Well thanks for waiting peeps! I finally got off my lazy butt and finished
this chapter! Ya you would think with spring break and all, I would have
time to write, NO WAY! My birthday party is coming up and I got some major
planning to do! Plus my dang website needs some attention too! But don't
you worry, I'll be hurrying up the next chapter for ya, since I love you
all! Well not V-babe, she smells! Hope you enjoy the story, and
BloodMoon, don't worry, The whole thing with Wufei shall be explain soon!
Mina looked at the huge mess she was being forced to clean up and sighed, "This isn't fair, she started it!" (She referring to Krista) "It doesn't matter." Quatre calmly responded. "You're the one who decided to throw the dagger."
"Well if she wouldn't of ducked, then it wouldn't of hit the display case! In conclusion, it's all her fault!" Mina grinned hoping her accusations would work, but whimpered as Quatre handed her the broom. 'IT'S NOT FAIR!" Mina bellowed kicking the wall. Quatre just ignored her and glanced out the window, "I hope Krista gets off of work soon, I already miss…" But his thoughts were soon interrupted by a loud crash followed by a few cuss words, as the shelf mounted with weapons toppled over onto Mina.
Duo laid on his bed, letting his long brown locks fall over his face. "Hmmf, I was suppose to be at the store an hour ago." He thought turning over onto his side. But Duo had no intention on going anywhere. Ever since the encounter at the mansion, he had hung up his cloak and scythe for good.
*Flash*
Duo screamed as he saw his little sister Miranda fall to the floor dead. Trowa just smiled and wiped the fresh blood from his face. Anger rose in Duo, and without thinking he charged for the vampire with his axe. Trowa seized the handle and snapped it in two, watching the boy tumble to the ground. Duo gasped as Trowa pulled him up by his hair and came close to his neck. He waited for his life to end, waited for the vampire to suck his blood and kill him just like he did to his sister. "I'm sorry Miranda, sorry I couldn't revenge your death. But now we can be together with Mom and Dad. So wait for me sis, I'm coming…" Duo slowly opened one eye, wondering why he was stalling. Trowa was till above him, but his mind was concentrated on something else. A man with a cloak stood in the doorway. Trowa hissed at the stranger, and yanked Duo closer, tightening the hold he had on him. The man stepped forward, and reached into his cape and withdrew a cross. It's reflection shimmered under the moonlight, and struck Trowa with a fierce blow. He cried out in pain and sunk back into the darkness. Duo collapsed to the floor, gazing at the mysterious figure that saved him before blacking out.
*Flash*
"Ring! Ring!" Duo jumped and stumbled out of bed as the phone rang. "Ring! Ring!" "Alright, alright I'm coming. Hello?"
"Duo? Duo it's Quatre. Why aren't you here yet?"
"Hmmm…sorry Kats, I'm not in the mood to go anywhere today."
"What do you mean? Are you sick?"
"No Kats, I'm not sick. Is that important that I have to come over? Can't I just stay home and do nothing?!"
"Why are you getting so defensive Duo? You know you haven't been the same since the incident with…hold on a second. Mina please do not touch that! Mina!"
"Look Kats, I'll tell it to you straight. I don't want to do this anymore."
"What? Sorry Duo, I didn't catch that. What did you say?"
"I'M NOT GOING TO BE A VAMPIRE HUNTER ANYMORE GOT IT!"
And with that, he hung up on Quatre. Slamming the phone hard onto the receiver. Quatre stood there totally speechless, not noticing Mina coming up behind him. "Hey Kitty Kats, when is Duo gonna get here?" Quatre just looked at her and shook his head, "Duo isn't coming."
"Being lazy huh? No problem, as long as he gets here before sundown so we can go vampire hunting then…"
"Duo is not going to hunt anymore."
"What!?"
