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: DragonGirl - I'm glad you liked it!! Thanks again for your help with the lemon. I wasn't quite sure if it was good enough but if you liked it that's okay. Chara - Aww I got glomped. Hope you like this chapter. Ozzypoos - I'm glad you like that chapter. I didn't think I did too well on the lemon. Oh we all hate Relena but you're right again without her we'd have no possessive Duo!! GoldenRat - The ball wasn't only to introduce Relena. You find out the other reason for it in this chapter. Glad you like the sex scene lol. Kanberry - Well I haven't read a fic like this before. If I have followed someone's idea I'm sorry but this story came to me by itself really. SlytherineDreams - Well Duo is quite strong because he can withstand sunlight. I'm sure I explained somewhere that Duo wasn't as strong because he hasn't practiced using his power a lot. Also he doesn't feed on human blood often so he has nowhere to get all the power from. But he will get stronger promise. I'm not quite sure if the other pilots will come into it a lot but we'll see heh. Lady Phoenix Gryffindor - Glad you love it. Sorry it took a while to update. o.Opheonix-firebirdO.o - Glad you like it. I love 2x1 vampy fics as well!!!
SM: I'm so happy I got over 100 reviews!!! To all my reviewers I give and extra special thank you!!! ::passes all her reviewers a Gundam Wing goodie bag:: ^-^
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 21
Heero awoke to the feel of fingers gently running through his hair. Opening sleepy eyes he found himself staring into caring violet depths. Cuddling closer to Duo warmth, Heero blushed slightly at the memories of the night they had shared. Hearing a soft chuckle Heero looked up to see an amused smile on Duo's lips. Not resisting the temptation he moved up and claimed those soft lips in a gentle kiss which his lover soon deepened. Heero opened his lips welcomingly to Duo's tongue allowing it to slip into his warm mouth and explore the sweet depths. Heero whimpered softly as duo moved back all to soon for his liking.
"Sorry Hee-chan. As much as I'd love to stay here with you we have to get up. Mother has something important to tell everyone."
Heero looked up at duo questioningly. For the past few months while he was staying with duo he had spent a lot of time getting to know the Queen. She was like a second mother to him and he had a feeling that something was wrong.
"Don't worry Heero I'm sure things are fine."
Placing a light kiss on Heero's lips Duo lifted his lover into his arms and took him to the washrooms completely ignoring Heero's demands to be put down.
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Heero and Duo's relax in the pool like bath was interrupted by a servant coming in to tell them that everyone was waiting for them in the breakfast room. Quickly leaving the warm water, both boys dressed and made their way straight where all was waiting. Before they could reach the room though, they were interrupted.
"Ah my Lord Shinigami. I see you are finally awake."
Forcing a smile on his lips Duo turned to look at the girl standing before him.
"Miss Relena, good morning to you too. What are you doing here today? I would have thought you had gone home with the rest of the guests."
"Well I have decided to stay for a few days. Your mother agreed that I could."
"So you will be attending this mornings meeting?"
"Oh no I have other things to attend to. I just wanted to ask Heero if he would like to escort me on my duties."
"I do not think that will be possible."
"Why don't you let Heero speak for himself. It is not as if you own him."
Duo glared at the girl but before he could say anything more Heero held his arm and squeezed it gentle before addressing the girl before him with a not so friendly tone.
"Well Relena, unlike you, this meeting holds a lot of importance to me so it is vital that I attend it. Therefore I will not be able to escort you anywhere. Further more it is none of your business what is going on between Duo and I so don't dare to ever question the authority held between the both of us."
With that said Heero turned and walked away still holding Duo's hand. Entering the breakfast room Duo looked around at the sixteen other people within the room. Moving towards the head of the table, Duo sat next to his mother and Heero sat next to him. As soon as the two boys were seated Itara stood.
"Thank you all for being here. I called for all of you to let you know that I will be leaving Bathoria this evening."
After all the murmurs died down Itara spoke again.
"It has taken me a long while to come to this decision but I think it will be for the best if I leave. Now if you will excuse me I have some business to take care of."
With that said Itara left the room Arlos following close behind her.
Now Duo understood the reason why his mother wanted him to hold the ball. This way with her leaving everyone would accept him as a new leader at his father's side. The whole ball was to ensure that everyone knew Duo had come of age to become ruler. Standing and excusing himself Duo went in search of his mother, Heero following behind him.
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Arlos was fuming. No matter what he had said to his wife he could not persuade her to stay. Coming out of the library Arlos looked up to see his son heading in his direction.
