Title: Walking in the Shadows. Pt. 7/?
Authors: Deathangelgw and Nightshadow
Disclaimer: They aren't ours....but we can sure as hell play with them!!!
Note: Another killer one, but that's to be expected! ^_^ Watch it! Lemon of the yaoi kind as well as some major angst are present and accounted for! Want to know why Wu's being so weird?? READ ON!! ENJOY!! Please review!
********** Here ya'll go. Take the nice link to read all the delish lemon. Stupid tattletale…Leave my stuff alone. Then again don't, Luna's Uncle and brother-in-law consider humans a tasty treat… Hmm. Otherwise stay and read the edited version.

http://www.yagduhlstation.com/fanfiction/stories.php?id=134&chapter=7

See? Lemon all gone.


'thoughts'
*thoughts*

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Wufei's face hardened as he pushed a bit more, then jumped back. He frowned at Duo as he said, "Nice doesn't cut it in battle, Duo. Show me what you got." Bringing the scythe around in a two-handed strike, Duo brought the blade in a downward sweep, diagonally across Wufei's front.

Wufei blocked it easily, his dark look growing darker with anger. "Duo...if you don't take this seriously...I'll show you what it means to fight." he growled out dangerously as he threw up the blade then spun inside, slashing his sword at Duo's waist. Grinning, Duo brought the staff of his scythe to block, then, sweeping the base end up, he knocked Wufei's blade up and back, while the bladed end of the scythe came down and behind him moving in a forward sweep meant to send him to the ground. Growling slightly, Wufei flipped up and over Duo. He turned slightly and slashed his sword at Duo. Spinning to meet the strike, Duo caught and deflected it with the blade of his scythe while sweeping the butt end back towards Wufei's waist and knee. Wufei parried the attack and spun again, slashing at Duo's blade and staff. He growled in anger as he began a swift series of attacks, slashing in succession.

Ducking beneath the attacks, Duo rolled to the side, maneuvering the staff of the scythe between Wufei's legs then levering it forward to sweep one leg out from beneath Wufei as he regained his own feet. Wufei flipped as he fell, using his momentum to carry him to the side in a backflip. He glared at Duo as he ran in, flipping over the longhaired man, then slashing at him. Bringing his scythe around and up, Duo brought the staff of the scythe against the waist of the momentarily flying Sidhe, while meeting him blade for blade.

Wufei smirked, as the sparring became a battle of strength. He pushed against the other weapon, noting with a small spark of pride that they were equal. But he still had one thing left. Suddenly swooping down, he lashed his leg out and scooped Duo's legs out from underneath the longhaired man. He stood up and pointed his blade tip at the downed man's neck as he said quietly, "Yield."

Raising an eyebrow, Duo grinned softly. "Look behind ya." Behind the young King, against the back of his neck was the blade of Duo's scythe.

Wufei's eyes narrowed as he stared down at the other man. 'A draw...' Snarling softly, he batted the blade away, slicing his hand, then walked away back to the palace.

Scrambling to his feet, Duo stood straight, the scythe held tightly in his hands. "Wufei! Hold for a moment, I beg of you."

Wufei stopped his back rigid as it faced the longhaired man. "Speak quickly, Shinigami." he spat out, not turning to hide the tears streaking his face.

Seeing he had the other's attention, Duo walked forward till he was once more in front of him. "I refuse to use a weapon, which has tasted the blood of one I care deeply for." With that said he brought the blade of the scythe across his knee, snapping it in two. Dropping the broken weapon to the ground, he grabbed hold of Wufei's bleeding hand to see the damage done. Tugging lightly on the wrist he began walking towards a bench outside the practice ring and the sight of the others.

Wufei yanked his hand free of Duo as he said coldly, "Leave me be." He walked away, going into the palace at a fast clip. He entered into the palace and started running, sobbing softly as he ran for his chambers. Taking after him, Duo followed silently, but quickly behind him.

Watching the two leave, Shay sighed softly, before leaning against Shalon again. "This day has been anything but good..."

Heero and Trowa looked at the twins, pinning them both with glares. "Spill it...what did you do?!" Heero spat out coldly.

Looking from Heero to Trowa, she sighed then spoke softly. "I lost my temper and yelled at him about how we've lost him to his duty..."

Heero's eyes narrowed. "You...what?" he asked, his voice dangerously soft.

"You heard me Heero. This whole damn day is my fault." Shay said softly, looking away.

"Why don't you give a little bit more detail, Shay? Since we both aren't telepathically linked to you like Shalon." Trowa said dryly, his green eyes hard as he crossed his arms.

Sighing, she looked back up. "I said how he never lets us close anymore, talks to us as a friend and that I'd thought I'd lost my little brother..."

Heero rubbed his forehead as Trowa sighed. "Shay...we accepted this when he took his oath!" Heero said in exasperation. "You KNOW how he is with his duty! His father and the advisors...and even we as well, hammered that into him that duty comes FIRST!" he said in anger.

