Megumi & Shinigami 4
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Quatre silently opened the door to the castle as Duo stepped inwards with the senshi, Setsuna realized that they were no threat at all from the calm mood of the two warriors.
Opening the door they came upon a completely white room, at the top of the stairs Dovan sat regally. Usagi stepped out of the shadows in a nicely fitting black silk dress.
"Duo." Usagi stated in slight shock before a smile curled her lips, "I thought that you had been disavowed."
At this four figures stepped out of from thin air advancing towards Duo and the senshi, "Usagi."
"Yes Shingo." A slight pain flashed through her at the pet name.
"It has come to my attention that you have two wishes that have gone unnoticed."
Dovan immediately stood up, "What would they be."
There was a silence, Dovan hissed, "Usagi!"
Sighing she nodded her head, "Continue."
"If I remember correctly you wanted Dovan dead. If I'm wrong master, then you can always reincarnate Dovan."
Dovan immediately grabbed Usagi by the throat, "Tell them that is a lie."
Four sets of eyes snapped to Dovan at the move, Dovan's eyes widened slightly at his mistake.
"What are you doing?" Wufei hissed Usagi rubbed her throat ruefully, the unmistakable grin in her eyes was something to see.
"Usagi. Destroy them."
A sharp intake of air was taken, Usagi turned to Dovan for the first time pleading. It caused a tremor of enjoyment to travel through him as she gave him a pained look.
"Destroy them NOW!" he snapped
Stepping forwards Wufei took a step backwards, exchanging a look with Heero he stood firmly in his place. Four steps closer to Wufei you could see her limbs trembling with the confusion of commands.
Dovan was ill prepared as Trowa sent out a flurry of attacks. The sprite who was just in front of him was the only reason he was standing. Immediately Usagi stopped, she stood in her place but she couldn't move otherwise. Wufei remained where he was, "What is your wish master?"
"Do it now!"
As Dovan yelled it a distinct "destroy" was heard from Usagi before Dovan's control swept over her. Charging towards Wufei she didn't notice the four figures fly by her towards Dovan.
"You bastardly guardians won't defeat me!" Dovan yelled in triumph as Quatre was blasted backwards
The senshi watched in silence as two battles were taking place, "We better help the gundam pilots." Setsuna said quietly
Suddenly Usagi was among the attacking four, Quatre swung to the side to avoid a vicious blow from his superior, "Stay still so that I may kill you. Master Dovan orders it."
Quatre froze, Setsuna gasped and stepped in front of Usagi, "Stop! They're your guardians!"
Remaining unmoved Usagi advanced towards Setsuna.
"No."
Usagi turned, "What?"
"I wish you to stand there so I may kill you Usagi! You are too much trouble to deal with. I will destroy your guardians but you will be the first."
Lifting his hand a single blur of movement was detected before Dovan howled in pain. A bloody stump of an arm was all that was left of his upraised hand, Duo glowered at him.
"Nobody. Threatens master." He said vehemently lifting his scythe it glittered evilly.
Dovan's dull eyes stared up at the ceiling, Heero lifted the bloodied scythe and handed it back to Duo. Turning to Usagi he eyed her wrists which were scar free, "Did we do a wrong in killing him?"
Usagi shook her head and sighed lightly, for a second the senshi were sure that their leader was back to normal, until she turned to them with a cold glare.
"Kill the senshi and then we can go back to the original plan."
Trowa and Quatre remained at her side, Wufei was considerably more agile then thought as he made gravity defying twists and turns to avoid the weak attacks that flew through the air. Setsuna and Hotaru gritted their teeth in frustration as Wufei stared back at them waiting for another assault on him, one which would weaken the senshi just a little more...
Heero and Michiru were in a heated battle which Michiru was fast losing, Duo had Haruka pinned to the ground with his hands.
His hands tightened on her throat she gasped for breath, Duo suddenly cried out, "I don't owe you anything!"
Haruka squinted with pain, "I never said you did."
Duo gritted his teeth, "What's wrong with me." He whispered leaping away from Haruka. The senshi gasped in surprise as they were thrown backwards into the wall where manacles immediately chained them there.
"What are you doing! Finish the job." Heero barked at Duo stepping towards him he fingered the trigger, "Unless you've joined their side Duo." He added darkly
Duo stepped back, "No! This, this isn't right!"
Wufei smirked and crossed his arms over his chest, "Nothing is supposed to be right in our line of business idiot if that's what you mean."
"No, we, we're friends with the senshi."
Wufei stepped next to Heero and stared at Duo stonily, "We don't need friends like them."
"I, owe them for something...we all do." Duo said pensively
Wufei hissed sharply, "You just stepped over the line! We don't owe the senshi anything! The damn senshi are the cause of our long sleep!" Spearing a sword of energy at Duo he barely missed his throat. Wufei hissed, "What's wrong with me!" He thrust his sword several times at Duo's still form. Duo grabbed Wufei's hand gently and stared him in the eye, "We're friends too Wufei."
Wufei's eyes hardened and tried to pull out of his grasp, "Let go."
A bullet exploded from Heero's gun, the black bolts of lightning sped from the bullet and began to absorb Duo's energy.
