Title: Red Strings of Destiny (Chapter Three:)
Achieve: Yes Please! ^_^
Rating: PG13?
Warning: Yaoi, a little language, AU, Quatre-bastardization (don't worry he'll change)
By: Ryomi
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Disclaimer: I do not, I repeat, DO NOT own some of the characters in the fanfic, but I may own some of the characters. However, ether way for those characters which I DO NOT own, *sobbing* I'm very sorry, I'm just a pitiful little girl who is writing a stupid little sorry excuse of a story! *sob sob* Please don't sue me! *sobs harder* I'm very much broke!
Note: This Story is YAOI AND A TINY BIT OF LANGUAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! *blush*
Red Strings of Destiny
GW/Slayers/Chinese story
Chapter Three A:
Past
BY: Ryomi
Duo was at a semiconscious state when he first woke up, everything was fussy around him, but he was somewhat aware of what was happening around him. Soft hands worked around him, threading his wound gently, he felt all comfy and warm. Looking up he saw a face of an angel, dressed in white. The angel was tending his wounds, he had the sweetest face, silky hairs that fell to his shoulders, framing his features, deep brown eyes, small noise, full lips that were just waiting to be kissed.
[I've died and gone to heaven . . . an angel is taking care of me . . . ] his delusional state told him before he slipped back into comfortable darkness.
For the next several days Duo slipped in and out of consciousness, but each time he wakes, the beautiful angel was always by his side, feeding him food, water, medicine, bandaging his wounds, washing his wounds . . .
It was another several more days later, until Duo regained full consciousness, his mind was no longer fuzzy, his vision cleared, and he could now move with less pain. However, this time the raven haired angel was not with him. [Wait, raven haired angel?] Duo's mind finally worked this time,
[WuFei . . . but why isn't he here now? Had he known that I was getting better and left?]
Duo began to panic, and there was an unbelievable tightness in his chest. The pain of betrayal, rejection, and heartbreak were catching up to him again, he felt like he was going to cry. Why was the raven haired youth having such an effect on him?
[Because he is beautiful inside and out, and waaaayyy be on your reach . . . ] his mind answered for him.
However, just then a rustle came from the bush several meter away, then shortly after a small back head popped into view. [WuFei!] Duo's mind screamed in happiness, he wanted to embrace him, and scream how glad he was to see that he hasn't left him. But, this was his chance to see why WuFei had wanted to leave him in the first place, and he was not about to miss it. And perhaps this was also a chance for him to get a small revenge for all the pain WuFei had caused.
Duo lay back into the sleeping bag and closed his eye, carefully erasing all emotion from his face, then . . . it was acting time!
***WuFei***
WuFei carefully walked though the bushes, in his hand he held a basket full of healing herbs. Even since what had happened, WuFei blamed himself for everything, as usual. He barely ever slept looking after Duo, and his body was full of bruises from the high hikes of mountains in order to get the herbs he needed.
Whenever Duo would get a reaction from the poison, WuFei would use healing spells, but that wasn't enough, he knows. So he would stay by Duo's side casting healing spell, changing his wrappings, wash him, etc. by day. While, at night, he would cast a heave barrier spell, as he wonders up to the wild mountains to collect healing herbs to make the antidote, then bring the herbs back for drying, grinding, boiling, then finally was able to let Duo drink it.
So, the truth to say is that WuFei had almost never slept during the days of Duo's sickness, and he was bruised, battered, and exhausted from the climbing of the mountains.
Slowly he made his way over to Duo, from his bag pulled out a blanket, and set all the herbs that he collected on there, then a small potion bottle, before starting to cast the heating spell to dry the herbs.
"Power of the light,
grant me . . . "
"Wu . . . Fei . . . "
However, he never finished the spell because Duo started to moan in his semiconscious state.
"Wu . . . Fei . . . why . . . did . . . did . . . you leave . . . me . . . "
Tears gathered in his eyes as WuFei dropped the bottle of potion he was holding in his hands with a dull thump. The liquid inside the bottle scattered everywhere, but the spell was done so there was no effect.
WuFei tried desperately to stop the tears, but he knew it wouldn't, it hurts too much. His heart felt like it has been stabbed by the knife of ice. The pain was incredible, the pain from the heart plus the physical ones he got form climbing the mountains came together, and hit him like typhoon. WuFei felt dizzy and light-headed. His knees gave out under him, crumbling down to the hard cool ground, as he let the pears of tears fall without shame.
"Duo . . . Duo, oh god. I'm . . . I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. It was all because my past . . . Oh, I'm so sorry, I never knew by trying to protect you only endangered you . . . " Then he said no more as the sobs racked his small form, and he just lay there on the cold ground crying his heart out for the next several minutes, before he tried to collect himself. After several failed attempts, he finally managed it.
Forcing the strength back into his bruised and exhausted body, he gathered himself together, wiped the tears away from his eye and stood up. Once again gathering the herbs and pulling out another potion bottle, he got ready to cast the spell.
"P ... Power of the light . . . " WuFei tried shakily as his head continued to spin, he swayed a little before catching himself. The exhaustion was taking over him, physically and menially, and this time he can't stop it.
"Grant . . . grant me . . . oh!" WuFei felt his head spin dizzily out of control, then his vision started to blur, then he couldn't take it anymore, and allow the darkness to take over. WuFei fainted.
***Duo***
"Duo . . . Duo, oh god. I'm . . . I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. It was all because my past . . . Oh, I'm so sorry, I never knew by trying to protect you only endangered you . . . "
Duo felt his heart break as he heard these words and those sobs, he had only wanted to make WuFei feel bad a little, but he didn't the effect could be like this. He wanted to do nothing more than to embrace the youth, to kiss the tears away, to gather him in his arms and say he is sorry for making him cry. But he can't, he forced himself to say down under the sleeping bag, because WuFei knows that he was awake all along, it would only hurt WuFei more.
Duo forced himself to stay in the sleeping bag, and listen to those sobs, then WuFei finally seemed to have pulled himself back together, and was about to cast a spell again. [Why does he sound so exhausted? Had he . . . ] that thought was interrupted as WuFei collapsed to the ground.
