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Surtr shrugged as she spoke of him having a reason. "Perhaps the best reason of all, it does change what I did." He said watching her rise and smiling as she spoke of Xavier. "I remember him saying that he would no longer go visit the one he had been sneaking off to. Though it seems love perseveres." Surtr said with a smile as they continued to speak. It seemed she soon after accepted his proposal and decided it was a deal. Surtr nodded in agreement with a smirk. "Oh its a good spot. So long as you don't get hurt along the way we'll go see for ourselves. You just can't take anyone else there it's a private spot." Surtr said with a smile enjoying their adventure so far and getting more excited to see what would happen next.

She drew her sword and began hacking away at the forest to give them a clear path. They continued their journey going into the thicker section of the forest, as they went the light penetrating through began to fade and a more ominous ambiance came into play. It grew darker the sounds of nature soon changes to cries off in the distance and before they knew it they were in the thick of something unknown with peril all around. Just as Azela was about to resume her hacking Surtrs hand suddenly rocketed forth grasping her wrist to halt her assault on the local flora. He stepped next to her and turned to her bringing his free hand up to his lips indicating she needed to remain silent.

As the two peered through the thickness of the brush and went silent Surtr would release his grip on her wrist slowly and Azela would likely hear it. Nothing, nature had gone silent an ill omen that something lurked nearby. After a few more moments of this silence they would hear it. A loud gruff soon followed and the sounds of small trees cracking beneath the lumbering steps of something. Azela with her enhanced senses would likely be able to see through the thick brush and she would see a behemoth of a bear that seemed to be searching for prey.

Surtr turned to look to her waiting for her call on their move. The woods were too dense for him to fly and starting a fire here would likely be the wrong call, so what would she propose he do? He looked to her now wondering and waiting for her to make the call.

Surtr smirked as she handed him her sword and morphed. It was always interesting to watch her shift and even more so was how she maintained her clothes through the shift. Surtr still didn't quite understand how she managed it but now wasn't the time for such thoughts. As she spoke about out maneuvering him and even a little quip about seeing an alpha fight the archmage smirked looking her to now. "And you shall see how a true mage fights..." He mused knowing she would here. As he spoke his palm opened and the sword began to float around him. The archmage smirked excited at the upcoming battle. A chance to truly test his mind abilities using this sword should make for quite the fun battle.

"I'll go first and then you can follow...." Surtr mused stepping out into the clearing so that the monster on the other side could see. It let out a thunderous roar that threatened to tear the earth itself asunder. Though Surtr merely smirked at it looking to the creature as Azela's floating sword began to twirl and spin around him as if daring the creature to attack. It looked upon him and pointed its hulking weapon at Surtr marking him as its prey. "Come...." He said lifting his hand as the fingers curled into his hand a few times egging the creature on.

Obviously goaded by Surtrs gesture it hunched over and burst off the ground charging forth. It arched its arm back and swung Surtr angled Azela's blade so that its attack glanced off and smirked as the blade whipped around slicing the arm of the beast. It wasn't much of a deep cut but it was enough to further enrage the beast. "Is that all?" Surtr said aloud. His taunt only caused the creature to slam its fists on the ground and turn to attack once again. Now was Azelas chance the creature was wide open for an attack and completely unaware of anyone besides the archmage.

Surtr watched as she attacked but to his dismay it failed and the queen was sent flying. Surtr watched as the bear turned to the queen now and roared out in anger. It slammed it's weapon into the ground and went down to all fours preparing for her next assault. It reared its head and let loose a cry before rising and charging at the she wolf. Surtr took this opportunity to move her sword and swirl fire around it. He smiled softly as it prepared and just as the bear was about to attack Azela a wave of fire washed over the back of the bear splitting and in turn moving around Azela to leave her unharmed.