Hotaru gasped in surprise, Duo looked up wearily as a strong hand yanked him from the black bolts and hacked them away as they seeked their prey.
"Wufei."
Wufei stared down at Duo before swinging him into his arms securely, "We are...friends." He cocked his head ever so slightly at the word. Heero gaped before narrowing his eyes, the senshi fell from the wall as Heero's concentration was completely absorbed by the sight in front of him.
"Ecchi baka! Put that baka down and kill him now!" Heero screamed at Wufei, Wufei felt inclined to do as he was told but looked down at Duo, 'friends.' He withdrew into his thoughts.
"Wufei!"
Turning sharply he was face to face with Usagi's ice cold eyes, "What do you think your doing!?"
"He said." He stopped, "He said I was his friend. Friends, they don't hurt each other."
He could feel his pride burning in the pit of his stomach but ignored it.
Usagi stepped away and smirked, "Wu-chan, we don't need friends. They make you weak."
At the word he blinked in surprise like a child he began to lower Duo to the ground, "I'm not weak." He was pitted against pride, his master and against something else he couldn't think to name.
"Wu-chan. Friends are only there when they want something from you. For example take the senshi, they're only there for the holder of the ginzshoui so they can fulfill their lives mission and live in peace. Nothing more."
Haruka gasped, "No! We're her friends!"
"Such a pitiful word, friends. They only want something from you. I remember when I felt the tiniest flare of hatred towards you because you were so stubborn on doing the mission by yourselves and hurting others. I almost thought of taking her then and their, but I waited."
Michiru gasped, "No! It's not like that"
"Oh? Then what was it like Michiru? You were too proud of your damn senshi powers to join us to help you? If you had a bigger brain it should have occurred to you that the holy grail could have been found a lot faster if you had worked with the senshi...and then."
Her eyes flashed, "That damn Rini, always taking the spotlight and acting like the stupid baka she was. I just hope that in the future if I ever come by having her I'll have the sense to kill her on the spot."
Hotaru ran forwards, "You'll do no such thing! Rini is your daughter you love her!"
Laughing Usagi shook her head, "Because of you I will have a miserable future that I have been forced into with some gaudy purple sweatered Mamoru."
She looked down as a groan emitted from Duo's mouth, he stirred in Wufei's tense arms.
"Kill him already Wufei!" Usagi shrieked glaring at Wufei.
Wufei set Duo down on the ground gently a beam of energy came to a sharp point in his hands. "As, as you wish."
Lifting his spear he brought it down quickly, Trowa hissed and snatched the spear from the ground where it quivered next to Duo's head. "You are next Wufei."
Lifting the weapon into the air he turned in surprise as Quatre's slender fingers squeezed his shoulder. "Trowa, are we friends."
Trowa's eyes widened in surprise, "This is impossible! Quatre, friends are, are..."
Usagi took a step back, "Then all my warriors have turned on me?"
Heero stepped forwards, "No."
Usagi glanced at him, suddenly curling up in pain she clutched at her forehead. White light burst from around her, "I will not be destroyed so simply damn dark force!"
Shooting out from Usagi's body a single black fox yelped as another one sat across the room from it. "She will choose! You will not take over her body." The white fox yelled
Running towards Usagi the two foxes entered her body at the same time, a misty light began to envelope the group.
Heero blinked in surprise, three gundam pilots stood intermixed with the senshi he stood alone, across from them. Some holy feeling was stirring within him, Haruka extended her hand, "Tenoh Haruka,"
Heero stared at her hand before extending his own, "Yuy...Heero Yuy."
Michiru turned towards Usagi, "Usagi! Please come back to us."
She was standing a distance away from them, she felt tired shaking her head she took a step towards them anyway. And then they vanished into the blinking lights, biting her lip she could feel herself being torn up inside as the two forces fought without rest against each other.
She gasped as two hands wrapped themselves around her waist, turning she met eyes with cobalt blue ones.
Duo found her alone and he could feel her fear and hear her loneliness.
Usagi felt small relief enter her as she grabbed a hold of Duo's neck and hugged him close to her. Breathing in his scent she could feel the smallest of calms overcome her. Duo held her in his arms tightly, "I won't let go of you. We're not friends Usagi..." he said thoughtfully
Looking up Usagi met eyes with his before he brushed his lips against hers, "We're lovers."
Blinking in surprise she struggled against his strong hold on her body, "Let go."
"No." Duo replied quietly holding her tightly, "We have to go."
"But I have to decide! And I don't want you Duo!" Usagi cried bursting into tears
Duo gritted his teeth, "I will help you decide."
"I don't need your help! Go away!"
Burying her head into his neck he could feel her warm tears drip onto his neck.
Setting her down onto her weak feet he nodded his head, "Decide."
Trembling she looked upwards, immediately the two foxes appeared in front of her looking slightly harassed they nodded their head respectfully towards Duo.
"What is your decision."
"I just want to be normal!" Usagi cried and then it struck her like lightning, as the two foxes shook their heads, "choose."
"I choose." She clasped Duo's hand in hers, "I choose both."
The two foxes smiled suddenly, "You, above all have chosen the wisest choice."
Turning into balls of light they melted into Usagi's body as the world around them began to fade. Duo grabbed Usagi tightly in his arms as he felt the thrilling cool of air running past him.