"It seems Duo decided to quit…"
~***~
Deep down in the chambers, Trowa and Zechs keep their head low as his Excellency Treize Khushrenada steps forward. The sound of his black boots echo through the room, as he paces back and forth. "Everything, everything was there…" He spoke. Trowa watches as Treize stops in front of him; he never felt fear until now. "Everything was practically handed to you on a silver platter. And, and yet you still seemed to Fuck it up. Now please, explain this to me Trowa dear?" But before he could answer him, Treize struck him hard against the face. Zechs looked away, as Trowa slammed against the marble floor, cracking it a bit. Treize rested his head upon his hand and sighed, "It's only a matter of time before the Dark Moon my boys. I need them in order to complete this ritual, do you understand?" They both nodded and kept silent, until Zechs finally spoke up. "My Lord, if you please. We had them in our grasp, but Heero…" Treize eyes grew wide as he heard that name, "SILENCE!" He growled exposing his fangs and sending the blonde youth to the wall. He turned around, and fixed his hair a bit. "He shall be dealt with, but his actions are no excuse for your failure." Treize move towards his throne, and removed a bag from underneath it. "But, I shall give you one more chance." Trowa and Zechs came forward and kneeled by his side. He yanked out a gem necklace and held it high above them. "Twokloom De Gluav Kaunne De Banshi!" The jewel began to glow and a flash of light filled the room. Treize smirked as the two fell to the floor in utter pain, "Don't worry, it's all part of the process. Soon it will sink into your veins and your powers shall be increase." He chuckled placing the stone back in the sac. "Okay Heero, let's see if you can stop us now. Hahahahahahahaha!"
~***~
"Ring! Ring!" Duo just ignored it and stayed on the bed. He listened as his answer machine picked it up, "Yo this is Duo here and I'm not home so leave a message after the beep! (Beep)
"Duo, I know you're home so please pick up!" Quatre pleaded. "Duo please, we need to talk about this. Could you please answer the…" (Beep)
"Just stop." Duo thought. "Just stop trying, just leave me alone…"
*Flash*
Duo awoke in a cot, all his wounds were bandaged up. He crept out of bed and to the door, cautiously opening it. Duo heard voices coming from down the hallway, as he tiptoed closer. He glanced around the corner, and saw two men chatting away. One of them was old and balding, and a little over weight. The other was a bit younger with long black wavy hair tied back, and a mustache. He was buff and held a scythe in one hand. Duo started to back away, fearing for his life. But the younger man looked straight at him and smiled, "So yur finally op lad." Duo froze as they came towards him, "I…uh…" "Hungry, Ai know. Ai cold hear ya." Duo blushed as his stomach growled loudly. "Vell coom on lad, Ve fix ya op someting good!" Duo smiled back and followed the two to the kitchen. "So what's your name boy?" Asked the older one.
"Mffou." Duo muffled as he stuffed his mouth full with food.
"Vat?"
Duo swallowed and grinned, "Duo!"
"Vell Duo, I'm Vash."
"Vash?"
"No, he means Rash. It's just his accent gets in the way. I'm Monty, please to meet you."
"Uh, please to meet you." Duo stuttered shaking his hand. "So…were you the one who saved me?"
"Me, oh no! That was Rash here I believe." Monty replied.
"Did you save me?" Duo asked turning to Rash
"Ya, dat twas me. Ai coom not ten time to save de girl, vut Ai coom ten time to save ya. Ai'm very sorry."
Duo bit his lip as he remembered Miranda and her horrible death, and tried to hold back his tears. "Thank you Sir, thank you for saving me."
"No provblem, dat tis vat Vampire Hunters du."
Duo's eyes shot up as he said that, "Vampire Hunters?" They both turned to each other and smirked. "That's right boy, we are Vampire Hunters. Sworn protectors of God and his people." Monty told him. Duo could only stare at them in shock, "Sworn protectors?" Rash nodded, "Ve hunt down de devils children and kill dem before de kill de innocents. Dat tis vat ve du." Duo looked at them with admiration. They risk there lives for others everyday, protecting those who need it. And with that, something inside Duo sparked. All he knew is that he wanted to be like them. He wanted to protect those in need, he wanted to protect those with loved ones. "I never want anyone to be sad again, I want to help you protect this world! Please take me under your wing, please teach me to be a Vampire Hunter!"
