NAME: Charlie
DEMON TYPE: Wolf
WEAPON: Kodachi (two)
ABILITIES: Stealth, high speed running considered the fastest of the Shadow Assassins, master of survival and the windy conditions of the high mountain regions. Able to survive the most extreme conditions available.
HABITAT: High Mountain regions and deep forests
THE TRUTH ABOUT MORO NO KIMI
Both Duo and Charlie was dragged down a long hallway towards two large doors. Located on the other side of the base it was in a large building. Charlie having been restrained by two demons was quiet for the whole time. "I guess they can't wait eh?" he said to Duo and the other nodded, "Yea they must really want me to die and you for the fun of it," he said smiling but his eyes told Charlie of the worry in them. "Yea I guess if you got anything to say now is the time," Charlie said to Duo as they made their way to the large doors. "I just wish I knew where Heero was," he stated out loud, "Heero?" Charlie asked, "Yea he is an old friend of mine went missing two years ago and was never seen again." he said and Charlie nodded in agreement, "At least it was two and not five hundred like me. I have lost my friends all those centuries ago and now I will be reunited with them soon enough," he said, "We are here," a guard said.
Both Duo and Charlie gazed at the large gundanium doors that had statues of warriors on each side. The statues though where old and covered in blood, "I do not like the looks of this," Duo said as they where shoved into the room. The doors quickly shut behind them the moon shown brightly from the sky above even though it is ravaged by storms. "I bet this place has some very strong wards to keep someone like Moro trapped in here," said Charlie as he pressed his hands against the glass on one side of the room. Turning the wolf demon could see the colossal doors behind them sealed shut. "What is that metal they where using to hold the door shut?" Duo asked, "I do not know some kind of space metal called Gundanium." Charlie replied and they walked further into the room. It was vast and shaped like a cathedral of sorts. The halls where vast and endless but all ended in a round wall. "It is like a dome that we are trapped in," Duo said looking around.
The walls where covered in statues, bones and weapons of all sorts. Charlie grinned as he grabbed a pair of Kodachi swords off the walls. Swinging it around him he grabbed their sheaths as well and threw them over his back. The dark halls where lighted only by the light of the moon that shown when the clouds parted. That was also in between and the shadows of the clouds filled the bare grounds. All around they could see cameras as well looking at them and waiting for them to get swallowed. It was also then that Duo stopped and was staring off into the far side of the chamber. "What is it?" Charlie asked, "I know that statue," Duo said as he focused on it. Unlike the other statues this one had color on it. From the feint moonlight he could see the outlines of a gun a buster rifle to be exact. Two shining but dead eyes stared at him and a round orb made itself known in the light.
On its right arm rested a shield on its left the buster rifle. Two wings sprouted from its back or very thin ones to be exact. (I am using the old Wing Zero not Custom) Duo could make out the star on its forehead and the human like face. "What is it?" Charlie asked again, "It is the Wing Zero," he whispered to him and Charlie only stared in complete confusion. He was puzzled what Duo had said when his danger senses went off. Turning left then right he scanned the area ahead of him looking for something, "Um Duo," he said, "Yea," was the reply though Duo did not look back, "We are not alone," he said and that got him out of his thoughts.
Duo was thinking about what he is seeing; if Wing Zero is here that means that something must have happened to Heero as well two years ago. I remember it now,
FLASHBACK
Heero was standing next to his gundam making the final preparations before departure to go on their mission. "Hey Heero!" Duo shouted and the Japanese man turned to him, "What," he said, "I only wish you good luck out there," he said and to the surprise of Duo and everyone else Heero hugged him, "Hey man don't go gay on me," he said, "No I am not I am only doing this to the only family I know," he said.
END FLASHBACK
The thing in the shadows began to move and both Duo and Charlie was on edge. "Could it be Moro?" Duo asked the demon and Charlie nodded, "That is him alright I can smell him from miles away." Charlie said to him and the both of them looked around. He had to trust in the demon in order to get out alive. Duo knew that Charlie's sense of smell is good but because he did not eat for so long his strength is not at its fullest. He did not know if Charlie could handle someone as powerful as Moro.
The room suddenly went cold as the wind began to blow around them. Duo could make out two red lights coming at them as it came closer. He noticed that the lights where not what they seemed for they flickered on and off every few seconds. It took him another few minutes to figure out that they where not lights but eyes. "Um Charlie," he said, "I know I see them too," he stated as the thing got closer. A growl came from Charlie as the thing came closer.