Usagi's eyes snapped open, she was looking out through stained glass at a forest a few yards off. Struggling to sit up she failed, looking down she realized Duo's tight grip on her was the cause. "Duo! Let me go!" She said in exasperation struggling even more his grip tightened on her waist.
Heero heard the movement from the pavilion, opening the door he blinked in surprise.
"Usagi."
Still struggling she flushed, "Could you help me?"
Heero hid his surprise as he used the majority of his weight to pull Usagi out of Duo's grasp.
Usagi leaned against Heero's chest momentarily, "What happened? Are we home?"
Heero nodded his head, "We are...home, the senshi went back to their dimension."
"Already!"
"Don't worry Usagi, you've got us." Quatre called cheerily pulling up next to Heero. "You did it Usagi! You returned to your normal self!"
"Normal self?" she trembled at the thought, "What have I been doing all this time?"
"You turned evil and Duo saved you...sorta." Quatre ended lopsidedly
Shaking her head in confusion Usagi sighed, "But, why am I here? How'd I get here?"
"I don't know, I think when you decided they transported you back here from that hellish place of yours."
Usagi blinked, "Oh. What did I decide?"
Quatre winked at Heero who looked ruffled at the action, "We'll tell you later. But anyhow I think you should see to Duo."
Leaving the pavilion Heero looked back just before he exited, "You are alright right?" he asked gruffly
Beaming at him Usagi nodded her head as Heero disappeared behind the stained glass door. Looking down at Duo Usagi leaned down and stared at Duo, propping him into a position where he lay against her she hesitantly undid his braid. An explosion of smell burst into her senses. Taking in the fragrance she slowly began to run her fingers through the thick mass of dark brown hair.
Arching his back he yawned and opened his eyes, Usagi peered down into his eyes and smiled slightly.
"Are you okay hun?"
Duo nodded his head and lifted his head enough to let their noses touch, "Are you?"
Kissing him lightly on the forehead she nodded her head, "I don't remember what happened though...it was something awful."
"That doesn't matter. We're here aren't we?"
"Well, yes."
Picking Usagi up he set her down in his lap strands of his hair mixing with hers, "I think we should think about marriage Usagi."
She gasped, "But I'm, that's quick Duo! We shouldn't rush into things like this." She chided nonchalantly, Duo shrugged, "Anytime this week is okay with me."
He received a sharp slap on his knee, giggling he undid her harassed pigtails and buried his face in her hair.
Leaning against Duo leisurely she could feel his inquisitive nips on her neck, testing just how far she would stand him.
She winced as a sudden recollection of pain wisped into her, Duo looked up in surprise as Usagi leapt away from him.
"I shouldn't be doing this! Duo aren't you angry at me for doing that to you?" she burst into tears, Duo sighed as he began to gather his hair together.
"No. I'm more clear minded now, besides I can control this power Usagi."
Shaking her head furiously she gripped herself in a hug, "This is all my fault! I'm sorry."
Unbuttoning his shirt she began to press her fingers against his ribs. Duo blinked in surprise, "You remember that?"
She nodded her head glumly, "I guess you're okay then...Oh Duo!" bursting into tears again she leaned against his bare chest, Duo hugged her, "It wasn't your fault. Dovan made you."
"I could have fought against it!"
"You did."
"Not enough."
Sighing again he pulled her chin upwards, "Things are kinda sudden aren't they?"
Surprise clouded her vision, "Yes."
Kissing her forehead he shrugged, "I am okay Usagi. Just, for me, forget about it."
Entangling her fingers in his hair she nodded her head, 'for you Duo.'
Sitting in Duo's lap she watched the flickering tips of the fire leaping and pouncing on the log.
"Usa."
"Hmm?"
"What do you love about me?"
Turning she smiled slyly, "Well...I love your smile," she kissed him gently on the lips, "and your blue eyes," kissing his eyelids she stared at him a moment and grinned. "But most of all Duo." She reached downwards and gave a quick squeeze, "I love that." Duo arched his back and groaned.
Opening her eyes she was met with clear golden ones, she could feel the small tug on her hair as fists clutched them in their hands.
"Shingo hunny go and bother daddy."
Shingo's light brown hair was streaked here and there with light blonde, "But daddy told me to bother you."
"Daddy was lying." Usagi answered tiredly her eyes flashed open when she heard a chuckle, "Duo! Get your butt over here and take care of him. And put some clothes on the guys will be here any minute now!"
Duo sighed before grabbing Shingo off of Usagi, "Go and get dressed kid, uncle Wufei's coming." Shingo blinked, "Who's he?"
"The guy with the sword."
"Oh!" Shingo giggled, "He's funny." Shrieking with excitement and laughter he ran out of the room.
Duo lay down on top of Usagi who opened her eyes groggily, "Duo what'd I just tell you!"
Duo kissed her on the lips, "Please! It's a bunch of guys for crap's sake, there's nothing that they haven't seen already."
He received a sharp slap on his shoulder, grinning he headed towards the kitchen, "I'll get the coffee."
He smiled sheepishly as Quatre flushed, "Am I a little early?"
"Aw, C'mon Winner, it's not like you haven't seen anything new."
Quatre flushed even more, "Well, yes but that's beside the point."
