Of One Being,

The title will make sense by the end of the story. And this is a AU Crossing of Sorcerer Hunters and Dragon Knights.

Oh and I don't own any of the Sorcerer Hunters or the Dragon Knights.

WARNING: This contains YAOI, and sort of incest. If you wonder what is 'sort of incest' you'll get that too before the end of the story. The rating may change on the amount of requests.

NOTE: This contains SPOILERS in both series.

HISTORY: For Sorcerer Hunters the time line if just after the God of Destruction has been resealed.

For the Dragon Knights it is about two months after my Triangles Can Be Fun, but you don't have to read it to get this story. During the two months the comic had continued. And I am using the extent of what I have seen as the end thought technically the series is still going on. In that a lot of thins happen I will only shed light on it as I think relevant to the story.

Summery: On vacation only Carrot is with Marron when the spell caster falls ill and feels drawn to a distant place. And after all their tragedy the Dragon knights are blessed with the knowledge that the Dragon of Wind is coming back and must get to the egg before other forces discover it. I wonder how such different existences cross. Well you'll find out.

Okay enough jabber on with the story.

Chapter 2

Marron awoke happily curled up against a warm body. He knew it was his brother for two reasons. 1) He had snuck into Carrot's bed before when they were little and if it looked like Marron was having bad dreams his brother just might have been trying to help, and 2) only Carrot smelled like pine and ocean. So the spell caster did not bother opening his eyes yet and he really didn't feel a need to. That is until he remembered the strange dream he had. His father had mentioned that mother had seen things a few times. He had also said that dreams were important to talk about.

That would require a coherent brother, and Carrot was only a morning person when women and sugar where involved.

So with care the longer haired youth extracted himself and flushed bright red upon realizing his state of undress. He quickly squelched any traitorous thoughts as he found his robes and wrapped himself up properly. He then went down stairs ignoring the curious looks that always followed him and ordered quite a large breakfast to be brought to their room.

Back in the shared room it only took a moment to set up the small table and chairs to be suitable for dinning and spent the rest of his wait trying to remember. Details were always important when he spoke with his father and sometimes Big Mamma. Yes he could talk to Big Mamma, why bother his poor brother about it. Carrot went through such hell with Zaha Trote.

Like many times before the spell caster called to Dota in his mind and waited for the little voice or similar sign. And waited. There was still no response by the time the maid came with their food twenty minutes later.

Marron took the tray from her at the door. No sense in letting her see his brother's state of undress. She looked at him oddly as he thanked her and closed the door. And just as he had predicted Carrot's perpetually messy hair peeked out. Warm dark eyes widen at the sight of a sizable stack of flapjacks and a pitcher of milk.

With a smile he set that at one side of the table and took his plate of ham, sausage and fruit. It was odd yes and there was quite a lot of it, but Marron had smelled it and couldn't resist.

Carrot leapt up and instead of going for the food he came to Marron. "Is something the matter brother?" the younger asked as the older put a hand to Marron's forehead.

"You still have a fever," Carrot said.

The younger brother blushed and blinked, "But I feel fine."

Carrot frowned, "Maybe but you were bad off yesterday."

"Yesterday?" Marron echoed confused. Didn't they arrive late yesterday? Never the less his brother would never lie to him, particularly about something like this. The raven haired man smiled apologetically, "I am sorry to have worried you. But I honestly feel fine."

Carrot seemed to accept that and went to his seat to eat, but Marron wasn't fooled. His niisan could be quite protective and he knew what they were both thinking.

Mother was lost to a sudden illness.

~~ Off to the capital of Dusis ~~

Lykouleon knew he was a little forgetful heck you can't possibly have every memory right there to remember at a moments notice. Particularly since he was quit a bit older than anything he knew of. So currently he was pacing in his office. Something had happened late last morning that set off every alarm his senses had, but he couldn't remember for the life of him what it was for.

