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Yeah sorry for the long wait, I've been having major writing block... don't know why? But as you can tell I'm sort of over it... (Maybe not?) and it's chapter 10! Holy crap! I never thought I would of got there, but I have, so yay! And I just want to thank all of my followers:

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And in this chapter welcome back the fighting four!

CH:10 Bloody extortion

The soft pressing of lips all over his young lover. Holding him loosely in his arms. Hearing the little mews and groans as he gently grips the elf's off gold hair. "Geh-Genral... Th-there..." the younger one stutters, taking in the others melting affections.

Slowly piece by piece, the younger one looses his armor. The clunks of the chunks of metal ringing as they tap the floor with there delicate impact. The twos lips matching perfectly as they caress each other with euphoric rhythm. The generals hands soon start to roam the other. The captain leans into the generals careful touch.

The heat irradiating of the human is menacingly appealing as the crisp air bites at the generals porcelain skin, as the captain smoothly removes the generals armour. In minutes both are down to there under protection. The captains a secondary layer of chainmail and the generals fine layer of lyres-mail. "Ge-general, I... I want you". Admits the captain as his elf bites down on his neck. He cries out in a symphony of groans as the general removes the final layers and runs his slightly sharper teeth along the humans body. "my star" the general growled lowly as his fingers mingled in with the off gold colour of his captain. His teeth grazed an erect nipple, the captain let out a small gasp as the sense of danger forthcoming from his general.

The elves dark eyes glance upwards, catching his line of sight. The generals dark green eyes drowning in feelings of lust and want. The captain was hypnotized by them, his cerulean clashing with the chrome diopside of his mind snatching general. "You are my star. No one else's as I am yours, I will never belong to another for as-long as we may live". With that, the general catches the captain in one more mind numbing kiss, then both fall into the silk sheets of the strange-familiar bed. The general takes the lead in there piecing on the bed.

His pale form crouching above the young captain. Both there eyes concentrating on nothing but each other, taking in the look, touch, sent, taste and voice of each other. "General... General I-I lo-".

"shuuuush- I know, because I love you too". The captain rests an arm above his eyes, laughter engulfs the room. The general in confusion pulls away, simply just sitting above his laughing love. "what's funny?".

The general asks softly, gently pulling the arm covering the captains eyes away. There beneath crystalline tears roll down the captains rose dusted cheeks. "what is wrong my love". The general wipes away those delicate tears, pure worry for his 'star' clearly stricken with several emotions at once.

"No-no. I'm fine, I'm okay, just when someone else tells ya that they love ya for the first time, it comes to massive shock. I'm not crying cause I'm unhappy and I'm not laughing at you, it's I'm just so happy someone has told me they love me... I love you too Arthur".

"mmm, I love you my star".

"Arthur, get up".

"what?".

"Get up Arthur, wakey wakey!".

"what?!".

.o0O0o. (To reality)

"Arthur! Get up!". Called a very annoyed Mint bunny.

"Gyahh! Get back, I have a sword and I am not afraid to use it!". Arthur flung up from his slouching position, drawing his blade and holding it directly at Mint bunnys throat.

"Ar-Arthur! It was time to get up! It's gone midday!". Mint bunny nearly screamed.

"oh, M.B. Gods I'm sorry!". Arthur retracted his blade, then grabbing Mint bunny in his hands, holding him to his face. "You know it's not cleaver to wake me from my sleep". Arthur scowled.

"I know Arthur, I forgot". Mint bunny rubbed the back of its head.

"it has been some time hasn't old friend". Arthur chuckled lightly, when he was hushed by a chorus of hung over fairies. "That's right, they all past out on rose tea last night... Bugger, come M.B. We should talk about our plans for today and how to get to the Mountains secondary city". Arthur carefully stepped past the fairies, slowly making his way out the door, to where he was greeted by Lancashire.

When outdoors, Arthur took in a deep breath of the clear air surrounding the cottage. Soon to be dosed in the sickly scent of blood and death. A smell no one; never gets used to It. Arthur new the smell all to well. He could sense it's foul presences rolling on his path, blocking his way to immunity or at least some form of safety.

"Arthur, how are we going to get into Viko-scale?". Mint bunny asked, its little cotton tail wiggling.

"At the moment, I think false identity or just being arrested and bartering my way with Lukas". Arthur shrugged, it was that or sneak his way in, have a magic duel with Lukas then explain his actions... he didn't want to be wasting magic when he had mercenaries on his back.

Mint bunny shook it's little head, "why not take the river ways down to the river kingdom, to see if you can hide with Roderick? He would let you in. After all you are friends". Mint bunny nuzzled Arthur.

