"Shadows of The Past" Pg 29

Disclaimer/Notes: I do not own Gundam Wing or any of it's wonderful character, they are owned by some rich guy. Also I don't claim ownership to the song "I Believe" from Baywatch.
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Walking down the trail they decided to leave their horses tied up away from the battle they were approaching. Duo gently squeezed Heero's hand as they walked side by side while Kieandra paced beside the pair. Quatre and Trowa walked to one side just behind them as did Milliardo and Wufei.

//In a moment of crises you have to believe in yourself
But you may be frightened you know there is nobody else
You're a survivor, you'll be a hero for sure//

"You will die with this world," a cold heartless voice called through the air stopping the seven on the path. "Prepare for you deaths!"

The large man shaped figure appeared again only this time the shadows did not hide him away. His features were cold and unwavered while heartless black eyes watched them. His large frame supported the black cloak he wore. Raising his hand, palm up, a large ball of energy appeared there. "Die!" He shouted flinging it at them.



//I believe, there is a moment
I believe, there is a time
I believe, there is a mountain
I believe, we much climb
I believe, there is a reason
I believe, there is a place
I believe, there is a challenge
We must face, face to face//


Dodging, they all became scattered about the man that wanted their deaths. Wufei was the first to attack, drawing his sword. Milliardo called upon his powers infusing the sword with a spell of binding. Wufei slashed at him but he was able to avoid the blows. Raising his open hand toward the black haired youth a black light surged forth cutting through the Winter Dragon's side as he dodged. Collapsing to the ground he felt his blood leaving his body. Milliardo, in a cry of rage, countered with a strong beam of searing hot white light, the spell of destruction.

The demon disappeared narrowly avoiding the attack. Quatre and Trowa saw their opportunity and concentrated their powers to repeat Milliardo's spell. The wave hitting him, but he seemed to deflect most of its impact. Turning to the two white mages he let loose several quick shots of dark energy, like arrows. One pierced Trowa's shoulder while another caught Quatre's leg. The negative energy began to try and travel through them, their cried of agony almost deafening.



//The siren is singing, cover your ears
The voice that's inside is the only one you need to hear
Hold yourself steady, don't deviate from your heart//



Milliardo shot several more blasts at him his power beginning to drain, as he tried to protect Wufei. Duo raised his hands calling upon his power, remembering what he had learned years before. Citing the spell he let forth a ball of green energy that caused the demon to stumble back in surprise. Kieandra charged him her sharp teeth ripping his cape free. She attacked his again only this time he was ready for her. With a massive ball of dark energy he sent her flying back. Her body landed with a thud, barely moving.

Duo called for a new spell, this time several red spears flew through the air lashing at his skin. The demon felt it but continued to fight. He threw the spell back at Duo who barely dodged. Heero watched horror seeping through him, as his friends and loved ones fell to this demon.



//I believe, there is a moment
I believe, there is a place
I believe, there is a challenge
We must face, face to face//


Duo continued to attack even though he felt his was getting weak inside. The last few had come so close to hitting him. He could hear the cries of his friends; imagine the pain they were feeling. He began to wonder if they were going to lose this one. 'No! We have to win!' He told himself harshly now starting to feel the edges of fatigue.

Heero watched as a strong black light pierced Duo's side. His heart stopped for an instant as Duo stumbled back. 'No!' His mind screamed kicking his body back into function. Running out in front of Duo, he would protect him. The demon stopped seeing the thing he wanted to possess.

"Give me the power!" the cold voice called out to Hero. Heero turned looking inside himself feeling that power and presence he now understood to be a Divine being.



//This is the moment, I will not fail
This is the moment, I will prevail
If you stay true to your heart,
You're equal to all//



Heero called out to the power, asking for its help to destroy this demon. His eyes turned from their warm blue to black as night as an aura of blue shivered around him. His hair began to blow as the wind kicked up. "You want this power, have your only taste," a voice much deeper and older then his own said.

Raising his hands, palms facing the force they fought. Duo looked up feeling the energy gathering around the young prince. Summoning what he could he channeled it into Heero's body as the aura sparked and sifted with the surging amounts of pure light energy.

Milliardo watched as he clutched at Wufei's body, struggling to survive. Quatre and Trowa fought against the negative energy trying to consume them, but they could feel the build up of pure light energy.

A massive beam of bright light shot forth from Heero's palms. As the area was encompassed in the light agonizing screams could be heard as the sounds of a body being ripped apart filled the woods untouched by the light.



//I believe, this is the moment
I believe, this is the time
I believe, this is the mountain
I believe, we must climb
I believe, this is the reason
I believe, this is the place
I believe, this is the challenge
We must face, face to face//



Duo opened his eyes as his body felt light as a feather. He was surrounded by the bright light but it didn't hurt his eyes. Looking ahead of him he saw Heero watching him with those dark eyes. "I have fulfilled his wish," that deep voice said through Heero's lips.

"What wish?" Duo asked feeling renewed energy surge through him.

"To save the ones he loves and the land he lives for. Thank you for your energy earlier, he needed it," the voice replied before seeming to turn inward. "Divine Prince I will be here while you grow, call upon me if the need arises. You life had become eternal; you will rule your lands with a kind hand forever. For using my power this is how it has to be. Like the Gods you will age but after adulthood hits you your body will remain the same."

Duo could feel his heart pounding; he wondered how Heero would feel about this. Was he going to be upset knowing the curse of forever had been placed upon him. It was then he realized he would have Heero forever; the prince would not die like his mother had thought. They had not known what using the power would cost.



//Oh I believe, oh I believe
I believe, I believe
Oh I believe//



Duo blinked before realizing he was sitting on the ground, with Heero asleep in his arms. The others all seemed to be sleeping as well, their chests rose and fell with air. "So strong you have become," Duo whispered softly against Heero's ear.

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