"Father? Are you alright?"
Arlos just shook his head. He had no idea how he felt at this moment. All he could do at that moment was feel anger and he directed that unintentionally at his son.
"She will not listen to me and this is your fault. None of this would have happened if you had listened to me all those years ago and stayed at home instead of gallivanting on the surface with your lover."
"Arlos!!! How dare you blame our son for this? You know as well as I do this has nothing to do with him."
Arlos turned to look into the furious ruby eyes of his wife. Unable to say anything else he mumbled an apology and left. Looking at her son Itara saw the shock in his eyes.
"Duo can I speak with you for a moment?"
Seeing her son's nod she moved back into the privacy of the library. Heero placed a soft kiss on Duo's cheek before leaving to give mother and son their privacy. Duo walked into the library sitting next to his mother. Only one thing was running through his mind.
"Why?"
"Do not believe a word your father says. My decision has nothing to do with you."
"Then why? Why can't you stay here?"
"Well my little Shinigami there is just so many things that have changed. Mainly I think your father and I just need some time apart to think and clear up past events."
"I do not quite follow what you mean mother. You and father always mention a past but I do not understand what that past is. I think it is about time I found out about all these things especially if I am going to start helping rule Bathoria."
"So I see you figured out my reason behind holding the ball."
"Yes, but that is changing the subject."
"Forgive me, you are right I am moving away from the topic. Well you remember the history of the great war between the dark and the fair vampires?"
"Yes, as I remember the good side triumphed as they always do."
"Not quite. The history is different and that is why we still have many darker vampires out there. You do know that your father and I were part of that war but what you did not know is that we were on opposing sides. And before you assume your father was on the dark side remember he was always the prince of the fair."
"So that would mean you were part of the darkness. But that doesn't make any sense.'
Itara tried to think of the best way to explain to her son the situation they were in.
"Do you remember the tale I told you, when you were a child, about a lost soul that found her light to lead her away from the darkness?"
"I do not remember that sorry mother."
"It is okay. I will tell you the basics of the tale. There once was two vampire towns, Bathoria and another. Both well respected and each believed in peace between humans and vampires. Never drinking from those he did not willing give blood and never killing a human because they had more power. Well one day a town of humans were found brutally murdered and the blame fell on the other town creating the barrier of the dark and the fair. Because of this so-called misdeed the King, Queen and all of their family were killed by the royals of Bathoria. However, one princess managed to survive. She lived to grow stronger in order to seek revenge for the betrayal of her family by the ones they thought were their friends. So consumed by her fury she became very powerful aiming to destroy the whole of Bathoria. She managed to kill the great King and Queen but before she could harm the prince he managed to show her what love was and that from the time he had first laid eyes on the beautiful princess, even after the terror she had reaped, he still loved her. With that guiding light she was able to leave all off that behind and the kingdom of Bathoria thrived for many, many years. [1]"
Itara now had a far away look in her eyes. All the thoughts brought tears to her eyes but she refused to let them fall.
"I do not understand mother. What has all this got to do with the reason you are leaving?"
"Because Duo the prince in the tale was your father and the princess was I. The reason I am leaving is because I can feel that darkness coming back to me and I need space to calm myself. Your father always bringing up the past is not helping me so it would be best if I left before anything serious happens."
"But mother you could never hurt anyone. How could you have killed father's parents?"
"People will do anything for revenge my son. Remember that. And you cannot honestly tell me you have not felt the dark energy that has been radiating off me whenever your father and I got into a fight. Why also do you think your father was so against me training you the way I have done."
"I understand but that dies not mean I want you to go."
"I know son but I must. Tomorrow I shall be leaving so be sure to be up early to say your farewell and bring Heero with you too. I am sure he will feel great sadness in me leaving too."
Nodding Duo left his mother to go in search for Heero and tell him the news. Itara moved to look out the huge library windows at the other vampires moving through the palace gardens. She would miss this place immensely but she knew she had made the right decision.
Tbc.
[1] I was thinking of doing a prequel that would be a story of how Arlos and Itara got together and it will be based on this tale. Do you think it's a good idea? If so let me know in a review or I won't bother writing the prequel.
SM: Finally another chapter done. Sorry to keep you all waiting but I've been so busy with things recently I really can't find the time.
Duo: And you're too lazy to do anything!!
SM: That too but can you blame me with all the work I get?
Duo: I suppose not.
SM: I should have the next chapter up by the end of this week. I already have the plan for it written up. So please writer a review so I know you still like my fic!!
