Title:Heart's Arrow
Pairings: 3x4, 1x2, 5xM, various others perhaps.
Summary: AU, Quatre's Uncle, Treiz, Is a tyrant who is ruining the Kingdom, as he rules in place of the rightful king. Quatre's father is sick and dying, and Quatre is under the age of which he could rule. so what dose he do? And who will help him? and who is the band of thieves in the woods?
Authors notes: Based somewhat on robin hood. Changed slightly.. got cuter guys in it (OK the guy that played robin hood was very hot..but never as cute as my gwing guys). Um im not sure if anyone would consider it plagiarism since I haven't seen one like it..iv seen similar.. different pairings..differnt set up and so on. Hope you all enjoy it. Love reviews and helpful critizim.hopefully kept this IC for the most part..being it au means they have to be a tad different...
Warnings: Yaoi! Meaning guys being with other guys. no lemons, maybe a little lime, If you do not like the thought of a guy loving another guy..get away from me and my story please. we like gay gwing boys...(though if they were real i prefer them straight and with me....no offense to my love of course...)
one more note: someone told me i had a tendancy to move provs without letting ya know..if i do this here im sorry but it almost able to tell whos is who..or maybe i am cause i wrote it.
"..."speaking
/.../ direct thoughts (meaning they are acutely talking to themselves and not just remembering or going over something in their head)
on to the story
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"What again?!" A very angry voice bellowed,"How could you let it happen again? What were you drunk or asleep on the job?"
The Substitute King yelled at one of the palace guards.
While the guard stammered his explanations and apologies the King thought.
/Once again, those damn thieves of the forest have managed to get to my gold. No matter how many guards I put on it, or how I try to sneak it into the castle they manage to find it. I bet there is a spy but who could it be? At least they cant hit all of my carriages at once!/
He finally looked up at the still babbling guard," ... and then they jumped us..this one with a long braid yelling how he or she, it was hard to tell with the braid, was the God of death, and another with cold blue eyes was ..."
"ENOUGH!" the king yelled. "Leave my presence I will think up a suitable punishment later. If I remember" Giving the guard a look that said he better hope he forgets or wins his good graces by then.
The King, or Treiz, as he was known by family, Had taken over ruling in his brother's behalf when he had fallen ill to the same sickness that had killed his wife after she had given birth to the only heir. Sure there were plenty of girls they had, 29 to be exact. All of them were married off by now. Even the eldest Irea had finally moved and left behind the last child, Quatre Winner.
Rather small for his age it was unsure if Prince Quatre would even make it to his next birthday. But at the age of 17, one year from being of legal age to rule the kingdom should something happen to his father, He was a beautiful boy.
Hair the color of the sun in the day, and the color of the moon at night, pale skin that turned a lovely shade of pink, when embarrassed, that had most women painting themselves or pinching themselves to get. His eyes though. Was what caught you. Big bright innocent blue green eyes, the color of the deep oceans or the clearest blue sky, depending on his mood.
Treiz slammed his fist down on the arm of the chair as he thought about his nephew. He should be the rightful heir. had his brother, who he despised for stealing the woman he loved, never had a son he would be the next in line for ruling.
But no once again he had to ruin it for him. He would get even though, he smirked, after all no one is able to stop him from bring the kingdom down before he leaves. With that he laughed and began once again to count his money and jewels.
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"Look at this haul Heero!" A boy with deep violet eyes threw his arm around his companion. Heero didn't even look at the boy as he continued to inspect what they had gathered,
"Duo shouldn't you be opening the locks on these chests?" he spoke in a slightly monotone voice as he swished a newly found dagger through the air and tested its weight.
Duo smiled a maniac smile before pulling a small metal pick from his long braid and moved to the chest.
Behind them a boy with green eyes was watching the area around them for trespassers. One would think with the large brown bang covering one eye he would be at a disadvantage, but as many had found out, that was not the case at all."Hey Trowa! Look what I found!"
Duo exclaimed looking motioning to the tall boy. Trowa walked over calmly, by now use to Duo getting excited over little things.
"Look at this!" He held up a silver arrow.
Trowa took the arrow away to inspect it, upon receiving it, he felt how it barely weighed anything. The feathering at the end was soft eagle feathers. He noticed a small engraving on the length of it."Heart's arrow". Raising an eyebrow at this he moved and put it in the bag on his back with the rest of the other arrows.
"Come on lets go before more of the King's guard show up." With that he moved back into the trees blending in so perfectly it made you wonder if he had been there at all.
"I hate when he dose that!" Duo exclaimed grabbing some of the treasure and running off into the woods, to follow an already retreating Heero.
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"How are you today father?" Prince Quatre smiled as he held his father hand, setting beside the man on his bed. His father just weakly squeezed his hand and attempted to smile.
"Don't worry father you shall be better soon, and everything will be fine again." He said it hoping it was true. Quatre new his father was getting worst. but he hoped that it was just following the old adage.
/Thing's are always darkest before the dawn/he recited to himself.
"Its beautiful outside today. The sun has chased all the storm clouds away. And the garden is still glistening from the rain the night before. It looks wonderful." The old king smiled at his son, his eyes dropping.
