::evil laughter:: I made you all think that was the end of the story! Guess again... ::more evil laughter:: This is a short chapter (shorter than the last short one I did), but I will make it as long as I can and still stop where I want. Rest assured, I will update VERY soon! You can count on it!
Warnings: This chapter is too short to have anything bad... Well... maybe a little...
Lifting Curses and Mending Broken Wings
Chapter 9: I Promise
The night after Duo's mild breakdown, Heero didn't show up. Duo spent the night cowering in fear for no reason. The next day, his therapist got him to eat about every five hours. In his afternoon session with Duo, he watched as the boy sat next to the window, curled up in a protective ball. He could see by Duo's steady breathing and still eyelids that he was asleep for the first time in days.
He stayed with the sleeping Duo until their session was over at four o'clock. He then quietly left and told the people outside his door to watch Duo and to let him know when he awoke. He was going to meet with his next patient in a different room and let Duo sleep.
Duo didn't wake up for the next three patients he saw. He woke up around seven. He rose and looked around blearily. He had forgotten how wonderful it was to sleep. He was so afraid of having nightmares that he forgot what it was like not to dream. It was the most peaceful he'd felt in the last five days.
He was to see his therapist before going back to his cell, so he waited in the room for the man to return. When he did, he brought more food for Duo to try to eat. It was a full meal that he'd gotten from the cafeteria. He was pleased to see that Duo did eat most of it without getting sick and was sent to bed around 8:30.
Duo went into his room and lay down on his bed, facing the wall. He was relieved not to be watching the door in fear all night long.
But just because he wasn't watching it, doesn't mean nothing happened...
Heero came. Duo was resting, but he wasn't sleeping. He just couldn't sleep in that cell, no matter how tired he was. He had his eyes closed and was still facing the wall when it happened.
Heero first came around the same time of night, although Duo wasn't keeping track. He came and looked in on Duo. Seeing that the boy was facing the other way, he went inside...
Duo could hear something behind him, but he knew it was really there because he could feel it. He opened his eyes and waited. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a pale hand with something below the wrist reach out and rest on his shoulder. Before he really had time to feel it, he jerked away and held his arms close to his sides. He closed his eyes tightly and shivered as a chill slowly ran up and down his spine.
Heero brought his mouth close to Duo's ear and spoke in a strange whisper, "You have to sleep, Duo... You have to start sleeping again. You don't have anything to worry about. Don't be afraid to sleep." He paused and Duo felt his cold ghostly fingers brush his cheek. "Why do you fear me so? I only miss you... That's all... But neither of us have anything to worry about."
Duo wondered what he meant after he didn't continue.
As though reading his thoughts, Heero went on, "Please don't worry, Duo..." Duo could hear the smile in his voice, "We'll be together again soon... I promise."
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Arigatos:
Hazel-Beka - Third degree? Wow... That hurts, man! ::cries:: The story isn't over yet! Don't kill me yet! I find it funny that I got this idea at 6:45 in the morning (I never get up before 10) and then I write it out, come to see the reviews to do Arigatos, and there your review was... You predicted this chapter. But not very well... ::grin:: But again - Don't kill me yet, it's not over!
Blackwolfzee - ::sweatdrop:: Why were you reading my story at 1:22 in the morning??? Aanywho...
ahanchan - Hehe... I love Inu Yasha... Haven't seen much in Japanese, tho... Coolie, arigato!
lil'mi1 - It reminded you of The Ring? Wow... I didn't even think of that... Hm... ::shrugs::
Shinigami11 - Nope, not the end... This won't end for another couple chapters at least. I would've hated that for an ending.
my-parents-worst-nightmar - LOL! After reading your review for about the fifth time, I finally understood what you said! I was tired the first four times... ::sweatdrop::
Dragen Eyez - ...........................
Shinigami's-Girl - Hehe, that review was amusing for some reason "Depressing chapter... Can't wait to read the next one" ::laughs alone:: ::cricket chirps::
Regina - ARIGATO!!!! You made me finally see how this face can be someone crying T.T .... I thought you were speechless? ::grins::
TKM - Yea, well... Stuff - I'm glad you didn't completely jump to conclusions... I hate it when people do that...
kage kitsune - ::hugs new Duo plushie:: Yay! Erm... Nobody's being destroyed... ::sweatdrop:: Except maybe that therapist... He bugs me...
Heather - Deep and meaningful... ::blush, sweatdrop:: Oy vey...
Jade Crescent - ::grins:: I don't think there is any more I need to say...
Angel Reid - Yea, they're just crazy! ::laughs:: You should be sorry! lol, jk!
