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
"Now kick forward and jump at the same time" Meiran smiled watching the small child attempt her command.
He jumped and kicked and landed...then he fell over. Everyone including the kid laughed."You did well you just need to work more on your balance.Rember everyone Balance is the key to everything. Power and Balance not only your power but our enemies too. use his power against him to throw off his balance. Now practice amongst yourselves"
She stood back and watched as her charges mocked battled. Meiran was basically the instructor to village. She taught the children and many adults self defense. she was also, though unknown to the village, a spy for the local gang of outlaws. She kept an eye on went around here and reported back to them, in return they protected her village and helped restore what the false king took from them.
"Hey watch it you little brat!" Meiran looked up in time to see a guard grab the shoulder of Jervis.
"I'm sorry sir. I didn't meant to. I was practicing. honest" the boy trembled.
"Hey let go of him!" Meiran command as she headed to the man. Neither noticed that they were being watched. Trowa and his fellow outlaws stood back in the shadows prepared to attack if necessary.
"That is the royal carriage" mumbled Heero as he motioned to the carriage by the church. The guard had been standing beside before being attacked by the child.
Trowa nodded seeing the opportunity but before he could act he saw something that made all thoughts halt.
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Quatre walked out ut of the church with a bright smile as the priest of the small church thanked him repeatedly. Wufie huffed and walked behind Quatre his eyes darting everywhere.
"Let me go you oof!" a voice called out, Quatre turned to see one of his guards holding a kid. And another holding a woman roughly. Before Wufie could stop him Quatre yelled out.
"Unhand the both of them this instance!" The guard was about to say something before seeing the prince. He immediately let go and him and his fellow guard dropped tot their knees head bowed.
"What is the meaning of this General"
"Your Highness.." Started one of the guards.
"Your highness?" Meiran exclaimed.
He looked to her and smiled nodding before looking back at his guard
"This child attacked me and then this woman came over and began yelling at me for no reason. I was trying to control her..."
"No reason? You were hurting him! He apologized and you wouldn't let him go!"
Quatre looked at them bother before kneeling in front of the scared boy."Dont be frightened little friend." He smiled his brightest smile. The child smiled timidly back. "What happened?"
"I was practicing my fighting skills that Lady Meiran was teaching me. When I missed my target and hit your guard sir. I apologized. I truly didn't mean to hurt him." Quatre repressed the smile at the thought of this young lad hurting his general.
"Fine I have heard enough. It was obviously a misunderstanding. General next time do not handle the child so roughly, nor the lady acting as his protector. Lady Meiran I apologize for any inconveniences or pain my guard might have caused you or your charge."
Meiran blushed and curtsied quickly. "Do not worry your highness, I assure you all is fine. I was just worried"
Quatre smiled and bowed to her before looking at her. "Maybe you are the one I could talk to. I wanted to know more about this little village."
"Of course your highness! If you want my house is over there we can sit inside where you wont be bothered..."
Quatre laughed. "No if you would, a place outside would be preferable. I'm cooped up in the castle all day I do believe I need the sun every now and again"
"Of course this way if you would your highness"
Quatre nodded to Wufie and followed the woman, Wufie glared at the guards giving them an order to stay here and not cause problems as he followed Quatre.
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"Where is he going with Meiran? And why was he talking with Father Maxwell" Duo asked trying to get a look as to where they were going.
"I'm sure Meiran will tell us later. But still..one of us should go to keep an eye on her.. the others can see about getting some gold from the carriage" Heero said.
Trowa frowned a moment "I'll go watch them. Since I am able to hide better. You two go talk to Father Maxwell. Then on your way out it would make it easier for you to get close to the carraige." They nodded and went their separate ways.
Trowa moved and hid in a tree above the small group.
"And then there is the blacksmith. He is a nice fellow him and his wife are the parents to little Jervis there." Said child was sitting on Quatre's lap, playing with a tassel connected to his sash. Quatre just smiled and continued listening.
/He looks so beautiful and sweet. How could he let his uncle rule like he dose/ Trowa thought turning his attention back to the boy. He couldn't understand he felt drawn to him. He looked so fragile. He then turned his attention to the boy scowling at Meiran.
"And what do you do?" He asked her abruptly.
"Wufie..." The princes voice held a warning note.
Meiran smiled at the boy "I am the resident teacher you might say. I teach the small ones and any else who ask self defense along with running a small school of sorts."
"Hmph"
"Wufie I mean it"
"What do you mean humph?!" asked a now enraged Meiran.
"I mean that first a woman could not teach self-defense since they have no true fighting skills and if they could they would not be better then a male teacher. Second a woman's job is to feed the kids and clean. Nothing more. A woman teacher is observed..."
