Standard Disclaimers apply: I don't own Gundam ~sigh~ wish I did... *cries really loudly* I love those
boys!!!
Parings: 1x2 3x4 5x?
Romance and Angst (gomen)
Please ignore my bad spelling and non-excitant grammar
Author's Note's: Sooooooo.... everyone hate me yet? ^_^ Gooooommmmmeeeeennnn to all my die
hard readers (yeah!) Were almost through, the end is in site (I hope) ~sigh~ well time for my thank
you's: Angel of Death; oi! Honey thanks for the death threat _
Balldany; *grumbles* yeah yeah more death threats _
PSL; MORE DEATH THREAT'S! _ P.s. more story...
Heeroduolover; thankyouthankyouthankyou... love ya lots! ^_^ (at least someone loves me)
Navi; one word _
Lilybloosm; Becca no Baka! _
Nemesis; wow I think this is a record in death threats..
Kyra: hehehehe... yeah love the Mage Winds too hehehehe... anyway thanks for the encouragement ^_^
Suzume: Hehehehe... your gonna hate me for this chappie...
Diane: Yeah!!! I agree ^_^
Liliku; thank you sooooo much ^_^ it's people like you that make me wanna keep writing
To the nice nameless reviewer, I'm trying a new spacing thing ^_^ I understand were ya comming form
hun, so whish me luck!
Ok, fic time just let ya know anther songfic 'Rhythm Emotion' ya know the song ^_^
{Japanese lyrics}
[English lyrics]
Have fun hehehehe no T- *smack* oooouuucccchhhh! @_@
Dedicated to a good friend who lives on the other side of the world... Love ya always Cas...
Angel With Metal Wings
Code Name 10 - Death of Dark II
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
{kono mune no kodou wa}
[The beat of my heart]
'Rise Duo, meet your destiny. The path is set all you have to do is follow...' Duo slowly levered
himself up. Sitting Duo turned to look at the commotion on the opposite side of the room. Damon was
engrossed with Heero, his beloved lying motionless at his feet. A blind rage consumed Duo, he had to
save Heero, he had to save his life now... 'Not yet.." That damn voice was back and as annoying as
ever. Standing Duo hurried from the room. Surprisingly enough no one noted his disappearance. 'Now
...' Duo growled who the hell was that voice!
Having no idea were he was headed, Duo's feet took him once more to the large living room in Quatre's
mansion. What am I doing here? Duo thought looking around. 'You know were you need to go...' the
voice was pulling him to the end of the room. 'Yes that's it...' Reaching out Duo pulled down Wing
Zero. Slowly, with infinite care Duo unsheathed the deadly blade. 'Yes!' The voice hissed in his mind, '
The time is now! Rise up Angel With Metal Wings, and show the heavens the wrath of that which
has never been seen...
{anata e to tsudzuite'ru so far away}
[reaches out to you, so far away]
Duo oh God no! Duo don't die! Heero's head swam as he slowly painfully woke. Where was he?
Feeling the cold marble against his back the events that had taken away his life came crashing back.
Heero slowly steadily looked up into the amber eyes of chaos. This man, no not a man an animal. This
animal had in moments taken away his happiness. In one hatful swipe of that sword Heero had lost
everything he held dear.
{mou kizutsuite mo ii}
[It's OK if I get hurt.]
Duo pulled the black sleeveless shirt over his head. Turning to face his reflection in the mirror wide eyes
set in a pale face stared back. Having collected Wing Zero, from it's place on the wall Duo had been in
need of different clothing. If he was going to beat Damon for Heero's life he wasn't about to take any
chances. Waring black leather pants and sleeveless black shirt, Duo stood bare foot on the cold tiles.
Black was what he always wore on a mission. He hated shoes, they did not lend themselves to the
element of surprise.
He was almost ready, pulling long strips of cotton gauze from the medicine chest. Duo wrapped his
forearms snugly, the bandages would keep his still healing scars from re-opening. Looking at his
reflection once more Duo grinned, looking back through the glass was not the Duo Heero knew. This
was Shigimi the God of Death. "Prepare Damon, for I come..." Duo swiftly and silently ran to the
ballroom. Hold on love...
{hitomi wo sorasazu ni}
[I want to live passionately and intensely]
{atsuku hageshiku ikite itai}
[without turning my eyes away.]
"Duo.." Heero choked, his love dead. Unable to see around the wall of human flesh surrounding him,
Heero had no way of confirming, or allying his fears. Damon smiled, that feral grin that made peoples
blood run cold. "Now Mr. Yuy we shall finish this..." raising his sword, Damon prepared to strike.
"Wait!" a feminine voice called across the crowd. The other guest of the party remained huddled
together fearing the masked men surrounding their only means of escape.
