Chapter 13: Destiny of the Warriors
Pairings: Too many to list
Disclaimer: I don't own any DBZ, Sailor Moon, or GW characters but Nemesis, Mara, and Saleen are mine.
Notes: This is about m/m relationships and if you have a problem with that then I suggest that you go elsewhere.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me with this fic. I had tossed it around for over a year and was unsure of how it would be received. I'm overly elated at the reviews and comments. They have really helped me in trying to finish this fic. Without your support and encouragement I probably would still be looking at chapter 9. Special thanks to Jordan who's been very vocal about the going ons with everything. Please continue Jordan, I love hearing from you. Another special thanks goes to Phoenix Storms who's giving me a little insight on not to take what people say to heart ^_~
Oh, by the way Phoenix, when am I going to get to read the next chapter for Wolfkin? If anyone doesn't know Phoenix Storms has a wonderful fic about the GW boys called Wolfkin, if you haven't checked it out please do! You'll love it. Now, on with the story ^_~
/ Thoughts /
:: Telepathy ::
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A figure shimmered into the hallway just outside the doors leading into the dining hall. His heart raced uncontrollable inside his chest uncertain of how his friends will act toward him. He paused momentarily to catch a quick breath then opened the huge double doors.
The scene inside was not what he had expected. Glass fragments littered the floor. The rain was seeping in through a broken window. Chairs were shattered about and not to mention blood covered a large portion of the floor.
"Um, guys? Care to tell me about the wild party that you had?" Duo asked.
"DUO!!!" Quatre shouted as the looked-up from resting his head on Trowa's chest.
"YOU!!!" Relena shouted at the same time. "This is all our fault!" She came at him.
Quatre and Trowa had reverted back to their normal selves. Heero was still in his transformed state and had not bothered to acknowledge Relena in any shape, fashion, or form. He recognized Duo the minute he walked through the door. Duo's or rather Shini, aura resonated his body signature to Odin. He can easily pick him out of a crowded room. Now, he watches as to how his god of Death would handle the princess.
"You have caused all this damage and you have the gil to pretend that you know nothing about it?!"
"Back off princess. My memory is a little shaky at best." Duo warned.
"And then you lay claim to what is rightful mine!" She continued on.
"Look Relena, Heero was never yours to begin with and once you get that through your thick close-minded head of yours your life will be so much better."
Relena raised her hand to slap him for that remark but her hand had frozen in mid-air. She struggled against the force that kept her in place.
"Let's get one thing clear Miss Relena Peacecraft. I may look like Duo Maxwell, Terrorist/Gundam pilot and I'm dangerous just by that title alone, but I'm also Shinigami, god of Death. So, if you want to continue living up to a nice ripe old age I suggest that you don't ever try laying a finger on me again because it will guarantee you the quickest way into an early grave."
He released her from the hold. She rubbed her hand and went back to sit next to Noin. Duo looked around the hall and noticed a familiar pair of Prussian blue eyes. He crossed the room over to Heero. Now, he was the one who towered over Duo. No words were exchanged as they stared at each other. In a blink of any eye Duo transformed. Odin pulled his mate into his embrace not caring who sees the show of affection.
Odin placed his right hand behind Shini's neck and the other at the small of his back and brought his lips down to his long time lover. Shini raise his head as tears silently made their down his elfin face.
"What's wrong love?" Odin asked while gently wiping the tears away.
"It's been so long Odin." Eyes that were once dark and mysterious, Shini's violet orbs glowed brightly with happiness.
"There is nothing to worry about now. We have found each other again and no one is ever going to take you away from me." Odin kissed Shini once more sealing his promise.
Shini took notice of the war god's appearance. Something was off and he couldn't jog his memory as to what was wrong. At any rate they were together and that's what was all that mattered to him. Nemesis entered the room looking a bit deflated. All of them felt the tension flowing off of her.
"Shini! Where in Tartarus have you been?"
"Calm down. Don't get your panties in a bunch. I've been about."
"No excuse. We have pressing matters right now. We need to leave for Neo- Greece right away. I manage to buy us some time---"
"What are you talking about woman!" WuFei demanded.
She turned an icy glare on him but he didn't back down. "Oz has us completely surrounded and out numbered. Dermail has granted us a cease fire in order to perform the Moon Dance."
"Mother, you don't mean to say that our---" Mara couldn't finish her sentence. Her eyes started to water at the thought.
"Dermail is allowing us to bury Alexis within the require time frame." Nemesis turned and looked at Shini. She saw the misery in the violet depths.
Shini was now sobbing softy in the crock of Odin's shoulder. ::Dermail will pay for taking my daughter, Nemesis. I've lost two children in two lifetimes. I will lose no more. I will be the one who deals out his punishment understand:: Shini mentally told the queen blocking out Odin.
"I understand perfectly. We leave in one hour. Mara you and Saleen will perform the ritual. Make sure that Sally, Noin, and Relena are there. Zechs will accompany us as back up. The boys will be on watch and since there will be a full moon make sure that they do not go ape while we are gone. I want that to be a surprise for when we attack."
"But Your Majesty, Noin and Relena are not Amazons?" Mara pointed out.
"You can induct Noin by the warriors spirit ritual because she has a warrior's heart. Relena, I'm not to sure about." Nemesis thought this over and only one clear-cut decision could be made. "Mara, find another female to help. I don't care who just do it."
Nemesis started walking toward the door when another interruption stopped her.
"I'm going with you."
"No." Nemesis didn't even bother to turn around.
"And why not?" The princess demanded.
"First, only the Gundam pilots are needed. Second, we are going to a sacrced temple. Only those who are a deity, heavenly being or mystical creature may enter. And third, Mara needs your assistance for the ritual, not that you will be performing in it of course. Now, if you will excuse me." Nemesis exited the hall without a backward glance.
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The accommodations aboard Pegasus were breath taking. The main bridge of the ship was large enough to store at least the head of a Mobil suit if not two. The pilots were given shared rooms except WuFei, seeing as he was actually with Sally. Zechs, however, was a totally different story. The only one who knew the 4-1-1 was Nemesis and she wasn't telling a word.
The second floor was the main dining hall. Complete with a gourmet style kitchen. Seeing that her sons had a larger than life appetite she had to equip the ship with the necessary means of providing a well-balanced meal. Nemesis even had a master chief that she had acquired from a planet that was similar to the Earth. Duo had already made himself at home in the kitchen.
Pegasus set-up their rooms on the third level right below Nemesis. The queen's room was next to the spa room. It was complete with a swimming pool and whirlpool bath. Next to it was the training arena. Duo found this room while he was 'checking things out'.
He was totally bored because Heero found Pegasus mainframe and decided it was worth investigating. The room was an octagon shape. The walls of the arena were lined with different weapons. On the north wall were various sized fighting staffs. Some had blades other did not. On the east wall were swords. Magnificently handcrafted weapons as well as an assortment of throwing knives.
Finally, amaryllis eyes rested on the west wall. The weapons were a hog pog of bull ships, Sais, and batons. On either side of the south entrance were observation windows. Anyone passing by would be able to see any mock combats or training sessions. The arena also had a high ceiling for aerial moves.
"Well, fuck me. The only thing that this place doesn't have is the kitchen sink." Duo commented out loud.
"How about a friendly spar?" The sultry voice said behind a smile at the comment.
Duo recognized the voice. "How about later Nemesis?"
"You need to practice." She said.
"Yeah, I know."
Nemesis heard something else in his voice. She could no longer hear his thought since he kept up mental barriers, but she could feel his emotions.
"Which name would you prefer now? Shinigami or Duo?" She asked just starting a general conversation.
"It doesn't matter." He answered dejectedly.
"And what about Heero?"
"I think that he prefers Heero."
Duo didn't seem much like talking. He stood staring off to one side of the arena, not really paying attention to the Amazon.
