Title: The Ancient
Author: Shinigami's Minion
Pairing: 2x1 maybe 3x4 (not sure yet)
Warnings: (mainly for later chapters) AU, angst, blood, romance, 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
I'd like to give big thanks to: Dae Yuy - I'm so happy you like it!! I love 2x1 fics too heh I hope this is a long enough chapter. I think the name you gave me is really nice better then the one I used. I'm sure your fic is just as good as this one probably even better. CinC - You will have to read this chapter to find out if Heero stays with Duo. Can't give away secrets now can I? Chara - Thanks for the porky. Hope you enjoy this chapter too. x1-Taken-Over - I hope this chapter satisfies the kisses you wanted heh Duo is nearly 18 and Heero 16. Sorry if I didn't make it too clear. Ozzypoos - Glad you like it although I must say I enjoy your fic two pieces and I think it's a lot better then I've ever written. I'm sorry I didn't review it but I have read it and I hope you finish it soon.
::Hands out chocolate fudge cake to all the reviewers:: Enjoy!!!
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 19
Heero looked up at the huge black and gold iron gates before him. He couldn't believe that this was where Duo stayed. It was a huge bricked castle similar to those in the medieval era and it was so far away from other town that Heero guessed it must really have been that old. Also considering that Duo was a vampire and could have been living there for hundreds of years. That's what had Heero worried. He knew that Duo had said he loved him but he didn't know whether he could believe it or not. He still thought he would wake up at any moment and find he was just dreaming. But then again with all the events that took place it was highly unlikely to just be a dream. Finding out Duo was a vampire had arisen many questions in Heero's mind but he found himself unable to ask them. He wanted to know how old Duo really was because if Duo was actually hundreds of years old how could Heero know for certain that Duo's love was for real or that Duo didn't already have another lover who he had known for those hundred years and only told Heero he loved him to get him to calm down. Heero didn't know what to believe but some how he knew that he shouldn't worry. Taking a few deep breaths to calm his nerves he followed Duo through the gates and towards a pair of oak doors. It was too dark to see what was carved on them but Heero could guess that whatever was engraved on it would still be a beautiful sight to behold. Stepping through the thresh hold Heero looked around in amazement. Even though he knew the castle would be enormous actually being within the walls made it look even larger.
Looking at Heero's amazed expression Duo couldn't help but smile. Taking hold Heero's hand once again he began to lead him towards the library - the one place he knew his father wouldn't be in and a place he hoped Heero would like. Opening the doors Duo stepped in, Heero following close behind him, and leading Heero towards a comfy seat he smiled.
"So do you like it?"
Heero nodded unable to form any words while taking in the room donated solely to hold hundreds and hundreds of books. The air within also smelt of the ancient pages the room held and it made Heero feel even more comfortable.
"I'm glad you like it. I was hoping you would. Why don't you pick out a book to read."
Heero looked towards Duo knowing what Duo would say next.
"You have to go don't you?"
"Only for a few minutes. I just have to make sure everything is okay."
Heero looked down towards the floor not daring to look into Duo's, not wanting him to see the fear that he felt.
"It's okay you can go. I'll wait here."
Not trusting the tone of Heero's voice Duo placed his hand under Heero's chin and gently moved his face up to look at him. Cupping Heero's face in his hand Duo traced his fingers along the soft lips. He could feel the air, leaving slightly parted lips, brush his fingers and leaning down he brushed his against upon Heero's delighting in the pleasant sensation of lips touching lips. Reluctantly moving away Duo looked into the dazed eyes of the boy he loved.
"I'll be back soon. I promise."
With that said Duo placed another gentle kiss upon soft lips, lingering a little longer then before, and left a dazed Heero with a smile.
Heero came out of his daze by the sound of the door shutting softly. He bought his fingers up to touch his still tingling lips. Even though the kisses were only a meeting of lips it still left a warm sensation running throughout Heero's veins. Drooping his hand back down Heero's lips tugged slightly into a small smile. Getting up he made his way to one of the many shelves to find a book that might interest him. However, he had a feeling that he may not be able to concentrate.