Heero was astounded to see none other then Relena Peacecraft walk towards the man baring the
sword. "Relena!" Heero was almost rendered speechless. Turning sharply to face her once-boyfriend
Relena glared daggers. "Yes!" Relena continued to glare menacingly, "Who'd you expect?" Heero was
dumbstruck. "Relena you planned all this?" smiling the blonde lady leaned back crossing her arms over
her chest. "Yes, you stupid bastard. I want you to die..."
{akiramenai tsuyosa wo}
[Because it was you who gave me the strength]
Reaching the large wooden doors, Duo paused to listen. Hearing the muffled sounds of voices comming
through the thick wood Duo figured they had yet to notice the lack of his corpse. 'Now! Strike now!'
The voice in his head grew more and more inpatient, it was time to kill time to let the blood flow...
{kureru anata dakara dakishimetai}
[to never give up, I want to embrace you.]
"Why?" Heero was still in shock. Relena, the women he had... well... had liked like a sister! "Do you
want to know Heero?" uncrossing her arms, Relena stepped forward. "I'll tell you why... your money".
Heero felt his jaw clench in anger "Is that why you had Duo killed too?" Relena smiled, a cold harsh
grimace, "He was useless, I had to get rid of him." Walking closer Relena leaned down until she was
face to face with Heero still seated on the floor. "I want you to die, you see your worth millions!"
Leaning back up she clasped her hands together giggling. "You die and I the poor weeping widow get all
the money! Hehehe... No one knows that Duo and you are together." It was a delusion surly brought on
by the madness that was Relena. Heero was not married to Relena, so she would neither see his money
nor be a widow.
Quatre inhaled sharply, Heero had forgotten there was other people in the room. "Oh dear, guess you all
have to die too..." Relena spun around to face the crowd face as angelic as a child's. Quatre clung to
Trowa, as long as they're together that was all that mattered. "Bitch! You can't do this!" Relena stopped
her giggling, turning to face her ex-boy-toy she narrowed her eyes. "Your nothing Relena! Nothing!" If
Duo was dead then Heero wanted to be too. Face contorting terribly Relena sputtered, "I-I'll k-kill
you!" Pulling a small knife out of the confines of her dress, she rushed forward.
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
Heero never felt the blow fall. He did hear the sickening sound of flesh meeting steel. Looking up, he
saw Relena knife poised, frozen. Watching in horror as she worked her jaw trying to scream, instead
choking on her own blood. Removing his sword, Damon watched dispassionately as the bitch slid to the
floor. All eyes saw the women convulsed, gagging on the sticky blood.
Heero sickened turned away, as the once-important Peacecraft finally stopped moving. Eye's wide
staring vacantly at the large ceiling. Blood slowly trickling from her open mouth. Amber eyes flickered
towards the watching spectators before resting on Heero who's head was turned away from the sight
before him. "Why?" Heero choked, "Why did you kill her like that?" Damon shrugged, cleaning his
blade, "She wanted me to kill you, and so I shall..." puzzled by the answer Heero looked into those cold
eyes. Leaning close Damon whispered tenderly in Heero's ear "I won't be denied the pleasure..."
{ayamachi mo itami mo}
[Mistakes and pain]
For the second time that night Heero found himself staring death in the face. Damon smiled lovingly at
Heero as he raised his sword. Tonight the blood flowed, and it was red...
{azayaka na isshun no hikari e to michibiete}
[lead us to a brilliant, momentary light.]
Duo raced across the marble floor, sword extended. Damon was about to bring his sword down on
Heero's unprotected neck. Racing to his beloved in time Duo deflected the blade sending a shower of
sparks in Damon's direction.
Assassin 08 looked shocked, "I already killed you!" Duo grinned. It wasn't that of any mortal smile, the
eyes cold and fathomless violet depths that spiralled for eternity. A voice as smooth, and velvety as satin
spoke, "It's time..." something in Duo's tone sparked a change in the other assassin. "Yes..." The amber
eye demon replied. Voice just as soft, just as cold.
"Duo?" Heero whispered, this was not the Duo he loved this was something else. Something
unimaginable. This was death?
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
The two assassins took off at top speed. Each headed at one anther, swords raised and ready to kill.
Heero watched in sick fascination as the blue blades sped through the air. Leaping and jumping the two
entities faced off. Sparks flew every time the steel met.
Quatre and Trowa, rushed forward to help Heero from his still sitting position on the floor. Getting the
large man to his feet, the three continued to watch the battle. "When day meets night..." Quatre
whispered softly, "When light fights dark..." Trowa quoted just as softly. " When the fates collide"
Heero said solemnly. "But who is light and who is dark?"
{kono mune no kodou wa}
[The beat of my heart]
What am I doing?!? Duo's mind was screaming. He couldn't believe he was fighting, but it wasn't him.
Someone or something was using his body. 'Who are you?' He screamed silently. A velvety voice
answered him. 'I am you...' frustrated beyond belief, Duo watched himself battle with Damon.
