours had passed from what outside looked like. He got out of bed and looked down seeing that he only had underwear on. He placed his hand on the window seeing snow falling down then turned his body around walking towards his door. He gently put his hand on the knob slowly turning it and pulling the door towards him as quietly as possible not wanting to wake Edea or Agnes hoping they were asleep. Ringabel peeked his head out seeing it was pitch black in the hallway. He slowly stepped out of his room quietly closing the door not caring about putting the rest of his clothes on. He walked quietly towards Tiz's room and gently placed his hand on the knob surprised that the door was unlocked. He opened the door and stepped inside seeing Tiz writing something in his journal. Ringabel closed the door locking it so no one would interfere. He wanted to be with his Tiz alone right now. He stepped closer placing his hands on Tiz's shoulders watching him stop writing in his journal.

"Ringabel…" He started as he got out of his chair turning around to face his lover seeing pain in his eyes. He slightly blushed noticing his lover only had underwear on. Tiz looked away feeling guilty of betraying Ringabel. It wasn't his fault he thought his lover was dead. He held back his tears from the wounds on Ringabel's body from the pointless fight. "…."

"I forgive you…" Ringabel whispered.

"R-Ringabel!?" A tear flowed down Tiz's cheek knowing his lover forgave him after what he did. He had his hand placed on his heart.

"It's not your fault Tiz…" He flinched as his lover traced his scars. He cupped his lover's face wiping the tear away with his thumb then stepped back.

"…" Tiz stood there speechless. He looked down to his feet remembering he had blue pajamas on.

"I. Love. You." Ringabel whispered stepping closer to his lover.

Tiz turned his head facing Ringabel looking at him in the eye. "Say it again…" He whispered leaning down on the desk as Ringabel moved closer.

"I love you…"

"Again…"

"I love you!"

"More!"

Ringabel cupped his lover's face. "I love you!" He breathed pressing his forehead against his lover's.

"…"

The silence in Tiz's room seemed to last forever then their lips met. Tiz felt himself being picked up from the desk being pulled into an embrace. The two males swayed around as they kissed each other passionately. Close to the bed, Tiz gently pushed Ringabel on the bed then crawled over his body. He rested his head on his lover's shoulder with his hands resting on his chest. Ringabel rolled over so he was on top slipping his hand under his lover's buttoned shirt rubbing his soft flesh.

"Mm…Ringabel…" Tiz moaned feeling both his wrist being held down. He tilted his head back once he felt a soft tongue tracing around his belly button.

"Tiz…" He breathed kissing his lover's tummy. He loved the moanings escaping from his lover's mouth then bit down on his flesh making him yelp then sucked on his sensitive flesh making multiple love marks. He could feel his lover squirming around from his touch trying to break free. He used his free hand slipping it under his lover's sweats rubbing the fabric of his manhood with his hand.

"Hngh…!" A bright red blush spread across Tiz's face. He could feel his body burning up. "AH!" He groaned feeling fingers wrap around his shaft stroking him.

"You're so…mm…beautiful..." He breathed pressing his lips against his as he let go of his wrist. He removed his hand away from Tiz's sweats feeling his lover's hands being placed on his waist. He moved his hand up grabbing the buttons and began unbuttoning his shirt. Tiz moved his hands around Ringabel's back feeling his smooth skin sending shivers down his spine. He moved his hands all the way up to his shoulders digging his nails into his bare skin then clawed down making Ringabel pull away from the kiss yelping in pleasure.

"Sit up…please…" Tiz breathed. He removed his shirt and tossed it to the floor.

Ringabel nodded getting off of his lover and sat up. Tiz sat up scooting closer to his lover. He reached over grabbing the fabric of his underwear feeling how hard he was and giggled. He saw Ringabel close his eyes and bit his lip. Tiz smiled and reached inside his garment pulling out his stiff member. He wrapped his fingers around the shaft moving his hand up and down loving the moaning escaping from his lover's mouth.

"T-Tiz…" He groaned.

"Yours is so big…" He breathed rubbing the tip with his thumb in circles.