Shaking her head, she crossed her arms. "I know that and agree! But he's abandoned all else for the sake of duty! He's going to KILL himself before he reaches mid-twenties! And I don't want to watch him slowly die!"

"He's already dying, Shay...or have you forgotten?" Trowa said quietly, his eyes tinged with sorrow.

Scowling, she turned to look at the wall. "No, I haven't. I know his body is dying, but I was speaking of his heart. I don't want the stranger to completely take the place of the Wufei we knew. Seeing him die once is enough...but twice. Twice I don't think I can handle."

Nodding, Shalon gently pulled her into a hug. "I know, sis."

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Wufei ran into his room, slamming the door shut behind him and locking it. He leaned against it and shuddered, sobbing softly.

Reaching for a bracelet upon his arm, Duo asked the young Silvita if it wouldn't mind picking the lock for him. Not minding in the least, the living silver quickly divested the door of its locked capacity. Carrying the small blob in his hand, Duo entered the room to look for Wufei.

Wufei looked up as Duo entered into the room, his eyes flashing with rage and pain. Blood dripped onto the floor from his wound, forming a small puddle as he stood. "I thought I said to leave me be." he spat out.

"You did, but I'm not one to leave someone I care about when they're hurt." Stepping forward, Duo slowly reached for the hand. "I've spent my whole life watching people I care for die and suffer without being able to do a damn thing, but this time 'Fei, I can do something. Please..."

Wufei clenched his hand in anger as he glared at the other man. "Leave...me....now. This isn't right....and I won't let my duties slip anymore. Leave!" he hissed out angrily.

Watching him calmly, Duo shook his head. "No." Taking another step forward, Duo held the hand with the Silvita out, he spoke softly. " 'Fei. Think back to what she said! She didn't accuse you of being lax in your duties. She said you were so caught up in them you were losing sight of everything but them! She NEVER accused you of neglecting your work. All she pointed out was that you neglect your heart."

"A king's heart belongs to his people." Wufei said coldly as he stood stiffly. "The only personal thing he worries about is producing an heir. After that, his duty is to protect his people. The ideas of friendship and love are....for people not royal." he said coolly and walked away, heading for the bath to take care of his wound.

Following him into the room, Duo watched as he laid out the necessary supplies then began getting everything ready. "That's not true you know. You should have friends and loved ones. Then you won't have to bear the burdens alone. No one should have to do that by themselves."

Wufei whirled on him, his eyes flashing. "Get...OUT!" He screamed at the longhaired man. He felt rage flooding through him, causing a part of him to gasp at the enormity of it. His body trembled violently as he struggled to leash in his rage. Never before had he lost his anger....not like this.

Shaking his head, Duo took another step forward and enfolded the other in a tight embrace. "No. Never. I promised I wouldn't leave you and I won't"

Wufei pushed Duo away, collapsing to his knees. He brought his bloody hand up, trembling as it clutched above his heart. He gasped for air, feeling his whole body on fire from within. Suddenly, he screamed in pain, his whole body shuddering under the onslaught.

Heero was about to reply when he heard the king scream in pain. "The king!" He shouted in alarm and ran towards the palace, followed swiftly by Trowa. Grasping their weapons tightly, Shay and Shalon raced after the two, both hoping that now wasn't the time...

Kneeling next to the screaming figure, Duo quickly picked him up, cradling him in his arms. " 'Fei? Please, 'Fei. What can I do?"

"Get...away! Go! I...I can't..." Wufei tried to say, but then screamed again as he pushed away from Duo and fell to his knees again.

"Your majesty!" Heero cried out as they ran into the room. He took one look at the trembling form of their king, then looked sharply at Shalon. "Go and get Larak NOW!" he spat out, then ran over to Wufei. "Hold on...just hold on, your majesty." he said, trying to soothe his king. Wufei shook his head, trembling, then gasped in pain again. His bloody hand came down and the floor beneath it cracked from the power.

Moving behind him, Duo pulled the young monarch into his lap, pressing a kiss to his neck. "No...I will not leave you...no matter what."

Grabbing Shalon as he moved to run, Shay pressed her palms to his. //Calling is quicker!//

Nodding Shalon joined his mental voice to hers and together they yelled for their younger brother, stirring him from his bed so abruptly, he fell out. Upon receiving their message, Larak ran from the room throwing on a robe and grabbing his bag as he went.

Wufei shuddered violently at the touch and struggled to get free. "Leave...leave now...can't stop this....can't control...LEAVE!!" He screamed at them. He stumbled away from them, tearing off his tunic as the fire inside consumed him rapidly, causing him to scream again in pain. His tattoo, clenched between bloody fingers, glowed bright red and green, pulsing slowly.

Heero and Trowa both gasped as they saw the tattoo. "By the gods of the air...it's just like when he received his duties..." Trowa whispered, sickened and terrified

Looking at them, Duo yelled frantically, "What does that mean? What can I do damnit? And, no, I am NOT leaving!"