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The smile that had lit Duo's lips earlier faded away as soon as he entered one of the smaller meeting rooms within the palace. Asking his father to let Heero stay was a task in itself but letting his parents know of the development in their relationship would be even harder. Duo was slightly relaxed when he found only his mother waiting for him. He knew his mother liked Heero but what if she didn't agree with them being lovers. That also bought the question of why his father wasn't present. /Maybe he doesn't agree with letting Heero stay with us/
"Ah Duo I see you made it back safely."
Duo nodded not quite sure where to begin and not really wanting to for fear that the outcome would be sorrowful.
"What is wrong son? Why are you so quite?"
"It's nothing mother."
"Come now you do not honestly think I will believe that. Now tell me what is bothering you."
"I'm just worried that Heero won't be allowed to stay seeing as father is not here."
"That is because he is being a sore loser."
Duo looked at his mother confused.
"Well we managed to convince him to let Heero stay and because he had no fair argument he has decided not to welcome you back."
"Oh I see. So erm how exactly did you manage to persuade him?"
"Well do not fault your friends but they were worried about you so they followed you the day you left after your training. After seeing what happened to Heero they were not quite sure whether he was friend or foe. But after me telling them about a few things they told your father what happened and that helped to persuade him. Besides seeing as I always keep tabs on what you do I knew what happened on that train as well as the fact that Heero gave you his blood when you were weak. Your father can not deny the savior of his son's life a place to stay now can he?"
"I guess not."
"But that is not all that is bothering you I can tell. What else is wrong?"
"Well how much do you know about the incident on the train?"
"I know everything why?"
"Did you hear what I told Heero?"
"Of course I did. Where is this going son?"
Duo looked to the floor not willing to look his mother in the eye. Before he could explain his mother spoke up.
"I understand now. You are afraid I will despise you because you are in love with Heero (1). Well son I must say you are foolish if you believe me to be so vain. I knew you loved Heero even before you admitted it to yourself and I do not really care that the person you love is male because I know that the reason you love him is far more pure then just physical attraction."
"So you're not mad?"
"No, silly I'm not."
"What about father?"
"What about him? He cannot stop you from loving someone."
"You're right."
"Of course I am. Just remember that no matter what I will always love you."
"I love you too..."
Mother and son were interrupted by the sound of a book hitting the floor and footsteps fading away.
"Heero."
Before Duo could move his mother held his arm to stop him.
"Wait! I'll go."
Nodding Duo waited as he watched his mother leave.
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After sitting for a while Heero had found himself bored. As he had thought before he couldn't seem to concentrate on what he was reading. No matter how hard he tried he kept thinking back to the feeling of cool lips against his own. Going against his better judgment to stay where he was, as Duo had told him to, he decided to explore a little. Leaving the library, book tucked safely under his arms, he began to walk down what looked to be an endless corridor. He looked at the various tapestries lining most of the walls and the few portraits of various Kings and Queens from the past. Hearing voices nearby Heero's curiosity got the better off him and he made his way closer to the room that the voices where coming from. Peaking through the slightly open door he looked into what seemed to be a meeting room with a long table with twelve seats. But what held his attention was the two people within the room. There standing with Duo was a woman who looked only a few years older then Duo with long black hair. To Heero she looked like a goddess with her slender figure and an aura that screamed power. /I thought Duo was going to make sure everything was okay so why is he here/ Concentrating Heero caught the end of their conversation.
"What about him? He cannot stop you from loving someone."
"You're right."
"Of course I am. Just remember that no matter what I will always love you."
"I love you too."
Heero stepped back shocked from what he had just heard. Turning around he ran, the book that was tucked under his arm thudding to the floor. /I knew it was too good to be real. He doesn't love me. Who could ever love someone like me. Dr J was right I am useless and pathetic. I should never have come here. Am I the one she was talking about? Am I stopping Duo from loving someone? Well I won't ruin his happiness any more. I'll leave so that Duo can be happy/
Throughout his reflection Heero kept running never wanting to stop. Wanting to get as far away from that room as he could. He was so determined on leaving he didn't notice someone standing in his way until he crashed into them and fell to the floor.
"So you are the Heero I kept hearing about."
