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keep saying it! And besides if I did own it, I would be doing more with it
than writing fanfiction.
The Blood of the Heart By: Mint Maxwell
Mint: hey everybody! Hey Neko-chan! Thanx for all of your help and stuff with this fic! And again, thanx so much for reading it! Thanx to anyone who may be reading this fic! Please review! I'd like to hear from you!
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Our natural senses are our views to everything, but are our views really complete? How much can we see with our limited vision? Some people would say that it's enough. Is everyone content with that simple answer?
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Wufei fell back onto the bed. He closed his eyes, but when he did, he could see the blood of Velius soaking the ground. His eyes opened with a start. Had he really seen that? Yes. And the scene had disturbed him to say the least. He made his decision. He would not go back to Duo the next evening. He fell asleep.
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Wufei dreamed of blood. Blood on the walls, blood on the ceiling and floor blood on him. Then he realized the blood was his. He stumbled backward, falling into darkness. He found himself lying on the ground surrounded by the roses and Duo standing beside him. Then looking forward, he could see Velius, blood spurting out of the wound in his heart.
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Twilight came and Duo sat eagerly awaiting his nightly visitor. But as darkness set in, Duo began to wonder where his new companion might be. Then, a pair of hands closed over his eyes and a familiar voice whispered in his ear. "Guess who?" Duo quickly turned around. "Quatre?" The blonde boy smiled revealing fangs of pearly white. "Quatre!" Duo exclaimed as he jumped the small boy pinning him to the ground in a fit of hugs and kisses. Another figure emerged. He clothed in a green top, slightly form fitting in the torso, but big around the sleeves and high collar. The pants he wore beneath were white and slightly baggy, but still showed off all the muscle that lay hidden underneath. He smiled warmly at the sight of Duo attacking the sweet little blonde with his love. Quatre laughed and shoved Duo off. "That's enough for now!" he stood straightening his clothes. He wore loose fitting brown suede pants and a white silk shirt. The shirt was embellished with elegant looking ruffles on the sleeves, and a lace up brown suede vest to match the pants completed his outfit perfectly. Duo looked over to see Trowa standing near the far edge of the clearing. "Trowa! You're both here?! That's wonderful-!" Duo stopped suddenly. "Is there something going on that I ought to know about?" Trowa moved closer. "Just business as usual.with a few extra items thrown in. Nothing you need worry about too much." This explanation only confused Duo.
But he didn't have very long to think about it. Heero appeared in front of him. "Good evening. I see you have already greeted our special guests." Duo smiled again. Neither he nor Heero either one had seen Trowa and Quatre for a very long time. The two moved together as Heero and Duo did, but they moved much more often and had been gone for a few decades. Quatre smiled in his usual angelic manner. "It's so very nice to see both of you again!" then his face grew more serious and troubled. "but if I may say so, I believe that an explanation is in order. There is blood here that has a very ominous feel about it." Heero glanced at Duo and then back to Quatre. "Yes. There was blood spilt here within the last night." Trowa looked at Heero questioningly. Heero looked solemnly at the ground. "it was Velius."
Quatre's breath caught in his throat. "Velius?" his voice was calm, but his vibrant emerald eyes betrayed it. Trowa stepped forward. "Heero, I think you and I should talk alone for a few minutes about this." Anger laced his words in a strange entanglement. Heero consented.
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Wufei had thought his decision was final, but as the night grew longer, he found himself having thoughts of going back into the forest. Duo was probably wondering where he was afterall. Then the thought came to him, 'why did he care so much?' he had only just met the beautiful boy, and he was worried if he missed him, and in fact, he knew that he missed Duo too. There was a connection there of some sorts. He couldn't quite explain it. It just simply was. The same as the beautiful eyed boy. He just simply was, without explanation. Wufei knew what Duo and Heero were. He didn't need anyone to tell him. Why wasn't he afraid of them? Wouldn't normal people be? But then again, Wufei had never thought of himself as being a normal part of the human society. It had always made him feel very strange when he was around others. There was just something there that didn't fit. But maybe with these new beings he could belong. There was that feeling that he had with them. Maybe he should go see Duo.
