Hello everyone, I'm back again with no end in slight. This is even beyond
my expectations right now. Here's another chapter as the plot thickens…
goldmund pointed out how Heero seemed to be um… stupid when he is love
sick, and I realized that I've dedicated chapters to both Wufei and Duo's
characters to further develop them, but in my rush, I forgot about the
narrator… Heero! So here is the beginning of hopefully more chapters to
come that will prove that he does have some brains inside him. Also good
for Treize bashing too. Thank you goldmund! However, it does start fluffy
though. I seem to be hooked. I need to start practicing saying: "Hello, my
name is holy cow, and I am an addict to fluff." Help!
Chapter 14 Satisfaction
What do I do? What do I do? I'm completely in the haze here. Ever since that kiss, nothing changed at all and that's what annoys me the most. Duo would wink at me at times and smirk at the most unfortunate situations such as a conference with my officials. They were all quite worried when I told them that I had to use the bathroom for the forth time in less than half an hour. Wufei is quite another story, he is still as expressionless as ever except for the occasional smile or laugh when us three are together doing something. In other words, everything is normal with him, which in turn makes me feel like more of an idiot.
Yes, I feel like a fool because apparently, I'm the only one out of the two participants who was affected by the kiss. To say that I enjoyed it would be an understatement and to say that I'm disappointed that history did not repeat itself is another. I feel so weak and stupid for getting so frustrated over a mere kiss like a simple teenager. It's not as if I haven't kissed before. In fact, quite the opposite, I can confidently say that anything Duo would do, I did it before. Hey, I was a teenage boy once! Still, the matter at hand is that Wufei does not resemble anything near an expert courtesan whose years of skill I can easily resist. Yet, a simple kiss from him that does not even correspond with anything sexual or stimulating in nature did exactly what those women and men tried to do with their tireless flirtations and efforts but have never succeeded. I want him, I desire him, and whatever other way you put it, I still feel like I'm violating his innocence. What scares me the most, I think is the fact that I don't just want him in my bed and entwined within my sheets, but also by my side when I wake up, there when I take my tea, and everywhere I am to keep me company and to… love me. I used to be able to ignore this feeling but just like when Adam took a bit off that sinful fruit, I want even more because I've gotten my first taste of the earth and the sky, unlimited knowledge, heaven and hell, and I still don't have enough.
"Hello, earth to Heero… are you there?" It was him, the one who haunted my dreams during the night only to disappear along with the breeze when I open my eyes, my arms extended. He then returns to reoccupy my private thoughts when I try hopelessly to catch a glimpse of him in the hallways as I take the longer route to the library.
"Sorry, Wufei, my thoughts were elsewhere." I said apologetically.
"Yeah, I can see that. A penny for your thoughts?" he smiled at the age-old expression. I looked at him as shame and guilt tackled me. His face, soft and caring was only enhanced in the dim light of the starry night sky, complimenting his features even more. If he only knew what I was thinking, I might just kill myself.
"Message for your majesty has arrived." I sighed inwardly in relief at the temporary distraction and looked up as my professionalism took over.
"Who is it from?" I asked business like, my gratitude towards the messenger undetected on my uncaring face. Now this, I can handle.
"It is from the emperor of the respected country that borders yours, Chirz." As the messenger's monotone voice was detected, I relaxed a bit knowing that it wouldn't be extremely serious. Wufei was right that day at Treize's mansion; it did take me years to rebuild the relationship between our two countries since the idiotic blunder was made decades ago. But our two countries are closer to a complete revival of our once good associations now than ever, and I am willing to do anything to get us there because there are no doubts that all of this started with a mistake on our part. I still think now more than ever that my forefathers were fools for being so stubborn in their refusal to back down. Their foolhardy pride cost millions of innocent lives that could have been spared.
"Thank you, you may go now." I nodded to Wufei as he took out a gold piece for the messenger's labors. I didn't bother looking as the exchange was made because I was too occupied with opening the letter. At a casual scan of the words, my blood ran cold.
To the honorable king of Seniora:
Our esteemed emperor would like to congratulate you on your recent marriage declaration. It please our emperor to no ends that such an outstanding youth like yourself is finally settling down. Your own official of the court, his grace, Lord Treize, recently informed his majesty of this unexpected, but nevertheless welcoming news. His majesty sincerely hopes to be invited to the celebration next month to formally congratulate your highness and to finally put a stop to all of the ridicules anxieties of the past years publicly.