"Moro no Kimi," he growled as the demon came closer. Duo looked back at the Zero and then back at the shadow that came closer with cat like grace. I bet Heero got caught by them and then fed to this monster, Duo thought, "I think I know what happened to one of my friends," he said and Charlie looked at him, "Last requests," the wolf replied, "Yea know that thing over there," he pointed to the gundam, "Yea what about it," Charlie said, "Well that is a gundam a mobile suit or giant robot." "I know what the fuck is a mobile suit asshole!" Charlie said to him causing Duo to wince, "Sorry, Ok that mobile suit once belonged to a friend of mine named Heero Yuy. Heero was suppose to be on a mission to infiltrate and enemy base to find out what they where planning with you Shadow Assassins but he never came back. All we received was a distress call from him but was cut off. We did not know what happened to him since. But I think that he died being fed to this monster." Duo said getting angry at the thought of Heero Yuy one of the best Gundam Pilots in the Earth sphere being eaten by a demon.
Moro edged closer to them taking its time, "Why isn't it attacking?" Duo demanded, "Will you shut up," Charlie snapped, "He is challenging us and from the looks of it Moro is sizing us up," the two backed up against the wall.
Moonlight poured in from the ceiling and on to the two of them showing them in the light. It then moved towards the figure of Moro. Duo looked at the thing and saw that it was bare foot. The moon shown on its feet as it walked closer and closer to its intended meal. The feet then moved up skinny legs and onto bloody skin. From the two's perspective they could tell that Moro had no clothes. "Too out of control for clothes," Duo mocked and it was then that Moro charged and the two scattered out of the way. Moro stopped before hitting the wall. Duo turned as the naked form of a tall man came into view. Long blowing silver hair flowed down his back and pointy dog ears stuck out of his head. Duo only glanced at the claws on his finger tips and decided to move way from the beast.
Charlie was ready for Moro as he turned his head towards the wolf. Charlie used that to his advantage as he hit the demon in the head and shoved him further into the light. Moro was thrown against the Wing Zero and landed with a thud. "Well that was not so bad," Duo said, "No this is just the beginning," Charlie said and Duo glared. The demon began to get up and Duo saw the long bangs that ran down his face. He could barely make out the stripe under each glowing ruby eye. But when he lifted his head up Duo gasped in shock.
Moro charged again and Charlie had barely enough time to move Duo out of the way when Moro hit the ground. The impact was so strong it tore into the ground. Charlie grabbed the two Kodachi from their sheaths and attacked the dog who only dodged the attack with such speed that he did not have a chance for the coming blow from Moro's fist. Duo moved just in time and avoided the hit but what he was caught unawares was the green gas that came from the fingers and the melting floor. "Don't let him touch you he maybe slow due to the mind control but his claws and teeth are pure poison!" Charlie yelled from the other side of the room. Duo cursed as he felt it burn through his skin.
Running towards the other side of the room Duo was caught by a large foot connecting to his face. Moro hit him harder then ever but it was when Duo was pinned in the middle of the room that he saw something familiar on his chest. There was a scar on his shoulder and another on his arm. They looked as if made by bullet holes and they way they where made only had Duo thinking more. The claws dug into his skin and Duo screamed when they began to burn their way thought and the demon sunk his fangs into leg the leg that tried to kick the demon off. The bite sent fire up his body as agony hit him very hard. "Duo!" Charlie yelled as he tried to get to his new friend but Moro was too fast for him and hit him with a blast of poison.
Charlie saw that Duo was dying by the amount of poison that was in his system. It was fast acting but effective as it ate its way through his systems. Not being able to take it he ran to his rescue and bit down on Moro's leg in his wolf form. Though he was physically weaker then Moro at least he was willing to sacrifice himself against someone such as him. Moro screamed releasing Duo and Charlie grabbed him and ran. Furious Moro began to transform into a giant dog until the wards of the arena took effect forcing Moro to return to his human state. Duo was in a state of shock at seeing this and ran to him, "Duo what the fuck are you doing?" Charlie yelled at him, "I know him I might help," he said and flipped Moro over only to be pinned again.
It was then that the moon shown it's fullest to him and he saw the very face that used to make him laugh as well as annoy him. With the exception of his eyes which shown red Duo could make out every detail of his face very clearly. "No," he whispered to himself as he waited for the fangs to come down and kill him.
Charlie had to think fast on what he was going to do. Running up to Moro was not good at all for his senses where higher then Charlie's at the moment and he was now the one with out the advantage. He had to think but what was he going to do. Then he saw his chance gazing up at the roof he noticed the snow drifting above but never on the place. The wards must prevent the snows from entering like how they keep Moro from exiting, he thought as he devised his plan.