'Why?' Duo tried once more to engage the other being within himself in conversation. 'It was decided
long ago...' the voice answered him back. 'What was?' still trying to understand Duo pleaded. 'Long
ago there was a wager made by demons and gods. A wager in the lives of two mortals. The balance of
power in the heavens teeters to chose fairly who would control the heavens, we chose mortals; there
was a deal made by both sides not to interfere'. Duo's unconscious mind reeled, 'My whole life... was
a bet?'
{alata e to tsudzuite'ru so far away}
[reaches out to you, so far away]
{suhada de uketomete}
[with my bare skin,]
"Come on Duo..." Heero nervously shifted from foot to foot. It was more then he could bare, seeing the
one person he loved most in this world suddenly come back to him. He had thought he had lost Duo for
good this time. But when he walked in, even if it wasn't truly Duo... Heero knew that Duo was still with
him, but now this man... 08 wanted to once more take Duo from him? It was more then his heart could
take. Heero needed to do something and he needed to do it now before all hope was lost.
{sou... shinayaka ni ima wo}
[Yeah... Lithely accepting the moment]
'No... your life was not a bet Duo...' the being that was Duo frowned, or a least tried. 'What side am I
representing?' the other presence seemed to grin. 'We fight for the fate of the demons of heaven... we
represent the dark' Duo gulped. 'So I must die, for light triumphs over evil ne?' the entity shook it's
head, 'No Duo we must win, for if the light were to have power it would be end of the world as we
know it...'
'The light, believes that the human race is no longer worth protecting. They want to purify the world and
start afresh. Everything you know will lie in ruin.' Duo was stunned he would lose Heero, he wasn't
going to live in the dark any longer. 'I won't lose!' Duo screamed silently. The other being just
continued to grinned, 'You will not chose Duo...' before he could question that statement further the
entity whispered 'It will be your true love who will chose Duo. The question is will he forsake your love
for the belief in the light? Or will he chose your love as tainted as this body is...'
{suhada de uketomete}
[with my bare skin,]
{motto "yasashisa" mitsuketai yo}
[I want to find more "gentleness!"]
Duo was scared. For the first time he wanted nothing more then to walk away from this fight. If it meant
he would lose all he had, he wanted only for Heero to be happy. Between light and dark there was only
one choice. Always the light, no matter how painful Heero would chose the light even if it did mark the
end of humanity.
Thoughts heavy and sad, Duo allowed his guard to sink. He tried, the other sharing his body wouldn't
allow it. He would not allow the world to go without a fight to the death. Damon's entity saw the internal
struggle, and decided to use the battle to his advantage. "It will always be the light, you know?" sweating
heavily Damon's being looked Duo's in the eye. "Those stupid mortals will always want the light. You,
you are nothing but a disgusting creature of the night!"
Sword crashed again, hilts locking, just as they had years ago. Smiling the blonde assassin leaned
forward to whisper in Duo's ear. "Remember? remember this so long ago..." smiling slightly the bigger
man heaved with all his might. Sending the violet eyes man across the room. "This time Duo I win..."
{subete ga kirameite'ta}
[Take back the miracle of your youth,]
"No..." Heero watched Duo being thrown across the room. Quatre gasped silently, leaning into Trowa.
Heero knew it had to be done...
Damon advanced on Duo, sword raised. Scrambling to ready his attack Duo felt his sword being kicked
away by the golden eyed man. "Now Duo it's time, the choice is at hand. Can you feel it? The wheel's
of fate and destiny moving? We shall soon see". Feeling his lips work on their own accord Duo
whispered, "When the one that loves dark, loves the one who holds light..."
{osanai hi no kiseki torimodoshite...]
[when everything shined.]
{I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"]
"No!" Heero screamed, unheeding to his friends Heero ran full tilt towards the one he loved. Seeing
Damon raise his sword Heero ran faster silent tears running down his cheeks, he had to save Duo.
Reaching his goal Heero flung himself on top of his koi. His only thought to protect the one he loved,
with his own body. "The ultimate act of sacrifice will be at hand..."
{otagai no setsunasa}
[I believe in the kindness]
Duo, or at least the real Duo watched as Damon's sword sank deep into Heero's back. Violet eyes
widen as they met wide blue. "Heero!?" Duo could barley get the words out. Choking back hysteria
Duo briefly regained his bodies control. Gathering his koi as close as he could, he brushed those unruly
bangs out of Heero's clouded eyes. "Hold on love it will be ok I promise..." Duo still clutched at the limp
figure. Smiling slightly Heero reached up to touch his beloveds face. "Shhhh... no tears sweetheart, Love
will bring back the warrior". Heero quoted softly to Duo. In that moment Duo understood. Heero had
made the choice... the other being in Duo's body also realized. Gently Duo set Heero down, Damon had
pulled his sword free, and was no slowly backing away.
"Now, it ends..." the Demon of Dark turned. Lifting both Deathsythe and Wing Zero from the floor the
dark assassin turned slowly back to his adversary. For the fist time in his life Damon was afraid.
