"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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