Kidnapped: Warrior of Winter (Private: ZX-MetalMonster x Wolf) [+18]

[ZX-MetalMonster]

The warrior's answer was very much what Nikandros had expected and he smirked a bit only to become serious again a moment later, remembering there was another thing he needed to discus with the younger man. "I was planing to have you stay in the other hideout we're moving to. There will be enough capable people coming with me to the village so there's no reason for you to come along." He suspected that the other man wouldn't agree with this easily but he planed to be stubborn as well. The bandit didn't have much of an issue with the warrior joining the main battle even though he wanted him far from danger, what really made him worried was not knowing how the younger man would respond to what they intended to do in the village.

[WolfDog12]

"You know I would normally just refuse and force you to let me go but I think I'll ask this first; why is it that you want me to go away? I could understand if you were trying to protect me in which you know I'll refuse after hearing that but there is something else I feel there is another reason you want me away from this fight. So, what is it?" Goustetsu seemed to have already spent enough time around the bandit that he knew what was on his mind and that he was thinking about other reasons. The warrior's blue eyes stared deeply at the bandit trying to figure it out for himself.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

-"I do want you to be safe." Nikandros protested easily but was reluctant to reveal the rest of what worried him. "We're avoiding the men they will actually send to fight us, so we'll be fighting whoever is left until they catch on to what we're doing." He said after a moment of silence, sure that the warrior would understand what he wanted to keep from him even though he didn't say it outright. It was about time for them to head out but he knew they would have to sort this out first but could only hope the younger man wouldn't make it into too much of an issue.

[WolfDog12]

Goustetsu strapped his sword to his hip and headed for the door. "I really wasn't thinking right.... I know you don't want me to fight the villagers. I already told you I wouldn't be fighting the innocent or taking part in your bandit ways. I'll go with the others to the other building."

 

Without distracting Nikandros any farther, Goustetsu left the room and followed the group headed to the other building. He really stood out around these guys as they headed out. The warrior didn't even bother looking back knowing he'd see the leader soon.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros was unsure if the conversation had ended well, seeing how the warrior left without giving him a chance to say anything, though he was sure the other simply knew they needed to get moving.

The bandit leader didn't waste any more time himself and together with a considerable number of his men he made his way down the mountain along one of the more difficult routes to pass through. Like the path they'd followed when attacking the place the warrior had protected, this was a route rarely used and following it made sure they would not run into their enemies.

It didn't take them long to make it to the village and it was no surprise that barely any defenses were left there. The group of bandits only needed to wait now for the rest of their foes to return but in the meanwhile nothing stopped them to punish the people already there for attempting to harm them.

[WolfDog12]

Goustetsu followed the group for a long while before they reached the other building. He walked in and found the room Nikandros would typically use. He settled in for a while but was ready to go at any minute. Hours passed and the warrior hadn't budged an inch. He hadn't eaten and hadn't moved from the one spot he sat at. Finally, he got word that the bandit's were returning and Goustetsu got up. The warrior took off his armor, cape and sword so he was just in the off white shirt and black pants. He left his boots on and ran out the door to meet Nikandros.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Even once the villagers who were capable of battle returned there was little stopping the bandits from doing as they wished and unfortunately for the small settlement they were enraged by the betrayal. It took them no time and seemingly no effort to reduce the entire place to a gruesome scene and this time around they were uninterested in taking anything from the village. They returned without anything and despite how well they'd done in battle they would had seemed pathetic if not for how pleased they were. Most were filthy from the fight and fairly tired, moving sluggishly after having to climb the mountain again through the deep snow.

Nikandros wasn't an exception to this, in fact he was even still somewhat unhappy. He'd expected he wouldn't need it and didn't bother to summon his armor but later on noticed that something had created a strange wound on his upper arm. He could tell it was not a cut from a sword or the mark of any weapon he knew so the only thing he could think of was that he'd hit into something without realizing it. Either way this injury was more of a nuisance than something that made him worried.

As they arrived to the hideout they'd now fully moved to the bandit leader still walked slowly with his weapon held on his shoulder and a small frown on his face. He cheered up a bit upon seeing the warrior and, as he did very rarely, handed his weapon to his second in command who wasn't too enthusiastic about having to carry an added heavy object. Nikandros wasn't reluctant to walk very close to the younger man, even though not everyone scattered through the hideout and there were still others around who could notice their proximity.

