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[Teesie]

Arish willing grabbed the male's hand and stood along with him. He could tell that the other male had feeling for him, just as strong as when the two of them were teens...he was just trying to hide them or the emotions were just sealed away. Smiling softly the half angel averted his eyes from the smaller petit brunette's before a wide smile took over.

 

"Ok, but inform me. What exactly will we do with the mercenaries. Don't tell me that you plan on taking on the Realm Officials. That's suicidal Erin, we'd die. I know.....I seen what they could do. We can not afford to fight them." His coal eyes searching for an answer in the green ones.

 

I don't want to get him killed, or his friends. Fighting the officials if we only know so little about them would be suicidal. I just hope that's not what he's thinking.

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Erin shot him a wide grin, "Oh, my dear Arish. If the info is big enough the whole Neutral Zone is going to do the disappearing act. A plan thought up by the original Neutral Zone leaders over 20 years ago, encase one of the other zones decided to pull a take over. You have no idea how long we've been preparing for this, all we need is a spark. But only once we get more info, and Kay's a fellow hacker, she'll be able to crack Coyote's codes on his god damn computer.". He snapped his fingers for empathise at spark, and smirked slightly. One thing Erin knew, and Arish probably didn't realize was that despite being the smallest Zone the Neutral Zone was the most connected, the most united, and the one where even the children learn how to weild a weapon. Gripping the other's hand a little tighter, he lead Arish out of the apartment and down the flights stairs.

 

Once they reached the front door of their little haven Erin unlocked the door, but before opening it he looked up at Arish. "Hey, before we go out of the frying and and into the fire I have to tell you something...," The half-demon took a deep breath before saying, "...I...I still love you, Arish, and I don't care whether you still love me or not, I just wanted you to know that." He looked up at the other with bright, cat-like green eyes, and a small smile. Oh god, it was like freshmen year when he first asked Arish out all over again.

[Teesie]

Leaning against some of his weight against the demonic being he watched the green eyed male as he told him something that he hadn't even known himself.

 

"Oh, my dear Arish. If the info is big enough the whole Neutral Zone is going to do the disappearing act. A plan thought up by the original Neutral Zone leaders over 20 years ago-"[/Quote]

 

For the Nuetral Zone to be so out together was a surprise. Who ever thought that the lowest of Realms would be the one that was the most linked, the one that everyone actually cooped with one another. Well, it was nice to know, to Arish at least. The male was happy that there were at least some trustworthy people in the cruelful world.

 

"Well that's nice to know, but my curiosity is asking...where will all of these people go exactly. You all can't really expect to hid in the human zone can you? The Realm Officials, as well as the Elite Hunters, have no remorse in killing innocent half breeds. That could be dangerous to everyone else." His coal eyes staring into the other's, but he was cut off by the next words that escaped Erin's mouth.

 

"...I...I still love you, Arish, and I don't care whether you still love me or not, I just wanted you to know that."[/Quote]

 

The half angel said nothing as he swallowed a lump in his throat...the other actually loved him....he was just boosting his ego and teasing the other when he said that Jackal B. had feelings for him, but it was true. After a moment passes the ex hunter smiled. "I see, well... I guess I should thank you. I couldn't have forgiven such a loser as in myself. I'm really sorry for hurting you, plus.....it's not hard to live with such emotional and physical wounds." Steering his eyes to the floor. "We should go...and by the way I love you as well." A blush creeping to his cheeks.

 

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We should go...and by the way I love you as well."

 

Erin blushed as well, but grinned, and gave the other's hand a small squeeze. He then leaned up and gave a quick kiss to Arish's lips. "Yeah...let's go," He said, still smiling happily at the half-angel. He stood abit closer the the dark haired man now. He opened the door, and the two rushed out quietly, and quickly. Jackal B. lead Arish along the path they had used before, pausing to look around for danger every now and again. He also purposefully avoided awnsering the coal eyed man's question about where the entire zone was going to hide, why ruin the surprise, right.

