Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ A Gundam Wing Ghost Story I & II ❯ Another Confusing Night ( Chapter 4 )
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By: Terrenis-chan 
The third night. Duo finally got what he wanted. But why is Wufei acting so strangely?
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Mystery / Martial Arts / Horror / Fantasy / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 10.25.2002 | Pages: 5 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 241 | Status: Work In Progress
The third night. Duo finally got what he wanted. But why is Wufei acting so strangely?
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Mystery / Martial Arts / Horror / Fantasy / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 10.25.2002 | Pages: 5 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 241 | Status: Work In Progress
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A Gundam Wing Ghost Story I
4. Another confusing night
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Duo was waiting impatiently for his Wufei at the pavilion. Though he only was waiting a few minutes for his crush to come, it seems to be like an eternity. Unfortunately he wasn't a patient person. Hopefully nothing bad had happened to him.
The braided boy really had been shocked to see the Chinese's injured lip. How could anyone do anything like that to this pretty young man?
(God, did I really think that? Sounds like I was in love with him. But on the other hand, maybe I am.) He thought, his cheeks flushing.
And why shouldn't he be in love with the beautiful Chinese man? He never had met such a handsome young man and it wasn't surprising, that one could become weak just by looking at him. And then Duo remembered the beautiful and naughty dream he had had last night. It had involved himself and Wufei, both of them doing very nice and interesting...things. But this thought made Duo only blush harder.
But slowly he became nervous. Where was Wufei? The Chinese boy had said he would be here. Speaking of the devil...Suddenly the braided boy heard a well known voice behind his back.
"Hello!"
Half scared to death Duo turned round and saw Wufei standing right before him, with a scroll in his hand. The braided one sighed of relief.
"Gods, you scared me. Why are you so late? I was worried that something bad had happened to you." Duo whispered.
The Chinese caressed the braided boy's cheek und Duo blushed again.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you."
"N...Never mind!" Duo stuttered embarrassed.
Wufei smiled and gave Duo the scroll. The braided boy accepted it, his heart full of respect. It was a present from Wufei, a present just for him. How wonderful! Duo opened the scroll and gasped. His eyes widened as he recognized the painting as the one from the stand in the village. It was the same painting which showed a young Chinese man who looked like Wufei.
"B...But...I don't know...Why...? Why do you give that?" he stammered.
Duo hardly could understand why he had gotten such a beautiful present. But when he looked at Wufei, the Chinese had turned away from him.
"Consider it as a small remembrance. Don't forget me!" he spoke.
"What do you mean? It sounds like a farewell."
Wufei was silent for a moment.
"Yes, it is. I leave in three days." He finally said.
"OH! And where do you go to? Maybe I can accompany you." The braided one asked hopefully.
"That's absolutely impossible. I'm sorry, but I'm leaving for my marriage!"
Totally shocked - that was the right word to describe Duo's expression. That couldn't be true.
"I...Is that true? That you're engaged?" Duo managed to stutter out.
Wufei only nodded silently and looked at him with sad eyes. Suddenly a sharp pain flashed trough Duo's heart. Why was this world so cruel? Finally the braided scholar had found a boy whom he liked, or rather, loved, though he only knew him for a short time, and then the boy was engaged. One more time Duo really began to hate his life.
Wufei would marry in three days and what was Duo going to do then? He didn't know it. But the braided one suddenly had the need to hit and destroy something.
Meanwhile the Chinese decided it would be the best to go. He had noticed that the other boy wasn't pleased about the news. But Wufei couldn't blame him. And so it was the best. But when the Chinese wanted to so, Duo grasped his arm.
"May I ask you who you are going to marry?"
"The Black Princess! It's a sort of arranged marriage! I'm sorry." was Wufei's answer.
So, it was a noblewoman. If only Duo could do something to prevent the marriage. But on the other hand, why should the Chinese choose him, a poor book scholar, if he could have a noblewoman instead? Duo's thought were running wild. What should he do?
"Wufei, I just wanted to say...If you want to, I'll get you out of here." He stammered.
Puzzled Wufei looked at Duo.
"What do you mean, Duo?"
Duo blushed hard. What should he say?
"What I'm trying to say is...you don't have to marry her, if you don't want to!" the braided boy whispered.
"I wish I could...But I have no choice. But why do you want do that for me? You barely know me." The Chinese answered, who was still flabbergasted about Duo's sudden offer.
"Yeah, why? It might sound crazy but I think I've fallen in love with you. You know yet, that thing with love at first sight!" he laughed embarrassed, blushing again.
"Are you serious?" the Chinese boy asked incredulously.