Looking up Heero found himself staring up into ruby eyes that seemed to be older then the woman standing before him. Heero couldn't seem to hold in the contempt he felt for this woman. The woman who took away the only person he had left who loved him.
"What do you want!?"
"Is that anyway to treat someone who has welcomed you into their home?"
"Well don't worry I'm not staying."
"Is that so?"
"Yes!!"
"Well care to tell me why?"
"I won't be the one to stand in your way. I won't ruin Duo's happiness."
Heero couldn't explain what he was feeling but he knew his heart was breaking at the prospect of leaving Duo. Unknown to him silent tears began to fall from his eyes. Itara knelt down beside the young boy her heart reaching out to soothe him.
"Did you not consider that you leaving may destroy Duo?"
"It wouldn't because he loves you not me."
Itara smiled at the young boy. Why were people in this era so foolish? They always came up with the worse possible scenarios and ended up hurting themselves more then they needed too. Lifting Heero's head she looked into his eyes.
"Listen to me Duo loves YOU. Yes he does love me but of course he would. Who would not love their mother?"
Shocked Heero looked carefully at Itara to see if she was lying.
"I never lie my child. You see I am also a vampire and while I look only a few years older then Duo I am actually over a thousand years old. It was only nearly eighteen years ago that Duo was born. So trust me when I say he loves you and it is not a dream that you will just wake up from. It is real. Everyone deserves happiness and I believe you deserve it the most."
Sitting there Heero contemplated what he was told. He couldn't find any flaws in what he was just told. Standing up he smiled slightly at Duo's mother.
"Come now Heero I'm sure my son is probably pulling his hair out worrying about you. We would not want him going bald now would we (2)."
Laughing slightly Heero nodded unsure what to say.
"Don't worry about a thing Heero. From now on you are part of this family and no matter what other people think believe in the love my son has bestowed upon you and remember I will always be by your side."
Heero knew then he had nothing to worry about because he had Duo's love and Duo's mother didn't seem to have any problems with them being together.
"How rude of me. I know who you are yet all you know is that I am Duo's mother. Let me introduce myself. I am Itara and it was a great pleasure to meet you."
Heero shook the hand offered to him. After the introduction was done he followed Itara back to the meeting room to find Duo pacing back and forth.
"Look who I found wandering around the castle."
Duo looked up at the sound of his mother's voice. As soon as he saw Heero Behind her he ran to him embracing him in a tight hug and placing soft kisses on his forehead.
"I was so worried. I thought you were going to leave."
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to worry you."
Itara watched the cute display and hated to interrupt but she knew she had to.
"Sorry to disturb you boys but duo we have to discuss your up coming eighteenth birthday."
"What about it mother?"
"Well I am planning to have a traditional ball."
"But mother do we have to? You know I hate those sort of gatherings."
"Yes, I'm afraid you have to. Just this once more for me?"
Duo couldn't quite understand why his mother had ask the way she had. He knew there was something she wasn't telling him but he knew better then to question her. Nodding his consent to a formal ball Duo listened as his mother began to ramble about everything that needed to be done while keeping his arms wrapped around Heero's waist tightly never wanting to let go.
Tbc.
Isn't it amazing how mother's seem to know everything heh
::laughs at the image:: I love Duo's hair and I never want him to go bald but that just came out and I couldn't help but leave it coz it sounds so funny.
SM: Yay another chapter done. It was meant to be posted and done yesterday but I was ill so I couldn't do much sorry all. I hope this is long enough though and satisfies some of the sap people wanted.
Duo: ::still kissing Heero::
SM: Would you two give it a rest!!!
Heero and Duo: ::ignore her::
SM: Fine I give up. I just won't write that lemon I was planning on writing.
Duo: ::breaks off kiss:: Nooooooooooo you can't do that!!
SM: Okay I'll write a lemon but I may need help.
Duo: If anyone out there can help my minion here ::points to SM:: with her lemon please feel free to leave ideas in a review or send her an email.
SM: Your help will be greatly appreciated and if I can manage to write it there will be lemon in the next chapter. This means that the next chapter may take longer to get out as it would be the first time I write a lemon and it will take longer to think through and write. Please review and I will be eternally grateful!!