"Wufie!" Quatre exclaimed at his advisor.
"Is that so? And what makes you think your so tough just cause your a guy? I doubt you could take me in a fight!"
"Injustice! I could take you if had need but I don't fight weaklings such as women or children"
"Why you.."
"Enough both of you"
Trowa blinked hearing the command and sternness in the angels voice, he saw the sparks flicker in those eyes and shook himself. /Pay attention/
"Wufie you will apologize to Lady Meiran. And you will both cease this squabble." He sighed and looked at Jervis "See even adults act like little kids sometimes .. espescily when they like each other"
Jervis giggled and both him and Quatre laughed seeing the dubious looks they got from Meiran and Wufie. Trowa almost smiled hearing that laughter. wishing there was a way for him to meet the young prince.
"Prince Quatre," Wufie smirks, Quatre glared,"I do believe it is time we continued on your little jaunt if we wish to make it back in time for you to see your father before dinner."
Quater nodded and stood up setting Jervis down and smiled at the boy,"If you learn what Lady Meiran teaches you one day if you wish you could be a squire in my court."
The boy smiled "I wanna be like Trowa "
Quatre looked confused and Meiran looked worried."Trowa who is that little friend?"
Trowa eyes widened and listened carefully now."He is the one who helps us. Gives us money so we can eat and saves us from the bad people who try to take it all."
Wufie spoke up "He is supposedly the leader of the gang of rebels who attack your uncles carriage carrying the tax money."
"Oh, so he gives it to the poor dose he?" Meiran and the child nodded. "Then he sounds like a good person to become little Jervis. One day i will have to meet your Trowa and thank him for making sure your kept safe until i can do so"
Trowa looked shock and barely kept his balance. Quatre hugged Jervis before following Wufie to their carriage. He waved by to the children before nodding, him and his guards pulled out.
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Trowa sat drinking from a mug with Meiran when Duo and Heero appeared.
"Well,?" Meiran and Duo asked in unsion.Trowa had filled Meiran in on their plan.
Duo started "Turns out the prince was there giving a very generous donation to the poor and church..turns out he is visiting as many as he can today. Which is the reason we didn't take anything from his carriage. it was already going to the poor." Heero nodded, Duo continued on "Father Maxwell seems to be taken by the prince kept going on about how his highness said this and was like this and so on. Must be a good guy to make that type of impression on the good Father"
Heero looked at Meiran and Trowa "What about you?"
Meiran smiled" He is sweet. a good heir to the throne just like his father before he became sick. Jervis has taken a great liking to him. so did some of the other kids. Though his advisor could use a good kick in the arse" She huffed at that.
"He also knows who I am it seems" Trowa said without looking up from his mug.
"What?!" Duo looked shocked.
"He told Jervis that if he followed Meiran's teaching he could be a squire one day in his court, Jervis informed him he wanted to be like me. He asked who I was and Jervis informed him."
Heero didn't look happy, neither did Duo "What did he say?"
Meiran took over here "His advisor informed him that Trowa was the leader of the rebels. And he got this thoughtful look and said so the money they take goes to the poor. After that he told Jervis that if that was true then wanting to be like Trowa was a good idea. And that he would have to meet him one day to thank him for protecting Jervis and the village until he could."
Heero finally spoke "So it seems the prince is not of the same mind as his uncle. We got the feeling from Father Maxwell that he was doing it without his uncles knowledge, the prince did a confession while there."
Trowa blinked "Why didn't he use his own priest?"
"Father Maxwell said that the advisor and Quatre didn't seem to trust a man hired by their uncle."
Suddenly there was a banging on the door "Open up it is the Sherif of Darkwaters"
The boys quickly took cover then Meiran opened the door.
"Yes, sheriff?" she bowed her head to show respect.
"Was it true the prince talked with you?"
"Yes his highness did"
"Did he say why he was out?"
Meiran nodded "He said he wanted to see how the villages and people were today sir."
The sherif nodded and looked around the place. " I thought I heard other voices..."
"Oh I was practicing for a small puppet show I would put on later for the children sir. His prince was wanting to come and see it the morrow"
"So he is coming back? "
"Yes sir in the afternoon"
He nodded and walked off growling at people. Meiran closed the door and sighed.
"He is coming back?" Trowa asked coming out of his spot.
"Yes, Jervis asked him to come when they were getting into the carriage. He smiled and said yes against his advisor advice."
"Then maybe we shall meet the prince. We could definitely get more information this way.and should he be traitours..a nice reward."
the others nodded.