But this question was unnecessary. Wufei could see at the braided boy's red face, that he was serious. Immediately he felt something strange in his heart. For the first time since one year the Chinese felt something warm in his heart. Something Wufei hadn't felt since the time he had died.
And everything just because of this braided boy. Nevertheless he couldn't accept Duo's offer and shook his head negatively. Zechs was too mighty and Wufei didn't want to anger him.
Besides he had to go now. Through the branches of the trees he could see the dawn yet. Wufei knew he had to be back before Zechs or Une would become suspicious or the daylight would destroy him.
"I'm sorry, but the dawn is near and I really have to go. And referring to your offer - I thank you, but I can't. Goodbye, Duo!" the Chinese said and went on.
But he was surprised, when Duo suddenly hugged him and buried his face into the Chinese's neck.
"But Duo..."
"I don't care if you are engaged, but please don't go! I...I...I really like you. And I don't want you to go!" the braided boy murmured.
Wufei really was astound, but then smiled and drew Duo closer to him, hugging him back.
"I like you, too, Duo!" he murmured.
The Chinese held the braided scholar tight and stroked his long braid. Both young men were standing like this for a long while. But meanwhile Wufeis thoughts were running wild. Maybe Duo was the right one. Maybe this boy could be his salvation from the demon's claws. Maybe...
After a while Wufei recognised the first rays of light at the distant mountains und knew that he really had to hurry. Soon the sun would rise und the Chinese would die, when he wouldn't be back home in time.
"I'm sorry, Duo, but I must go now. Why don't you come again tonight? But only if you want to...!" Wufei whispered and let go of Duo.
"Of course I do! I'll wait for you!" Duo sniffed.
Wufei smiled again and then went across the footbridge until he vanished in the forest. Duo's gaze followed him and then the braided boy wiped away some tears, from which he didn't know they had been there, from his eyes.
"I'll wait for you!" Duo repeated, his heart beating fast.
Then he headed back for the temple and went to bed, dreaming of Wufei.
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The rest of the next day Duo spent in the village again, although it was pouring with rain. But he had gotten used to it. Besides he occupied himself with something completely different. The braided boy was searching for something special, when he met Wufei again tonight.
"Hey, you there! Wait a moment."
Duo turned round when a voice seemed to call him. It was the trader, who sold the paintings Duo had seen on his first day in the village. This one hurried after him with several scrolls under his arm. Duo stopped.
"What do you want from me?"
"Gomen, but I couldn't find the painting you were looking for, when you were at my stand yesterday. But I chose some other pretty paintings for you. Would you like to take a look at them?"
But Duo shook his head. Yes he remembered that he had wanted to buy the painting yesterday, but the trader couldn't find it. That was before Wufei gave him the aforementioned painting as a present.
"Never mind, I've met the boy personally! And he has given me something better yet."
Duo expected the trader to leave him alone, but instead the man stared at him puzzled.
"What are you talking about? That's impossible. The boy on the painting is dead for more than on year now." The trader replied.
Now it was Duo's turn to look puzzled. What was that man talking about? Wufei - dead - for more than one year?
"I'm sorry but you talk nonsense. And I must go now. I still have to do important things." He spoke angrily.
Wufei - dead? Such an imbecility. Angrily Duo walked away. But the trader didn't give up and began to run after him.
"Hey, wait for me!" he shouted.
But unfortunately two bounty hunters had heard his shout and the poor trader had all hands full to do to convince the two soldiers, that he wasn't a wanted one and that they couldn't earn a bonus with him.
In the course of the following small hunt Duo came to the wall with the "wanted" posters. There he saw a poster, which showed the face of a man, who looked like...this Japanese swordsman. Duo's eyes widened. That couldn't be. But then...apart from the scar on the face of the man on the poster, it was one and the same person.
Duo was frightened. So this swordsman was a wanted one. Gods, then Wufei was in danger. He had to go back to the temple immediately and as soon as possible. But how...? On foot it would last an eternity. But then he was lucky.
A rich man just wanted to get off of his horse, but the braided boy didn't hesitate and got onto the horse, as soon as the man was down on the ground. This one wasn't enthusiastic, but Duo didn't care. With the things, he had bought for the evening, Duo rode towards the Nataku - Temple.
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In the meantime Heero was practising with his sword on a small clearing, where some big statues were standing. He knew that his fight with the ghosts was imminent. At least one problem seemed to be settled.
He hadn't seen this braided book scholar all day. Apparently the swordsman had succeeded in scaring him away. But now he had to concentrate on the imminent fight.
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Meanwhile Duo almost had reached the temple yet. Of course he rode to Wufei's home and got up from his horse. Then he started to climb up the tree again.