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: DragonGirl - I'm glad you liked it!! Thanks again for your help with the lemon. I wasn't quite sure if it was good enough but if you liked it that's okay. Chara - Aww I got glomped. Hope you like this chapter. Ozzypoos - I'm glad you like that chapter. I didn't think I did too well on the lemon. Oh we all hate Relena but you're right again without her we'd have no possessive Duo!! GoldenRat - The ball wasn't only to introduce Relena. You find out the other reason for it in this chapter. Glad you like the sex scene lol. Kanberry - Well I haven't read a fic like this before. If I have followed someone's idea I'm sorry but this story came to me by itself really. SlytherineDreams - Well Duo is quite strong because he can withstand sunlight. I'm sure I explained somewhere that Duo wasn't as strong because he hasn't practiced using his power a lot. Also he doesn't feed on human blood often so he has nowhere to get all the power from. But he will get stronger promise. I'm not quite sure if the other pilots will come into it a lot but we'll see heh. Lady Phoenix Gryffindor - Glad you love it. Sorry it took a while to update. o.Opheonix-firebirdO.o - Glad you like it. I love 2x1 vampy fics as well!!!
SM: I'm so happy I got over 100 reviews!!! To all my reviewers I give and extra special thank you!!! ::passes all her reviewers a Gundam Wing goodie bag:: ^-^
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 21
Heero awoke to the feel of fingers gently running through his hair. Opening sleepy eyes he found himself staring into caring violet depths. Cuddling closer to Duo warmth, Heero blushed slightly at the memories of the night they had shared. Hearing a soft chuckle Heero looked up to see an amused smile on Duo's lips. Not resisting the temptation he moved up and claimed those soft lips in a gentle kiss which his lover soon deepened. Heero opened his lips welcomingly to Duo's tongue allowing it to slip into his warm mouth and explore the sweet depths. Heero whimpered softly as duo moved back all to soon for his liking.
"Sorry Hee-chan. As much as I'd love to stay here with you we have to get up. Mother has something important to tell everyone."
Heero looked up at duo questioningly. For the past few months while he was staying with duo he had spent a lot of time getting to know the Queen. She was like a second mother to him and he had a feeling that something was wrong.
"Don't worry Heero I'm sure things are fine."
Placing a light kiss on Heero's lips Duo lifted his lover into his arms and took him to the washrooms completely ignoring Heero's demands to be put down.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Heero and Duo's relax in the pool like bath was interrupted by a servant coming in to tell them that everyone was waiting for them in the breakfast room. Quickly leaving the warm water, both boys dressed and made their way straight where all was waiting. Before they could reach the room though, they were interrupted.
"Ah my Lord Shinigami. I see you are finally awake."
Forcing a smile on his lips Duo turned to look at the girl standing before him.
"Miss Relena, good morning to you too. What are you doing here today? I would have thought you had gone home with the rest of the guests."
"Well I have decided to stay for a few days. Your mother agreed that I could."
"So you will be attending this mornings meeting?"
"Oh no I have other things to attend to. I just wanted to ask Heero if he would like to escort me on my duties."
"I do not think that will be possible."
"Why don't you let Heero speak for himself. It is not as if you own him."
Duo glared at the girl but before he could say anything more Heero held his arm and squeezed it gentle before addressing the girl before him with a not so friendly tone.
"Well Relena, unlike you, this meeting holds a lot of importance to me so it is vital that I attend it. Therefore I will not be able to escort you anywhere. Further more it is none of your business what is going on between Duo and I so don't dare to ever question the authority held between the both of us."
With that said Heero turned and walked away still holding Duo's hand. Entering the breakfast room Duo looked around at the sixteen other people within the room. Moving towards the head of the table, Duo sat next to his mother and Heero sat next to him. As soon as the two boys were seated Itara stood.
"Thank you all for being here. I called for all of you to let you know that I will be leaving Bathoria this evening."
After all the murmurs died down Itara spoke again.
"It has taken me a long while to come to this decision but I think it will be for the best if I leave. Now if you will excuse me I have some business to take care of."
With that said Itara left the room Arlos following close behind her.
Now Duo understood the reason why his mother wanted him to hold the ball. This way with her leaving everyone would accept him as a new leader at his father's side. The whole ball was to ensure that everyone knew Duo had come of age to become ruler. Standing and excusing himself Duo went in search of his mother, Heero following behind him.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Arlos was fuming. No matter what he had said to his wife he could not persuade her to stay. Coming out of the library Arlos looked up to see his son heading in his direction.