Running at full speed he whispered an apology to Duo as the summoned all his powers into the two Kodachi that he held and felt them pulse with energy. They are pulsing! He thought as he hit them through the air with all his might, "DIAMOND BLIZARD!" he called as he hit the demon with full force causing both of them to fly. Charlie grabbed Duo with his hands after sheathing his blade and began to run for the door. "No wait that is Heero!" Duo said to Charlie in a harsh whisper. Charlie tried to break down the door but to no avail Moro grabbed the wolf demon from behind and threw him into the stone floor. Getting up Charlie only barely acknowledged the wound in his arm. Moro charged again and Charlie had to think, Moro is not herself, he said taking out his Kodachi, being a male has left him unbalanced since the demon in him is a female. The original owner is not cooperating as well leading to further sloppiness so that means someone is relying on another source to control Moro, wait a minute, he thought as he gazed around the arena.
Duo could not move at all his body was on fire but he managed to crawl his way on the ground. After the attack with Moro and his poisoning he was certain that he knew who Moro truly was. Dragging himself towards his goal he inched across the ground while Charlie who was occupied at the moment tried to deal with Moro.
Moro stopped his assault of Charlie for a new scent. It was the scent of blood turning his red eyes he saw the human slowly make its way over to the machine. Narrowing his eyes he started to go after the human until something slammed into him. "Oh no you don't you stupid dog!" Charlie yelled as he attacked the dog demon.
Duo collapsed against the gundam unable to keep going he was beginning to welcome oblivion. The darkness began to consume him as he slowly closes his eyes.
Something inside the Wing Zero began to move. Invisible hands began to move the machine. Lights suddenly began to turn on as the machine came to life. Control sticks began to move as well as all the circuits.
Charlie looked on in shock as a now angry Moro slammed him into the ground. Coughing up blood Charlie slowly got up he was now clearly angry. Not being able to transform due to the wards getting stronger he felt his fate was coming. He looked up at the cameras as well as the speakers. His eyes lit up at the sight of one of them focusing on them. That it! He thought as he called his powers again calling the howling winds. The force was strong enough to knock Moro off of him but he still could not control enough of his power to get at the cameras. Trying to get to the cameras Charlie was shoved to the ground again and met the claws of Moro as he dug in.
A loud clap of thunder could be heard and the two stopped and looked at the sight before them. Wing Zero stood holding Duo in its hand Charlie's eyes lit up at the sight of the gundam. "What the fuck?" he said but he heard the growl of Moro as he edged back from the wolf to face the statue. Zero turned to the cameras and his eyes glowed, he has the same idea as I Charlie thought when he started to open fire on the cameras blowing up statues in the process. The Zero then turned to them and stared blankly at Moro. The dog demon charged transforming into its demon form only to be swatted by the Zero. Getting up Charlie watched as the Zero heaved its buster rifle at the demon. Light began to form at the end of the guns and Charlie had to take cover before he blew out Moro. The light and the heat were too much for the wolf before he too collapsed into darkness.
Zero having finished its task walked over to the wolf demon and gently grabbed him. Opening its cockpit he put both of them in before closing it. Leaping into the air it blasted its way out and transformed into neo-bird mode.
Kohaku was watching the whole scene with interest as the gundam shot its way out of the base and having destroyed Moro. The damage to the base was a lot due to the damage being dealt by both demon and human machine alike. Reaching for his phone he dialed a secure number. "Ellison's office," said a secretary, "I wish to speak to Mr. Ellison please tell him it is urgent," Kohaku said in a low voice and soon he was patched through, "Ellison speaking," "Sir the prisoners have escaped," Kohaku reported, "How?" "The gundam sir it came to life," he said and he heard Naraku murmur something, "Very well we just have to push further into our plans. What about Moro?" "Dead killed by the Gundam," Kohaku said, "Oh well Moro was such a valuable asset to my plans but no matter we will continue without her." With that he hung up, "Very well Master Naraku," he said as he hung up as well.
The warmth of a fire was enough to awaken Charlie from his sleep to the sounds of something cooking. Getting up he surveyed his surroundings. "I see you are up wolf child," said an old raspy voice and Charlie turned to find an old man tending to the fire. He was old by the way his skin was wrinkled and his hair was white as snow. His clothes where a little old fashioned as well made of moccasins and other animal furs along with having them weaved in a weird design. All around the shelter there where different things all Native American from what Charlie could tell. He jumped when an old woman offered something warm to him, "Drink this it will help you deal with the poison in your system." She said and Charlie drank it reluctantly, "What about Duo?" he asked and the old man nodded, "Your white friend is find wolf child we managed to get most of the poison out of him before it can fully kill him." Said the old woman,"
Charlie stared at her for a minute before surveying the house better to find that indeed he was not in some sort of joke, "What happened?" he asked, "The mobile suit brought you here," said the old man. "Wing Zero?" he said, "Yes it was that mobile suit from the stars that brought you to us," he said pointing outside where Charlie could hear the winds blow and see the snow falling. "The wind was too much for you when it landed and offered you to us to care for before it shut itself off." The old man continued putting more wood to the fire.