"A friend I have not spoken to for a long, long time... and the men after me would expect something like that-"

"Or it's what they least expect". The bunny of mint intervened.

"What are you talking about M.B.?". Arthurs brows furrowing in confusion.

"Look. They have driven you out here, right?".

"Yes...". Arthur answered slowly, mounting Lancashire.

"So, they expect you to take the easy route to one of the great cities out here!". Mint bunny chirped.

Arthurs green orbs widened in realisation. "So the majority will be flooding the Mountain kingdom and the roads not worrying about the water ways leading directly to the River kingdom! Perfect M.B.! Bloody marvellous! but how do we handle getting Lancashire any where?". Arthur nibbled the end of his thumb thinking how to do so.

"I think were leaving her here Arthur". Mint bunny nudged the elf on the shoulder.

"If that is for the best..". Arthur patted Lancashire on her neck before dismounting from her. "You will stay here girl, the fairies will look after you". Arthur hugged his noble steed for the last time, during the time being. "Until we meet again".

"By by Lancashire, enjoy your time here, these guys now how to live well". Mint bunny waved.

And so Arthur and M.B. went on there way to find the river ways.

.oO0Oo. (After finding the river ways)

"There they are". Whispered ninja M.B. as he hid in the hedge from sight.

In front of ninja M.B. stood a cloaked figure. His face hidden by a grey hood. "Is that defiantly the right one M.B.?".

"It is. Is the spell going to work Arthur?". Mint bunny asked, his little head peaking out the hedge.

"Only one way to find out". With that, Arthur slipped Mint bunny into his sleeve and went forward to the docking station where the guardsmen waited.

"Halt! what is your business with the river way?". Called one of the guards, in a gruff voice.

"Oh, eh hem~. I am a baker from Fort-ends~, I have been asked by one of my bakery branches to come down and work for a week~".

"Can we see your face?". The other asked shortly.

"Oh~ well I proffer not to take off my hood~ embarrassing features and all, heh heh~!". Arthur forced out almost breaking into a sweat.

"It's the rules, no I.D. no passing the gate".

"If I really must".

"Which you do".

"Alright, but if I cry I'm not going to give you a discount if you visit the bakery". Arthur slowly gripped his hood, sliding it down slowly as possible.

"What features were you embarrassed about boy?".

"Oh, well~ *sniff*, my freckles, colour of my eyes, eyebrows and my hair". He grabbed his hair and flattened it down as flat as possible.

"What's your name boy?".

"Oliver~". Arthur gave a huge grin.

"Oliver who?". the guard tapped his foot impatiently.

"Oh, Oliver... Oliver..." Shit second name!?

"Last name boy?".

"Oh, it's embarrassing again...".

"Don't care, can't come through with out it".

"Arthur"... whispered Mint bunny.

"Oliver... *Sigh* Dingle-Bunny...".

"Oliver Dingle-Bunny the baker huh?"

"Yes sir or annoyingly Dingle-B to my friends".

"Well, Dingle-B give us the money and we'll let you board".

"Oh~ Yes~ How much is it~?".

"Five silver caps".

"That sounds a lot for one way".

"aye, gone up cause a thief is running a muck". One guard held out his leather gloved hand.

"A thief you say?~". Arthur asked, pretending his shock as he fiddled with the coins.

"Yup, a forest elf who claims to be The Solemn General Of The Great Woods". The other nodded.

"Really? So he got away with what?". Arthur asked dumb founded, placing the coins in the others hand.

"The legendary blade of Gold Green inhalator".

"really? I thought only the general could touch it, so says the legend". Arthur waited to be let through.

"Aye, how it goes. All seems to be in order you may pass". The guard stood aside to the dock.

"Safe journey Dingle-B". The other called as Arthur made his way on to the dock.

When Arthur got it on the boat heading down stream, he cast his hood over his head again. Finding a seat to the side to him self. "Bloody extortion the price for this ride". He grumbled to no one in particular.

"So true". Mint bunny sighed.

"Hush M.B. you'll give us away". Arthur tapped his sleeve or Mint bunny's back.

Hours passed while Arthur was stuck on the boat. It wasn't until the end of the line that Arthur had realised the time. But those few hours gave him time to think over what had happened the day before. He was to be killed by mercenaries, sent by his 'king', for being seen as a danger. How was he seen as a danger to Francis? Was it because he was the favoured... No, because now he was truly eligible to the thrown. Francis wanted the true king to be dead. Now that made sense. Well he would have to do a lot more then send a bunch of snarling pack dogs his way to finish him.

"River kingdom, last stop. Off ye get". Called the sailor of the ship.

Arthur did as told, hood up, identity still hidden. Bloody hell, maintaining a figure changing cast was getting difficult. He was using to much magic just for this. A place to rest before he went to Roderick to ask his help would be better time served for now.

