Requested by gemstonetherare

Ship - Riccaro x Mikael x River & Xylo x Mario & Jyles x Bryan

WARNING - BLOOD, GORE, DEATH, SWEARING

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History - Long ago, there was an Ultima Rose containing the powers of Mischief, Deserts, Death, Lightening, Water, and Seduction. A terror called Night Watchers hunted this powerful flower for decades, until they found it. Hidden deep below the surface of the Island Moku. They took it and used it for chaos and destruction among the surface lands. Death and murdered corpses were sprawled around, left like a forgotten torn apart chew toy a dog discarded. That was one day, until the gods found them. The few Greek gods, Zeus, Hades, Aphrodite and Ate, followed by The Chinese Dragon king of the East Sea and The Egyptian god of Chaos, Set, put an end to their reign of terror. Yes, Set may love the chaos and destruction, but he knew when it was enough. The gods put a stop to them by breaking the flower into 6 separate roses. Each rose went with a god and was passed down to their now children, who guard them with their lives.

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The Night Watchers Gather around the Seduction Rose, Celebrating slightly. "We now have the Rose... We will now gain the other Roses. Once we do so... we will search for the Desert Rose. Then we can create the Ultima Rose once again and terrorize the surface world!!" The Leader shouted across the wide arena. The other Watchers cheered. Ready to murder and destroy everything in their path.

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Xylo sat quietly, meditating in his temple. The Black glistening rose of Death rested in his lap. He was closely listening to his surroundings. His outfit fit his aura: dark and mysterious. The black jacket fell to his knees. Dark grey pants and black knee high boots over his legs. Long sleeves slid down his arms and a pointed hood came over his hair and shadowed his eyes. A light purple shirt was barely visible under his jacket. A satchel was leaned against the walk and a scythe holster was next to it. He sat silently before flashing images of blood and death came to mind. His eyes shot open. Revealing a bright purple glazed in fear. Xylo quickly stood from his seat, making sure to grab the Rose. The flower changed into a dark black and purple scythe as it fits into the role he plays. He put on the Satchel and Tightened the Holster on his back. That's when he heard the rushed thundering footsteps. He quickly jumped and hid on the wood supports above him. Xylo quickly tied a see-through bandana around his eyes, covering the glow of purple. "Xylo! We have a problem!" In came a huffing Jyles and Mario. Xylo landed behind them silently. "What's the problem?" The two other Rose Wielders jumped and faced him, ready to grab their rose turned weapons. Jyles composed himself and spoke. "The Night Watchers attacked Bryan. They almost killed him and stole his rose." Xylo growled at their Enemies name. "So.. They attacked Bryan after our spar session?" Jyles nodded. "One of them must have seen how weak he was and attacked then!"

"Do the others know?" Mario shook his head no. "The only ones who know right now are Jyles, You and Me." Xylo pulled his hood down. "Go get your stuff and inform River. After that, meet me by the gate." Mario nodded, while Jyles raised an eyebrow. "Where are we going?" Xylo shook his head. "Just get your stuff and go get Bryan. Make sure he can travel. If not grab Helios." Jyles frowned at his ignored question but left anyway with Mario trailing close behind. 'We're gonna need the last rose...'

About an hour passed as Xylo waited patiently at the Gate with Shadow. Soon Mario showed up with Jeffery, River following soon after with his wyvern Blue. "Where's Jyles?" Spoke River, concern laced in his voice. Mario answered before Xylo had the first thought of what to say. "Jyles is getting Bryan and Helios. While making sure he has everything he needs to travel." River nodded. "Speaking of which... Where are we going?" Xylo sighed quietly. "I'll explain when Jyles and Bryan get here." Mario scoffed in irritation. "Fine."

Soon after, about 10 minutes, Jyles and Bryan arrived, riding on the back of Helios. Now they could see how badly Bryan was hurt. Bandages covered his exposed shoulder and up the side of his neck. A few bandages were placed on cheeks. They looked at him with Sympathy. Xylo untied his bandana and put it back in his satchel. "Alright.. Everyone have everything?" The other Rose Wielders nodded. "Let's go then."

The trip was silent for about three hours until Jyles spoke up. "Xylo... Where are we going exactly?" Xylo sighed before answering. "Let's stop. We left closer to nighttime. When we get a camp set up, I'll explain." They murmured an 'Okay' and landed. The Rose Wielders started setting up a temporary camp immediately. Everyone, minus Bryan as he was resting in one of the tents, sat around a fire, courtesy of Mario and his lightening rose, and stared at Xylo, waiting for their explanation. He sat silently, eyes closed but he could feel the others gazes burning into him. "If I finally tell... Will you leave me alone?" Jyles and Mario nodded vigorously while River shrugged. River was too caught up in his mind, dearly missing his small demon Rose Wielder and Mikael. "This morning, before Jyles and Mario came to see me, I had a vision... and not a good one. It was the war... the bloodshed and death that would happen if we don't get the Seductive Rose. I saw what they planned... The Night Watchers plan to take us down... One by One, using each flower they gain... They don't know where the last Rose Wielder is... Neither do any of you..." Mario looked at him with shock and anger. "So... We left our home to find someone that we don't even know how to find!?" Xylo sighed and put his hands up. "You don't know where to find him... But River and I do." Jyles stood up and trudged over to Mario's, Bryan's, and his tent to sleep. Xylo stood from laying near the fire and strode over to his and River's tent. He went over to one side of the tent and laid down on his makeshift bed, waiting for River to put out the fire and come to sleep. A few minutes later, River entered the Tent. The Water Rose Wielder laid down on his makeshift bed quietly, unaware Xylo was still awake. "You excited to see your Boyfriends?" River shot up, ready to attack. He sighed in relief, recognizing the voice a few moments later. "Yes... Yes I am Xylo." 