*Flash*
"Ring! Ring!" Went the phone again, and Duo still ignored it and let the answer machine pick it up. It was Quatre again, trying to get him to talk. "What good is a Vampire Hunter if he can't even kill a shadow of one!" He told himself. "I'm no hunter, I'm just a fraud behind a cloak. Wufei is the true fighter, let him handle it for now on…"
"Ding Dong." Duo rolled over and headed for the door. He pulled back the chain and opened it slowly. Mina pushed her way through, making Duo fall onto the couch. "Mina what are…" But before he could finish, Mina backhanded him across his cheek. "Are you giving up?" She questioned. Duo rubbed his face and looked away, "So what if I am, it's not like you care about…" But Mina smacked him again before he could finish. "So let me get this straight, just because you mess up on one mission means you're giving up entirely?" Duo stood up, coming face to face with her. "One mission that nearly cost all of you your lives! I would never live with myself if anything were to happen to you, to Quatre or Krista! To anyone! Don't you see Mina, one mistake does make a difference. So I don't want to fight anymore, I'll only be in the way." Mina spun around, clenching her fists. "So, was it a mistake to save me?" Duo eyes widen as she said that, "What?" "Was it a mistake to save me back then Duo? Me being a vampire and all." They stood there in silence, not looking at each other. Until Mina finally spoke up again, "You're not a failure Duo. If anyone's a failure, it's me." Duo gazed at her confused, "What do you mean you're the failure?" Mina held her breath before speaking, "All this time, I've had plenty of chances to kill Heero. But I didn't, I'm sorry Duo." Mina was surprised when Duo wrapped his arms around her, "I don't regret saving you Mina, and I don't blame you for anything. I just thought I'll be in the way if I continued Vampire Hunting, and be nothing more but trouble to you and the others." Mina placed her hand on his head and pulled him closer, "If anyone is trouble, it's me." She joked. "We be nothing without you Duo, I would still be that little frighten girl if you haven't given me strength. Quatre would have been dead, if you hadn't been there for him. And even Krista wouldn't have been here if you didn't save her. So don't you see Duo, we need you, I need you. I need you to be my side, I need you to be my strength." Mina looked back at Duo, and saw tears falling from his face, "Duo..." She smiled as she wiped his tears away.
"Mina, thank you…"
~***~
Quatre waited patently for Mina to return, hoping she would came back with Duo. Just then, the door swung open and Mina walked in. "Mina! Did you…" Mina grinned as she moved to the side for Duo. "Thank God." Quatre sighed in relief as he walked up to the two. "Sorry about that Kats, I was having a feeling sorry for myself attack. But it's fine now, Mina helped me feel better." Quatre smiled and patted his friend on the shoulder, "I'm glad to hear that." Mina jumped up onto the counter and pulled out a nail filer, "Well now that's done and over with, we can go back to more important things. Like me!" Duo and Quatre both started to laugh, not noticing the door swinging open. Mina peered up at the visitor, "Hey you, about time you showed up! We were just going to talk about…are you okay?" They turned back and saw Krista staring at the ground. "Krista?" Quatre spoke walking towards her. Krista looked up, trying not to cry. "I have to leave for Michigan tomorrow."
"I have to go back home..."
Sad huh? Yep, I know you all love me! (J/K) Next Chapter: Krista is being sent home, how are the others going to handle it? And an uninvited guest comes along for the ride, what's a girl to do? All this and more in "Krista Says Goodbye"
Mina looked at the huge mess she was being forced to clean up and sighed, "This isn't fair, she started it!" (She referring to Krista) "It doesn't matter." Quatre calmly responded. "You're the one who decided to throw the dagger."
"Well if she wouldn't of ducked, then it wouldn't of hit the display case! In conclusion, it's all her fault!" Mina grinned hoping her accusations would work, but whimpered as Quatre handed her the broom. 'IT'S NOT FAIR!" Mina bellowed kicking the wall. Quatre just ignored her and glanced out the window, "I hope Krista gets off of work soon, I already miss…" But his thoughts were soon interrupted by a loud crash followed by a few cuss words, as the shelf mounted with weapons toppled over onto Mina.
Duo laid on his bed, letting his long brown locks fall over his face. "Hmmf, I was suppose to be at the store an hour ago." He thought turning over onto his side. But Duo had no intention on going anywhere. Ever since the encounter at the mansion, he had hung up his cloak and scythe for good.
*Flash*
Duo screamed as he saw his little sister Miranda fall to the floor dead. Trowa just smiled and wiped the fresh blood from his face. Anger rose in Duo, and without thinking he charged for the vampire with his axe. Trowa seized the handle and snapped it in two, watching the boy tumble to the ground. Duo gasped as Trowa pulled him up by his hair and came close to his neck. He waited for his life to end, waited for the vampire to suck his blood and kill him just like he did to his sister. "I'm sorry Miranda, sorry I couldn't revenge your death. But now we can be together with Mom and Dad. So wait for me sis, I'm coming…" Duo slowly opened one eye, wondering why he was stalling. Trowa was till above him, but his mind was concentrated on something else. A man with a cloak stood in the doorway. Trowa hissed at the stranger, and yanked Duo closer, tightening the hold he had on him. The man stepped forward, and reached into his cape and withdrew a cross. It's reflection shimmered under the moonlight, and struck Trowa with a fierce blow. He cried out in pain and sunk back into the darkness. Duo collapsed to the floor, gazing at the mysterious figure that saved him before blacking out.
