Disclaimer : I don't own them, no... thanks Sunrise
Pairing : 1+2, 3x5
Category : AU (fairy tale style), Sap, Slight Angst, OOC, Action
Rate : R (for blood and violence)
Warning : Shounen Ai, Yaoi, Blood, Violence and Death (not major character)
Note : Inspired by 'Orges and Demons and Fairies, Oh my!' of Spa? Onna!
Explanation : 'thought' | "Conversation"

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-Longing for the Sun-
By Kai
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Part Four : Midnight Lullaby...


Slowly the boy opened his eyes and stared back at them... Duo was falling once again, those eyes... they were deep and enchanting, like a Prussian blue jewel...

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Both Duo and the Human boy stared at each other longer than necessery before Quatre cleared his throat intentionally. They were startled and Duo tried to cover his nervousness.

"Are you all right?"

The dark haired Human boy didn't answer or react to anything, he only stared back at Duo.

"Hey, can you understand what I'm saying?"

"I guess not, Duo. When I found him he didn't say anything, either."

"Quatre, but you told me you only found him lying unconscious, how could he say?"

"Er... Mm right! I did tell you that, didn't I? So, let's talk to him."

Duo turned to the sitting boy again and tried to communicate with him.

"Hello. My name is Duo. What's yours?" He said as slowly as he could. Unfortunately, still no response.

"I guess he doesn't understand us." Duo said.

"Seems like he doesn't even hear you Duo."

"What do you mean?"

"He's deaf." Quatre shrugged his little shoulder.

"Deaf? Oh God, poor boy." 'Jesus, he might have never ever heard any sound in his life... music or even the song of a little bird in spring.' Duo kind of pitied him, at least no one had stolen the joy of hearing from him.

Suddenly, the boy reached out his hand to Duo's face, caressing his cheek and running his thumb over Duo's lips... Duo was stunned, his violet eyes wide in surprise but he didn't brush that gentle hand away, since this is the first time in over 10 years he had physical contact with any living thing. The strange warm, the fast beating of his heart and feeling of the blood running to his face... he never felt like this before. He looked into those deep blue eyes but he couldn't read any emotion from them. Maybe because he didn't have experience in living with the others before?

He didn't understand much but the way that hand touched him was... intoxicating.

"I guess he likes you." Quatre broke the silence with his broad smile and that snapped them up from the unknown world. The boy drew back his hand to rest on his knee.

"Like?" Duo asked in confusion.

"Oh, man. Sounds like both of you have a thousand things to learn. Anyway, should we name him?"

"Hey, we should try to ask him. He must have a name."

Quatre sighed. "Duo, if one was born deaf, he would never speak."

"Mute, you mean?"

"I guess so."

Duo felt the sorrow embracing his heart. How could God be so cruel? Did he have fun playing with his unwanted children's fate? He felt 'Hate' creeping up inside him... for this world, for God...

Duo wanted to show him how much he grieved for this boy but he don't know what to do since the boy couldn't understand his words. Maybe it was his instincts or something... Duo reached out to hold him in his tight embrace, patted his head in slow rhythm. His thick locks of hair cascaded around both of them as if it would protect them, keeping them from harm. He squeezed that broad shoulder lightly as if he wanted to tell the boy that he wouldn't be alone anymore...

"You're right Quatre, we should name him."

"What about 'Heero'?

"Heero? That's a good name. What does it mean?"

"It's from one of the ancient languages; means 'One'. As your name was Duo, it means 'Two' right'?"

Duo loosened his embrace and said to him, "Listen, my name is Duo, and your name is Heero. From now on we're gonna live together... no matter what happens; pain or sorrow, we're gonna make it through. And Heero, I'm happy to have you here."

Then, Duo gave him his warmest smile and turned to Quatre. "Thank you very much, Quatre."

"I'm glad you're happy. Duo, I must go now but remember, you still have your last wish. Call me whenever you want."

"Quatre, I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too, Duo." Quatre said and kissed Duo's cheek before he disappeared.