"Are you excited to see your 'Son'?" A smile spread across Xylo's face. "One. He's not my son. Two. Yes I'm excited to see Riccaro." River rolled his eyes. "He's your son..." He murmured. "What?"

"Nothing."

Xylo scoffed and rolled over. "Night River." River snickered and laid back down. "Night Xylo."

It was long into the afternoon. The Rose Wielders had been traveling since they awoke, only stopping when Bryan's wounds opened and they needed to eat. Bryan glowed a light pink, signalling he was healing himself slowly. River flew overhead, keeping an eye out for the Pyramid styled temple. The blue eyed male scanned the area before spotting it. He created a small water ball and threw it at Xylo. The Death Wielder rode quietly, before water damped the back of his neck. His head shot up and glared at River. That's when he noticed River pointing off to their right. Xylo raised a hand to stop them, in which they did. River guided his wyvern down to the sandy floor. Blue hovered above the hot ground, but kept steady. "I found the temple, It's about 4 miles out to our right." Xylo nodded. River gave a small salute before raising back up above the others. "Alright.. You heard the Flying Fish. Let's go." Jyles and Mario snickered before a sea of water balls were thrown at them. They looked up and saw a pissed off River. "Call me that again you Undead Bitch." They shared a small laugh, relishing the cold that River provided. "Alright, we best be going if we wanna get there before dark." Jyles nodded and re-directed Helios towards the Desert Rose Wielders Temple. Bryan wrapped his arms around Jyles waist and rested his head on the back of the Mischief Wielder's neck. A blush spread across his face as he looked at Mario. Mario snickered at the two, wishing he could do the same with Xylo. 'I wish Xylo would do that with me... He's always so tense and has his guard up...'

"You okay there friend?" Jyles spoke as Bryan slept quietly on his back. Mario sighed and gave a quiet no. Jyles cocked an eyebrow, wanting an explanation for his friend's sudden sadness. Xylo was far ahead of them so it was safe for Mario to explain. "Well... I've been dating Xylo for a while now... He let his guard down a bit and let himself catch feelings for me.. And I did the same. Yet, since then, he's been distant. He's never cuddled with me, never kissed me, never hugged me, never embraced me... Never told me he loves me, well he did once but it was when he confessed to me but... that's it, and I miss him... I want him to be with me... I-I miss h-him.." Tears silently streamed down his face. Jyles looked at his friend with sympathy. "I bet everything will be fine.." The Mischief maker spoke as he wiped his friend's tears and patted his back. "Everything will get better..." Little did they know, A certain Death Wielder was listening in on the whole conversation. Xylo's heart broke a little, hearing the hurt in Mario's voice. 'I gotta make it up to him...'

The Rose Wielders stood outside the sand covered Pyramid. "Go on in River, I know you miss Riccaro and Mikael." River quickly jumped off his Wyvern, tossing the carrying stone to Xylo, and ran inside. Mario noticed River seemed to know where he was going. Jyles noticed it too as he helped Bryan off Helios. Xylo called Blue into the Carrying gem before unloading their things off their horses. As the others were pulling down their supplies, Bryan sat on the ground, still healing himself, and River came running back. He stopped in front of them, footsteps echoed. Mario looked at the entrance, ready to grab his Rose Sword. That's when a short red skinned male came barreling through the doorway being chased by a taller male. The shorter male had snow white hair with a blue and white dotted bandana with brown, pocketless, shorts and a golden arm band wrapped around his upper bicep. To finish off his look, he had baby blue fading to a light purple eyes and dark maroon streaks down his face, torso and arms. He giggled as he ran around the group being chased by the taller man. The Taller had dark brown hair with a large area of purple near his eyes that were heavily lined with eye-liner. His golden brown eyes complemented his dark blue jean shorts and dark purple tank top he wore. "Dammit Riccaro! Get back here!" The taller spoke as he chased the shorter, now known as Riccaro. Riccaro laughed louder before being tackled by the Tanned Taller male. "Y-You got me Mikael." Riccaro lay in the hot sand catching his breath. Mikael rested his head on the smaller's chest. "Mikael... Get off the kid." Xylo spoke, using a stern voice that he rarely used. Jyles nicknamed it the Dad voice. River walked over and sat down. Instantly, Riccaro pushed Mikael off and sat in River's lap. Mikael whined as Riccaro pushed him off but he went over and lay his head on River's shoulder. Mario looked at them, wanting to feel the same love that the three shared. He shook his head and continued unpacking, not noticing that Xylo saw him staring in wishing. "Well... Let's finish unpacking and head inside? Yes?" Mikael spoke up, feeling the awkwardness between them. "We can do introductions there. Does that sound alright.... Uh... What's your name?" Mikael sat up and Looked at Jyles. "I'm Jyles" Mikael stared at Jyles with an unamused look. "Uh Alright then... We'll continue introductions inside." Quickly, Riccaro stood from his spot on River and went inside. Mikael sighed and stood as well. The brunette grabbed some things and carried them inside, placing them down by the door.