Sincerely yours,
1 His majesty of the state
Damn Treize, damn him. He is getting reckless, I see. He has even manipulated the emperor into helping him with his ultimate desire for the crown. All I've ever worked for is right in my hands yet out of my reach, mocking me and taunting me.
"Heero? What's wrong? You're as pale as an ghost." If it was any other time, I would have laughed out loud at the irony but in this case, I just pressed my lips together firmly and handed him the piece of stationary wordlessly. His eyes opened wide as he absorbed the information in his hands, knowing precisely what it meant to me. After what seemed like hours, he finished and handed the paper back into my awaiting hands. In delicate and precise motions, I folded the paper in half, then half again perfectly. After going over the creases again, I gingerly took the envelope that it came with and tucked the paper in neatly and slowly before closing the flap. I sensed in the corner of my eyes that Wufei was about ready to pull his hair out at my tactics when my voice shot out, as calm as my actions.
"Looks like we're getting married." I said with a smirk, halfheartedly thinking of Trieze. Truth be told, I was shocked for a moment but as the new development settled and I got used to it, I was not entirely displeased that Trieze betrayed me again. This can possibly take my mind out of the gutters and into serious territory that I so needed to return to. Just picturing the soon to come encounter between the bastard and I is enough to make my toes curl in my shoes. He is going to wish he has never been born and I'll be in total and complete bliss the whole time, tormenting him. The old rivalry is on again and I'm stronger this round….
"Please go to Lord Treize and invite him over. Tell him that I have urgent affairs of great concern to discuss with him." Ignoring Wufei's astonished gaze at my retreating figure, I got up and left him, smirk never fading from my face. This is going to be fun and refreshing. Ahh… just like old times, but this time, I was going to win.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
"Good evening your royal highness, I was informed that you have matters of the gravest importance to discuss with me. What's wrong? did someone ruffle your diapers again?" The second that we were alone in my study, his wolfish teeth emerged from his thin lips and he wasted no time at all trying to anger me. This is perhaps the only time that he shows his true nature, out of wanting to intimidate me or just pure foolishness on his part, I don't know.
"Maybe so, but believe me when I say this. If my diapers were "ruffled" I still wouldn't trust you to fix it. You are an incompetent, you know, and there's just the plain fact that you're not even fit to touch my diapers. Actually to think of it, I still haven't found out what you're fit for yet besides for the trashcan." I replied casually as if I'm chatting with an old friend, but the biting undertone of my words cannot be veiled. He doesn't seem to care though.
"Touché. Looks like the little boy got some feathers on his pathetic wings after all. What's the matter? Is this the work of your new toy? Wufei's her name is it?" The toothy smirk seems to be enlarging by the second. I suddenly had a feeling that it will soon be big enough to swallow me whole, and I think that that is exactly what he wants to do.
"Yes, if you truly want to know. Wufei is making me extremely happy and satisfied but I doubt you'd have any ideas about that. God knows nothing can satisfy you and god knows that you can't satisfy anyone else." That fuming look is actually quite pleasant to the eyes; I personally think that it is much better than his usual everything be damned façade.
"Treize, I don't know about you but my time is seriously too precious to be wasted by a childish argument. You might enjoy this level of conversation, but I really don't have the patience to accompany you in your field of intellect. I really can't tolerate your presence any longer than I can of your gibberish so if you're ready, let's resume with why I called you here specifically." With that coolly said and with the redness on his face even more appealing to my sadistic tastes, I handed over the letter. He snatched it up irately and his eyes skimmed the sentences briefly. As his eyes traveled more and more downward, his confidence gradually came back and his face was back to its familiar nonchalant manner.
"So? What of it?" Smugness was written all over his face.
"Just wondering, why did you tell the emperor that I was going to get married next month?"
"I never thought that you would be this dense. Think about it and I'm sure that you would figure it out eventually." By his smirk, Treize obviously thinks that he has the upper hand now. If so, then he is an even bigger fool than I have previously thought.
"I assure you that I'm not stupid, but I am merely suspecting if you are. Do you really have any idea what you have done because knowing you, you haven't the brains nor the common sense to think this through before you acted on it." My tone is still unperturbed and at ease and I think that disturbed him a little.