"WuFei!!"
Duo rushed out from under the covers and dashed toward his love . . . [wait, my love . . . ?] The thought was pushed back for the time been as he looked after his companion. [Oh my god, he is bruised all over, almost as if he went climbing that mountain . . . ] Duo froze as he slowly turned his gaze over to the pile of herbs, [Oh gods . . . WuFei . . . but if he stayed by my side at day time, then that must mean . . . he climbed that mountain at night to collect the herbs . . . for me . . . but . . . Oh gods, what have I done, I'm so sorry . . . ]
Duo tried his best to keep his emotions in check as he gently lifted the delicate sorcerer into his arms and stood up.
***Several days later***
WuFei sat together with Duo as the two enjoyed their dinner in peace and harmony in the forest. When he woke up after passing out several days ago, Duo was awake and was taking care of him. Once again the two boys stared in each other in the eyes. Deep gentle drown met with soft tender violet. Without a word both of them broke down into tears, and after comforting each other neither mentioned the incident again.
[Why does he have such an effect on me?]
He sneaked a peek at Duo. The red glows of the setting sun shine upon him, making him seemed to have a mysterious glow. [He is beautiful . . . Wait what the heck am I thinking?!]
"Fei-Fei-chan, where exactly are we headed?" Duo interrupted the silence between the two.
"You'll see, and stop calling me Fei-Fei."
"Why Fei-Fei-chan, it's VERY cute, just like you!" Duo teased.
WuFei despite his best effort he still blushed, he lowered his head, tried to cover it up by letting his hair fall to the side of his face, but Duo's eyes were faster.
"Awww, how sweet, your blushing Fei-Fei-chan!"
WuFei considered Fire Balling Duo.
***Two weeks later***
Duo started at the huge city ahead in awe, it was just like any normal city. Houses, shops, side walks, roads, big trees, small tress, and all the other city accessories, The only thing that's unusual, was the huge castle in the center of the city. Yet something is dreadfully wrong! There was a HUGE bubble like shield covering over the city, and there was absolutely NO ONE in the city!
"Fei-Fei, what is that?! Is this the city your talking about taking us to? What's wrong with it?!"
WuFei said nothing as he looked at the city, emotionlessly. But Duo knew better, in WuFei's eyes there were deep pain, regret, guilt, and sadness. He looked like he was going to break down and cry, his mask was cracking. There is definitely something wrong with the place to cause WuFei such pain.
"Duo . . . This is my city . . . " When WuFei finally answered. His voice was no more than a whisper.
"Your . . . city?"
"Yes . . . come I'll explain after we get in." With that WuFei lifted his hand, and held it in front of the bubble shield. "(1) Da Kai Da Men!" WuFei said those words as suddenly a small passage way opened and an underground tunnel was shown. "Follow me." The two stepped into the tunnel, and the door automatically shut itself behind them.
"Where does this tunnel lead to?"
"Into the castle."
"Why can't we just walk in?"
"..." WuFei was silent, but Duo understood the silence, there must be something wrong with the city, and if it hurts too much for WuFei to say it now, he'll wait.
The tunnel was quite well done, there were torches every two meters or so, so the tunnel was lit up fairly bright, with marbled floor, and walls of stone. The two ventured on for about five minutes, before another door presented itself in front of them.
The door was painted golden, and there were different beautifully carved dragons embedded on it. It was beautiful.
Once again WuFei held his hands out as he said several new words, "Jin Tian Long! Kai Men!" The door opened. "We are here."
Duo's jaw dropped open as he started into the absolutely beautiful meeting hall of the castle. Everything was well furnished in the finest wood, golden, silver wear, everything was so rich and beautiful! The floor was well carpeted, the walls are well painted pure white, or whatever other color it was in different sections.
"It's beautiful! I've always wanted to see what would be like to live in a castle. This is wonderful!" Duo exclaimed as he looked everywhere and everything like a curious child.
WuFei would have smiled at Duo, but this place brings so much memories for him that he couldn't. "My . . . home . . . "
"Master WuFei!! Your back!!" A voice shouted as two figures rushed toward them.
Duo turned to see the new comers, both were about the same age as him and WuFei. Two boys at the age of Fifteen or so. One had blond hair and large blue eye, a really sweet face with a huge smile, his face lit up as he saw WuFei. He was wearing something of an outfit that looked both like Duo's and WuFei's, except the color was a mixture of pink and brown. The other one was wearing the same kind of outfit, but the color was of a mixture of green and brown. He has soft brown hair, with long strips that covered one side of his face, he had bright green eyes. This boy was taller than the other one, and carried a more serious expression, but his face also had a small smile as he saw WuFei enter.
"Quatre!! Trowa!!" WuFei yelled surprised as he looked at the two other boys. All three froze and stared at each other.
"Master WuFei . . . " The blond boy whispered, tears glistening in his eyes as he smiled softly.
"Quatra . . . " WuFei also gave a teary smile.
"Prince WuFei . . . " The other youth said in a quiet voice.
"Trowa . . . " WuFei turned to the brown haired boy and smile also.
The three youth started at each other a moment more, before synonymously throw their arms around each other and huddled together.
Duo stood at the side staring in awe, wondering what in the world was happening, "Prince . . . WuFei? What is going on?"
Red Strings of Destiny
GW/Slayers/Chinese story
Chapter Three B:
Past
BY: Ryomi
WuFei suddenly turned away from the other two and returned his attention to Duo. Wiping away his tears of joy, he started to talk. "Duo those are my friends since childhood," he pointed at the blond boy, "this is Quatre," then he pointed to the silent boy with brown hair, "this is Trowa."
Duo smiled cheerfully at the two other boys, "Hi! I'm the strong, the beautiful, Duo! The protector of Fei-Fei-chan!"
WuFei, Quatre, and Trowa did the only thing they could think of, they sweatdroped. However, WuFei, who been with Duo long enough to understand him, knew that he was just joking, but he was not about to let the "protector of Fei-Fei-chan" pass!
"Oh really Duo." WuFei said with a sly smile, "Just who is the protector here? WHO was the certain 'protector' that got a small stomach ack and screamed 'I'm dying!!' every two second just three days ago?"