About 15 minutes later, all Rose Wielders and Mikael sat comfortable, minus Xylo as he was on high guard. All was silent until Mikael clapped and stood up. "Well.. Now that your stuff is inside, we should continue on with introducing ourselves. I'll start off with my name, who I'm the child of and one fact about me... I'm Mikael, Son of the Egyptian God Horus and I love shark hunting." Small comments were made, none offensive. Mikael nodded to Riccaro and the hyper younger stood up. "Hi! I'm Riccaro! I'm the Son of the Egyptian God Set! I'm the Desert Rose Wielder and I loooooove to draw!!" As fast as he stood, Riccaro plopped back down and curled up to Mikael's side. River was next. He stood confidently and spoke gently. "I'm River, son of the Dragon King of the East Sea and I'm dating Riccaro and Mikael." The other Rose Wielders, minus Xylo, held a confused or shocked expression. Mario spoke up, "So that's why you seemed so excited yesterday!" River nodded bashfully before sitting down and letting Riccaro and Mikael cling to him. Xylo stood up and uncrossed his arms. "Im Xylo... The Death Rose Wielder and Son of Hades. Riccaro seems to think of me as his Dad." Xylo paused and turned to face Mario. "Hey uh... Mario.. When you're done with your introduction  to Mikael and Riccaro meet by the spare room they're lending us." Mario nodded with confusion covering his features. Mario watched Xylo leave the room as he stood up. "Um... I'm Mario, Lightning Rose Wielder and Son of Zeus... I guess a fact about me is I'm kinda an Insomniac." Mario hand rubbed the back of his neck.

"I'ma just see what Xylo needs now.." Mario walked out of the room, panicked thoughts rushed through his mind. Mario peeked around the corner, seeing Xylo there. He took a breath before walking around and towards Xylo. The Death Rose Wielder looked up at the approaching foot-steps. Mario blushed slightly before stopping in front of his boyfriend. A sad look overtook Xylo's face. "Mario I... I'm sorry..." Mario looked at him confused before starting to panic. "Wha.." Xylo raised a hand, gently silencing him. "I should be treating you well, giving you things like cuddles or even a hug or just being there for you and I wasn't... I am so sorry..." Xylo looked away ashamed. Mario stared at him lovingly before placing a small kiss on Xylo's cheek. "It's okay Xylo... I know it's hard for you to open up to people and I'm guessing you overheard Mine and Jyles conversation from earlier." Xylo nodded, a faint blush on his cheeks. Mario slid his arms around Xylo's waist and buried his face into his chest. "I love you Xylo... and nothing can change that.." Xylo smiled a rare smile as he wrapped his arms around Mario. "I love you too..."

Xylo picked Mario up, holding him like a bride. "X-Xylo! What are y-you doing?!" Xylo snickered. "I'm putting you to bed... Don't think I didn't hear you say something about Insomnia." Mario huffed and gave a small fine. The two entered a spare room and lay on the bed. Mario was curled up to Xylo's side and they both slept peacefully.

Meanwhile in the Pyramid Commons...

"That should be everyone... Now onto why we're here... Wait... Where's Xylo and Mario?" Bryan looked up at them, taking a small break from healing. "Most likely sleeping.." River nodded at Bryan's reply. "We should  too. It's late and we've been traveling all day.." With that, River went with Riccaro and Mikael to their room while Jyles and Bryan took a spare upstairs, making sure to have a room between them and Mario and Xylo. That night, they slept peacefully... Yet, they seemed to dread tomorrow without an understanding why...

Mario and Xylo awoke the next morning, still curled up to each other. Mario refused to open his eyes, cherishing the moment. Xylo was still half asleep, so he hadn't noticed Mario was awake. Xylo ran his fingers through Mario's black locks. Mario hummed in delight, pushing his head against Xylo's rough hand. Xylo snickered at his boyfriends adorableness. Mario slowly opened his eyes and turned to Xylo's face. Mario adjusted himself so he was still laying on Xylo but staring up at him. Xylo looked down at him, sleep still evident in his eyes. Mario sighed, knowing they had to get up... and finished what had been started. Mario started to sit up but Xylo quickly wrapped his arms around him and pulled him back down. Mario huffed realizing Xylo wasn't gonna let up anytime soon. "Xylo... We gotta get up.. We need to stop those Night Watcher freaks..." With a few minutes of coaxing him, Mario finally was able to get up and Xylo followed him tiredly. Mario opened the bedroom door, more awake now, and followed the hall out into the commons.

The Raven entered the room where Jyles, Bryan, and River sat. "Finally! Is Xylo up?" Jyles voiced, exhaustion laced within it. "Yeah... I'm awake." Xylo spoke up, now entering the room. Mario stood off the side, trying not to fall back asleep. Xylo walked up behind and wrapped his hands around the younger's waist. He rested his head on Mario's shoulder. Jyles stared at them in awe. "Finally voiced your reason? Huh?" Mario shook his head no. Jyles raised an eyebrow and adjusted his arms around Bryan. "Oh?" Mario blushed slightly as he leaned back into Xylo. Bryan sat up, still laying on Jyles. "So... Are you two dating yet?" Bryan looked at the two playfully, pretty much mimicking a lenny face. Bryan wore a white t-shirt and black jeans with red tennis shoes. Mario and Xylo's faces flushed a bright red. "I-I-I... I mean..." Mario stuttered over his words, face  flushing a deeper red. Xylo cleared his throat as Mario continued to stutter over his words. "Yes. We are dating... I mean we've been dating but we just were never really public.... And I kept pushing Mario away so. This is a new thing in our relationship." Bryan nodded, still keeping his lenny face. "Anyway, how are you feeling Bryan?"