"Yes, I finally found the chance to expose you and the lies that you have woven to the public. You and I know that there is no wedding and even though I'm not sure where this Wufei character came from, I must admit grudgingly that you did a good job on finding such a replacement and what an "fiancée" she is. But you know that you can't put on this charade forever."
"Really, so I was right, you were the one who spread that ridiculous rumor, not Relena." I suspected this all along, so naturally it came as no surprise. My calmness only escalated his anxiety to another level.
"Yes, I was." The idiot actually seemed proud of the fact.
"I knew it, only you'd be able to find such an juvenile plan to eliminate me. You amaze me, Trieze. You really have no pride do you?" I asked him in awe, which made him squirm a little in place.
"It did work, didn't it? The end justifies the means." He reluctantly answered.
"Apparently my question is answered." I smirked, bemused to some extent at his awkwardness.
"Whatever you say if it will make you feel better."
"I am amazed at your performance. Tell me, were you as ignorant of the law now as when you were ruling with my father?" He looked at me skeptically as I continued on unflustered. "Does the word treason ring a bell anywhere in that head of yours? And think about it before you answer if I'm not asking too much of you."
"Your father was a much better king than you can ever be. He was actually wise and he actually listened to me. You are just a mere shadow of his accomplishments." He retorted bitterly, recalling all the times that I've refused to obey his outrageous demands.
"Yes, he did listen to you. That's probably why he never lived past the age of forty." He was purely shocked at the insulting suggestion that was implied in my words. I think by now, he realized that he has already lost this match. I was facing him absolutely composed and relaxed while he was red in the face and breathing harshly. Try as he might, but he cannot control his anger anymore. With a final heated glare at me, he spun around and marched toward the door of the study stormily.
"Wait!" I called out to him as his hand was gripped around the handle of the door. At my voice, his attention snapped to me and his face turned to regard me again.
"You may be dismissed now." I managed with the sweetest and most innocent smile, only to be repaid by the loudest bang of a door slamming that I've ever heard. I followed his departing figure with my gaze and walked outside the door leisurely after him.
"Duo!" He came immediately as I called out his name and looked at me, suspicious of my relaxed and contented expression.
"First thing in the morning, please send Treize an invitation to the wedding."
Should I join the two in holy matrimony? Should I bash Treize more? Should I stop stalling for time and just continue on with the plot already? Review!
Chapter 14 Satisfaction
What do I do? What do I do? I'm completely in the haze here. Ever since that kiss, nothing changed at all and that's what annoys me the most. Duo would wink at me at times and smirk at the most unfortunate situations such as a conference with my officials. They were all quite worried when I told them that I had to use the bathroom for the forth time in less than half an hour. Wufei is quite another story, he is still as expressionless as ever except for the occasional smile or laugh when us three are together doing something. In other words, everything is normal with him, which in turn makes me feel like more of an idiot.
Yes, I feel like a fool because apparently, I'm the only one out of the two participants who was affected by the kiss. To say that I enjoyed it would be an understatement and to say that I'm disappointed that history did not repeat itself is another. I feel so weak and stupid for getting so frustrated over a mere kiss like a simple teenager. It's not as if I haven't kissed before. In fact, quite the opposite, I can confidently say that anything Duo would do, I did it before. Hey, I was a teenage boy once! Still, the matter at hand is that Wufei does not resemble anything near an expert courtesan whose years of skill I can easily resist. Yet, a simple kiss from him that does not even correspond with anything sexual or stimulating in nature did exactly what those women and men tried to do with their tireless flirtations and efforts but have never succeeded. I want him, I desire him, and whatever other way you put it, I still feel like I'm violating his innocence. What scares me the most, I think is the fact that I don't just want him in my bed and entwined within my sheets, but also by my side when I wake up, there when I take my tea, and everywhere I am to keep me company and to… love me. I used to be able to ignore this feeling but just like when Adam took a bit off that sinful fruit, I want even more because I've gotten my first taste of the earth and the sky, unlimited knowledge, heaven and hell, and I still don't have enough.