Author: Shinigami's Minion
Pairing: 2x1 maybe 3x4 (not sure yet)
Warnings: (mainly for later chapters) AU, angst, blood, romance, 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
I'd like to give big thanks to: Dae Yuy - I'm so happy you like it!! I love 2x1 fics too heh I hope this is a long enough chapter. I think the name you gave me is really nice better then the one I used. I'm sure your fic is just as good as this one probably even better. CinC - You will have to read this chapter to find out if Heero stays with Duo. Can't give away secrets now can I? Chara - Thanks for the porky. Hope you enjoy this chapter too. x1-Taken-Over - I hope this chapter satisfies the kisses you wanted heh Duo is nearly 18 and Heero 16. Sorry if I didn't make it too clear. Ozzypoos - Glad you like it although I must say I enjoy your fic two pieces and I think it's a lot better then I've ever written. I'm sorry I didn't review it but I have read it and I hope you finish it soon.
::Hands out chocolate fudge cake to all the reviewers:: Enjoy!!!
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 19
Heero looked up at the huge black and gold iron gates before him. He couldn't believe that this was where Duo stayed. It was a huge bricked castle similar to those in the medieval era and it was so far away from other town that Heero guessed it must really have been that old. Also considering that Duo was a vampire and could have been living there for hundreds of years. That's what had Heero worried. He knew that Duo had said he loved him but he didn't know whether he could believe it or not. He still thought he would wake up at any moment and find he was just dreaming. But then again with all the events that took place it was highly unlikely to just be a dream. Finding out Duo was a vampire had arisen many questions in Heero's mind but he found himself unable to ask them. He wanted to know how old Duo really was because if Duo was actually hundreds of years old how could Heero know for certain that Duo's love was for real or that Duo didn't already have another lover who he had known for those hundred years and only told Heero he loved him to get him to calm down. Heero didn't know what to believe but some how he knew that he shouldn't worry. Taking a few deep breaths to calm his nerves he followed Duo through the gates and towards a pair of oak doors. It was too dark to see what was carved on them but Heero could guess that whatever was engraved on it would still be a beautiful sight to behold. Stepping through the thresh hold Heero looked around in amazement. Even though he knew the castle would be enormous actually being within the walls made it look even larger.
Looking at Heero's amazed expression Duo couldn't help but smile. Taking hold Heero's hand once again he began to lead him towards the library - the one place he knew his father wouldn't be in and a place he hoped Heero would like. Opening the doors Duo stepped in, Heero following close behind him, and leading Heero towards a comfy seat he smiled.
"So do you like it?"
Heero nodded unable to form any words while taking in the room donated solely to hold hundreds and hundreds of books. The air within also smelt of the ancient pages the room held and it made Heero feel even more comfortable.
"I'm glad you like it. I was hoping you would. Why don't you pick out a book to read."
Heero looked towards Duo knowing what Duo would say next.
"You have to go don't you?"
"Only for a few minutes. I just have to make sure everything is okay."
Heero looked down towards the floor not daring to look into Duo's, not wanting him to see the fear that he felt.
"It's okay you can go. I'll wait here."
Not trusting the tone of Heero's voice Duo placed his hand under Heero's chin and gently moved his face up to look at him. Cupping Heero's face in his hand Duo traced his fingers along the soft lips. He could feel the air, leaving slightly parted lips, brush his fingers and leaning down he brushed his against upon Heero's delighting in the pleasant sensation of lips touching lips. Reluctantly moving away Duo looked into the dazed eyes of the boy he loved.
"I'll be back soon. I promise."
With that said Duo placed another gentle kiss upon soft lips, lingering a little longer then before, and left a dazed Heero with a smile.
Heero came out of his daze by the sound of the door shutting softly. He bought his fingers up to touch his still tingling lips. Even though the kisses were only a meeting of lips it still left a warm sensation running throughout Heero's veins. Drooping his hand back down Heero's lips tugged slightly into a small smile. Getting up he made his way to one of the many shelves to find a book that might interest him. However, he had a feeling that he may not be able to concentrate.