"We can't get through," said Justin as he tried to get closer to the base. Ever since they saw the explosion they could not get any closer until something flew out of the base and headed further north then intended. Both the fox and the tiger where cold an tired from all their travels so they settled in with the others at the Preventers base several hundred miles south of them. They had to run and it was taking them forever to get there. They radioed the others to let them know of the dilemma and managed to get back to safety. Both Justin and Jimmy decided to head back to where they saw Deathscythe Hell and take that back as well.
"Why are you calling me wolf child?" Charlie asked, "Because you are like the wolves outside wild and free and can become one of them at will," said the old woman, "We are the last of our tribe having been driven away by greedy monsters and white men, we are forced to live here in the land of our ancestors but we still keep the old ways alive." Said the old woman, "By the way it was rude of us to not introduce ourselves I am Raven and this is my husband Snowy Owl," she said and Charlie nodded, "Thank you for saving us I am called Windstorm," he said, "The human is Duo Maxwell," he said, "A Preventer," said Snowy Owl, "Eh?" Charlie said, "A Preventer a human who is against war because he was in it for far too long," "Oh," said Charlie understanding now.
Days past and still no sign of the others the snow did not let up a bit. Charlie helped out around the house while he was still recovering from the poison. Duo on the other hand was still out and Raven was doing her best to clear the poison from his system. Special herbs where used to help with the pain but to no avail. It was on the third day that Charlie walked in when he noticed that Duo had stopped breathing. Running to the bedside he felt his pulse, "Shit!" he cursed both Snowy Owl and Raven had gone out to collect herbs leaving Charlie and Duo alone. The Wing Zero was outside in the middle of a shallow lake as Charlie discovered when he went outside. Looking at his friend he began to perform CPR just when the other two entered the house. They quickly went to the bed and tried what ever they could to bring back Duo.
"Duo do not leave me," Charlie cried, "I need you to help me find my friends," he said tears coming down from his eyes. He was not able to help as the last of Duo's signs began to give. "Duo! DUO!" he yelled and it was then that he heard a heart beat. It was not coming from Duo but from his hips. Looking down he saw the Kodachi that he had stolen from the base. Reaching into the sheath he gripped the handle and pulled out the small swords. He felt as well as heard the pulse that was being put out by the two. Place the Kodachi on the human then wait a voice said and Charlie did not argue as he did so.
The Kodachi began to pulse even more so then before. The glow they gave was dark as it spread all over Duo and then began to suck away at the darkness. When it was over there was nothing left but two small swords. Picking them up he held the out, the power of the wolf Kodachi can suck out any poison from the victim he will heal in time said the voice then silence. As soon as he picked up the swords he could hear a heart beat. Charlie's eyes lit up as Duo began to breathe and he began to cry. "Duo is alive," he said to himself as Raven and Snowy Owl left to gather some firewood for the fire.
Another week passed and Duo was showing signs of improvement that made Charlie happy. He was walking outside when the snow storm finally ended. He decided to go for a run outside.
The woods where full of life as Charlie ran through them his mind at ease to let the wind, (even though it was cold) run through his face. He was free to do what he wished. The freedom he so craved has returned to him in full and he loved it. Enjoy it while you can there is much to be done a voice said and Charlie stopped in his run and looked around. His wolf ears strained to hear every sound that was being emanated from the forest around him. Who is there? He thought to no one.
Out of the forest a wolf stirred it was black as the shadows its movement's fluid as it walked out of the forest and stopped in front of the giant wolf. It sat and changed into that of a man much to Charlie's surprise. "Come on are you going to change or what," the man called and Charlie slowly shifted into his human form. He was reluctant to approach the other wolf demon so he stayed where he was. "There is no need to worry about me I am already dead so I can't do nothing to you," he said and demonstrated by walking through a rock and then through Charlie. "Sit or do I have to posses your body and make you," he said. Charlie obeyed and sat on a rock that was overlooking the lake. He was on a steep hill and he could see the lake and all its beauty as well as the Wing Zero that seemed to have moved to the center of the lake. It stood proud and tall as it watched over the camp. It was then that Charlie sensed something familiar.
He remembered sensing it when they where on the Zero before exhaustion took over. He looked over at the ghost and sensed his aura and found a match. "It was you who piloted the Zero," Charlie whispered, "Yep I did took a lot of effort but I did." Said the ghost, "Who are you?" Charlie asked, "I am called Kouga."