"Er..." This time it was Duo's turn to sweatdrop. He didn't know that WuFei could make a joke
Trowa smiled at this, it was surprising of him doing so, but he can't help it, WuFei had just made a joke, and he just smiled! The other boy had almost never smiled after... after 'that' had happened. Wait, who exactly was this person that could make WuFei smile again, does he even know who WuFei really is?
All four boys got to know each other with the help from WuFei before he asked Trowa and Quatre to show Duo to one of the guess rooms of the palace. Then just left.
Duo was very puzzled by the events that had taken place, WuFei had just been called a prince, he escorted to stay in a palace, while WuFei just left. However, his mind driffted from the thought, his face was full of amazement as he continued down the hall of, first was red support beams for the roof on each side of the hall and silky fabric hang from the beams decorated the hall, giving it a dreamy feeling. It was beautiful.
Trowa made a small smile as Duo gaped at almost everything as he walked down the hall, oh he could see why young master had taken to the young warrior. He was very amusing to watch, face full of emotions, alive and cheerful. In a way the youth reminded him of Quatre, but somehow the blond was different especially after 'that' had happened, he was still the cheerful boy, but at times he became so different, something had changed him. It had scared Trowa, he didn't dare say it, but it scared him to no end...
(3) At the end of the hall, Quatre opened a door, and the three arrived at another hall, well it was fashioned the same way as the hall with the red beams and roof, but it was more of a outdoor walk way. At both sides of the garden path was the large garden, decorated with big and small trees, rock, and small ponds. The whole place was a place of beautiful, Duo couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
"This is beautiful!"
"It is, isn't it?" The blond hair boy answered. He gave a bitter smile as the three continued down the outdoor path way, in a rather slow pace for Duo to take in his surroundings. "Trowa, remember the time when WuFei and us use to wake this way all the time, you would play instruments, whatever instruments we could find, as WuFei studies or read and write poems. You will play them again for m... us right?"
Trowa's eyes misted, how could Quatre do this to him?! Why was he bring up the past like that? Doesn't he know that it hurts him the most when he remind him of the past? "Excuse me, I think Quatre will show you the room fine himself, I must be going." With the soft spoken words Trowa rushed away from the memories.
Quatre looked at Trowa's retreating figure, suddenly his face took on a strange and serious expression. *Don't worry my love, everything will be fine, because I'll give you the world.* With that thought, Quatre turned back to Duo, the gentle expression back on his face. "Well, come on then, I'll show you the room."
Duo didn't notice the looks on neither boys' face, for he was too intrigued with the beauty of the palace. It was not until Quatre had told him to follow him, did he turn his attention to the boy. Both the blond and the silent boy seemed nice enough, and they were both WuFei's friends.
The thought of WuFei, brought Duo's thought back to the present situation if this was WuFei's home, then who exactly is WuFei? After all this time he has been with the raven haired beauty. He has no clue of who really was the boy. He doesn't know anything of his past, family, friends, anything.
"We are here!"
The cheery voice of the blond brought Duo out of his thoughts, he looked up again. His eyes widened in shock, the path of the garden had split in two, they had taken the turn to the left, and was led to a large house. Duo's eyes widened as he stared at the size of it, it was huge. It was not any ordinary house, the house was old but it was built of the best wood, and very well kept, and decorated. However, the outside of the house wasn't the only thing that was impressive. The inside was just as beautiful, if not more. The rooms are all have old Chinese wood shelves delicately carved, And on top of them are expansive vases. Everything was well furnished, the bed in the next room was all made up, the blanket and sheets are all silk. Duo feels like he's in heaven.(4)
"Hey, Quatre is it?" Duo turned to the blond.
"Yes?" The other teen replied giving him a cheerful smile.
"This is way cool man! I can't believe, Fei-Fei-chan gave me a house to live in!" Duo gawked at everything. "This place is huge!"
Quatre smiled at the other boy, "This actually just count as a room in this palace."
"A ROOM?! This is a house!! Not a room man!!" Duo exclaimed, his eyes were like watermelons.
Quatre laughed at that, "I can see why master had taken the liking to you. I think your good for him... especially after what had happened..." his voice turned into a more melancholy tone as he looked down at the floor.
Duo turned to Quatre, the topic of WuFei's past again. The topic that had puzzled him from the very beginning. WuFei had never said anything about it, but he wasn't pursuing for an answer either. Especially since he didn't want to tell about his own. However, after seeing this...
"Q-man, can I ask you somethin'?"
"WuFei never told you about his past did he?" Quatre sighed, he had known raven teen since the age of six, and if he hadn't been able to take such a simple guess, then who was he to call WuFei his friend.
Duo nodded in agreement.
Quatre fumbled for a moment, he didn't know what to do. This was WuFei's decision, even if he was sure that there's some sparks between the two teen, and if WuFei had brought the boy here he was sure going to have to face this sooner or later. However, it was still WuFei's decision, and WuFei's past, even though he was part of it.
"Duo-san, I think this is not a decision for me to make. Master WuFei is the one you should ask. Please forgive me. I truly want to tell you, it would save us much trouble, but it truly is not a choice for me to make."
Duo sighed, he knew that this was going to be the answer, but he still could hope couldn't he? "I understand, and don't be sorry. I knew this was going to be the answer, but I was hoping to find the easy way out. Since you've known WuFei, I think you know what I mean."
Quatre laughed, "Trying to get him to say something is..."
"As hard as pulling teeth." Duo cut Quatre off, before he laughed.
Quatre smiled softly once more. Oh yes, he can must definitely see why WuFei had taken a liking to the long-braided boy.
***
Looking across the beautiful and very large garden, the wind blow softly across his checks, a piece of hair broke free from his pony-tail, and fluttered with the soft breeze. WuFei sat on a large rock by the pond, in his hand he held a single rose, surrounding him was soft pink petals floated down from the cherry-blossom tree above him that draped over the pond.
WuFei pulled off one of the petals from the rose and silently watched it floated across the pond, then another one, then another one.