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The smile that had lit Duo's lips earlier faded away as soon as he entered one of the smaller meeting rooms within the palace. Asking his father to let Heero stay was a task in itself but letting his parents know of the development in their relationship would be even harder. Duo was slightly relaxed when he found only his mother waiting for him. He knew his mother liked Heero but what if she didn't agree with them being lovers. That also bought the question of why his father wasn't present. /Maybe he doesn't agree with letting Heero stay with us/
"Ah Duo I see you made it back safely."
Duo nodded not quite sure where to begin and not really wanting to for fear that the outcome would be sorrowful.
"What is wrong son? Why are you so quite?"
"It's nothing mother."
"Come now you do not honestly think I will believe that. Now tell me what is bothering you."
"I'm just worried that Heero won't be allowed to stay seeing as father is not here."
"That is because he is being a sore loser."
Duo looked at his mother confused.
"Well we managed to convince him to let Heero stay and because he had no fair argument he has decided not to welcome you back."
"Oh I see. So erm how exactly did you manage to persuade him?"
"Well do not fault your friends but they were worried about you so they followed you the day you left after your training. After seeing what happened to Heero they were not quite sure whether he was friend or foe. But after me telling them about a few things they told your father what happened and that helped to persuade him. Besides seeing as I always keep tabs on what you do I knew what happened on that train as well as the fact that Heero gave you his blood when you were weak. Your father can not deny the savior of his son's life a place to stay now can he?"
"I guess not."
"But that is not all that is bothering you I can tell. What else is wrong?"
"Well how much do you know about the incident on the train?"
"I know everything why?"
"Did you hear what I told Heero?"
"Of course I did. Where is this going son?"
Duo looked to the floor not willing to look his mother in the eye. Before he could explain his mother spoke up.
"I understand now. You are afraid I will despise you because you are in love with Heero (1). Well son I must say you are foolish if you believe me to be so vain. I knew you loved Heero even before you admitted it to yourself and I do not really care that the person you love is male because I know that the reason you love him is far more pure then just physical attraction."
"So you're not mad?"
"No, silly I'm not."
"What about father?"
"What about him? He cannot stop you from loving someone."
"You're right."
"Of course I am. Just remember that no matter what I will always love you."
"I love you too..."
Mother and son were interrupted by the sound of a book hitting the floor and footsteps fading away.
"Heero."
Before Duo could move his mother held his arm to stop him.
"Wait! I'll go."
Nodding Duo waited as he watched his mother leave.
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After sitting for a while Heero had found himself bored. As he had thought before he couldn't seem to concentrate on what he was reading. No matter how hard he tried he kept thinking back to the feeling of cool lips against his own. Going against his better judgment to stay where he was, as Duo had told him to, he decided to explore a little. Leaving the library, book tucked safely under his arms, he began to walk down what looked to be an endless corridor. He looked at the various tapestries lining most of the walls and the few portraits of various Kings and Queens from the past. Hearing voices nearby Heero's curiosity got the better off him and he made his way closer to the room that the voices where coming from. Peaking through the slightly open door he looked into what seemed to be a meeting room with a long table with twelve seats. But what held his attention was the two people within the room. There standing with Duo was a woman who looked only a few years older then Duo with long black hair. To Heero she looked like a goddess with her slender figure and an aura that screamed power. /I thought Duo was going to make sure everything was okay so why is he here/ Concentrating Heero caught the end of their conversation.
"What about him? He cannot stop you from loving someone."
"You're right."
"Of course I am. Just remember that no matter what I will always love you."
"I love you too."
Heero stepped back shocked from what he had just heard. Turning around he ran, the book that was tucked under his arm thudding to the floor. /I knew it was too good to be real. He doesn't love me. Who could ever love someone like me. Dr J was right I am useless and pathetic. I should never have come here. Am I the one she was talking about? Am I stopping Duo from loving someone? Well I won't ruin his happiness any more. I'll leave so that Duo can be happy/
Throughout his reflection Heero kept running never wanting to stop. Wanting to get as far away from that room as he could. He was so determined on leaving he didn't notice someone standing in his way until he crashed into them and fell to the floor.
"So you are the Heero I kept hearing about."