"Hello, earth to Heero… are you there?" It was him, the one who haunted my dreams during the night only to disappear along with the breeze when I open my eyes, my arms extended. He then returns to reoccupy my private thoughts when I try hopelessly to catch a glimpse of him in the hallways as I take the longer route to the library.
"Sorry, Wufei, my thoughts were elsewhere." I said apologetically.
"Yeah, I can see that. A penny for your thoughts?" he smiled at the age-old expression. I looked at him as shame and guilt tackled me. His face, soft and caring was only enhanced in the dim light of the starry night sky, complimenting his features even more. If he only knew what I was thinking, I might just kill myself.
"Message for your majesty has arrived." I sighed inwardly in relief at the temporary distraction and looked up as my professionalism took over.
"Who is it from?" I asked business like, my gratitude towards the messenger undetected on my uncaring face. Now this, I can handle.
"It is from the emperor of the respected country that borders yours, Chirz." As the messenger's monotone voice was detected, I relaxed a bit knowing that it wouldn't be extremely serious. Wufei was right that day at Treize's mansion; it did take me years to rebuild the relationship between our two countries since the idiotic blunder was made decades ago. But our two countries are closer to a complete revival of our once good associations now than ever, and I am willing to do anything to get us there because there are no doubts that all of this started with a mistake on our part. I still think now more than ever that my forefathers were fools for being so stubborn in their refusal to back down. Their foolhardy pride cost millions of innocent lives that could have been spared.
"Thank you, you may go now." I nodded to Wufei as he took out a gold piece for the messenger's labors. I didn't bother looking as the exchange was made because I was too occupied with opening the letter. At a casual scan of the words, my blood ran cold.
To the honorable king of Seniora:
Our esteemed emperor would like to congratulate you on your recent marriage declaration. It please our emperor to no ends that such an outstanding youth like yourself is finally settling down. Your own official of the court, his grace, Lord Treize, recently informed his majesty of this unexpected, but nevertheless welcoming news. His majesty sincerely hopes to be invited to the celebration next month to formally congratulate your highness and to finally put a stop to all of the ridicules anxieties of the past years publicly.
Sincerely yours,
1 His majesty of the state
Damn Treize, damn him. He is getting reckless, I see. He has even manipulated the emperor into helping him with his ultimate desire for the crown. All I've ever worked for is right in my hands yet out of my reach, mocking me and taunting me.
"Heero? What's wrong? You're as pale as an ghost." If it was any other time, I would have laughed out loud at the irony but in this case, I just pressed my lips together firmly and handed him the piece of stationary wordlessly. His eyes opened wide as he absorbed the information in his hands, knowing precisely what it meant to me. After what seemed like hours, he finished and handed the paper back into my awaiting hands. In delicate and precise motions, I folded the paper in half, then half again perfectly. After going over the creases again, I gingerly took the envelope that it came with and tucked the paper in neatly and slowly before closing the flap. I sensed in the corner of my eyes that Wufei was about ready to pull his hair out at my tactics when my voice shot out, as calm as my actions.
"Looks like we're getting married." I said with a smirk, halfheartedly thinking of Trieze. Truth be told, I was shocked for a moment but as the new development settled and I got used to it, I was not entirely displeased that Trieze betrayed me again. This can possibly take my mind out of the gutters and into serious territory that I so needed to return to. Just picturing the soon to come encounter between the bastard and I is enough to make my toes curl in my shoes. He is going to wish he has never been born and I'll be in total and complete bliss the whole time, tormenting him. The old rivalry is on again and I'm stronger this round….
"Please go to Lord Treize and invite him over. Tell him that I have urgent affairs of great concern to discuss with him." Ignoring Wufei's astonished gaze at my retreating figure, I got up and left him, smirk never fading from my face. This is going to be fun and refreshing. Ahh… just like old times, but this time, I was going to win.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
"Good evening your royal highness, I was informed that you have matters of the gravest importance to discuss with me. What's wrong? did someone ruffle your diapers again?" The second that we were alone in my study, his wolfish teeth emerged from his thin lips and he wasted no time at all trying to anger me. This is perhaps the only time that he shows his true nature, out of wanting to intimidate me or just pure foolishness on his part, I don't know.