The whole garden was filled with dead silence, not even the sound of birds, just dead silent.
"Decorating the pond with petals Fei-Fei-chan?"
The silence was suddenly broken by a recognizable voice, WuFei turned around to face his friend. Yes, friend, after all this time WuFei could no longer deceive himself Duo had found his way into his heart, and he couldn't help it.
As WuFei twirled around face Duo, his eyes widened a little. He was beautiful, not that he wasn't before, but the scene before him was like a dream. Green leaves from trees, cherry-blossom petals fly around them, WuFei was dressed in a green traditional robe for a prince, it was made of green colored silk, there are design of dragons as a symbol for the royal family, his soft black was undone, and settled to his shoulders, fluttering in the soft braze. framing his face perfectly. It gave him a look of sweet innocence. It was like a fantasy.
"Duo..."
"Fei-Fei..."
"I understand you here to ask of my past?"
"Fei-Fei-chan..." Duo was determined to know of WuFei's past, but he wasn't about to force it out of him before he was ready. He care for the other boy too much to do such a thing, it broke his heart last time he caused WuFei pain, and he would rather die then seeing those tears of pain caused by him again.
"Duo, you have the right to know." WuFei gave a pained smile to his companion, "Duo, I was the heir of the royal family. I was born with a twin sister, the two of us was to grow up and rule our land, my twin's name was Meiran."
"Meiran? You mean the famous sword woman Meiran?"
"Yes. She had taken the ability of fighting, while I taken the ability of magic. Everything was peaceful and calm, my father and mother were wonderful rulers. And the two of us was studying under the best teachers of that time for us to improve our abilities. Until one day, disaster struck."
*flashback*
The same place, the beautiful garden, WuFei sitting by the pond, wind blowing softly, petals surrounding him. He was wearing a similar traditional robe, the design was slightly different. However, WuFei was also younger too.
"WuFei!" Suddenly a yelp caught young WuFei's attention.
"Sister!" WuFei smiled as he turned towards an girl that looked a lot like him, except she was wearing the female style of the robe, and she was wearing her hair in a female style, but also boyish in away. She was a beautiful girl, but a bit strange since she was carrying a sword by her side, and looked sweaty.
"WuFei! You finished your magic studies?"
"Yes, and I take it that Master Shu, let you take a break in sword fighting?"
"Yes." The girl looked around for a moment, "Brother, why are the servants not with you?"
"No, I require to be alone today." WuFei seemed uneasy, "Sister, this might come out as strange, but I came help but feel that something is wrong. I checked the star signs last night and somehow it seemed unbalanced."
"So, I'm not the only one that felt it then." Meiran also looked serious, as she looked at her sword. "I was practicing, but something seems to be disturbing my concentration. My chi can't seems to be focusing, but I do not believe it was because if me."
"Sister... Should we tell the masters? Mother? Father?" WuFei looked at her for advice.
"I believe that would be the best." With that the two walked off.
*End of flashback*
Duo looked at WuFei surprised, "So, Meiran didn't have a twin sister in the study of magic, it was a brother, and it was you."
"That's right." WuFei nodded, cinching the silk fabric of his robe, his eyes already starting to water at the thought of the peaceful times. It was not to become true again, even if he revive the city, it will never return as it was before. However, he managed to keep his emotions in check as he continued his story.
"My sister and I tried to warn our parents, but we were already a step too late. The invasion has already began..."
*flashback*
"Mother! Father!" A young WuFei and Meiran rushed to the gate of the kingdom, and froze in shock as they saw the band of demons approaching.
"Mother!! Father!! What's happening?!" WuFei shrieked as he pulled out his long fighting sword along with his sister, getting ready to attack.
"Children!! Get away quickly!! Run, get into the hide out in the castle!!" The voice of the king rang out from the front line. "Quatre!! Trowa!! Protect WuFei and Meiran!! Go hurry!!"
"NO!! MOTHER!! FATHER!!" Both children's voice rang out as the servants came and took them away.
*end of flashback*
Duo looked at the young boy in front of him in awe, and sadness. "WuFei... what happened to your parents..."
"They are gone. The master of darkness wanted the power from my kingdom, there are several treasures that leads to the Heaven Knife and Destiny Sword. These are the items that they wanted. This is also the reason, me and my sister have traveled the world. I was so weak... I couldn't even help my parents when the time is needed... The only thing I could do was making this useless barrier!"
WuFei's eyes filled with tears, he couldn't take this. He felt more useless than ever. [I'm so pathetic!! Damn it! I'm going to cry again! I'm so weak! I'm never going to revenge my parents!] The small body of the young prince started to shake as the tears stated to descend down his face.
Duo can't stand to see the young boy in pain, he felt as if his own heart was being ripped into pieces as the tears of pain flew down the face of the beautiful face of the young sorcerer. Gently Duo pulled the young boy into his arms, cuddling him against his body, giving all the comfort he can give.
WuFei felt safe as Duo's strong arms circled around him, he put his face against Duo's chest, taking the warmth that was offered to him.
"Duo... Why are you helping me? Why do you care?"
"WuFei... I don't... know... When I first saw you... I don't know, I just felt as if we were one. Like I needed you. Do you care WuFei?"
"Yes... Duo... I care... I need you..."
"WuFei, look at me."
Raising one hand, he gently tilted WuFei's face looking deep down into the pained, tear-filled, soft brown eyes, his heart felt pain, love, and a thousand other emotions. "Your not weak, you're the most beautiful being I've every set my eyes on."
"Duo..."
With that gently Duo brought his lips down upon WuFei's. The taste was even sweeter, like sweet fruits, he melted into the kiss, his tongue caressed WuFei's soft lips, coaxing them open, and slipping into wet and sweet warmth. Licking, sucking, searching, for all the answers.
Be continued . . .
1: Da Kai Da Men!: "Open the Gate!" In Chinese.
2: Jin Tian Long! Kai Men!: "Golden heaven dragon! Open the door!" In Chinese
3: I'm trying to describe the palace like an old Chinese palace... is it working?
4: Again Chinese palace.
