"Shadows of The Past" Pg 22
Disclaimer/Notes:
I do not own Gundam Wing or any of it's wonderful character, they
are owned by some rich guy.
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Long
blonde hair floated in the soft breezing whipping around a
thoughtful soft face. The expression showed strong concentration
while the features were set in stone. Long legs were folded at the
knees and pressed against a powerful chest. Large but soft hands were
used to hold them in place.
Milliardo
wasn't sure just how long he had been sitting at there in the
cluster of trees where he had found Heero. He did notice how
considerably darker it was from before. Blinking he caught himself
staring out at nothing, not focusing on any one thing around him.
Laying his head against his knees he let his eyes drift close.
"Milliardo
where are you?" a voice called out startling the blonde.
"Over
here," he yelled to get whom ever is was attention. A figure
appeared between a few of the large oak trees surrounding him. He
knew almost immediately who it was, Wufei. The young man approached
him his smile warm. He kneeled in front of the blonde cupping
Milliardo's chin and leaning forward he captured the mage's lips. As
the kiss deepened the sound of a snapping twig echoed in his head.
"How
dare you... you boy!" a harsh voice split the air causing them
to stop instantly. Both looked up to see ginger hair and dark
possessive eyes. Suddenly Wufei was ripped from Milliardo's arms as a
large hand grabbed a fist of his blonde hair.
"Treize?!"
"You
are mine, you will always be mine," Treize's voice answered possessively.
Milliardo's
soft blue eyes widened at the remark then watched Wufei struggle
against two large men. He had to stop this before Treize did
something he would regret.
"Treize
stop! Stop this!" he yelled. Suddenly Treize's free hand
reddened his cheek as it smacked his face. Recoiling back he fell
against a large tree trunk, his hair being pulled against as Treize
kept his grip. A movement caught his eye and he watched Wufei
collapse to the ground holding his stomach. "No!"
Wufei
was picked up off the ground only to be sent there again as another
fist drove into hi stomach. Moments later not one did he fall to the
ground but dark red liquid, spilled as well. Milliardo tried to free
himself of Treize's grip, finally succeeding. Crawling over to Wufei
he gently rolled the young man over. His hands becoming covered in
Wufei's life force, his ruby red blood.
"Wufei?"
Milliardo called out to the young man. "No!"
"Milliardo...
I'm sorry... I couldn't... protect..." Wufei's sentence died
with a low cough before his heart stopped beating.
"Wufei...
no!"
"You
are mine!" Treize voice cut in before his hand jerked Milliardo
away from Wufei's body. Treize forced his lips upon Milliardo's,
invading the younger man's mouth. Milliardo fought against his one
time friend and lover, tears falling down his soft pale cheeks.
"Milliardo
wake up! It's okay," a voice called startling him awake. His
eyes flew open blearily meeting darker ones. His hands gripped his
legs tighter. "Milliardo its okay...
you were just having a dream."
"Wufei...
no," Milliardo's voice cracked with pain.
"No
what? What's wrong was your dream a nightmare?"
"He...
killed you... no we can't be together...
he won't allow it," Milliardo cried his arms trying to push him
away. Wufei grabbed Milliardo's wrists holding them steadily.
"I
won't let him touch you again... never again," Wufei assured
the blonde holding his wrists tight to his chest. Letting go he
wrapped his arms around Milliardo and pulled the mage close.
"Wufei..."
Milliardo sobbed his hand buried against Wufei's shoulder.
"I've
made it, come one lets go join the others." Wufei gently pet
Milliardo's back. Lifting his head the mage wiped at the tears he had
shed. "It's going to be perfectly fine and I will always be here
to protect you."
Milliardo
leaned forward capturing Wufei's lips in a surprise kiss. Wufei
returned the kiss sliding his fingers through Milliardo's soft long
hair. Finally they broke away from each other and stood up to join
the others at their camp.
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The
seven companions sat silently not sure just what to say or suggest.
"We
probably should stay here one more night then head out in the
morning. The question is where are we going?" Trowa finally
threw out. Everyone turned and looked at Wufei.
"Not
sure, they will tell me when they want me to know. I agree we should
stay another night. Might know by tomorrow," Wufei answered to
the looks.
"This
it's settled, we stay another night," Duo made it official.
"Well
everything is setup so it's won't be a problem," Quatre
observed his arm motioning over the camp.
"Well
why don't we find some dinner?" Milliardo offered.
"Sounds
good to me, I'm starving," Duo agreed pulling himself to his feet.