"I'm doing good. I finished healing last night around 10. I should be all ready to fight and kick some Night Watcher ass!" Bryan yelled, jumping up, Jyles purple jacket sagged over his shoulder. A lecture type yell came from the Kitchen. "Shut up will ya! It's 8 in the fucking morning!" the voice, recognized to be Mikael, came into the room. His hair was a mess and was only wearing pajama pants. Riccaro followed behind him with breakfast in hand. Mikael took a breath before speaking. "Anyway... Breakfast is ready. Foods in the kitchen. Help yourself." Riccaro quietly ate his food while the others went to get theirs.

A few hours passed. All the Rose Wielders and Mikael sat on the couches in the commons. Riccaro sat on the edge of the couch, face in his hands. "So.. Lemme get this straight, (None of us are), The Night Watchers attacked Uncle Bryan, almost killed him, stole his Rose and now plan on taking the rest?" Xylo nodded. Riccaro huffed before his head shot up. Mikael quickly stood up and stood in front of the open door. Xylo watched the door while Mario watched to see what Mikael was doing. Then he noticed it. Mikael's eyes changed. The golden brown turned to a bright yellow with a more circle pupil. 'Falcon eyes...' That's when a light shone and in Riccaro's place, stood Riccaro but different. He had large fox ears and a puffy tail while his eyes changed to a silver with more diamond shaped pupils. "They're here..."

The Rose Wielders and Mikael rushed outside, weapons in hands. Mikael's wings spread wide from his back as he held a staff with blades on the ends. Riccaro was crouched along the ground, tail ticking back and forth as his ears flicked back. He gripped tightly onto his rose changed weapons, dual swords with hieroglyphic engravings. River stood in back, holding his rose staff. A small glow gleemed around him as a sleek light  blue dragon's tail flicked in aggravation. Scaled dragon wings kept him hovering above the ground while a set of tall horns protruded from his head. Xylo stood tall. His masked eye illuminated a bright purple as his hands gripped on tightly to his rose changed scythe. His hands glowed a bright purple with a mix of black. He growled lowly, standing closely to his Lightning Wielder. Mario stood close to Xylo. His rose sword gave a shocking glow. Small lightning bolts covered his body as his eyes illuminated a light blue glow. Jyles stood in front of his boyfriend, who is still rose-less. Small sparks of Purple flickered around him as it swarmed around his hand holding his mace that rested on his shoulder. Bryan stood behind him, shaking a little. He feared for himself. Bryan pulled a set of bladed knuckle rings from his belt. He stood confidently behind Jyles, er- trying to be confident. A male on a horse rode ahead of the large army. His hood covered his hair but it was obvious he was leading. He pulled the Seductive Rose from his pouch on his belt. With a pink rose glowing, he yelled. Soon after, the army of Night Watchers charged at them and in return, the Rose Wielders and Mikael charged towards them.

Mikael leaped into the sky and slammed down onto Watcher. Splitting their skull in half. Mario ran forward quickly, using his lightning to go faster and body slammed a group of Watchers. He ran over them and dragged his sword through them all. Slicing them perfectly in half. Xylo pulled his hood up and ran to a small group, cut off from the rest. He slammed a smoke bomb on the ground. The Night Watchers looked around confused before a one by one they kept disappearing. Only three were left. Xylo jumped down and swung his scythe, ending the enemies lives.

Bryan flew up, trying to stay in the back. Watchers flung themselves at him. His fists went flying. As each nose broke, each one died. Blood had splattered on his shirt. The red stained his boyfriend's jacket. River stayed high in the air. Water and ice flew in all directions. Watchers arrows flung at him. Dodging wasn't so easy. River took out the archers. As he took out the last one, they shot an arrow. The purple arrow pierced his side. River let out a yelp. Instantly, Mikael jumped to help him. The Dragon pulled the arrow from his side and covered it with ice. Before long, the two were left to fight with bodies sprawling around. Jyles' back was pressed against Bryan's wings. Jyles tossed small but violent bombs before Bryan pulled them up and dropped him with River and Mikael. After a moment, the bombs went off. Watchers flung back, immediately dead. Xylo backed up near them. "We have to get the Rose or this is gonna get worse!" Immediately, Riccaro sprung into the air, coming down and slicing out an enemy's side. As he ran between Watchers, sliding his swords through them like butter with a warm knife. He kept running towards their leader. The calls for his name rung out over the sounds of metal clashing. "No one hurts my family!" He screamed out and lunged at the leader. "Who the fuck are you!?" (*Gasp* wHo TaUgHt ThE bEaN tO sWeAr?) The older male cackled and kicked Riccaro off him. "I am Ronan! Leader of the Night Watchers!" The leader- Ronan- pulled the Seductive Rose from his pocket. "And you're gonna tell me-" Ronan stomped a foot on top of the Demigod child "-How the hell you activate the damn flower?!" Riccaro kept shifting under the weight. He wheezed out a no. Ronan pressed out harder. "You better tell me or I stomp a fucking mud-hole into your friends." Riccaro shut his eyes and grabbed on tight to Ronan's leg. "No.. No fucker threatens my Family." 