Ryomi: Gomen for the long delay. Replies welcome!! PLEASE?? ^_^
Achieve: Yes Please! ^_^
Rating: PG13?
Warning: Yaoi, a little language, AU, Quatre-bastardization (don't worry he'll change)
By: Ryomi
E-mail at: or
Disclaimer: I do not, I repeat, DO NOT own some of the characters in the fanfic, but I may own some of the characters. However, ether way for those characters which I DO NOT own, *sobbing* I'm very sorry, I'm just a pitiful little girl who is writing a stupid little sorry excuse of a story! *sob sob* Please don't sue me! *sobs harder* I'm very much broke!
Note: This Story is YAOI AND A TINY BIT OF LANGUAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! *blush*
Red Strings of Destiny
GW/Slayers/Chinese story
Chapter Three A:
Past
BY: Ryomi
Duo was at a semiconscious state when he first woke up, everything was fussy around him, but he was somewhat aware of what was happening around him. Soft hands worked around him, threading his wound gently, he felt all comfy and warm. Looking up he saw a face of an angel, dressed in white. The angel was tending his wounds, he had the sweetest face, silky hairs that fell to his shoulders, framing his features, deep brown eyes, small noise, full lips that were just waiting to be kissed.
[I've died and gone to heaven . . . an angel is taking care of me . . . ] his delusional state told him before he slipped back into comfortable darkness.
For the next several days Duo slipped in and out of consciousness, but each time he wakes, the beautiful angel was always by his side, feeding him food, water, medicine, bandaging his wounds, washing his wounds . . .
It was another several more days later, until Duo regained full consciousness, his mind was no longer fuzzy, his vision cleared, and he could now move with less pain. However, this time the raven haired angel was not with him. [Wait, raven haired angel?] Duo's mind finally worked this time,
[WuFei . . . but why isn't he here now? Had he known that I was getting better and left?]
Duo began to panic, and there was an unbelievable tightness in his chest. The pain of betrayal, rejection, and heartbreak were catching up to him again, he felt like he was going to cry. Why was the raven haired youth having such an effect on him?
[Because he is beautiful inside and out, and waaaayyy be on your reach . . . ] his mind answered for him.
However, just then a rustle came from the bush several meter away, then shortly after a small back head popped into view. [WuFei!] Duo's mind screamed in happiness, he wanted to embrace him, and scream how glad he was to see that he hasn't left him. But, this was his chance to see why WuFei had wanted to leave him in the first place, and he was not about to miss it. And perhaps this was also a chance for him to get a small revenge for all the pain WuFei had caused.
Duo lay back into the sleeping bag and closed his eye, carefully erasing all emotion from his face, then . . . it was acting time!
***WuFei***
WuFei carefully walked though the bushes, in his hand he held a basket full of healing herbs. Even since what had happened, WuFei blamed himself for everything, as usual. He barely ever slept looking after Duo, and his body was full of bruises from the high hikes of mountains in order to get the herbs he needed.
Whenever Duo would get a reaction from the poison, WuFei would use healing spells, but that wasn't enough, he knows. So he would stay by Duo's side casting healing spell, changing his wrappings, wash him, etc. by day. While, at night, he would cast a heave barrier spell, as he wonders up to the wild mountains to collect healing herbs to make the antidote, then bring the herbs back for drying, grinding, boiling, then finally was able to let Duo drink it.
So, the truth to say is that WuFei had almost never slept during the days of Duo's sickness, and he was bruised, battered, and exhausted from the climbing of the mountains.
Slowly he made his way over to Duo, from his bag pulled out a blanket, and set all the herbs that he collected on there, then a small potion bottle, before starting to cast the heating spell to dry the herbs.
"Power of the light,
grant me . . . "
"Wu . . . Fei . . . "
However, he never finished the spell because Duo started to moan in his semiconscious state.
"Wu . . . Fei . . . why . . . did . . . did . . . you leave . . . me . . . "
Tears gathered in his eyes as WuFei dropped the bottle of potion he was holding in his hands with a dull thump. The liquid inside the bottle scattered everywhere, but the spell was done so there was no effect.
WuFei tried desperately to stop the tears, but he knew it wouldn't, it hurts too much. His heart felt like it has been stabbed by the knife of ice. The pain was incredible, the pain from the heart plus the physical ones he got form climbing the mountains came together, and hit him like typhoon. WuFei felt dizzy and light-headed. His knees gave out under him, crumbling down to the hard cool ground, as he let the pears of tears fall without shame.
"Duo . . . Duo, oh god. I'm . . . I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. It was all because my past . . . Oh, I'm so sorry, I never knew by trying to protect you only endangered you . . . " Then he said no more as the sobs racked his small form, and he just lay there on the cold ground crying his heart out for the next several minutes, before he tried to collect himself. After several failed attempts, he finally managed it.
Forcing the strength back into his bruised and exhausted body, he gathered himself together, wiped the tears away from his eye and stood up. Once again gathering the herbs and pulling out another potion bottle, he got ready to cast the spell.
"P ... Power of the light . . . " WuFei tried shakily as his head continued to spin, he swayed a little before catching himself. The exhaustion was taking over him, physically and menially, and this time he can't stop it.
"Grant . . . grant me . . . oh!" WuFei felt his head spin dizzily out of control, then his vision started to blur, then he couldn't take it anymore, and allow the darkness to take over. WuFei fainted.
***Duo***
"Duo . . . Duo, oh god. I'm . . . I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. It was all because my past . . . Oh, I'm so sorry, I never knew by trying to protect you only endangered you . . . "
Duo felt his heart break as he heard these words and those sobs, he had only wanted to make WuFei feel bad a little, but he didn't the effect could be like this. He wanted to do nothing more than to embrace the youth, to kiss the tears away, to gather him in his arms and say he is sorry for making him cry. But he can't, he forced himself to say down under the sleeping bag, because WuFei knows that he was awake all along, it would only hurt WuFei more.
Duo forced himself to stay in the sleeping bag, and listen to those sobs, then WuFei finally seemed to have pulled himself back together, and was about to cast a spell again. [Why does he sound so exhausted? Had he . . . ] that thought was interrupted as WuFei collapsed to the ground.