"Maybe so, but believe me when I say this. If my diapers were "ruffled" I still wouldn't trust you to fix it. You are an incompetent, you know, and there's just the plain fact that you're not even fit to touch my diapers. Actually to think of it, I still haven't found out what you're fit for yet besides for the trashcan." I replied casually as if I'm chatting with an old friend, but the biting undertone of my words cannot be veiled. He doesn't seem to care though.
"Touché. Looks like the little boy got some feathers on his pathetic wings after all. What's the matter? Is this the work of your new toy? Wufei's her name is it?" The toothy smirk seems to be enlarging by the second. I suddenly had a feeling that it will soon be big enough to swallow me whole, and I think that that is exactly what he wants to do.
"Yes, if you truly want to know. Wufei is making me extremely happy and satisfied but I doubt you'd have any ideas about that. God knows nothing can satisfy you and god knows that you can't satisfy anyone else." That fuming look is actually quite pleasant to the eyes; I personally think that it is much better than his usual everything be damned façade.
"Treize, I don't know about you but my time is seriously too precious to be wasted by a childish argument. You might enjoy this level of conversation, but I really don't have the patience to accompany you in your field of intellect. I really can't tolerate your presence any longer than I can of your gibberish so if you're ready, let's resume with why I called you here specifically." With that coolly said and with the redness on his face even more appealing to my sadistic tastes, I handed over the letter. He snatched it up irately and his eyes skimmed the sentences briefly. As his eyes traveled more and more downward, his confidence gradually came back and his face was back to its familiar nonchalant manner.
"So? What of it?" Smugness was written all over his face.
"Just wondering, why did you tell the emperor that I was going to get married next month?"
"I never thought that you would be this dense. Think about it and I'm sure that you would figure it out eventually." By his smirk, Treize obviously thinks that he has the upper hand now. If so, then he is an even bigger fool than I have previously thought.
"I assure you that I'm not stupid, but I am merely suspecting if you are. Do you really have any idea what you have done because knowing you, you haven't the brains nor the common sense to think this through before you acted on it." My tone is still unperturbed and at ease and I think that disturbed him a little.
"Yes, I finally found the chance to expose you and the lies that you have woven to the public. You and I know that there is no wedding and even though I'm not sure where this Wufei character came from, I must admit grudgingly that you did a good job on finding such a replacement and what an "fiancée" she is. But you know that you can't put on this charade forever."
"Really, so I was right, you were the one who spread that ridiculous rumor, not Relena." I suspected this all along, so naturally it came as no surprise. My calmness only escalated his anxiety to another level.
"Yes, I was." The idiot actually seemed proud of the fact.
"I knew it, only you'd be able to find such an juvenile plan to eliminate me. You amaze me, Trieze. You really have no pride do you?" I asked him in awe, which made him squirm a little in place.
"It did work, didn't it? The end justifies the means." He reluctantly answered.
"Apparently my question is answered." I smirked, bemused to some extent at his awkwardness.
"Whatever you say if it will make you feel better."
"I am amazed at your performance. Tell me, were you as ignorant of the law now as when you were ruling with my father?" He looked at me skeptically as I continued on unflustered. "Does the word treason ring a bell anywhere in that head of yours? And think about it before you answer if I'm not asking too much of you."
"Your father was a much better king than you can ever be. He was actually wise and he actually listened to me. You are just a mere shadow of his accomplishments." He retorted bitterly, recalling all the times that I've refused to obey his outrageous demands.
"Yes, he did listen to you. That's probably why he never lived past the age of forty." He was purely shocked at the insulting suggestion that was implied in my words. I think by now, he realized that he has already lost this match. I was facing him absolutely composed and relaxed while he was red in the face and breathing harshly. Try as he might, but he cannot control his anger anymore. With a final heated glare at me, he spun around and marched toward the door of the study stormily.
"Wait!" I called out to him as his hand was gripped around the handle of the door. At my voice, his attention snapped to me and his face turned to regard me again.
"You may be dismissed now." I managed with the sweetest and most innocent smile, only to be repaid by the loudest bang of a door slamming that I've ever heard. I followed his departing figure with my gaze and walked outside the door leisurely after him.
"Duo!" He came immediately as I called out his name and looked at me, suspicious of my relaxed and contented expression.
"First thing in the morning, please send Treize an invitation to the wedding."
Should I join the two in holy matrimony? Should I bash Treize more? Should I stop stalling for time and just continue on with the plot already? Review!