"I'll let you ring-my-bell." Ringabel breathed watching Tiz remove his fingers from his manhood who had an evil grin on his face.

"If you say so." Tiz said as he got off the bed walking over to his desk drawer. He pulled the drawer out and picked a bell out then closed the drawer. He crawled on the bed grabbing Ringabel's member and tied the bell string around his shaft. "Make the bell ring, Ringabel." Tiz giggled.

"You…tease…" He breathed removing the last of his clothing then pinned Tiz down on the bed making the bell ring. "Does this mean…we can make love?" Ringabel asked releasing his grip.

"Be gentle please…" He teased leaning up to lick his earlobe in response.

"I'll try to…" He said reaching up slowly pulling down his pajama sweats. He placed his hands on his thighs slowly moving his hands up and down rubbing his soft flesh.

"Ringabel…" He groaned scrunching the bed sheets. He tilted his head back moaning his name as he trailed kisses up his legs then bit down making another love mark.

"Don't leave me again Tiz…" He breathed grabbing his ankles then spread his legs apart. Ringabel reached up pulling his boxers off then tossed it on the floor; the bell ringing with each movement Ringabel made making Tiz giggle. He scooted closer pulling Tiz's legs over his shoulders.

"I love you Ringabel…" Tiz groaned as he scrunched the bed sheets.

"I love you too, Tiz…" He said holding Tiz's legs as he positioned his erection near his entrance. He slowly pushed himself inside feeling Tiz's muscles tighten around his member.

"A-ah!" Tiz scrunched the bed sheets tightly as his lover moved inside of him not completely ready for the sudden move. He could feel the bell tickling his cheeks knowing his lover was all the way inside.

"Does it hurt?" Ringabel asked. His voice drenched in sadness not wanting to hurt his lover.

"Just adjusting…" He panted letting his muscles relax. He adjusted himself not thinking Ringabel's was going to be bigger than Alternis'. He slightly blushed knowing he was overstretched. "I'm ready."

Ringabel nodded. "Tell me if I hurt you." He whispered and slowly pulled himself out then pushed back in. The bell ringing with each thrust Ringabel did. Tiz reached up sharing a long passionate kiss as Ringabel picked up his pace making the bell ring violently. Tiz fell down scrunching the bed sheets as his lover began delving deeper into his body. He shut his eyes tight and lightly moaned his lover's name.

"Yes." Ringabel thought. "Say my name. Mine only."

"Ringabel!" Tiz moaned feeling a wave of pleasure down his spine.

"Yes! Keep saying my name Tiz!" Ringabel paced himself faster wanting to hear more making the bed shift slightly. Sweat flowed down his shoulders and he panted in satisfaction. He firmly grasped his legs thrusting into him harder hitting his prostate. He could feel himself coming.

"RINGABEL!"

"TIZ!" He yelled his lover's name feeling his seed leave his body. He gave one last thrust before releasing deeply inside his lover with his eyes shut tight screaming out his name. Both males panted heavily staring at each other with utter passion and desire. Ringabel slowly pulled himself out and untied the bell around him tossing it in the trash. Tiz rolled on his side and closed his eyes. Ringabel lay on his side pulling his lover closer to his body with his arms wrapped around him and kissed his cheek. He pulled the covers over them and fell asleep holding Tiz in his arms.

"Edea, do you hear something?" Agnes asked quietly opening the door hearing loud thuds and moanings that seemed to quiet down.

"It's Tiz and Ringabel making love." Edea sighed closing her book and put it on the desk.

"W-what!?" Agnes closed the door in shock. "I thought you said he was supposed to stay away from Tiz?"

"I did say that but let them be together for the night because Alternis is not going to let Tiz go without a fight." Edea brought her hand to her mouth sighing. "Tiz is caught in the middle but must choose one."

"What does he see in Alternis Dim?" Agnes asked. "I feel Alternis is just using Tiz."

"According to Alternis, his Tiz in his World saved him and later on was murdered." Edea said. "He's not using him. Alternis is completely lovesick over Tiz."

