Title: Death's Wish
Author: Lyssa
Part: 6/?
Warnings: Slight Angst, Violence, and Death
Disclaimers: I don't own theses characters. I'm just using them for others and my own enjoyment.
Summarize: The death of a world leader is the first shot of a global war
Pairing: 5+M
Archive: Sure, just tell me where
C&C is welcome
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Death's Wish
By Lyssa
Chapter 6 The Dragon Betrayed
Standing behind a desk visibly upset a man talks on a vid phone.
"No! Damn it! I won't support your organization. I won't support you."
A cool unemotional voice comes over the vid responding to the vehement rejection.
"If you won't support me, then I will count you as against me."
"Fine. I will not let my clan support you or your organization. I would never support someone as corrupt as you." Is the furious reply.
A hint of anger is heard in the voice almost as if in betrayal.
"You'll regret this Dragon. I will personally make sure both you and your clan will regret your decision this day."
"What I will regret is not stopping this sooner. Stopping you before you became so powerful."
Silence is the answer at first. Then comes a reply containing barely suppressed laughter.
"I had wondered whether or not you realized who I was Dragon. I really have to give you some credit for your intelligence. Too bad the knowledge won't help you… Goodbye Dragon."
The line goes dead with that last goodbye.
The Dragon stares at the blank screen coming to terms with what was said. Deep pain and sorrow is reflected in his eyes. A secret is hidden behind those same eyes. Knowledge that has been kept secret will one day come back to haunt those he tries to protect. One thought comes clear; he doesn't have much time left. By the end of the day he will be dead or if he's lucky he might have until morning. Only fools believe in luck.
A sudden knock pulls the Dragon from disheartening thoughts.
"Come."
A young gentleman comes into the room looking cross.
"My lord your son..." begins the man's complaint.
With a resigned sigh the Dragon schools his features to look slightly stern and imposing to his son's tutor. A smirk is threatening to betray him though.
"What has Wufei done this time Tutor?"
"He's been skipping his lessons to practice that childish swordplay of his with that girl." Is the haughty response.
"Now, now Tutor that girl as you call her is my son's fiancé. He needs to spend some time with her. You also know my son is a scholar at heart. He takes his studies very seriously. He also takes his clan honor very seriously. That sword playing of his is with the family honor sword. He not only must know how to use it he needs to be able to protect himself. He will be the next Dragon."
"Begging your pardon Sir, What Wufei needs his studies, to wisely rule both his and his betroths clans. What He does not need that sword…"
"ENOUGH!!! I will speak to him about his studies but I will not stop him from training or being with Merian understand."
"Yes, my lord" comes the weak reply as the tutor lowers his eyes to hide the sudden gleam of triumph.
"Now tutor where is my son?"
"The training hall my lord."
"That will be all, I will go speak to my son."
Dismissed the tutor turns and leaves the room. A few minutes later the Dragon leaves heading towards the training hall to see his wayward son. All the while wondering if he has done enough to protect his heir.
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Training Hall
Two youngsters circle each other with swords drawn. One youngster is male the other is female; each is tense waiting for a slip in the others defense. The boy makes a slight movement leaving an opening the girl has been waiting for. With a deft twist and slight thrust she has her sword at her opponents throat.
"Yield, or pay the price." She calls out in a superior and triumphant voice.
Lowering his sword the boy concedes her victory.
"You win again Merian."
The smirking girl haughtily lowers her sword. Enjoying the annoyed expression on the boys face.
"That's what Wufei 5 wins to your 1 win?" Merian teasingly taunts her opponent.
"Humph… I am getting better Merian, besides you've been training your whole life. I have only been at it for a few years." A disgruntled Wufei looks down not wanting to meet his fiancé eyes.
Smirking Merian starts to reply only to be interrupted by the Dragon coming into the training Hall.
"Merian sorry to interrupt but you have a call on the vid phone. It's your father child."
"Thank you sir, if it's ok can I take it in your office?" She asks while bowing respectfully.
"Of course child, and say hello to him for me."
"Thank you, and I will." Bowing again she then turns and leaves the room.
Fixing a slight frown on his face the, Dragon turns to his only son.
"Wufei your tutor came to see me a few moments ago."
"Father, I haven't been negl…" Wufei begins.
The Dragon holds his hand up for silence, stopping the boy from completing his excuses.
"I have not come to accuse you son. All I ask is you give equal time to your studies."
"I would never neglect my studies Father, you know that. It's just that I am behind in my swordsmanship."
A smirk crosses his father's face "Yes, son I saw your defeat was Merain playing with you again?"