"Fine, I'll get dressed." Duo smirked, "I wasn't planning to wear just my boxers you know."
Usagi looked up as she snapped her bra strap together, "I told you, you should get dressed."
Duo beamed, "I didn't say the same to you." He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed the back of her neck, she shivered before she heard a second voice in the living room. Her eyes widened, "Wufei's here."
Hurriedly she ran out into the room just as Wufei grabbed the handle of his sword, snatching Shingo up into her arms she glared at Wufei.
"What do you think you're doing?"
Wufei grumbled under his breath as Quatre meekly stood to the side, Duo buttoned the rest of his shirt up as he walked into the room his black pants were still the same.
Shingo ran into Duo's arms, "Dad, when's the cake?"
"Later kid, listen why don't you go outside and greet the guests."
"'k," jumping out of his arms he ran out the oaken door, Usagi sighed, "I swear I know what it must have felt like to have been Duo's mum, plunking into the couch she looked up as Duo kissed her forehead.
"Lets go before Yuy comes to slaughter us all for being late."
Climbing into the limo with Trowa now the six exchanged all around gossip.
Heero testily looked at his watch, Hotaru giggled, "They're only five minutes late."
"He's the damn president!"
He received a sharp slap on the shoulder, "Don't swear around the kid Heero." Haruka said blatantly
Heero gritted his teeth in an obvious effort.
"He-chan!!"
He looked up as Usagi grabbed him in a hug, "Mrs. Maybe you should wait until we check the premises."
Usagi glared at the guard, "Go check now." Turning back to Heero she added in a guarded undertone, "You did check the place right?"
Heero sighed before he nodded giving a kiss to her cheek, "How's Shingo?"
Beaming she gestured to the little boy, "See for yourself."
He was walking slowly down the red carpet with awe to his surroundings. Duo stepped out next accompanied with Quatre, Trowa and Wufei.
Shingo smiled at Haruka, "Horoko!" he yelled in glee, Haruka winced secondly at his pronunciation but let it slip.
Sitting down next to his father on the plush seat he looked wide eyed as he gazed at his cake, "Wow...thanks so much daddy!" Shingo screeched, and was saved from falling into the cake only by the quick grab from Duo's skilled hands.
"Blow the candles out already."
Hotaru sighed as she watched Shingo run off with a group of his small friends, "I can't believe he's already five. He's so cute."
Usagi nodded her head turning as Duo joined them at the fence. "I can't believe Heero would DO that!"
"Me too. Especially since it's your son Duo."
"He never smiles at me." Duo pouted, grinning Usagi left the two.
Quatre looked up, "Hey."
"Hi."
Sitting down she blinked at Trowa who was leaning back tiredly, "Something wrong?"
"Midnight mission last night."
"Oh." Usagi answered she turned as a guard walked past them, "I can't believe Duo's president." Quatre said sighing Usagi giggled, "Why do you want to be president?"
"Of course not, it's just, unbelievable."
Usagi nodded her head, "I agree. But he's just lucky cause he had your support VICE president Winner."
"Oh shutup Usagi." Quatre returned smiling, Wufei looked down on the group the briefest of grins came on his face.
Usagi caught it, "What was that about?"
"He's having 'fun' on the roller coaster." Heero answered roughly before gently pushing Usagi aside so he could sit down. "This was a good idea, coming to the indoor theme park for Shingo's birthday."
Heero ducked as he heard the familiar pumping sound of water, Wufei closed his eyes and turned towards Shingo. Shingo giggled and began to pump his water gun once again, Wufei leapt over Heero, "Get back here you little ja-ku!!! Baka!"
"Just don't swear Wu-chan." Duo called after the livid Wufei.
"This was fun." Wufei said solemnly, Duo smiled and poked him in the side, "Aw c'mon Wu-man this was the best time you've ever had with me."
Wufei glared at Duo before leaving the building, Duo sighed, "That was a long day."
"Is Shingo already in bed?"
Nodding his head tiredly he sat down on the couch, Usagi sat down in his lap. "Well I hope you've had your fun then."
Giving Duo a gentle kiss on his lips she leaned against his chest, "What are you doing tomorrow?"
Duo shrugged, "Not sure. I think I might take Shingo to outer space with me."
Sitting up Usagi eyed him skeptically, "Why?"
"Dr. J."
"He didn't!"
Duo nodded, "Needs to talk to me."
"Why are you taking Shingo?"
"It's about Shingo."
"No, you aren't going to make him a Gundam Pilot if I have a damn say."
"You do Usagi, you do." He shushed her gently, "It's just for checking over and everything."
Usagi rolled off of Duo before heading to their room, Duo sighed undoing his hair out of his braid he followed Usagi.
"Bunny."
Usagi looked up she had paled considerably, "Hmm?"
Duo worriedly brought her up into his lap, "It'll be fine. I wouldn't let them train him anyway."
Usagi sighed, "I don't like it anyways Duo."
Duo shrugged, "He can stay home then. I just thought that he might enjoy his first time in outer space."
"He can go, only if I get to come too though."
Duo nodded his head, kissing the top of her head, and enjoying the warm relaxation that was numbing his body.
"Besides...it'll be an add on to his birthday meeting Dad's employers."