"I believe. Prince Quatre. it would be best if you let your father take his medicine and rest now. You don't want to over excite him do you?" A voice said from the door way. one that always sent shivers down Quatre's spine.
"Your right uncle." Quatre smiled at his father."Sleep well father" he leaned over and hugged him gently before walking to the door, he was stopped by his uncles presence.
"Yes?" His uncle just stared at him before moving to the side. Quatre hurried out.
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"We been through this Quatre." A young male reading a book said without even looking up.
" I know Wufie. But I still think it isn't right."
The boy closed his book, turning dark eyes to look at the prince. One knew he wasn't from the kingdom when they first see his eyes. Slightly slanted, Chang Wufie, was from China. he came here to study abroad when he was but eight, and had meet the king and his son, being asked by both to remain here to be the advisor to the prince.
"Quatre," it had taken a long time for to address him as such, and not as Prince Quatre, which he only used to rile the boy, "it would be unwise for you to go gallivanting around giving out items to the poor. Someone might just grab you instead. and then where would we be? Your uncle could just take over."
Wufie had taken a considerable disliking to Quatre's Uncle. Though Quatre's Uncle on the other hand had a small fondness for the Chinese boy, which further drove Wufie away.
"Then..could we go if we had my guards? My uncle's taxing is making so many people hungry Wufie. I cant sit by and watch it happen. if he wont relent at least let me be able to go out and try and help." He stared at Wufie hopefully."And of course you will be with me. You are after all the best to protect me." He knew it wasn't fair but he smiled sweetly at Wufie, knowing that this look and the flattery upon his skill would seal the deal.
Wufie looked at him and sighed standing up. I will alert the guards. But you will tell your uncle. Im staying far from that man as I can. I don't like how he watches me." Quatre tried not to laugh as Wufie left the room muttering in Chinese.
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"Uncle!" Quatre called walking into the throne room where his uncle was lounging in his father's throne. It was hard for Quatre to keep his face from showing his anger at this.
"Yes, Quatre? How is my nephew today?" Treiz smiled at his nephew in his most charming way.
"I plan on taking a small ride through the village. See what your subjects are doing. Wufie plus 4 of my guard will accompany me of course."
"Hm not a bad idea. They should see you more it will give them belief that I am not simply taking over as many seem to think. But not you. you know im doing this only to help" he smiled again
"Yes, yes I know Uncle. And you are helping greatly." Quatre did his best im innocent and love you smile before turning and walking out of the room.
"Ah Quatre if only you knew how your going out is going to help me greatly."
Pairings: 3x4, 1x2, 5xM, various others perhaps.
Summary: AU, Quatre's Uncle, Treiz, Is a tyrant who is ruining the Kingdom, as he rules in place of the rightful king. Quatre's father is sick and dying, and Quatre is under the age of which he could rule. so what dose he do? And who will help him? and who is the band of thieves in the woods?
Authors notes: Based somewhat on robin hood. Changed slightly.. got cuter guys in it (OK the guy that played robin hood was very hot..but never as cute as my gwing guys). Um im not sure if anyone would consider it plagiarism since I haven't seen one like it..iv seen similar.. different pairings..differnt set up and so on. Hope you all enjoy it. Love reviews and helpful critizim.hopefully kept this IC for the most part..being it au means they have to be a tad different...
Warnings: Yaoi! Meaning guys being with other guys. no lemons, maybe a little lime, If you do not like the thought of a guy loving another guy..get away from me and my story please. we like gay gwing boys...(though if they were real i prefer them straight and with me....no offense to my love of course...)
one more note: someone told me i had a tendancy to move provs without letting ya know..if i do this here im sorry but it almost able to tell whos is who..or maybe i am cause i wrote it.
"..."speaking
/.../ direct thoughts (meaning they are acutely talking to themselves and not just remembering or going over something in their head)
on to the story
~~~~~~~~~~
"What again?!" A very angry voice bellowed,"How could you let it happen again? What were you drunk or asleep on the job?"
The Substitute King yelled at one of the palace guards.
While the guard stammered his explanations and apologies the King thought.
/Once again, those damn thieves of the forest have managed to get to my gold. No matter how many guards I put on it, or how I try to sneak it into the castle they manage to find it. I bet there is a spy but who could it be? At least they cant hit all of my carriages at once!/
He finally looked up at the still babbling guard," ... and then they jumped us..this one with a long braid yelling how he or she, it was hard to tell with the braid, was the God of death, and another with cold blue eyes was ..."
"ENOUGH!" the king yelled. "Leave my presence I will think up a suitable punishment later. If I remember" Giving the guard a look that said he better hope he forgets or wins his good graces by then.
The King, or Treiz, as he was known by family, Had taken over ruling in his brother's behalf when he had fallen ill to the same sickness that had killed his wife after she had given birth to the only heir. Sure there were plenty of girls they had, 29 to be exact. All of them were married off by now. Even the eldest Irea had finally moved and left behind the last child, Quatre Winner.
Rather small for his age it was unsure if Prince Quatre would even make it to his next birthday. But at the age of 17, one year from being of legal age to rule the kingdom should something happen to his father, He was a beautiful boy.
