Vengeful Lovers
by Duo's Chick
and
Star Kindler
Epilogue
Disclaimer: We still don't own GW, never have and most likely never will
Author's Note: Thanks to "Me" for pointing out that there was a typo on the date. The epilogue actually takes place 70 years from the point where chapter 6 ends meaning the date was supposed to read A.C. 268, not A.C. 168. Heh heh… my mistake. Sorry if that actually did confuse anyone. ~Star Kindler
Warnings: Yaoi, angst, and OOC
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Heero's POV
::A.C. 268::
As I look back now, I know Duo's death ripped me apart, and I blame myself. If only I had just gotten there a few seconds earlier, he'd have lived. Wufei, however, still probably wouldn't have faired any better. I have no doubt in my mind that I would have slaughtered him for just thinking about killing Duo.
But Duo did die, and there was no way I could change that fact. Duo's funeral was painfully sad. As hard as I tried not to, I cried. I didn't want to, Duo told me not to. I couldn't help it; he was only 18, and his life had been cruelly taken away from him – from me. It was so painful as I stood before his still body lying peacefully in the coffin. And it practically tore my heart out as I told him I loved him one last time.
Nevertheless, life went on; I've had a good one. Duo wanted me to continue living. I mean, I've always felt a dark void without his shining face around to brighten up my day. I never found anyone else; I didn't wan to. I still to this day believe that Duo is my soul mate. Quatre and Trowa were always very supportive. They stood by my side till their deaths. Quatre died five years ago from heart failure and Trowa was struck so hard. He lost any life left in him after his lover's demise. A year after Quatre's death, Trowa passed away. I honestly believe he died of a broken heart.
I've been alone since Trowa's death. But what can I say? I've lived a full life. I've even learned to forgive Wufei. I know I can't die with hate pulsing through my veins. Quatre helped me understand that. He said for Wufei to go as far as he did, there must have been something wrong with him. Years after I killed him, the rage and anger I felt towards him slowly began to diminish. He has paid for his misdeeds. What's the use to hate him? It would only have made me a bitter old man.
Now, I am on my deathbed thinking back on everything that has happened in my life. And as I meditate on all the events that have paved the road I call my life, I realize Duo was the best thing to ever happen to me. I do not fear death. I know as soon as I leave this world, Duo will be waiting for me just like he had promised. We'll never be separated again. I know I'm about ready to see him, now.
"I'll be there soon, Duo…"
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With those last words, Heero Yuy took his final breath, and his soul departed from his body.
He died at the age of 88.
His life on Earth was over, but his eternal life was just beginning. One angel, with beautiful, chestnut brown hair, looked on happily as a second angel with deep, prussian blue eyes approached him. The two embraced for the first time after 70 years. But unlike their lives together on Earth, nothing would ever be able to separate them for all eternity. Two hearts and souls were reunited forever.
::The End::
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Okay, that's it! So what did you think? Kinda bittersweet, right? We hope you enjoyed our first fic together! Please review! ~Star Kindler and Duo's Chick