Castor watched his brother enter the training arena with a brooding aura.

"I think our brother is angry," Pollux said with a slight chuckle when their swords clashed against each other's.

Castor smirked, glancing at his brother from the corner of his eye, blue hair spreading around them like a shield, "Indeed brother. You know what Morgan told us to do when they left?"

Pollux grinned, the memory resurfacing.

"We're leaving to the Emerald but we want to ask you two a favor," Morgan said, his taloned hands grasping the bag that clinked with glowing potions.

The twins tilted their heads, curious of the witch's request, "What of it?" they both said.

"Watch the human and your brother," the witch murmured cryptically before swimming away with the red haired prince.

"What do you think Morgan meant?" Pollux said, the memory passing through the twins minds, their bodies pausing the fight. Castor pursed his lips, his blue eyes watching his brooding brother, the heir attacking the Warriors mercilessly but nonetheless training the young warriors in the ways of combat.

  "I think," Castor murmured, resting his hand on his hip, the sword bumping against his hip, "Dimitri might actually be Zeref's savior in the coming weeks."

Pollux snorted, "Zeref won't agree with you. You know how he feels about humans. I bet he'll marry that mermaid before actually consorting with the two legged."

Castor smirked, "Nonsense Pollux. We'll just have him babysit the human more than us, we'll do his work for him just in case Mother begins to suspect his absence."

Pollux curled his lip in distaste, "Mother doesn't care. You know how she feels about Zeref. If we weren't consorting with one another she would have one of us put on the throne before him."

A soft sigh left Castor's lips as he watched his brother with pity, "Mother never liked him."

Pollux slipped his arm around his shoulders, "He's our brother nonetheless. Even if he isn't mother's child." Castor sighed softly, leaning into his lover's touch but he pulled away when he remembered that he was not in their bedroom but in the training arena where most of the kingdom's hardened defenders trained and sentiment was not to be shown. Castor glanced at his hands, the twin blades cold against his palms, the flowing designs matching Pollux's own twin blades.

"Cheer up love," Pollux said, nudging Castor's side, "We'll help our brother, I know how much you care for his well being."

Castor's full lips spread into a smile, his eyes falling on Pollux's blue orbs, "Thank you Pollux."

The corner of his lover's lips tilted upwards, "Anytime love."

*****

"Zeref!" he heard someone call whilst he was clashing  his sword against the young and inexperienced merman, showing him the ways to deflect an incoming blade. The young merman stopped, seeing the twin princes make their way towards the High Prince. Zeref turned, looking at his brothers make their way towards him, their movements in flawless harmony.

The Gemini, his fellow warriors would call the twin lovers. A dangerous pair, their techniques slicing through the enemy. A blur of a thousand blades, the enemy would say, for they were alike in every way. In perfect synchronization, the balance between the two faultless in mind and in body, confiding and protecting each other to a point it was impossible to break the bubble that his brothers had created for themselves. Nonetheless is made Zeref frown. He knew what those twins were like, always up to no good and full of mischief.

"What do you want?" Zeref huffed, "Can't you see I'm busy?" He watched the twins smirk, Castor nudging Pollux who's blue eyes shifted between Castor and Zeref.

Castor gave a sigh while crossing his arms, his hand supporting his chin as he fluttered his lashes, "I'm so sorry High Prince Zeref," Castor said, tone taking that of a high pitched mermaid, "It's just that we've been so busy, Pollux and I just don't have time to watch over that little pet Morgan put us. What was his name?" Castor glanced a Pollux.

Pollux tapped his chin, "I don't know. It was an odd one. Dumb dumb? No. Dipsy?"

"Dimitri," Zeref hissed through clenched teeth, his hand tightly gripping the handle of his sword.

Pollux snapped his fingers, "Yeah! That one!"

Castor grinned, "Yes. Now, Pollux and I have some very important matters to attend to with mother. So you wouldn't mind watching for a bit do you?" Zeref narrowed his eyes, the twins were up to no good and he was going to find out what it was, but they would have to wait. He didn't trust no one else to watch over the human, nor did he trust the human himself. He was sure the two legged creature who would eventually find out to contact his fellow species and lead the dangerous creatures here to attack Zeref's people.

He felt his eye twitch before responding, "Fine, but you'll be greeting my fiancée," he said, feeling rather smug. He was sure that the twins would do anything to avoid their future sister in law.

He watched the twins squirm before nodding, "Agreed." Zeref blinked in shock but before he could say anything the twins left, leaving it up to Zeref to return back to the surface without a fight.

He huffed, "Royal bastards," he muttered under his breath.

********

Dimitri frowned, looking at his makeshift roof. He had somehow managed to weave palms together, a few gaps here and there. A few more leaves and he would be able to remain dry from the incoming storm. He turned, glancing at the rolling dark clouds, parts of the clouds flashing brightly with lightning.

I have to work fast, he thought, grabbing a few more palms and weaving it through the rest of the makeshift roof. The storm didn't look dangerous but he would rather avoid getting wet and suffering a cold.

"What are you doing?" A familiar voice said. Dimitri paused, unsure whether he should turn or simply continue his messy weaving, for last he had seen Zeref was merely a few hours ago and the merman had been stark naked.

Dimitri felt his cheeks blush at the memory, "Just a temporary roof," Dimitri said, trying to avoid the memory become any clearer and focused on patching up the leafy covering.

He could feel Zeref's presence near, warmth spreading across Dimitri's back, "You're doing it wrong," the creature said. Zeref appeared beside him, arms stretched over Dimitri and weaving the leaves together with expert ease. Dimtiri turned, his eyes wide at the sudden friendliness that Zeref carried.

And maybe it had something to do that Zeref was also naked. Dimitri felt his eyes drift across Zeref's body, his mouth watering at the sight. A few inches shorter than Dimitri and a bit more slender, he could see the lean muscles shift beneath the creatures pale skin, tattoos moving with their own accord. He swallowed, unable to peel his eyes away from Zeref's body.

"Don't look at me, look at what I'm doing," Zeref muttered, forcing Dimitri's eyes away from the creature's delectable body. Blood rushed towards Dimitri's cheeks, focusing on Zeref's nimble fingers.

"Sorry," he mumbled, nibbling his lip. Had he always been attracted to men? What about women? Or anyone for that matter? His mind began to fill with unanswered questions, panic rising inside his chest. Did he have any friends that missed him? A love partner? Family?

"Stop," Zeref said, his voice shattering Dimitri's confusion, "I can feel you questioning yourself." Dimitri blushed, unable to see  Zeref in the eye.

"It's just," Dimitri murmured, "I wonder if I have anyone waiting for me."

"I'm sure you do," Zeref said. Dimitri could only hope, "Oh look," Zeref chuckled, glancing towards the sky, "It's raining." Dimitri blinked, feeling a drop of water fall on his nose, causing him to laugh.

Their eyes met, light and royal blues dancing with mirth, "Are you in a mood for a picnic?" Zeref said, raising a small bag that Dimitri could only guess was food.

He could only smile, "That would be nice."

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