Hey everyone! I'm really sorry that I haven't updated in a while but I lost my USB with the chapter on it and had to write it all over again! And I was too pissed to do it straight away. Okay here it is, chapter 4.

Tulio's instant reaction, having admitted the truth was to throw his arms over his head and cower as he waited for the wrath t

Tulio's instant reaction, having admitted the truth was to throw his arms over his head and cower as he waited for the wrath that he was sure was headed his way. "Please don't kill me!" He pleaded from beneath his blue clothed arms. The Spaniard stood shock still for a moment before a low rumbling reached his ears. Taking a tentive look over at the large man beside him he was shocked to find him laughing. The laughter only got lauder as Tulio stared a look of utter confusion on his face.

"Huh?"

Chief Tani's laughter died down and he looked at the raven haired man with a calmer gaze. "My Lord, I have already known that for a while now." He said, the ghost of his laugh still present in his voice and sparkling black eyes. Tulio's expression didn't change as his mind tried desperately to piece together this information and come up with something intelligent to say.

"Buh?" Oh, how brilliantly intelligent, Tulio thought sarcastically. The Eldoradian Chief smiled. "It was fairly obvious." He stated. "Gods were supposed to be vengeful but you two were, well, more human. Especially Lord Miguel…" He trailed off and a look of sadness entered his eyes before he collected himself, turning his attention back to the smaller man beside him. "Anyway, I think now's as good a time as any for you to tell me the whole story."

"Suh…I-I mean, sure if you want but it's a really long story and-and…" Tulio stuttered. The plump man smiled again. "That's okay. I like a good long story every once in a while." And with that Tulio began to tell the story of how he and Miguel reached the legendary Eldorado.

The two sat in silence for a few minutes after. The story had taken a lot longer than even Tulio had expected. But Chief Tani had just sat there patiently and occasionally interrupted with a question. "Well I must say that is quite an adventure you've had." The large man finally said. Tulio nodded. "Too right! And although Miguel is always leading us into dangerous situations, I'm always right there behind me, ready to fight by his side. It's always been that way. Ever since we first met…"

Tulio's mind swam back through him mind, bringing up a fond, though little thought of memory…

He was ten years old. An orphan but free to do whatever he wanted. He walked down a dirty old street, his arms full of apples that he had stolen after knocking over the marketers' kart. Juice ran down his hairless chin as his teeth bit down through the fruits flesh. Yes he was more than happy and he was more than ready to go find a safe place to take a nice refreshing nap. But this was not what Fate had in mind. As the small boy rounded the corner he saw another boy, about his age, surrounded by three huge men. He could see the young blond haired boy shivering under their threatening gaze and felt an urge to protect the boy rise in him. Dropping the fruit held protectively in his arms he stepped into the fray.

"Hey! Leave him alone!" Had that been his voice that had protested so bravely? The men turned their beady eyes on him. "Stay out of things that don't concern you kid!" One of them slurred aiming a hard backhand towards his cheek. Well it would have been a hard backhand…Had Tulio not ducked at the last second then grabbed hold of the smaller boy's hand and run between two of the men and down the street.

Tulio was not aware of whether or not the men had followed but he kept running anyway. He kept running until it was starting to get dark and they had left that part of the city far behind. He stopped and finally let go of the young boy's hand, forgetting he had been holding it the entire time. The two stood there panting for a while, not saying a word. Finally Tulio seemed to catch his breath and turned to look at his companion. The boy was a good head shorter than him and his hair was an impossible blond, almost like gold. His frame was skinny and fragile and eyes shone emerald with adventure and hope.

"Are you okay?" He asked, after taking in his appearance. The young boy nodded and a bright smile graced his grimy features. "Yeah. Thanks a lot for saving me back there!" His voice was fairly loud despite his size and was amazingly easy on the ears. "You don't have to thank me. What's your name?" Tulio asked.

"Miguel. What's your?"

"Tulio."

A slightly awkward silence fell over them, neither sure of what to say. Eventually Tulio stood up. "Well, see ya." He said, turning to leave. He hadn't even taken a single step when a clumsy hand shot out and grabbed his wrist. He turned, eyes wide to stare at the owner of the intruding appendage. Calculating blue met dazzling green and a shock of electricity ran sharply down Tulio's spine. Miguel was kneeling on the muddy ground, eyes wide and sparkling with unshed tears, desperation and a sort of pleading written across his face. "Please don't go!" He cried, his voice sounding so heartbroken and strained unlike before. "Please…Let me stay with you. I have nowhere else to go and no-one to go to. Please?" He begged. Now Tulio was pretty smart for a ten-year old and knew that he would have a better chance at survival alone, considering that having the young blond trail along would put them both at risk. But for some reason he found himself unable to say no. He felt a connection with the strange boy and he wanted to protect him. A sigh escaped his lips but he smiled none-of-the-less. "Sure, c'mon." He said turning to walk away. Miguel's face lit up, all signs of his previous sadness gone as he got up and followed after his new friend.

Despite himself, a small fond smile graced Tulio's lips as he sat in the forests of Eldorado, unaware of the large Eldoradian chieftain watching him, a knowing look on his round face.

YAY!! You all get to see one of the scenarios I think they could have met in. Anyways, I'm very sad. Not many people read these stories so everyone who does and who reviews are so greatly appreciated, And it also boosts my ego and makes me update faster . So please R&R

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