 

The pair soon reached the side entrance of the Freelancers base. Opening the door they decended down the iron steps, and to another door. Erin knocked lightly, "Open up, Kay, you weirdo, it's Jackal B.!" He called.

 

A human woman in her mid thirties openned the door with a smirk on her lips "Looks like the pot's calling the kettle black, B.,"she snickered, but brought both of them into the base. She guild the odd pair to her office and told them to take a seat.

 

"So, anyone mind clueing me in on what the fuck is going on, and what fresh hell was just released upon us all?" She asked, adjusting her glasses.

[Teesie]

Arish just sat to look around the place that both he and Erin occupied. So this was the mecernary building huh? Freelancers. Coal eyes guiding there way back to the woman in front of the the half angel let off a small frown. The woman was clearly just human, he could tell that by her scent. The ex hunter had gotten better at determining what a person was, what creature they were by being with the Elite Officials. When the dark haired male was younger he couldn't really tell, that's how Erin was able to trick him.

 

If this woman is clearly a human then why is she not living in the Human Zone? Now that I notice it Jackal B. didn't even answer my question. If all the Neutral Zone was trying to occupy space in the Human Realm then the dark haired male wouldn't let them do so.

 

"Your a human, can I ask to why you reside in the Nuetral Zone? You can't exactly be banned or even looked down upon, your not mixed with anything." Staring to the women in a curious way. Averting his eyes to the brunette, the older male just stared.

 

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"Wow, sure know how to pick oblivious ones, huh, B.," She laughed heartily, "Listen here Angel boy, the Neutral Zone has both humans, demons, and fallen. Not all people agree with the Human Zone, and not all Demons agree with the Demon Zone. I don't need to have super natural blood to be here. You have a lot to learn about the world, kid."

 

Jackal B. sighed, Kay sure knew how to be as blunt as possible, and maybe even a bit offensive. That was just how she was, though.

 

"Well," Erin began before Arish could retort, "We found out that what Coyote was research was bunker wothy. I think it might still be in his laptop, but heavily hidden. Think you can crack it, Kay?" He took out the laptop from the duffle bag, and set it on the woman's desk.

 

"Really...well shit. I never thought I'd see the day, really, if what you're saying really is bunker worthy." Kay muttered, flipping open the laptop, "You two can go, I gotta get to work on this puppy. Coyote was a fucking genius at hiding things, so might as well get a head start. Abel's just down the hall, he'll show ya to where you'll be staying tonight."

 

"Thanks Kay," The brunette half demon said getting up, he looked to Arish, seeing if he needed any help. Erin was still a bit worried about the dark haired man injuries.

[Teesie]

Arish only looked at the lady with a narrowed eyes before going to avert his attention to the one now standing. So we leave as the woman search for Cayote's hidden documents so me and Jackal B. could solve this mystery, or maybe even take the officials on...in a fight.

 

Frowning to the other before standing on his own the dark haired half angel walked out of the building intent on leaving as fast as he could. "Can we, get out of here. Your friend is very.....delightful." A sarcasm tone present in his voice. Arish was being honest, the way the lady was he could tell that she wouldn't be his favorite person to work with...

 

"So when will you answer my question huh? Where do you all plan to run to when you do this....'escape plan' thing." Doing quotation marks with his fingers.

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Erin sighed as he fallowed the half-angel out of the building, he hoped that Arish realized that this is where they were staying for the night. It takes a special person to get along with Kay and not be offended by her biting sarcasm and bluntness after all, so he didn't blame Arish for not liking her.

 

"So when will you answer my question huh? Where do you all plan to run to when you do this....'escape plan' thing."

 

"Sorry I didn't tell you before, but we needed to get going so I thought it could wait," Erin explained in a low voice, "Underground, quite literally. I'm still amazed by how they did it, but below our feet is a network of livable apartments built into the sealed of portions off the sewers. And since the part of the sewers they used has been sealed off for 'dangerous conditions' for the past 50 years no one would really suspect a thing. And from there the Neutral Zone fights via gorilla warfare, if it comes down to it, or so I've been told by Kay." Did he think that they'd try to disappear into another zone? Fat chance that was even possible.

