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 - Thanks so much again. I think I will write the prequel but I'll finish this first. There is definitely something brewing and I hope you like all the twists I have planned. Ozzypoos - sorry I didn't update!! Relena is plotting so trouble will soon follow. Hope you like. GoldenRat - He's father isn't really all that bad he's just very worried. Don't worry I could never get Relena married to Duo heh. SlytherineDreams - I explained a bit more in this chapter why Duo isn't all that strong yet and his mother leaving does have to do with the legend but not too greatly. You'll just have to find out the details later heh Tash - There may be more 2x1 action if I can get it in. I might write the prequel but I'll finish this first so don't worry. Water-chan - I'm glad you like it I hope you keep reading it. Alia Lowe - I'm glad you like it so much. I will try to get at least one justice rant especially for you. If not in this fic then in another. I'm sorry the other g boys don't show up as much but it is mainly based around Heero and Duo. Futagoakuma-tenshi01 - Sorry about the short chapters. I do try hard to make them longer!! I love heero - Glad you like it. Hope you like this.
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 22
Dawn was soon approaching and the sound of the birds starting up their first melody for the day could be heard throughout every city except for one. Within the walls surrounding Bathoria there was no sweet tune of the birds beginning their day nor was there the sight of the dawning sun which painted intricate shades of colour across the sky. None of these, however, seemed as important as the events unfolding within the castle walls as the Queen of the palace prepared for her departure. No one was prepared for her sudden decision to leave but none new that the decision was made five years before [1]. Everyone, who had seen the wonders the woman before them had done, was there to give their farewell to their dark Queen, however, they were all quite surprised at the fact that her husband was no where in sight and seemed to refuse to see her. At that moment it seemed that Itara did not care whether or not the King was there but only Duo and Heero understood the pain she felt inside at Arlos' refusal to see the things that have been going on.
"I know I cannot say anything to make you stay mother but I still cannot accept the fact that you are leaving."
"I know this must be hard for you Duo but you know it must be done."
Placing a comforting hand on Duo's shoulder she turned to face all those around her.
"I thank you all for being here today and I am truly touched. I cannot say when I will return but I wish you all good health until I see you again. I do not know what will happen while I am away but I know it will not be easy. However, I do not wish for you to give up no matter how tough things may seem."
Smiling to the crowd Itara turned to the young lady standing t her left.
"I understand that you must leave soon for you duties Miss Relena so I thank you for staying for a while. I hope you make the right decision when you come to make your final choice if you have not made it already."
Bowing Relena nodded. Looking towards Heero she hid a smirk as she turned to leave. Itara then turned to her son and his lover. She could see the new bond which had been created between them and she was proud of her son, both of them. To her Heero was another child. One of her own and she loved just as much as she did Duo.
"I'm going to miss you both. Heero I am sorry we did not have more time to talk but you must know that to me you are not just my son's lover but also my own son. I know you will both be happy and Duo you had better take care of your young lover."
Duo smiled at his mother unable to say anything he just nodded.
"Before I go I want to give you both these."
Giving each of the boys a small box she waited for them to open it. Within both boxes was a necklace but Duo's had a gothic black cross engraved with an ancient design and holding small diamonds at each corner of the cross. Heero's necklace had a pair of wing on them that seemed to be a white gold. It had the same design as Duo's with diamonds at each tip of the defined feathers. Both boys stared in awe as Itara placed the chains on each of their necks.
"Theses gifts will ensure that no matter what happens you will always find your way home. You will always find a way back to each other. Goodbye my children."
Placing a kiss on their cheeks Itara mounted her horse and began her journey away from the palace. Duo turned towards Heero and could see his love trying to hold off the tears that were threatening to burst through. Pulling his love into his arms he whispered soothing words into his ear. Once Heero seemed to compose himself they made their way back into the palace. As soon as they entered the castle doors a servant was thereto address them.
