"Shadows of The Past" Pg 28
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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Everyone fell
silent as their eyes fell on a large man shaped figure. The shadows
of the large trees around them hid his entire face and most of the
definition on his figure. Duo could easily sense the fear in the
animals and how it began to creep up on his companions. He knew they
weren't ready for this, to face him. Looking at the large figure he
noticed strong cold black eyes. He searched for a safe place to take
them, to talk. Finding an open field several miles away he picked it,
and then the large group disappeared from the trail.
Just after they
appeared in a thickly wooded area Duo spoke. "Suppress your
powers now!"
Duo suppressed
his and that which had been present in Heero. The others also
suppressed their power a million questions running through their heads.
"What the
hell? Who was that?" Wufei demanded.
"It seems
he had found us, guess the seasons did change faster then we had
thought," Duo remarked. "She had been right about it."
The flames of
the small fire they had built danced as a figure appeared in them.
Duo didn't say anything for fear of having to explain it to them; he
waited for her to speak first.
"Uh...
does anyone else see the lady in the fire?" Quatre asked timidly.
"You can
see her?" Duo blurted out surprised.
"I have
shown myself to all of you, for it is time for the Gods to explain
what you are and who you face," Duo's mother said looking around
at them all. "Duo it is time for you to know the whole truth,
you are a God. Like all Gods you were raised with humans, that shows
us your true spirit. When this is over you will be able to return to
your rightful place."
"No! I
won't leave," Duo protested his face turning red with anger.
"I see,
you are not the first to fall in love with a human, at least he is of
noble birth," She answered before smiling. "I knew you were
going to say that though, so I got everyone's blessings. We wish you
luck, return when you are ready."
"I won't
lose my powers?"
"Oh no,
you were born a God we can't take that away from you. We can only
wait for your decision to return to us." She replied before
looking over at Heero. "Noble Prince you're a very special young
man. For a Devine being had chosen you, at first we weren't sure why.
Now we understand that he saw a compassionate and strong future in
you. Do you feel him, yes I believe you do."
"Ma'am he
doesn't feel bad, it's almost like he wants to help," Heero said
not even startled by her.
"Only call
on him if the situation grows dire, but it is good to have him on our
side. You seemed to have calmed, what a changed your attitude I
wonder," she said with a coy smile causing Heero to blush. She
turned to face the three mages of light. "Your powers have grown
strong, we are proud of you three."
"Wait, in
our dream we had seen that it was Heero's curiosity," Trowa
spoke up.
"Well he
was curious, about two things, which have both been satisfied. Only
that was just part of the reason, we used it to get you together.
Although when you were contending King Treize about allowing the
strongest mage of light to join you I was getting kind of worried."
"What...
Milliardo is..."
"Yes his
power surpasses your own, he had been born and gifted with it,"
she answered cutting him off. Finally she turned her eyes on Wufei.
"Winter Dragon, we knew we had chosen right by your bloodline.
You have done your job and more."
"Mother...
do you mean you tricked us into grouping up?" Duo asked.
"Tricked
is such an ugly word, more like guided although fate played her role.
This is the last time I will see you until you return to us, be
careful darling." She said then suddenly turned to the tigrdo
nestled beside Heero. "Take good care of them Kieandra."
The large
animal purred before the figure disappeared from the dancing flames.
They all looked at each other shock and surprise on their faces.
"Who are
we facing?" Wufei asked the first to speak.
"Well..."
Duo started before he felt something inside of him sift, like when
you first wake up. "I think whatever sets the Gods apart just
woke up cause I feel like I know everything."
"Wow!"
Quatre exclaimed. "I know a God!"
"How are
we going to defeat this being we will face?" Milliardo wondered
getting them back on subject.
"I think
it will be a battle of strength and magic," Duo answered trying
not to gush. "Honestly I believe we won't know until we face
him. We should rest I feel that tomorrow is going to be a very hard day."
Everyone
settled down trying to find some sleep knowing they would meet their
destiny tomorrow. Finally it seemed a calm befell their small camp as
did night.
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Duo lay
watching the first sun appear over the horizon, were they really
ready to face this. Heero was curled up beside him as was Kieandra.
Looking over he watched Quatre and Trowa sift closer while Milliardo
buried his head deeper into Wufei's chest. 'We deserve one last day
before we face this thing, no regrets.' Duo thought realizing how
close they all had gotten since starting this adventure.
As everyone
began to stir he made up his mind on just what to do. Watching them
awake, he knew they all deserved and needed this. "Hey guys I
think we should take a little private time before we do this,"
he suggested.
The others
looked at each other before realizing just what he was talking about.
"Yeah I think that would get us focused," Quatre agreed.
"Okay keep
your powers suppressed, and meet back here when the first sun meets
the horizon."
They all agreed
before Trowa helped Quatre up and they disappeared into the thick
trees. Milliardo looked at Heero, smiling warmly at the prince.
"Go ahead,
he's waiting," Heero said gesturing toward Wufei who stood by a
large tree. Milliardo nodded before joining him and then they both
disappeared, hand in hand, behind it and down a path.
Duo chuckled
lightly before jumping to his feet and pulling Heero up. "I want
to show you something." Duo said before leading the young man
and his faithful pet away from their small camp.
Walking quickly
he led them through the underbrush until he stopped at a large open
clearing. The two suns hung above them shining their bright lights
over the radiant flowers that seemed to glow with a pure beauty. The
colors would warm anyone, even without the suns.
"Wow how
did you know this place was here? It's beautiful," Heero said
awe in his voice.
"That's a
secret beautiful. Come on let's go sit on that rock over there,"
Duo suggested pulling Heero with him as he walked. Sitting down Heero
plopped down beside him leaning against Duo's shoulder. Duo reached
into his pocket and pulled out a long gold chain with an elegant
charm hanging from it. Several colors denoted the charm drawing out
the shape of a dragon. "Heero I've been meaning to give this to
you for some time now.
Heero accepted
the chain and slid it over his head so that it rested flat against
his chest, the colors shining brightly in the sunlight. "I think
this is perfect," Heero whispered. "Uh... Duo will you
return with me when this is over?"
"Oh
yeah," Duo replied with a sigh his arm going around Heero's
waist to hold him closer.
Quatre sat on a
large log, Trowa's head resting in his lap. Aquamarine eyes met
emerable at the blond finally spoke since sitting down there. "I
believe we are going to win, our will to win is to strong not to.
Then afterwards we can get married my beloved."
Trowa's hand
came up to gently caress the blonde's cheek before interlocking their
fingers. "Yes, I know it will all work out just fine."
They stayed
that way enjoying the quiet silence of the forest around them, not
needing anything else to make them happy.
Milliardo
watched the clouds pass over them, his head resting on Wufei's
stomach. The young man let his hand comb the soft blonde strands.
Just being with the white mage was good enough for him.
"Wufei
what will you do after all this?" Milliardo finally spoke.
"I don't
know, don't really have anywhere I have to be," Wufei answered.
"Well
would you like to come back to the capital with me?" Milliardo
asked softly.
Wufei smiled
even though the older man couldn't see it. "I would love to but
what about your King?"
"I'll
still advise him and watch over his son, but I know nothing more will
happen between us. For I have met someone who fills all my wants and needs."
"Oh I
see," Wufei replied with a chuckle. "He sure is glad to
hear that."
Milliardo
sighed softly as a calm silence settled between them; they didn't
need anymore words everything was in their touch.
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