Looking up Heero found himself staring up into ruby eyes that seemed to be older then the woman standing before him. Heero couldn't seem to hold in the contempt he felt for this woman. The woman who took away the only person he had left who loved him.
"What do you want!?"
"Is that anyway to treat someone who has welcomed you into their home?"
"Well don't worry I'm not staying."
"Is that so?"
"Yes!!"
"Well care to tell me why?"
"I won't be the one to stand in your way. I won't ruin Duo's happiness."
Heero couldn't explain what he was feeling but he knew his heart was breaking at the prospect of leaving Duo. Unknown to him silent tears began to fall from his eyes. Itara knelt down beside the young boy her heart reaching out to soothe him.
"Did you not consider that you leaving may destroy Duo?"
"It wouldn't because he loves you not me."
Itara smiled at the young boy. Why were people in this era so foolish? They always came up with the worse possible scenarios and ended up hurting themselves more then they needed too. Lifting Heero's head she looked into his eyes.
"Listen to me Duo loves YOU. Yes he does love me but of course he would. Who would not love their mother?"
Shocked Heero looked carefully at Itara to see if she was lying.
"I never lie my child. You see I am also a vampire and while I look only a few years older then Duo I am actually over a thousand years old. It was only nearly eighteen years ago that Duo was born. So trust me when I say he loves you and it is not a dream that you will just wake up from. It is real. Everyone deserves happiness and I believe you deserve it the most."
Sitting there Heero contemplated what he was told. He couldn't find any flaws in what he was just told. Standing up he smiled slightly at Duo's mother.
"Come now Heero I'm sure my son is probably pulling his hair out worrying about you. We would not want him going bald now would we (2)."
Laughing slightly Heero nodded unsure what to say.
"Don't worry about a thing Heero. From now on you are part of this family and no matter what other people think believe in the love my son has bestowed upon you and remember I will always be by your side."
Heero knew then he had nothing to worry about because he had Duo's love and Duo's mother didn't seem to have any problems with them being together.
"How rude of me. I know who you are yet all you know is that I am Duo's mother. Let me introduce myself. I am Itara and it was a great pleasure to meet you."
Heero shook the hand offered to him. After the introduction was done he followed Itara back to the meeting room to find Duo pacing back and forth.
"Look who I found wandering around the castle."
Duo looked up at the sound of his mother's voice. As soon as he saw Heero Behind her he ran to him embracing him in a tight hug and placing soft kisses on his forehead.
"I was so worried. I thought you were going to leave."
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to worry you."
Itara watched the cute display and hated to interrupt but she knew she had to.
"Sorry to disturb you boys but duo we have to discuss your up coming eighteenth birthday."
"What about it mother?"
"Well I am planning to have a traditional ball."
"But mother do we have to? You know I hate those sort of gatherings."
"Yes, I'm afraid you have to. Just this once more for me?"
Duo couldn't quite understand why his mother had ask the way she had. He knew there was something she wasn't telling him but he knew better then to question her. Nodding his consent to a formal ball Duo listened as his mother began to ramble about everything that needed to be done while keeping his arms wrapped around Heero's waist tightly never wanting to let go.
Tbc.
Isn't it amazing how mother's seem to know everything heh
::laughs at the image:: I love Duo's hair and I never want him to go bald but that just came out and I couldn't help but leave it coz it sounds so funny.
SM: Yay another chapter done. It was meant to be posted and done yesterday but I was ill so I couldn't do much sorry all. I hope this is long enough though and satisfies some of the sap people wanted.
Duo: ::still kissing Heero::
SM: Would you two give it a rest!!!
Heero and Duo: ::ignore her::
SM: Fine I give up. I just won't write that lemon I was planning on writing.
Duo: ::breaks off kiss:: Nooooooooooo you can't do that!!
SM: Okay I'll write a lemon but I may need help.
Duo: If anyone out there can help my minion here ::points to SM:: with her lemon please feel free to leave ideas in a review or send her an email.
SM: Your help will be greatly appreciated and if I can manage to write it there will be lemon in the next chapter. This means that the next chapter may take longer to get out as it would be the first time I write a lemon and it will take longer to think through and write. Please review and I will be eternally grateful!!