Blushing, Wufei looks down at the floor. Openly laughing the Dragon comforts his son.
"No matter son, you have been improving a lot lately. Now about those lessons you are trying to change the subject on."
Letting out a sigh for having been caught. He was hoping to guide his father away from the subject.
"The subject was boring father. The tutor kept droning on about justice."
Looking seriously at his son, the Dragon pauses for a moment before beginning to articulate his thoughts.
"My son… Do you think justice is foolish?"
"Of course it's important father, but that's what the courts and police are for."
A shadow crosses the face of his father. Fleeting thoughts can be seen on those stern features. In a solemn voice the Dragon begins to speak.
"My son one day you will take my place as the Dragon. You will not only become the head of our clan. Being the dragon means you will rule the coalition of clans. With the marriage to Merain, the last two coalitions will finally come together. Giving you even more power and responsibility. The coalition will become one of the four major powers in the world. As such you must know about justice. It will not be something left to the courts and the police. You will find that they do not always care about justice. Our people will look to you for justice. They will expect you to serve justice when the courts fail them. They…. I'm sorry my son. I'm beginning to ramble."
"No… no father I like listening to you. I promise I will concentrate more on my studies."
A smirking gleam lights up the Dragon's face.
"Don't study to much son or you'll lose to your fiancé even faster than you did today."
Openly laughing the Dragon moves to the wall. Looking over the weapons kept there he takes down a sword. Turning back to his son brings the sword to a ready position.
"Would you like to test yourself against me Wufei."
Grinning the boy brings his own sword to a ready position. A slight smirk crosses Wufei's own face, belying the joy and anticipation in his eyes.
"When ever your ready father, whenever you're ready."
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Dragon's office
As the Dragon and his son begin to circle each other. In his office there is another serious conversation going on.
"Daughter, it is time for you to come home."
In shock Marian stares at her father on the vid phone.
"But… my engagement father. The merging of our two coalitions, I can't leave."
"It is time for your engagement to come to an end daughter."
"But…Wufei"
"After today it will no longer be necessary."
A stern look crosses the girls face as she asks her next question.
"Father, what are you talking about?"
"After today the Dragon clans will no longer matter."
"Father, I demand to know what's going on? Why are you being so cryptic?"
"I have allied our coalition with the Foundation"
An involuntarily gasp of horror comes from Merian. "Father. NO!!"
The voice on the vid suddenly becomes harsh.
"Quiet child. Within a few days the foundation will rule the majority of the world. No one will be able to stand against them."
"No, that's why we have the alliance and my engagement father. With the Dragon's coalition we will be able to stand against the foundation."
"Silly child by the end of the day your precious Dragon will be dead and his son along with him."
"Father please, we can fight them."
"MERIAN you are my daughter. The Dragon and I may have indulged your fantasies of being a warrior, but in reality you are nothing but a mere female."
A look of anger appears on the girls face. Those words leave a feeling of disgust, disillusionment and the beginnings of rebellion in her heart. Merian's chin comes up with a look of fierce pride and determination.
"Father I am the betroth of the Young Dragon. I am also the heir to the second largest coalition of clans. What I am NOT is a mere anything, let alone a mere female."
Anger is heard as spiteful words come out of a thwarted father.
"As my heir child your value is in obeying my wishes. You will leave immediately to return home. Do I make myself clear daughter?"
In a sullen and disenchanted voice Merian replies to her father.
"Yes father." After which the line goes dead.
She starts muttering to herself "I am not a weak female father. I will not betray Wufei or his father. I am a warrior. I am Wufei's Nataku."
Thinking over parts of the conversation her eyes go wide and panic sets in. "Oh goddess! I must warn them. I have to warn Wufei."
With that last thought the girl races from the room to the training hall.
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Training Hall
Outside turquoise skies with wispy white clouds mark a beautiful day that's almost half over. It is a beautiful scene with sunlight streaming thru the windows of the hall. Peaceful silence fills the air. The occasional melodious song bursts forth from birds singing their happiness to the world.
Inside there is an exquisite dance being performed. Swords clang together as the Dragon and his son battle back and forth. The music of the swords chimes in tune with the grace of their movements.
The two duelists are filled with euphoria. Never have they been so close, so connected with each other. This has got to be the best day of their lives. Each smiles at the exhilaration running thru them both. Love and respect shines from the son's eyes as he is locked in a battle with his father.
So involved are they in the entertainment of the moment. The sudden unnatural quiet goes unnoticed. Dark clouds start to move in marring the perfection of the day. The sun suddenly hides as if in fear behind the suddenly looming clouds.