"Alternis is evil though. Why would Tiz want to choose Alternis over Ringabel?" Agnes shook her head and tossed firewood into the fireplace.

"This Alternis is different. Alternis blames himself for failing to protect his Tiz." Edea got off her bed approaching Agnes. "I would have done the same thing if I lost you Agnes."

"E-Edea…"

"I love you, Agnes."

"Alternis! Oh, Alternis!"

Alternis woke up lying outside in a forest. He looked around recognizing the trees around him knowing he was in Norende. He slowly sat up seeing he had his armor on with roses on his body. He removed his helmet placing it by his side. He grabbed one of the roses thinking of giving it to Tiz. Alternis stood on his feet stretching his arms watching the birds fly by. He looked at the sunset knowing it was the afternoon maybe around noon. He bent down grabbing his helmet and put it back on.

"There's my knight in shining armor!" A familiar voice said making Alternis whip his head; his heart pounding rapidly in his chest. His mouth dropped opened seeing the love of his life standing right in front of him.

"T-Tiz…?" Alternis stuttered slowly approaching him with his arms reached out cupping his lover's face. "Are you him? Are you my Tiz?" His voice was drenched in euphoria.

"Of course I am silly! Did you get amnesia again?" Tiz giggled grabbing Alternis' hand dragging him to the lake. "Come on Alternis!"

Alternis followed behind holding his lover's hand as they ran past trees and homes until they couldn't see the Norende village anymore. Alternis stopped running once he felt Tiz let go of his hand and looked around seeing a lake in front of them. Tiz knelt down and poked his finger into the water knowing it was cold. He frowned and stayed away from the water because he didn't know how to swim. He turned around facing his lover placing both his hands on his armored chest drumming his fingers. Alternis pulled his helmet off tossing it over by the tree and wrapped an arm around his waist leaning his head down to kiss the top of his head. Alternis couldn't describe the happiness he felt in his heart seeing his Tiz alive. It's like time turned back. He never wanted this moment to end. He watched Tiz move away and sat down next to the lake watching the fish swimming by. Alternis removed his gloves and armored chest leaving him in his black shirt setting them next to a tree and sat down next to his lover. Tiz scooted closer to his lover leaning his head on his shoulder sighing. Alternis smiled feeling his lover wrap his arms around his biceps squeezing his muscles.

"Still wearing small tight shirts to show off your muscles Alternis?" Tiz giggled staring at his abdominal wanting to trace those abs.

"Do you want me to take my shirt off?" Alternis smirked and stood up loving the cute reaction Tiz gave him.

"Yes! Yes!" Tiz giggled clapping his hands.

Alternis nodded and pulled his black shirt off exposing his abdominal. He threw the shirt next to his armor. He watched Tiz move closer tracing the tips of his fingers over his muscle curves. Alternis bent his body flexing his abdominal making Tiz giggle. He shivered from his lover's touch watching his fingers trace over his battle scars. Tiz stopped tracing his muscles and wrapped his arms around his waist resting his head on his chest listening to his heart beat. Alternis wrapped his arms around his back tightly as if his Tiz was going to be taken from him any minute. He held him close leaving butterfly kisses on his forehead. Both males swayed around that seemed like forever enjoying each other's warmth in each other's arms. Tiz looked up into his lover's eyes and reached up trying to cup his face. Alternis noticed and lifted Tiz up against his torso feeling him wrap his legs around his waist. He cupped his face and gently pressed his lips against his. A soft tongue circled around Tiz's lips requesting entry. He slightly opened his mouth allowing the hot muscle enter his territory. Their tongues twirled around battling over dominance. Drool escaped from their mouths and linked between their lips. Both males pulled away panting heavily. Alternis gently put his lover down and walked over to his armor pulling his shirt followed by his armor on. He grabbed his helmet putting over his head then turned around facing his lover pulling him into an embrace.

"AH!" Alternis yelped as an arrow pierced through his shoulder.

"Waugh!" Tiz stepped back. His mouth wide opened with his hands over his mouth.

Alternis fell on one knee breathing heavily. He grunted with his eyes shut tight, his teeth clenched together as he reached over his back yanking the arrow out and tossed it. He turned his head behind him seeing a group of warriors approaching him.