 

The half-demon took the coal eyed man's hand in his own, and tugged him back slightly in the direction of the Freelancers Base. "They're lettin' us stay here for the night, Arish. It's a bit to dangerous to head back to my apartment, and Abel and Ruu want to check how your injuries are doing in the morning." Erin then started shiver slightly when a cold breeze blew by. Damn, he hated the cold. Even after all these years any temperature below 60 made him feel like he was freezing to death.

[Teesie]

"Underground, quite literally. I'm still amazed by how they did it, but below our feet is a network of livable apartments built into the sealed of portions off the sewers. And since the part of the sewers they used has been sealed off for 'dangerous conditions' for the past 50 years no one would really suspect a thing.[/Quote]

 

Arish listening to the brunette male, as he was now amazed at the information that was spoken. The dark haired man just couldn't believe that the Nuetral Realm was preparing for such a time without the Human Zone or the Realm officials, for that matter, even knowing. The half angel was more interested in this story than usually. There was no way that the Realm that was looked down upon was smarter to predict this age. To predict everything that was happening now....and to think it was over fifty years ago.

 

"I'm curious, do you have any idea who the boss of this Zone was that many years ago?" The ex hunter needed to know more about this mysterious place. Now thinking more on it, the man actually would think of moving here....he must as well stay, seeing as his apartment would be crashed as well as the officials coming to kill him. There was no way he could go back.

 

While he was deep in thought he didn't know that the strange individual was pulling him back to the Freelancer's building. After a moment of finally registering the direction he was being pulled in, Arish pulled away.

 

"Do we really have to stay here? Is there no other place?" Coal eyes glancing around their surroundings.

 

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"I'm curious, do you have any idea who the boss of this Zone was that many years ago?"

 

Erin shrugged, "I have really have no idea. I've only lived here for six years. The guy's probably deep in hiding or dead. The only thing I know is that he was a half breed of some sort." The brunette finally succeeded in pulling the other back inside, and back into warmth. His unnoticed shivering finally ceased. Jackal B. smirked slightly, amused by Arish's obliviousness of his surroundings while deep in thought.

 

"Do we really have to stay here? Is there no other place?"

 

"Now don't whine, Arish," The green eyed demon chuckled, "It's only for tonight and then we're outta here, okay." The brunette then began to look around for Abel, who was supposed to show them their room. He smiled once he spotted the tall, and elegant looking demon. Erin walked up to the demon and tapped his shoulder, "Hey, Abe. Kay said you'd show us where we're staying tonight."

 

"Ah, hello little Jackal," The man smiled kindly once he turned to face them. "And how are you feeling young one?" He asked magenta eyes falling on Arish. He was worried for the young half-angel, and inspected him with a trained eye, looking for strain, or any sign of the bandages coming loose.

[Teesie]

The dark haired male stared to the one that had asked how he was doing. The margenta eyes studying him efficiently, making the half angel male a little uncomfortable. Though as moment passed the coal eyes followed the other strange colored orbs to see concern and worry etched through his face, and by watching the other male look to his critical spots Arish guessed that this was one of the ones who had helped him.

 

"Ah, are you one of Er- um....Jackal B.'s friends who had helped heal me. If so yes I truly thank you for your time and helping me recovery. I would have died if it wansn't for this strange individual," pointing to the brunette's with his thumb. "here didn't call you two."

 

The dark haired ex hunter was thankful for sure. Now that the other man was here it made the coal obs male wonder. Here was a working place....so did that mean this guy worked here...with that cruel women.. "Sound about right."

