Gangsta

Laying alongside Ix on the warm and comfortable bed, Kaz rubbed gently on the other male. Both were situated nicely and warmly under the covers, pillows used to prop themselves comfortably in whatever position they saw fit. Kaz himself was making sure to be oh so careful not to touch the sensitive stomach as the pair of them laid to watch a show currently, not wanting to suddenly set off the time bomb of another fit of throwing up on the other who was not having a good morning at all. Swearing it off on a case of food poisoning, Kaz wasn’t all sure as he ate the same thing as Ix and was fine as could be. He pushed that aside for now though, just wanting the ginger boss to be comfortable.

The TV was positioned nicely to the side, so neither had to strain their neck for the anime that was full of romantic comedy. Cute, with that touch of funny and cring that left both boys enjoying themselves. Still dressed in his pajamas, Kaz did plan to go and grab a snack to celebrate his usually uncelebrated birthday but, laying with the ginger was just as nice. Maybe if Ix fell asleep he’d wander off to find them snacks, something nice for himself and plain for Ix. In hope that the male could hold down something aside from semi cold glasses of water. Even slightly carbonated drinks weren’t sitting well with the other rider and it left Kaz worried.

“Do you want me to go grab you more water?” He asked as he noticed the almost empty bottle. It would also give him a chance to try and find where had their dragons run off to. Sure, Nyx and Drik were known to wander off in their games of tag but neither stayed away long term. It had been at least four episodes since he saw them, and that didn’t count any time before the TV watching was had. Surely they didn’t get lost outside? Right?

"Nooo, more orange!" Drik waved his arms in excited jazz hands since his voice wasn't able to convey what he wanted as well with its whispering tone. The chef chuckled at him, but took the orange icing tube and started putting on a few more bright orange flowers next to the brown and black ones. At this point it looked more like a Halloween cake, but that was fiiine, it had everyone's colors for their special birthday and unbirthday surprise and that's all that mattered!

Having just as much power over the lackeys as his rider, Drik was having them wrap all sorts of presents as well. He had someone showing Nyx pictures since he wasn't sure what to get Kaz and the little kitty spider was happy with her word of the day still. They even brought out party hats! One attached to Drik's head already, though he had to keep his form solid so it didn't fall off.

As for Ix, his day wasn't nearly as exciting, but he was enjoying it much more now that he was laying in bed with Kaz. They were a lot sweeter than most, and he appreciated the worry from someone he was starting to get use to seeing every day. "Sure, thank you darling." Maybe after the deal was up, he would see what it'd take to hire them on as a more permanent employee instead of just a hostage guest.

They had managed a lot in just a couple hours, but it was almost time to surprise the riders! Already having someone at the door, they were sure to stop Kaz before he could enter the kitchen for water.

Mrowing at some of the Lackys who were far less responsive compared to Kaz, Ix, or even Drik, Nyx pranced around with her tiny orange party hat on as she dig her claws into one of the nicely dressed men. They yelped, but soon paid her mind as she pawed at certain decorations, unsure if this dragon was in charge, they had been getting input from her all day and decided the noodle dragon was more forgiving so they’d give into the cat dragon in hope she wouldn’t claw them again.

It was fun being in charge! Or Nyx felt that way in the moment, it was also a bit tiring, but it was for everyone's birthday and unbirthday! So things needed to be just perfect for everyone involved. Sitting on the counter as she blinked her blue eyes, it was strange as she had mostly been in more quieter areas with not this much activity. Hearing a familiar voice, her big ears perked up as she went towards the sound of her riders. He was very displeased and the more lackey in charge of guardian the kitchen already had first hand experience with his stabbing.

“What do you MEAN I can’t go in there. I need water for Ix, do I need to stab you again?” He might of had a chill day, but being hindered to get the nice ginger something to drink to ease him and make him comfortable left him annoyed.

“Y-you can’t come in sir. Drik’s orders.”

“Let me get my damn--” Pausing as Kaz looked down to the sudden meow, the appearance of Nyx eased him almost immediately, the pair rubbing their faces on each other as Kaz cooed how worried he was when she vanished like that.

Blinking as Nyx repeated what the lackey said, a sad look suddenly washed over his face. He just wanted waaaaaater. Why was this so hard? His feline dragon knew it was just a simple request though, meowing her response at him and left her messy haired rider sighing.

“Fine, fiiiine. Go get me water.” He told the lackey, who jumped but agreed. Returning moments later with a fresh bottle of water that Kaz took, setting Nyx down to return to whatever ‘surprise’ she said he couldn’t see. Maybe Ix knew? He’d had to ask when he got back. Looking down at the watch that was still slowly ticking down, Kaz wondered what would happen when that time hit zero. Part of him felt he knew, but he also didn’t know what the part of him knew.

Waiting on Kaz's return, Ix felt another wave of nauseousness wash over him. Figuring it was cleaning just to go to the bathroom while the other was away, it turned out to be a false alarm in the end. Able to hold it back and keep what little he had inside his stomach. Sighing, it was better that way, but he gave a rather awkward chuckle when he started going back to bed at the same time Kaz arrived. "Nothings wrong, I promise. Didn't even throw up this time."

Laying back down together, he couldn't say that there was anything about a surprise that he knew about. Today was just another ordinary day as far as he knew.

Having drifted over during the brief emergency of almost being caught, Drik was glad he brought Nyx! The lackey was probably extra happy for the small cat's help as well. Giving her pats and a few cuddles because she was soft, they were soon back in operation. Not that there was much to do now. Simply putting on some finishing touches, soon everything was prepared and Drik rounded up the crew to start marching towards the rider's room! With him and Nyx leading the percussion of course.