"Alternis! Alternis!" Tiz cried then screamed once one of the warriors swung their sword towards him. Tiz shut his eyes hearing a loud yelp. He slowly opened his eyes seeing his lover in front of him blocking the attack from behind.

"Run Tiz!" Alternis hollered elbowing the warrior in the face knocking him down then stabbed his blade through him.

Tiz nodded and sprinted away feeling ashamed and scared of leaving Alternis behind. He turned his head watching Alternis fighting the men trying to kill him. He turned his head back and continued running out of the forest. An archer chased after Tiz firing his arrows at him but kept missing making him scream. The archer threw his bow away and unsheathed his sword chasing after Tiz. Tiz panted heavily trying to run back to his home. He turned his head behind and screamed seeing how close the archer was to him. He wailed once the archer grabbed the back of his shirt trying to hold him in place. Tiz squirmed around shoving him back but no use. Tears flowed down his face as he felt the archer press the blade against his neck. He gasped and punched the archer in the groin stunning him a little then ran towards the door. His hands shaking wild as he struggled to unlock the door with the key that was in his pocket. He looked behind seeing the archer slowly approaching him with a devilish smile. Tiz finally managed to get the door opened and stepped inside trying to shut the door but the archer was too strong. He bashed the door open making Tiz fall on his back. He crawled away and quickly stood up stuck next to a corner. He turned around and gulped. The archer stood there grinning at Tiz knowing he was powerless. Tiz wailed throwing random punches at the archer who laughed and pierced his sword through Tiz's stomach. He yanked his sword out watching Tiz collapsed on the floor coughing out blood his hands clenching his stomach trying to stop the bleeding. The archer shook his head and dragged Tiz's body towards the door. Tiz took one last breath mouthing Alternis' name then passed away laying their motionless with tears flowing down his eyes. The archer laughed and stabbed his bloody sword through his stomach and walked out of his house.

Alternis dashed back to his home hoping his lover escaped safely. His body screaming in pain from the slashes and arrows that pierced through his body but he ignored it. He checked his surroundings seeing no one in sight. He quickly ran to the door and kicked it opened wishing he never did. Alternis motionlessly dropped his blade trying to hold back the tears. He pulled his helmet off letting it drop on the floor making a loud thud. He slowly reached out walking slowly to the lifeless body of his lover laying there with a sword pierced through his stomach. He yanked the sword out and let it drop on the floor then collapsed on his knees his hand shaking wild as he placed his fingers over his lover's frozen lips. He shut his eyes tight letting the tears roll down his face.

"I vowed to protect! To keep you safe! To return the favor from everything you did!" He yelled. His voice drenched in rage and sadness. "But I failed! I couldn't protect you!"

"Hehehe. Your lover squealed like a girl when I stabbed him." The archer taunted poking the blade back against Alternis' back. "Stand up pretty boy."

Alternis glared at his lover's murderer seeing he had a black cape with a hood partially covering his face. It was his assassin's trying to kill Alternis. He clenched his fist together feeling nothing but hatred in his heart. He slowly stood up and turned around unafraid of the sword poking his neck.

"Any last words failure? It's such a shame you have to die right here." The assassin laughed and spitted on his armor.

"Yes. This is for killing my future husband!" Alternis roared unleashing a powerful wave of darkness making the assassin fly back with a powerful force. He unleashed nonstop black banes to his enemy killing him instantly.

Alternis turned around and knelt down pulling his dead lover in his arms. He pressed his forehead against his and pressed his lips against him for the last time. He looked into his lover's eyes seeing fresh tears down his cheeks then closed them using his fingertips. He let his tears out knowing his life will never be the same again.

"It's all my fault Tiz!" He sobbed and stood up looking up at the ceiling. "…AAAAAAAGHHHHHH!"