{kanjiai wakeaeru nukumori wo shinjite'ru}
[of feeling and understanding each other's heartbreak.]
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
"It has been decided, the light will henceforth forfeit the heaven and dark shall rule..." Duo's other spoke
clearly. As he did blue flames engulfed both swords. Damon dropped his sword, nerveless fingers shook
as the Light tried to escape. "No! It can't be how could he have chosen dark over light!?"
Duo slowly approached the quivering mass of humanity, "Transcended through time." Speaking softly
Duo raised his swords high. The cold blue flame continued to burn brightly. "Through all..." He quoted
again. "But how?" the assassin whimpered. Smiling a cold harsh smile Duo raised the swords. "Time to
die..." Bringing the burning steel down in a smooth arch, Duo felt the blades shatter as they made contact
with the body of the entity of light. "He chose, silly mortal, he chose love..." The dark Demon continued
to stare into shock filled amber eyes.
"He chose love of this being," pointing to his chest he continued. " Love you will one day learn is the
most powerful force on earth..."
{kono kiss de tashika na}
[With this kiss, I want to]
With those parting words, the light disappeared along with the body of Damon. "You have fulfilled your
destiny Duo Maxwell, the Dark is willing to grant you a wish..." The entity exited Duo's body. A
humanoid shaped figure dressed all in black stood before the assassin. Regaining control of all his
functions, Duo walked over to the body of his loved one. Choking back tears, he looked into those blue
eyes he loved so much, "Heero..." the larger man smiled painfully, "Love... you always Du-o". Heero
whispered short of breath. "Never wanted to hurt you..." Duo started to sob in earnest now. "Don't for-
" with that Heero convulsed once before slipping peacefully into the black beyond...
{jounetsu wo tsutaetai so far away...}
[show a definite passion to you, so far away...]
"No!" Duo held Heero close rocking his koi, "He didn't deserve this! It was me who needs to die! Me
who's causes so much pain and heartache..." sobbing uncountably Duo stroked Heero's hair. The pale
features stalk in contrast to his dark shirt. Warm blood pooled around the black clad assassin. "Oh God
no Heero..."
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
{ayamachi mo itami mo azayaka}
[Mistakes and pain]
"Duo..." a voice called out to him. Looking up from where he sat on the floor holding Heero close Duo
stared into the fathomless black depths of Dark. "What is it you wish?" Duo didn't hesitate, "The only
thing I held of value in this world died tonight because of your damn game!" Angry beyond reason Duo
wiped away his tears, "Bring him back dammit! I don't want any-anything but He-Heero..." sobbing
again Duo allowed the grief he felt to have free rain. "Heero..."
{na isshun no hikari e to michibiete}
[lead us to a brilliant, momentary light.]
Dark smiled, "As you wish..." the entity of Dark smiled. Black light, shot through with silver enveloped
Duo and Heero still on the floor.
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
The dark light grew larger, swallowing half the marble ballroom. Quatre, Trowa and the rest of the guest
present watched in awe as the billowing mass took shape. The form almost human in figure, looked like
a dark angel. Quatre covered his mouth in shock as the dark wings formed around the keeling figure of
Duo.
Still clasping Heero tightly, Duo felt the dark fog invade his senses. Time and the universe stood still, as
the gate way to the world of the dead opened. Desperate violets eyes watched dispassionately as the
light faded slightly to revel the ghostly figure of the one he loved...
{kono mune no kodou wa}
[The beat of my heart]
"Heero?" the he said. Reaching out, Duo grasped at the apparition. Dark smiled, with a final twist of his
hands the light became blinding. Duo covered his eyes losing sight of the figure. "Heero!" he yelled
desperately.
The other persons in the room also covered their eyes as the light showed it's brilliance. When it finally
cleared and the spots before their vision stopped dancing. Quatre, Trowa and Wufei rushed forward.
Lying on the floor, entwined were Heero and Duo. "Oh God..." Quatre sobbed, Turing away, Trowa
held him close.
{alata e to tsudzuite'ru so far away}
[reaches out to you, so far away]
With a final grin, Dark vanished. Heero, and Duo still on the floor motionless. The dark invaders that had
arrived with Damon fled seeing their leader killed. All that remained was the body of Relena Peacecraft,
the house guests, a sobbing Quatre, along with a stoic Wufei and Trowa. The dark had done it's work,
only one question remained..."Can light withstand the death of dark?"
TBC...
~*~*~*~*~*~
Wilson: hehehehhe.... I sooooo bad... *T pulling out rifle* eeeeepppppp! *author whips of cardboard
box*
T: Ahhhhhh get out of that *yells at author in box*
Wilson: NO!!!!
D: mmmmmmm..... candy corn....
Jay: DAMMIT!!! WILSON NO BAKA!!!!
Katie: Twit!!! why is it TBC!?