TBC
DEMON TYPE: Wolf
WEAPON: Kodachi (two)
ABILITIES: Stealth, high speed running considered the fastest of the Shadow Assassins, master of survival and the windy conditions of the high mountain regions. Able to survive the most extreme conditions available.
HABITAT: High Mountain regions and deep forests
THE TRUTH ABOUT MORO NO KIMI
Both Duo and Charlie was dragged down a long hallway towards two large doors. Located on the other side of the base it was in a large building. Charlie having been restrained by two demons was quiet for the whole time. "I guess they can't wait eh?" he said to Duo and the other nodded, "Yea they must really want me to die and you for the fun of it," he said smiling but his eyes told Charlie of the worry in them. "Yea I guess if you got anything to say now is the time," Charlie said to Duo as they made their way to the large doors. "I just wish I knew where Heero was," he stated out loud, "Heero?" Charlie asked, "Yea he is an old friend of mine went missing two years ago and was never seen again." he said and Charlie nodded in agreement, "At least it was two and not five hundred like me. I have lost my friends all those centuries ago and now I will be reunited with them soon enough," he said, "We are here," a guard said.
Both Duo and Charlie gazed at the large gundanium doors that had statues of warriors on each side. The statues though where old and covered in blood, "I do not like the looks of this," Duo said as they where shoved into the room. The doors quickly shut behind them the moon shown brightly from the sky above even though it is ravaged by storms. "I bet this place has some very strong wards to keep someone like Moro trapped in here," said Charlie as he pressed his hands against the glass on one side of the room. Turning the wolf demon could see the colossal doors behind them sealed shut. "What is that metal they where using to hold the door shut?" Duo asked, "I do not know some kind of space metal called Gundanium." Charlie replied and they walked further into the room. It was vast and shaped like a cathedral of sorts. The halls where vast and endless but all ended in a round wall. "It is like a dome that we are trapped in," Duo said looking around.
The walls where covered in statues, bones and weapons of all sorts. Charlie grinned as he grabbed a pair of Kodachi swords off the walls. Swinging it around him he grabbed their sheaths as well and threw them over his back. The dark halls where lighted only by the light of the moon that shown when the clouds parted. That was also in between and the shadows of the clouds filled the bare grounds. All around they could see cameras as well looking at them and waiting for them to get swallowed. It was also then that Duo stopped and was staring off into the far side of the chamber. "What is it?" Charlie asked, "I know that statue," Duo said as he focused on it. Unlike the other statues this one had color on it. From the feint moonlight he could see the outlines of a gun a buster rifle to be exact. Two shining but dead eyes stared at him and a round orb made itself known in the light.
On its right arm rested a shield on its left the buster rifle. Two wings sprouted from its back or very thin ones to be exact. (I am using the old Wing Zero not Custom) Duo could make out the star on its forehead and the human like face. "What is it?" Charlie asked again, "It is the Wing Zero," he whispered to him and Charlie only stared in complete confusion. He was puzzled what Duo had said when his danger senses went off. Turning left then right he scanned the area ahead of him looking for something, "Um Duo," he said, "Yea," was the reply though Duo did not look back, "We are not alone," he said and that got him out of his thoughts.
Duo was thinking about what he is seeing; if Wing Zero is here that means that something must have happened to Heero as well two years ago. I remember it now,
FLASHBACK
Heero was standing next to his gundam making the final preparations before departure to go on their mission. "Hey Heero!" Duo shouted and the Japanese man turned to him, "What," he said, "I only wish you good luck out there," he said and to the surprise of Duo and everyone else Heero hugged him, "Hey man don't go gay on me," he said, "No I am not I am only doing this to the only family I know," he said.
END FLASHBACK
The thing in the shadows began to move and both Duo and Charlie was on edge. "Could it be Moro?" Duo asked the demon and Charlie nodded, "That is him alright I can smell him from miles away." Charlie said to him and the both of them looked around. He had to trust in the demon in order to get out alive. Duo knew that Charlie's sense of smell is good but because he did not eat for so long his strength is not at its fullest. He did not know if Charlie could handle someone as powerful as Moro.
The room suddenly went cold as the wind began to blow around them. Duo could make out two red lights coming at them as it came closer. He noticed that the lights where not what they seemed for they flickered on and off every few seconds. It took him another few minutes to figure out that they where not lights but eyes. "Um Charlie," he said, "I know I see them too," he stated as the thing got closer. A growl came from Charlie as the thing came closer.