Stealthy steps echo in the quiet. The swift movement of a running person can be seen as the silent stalker comes to a stop. Dressed completely in black the silent form raises a hand. The dull gleam of metal flashes from a gun in the hand. Steadily raising the gun does not tremble or falter in the slightest. Stopping a slight click is heard before a sudden explosion releases a bullet that races toward its victim.
"Nooooooo! Dragon, WUFEI!!" A frantic feminine scream comes from a swiftly moving figure.
A bloom of red suddenly appears on the Dragon's chest. Surprise and sorrow appears over the Dragon's face. Slowly the victim starts to sink to the ground hand clasped on the fatal wound.
Horror crosses the face of the Dragon's son. A hand lifts in protest as blood spreads across his father's chest.
"FATHER, Noooooo!" the scream rips from nerveless lips. Tears begin to force their way from devastated eyes.
A scream from nearby captures the young Dragon's attention for a moment.
"Noooo! WUFEI LOOK OUT!!"
As he turns a second shot rings out. The new Dragon steals himself to feel the bite of a bullet and join his father in Death. Then an impact is felt.
A rapidly moving body tackles the young boy to the ground. Confused Wufei's mind wonders at the absence of pain. Looking up into the beautiful pain filled face of his fiancé the boy understands. Merian protected him. She took the hit meant for him.
A strange feeling wells up inside of him, but it's not grief. That emotion will come later. It's not sorrow either that's useless to him now. It's not anger although that emotion comes close. No this feeling is different. It was overpowering; he was drowning in the sheer power of it. All that strength focused on one goal justice, for his father and for Merian.
The dam finally broke unleashing that power. Overwhelming him in the process. As consciousness faded a scream followed by a thump is heard.
Darkness closes in as unconsciousness takes over. Oblivion… blessed oblivion.
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Author's note: that's all for chapter 6 the longest to date. I hope the scene of Wufei's father's death worked. Well, if you can't tell this is the start of a global war and the conflict our heroes will struggle through. The next chapter will deal with Trowa.
Wufei: Onna! You can't leave me like that.
*Looks innocent* Like what Wu-chan?
Wufei: Aaaaarrrrrggggggghhhhhhh!!
*Hehehe* he's so easy to upset.
BTW: no death threats please I had to stop there or you wouldn't understand what happens next. As always C&C always welcomed and enjoyed.
Author: Lyssa
Part: 6/?
Warnings: Slight Angst, Violence, and Death
Disclaimers: I don't own theses characters. I'm just using them for others and my own enjoyment.
Summarize: The death of a world leader is the first shot of a global war
Pairing: 5+M
Archive: Sure, just tell me where
C&C is welcome
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Death's Wish
By Lyssa
Chapter 6 The Dragon Betrayed
Standing behind a desk visibly upset a man talks on a vid phone.
"No! Damn it! I won't support your organization. I won't support you."
A cool unemotional voice comes over the vid responding to the vehement rejection.
"If you won't support me, then I will count you as against me."
"Fine. I will not let my clan support you or your organization. I would never support someone as corrupt as you." Is the furious reply.
A hint of anger is heard in the voice almost as if in betrayal.
"You'll regret this Dragon. I will personally make sure both you and your clan will regret your decision this day."
"What I will regret is not stopping this sooner. Stopping you before you became so powerful."
Silence is the answer at first. Then comes a reply containing barely suppressed laughter.
"I had wondered whether or not you realized who I was Dragon. I really have to give you some credit for your intelligence. Too bad the knowledge won't help you… Goodbye Dragon."
The line goes dead with that last goodbye.
The Dragon stares at the blank screen coming to terms with what was said. Deep pain and sorrow is reflected in his eyes. A secret is hidden behind those same eyes. Knowledge that has been kept secret will one day come back to haunt those he tries to protect. One thought comes clear; he doesn't have much time left. By the end of the day he will be dead or if he's lucky he might have until morning. Only fools believe in luck.
A sudden knock pulls the Dragon from disheartening thoughts.
"Come."
A young gentleman comes into the room looking cross.
"My lord your son..." begins the man's complaint.
With a resigned sigh the Dragon schools his features to look slightly stern and imposing to his son's tutor. A smirk is threatening to betray him though.
"What has Wufei done this time Tutor?"
"He's been skipping his lessons to practice that childish swordplay of his with that girl." Is the haughty response.
"Now, now Tutor that girl as you call her is my son's fiancé. He needs to spend some time with her. You also know my son is a scholar at heart. He takes his studies very seriously. He also takes his clan honor very seriously. That sword playing of his is with the family honor sword. He not only must know how to use it he needs to be able to protect himself. He will be the next Dragon."