"We still have about another hour or so before we land. Why don't you try and get some rest?" Nemesis offered.
"Fine. With everything that's been happening I'm surprised I haven't dropped dead on my feet." Duo replied then walked out.
Nemesis watched the young pilot's form retreat. She went to the east wall and removed some of her hidden weapons and pulled out her retractable glaive. She began a series of turns and flips with the staff, attacking her invisible opponent.
Zechs happened by one of the observation windows of the training arena when he caught sight of the immortal in a mid-air strike. Zechs entered the arena only to have a throwing knife fly pass his head. A few blonde hairs didn't escape the head trim. He stayed rooted at the threshold as the blade was embedded on the wall behind him.
"You know Col. Zechs you might not be so lucky next time."
"You didn't miss on purpose Your Majesty." He said coolly.
"That was just a warning." She shot back.
He got straight down to business. "Why am I here Nemesis? What reason do I serve by coming on this trip?"
"When are you going to stop being the Lightening Count Zechs Marquise and start being Milliardo Peacecraft, prince and heir of the Sanc Kingdom?" Nemesis said, never slowing down in her excecise.
"Relena is doing a fine job as the Peacecraft matriarch. There is no need for my role just yet." He replied.
"Riiigghhhttt. You saw what happened between her and Heero and look how that turned out." Nemesis scaled a blank wall doing a back flip twist to land a few feet away from her visitor.
"Your dear sister Zechs is starting to lose a grip on reality. She needs a vacation. Time off. Sex. Anything before she mentally cracks-up." Nemesis pivots on one foot as the other crashes down on her invisible enemy, while explaining why Zechs need to take over Relena's duties.
"My hands are stained with too much blood to be a proper ruler." Zechs answers after much debate with his self.
"You are not the first to kill and destroy things and people lives to become a successful ruler and you sure in the Hell will not be the last. Relena's young mind is over worked and she needs a break."
Nemesis swung the glaive low. Zechs was enthralled at her precise movements. Before he could give his reply the intercom beep.
"Yes, Pegasus?"
"We will be landing in twenty minutes, Your Majesty."
"Good. Please informed the pilots and I will meet them in the shuttle docks." Nemesis rose from her battle crouch position and replaced all her weapons into their proper place. "We will continue our conversation after the recover, but until then please join Pegasus on the main bridge."
"What is it that you're really after?" He asked.
Nemesis knew what he was referring to. "Something that will end this miserable war."
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The group of six walked around the hill that was once the glorious site of the Parthenon, which now lay in ruins. Not even the Doric style columns remained. Grass was overgrown in the concrete that was the floor of Athena's most prized temple. Heero was in the led as the rest of the pilots fell in step behind him, and Nemesis brought up the rear. After about two hours of walking Heero stopped in front of what seemed to be the remnants of a huge house.
"Okay, Yuy! If you got us lost so help me I'll---"
"Pipe down Wu-man" Duo cut in.
"My name is WuFei" He growled through gritted teeth.
"I must say Duo. We are a bit tired from walking plus the heat is not helping." Quatre panted out.
"You should be use to the sun beating down like this." Duo said with a cheecky smile.
"Duo, I grew-up on a colony not Saudi Arabia on Earth."
As the conversation bounced back and forth they didn't notice that Heero went through an invisible door.
"Guys? Where is Heero?" Nemesis said. They looked about for the Wing pilot and as the search began Heero stuck his head back out.
"AACCK!!! Heero where's the rest of you?"
"Baka" He muttered.
A building suddenly rippled into view. "Come-one we don't have a lot of time. We must retrieve what we need before sunset."
They entered a dark corridor. The air was stale and it was apparent that the passageway hadn't been used in thousands of years. In the distance water dripped. They could see an occasional rat scurry by.
"Where's the light switch when you need one." Duo whined.
"Will you be quiet Maxwell!" WuFei growled.
"Chill out Chang. You should know Duo by now." Trowa finally spoke.
"Chang give us some light if you will." Nemesis asked still trailing in the back.
WuFei grumble some more but complied with the request. He lifted his right hand in front of him. A small flame flickered in his palm as he searched for something to light. A little further in the musty corridor he found a torch.
Continuing on their way Heero took the lead again. After another half-hour of walking in silence they stop in front of stone doors of titanic size. Writing was chiseled in the door along with five hand print castings and a keyhole that resembled a feather.
Duo looked at the writing and muttered a curse. "Maxwell, we are all tire and is of need rest but could you please chill out with your foul mouth."
"Listen Wu-man, the last time I heard *your* mouth you and Sally were---"
"DUO! Please. That is something we don't wanna know about WuFei let alone Sally." Quatre butted in cutting Duo off. If the passageway had been lit better, they would have seen how red Quatre's face was.
"Sorry Cat. I'm a little frustrated. We're at a dead end."
"How so Duo?" Trowa asked.
"The writing on the wall is Greek. I don't know about the rest of you but my Greek is a little rusty."
"How about you WuFei?" Trowa said knowing that this should be a simple solution.
"Sorry, but my languages only spans as far as English, Japanese, and Chinese. I didn't think to bother with Latin."
Quatre looked at the Amazon who smiled like the cat who just ate the canary. "Nemesis." He says with sugar sweetness.
"Yes my prince." She knew that she'd been caught. Again.
"Don't you 'yes my prince' me. You can read this can't you?" Quatre demanded.
"Don't go Zero on me Quatre. Yes, I can read it but I'm not the one to break the seal."
"WHAATT!!!" Duo barked. "Come-on Nemesis give us a fuckin' break."
"Calm down Duo. I'm the on who must read the seal to break it." Heero's hand glided over the inscription. The seal lit up as well as the hallway. Heero glanced a peek his lover. He noticed that he had been sad of late and couldn't understand why, but after they return to Pegasus he would get to the bottom of it.
Heero's low tenor voice vibrated in the corridor. "War loss Death because of a woman's scorn. An enchanted Creature with eyes as Green as the land, could only be seen by a Pure warrior's heart. Another Warrior who Loved the four from start will not stand-by and watch them be torn apart. The Protector will give a Feather meaning the Five are here. The Fates have been waiting come inside and you will see, the Universe will be saved now that you all have been set free."
The Wing Zero pilot placed his hand on the first palm casting. A click was heard. Duo mimics his husband and got the same result. Trowa and Quatre and WuFei too all followed suit.
"Okay, Yuy. Now what?" WuFei said staring at the stone door.
"Now it's my turn."
Nemesis white wings flared from her back. They boys stared in stunned silence. Nemesis brought her wings forward as if they were hugging her in a lover's embrace. She plucked one huge feather and placed it in the last remaining slot.
The walls around them shook and the foundation groaned. Everyone took cautious steps back as the stony doors began to part. A sliver of light spilled through the crack. The corridor quieted once again. Duo grabbed on the door and pulled it open completely. The light from inside over shadows everything around them. They could see clearly yet they could not.
The braided youth dusted his hands off and looked wolfishly at the queen. "Ladies first."
Nemesis walked by him with a smirk. "You should know by now Duo that I'm no lady."
"Not a well refined one but you're a lady where it counts." Brown eyebrows bounced at the comment.
The Amazon just shook her head and smiled at Death's antics. However, War was fuming behind his soldier's mask, which didn't go unnoticed by his mate.
::Loosin' up Heero. If you looked any stiffer we will be able to set you up beside these marbled statues::
::Hn:: Was the mental reply as Heero walked passed him. Had the war god turned around, he would have seen the hurt look in the sad violet orbs.
"Don't worry Duo. Heero still doesn't trust Nemesis around you." Quatre offered trying to brighten his friend mood somewhat.
"And rightfully so-" Came a stern comment.
"WuFei! Don't say such things." Quatre interrupted the black haired teen.
"And why not? Nemesis has a way of wrapping men, especially Duo, around her fingers."