"Wufei! Wufei! Can you hear me?" he shouted.
But the Chinese wasn't there. This one just had found a new prey for the demon Zechs, who would enjoy his meal soon. Suddenly a gigantic, oversized tongue shot out of the undergrowth and grabbed the young man. With a loud scream he disappeared in the bushes and Wufei started to walk his way home.
When he arrived there, the young Chinese man saw Duo climbing onto the tree in front of his room and smiled. Duo was so cute. Nevertheless it was dangerous what he was doing there. If Zechs or Une saw him...Okay, Zechs was occupied at the moment, but Une could give him away to the demon.
Wufei carefully flew to Duo. He had to get the braided boy away from here. Since the book scholar didn't seem to notice him, it shouldn't be that difficult. Carefully the Chinese boy pulled at Duo's braid and back-basket.
"Kyahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
With a loud scream Duo was falling down to the ground and rubbed his aching backside.
"Ouch, my ass!" the braided boy cursed.
How on earth did he get back onto the forest floor? One minute ago he had been on the tree for sure. But Duo had had the feeling that someone or something had pulled at his back.
"Are you alright?"
Duo looked up and saw Wufei kneeling next to him. Immediately his heart made a big jump. He grinned and wrapped his arms around the Chinese boy's neck and pulled him down to himself.
"Hi Wufei! I missed you." He whispered.
Wufei smiled. But suddenly he put one hand on Duo's mouth.
"I missed you, too. But now be quiet!"
Duo was wondering about Wufei's strange behaviour, but let him grant. One moment later Une was gliding by. Wufei sighed of relief. Fortunately she hadn't seen them. Not to think, what could have happened, if she had seen them...
"Duo, let's go to the pavilion! It's too dangerous for you here!" Wufei whispered.
Duo nodded and followed the Chinese, when he left.
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Several minutes later they reached the small house at the lake together. And while Duo was preparing his surprise for Wufei, the Chinese boy stared at the water, absorbed in his thoughts. Only for this moment he felt peace - in his heart and in his "life". Who knew yet, what would be in an hour or two...
"Hey Wufei, I'm ready. You can come here."
Duo's voice let him snap out of his thoughts and he turned to Duo. The braided boy had spread out the things he had bought earlier, onto a simple blanket. It was only some food and wine, but it was satisfying for Duo. He pulled the Chinese down to him and this one sat down next to him.
Only then Duo started to eat. But Wufei on the other hand only watched the braided scholar, because he didn't need any food. Duo noticed soon that the Chinese neither ate nor drank.
"Don't you want something to eat? It's enough there for both of us." He spoke, still chewing.
"No, thanks, I'm not hungry."
"OH!...Well, then I can eat all the more!" Duo replied and continued to munch happily.
Wufei chuckled and also continued to watch the braided boy. He found that Duo really was beautiful in his own way. Especially with this long braid and these wonderful amethyst-like eyes, which were so friendly and warm. And not to forget his naivety, which made him really cute.
The Chinese imagined what it would be like to kiss him and to run his fingers through that hair. And for this reason he would protect him from Zechs. Never ever the demon would get his claws on Duo.
"Wufei, are you alright?"
The young Asian man snapped out of his train of thoughts and saw Duo looking at him with concern.
"Was just thinking!" he replied.
"OH......And what were you thinking about?" Duo asked.
"Nothing important."
But the braided boy wasn't taken in by Wufei that easily. Something seemed to bother the other boy and Duo just wanted to know how he could help. He slid nearer to Wufei, until his head rested onto Wufei's shoulder and the Chinese wrapped his arm around him.
"May I ask you a question, Wu-chan?" Duo asked finally, not realizing that he suddenly had called Wufei Wu-chan.
"Of course...!"
"Okay...One of the traders in the village told me that you were dead for one year now."
Wufei's eyes widened. What should he say? He couldn't possibly tell him the truth about himself.
"Do you believe him?"
"No, I don't. I believe all of the people there are really crazy." The braided scholar said before he got up to take a short walk.
But however, Duo overlooked the things on the floor and somehow managed it to trip over his own feet again. He fell and saw the floor coming up to himself. But then Wufei was there to catch him, before the braided boy reached the hard woodened ground. Both young men were lying now on the floor, Duo on top with Wufei beneath him. They stared at each other, knowing the familiarity of the situation.
Duo's eyes were wide and his head red as a tomato. But the worst was the sudden inner turmoil, his momentary situation had caused. With the handsome bishounen beneath him his mind was going crazy.
(Oh God, what will he think about me? That I'm a pervert? But he is so beautiful and I really want to kiss him...But I cannot...Or shall I yet?...Gods, what am I going to do?.........Shall I or not?.........)the braided boy thought.