"Begging your pardon Sir, What Wufei needs his studies, to wisely rule both his and his betroths clans. What He does not need that sword…"
"ENOUGH!!! I will speak to him about his studies but I will not stop him from training or being with Merian understand."
"Yes, my lord" comes the weak reply as the tutor lowers his eyes to hide the sudden gleam of triumph.
"Now tutor where is my son?"
"The training hall my lord."
"That will be all, I will go speak to my son."
Dismissed the tutor turns and leaves the room. A few minutes later the Dragon leaves heading towards the training hall to see his wayward son. All the while wondering if he has done enough to protect his heir.
__________________________________________
Training Hall
Two youngsters circle each other with swords drawn. One youngster is male the other is female; each is tense waiting for a slip in the others defense. The boy makes a slight movement leaving an opening the girl has been waiting for. With a deft twist and slight thrust she has her sword at her opponents throat.
"Yield, or pay the price." She calls out in a superior and triumphant voice.
Lowering his sword the boy concedes her victory.
"You win again Merian."
The smirking girl haughtily lowers her sword. Enjoying the annoyed expression on the boys face.
"That's what Wufei 5 wins to your 1 win?" Merian teasingly taunts her opponent.
"Humph… I am getting better Merian, besides you've been training your whole life. I have only been at it for a few years." A disgruntled Wufei looks down not wanting to meet his fiancé eyes.
Smirking Merian starts to reply only to be interrupted by the Dragon coming into the training Hall.
"Merian sorry to interrupt but you have a call on the vid phone. It's your father child."
"Thank you sir, if it's ok can I take it in your office?" She asks while bowing respectfully.
"Of course child, and say hello to him for me."
"Thank you, and I will." Bowing again she then turns and leaves the room.
Fixing a slight frown on his face the, Dragon turns to his only son.
"Wufei your tutor came to see me a few moments ago."
"Father, I haven't been negl…" Wufei begins.
The Dragon holds his hand up for silence, stopping the boy from completing his excuses.
"I have not come to accuse you son. All I ask is you give equal time to your studies."
"I would never neglect my studies Father, you know that. It's just that I am behind in my swordsmanship."
A smirk crosses his father's face "Yes, son I saw your defeat was Merain playing with you again?"
Blushing, Wufei looks down at the floor. Openly laughing the Dragon comforts his son.
"No matter son, you have been improving a lot lately. Now about those lessons you are trying to change the subject on."
Letting out a sigh for having been caught. He was hoping to guide his father away from the subject.
"The subject was boring father. The tutor kept droning on about justice."
Looking seriously at his son, the Dragon pauses for a moment before beginning to articulate his thoughts.
"My son… Do you think justice is foolish?"
"Of course it's important father, but that's what the courts and police are for."
A shadow crosses the face of his father. Fleeting thoughts can be seen on those stern features. In a solemn voice the Dragon begins to speak.
"My son one day you will take my place as the Dragon. You will not only become the head of our clan. Being the dragon means you will rule the coalition of clans. With the marriage to Merain, the last two coalitions will finally come together. Giving you even more power and responsibility. The coalition will become one of the four major powers in the world. As such you must know about justice. It will not be something left to the courts and the police. You will find that they do not always care about justice. Our people will look to you for justice. They will expect you to serve justice when the courts fail them. They…. I'm sorry my son. I'm beginning to ramble."
"No… no father I like listening to you. I promise I will concentrate more on my studies."
A smirking gleam lights up the Dragon's face.
"Don't study to much son or you'll lose to your fiancé even faster than you did today."
Openly laughing the Dragon moves to the wall. Looking over the weapons kept there he takes down a sword. Turning back to his son brings the sword to a ready position.
"Would you like to test yourself against me Wufei."
Grinning the boy brings his own sword to a ready position. A slight smirk crosses Wufei's own face, belying the joy and anticipation in his eyes.
"When ever your ready father, whenever you're ready."
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Dragon's office
As the Dragon and his son begin to circle each other. In his office there is another serious conversation going on.
"Daughter, it is time for you to come home."
In shock Marian stares at her father on the vid phone.
"But… my engagement father. The merging of our two coalitions, I can't leave."
"It is time for your engagement to come to an end daughter."
"But…Wufei"
"After today it will no longer be necessary."
A stern look crosses the girls face as she asks her next question.
"Father, what are you talking about?"
"After today the Dragon clans will no longer matter."
"Father, I demand to know what's going on? Why are you being so cryptic?"
"I have allied our coalition with the Foundation"
An involuntarily gasp of horror comes from Merian. "Father. NO!!"