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"I am glad to help. I am Abel, but young Jackal B. likes to call me Abe," The demon chuckled lightly, "You'll be able to thank my apprentice as well tomorrow morning once you are both rested." Erin pouted slightly, strange individual? Was he really that odd? Abel noticed the brunette's pout, and chuckled again, ruffling the smaller demon's hair before motioning for the two to fallow him.

 

Abel brought them to a small, yet nice room, with a twin bed in the corner, a dresser with a mirror and another doorway probably leading to a bathroom, "I apologize for the smallness, this is all we have at the moment."

 

The brunette nodded, and said, "It's fine Abe." If Arish didn't want to share the bed with him, Erin would sleep on the floor. Even though they both admitted their feelings for each other the conman still wasn't quite sure where they were in terms of relationships. Were they boyfriends again? Jackal B. wasn't sure, and was too nervous to ask, plus the time was never very appropriate.

 

Abel bowed politely two the pair, and said, "I'll see you both in the morning," He looked at the coal eyed angel, "It was nice to meet you young one." Then the man promptly left, closing the door softly behind him. He was a busy man, one of the other Mercenaries had gotten injured today, and he needed to go check on him.

 

The cat-eyed man set him bags on the dresser, and began digging through the clothes in the duffle bag. He finally pulled out a pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt, and tucked them under his arm. "I'm takin' a quick shower. I don't know if I have any clothes that'll fit ya, but feel free to look. I think there might be some extras in the dresser too." The half-demon then started for the bathroom.

[Teesie]

angel nodded before watching Jackal B. walk away from him and then once again glancing around the room. It wasn't that small, it just had one bed....which meant that he and Erin would have to share. Sighing lightly the male walked to the dresser to search for a comfortable change of clothing. He knew for sure that wearing a pair of the demon's clothing would not work, Erin was as petit and small as before, ok aybe he had grew a little bit of muscle definition but surely not as much to be seen as intimidating, even though the strange demonic being could put up a fight, Arish knew this.

 

After searching through the dresser the dark haired man had manage to find an over sized green t-shirt with cotton pajama bottoms. That would work, at least they were his size. Seemed quite comfortable as well. Walking to the mirror Arish examined his face and gave a grimace. The male kept forgetting of the scratches that the petit brunette had caused to him. Oh well....he defiantly deserved it.

 

The situation was quite funny, the both of them had started off as strangers. Due to the smaller male asking him out the two had became boyfriends. Once the lusting state was over the both of them had continued to see each other and love had come into play. The title was now lovers, but.....their first sex together was a fragment of Arish's hatred so it didn't go ver well. Quickly it dropped to digust and demise as well as hatred. Not knowing the other's identity it had once again became strangers. Strangers had soon turned to enemies, then with another quick change, partners. The angel didn't know if the status had changed, even though they confessed their feelings for one another. Were the two of them lovers or...just partners.

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Erin walked out of the shower, and dried himself of with one of the provided towls. He sighed and glanced at himself in the mirror, he forgot that his shoulder was bandaged. The conman unwrapped the now wet bandaged and looked over the scabbing wound. It didnt hurt as much anymore, infact it looked almost healed. It was probably going to scar, though. "What's another scar...," he muttered under his breath as he pulled on the sweat pants. His body was like a collection of them anyways. He shrugged on his t-shirt, and threw his towl in a near by hamper.

 

The green eyed man stepped out of the bathroom, feeling rather refreshed, but his and Arish's current confusing relationship status still weighted heavy on his mind. Erin glanced over at Arish, who seemed deep in thought. "Penny for you thoughts, love?" Jackal B. asked, using his old petname for the half-angel for the first time in a non-mocking manner. He moved to stand beside the taller man infront mirror. Erin looked up at Arish, hoping that the coal eyed man was thinking about what he was. He would rather get this all out in the open sooner rather than later.

[Teesie]

The angel looked toward the brunette that now stood beside him. Wait! Did he just call me love? So does that mean we're back dating? Well, that's a relief. At least now I know of our relationship status. The taller male just shook his head since now he had the answer, or at least that's what he thought.