"Moro no Kimi," he growled as the demon came closer. Duo looked back at the Zero and then back at the shadow that came closer with cat like grace. I bet Heero got caught by them and then fed to this monster, Duo thought, "I think I know what happened to one of my friends," he said and Charlie looked at him, "Last requests," the wolf replied, "Yea know that thing over there," he pointed to the gundam, "Yea what about it," Charlie said, "Well that is a gundam a mobile suit or giant robot." "I know what the fuck is a mobile suit asshole!" Charlie said to him causing Duo to wince, "Sorry, Ok that mobile suit once belonged to a friend of mine named Heero Yuy. Heero was suppose to be on a mission to infiltrate and enemy base to find out what they where planning with you Shadow Assassins but he never came back. All we received was a distress call from him but was cut off. We did not know what happened to him since. But I think that he died being fed to this monster." Duo said getting angry at the thought of Heero Yuy one of the best Gundam Pilots in the Earth sphere being eaten by a demon.
Moro edged closer to them taking its time, "Why isn't it attacking?" Duo demanded, "Will you shut up," Charlie snapped, "He is challenging us and from the looks of it Moro is sizing us up," the two backed up against the wall.
Moonlight poured in from the ceiling and on to the two of them showing them in the light. It then moved towards the figure of Moro. Duo looked at the thing and saw that it was bare foot. The moon shown on its feet as it walked closer and closer to its intended meal. The feet then moved up skinny legs and onto bloody skin. From the two's perspective they could tell that Moro had no clothes. "Too out of control for clothes," Duo mocked and it was then that Moro charged and the two scattered out of the way. Moro stopped before hitting the wall. Duo turned as the naked form of a tall man came into view. Long blowing silver hair flowed down his back and pointy dog ears stuck out of his head. Duo only glanced at the claws on his finger tips and decided to move way from the beast.
Charlie was ready for Moro as he turned his head towards the wolf. Charlie used that to his advantage as he hit the demon in the head and shoved him further into the light. Moro was thrown against the Wing Zero and landed with a thud. "Well that was not so bad," Duo said, "No this is just the beginning," Charlie said and Duo glared. The demon began to get up and Duo saw the long bangs that ran down his face. He could barely make out the stripe under each glowing ruby eye. But when he lifted his head up Duo gasped in shock.
Moro charged again and Charlie had barely enough time to move Duo out of the way when Moro hit the ground. The impact was so strong it tore into the ground. Charlie grabbed the two Kodachi from their sheaths and attacked the dog who only dodged the attack with such speed that he did not have a chance for the coming blow from Moro's fist. Duo moved just in time and avoided the hit but what he was caught unawares was the green gas that came from the fingers and the melting floor. "Don't let him touch you he maybe slow due to the mind control but his claws and teeth are pure poison!" Charlie yelled from the other side of the room. Duo cursed as he felt it burn through his skin.
Running towards the other side of the room Duo was caught by a large foot connecting to his face. Moro hit him harder then ever but it was when Duo was pinned in the middle of the room that he saw something familiar on his chest. There was a scar on his shoulder and another on his arm. They looked as if made by bullet holes and they way they where made only had Duo thinking more. The claws dug into his skin and Duo screamed when they began to burn their way thought and the demon sunk his fangs into leg the leg that tried to kick the demon off. The bite sent fire up his body as agony hit him very hard. "Duo!" Charlie yelled as he tried to get to his new friend but Moro was too fast for him and hit him with a blast of poison.
Charlie saw that Duo was dying by the amount of poison that was in his system. It was fast acting but effective as it ate its way through his systems. Not being able to take it he ran to his rescue and bit down on Moro's leg in his wolf form. Though he was physically weaker then Moro at least he was willing to sacrifice himself against someone such as him. Moro screamed releasing Duo and Charlie grabbed him and ran. Furious Moro began to transform into a giant dog until the wards of the arena took effect forcing Moro to return to his human state. Duo was in a state of shock at seeing this and ran to him, "Duo what the fuck are you doing?" Charlie yelled at him, "I know him I might help," he said and flipped Moro over only to be pinned again.
It was then that the moon shown it's fullest to him and he saw the very face that used to make him laugh as well as annoy him. With the exception of his eyes which shown red Duo could make out every detail of his face very clearly. "No," he whispered to himself as he waited for the fangs to come down and kill him.
Charlie had to think fast on what he was going to do. Running up to Moro was not good at all for his senses where higher then Charlie's at the moment and he was now the one with out the advantage. He had to think but what was he going to do. Then he saw his chance gazing up at the roof he noticed the snow drifting above but never on the place. The wards must prevent the snows from entering like how they keep Moro from exiting, he thought as he devised his plan.