Heck even Nadil didn't make him this nervous. He didn't want to tell anybody, spirits were low enough after that battle. And whom would he confess his worry to anyway? Thatz, Rath, Rune and Tetheus had left shortly after breakfast. The Black Dragon Officer had not wanted to go, but Lykouleon agreed with Raseleane that the new White Dragon Officer could not be left without possible guidance.

That left only Cesia, Kitchel, Gill and Bierrez he didn't even think of burdening Raseleane and Ruwalk with his petty worries. Those two precious people were both finally recovering. When he last saw the two, they were laughing over a game of stones. The blond smiled at the memory then frowned. Cesia and Kitchel… well they have proven to only be able to do specific tasks. Not that that was bad, that just made them difficult to confide in. So he was left with Gill and Bierrez or any of the remaining staff. Needless to say he didn't want any possible roomers to crop up. A ruler had to have confidence at all times, but he had feelings too, dang it. And more then anything the ruler knew that Gill and Bierrez could keep a secret. So he summoned his new Red Dragon Officer.

The demon came promptly. The free spirited man knocked once, came in and sat before Lykouleon's desk in nearly one motion. The Lord smiled to himself, a show of independence and respect in one act was impressive.

"Lord Lykouleon?" he said inclining his head ever so slightly.

"Bierrez," the blond's smile brightened from where he was seated behind the desk. Just after he sent for the new officer he remembered all the paperwork Alfeegi would have wanted when he came back. But that would have to come later. Now he just had to find a way to approach the topic. Man, it almost felt like he was in a confessional. "So how are you doing?"

The demon merely looked at his new Lord from under red bangs and wondered what his ruler could want. Everyone always wanted something from him. Knowing what someone wanted always put you one step ahead of them. That was where Bierrez wanted to be. That is until he was reborn or something and practically adopted into the dragon hierarchy. He was still a little uncertain about his role here and that made him nervous. And he would sooner die then tell that to anyone.

But sooner or later he would find out what all these people wanted. And hopefully that is what the Lord was going to talk about. But to the blond's question he shrugged, "Not bad I guess."

The Dragon Lord nodded, "I can see that. It's always hard to find your place in new surroundings. And I'm sorry but I just might confuse you a little." Bierrez smiled in his thoughts, here it is. So predictable. "Would you mind if I talk to you about something a little private?" the Lord asked looking a bit shy.

Yes this did confuse the demon more, but he wouldn't let that show. Without pause he said, "Sure."

With a grateful smile the blond Lord unloaded his concerns and uneasiness.

~~ Around a dozen or so miles from Darqueen ~~

Rath was nearly skipping. With the wind dragon back, bringing his lost friends back would only be a matter of time. Sure he still felt as responsible as all hell, but that just made him that much more determined to succeed. Then again he also wanted to snuggle and hug Rune and Thatz but what would Tetheus say.

The trio had kept their relationship quiet, sneaking kisses and such when they came back. No one had said anything about the three sharing a room after Nadil's attack. Hell no one slept alone even now. Tetheus doesn't count, the man doesn't seem to sleep. Now, though, they were out of the castle and no one to judge them. No one but Tetheus, and finding out what that uniformed man was thinking was like trying to identify color blindfolded. The black officer had also supported him in the past. Silently but he was there nonetheless. The chief of security had always left him a rout out if he needed it after he gained enough skill. So the taller man's opinion mattered to him. Not enough that he would leave his two lovers, but Rath still did not want that kind of tension between them.

A pinch on his butt brought the brooding ex-dragon knight out of his thoughts with a yip. Thatz just grinned at him. The three had talked about exposing their relationship at length, but that didn't stop ex-thief from pinching, groping or stoking the other two at any opportunity. And it was always timed so that someone would see Rune or Rath if they tried to retaliate in any way. Sure enough Tetheus looked back at the pair with Rune at his side.

"Well make camp over there," he motioned off the road to the farthest clump of trees.

Rath looked around thinking it was still a bit early, but the sun had set and the fall chill was coming on the wind. Blinking he followed, time sure could fly when you are lost in your thoughts.

~~ TBC ~~