[WolfDog12]

Goustetsu was just about to jump up and hug Nikandros but stopped seeing his distant feeling. The male stepped back and just followed Nikandros to his room. "You know I don't care if they see us close. They probably heard everything last night." He blushed a bit and when they were safely in Nikandros's room alone, the warrior walked over and kissed him before giving him a deep hug. "I'm not going to bug you too much today but if you need me, after I get food, I'll be in here. My hips and back as well as my ass are still hurting and it's only worse for being up and about so much." He then turned to go look for food.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros meant to explain that he felt tired and numb from everything that had happened and didn't care much about what the other would see either. Still before he could say anything the warrior kissed him and he didn't intend to complain about that, instead he simply kissed back and held the younger man in return, happy to be with him now.

The warrior left before the bandit could protest, he didn't want him to run off now that he finally had a chance to be with him though. He frowned a bit again but was still only a bit annoyed and nothing more. He walked to the bed and sat down, busying himself with taking off his dirty clothes until he was left nearly naked.

[WolfDog12]

Goustetsu made himself a quick sandwich and turned to head back to the other room. He walked in with the plate in hand and looked at Nikandros. "I'd rather not eat around the other's." He wasn't sure why he said it but did and sat on the bed and ate the sandwich before putting the plate aside and relaxing a bit. The warrior took his shoes off and laid on the bed tired. "I'm more sore then expected."

[ZX-MetalMonster]

-"Thank you for bringing me something too..." Nikandros commented but couldn't keep frowning now that the warrior returned. "I suppose it's only fair, you have to pay me back for all those times I forgot to feed you." He added and moved so he was lying down beside the younger man.

-"I promise you wont have to move a muscle tomorrow, so don't worry, you'll feel better soon." The bandit said and kissed the other man's cheek trying to make the touch gentle but as always not doing very good job at it. "I'm going to wash all of this off me, want to join me?" He offered, unwilling to let himself drift of with so much filth covering him this time.

[WolfDog12]

Goustetsu smirked a bit at the food comment and stayed quiet as he watched and listened to the bandit. The warrior wanted to just stay on the bed and settle in for the night but he was also quite dirty so it was best if he also washed up. "Alright but I'm not moving tomorrow." He was just confirming the deal and slowly got up and went with Nikandros to the bathroom. "I know you had a long day so I'll let you do anything you wish tonight, but tomorrow you won't get this chance." Goustetsu really didn't mind what was done to him tonight. He had pushed himself far enough that anything more wouldn't make that big of a difference so he was willing tonight but would later need the rest.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros didn't mind freezing cold water but knew the warrior wouldn't handle that as easily as he had before so despite the added trouble he filled the tub with warm water.

-"The only thing I wish to do tonight is sleep so don't give me rules for no reason." He warned now, unhappy that the younger man expected him to take what he wanted from him without considering how he felt. It wasn’t even the bandit's idea to make the warrior walk so much, he'd preferred to let him rest the entire day also.

-"Come on." He encouraged the other to join him as he took off what was left of his clothing and slipped into the water.

[WolfDog12]

"Sorry..." Goustetsu wasn't sure why he was apologizing but he was a bit sad that he felt he upset the bandit. The warrior wasn't as confident about being able to cheer up Nikandros the way he had before and it was hurting him to think about it. The warrior tried not to show these feelings as he decided to take off what clothes he had on and he stood back for a minute. He could see the steam and wanted to tell the other that he still couldn't feel cold but he didn't want to just yet. That could potentially put Nikandros into an even worse mood. He walked over very slowly and very hesitantly. His voice wasn't working even if he wanted it to.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros was puzzled by how reluctant the warrior seemed now but soon enough questioned if he might had been too harsh and made too much noise over nothing. His expression became more gentle and his gaze sifter on the younger man as he reached a hand out towards him as further encouragement for him to come closer. "I'm sorry too... I'm still angry over everything that happened today, so don’t take me too seriously." He explained, trying to assure the warrior that he didn't have much to apologize for.

[WolfDog12]

"If you need to talk I've been told I'm a good listener." The words just seemed to come so smoothly out of his mouth now and Goustetsu stared at the hand before he reached out and took it. He walked forward and finally joined Nikandros to bathe. The male quickly got to washing his body and hair before he looked over at the other. "So this is what it's like to have a warm bath?...."