"Your Highness your father requests your presence immediately."
"Well tell my father I am busy at this moment in time and I will see him later."
"I am afraid it is urgent and he will not take any excuses."
"Fine I will be there momentarily."
Duo had hoped he would be able to spend a little more time with his lover but it seemed fate was against them.
"I'm sorry Hee-chan. I really did want to spend this morning with you."
"It's alright I understand. Now with your mother gone you'll have to help out a lot around here. Besides there was this great book I was reading and it will be great getting to finish it."
No matter what Heero said Duo could see he was slightly disappointed.
"You can't hide how you feel from me lover. I'll make it up to you I promise."
Placing a soft kiss on Heero's lips Duo left to go see what help his father needed. Heero turned in the opposite direction heading to the library. He had not been lying when he said he found something interesting he wanted to finish. It was a book on vampires and it was not the fairy tale sort as it held a lot of truth in it. Heero hoped that this would help him to understand Duo a lot better and maybe it would help them to get closer together.
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Many hours had passed since the two lovers parted ways. The sun was beginning its descent and yet neither boys had seen each other for more then a few minutes that day. Somehow Heero knew that this would not be the only day that this happened but as much as he wanted Duo by his side he knew it was not possible. Sighing he put the book down on the table and decided to go for a walk. Walking round the various corridors Heero could see the many tapestries and portraits which could have only been based on events which occurred hundreds and hundreds of years ago. Moving further down what seemed to be a timeline Heero came to a stop at a painting. It was clear to any one that it depicted a time of war with the battles that could be seen in the background and the litter of bodies on the ground.
"It's a devastating picture isn't it?"
Heero turned to find Relena standing just behind him looking at the same picture as him. He nodded in answer to her question hoping she would leave him alone but what he did not know was that Relena had other plans and she would not have been able to move even if she tried. She could smell the sweet innocence within Heero's blood and she yearned to have a taste of it. Shaking her self out of her blood lusting haze she looked back to the painting before answering the question she knew Heero wanted an answer too.
"It shows the first great war between the vampires. I think it gives the perfect details on all the horrors, pain and suffering that one war created. Isn't it beautiful?"
"I would not call war beautiful especially those that involve the death of many. I would have thought that you, Miss Relena, would understand that."
"Well Heero there is a lot you do not know about me but I am willing to teach you all you want to know."
Heero did not miss the suggestive tone within Relena's voice and he shuddered slightly. He suddenly felt very closed in as Relena stepped closer towards him. He didn't want to be here and he just wished she would leave him alone. /Please just leave/
"Miss Relena, what are you doing down here? I thought you had business to attend to."
Heero sighed in relief at hearing Duo's voice.
"Master Duo I could ask you the same question."
"Well, unlike you, I have already taken care of my business and have come to spend time with my lover."
"I see well I suppose I had better leave you two alone. /For now/"
"I'm glad you understand Miss Relena but let me warn you now. Stay away from Heero. He is mine. Understood."
With that said Duo took Heero's hand and lead him back out of the corridor. Relena watched as the two boys left.
"I understand perfectly Duo. But the real question is how long will Heero be yours for. Soon he will be mine."
With that Relena turned to leave, a plan of how to separate the two lovers already beginning to form in her mind.
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Duo lead Heero back to the library as it was the nearest room he knew where they would not be disturbed. As soon as they entered the room Duo began pacing on the royal blue carpet muttering something about a girl who didn't know when to give up. Heero watched, smiling, at the sight of his lover pacing back and forth in frustration over something so small. Sitting on the couch, once again, Heero began to read from where he left off waiting for Duo to calm down.
After a few minutes of muttering Duo realized what he was doing and stopped. Looking around he found Heero reading and curiosity getting the better of him he peaked at the title.
"Hee-chan what are you reading that for?"
Heero looked up from his book and was glad to see Duo had stopped pacing.
"What's wrong with me reading this? Most of it is true isn't it?
