-Have you found him? - Sar'gen got off the horse, looking ragged and tired. His face was unusually pale. He had been searching for Masari for weeks, he could not sleep for the past few days.

- Yes, he is with doctor, - replied Kedra

-What happened? He injured? How?

-We are not sure...- Kedra answered hesitantly, - Workluku said that his heart probably stopped for a moment when the sealing barrier stopped working, so she was able to detect his location.

-Why? His heart? - Sar'gen runs towards Masari's tent. He felt like his heart was beating loudly, but at the same time, his body was cold from fear. Just the mere thought that he could lose Masari was unbearable and painful. He never thought, that he would grow so attached to Gazol's general, who fought so bravely against him in his past life.

Masari was lying in his bed looking extremely sick, he was unconscious. He was tossed around and muttered unrecognizable words.

Sar'gen moved closer to Masari.

-How is he?

Doctor Azul turned to Sar'gen.

-He has very high fever but we could not find cause for it... in past hour his condition worsen significantly. We examined all his body. There are no injures.

Sar'gen touched Masari's shoulder and felt how hot his body was.

Suddenly Masari moved closer to Sar'gen hand and moaned, the faded mark appeared on his skin as soon as magic revealing ring touched his skin. 

-Magic symbol...- whispered Kedra behind Sar'gen

- Workluku here...- ordered Lead Commander.

Workluku was a magician who worked with Sar'gen many times. Her expertise was mainly around magical artifacts.

Workluku entered tent shortly.

She leaned to Masari and examined his face, then the magician took the special tool that she waved around Masari's forehead. The magical symbol appeared clearly.

-It red flaming curse...that so rare...I see it for a first time.

Workluku looked surprised

- Red flaming curse? I never heard about it , - asked Sar'gen

Workluku turned to the people around and moved her head indicating that everyone should leave

- Leave us, except Kedra, - ordered Sar'gen immediately

- Very old curse. I had never seen it before only heard. Many many years ago it was created by a Red magician for an old king who wanted to marry the much younger princess. She rejected him, so he kidnapped her and put her under this curse.

-What does it do? - impatiently interrupted Kedra

- Your body would be in passion flames till it received somebody's fluids or you would die without it.

Sar'gen  and Kedra  are both blinked shockingly at magician.

- Sex? You mean sex. Without sex you would die?

- Yes,- nodded Workluku

-Why he is in this state?

- I am guessing the person who put him under this curse wanted to do the same as the old king, so they kidnapped and kept him somewhere.

- Man or woman?

- Difficult to tell who put curse on him...

- I mean sex need to be with a woman or man? - Sar'gen asked hesitantly

Workluku looked at him with interest.

- Both would do I think. 

-How to remove the curse? 

- I need to investigate...I do not know...it is a very old curse...I need to check with my clan about it. However, he is currently in an awful state and might die at any moment, not sure if we have enough time.

-Can we get him conscious? - Sar'gen put his hand on Masari's  forehead.

-Yes, exchange fluids. 

- Fluids? - Sar'gen

- Kiss for example. 

- Would it help?

-It should, any exchange of fluid would help to slow down the curse. It would be better for him to have intercourse as soon as possible but...- Workluku looked at Sar'gen - He is quite handsome I can do it I do not mind,- she smiled jokingly.

Sar'gen glared at the magician but she already left the tent.

-Omg what to do...- Sar'gen clenched his head. Masari was not dating anyone and had no lover as he knew. 

Kedra tapped Sar'gen's shoulder.

- You should kiss him...

-Me?

- He adored you, he would not mind...and we cannot ask a stranger to do it to him...- continued Kedra. She paused, thinking if she needed to reveal more to Sar'gen, but decided not to.

- He would be shocked. Masari might not forgive me. What about you?

Kedra looked at his friend and smiled.

- No one of us would ever think bad about you...you are the best person in the world. - Kedra put her hand on his shoulder, - Kiss your general, Sar'gen...

She exited  the tent leaving Sar'gen alone with Masari.

- I am so sorry Masari.- Sar'gen moved closer to Masari's face and kissed his general gently and lightly. Masari's lips were hot and soft. Sar'gen felt like an unfamiliar desire rising inside his body.

The kiss deepened as Masari welcomed  Sar'gen with pleasure.

Few long minutes passed and Masari blinked and opened his eyes.

-Sar'gen...- Masari tried to sit up but his body was too weak

- Omg Masari you are back...- Sar'gen exclaimed, he was so happy to see his friend dark eyes again.

-What happened? What are you...- he stopped and looked at Sar'gen with strange eyes. He remembered the kiss.

- You kissed me because of the curse?

- You knew about the curse? 

-Yes, Zahla kidnapped me and told me about it.

-Zahla...queen of Maron ...- now everything made sense, super obsessive sadistic queen who wanted Masari and power. 

- Have she told you how to remove it?

-No...she just told me I would die if I would not give my body to her...- Masari turned his eyes from Sar'gen with embarrassment. 

Sar'gen looked at Masari gently and touched his face. 

- You need to have sex with somebody or you will die. Workluku is looking for options to remove the curse but we need more time. Your body is at the limit you might die at any moment.

- Let it be...-Masari closed his eyes.

-What are you saying?  - asked Sar'gen angrily.

- I am not fearing death I am a warrior...this curse would not break my will...I would never sell my body to buy extra seconds of life - Masari looked strongly in Sar'gen's eyes...- Never!!!

Sar'gen leaned over and hugged Masari.

-What?..-panicked he

- But I mind. I cannot lose you. You are my general. I would do anything for you. 

- Stop...Sar'gen...You cannot change it, - Masari resisted.

- No...I would not allow it...never.

