Sooo... here it is: The (hopefully) long-awaited fourth and last chapter of
'Muddled Realities'.
After reading one of the threats... errr... reviews I received I shortly thought of rewriting it since *beep* (dun wanna spoil the surprise... ^_^")... but no worries: no harm is done... ^_~
I hope you people like!
- Ban
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Muddled Realities - Chapter 04
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Heero's thoughts were racing.
Of course Duo couldn't kill him. He was stronger than him and wouldn't let him. But he didn't think that this was what Duo meant.
The boy had to kill someone close to him.
One of them.
Preferably the one who meant the most to him.
And then he said he couldn't kill Heero.
Did this mean...
Heero was a bit confused to say the least.
Why would he be the one that meant the most to Duo? He would have thought of Quatre holding that place but never him.
But it seemed that Duo thought differently about that matter.
Heero's attention was brought back to reality as Solo addressed him directly.
"You are Heero, correct? This means the others can leave now."
Before anyone could react to his words, three of the boys were surrounded by the same blinding light that had accompanied Solo's appearance and just moments later only Duo, Solo and Heero were left in the huge room.
The walls of the dome that kept them apart suddenly disappeared as well and there was nothing left between them to serve as a shield if one of them chose to attack the other.
But it didn't seem as if anyone had that intention.
Heero tried to get at look at Duo's eyes and what he saw there confirmed his suspicion that the other boy was far from willing to kill him or even just attack.
Confusion, uncertainty and a great part was utter stubbornness as if he refused to accept anything that was happening as real.
Heero could understand why he would react like that. If it weren't for the black wings on Duo's back he wouldn't believe one word of the story about Shinigami himself.
But that didn't solve their current problem.
Obviously Duo had no intention of killing Heero and he appreciated this very much but still, something had to be done before Shinigami had the chance to awaken.
"Trying to kill me won't accomplish anything," Heero said, finally breaking the silence between them. "You know you won't succeed because I am stronger than you, and even if I might seem suicidal at times I won't just stand here waiting to die."
Duo flinched at his words but didn't say anything in return. It was Solo who answered Heero.
"You're mistaken, boy. The kid is very much capable of killing you right now. Look at the wings; they are a sign that Shinigami is already partly awake and starting to take over his body. He is a lot stronger than usual," he stated before turning to glare at Duo. "And you, don't even think about committing suicide! You can't be killed in your current state, by anybody, so don't start acting like an idiot."
Duo still remained silent but threw an enormous glare right back at Solo.
Heero was taken aback by what he had just heard. That Duo was stronger than him now and thus his life was possibly in danger didn't faze him one bit, but the thought that Duo would go as far as killing himself in order to safe his life, well...
And there was no mistaking the fact Solo was right with his assumption; the truth could be clearly seen in Duo's reaction.
Then suddenly Duo frowned and his face took a look as if he had made up his mind.
Which he apparently had since he reached for the sword Solo was still holding.
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During his training to become a Gundam-pilot Duo had been taught several fighting techniques, including sword fighting. He was no expert at it but it was enough for him to be able to handle the sword he was currently holding.
Closing his eyes for a brief moment, he adjusted his grip on the sword one more time and sent a silent prayer to a God he didn't believe in.
Then he opened his eyes again, determination in his gaze as he made a move and felt the sword entering a warm body.
Blood trickled down to the floor from where the sword had cut into the flesh of Duo's best friend.
Heero gasped and his eyes widened. He had never believed that things would turn out like that.
Everything had happened in silence but now Solo's soft voice could be heard.
"It sure took you some time to make up your mind, kid. I was already running out of hints to give to you, but I knew you would choose to do the right thing at the end."
Then Solo turned to Heero and shot him a glare.
"You better take good care of the kid, understood?"
All Heero could do was nod and Solo turned back to Duo to offer him a shaky grin.
"And you, don't you dare and start crying now!" he told Duo as he saw the boy's eyes watering with unshed tears. "I'll see you at the bitter end," he dismissed himself with a wink and then he disappeared into the same bright light that had brought him here, taking the sword that had pierced his heart with him.
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As Heero woke he found himself back in the corridor they had discovered the wooden portal in.
Now this door was gone again and everything seemed to be back to normal.
Well, almost everything.
Quatre was all over Heero the moment the boy had opened his eyes, demanding to know if he was alright, telling him to not move to much yet since he had been unconscious for a few minutes and much more, Heero didn't listen to.
His attention was focused on Duo who was lying beside him, seemingly still unconscious.
The wings and the cross on his forehead were gone again it he seemed to be well enough, despite being out cold.
Heero glared Quatre to silence and assured him and the other two boys who were sitting nearby that he was all right and that he would tell them what had happened once they were back at the safe house.
Then he picked Duo up from the floor and headed for the exit.
For now Duo wouldn't be able to answer his questions but he couldn't stay unconscious forever and Heero was determined to find out whatever the 'I can't kill Heero' was about.
Looking down, he noticed that Duo was no longer unconscious but was instead sound asleep.
Heero couldn't help but smile as the boy in his arms snuggled closer and let out a contented sight.
He was going to enjoy their next conversation, he thought as he fought in vain to keep himself from grinning.
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End
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That's it... ^_^"
I already mentioned a Prequel once but I don't know if I'm gonna write it since I've already started with something new. If you people bug my enough about it, I will write it, though.
I want to thank everybody for reviewing once again and thanks to everybody who will review in the future, too.
Until the beginning of November there will most likely be no updates from me because I have other things to do but I will continue writing during that time and once I have enough free time again I will continue posting/updating things.
Thank you!