 

"Just pouting over the big ass scar you gave me." Smiling slightly to Jackal B. the taller male just glanced back into the mirror once again staring at the scratch that went across his face. He would defiantly not appeal attractive to anyone. Though, he wasn't really looking to appeal to anyone. As long as he had Erin he would be fine.

 

"So I'm going to take a shower, don't fall asleep without me." The dark haired male teased rubbing the other on the head before padding into the bathroom to wash himself of all the dried blood as well as dirt that he had manage to get today.

 

(Sorry so late I was eating with friends)

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Erin smiled, he could sense the shift in mood, and it was a better one. The brunette walk to the bed and sat back against the head bored, "Make sure not to irritate your wounds too much," he said loud enough for the other to hear. He made sure to leave enough room for Arish once he got out. He tilted his head back a turned his green gaze to the ceiling. So much had happened in the last few days, and truthfully Erin was glad these thing happened. No matter how much he may have denied it in the past he always felt as if a large peice of him was missing, and now that he had Arish back he felt more whole. Hell, normally in a situation like this he'd go get himself drunk silly, but he didn't even feel like touch alcohol now. He genuinely felt happy, and not just smug, or amused but happy. A small grin broke across his face as he stared at the ceiling waiting for the half angel to get out of the shower.

 

(It's fine bro, completely understandable.)

[Teesie]

Drying the black hair the older male placed the towel down. He was completely dry now and would be heading to the shared bed now. If the man was to say that he wasn't sleepy that would be a lie, he was so tired that if he didn't sleep now he'd completely die. Well, not literally.

 

Opening the door to exit the coal eyes trailed across the room straight to the face of the demonic being. He was smiling softly and was looking as if he was in heaven, the angel chuckled at that thought. "As if he'd be allowed there." Arish whispered before straightening up to walk by the bed.

 

"Are you sleepy?" The angel asked, climbing in beside the demon and laying quite close to the other even though Erin had given him enough room.

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Erin turned his gaze to the coal eyed angel as the mattress dipped slightly as he layed beside him. He smiled at him, and wrapped his arms around the dark haired man's waist, snuggling in his side. "Now that ya mention it...," Jackal B. Said, fallowed by a small yawn. Exhaustion just hit him like a ton of bricks...wow, how he stayed running the whole day was beyond him. Arish's heart beat was really soothing to the conman, it was getting a little hard to keep his eyes open...but Erin was a little afraid to go to sleep. What if they were attacked, or what if when he woke up Arish wasn't there anymore? He...he didn't want to be alone again. His grip on the half angel tightened slightly. Being part demon Jackal B. Was naturally extremely protective of those he loved; it was a built in instinct. Demons may be naturally violent creatures, but also very family oriented, and protective of lovers and family. Arish being injured was not helping him quell the instincts telling him to stay awake and watch for danger.

 

"...you'll still be here in the morning, right?" Erin asked quietly, still half listening to Arish's heart beat.

[Teesie]

The angel looked toward the other at that question. Would I still be here? Of course I would. I hope he doesn't think that I am a traitor....right? I mean, I thought getting hurt would be enough to convince him, to make him at least have a little trust in me? Although, maybe he just think the hunters did this on purpose.

 

"No, I won't leave. Do you not trust me? Think I'm still a hunter that would tell all the others were you all are planning to hide out?" His stare hard on the brunette, the small anger he felt flowing through him causing him not to be sleepy anymore.

 

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"No...sorry...it's just a silly fear I have...I'm afraid of people leaving me all alone. I'm afraid you'll disappear if I go to sleep," Erin whispered, pressing closer to the half angel, blinking sleepily. He tilted his head up to look at the other with half lidded green eyes. It wasn't distrust, it was Erin's own stupid insecurity. He didn't mean to make the other angery, or make him think he was distrustful. He didn't want to mention he was also afraid of attack, afraid of someone killing the angel, it'd just stress Arish out more. "I'm sorry," he whispered again. He didn't know if was the combination of today's events or just backed up emotion built up of the years, but the brunette felt a few tears slide down his face. His carefully constructed mask of sarcasm, and boldness broke, and his inner insecurity revealed itself for the first time since Coyote died. He burried his face in the dark haired man's chest, he was a fucking mess. He was just so scared.