Running at full speed he whispered an apology to Duo as the summoned all his powers into the two Kodachi that he held and felt them pulse with energy. They are pulsing! He thought as he hit them through the air with all his might, "DIAMOND BLIZARD!" he called as he hit the demon with full force causing both of them to fly. Charlie grabbed Duo with his hands after sheathing his blade and began to run for the door. "No wait that is Heero!" Duo said to Charlie in a harsh whisper. Charlie tried to break down the door but to no avail Moro grabbed the wolf demon from behind and threw him into the stone floor. Getting up Charlie only barely acknowledged the wound in his arm. Moro charged again and Charlie had to think, Moro is not herself, he said taking out his Kodachi, being a male has left him unbalanced since the demon in him is a female. The original owner is not cooperating as well leading to further sloppiness so that means someone is relying on another source to control Moro, wait a minute, he thought as he gazed around the arena.
Duo could not move at all his body was on fire but he managed to crawl his way on the ground. After the attack with Moro and his poisoning he was certain that he knew who Moro truly was. Dragging himself towards his goal he inched across the ground while Charlie who was occupied at the moment tried to deal with Moro.
Moro stopped his assault of Charlie for a new scent. It was the scent of blood turning his red eyes he saw the human slowly make its way over to the machine. Narrowing his eyes he started to go after the human until something slammed into him. "Oh no you don't you stupid dog!" Charlie yelled as he attacked the dog demon.
Duo collapsed against the gundam unable to keep going he was beginning to welcome oblivion. The darkness began to consume him as he slowly closes his eyes.
Something inside the Wing Zero began to move. Invisible hands began to move the machine. Lights suddenly began to turn on as the machine came to life. Control sticks began to move as well as all the circuits.
Charlie looked on in shock as a now angry Moro slammed him into the ground. Coughing up blood Charlie slowly got up he was now clearly angry. Not being able to transform due to the wards getting stronger he felt his fate was coming. He looked up at the cameras as well as the speakers. His eyes lit up at the sight of one of them focusing on them. That it! He thought as he called his powers again calling the howling winds. The force was strong enough to knock Moro off of him but he still could not control enough of his power to get at the cameras. Trying to get to the cameras Charlie was shoved to the ground again and met the claws of Moro as he dug in.
A loud clap of thunder could be heard and the two stopped and looked at the sight before them. Wing Zero stood holding Duo in its hand Charlie's eyes lit up at the sight of the gundam. "What the fuck?" he said but he heard the growl of Moro as he edged back from the wolf to face the statue. Zero turned to the cameras and his eyes glowed, he has the same idea as I Charlie thought when he started to open fire on the cameras blowing up statues in the process. The Zero then turned to them and stared blankly at Moro. The dog demon charged transforming into its demon form only to be swatted by the Zero. Getting up Charlie watched as the Zero heaved its buster rifle at the demon. Light began to form at the end of the guns and Charlie had to take cover before he blew out Moro. The light and the heat were too much for the wolf before he too collapsed into darkness.
Zero having finished its task walked over to the wolf demon and gently grabbed him. Opening its cockpit he put both of them in before closing it. Leaping into the air it blasted its way out and transformed into neo-bird mode.
Kohaku was watching the whole scene with interest as the gundam shot its way out of the base and having destroyed Moro. The damage to the base was a lot due to the damage being dealt by both demon and human machine alike. Reaching for his phone he dialed a secure number. "Ellison's office," said a secretary, "I wish to speak to Mr. Ellison please tell him it is urgent," Kohaku said in a low voice and soon he was patched through, "Ellison speaking," "Sir the prisoners have escaped," Kohaku reported, "How?" "The gundam sir it came to life," he said and he heard Naraku murmur something, "Very well we just have to push further into our plans. What about Moro?" "Dead killed by the Gundam," Kohaku said, "Oh well Moro was such a valuable asset to my plans but no matter we will continue without her." With that he hung up, "Very well Master Naraku," he said as he hung up as well.
The warmth of a fire was enough to awaken Charlie from his sleep to the sounds of something cooking. Getting up he surveyed his surroundings. "I see you are up wolf child," said an old raspy voice and Charlie turned to find an old man tending to the fire. He was old by the way his skin was wrinkled and his hair was white as snow. His clothes where a little old fashioned as well made of moccasins and other animal furs along with having them weaved in a weird design. All around the shelter there where different things all Native American from what Charlie could tell. He jumped when an old woman offered something warm to him, "Drink this it will help you deal with the poison in your system." She said and Charlie drank it reluctantly, "What about Duo?" he asked and the old man nodded, "Your white friend is find wolf child we managed to get most of the poison out of him before it can fully kill him." Said the old woman,"
Charlie stared at her for a minute before surveying the house better to find that indeed he was not in some sort of joke, "What happened?" he asked, "The mobile suit brought you here," said the old man. "Wing Zero?" he said, "Yes it was that mobile suit from the stars that brought you to us," he said pointing outside where Charlie could hear the winds blow and see the snow falling. "The wind was too much for you when it landed and offered you to us to care for before it shut itself off." The old man continued putting more wood to the fire.