Good lord, people! Would you please stop jumping to conclusions?!?!?! The story isn't done! I think almost all of you made the same mistake while reading the last chapter. I will point out that mistake when the time comes. Ja ne!
Warnings: This chapter is too short to have anything bad... Well... maybe a little...
Lifting Curses and Mending Broken Wings
Chapter 9: I Promise
The night after Duo's mild breakdown, Heero didn't show up. Duo spent the night cowering in fear for no reason. The next day, his therapist got him to eat about every five hours. In his afternoon session with Duo, he watched as the boy sat next to the window, curled up in a protective ball. He could see by Duo's steady breathing and still eyelids that he was asleep for the first time in days.
He stayed with the sleeping Duo until their session was over at four o'clock. He then quietly left and told the people outside his door to watch Duo and to let him know when he awoke. He was going to meet with his next patient in a different room and let Duo sleep.
Duo didn't wake up for the next three patients he saw. He woke up around seven. He rose and looked around blearily. He had forgotten how wonderful it was to sleep. He was so afraid of having nightmares that he forgot what it was like not to dream. It was the most peaceful he'd felt in the last five days.
He was to see his therapist before going back to his cell, so he waited in the room for the man to return. When he did, he brought more food for Duo to try to eat. It was a full meal that he'd gotten from the cafeteria. He was pleased to see that Duo did eat most of it without getting sick and was sent to bed around 8:30.
Duo went into his room and lay down on his bed, facing the wall. He was relieved not to be watching the door in fear all night long.
But just because he wasn't watching it, doesn't mean nothing happened...
Heero came. Duo was resting, but he wasn't sleeping. He just couldn't sleep in that cell, no matter how tired he was. He had his eyes closed and was still facing the wall when it happened.
Heero first came around the same time of night, although Duo wasn't keeping track. He came and looked in on Duo. Seeing that the boy was facing the other way, he went inside...
Duo could hear something behind him, but he knew it was really there because he could feel it. He opened his eyes and waited. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a pale hand with something below the wrist reach out and rest on his shoulder. Before he really had time to feel it, he jerked away and held his arms close to his sides. He closed his eyes tightly and shivered as a chill slowly ran up and down his spine.
Heero brought his mouth close to Duo's ear and spoke in a strange whisper, "You have to sleep, Duo... You have to start sleeping again. You don't have anything to worry about. Don't be afraid to sleep." He paused and Duo felt his cold ghostly fingers brush his cheek. "Why do you fear me so? I only miss you... That's all... But neither of us have anything to worry about."
Duo wondered what he meant after he didn't continue.
As though reading his thoughts, Heero went on, "Please don't worry, Duo..." Duo could hear the smile in his voice, "We'll be together again soon... I promise."
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Arigatos:
Hazel-Beka - Third degree? Wow... That hurts, man! ::cries:: The story isn't over yet! Don't kill me yet! I find it funny that I got this idea at 6:45 in the morning (I never get up before 10) and then I write it out, come to see the reviews to do Arigatos, and there your review was... You predicted this chapter. But not very well... ::grin:: But again - Don't kill me yet, it's not over!
Blackwolfzee - ::sweatdrop:: Why were you reading my story at 1:22 in the morning??? Aanywho...
ahanchan - Hehe... I love Inu Yasha... Haven't seen much in Japanese, tho... Coolie, arigato!
lil'mi1 - It reminded you of The Ring? Wow... I didn't even think of that... Hm... ::shrugs::
Shinigami11 - Nope, not the end... This won't end for another couple chapters at least. I would've hated that for an ending.
my-parents-worst-nightmar - LOL! After reading your review for about the fifth time, I finally understood what you said! I was tired the first four times... ::sweatdrop::
Dragen Eyez - ...........................
Shinigami's-Girl - Hehe, that review was amusing for some reason "Depressing chapter... Can't wait to read the next one" ::laughs alone:: ::cricket chirps::
Regina - ARIGATO!!!! You made me finally see how this face can be someone crying T.T .... I thought you were speechless? ::grins::
TKM - Yea, well... Stuff - I'm glad you didn't completely jump to conclusions... I hate it when people do that...
kage kitsune - ::hugs new Duo plushie:: Yay! Erm... Nobody's being destroyed... ::sweatdrop:: Except maybe that therapist... He bugs me...
Heather - Deep and meaningful... ::blush, sweatdrop:: Oy vey...
Jade Crescent - ::grins:: I don't think there is any more I need to say...
Angel Reid - Yea, they're just crazy! ::laughs:: You should be sorry! lol, jk!
Good lord, people! Would you please stop jumping to conclusions?!?!?! The story isn't done! I think almost all of you made the same mistake while reading the last chapter. I will point out that mistake when the time comes. Ja ne!