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Quatre silently opened the door to the castle as Duo stepped inwards with the senshi, Setsuna realized that they were no threat at all from the calm mood of the two warriors.
Opening the door they came upon a completely white room, at the top of the stairs Dovan sat regally. Usagi stepped out of the shadows in a nicely fitting black silk dress.
"Duo." Usagi stated in slight shock before a smile curled her lips, "I thought that you had been disavowed."
At this four figures stepped out of from thin air advancing towards Duo and the senshi, "Usagi."
"Yes Shingo." A slight pain flashed through her at the pet name.
"It has come to my attention that you have two wishes that have gone unnoticed."
Dovan immediately stood up, "What would they be."
There was a silence, Dovan hissed, "Usagi!"
Sighing she nodded her head, "Continue."
"If I remember correctly you wanted Dovan dead. If I'm wrong master, then you can always reincarnate Dovan."
Dovan immediately grabbed Usagi by the throat, "Tell them that is a lie."
Four sets of eyes snapped to Dovan at the move, Dovan's eyes widened slightly at his mistake.
"What are you doing?" Wufei hissed Usagi rubbed her throat ruefully, the unmistakable grin in her eyes was something to see.
"Usagi. Destroy them."
A sharp intake of air was taken, Usagi turned to Dovan for the first time pleading. It caused a tremor of enjoyment to travel through him as she gave him a pained look.
"Destroy them NOW!" he snapped
Stepping forwards Wufei took a step backwards, exchanging a look with Heero he stood firmly in his place. Four steps closer to Wufei you could see her limbs trembling with the confusion of commands.
Dovan was ill prepared as Trowa sent out a flurry of attacks. The sprite who was just in front of him was the only reason he was standing. Immediately Usagi stopped, she stood in her place but she couldn't move otherwise. Wufei remained where he was, "What is your wish master?"
"Do it now!"
As Dovan yelled it a distinct "destroy" was heard from Usagi before Dovan's control swept over her. Charging towards Wufei she didn't notice the four figures fly by her towards Dovan.
"You bastardly guardians won't defeat me!" Dovan yelled in triumph as Quatre was blasted backwards
The senshi watched in silence as two battles were taking place, "We better help the gundam pilots." Setsuna said quietly
Suddenly Usagi was among the attacking four, Quatre swung to the side to avoid a vicious blow from his superior, "Stay still so that I may kill you. Master Dovan orders it."
Quatre froze, Setsuna gasped and stepped in front of Usagi, "Stop! They're your guardians!"
Remaining unmoved Usagi advanced towards Setsuna.
"No."
Usagi turned, "What?"
"I wish you to stand there so I may kill you Usagi! You are too much trouble to deal with. I will destroy your guardians but you will be the first."
Lifting his hand a single blur of movement was detected before Dovan howled in pain. A bloody stump of an arm was all that was left of his upraised hand, Duo glowered at him.
"Nobody. Threatens master." He said vehemently lifting his scythe it glittered evilly.
Dovan's dull eyes stared up at the ceiling, Heero lifted the bloodied scythe and handed it back to Duo. Turning to Usagi he eyed her wrists which were scar free, "Did we do a wrong in killing him?"
Usagi shook her head and sighed lightly, for a second the senshi were sure that their leader was back to normal, until she turned to them with a cold glare.
"Kill the senshi and then we can go back to the original plan."
Trowa and Quatre remained at her side, Wufei was considerably more agile then thought as he made gravity defying twists and turns to avoid the weak attacks that flew through the air. Setsuna and Hotaru gritted their teeth in frustration as Wufei stared back at them waiting for another assault on him, one which would weaken the senshi just a little more...
Heero and Michiru were in a heated battle which Michiru was fast losing, Duo had Haruka pinned to the ground with his hands.
His hands tightened on her throat she gasped for breath, Duo suddenly cried out, "I don't owe you anything!"
Haruka squinted with pain, "I never said you did."
Duo gritted his teeth, "What's wrong with me." He whispered leaping away from Haruka. The senshi gasped in surprise as they were thrown backwards into the wall where manacles immediately chained them there.
"What are you doing! Finish the job." Heero barked at Duo stepping towards him he fingered the trigger, "Unless you've joined their side Duo." He added darkly
Duo stepped back, "No! This, this isn't right!"
Wufei smirked and crossed his arms over his chest, "Nothing is supposed to be right in our line of business idiot if that's what you mean."
"No, we, we're friends with the senshi."
Wufei stepped next to Heero and stared at Duo stonily, "We don't need friends like them."
"I, owe them for something...we all do." Duo said pensively
Wufei hissed sharply, "You just stepped over the line! We don't owe the senshi anything! The damn senshi are the cause of our long sleep!" Spearing a sword of energy at Duo he barely missed his throat. Wufei hissed, "What's wrong with me!" He thrust his sword several times at Duo's still form. Duo grabbed Wufei's hand gently and stared him in the eye, "We're friends too Wufei."
Wufei's eyes hardened and tried to pull out of his grasp, "Let go."
A bullet exploded from Heero's gun, the black bolts of lightning sped from the bullet and began to absorb Duo's energy.
Hotaru gasped in surprise, Duo looked up wearily as a strong hand yanked him from the black bolts and hacked them away as they seeked their prey.