Hair the color of the sun in the day, and the color of the moon at night, pale skin that turned a lovely shade of pink, when embarrassed, that had most women painting themselves or pinching themselves to get. His eyes though. Was what caught you. Big bright innocent blue green eyes, the color of the deep oceans or the clearest blue sky, depending on his mood.
Treiz slammed his fist down on the arm of the chair as he thought about his nephew. He should be the rightful heir. had his brother, who he despised for stealing the woman he loved, never had a son he would be the next in line for ruling.
But no once again he had to ruin it for him. He would get even though, he smirked, after all no one is able to stop him from bring the kingdom down before he leaves. With that he laughed and began once again to count his money and jewels.
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"Look at this haul Heero!" A boy with deep violet eyes threw his arm around his companion. Heero didn't even look at the boy as he continued to inspect what they had gathered,
"Duo shouldn't you be opening the locks on these chests?" he spoke in a slightly monotone voice as he swished a newly found dagger through the air and tested its weight.
Duo smiled a maniac smile before pulling a small metal pick from his long braid and moved to the chest.
Behind them a boy with green eyes was watching the area around them for trespassers. One would think with the large brown bang covering one eye he would be at a disadvantage, but as many had found out, that was not the case at all."Hey Trowa! Look what I found!"
Duo exclaimed looking motioning to the tall boy. Trowa walked over calmly, by now use to Duo getting excited over little things.
"Look at this!" He held up a silver arrow.
Trowa took the arrow away to inspect it, upon receiving it, he felt how it barely weighed anything. The feathering at the end was soft eagle feathers. He noticed a small engraving on the length of it."Heart's arrow". Raising an eyebrow at this he moved and put it in the bag on his back with the rest of the other arrows.
"Come on lets go before more of the King's guard show up." With that he moved back into the trees blending in so perfectly it made you wonder if he had been there at all.
"I hate when he dose that!" Duo exclaimed grabbing some of the treasure and running off into the woods, to follow an already retreating Heero.
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"How are you today father?" Prince Quatre smiled as he held his father hand, setting beside the man on his bed. His father just weakly squeezed his hand and attempted to smile.
"Don't worry father you shall be better soon, and everything will be fine again." He said it hoping it was true. Quatre new his father was getting worst. but he hoped that it was just following the old adage.
/Thing's are always darkest before the dawn/he recited to himself.
"Its beautiful outside today. The sun has chased all the storm clouds away. And the garden is still glistening from the rain the night before. It looks wonderful." The old king smiled at his son, his eyes dropping.
"I believe. Prince Quatre. it would be best if you let your father take his medicine and rest now. You don't want to over excite him do you?" A voice said from the door way. one that always sent shivers down Quatre's spine.
"Your right uncle." Quatre smiled at his father."Sleep well father" he leaned over and hugged him gently before walking to the door, he was stopped by his uncles presence.
"Yes?" His uncle just stared at him before moving to the side. Quatre hurried out.
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"We been through this Quatre." A young male reading a book said without even looking up.
" I know Wufie. But I still think it isn't right."
The boy closed his book, turning dark eyes to look at the prince. One knew he wasn't from the kingdom when they first see his eyes. Slightly slanted, Chang Wufie, was from China. he came here to study abroad when he was but eight, and had meet the king and his son, being asked by both to remain here to be the advisor to the prince.
"Quatre," it had taken a long time for to address him as such, and not as Prince Quatre, which he only used to rile the boy, "it would be unwise for you to go gallivanting around giving out items to the poor. Someone might just grab you instead. and then where would we be? Your uncle could just take over."
Wufie had taken a considerable disliking to Quatre's Uncle. Though Quatre's Uncle on the other hand had a small fondness for the Chinese boy, which further drove Wufie away.
"Then..could we go if we had my guards? My uncle's taxing is making so many people hungry Wufie. I cant sit by and watch it happen. if he wont relent at least let me be able to go out and try and help." He stared at Wufie hopefully."And of course you will be with me. You are after all the best to protect me." He knew it wasn't fair but he smiled sweetly at Wufie, knowing that this look and the flattery upon his skill would seal the deal.
Wufie looked at him and sighed standing up. I will alert the guards. But you will tell your uncle. Im staying far from that man as I can. I don't like how he watches me." Quatre tried not to laugh as Wufie left the room muttering in Chinese.
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"Uncle!" Quatre called walking into the throne room where his uncle was lounging in his father's throne. It was hard for Quatre to keep his face from showing his anger at this.
"Yes, Quatre? How is my nephew today?" Treiz smiled at his nephew in his most charming way.
"I plan on taking a small ride through the village. See what your subjects are doing. Wufie plus 4 of my guard will accompany me of course."
"Hm not a bad idea. They should see you more it will give them belief that I am not simply taking over as many seem to think. But not you. you know im doing this only to help" he smiled again
"Yes, yes I know Uncle. And you are helping greatly." Quatre did his best im innocent and love you smile before turning and walking out of the room.
"Ah Quatre if only you knew how your going out is going to help me greatly."