There is no yaoi or non-yaoi. There is no romance (~,_~ sorry to those who
love romance ones). This I think is an
interesting fic, however, because it voices my opinions and experiences. It is somewhat depressing...note: the name
"Death." Well...I hope you enjoy it or
rather learn something yourself and see how I feel.
For all you Duo fans... Duo is the main
character here but he gets questioned and is doubted... just so you know...
never know how obsessive someone can be.
My favorite
death related quote (I don't think it has anything to do with this fic though):
"For the dead
and the living we must bear witness."
This is from the United States
Holocaust Memorial Museum. If you want
to learn about death... go there. You get
death at its fullest. Just as a
warning...I almost threw up going through there and I felt horrible
afterwards...and I mean HORRIBLE!! Still, you should seriously go there... it is a disturbing yet
educational and moving experience.
Oh and I almost forgot—Disclaimers: Gundam Wing is rightfully owned by
Sunrise... oh forget it... c'mon you people know how it goes...
The God of Death
By
J. Starfire
Duo
casually strolled down the dark street illuminated by only a few
streetlights. The faint glow reflected
off of the wet surface of the pavement giving it a silvery sheen. A rank stench rose from the alleys as he
passed and an occasional cat or two would cautiously peer out at him. Duo sighed. He remembered the days of his childhood when he had walked these streets
and lived in these same alleys.
A dry, cracked voice called out to
him, "Ah... so Shinigami has returned..." Duo stopped abruptly and spun around
to spot an old, shriveled woman dressed in rags and leaning on a crooked staff.
"Who are you? How...how did you know me?" Duo demanded.
"That does not matter... Even if I
told you, it would make no difference."
"Then why did you call out to me?"
"I wished to ask you something..."
"Go on..."
"Do you... Shinigami...truly know
death?"
Duo
gaped at her. "What do you mean? I am Shinigami... I must... this is
insane!!" he stammered.
"I
ask once again... Do you truly know death?"
"I
must...I am Shinigami, the God of Death!! I couldn't know it better!!"
The
old woman replied with a disappointed frown, "No....you are wrong. You do not know death..."
"But...
I.... This... I...." Duo stammered lamely.
She
motioned for him to follow her. "I will
show you what death is. Come with
me..." Duo hesitated for a moment, then followed her. She entered an alley then stopped suddenly and put out her hands
before her. Duo watched curiously and
noticed that her hands were not dry and shriveled but surprisingly smooth and
youthful.
Before
he could comment, she lowered her hands and called back to him, "It is
here. Come and stand beside me." He walked forward and stood on her
right. Her hand gently took his. "Close your eyes." He did so obediently. He
felt a chill pass through his body and then welcome warmth.
A
soft, lilting voice whispered, "You may open your eyes now." Duo did so and saw a beautiful young woman
with dark, enchanting eyes and long, black, flowing hair.
"How...?"
he asked puzzled.
"Yes...I
was the old woman on the street. This... is my true self," she replied in that same melodious voice.
Then
Duo, noticing the surroundings asked, "Where am I? Where is this place?" They were in a small, square white room, which had a lone silver door on
one wall. Duo looked up but could not
discover the source of the dim light that illuminated the room.
"This
world is a place between your world and," she pointed at the door, "that
world. We are going to enter that
world, but first, I must tell you some things. That world is very different from yours and is cold and dangerous, especially
for one unarmed such as yourself. You
will be protected, however, and will only be an onlooker," Duo listened
intently, "Those of that world will not be able to see you or hear you, so you
will merely be an invisible watcher... and learner. Always remember why I have brought you into the world... to learn
about death. So... are you ready?" Duo nodded. "Then let us enter."
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She
once again took his hand and led him towards the door. She continued to walk towards it until they
were mere inches from it. "We're going
to pass through this door so do not be alarmed." she said, spotting Duo's
puzzled looks. Then they closed their
eyes and passed through the shiny silver panel. Duo's skin tingled as he felt the cold metal slide smoothly
against his skin. Halfway through the
door, he realized that on the other side of the door they were about 100 feet
from the ground and jerked back his extended leg.
"Augh! And I almost stepped into empty air!!" His eyes boggled and he trembled slightly from the shock.
The young woman let out a muffled
laugh. "Don't worry. You won't fall. Just step out and you'll see..." Her eyes twinkled with amusement.
"Alright, I trust you..." Duo closed his eyes and tentatively reached
out his foot and put his weight on it. Then the other followed. He
opened his eyes surprised and found himself standing on solid air!
"Amazing!"
"Well...the point here is not to
marvel the characteristics of my power, remember." She said seriously.
"Yes, yes..." he replied dreamily,
eyes wide as he spotted the slightly glowing force field surrounding them.
"Duo!" she called out sharply.
Snapped back to reality he stumbled,
"Yes! Um... let's get on with this
now!!" He laughed nervously.
"Alright... so our journey
begins..." Then the force field began
to carry them smoothly and slowly downwards.
*~Continue to Chapter II~*
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Hope you enjoyed the fic! Well actually this is only the intro... so
read on to the next part where the real stuff really starts!! Hope you enjoy the rest!! Please send feedback!! Thanx for your support everyone!! ^_^
Oh yeah!! and the girl's Asian!!
^.^ Go Asians!! (talk about Asian pride!!)