With that in mind, Arthur set out looking for a place to stay. And with the trusty help of Mint bunny, locating one shouldn't be to difficult. Should it?

After another two hours or so, Arthur got fed up looking. He was hungry, thirsty and just so gods damn tired. He waded the streets dodging it's people and trading carts. But at some point with in half an hour back, Arthur got the feeling he was being followed, asking M.B. to check and confirm his suspicion, which it did. With that knowledge Arthur chose to randomly wander the streets, trying to find a nice back ally or somewhere more privet where he could personally encounter his stalker without rising peoples awareness of what was about to go down. Amazingly a largish ally way opened up, still hidden from most peoples view. Arthur took a quick step in, removing hooded cloak and hiding in the darkness of the ally way. Thank the gods Arthur developed shadow stalking magic before the blasted war and thank the gods he could still use it. With his plan set up, Arthur stood in the shadows and waited for his pray.

Before long a person did show there face. It was soft and goofy looking, his eyes closed shut and a strange wayward curl coming off the left side of his head. He came further into the ally way, looking around with a childish innocence. This guy couldn't of been following me could he? Arthur just continued watching the curly haired stranger.

He soon was right in front of Arthur, looking around the ally way, until some one called out. "Hey Feliciano! Have you found anything?". Called a loud boisterous, female (?) voice.

"Ve~ sorry Liza nothing- GYAHHHH!" Feliciano cried as Arthur grabbed him.

Perfect, grab the useless scout and lure the real problem. Arthur did so with ease. Tying him up and hiding him in an old wooden box used once for carrying tomatoes. When Feliciano was hidden, Arthur returned to his spot in the shadows.

"Feli? Are you down there? Are you okay?". Asked a gentle voice.

Obviously not, he just screamed and now he's missing... They have to be new to this?.. Arthur chuckled darkly to him self.

"Maple... Liza he defiantly went down here right?". Said the gentle voice.

"Sure did. He's not responding Mathew?" Liza replied.

"No, no he's not". Mathew called back, coming into the ally way him self. He was wearing a helmet that hid his face, except his Violate eyes and a random long hair that curled in front of his eyes and glasses. "Fe-Feli? You down here? Did you find him?". Mathew crept closer and closer to Arthur.

"You want to join your friend?". Arthur asked, in a deep threatening voice.

"Holy Maple!". He cried, taking a swing at where the voice came from.

"Tut, tut... your going to have to do better then that, little Mathew". Arthur grinned menacingly with his own words. Perfect, his attacker had a helmet that showed his eyes, showed the fear of his enemy. This was too good.

"I won't let you hurt me!". He called, still swinging.

"Oh no my dear Mathew, I don't want to hurt you". Arthur told the truth.

"Wh-what?". Mathew let his guard down.

Arthur struck with speed and agility, again tying up his victim, gagging him then put him in the box next to Feliciano. Then taking his spot in the shadows again.

"Feli? Mattie? Where'd you guys go?". Now the female or Liza came into the picture.

"Yo Liza where you off?!". A voice just to far away to recognise properly called.

"The other two went down here, so I'm checking it out. it being Feli, he's probably playing a joke". Liza bellowed coming just in front of Arthur. The elf stood in wait. Sure she was a girl, but there even more vicious in a fight then a man. She came down dagger in hand.

She kept her guard up, she wasn't taking any chances. Good girl, you know what your doing. Arthur kept silent with this one. She was a fighter, actually trained unlike the two blokes before, she would be a nasty if this went down wrong. She turned away from Arthur, checking the rest of the ally way, but he followed, deathly quite. There was some banging from down at the end of the ally. So it seemed Elizaveta went onwards to the end, looking for her accomplice's. She got to the end, slowly crouching towards the boxes that made a noise. Elizaveta opened the first with caution, there was Feliciano wriggling around screaming, muffled by the gag in his mouth. Elizaveta removed it swiftly. Fast reflex. Arthur noted. But I bet mine are faster.

"Feli? why are you in an old box?". She asked, lowering the dagger slightly.

"I am not a box of tomatoes! I am not a box of tomatoes!". He cried.

"It's okay now Feli, Liza's here, I'll protect you!". she said boldly.

Too bold for Arthurs liking, so with her second of pig headedness, Arthur struck the back of her head with the base or hilt of his Inhalator, knocking her out. She fell gracefully onto the edge of the box, Feliciano eyes opening to see what had just happened. With him being a witness and the spineless guy he was, he screamed at the top his lungs. Arthur rolled his eyes and flicked Feliciano in the middle of his forehead. "You are a box of tomatoes, shush!". Arthur hissed, re-gagging him and putting the lid of the box back on. Just as he had finished doing so, with a nod of approval, the forth of the party called back to other three now incapacitated part of his group.