"Does that include you WuFei?" Trowa voiced in a calm tone.
WuFei quickly thought back to when the lithe bronzed beauty backed him into the wall. Her breath tickling his face. He almost died when she whispered in his ear. He practically got a nosebleed from the sudden closeness. Sally would have killed him for reacting to the woman shamelessly.
"Well, I-I---Kuso!" WuFei sputtered turning beet red as he stomped passed the trio and cursing all the while about weak women and braided bakas.
The cavern was of unimaginable portions. Different marble statues decorated the cold over grown moss walls. In the center a pillar of sunlight highlighted five objects. Each one floating and turning on its own pedestal.
The Deathscythe Hell pilot walked up to the dais but couldn't continue as his hand was stopped by in invisible barrier as he tried to touch one of the items.
"You. You are not the Chosen One." Voices.
Three separate voices spoke at the same time. Duo slowly backed away from the dais when three figures rippled into view.
A young woman appeared with a spindle weaving cloth. Another woman appeared, a bit older looking in appearance. She was measuring out the thread that the first was gently passing onto her. The last woman was very much older looking than first two. She was gathering the thread on a spool but for whatever reason the pilots didn't know.
"Where? Where is the Chosen One with eyes a green as the land?" The three asked.
Trowa was about to step forth but WuFei stopped him. "Who the heck are you? And what the heck are you doing?"
"We. We are the three Fates. We hold the Destiny of men lives in our hands." They spoke as one but introduce themselves as separate deities.
"I am Clotho. I spin the Lifeline of mankind." The young woman said.
"I am Lachesis. I measure out how long that Life shall be." The middle aged woman answered.
"And I am Atropos. I cut the Life line for Death to take hold." The old woman explained.
The guys looked at each other. Well, okay that made sense.
"May I ask whose lifeline is that?" WuFei said pointing to the thread. The Fates share a look with one another and smiled.
"A human. A human named Duke Dermail." The Fates spoke as one again.
A startled gasp came from the pilots. This was a surprise indeed but the Fates were not interested in their petty questions.
"We. We ask again. Where? Where is the Chosen One with eyes as green as the land?"
"I am here." Trowa spoke-up at last.
"You?" The Fates were a bit taken back. "We cannot see your eyes. Show us your eyes."
Trowa hesitated a little as he pulled back the bang that shielded his other eye. He looked directly back at the three. Again they passed a look between them.
"Show us. Show us your true form then will you receive your armor."
Trowa gave pause and before anyone could blink he morphed into the giant cat once again. Part of the sunbeam vanished over the armored breastplate.
"Take. Take this armor Chosen One. For an Angel will depend upon it once his has failed."
Trowa touch the plate with his fore paws and was lifted off the stone floor. He and the shiny metal merged together. The plate covered his chest and wrapped around the base of his wings. He also had a crown upon his head but it was absurd by the thick mane. Shin guards were on his fore legs, each one inlaid with a shiny precious jewel. Red and gold swirled in them, hypnotizing the watcher. Once the armor was in place, Trowa stood next to Quatre purring all the while.
"Where? Where is the Chosen One who keeps the four together?" The Fates asked their second question.
WuFei stepped toward the dais. "I am he."
"Show us. Show us your true form to retrieve the battle sword Nataku." The teen said not another word as his figure waved in and out of view.
"Sspt. Guys. Is it me or is it getting a little hot in here?" Duo asked in a hush tone.
"No Duo, it's not you. It's WuFei" Heero answered.
But that was all that happened. The temple stayed at a moderate temperature. Flames danced around the black hair youth covering him completely. The walls ignited although the flames did not scorch the ancient stones. A long thick scaly green hind leg appeared from the tornado of fire.
Soon thereafter the other one emerge. Then the front legs appeared. A forked tail waved around missing the spectators by the hairs. Oversized wings flapped as they were freed. A deep growl resounded as the head reared. It stood as tall as the gundams. Even with its enormous height it was still able to remain inside the structure.
It growled again then looked behind its body toward the tiny humans. Said humans back paddled unsure of what the beast would do. It snorted. Displeased by their actions then it fully turned to face them.
::You know, if I had wanted you all dead I would have done it by now:: Its voice rang out in the hallowness of the temple.
That voice. That calm relaxing soft spoken tenor was none other than- "Fei, is that really you?" Duo asked looking up into onyx eyes.
WuFei snarled at the sound of the despised nickname. ::It's WuFei::
The dragon turned about showing how agile he was. The Fates seemed pleased just by the action only. Another sunbeam faded away, exposing a beautifully hand crafted sword.
"Take. Take Nataku and use it well. For those who do wrong will feel the righteousness of this blade."
As soon as WuFei's talons closed around the hilt the sword disappeared. He looked to the Fates as to why that occurred.
"Do not worry. You can not use Nataku in this form. When the need arises called upon it in your human form." They explained. WuFei slightly bowed his head. He went off to the side and lay down with a thud yawning as he did so.
"Where? Where is the warrior who has a pure heart?" The third question was asked.
The petite blonde slowly made his way to them. "Show us. Show us the pure light in which you care for all."
In an instant Quatre transformed. Blinding light filled the Great Hall. Another sunbeam diminished the circle.
"Take. Take these weapons for they will prove useful when a innocent life is at stake."
The only things that aquamarine eyes saw were two handles. Quatre shrugged his shoulders thinking that the old girls were two cans short of a six pack; he griped the handles. A zip sound was heard as blades formed.
"No way. They're-they're just like Sandrock's" Quatre whispered.
Indeed the weapons were smaller sickles than his mecha's. He twirled and turned getting a feel for his newly acquired toy. The angel walked back to sit next to his love.
"Where's? Where's War?" The question was short. Heero stepped-up to the dais not saying a single word.
"Where's? Where's Death?" They were getting to the point.
Duo stood next to Heero. He was quite for the first time since they been there. The Fates looked at them and the spindle changed. The thread that was being spun was of two very recognizable colors. Violet eyes widen as Duo noticed what the threads were doing as it was being passed from one hand to another.
"Show us. Show us your true forms for the Light can not exist without the Dark."
The pilots ascended. White and black feathers filled the hall.
"Heero?" Duo's incredulously face was almost in tears. "Your wings? You unfurled your wings." Heero was just as shock as his mate. He didn't know what to make of that.
"Yes, son of Celeste. Your lover is in his homeland; therefore it is just second nature for him to do so. However, once he leave it will not be as easy. He must practice to bring forth his glorious white wings." The Fates explained.
Now it all made sense. When Heero transformed for the first time after his fight with Zechs, he didn't remember how to call upon his wings. That's why he looked so strange to Duo and Nemesis. The remaining sunbeam ebb into nothingness.
"Take. Take your weapons of war and death. Show no mercy to those who oppose you."
Heero grabbed onto the hilt of the magnificent blade. The wind howls and the birds cried. The long sword hummed as its wielder sliced it through the air. Heero placed the sword on his back between his wings, where it stayed moving with him as one. The blade bend when he bend never allowing the owner to be cut or maim.
Duo took hold of the staff and back flipped in the air. He turned around to face Heero.
"Show off" The monotone voice huffed.
The violet eyed god smirk and twirled the staff in a figure eight. The he brought the staff down for an over head strike. In doing so Duo released the weapon's deadly blade. No longer did Duo hold the face of innocents. The gleam in his eyes showed otherwise. He was now in full command of the Scythe, Death's most prized weapon.
The pilots were now in their alter forms waiting for the Fates to let them go but their eyes landed on Nemesis suggesting more to follow.
"Are you? Are you the Protector with feathers of white?" They asked her. They were still weaving the black and white thread never stopping while they talked.
"I am Nemesis. Queen of Amazonia. Protector of Justice."
"Guide them. Guide them to victory for their Lifelines are long. Their destiny has just begun." The Fates rippled into thin air.