Cas: Jeez I think you need more death threats...
Wilson: What if I said I wouldn't write anymore till I got 100 reviews?! Eh?
Casey: Won't show you yaoi pics...
Wilson: Waaaahhhhhh....
T: *pulling out rocket-launcher* ok that's it! _
Wilson: OH N - *blown to kingdom come*
All: *Sweatdrop*
Wilson: ...
D: ~sigh~ review mmmmmm... candy....
boys!!!
Parings: 1x2 3x4 5x?
Romance and Angst (gomen)
Please ignore my bad spelling and non-excitant grammar
Author's Note's: Sooooooo.... everyone hate me yet? ^_^ Gooooommmmmeeeeennnn to all my die
hard readers (yeah!) Were almost through, the end is in site (I hope) ~sigh~ well time for my thank
you's: Angel of Death; oi! Honey thanks for the death threat _
Balldany; *grumbles* yeah yeah more death threats _
PSL; MORE DEATH THREAT'S! _ P.s. more story...
Heeroduolover; thankyouthankyouthankyou... love ya lots! ^_^ (at least someone loves me)
Navi; one word _
Lilybloosm; Becca no Baka! _
Nemesis; wow I think this is a record in death threats..
Kyra: hehehehe... yeah love the Mage Winds too hehehehe... anyway thanks for the encouragement ^_^
Suzume: Hehehehe... your gonna hate me for this chappie...
Diane: Yeah!!! I agree ^_^
Liliku; thank you sooooo much ^_^ it's people like you that make me wanna keep writing
To the nice nameless reviewer, I'm trying a new spacing thing ^_^ I understand were ya comming form
hun, so whish me luck!
Ok, fic time just let ya know anther songfic 'Rhythm Emotion' ya know the song ^_^
{Japanese lyrics}
[English lyrics]
Have fun hehehehe no T- *smack* oooouuucccchhhh! @_@
Dedicated to a good friend who lives on the other side of the world... Love ya always Cas...
Angel With Metal Wings
Code Name 10 - Death of Dark II
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
{kono mune no kodou wa}
[The beat of my heart]
'Rise Duo, meet your destiny. The path is set all you have to do is follow...' Duo slowly levered
himself up. Sitting Duo turned to look at the commotion on the opposite side of the room. Damon was
engrossed with Heero, his beloved lying motionless at his feet. A blind rage consumed Duo, he had to
save Heero, he had to save his life now... 'Not yet.." That damn voice was back and as annoying as
ever. Standing Duo hurried from the room. Surprisingly enough no one noted his disappearance. 'Now
...' Duo growled who the hell was that voice!
Having no idea were he was headed, Duo's feet took him once more to the large living room in Quatre's
mansion. What am I doing here? Duo thought looking around. 'You know were you need to go...' the
voice was pulling him to the end of the room. 'Yes that's it...' Reaching out Duo pulled down Wing
Zero. Slowly, with infinite care Duo unsheathed the deadly blade. 'Yes!' The voice hissed in his mind, '
The time is now! Rise up Angel With Metal Wings, and show the heavens the wrath of that which
has never been seen...
{anata e to tsudzuite'ru so far away}
[reaches out to you, so far away]
Duo oh God no! Duo don't die! Heero's head swam as he slowly painfully woke. Where was he?
Feeling the cold marble against his back the events that had taken away his life came crashing back.
Heero slowly steadily looked up into the amber eyes of chaos. This man, no not a man an animal. This
animal had in moments taken away his happiness. In one hatful swipe of that sword Heero had lost
everything he held dear.
{mou kizutsuite mo ii}
[It's OK if I get hurt.]
Duo pulled the black sleeveless shirt over his head. Turning to face his reflection in the mirror wide eyes
set in a pale face stared back. Having collected Wing Zero, from it's place on the wall Duo had been in
need of different clothing. If he was going to beat Damon for Heero's life he wasn't about to take any
chances. Waring black leather pants and sleeveless black shirt, Duo stood bare foot on the cold tiles.
Black was what he always wore on a mission. He hated shoes, they did not lend themselves to the
element of surprise.
He was almost ready, pulling long strips of cotton gauze from the medicine chest. Duo wrapped his
forearms snugly, the bandages would keep his still healing scars from re-opening. Looking at his
reflection once more Duo grinned, looking back through the glass was not the Duo Heero knew. This
was Shigimi the God of Death. "Prepare Damon, for I come..." Duo swiftly and silently ran to the
ballroom. Hold on love...
{hitomi wo sorasazu ni}
[I want to live passionately and intensely]
{atsuku hageshiku ikite itai}
[without turning my eyes away.]
"Duo.." Heero choked, his love dead. Unable to see around the wall of human flesh surrounding him,
Heero had no way of confirming, or allying his fears. Damon smiled, that feral grin that made peoples
blood run cold. "Now Mr. Yuy we shall finish this..." raising his sword, Damon prepared to strike.