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Trowa and Heero left Duo and Quatre to do as they pleased in the clearing as they went to discuss what was going on. "Why did you kill him?!" Trowa demanded. "And yes, I know that it was you. It had to have been you! Duo wouldn't have done it." Heero still never said a word. He turned his back to Trowa. "So that's it?" Trowa asked. "Have you betrayed us Heero?" Heero grinned. "No. You know better than that." He turned back toward Trowa. "Velius was the traitor. He was going to hurt Duo. What else was I going to do?" Trowa arched an eyebrow. "He was going to hurt.I don't understand. Why would he do that? I mean, I know he's always spoiling for a fight, but.hurt Duo?" Heero looked Trowa in the eye. "In a way, I know what you mean, but Trowa, I swear to you that Velius was going to rape Duo."
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Duo and Quatre talked together under the shelter of the tree. "So, Velius was really going to kill you?" Duo let the silence answer, and Quatre spoke again. "It's hard to believe, but if you say it then it must be true. You would not lie to me." Duo lifted his head to look at Quatre. "Perhaps he wouldn't have gone so far as to kill me, but I think we all know what at least the mildest of his intentions were."
They heard a rustling in the woods and, expecting their companions' return they stood. But when they looked, Wufei stood with them in the clearing. Startled to see someone besides Duo standing there, Wufei stopped, hesitant to continue any further. But Quatre smiled, and Duo motioned him forward. Wufei took a step, then, remembering the blood of the night before, he halted again. Duo looked at him with a puzzled expression, but it was Quatre that moved toward him at last. "Duo, is this a friend of yours?" Duo embraced Wufei, and, kissing him on the cheek, led him to the great tree. "I'm so sorry about last night." Duo said. "Velius..deserved what he got."
Another rustle of leaves and branches was heard, and this time, Heero and Trowa stepped out from the brush. "I don't think we have anything to worry about, Kat." Quatre stood. "nor do I." Then, taking notice of Wufei, Trowa turned to Duo and gave him a questioning look. Duo grinned from ear to ear.
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Wufei became acquainted with Trowa and Quatre, and became quite fond of the little blonde. Like Duo he had a certain beauty about him that seemed to hold the universe in place. Something that couldn't be described, but could be felt. He discovered that Trowa and Quatre were both apart of the "family" of vampires that Duo and Heero were also apart of. And that Velius had been apart of. Now he could sort of understand the uproar about Velius' death. Wufei thought about these things he had just learned. And it made him wonder what other 'creatures of the night' he may encounter. But he was brought out of his little world when Quatre sat in his lap. Blushing, Wufei sat up in a position that would be more comfortable for the smaller boy. Quatre smiled happily, and tried to pretend he didn't notice the looks he was getting from Trowa. Heero pretended not to notice Wufei's sudden discomfort and embarrassment, while Duo burst out in hysterical laughter. It was then that Wufei realized something. For the first time since the death of his cousin, he felt truly happy.
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The next morning when Wufei was back at home, he began to think about his newfound family. That's what they were slowly becoming to him now. He had scarcely known any of them for more than two days, but the closeness that he felt for them was becoming even more of a driving force in his life every minute. He thought about Quatre sitting in his lap. What the blonde had meant by that, he wasn't sure, but he did know he wouldn't have allowed anyone else to have done it. Why did he feel this way? Was he so lonely he was becoming something different than he used to be? Could loneliness do that to a person?
He decided to get up and find something to eat. Staggering into the kitchen, he was surprised to see another figure standing there. He wasn't afraid of this stranger. He thought that perhaps he might be another friend of Duo's or maybe a friend of Quatre's. The boy looked something like Quatre, with sweet, angelic features and light blonde hair. He wore loose pants of light violet and a shirt of the same material. He looked innocent enough, but not all innocent things are to be trusted. The sweet figure moved forward.
"I hope you do not think me rude for not knocking." Wufei didn't move. "You are lonely, Wufei? I have come to comfort you. You need someone you can confide in." the small boy moved closer. Wufei took a step back when the boy reached toward him. "Wha-? Oh. I understand why you are so untrusting. I haven't even properly introduced myself. Allow me to do so. My name is Ellek." Wufei took another step backward, and was surprised when he felt someone's hands on his arms. He turned around. It was Quatre. "What are you doing, Ellek? He is a friend. You cannot drink from him." Ellek's features turned momentarily murderous, but then relaxed. "I am so sorry Quatre. But you see, I must feed, and soon. I am even paler than normal, which you know is very much so. Even you yourself, pale even to be a vampire." At this point Quatre cut him off. "You ramble to disguise what your real intentions and feelings are. What are you doing here?" At this question, Ellek seemed hurt. "Why? Can't I come and see you? I mean no harm." Quatre moved forward, and embraced Ellek. They turned away from Wufei. "I'm sorry, but you must go now. You were always more loyal to Velius than anyone else, and I'm afraid it may not set well with Heero that you are here."