Leaving them after calling, Shay and Shalon moved to open the doors for Larak as he ran into the room, never slowing his pace. Hearing Duo's frantic question, Larak quickly looked to the king with his Sight. "He needs release through a high emotional activity! Destruction was the last one. Sex would work as well and is preferable to the former!"

Looking at the young Healer, Duo nodded. "Fine. Out! All of you! Now!" Turning his back on the others, he walked quickly over to Wufei, running his hands down Wufei's back. " I can help you, 'Fei, if you'll let me. I can help you." Looking for and getting confirmation from Larak, Shay and Shalon quickly headed out of the room.

Heero and Trowa stepped back, glancing at Larak. "Are you certain?" Heero asked softly.

Grasping Heero's hands, Larak tugged gently. "Yes, love I am. Leave them be." Heero and Trowa nodded, leaving with Larak after one final look at their king.

Wufei screamed again in pain, sobbing slightly in agony. "No....get out! It's too dangerous!" he said frantically.

"Never. Being with you is never too dangerous..." Cradling Wufei against him, Duo kissed him, slowly deepening the kiss before backing off. " 'Fei? Remember this morning? You said you wanted something more. Do you still? Please answer..."

Wufei trembled, both in pain and in desire. "Duo...please...I..." he stopped as he was wracked with fiery pain once more. "Gods of the air such pain..." he gritted out, hunching in and curling up, trying to lessen it.

"Shh, 'Fei. I will help. I could have wished for a more relaxed atmosphere, but we'll do fine." Still talking softly, Duo picked the other man up before kissing him again as walked over to the bed.

"Duo...I'm sorry...I'm so sorry..." Wufei said softly, shaking his head as he trembled violently in the other man's arms. He gasped again, curling up and clutching at his chest as his body convulsed with tremors.

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Gently, Duo ran his hands up and down Wufei's back as the other collapsed against him, placing a soft kiss on his brow. "'Fei? Better now?"

"Yes...it's....almost gone...." Wufei whispered softly. He sat up very slowly, his hair flowing over his shoulder as he looked lovingly down at Duo. He brought his free hand up, moving by an ancient instinct within him, and used his blood to trace a mirror of his tattoo on Duo's chest, over the other's heart. It glowed brightly, swirling with red and gold as it mingled with the blood. Shuddering in pleasure, Wufei's head fell back as he gasped softly, feeling the power flood over him, bringing soothing flares of pleasure throughout him. Slowly, the glows faded to a dim glow and Wufei collapsed onto Duo's chest.

Cradling the young king in his arms, Duo gently eased himself out and tucked Wufei against his side, an arm about his waist. *At least he's done for the day, work-wise.*

Sighing softly, both in pleasure and exhaustion, Wufei smiled up at Duo. "Did I...do it right?" he asked softly, his fingers tracing across Duo's chest slowly.

Caressing Wufei's cheek, Duo smiled softly. "You did fine. I just wish you hadn't been hurt." Sighing he tightened his hold, placing another soft kiss upon the other's sweaty brow.

"Had to....I'm not sure why..." Wufei murmured softly. He brought his bloody hand up and stared at it, shocked to see that it was completely healed, just blood stained. "What?" he whispered in shock, eyes wide.

Taking the hand in his own, Duo ran his finger over it. "Hmm. Guess that glow was good for something afterall. How do you feel elsewhere?"

"Sore." Wufei admitted, still staring at the wound...or lack there of. He looked up at Duo and smiled ruefully. "Guess I should expect that, huh?" he said softly, biting his lip in regret.

"Yeah. No regrets love. I know a salve that will help. It's easy to make. I've used it before. You'll be fine with a bit of time." Nuzzling gently against Wufei's neck, Duo held him closer. "Next time will be slow and easy. I think you'll enjoy it even more. What do you think?"

Wufei smiled softly and sighed. "Yes...I agree." he said softly, then tilted his face a bit and pressed his lips gently to Duo's.

While they kissed, the glow appeared once more, surrounding them then shrank down to a small ball between them.

Relaxing into the kiss, Duo smiled. "I'm glad you're feeling better. You have no idea how scared I was of losing you."

Wufei smiled sadly up at him. "I don't know what came over me. It was like...something was trying to break out. It almost felt like I was going to die..." he trailed off, eyes sad as they stared ahead at the wall.

Tightening his grip, Duo placed a kiss against his neck. "I know. It seems to be over now though. Should probably get Larak to look you over to be sure. And let the others know you're fine."

Sighing softly, Wufei smirked. "Yea...knowing those worrywarts, they'll be like pesky flies." he said, then sighed sadly.

"Yeah" Smirking, Duo chuckled softly, thinking of other times they'd been like pesky flies. "What's up with the sad sigh?"

"Nothing...it's nothing to worry about..." the ebony haired man replied softly. He shifted slightly, wincing in pain, then froze. He leaned up and sat up slowly, reaching between them to pull out, "An egg?" he whispered softly in confusion. In his hand he held a softly glowing red and gold swirled egg that was just slightly bigger than his hand.

TBC


Deathangelgw & Nightshadow