Nemesis turned and faced the five warriors. "Well, boys let's get out here. You will need plenty of rest for the up coming battle."
Duo walked over to her as they reverted back to their normal selves. "You knew that this was gonna happen?"
"My Dear Duo." She started with a sly smile. "It's my business to know what goes on in the lives of my Chosen Ones." Nemesis walked out of the Great Hall heading back toward the ship. Leaving the others to follow behind her.
"Duo." He looks at Heero with a questioning expression. "We need to talk." Heero said with a little concern in his voice.
"Okay."
"Not here. When we get back to our room." Duo didn't like how Heero sounded just then. He wasn't ready for whatever the perfect soldier was about to throw at him.
They quietly made their way back to Pegasus and began the journey to the Sanc Kingdom.
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Well, this sucks! No, it more than sucks. How could Nemesis do this to him? He hated the pampered princess. She whined and moaned about how Heero should be her bodyguard but Heero isn't here, he's in fucking Neo-Greece; and even if he was here he wouldn't be protecting her it would still be-
"TRUNKS! Are you listening to me!" Relena shrieked.
The lavender hair immortal pursed his lips trying not to go SSJ on her. The last thing that he needed was for her to drop dead at his transformation.
"Actually princess. No I wasn't." Then he turned his back on her once again.
"Well, why not? I'm talking to you. You have no manners whatsoever. You shouldn't ever be in the same room with me let alone be my bodyguard."
That did it. No one was going to insult him and get away with it. He was going to show and teach this snot nose princess that she stepped on the wrong toes.
The energy around Trunks began to crackle. His long loose hair stood-up on its ends. Vibrant blue eyes flashed to a sea green. He slowly approached the now scared princess.
"I'm only gonna explain this to you once so listen-up. I am a descended from a long line of Elite warriors known as Saiyans. My grandfather was the King of Vegetasei and my father was the Prince of Vegetasei. And guess what? That makes me a Prince too."
Trunks continued toward the princess. By this time his siblings came to a screeching halt at the scene and remained silent. They knew from experience not to mess with Trunks when he was mad. It could prove fatal.
"Not only am I the Prince of Vegetasei but I'm also the Prince of Amazonia. My mother was the heiress of the now famous Capsule Corp. I'm probably the richest man on this planet because of my family's genius in technology." But Trunks wasn't finished as his energy exploded in the room. Noin and Sally stopped to stare at the golden haired green-eyed immortal.
"And let's not forget that I'm also a Super Saiyan and I can level this entire estate with on single Ki blast. No, I take that back. I could actually lay waste to this entire planet. So, don't you ever think princess that I'm beneath you. If anything you're far beneath me."
And to prove his point Trunks blasted the whole side of the library wall and fell into his natural state. Then he floated out the room.
Zarion went up to the princess. "What the heck did you say to him?" When he got no answer he grabbed her around the arms and shook her like a rag doll.
"Zar stop. Obviously Trunks scared her to bad to get any type of answer out of her. Come-on, we gotta make sure that he doesn't blow-up half the city." Ge said, knowing what his half-brother was capable of. After all, they do have the same father. The twins set out to find the angry prince.
"Uh, do you mind telling us what just happened? And how did they do that?" Sally asked.
Ka and Mara let out a heavy sigh and processed to tell Noin and Sally about their origins.
~ Two and a half hours later ~
Noin and Sally were a little frazzled to say the least, but before they could ask any questions about Nemesis relationship with the Saiyan known as Prince Vegeta and the Earth raised Saiyan known as Goku, the others came back with the upset immortal.
"You guys alright?" Mara asked.
"Yeah. We're fine. Trunks just needed some time away from the princess." Zarion replied.
"Speaking of which where is the little pain?" Ge said.
"I put her to bed with a mild sedative." Sally answered.
"I better go keep guard."
"Trunks wait. You don't have to go." Ge told him as he put his hand on his brother's shoulder.
"Don't worry. I'm fine. Besides, Nemesis wanted me to guard her." Trunks answered with sad blue eyes and left his friends in the battle torn library.
Trunks quietly entered Relena's bedroom and say by the window. He thought about his mother and father and the rest of his friends, as well as Goku, Gohan, and Goten. He wonders what the little imp was up to these days or if his was still alive.
He knew that Saiyans had a long life span but he didn't test that theory. The only way he would know for sure if he goes and see if his sister was still alive. Broke out of his reverie the princess sat up. "You're awake?" He said without turning around.
"Yes." Relena whispered unsure as to how to talk to him. "I'm sorry about my behavior for earlier. I didn't know."
"Of course not Relena. You're so closed off in your own little world that you don't give any one a chance to be your friend. That's why you hate Duo so much."
Relena rose from the bed and sat next to him by the window. "I felt that I was cheated out of love since the beginning. Duo had everything. He was a god. He had Heero and I had nothing but I was a princess who had everything except the man that I love." Tears began their descent.
"But Relena, you can't love someone if that person doesn't love you back. You have to let go of Heero and let him be happy with Duo. If you don't you will remain alone for the rest of your life."
The tears didn't stop. They only increased. Trunks gently wiped her we smooth silky face. He held her close as she cried into his broad chest. Trunks inhaled Relena's scent. It reminded him of sugar cookies. He felt a slight tingle down his spine but he ignored it. Now, he understood why Nemesis threw him with the princess.
~ Flashback ~
A flash of gold ignited as Nemesis looked at her stepson with an amusing look on her face.
"Are you out of your mind? Have being an immortal made you lose whatever facilities you have left." Trunks bellowed.
"Calm down Trunks."
"No! I won't calm down. Why can't Kakarott or Vegeta or even Zarion do it?" She knew that he was mad because he reverted using his brothers full names.
"Beside they can't do it because they are betrolled and once they marry they will no longer be immortal and you know this as well as they do. Besides, your single."
"I rather stay immortal than be with her. Mother, please don't do this to me." He turned puppy dog eyes on her.
"You need to settle down and have a family. Bulma would have wanted this." Nemesis countered back at the stubborn youth. The heir of CC paced the room.
She also added, "The Fates have already set this in motion. You are the One."
"Well, I don't wanna be the One. Have the Fates to get someone else." With that as his parting words Trunks left, but had he stayed he would have heard Nemesis say-
"You have no choice in the matter. That's why she killed Shini because the Fates told her that she was destined to be with a Prince with eyes as blue as the sky and from a race whose world no longer exists but only a few remain. She was never destined to be with Heero it was always you."
~ End Flashback ~
The tall fighter bent down and kissed that upset blonde. Relena didn't protest nor did she stop him. The kiss was light. It was like nothing that she experiences before. Trunks pulled back as the pain in his backside increased. He staggered somewhat before he fell backwards on the floor.
"Oh, my god! Are you alright."
"I-I don't know-AARGGH!!"
Trunks promptly passed out form the exquisting pain. Relena patted his face a few times but he didn't respond.
Relena ran over to the phone and dialed the med-lab. Luckily, Sally was there and explained what happened. Within minutes she and Noin were there.
"Well, he has a slight fever but other than that he seems to be fine." Sally explained. The three of them managed to move the heavy warrior from the floor to the bed when Noin saw something move.
"Wait-a-minute. What's that?" Noin pointed out.
"No way. That couldn't be?" Sally said with shocked eyes.
"Is that suppose to there?" Relena asked, looking just as shock.
"I really don't know? I guess it's a good thing that Nemesis and the pilots will be home soon. We can deal with this when they get here." Noin replied.
The trio left the room to inform the others of Trunks condition. They were gathered outside the door waiting to hear the news. The look on Relena's face didn't look reassuring as Sally explained her findings, but she didn't mention about what they had found. It was going to be a while before Pegasus landed.
~TBC~
A/N: Can you guess what happened to Trunks? Bet you didn't expect the twist with him and Relena, did you? Tell me your thoughts on this chapter. Just click the blue button in the bottom left corner ^_~
Nemesis
Pairings: Too many to list
Disclaimer: I don't own any DBZ, Sailor Moon, or GW characters but Nemesis, Mara, and Saleen are mine.
