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Heero: *stands in a dark room with a man in dark robes that glimmer with the moonlight that falls through the windows. Looks at the moonlight, confused by the remembrance of it being day just a moment ago.*
Trieze: *stands slowly from his seat and smiles at Zechs as his apprentice comes to him.* Welcome to my world, Perfect Soldier.
Zechs: *kneels before his Master, gently kissing his hand lovingly before shifting to the side*
Heero: *looks around the completely dark room, even unsure if there is a floor beneath his feet. Looks back up at Trieze slowly.* Take me to... my master.
Trieze: So soon? *stroking Zechs' hair again.* I suppose he does feel a bit lonely and unstable without his master's presence.
Heero: Take me there, now.
Trieze: Oh, Zechs, this one is no fun.
Zechs: *lets his eyes slip and lays his head against his leg, slowly opening them again* Indeed, my Master. Must he see Shinigami?
Trieze: Consequently, yes. *plays with strands of Zechs' hair and sighs softly before the room changes.*
Heero: *looks around again, feeling a unstable and the floor feel like a pillow beneath his feet. Looks around the smaller room with barrier walls but no door. Notices the bed and glances at Trieze and Zechs before walking to the bed quickly.*
Duo: *sleeps peacefully on his back, head tilted to the side with the jewels in his hair catching the small light and showing off his pale skin. Rests one hand on his lower abdomen and another tucked and tangled in his mass of hair that spreads itself across the bed like a second blanket.*
Heero: *can't help the softened look in his eyes. Glances at Trieze and Zechs again then crawls onto the large bed and sits on his rear, twisted slightly onto his thigh with a hand holding him up. Leans down and nuzzles the bridge of his nose to his master's jaw, running it from his chin up the length.*
Trieze: *smiles darkly and runs a knuckle over Zechs' cheek before returning his fingers into his apprentice's lovely hair.*
Zechs: *closes his eyes, literally purring*
Duo: *eyes flicker in acknowledgement to another person on the bed with him. Eyebrows fall heavily, as if trying to bid the person, most likely a servant or the two horrible people keeping him here, away. Slowly opens his eyes when suddenly, the lovely musky scent fills his senses and looks up startled*
Heero: *breathes in the sweet scent of perfume and just the natural softness but fiery scent of his beloved. Nuzzles Duo's hair slightly then lifts his head to look down at him with apologetic cobalt eyes.*
Duo: *gasps loudly, his free hand flying to his mouth. Struggles his other hand free from his own hair, eyes incredibly wide, before throwing his arms around his protector and pulling him crushingly close* I knew...you would come for me. Oh, Heero, thank you...
Heero: *runs a hand into Duo's hair as they embrace. Whispers so the enemy would not hear.* I will get you out of here, Duo... *closes his eyes.*
Duo: *pulls away from him slowly, eyes sparkling* Lets go. *takes his hand and starts crawling off the bed*
Heero: *holds his hand firmly and stays still on the bed.* No.. (swallows) Master... *runs his thumb over Duo's knuckles.*
Duo: *stares at him with wide eyes, confused out of his mind* What?
Heero: *motions to Trieze and Zechs with his eyes, never moving his head.*
Trieze: *highly amused.*
Duo: Heero...I...*still stares at him highly confused, eyes barely flickering over to the two men*
Heero: *slowly crawls closer again and slips his arms around Duo's waist, putting his head on his shoulder.* Just let me hold you for a moment.
Duo: *stays stiff for a long time, staring at the flame from the candle, as he tries to contain his emotions. Eyes slowly slip close tightly and puts a stiff hand on his guardian's head, whispering* What have they done to you?...Heero...Where's my Heero...?
Heero: *lays immobile at the words then lifts his head and looks at the other two. Glares.* Will you leave me with my Master so I may speak to him?
Trieze: *draws back at the venom in his voice and stills his hand in Zechs' hair.* Fine, but we'll be back soon.
Heero: And do give us some privacy instead of tapping into the room and listening in.
Trieze: *smirks.* Very well... *chuckles coldly, disappearing with his servant.*
Heero: *jerks back immediately.* Duo? Are you all right? They didn't touch you, did they? *suddenly has the dangerous gleam in his eyes at the thought.*
Duo: What's going ON!?! *stands up trembling and grabs onto the banister when the room spins from moving too fast*
Heero: Shhh, calm down. *crawls to him again, on his knees.* I have come to save you, Duo...
Duo: What's all this Master crap!?!?! Why...Why are you acting this way!?! What have they done to you!?
Heero: They haven't done anything to me... I'm… I'm supposedly your servant...
Duo: What?
Heero: ... You are... Shinigami... and I am your Perfect Soldier...
Duo: Stop calling me that! I'm not Shinigami!
Heero: Everyone knows of your potential power, Duo... And I've come to believe the legend.
Duo: There's nothing to believe. Legends aren't true.
Heero: *looks at him then falls back on the bed, putting a hand into his messy hair.*
Duo: *patters back to Heero and grabs his shirt, tugging him up* Heero, can't we go? Can't we go back to the way we use to be?
Heero: *lays there limply, eyes drawn away from his 'master's'.* I've trained. Trained as much as I could handle over these past days, but I'm not strong enough to take on a dark mage... Especially when we're in his mind, Duo.
Duo: In...In his mind?
Heero: Hai. He's created his own world in his mind... I can feel his thoughts around us. I could fight his apprentice, Zechs... but that would fumigate him... I'm..... I'm sorry... *turns his head to the side, shamed.*
Duo: Sorry? Why?