(It doesn't matter yet. Either he hates you or he loves you. Just do it, Duo!) His inner voice screamed.
Duo decided just to follow his instincts, or rather his emotions. And he kissed Wufei. It was first a slow and sweet kiss, but then the Chinese was taking control, much to Duo's surprise, and it became a very long and passionate kiss. Both were fighting for dominance. Finally Wufei won the battle, rolling them over and changing the positions.
Now Wufei was on top and Duo beneath him. The Chinese smiled at the other boy, whose face was still flushed, and kissed him again, after grabbing him by his head and pulling him closer.
After a long moment they broke off the kiss. Duo still couldn't believe what they had done moments ago. But he couldn't deny that it had been wonderful and that he really wanted more than only one kiss. Besides the braided boy noticed a sudden ache in his abdomen, which he couldn't explain.
But fortunately the Chinese boy seemed to notice it and found it somehow amusing.
"Do you want me to...?" he asked with a glance at his abdomen.
"Can you...?" the braided boy replied nervously. He didn't know what to do, because he had never done this with anyone.
Wufei chuckled.
"Only if you want me to...!" he whispered.
Duo only nodded and then only the sounds of their lovemaking could be heard.
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Several hours, after showing Duo the wonderful pleasures of love again and again, both boys were lying on the ground of the pavilion. Both of them were spent and laid snuggled together.
"I love you!!" Duo whispered into Wufei's ear.
"Me too! Wo ai ni, Duo-chan!" the Chinese replied.
Duo gave him another kiss and let his gaze wander over his Chinese love's body. There he discovered a silver bracelet, which had several tiny bells on it, around Wufei's wrist. Curiously he took it and shook it, so that the bells let out a pure, bright sound.
But as Wufei heard the bells, he suddenly tried to snatch the bracelet out of Duo's hand.
"Baka, what have you done?" he shouted.
"S...Sorry, but I just was curious!" Duo stuttered, confused about the Chinese's sudden change of behaviour.
Wufei quickly got dressed and tried to get his bracelet back. He knew that Zechs would be coming soon, because it was getting stormy and the bigger bells started to ring. Like always before he came for his prey. The Chinese had to distract him, for Duo's sake.
"Please, give it back. You have no idea, what you've done. Just give it back and then go, before he comes!" he shouted again.
Duo saw the panic-stricken face of the Chinese boy and decided to give it back without a word. But then he stumbled and the bracelet flew high in the sky. With a quick movement Wufei also was in the sky to catch it. Astonished Duo watched him.
"Whoa, are you a magician or something similar?" he asked curiously, while getting dressed, too.
But Wufei didn't answer, but put on his silver bracelet. Duo still was puzzled. He hadn't meant to anger his love because of such a small matter like that bracelet.
"I'm sorry if I angered you. Please tell me what's going on!" Duo asked carefully.
The Chinese shook his head and sighed.
"I'm not angry about you...It's my fault. I should have told you everything...!" Wufei hesitated for a moment, but then continued:
"I'm sorry, but you must know I'm not human." He said, knowing that this could be a goodbye forever.
"What the hell are you talking about? Why shouldn't you be human? If you aren't human then I'm a monster. Do you understand?" Duo shouted.
"You don't understand. I'm dangerous. I've caused so many deaths and you also will die, if you don't go immediately. No, it's better when I leave. Farewell, Duo! And please don't follow me." He spoke with a strange undertone in his voice.
With these words he started to leave, leaving the braided boy stunned behind.
(Forgive me, Duo. But it's the best for you.) The Chinese thought, the hints of tears in his eyes.
Duo stared at the leaving boy. He couldn't believe what Wufei had said. Him, a murderer? No, that couldn't be true. The braided boy decided to follow Wufei nevertheless and started to run after him.
"Please wait for me!" he yelled.
"I said you shouldn't follow me!" Wufei shouted angrily.
He had to get rid of Duo and there was only one way to do it. The Chinese only made a short movement with the long sleeve of his gown and the braided boy was flung into the lake, again. When he resurfaced, Wufei had been disappeared. Duo got onto the footbridge somehow and was confused.
He didn't what had happened. But he knew he had to find Wufei and so the book scholar followed him into the forest.
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Tsuzúku -> to be continued...
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BGM: Cubic Lovers - Psy-S; Juunigatsu no Love Song - Gackt; Lunatic Gate - Janne Da Arc; Lhasa - La'Cryma Christi; Love Song - Luna Sea; Kagerou, I'll supply the love - Lastier; Love is...- Ai Uchikawa; It started wit a kiss - Hot Chocolate
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Gods, another confusing chapter ready. I know the scene at the pavilion cried for a lemon. Nut unfortunately I've only written one (^^ I'm really not good at that.) and that was last year. So I leave it to your imagination, what Wufei and Duo are doing at the pavilion.
