AN: Final chapter in my three-part series. If you haven't already read it; I have another three-part taking place during the same time featuring the couple of Jae-ha and Kija. I'd suggest going to give it a look. Anyways, enjoy the ending to my fic, Azure Gold! :)


Also, huge spoilers in this one for the most recent chapters (101-102). I guess I'm starting to set a bit of a tentative timeline here. So don't read if you don't want it spoiled.

"Well, well, what do we have here?"

Jae-ha had one of the biggest, cheesiest grins on his face as he took in the scene before him. He had just climbed out of bed (who could sleep with that awful snoring that his white-haired bedmate was letting out?). Nobody, except the other two dragons across the room.

No surprise…after the night they had; they could probably sleep through anything.

Yep. Jae-ha wasn't oblivious to the noises he witnessed the night before. His 'so-called' dragon brothers were bumping uglies; and no, that actually wasn't a joke on their looks…though he did amuse the idea as a joke. In any case, it was pretty obvious by looking at the two now SOMETHING had happened. Shin-ah's arms were incasing Zeno, whose face was buried in the taller man's chest…and from the looks of it, though Jae-ha wasn't sure he wanted to double-check under their blanket and find out; both were near if not all in the raw. Now came the big question; be the nice guy and wake them up so they could be decent or get a kick out of Kija rising before them and bleeding out of his eye sockets while screaming like a young girl?

On second thought, Jae-ha wasn't sure if he wanted to be a therapist for life.

Slowly, he leaned in and shook both guys by the shoulders each. He went to Shin-ah first, who stirred, and for a moment; Jae-ha was certain he was going to see those eyes fly open but the taller man's stirring must have woken the other up and (Jae-ha could swear to himself that it was intentional) Zeno outstretched so that his arm conveniently collapsed right across Shin-ah's face and over his eyes. The blonde's eyes flew open and landed directly on the green-haired man standing with his arms folded and a bit of pity smile above them. He returned the grin with a wide oblivious one of his own and spoke in a soft and quiet voice (which Jae-ha was sure as to not wake anyone else still sleeping).

"Good morning."

Jae-ha's smirk broadened a bit. "Good morning indeed." He nodded towards the now awake blue dragon (it was pretty obvious since he had moved Zeno's arm, sat up and scrambled to cover his eyes with one hand while reaching for his tossed aside blindfold with the other). "I take it was a good night as well?"

The reactions were amusing to say the least. Shin-ah, eyes now covered, laid back down and pulled the blankets over his head due to embarrassment. Zeno however, sat up in full and closed his eyes, smiled and nodded repeatedly.

"We did. It was quite pleasant."

'Well I guess he has no shame'. Not that Jae-ha cared much. It was actually quite refreshing in its own way. He chuckled softly. "I'm sure. Though if I were the both of you; I'd keep it more discreet especially with certain guys you wind up sharing a room with." He nodded in the direction of the snoring white dragon. "Just a friendly reminder."

Zeno smiled once more and apparently this was Shin-ah's cue to start scrambling in the background for clothing. "Of course, we will keep it private from here on."

Despite the smile he wore; Jae-ha was sure Zeno would keep to his word for that. He almost had a protective aura about him in regards to the blue dragon. It really made him wonder how long had Zeno been drawn to or attached to the guy? Was it since they first met? Or maybe…?

"Well then, I suggest we all get ready to go. You get ready;" He motioned to Zeno, seeing as Shin-ah was already full dressed (quite comically so) "then we can wake this guy up." He motioned to the snoring white dragon. Zeno nodded and began to gather up his scattered clothing. Jae-ha took another look back towards Kija's direction.

Honestly, if there was one part of him that seemed more dragon then his hand; it was that horrid sound coming from his nose.

XVX

"We'll camp here."

Yona stood up abruptly from the spot she had sat down unexpectedly. "No! Hak, I'm fine, really! I can go on."

Rather than acknowledge her, he turned his head toward Yoon whom voiced his own response. "We still have a long ways to go until the next village. From what I hear, it's not quite as accommodating as the last one…they don't have much to offer. We would probably be best off to camp here." He turned to Yona. "You really shouldn't push yourself. I'm sure we could all use the rest anyways."

Yona sighed and nodded. "You're right Yoon, I apologize. We will rest here tonight then."

Yoon responded with a nod of his own. "I will cook then. I need firewood though and water. We should pitch the tent as well."

Yona smiled. "Hak and I can pitch the tent." Hak's ears perked at this.

"We can?"

Yona turned to him. "You will help me, will you not?"

Hak unfolded his arms and walked over to the large bundle that held their tent. "I suppose even I told you I could do this alone; you would refuse?"

Yona walked up to his side and looked him in the eye. "I would."

He smiled at her. "I guess I have no choice then. If the princess orders it; so be it." He gave her a pat on the head which had her pouting a bit. The moment was cut when Kija stepped in (almost comically breaking between Yona and Hak).

"Hime-sama, what should I…?"

Yona turned and smiled. "Kija, would you and Jae-ha go fetch some water for Yoon to cook with?" Kija frowned while Jae-ha contrasted with a smirk.