"Why
are we not surprised?" Trowa smirked. Duo gave him a sidelong
glance then disappeared into some of the trees surrounding them.
After
a short scavenger hunt they had enough meat for all of them. Using
their fire they cooked it slowly trying to get it just the way they
liked it. Finally they had the meat at a stage they all could agree
on. The food was consumed quickly as everyone discovered just how
hungry they really were.
"That
was pretty good, sure filled me up," Duo said patting his
stomach. Everyone laughed at the action, needing the wonderful
release it provided. After finally settling down again they all
decided a little private time to think was needed.
Quatre
and Trowa curled up beside each other near the fire. Quatre laid his
head under Trowa's chin while the brunette wrapped his arms around
the blonde's waist. Both of them lost deep in thought and the comfort
of the embrace.
Milliardo
left the small camp going back to the place where Wufei had found
him earlier. Wufei also left his path leading him exactly where he
knew Milliardo would be. Sitting down beside the blonde he felt a
head fall against his shoulder. His arm slipped around the mage's
waist as they sat silently enjoying the feel of being pressed against
each other.
Duo
got up to leave heading in the opposite direction Milliardo went, as
he took a step away from the fire he felt a hand grab his wrist.
Turning he saw Heero sitting on the ground visibly trembling. Using
his other hand he pulled the prince to his feet leading him away from
the fire knowing Kieandra would be close behind. Sitting down in a
tight cluster of tress Duo pulled Heero into his lap. Slipping his
arm around Heero's waist he felt Heero's head lay against his chest.
"Don't
worry, it's going to be work out," Duo assured the young prince.
"How
can you be so sure?" Heero asked.
"Because
the gods have sent the very best here to see that it works."
Heero
buried his head a little deeper his voice muffled by Duo's shirt.
"This is perfect I never want it to end."
"What?"
"Nothing..."
Heero said turning away.
"No
if you said what I thought I head then it was a lot more then nothing."
Heero's
head snapped back, his face giving way to surprise, "I... I
said... that... laying here with you... was... perfect and I didn't
want it to ever end."
Duo's
hand gently ran through Heero's mused hair then gently pressed
Heero's head back to lie against his chest. "Rest, it will only
end when you wish it to."
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Packing
up they were getting ready to head out away from the Spring of Eternity.
"So
Wufei where are we going?" Duo asked as he helped Heero to mount.
"The
Forest of Languard," Wufei answered.
"God,
why couldn't we do that while we were at the Mountains of Kandra? I
mean we have to travel across the continent again!" Duo complained.
"Oh
Duo stop complaining and get on your horse," Quatre remarked sternly.
"Oh
fine!" Duo huffed pulling himself up behind Heero. "Well
then lets get going, backtracking and all."
"Oh
Duo!" Quatre sighed.
"What?"
"Let's
go," Milliardo said ending the conversation.
Everyone
moved out turning to go back the way they had come. Duo and Heero's
horse followed behind the other two who paced side by side. Violet
eyes watched his companions a moment before soft lips moved fluently
but silently.
The
suns moved over their heads as the road carried them back toward the
northern countryside. As night began to fall over them everyone
decided to stop for the night. As they settled for the evening Quatre
looked around the spot they had choosen.
"You
know I'd swear we've stayed here before but it was a lot further way
then it feels we have traveled today," he noted sitting down by
the fire.
"Yes
I have the same feeling. Like we have traveled more miles then
possible in one day," Trowa agreed with his lover.
"I've
had that feeling all day, like we have traveled more days then it
appears we have," Milliardo offered as he sat between where
Heero and Wufei had both taken up seats.
"How
odd we would all have these feelings now, but maybe that's just what
they are, feelings," Trowa observed.
"Maybe..."
Quatre hedged not as convinced. Milliardo didn't respond at all
looking at Duo a moment.
"Let's
get some sleep," Trowa said ending the debate and lying down to
go to sleep. Quatre curled up beside the tall brunette. Trowa's arm
curled around the blonde's waist as they fell into a calm sleep.
"Yes
we all need some sleep," Milliardo agreed lying down on the
soft ground. Wufei lay down behind him moving close enough to touch
the mage.
Duo
laid back against one of the large trees his head resting against
the thick bark. He felt something warm curl up against him. Looking
over his violet eyes fell upon a spiky brown mass. Then as he
watched, Kieandra curled up almost on top of Heero providing the
young prince with a living fur blanket. Closing his eyes he felt
Heero drift off to sleep. Then sliding his arm around Heero's waist
he did the same.
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