The bear went onto its hind legs and staggered back turning to face Surtr shakily as the hilt of Azela's sword as clearly planted in between the behemoths shoulder blades. Surtr watching and waited the creature was moving shakily now its attention still on Surtr. To have that sword all the way in its back and still be moving was certainly a feat. Surtrs fist began to glow a fiery blue attempting to hold its attention while Azela went in for the kill Surtr was ready to protect himself but right now it was Azela who would land the killing the blow. He rolled his shoulders ensuring he remained loose while the tension continued to built. "The throat...." Was all Surtr thought knowing Azela would hear. The creature was weak and bleeding heavily from the sword lodged inside it, with its senses dulled and the tunnel vision likely setting in Surtr knew there would be a nice juicy opening for Azela and she could surely capitalize on the opportunity. Surtr was bait and he happily played that role for now so long as Azela could successfully accomplish her task.

Surtr watched as the beast was grasped around the neck and soon after its throat was laying on the ground. The behemoth fell shaking the earth as its blood began to pool beneath. The queen rose shifting back and Surtr nodded to her. "You uh.... got something right there." He said waving his hand all over his face making a bit of fun about how much much she had left upon her lips. She walked over to a nearby stream cleaning herself before disappearing back into the forest. Surtr shrugged walking over to the corpse and looking as the life faded from its eyes.

When she returned in such regal garb Surtr chuckled softly. "My my, what else would I find if I wandered off into those woods?" Surtr inquired looking upon her with a small smile continuing his playful teasing. She complimented him and it caused the archmage to dip his head in appreciation. "All flair no substance...." He said removing her sword from the beasts back and offering it to her. "It was your fags and sword that killed the beast..." He said returning her blade and smiling as she mentioned off to secret spot. "I suppose so, you've gotten plenty of adventure in why not relax." He said walking to her and scooping her up. One arm around her upper back and shoulders his other in the crook of her leg on the bottom of her knee. He looked the the covered woods above and watched as suddenly the tree parted. He rose and his wings unfurled, with a powerful flap the two were airborne.

Flying high above her kingdom the two were off. After three to four hours of flying they began to descend. Coming to a nice stop Surtr set the queen down with a soft smile. "Here it is..." He said opening his arms and revealing a series of ponds with pixies flying about. Cherry blossom petals floating by with the wind so much so that it seemed like a soft rain of pink petals. He walked over to the nearest pond and began to descend into it. As he moved into the water it seemed to glow around him each stroke illuminating the water in his immediate area. "There seem to be minuscule creatures in this waters and they glow was you move through it." He said with a smile as the sun began to set. "The place comes to life at night..... Unless you wish to return?" He inquired continuing to soak in the water as it resumed its luminescent presences.

As she mentioned being a princess the archmage chuckled. "I'm sorry to disappoint. There will be no love making on this trip, unless that husband of yours somehow followed us." He said continuing his swim about as she mentioned how great the place was he could only nod in agreed. "Gotta agree with you there. This place is pretty fantastic. It's one of my homes away from home." A place I can relax and let the rest of the world just fall away." He said now laying on his back and allowing himself to float idly in the water. He hadn't been there in some time but he was happy to be here now and would certainly enjoy himself.

"Feel free to look about. There are some peach trees nearby. You're welcome to them. I only ask that you do not hunt her." He said looking about and spying all the wildlife nearby. "These creatures have never known what it is like to be prey and it would be a rather boring hunt." He said taking a deep breath and allowing his worries to wash away.

The water washed over him an it only served to relax the archmage. He smirked softly rolling his shoulders and allowing himself to just enjoy the moment. As he heard giggles off in the distance he smiled softly. He could tell this location was having some effect. It was good the heat of battle the cool of the water the two would mix nicely and produce something quite pleasant for her. Today was a good day and he would ensure the end was fitting. Surtr could fly in the night he needn't leave now, besides she was a queen who was a lowly archmage to tell her what to do?

His opened his hand and a peach plucked itself form the tree and floated down to Surtrs hand. He let out a smile smelling the peach before taking a big bite and enjoying the sweet nectar that came from within it. All in a days work....