"WuFei!!"
Duo rushed out from under the covers and dashed toward his love . . . [wait, my love . . . ?] The thought was pushed back for the time been as he looked after his companion. [Oh my god, he is bruised all over, almost as if he went climbing that mountain . . . ] Duo froze as he slowly turned his gaze over to the pile of herbs, [Oh gods . . . WuFei . . . but if he stayed by my side at day time, then that must mean . . . he climbed that mountain at night to collect the herbs . . . for me . . . but . . . Oh gods, what have I done, I'm so sorry . . . ]
Duo tried his best to keep his emotions in check as he gently lifted the delicate sorcerer into his arms and stood up.
***Several days later***
WuFei sat together with Duo as the two enjoyed their dinner in peace and harmony in the forest. When he woke up after passing out several days ago, Duo was awake and was taking care of him. Once again the two boys stared in each other in the eyes. Deep gentle drown met with soft tender violet. Without a word both of them broke down into tears, and after comforting each other neither mentioned the incident again.
[Why does he have such an effect on me?]
He sneaked a peek at Duo. The red glows of the setting sun shine upon him, making him seemed to have a mysterious glow. [He is beautiful . . . Wait what the heck am I thinking?!]
"Fei-Fei-chan, where exactly are we headed?" Duo interrupted the silence between the two.
"You'll see, and stop calling me Fei-Fei."
"Why Fei-Fei-chan, it's VERY cute, just like you!" Duo teased.
WuFei despite his best effort he still blushed, he lowered his head, tried to cover it up by letting his hair fall to the side of his face, but Duo's eyes were faster.
"Awww, how sweet, your blushing Fei-Fei-chan!"
WuFei considered Fire Balling Duo.
***Two weeks later***
Duo started at the huge city ahead in awe, it was just like any normal city. Houses, shops, side walks, roads, big trees, small tress, and all the other city accessories, The only thing that's unusual, was the huge castle in the center of the city. Yet something is dreadfully wrong! There was a HUGE bubble like shield covering over the city, and there was absolutely NO ONE in the city!
"Fei-Fei, what is that?! Is this the city your talking about taking us to? What's wrong with it?!"
WuFei said nothing as he looked at the city, emotionlessly. But Duo knew better, in WuFei's eyes there were deep pain, regret, guilt, and sadness. He looked like he was going to break down and cry, his mask was cracking. There is definitely something wrong with the place to cause WuFei such pain.
"Duo . . . This is my city . . . " When WuFei finally answered. His voice was no more than a whisper.
"Your . . . city?"
"Yes . . . come I'll explain after we get in." With that WuFei lifted his hand, and held it in front of the bubble shield. "(1) Da Kai Da Men!" WuFei said those words as suddenly a small passage way opened and an underground tunnel was shown. "Follow me." The two stepped into the tunnel, and the door automatically shut itself behind them.
"Where does this tunnel lead to?"
"Into the castle."
"Why can't we just walk in?"
"..." WuFei was silent, but Duo understood the silence, there must be something wrong with the city, and if it hurts too much for WuFei to say it now, he'll wait.
The tunnel was quite well done, there were torches every two meters or so, so the tunnel was lit up fairly bright, with marbled floor, and walls of stone. The two ventured on for about five minutes, before another door presented itself in front of them.
The door was painted golden, and there were different beautifully carved dragons embedded on it. It was beautiful.
Once again WuFei held his hands out as he said several new words, "Jin Tian Long! Kai Men!" The door opened. "We are here."
Duo's jaw dropped open as he started into the absolutely beautiful meeting hall of the castle. Everything was well furnished in the finest wood, golden, silver wear, everything was so rich and beautiful! The floor was well carpeted, the walls are well painted pure white, or whatever other color it was in different sections.
"It's beautiful! I've always wanted to see what would be like to live in a castle. This is wonderful!" Duo exclaimed as he looked everywhere and everything like a curious child.
WuFei would have smiled at Duo, but this place brings so much memories for him that he couldn't. "My . . . home . . . "
"Master WuFei!! Your back!!" A voice shouted as two figures rushed toward them.
Duo turned to see the new comers, both were about the same age as him and WuFei. Two boys at the age of Fifteen or so. One had blond hair and large blue eye, a really sweet face with a huge smile, his face lit up as he saw WuFei. He was wearing something of an outfit that looked both like Duo's and WuFei's, except the color was a mixture of pink and brown. The other one was wearing the same kind of outfit, but the color was of a mixture of green and brown. He has soft brown hair, with long strips that covered one side of his face, he had bright green eyes. This boy was taller than the other one, and carried a more serious expression, but his face also had a small smile as he saw WuFei enter.
"Quatre!! Trowa!!" WuFei yelled surprised as he looked at the two other boys. All three froze and stared at each other.
"Master WuFei . . . " The blond boy whispered, tears glistening in his eyes as he smiled softly.
"Quatra . . . " WuFei also gave a teary smile.
"Prince WuFei . . . " The other youth said in a quiet voice.
"Trowa . . . " WuFei turned to the brown haired boy and smile also.
The three youth started at each other a moment more, before synonymously throw their arms around each other and huddled together.
Duo stood at the side staring in awe, wondering what in the world was happening, "Prince . . . WuFei? What is going on?"
Red Strings of Destiny
GW/Slayers/Chinese story
Chapter Three B:
Past
BY: Ryomi
WuFei suddenly turned away from the other two and returned his attention to Duo. Wiping away his tears of joy, he started to talk. "Duo those are my friends since childhood," he pointed at the blond boy, "this is Quatre," then he pointed to the silent boy with brown hair, "this is Trowa."
Duo smiled cheerfully at the two other boys, "Hi! I'm the strong, the beautiful, Duo! The protector of Fei-Fei-chan!"
WuFei, Quatre, and Trowa did the only thing they could think of, they sweatdroped. However, WuFei, who been with Duo long enough to understand him, knew that he was just joking, but he was not about to let the "protector of Fei-Fei-chan" pass!
"Oh really Duo." WuFei said with a sly smile, "Just who is the protector here? WHO was the certain 'protector' that got a small stomach ack and screamed 'I'm dying!!' every two second just three days ago?"