Notes: This is about m/m relationships and if you have a problem with that then I suggest that you go elsewhere.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me with this fic. I had tossed it around for over a year and was unsure of how it would be received. I'm overly elated at the reviews and comments. They have really helped me in trying to finish this fic. Without your support and encouragement I probably would still be looking at chapter 9. Special thanks to Jordan who's been very vocal about the going ons with everything. Please continue Jordan, I love hearing from you. Another special thanks goes to Phoenix Storms who's giving me a little insight on not to take what people say to heart ^_~
Oh, by the way Phoenix, when am I going to get to read the next chapter for Wolfkin? If anyone doesn't know Phoenix Storms has a wonderful fic about the GW boys called Wolfkin, if you haven't checked it out please do! You'll love it. Now, on with the story ^_~
/ Thoughts /
:: Telepathy ::
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A figure shimmered into the hallway just outside the doors leading into the dining hall. His heart raced uncontrollable inside his chest uncertain of how his friends will act toward him. He paused momentarily to catch a quick breath then opened the huge double doors.
The scene inside was not what he had expected. Glass fragments littered the floor. The rain was seeping in through a broken window. Chairs were shattered about and not to mention blood covered a large portion of the floor.
"Um, guys? Care to tell me about the wild party that you had?" Duo asked.
"DUO!!!" Quatre shouted as the looked-up from resting his head on Trowa's chest.
"YOU!!!" Relena shouted at the same time. "This is all our fault!" She came at him.
Quatre and Trowa had reverted back to their normal selves. Heero was still in his transformed state and had not bothered to acknowledge Relena in any shape, fashion, or form. He recognized Duo the minute he walked through the door. Duo's or rather Shini, aura resonated his body signature to Odin. He can easily pick him out of a crowded room. Now, he watches as to how his god of Death would handle the princess.
"You have caused all this damage and you have the gil to pretend that you know nothing about it?!"
"Back off princess. My memory is a little shaky at best." Duo warned.
"And then you lay claim to what is rightful mine!" She continued on.
"Look Relena, Heero was never yours to begin with and once you get that through your thick close-minded head of yours your life will be so much better."
Relena raised her hand to slap him for that remark but her hand had frozen in mid-air. She struggled against the force that kept her in place.
"Let's get one thing clear Miss Relena Peacecraft. I may look like Duo Maxwell, Terrorist/Gundam pilot and I'm dangerous just by that title alone, but I'm also Shinigami, god of Death. So, if you want to continue living up to a nice ripe old age I suggest that you don't ever try laying a finger on me again because it will guarantee you the quickest way into an early grave."
He released her from the hold. She rubbed her hand and went back to sit next to Noin. Duo looked around the hall and noticed a familiar pair of Prussian blue eyes. He crossed the room over to Heero. Now, he was the one who towered over Duo. No words were exchanged as they stared at each other. In a blink of any eye Duo transformed. Odin pulled his mate into his embrace not caring who sees the show of affection.
Odin placed his right hand behind Shini's neck and the other at the small of his back and brought his lips down to his long time lover. Shini raise his head as tears silently made their down his elfin face.
"What's wrong love?" Odin asked while gently wiping the tears away.
"It's been so long Odin." Eyes that were once dark and mysterious, Shini's violet orbs glowed brightly with happiness.
"There is nothing to worry about now. We have found each other again and no one is ever going to take you away from me." Odin kissed Shini once more sealing his promise.
Shini took notice of the war god's appearance. Something was off and he couldn't jog his memory as to what was wrong. At any rate they were together and that's what was all that mattered to him. Nemesis entered the room looking a bit deflated. All of them felt the tension flowing off of her.
"Shini! Where in Tartarus have you been?"
"Calm down. Don't get your panties in a bunch. I've been about."
"No excuse. We have pressing matters right now. We need to leave for Neo- Greece right away. I manage to buy us some time---"
"What are you talking about woman!" WuFei demanded.
She turned an icy glare on him but he didn't back down. "Oz has us completely surrounded and out numbered. Dermail has granted us a cease fire in order to perform the Moon Dance."
"Mother, you don't mean to say that our---" Mara couldn't finish her sentence. Her eyes started to water at the thought.
"Dermail is allowing us to bury Alexis within the require time frame." Nemesis turned and looked at Shini. She saw the misery in the violet depths.
Shini was now sobbing softy in the crock of Odin's shoulder. ::Dermail will pay for taking my daughter, Nemesis. I've lost two children in two lifetimes. I will lose no more. I will be the one who deals out his punishment understand:: Shini mentally told the queen blocking out Odin.
"I understand perfectly. We leave in one hour. Mara you and Saleen will perform the ritual. Make sure that Sally, Noin, and Relena are there. Zechs will accompany us as back up. The boys will be on watch and since there will be a full moon make sure that they do not go ape while we are gone. I want that to be a surprise for when we attack."
"But Your Majesty, Noin and Relena are not Amazons?" Mara pointed out.
"You can induct Noin by the warriors spirit ritual because she has a warrior's heart. Relena, I'm not to sure about." Nemesis thought this over and only one clear-cut decision could be made. "Mara, find another female to help. I don't care who just do it."
Nemesis started walking toward the door when another interruption stopped her.
"I'm going with you."
"No." Nemesis didn't even bother to turn around.
"And why not?" The princess demanded.
"First, only the Gundam pilots are needed. Second, we are going to a sacrced temple. Only those who are a deity, heavenly being or mystical creature may enter. And third, Mara needs your assistance for the ritual, not that you will be performing in it of course. Now, if you will excuse me." Nemesis exited the hall without a backward glance.
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The accommodations aboard Pegasus were breath taking. The main bridge of the ship was large enough to store at least the head of a Mobil suit if not two. The pilots were given shared rooms except WuFei, seeing as he was actually with Sally. Zechs, however, was a totally different story. The only one who knew the 4-1-1 was Nemesis and she wasn't telling a word.
The second floor was the main dining hall. Complete with a gourmet style kitchen. Seeing that her sons had a larger than life appetite she had to equip the ship with the necessary means of providing a well-balanced meal. Nemesis even had a master chief that she had acquired from a planet that was similar to the Earth. Duo had already made himself at home in the kitchen.
Pegasus set-up their rooms on the third level right below Nemesis. The queen's room was next to the spa room. It was complete with a swimming pool and whirlpool bath. Next to it was the training arena. Duo found this room while he was 'checking things out'.
He was totally bored because Heero found Pegasus mainframe and decided it was worth investigating. The room was an octagon shape. The walls of the arena were lined with different weapons. On the north wall were various sized fighting staffs. Some had blades other did not. On the east wall were swords. Magnificently handcrafted weapons as well as an assortment of throwing knives.
Finally, amaryllis eyes rested on the west wall. The weapons were a hog pog of bull ships, Sais, and batons. On either side of the south entrance were observation windows. Anyone passing by would be able to see any mock combats or training sessions. The arena also had a high ceiling for aerial moves.
"Well, fuck me. The only thing that this place doesn't have is the kitchen sink." Duo commented out loud.
"How about a friendly spar?" The sultry voice said behind a smile at the comment.
Duo recognized the voice. "How about later Nemesis?"
"You need to practice." She said.
"Yeah, I know."
Nemesis heard something else in his voice. She could no longer hear his thought since he kept up mental barriers, but she could feel his emotions.
"Which name would you prefer now? Shinigami or Duo?" She asked just starting a general conversation.
"It doesn't matter." He answered dejectedly.
"And what about Heero?"
"I think that he prefers Heero."
Duo didn't seem much like talking. He stood staring off to one side of the arena, not really paying attention to the Amazon.