"Wait!" a feminine voice called across the crowd. The other guest of the party remained huddled
together fearing the masked men surrounding their only means of escape.
Heero was astounded to see none other then Relena Peacecraft walk towards the man baring the
sword. "Relena!" Heero was almost rendered speechless. Turning sharply to face her once-boyfriend
Relena glared daggers. "Yes!" Relena continued to glare menacingly, "Who'd you expect?" Heero was
dumbstruck. "Relena you planned all this?" smiling the blonde lady leaned back crossing her arms over
her chest. "Yes, you stupid bastard. I want you to die..."
{akiramenai tsuyosa wo}
[Because it was you who gave me the strength]
Reaching the large wooden doors, Duo paused to listen. Hearing the muffled sounds of voices comming
through the thick wood Duo figured they had yet to notice the lack of his corpse. 'Now! Strike now!'
The voice in his head grew more and more inpatient, it was time to kill time to let the blood flow...
{kureru anata dakara dakishimetai}
[to never give up, I want to embrace you.]
"Why?" Heero was still in shock. Relena, the women he had... well... had liked like a sister! "Do you
want to know Heero?" uncrossing her arms, Relena stepped forward. "I'll tell you why... your money".
Heero felt his jaw clench in anger "Is that why you had Duo killed too?" Relena smiled, a cold harsh
grimace, "He was useless, I had to get rid of him." Walking closer Relena leaned down until she was
face to face with Heero still seated on the floor. "I want you to die, you see your worth millions!"
Leaning back up she clasped her hands together giggling. "You die and I the poor weeping widow get all
the money! Hehehe... No one knows that Duo and you are together." It was a delusion surly brought on
by the madness that was Relena. Heero was not married to Relena, so she would neither see his money
nor be a widow.
Quatre inhaled sharply, Heero had forgotten there was other people in the room. "Oh dear, guess you all
have to die too..." Relena spun around to face the crowd face as angelic as a child's. Quatre clung to
Trowa, as long as they're together that was all that mattered. "Bitch! You can't do this!" Relena stopped
her giggling, turning to face her ex-boy-toy she narrowed her eyes. "Your nothing Relena! Nothing!" If
Duo was dead then Heero wanted to be too. Face contorting terribly Relena sputtered, "I-I'll k-kill
you!" Pulling a small knife out of the confines of her dress, she rushed forward.
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
Heero never felt the blow fall. He did hear the sickening sound of flesh meeting steel. Looking up, he
saw Relena knife poised, frozen. Watching in horror as she worked her jaw trying to scream, instead
choking on her own blood. Removing his sword, Damon watched dispassionately as the bitch slid to the
floor. All eyes saw the women convulsed, gagging on the sticky blood.
Heero sickened turned away, as the once-important Peacecraft finally stopped moving. Eye's wide
staring vacantly at the large ceiling. Blood slowly trickling from her open mouth. Amber eyes flickered
towards the watching spectators before resting on Heero who's head was turned away from the sight
before him. "Why?" Heero choked, "Why did you kill her like that?" Damon shrugged, cleaning his
blade, "She wanted me to kill you, and so I shall..." puzzled by the answer Heero looked into those cold
eyes. Leaning close Damon whispered tenderly in Heero's ear "I won't be denied the pleasure..."
{ayamachi mo itami mo}
[Mistakes and pain]
For the second time that night Heero found himself staring death in the face. Damon smiled lovingly at
Heero as he raised his sword. Tonight the blood flowed, and it was red...
{azayaka na isshun no hikari e to michibiete}
[lead us to a brilliant, momentary light.]
Duo raced across the marble floor, sword extended. Damon was about to bring his sword down on
Heero's unprotected neck. Racing to his beloved in time Duo deflected the blade sending a shower of
sparks in Damon's direction.
Assassin 08 looked shocked, "I already killed you!" Duo grinned. It wasn't that of any mortal smile, the
eyes cold and fathomless violet depths that spiralled for eternity. A voice as smooth, and velvety as satin
spoke, "It's time..." something in Duo's tone sparked a change in the other assassin. "Yes..." The amber
eye demon replied. Voice just as soft, just as cold.
"Duo?" Heero whispered, this was not the Duo he loved this was something else. Something
unimaginable. This was death?
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
The two assassins took off at top speed. Each headed at one anther, swords raised and ready to kill.
Heero watched in sick fascination as the blue blades sped through the air. Leaping and jumping the two
entities faced off. Sparks flew every time the steel met.
Quatre and Trowa, rushed forward to help Heero from his still sitting position on the floor. Getting the
large man to his feet, the three continued to watch the battle. "When day meets night..." Quatre
whispered softly, "When light fights dark..." Trowa quoted just as softly. " When the fates collide"
Heero said solemnly. "But who is light and who is dark?"
