Title: I Would Follow You Across Worlds.
Author: Shadow Sorceress a.k.a. Zalia Chimera
Archiving: Sure, just ask me 'kay.
Pairings: Okay, this is where it gets complicated. 5x2, '5x'2 (yes, those little marks are meant to be there) and '5x2 (I'm not going nuts honest). 3x4, '3x'4(they're really meant to be there). '13x'R (ahh, my favourite weird het pairing), 1xR (I don't know if it's possible to go any more nuts than I am anyway).
Disclaimer: I don't own the Gundam Boys *sob*. I do however own the new costumes, Wufei's dragon symbol and the keystones.
Notes: Well, I just have to ask, what would general opinion be on having something along the lines of a 5x2x'5 in the literal sense of the word considering the story. I'm just curious 'cause I had the idea a while back.
Enjoy!
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Duo awoke to the sensation of skin against his own. He let out a contented sigh and curled himself against the warmth at his front. The arm around him tightened, pulling him closer.
He drifted between sleep and consciousness for a while--enjoying the pleasant sensation too much to give it up--until soft lips began laying teasing kisses across his body, flicking a tongue out to lap at his throat or tease a nipple into hardness, drawing a whimper from Duo's throat, before pressing firmly against Duo's own lips and drawing him into full awareness. Charcoal dark eyes stared back at him and the kiss was deepened, leaving Duo almost breathless when he broke away.
Good morning, my little death.
Duo whispered, the name feeling so right when he said it.
A smile answered him and gentle fingers reached out to brush errant strands of hair from Duo's face before leaning in for another kiss which Duo returned eagerly.
Mmmm, what a lovely way to wake up, Duo murmured when the stopped, running his fingers lazily across Shenlong's back.
Shenlong raised one eyebrow. Only lovely'? Well, I must endeavour to make sure the morning improves then.
A seductive smile appeared on Duo's lips. Sounds wonder...
The sound of the phone ringing interrupted him and he glared in its general direction before beginning to push himself up.
Shenlong caught his arm ina tight grip, pulling him down again. Ignore it.
I can't. It might be important.
Shenlong shrugged and refused to let go before kissing him thoroughly once more.
Duo stood and then looked around for anything to wear. Unable to find his trousers and seeing that his shirt was currently being used as a pillow, his gaze lit upon the pile of clean washing that he hadn't quite gotten around to putting away. He grabbed a sheet and quickly wrapped it around himself toga style before heading across the room to answer the phone.
He answered it to see Quatre staring blankly into empty space.
Ummm, Quatre?
*~*~*~*~*
Quatre tapped his fingers nervously against the tabletop as he waited for the call to connect, then shot a glance behind him to where Trowa was sitting with their doubles. His head was still reeling from the demonstration they had been given the other night, proving that the doubles were telling the truth. A wry smile crossed Quatre's face. Either that or that he was having a very long, very realistic hallucination.
They had offered to let the doubles stay which had been accepted gratefully and they had settled in quickly. The names had taken a little longer, although less time than Quatre had feared. The other Trowa had quickly settled for Triton, explaining that it was his sister's nickname for him while the other Quatre had taken almost a full day to decide upon naming himself Sandrock after his beloved Gundam.
Not everything had gone quite as smoothly though. Trowa and Triton had no problems getting along, they seemed to understand each other perfectly and without words, while Sandrock seemed taken by the whole idea of there being two Trowa's. Quatre and Sandrock however, did not get on. Somehow, they just seemed to rub each other the wrong way. No matter how friendly a conversation would start out, it would usually end in a blazing row and the whole situation was made worse by the fact that they could sense each other's anxiety and worry which made them worried which made the problem worse.
It was another fight that morning that had prompted Trowa to make him find a few minutes of normalcy in the bizarre science-fiction story their lives seemed to have become. Which meant calling Duo to talk for a while.
Quatre was so caught up in his thoughts that he didn't realise the the phone had been answered until a voice came through.
Ummm, Quatre? The sound of Duo's voice made him look towards the screen and Duo smiled. Glad you're listening. I was worried you'd fallen asleep for a moment.
Quatre smiled at his friend. No, just thinking. Although with the length of time it took you to answer the phone, I was beginning to worry that something had happened to you.
A faint blush appeared on Duo's face and Quatre raised an eyebrow, realising for the first time that all Duo was wearing only a sheet hastily tied to provide some kind of covering. Has something happened?
Yeah... well... I... Duo stuttered before a soft voice called out from the somewhere behind the sofa.
Duo? What is it?
Duo turned to call over his shoulder. Quatre just rang.
It was Quatre's turn to blush as Wufei appeared, leaning over the back of the sofa with a strange smile on his lips. Ah, Wufei... so sorry. I didn't realise... Duo you should have told me you were busy... I'll just go now.
The screen went blank and Quatre leaned back into his chair with a sigh.
*~*~*~*~*
Duo stared at the blank screen for a moment, a wry smile crossing his face. *I didn't know it was possible to turn that red.*
He turned back to where Shenlong sat and his smile faded as the reality of what had happened hit him.
He had slept with Shenlong.
Even worse, he had slept with Shenlong when he was dating Wufei.
*Although,* he though, slightly dazed, *since they're really the same person does that even count? Damn I'm confused!*
What's wrong my love? Shenlong asked.
Duo turned sharply to look at him. Nothing. I... just confused I guess.
Shenlong cocked his head to one side in a gesture that was so familiar. Tell me?
Duo smiled wanly. Don't get me wrong... last night was wonderful. But... I... I betrayed Fei... at least I think I did and now I'm not sure what to think or do or... or anything!
Immediately, Shenlong was at his side, wrapping arms around him and holding him tightly. Is your Wufei here? Would he leave everything behind for you? Cross worlds for you? Kill for you? I would. I will. He may push you away, or ignore you. But I will not. I love you my little death. Remember that.
Duo sighed against Shenlong's shoulder. It was the truth. He could feel it in every word Shenlong said. Shenlong was here, not Wufei. Wufei was never here. Wufei didn't love him. Shenlong did.
Shenlong smiled as he stroked Duo's hair.