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A Gundam Wing Ghost Story I
4. Another confusing night
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Duo was waiting impatiently for his Wufei at the pavilion. Though he only was waiting a few minutes for his crush to come, it seems to be like an eternity. Unfortunately he wasn't a patient person. Hopefully nothing bad had happened to him.
The braided boy really had been shocked to see the Chinese's injured lip. How could anyone do anything like that to this pretty young man?
(God, did I really think that? Sounds like I was in love with him. But on the other hand, maybe I am.) He thought, his cheeks flushing.
And why shouldn't he be in love with the beautiful Chinese man? He never had met such a handsome young man and it wasn't surprising, that one could become weak just by looking at him. And then Duo remembered the beautiful and naughty dream he had had last night. It had involved himself and Wufei, both of them doing very nice and interesting...things. But this thought made Duo only blush harder.
But slowly he became nervous. Where was Wufei? The Chinese boy had said he would be here. Speaking of the devil...Suddenly the braided boy heard a well known voice behind his back.
"Hello!"
Half scared to death Duo turned round and saw Wufei standing right before him, with a scroll in his hand. The braided one sighed of relief.
"Gods, you scared me. Why are you so late? I was worried that something bad had happened to you." Duo whispered.
The Chinese caressed the braided boy's cheek und Duo blushed again.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you."
"N...Never mind!" Duo stuttered embarrassed.
Wufei smiled and gave Duo the scroll. The braided boy accepted it, his heart full of respect. It was a present from Wufei, a present just for him. How wonderful! Duo opened the scroll and gasped. His eyes widened as he recognized the painting as the one from the stand in the village. It was the same painting which showed a young Chinese man who looked like Wufei.
"B...But...I don't know...Why...? Why do you give that?" he stammered.
Duo hardly could understand why he had gotten such a beautiful present. But when he looked at Wufei, the Chinese had turned away from him.
"Consider it as a small remembrance. Don't forget me!" he spoke.
"What do you mean? It sounds like a farewell."
Wufei was silent for a moment.
"Yes, it is. I leave in three days." He finally said.
"OH! And where do you go to? Maybe I can accompany you." The braided one asked hopefully.
"That's absolutely impossible. I'm sorry, but I'm leaving for my marriage!"
Totally shocked - that was the right word to describe Duo's expression. That couldn't be true.
"I...Is that true? That you're engaged?" Duo managed to stutter out.
Wufei only nodded silently and looked at him with sad eyes. Suddenly a sharp pain flashed trough Duo's heart. Why was this world so cruel? Finally the braided scholar had found a boy whom he liked, or rather, loved, though he only knew him for a short time, and then the boy was engaged. One more time Duo really began to hate his life.
Wufei would marry in three days and what was Duo going to do then? He didn't know it. But the braided one suddenly had the need to hit and destroy something.
Meanwhile the Chinese decided it would be the best to go. He had noticed that the other boy wasn't pleased about the news. But Wufei couldn't blame him. And so it was the best. But when the Chinese wanted to so, Duo grasped his arm.
"May I ask you who you are going to marry?"
"The Black Princess! It's a sort of arranged marriage! I'm sorry." was Wufei's answer.
So, it was a noblewoman. If only Duo could do something to prevent the marriage. But on the other hand, why should the Chinese choose him, a poor book scholar, if he could have a noblewoman instead? Duo's thought were running wild. What should he do?
"Wufei, I just wanted to say...If you want to, I'll get you out of here." He stammered.
Puzzled Wufei looked at Duo.
"What do you mean, Duo?"
Duo blushed hard. What should he say?
"What I'm trying to say is...you don't have to marry her, if you don't want to!" the braided boy whispered.
"I wish I could...But I have no choice. But why do you want do that for me? You barely know me." The Chinese answered, who was still flabbergasted about Duo's sudden offer.
"Yeah, why? It might sound crazy but I think I've fallen in love with you. You know yet, that thing with love at first sight!" he laughed embarrassed, blushing again.
"Are you serious?" the Chinese boy asked incredulously.
But this question was unnecessary. Wufei could see at the braided boy's red face, that he was serious. Immediately he felt something strange in his heart. For the first time since one year the Chinese felt something warm in his heart. Something Wufei hadn't felt since the time he had died.
And everything just because of this braided boy. Nevertheless he couldn't accept Duo's offer and shook his head negatively. Zechs was too mighty and Wufei didn't want to anger him.
