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Aes could not tell what she was thinking, so he proceeded down to the lower levels with her,m passing by the area that the party had been in the other night. "The kitchen is very near to it, but if you go to the left, screens open to the outside."

Not one to make the same mistake twice, Aes responded "I think it is time I did as well." He had not originally intended to leave the rooms empty, but he had had so much ki that night, to not use it seemed like a ridiculous waste.

Darksun came bursting out of the brush and found the house Aes and Reaper built. He took a few sniffs and recognized Aes's..but...there was also another...a female..He looked at the house trying to find some way to get in. He didn't want to knock down the door...for one because Reaper would be seriously pissed at him.
He went around the house a couple of times till he simply came up to the door. His jaws closing around the knob turning his head he turned the knob. It gave a click as it opened. He pushed it opened with his head and stepped cautionly into the house.
The first room was completely empty. His ears twitched trying to pick up any sounds. He sighed and sucked in a breath. He suddenly released a loud chilling roar that echoed through the entire house.

~....its mistress....~ Darksun answered. ~....Sir Ultima is injured..~
With that the beast turns and immediately darts out of the house and disappears back into the wilderness.

A couple of minutes later Reaper finally finds the house and comes to a landed. Consitering she was in her Eternal form Aes wouldn't recognize her at all. She laid Ultima on the ground and flapped her wings taking flight. And quickly flew off after throwing a rock against the roof to make sure Aes would see Ultima outside before his house.

Ultima felt awake but he was still very much unconcious.
He was dreaming while he was on the couch in Aes's house.
While he was dreaming he would twitch slightly letting those who were looking know he was still alive.

In the dream he was in the old forest back home he had given a picture of to Reaper. he was standing on one of the huge thick branches that extended out for yards ahead, there where thousands of trees this large all around him. Above him was a canopy that let only enough light to see at this time of day. There was vines and webs connecting any parts that did not already go together with these large branches from very old trees.

Next to him on the same branch stood his grandfather. He was old yes but stronger then most of any age. more so was he wise but thats not how he looked. He was covered by an old poncho and loose clothing with occasional tears and rips. His hair on top was messy and beard long and gray.

In the dream his grandfather walked infront of him and looked over the edge of the branch, then came back and smiled at Ultima.

"Your very smart there sonny but you need to know that your not invincible. Patience would be better used then preached and you gotta know you could have killed yourself out there." he stopped then to look around the forest more before continuing. "Tell me, what did you think this would do . . haha silly youngster. I'll tell yah now . it shall make you stronger yes but not faster no n o no by far no. I like this though . its good yes yes but hat you really need is to talk with the Earth, not those damn young trees who know little . . little gossips. Hah!. Find out how to talk to her, she will listen you just have to know how to say it and then she shall guide you, Yes great things yes . . hahaha biggrin Now . . i shal see you later . . ohh yes one more thing. . . WAKE UP!"

Ultima was able to move only his neck now and was turning it with vigor when he stopped and thought himself stupid.

water is all i need, hahaha

Then he called to his mind the wilderness surronding the house and teleported outside, where he landed was another little pond surronded by rocks and a fox den. he landed in it with a small splash and laughed with delight. The flower on his head reached out and down and began to drink the water below it. As it did Ultima could move all parts of himself. He stoof up after he was done and walked towards the rest of the wilderness and silence.

He knew that sometimes it was considered bad luck to view the bride on her wedding day. Aes did not care. Suppressing his emotions, he held her tightly to him and stated "We ARE getting married today".

*The loving couple entered their house late that night, finally back from the honeymoon. Kasumi gave a yawn, looking over Aes and smile before walking up the stairs to their room. He put one of her bags to the side and then lay down on the bed. Her eyes closed as a sigh of relaxation escaped her lips. It felt so good to be back in their own bed..even if they'd only slept it in for one night.*

*Standing up, she would stretch and call down, saying* "Aes...I think I'm going to go to the hot springs for a little bit" *she said, making her way down the steps and gave him another kiss before snagging a towel and walking out*