"Hime-sama, I really don't…" Kija was cut off with Jae-ha putting an arm around him and steering him away from the campsite.

"We better waste no time Kija-kun. The sooner we find water; the sooner dinner can get started."

After they left, Yona then turned her attention to the blue and gold dragons "Shin-ah, Zeno; can you both gather firewood?"

Zeno jumped up and grabbed Shin-ah by the hand. "Of course, Miss! Leave it to Zeno and Seiryuu! We will be back soon with firewood!" He then yanked a comically stiff Shin-ah off into the opposite direction that the other two had gone in almost skipping sort of fashion. Yona turned her attention then to Hak.

"Hak, we should get started on the tent."

He smiled. "Exactly what I was going to say."

Yoon looked up from the bag of food he was sorting through. "Just don't wear yourselves out on something so simple."

XVX

This was getting harder and harder.

The blue dragon looked down and the hand that held his own and back up at it's owner that was skipping happily. His heart skipped a beat. In such a short time, Zeno had become so special to him. He really did wonder if the yellow dragon felt the same. He wanted to ask him but fear was holding him back.

He wouldn't have to worry about that for long though when Zeno abruptly came to a halt; Shin-ah nearly smacking into the smaller dragon. He tilted his head and looked curiously at the back of the other dragon's head. Zeno spoke in a calm yet serious voice.

"Zeno knows what you are thinking…and you are right, Seiryuu. Zeno does care for you…a lot. However, you aren't Zeno's first." Shin-ah felt his stomach drop at this as Zeno turned around with a solemn expression on his face. "Zeno once loved another a lot like you…though they did not return Zeno's feelings." Much to Shin-ah's surprise; Zeno then reached out for the side of his face. "Take off your mask Seiryuu. Let Zeno see your face." Shin-ah merely pulled back and shook his head which Zeno broke into a smile and continued to reach out. "You can't hurt Zeno, this I promise."

What felt like hours and was only but a few minutes; Shin-ah slowly reach up and lifted his mask atop his head. His eyes remained close in which Zeno also voiced a say about.

"Your eyes, Seiryuu, let me see them…again."

Again? Had he seen them before? Or was he talking about the Seiryuu hundreds of years before him? He then felt a warm hand upon his cheek and a whisper in his ear.

"Please…Seiryuu. Just this once."

It was like he was in a trance and couldn't be broken out of if no matter how badly he wanted to say no; slowly, he lifted his eyelids and opened his eyes to the world before him.

It was the most beautiful world he could have seen.

There stood the person whom had stolen his heart in only such a short time, smiling at him. It was like his eyes had been sealed and covered in a glorious ray of sunshine…he couldn't feel darkness no matter how hard he tried. Was his curse broken? How was he staring back at him with no pain and just smiling? His thoughts were cut short when Zeno stepped up and his soft lips met his own. He felt himself get lost in that kiss. Nothing else seemed to matter. His curse, their mission to collect firewood, nothing. When Zeno pulled away; Shin-ah almost felt a sadness as if something was missing. The yellow dragon broke into a smile once more.

"Thank you. That's all I wanted. We should probably collect the firewood now. He turned and began to walk off and it was at that moment that Shin-ah felt the most brave he had ever felt. He reached for Zeno's shoulder and gripped it needingly.

"Wait…please."

Zeno turned around to face the blue dragon who didn't release his grip. "Seiryuu…" He let out a gasp of surprise when Shin-ah, for the first time; took the initiative and closed the gap between their lips once more. This kiss being the most needy out of all of them. Shin-ah kissed him as if it would be his last…not backing down. Zeno flinched when he felt his back hit something hard…most likely a tree. Shin-ah didn't release his grip as he kept him pinned only to pull back for air. Zeno took this time to speak up once more. "Firewood…" Another kiss. "…Seiryuu." Shin-ah pulled back enough to speak and take the gold dragon by surprise.

"Not now." Another kiss, this one a little deeper. "I want this, again, please." He lowered himself down to his knees in front of Zeno and placed both of his hands on the blonde's hips. Slowly he lifted his golden gaze and Zeno drew in a sharp breath. His eyes really were beautiful; and though he had seen them before, the fact that they were staring back at him in such a adoring manner seem to make them all the more amazing. It was something he had wish for for a long time and here he was, speechless, now that it was happening. Shin-ah spoke again, breaking Zeno from his thoughts.

"Please…may I?"

Zeno's lips broke into a soft smile. "You really are different from the other Seiryuu…Zeno wouldn't have it any other way. You…you mean a lot to Zeno."

Shin-ah took that as permission and instead of rising to kiss him (as Zeno had expected); he gave a tug on Zeno's belt and allowed his robe to fall open. It would have caused Zeno to reel back had he not had a tree behind him. Zeno blinked rapidly and voiced his concern.

"What…What are doing? Zeno is confused."