*Flash*
"Ring! Ring!" Duo jumped and stumbled out of bed as the phone rang. "Ring! Ring!" "Alright, alright I'm coming. Hello?"
"Duo? Duo it's Quatre. Why aren't you here yet?"
"Hmmm…sorry Kats, I'm not in the mood to go anywhere today."
"What do you mean? Are you sick?"
"No Kats, I'm not sick. Is that important that I have to come over? Can't I just stay home and do nothing?!"
"Why are you getting so defensive Duo? You know you haven't been the same since the incident with…hold on a second. Mina please do not touch that! Mina!"
"Look Kats, I'll tell it to you straight. I don't want to do this anymore."
"What? Sorry Duo, I didn't catch that. What did you say?"
"I'M NOT GOING TO BE A VAMPIRE HUNTER ANYMORE GOT IT!"
And with that, he hung up on Quatre. Slamming the phone hard onto the receiver. Quatre stood there totally speechless, not noticing Mina coming up behind him. "Hey Kitty Kats, when is Duo gonna get here?" Quatre just looked at her and shook his head, "Duo isn't coming."
"Being lazy huh? No problem, as long as he gets here before sundown so we can go vampire hunting then…"
"Duo is not going to hunt anymore."
"What!?"
"It seems Duo decided to quit…"
~***~
Deep down in the chambers, Trowa and Zechs keep their head low as his Excellency Treize Khushrenada steps forward. The sound of his black boots echo through the room, as he paces back and forth. "Everything, everything was there…" He spoke. Trowa watches as Treize stops in front of him; he never felt fear until now. "Everything was practically handed to you on a silver platter. And, and yet you still seemed to Fuck it up. Now please, explain this to me Trowa dear?" But before he could answer him, Treize struck him hard against the face. Zechs looked away, as Trowa slammed against the marble floor, cracking it a bit. Treize rested his head upon his hand and sighed, "It's only a matter of time before the Dark Moon my boys. I need them in order to complete this ritual, do you understand?" They both nodded and kept silent, until Zechs finally spoke up. "My Lord, if you please. We had them in our grasp, but Heero…" Treize eyes grew wide as he heard that name, "SILENCE!" He growled exposing his fangs and sending the blonde youth to the wall. He turned around, and fixed his hair a bit. "He shall be dealt with, but his actions are no excuse for your failure." Treize move towards his throne, and removed a bag from underneath it. "But, I shall give you one more chance." Trowa and Zechs came forward and kneeled by his side. He yanked out a gem necklace and held it high above them. "Twokloom De Gluav Kaunne De Banshi!" The jewel began to glow and a flash of light filled the room. Treize smirked as the two fell to the floor in utter pain, "Don't worry, it's all part of the process. Soon it will sink into your veins and your powers shall be increase." He chuckled placing the stone back in the sac. "Okay Heero, let's see if you can stop us now. Hahahahahahahaha!"
~***~
"Ring! Ring!" Duo just ignored it and stayed on the bed. He listened as his answer machine picked it up, "Yo this is Duo here and I'm not home so leave a message after the beep! (Beep)
"Duo, I know you're home so please pick up!" Quatre pleaded. "Duo please, we need to talk about this. Could you please answer the…" (Beep)
"Just stop." Duo thought. "Just stop trying, just leave me alone…"
*Flash*
Duo awoke in a cot, all his wounds were bandaged up. He crept out of bed and to the door, cautiously opening it. Duo heard voices coming from down the hallway, as he tiptoed closer. He glanced around the corner, and saw two men chatting away. One of them was old and balding, and a little over weight. The other was a bit younger with long black wavy hair tied back, and a mustache. He was buff and held a scythe in one hand. Duo started to back away, fearing for his life. But the younger man looked straight at him and smiled, "So yur finally op lad." Duo froze as they came towards him, "I…uh…" "Hungry, Ai know. Ai cold hear ya." Duo blushed as his stomach growled loudly. "Vell coom on lad, Ve fix ya op someting good!" Duo smiled back and followed the two to the kitchen. "So what's your name boy?" Asked the older one.
"Mffou." Duo muffled as he stuffed his mouth full with food.
"Vat?"
Duo swallowed and grinned, "Duo!"
"Vell Duo, I'm Vash."
"Vash?"
"No, he means Rash. It's just his accent gets in the way. I'm Monty, please to meet you."
"Uh, please to meet you." Duo stuttered shaking his hand. "So…were you the one who saved me?"
"Me, oh no! That was Rash here I believe." Monty replied.