Wufei heard a sound he couldn't quite describe, but he didn't need to. Quatre's eyes flared wide, as dark blood dripped on the carpet. Ellek pulled back and let Quatre fall to the floor. "So you do know about my partner's death! Just let that be a warning to you." Then he was gone just as quickly as he had come. Wufei rushed to help Quatre. "Are you ok?! You aren't hurt too bad are you?!" Quatre moved to get up, but stopped. "Could you help me up to the couch or something? Then go and get Trowa. Tell him Ellek was here, and that I'm hurt. I don't think I'll be able to get up for a day or so." Wufei helped him to the bedroom and put him down on the bed. He offered to clean the wound, but Quatre pushed him away. "Just go get Trowa."
The clearing was actually harder to find in the daytime. 'Perhaps for a reason,' Wufei thought to himself. He finally found it. He was surprised by how much darker it was in the clearing than the rest of the forest. It was almost as dark as night. Heero and Duo lay asleep hand in hand in the roses. Trowa lay a few steps farther. Wufei rushed over to him. He contemplated how to wake him, but then hesitated even more. How would a vampire react to being woken up so suddenly? He would have to take that chance. He shook Trowa gently, and to his relief, he awoke very calmly. "What is it?" he turned over as if to say something to someone else. His expression grew more panicked. "Where is Quatre?" Wufei hurriedly explained the situation, and the events that had just occurred. They hurried back to the house without waking Duo and Heero.
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Quatre lay still bleeding on the bed. "Trowa, I don't think I can get up right now." Trowa smiled at him, but Quatre could see the anger in his eyes. "It's alright. Where did Ellek go?" Quatre shrugged. He was also angry with Ellek, but he didn't want to start anything more. If he said anything, he knew it would only cause problems. Trowa saw this, and decided that maybe now wasn't the time to talk about it. Besides, Quatre just needed comforting right now.
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Back in the forest, Duo and Heero continued in blissful slumber. Oblivious to the troubles that their friends were having. Now they were only content. Duo moved closer to Heero.
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with our vision so altered, we can only be absorbed in our own lives and in our own troubles. Would it not be better if we could see more? We should have more understanding and more purpose. And indeed we may even see the entire painting.
The Blood of the Heart By: Mint Maxwell
Mint: hey everybody! Hey Neko-chan! Thanx for all of your help and stuff with this fic! And again, thanx so much for reading it! Thanx to anyone who may be reading this fic! Please review! I'd like to hear from you!
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Our natural senses are our views to everything, but are our views really complete? How much can we see with our limited vision? Some people would say that it's enough. Is everyone content with that simple answer?
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Wufei fell back onto the bed. He closed his eyes, but when he did, he could see the blood of Velius soaking the ground. His eyes opened with a start. Had he really seen that? Yes. And the scene had disturbed him to say the least. He made his decision. He would not go back to Duo the next evening. He fell asleep.
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Wufei dreamed of blood. Blood on the walls, blood on the ceiling and floor blood on him. Then he realized the blood was his. He stumbled backward, falling into darkness. He found himself lying on the ground surrounded by the roses and Duo standing beside him. Then looking forward, he could see Velius, blood spurting out of the wound in his heart.
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Twilight came and Duo sat eagerly awaiting his nightly visitor. But as darkness set in, Duo began to wonder where his new companion might be. Then, a pair of hands closed over his eyes and a familiar voice whispered in his ear. "Guess who?" Duo quickly turned around. "Quatre?" The blonde boy smiled revealing fangs of pearly white. "Quatre!" Duo exclaimed as he jumped the small boy pinning him to the ground in a fit of hugs and kisses. Another figure emerged. He clothed in a green top, slightly form fitting in the torso, but big around the sleeves and high collar. The pants he wore beneath were white and slightly baggy, but still showed off all the muscle that lay hidden underneath. He smiled warmly at the sight of Duo attacking the sweet little blonde with his love. Quatre laughed and shoved Duo off. "That's enough for now!" he stood straightening his clothes. He wore loose fitting brown suede pants and a white silk shirt. The shirt was embellished with elegant looking ruffles on the sleeves, and a lace up brown suede vest to match the pants completed his outfit perfectly. Duo looked over to see Trowa standing near the far edge of the clearing. "Trowa! You're both here?! That's wonderful-!" Duo stopped suddenly. "Is there something going on that I ought to know about?" Trowa moved closer. "Just business as usual.with a few extra items thrown in. Nothing you need worry about too much." This explanation only confused Duo.