"Yes it is, baby, but I can tell you all you need to know so why don't you just ask me."
"Well since you were busy helping your father I thought I\d try to find out on my own."
"It's okay Hee-chan I was just being noisy. So seeing as I'm not helping my father now what do you wanna know?"
Heero looked and Duo's huge grin and couldn't help smiling himself. Thinking to himself he had many questions he wanted answered.
"Well one thing I want to know is how you and your mum managed to go out in sunlight yet all the other vampires have to stay here in the darkness?"
"That's easy Hee-chan. You see only more powerful vampires are able to resist the ray of the light. You see the five years that I was away from you I spent with my mum training and because of that I am more powerful then one my age usually is. So the sun doesn't affect me. Although I'm pretty sure there are other reasons why I am able to do that as well as having all the other powers I do but I'm not completely sure about those reasons."
"Well if you do have those powers then why do you get tired so quickly?"
"Heh well that's due to the fact that I do not feed on human blood so often and I haven't used my powers excessively so until I get used to them I will get worn down but that doesn't mean I'm not very strong [2]."
"Final question, why won't you turn me into a vampire?'
Duo was slightly shocked at that question. He never thought of Heero ever wanting to become a vampire and he certainly didn't want to change his lover.
"Why would you want to change Heero?"
"I don't know. Maybe because that way we can spend an eternity together. Please Duo I want to stay with you forever. I don't want to die and leave you alone."
"No Heero absolutely not. I will not change you into what I am. I know we'll be together even if you don't became like me."
"But why not duo? Why?"
"Because Heero if I do that I would be killing you and I couldn't do that to you. Being a vampire is not as simple as it seems. I would not be able to handle seeing the pain and guilt in your eyes each time you have to feed to live. Even if the people we drink from volunteer their blood you still feel guilt and I couldn't handle seeing you feel what I feel. I'm sorry."
Moving to his distressed lover Heero wrapped his arms around Duo holding him tight.
"It's okay Duo I understand."
Placing soft kisses to Duo's forehead, he held him close until Duo calmed down from the panic. Turning to face Heero Duo smiled at the understanding and love he could see shining in Heero's eyes. Slowly he moved closer, watching as Heero's eyelids slowly closed, and placed his lips upon the soft, delectable lips of hi lover. Slowly he ran his tongue against the bottom lip feeling the velvety skin against his slightly rough tongue and also seeking entrance. Without any hesitation Heero opened his mouth and willingly allowed the others playful tongue to enter his mouth and seek its mate. After a while Heero began to shyly respond to the coaxing snake with in his mouth. The shy touches from Heero's tongue was enough to drive Duo crazy but he knew his lover had to breathe. Reluctantly he pulled back placing a final soft kiss upon his lovers lips and smiling at the dazed looking Heero. Standing he took Heero hand and helped him up. Never letting go Duo took Heero back to their now shared room and both lovers went to sleep that night safe in each other's arms.
Tbc.
[1] Remember the time Itara and Arlos had a fight and then Duo stayed with his Itara to calm her. When she work up she made a decision and that was her decision: to leave.
[2] I remember someone asking me why Duo wasn't very strong well I hope this answered your question. Don't worry Duo does become strong soon.
SM: ::hides from all angry readers who had been waiting a long time for this fic to be updated::
Duo: You all have to forgive my minion. Real life caught up with her.
SM: Sorry everyone but for the past few months everything seemed to fall apart!! I had exams which I had to study for so I didn't have any time to write and then when my exams finished my brother decided to improve our computer so it was hard to get on. Also I got nagged into getting a job which means even less time writing. I apologise once again for all those who have been waiting for this. I hope you haven't all given up on me!!
Duo: They probably all gone by now. You've bored them to death.
SM: ::sniffs:: That's not true!!!
Duo: Please review so she knows you all haven't deserted her.