The voice on the vid suddenly becomes harsh.
"Quiet child. Within a few days the foundation will rule the majority of the world. No one will be able to stand against them."
"No, that's why we have the alliance and my engagement father. With the Dragon's coalition we will be able to stand against the foundation."
"Silly child by the end of the day your precious Dragon will be dead and his son along with him."
"Father please, we can fight them."
"MERIAN you are my daughter. The Dragon and I may have indulged your fantasies of being a warrior, but in reality you are nothing but a mere female."
A look of anger appears on the girls face. Those words leave a feeling of disgust, disillusionment and the beginnings of rebellion in her heart. Merian's chin comes up with a look of fierce pride and determination.
"Father I am the betroth of the Young Dragon. I am also the heir to the second largest coalition of clans. What I am NOT is a mere anything, let alone a mere female."
Anger is heard as spiteful words come out of a thwarted father.
"As my heir child your value is in obeying my wishes. You will leave immediately to return home. Do I make myself clear daughter?"
In a sullen and disenchanted voice Merian replies to her father.
"Yes father." After which the line goes dead.
She starts muttering to herself "I am not a weak female father. I will not betray Wufei or his father. I am a warrior. I am Wufei's Nataku."
Thinking over parts of the conversation her eyes go wide and panic sets in. "Oh goddess! I must warn them. I have to warn Wufei."
With that last thought the girl races from the room to the training hall.
_____________________________________________
Training Hall
Outside turquoise skies with wispy white clouds mark a beautiful day that's almost half over. It is a beautiful scene with sunlight streaming thru the windows of the hall. Peaceful silence fills the air. The occasional melodious song bursts forth from birds singing their happiness to the world.
Inside there is an exquisite dance being performed. Swords clang together as the Dragon and his son battle back and forth. The music of the swords chimes in tune with the grace of their movements.
The two duelists are filled with euphoria. Never have they been so close, so connected with each other. This has got to be the best day of their lives. Each smiles at the exhilaration running thru them both. Love and respect shines from the son's eyes as he is locked in a battle with his father.
So involved are they in the entertainment of the moment. The sudden unnatural quiet goes unnoticed. Dark clouds start to move in marring the perfection of the day. The sun suddenly hides as if in fear behind the suddenly looming clouds.
Stealthy steps echo in the quiet. The swift movement of a running person can be seen as the silent stalker comes to a stop. Dressed completely in black the silent form raises a hand. The dull gleam of metal flashes from a gun in the hand. Steadily raising the gun does not tremble or falter in the slightest. Stopping a slight click is heard before a sudden explosion releases a bullet that races toward its victim.
"Nooooooo! Dragon, WUFEI!!" A frantic feminine scream comes from a swiftly moving figure.
A bloom of red suddenly appears on the Dragon's chest. Surprise and sorrow appears over the Dragon's face. Slowly the victim starts to sink to the ground hand clasped on the fatal wound.
Horror crosses the face of the Dragon's son. A hand lifts in protest as blood spreads across his father's chest.
"FATHER, Noooooo!" the scream rips from nerveless lips. Tears begin to force their way from devastated eyes.
A scream from nearby captures the young Dragon's attention for a moment.
"Noooo! WUFEI LOOK OUT!!"
As he turns a second shot rings out. The new Dragon steals himself to feel the bite of a bullet and join his father in Death. Then an impact is felt.
A rapidly moving body tackles the young boy to the ground. Confused Wufei's mind wonders at the absence of pain. Looking up into the beautiful pain filled face of his fiancé the boy understands. Merian protected him. She took the hit meant for him.
A strange feeling wells up inside of him, but it's not grief. That emotion will come later. It's not sorrow either that's useless to him now. It's not anger although that emotion comes close. No this feeling is different. It was overpowering; he was drowning in the sheer power of it. All that strength focused on one goal justice, for his father and for Merian.
The dam finally broke unleashing that power. Overwhelming him in the process. As consciousness faded a scream followed by a thump is heard.
Darkness closes in as unconsciousness takes over. Oblivion… blessed oblivion.
_______________________________________________________________________
Author's note: that's all for chapter 6 the longest to date. I hope the scene of Wufei's father's death worked. Well, if you can't tell this is the start of a global war and the conflict our heroes will struggle through. The next chapter will deal with Trowa.
Wufei: Onna! You can't leave me like that.
*Looks innocent* Like what Wu-chan?
Wufei: Aaaaarrrrrggggggghhhhhhh!!
*Hehehe* he's so easy to upset.
BTW: no death threats please I had to stop there or you wouldn't understand what happens next. As always C&C always welcomed and enjoyed.