But he didn't have very long to think about it. Heero appeared in front of him. "Good evening. I see you have already greeted our special guests." Duo smiled again. Neither he nor Heero either one had seen Trowa and Quatre for a very long time. The two moved together as Heero and Duo did, but they moved much more often and had been gone for a few decades. Quatre smiled in his usual angelic manner. "It's so very nice to see both of you again!" then his face grew more serious and troubled. "but if I may say so, I believe that an explanation is in order. There is blood here that has a very ominous feel about it." Heero glanced at Duo and then back to Quatre. "Yes. There was blood spilt here within the last night." Trowa looked at Heero questioningly. Heero looked solemnly at the ground. "it was Velius."
Quatre's breath caught in his throat. "Velius?" his voice was calm, but his vibrant emerald eyes betrayed it. Trowa stepped forward. "Heero, I think you and I should talk alone for a few minutes about this." Anger laced his words in a strange entanglement. Heero consented.
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Wufei had thought his decision was final, but as the night grew longer, he found himself having thoughts of going back into the forest. Duo was probably wondering where he was afterall. Then the thought came to him, 'why did he care so much?' he had only just met the beautiful boy, and he was worried if he missed him, and in fact, he knew that he missed Duo too. There was a connection there of some sorts. He couldn't quite explain it. It just simply was. The same as the beautiful eyed boy. He just simply was, without explanation. Wufei knew what Duo and Heero were. He didn't need anyone to tell him. Why wasn't he afraid of them? Wouldn't normal people be? But then again, Wufei had never thought of himself as being a normal part of the human society. It had always made him feel very strange when he was around others. There was just something there that didn't fit. But maybe with these new beings he could belong. There was that feeling that he had with them. Maybe he should go see Duo.
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Trowa and Heero left Duo and Quatre to do as they pleased in the clearing as they went to discuss what was going on. "Why did you kill him?!" Trowa demanded. "And yes, I know that it was you. It had to have been you! Duo wouldn't have done it." Heero still never said a word. He turned his back to Trowa. "So that's it?" Trowa asked. "Have you betrayed us Heero?" Heero grinned. "No. You know better than that." He turned back toward Trowa. "Velius was the traitor. He was going to hurt Duo. What else was I going to do?" Trowa arched an eyebrow. "He was going to hurt.I don't understand. Why would he do that? I mean, I know he's always spoiling for a fight, but.hurt Duo?" Heero looked Trowa in the eye. "In a way, I know what you mean, but Trowa, I swear to you that Velius was going to rape Duo."
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Duo and Quatre talked together under the shelter of the tree. "So, Velius was really going to kill you?" Duo let the silence answer, and Quatre spoke again. "It's hard to believe, but if you say it then it must be true. You would not lie to me." Duo lifted his head to look at Quatre. "Perhaps he wouldn't have gone so far as to kill me, but I think we all know what at least the mildest of his intentions were."
They heard a rustling in the woods and, expecting their companions' return they stood. But when they looked, Wufei stood with them in the clearing. Startled to see someone besides Duo standing there, Wufei stopped, hesitant to continue any further. But Quatre smiled, and Duo motioned him forward. Wufei took a step, then, remembering the blood of the night before, he halted again. Duo looked at him with a puzzled expression, but it was Quatre that moved toward him at last. "Duo, is this a friend of yours?" Duo embraced Wufei, and, kissing him on the cheek, led him to the great tree. "I'm so sorry about last night." Duo said. "Velius..deserved what he got."
Another rustle of leaves and branches was heard, and this time, Heero and Trowa stepped out from the brush. "I don't think we have anything to worry about, Kat." Quatre stood. "nor do I." Then, taking notice of Wufei, Trowa turned to Duo and gave him a questioning look. Duo grinned from ear to ear.
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Wufei became acquainted with Trowa and Quatre, and became quite fond of the little blonde. Like Duo he had a certain beauty about him that seemed to hold the universe in place. Something that couldn't be described, but could be felt. He discovered that Trowa and Quatre were both apart of the "family" of vampires that Duo and Heero were also apart of. And that Velius had been apart of. Now he could sort of understand the uproar about Velius' death. Wufei thought about these things he had just learned. And it made him wonder what other 'creatures of the night' he may encounter. But he was brought out of his little world when Quatre sat in his lap. Blushing, Wufei sat up in a position that would be more comfortable for the smaller boy. Quatre smiled happily, and tried to pretend he didn't notice the looks he was getting from Trowa. Heero pretended not to notice Wufei's sudden discomfort and embarrassment, while Duo burst out in hysterical laughter. It was then that Wufei realized something. For the first time since the death of his cousin, he felt truly happy.