Out of nowhere, blackness surrounded them. Not a single person was seen besides the two. Ronan laughed as Riccaro was still under his foot. "Let's see you face your fears fucker." Then Riccaro faded into the wall and Ronan was all alone. The black walls changed. The room transformed into the spar center of the Night Watchers base. Ronan was suddenly surrounded by his group. A few Watchers picked him up. He struggled to get out of their grip. "Lemme go fuckers! I'm your leader damnit. Listen to me!" Not before long, they stood in front of an abyss looking pit. Ronan pleaded but his cries were not heard. Soon, he was thrown into the pit. Ronan screamed. Black objects judded out from the walls. All the ends sharpened to a point. As he fell, the spikes cut him. After falling for what seemed like hours, the floor suddenly appeared and he slammed into it, breaking his nose and cutting his forehead open. Ronan weakly looked around. Once he felt in the clear, he slowly stood up, grunting at his cut ridden body. The red blood oozed down his body. Soon, the silence put him off edge. He looked around the room, noticing the Seductive Rose laying on the ground. Ronan hadn't noticed the Desert Rose Wielder stepping out of the darkness that surrounded him. As Ronan reached out for the flower, spikes flung up from the ground. "I don't think so..." Riccaro's voice grown dark and echoed with an underlying venom. He faded back into darkness as the Room changed once again. The room shifted under Ronan's feet into a long hall. The green wallpaper was peeling while the bright red rug.

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There was no doors, just a long hall. Ronan anxiety heightened as eerie music started to play through the halls... The Night Watchers leader kept moving forward, much to his distaste. Ronan saw the flower yet again, but this time, on a podium. The Rose was held on a small stand while a grand tree grew behind it. Ronan rushed to the flower. Ronan came to a sudden stop as a spiked wall raised up out of the ground. Fear was evident in his eyes. Ronan turned to run away but noticed another wall of spikes heading his way. Riccaro hovered above, watching in delight. Ronan's head was swiveling back and forth between both sides. Riccaro snapped his fingers and both slow moving walls froze in their places. "So... Ronan..." Riccaro hovered right above him. Ronan flung his head up and stared at him at Riccaro. The Demon's eyes changed into cat-like eyes, glowing a bright gold. "You have anything to say for yourself... For hurting my Uncle... My Dads and my Boyfriends..." Ronan stayed silent in fear. "Tick.. Tock...Tick...Tock..." Riccaro glared at the man below him. Ronan looked towards the ground. 'Shit! What do I do?!' Riccaro 'checked' his 'watch'. As Ronan was thinking, panicking really, Riccaro took the moment to contact the Death Wielder.

R - Hey uh... Dad?

X- Yeah Riccaro? Little busy trying to protect Mario and River.

R - Sorry. I'll make it quick.

X - Alright. What is it?

R - So, Remember when I ran at the Night Watcher's leader. Well I took him to my realm (Chaos Realm) and I'm scaring the hell out of him.

X - So?

R - Can I kill him?

X - Well.. Last I heard his death is scheduled soon, so go right ahead. The earlier the better.

R - Alright. Thanks and uh Good luck!

X - Welcome Son, now kill the man... Also... Who taught you to swear?

R - Uhh... He's coming too. Bye Dad!

X - Riccaro!

Riccaro growled lowly, trying to keep his menacing tone. "Hurry up you so called Leader... My patience is running thin..." Ronan stood up strong. He took a breath. "I know what I need to say..." Riccaro hovered above the piercing spike walls, ready to give the death sentence. "Kill me if you dare you bitch." Riccaro snapped his fingers and the spiked walls came rushing towards him. Ronan let out a scream that was quickly cut off as he was impaled by the black carbon looking spikes. Riccaro cringed as he heard bone crushing and snapping. He pulled the walls back.

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Sticking to the one side, was the mangled corpse of Ronan. Spikes ripped through his chest covering in blood and chunks of skin and cloth. He had multiple spikes piercing through his arms, and legs. Yet what was worse, was the large spike that went straight through his forehead. Chunks of his brain and skin mixed with blood was splattered over the spike. His torso had been ripped right open, exposing his ribs, lungs and other organs that spilled out. Riccaro's stomach went queasy at the sight. He had multiple spikes that pierced through his face.

Riccaro turned away. He flicked a hand and the scene that had unfolded behind him and disappeared as the dark blanket of Shadows covered it.  Riccaro took a few moments to calm himself. "Right.. Now.." The Demon Demigod grabbed his 'Uncle's' Rose and fell through a shadow portal.

Riccaro rose up on the surface. He opened his eyes, regaining his fennec fox features. He tucked the rose in his pocket before watching the battle finish unfolding before him. He unsheathed his dual swords before charging at the remaining Night Watcher Soldiers. Riccaro growled as a group had Mikael cornered. Feathers had been torn off his wings as cuts littered his body. Mikael held a hard scowl. Riccaro noticed Xylo following. He sped up and took out two of the Soldiers as Xylo and Mikael handled the others. Riccaro gave a small salute before running off again, but this time, towards Bryan, Jyles, and River. Bryan was slamming his fists into a Night Watcher as Jyles threw his small bombs. River was hovering above, trying to hold up a barrier. "Bryan!" Riccaro called out as he neared them. Bryan heard the cry and backed up so he was behind Jyles. Riccaro rushed through, occasionally slicing a Night Watcher before he made it to his 'Uncle'. A Watcher leaped up. Quickly, Riccaro jumped up and tackled the Soldier out of the sky. Riccaro dropped the Rose to Bryan. The Son of Aphrodite grabbed the flower. "Hell yeah!" A light pink glowed from Bryan's eyes as his wings shifted into a light pastel pink. The cuts on his body healed completely with the link with his Rose. The Seductive Rose glowed it's bright pink before revealing a set of dark magenta Daggers. "How did you get it back?" Riccaro shrugged before pulling his blade from the Watchers forehead. "With Dad's permission...I uh... Killed him.." Bryan spun a dagger in his hand before lodging it into a Soldier's eye, killing him instantly. He ripped the blade out and he lodged the other into an oncoming Night Watchers throat. "So Your saying-" Bryan ducked under a sword, pulling out the throat stuck blade. He swiftly swept the feet out from under a Soldier and slit his throat. "-Xylo gave you permission to kill someone-" Bryan swiftly stood up and back up until he was back to back with Riccaro. "-before their time?" A group of 12 Soldiers surrounded them. "Well... Yeah, but Dad said he was due." Bryan spun his blades in his hands. His hand gleaned a bright pink and vines broke from the ground's surface. The Son of Aphrodite shifted his hand slightly and the vines grew thorns and tied themselves around 4 Night Watchers. The Thorny  vines dug into the Soldiers, crushing them and bringing them underground. A small patch of Black Roses spurted from the ground, showing where some Soldiers were killed. Bryan smirked. Riccaro lunged at 4 of the Soldiers. His swords were reversed as he sprinted forward. The Demon leaped over a sword that was swung before driving a bloodied sword through their head. The body was swung around and slipped off, slamming into his fellow Soldiers. One of the other Soldiers ran at him, swinging his swords in different directions. Riccaro conjured a small sandstorm around them, blinding the Night Watcher. Riccaro disappeared back into the Sand as River came leaping through the sandstorm. He drove his staff through the enemies body. He let the man groan before pulling it out again, bringing some of his insides with. With the force he pulled his staff, blood splattered on his robes. Riccaro reversed the storm until it dissipated, revealing the two others ripped apart on the ground with Jyles standing above them. Riccaro's demonic wings spread out from his back.