[Teesie]

The other black haired male eyes widened a little as the tears started to fall from the other's cheek. Wrapping his arms around the waist of the brunette, holding him close as his fingers ran through the brown locks of hair.

 

"Don't cry I didn't mean to upset you. I know this isn't the only things that's wrong with you. Don't worry about anything we'll be fine. I'll protect you and vice versa. We'll protect each other. Nothing will happen over this short period of time. If it does we will be woken up and warned about it. I doubt they'd kill us anyways, especially you since you know so much of the Nuetral Zone"

 

Arish didn't want Erin to cry. He always hated to see it, even when they were kids.

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Erin wanted to argue that they almost killed Arish, so it wouldn't matter how much info he knew, but the brunette felt his eyes getting too heavy. The fingers running through his thick hair, and arm securing around his waist was enough to sooth him. The half demon sniffled a little, but his tears at least stopped. Arish was right, this was not the only thing wrong with him, but they'd have plenty of time to talk about that in the morning. Loosening the angel's grip on him slightly, the conman leaned up and placed a soft kiss to his boyfriend's lips. "Thank you, love," the brunette muttered sleepily. He then layed his head back against the other's chest, and closed his bright green eyes. Arish wouldn't leave him, he reminded himself, Arish really loved him, that he could tell. They were also in a Mercenary Base of all things, they would never let in a realm official or hunter, so they were safe for the time being. Erin allowed himself to relax and start to drift off curled up next to his lover.

[Teesie]

Arish only smiled at the kiss that was delivered to his lips before Jackal B. laid onto his cheat to finally sleep his worries away. The other had all the rights to be nervous, the ex hunter would be lying if he himself said that there were no nervousness running through his body. Fear was also present, the angel knew that the Realm Officials were dangerous people, plus to have the Elite Hunters after them as well was no fun.

 

Rubbing his fingers through the small petit man's brown locks the half angel began to feel the heaviness of sleep beat at his eyes. So finally letting the sleep win against him the dark haired male closed his coal eyes and fell into a deep slumber. The two of them needed as much energy as they could get, there was no telling what kind of day they had in store for them once they woke.

 

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Erin woke up feeling groggy, yet rested. He wasn't much of a morning person so he was always half asleep when he first got up; a coffee normally cured that. But the conman couldn't find the want to move though, he was quite comfortable trapped in his lover's arms. Plus, it was a little cold, and Arish was warm. The half-demon smiled softly, and brushed some dark hair from the angel's face with a tan hand. His eyes traced the wounds he caused on the other's face, and felt a little guilty. Jackal B. leaned up an placed a gentle kiss to Arish's forehead, and them another on the sleeping angel's lips, almost as a silent apology. Erin placed his head now where Arish's neck met his shoulder, and waited for him to wake, because, truthfully, his lover had a rather strong grip around his waist, and Erin didn't want Arish the get the wrong idea by waking up with out him there. The conman came to the assumption that his boyfriend had a habit of jumping to conclusions. Also...Erin didn't quite want to leave, once they both got up they'd head back out into reality, where they were hunted men.

[Teesie]

At a small kiss on his lip the other opened his eyes to look down at the brunette. The other seemed to be in deep thoughts that he didn't seem to notice that the dark haired male was woke.

 

"What are you thinking of?" Smiling lightly to the demonic being as the green eyes looked up to him. The ex hunter bit into his lips and glanced around the room. "Where do we have to go? Do we leave here or stay her until your friend cracks the code?"

 

Going out could be dangerous, but could staying in here be a relief as well? Arish didn't much like the woman of the FreeLancers, but...he'd do whatever Jackal B. would do.