Title: The Ancient
Author: Shinigami's Minion
Pairing: 2x1 maybe 3x4 (not sure yet)
Warnings: (mainly for later chapters) AU, angst, blood, romance, maybe lemon, Evil Relena (if you like her I don't suggest reading this), OOC
Disclaimer: As much as I love Gundam Wing its characters do not belong to me. However, the other characters that I have mentioned do.
Feedback: Yes please review. I'll be very grateful
Notes: Duo goes back home but what is waiting for him when he gets there?
I'd like to give big thanks to: Split persona - Thanks for this review. You'll have to read and find out who knows what. Sorry can't give away the plot now can I. Elle-FaTe2x1 - I'm sorry about the cliff hanger but you don't find out about Heero's secret until much later sowwy. I will be very grateful if you do review each of my chapters and I promise to update as soon as I can. At the moment I have a lot of work to do but I'll try my best. Tenshiamanda - Thanks for the review I hope you like this chapter.
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 3
Duo once again snuck past the seemingly lazy guards who were either watching television or snoozing on a chair. He really needed to let his father know he needed to get better guards. Walking in the shadows towards the castle he debated whether or not to walk through the main doors. Deciding against it he decided to climb through his room window again and stall his inevitable meeting with his father. Reaching the enchanted tree that not only reached his room window but also extended to the very top of the castle, Duo began the climb up. Carefully moving from branch to branch he could remember how he, Trowa and Quatre spent many hours playing under this tree and how when he was just a baby how his mother used to come out and sit under it to hum or read him to sleep. Walking carefully on the branch leading to the balcony of his room he balanced himself at the end of the thick limb. Jumping of the edge he landed gracefully by the closed balcony doors. Slowly opening the glass doors he cautiously stepped into the dark room spotting a shadow of a figure sitting on his bed. Fearing it was his father he thought if he remained silent he could sneak out the door without being noticed. But before he could even take another step the torches (1) around the room were lit and he faced the gentle face of his mother sitting casually on the bed.
"Fear not son I am not your father." She smiled slightly at the relieved look on her son's face. "Come now your father is not all that bad is he?"
Laughing slightly Duo moved to sit next to his mother. "No mother he is not at all bad but he is still big and scary to someone as small as myself. (2)"
"Indeed. So are you gonna tell me all about your day on the surface or are you going to torture your mother by keeping her waiting?"
Duo sat there as if thinking whether or not to tell his mother wanting to prolong the time his mother waited for the answer. When he saw her become even more anxious he decided to tell her about his day but when he was just about to tell his mother about the mysterious boy he met the room door slammed opened and he met the angry face of his father. /Oh boy am I in trouble/
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Itara felt her son shy away from her husband's gaze and move closer to her. She squeezed his hand gently to reassure and comfort him. She could tell her husband was furious at Duo escaping but she would not let him get into trouble for what he did. /Besides I did help him escape/ she thought with slight amusement.
Arlos stood near the door looking sternly at his son. With a wave of his hand he dismissed the guards standing behind him and waited until he heard the door shut firmly and their footsteps fade slowly away.
"You have a LOT of explaining to do Shinigami"
Duo shrank further behind his mother. He's father only ever called him Shinigami when he was extremely angry.
"What were you thinking running off like that? Did you not think that your mother and I would be worried? You could have been hurt and no one would have been there to help you!!"
Having enough of her husband's rant Itara placed a small kiss on Duo's hand to reassure him, stood and moved to stand in front of her husband. "Arlos calm down. As you can see Duo is safe no harm has come to him so there is nothing for you to worry about."
"How can you say that? Duo directly disobeyed my orders. For that he needs to be punished. I will not let our son think he can do as he pleases!!"
Having enough of her husband's stubbornness she looked menacingly into his eyes. "Look, our son is FINE. NO harm has come to him. He is safe. You should be glad!!"
Glaring at his wife for standing up to him he said in an irritated tone, "It still does not change the fact that he disobeyed my orders. You know as well as I do he could have been killed the legend says."
Before he could continue Itara cut him off. Forgetting her son was in the room she yelled at the top of her voice "LEGEND, LEGEND, LEGEND!!! THAT IS ALL I'VE BEEN HEARING FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. I DON'T CARE ABOUT SOME STUPID LEGEND. OUR SON STILL HAS FEELINGS. HE STILL HAS A RIGHT TO GO WHEREVER HE PLEASES JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER VAMPIRE CHILDREN THAT WERE EVER BORN!! YOU ARE TRYING TO STEAL HIS LIFE AND I WON'T JUST SIT BY AND WATCH YOU LOCK HIM UP IN THIS PLACE BECAUSE OF SOME STUPID DAMN LEGEND. AND FURTHERMORE I WAS THE ONE WHO HELPED HIM ESCAPE!!(3)" With that said Itara stormed out of the room slamming the door behind her.