He flew up to oversee the others. Only about 12 warriors were left. Riccaro smirked as he watched his 'Dads' rip apart, decapitate, and give shock therapy to 3 of the remaining Soldiers. Bryan was having a fist fight with 2 while Jyles shoved his small bombs in a soldier's mouth and forced him to swallow it. Before long, the Soldier split apart and splattered all around as parts of him and insides flew about before landing with a wet thud on the ground. He turned to see River drowning 2 Soldiers in a box of Water. What was worse was he watched as River pierced his staff through them multiple times, turning the water another shade of red with each tug out. Riccaro flew around only to spot Mikael ripping into a Watcher's chest, pulling him apart bone by bone. The 3 remaining Soldiers snuck up behind the Winged man, drawing their swords. Anger rose up in Riccaro's chest. He swiftly changed his direction and dived down. Riccaro threw his sword and watched as it pierced through their chest. The body fell to the ground and caught Mikael's attention. Mikael swiftly turned around. His pupils narrowed and he lunged at a Soldier while Riccaro landed and slowly ripped him apart, taking him apart limb by limb. Mikael dug his staff into their forehead deep, but not enough to kill him. Mikael ripped it out. He continued to pierce the Soldier in Multiple places before digging his hand into the throat. He gripped onto his vocal cords and tugged back harshly, ripping the throat and voice from the Soldier. The Night Watcher tried to reach and grab his neck but Mikael was quicker. He swiftly reached inside and snapped the neck from inside, killing the Soldier once and for all. Mikael stood back up and turned away from the torn corpse. His blood covered hand shimmered in the setting sun's light. Blood was splattered on his face and dried in his hair and on his chest. Riccaro trudged over to Mikael. Blood stained his hair and ears as the red oozed from the litter cuts on his body. Riccaro leaned on one of his already bloody boyfriends and stood there for a moment, taking in their victory. "We need to head back to the Temple.." Mikael nodded as Riccaro's words. "Let's go then..."

------GORE OVER------

Riccaro and Mikael flew over to the Entrance to the Pyramid temple. River flew overhead carrying a passed out Mario while Xylo ran quickly underneath. Xylo stood under them as River carefully lowered Mario down in Xylo's arms. Jyles ran over with Bryan flying by his side. The two stopped at the doors. "Hey uh.. 'Uncle' Bryan?" Riccaro spoke softly, slowing down now as his adrenaline faded. "Yes Riccaro?" Bryan spoke as he readied his magic to start healing the others. "Wanna help cover the area?" Bryan thought for a minute before nodding. "I'd love to.. But we need to help the others first." Riccaro nodded before rushing over to help the bloody slowly passing out Mikael. River was helping Xylo with rushing Mario inside. River took Xylo and Mario to their room and gave them water to clean off the blood. Once River exited, Bryan entered with his healing magic as maxed out as possible.

Hours passed. Bryan was on the verge of passing out due to over use of his healing magic. Yet, that didn't stop him from entering Mikael and Riccaro's room. Bryan trudged over to Mikael's bedside and plopped down on the chair that Riccaro had sat on before him. Bryan's skin paled as faint bags formed under his eyes. He took a breath before looking over Mikael's injuries. Bryan sighed and let the bright pastel pink healing magic flow from him to heal one of his 'nephew's' boyfriends. Bryan groaned as pain formed from his own injuries. He'd been so focused on healing the others, he had forgotten about himself. "One of my favorite things about him..." as Jyles would say. Bryan held his hand over Mikael's sleeping form, watching as the wounds closed and left faint scars. Yet, the more he healed the cuts and burns, scars faded as well. About an hour passed before Mikael was fully healed. Bryan slowly stood from his seat. A hand held the back of the chair as he tried to steady himself. His head pounded and suffered multiple Dizzy spells. He lost grip on the chair before falling and landing hard on his side. Some of his poorly patch wounds opened. He groaned and which turned into a small scream. The last thing he saw was a blurry purple and white figure running in. Then all went black.