"Father? Are you alright?"
Arlos just shook his head. He had no idea how he felt at this moment. All he could do at that moment was feel anger and he directed that unintentionally at his son.
"She will not listen to me and this is your fault. None of this would have happened if you had listened to me all those years ago and stayed at home instead of gallivanting on the surface with your lover."
"Arlos!!! How dare you blame our son for this? You know as well as I do this has nothing to do with him."
Arlos turned to look into the furious ruby eyes of his wife. Unable to say anything else he mumbled an apology and left. Looking at her son Itara saw the shock in his eyes.
"Duo can I speak with you for a moment?"
Seeing her son's nod she moved back into the privacy of the library. Heero placed a soft kiss on Duo's cheek before leaving to give mother and son their privacy. Duo walked into the library sitting next to his mother. Only one thing was running through his mind.
"Why?"
"Do not believe a word your father says. My decision has nothing to do with you."
"Then why? Why can't you stay here?"
"Well my little Shinigami there is just so many things that have changed. Mainly I think your father and I just need some time apart to think and clear up past events."
"I do not quite follow what you mean mother. You and father always mention a past but I do not understand what that past is. I think it is about time I found out about all these things especially if I am going to start helping rule Bathoria."
"So I see you figured out my reason behind holding the ball."
"Yes, but that is changing the subject."
"Forgive me, you are right I am moving away from the topic. Well you remember the history of the great war between the dark and the fair vampires?"
"Yes, as I remember the good side triumphed as they always do."
"Not quite. The history is different and that is why we still have many darker vampires out there. You do know that your father and I were part of that war but what you did not know is that we were on opposing sides. And before you assume your father was on the dark side remember he was always the prince of the fair."
"So that would mean you were part of the darkness. But that doesn't make any sense.'
Itara tried to think of the best way to explain to her son the situation they were in.
"Do you remember the tale I told you, when you were a child, about a lost soul that found her light to lead her away from the darkness?"
"I do not remember that sorry mother."
"It is okay. I will tell you the basics of the tale. There once was two vampire towns, Bathoria and another. Both well respected and each believed in peace between humans and vampires. Never drinking from those he did not willing give blood and never killing a human because they had more power. Well one day a town of humans were found brutally murdered and the blame fell on the other town creating the barrier of the dark and the fair. Because of this so-called misdeed the King, Queen and all of their family were killed by the royals of Bathoria. However, one princess managed to survive. She lived to grow stronger in order to seek revenge for the betrayal of her family by the ones they thought were their friends. So consumed by her fury she became very powerful aiming to destroy the whole of Bathoria. She managed to kill the great King and Queen but before she could harm the prince he managed to show her what love was and that from the time he had first laid eyes on the beautiful princess, even after the terror she had reaped, he still loved her. With that guiding light she was able to leave all off that behind and the kingdom of Bathoria thrived for many, many years. [1]"
Itara now had a far away look in her eyes. All the thoughts brought tears to her eyes but she refused to let them fall.
"I do not understand mother. What has all this got to do with the reason you are leaving?"
"Because Duo the prince in the tale was your father and the princess was I. The reason I am leaving is because I can feel that darkness coming back to me and I need space to calm myself. Your father always bringing up the past is not helping me so it would be best if I left before anything serious happens."
"But mother you could never hurt anyone. How could you have killed father's parents?"
"People will do anything for revenge my son. Remember that. And you cannot honestly tell me you have not felt the dark energy that has been radiating off me whenever your father and I got into a fight. Why also do you think your father was so against me training you the way I have done."
"I understand but that dies not mean I want you to go."
"I know son but I must. Tomorrow I shall be leaving so be sure to be up early to say your farewell and bring Heero with you too. I am sure he will feel great sadness in me leaving too."
Nodding Duo left his mother to go in search for Heero and tell him the news. Itara moved to look out the huge library windows at the other vampires moving through the palace gardens. She would miss this place immensely but she knew she had made the right decision.
Tbc.
[1] I was thinking of doing a prequel that would be a story of how Arlos and Itara got together and it will be based on this tale. Do you think it's a good idea? If so let me know in a review or I won't bother writing the prequel.
SM: Finally another chapter done. Sorry to keep you all waiting but I've been so busy with things recently I really can't find the time.
Duo: And you're too lazy to do anything!!
SM: That too but can you blame me with all the work I get?
Duo: I suppose not.
SM: I should have the next chapter up by the end of this week. I already have the plan for it written up. So please writer a review so I know you still like my fic!!