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
"Now kick forward and jump at the same time" Meiran smiled watching the small child attempt her command.
He jumped and kicked and landed...then he fell over. Everyone including the kid laughed."You did well you just need to work more on your balance.Rember everyone Balance is the key to everything. Power and Balance not only your power but our enemies too. use his power against him to throw off his balance. Now practice amongst yourselves"
She stood back and watched as her charges mocked battled. Meiran was basically the instructor to village. She taught the children and many adults self defense. she was also, though unknown to the village, a spy for the local gang of outlaws. She kept an eye on went around here and reported back to them, in return they protected her village and helped restore what the false king took from them.
"Hey watch it you little brat!" Meiran looked up in time to see a guard grab the shoulder of Jervis.
"I'm sorry sir. I didn't meant to. I was practicing. honest" the boy trembled.
"Hey let go of him!" Meiran command as she headed to the man. Neither noticed that they were being watched. Trowa and his fellow outlaws stood back in the shadows prepared to attack if necessary.
"That is the royal carriage" mumbled Heero as he motioned to the carriage by the church. The guard had been standing beside before being attacked by the child.
Trowa nodded seeing the opportunity but before he could act he saw something that made all thoughts halt.
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Quatre walked out ut of the church with a bright smile as the priest of the small church thanked him repeatedly. Wufie huffed and walked behind Quatre his eyes darting everywhere.
"Let me go you oof!" a voice called out, Quatre turned to see one of his guards holding a kid. And another holding a woman roughly. Before Wufie could stop him Quatre yelled out.
"Unhand the both of them this instance!" The guard was about to say something before seeing the prince. He immediately let go and him and his fellow guard dropped tot their knees head bowed.
"What is the meaning of this General"
"Your Highness.." Started one of the guards.
"Your highness?" Meiran exclaimed.
He looked to her and smiled nodding before looking back at his guard
"This child attacked me and then this woman came over and began yelling at me for no reason. I was trying to control her..."
"No reason? You were hurting him! He apologized and you wouldn't let him go!"
Quatre looked at them bother before kneeling in front of the scared boy."Dont be frightened little friend." He smiled his brightest smile. The child smiled timidly back. "What happened?"
"I was practicing my fighting skills that Lady Meiran was teaching me. When I missed my target and hit your guard sir. I apologized. I truly didn't mean to hurt him." Quatre repressed the smile at the thought of this young lad hurting his general.
"Fine I have heard enough. It was obviously a misunderstanding. General next time do not handle the child so roughly, nor the lady acting as his protector. Lady Meiran I apologize for any inconveniences or pain my guard might have caused you or your charge."
Meiran blushed and curtsied quickly. "Do not worry your highness, I assure you all is fine. I was just worried"
Quatre smiled and bowed to her before looking at her. "Maybe you are the one I could talk to. I wanted to know more about this little village."
"Of course your highness! If you want my house is over there we can sit inside where you wont be bothered..."
Quatre laughed. "No if you would, a place outside would be preferable. I'm cooped up in the castle all day I do believe I need the sun every now and again"
"Of course this way if you would your highness"
Quatre nodded to Wufie and followed the woman, Wufie glared at the guards giving them an order to stay here and not cause problems as he followed Quatre.
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"Where is he going with Meiran? And why was he talking with Father Maxwell" Duo asked trying to get a look as to where they were going.
"I'm sure Meiran will tell us later. But still..one of us should go to keep an eye on her.. the others can see about getting some gold from the carriage" Heero said.
Trowa frowned a moment "I'll go watch them. Since I am able to hide better. You two go talk to Father Maxwell. Then on your way out it would make it easier for you to get close to the carraige." They nodded and went their separate ways.
Trowa moved and hid in a tree above the small group.
"And then there is the blacksmith. He is a nice fellow him and his wife are the parents to little Jervis there." Said child was sitting on Quatre's lap, playing with a tassel connected to his sash. Quatre just smiled and continued listening.
/He looks so beautiful and sweet. How could he let his uncle rule like he dose/ Trowa thought turning his attention back to the boy. He couldn't understand he felt drawn to him. He looked so fragile. He then turned his attention to the boy scowling at Meiran.
"And what do you do?" He asked her abruptly.
"Wufie..." The princes voice held a warning note.
Meiran smiled at the boy "I am the resident teacher you might say. I teach the small ones and any else who ask self defense along with running a small school of sorts."
"Hmph"
"Wufie I mean it"
"What do you mean humph?!" asked a now enraged Meiran.
"I mean that first a woman could not teach self-defense since they have no true fighting skills and if they could they would not be better then a male teacher. Second a woman's job is to feed the kids and clean. Nothing more. A woman teacher is observed..."