"Wufei."
Wufei stared down at Duo before swinging him into his arms securely, "We are...friends." He cocked his head ever so slightly at the word. Heero gaped before narrowing his eyes, the senshi fell from the wall as Heero's concentration was completely absorbed by the sight in front of him.
"Ecchi baka! Put that baka down and kill him now!" Heero screamed at Wufei, Wufei felt inclined to do as he was told but looked down at Duo, 'friends.' He withdrew into his thoughts.
"Wufei!"
Turning sharply he was face to face with Usagi's ice cold eyes, "What do you think your doing!?"
"He said." He stopped, "He said I was his friend. Friends, they don't hurt each other."
He could feel his pride burning in the pit of his stomach but ignored it.
Usagi stepped away and smirked, "Wu-chan, we don't need friends. They make you weak."
At the word he blinked in surprise like a child he began to lower Duo to the ground, "I'm not weak." He was pitted against pride, his master and against something else he couldn't think to name.
"Wu-chan. Friends are only there when they want something from you. For example take the senshi, they're only there for the holder of the ginzshoui so they can fulfill their lives mission and live in peace. Nothing more."
Haruka gasped, "No! We're her friends!"
"Such a pitiful word, friends. They only want something from you. I remember when I felt the tiniest flare of hatred towards you because you were so stubborn on doing the mission by yourselves and hurting others. I almost thought of taking her then and their, but I waited."
Michiru gasped, "No! It's not like that"
"Oh? Then what was it like Michiru? You were too proud of your damn senshi powers to join us to help you? If you had a bigger brain it should have occurred to you that the holy grail could have been found a lot faster if you had worked with the senshi...and then."
Her eyes flashed, "That damn Rini, always taking the spotlight and acting like the stupid baka she was. I just hope that in the future if I ever come by having her I'll have the sense to kill her on the spot."
Hotaru ran forwards, "You'll do no such thing! Rini is your daughter you love her!"
Laughing Usagi shook her head, "Because of you I will have a miserable future that I have been forced into with some gaudy purple sweatered Mamoru."
She looked down as a groan emitted from Duo's mouth, he stirred in Wufei's tense arms.
"Kill him already Wufei!" Usagi shrieked glaring at Wufei.
Wufei set Duo down on the ground gently a beam of energy came to a sharp point in his hands. "As, as you wish."
Lifting his spear he brought it down quickly, Trowa hissed and snatched the spear from the ground where it quivered next to Duo's head. "You are next Wufei."
Lifting the weapon into the air he turned in surprise as Quatre's slender fingers squeezed his shoulder. "Trowa, are we friends."
Trowa's eyes widened in surprise, "This is impossible! Quatre, friends are, are..."
Usagi took a step back, "Then all my warriors have turned on me?"
Heero stepped forwards, "No."
Usagi glanced at him, suddenly curling up in pain she clutched at her forehead. White light burst from around her, "I will not be destroyed so simply damn dark force!"
Shooting out from Usagi's body a single black fox yelped as another one sat across the room from it. "She will choose! You will not take over her body." The white fox yelled
Running towards Usagi the two foxes entered her body at the same time, a misty light began to envelope the group.
Heero blinked in surprise, three gundam pilots stood intermixed with the senshi he stood alone, across from them. Some holy feeling was stirring within him, Haruka extended her hand, "Tenoh Haruka,"
Heero stared at her hand before extending his own, "Yuy...Heero Yuy."
Michiru turned towards Usagi, "Usagi! Please come back to us."
She was standing a distance away from them, she felt tired shaking her head she took a step towards them anyway. And then they vanished into the blinking lights, biting her lip she could feel herself being torn up inside as the two forces fought without rest against each other.
She gasped as two hands wrapped themselves around her waist, turning she met eyes with cobalt blue ones.
Duo found her alone and he could feel her fear and hear her loneliness.
Usagi felt small relief enter her as she grabbed a hold of Duo's neck and hugged him close to her. Breathing in his scent she could feel the smallest of calms overcome her. Duo held her in his arms tightly, "I won't let go of you. We're not friends Usagi..." he said thoughtfully
Looking up Usagi met eyes with his before he brushed his lips against hers, "We're lovers."
Blinking in surprise she struggled against his strong hold on her body, "Let go."
"No." Duo replied quietly holding her tightly, "We have to go."
"But I have to decide! And I don't want you Duo!" Usagi cried bursting into tears
Duo gritted his teeth, "I will help you decide."
"I don't need your help! Go away!"
Burying her head into his neck he could feel her warm tears drip onto his neck.
Setting her down onto her weak feet he nodded his head, "Decide."
Trembling she looked upwards, immediately the two foxes appeared in front of her looking slightly harassed they nodded their head respectfully towards Duo.
"What is your decision."
"I just want to be normal!" Usagi cried and then it struck her like lightning, as the two foxes shook their heads, "choose."
"I choose." She clasped Duo's hand in hers, "I choose both."
The two foxes smiled suddenly, "You, above all have chosen the wisest choice."
Turning into balls of light they melted into Usagi's body as the world around them began to fade. Duo grabbed Usagi tightly in his arms as he felt the thrilling cool of air running past him.