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After Quatre left, they were alone. Duo wasn't used to having someone else in the same house with him but he tried to loosen the uneasy situation.

'Hmm, I wanna talk to him but he couldn't hear anyway.' He walked back and fro, thinking of a way to communicate with Heero. Heero seemed to understand him. He stood before Duo, placed his hands on Duo's shoulders and gave him a light smile.

'He must want me to relax. Right.' Duo nodded back and noticed the cloth that Heero wore. It was quite thin. 'If he wears only that, no doubt that he may catch a cold.' Then, Duo handed him a thick cloak, but he was rewarded with confused look. Duo chuckled and gently wrapped Heero's body with it.

"It's late at night. Come on, get some sleep." Duo gestured Heero to lay down on the bed before he pulled the blanket to cover them both. Heero's body was quite cold so Duo snuggled closer to him, sharing his body heat.

Outside the window, Quatre took a peek into the house. "Hmm, this might work!" He snickered to himself and his brillient plan.

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That night, Heero didn't sleep. He leaned up to a half sitting position that allowed him to see Duo's face, watch the way the moonlight illuminated Duo's pale skin. He caressed the breath-taking thread of silk lovingly, lightly... so light as if he was afriad of either waking the sleeping beauty or breaking this peaceful silence by his little action.


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In the West Holy Shrine of God...

"Intruder!" Shouted the Angel guard before his body was stabbed by the silver cutlass from behind, his breath quickened as he tried hard to wriggle against the blade... eventhough he knew that his chance to survive was fading. His blood seeped out from where the cool metal struck him, his eyes rolled back. He was dying but his attacker wouldn't let him go. His hair was pulled roughly from behind.

"It's useless, you know?" said the black winged Demon casually beside his ear.

The raven haired Demon pressed the deadly weapon deeper to the hilt, ceasing the last breath from the fallen guard. His almond shaped eyes showed no emotion other than satisfaction when he walked over the dead body.

The marble floor echoed his footsteps as he walked along the crystal hallway. The grand door was opened, the royal advisor reached out his hand to the glowing relic in the center of the room.

Outside the shrine, the thunder rumbled in the distance...


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Duo woke up in the middle of the night at the roar of the thunder. It wasn't everyday that the weather went angry. According to the books, Thunder or 'The Sky Dragon' had hardly shown up and was said to appear as the sign of impurity and devastation.

He looked beside him and found no one, 'Heero'. He raised up and felt the cool wind entered from the front door, he got up and saw Heero standing at the doorway.

"What is it?" He said to himself. He followed Heero's eyesight and realized that Heero was watching the thunder. 'How come he looks so calm? Or is thunder normal in the World of mortals?'

The thunder strunk again, the very vibration that was sent to the ground can cause fear in every immortal soul. It was like some kind of power that Demons and Angels had never experinced before,
and Duo was no exception. He reached for Heero's shoulder and clung to it as close as he could.

Heero was startled. He thought Duo was still on the bed. He smiled to himself and somehow he turned to embrace the little shivering body, patting him gently until the grip loosened, but still didn't let go.

Duo thought he was going to die from the anger of the God, the God he hated, but yet he feared. He forgot the fact for a moment that he was leaning on his new housemate too much and when he realized it later he tried to pull away but...

Heero didn't let him.

Instead, Heero held him tighter and carried him to bed, those piercing blue eyes staring deeply at him while he felt like his heart was going to burst from unbearable nervousness. His hair was soothed by the strong hand that just held him. The air between them became thick and uncomfortable for Duo, it was so strange... in an undeniable way. There, Heero lowered his jaw to Duo's forehead, placing his soft lips in an adorable way as if he was promising something to Duo... something that Duo didn't understand at all.

The night was passing, the wind was blowing and their hearts were beating...

Audibly.






To Be Continued~

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Kai : Phew~ for this part I like the wicked bit! dunno, I'm in the bad-wufei mood ^^'

Ja~ sorry for lateness.. I have no alibi to protect myself, but I'll try to make it quicker next time ^^' ::watery eyes::