"Er..." This time it was Duo's turn to sweatdrop. He didn't know that WuFei could make a joke
Trowa smiled at this, it was surprising of him doing so, but he can't help it, WuFei had just made a joke, and he just smiled! The other boy had almost never smiled after... after 'that' had happened. Wait, who exactly was this person that could make WuFei smile again, does he even know who WuFei really is?
All four boys got to know each other with the help from WuFei before he asked Trowa and Quatre to show Duo to one of the guess rooms of the palace. Then just left.
Duo was very puzzled by the events that had taken place, WuFei had just been called a prince, he escorted to stay in a palace, while WuFei just left. However, his mind driffted from the thought, his face was full of amazement as he continued down the hall of, first was red support beams for the roof on each side of the hall and silky fabric hang from the beams decorated the hall, giving it a dreamy feeling. It was beautiful.
Trowa made a small smile as Duo gaped at almost everything as he walked down the hall, oh he could see why young master had taken to the young warrior. He was very amusing to watch, face full of emotions, alive and cheerful. In a way the youth reminded him of Quatre, but somehow the blond was different especially after 'that' had happened, he was still the cheerful boy, but at times he became so different, something had changed him. It had scared Trowa, he didn't dare say it, but it scared him to no end...
(3) At the end of the hall, Quatre opened a door, and the three arrived at another hall, well it was fashioned the same way as the hall with the red beams and roof, but it was more of a outdoor walk way. At both sides of the garden path was the large garden, decorated with big and small trees, rock, and small ponds. The whole place was a place of beautiful, Duo couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
"This is beautiful!"
"It is, isn't it?" The blond hair boy answered. He gave a bitter smile as the three continued down the outdoor path way, in a rather slow pace for Duo to take in his surroundings. "Trowa, remember the time when WuFei and us use to wake this way all the time, you would play instruments, whatever instruments we could find, as WuFei studies or read and write poems. You will play them again for m... us right?"
Trowa's eyes misted, how could Quatre do this to him?! Why was he bring up the past like that? Doesn't he know that it hurts him the most when he remind him of the past? "Excuse me, I think Quatre will show you the room fine himself, I must be going." With the soft spoken words Trowa rushed away from the memories.
Quatre looked at Trowa's retreating figure, suddenly his face took on a strange and serious expression. *Don't worry my love, everything will be fine, because I'll give you the world.* With that thought, Quatre turned back to Duo, the gentle expression back on his face. "Well, come on then, I'll show you the room."
Duo didn't notice the looks on neither boys' face, for he was too intrigued with the beauty of the palace. It was not until Quatre had told him to follow him, did he turn his attention to the boy. Both the blond and the silent boy seemed nice enough, and they were both WuFei's friends.
The thought of WuFei, brought Duo's thought back to the present situation if this was WuFei's home, then who exactly is WuFei? After all this time he has been with the raven haired beauty. He has no clue of who really was the boy. He doesn't know anything of his past, family, friends, anything.
"We are here!"
The cheery voice of the blond brought Duo out of his thoughts, he looked up again. His eyes widened in shock, the path of the garden had split in two, they had taken the turn to the left, and was led to a large house. Duo's eyes widened as he stared at the size of it, it was huge. It was not any ordinary house, the house was old but it was built of the best wood, and very well kept, and decorated. However, the outside of the house wasn't the only thing that was impressive. The inside was just as beautiful, if not more. The rooms are all have old Chinese wood shelves delicately carved, And on top of them are expansive vases. Everything was well furnished, the bed in the next room was all made up, the blanket and sheets are all silk. Duo feels like he's in heaven.(4)
"Hey, Quatre is it?" Duo turned to the blond.
"Yes?" The other teen replied giving him a cheerful smile.
"This is way cool man! I can't believe, Fei-Fei-chan gave me a house to live in!" Duo gawked at everything. "This place is huge!"
Quatre smiled at the other boy, "This actually just count as a room in this palace."
"A ROOM?! This is a house!! Not a room man!!" Duo exclaimed, his eyes were like watermelons.
Quatre laughed at that, "I can see why master had taken the liking to you. I think your good for him... especially after what had happened..." his voice turned into a more melancholy tone as he looked down at the floor.
Duo turned to Quatre, the topic of WuFei's past again. The topic that had puzzled him from the very beginning. WuFei had never said anything about it, but he wasn't pursuing for an answer either. Especially since he didn't want to tell about his own. However, after seeing this...
"Q-man, can I ask you somethin'?"
"WuFei never told you about his past did he?" Quatre sighed, he had known raven teen since the age of six, and if he hadn't been able to take such a simple guess, then who was he to call WuFei his friend.
Duo nodded in agreement.
Quatre fumbled for a moment, he didn't know what to do. This was WuFei's decision, even if he was sure that there's some sparks between the two teen, and if WuFei had brought the boy here he was sure going to have to face this sooner or later. However, it was still WuFei's decision, and WuFei's past, even though he was part of it.
"Duo-san, I think this is not a decision for me to make. Master WuFei is the one you should ask. Please forgive me. I truly want to tell you, it would save us much trouble, but it truly is not a choice for me to make."
Duo sighed, he knew that this was going to be the answer, but he still could hope couldn't he? "I understand, and don't be sorry. I knew this was going to be the answer, but I was hoping to find the easy way out. Since you've known WuFei, I think you know what I mean."
Quatre laughed, "Trying to get him to say something is..."
"As hard as pulling teeth." Duo cut Quatre off, before he laughed.
Quatre smiled softly once more. Oh yes, he can must definitely see why WuFei had taken a liking to the long-braided boy.
***
Looking across the beautiful and very large garden, the wind blow softly across his checks, a piece of hair broke free from his pony-tail, and fluttered with the soft breeze. WuFei sat on a large rock by the pond, in his hand he held a single rose, surrounding him was soft pink petals floated down from the cherry-blossom tree above him that draped over the pond.
WuFei pulled off one of the petals from the rose and silently watched it floated across the pond, then another one, then another one.