Usagi's eyes snapped open, she was looking out through stained glass at a forest a few yards off. Struggling to sit up she failed, looking down she realized Duo's tight grip on her was the cause. "Duo! Let me go!" She said in exasperation struggling even more his grip tightened on her waist.
Heero heard the movement from the pavilion, opening the door he blinked in surprise.
"Usagi."
Still struggling she flushed, "Could you help me?"
Heero hid his surprise as he used the majority of his weight to pull Usagi out of Duo's grasp.
Usagi leaned against Heero's chest momentarily, "What happened? Are we home?"
Heero nodded his head, "We are...home, the senshi went back to their dimension."
"Already!"
"Don't worry Usagi, you've got us." Quatre called cheerily pulling up next to Heero. "You did it Usagi! You returned to your normal self!"
"Normal self?" she trembled at the thought, "What have I been doing all this time?"
"You turned evil and Duo saved you...sorta." Quatre ended lopsidedly
Shaking her head in confusion Usagi sighed, "But, why am I here? How'd I get here?"
"I don't know, I think when you decided they transported you back here from that hellish place of yours."
Usagi blinked, "Oh. What did I decide?"
Quatre winked at Heero who looked ruffled at the action, "We'll tell you later. But anyhow I think you should see to Duo."
Leaving the pavilion Heero looked back just before he exited, "You are alright right?" he asked gruffly
Beaming at him Usagi nodded her head as Heero disappeared behind the stained glass door. Looking down at Duo Usagi leaned down and stared at Duo, propping him into a position where he lay against her she hesitantly undid his braid. An explosion of smell burst into her senses. Taking in the fragrance she slowly began to run her fingers through the thick mass of dark brown hair.
Arching his back he yawned and opened his eyes, Usagi peered down into his eyes and smiled slightly.
"Are you okay hun?"
Duo nodded his head and lifted his head enough to let their noses touch, "Are you?"
Kissing him lightly on the forehead she nodded her head, "I don't remember what happened though...it was something awful."
"That doesn't matter. We're here aren't we?"
"Well, yes."
Picking Usagi up he set her down in his lap strands of his hair mixing with hers, "I think we should think about marriage Usagi."
She gasped, "But I'm, that's quick Duo! We shouldn't rush into things like this." She chided nonchalantly, Duo shrugged, "Anytime this week is okay with me."
He received a sharp slap on his knee, giggling he undid her harassed pigtails and buried his face in her hair.
Leaning against Duo leisurely she could feel his inquisitive nips on her neck, testing just how far she would stand him.
She winced as a sudden recollection of pain wisped into her, Duo looked up in surprise as Usagi leapt away from him.
"I shouldn't be doing this! Duo aren't you angry at me for doing that to you?" she burst into tears, Duo sighed as he began to gather his hair together.
"No. I'm more clear minded now, besides I can control this power Usagi."
Shaking her head furiously she gripped herself in a hug, "This is all my fault! I'm sorry."
Unbuttoning his shirt she began to press her fingers against his ribs. Duo blinked in surprise, "You remember that?"
She nodded her head glumly, "I guess you're okay then...Oh Duo!" bursting into tears again she leaned against his bare chest, Duo hugged her, "It wasn't your fault. Dovan made you."
"I could have fought against it!"
"You did."
"Not enough."
Sighing again he pulled her chin upwards, "Things are kinda sudden aren't they?"
Surprise clouded her vision, "Yes."
Kissing her forehead he shrugged, "I am okay Usagi. Just, for me, forget about it."
Entangling her fingers in his hair she nodded her head, 'for you Duo.'
Sitting in Duo's lap she watched the flickering tips of the fire leaping and pouncing on the log.
"Usa."
"Hmm?"
"What do you love about me?"
Turning she smiled slyly, "Well...I love your smile," she kissed him gently on the lips, "and your blue eyes," kissing his eyelids she stared at him a moment and grinned. "But most of all Duo." She reached downwards and gave a quick squeeze, "I love that." Duo arched his back and groaned.
Opening her eyes she was met with clear golden ones, she could feel the small tug on her hair as fists clutched them in their hands.
"Shingo hunny go and bother daddy."
Shingo's light brown hair was streaked here and there with light blonde, "But daddy told me to bother you."
"Daddy was lying." Usagi answered tiredly her eyes flashed open when she heard a chuckle, "Duo! Get your butt over here and take care of him. And put some clothes on the guys will be here any minute now!"
Duo sighed before grabbing Shingo off of Usagi, "Go and get dressed kid, uncle Wufei's coming." Shingo blinked, "Who's he?"
"The guy with the sword."
"Oh!" Shingo giggled, "He's funny." Shrieking with excitement and laughter he ran out of the room.
Duo lay down on top of Usagi who opened her eyes groggily, "Duo what'd I just tell you!"
Duo kissed her on the lips, "Please! It's a bunch of guys for crap's sake, there's nothing that they haven't seen already."
He received a sharp slap on his shoulder, grinning he headed towards the kitchen, "I'll get the coffee."
He smiled sheepishly as Quatre flushed, "Am I a little early?"
"Aw, C'mon Winner, it's not like you haven't seen anything new."
Quatre flushed even more, "Well, yes but that's beside the point."