"Wufie!" Quatre exclaimed at his advisor.
"Is that so? And what makes you think your so tough just cause your a guy? I doubt you could take me in a fight!"
"Injustice! I could take you if had need but I don't fight weaklings such as women or children"
"Why you.."
"Enough both of you"
Trowa blinked hearing the command and sternness in the angels voice, he saw the sparks flicker in those eyes and shook himself. /Pay attention/
"Wufie you will apologize to Lady Meiran. And you will both cease this squabble." He sighed and looked at Jervis "See even adults act like little kids sometimes .. espescily when they like each other"
Jervis giggled and both him and Quatre laughed seeing the dubious looks they got from Meiran and Wufie. Trowa almost smiled hearing that laughter. wishing there was a way for him to meet the young prince.
"Prince Quatre," Wufie smirks, Quatre glared,"I do believe it is time we continued on your little jaunt if we wish to make it back in time for you to see your father before dinner."
Quater nodded and stood up setting Jervis down and smiled at the boy,"If you learn what Lady Meiran teaches you one day if you wish you could be a squire in my court."
The boy smiled "I wanna be like Trowa "
Quatre looked confused and Meiran looked worried."Trowa who is that little friend?"
Trowa eyes widened and listened carefully now."He is the one who helps us. Gives us money so we can eat and saves us from the bad people who try to take it all."
Wufie spoke up "He is supposedly the leader of the gang of rebels who attack your uncles carriage carrying the tax money."
"Oh, so he gives it to the poor dose he?" Meiran and the child nodded. "Then he sounds like a good person to become little Jervis. One day i will have to meet your Trowa and thank him for making sure your kept safe until i can do so"
Trowa looked shock and barely kept his balance. Quatre hugged Jervis before following Wufie to their carriage. He waved by to the children before nodding, him and his guards pulled out.
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Trowa sat drinking from a mug with Meiran when Duo and Heero appeared.
"Well,?" Meiran and Duo asked in unsion.Trowa had filled Meiran in on their plan.
Duo started "Turns out the prince was there giving a very generous donation to the poor and church..turns out he is visiting as many as he can today. Which is the reason we didn't take anything from his carriage. it was already going to the poor." Heero nodded, Duo continued on "Father Maxwell seems to be taken by the prince kept going on about how his highness said this and was like this and so on. Must be a good guy to make that type of impression on the good Father"
Heero looked at Meiran and Trowa "What about you?"
Meiran smiled" He is sweet. a good heir to the throne just like his father before he became sick. Jervis has taken a great liking to him. so did some of the other kids. Though his advisor could use a good kick in the arse" She huffed at that.
"He also knows who I am it seems" Trowa said without looking up from his mug.
"What?!" Duo looked shocked.
"He told Jervis that if he followed Meiran's teaching he could be a squire one day in his court, Jervis informed him he wanted to be like me. He asked who I was and Jervis informed him."
Heero didn't look happy, neither did Duo "What did he say?"
Meiran took over here "His advisor informed him that Trowa was the leader of the rebels. And he got this thoughtful look and said so the money they take goes to the poor. After that he told Jervis that if that was true then wanting to be like Trowa was a good idea. And that he would have to meet him one day to thank him for protecting Jervis and the village until he could."
Heero finally spoke "So it seems the prince is not of the same mind as his uncle. We got the feeling from Father Maxwell that he was doing it without his uncles knowledge, the prince did a confession while there."
Trowa blinked "Why didn't he use his own priest?"
"Father Maxwell said that the advisor and Quatre didn't seem to trust a man hired by their uncle."
Suddenly there was a banging on the door "Open up it is the Sherif of Darkwaters"
The boys quickly took cover then Meiran opened the door.
"Yes, sheriff?" she bowed her head to show respect.
"Was it true the prince talked with you?"
"Yes his highness did"
"Did he say why he was out?"
Meiran nodded "He said he wanted to see how the villages and people were today sir."
The sherif nodded and looked around the place. " I thought I heard other voices..."
"Oh I was practicing for a small puppet show I would put on later for the children sir. His prince was wanting to come and see it the morrow"
"So he is coming back? "
"Yes sir in the afternoon"
He nodded and walked off growling at people. Meiran closed the door and sighed.
"He is coming back?" Trowa asked coming out of his spot.
"Yes, Jervis asked him to come when they were getting into the carriage. He smiled and said yes against his advisor advice."
"Then maybe we shall meet the prince. We could definitely get more information this way.and should he be traitours..a nice reward."
the others nodded.