"Liza ya okay? Feli was just playin' a joke right? your in on it too ain't ya?" The voice was still not close enough to be recognisable above the citizens around it. "Mattie bro, you there?". Called a familiar voice. Not just any other attackers, but... the captain.

Arthur froze as he lay Elizaveta's body out for the next of them to come look at, but he didn't expect it to be his captain. The elf heard the foot steps of the captain get closer and closer, but Arthur could not move, he couldn't draw his sword to defend him self, nor could he use his voice to cast a spell of invisibility. What was wrong with him? Why did he not act. It wasn't until the last second of mental debate that Arthur got his arse in gear and move out of sight. Instead he found him self still paralyzed, but he used his shadowy disposition as a reason to gaze upon the captain. He watched him run to the unconscious Liza then to open the two boxes with the other two in. But during the captains distraction, he could not find it in him self to attack, nor just simply allow him self to be seen.

"What happened here?" The captain asked in a curious/ furious tone.

"The-the general Alfred, he put us In boxes and I don't know where he is now". Mathew explained, crawling out the box he was stuck in.

"Ve~ he knocked out Liza!". Feliciano cried, as he jumped out his box, latching onto Mathew.

"Did you see where he went Feli?". Alfred asked haling up Elizveta's knocked out body.

"No, ve~. He told me I was a box of tomatoes and to shush".

"So he got away?". Alfred asked slightly disappointed.

"No-no, I think he's still here Al. It doesn't feel right". Mathew answered, removing Feliciano from his side.

"Really, cause if he was here I think he would come out for round two!". Alfred smirked.

Arthur took a breath, maybe he could talk to the others without having to fight them. Maybe he could talk to Alfred without creeping in the shadows. "Wha-"

"Well I think he's gone, so why don't ya take Liza to the inn and I'll take one last look around". Alfred gave a heroic smile. Dropping Elizaveta into the others arms.

"Al is that a smart idea?". Asked Mathew as he struggled with the unconscious Liza.

"Yeah, I'm a hero! If he's here I can take him on!". Alfred put his hands on his hips, posing like super man (Whose that in this world?).

"Ve~ I think you can do it Alfred, see you at the inn! Ve~". With that, Feliciano dragged the other two out of the ally way.

When they were out of hearing range Alfred took a breath. "I know your there". He said, a slight wobble in his voice.

Arthur just stood and stared, still unable to move.

"Come on out, I aren't gonna hurt ya". With that he threw his sword to the ground.

Arthur sighed heavily, braking the over-whelming freeze over his body. Taking one hesitant step out to face him.

"H-hey, I'm Alfred, or the captain of Unit star from the celestial kingdom". Alfred held out his hand.

Arthur looked Alfred up and down, a scowl forming on his face. "Arthur Kirkland, Prince of the forest kingdom, rightful king of Trulians-keep, rightful king of the forest kingdom, solemn general of great woods". Arthur reluctantly took Alfred's hand.

"Well Arthur, it's nice to give ya a name rather then just the title". Alfred grinned as he shook Arthurs hand shakily.

"As to you Alfred... Why did you follow me? Other then to ask for my sword?". Arthur asked almost against his will. Almost.

"mmm... I well... it's strange to say...". Alfred pulled back his hand, scratching his blushing cheek.

"Strange as in dreams?". Arthur asked brow raised.

Alfred's cerulean eyes widened behind his lenses. "H-how do you know?".

"Maybe I'm not attacking you due to said dreams". Arthur grew a small smile, blushing ever so slightly him self.

"So, you mean you dreamt about us- me". Alfred corrected.

"What happened in your latest?". Arthur asked, smile gone frown back.

"Well... erm... I-I-I... we, we k-kissed!". Alfred blurted.

"So this isn't a one way thing". Arthur muttered to him self.

"No?". Alfred asked, a small smile himself. By the sounds of things, Alfred wasn't alone in his feelings.

"What would you do if I told you, I have dreamt the same?". Arthur asked looking up to Alfred's wide eyes.

"I-I-I would-".

A/N: So I'm being a pain and making that a cliff hanger. Hope you enjoyed it... So so so bloody sorry I haven't uploaded sooner but I really have had a nasty writers block. But I'm over it, Yay! The next chapter should be from Alfred's P.O.V. So this day but for the Fighting four. I hope to update soon! I'm not going to promise with in a week though because I have broken that a couple of times before and not kept it... So yeah. CHAPTER 10! Extra long chapter this time! Next chapter will be up soon! (Hopefully). Thanks for reading, yours, E-Liberty...