{kono mune no kodou wa}
[The beat of my heart]
What am I doing?!? Duo's mind was screaming. He couldn't believe he was fighting, but it wasn't him.
Someone or something was using his body. 'Who are you?' He screamed silently. A velvety voice
answered him. 'I am you...' frustrated beyond belief, Duo watched himself battle with Damon.
'Why?' Duo tried once more to engage the other being within himself in conversation. 'It was decided
long ago...' the voice answered him back. 'What was?' still trying to understand Duo pleaded. 'Long
ago there was a wager made by demons and gods. A wager in the lives of two mortals. The balance of
power in the heavens teeters to chose fairly who would control the heavens, we chose mortals; there
was a deal made by both sides not to interfere'. Duo's unconscious mind reeled, 'My whole life... was
a bet?'
{alata e to tsudzuite'ru so far away}
[reaches out to you, so far away]
{suhada de uketomete}
[with my bare skin,]
"Come on Duo..." Heero nervously shifted from foot to foot. It was more then he could bare, seeing the
one person he loved most in this world suddenly come back to him. He had thought he had lost Duo for
good this time. But when he walked in, even if it wasn't truly Duo... Heero knew that Duo was still with
him, but now this man... 08 wanted to once more take Duo from him? It was more then his heart could
take. Heero needed to do something and he needed to do it now before all hope was lost.
{sou... shinayaka ni ima wo}
[Yeah... Lithely accepting the moment]
'No... your life was not a bet Duo...' the being that was Duo frowned, or a least tried. 'What side am I
representing?' the other presence seemed to grin. 'We fight for the fate of the demons of heaven... we
represent the dark' Duo gulped. 'So I must die, for light triumphs over evil ne?' the entity shook it's
head, 'No Duo we must win, for if the light were to have power it would be end of the world as we
know it...'
'The light, believes that the human race is no longer worth protecting. They want to purify the world and
start afresh. Everything you know will lie in ruin.' Duo was stunned he would lose Heero, he wasn't
going to live in the dark any longer. 'I won't lose!' Duo screamed silently. The other being just
continued to grinned, 'You will not chose Duo...' before he could question that statement further the
entity whispered 'It will be your true love who will chose Duo. The question is will he forsake your love
for the belief in the light? Or will he chose your love as tainted as this body is...'
{suhada de uketomete}
[with my bare skin,]
{motto "yasashisa" mitsuketai yo}
[I want to find more "gentleness!"]
Duo was scared. For the first time he wanted nothing more then to walk away from this fight. If it meant
he would lose all he had, he wanted only for Heero to be happy. Between light and dark there was only
one choice. Always the light, no matter how painful Heero would chose the light even if it did mark the
end of humanity.
Thoughts heavy and sad, Duo allowed his guard to sink. He tried, the other sharing his body wouldn't
allow it. He would not allow the world to go without a fight to the death. Damon's entity saw the internal
struggle, and decided to use the battle to his advantage. "It will always be the light, you know?" sweating
heavily Damon's being looked Duo's in the eye. "Those stupid mortals will always want the light. You,
you are nothing but a disgusting creature of the night!"
Sword crashed again, hilts locking, just as they had years ago. Smiling the blonde assassin leaned
forward to whisper in Duo's ear. "Remember? remember this so long ago..." smiling slightly the bigger
man heaved with all his might. Sending the violet eyes man across the room. "This time Duo I win..."
{subete ga kirameite'ta}
[Take back the miracle of your youth,]
"No..." Heero watched Duo being thrown across the room. Quatre gasped silently, leaning into Trowa.
Heero knew it had to be done...
Damon advanced on Duo, sword raised. Scrambling to ready his attack Duo felt his sword being kicked
away by the golden eyed man. "Now Duo it's time, the choice is at hand. Can you feel it? The wheel's
of fate and destiny moving? We shall soon see". Feeling his lips work on their own accord Duo
whispered, "When the one that loves dark, loves the one who holds light..."
{osanai hi no kiseki torimodoshite...]
[when everything shined.]
{I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"]
"No!" Heero screamed, unheeding to his friends Heero ran full tilt towards the one he loved. Seeing
Damon raise his sword Heero ran faster silent tears running down his cheeks, he had to save Duo.
Reaching his goal Heero flung himself on top of his koi. His only thought to protect the one he loved,
with his own body. "The ultimate act of sacrifice will be at hand..."
{otagai no setsunasa}
[I believe in the kindness]
Duo, or at least the real Duo watched as Damon's sword sank deep into Heero's back. Violet eyes
widen as they met wide blue. "Heero!?" Duo could barley get the words out. Choking back hysteria
Duo briefly regained his bodies control. Gathering his koi as close as he could, he brushed those unruly
bangs out of Heero's clouded eyes. "Hold on love it will be ok I promise..." Duo still clutched at the limp
figure. Smiling slightly Heero reached up to touch his beloveds face. "Shhhh... no tears sweetheart, Love
will bring back the warrior". Heero quoted softly to Duo. In that moment Duo understood. Heero had
made the choice... the other being in Duo's body also realized. Gently Duo set Heero down, Damon had
pulled his sword free, and was no slowly backing away.