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 - Thanks so much again. I think I will write the prequel but I'll finish this first. There is definitely something brewing and I hope you like all the twists I have planned. Ozzypoos - sorry I didn't update!! Relena is plotting so trouble will soon follow. Hope you like. GoldenRat - He's father isn't really all that bad he's just very worried. Don't worry I could never get Relena married to Duo heh. SlytherineDreams - I explained a bit more in this chapter why Duo isn't all that strong yet and his mother leaving does have to do with the legend but not too greatly. You'll just have to find out the details later heh Tash - There may be more 2x1 action if I can get it in. I might write the prequel but I'll finish this first so don't worry. Water-chan - I'm glad you like it I hope you keep reading it. Alia Lowe - I'm glad you like it so much. I will try to get at least one justice rant especially for you. If not in this fic then in another. I'm sorry the other g boys don't show up as much but it is mainly based around Heero and Duo. Futagoakuma-tenshi01 - Sorry about the short chapters. I do try hard to make them longer!! I love heero - Glad you like it. Hope you like this.
/thoughts/
"Speech"
//telepathy//
~*change in scene/passed time*~
Chapter 22
Dawn was soon approaching and the sound of the birds starting up their first melody for the day could be heard throughout every city except for one. Within the walls surrounding Bathoria there was no sweet tune of the birds beginning their day nor was there the sight of the dawning sun which painted intricate shades of colour across the sky. None of these, however, seemed as important as the events unfolding within the castle walls as the Queen of the palace prepared for her departure. No one was prepared for her sudden decision to leave but none new that the decision was made five years before [1]. Everyone, who had seen the wonders the woman before them had done, was there to give their farewell to their dark Queen, however, they were all quite surprised at the fact that her husband was no where in sight and seemed to refuse to see her. At that moment it seemed that Itara did not care whether or not the King was there but only Duo and Heero understood the pain she felt inside at Arlos' refusal to see the things that have been going on.
"I know I cannot say anything to make you stay mother but I still cannot accept the fact that you are leaving."
"I know this must be hard for you Duo but you know it must be done."
Placing a comforting hand on Duo's shoulder she turned to face all those around her.
"I thank you all for being here today and I am truly touched. I cannot say when I will return but I wish you all good health until I see you again. I do not know what will happen while I am away but I know it will not be easy. However, I do not wish for you to give up no matter how tough things may seem."
Smiling to the crowd Itara turned to the young lady standing t her left.
"I understand that you must leave soon for you duties Miss Relena so I thank you for staying for a while. I hope you make the right decision when you come to make your final choice if you have not made it already."
Bowing Relena nodded. Looking towards Heero she hid a smirk as she turned to leave. Itara then turned to her son and his lover. She could see the new bond which had been created between them and she was proud of her son, both of them. To her Heero was another child. One of her own and she loved just as much as she did Duo.
"I'm going to miss you both. Heero I am sorry we did not have more time to talk but you must know that to me you are not just my son's lover but also my own son. I know you will both be happy and Duo you had better take care of your young lover."
Duo smiled at his mother unable to say anything he just nodded.
"Before I go I want to give you both these."
Giving each of the boys a small box she waited for them to open it. Within both boxes was a necklace but Duo's had a gothic black cross engraved with an ancient design and holding small diamonds at each corner of the cross. Heero's necklace had a pair of wing on them that seemed to be a white gold. It had the same design as Duo's with diamonds at each tip of the defined feathers. Both boys stared in awe as Itara placed the chains on each of their necks.
"Theses gifts will ensure that no matter what happens you will always find your way home. You will always find a way back to each other. Goodbye my children."
Placing a kiss on their cheeks Itara mounted her horse and began her journey away from the palace. Duo turned towards Heero and could see his love trying to hold off the tears that were threatening to burst through. Pulling his love into his arms he whispered soothing words into his ear. Once Heero seemed to compose himself they made their way back into the palace. As soon as they entered the castle doors a servant was thereto address them.