The whole garden was filled with dead silence, not even the sound of birds, just dead silent.
"Decorating the pond with petals Fei-Fei-chan?"
The silence was suddenly broken by a recognizable voice, WuFei turned around to face his friend. Yes, friend, after all this time WuFei could no longer deceive himself Duo had found his way into his heart, and he couldn't help it.
As WuFei twirled around face Duo, his eyes widened a little. He was beautiful, not that he wasn't before, but the scene before him was like a dream. Green leaves from trees, cherry-blossom petals fly around them, WuFei was dressed in a green traditional robe for a prince, it was made of green colored silk, there are design of dragons as a symbol for the royal family, his soft black was undone, and settled to his shoulders, fluttering in the soft braze. framing his face perfectly. It gave him a look of sweet innocence. It was like a fantasy.
"Duo..."
"Fei-Fei..."
"I understand you here to ask of my past?"
"Fei-Fei-chan..." Duo was determined to know of WuFei's past, but he wasn't about to force it out of him before he was ready. He care for the other boy too much to do such a thing, it broke his heart last time he caused WuFei pain, and he would rather die then seeing those tears of pain caused by him again.
"Duo, you have the right to know." WuFei gave a pained smile to his companion, "Duo, I was the heir of the royal family. I was born with a twin sister, the two of us was to grow up and rule our land, my twin's name was Meiran."
"Meiran? You mean the famous sword woman Meiran?"
"Yes. She had taken the ability of fighting, while I taken the ability of magic. Everything was peaceful and calm, my father and mother were wonderful rulers. And the two of us was studying under the best teachers of that time for us to improve our abilities. Until one day, disaster struck."
*flashback*
The same place, the beautiful garden, WuFei sitting by the pond, wind blowing softly, petals surrounding him. He was wearing a similar traditional robe, the design was slightly different. However, WuFei was also younger too.
"WuFei!" Suddenly a yelp caught young WuFei's attention.
"Sister!" WuFei smiled as he turned towards an girl that looked a lot like him, except she was wearing the female style of the robe, and she was wearing her hair in a female style, but also boyish in away. She was a beautiful girl, but a bit strange since she was carrying a sword by her side, and looked sweaty.
"WuFei! You finished your magic studies?"
"Yes, and I take it that Master Shu, let you take a break in sword fighting?"
"Yes." The girl looked around for a moment, "Brother, why are the servants not with you?"
"No, I require to be alone today." WuFei seemed uneasy, "Sister, this might come out as strange, but I came help but feel that something is wrong. I checked the star signs last night and somehow it seemed unbalanced."
"So, I'm not the only one that felt it then." Meiran also looked serious, as she looked at her sword. "I was practicing, but something seems to be disturbing my concentration. My chi can't seems to be focusing, but I do not believe it was because if me."
"Sister... Should we tell the masters? Mother? Father?" WuFei looked at her for advice.
"I believe that would be the best." With that the two walked off.
*End of flashback*
Duo looked at WuFei surprised, "So, Meiran didn't have a twin sister in the study of magic, it was a brother, and it was you."
"That's right." WuFei nodded, cinching the silk fabric of his robe, his eyes already starting to water at the thought of the peaceful times. It was not to become true again, even if he revive the city, it will never return as it was before. However, he managed to keep his emotions in check as he continued his story.
"My sister and I tried to warn our parents, but we were already a step too late. The invasion has already began..."
*flashback*
"Mother! Father!" A young WuFei and Meiran rushed to the gate of the kingdom, and froze in shock as they saw the band of demons approaching.
"Mother!! Father!! What's happening?!" WuFei shrieked as he pulled out his long fighting sword along with his sister, getting ready to attack.
"Children!! Get away quickly!! Run, get into the hide out in the castle!!" The voice of the king rang out from the front line. "Quatre!! Trowa!! Protect WuFei and Meiran!! Go hurry!!"
"NO!! MOTHER!! FATHER!!" Both children's voice rang out as the servants came and took them away.
*end of flashback*
Duo looked at the young boy in front of him in awe, and sadness. "WuFei... what happened to your parents..."
"They are gone. The master of darkness wanted the power from my kingdom, there are several treasures that leads to the Heaven Knife and Destiny Sword. These are the items that they wanted. This is also the reason, me and my sister have traveled the world. I was so weak... I couldn't even help my parents when the time is needed... The only thing I could do was making this useless barrier!"
WuFei's eyes filled with tears, he couldn't take this. He felt more useless than ever. [I'm so pathetic!! Damn it! I'm going to cry again! I'm so weak! I'm never going to revenge my parents!] The small body of the young prince started to shake as the tears stated to descend down his face.
Duo can't stand to see the young boy in pain, he felt as if his own heart was being ripped into pieces as the tears of pain flew down the face of the beautiful face of the young sorcerer. Gently Duo pulled the young boy into his arms, cuddling him against his body, giving all the comfort he can give.
WuFei felt safe as Duo's strong arms circled around him, he put his face against Duo's chest, taking the warmth that was offered to him.
"Duo... Why are you helping me? Why do you care?"
"WuFei... I don't... know... When I first saw you... I don't know, I just felt as if we were one. Like I needed you. Do you care WuFei?"
"Yes... Duo... I care... I need you..."
"WuFei, look at me."
Raising one hand, he gently tilted WuFei's face looking deep down into the pained, tear-filled, soft brown eyes, his heart felt pain, love, and a thousand other emotions. "Your not weak, you're the most beautiful being I've every set my eyes on."
"Duo..."
With that gently Duo brought his lips down upon WuFei's. The taste was even sweeter, like sweet fruits, he melted into the kiss, his tongue caressed WuFei's soft lips, coaxing them open, and slipping into wet and sweet warmth. Licking, sucking, searching, for all the answers.
Be continued . . .
1: Da Kai Da Men!: "Open the Gate!" In Chinese.
2: Jin Tian Long! Kai Men!: "Golden heaven dragon! Open the door!" In Chinese
3: I'm trying to describe the palace like an old Chinese palace... is it working?
4: Again Chinese palace.
Ryomi: Gomen for the long delay. Replies welcome!! PLEASE?? ^_^