"Did you save me?" Duo asked turning to Rash
"Ya, dat twas me. Ai coom not ten time to save de girl, vut Ai coom ten time to save ya. Ai'm very sorry."
Duo bit his lip as he remembered Miranda and her horrible death, and tried to hold back his tears. "Thank you Sir, thank you for saving me."
"No provblem, dat tis vat Vampire Hunters du."
Duo's eyes shot up as he said that, "Vampire Hunters?" They both turned to each other and smirked. "That's right boy, we are Vampire Hunters. Sworn protectors of God and his people." Monty told him. Duo could only stare at them in shock, "Sworn protectors?" Rash nodded, "Ve hunt down de devils children and kill dem before de kill de innocents. Dat tis vat ve du." Duo looked at them with admiration. They risk there lives for others everyday, protecting those who need it. And with that, something inside Duo sparked. All he knew is that he wanted to be like them. He wanted to protect those in need, he wanted to protect those with loved ones. "I never want anyone to be sad again, I want to help you protect this world! Please take me under your wing, please teach me to be a Vampire Hunter!"
*Flash*
"Ring! Ring!" Went the phone again, and Duo still ignored it and let the answer machine pick it up. It was Quatre again, trying to get him to talk. "What good is a Vampire Hunter if he can't even kill a shadow of one!" He told himself. "I'm no hunter, I'm just a fraud behind a cloak. Wufei is the true fighter, let him handle it for now on…"
"Ding Dong." Duo rolled over and headed for the door. He pulled back the chain and opened it slowly. Mina pushed her way through, making Duo fall onto the couch. "Mina what are…" But before he could finish, Mina backhanded him across his cheek. "Are you giving up?" She questioned. Duo rubbed his face and looked away, "So what if I am, it's not like you care about…" But Mina smacked him again before he could finish. "So let me get this straight, just because you mess up on one mission means you're giving up entirely?" Duo stood up, coming face to face with her. "One mission that nearly cost all of you your lives! I would never live with myself if anything were to happen to you, to Quatre or Krista! To anyone! Don't you see Mina, one mistake does make a difference. So I don't want to fight anymore, I'll only be in the way." Mina spun around, clenching her fists. "So, was it a mistake to save me?" Duo eyes widen as she said that, "What?" "Was it a mistake to save me back then Duo? Me being a vampire and all." They stood there in silence, not looking at each other. Until Mina finally spoke up again, "You're not a failure Duo. If anyone's a failure, it's me." Duo gazed at her confused, "What do you mean you're the failure?" Mina held her breath before speaking, "All this time, I've had plenty of chances to kill Heero. But I didn't, I'm sorry Duo." Mina was surprised when Duo wrapped his arms around her, "I don't regret saving you Mina, and I don't blame you for anything. I just thought I'll be in the way if I continued Vampire Hunting, and be nothing more but trouble to you and the others." Mina placed her hand on his head and pulled him closer, "If anyone is trouble, it's me." She joked. "We be nothing without you Duo, I would still be that little frighten girl if you haven't given me strength. Quatre would have been dead, if you hadn't been there for him. And even Krista wouldn't have been here if you didn't save her. So don't you see Duo, we need you, I need you. I need you to be my side, I need you to be my strength." Mina looked back at Duo, and saw tears falling from his face, "Duo..." She smiled as she wiped his tears away.
"Mina, thank you…"
~***~
Quatre waited patently for Mina to return, hoping she would came back with Duo. Just then, the door swung open and Mina walked in. "Mina! Did you…" Mina grinned as she moved to the side for Duo. "Thank God." Quatre sighed in relief as he walked up to the two. "Sorry about that Kats, I was having a feeling sorry for myself attack. But it's fine now, Mina helped me feel better." Quatre smiled and patted his friend on the shoulder, "I'm glad to hear that." Mina jumped up onto the counter and pulled out a nail filer, "Well now that's done and over with, we can go back to more important things. Like me!" Duo and Quatre both started to laugh, not noticing the door swinging open. Mina peered up at the visitor, "Hey you, about time you showed up! We were just going to talk about…are you okay?" They turned back and saw Krista staring at the ground. "Krista?" Quatre spoke walking towards her. Krista looked up, trying not to cry. "I have to leave for Michigan tomorrow."
"I have to go back home..."
Sad huh? Yep, I know you all love me! (J/K) Next Chapter: Krista is being sent home, how are the others going to handle it? And an uninvited guest comes along for the ride, what's a girl to do? All this and more in "Krista Says Goodbye"