"We still have about another hour or so before we land. Why don't you try and get some rest?" Nemesis offered.
"Fine. With everything that's been happening I'm surprised I haven't dropped dead on my feet." Duo replied then walked out.
Nemesis watched the young pilot's form retreat. She went to the east wall and removed some of her hidden weapons and pulled out her retractable glaive. She began a series of turns and flips with the staff, attacking her invisible opponent.
Zechs happened by one of the observation windows of the training arena when he caught sight of the immortal in a mid-air strike. Zechs entered the arena only to have a throwing knife fly pass his head. A few blonde hairs didn't escape the head trim. He stayed rooted at the threshold as the blade was embedded on the wall behind him.
"You know Col. Zechs you might not be so lucky next time."
"You didn't miss on purpose Your Majesty." He said coolly.
"That was just a warning." She shot back.
He got straight down to business. "Why am I here Nemesis? What reason do I serve by coming on this trip?"
"When are you going to stop being the Lightening Count Zechs Marquise and start being Milliardo Peacecraft, prince and heir of the Sanc Kingdom?" Nemesis said, never slowing down in her excecise.
"Relena is doing a fine job as the Peacecraft matriarch. There is no need for my role just yet." He replied.
"Riiigghhhttt. You saw what happened between her and Heero and look how that turned out." Nemesis scaled a blank wall doing a back flip twist to land a few feet away from her visitor.
"Your dear sister Zechs is starting to lose a grip on reality. She needs a vacation. Time off. Sex. Anything before she mentally cracks-up." Nemesis pivots on one foot as the other crashes down on her invisible enemy, while explaining why Zechs need to take over Relena's duties.
"My hands are stained with too much blood to be a proper ruler." Zechs answers after much debate with his self.
"You are not the first to kill and destroy things and people lives to become a successful ruler and you sure in the Hell will not be the last. Relena's young mind is over worked and she needs a break."
Nemesis swung the glaive low. Zechs was enthralled at her precise movements. Before he could give his reply the intercom beep.
"Yes, Pegasus?"
"We will be landing in twenty minutes, Your Majesty."
"Good. Please informed the pilots and I will meet them in the shuttle docks." Nemesis rose from her battle crouch position and replaced all her weapons into their proper place. "We will continue our conversation after the recover, but until then please join Pegasus on the main bridge."
"What is it that you're really after?" He asked.
Nemesis knew what he was referring to. "Something that will end this miserable war."
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The group of six walked around the hill that was once the glorious site of the Parthenon, which now lay in ruins. Not even the Doric style columns remained. Grass was overgrown in the concrete that was the floor of Athena's most prized temple. Heero was in the led as the rest of the pilots fell in step behind him, and Nemesis brought up the rear. After about two hours of walking Heero stopped in front of what seemed to be the remnants of a huge house.
"Okay, Yuy! If you got us lost so help me I'll---"
"Pipe down Wu-man" Duo cut in.
"My name is WuFei" He growled through gritted teeth.
"I must say Duo. We are a bit tired from walking plus the heat is not helping." Quatre panted out.
"You should be use to the sun beating down like this." Duo said with a cheecky smile.
"Duo, I grew-up on a colony not Saudi Arabia on Earth."
As the conversation bounced back and forth they didn't notice that Heero went through an invisible door.
"Guys? Where is Heero?" Nemesis said. They looked about for the Wing pilot and as the search began Heero stuck his head back out.
"AACCK!!! Heero where's the rest of you?"
"Baka" He muttered.
A building suddenly rippled into view. "Come-one we don't have a lot of time. We must retrieve what we need before sunset."
They entered a dark corridor. The air was stale and it was apparent that the passageway hadn't been used in thousands of years. In the distance water dripped. They could see an occasional rat scurry by.
"Where's the light switch when you need one." Duo whined.
"Will you be quiet Maxwell!" WuFei growled.
"Chill out Chang. You should know Duo by now." Trowa finally spoke.
"Chang give us some light if you will." Nemesis asked still trailing in the back.
WuFei grumble some more but complied with the request. He lifted his right hand in front of him. A small flame flickered in his palm as he searched for something to light. A little further in the musty corridor he found a torch.
Continuing on their way Heero took the lead again. After another half-hour of walking in silence they stop in front of stone doors of titanic size. Writing was chiseled in the door along with five hand print castings and a keyhole that resembled a feather.
Duo looked at the writing and muttered a curse. "Maxwell, we are all tire and is of need rest but could you please chill out with your foul mouth."
"Listen Wu-man, the last time I heard *your* mouth you and Sally were---"
"DUO! Please. That is something we don't wanna know about WuFei let alone Sally." Quatre butted in cutting Duo off. If the passageway had been lit better, they would have seen how red Quatre's face was.
"Sorry Cat. I'm a little frustrated. We're at a dead end."
"How so Duo?" Trowa asked.
"The writing on the wall is Greek. I don't know about the rest of you but my Greek is a little rusty."
"How about you WuFei?" Trowa said knowing that this should be a simple solution.
"Sorry, but my languages only spans as far as English, Japanese, and Chinese. I didn't think to bother with Latin."
Quatre looked at the Amazon who smiled like the cat who just ate the canary. "Nemesis." He says with sugar sweetness.
"Yes my prince." She knew that she'd been caught. Again.
"Don't you 'yes my prince' me. You can read this can't you?" Quatre demanded.
"Don't go Zero on me Quatre. Yes, I can read it but I'm not the one to break the seal."
"WHAATT!!!" Duo barked. "Come-on Nemesis give us a fuckin' break."
"Calm down Duo. I'm the on who must read the seal to break it." Heero's hand glided over the inscription. The seal lit up as well as the hallway. Heero glanced a peek his lover. He noticed that he had been sad of late and couldn't understand why, but after they return to Pegasus he would get to the bottom of it.
Heero's low tenor voice vibrated in the corridor. "War loss Death because of a woman's scorn. An enchanted Creature with eyes as Green as the land, could only be seen by a Pure warrior's heart. Another Warrior who Loved the four from start will not stand-by and watch them be torn apart. The Protector will give a Feather meaning the Five are here. The Fates have been waiting come inside and you will see, the Universe will be saved now that you all have been set free."
The Wing Zero pilot placed his hand on the first palm casting. A click was heard. Duo mimics his husband and got the same result. Trowa and Quatre and WuFei too all followed suit.
"Okay, Yuy. Now what?" WuFei said staring at the stone door.
"Now it's my turn."
Nemesis white wings flared from her back. They boys stared in stunned silence. Nemesis brought her wings forward as if they were hugging her in a lover's embrace. She plucked one huge feather and placed it in the last remaining slot.
The walls around them shook and the foundation groaned. Everyone took cautious steps back as the stony doors began to part. A sliver of light spilled through the crack. The corridor quieted once again. Duo grabbed on the door and pulled it open completely. The light from inside over shadows everything around them. They could see clearly yet they could not.
The braided youth dusted his hands off and looked wolfishly at the queen. "Ladies first."
Nemesis walked by him with a smirk. "You should know by now Duo that I'm no lady."
"Not a well refined one but you're a lady where it counts." Brown eyebrows bounced at the comment.
The Amazon just shook her head and smiled at Death's antics. However, War was fuming behind his soldier's mask, which didn't go unnoticed by his mate.
::Loosin' up Heero. If you looked any stiffer we will be able to set you up beside these marbled statues::
::Hn:: Was the mental reply as Heero walked passed him. Had the war god turned around, he would have seen the hurt look in the sad violet orbs.
"Don't worry Duo. Heero still doesn't trust Nemesis around you." Quatre offered trying to brighten his friend mood somewhat.
"And rightfully so-" Came a stern comment.
"WuFei! Don't say such things." Quatre interrupted the black haired teen.
"And why not? Nemesis has a way of wrapping men, especially Duo, around her fingers."
"Does that include you WuFei?" Trowa voiced in a calm tone.