Besides he had to go now. Through the branches of the trees he could see the dawn yet. Wufei knew he had to be back before Zechs or Une would become suspicious or the daylight would destroy him.
"I'm sorry, but the dawn is near and I really have to go. And referring to your offer - I thank you, but I can't. Goodbye, Duo!" the Chinese said and went on.
But he was surprised, when Duo suddenly hugged him and buried his face into the Chinese's neck.
"But Duo..."
"I don't care if you are engaged, but please don't go! I...I...I really like you. And I don't want you to go!" the braided boy murmured.
Wufei really was astound, but then smiled and drew Duo closer to him, hugging him back.
"I like you, too, Duo!" he murmured.
The Chinese held the braided scholar tight and stroked his long braid. Both young men were standing like this for a long while. But meanwhile Wufeis thoughts were running wild. Maybe Duo was the right one. Maybe this boy could be his salvation from the demon's claws. Maybe...
After a while Wufei recognised the first rays of light at the distant mountains und knew that he really had to hurry. Soon the sun would rise und the Chinese would die, when he wouldn't be back home in time.
"I'm sorry, Duo, but I must go now. Why don't you come again tonight? But only if you want to...!" Wufei whispered and let go of Duo.
"Of course I do! I'll wait for you!" Duo sniffed.
Wufei smiled again and then went across the footbridge until he vanished in the forest. Duo's gaze followed him and then the braided boy wiped away some tears, from which he didn't know they had been there, from his eyes.
"I'll wait for you!" Duo repeated, his heart beating fast.
Then he headed back for the temple and went to bed, dreaming of Wufei.
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The rest of the next day Duo spent in the village again, although it was pouring with rain. But he had gotten used to it. Besides he occupied himself with something completely different. The braided boy was searching for something special, when he met Wufei again tonight.
"Hey, you there! Wait a moment."
Duo turned round when a voice seemed to call him. It was the trader, who sold the paintings Duo had seen on his first day in the village. This one hurried after him with several scrolls under his arm. Duo stopped.
"What do you want from me?"
"Gomen, but I couldn't find the painting you were looking for, when you were at my stand yesterday. But I chose some other pretty paintings for you. Would you like to take a look at them?"
But Duo shook his head. Yes he remembered that he had wanted to buy the painting yesterday, but the trader couldn't find it. That was before Wufei gave him the aforementioned painting as a present.
"Never mind, I've met the boy personally! And he has given me something better yet."
Duo expected the trader to leave him alone, but instead the man stared at him puzzled.
"What are you talking about? That's impossible. The boy on the painting is dead for more than on year now." The trader replied.
Now it was Duo's turn to look puzzled. What was that man talking about? Wufei - dead - for more than one year?
"I'm sorry but you talk nonsense. And I must go now. I still have to do important things." He spoke angrily.
Wufei - dead? Such an imbecility. Angrily Duo walked away. But the trader didn't give up and began to run after him.
"Hey, wait for me!" he shouted.
But unfortunately two bounty hunters had heard his shout and the poor trader had all hands full to do to convince the two soldiers, that he wasn't a wanted one and that they couldn't earn a bonus with him.
In the course of the following small hunt Duo came to the wall with the "wanted" posters. There he saw a poster, which showed the face of a man, who looked like...this Japanese swordsman. Duo's eyes widened. That couldn't be. But then...apart from the scar on the face of the man on the poster, it was one and the same person.
Duo was frightened. So this swordsman was a wanted one. Gods, then Wufei was in danger. He had to go back to the temple immediately and as soon as possible. But how...? On foot it would last an eternity. But then he was lucky.
A rich man just wanted to get off of his horse, but the braided boy didn't hesitate and got onto the horse, as soon as the man was down on the ground. This one wasn't enthusiastic, but Duo didn't care. With the things, he had bought for the evening, Duo rode towards the Nataku - Temple.
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In the meantime Heero was practising with his sword on a small clearing, where some big statues were standing. He knew that his fight with the ghosts was imminent. At least one problem seemed to be settled.
He hadn't seen this braided book scholar all day. Apparently the swordsman had succeeded in scaring him away. But now he had to concentrate on the imminent fight.
*
Meanwhile Duo almost had reached the temple yet. Of course he rode to Wufei's home and got up from his horse. Then he started to climb up the tree again.
"Wufei! Wufei! Can you hear me?" he shouted.
But the Chinese wasn't there. This one just had found a new prey for the demon Zechs, who would enjoy his meal soon. Suddenly a gigantic, oversized tongue shot out of the undergrowth and grabbed the young man. With a loud scream he disappeared in the bushes and Wufei started to walk his way home.