"Fine, I'll get dressed." Duo smirked, "I wasn't planning to wear just my boxers you know."
Usagi looked up as she snapped her bra strap together, "I told you, you should get dressed."
Duo beamed, "I didn't say the same to you." He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed the back of her neck, she shivered before she heard a second voice in the living room. Her eyes widened, "Wufei's here."
Hurriedly she ran out into the room just as Wufei grabbed the handle of his sword, snatching Shingo up into her arms she glared at Wufei.
"What do you think you're doing?"
Wufei grumbled under his breath as Quatre meekly stood to the side, Duo buttoned the rest of his shirt up as he walked into the room his black pants were still the same.
Shingo ran into Duo's arms, "Dad, when's the cake?"
"Later kid, listen why don't you go outside and greet the guests."
"'k," jumping out of his arms he ran out the oaken door, Usagi sighed, "I swear I know what it must have felt like to have been Duo's mum, plunking into the couch she looked up as Duo kissed her forehead.
"Lets go before Yuy comes to slaughter us all for being late."
Climbing into the limo with Trowa now the six exchanged all around gossip.
Heero testily looked at his watch, Hotaru giggled, "They're only five minutes late."
"He's the damn president!"
He received a sharp slap on the shoulder, "Don't swear around the kid Heero." Haruka said blatantly
Heero gritted his teeth in an obvious effort.
"He-chan!!"
He looked up as Usagi grabbed him in a hug, "Mrs. Maybe you should wait until we check the premises."
Usagi glared at the guard, "Go check now." Turning back to Heero she added in a guarded undertone, "You did check the place right?"
Heero sighed before he nodded giving a kiss to her cheek, "How's Shingo?"
Beaming she gestured to the little boy, "See for yourself."
He was walking slowly down the red carpet with awe to his surroundings. Duo stepped out next accompanied with Quatre, Trowa and Wufei.
Shingo smiled at Haruka, "Horoko!" he yelled in glee, Haruka winced secondly at his pronunciation but let it slip.
Sitting down next to his father on the plush seat he looked wide eyed as he gazed at his cake, "Wow...thanks so much daddy!" Shingo screeched, and was saved from falling into the cake only by the quick grab from Duo's skilled hands.
"Blow the candles out already."
Hotaru sighed as she watched Shingo run off with a group of his small friends, "I can't believe he's already five. He's so cute."
Usagi nodded her head turning as Duo joined them at the fence. "I can't believe Heero would DO that!"
"Me too. Especially since it's your son Duo."
"He never smiles at me." Duo pouted, grinning Usagi left the two.
Quatre looked up, "Hey."
"Hi."
Sitting down she blinked at Trowa who was leaning back tiredly, "Something wrong?"
"Midnight mission last night."
"Oh." Usagi answered she turned as a guard walked past them, "I can't believe Duo's president." Quatre said sighing Usagi giggled, "Why do you want to be president?"
"Of course not, it's just, unbelievable."
Usagi nodded her head, "I agree. But he's just lucky cause he had your support VICE president Winner."
"Oh shutup Usagi." Quatre returned smiling, Wufei looked down on the group the briefest of grins came on his face.
Usagi caught it, "What was that about?"
"He's having 'fun' on the roller coaster." Heero answered roughly before gently pushing Usagi aside so he could sit down. "This was a good idea, coming to the indoor theme park for Shingo's birthday."
Heero ducked as he heard the familiar pumping sound of water, Wufei closed his eyes and turned towards Shingo. Shingo giggled and began to pump his water gun once again, Wufei leapt over Heero, "Get back here you little ja-ku!!! Baka!"
"Just don't swear Wu-chan." Duo called after the livid Wufei.
"This was fun." Wufei said solemnly, Duo smiled and poked him in the side, "Aw c'mon Wu-man this was the best time you've ever had with me."
Wufei glared at Duo before leaving the building, Duo sighed, "That was a long day."
"Is Shingo already in bed?"
Nodding his head tiredly he sat down on the couch, Usagi sat down in his lap. "Well I hope you've had your fun then."
Giving Duo a gentle kiss on his lips she leaned against his chest, "What are you doing tomorrow?"
Duo shrugged, "Not sure. I think I might take Shingo to outer space with me."
Sitting up Usagi eyed him skeptically, "Why?"
"Dr. J."
"He didn't!"
Duo nodded, "Needs to talk to me."
"Why are you taking Shingo?"
"It's about Shingo."
"No, you aren't going to make him a Gundam Pilot if I have a damn say."
"You do Usagi, you do." He shushed her gently, "It's just for checking over and everything."
Usagi rolled off of Duo before heading to their room, Duo sighed undoing his hair out of his braid he followed Usagi.
"Bunny."
Usagi looked up she had paled considerably, "Hmm?"
Duo worriedly brought her up into his lap, "It'll be fine. I wouldn't let them train him anyway."
Usagi sighed, "I don't like it anyways Duo."
Duo shrugged, "He can stay home then. I just thought that he might enjoy his first time in outer space."
"He can go, only if I get to come too though."
Duo nodded his head, kissing the top of her head, and enjoying the warm relaxation that was numbing his body.
"Besides...it'll be an add on to his birthday meeting Dad's employers."