Cya,
- Banshee
After reading one of the threats... errr... reviews I received I shortly thought of rewriting it since *beep* (dun wanna spoil the surprise... ^_^")... but no worries: no harm is done... ^_~
I hope you people like!
- Ban
- - - - -
Muddled Realities - Chapter 04
- - - - -
Heero's thoughts were racing.
Of course Duo couldn't kill him. He was stronger than him and wouldn't let him. But he didn't think that this was what Duo meant.
The boy had to kill someone close to him.
One of them.
Preferably the one who meant the most to him.
And then he said he couldn't kill Heero.
Did this mean...
Heero was a bit confused to say the least.
Why would he be the one that meant the most to Duo? He would have thought of Quatre holding that place but never him.
But it seemed that Duo thought differently about that matter.
Heero's attention was brought back to reality as Solo addressed him directly.
"You are Heero, correct? This means the others can leave now."
Before anyone could react to his words, three of the boys were surrounded by the same blinding light that had accompanied Solo's appearance and just moments later only Duo, Solo and Heero were left in the huge room.
The walls of the dome that kept them apart suddenly disappeared as well and there was nothing left between them to serve as a shield if one of them chose to attack the other.
But it didn't seem as if anyone had that intention.
Heero tried to get at look at Duo's eyes and what he saw there confirmed his suspicion that the other boy was far from willing to kill him or even just attack.
Confusion, uncertainty and a great part was utter stubbornness as if he refused to accept anything that was happening as real.
Heero could understand why he would react like that. If it weren't for the black wings on Duo's back he wouldn't believe one word of the story about Shinigami himself.
But that didn't solve their current problem.
Obviously Duo had no intention of killing Heero and he appreciated this very much but still, something had to be done before Shinigami had the chance to awaken.
"Trying to kill me won't accomplish anything," Heero said, finally breaking the silence between them. "You know you won't succeed because I am stronger than you, and even if I might seem suicidal at times I won't just stand here waiting to die."
Duo flinched at his words but didn't say anything in return. It was Solo who answered Heero.
"You're mistaken, boy. The kid is very much capable of killing you right now. Look at the wings; they are a sign that Shinigami is already partly awake and starting to take over his body. He is a lot stronger than usual," he stated before turning to glare at Duo. "And you, don't even think about committing suicide! You can't be killed in your current state, by anybody, so don't start acting like an idiot."
Duo still remained silent but threw an enormous glare right back at Solo.
Heero was taken aback by what he had just heard. That Duo was stronger than him now and thus his life was possibly in danger didn't faze him one bit, but the thought that Duo would go as far as killing himself in order to safe his life, well...
And there was no mistaking the fact Solo was right with his assumption; the truth could be clearly seen in Duo's reaction.
Then suddenly Duo frowned and his face took a look as if he had made up his mind.
Which he apparently had since he reached for the sword Solo was still holding.
- - - - -
During his training to become a Gundam-pilot Duo had been taught several fighting techniques, including sword fighting. He was no expert at it but it was enough for him to be able to handle the sword he was currently holding.
Closing his eyes for a brief moment, he adjusted his grip on the sword one more time and sent a silent prayer to a God he didn't believe in.
Then he opened his eyes again, determination in his gaze as he made a move and felt the sword entering a warm body.
Blood trickled down to the floor from where the sword had cut into the flesh of Duo's best friend.
Heero gasped and his eyes widened. He had never believed that things would turn out like that.
Everything had happened in silence but now Solo's soft voice could be heard.
"It sure took you some time to make up your mind, kid. I was already running out of hints to give to you, but I knew you would choose to do the right thing at the end."
Then Solo turned to Heero and shot him a glare.
"You better take good care of the kid, understood?"
All Heero could do was nod and Solo turned back to Duo to offer him a shaky grin.
"And you, don't you dare and start crying now!" he told Duo as he saw the boy's eyes watering with unshed tears. "I'll see you at the bitter end," he dismissed himself with a wink and then he disappeared into the same bright light that had brought him here, taking the sword that had pierced his heart with him.
- - - - -
As Heero woke he found himself back in the corridor they had discovered the wooden portal in.
Now this door was gone again and everything seemed to be back to normal.
Well, almost everything.
Quatre was all over Heero the moment the boy had opened his eyes, demanding to know if he was alright, telling him to not move to much yet since he had been unconscious for a few minutes and much more, Heero didn't listen to.
His attention was focused on Duo who was lying beside him, seemingly still unconscious.
The wings and the cross on his forehead were gone again it he seemed to be well enough, despite being out cold.
Heero glared Quatre to silence and assured him and the other two boys who were sitting nearby that he was all right and that he would tell them what had happened once they were back at the safe house.
Then he picked Duo up from the floor and headed for the exit.
For now Duo wouldn't be able to answer his questions but he couldn't stay unconscious forever and Heero was determined to find out whatever the 'I can't kill Heero' was about.
Looking down, he noticed that Duo was no longer unconscious but was instead sound asleep.
Heero couldn't help but smile as the boy in his arms snuggled closer and let out a contented sight.
He was going to enjoy their next conversation, he thought as he fought in vain to keep himself from grinning.
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End
- - - - -
That's it... ^_^"
I already mentioned a Prequel once but I don't know if I'm gonna write it since I've already started with something new. If you people bug my enough about it, I will write it, though.
I want to thank everybody for reviewing once again and thanks to everybody who will review in the future, too.
Until the beginning of November there will most likely be no updates from me because I have other things to do but I will continue writing during that time and once I have enough free time again I will continue posting/updating things.
Thank you!
Cya,
- Banshee