When he arrived there, the young Chinese man saw Duo climbing onto the tree in front of his room and smiled. Duo was so cute. Nevertheless it was dangerous what he was doing there. If Zechs or Une saw him...Okay, Zechs was occupied at the moment, but Une could give him away to the demon.
Wufei carefully flew to Duo. He had to get the braided boy away from here. Since the book scholar didn't seem to notice him, it shouldn't be that difficult. Carefully the Chinese boy pulled at Duo's braid and back-basket.
"Kyahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
With a loud scream Duo was falling down to the ground and rubbed his aching backside.
"Ouch, my ass!" the braided boy cursed.
How on earth did he get back onto the forest floor? One minute ago he had been on the tree for sure. But Duo had had the feeling that someone or something had pulled at his back.
"Are you alright?"
Duo looked up and saw Wufei kneeling next to him. Immediately his heart made a big jump. He grinned and wrapped his arms around the Chinese boy's neck and pulled him down to himself.
"Hi Wufei! I missed you." He whispered.
Wufei smiled. But suddenly he put one hand on Duo's mouth.
"I missed you, too. But now be quiet!"
Duo was wondering about Wufei's strange behaviour, but let him grant. One moment later Une was gliding by. Wufei sighed of relief. Fortunately she hadn't seen them. Not to think, what could have happened, if she had seen them...
"Duo, let's go to the pavilion! It's too dangerous for you here!" Wufei whispered.
Duo nodded and followed the Chinese, when he left.
*
Several minutes later they reached the small house at the lake together. And while Duo was preparing his surprise for Wufei, the Chinese boy stared at the water, absorbed in his thoughts. Only for this moment he felt peace - in his heart and in his "life". Who knew yet, what would be in an hour or two...
"Hey Wufei, I'm ready. You can come here."
Duo's voice let him snap out of his thoughts and he turned to Duo. The braided boy had spread out the things he had bought earlier, onto a simple blanket. It was only some food and wine, but it was satisfying for Duo. He pulled the Chinese down to him and this one sat down next to him.
Only then Duo started to eat. But Wufei on the other hand only watched the braided scholar, because he didn't need any food. Duo noticed soon that the Chinese neither ate nor drank.
"Don't you want something to eat? It's enough there for both of us." He spoke, still chewing.
"No, thanks, I'm not hungry."
"OH!...Well, then I can eat all the more!" Duo replied and continued to munch happily.
Wufei chuckled and also continued to watch the braided boy. He found that Duo really was beautiful in his own way. Especially with this long braid and these wonderful amethyst-like eyes, which were so friendly and warm. And not to forget his naivety, which made him really cute.
The Chinese imagined what it would be like to kiss him and to run his fingers through that hair. And for this reason he would protect him from Zechs. Never ever the demon would get his claws on Duo.
"Wufei, are you alright?"
The young Asian man snapped out of his train of thoughts and saw Duo looking at him with concern.
"Was just thinking!" he replied.
"OH......And what were you thinking about?" Duo asked.
"Nothing important."
But the braided boy wasn't taken in by Wufei that easily. Something seemed to bother the other boy and Duo just wanted to know how he could help. He slid nearer to Wufei, until his head rested onto Wufei's shoulder and the Chinese wrapped his arm around him.
"May I ask you a question, Wu-chan?" Duo asked finally, not realizing that he suddenly had called Wufei Wu-chan.
"Of course...!"
"Okay...One of the traders in the village told me that you were dead for one year now."
Wufei's eyes widened. What should he say? He couldn't possibly tell him the truth about himself.
"Do you believe him?"
"No, I don't. I believe all of the people there are really crazy." The braided scholar said before he got up to take a short walk.
But however, Duo overlooked the things on the floor and somehow managed it to trip over his own feet again. He fell and saw the floor coming up to himself. But then Wufei was there to catch him, before the braided boy reached the hard woodened ground. Both young men were lying now on the floor, Duo on top with Wufei beneath him. They stared at each other, knowing the familiarity of the situation.
Duo's eyes were wide and his head red as a tomato. But the worst was the sudden inner turmoil, his momentary situation had caused. With the handsome bishounen beneath him his mind was going crazy.
(Oh God, what will he think about me? That I'm a pervert? But he is so beautiful and I really want to kiss him...But I cannot...Or shall I yet?...Gods, what am I going to do?.........Shall I or not?.........)the braided boy thought.
(It doesn't matter yet. Either he hates you or he loves you. Just do it, Duo!) His inner voice screamed.