Meanwhile Duo remained silently sitting on the bed watching the whole exchange surprised at his mother's actions. He had never in all his life seen his mother that mad. And to top it off he could feel the dark energy flowing off her in waves and it worried him. Before he could contemplate it more he felt eyes on him and looked up to see his father looking calmly at him.
"I am sorry my son. Your mother is right I am protecting you too much. It's a shame I only just realized it. From now on you are allowed to do as you please and you can go to the surface if you like but you will be expected back before dawn (4)."
At this Duo smiled. His first thought was that he would be able to see Heero again. However before he could get all of his hopes up his father spoke once again. "However, you still need to be punished for disobeying me. I will not allow your disregard to go unpunished. Therefore for a whole week you will not be allowed outside the castle grounds. And if you try to escape again you will never be allowed to the surface again. Understood?"
Gulping Duo nodded his head. "Yes father I understand."
With that his father opened the door but before he left he looked over to his son and smiled. "I am proud of you son for all the skills you have shown today. (5)" With that Arlos closed the door gently and left his son alone in his room.
Duo smiled at having impressed his father. Getting ready to lay down he remembered he hadn't told his mother about his adventure. Remembering the events that took place a few moments ago he decided it would be better to tell his mother about his day tomorrow. /Besides Dad may have a LOT of apologizing to do. It would be best if I left them alone for tonight (6)/ With that thought Duo changed into his pajamas and slipped into bed. As the first rays of the sun appeared in the sky the vampire prince slept peacefully with the serene images of his new blue eyed friend.
Tbc
Seeing as it is like a medieval castle they use torches instead of electricity.
I know Duo is not afraid of hardly anything but seeing as he's 10 years old I think he has reason enough heh
A very protective mum can get scary at times
Well this has to do with the whole vampires and sunlight thing. If they go into sunlight they burn and Duo's father doesn't want to lose his only son now does he?
Even though Duo's dad is angry he is also proud because Duo was able to survive on his own and escape the guards without being noticed. For someone as young as Duo they would have to be quite powerful to pull it off hence why Arlos is so proud.
Aww young Duo understands matters of the heart
SM: Well that's another chapter done and it's finished earlier. Yay for me!! Sorry it's so short though
Duo: Hey why am I always getting into trouble?
SM: Well you did disobey orders
Duo: ::whines:: It's not fair!! Hee - chan
SM: ::looks scarred:: Err Duo there's no need to call Heero. See you didn't get in too much trouble.
Duo: ::sniffs:: Okay you're safe for now but you'd better write more soon
SM: Whew ::Wipes sweat from forehead:: I'm trying my best. Please review!!
Author: Shinigami's Minion
Pairing: 2x1 maybe 3x4 (not sure yet)
Warnings: (mainly for later chapters) AU, angst, blood, romance, maybe lemon, Evil Relena (if you like her I don't suggest reading this), OOC
Disclaimer: As much as I love Gundam Wing its characters do not belong to me. However, the other characters that I have mentioned do.
Feedback: Yes please review. I'll be very grateful
Notes: Duo goes back home but what is waiting for him when he gets there?
I'd like to give big thanks to: Split persona - Thanks for this review. You'll have to read and find out who knows what. Sorry can't give away the plot now can I. Elle-FaTe2x1 - I'm sorry about the cliff hanger but you don't find out about Heero's secret until much later sowwy. I will be very grateful if you do review each of my chapters and I promise to update as soon as I can. At the moment I have a lot of work to do but I'll try my best. Tenshiamanda - Thanks for the review I hope you like this chapter.
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 3
Duo once again snuck past the seemingly lazy guards who were either watching television or snoozing on a chair. He really needed to let his father know he needed to get better guards. Walking in the shadows towards the castle he debated whether or not to walk through the main doors. Deciding against it he decided to climb through his room window again and stall his inevitable meeting with his father. Reaching the enchanted tree that not only reached his room window but also extended to the very top of the castle, Duo began the climb up. Carefully moving from branch to branch he could remember how he, Trowa and Quatre spent many hours playing under this tree and how when he was just a baby how his mother used to come out and sit under it to hum or read him to sleep. Walking carefully on the branch leading to the balcony of his room he balanced himself at the end of the thick limb. Jumping of the edge he landed gracefully by the closed balcony doors. Slowly opening the glass doors he cautiously stepped into the dark room spotting a shadow of a figure sitting on his bed. Fearing it was his father he thought if he remained silent he could sneak out the door without being noticed. But before he could even take another step the torches (1) around the room were lit and he faced the gentle face of his mother sitting casually on the bed.
"Fear not son I am not your father." She smiled slightly at the relieved look on her son's face. "Come now your father is not all that bad is he?"
Laughing slightly Duo moved to sit next to his mother. "No mother he is not at all bad but he is still big and scary to someone as small as myself. (2)"
"Indeed. So are you gonna tell me all about your day on the surface or are you going to torture your mother by keeping her waiting?"