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The next morning when Wufei was back at home, he began to think about his newfound family. That's what they were slowly becoming to him now. He had scarcely known any of them for more than two days, but the closeness that he felt for them was becoming even more of a driving force in his life every minute. He thought about Quatre sitting in his lap. What the blonde had meant by that, he wasn't sure, but he did know he wouldn't have allowed anyone else to have done it. Why did he feel this way? Was he so lonely he was becoming something different than he used to be? Could loneliness do that to a person?
He decided to get up and find something to eat. Staggering into the kitchen, he was surprised to see another figure standing there. He wasn't afraid of this stranger. He thought that perhaps he might be another friend of Duo's or maybe a friend of Quatre's. The boy looked something like Quatre, with sweet, angelic features and light blonde hair. He wore loose pants of light violet and a shirt of the same material. He looked innocent enough, but not all innocent things are to be trusted. The sweet figure moved forward.
"I hope you do not think me rude for not knocking." Wufei didn't move. "You are lonely, Wufei? I have come to comfort you. You need someone you can confide in." the small boy moved closer. Wufei took a step back when the boy reached toward him. "Wha-? Oh. I understand why you are so untrusting. I haven't even properly introduced myself. Allow me to do so. My name is Ellek." Wufei took another step backward, and was surprised when he felt someone's hands on his arms. He turned around. It was Quatre. "What are you doing, Ellek? He is a friend. You cannot drink from him." Ellek's features turned momentarily murderous, but then relaxed. "I am so sorry Quatre. But you see, I must feed, and soon. I am even paler than normal, which you know is very much so. Even you yourself, pale even to be a vampire." At this point Quatre cut him off. "You ramble to disguise what your real intentions and feelings are. What are you doing here?" At this question, Ellek seemed hurt. "Why? Can't I come and see you? I mean no harm." Quatre moved forward, and embraced Ellek. They turned away from Wufei. "I'm sorry, but you must go now. You were always more loyal to Velius than anyone else, and I'm afraid it may not set well with Heero that you are here."
Wufei heard a sound he couldn't quite describe, but he didn't need to. Quatre's eyes flared wide, as dark blood dripped on the carpet. Ellek pulled back and let Quatre fall to the floor. "So you do know about my partner's death! Just let that be a warning to you." Then he was gone just as quickly as he had come. Wufei rushed to help Quatre. "Are you ok?! You aren't hurt too bad are you?!" Quatre moved to get up, but stopped. "Could you help me up to the couch or something? Then go and get Trowa. Tell him Ellek was here, and that I'm hurt. I don't think I'll be able to get up for a day or so." Wufei helped him to the bedroom and put him down on the bed. He offered to clean the wound, but Quatre pushed him away. "Just go get Trowa."
The clearing was actually harder to find in the daytime. 'Perhaps for a reason,' Wufei thought to himself. He finally found it. He was surprised by how much darker it was in the clearing than the rest of the forest. It was almost as dark as night. Heero and Duo lay asleep hand in hand in the roses. Trowa lay a few steps farther. Wufei rushed over to him. He contemplated how to wake him, but then hesitated even more. How would a vampire react to being woken up so suddenly? He would have to take that chance. He shook Trowa gently, and to his relief, he awoke very calmly. "What is it?" he turned over as if to say something to someone else. His expression grew more panicked. "Where is Quatre?" Wufei hurriedly explained the situation, and the events that had just occurred. They hurried back to the house without waking Duo and Heero.
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Quatre lay still bleeding on the bed. "Trowa, I don't think I can get up right now." Trowa smiled at him, but Quatre could see the anger in his eyes. "It's alright. Where did Ellek go?" Quatre shrugged. He was also angry with Ellek, but he didn't want to start anything more. If he said anything, he knew it would only cause problems. Trowa saw this, and decided that maybe now wasn't the time to talk about it. Besides, Quatre just needed comforting right now.
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Back in the forest, Duo and Heero continued in blissful slumber. Oblivious to the troubles that their friends were having. Now they were only content. Duo moved closer to Heero.
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with our vision so altered, we can only be absorbed in our own lives and in our own troubles. Would it not be better if we could see more? We should have more understanding and more purpose. And indeed we may even see the entire painting.