"Shadows of The Past" Pg 27
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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Duo pulled one
of the new shirts he had bought over his head. Looking over he
watched Heero tie the sash around the new sleeved robe that showed
his slender frame. Cobalt eyes looked over to meet violet before he
blushed warmly. Pushing his hair behind his shoulder his voice was
high and soft. How do I look?
Duo answered closing the distance between them. Heero let a smile
grace his lips before he grabbed his cape and brushed past Duo.
Duo's hand snapped out taking Heero's arm, stopping the
prince who looked like a princess.
Come on
they are probably waiting on us downstairs, Heero answered
looking away. Duo smiled softly before pulling the young man to his body.
Oh they
can wait a bit longer, Duo offered cupping Heero's chin
only the prince twisted out of his grip and moved to the door.
Heero looked
over his shoulder before slipping out of the room knowing Duo would
be right behind. Stepping off the last step Heero could feel all the
eyes in the room turn to him. A moment later Duo's possessive
comforting arm was around his waist. Duo steered him toward the door
and out of the inn where the other would be waiting.
We
wondered how long it was going to take, Quatre spoke up handing
Duo the reins of his horse.
Gosh who
knew mages were comedians! Duo kidded allowing Heero to mount
before mounting himself behind the disguised prince. Come on
lets get out of here, all of a sudden I have a bad feeling about this place.
Dup turned
their horse the direction they had been headed, the others following
his lead. Riding from the village and small market his feeling of
danger began to grow. Wrapping his arm a bit tighter around Heero he
focused on the feeling and where it could be coming from. Suddenly a
form appeared before them spooking the horses and their rides.
Luckily they could keep control of the animals to keep from being thrown.
A young woman
stood before them before collapsing to the ground, her legs folded
under her. Duo dismounted at the same time Milliardo did, leaving
Heero on the horse he slowly approached the dark haired woman.
her voice called halting their steps. If you touch me
you'll die. Just listen before I lose the ability to speak.
Duo was about
to open his mouth then decided against it, he only nodded.
My name
is Hilde; I worked for the being trying to destroy the world. He
killed the only man I could ever love, so I tried to kill him. For
that he has cursed me with this slow death. I know who you really
are, I could tell you. First let me tell you his plan, he wants to
wake the being inside him, take control of It' and use
It' to destroy the world and gain immortality and godlike
power. You will meet him soon, he will come for your lives, her
words stopped as she took several breaths. I'm sorry we
ever awoke him from his imprisoned slumber. Please forgive me for my
selfish acts.
Duo's eyes
saddened, he could sense the pain she was suffering inside, When
will he come?
When
winter finally gives way to spring, she replied. He
believes the new season should bring about the new world.
Thank
you, die in peace now and join your love, Duo answered before
she melted into dust and was carried away on the breeze.
Do we
trust her? Trowa asked as the two remounted.
I
will, Duo answered. He had cursed her to a slow painful
death. I could sense her sorrow and pain.
Spring is
almost upon us, we should prepare for the battle, Quatre suggested.
Yes, the
season's change is close, another month I say, Milliardo agreed.
Duo looked
around that sense of dread still there, looking at his companions he
realized something horrible was going to happen. Something none of
them would be prepared for. Shifting slightly he turned his horse East.
Uh, where
you going Duo? Milliardo asked.
I think
we should go this way, Duo answered nudging his horse forward.
Why do
you say that? Quatre wondered.
Just a feeling.
The others
followed closely behind Duo and Heero's horse, not sure really
just what they should expect since that girl's appearance and
her words.
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Uh Duo
I've been thinking, Quatre said as he leaned back against
Trowa the flame's glow dancing off his face.
Duo wondered as he sat opposite the pair Heero's head lying in
his lap as Kieandra was curled up beside the sleeping prince.
Well
about if It' awoke, who would have It's' power?
The power
is all Heero's; the question is who would control Heero.
What if
he controlled himself? Milliardo asked his head resting against
Wufei's chest between the two pairs.
At that
point it would be all up to Heero.
So if
It' does awake, we wouldn't be in as much trouble if
the choice was up to Heero, Trowa thought out loud.
No, I
don't think so; I think his feelings would save us then.
Also,
Hilde had said they awakened him from his imprisoned slumber... I
don't quite understand that one, Quatre said raising
another question they all had been thinking about.
I've
been thinking about that one myself and I'm not sure what to
make of it. What about you Milliardo?
Before the long
haired mage could answer a deep voice spoke. Father imprisoned
a powerful mage because he planned to try and kill the royal family.
He had been discovered telling another man of his plans, otherwise he
might have succeeded.
Everyone looked
at Heero baffled; the young prince's eyes were still closed as
if he were still sleeping. Duo gently shook Heero's shoulders,
cobalt eyes finally opened as a yawn escaped his lips. Uh Heero
did you just say something? Duo asked.
I'm
sorry, Heero answered sitting up causing Kieandra to stir. He
cast his eyes away from everyone. I knew I shouldn't have
been there but I was looking for you Milliardo. I overheard my father
sentencing the man, and his crime.
What
don't you know? Milliardo asked smiling at the young man.
Why you
never told me you were a White Mage or how to sneak out without
getting caught, Heero answered finally looking up.
Milliardo
laughed lightly at the response. I see, so all those times you
looked like you weren't paying attention you were listening
quite closely.
Heero nodded
before speaking again. Since the mage was so powerful father
had him put into an eternal slumber and his powers had been sealed away.
Well at
least we know now what we're dealing with, Duo said
sliding his arm around Heero's waist, missing the young
man's warmth.
Yes, now
we need to figure out how to defeat him, Quatre said in response.
Duo you
said your power was strong. Well what if we merged it with the power
sleeping inside Heero? Trowa asked.
Knowing
the great consequences that would bring I'm not even going to
think about it.
Why
don't we get some rest and think about it, we have a month to
figure it out, Wufei suggested. The others agreed before
getting comfortable. Sleep seemed a welcome calm for them all as the
impending nightmare was drawing closer to them.
a soft voice called out pulling him from his sleep. Violet eyes
opened to see the apparition claiming to be his mother in the flames
of the fire.
Duo I
must tell you, you are losing time. The season's change will be
to soon.
What do
you mean? He whispered as not wake the others.
I wanted
to warn you, this year winter will lose her hold faster. Please be
careful and be ready to choose.
Choose
the path you will take, sacrifices will be made, she said just
before disappearing from the flames.
Duo knew he
wasn't getting another wink of sleep that night, he still
wasn't sure he could trust her words. Looking at the party he
had been traveling with since the late summer, his feelings of dread
returned. Sacrifices?'
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Duo's
horse came to a stop as he sensed a presence near them. Looking over
he watched a young man slowly push himself away from a large tree,
his dark brown eyes easily recognizable. I was sent here to try
and kill you, but I don't think I will. In fact I'm going
to warn you, he is about ready to move against you.
Why would
you betray such a being? Quatre asked as Trowa held him a bit tighter.
Because
I've known all along that what we were doing was wrong and bad.
They wouldn't listen though.
Who are
they? Heero asked surprising the rest of his party.
A group
of us had gotten together often, usually we just complained. Then one
day a man approached us about a way to do something. We were foolish
to agree and now there are not many of us left. He had killed most of
them himself. Thank you for what you did for Hilde, my sister. One
more thing before I die, I feel you must know this, you are a
God... the young man answered before he collapsed to the ground
his brown eyes lifeless.
Who was
he speaking to? Wufei asked softly.
I'm
not sure, I do know we have a problem though... Duo replied.
What's
that? Quatre wondered.
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