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros only smiled at the warriors offer to hear him out, he didn't need to say anything to be satisfied, it was enough for him to just know there was no tension between them. He slipped his hands over his body, frowning a bit at how much blood he'd been covered in, aware of it only now that it was being washed off his body.

-"Don't tell me you haven't even seen warm water before?" He asked and teased the younger man altogether, though it made perfect sense that the warrior hadn't had a proper batch before that. "Do you like it?" He asked in addition, wondering if the other enjoyed things like these as much as he did.

[WolfDog12]

The warrior gave the bandit a sideways look as he joked about the hot water thing. The male shook his head and it wasn't that he hadn't seen hot water but never had enjoyed it. "This is nice. I typically don't mind the cold but being able to enjoy a bath because the water is so warm, it really is something else." Goustetsu closed his eyes for a moment and just let himself enjoy the bath and being with the bandit once again.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros only hummed quietly in agreement but was now busy with getting his hair clean and couldn't stay still and simply enjoy the warmth yet. It didn't help him that the red strands disguised whatever blood dirtied them and were tangled.

-"You should be thankful, I'm introducing you to so many nice things." He commented once he could comb his hair back with his fingers and winked at the warrior, sure that he would understand what other things he had in mind when he said this.

[WolfDog12]

The warrior snickered at the comment and looked over at Nikandros to see the wink. "Mhm," he hummed in agreement. The smirk on his face clearly showed how much the warrior understood what the bandit had been hinting at. "It's hard to decide which is my favorite..." He teased along with the other before finally getting out of the water. "You should enjoy the water a little longer. I'll go and make you something to eat." Goustetsu began to walk away as he headed to get a towel.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros had nothing against the warrior's suggestion and leaned back to fully relax, he didn't bother with his hair or scrubbing dirt and blood off himself any more since he was already mostly clean. Instead he watched the younger man as he walked, still smirking widely, though he was regretting not doing something else while they were together in the bath. He truly didn't intend to demand anything from the warrior this night but he wouldn't had minded a long, steady kiss.

-"Bring it back to our room, I'm going there in a moment." He commented, though the water was still enjoyable and he knew getting up and going to bed wouldn't be that easy.

[WolfDog12]

"As you wish," he practically sang. The warrior looked back for a moment before he walked back over to Nikandros and bent down to give him a quick but deep kiss. "We can do more tomorrow," he whispered and turned and hurried off again. He got dry and dressed again before heading out and getting a meal together for the bandit. The other bandits had actually made the meal and Goustetsu only grabbed two drinks and walked to the bedroom with everything in his arms. He set it down on the bedside table and walked to the other side of the bed to lay down.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros was thankful for the quick kiss and didn't want to remind the warrior how he'd been warning him they wouldn't do anything for a while after that night. As much as he did like being more intimate he was strangely pleased with only being around the younger man and sharing a kiss from time to time. He staid in the water for a while longer, nearly falling asleep there at one point, but then willed himself to get moving,dry off and return to the room where he found the other man. Unlike him he didn't bother with getting dressed and only pulled on some underpants.

-"You're already back... I must have staid longer than I thought." He mumbled as he climbed on the bed and sat beside the warrior.

[WolfDog12]

"Not really, your men just had the meal prepared when I got there so all I had to do was carry everything back to the room, no big deal..." Goustetsu looked a bit troubled at the moment before he asked, "I was hoping to go to town soon... I wouldn't do anything strange but there was something I wanted to look into. In the village where I use to stay, I would always see people there reading books so you'd let me go into town and look at a few right? I can read... not much but I can read and I do remember reading a book once in my life. It was an offering to the spirit from a young child."

 

He thought back to the book and what it was about but for some reason, the name and the plot of the story were missing. All Goustetsu was remembering was that he liked the story very much. He couldn't understand how the meaning of something he read so many times could now be lost.

[ZX-MetalMonster]

Nikandros listened to the warrior and from how harsh his expression seemed it was safe to assume he didn't like what the younger man was asking him. However after a moment of thinking this over the bandit nodded lightly, though still apparently not very thrilled that the warrior would be going back to the village already.

-"I'd rather you not go alone. We're in another location now so at least let someone who knows the way back well come along" He commented as he took the food from the bedside table and began to eat. "If you want to read I can get you books from other places as well, I doubt they have many in the village."