WuFei quickly thought back to when the lithe bronzed beauty backed him into the wall. Her breath tickling his face. He almost died when she whispered in his ear. He practically got a nosebleed from the sudden closeness. Sally would have killed him for reacting to the woman shamelessly.
"Well, I-I---Kuso!" WuFei sputtered turning beet red as he stomped passed the trio and cursing all the while about weak women and braided bakas.
The cavern was of unimaginable portions. Different marble statues decorated the cold over grown moss walls. In the center a pillar of sunlight highlighted five objects. Each one floating and turning on its own pedestal.
The Deathscythe Hell pilot walked up to the dais but couldn't continue as his hand was stopped by in invisible barrier as he tried to touch one of the items.
"You. You are not the Chosen One." Voices.
Three separate voices spoke at the same time. Duo slowly backed away from the dais when three figures rippled into view.
A young woman appeared with a spindle weaving cloth. Another woman appeared, a bit older looking in appearance. She was measuring out the thread that the first was gently passing onto her. The last woman was very much older looking than first two. She was gathering the thread on a spool but for whatever reason the pilots didn't know.
"Where? Where is the Chosen One with eyes a green as the land?" The three asked.
Trowa was about to step forth but WuFei stopped him. "Who the heck are you? And what the heck are you doing?"
"We. We are the three Fates. We hold the Destiny of men lives in our hands." They spoke as one but introduce themselves as separate deities.
"I am Clotho. I spin the Lifeline of mankind." The young woman said.
"I am Lachesis. I measure out how long that Life shall be." The middle aged woman answered.
"And I am Atropos. I cut the Life line for Death to take hold." The old woman explained.
The guys looked at each other. Well, okay that made sense.
"May I ask whose lifeline is that?" WuFei said pointing to the thread. The Fates share a look with one another and smiled.
"A human. A human named Duke Dermail." The Fates spoke as one again.
A startled gasp came from the pilots. This was a surprise indeed but the Fates were not interested in their petty questions.
"We. We ask again. Where? Where is the Chosen One with eyes as green as the land?"
"I am here." Trowa spoke-up at last.
"You?" The Fates were a bit taken back. "We cannot see your eyes. Show us your eyes."
Trowa hesitated a little as he pulled back the bang that shielded his other eye. He looked directly back at the three. Again they passed a look between them.
"Show us. Show us your true form then will you receive your armor."
Trowa gave pause and before anyone could blink he morphed into the giant cat once again. Part of the sunbeam vanished over the armored breastplate.
"Take. Take this armor Chosen One. For an Angel will depend upon it once his has failed."
Trowa touch the plate with his fore paws and was lifted off the stone floor. He and the shiny metal merged together. The plate covered his chest and wrapped around the base of his wings. He also had a crown upon his head but it was absurd by the thick mane. Shin guards were on his fore legs, each one inlaid with a shiny precious jewel. Red and gold swirled in them, hypnotizing the watcher. Once the armor was in place, Trowa stood next to Quatre purring all the while.
"Where? Where is the Chosen One who keeps the four together?" The Fates asked their second question.
WuFei stepped toward the dais. "I am he."
"Show us. Show us your true form to retrieve the battle sword Nataku." The teen said not another word as his figure waved in and out of view.
"Sspt. Guys. Is it me or is it getting a little hot in here?" Duo asked in a hush tone.
"No Duo, it's not you. It's WuFei" Heero answered.
But that was all that happened. The temple stayed at a moderate temperature. Flames danced around the black hair youth covering him completely. The walls ignited although the flames did not scorch the ancient stones. A long thick scaly green hind leg appeared from the tornado of fire.
Soon thereafter the other one emerge. Then the front legs appeared. A forked tail waved around missing the spectators by the hairs. Oversized wings flapped as they were freed. A deep growl resounded as the head reared. It stood as tall as the gundams. Even with its enormous height it was still able to remain inside the structure.
It growled again then looked behind its body toward the tiny humans. Said humans back paddled unsure of what the beast would do. It snorted. Displeased by their actions then it fully turned to face them.
::You know, if I had wanted you all dead I would have done it by now:: Its voice rang out in the hallowness of the temple.
That voice. That calm relaxing soft spoken tenor was none other than- "Fei, is that really you?" Duo asked looking up into onyx eyes.
WuFei snarled at the sound of the despised nickname. ::It's WuFei::
The dragon turned about showing how agile he was. The Fates seemed pleased just by the action only. Another sunbeam faded away, exposing a beautifully hand crafted sword.
"Take. Take Nataku and use it well. For those who do wrong will feel the righteousness of this blade."
As soon as WuFei's talons closed around the hilt the sword disappeared. He looked to the Fates as to why that occurred.
"Do not worry. You can not use Nataku in this form. When the need arises called upon it in your human form." They explained. WuFei slightly bowed his head. He went off to the side and lay down with a thud yawning as he did so.
"Where? Where is the warrior who has a pure heart?" The third question was asked.
The petite blonde slowly made his way to them. "Show us. Show us the pure light in which you care for all."
In an instant Quatre transformed. Blinding light filled the Great Hall. Another sunbeam diminished the circle.
"Take. Take these weapons for they will prove useful when a innocent life is at stake."
The only things that aquamarine eyes saw were two handles. Quatre shrugged his shoulders thinking that the old girls were two cans short of a six pack; he griped the handles. A zip sound was heard as blades formed.
"No way. They're-they're just like Sandrock's" Quatre whispered.
Indeed the weapons were smaller sickles than his mecha's. He twirled and turned getting a feel for his newly acquired toy. The angel walked back to sit next to his love.
"Where's? Where's War?" The question was short. Heero stepped-up to the dais not saying a single word.
"Where's? Where's Death?" They were getting to the point.
Duo stood next to Heero. He was quite for the first time since they been there. The Fates looked at them and the spindle changed. The thread that was being spun was of two very recognizable colors. Violet eyes widen as Duo noticed what the threads were doing as it was being passed from one hand to another.
"Show us. Show us your true forms for the Light can not exist without the Dark."
The pilots ascended. White and black feathers filled the hall.
"Heero?" Duo's incredulously face was almost in tears. "Your wings? You unfurled your wings." Heero was just as shock as his mate. He didn't know what to make of that.
"Yes, son of Celeste. Your lover is in his homeland; therefore it is just second nature for him to do so. However, once he leave it will not be as easy. He must practice to bring forth his glorious white wings." The Fates explained.
Now it all made sense. When Heero transformed for the first time after his fight with Zechs, he didn't remember how to call upon his wings. That's why he looked so strange to Duo and Nemesis. The remaining sunbeam ebb into nothingness.
"Take. Take your weapons of war and death. Show no mercy to those who oppose you."
Heero grabbed onto the hilt of the magnificent blade. The wind howls and the birds cried. The long sword hummed as its wielder sliced it through the air. Heero placed the sword on his back between his wings, where it stayed moving with him as one. The blade bend when he bend never allowing the owner to be cut or maim.
Duo took hold of the staff and back flipped in the air. He turned around to face Heero.
"Show off" The monotone voice huffed.
The violet eyed god smirk and twirled the staff in a figure eight. The he brought the staff down for an over head strike. In doing so Duo released the weapon's deadly blade. No longer did Duo hold the face of innocents. The gleam in his eyes showed otherwise. He was now in full command of the Scythe, Death's most prized weapon.
The pilots were now in their alter forms waiting for the Fates to let them go but their eyes landed on Nemesis suggesting more to follow.
"Are you? Are you the Protector with feathers of white?" They asked her. They were still weaving the black and white thread never stopping while they talked.
"I am Nemesis. Queen of Amazonia. Protector of Justice."
"Guide them. Guide them to victory for their Lifelines are long. Their destiny has just begun." The Fates rippled into thin air.
Nemesis turned and faced the five warriors. "Well, boys let's get out here. You will need plenty of rest for the up coming battle."