Sar'gen looked at Masari, he did not know what to do...He was losing Masari...His beautiful brave general...Suddenly Sar'gen leaned towards Masari's face.

- Can it be me? Would you allow for me? - whispered Sar'gen.

- You can't...you should not...no...this is - Masari tried to push Sar'gen but his voice was not convincing enough and Sar'gen felt it immediately.

He looked at Masari curiously. His General was red from embarrassment  but his eyes were full of expectations. -  He likes me...- suddenly realizes Sar'gen... in his mind appeared smiling Kedra...omg she knew it. 

- Accept me Masari...please...- Sar'gen gently moved his hands touching Masari's  body.

- No...you ...mmm- Masari moaned. He could not resist Sar'gen at all. 

Sar'gen lacked passion in his previous life, he never loved and never been interested in physical contact. He always thought that it was punishment for his life of killing. Sex was not needed for him and he opted to live life without it. However when he touched Masari's hot body Sar'gen felt like an unfamiliar urge filled him up...he could not restrain his needs anymore...he wanted to touch, kiss, and hug his general.

Masari could not contain his moans. He tried to cover his mouth but Sar'gen moved to his lips.

-No one would hear you...give me everything...- Sar'gen kissed deeply Masari.

- Accept me Masari. I will be only yours...- Sar'gen moved even closer to his general.

-What are you saying? No...you should not...do not...promise this...-Masari pushed Sar'gen angrily...- I do not want to have your pity. NO!!!

Sar'gen clenched Masari's hands that pushed him and smiled. He was dead serious. Sar'gen knew that Masari was a proud warrior, he would never sleep with anyone for the sake of saving his life. However, Sar'gen caught the true feelings of Masari. Becoming a lifelong partner of a beautiful strong but gentle person was a dream come true for anyone. There was nothing to think about, for Sar'gen's answer was clear.

Sar'gen was never committed to anyone in his previous life, but looking into the dark eyes of Masari he could see only love. It was an amazing feeling, that made him feel drunk from happiness. For the first time he could see himself being with somebody, it was new to Sar'gen but felt so right.

- You the one of the most treasured people of mine that I would give life for. The first person in my two lives that I want to kiss. 

Masari was too stunned to speak as he looked into Sar'gen's warm eyes. He loudly swallowed still doubting what he could see. Masari fell in love with Sar'gen almost from their first meeting. He could never dreamed that this fabulous person would accept his feelings and promise to be his forever.

-It cannot be..I...cannot believe it...I ...- Masari resisted again, trying to pull his hands from hot embrace of Sar'gen. 

Sar'gen smiled and hugged Masari 

Sar'gen heard a rustle behind and looked at Kedra, who was standing by the entry. She nodded her head. Femle General told him many times to tell Masari the truth about his coming back from the past but Sar'gen avoided this topic again and again. He was not sure why, something was holding him. Sar'gen knew why he kept this a secret from Masari - the fated lover's things were bothering him. Omonor told him that he was fated to love only once and only one person in his life.

However, it did not matter now. He wanted to be with Masari now and forever. 

- I come back from the past...it is my second-time Masari. I was returned in time by the Magical King Omonor. It is how I knew that you would be traveling through the forest and that Princess Zia is your only weakness. Same for everything that happened. I have already been here.

Sar'gen explained everything as detailed as possible but Masari still looked shocked. Of course, he trusted him. Sar'gen's foresight, risky decisions, plans, and predictions made sense now.

-Second life?

- Yes Masari so when I said that you are the first person in my two lives that I wanted, I mean it. The first person in over two hundred years of loneliness, - Sar'gen smiled gently to Masari and kissed him again.

- Only yours, only mine. It does not matter to me what happened or needs to happen and what I need to say or what I feel now because everything of it would be yours, only yours if you want it. Do you want it? my whole everything? - asked seriously Sar'gen

- Do you want me Masari? 

- Yes...- Masari' closed his eyes, he could no longer resist it...- I love you Sar'gen...all these years....only you.

Sar'gen happily laughed and kissed Masari again. 

***

-Any news? - Sar'gen went to see Workluku. 

Workluku was exhausted, she was searching for Masari for a few weeks in a row using tracing magic and now she was busy trying to find a way to remove the curse. 

-No..- Magician looked at well- rested and satisfied Sar'gen and snorted. - You are fucking looking great man.

Sar'gen who was never blushed in his life, felt like his cheeks went hot. He spent all week in his tent with Masari.

-The curse...-started Sar'gen

-Yeah... of course the curse..- Workluku interrupted Sar'gen and waved her hand at him annoyingly.

-My colleague from  Magica Tower said that Maron has been investigated due to their activity in regards to cursed artifacts quite a few times, - continued woman.

-Cursed artifacts? Not magical? 

- No, this is what I am concerned about. In our world, we have a lot of magical artifacts that can grant different powers so everyone is seeking it out. Curses on the other hand have been avoided.

Workluku walked to the map on the table.

-Look what I noticed Sar'gen... all these kingdoms owned magical artifacts except...- she paused

-Maron...- guessed Sar'gen right away.

-Yes, Maron never possessed any magical artifacts and never have  been interested in any.

-Omg. it cannot be...Maron...cursed objects.

-That's right- Workluku nodded...- They would not need magical artifacts as probably all these years they collected curses and cursed objects. Remember you told me about this gem that imprisoned the magic rain fairy. It could be done only using the curse, not magic. It was a cursed gem that only could be broken by Heaven's spear of your mother. 

- The curse that was put on Masari was also from Queen Zahla so I suspect that Maron collected quite a few of them. This power is evil, Sar'gen, absolute evil. 

- We need to get to the bottom of it. Please continue with your investigation. - Sar'gen clenched his fists. - Maron...