Duo sat there as if thinking whether or not to tell his mother wanting to prolong the time his mother waited for the answer. When he saw her become even more anxious he decided to tell her about his day but when he was just about to tell his mother about the mysterious boy he met the room door slammed opened and he met the angry face of his father. /Oh boy am I in trouble/
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Itara felt her son shy away from her husband's gaze and move closer to her. She squeezed his hand gently to reassure and comfort him. She could tell her husband was furious at Duo escaping but she would not let him get into trouble for what he did. /Besides I did help him escape/ she thought with slight amusement.
Arlos stood near the door looking sternly at his son. With a wave of his hand he dismissed the guards standing behind him and waited until he heard the door shut firmly and their footsteps fade slowly away.
"You have a LOT of explaining to do Shinigami"
Duo shrank further behind his mother. He's father only ever called him Shinigami when he was extremely angry.
"What were you thinking running off like that? Did you not think that your mother and I would be worried? You could have been hurt and no one would have been there to help you!!"
Having enough of her husband's rant Itara placed a small kiss on Duo's hand to reassure him, stood and moved to stand in front of her husband. "Arlos calm down. As you can see Duo is safe no harm has come to him so there is nothing for you to worry about."
"How can you say that? Duo directly disobeyed my orders. For that he needs to be punished. I will not let our son think he can do as he pleases!!"
Having enough of her husband's stubbornness she looked menacingly into his eyes. "Look, our son is FINE. NO harm has come to him. He is safe. You should be glad!!"
Glaring at his wife for standing up to him he said in an irritated tone, "It still does not change the fact that he disobeyed my orders. You know as well as I do he could have been killed the legend says."
Before he could continue Itara cut him off. Forgetting her son was in the room she yelled at the top of her voice "LEGEND, LEGEND, LEGEND!!! THAT IS ALL I'VE BEEN HEARING FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. I DON'T CARE ABOUT SOME STUPID LEGEND. OUR SON STILL HAS FEELINGS. HE STILL HAS A RIGHT TO GO WHEREVER HE PLEASES JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER VAMPIRE CHILDREN THAT WERE EVER BORN!! YOU ARE TRYING TO STEAL HIS LIFE AND I WON'T JUST SIT BY AND WATCH YOU LOCK HIM UP IN THIS PLACE BECAUSE OF SOME STUPID DAMN LEGEND. AND FURTHERMORE I WAS THE ONE WHO HELPED HIM ESCAPE!!(3)" With that said Itara stormed out of the room slamming the door behind her.
Meanwhile Duo remained silently sitting on the bed watching the whole exchange surprised at his mother's actions. He had never in all his life seen his mother that mad. And to top it off he could feel the dark energy flowing off her in waves and it worried him. Before he could contemplate it more he felt eyes on him and looked up to see his father looking calmly at him.
"I am sorry my son. Your mother is right I am protecting you too much. It's a shame I only just realized it. From now on you are allowed to do as you please and you can go to the surface if you like but you will be expected back before dawn (4)."
At this Duo smiled. His first thought was that he would be able to see Heero again. However before he could get all of his hopes up his father spoke once again. "However, you still need to be punished for disobeying me. I will not allow your disregard to go unpunished. Therefore for a whole week you will not be allowed outside the castle grounds. And if you try to escape again you will never be allowed to the surface again. Understood?"
Gulping Duo nodded his head. "Yes father I understand."
With that his father opened the door but before he left he looked over to his son and smiled. "I am proud of you son for all the skills you have shown today. (5)" With that Arlos closed the door gently and left his son alone in his room.
Duo smiled at having impressed his father. Getting ready to lay down he remembered he hadn't told his mother about his adventure. Remembering the events that took place a few moments ago he decided it would be better to tell his mother about his day tomorrow. /Besides Dad may have a LOT of apologizing to do. It would be best if I left them alone for tonight (6)/ With that thought Duo changed into his pajamas and slipped into bed. As the first rays of the sun appeared in the sky the vampire prince slept peacefully with the serene images of his new blue eyed friend.
Tbc
Seeing as it is like a medieval castle they use torches instead of electricity.
I know Duo is not afraid of hardly anything but seeing as he's 10 years old I think he has reason enough heh
A very protective mum can get scary at times
Well this has to do with the whole vampires and sunlight thing. If they go into sunlight they burn and Duo's father doesn't want to lose his only son now does he?
Even though Duo's dad is angry he is also proud because Duo was able to survive on his own and escape the guards without being noticed. For someone as young as Duo they would have to be quite powerful to pull it off hence why Arlos is so proud.
Aww young Duo understands matters of the heart
SM: Well that's another chapter done and it's finished earlier. Yay for me!! Sorry it's so short though
Duo: Hey why am I always getting into trouble?
SM: Well you did disobey orders
Duo: ::whines:: It's not fair!! Hee - chan
SM: ::looks scarred:: Err Duo there's no need to call Heero. See you didn't get in too much trouble.
Duo: ::sniffs:: Okay you're safe for now but you'd better write more soon
SM: Whew ::Wipes sweat from forehead:: I'm trying my best. Please review!!