Duo decided just to follow his instincts, or rather his emotions. And he kissed Wufei. It was first a slow and sweet kiss, but then the Chinese was taking control, much to Duo's surprise, and it became a very long and passionate kiss. Both were fighting for dominance. Finally Wufei won the battle, rolling them over and changing the positions.
Now Wufei was on top and Duo beneath him. The Chinese smiled at the other boy, whose face was still flushed, and kissed him again, after grabbing him by his head and pulling him closer.
After a long moment they broke off the kiss. Duo still couldn't believe what they had done moments ago. But he couldn't deny that it had been wonderful and that he really wanted more than only one kiss. Besides the braided boy noticed a sudden ache in his abdomen, which he couldn't explain.
But fortunately the Chinese boy seemed to notice it and found it somehow amusing.
"Do you want me to...?" he asked with a glance at his abdomen.
"Can you...?" the braided boy replied nervously. He didn't know what to do, because he had never done this with anyone.
Wufei chuckled.
"Only if you want me to...!" he whispered.
Duo only nodded and then only the sounds of their lovemaking could be heard.
*
Several hours, after showing Duo the wonderful pleasures of love again and again, both boys were lying on the ground of the pavilion. Both of them were spent and laid snuggled together.
"I love you!!" Duo whispered into Wufei's ear.
"Me too! Wo ai ni, Duo-chan!" the Chinese replied.
Duo gave him another kiss and let his gaze wander over his Chinese love's body. There he discovered a silver bracelet, which had several tiny bells on it, around Wufei's wrist. Curiously he took it and shook it, so that the bells let out a pure, bright sound.
But as Wufei heard the bells, he suddenly tried to snatch the bracelet out of Duo's hand.
"Baka, what have you done?" he shouted.
"S...Sorry, but I just was curious!" Duo stuttered, confused about the Chinese's sudden change of behaviour.
Wufei quickly got dressed and tried to get his bracelet back. He knew that Zechs would be coming soon, because it was getting stormy and the bigger bells started to ring. Like always before he came for his prey. The Chinese had to distract him, for Duo's sake.
"Please, give it back. You have no idea, what you've done. Just give it back and then go, before he comes!" he shouted again.
Duo saw the panic-stricken face of the Chinese boy and decided to give it back without a word. But then he stumbled and the bracelet flew high in the sky. With a quick movement Wufei also was in the sky to catch it. Astonished Duo watched him.
"Whoa, are you a magician or something similar?" he asked curiously, while getting dressed, too.
But Wufei didn't answer, but put on his silver bracelet. Duo still was puzzled. He hadn't meant to anger his love because of such a small matter like that bracelet.
"I'm sorry if I angered you. Please tell me what's going on!" Duo asked carefully.
The Chinese shook his head and sighed.
"I'm not angry about you...It's my fault. I should have told you everything...!" Wufei hesitated for a moment, but then continued:
"I'm sorry, but you must know I'm not human." He said, knowing that this could be a goodbye forever.
"What the hell are you talking about? Why shouldn't you be human? If you aren't human then I'm a monster. Do you understand?" Duo shouted.
"You don't understand. I'm dangerous. I've caused so many deaths and you also will die, if you don't go immediately. No, it's better when I leave. Farewell, Duo! And please don't follow me." He spoke with a strange undertone in his voice.
With these words he started to leave, leaving the braided boy stunned behind.
(Forgive me, Duo. But it's the best for you.) The Chinese thought, the hints of tears in his eyes.
Duo stared at the leaving boy. He couldn't believe what Wufei had said. Him, a murderer? No, that couldn't be true. The braided boy decided to follow Wufei nevertheless and started to run after him.
"Please wait for me!" he yelled.
"I said you shouldn't follow me!" Wufei shouted angrily.
He had to get rid of Duo and there was only one way to do it. The Chinese only made a short movement with the long sleeve of his gown and the braided boy was flung into the lake, again. When he resurfaced, Wufei had been disappeared. Duo got onto the footbridge somehow and was confused.
He didn't what had happened. But he knew he had to find Wufei and so the book scholar followed him into the forest.
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Tsuzúku -> to be continued...
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BGM: Cubic Lovers - Psy-S; Juunigatsu no Love Song - Gackt; Lunatic Gate - Janne Da Arc; Lhasa - La'Cryma Christi; Love Song - Luna Sea; Kagerou, I'll supply the love - Lastier; Love is...- Ai Uchikawa; It started wit a kiss - Hot Chocolate
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Gods, another confusing chapter ready. I know the scene at the pavilion cried for a lemon. Nut unfortunately I've only written one (^^ I'm really not good at that.) and that was last year. So I leave it to your imagination, what Wufei and Duo are doing at the pavilion.
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