"Your Highness your father requests your presence immediately."
"Well tell my father I am busy at this moment in time and I will see him later."
"I am afraid it is urgent and he will not take any excuses."
"Fine I will be there momentarily."
Duo had hoped he would be able to spend a little more time with his lover but it seemed fate was against them.
"I'm sorry Hee-chan. I really did want to spend this morning with you."
"It's alright I understand. Now with your mother gone you'll have to help out a lot around here. Besides there was this great book I was reading and it will be great getting to finish it."
No matter what Heero said Duo could see he was slightly disappointed.
"You can't hide how you feel from me lover. I'll make it up to you I promise."
Placing a soft kiss on Heero's lips Duo left to go see what help his father needed. Heero turned in the opposite direction heading to the library. He had not been lying when he said he found something interesting he wanted to finish. It was a book on vampires and it was not the fairy tale sort as it held a lot of truth in it. Heero hoped that this would help him to understand Duo a lot better and maybe it would help them to get closer together.
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Many hours had passed since the two lovers parted ways. The sun was beginning its descent and yet neither boys had seen each other for more then a few minutes that day. Somehow Heero knew that this would not be the only day that this happened but as much as he wanted Duo by his side he knew it was not possible. Sighing he put the book down on the table and decided to go for a walk. Walking round the various corridors Heero could see the many tapestries and portraits which could have only been based on events which occurred hundreds and hundreds of years ago. Moving further down what seemed to be a timeline Heero came to a stop at a painting. It was clear to any one that it depicted a time of war with the battles that could be seen in the background and the litter of bodies on the ground.
"It's a devastating picture isn't it?"
Heero turned to find Relena standing just behind him looking at the same picture as him. He nodded in answer to her question hoping she would leave him alone but what he did not know was that Relena had other plans and she would not have been able to move even if she tried. She could smell the sweet innocence within Heero's blood and she yearned to have a taste of it. Shaking her self out of her blood lusting haze she looked back to the painting before answering the question she knew Heero wanted an answer too.
"It shows the first great war between the vampires. I think it gives the perfect details on all the horrors, pain and suffering that one war created. Isn't it beautiful?"
"I would not call war beautiful especially those that involve the death of many. I would have thought that you, Miss Relena, would understand that."
"Well Heero there is a lot you do not know about me but I am willing to teach you all you want to know."
Heero did not miss the suggestive tone within Relena's voice and he shuddered slightly. He suddenly felt very closed in as Relena stepped closer towards him. He didn't want to be here and he just wished she would leave him alone. /Please just leave/
"Miss Relena, what are you doing down here? I thought you had business to attend to."
Heero sighed in relief at hearing Duo's voice.
"Master Duo I could ask you the same question."
"Well, unlike you, I have already taken care of my business and have come to spend time with my lover."
"I see well I suppose I had better leave you two alone. /For now/"
"I'm glad you understand Miss Relena but let me warn you now. Stay away from Heero. He is mine. Understood."
With that said Duo took Heero's hand and lead him back out of the corridor. Relena watched as the two boys left.
"I understand perfectly Duo. But the real question is how long will Heero be yours for. Soon he will be mine."
With that Relena turned to leave, a plan of how to separate the two lovers already beginning to form in her mind.
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Duo lead Heero back to the library as it was the nearest room he knew where they would not be disturbed. As soon as they entered the room Duo began pacing on the royal blue carpet muttering something about a girl who didn't know when to give up. Heero watched, smiling, at the sight of his lover pacing back and forth in frustration over something so small. Sitting on the couch, once again, Heero began to read from where he left off waiting for Duo to calm down.
After a few minutes of muttering Duo realized what he was doing and stopped. Looking around he found Heero reading and curiosity getting the better of him he peaked at the title.
"Hee-chan what are you reading that for?"
Heero looked up from his book and was glad to see Duo had stopped pacing.