"TIZ!" Alternis woke up breathing heavily realizing he was dreaming. His body covered in sweat. He looked around seeing that he was inside a room instead of being shackled to a chair. He got out of bed and looked out the window seeing that it was morning with overcast. He saw snow building up outside. He looked at what he was wearing which was casual clothes. Where did his armor go? Why couldn't he remember anything? The last thing he remembered was talking to Edea then got into an argument with her. Alternis shook his head not caring about what happened. Worried, Alternis eagerly opened the door running down the hallway until he was at the doorway of Tiz's room. He barged in seeing his lover standing in front of the window.

"…?" Tiz turned around surprised to see Alternis up early in the morning. "You're up early Alternis."

"Tiz…" Alternis stepped inside shutting the door and pulled him into an embrace. "Thank heavens…"

"Hm?" Tiz had a bewilderment look on his face but returned the embrace. "What's wrong Alternis?"

"I had a nightmare that I failed to protect you again Tiz…" He whispered cupping his lover's face and kissed his forehead.

"It's just a nightmare Alternis." He said running a finger over his hair. "I know you will never fail to protect me."

"Tiz…" He whispered feeling his eyes become watery. "I would give my life for you."

"I know Alternis." He smiled as Alternis brought his hand over to his mouth and kissed his fingers.

"I love you, Tiz." The two males gazed at each other for a moment then suddenly their lips met. Alternis pushed Tiz against the wall trailing kisses down his jaw to his neck. His hands roaming around his body making Tiz shiver violently. Tiz groaned tilting his head to the side giving Alternis more room. He wrapped his arms around his neck feeling a wet tongue on his neck. He gasped feeling sharp teeth dig into his neck. He began moaning loudly in Alternis' ear arousing him. This turned Alternis on. Alternis licked and sucked over the bite he made until he left a hickey on his neck. Tiz wrapped a leg around his waist pulling their bodies closer together. Alternis grabbed under his leg holding it in place around his waist and leaned forward for a hungry kiss.

"Hey Tiz, I found some-?" Ringabel dropped the firewood on the floor once he saw Alternis making out with his lover wildly. He shoved the door opened approaching Alternis and grasped him by the shoulders making them break their kiss and tossed him towards the door. Alternis grunted as he fell on his side bumping against the wall.

"Oh no…not this again…" Tiz squeaked.

"Stay away from my Tiz!" Ringabel hollered kicking Alternis in the stomach who blocked his attack using his hands grasping his boot and yanked Ringabel's leg forward making him fall on his back with a loud thud.

"He belongs to me!" Alternis yelled pouncing on to Ringabel's body struggling to grip each other's arms attempting to seize control of each other.

"Stop fighting!" Tiz screamed but the two males continued brawling throwing punches everywhere. Blood splattered on the floor but the two males kept fighting to the death. Groans, grunts, and sounds of punches filled the room and Tiz stood there feeling worthless. He kept screaming until his throat became dry. His two lovers's rolling around the room glaring daggers at each other as they bashed each other's heads together wincing in pain. He fell on his knees covering his face unable to watch the horrific scene of the two men he loved fighting over him.

Edea kicked the door opened holding a stun rod. "What the hell is-!?" She gasped once she saw Alternis and Ringabel fighting on the floor. "God damn it!" She dashed out of the room shouting out Agnes name. "Agnes, the two savages had escaped from their cages!" She dashed back into the room and used her stun rod to break the fight up. Both males stood up growling at each other glaring daggers at each other ignoring the injuries they felt on their faces. Edea was in between the two annoyed over their liability. "This has to stop and I'm going to end this right now!" She shouted hitting both males in the crotch with her stun rod making them scream in pain and fall down curling into a ball rolling around with their hands in between their legs. "This is going to be a long day." Edea sighed dropping her stun rod on the floor.

"I don't know who to choose Edea! I love them both!" Tiz cried wiping the tears from his face. He was sitting in the dungeon with Agnes standing across from them next to the cell.

Edea slammed her hand on the table frustrated with this love triangle. "Well, you can't have them both Tiz! Either you choose one of them or I will have them battle it out to the death!" Edea exclaimed hitting the cell door hearing Alternis and Ringabel arguing. "Quiet in there!"

"Don't do this Edea!" Tiz cried as his tears renewed. He covered his ears placing his head on the table sobbing.

