AN: To all of you who have waited so long for a new chapter from me, I'm so very sorry. My hours at work have been increased and I have like no time to myself anymore. I really hope you all will forgive me for taking so long to update. I really hope you enjoy this chapter. I'll try to update as quickly as possible. Please just be a little patient with me. I just want you all to know this story will finish. It may take some time but I am determined to finish it.
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Once again, sorry for the long wait and much love to all of you!
Chapter 9
Duo was wandering around the courtyard aimlessly and smiled when a few birds flew down into his hands. Hilde, who had been sitting not too far from the boy smiled and waved him over. The birds flew from Duo's hands as he moved over to his fiancé and took a seat next to her. It was a peaceful day today with not a single cloud in the sky. Duo had felt the need to just be outside today and he wasn't sure why. He felt Hilde lean back against him and the boy smiled, moving so the girl could lay her head on his lap as she glanced up at the sky.
"Such a pretty blue," was all the girl said and Duo nodded.
"It really is." He smiled down at the girl. "Hey Hilde?"
"Hm?" She closed her eyes as she began to relax.
"How do you know so much about people? I mean, I know you read emotions and all but…"
"Emotions tell everything," Hilde explained.
"Not that much… do they?"
"They may and they may not." The girl opened sincere eyes up at Duo. "One day you shall know all my secrets, but today is not that day Prince Duo." She sat up looking away from the boy and stood. She straightened out her dress and turned back to Duo smiling. "I know you have many questions, but patience is a virtue. One you may not have though, no?"
Duo blinked and started laughing. "No, definitely not one I possess."
"What is so enjoyable?" Milliardo asked walking up behind the pair. Duo jumped up from his seat, stepping back past Hilde much to fast for the girl not to be suspicious. She glared up at Milliardo and stepped in front of Duo.
"What do you want Milliardo?" the girl asked not tearing her gaze from him once.
"I was just coming to check on our beloved Prince. Don't want anything happening to him, now do we?"
"Oh really?" asked Hilde, almost grinning. "Your emotions are flying all over the place and I know exactly what you want from him. Stay away Milliardo. You're not wanted here you sick person." She spun around, slipping her hand into Duo's and walking away with him. Duo blinked down at the girl and then back to the perverted man, happy to be moving away from him.
Milliardo, amused by the protective girl, went back inside to the throne room where Quatre sat boredly, obviously unable to find anything to do. He walked up to the blonde boy, smiling and Quatre blankly stared at the man.
"What is it Milliardo?" the boy asked.
"It's time for your medication sir," Milliardo explained, bowing before the boy. He picked up a small bottle next to Quatre's chair and poured him a glass of water, then pouring some sort of red liquid into the glass. Milliardo mixed it up and passed it to the blonde sultan sitting right next to him. Taking the glass from the man, Quatre quickly gulped down the medication and passed the cup back to Milliardo who grinned when Quatre's eyes flashed red and he quickly looked away, once again staring boredly into the nothingness.
"Are you tired Sultan? Maybe you should get some rest."
"Perhaps you're right," Quatre said, slowly raising from his chair. Quatre blinked when Hilde suddenly appeared in the throne room glaring at Milliardo. "What is it Hilde?"
"I was just coming to see how you were doing Sire. You looked a little tired when I saw you earlier. If you would like, I can escort you to your room," the girl offered and Quatre smiled.
"That would be nice. Thank you very much."
Milliardo glared at the girl. He obviously had to get rid of her, but the problem was just how. He couldn't very well just kill the girl. He had to be discreet about it, and it didn't help that she was almost always with Duo, not to mention even when not with him, her room was right next to the boy's. Chances are she'd just scream out and Duo would come running over. But then again, Hilde didn't seem like the type of Princess to just scream out for help. She provided the help more than asked for it. Who was she really? Milliardo really couldn't stand the girl.
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Heero sat out on his balcony watching the city that surrounded him. Heero turned to the dark haired genie that sat next to him, eyes closed like as if in a meditative state. He blinked and started to reach out to poke the genie when Wufei's hand shot out and caught the boy by the wrist.
"Do not poke me." Wufei opened his eyes, darkness glazing the boy's eyes. Heero blinked and quickly pulled his hand away. Sighing he returned to staring at the city.
"Hey Wufei, what happened to the city while no one was here to rule it?"
"They were waiting for the day that you would return and save them from the darkness," Wufei explained. "The people here believed in you and believed that you would one day return. When your father threw the castle into the dark oblivion and surrounded it by a sandstorm, the people were thrown there as well. Your city was put into another dimension where darkness ruled. Your people fought to survive as food and water grew scarce. Many prayed for your return, some almost giving up, yet here you are, saving them from death."
"Wait, my father sent them into that dimension knowing that it could mean death for them?" Heero asked in shock. The idea was appalling to him, and never would he ever imagine throwing people into such a world. There was no need for it. It was pure insanity.
"You're father knew that you would one day save them."
"That's not the point," Heero argued. "What if I never came back? I wouldn't have even come here if someone hadn't sent me."
Wufei smirked. "Your father saw the future and knew exactly what would happen."
"How did he see the future?" Heero asked.
"By me!" A girl with blonde hair and weird eyebrows walked out onto the balcony. She wore the clothes of a gypsy. "I'm a fortune teller," the girl explained. "Your fortune teller. I see all and know all. I've never been wrong before. The name's Dorothy."
"Wait," Heero cut in. "You can't be any older than me. How could you have been my father's fortune teller?"
Dorothy grinned. "Okay, truth? My mother was your father's fortune teller, but I've inherited my mother's gift. I told Wufei just before you came that you would be arriving and sure enough, there you were." She smiled leaning back on the railing. "You're the spitting image of your father," the girl explained. "Though, I did expect that." She sighed and stared out into the city. "You haven't made a coming home speech yet dear Prince. You best get to that." With that, the girl stalked off, leaving Heero just gawking after the girl. He then stared back out to the city and blanked. He didn't think about having to make a speech, but it did make sense. Great. What the hell was he supposed to say? He turned to Wufei who only grinned, amused by the whole ordeal.
Heero sighed and made his way off the balcony. Was that why everyone was always gathered around the gate everyday? Rushing down the stairs, out the door and through the courtyard, Heero made his way up one of the towers and stared down at all his people. Yes, 'His' people. This was still a concept that he had yet to get used to. Being a prince just wasn't really becoming of him. He was used to life on the streets, where he had to constantly run and hide if he wanted to keep his life. The life of luxury was just too much to handle and to have all these people to make a speech to… well… wasn't there a way to get past it? Heero shook his head and took deep breath.
"My people!" Heero called out. "I thank you for waiting so patiently for my return and for having such faith in me. I promise I will try my best to be a great Prince to all of you! I'm not used to any of this, and I'm still adjusting. I ask that you be patient to me, but I promise to try and live up to your standards." There was a loud cheer and Heero figured he'd just said the right thing. He left the tower and ran into Wufei who only smirked at him.
"Lets see if you can actually keep your promise."
"What's that mean?" Heero asked the genie.
"Only that being a Prince isn't as easy as you may think it is."
AN: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Please let me know what you think. Reviews please! Lots of luv!
