Tezzeret stirred, confused as to why he was lying on something soft.
The last thing I remember is seeing Ailis' face but that can't be right. She's in Ravnica and I'm in Amonkhet.
Of course as soon as he laid eyes on who was lying beside him, one arm draped over his chest he found himself relaxing. "So I did planeswalk back. I was begining to think I'd dreamed the whole thing." Tezzeret whispered, shifting enough to place a kiss against Ailis' forehead which brought a sigh from her lips.
It took him several attempts to sit a deep ache in his chest making him grimace though after he looked down he noted the carefully wrapped bandages across his chest. "You would have done this for me. No one else I know would have cared enough to give me medical attention." He whispered as he gently lifted her onto his lap and as he gently stroked her hair she snugged against his stomach making a faint smile appear on his lips.
Slowly opening my eyes I found a hand resting on my scalp and when I noticed the metal fingers I turned my head a sleepy smile on my lips when I saw Tezzeret looking down at me. "Good morning, Ailis." He said as I sat up, a faint blush spreading across my cheeks once I discovered that I had somehow ended up on Tezzeret's lap at some point during the night.
"In case you're curious, Ailis, I lifted you onto my lap. You don't mind do you?" Tezzeret explained and I found myself agreeing when he cupped my chin with his left hand, bringing my mouth close enough to kiss. When we broke apart I leaned forward and he chuckled when I pressed my forehead against his, a faint smile on my lips now.
"Of course not, Tezz. Do you feel any better? I really wanted Emmara to remove the metal but she insisted I could do that." I explained and he reached up, stroking my cheek with his fingers. "I hope I didn't screw that up."
"You did this for me?" Tezzeret asked as I raised my head and his lips curled into a smile when I gave him a tiny nod. His metal fingers found my right hand and I couldn't break eye contact with him my eyes widening when he kissed me hard, leaving me panting by the time the kiss ended. "I should be thanking you for taking care of me. I seem to recall you feeding me as well." He added and I gestured to the table containing an empty saucepan and two bowls.
"You ate three bowls so it's no wonder you fell asleep. Anyone would have been sleepy after two." I commented, pleased to see a faint blush and to hear a cough coming from my boyfriend as he lay on the bed again. "Still tired?" I asked him as I leaned over and Tezzeret gave me a one-armed shrug silently pleased when I chose to lay beside him.
"I was running on mana reserves when I planeswalked back to you. It will take more than a few hours rest to feel like myself again even with your expert care. I will make it up to you once I'm back to full strength again." Tezzeret promised and I broke into a tiny smile as Tezzeret closed his eyes. "I just hope Jace doesn't intrude on us."
"Don't worry about Jace, Tezz. He's too busy looking after Ravnica and assisting the new living guildpact." I responded and Tezzeret froze both eyes opening to stare directly at me. "You heard me right. It's a long story but Niv-Mizzet of the Izzet guild's the living guildpact now and not Jace."
"Why isn't Jace the guildpact anymore?" Tezzeret asked and I sighed, sitting at his side before I took a deep breath.
"Niv Mizzet died after he tried to destroy Nicol Bolas. He was brought back with the help of all ten guilds, his plan all along, and now he's the living guildpact. Jace could explain it better since he was in on the plan." I told Tezzeret who raised himself on by his elbows. "Oh and due to you working for Nicol Bolas...Ral's after you." I added in a small voice and he blinked as I wrapped my arms around myself.
"Ral Zarek? The storm mage?" Tezzeret asked, shifting towards the edge of the bed when I nodded. But a hand on his shoulder stopped him and he turned his head to see me shaking mine slowly.
"Those were Niv Mizzet's orders. Please don't go after Ral please. If you let me I mught be able to convince Ral not to come after you." I told Tezzeret and he groaned, rubbing the spot directly between his eyes. "Hey at least I'm trying here." I complained, crossing my arms over my chest.
"I know, Ailis but I doubt Ral will listen to you. Even if you can be very persausive." Tezzeret chuckled, his hands covering mine and I kept frowning until he kissed my forehead. "Believe me I know that first-hand."
"I'll keep you a secret and I know despite what you think Jace will too. Now you should be resting." I scolded and he gave me a weak grin as I grasped the blanket near the bed. "Not talking endlessly with your girlfriend."
"How can I resist talking with someone so beautiful?" Tezzeret replied, pleased to see my cheeks darken as I gently spread the blanket over his body leaving his head and shoulders uncovered. "I am only telling the truth, Ailis." He muttered, closing his eyes. Once I made sure he was actually asleep I decided to continue the book that Emmara had lent me not too long ago when I discovered my healing powers.
I returned a few minutes later with the book safely tucked under one arm and once I set myself down in the chair I'd dragged into my bedroom I opened the book at the last page I'd bookmarked. I looked up after finishing two pages when I heard a groan and as I looked towards Tezzeret who now lay on his side I noticed his lips were slightly parted.
As I listened and watched intently another faint groan emerged from his lips his eyebrows furrowed as he did. With a frown I set the book down on the armrest before I climbed from the chair and as I reached Tezzeret he twitched in his sleep, my right hand reaching for his. The moment that my fingers touched his etherium fingers he cried out, sitting up so fast he nearly toppled from the bed. I barely had time to grasp his shoulder and he raised his right hand, both his eyes and hand glowing as his hand grasped my wrist.
"Tezzeret, calm down. It's only me." I whispered, ignoring the steel grip he had on my wrist as I stared directly into his eyes. Once he relaxed his grip I nodded watching with a raised eyebrow as he set his metal hand on the bed a thin sheen of sweat on his forehead. "Did you have a bad dream?" I asked him, cringing a little at how childish that sounded. A chuckle emerged from Tezzeret's lips as he rubbed at his eyes with the fingers of his left hand.
"More like a nightmare but you were half right, Ailis. Remind me not to eat three bowls of soup ever again." Tezzeret answered and I gave him a tiny smile, gently stroking his forehead both to comfort him and to wipe the sweat from it.
"You did say you were hungry." I pointed out and he snorted, laughing as he lay back on the mattress. "Still I did overeat on one occassion so I guess we're even now. Now try and sleep hopefully without anymore nightmares." I suggested as I covered him with my blanket.
"I'll try but it isn't easy when you dreamt that Nicol Bolas ripped your planeswalker spark from your chest." Tezzeret muttered and I froze, the sight of multple eternals tearing sparks from planeswalkers flashing into my mind. "Are you alright, Ailis?" Tezzeret asked, blinking when I quickly shook my head putting a smile on my lips.
Sighing to himself, Tezzeret decided to ask later too exhausted to think of anything else except spending the next day sleeping in my comfortable bed. As he drifted off I leaned over and Tezzeret fell asleep this time with a smile on his lips when I kissed his forehead.