Heero: Because I didn't protect you before... and I doubt myself now.
Duo: You doubt yourself? Heero, at least you can control something. I can control nothing. I'm weak and therefore, I doubt myself more then you ever could. You doubt yourself? I have faith in you.
Heero: *looks back up at him slowly.* I... I'll give my life to save yours, Duo. I will do all I can to get you out of here.
Duo: Why am I so important to you?
Heero: To me...? I...
Duo: Why'd you come and get me? Why do you protect me? There's something more, isn't there?
Heero: *stutters for a moment then lays back on the cushy bed and turns his head to look at the headboard.* I told you that I would protect you, but, hai, there is more...
Duo: Shinigami?
Heero: Yes, and the Perfect Soldier.
Duo: What about them? Why do they call us this?
Heero: Because they know you have hidden powers, Duo... Amazing powers that no one has ever had before.
Duo: Every power can kill. You said so yourself!
Heero: *sits up and grabs Duo by the wrists, pulling him down to eye level.* But not like yours. Do you want to hear what I have to say or not?
Duo: *stares into his eyes, a little shocked but nods, finally believing its Heero*
Heero: I met two mages when I was searching for you. I.... went to meditate and they entered my mind. Chang Wufei, Silver Mage of Mind and Trowa Barton, Emerald Mage of Power. They told me about you being kidnapped... The man that kidnapped you is Trieze Kushrenada, Black Mage of Mind and his apprentice is Milliardo Peacecraft. *pauses a long moment and closes his eyes again.* Wufei told me about a legend of the Lord of Death, that's you...
Duo: *opens his mouth to interrupt, to object, but slowly shuts it*
Heero: *watches him another moment.* This Lord of Death is known as Shinigami. It was foretold that he would search for a body to be resurrected into and walk the Earth as a mortal human and hide as such until certain that his protector was near by... Once finding his Perfect Soldier the weakened Lord would train his hidden powers under the guard of the Soldier and heighten his strength to do as he wished on the planet. Whether for good or evil. His Perfect Soldier a loyal... servant... staying at his side...
Duo: *stares at him blankly afterwards.*
Heero: I'm that Perfect Soldier, Duo. But Trieze found you and his intentions are to sacrifice you to the gods for the ultimate power that you contain... and become a god himself. But, myself being your protector, I have come to stop him and sacrifice myself if I have to, to save you.
Duo: *jerks his hands free suddenly, still staring at him*
Heero: *leans up on his elbows.* Duo..?
Duo: So. You're just my servant?
Heero: I-I... Hai...?
Duo: *cracks finally and pounds his fist to the bed, turning his head away* NO!
Heero: Duo... I wandered the earth with no purpose, no intentions but to kill who ever I wished, but... now I have a purpose...
Duo: No! I said no! *stands up, strands of his hair lashing out in the air under the quick movement* I will not have a servant protect me!
Heero: *sits up quickly and watches him.*... I have to, Duo. I'm destined to do so.
Duo: No! *eyes burn* A slave will not protect me. I would rather fight alone before that.
Heero: *eyebrows fall lightly and stares at Duo.* Then you don't wish for my presence here... Master?
Duo: *turns his head and watches him long and hard for a few moments. Then, silently, he lifts his hand for Heero's* I will only have a friend fight with me. That is all.
Heero: *downcasts his eyes slowly then stands and takes the hand in his own hand that seems very cold... but hot at the same time.* Yes, Duo.
Duo: Please...look at me...*eyebrows begin to curl upwards*
Heero: *closes his eyes and lifts his head slightly then opens his eyes again and looks at him with blank cobalt eyes.* As a friend then, Duo.
Duo: Its...*eyes flicker towards the different tempered hand then back up, a large blush appearing on his cheeks* Its just you and me, remember? The killer and the captive? Right?
Heero: *nods stiffly then looks away again to view their surroundings.*... I don't know how we'll get out of this one.
Duo: Can...Can your friends help you?
Heero: I don't have any friends... besides you.
Duo: *blushes slightly* I meant...Wufei and Trowa...
Heero: … Not... Not at the moment. They trained me and trained me, but their bodies aren't like mine. They must rest...
Duo: What will we do? I wanna get outta here!
Heero: Well... Hmm... *looks around again then looks at the bed and sits down, releasing Duo's hand. Sighs heavily and just sits there with lightly hooded eyes as he tries to think.*
Duo: *sits slowly next to Heero, looking over at him then smiles faintly and pushes him on the bed*
Heero: *grunts in response, looking over at him.* Duo... We...
Duo: We…? *raises an eyebrow, eyes twinkling playfully and pokes him in the ribcage* You seem tense.
Heero: It's not everyday I'm placed in an insane mind. *shifts on the bed and looks at the silk sheets and blankets before moving to get up with a thick swallow.* I don't.. think..
Duo: *lays down beside him, putting his head forcefully on his shoulder* You're tired.
Heero: Hai... I am, but—
Duo: They'll leave us alone for a while. Trust me...I've been here for a week and I've done nothing but been conked out from the white haired one.
Heero: *looks at him for a moment then shifts again and nods slightly, letting his head fall back into the lovely bed, eyelids fluttering closed.* All right...
Duo: *rests right beside him, listening to his deep breathing and slowing of his heart as he begins to rest. Frowns slightly, to himself, and tilts his head upwards a bit to look at Heero, wondering of their true destiny…to be a master to the servant, or a friend to the lover*