Riccaro was resting in the Commons with Jyles and Xylo. River had gone to take a shower while Bryan finished healing Mikael. They had decided once everyone was healed that they head to sleep. Jyles stood and stretched before a loud thud was heard from Riccaro and Mikael's room. Quickly, Jyles rushed into the room and shoved the door open. He panicked when he saw how Bryan was passed out on the ground. Jyles grabbed his boyfriend and took him to their room. "Xylo! I need you!" Jyles spoke quickly. Soon, rushed footsteps could be heard thundering towards him. Xylo entered through the opened door. He rushed over when he saw Bryan and immediately started to check him over. Jyles paced behind him by the door and bit his nails. He heard Xylo sigh and he rushed over. "I-Is he okay...?" Xylo nodded and Jyles let out a sigh of relief. "So... What happened to my Love?"

"Well.. He seemed to have used an immense amount of magic while healing us to full health. When he hit the ground one of his cuts opened, but he'll be fine. Bryan just needs rest and knowing his magic.. It'll heal him in his sleep." Jyles nodded and waved to Xylo as the Death Wielder walked out of his room. Jyles pulled his blood ridden clothes off and replaced them with shorts and a white t-shirt. The Jester pulled out one of his larger t-shirts and walked over to Bryan. Jyles carefully pulled off Bryan's jacket and blood-ridden t-shirt. The Mischief Wielder pulled the clean shirt over Bryan's head before moving lower. Jyles carefully peeled his jeans off, leaving him in boxers and the shirt. He placed the blood soaked clothes off to the side before crawling into bed with his passed out lover. He placed a soft kiss to Bryan's forehead and pulled him to his chest. In return, Bryan snuggled close in his sleep.

Xylo trudged out of Jyles and Bryan's room and made his way to his and Mario's. Yet before he went there, Xylo checked back in the Commons to see River picking up a sleeping Riccaro. Xylo smirked. "You better take care of him..." River jumped at Xylo's quiet remark. "He'll be fine and sleep soundly." Xylo nodded and went off to his original destination. Xylo walked down the hall, exhaustion getting worse in every step. He quietly opened the door and entered the room. He shut the door and leaned his forehead against it. "You okay?" His head shot up and spun towards the direction of the voice. It belonged to the Lightning Wielder sitting up on his bed. Xylo rushed over, suddenly becoming wide awake. A relieved smile spread on his face. He sat on the bed near Mario's legs and placed his hands on the side of Mario's face. The Raven's hand flew up to Xylo's wrist. He gripped his wrist, happy that Xylo was there. They rested their foreheads together, enjoying their moment in silence and one another's presence. Xylo released his boyfriend and laid down. Mario waited for Xylo to get comfy before resting himself on top of the Death Wielder. Mario tucked his head between his shoulder and neck as he laid his arm across Xylo's chest. Xylo wrapped his arms around the younger's waist. Xylo and Mario smiled before falling asleep soundly in each other's embrace.

A War has been won.. A leader brought to rest... The Wielders of the Roses have brought peace before the Rose's hell could be released upon  the world. Now, they could sleep peacefully, knowing it will be a long while before the enemy dare show their faces once again...

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Months had passed, almost a year in fact, since the War of Blades and Wielders, as Riccaro called it. Not long after the battle, Riccaro and Mikael figured it would be best if all Wielders lived in the same place. Mikael and Riccaro, with the help of other Wielders, built themselves a mini Pyramid Temple with their sand along the ground. The Temple was between Xylo's home and River's chinese styled house on the water. Bryan's home was up on a hill that loomed over River's lake. Jyles' home was embedded deep beneath Bryan's home in the hill while Mario's home was right near Camp entrance which was across from Xylo's dark painted house. Everything was in peace until a group of letters lay rolled up outside of each home. All being tagged, Your Invited to Camp Oasis.

They met up in the center park between them all. "We should go... but.. I don't think Kay or Brick or anyone like that will forgive me..." Bryan stared at his hands that rested his lap. Jyles rested a hand on Bryan's shoulder in a calming manner. Jyles rested his head on Bryan's hair as Bryan leaned back into Jyles' embrace. He removed his hand and wrapped his arms around the winged man. Riccaro sat in River's lap while Mikael rested his head on Riccaro's stomach. Xylo and Mario laid cuddled and curled up in a dark blue blanket with white skulls leaning against a tree. "So... Any other concerns?" Xylo spoke up. Riccaro raised a hand slightly. "Yes 'son'? You don't need to do that..." Riccaro nodded before voicing his issue. "Well... I'm the Son of Set right? And isn't your friend fearful of Chaos children?" Xylo sighed, resting his head against the tree while Mario snuggled into his chest. "Yeah... She is but I bet she'll think of you differently Riccaro." Riccaro nodded before resting his head under River's chin and closed his eyes. "Well... Now... Do we agree on heading to Camp Oasis?" Bryan shakily nodded as the other's murmured their agreements. "Alright.. So.. How has everyone been?" Xylo relaxed his posture a bit while waiting for someone to answer. "Well.. Bryan and I  have been resting after helping Mikael and Riccaro decorate their new home. Other than that, nothing really. Oh wait! We went on a date recently, with River's tip on places to see... Thank you by the way." River nodded to Jyles before he started running his fingers through Mikael's hair. "Well... I've spent the last few nights at the Pyramid. We've mainly been hanging out and trying to catch up with these lovelies.." River spoke up, trying not to wake the lightly sleeping Riccaro. Mikael leaned into River's hand tiredly. Mario grabbed onto Xylo's t-shirt tightly and curled into him more. Xylo gripped Mario's waist as the Lightning Wielder slept peacefully. "Well.. Mario's been having a rough time ever since we got our letters. He's been afraid to go back because of Kay... They used to date but when he came out to her as Pansexual... Their relationship got abusive..." Xylo looked down at his sleeping boyfriend with sympathy. "She hit him a lot and forced him into doing things for the camp... Kay even... raped him... All she wanted from his is the rank of power over the gods he would have when he became the next godly ruler." River held a shocked expression as did Bryan and Jyles. Mikael looked mortified but a glint of rage and protectiveness gleaned in his eyes. "Can I kill the bitch?" Xylo sighed. "Well.. Believe it or not, she's due soon. When I give you the okay. Be my guest." Mikael smirked before relaxing once again on Riccaro. Bryan had small tears running down his face but Jyles wiped them away before long. "Well... Is it settled? We go to camp?" Bryan huffed.... "Yes Xylo. We are heading to camp." Xylo quietly stood carefully, trying not to wake the sleeping Demigods. "We leave in 3 days.." The others nodded and left for their homes.