"Now, it ends..." the Demon of Dark turned. Lifting both Deathsythe and Wing Zero from the floor the
dark assassin turned slowly back to his adversary. For the fist time in his life Damon was afraid.
{kanjiai wakeaeru nukumori wo shinjite'ru}
[of feeling and understanding each other's heartbreak.]
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
"It has been decided, the light will henceforth forfeit the heaven and dark shall rule..." Duo's other spoke
clearly. As he did blue flames engulfed both swords. Damon dropped his sword, nerveless fingers shook
as the Light tried to escape. "No! It can't be how could he have chosen dark over light!?"
Duo slowly approached the quivering mass of humanity, "Transcended through time." Speaking softly
Duo raised his swords high. The cold blue flame continued to burn brightly. "Through all..." He quoted
again. "But how?" the assassin whimpered. Smiling a cold harsh smile Duo raised the swords. "Time to
die..." Bringing the burning steel down in a smooth arch, Duo felt the blades shatter as they made contact
with the body of the entity of light. "He chose, silly mortal, he chose love..." The dark Demon continued
to stare into shock filled amber eyes.
"He chose love of this being," pointing to his chest he continued. " Love you will one day learn is the
most powerful force on earth..."
{kono kiss de tashika na}
[With this kiss, I want to]
With those parting words, the light disappeared along with the body of Damon. "You have fulfilled your
destiny Duo Maxwell, the Dark is willing to grant you a wish..." The entity exited Duo's body. A
humanoid shaped figure dressed all in black stood before the assassin. Regaining control of all his
functions, Duo walked over to the body of his loved one. Choking back tears, he looked into those blue
eyes he loved so much, "Heero..." the larger man smiled painfully, "Love... you always Du-o". Heero
whispered short of breath. "Never wanted to hurt you..." Duo started to sob in earnest now. "Don't for-
" with that Heero convulsed once before slipping peacefully into the black beyond...
{jounetsu wo tsutaetai so far away...}
[show a definite passion to you, so far away...]
"No!" Duo held Heero close rocking his koi, "He didn't deserve this! It was me who needs to die! Me
who's causes so much pain and heartache..." sobbing uncountably Duo stroked Heero's hair. The pale
features stalk in contrast to his dark shirt. Warm blood pooled around the black clad assassin. "Oh God
no Heero..."
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
{ayamachi mo itami mo azayaka}
[Mistakes and pain]
"Duo..." a voice called out to him. Looking up from where he sat on the floor holding Heero close Duo
stared into the fathomless black depths of Dark. "What is it you wish?" Duo didn't hesitate, "The only
thing I held of value in this world died tonight because of your damn game!" Angry beyond reason Duo
wiped away his tears, "Bring him back dammit! I don't want any-anything but He-Heero..." sobbing
again Duo allowed the grief he felt to have free rain. "Heero..."
{na isshun no hikari e to michibiete}
[lead us to a brilliant, momentary light.]
Dark smiled, "As you wish..." the entity of Dark smiled. Black light, shot through with silver enveloped
Duo and Heero still on the floor.
{I just feel "Rhythm Emotion"}
[I just feel the "Rhythm Emotion"]
The dark light grew larger, swallowing half the marble ballroom. Quatre, Trowa and the rest of the guest
present watched in awe as the billowing mass took shape. The form almost human in figure, looked like
a dark angel. Quatre covered his mouth in shock as the dark wings formed around the keeling figure of
Duo.
Still clasping Heero tightly, Duo felt the dark fog invade his senses. Time and the universe stood still, as
the gate way to the world of the dead opened. Desperate violets eyes watched dispassionately as the
light faded slightly to revel the ghostly figure of the one he loved...
{kono mune no kodou wa}
[The beat of my heart]
"Heero?" the he said. Reaching out, Duo grasped at the apparition. Dark smiled, with a final twist of his
hands the light became blinding. Duo covered his eyes losing sight of the figure. "Heero!" he yelled
desperately.
The other persons in the room also covered their eyes as the light showed it's brilliance. When it finally
cleared and the spots before their vision stopped dancing. Quatre, Trowa and Wufei rushed forward.
Lying on the floor, entwined were Heero and Duo. "Oh God..." Quatre sobbed, Turing away, Trowa
held him close.
{alata e to tsudzuite'ru so far away}
[reaches out to you, so far away]
With a final grin, Dark vanished. Heero, and Duo still on the floor motionless. The dark invaders that had
arrived with Damon fled seeing their leader killed. All that remained was the body of Relena Peacecraft,
the house guests, a sobbing Quatre, along with a stoic Wufei and Trowa. The dark had done it's work,
only one question remained..."Can light withstand the death of dark?"
TBC...
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