"We can't get through," said Justin as he tried to get closer to the base. Ever since they saw the explosion they could not get any closer until something flew out of the base and headed further north then intended. Both the fox and the tiger where cold an tired from all their travels so they settled in with the others at the Preventers base several hundred miles south of them. They had to run and it was taking them forever to get there. They radioed the others to let them know of the dilemma and managed to get back to safety. Both Justin and Jimmy decided to head back to where they saw Deathscythe Hell and take that back as well.
"Why are you calling me wolf child?" Charlie asked, "Because you are like the wolves outside wild and free and can become one of them at will," said the old woman, "We are the last of our tribe having been driven away by greedy monsters and white men, we are forced to live here in the land of our ancestors but we still keep the old ways alive." Said the old woman, "By the way it was rude of us to not introduce ourselves I am Raven and this is my husband Snowy Owl," she said and Charlie nodded, "Thank you for saving us I am called Windstorm," he said, "The human is Duo Maxwell," he said, "A Preventer," said Snowy Owl, "Eh?" Charlie said, "A Preventer a human who is against war because he was in it for far too long," "Oh," said Charlie understanding now.
Days past and still no sign of the others the snow did not let up a bit. Charlie helped out around the house while he was still recovering from the poison. Duo on the other hand was still out and Raven was doing her best to clear the poison from his system. Special herbs where used to help with the pain but to no avail. It was on the third day that Charlie walked in when he noticed that Duo had stopped breathing. Running to the bedside he felt his pulse, "Shit!" he cursed both Snowy Owl and Raven had gone out to collect herbs leaving Charlie and Duo alone. The Wing Zero was outside in the middle of a shallow lake as Charlie discovered when he went outside. Looking at his friend he began to perform CPR just when the other two entered the house. They quickly went to the bed and tried what ever they could to bring back Duo.
"Duo do not leave me," Charlie cried, "I need you to help me find my friends," he said tears coming down from his eyes. He was not able to help as the last of Duo's signs began to give. "Duo! DUO!" he yelled and it was then that he heard a heart beat. It was not coming from Duo but from his hips. Looking down he saw the Kodachi that he had stolen from the base. Reaching into the sheath he gripped the handle and pulled out the small swords. He felt as well as heard the pulse that was being put out by the two. Place the Kodachi on the human then wait a voice said and Charlie did not argue as he did so.
The Kodachi began to pulse even more so then before. The glow they gave was dark as it spread all over Duo and then began to suck away at the darkness. When it was over there was nothing left but two small swords. Picking them up he held the out, the power of the wolf Kodachi can suck out any poison from the victim he will heal in time said the voice then silence. As soon as he picked up the swords he could hear a heart beat. Charlie's eyes lit up as Duo began to breathe and he began to cry. "Duo is alive," he said to himself as Raven and Snowy Owl left to gather some firewood for the fire.
Another week passed and Duo was showing signs of improvement that made Charlie happy. He was walking outside when the snow storm finally ended. He decided to go for a run outside.
The woods where full of life as Charlie ran through them his mind at ease to let the wind, (even though it was cold) run through his face. He was free to do what he wished. The freedom he so craved has returned to him in full and he loved it. Enjoy it while you can there is much to be done a voice said and Charlie stopped in his run and looked around. His wolf ears strained to hear every sound that was being emanated from the forest around him. Who is there? He thought to no one.
Out of the forest a wolf stirred it was black as the shadows its movement's fluid as it walked out of the forest and stopped in front of the giant wolf. It sat and changed into that of a man much to Charlie's surprise. "Come on are you going to change or what," the man called and Charlie slowly shifted into his human form. He was reluctant to approach the other wolf demon so he stayed where he was. "There is no need to worry about me I am already dead so I can't do nothing to you," he said and demonstrated by walking through a rock and then through Charlie. "Sit or do I have to posses your body and make you," he said. Charlie obeyed and sat on a rock that was overlooking the lake. He was on a steep hill and he could see the lake and all its beauty as well as the Wing Zero that seemed to have moved to the center of the lake. It stood proud and tall as it watched over the camp. It was then that Charlie sensed something familiar.
He remembered sensing it when they where on the Zero before exhaustion took over. He looked over at the ghost and sensed his aura and found a match. "It was you who piloted the Zero," Charlie whispered, "Yep I did took a lot of effort but I did." Said the ghost, "Who are you?" Charlie asked, "I am called Kouga."
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