Duo walked over to her as they reverted back to their normal selves. "You knew that this was gonna happen?"
"My Dear Duo." She started with a sly smile. "It's my business to know what goes on in the lives of my Chosen Ones." Nemesis walked out of the Great Hall heading back toward the ship. Leaving the others to follow behind her.
"Duo." He looks at Heero with a questioning expression. "We need to talk." Heero said with a little concern in his voice.
"Okay."
"Not here. When we get back to our room." Duo didn't like how Heero sounded just then. He wasn't ready for whatever the perfect soldier was about to throw at him.
They quietly made their way back to Pegasus and began the journey to the Sanc Kingdom.
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Well, this sucks! No, it more than sucks. How could Nemesis do this to him? He hated the pampered princess. She whined and moaned about how Heero should be her bodyguard but Heero isn't here, he's in fucking Neo-Greece; and even if he was here he wouldn't be protecting her it would still be-
"TRUNKS! Are you listening to me!" Relena shrieked.
The lavender hair immortal pursed his lips trying not to go SSJ on her. The last thing that he needed was for her to drop dead at his transformation.
"Actually princess. No I wasn't." Then he turned his back on her once again.
"Well, why not? I'm talking to you. You have no manners whatsoever. You shouldn't ever be in the same room with me let alone be my bodyguard."
That did it. No one was going to insult him and get away with it. He was going to show and teach this snot nose princess that she stepped on the wrong toes.
The energy around Trunks began to crackle. His long loose hair stood-up on its ends. Vibrant blue eyes flashed to a sea green. He slowly approached the now scared princess.
"I'm only gonna explain this to you once so listen-up. I am a descended from a long line of Elite warriors known as Saiyans. My grandfather was the King of Vegetasei and my father was the Prince of Vegetasei. And guess what? That makes me a Prince too."
Trunks continued toward the princess. By this time his siblings came to a screeching halt at the scene and remained silent. They knew from experience not to mess with Trunks when he was mad. It could prove fatal.
"Not only am I the Prince of Vegetasei but I'm also the Prince of Amazonia. My mother was the heiress of the now famous Capsule Corp. I'm probably the richest man on this planet because of my family's genius in technology." But Trunks wasn't finished as his energy exploded in the room. Noin and Sally stopped to stare at the golden haired green-eyed immortal.
"And let's not forget that I'm also a Super Saiyan and I can level this entire estate with on single Ki blast. No, I take that back. I could actually lay waste to this entire planet. So, don't you ever think princess that I'm beneath you. If anything you're far beneath me."
And to prove his point Trunks blasted the whole side of the library wall and fell into his natural state. Then he floated out the room.
Zarion went up to the princess. "What the heck did you say to him?" When he got no answer he grabbed her around the arms and shook her like a rag doll.
"Zar stop. Obviously Trunks scared her to bad to get any type of answer out of her. Come-on, we gotta make sure that he doesn't blow-up half the city." Ge said, knowing what his half-brother was capable of. After all, they do have the same father. The twins set out to find the angry prince.
"Uh, do you mind telling us what just happened? And how did they do that?" Sally asked.
Ka and Mara let out a heavy sigh and processed to tell Noin and Sally about their origins.
~ Two and a half hours later ~
Noin and Sally were a little frazzled to say the least, but before they could ask any questions about Nemesis relationship with the Saiyan known as Prince Vegeta and the Earth raised Saiyan known as Goku, the others came back with the upset immortal.
"You guys alright?" Mara asked.
"Yeah. We're fine. Trunks just needed some time away from the princess." Zarion replied.
"Speaking of which where is the little pain?" Ge said.
"I put her to bed with a mild sedative." Sally answered.
"I better go keep guard."
"Trunks wait. You don't have to go." Ge told him as he put his hand on his brother's shoulder.
"Don't worry. I'm fine. Besides, Nemesis wanted me to guard her." Trunks answered with sad blue eyes and left his friends in the battle torn library.
Trunks quietly entered Relena's bedroom and say by the window. He thought about his mother and father and the rest of his friends, as well as Goku, Gohan, and Goten. He wonders what the little imp was up to these days or if his was still alive.
He knew that Saiyans had a long life span but he didn't test that theory. The only way he would know for sure if he goes and see if his sister was still alive. Broke out of his reverie the princess sat up. "You're awake?" He said without turning around.
"Yes." Relena whispered unsure as to how to talk to him. "I'm sorry about my behavior for earlier. I didn't know."
"Of course not Relena. You're so closed off in your own little world that you don't give any one a chance to be your friend. That's why you hate Duo so much."
Relena rose from the bed and sat next to him by the window. "I felt that I was cheated out of love since the beginning. Duo had everything. He was a god. He had Heero and I had nothing but I was a princess who had everything except the man that I love." Tears began their descent.
"But Relena, you can't love someone if that person doesn't love you back. You have to let go of Heero and let him be happy with Duo. If you don't you will remain alone for the rest of your life."
The tears didn't stop. They only increased. Trunks gently wiped her we smooth silky face. He held her close as she cried into his broad chest. Trunks inhaled Relena's scent. It reminded him of sugar cookies. He felt a slight tingle down his spine but he ignored it. Now, he understood why Nemesis threw him with the princess.
~ Flashback ~
A flash of gold ignited as Nemesis looked at her stepson with an amusing look on her face.
"Are you out of your mind? Have being an immortal made you lose whatever facilities you have left." Trunks bellowed.
"Calm down Trunks."
"No! I won't calm down. Why can't Kakarott or Vegeta or even Zarion do it?" She knew that he was mad because he reverted using his brothers full names.
"Beside they can't do it because they are betrolled and once they marry they will no longer be immortal and you know this as well as they do. Besides, your single."
"I rather stay immortal than be with her. Mother, please don't do this to me." He turned puppy dog eyes on her.
"You need to settle down and have a family. Bulma would have wanted this." Nemesis countered back at the stubborn youth. The heir of CC paced the room.
She also added, "The Fates have already set this in motion. You are the One."
"Well, I don't wanna be the One. Have the Fates to get someone else." With that as his parting words Trunks left, but had he stayed he would have heard Nemesis say-
"You have no choice in the matter. That's why she killed Shini because the Fates told her that she was destined to be with a Prince with eyes as blue as the sky and from a race whose world no longer exists but only a few remain. She was never destined to be with Heero it was always you."
~ End Flashback ~
The tall fighter bent down and kissed that upset blonde. Relena didn't protest nor did she stop him. The kiss was light. It was like nothing that she experiences before. Trunks pulled back as the pain in his backside increased. He staggered somewhat before he fell backwards on the floor.
"Oh, my god! Are you alright."
"I-I don't know-AARGGH!!"
Trunks promptly passed out form the exquisting pain. Relena patted his face a few times but he didn't respond.
Relena ran over to the phone and dialed the med-lab. Luckily, Sally was there and explained what happened. Within minutes she and Noin were there.
"Well, he has a slight fever but other than that he seems to be fine." Sally explained. The three of them managed to move the heavy warrior from the floor to the bed when Noin saw something move.
"Wait-a-minute. What's that?" Noin pointed out.
"No way. That couldn't be?" Sally said with shocked eyes.
"Is that suppose to there?" Relena asked, looking just as shock.
"I really don't know? I guess it's a good thing that Nemesis and the pilots will be home soon. We can deal with this when they get here." Noin replied.
The trio left the room to inform the others of Trunks condition. They were gathered outside the door waiting to hear the news. The look on Relena's face didn't look reassuring as Sally explained her findings, but she didn't mention about what they had found. It was going to be a while before Pegasus landed.
~TBC~
A/N: Can you guess what happened to Trunks? Bet you didn't expect the twist with him and Relena, did you? Tell me your thoughts on this chapter. Just click the blue button in the bottom left corner ^_~
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