"Actually, I got something better." Edea said getting off her seat and walked over to the weapon rack grabbing a blade. She smirked and walked back placing the blade on the table making Tiz shiver. "Agnes, open the cell door please. We're going to play a game Tiz!"

Agnes nodded and opened the cell door revealing Alternis and Ringabel shackled down on a steel seat side by side. Both males looked up seeing Tiz crying and frowned. They wondered what was going to happen to them then their bodies shook violently as they saw Edea trying to force Tiz to pick up the blade. They knew what kind of game this was now. They knew if they tried to talk, they would get stabbed. Both males looked at each other with a sad look and put their heads down wondering who was going to survive the torture.

"Pick up the blade Tiz." Edea ordered but Tiz shook his head violently. "I said pick it up!"

"No!" Tiz cried pushing the blade off the table making a loud noise.

"Okay, I'll help you do it then!" Edea stiffened and picked up the blade. She firmly gripped the fabric of his shoulder dragging Tiz out of his seat ignoring his pleas and cries shoving him forward. She moved behind him holding him in place and forcefully placed his hand on the handle of the blade. She squeezed his hand so he wouldn't let go and forcefully moved forward dragging him along. She had him pointing the blade toward Alternis and Ringabel.

"NO! NO! NO!" Tiz pleaded struggling to break free from Edea's grip. "Don't make me do this! Please! I beg of you!" He sobbed his eyes shut tight with his body trembling. Alternis and Ringabel looked at Edea in shock thinking she would never do something like this. Agnes stood there in shock covering her face.

"Choose one Tiz." She cooed making Tiz whimper and cry out. "Choose one."

"NO! NO! STOP! PLEASE!" Tiz begged but was forcefully moved closer making the two males shake violently. Edea leaned Tiz forward forcing him to poke the blade against Ringabel's neck. Ringabel shut his eyes tight hoping this was a nightmare. He swallowed hard as he felt the tip of the blade sliding around his throat. Alternis had his mouth wide opened knowing she was torturing all three of them. He saw tears streaming down Ringabel's and Tiz's eyes. This was too cruel.

"What's that? You choose Ringabel!?" Edea laughed. "Stab him then!"

"STOOOOOOP!" Tiz screamed. He cried harder and harder but Edea just laughed. She forcefully moved his arm and pointed the tip of the blade against Alternis' neck making him lean his head back.

"Oh, now you choose Alternis?" Edea smiled then laugh hysterically. "Go ahead and stab him then Tiz!"

"NO! NO! I WON'T DO IT!" Tiz exclaimed; his cheeks stained with his tears. He let out a wail of anguish as Edea moved him forward making him slash Alternis' cheek causing him to wince in pain. "STOOOOOOOOOOP!" Tiz screamed breathing heavily. He wanted this torture to stop. He felt his heart pounding rapidly in his chest and felt liquid in his mouth. Tiz opened his mouth letting out his vomit from shock.

Edea had a devilish smile on her face and let go of Tiz watching him collapse on his hands and knees as he continued throwing up. She shook her head and placed the blade back on the rack. Edea wiped the dust off her knight outfit and tossed Agnes the keys to their shackles. "You survived the game Tiz. You saved two lives." She laughed as she left the dungeon leaving Tiz shaking violently heartbroken.

Agnes quickly unshackled Ringabel and Alternis watching both of them eagerly getting off the chair picking up Tiz on his feet. Alternis grabbed a cloth he had in his pocket and wiped his mouth getting the puke off then tossed it. Ringabel wrapped his arm around Tiz's body feeling him grip the fabric of his shirt. Alternis did the same feeling Tiz do the same to his shirt. Both males used their bodies to let Tiz cry on his body shaking violently from what happened. Alternis and Ringabel both kissed the side of Tiz's cheek trying to calm him down. Agnes watched them both shocked that Alternis and Ringabel weren't fighting for once. She didn't what to say. She didn't want to say anything anyways. Agnes stood there seeing the love triangle again. Ringabel and Alternis side by side with Tiz in the middle.