Shin-ah raised his gaze again and smiled knowingly. "Returning a favor." Zeno gave a squeak of surprise when Shin-ah then yanked his white pants down to his ankles, delved forward, and wrapped his lips around Zeno's member. This was NOT what Zeno had expected at all. He almost wasn't sure how he felt about it either. It was odd but yet, perhaps it because it was something no one had ever done for him? Despite his ability; he could feel just as anyone else. This didn't exclude pleasure. His thoughts were starting to become a blur as he slowly began to give in to the feeling. The feeling and thought of being dominated like this was frightening yet somehow, desirable. Maybe, just this once, he could accept the favor and allow himself to show a vulnerable side. Slowly, he reached his hands down and pushed the mask off the top of the blue dragon's head so as to be able to reach into his hair and grab a few short wisps.

That action itself earned a groan deep within the blue-haired man's chest and the rumble was sent throughout his mouth and the feeling onto Zeno who returned a moan of his own from the vibration. The sucking had increase and for a minute Zeno was afraid he was going to pass out from the pleasure. He began to slowly slump forward and his hands slid from Shin-ah's hair onto his shoulders as a means of support to hold himself upright. This was too much and if it went any further; he was sure he was going to fall..

One quick action and before Zeno knew it; he was on his back…the blue-haired man towering over him. The whole action had left him speechless as for the first time, it was Shin-ah who did the talking.

"Forgive me…Is this better?"

Zeno pressed his lips together…still a bit at loss for words but managed somewhat of a coherent sentence. "You don't need to…do this."

Zeno smiled softly and Shin-ah returned with one of his own. "I want to." With that, he enveloped Zeno's member into his mouth once more and Zeno cried out from it. It must have been the feeling of being on his back; he was able to relax and take in the feeling of pleasure a bit more. The suction increased with his moans and Zeno instinctively reached down into the man's hair once more. He tightened his grip and hung on for dear life and he could feel himself tumbling over the edge. He let out one last cry in the form of Shin-ah's true name as he spilled load after load into the blue dragon's mouth.

Going limp; he was vaguely aware that the blue haired man had pulled his pants back up for him and was making his way to lay down next to the out-of -breath blonde. He slowly snaked his arms around the yellow dragon's waist and nuzzled his golden hair. The action itself was enough to bring the yellow dragon to tears. Shin-ah noticed this and sat up with worry.

"What's wrong?"

Zeno sat up with him and shook his head; drying his eyes and smiling all the way through it. "No, it is fine. It's just…"

Shin-ah reached for Zeno's hands; causing the blonde to blink in surprise by the action. "I love you…Zeno."

That was the one thing Zeno had both dreaded and wanted to hear. It was that sentence that had a few more tears flow down his cheeks. He pulled his hands away and stood up, facing the opposite way as to hide his tears.

"Seiryuu…you know, there will come a day where you will have to leave Zeno."

"I wouldn't leave you." The voice behind him sounded determined and it broke his heart a little more. "You are my friend, and I love you."

Zeno laughed an empty laugh. "You will all leave Zeno one day. There will come a time where Zeno will be alone again." He was certain at this point it was apparent in his face that tears were threatening to burst out of his already reddened eyes. "Zeno asks but one favor; don't apologize for leaving. It isn't your fau…"

He was cut off by Shin-ah flinging his arms around him from behind and breathing heavily into golden mane. "No. I won't leave you. I know what it feels like to be left all alone. I won't watch one of my friends go through the same thing…especially not one I love so much." He turned Zeno in his arms to face him.

Zeno shook his head and smiled through tears. "Seiryuu…Zeno can't di.."

He embraced the blonde tightly once more; cutting him off. "You will go when I go…when everyone goes. Even if I have to tear out your heart and throw it into the depths of the ocean. You won't be left alone, Zeno." He emphasized his words by pulling him close and kissing the top of his head. Zeno let out the last round of his tears and buried his face into the taller man's chest.

"Oh…Se…Shin-ah…Zeno loves you too. Very, very much."

XVX

"What took you both so long?" Yoon puffed out his cheeks toward the blue dragon (mask now on), who was scratching the back of his head nervously and Zeno; whom was smiling broadly with his eyes close. "You both took just about as long if not longer than these two." He pointed in the direction of a classically smiling Jae-ha and a defeated looking Kija; who's bangs shrouded his eyes and slightly blushing face. "These guys, according to that one" He pointed to the calm-looking Jae-ha "got hopelessly lost. What's your story?"

Zeno clapped his hands together. "Zeno was too hungry; so we stopped rested. We found some fresh trout…and Zeno was better."

Yoon dropped his jaw at this. "You…ate raw fish?"

Zeno nodded. "It was really good! You should try it sometime."

Yoon shook his head "Whatever. I'll pass. Dinner will be ready soon, so don't go wondering off too far."

Everyone gathered around the campfire. Kija excused himself and Hak made a joke about him not being able to 'hold it'. He merely scoffed and disappeared. Nobody noticed the green dragon sneak off shortly after nor question it. Zeno cast his gaze across the campfire towards his new-found lover and smiled. He mouthed something and Shin-ah had no trouble at all knowing what it was.

'Thank you…Shin-ah…'


AN: This couple is now cannon! Lol, just kidding (though I wish I wasn't). I may down the road write more fics for these two since they deserve the love. I think I want to see more play out in the series though before I do. Thanks so much for reading! Spread the love of this pairing! It deserves it!3