The days passed far too quickly for their liking. Soon they were in the camp, in their pantheons. Riccaro and Mikael in Egytian Sector while Xylo and Mario shared a Cabin in the Greek Sector. Poor River was alone in the Asian Pantheon but Jyles and Bryan resided in one of the Aphrodite Summer homes nearby. Hours had passed before their roses gave a small gleem. Soon after, they snuck from their cabins and headed to Bryan's home. Mikael left his room, making sure his staff was tucked in his holster tightly. He quietly ran down the stairs and knocked on Riccaro's door. Signalling it's time for them to head to the Summer Home. Riccaro paced by his door, listening to Mikael's fading footsteps. He waited about 5 minutes before he sheathed his swords and quietly opened his door. Riccaro checked his surroundings before closing his door and running off. Yet, little did he know, a certain someone exited his room and watched his run off. The person grabbed his glasses from his belt and bolted down the stairs and followed the small Demon.

Mikael and the other Wielders sat in the Commons, closest to Bryan's bedroom. "So... How is camp?" Xylo sighed and laid on a couch. Mario stood up and walked over to him. Mario faced him and smiled. Jyles sat in a corner with Bryan laying on his shoulder. Mario laid down on top of him as River and Mikael sat on the couch. Riccaro laid over the top of them, just relaxing. The group talked about the differences between the camp. "Also Mikael..." The Egyptian Counselor looked over to Xylo. "It's time..." Mikael's aura darkened as Xylo's two words. Little did they know a smart wolf friend was watching them... Well.. One knew.. Bryan stood up, earning questioning stares from the others. Bryan held a finger up to be quiet before holding his rose in his hand. The Winged gave a small message using his Rose link.

B - Some one is watching... Keep talking while I go for a fly..

The Other instantly started talking again, trying to help Bryan keep his cover. Bryan walked off into another room, making sure that the watcher was somewhere else. He scanned the room, searching for the aura. When he couldn't find anything, he spread his wings and took to the sky. Bryan soared high and watched the ground closely. He flew until he felt the area where the Death-like aura was strongest. That's when he spotted the figure peering at his fellow Wielders. Bryan gently and quietly landed behind the person. Bryan swiftly grabbed their shirt collar and held a blade to their neck. Bryan pulled them close. The person, now seen to be a male, yelped at the force. A dog-like whimper spilled from their mouth. "H-Hey!" Bryan's eyes widened and quickly released them. "I-Inpu?" The wolf-man turned to face him and adjusted his glasses. "W-Why is one of my own boyfriend's spying on me?" Inpu's ears tucked back while his tail fell between his legs. "Well... I heard Mikael leave his room and saw Riccaro leave... so I followed and watched here. I'm sorry... I was curious." Inpu whimpered out his explanation. Bryan sighed before walking up to him. He tucked his blade away and pulled Inpu into a hug. "It's okay... I think it's time for you to know.." Bryan and Inpu pulled away from their embrace. They took each other's hands and walked into the room where the other Wielders and Mikael sat. River was first to notice. "So our little spy was Inpu?" Inpu nodded sheepishly. Bryan stood tall and pulled Inpu close to him. Jyles stood and walked over to his two lovers. "Is something wrong Bryan?" Bryan took a breath before speaking. "I think it's time we tell him... and JUST him." Xylo and Mario stiffened. River shook his head while Riccaro buried himself into River. Mikael stood up with a shocked expression. "Tell him? Are you sure?" Bryan nodded before continuing. "I think it's best that we tell him... With the other's permission of course." A tense silence roamed the air. Not long after small words of approval rung out. Bryan pulled Inpu to his seat and sat next to him. The Others gathered around before sharing their story.

Inpu sat on the edge of his seat. His ears were pulled back and a frown loomed over his face. He leaped onto Bryan and buried his head into Bryan's shoulder. "It's fine Inpu were all okay now." Inpu nodded and relaxed once the others started their casual conversation once again.

Maybe this time... Things will end up better for all Wielders and their loved ones... 

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I think that was one of my most favorite ones to write! I love adding lore and giving it a back story! Also this story is 8451 words not including my before the story and my after the story.... My longest one yet as well as a mini story to the end... I'm tired it's almost midnight.... BUT I MUST GO ON!! :33333 Thank you all for being extremely patient with me about this story. I know people have waited a while to read and I apologize for it not happening sooner. A lot has happened in the past week but now I hope it is dying down. I will hopefully get another story out soon and I'd love more requests! I love reading the ideas i'm giving. :33

~Z