"What's wrong with me reading this? Most of it is true isn't it?
"Yes it is, baby, but I can tell you all you need to know so why don't you just ask me."
"Well since you were busy helping your father I thought I\d try to find out on my own."
"It's okay Hee-chan I was just being noisy. So seeing as I'm not helping my father now what do you wanna know?"
Heero looked and Duo's huge grin and couldn't help smiling himself. Thinking to himself he had many questions he wanted answered.
"Well one thing I want to know is how you and your mum managed to go out in sunlight yet all the other vampires have to stay here in the darkness?"
"That's easy Hee-chan. You see only more powerful vampires are able to resist the ray of the light. You see the five years that I was away from you I spent with my mum training and because of that I am more powerful then one my age usually is. So the sun doesn't affect me. Although I'm pretty sure there are other reasons why I am able to do that as well as having all the other powers I do but I'm not completely sure about those reasons."
"Well if you do have those powers then why do you get tired so quickly?"
"Heh well that's due to the fact that I do not feed on human blood so often and I haven't used my powers excessively so until I get used to them I will get worn down but that doesn't mean I'm not very strong [2]."
"Final question, why won't you turn me into a vampire?'
Duo was slightly shocked at that question. He never thought of Heero ever wanting to become a vampire and he certainly didn't want to change his lover.
"Why would you want to change Heero?"
"I don't know. Maybe because that way we can spend an eternity together. Please Duo I want to stay with you forever. I don't want to die and leave you alone."
"No Heero absolutely not. I will not change you into what I am. I know we'll be together even if you don't became like me."
"But why not duo? Why?"
"Because Heero if I do that I would be killing you and I couldn't do that to you. Being a vampire is not as simple as it seems. I would not be able to handle seeing the pain and guilt in your eyes each time you have to feed to live. Even if the people we drink from volunteer their blood you still feel guilt and I couldn't handle seeing you feel what I feel. I'm sorry."
Moving to his distressed lover Heero wrapped his arms around Duo holding him tight.
"It's okay Duo I understand."
Placing soft kisses to Duo's forehead, he held him close until Duo calmed down from the panic. Turning to face Heero Duo smiled at the understanding and love he could see shining in Heero's eyes. Slowly he moved closer, watching as Heero's eyelids slowly closed, and placed his lips upon the soft, delectable lips of hi lover. Slowly he ran his tongue against the bottom lip feeling the velvety skin against his slightly rough tongue and also seeking entrance. Without any hesitation Heero opened his mouth and willingly allowed the others playful tongue to enter his mouth and seek its mate. After a while Heero began to shyly respond to the coaxing snake with in his mouth. The shy touches from Heero's tongue was enough to drive Duo crazy but he knew his lover had to breathe. Reluctantly he pulled back placing a final soft kiss upon his lovers lips and smiling at the dazed looking Heero. Standing he took Heero hand and helped him up. Never letting go Duo took Heero back to their now shared room and both lovers went to sleep that night safe in each other's arms.
Tbc.
[1] Remember the time Itara and Arlos had a fight and then Duo stayed with his Itara to calm her. When she work up she made a decision and that was her decision: to leave.
[2] I remember someone asking me why Duo wasn't very strong well I hope this answered your question. Don't worry Duo does become strong soon.
SM: ::hides from all angry readers who had been waiting a long time for this fic to be updated::
Duo: You all have to forgive my minion. Real life caught up with her.
SM: Sorry everyone but for the past few months everything seemed to fall apart!! I had exams which I had to study for so I didn't have any time to write and then when my exams finished my brother decided to improve our computer so it was hard to get on. Also I got nagged into getting a job which means even less time writing. I apologise once again for all those who have been waiting for this. I hope you haven't all given up on me!!
Duo: They probably all gone by now. You've bored them to death.
SM: ::sniffs:: That's not true!!!
Duo: Please review so she knows you all haven't deserted her.