Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Discovering Magic Within ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Okay, here's the next chapter.

Disclaimer-I don't own anything related to Gundam Wing and all my knowledge of magical creatures comes from various books so I don't own them either.

Warnings-Rated NC-17 for rape in later chapters (probably the next one) and a 1+2 pairing. There's some more 1+2 action in this chapter so if you don't like, don't read. Oh and Heero's really, really, really, really OOC in this chapter.

"people talking"
'thoughts'

Discovering Magic Within

Duo jogged along the dusty trail, braid bouncing slightly. His neck and back were aching with ever step but he knew that he had to keep going. Knowing that the herbs were close by, Duo slowed his pace. His eyes darted nervously back and forth between the bushes and lush growth on either side of the path. He knew his father wasn't bluffing when he said that he had spies. Duo's skilled eyes finally spotted the herb (kingsfoil) at the base of a tree. Wincing as he bent down, he picked the delicate plant from the ground. He was so absorbed in his own thoughts, he didn't hear footsteps approaching him from behind. Duo gasped as a hand clamped down on his bruised shoulder. He turned his head to see Heero Yuy, smiling slightly.

"I was wondering when you were going to return my braided angel" he murmured gently, bringing Duo towards him.

"No Heero, I can't" Duo replied forcefully, trying to push the messy haired boy away but Heero didn't seem to be listening. He pulled down the neck of Duo's faded tee shirt to reveal the smooth, tanned flesh of Duo's shoulder. Heero tenderly kissed this flesh without hesitation, slowly moving up to Duo's neck. Duo moaned, still feebly trying to push Heero away. Duo's moans seemed to make Heero even more passionate. Duo gasped when Heero's tongue decided to dance across the sensitive skin, still traveling upwards but as Heero's tongue probed a fresh bruise, the braided boy cried out in pain. Heero stopped immediately and straightened up to look Duo straight in the eye. Duo grinned sheepishly.

"Off with your shirt" Heero growled angrily.

"Aw come on Heero, I'm fine" Duo protested.

"Now" Heero ordered fiercely. Duo knew it was futile to protest. Slowly reaching down and grabbing the edge of his shirt, he pulled it over his head, wincing as it lightly brushed the livid bruises. Heero's hungry eyes took in Duo's muscular physique, but then brought himself back to the present. Several large black and blue bruises dotted Duo's skin like ugly tattoos.

"Turn around" Heero demanded. Duo sighed and turned. Heero couldn't help but gasp. The whole upper half of Duo's back was covered with scars from the past combined with new cuts still oozing with blood and vivid black and purple bruises that seemed to grow larger by the second. Prussian blue eyes flashed dangerously. "I'll kill him". Duo spun back around rapidly.

"I'm fine" he protested.

"It's not right" Heero argued, "you shouldn't have to go through this pain".

"Um, earth to Heero! My dad is the village chief!" Duo exclaimed grumpily.

"Good point" Heero said reluctantly, softly running a hand over Duo's chest. This simple action sent chills through Duo's body causing him to shiver slightly. Heero frowned and handed the violet eyed boy his shirt. "Are Mia and Solo alright?" He asked quietly. he was very fond of Mia, she was almost like a second Mom to him.

"Solo's fine but Mia was thrown against the wall. She was unconscious for a few minutes but she says she's fine" Duo replied worriedly. Heero nodded towards the herb clenched in Duo's fist.

"That kingsfoil isn't going to help if you crush it" he commented dryly. Duo laughed shakily and loosened his grip.

"I need to go back now" Duo spoke up a few minutes later, breaking the akward silence. "Mia is probably starting to worry. Heero nodded solemnly in agreement. As Duo walked past the motionless Heero, he muttered something under his breath. "Meet me in our usual spot tomorrow then we will talk". With that said, Duo started to jog home. Heero's eyes strayed towards the end of Duo's bouncing braid.

"Tomorrow it is then. Ill be waiting" Heero whispered. He stared at Duo's retreating back until he couldn't see it anymore. He then began to walk home.

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It was 11:00 p.m. when Mia had finally finished her chores. With a heavy sigh, she sat down in a chair in an attempt to ease her pain of her aching muscles. She stiffened as she heard the stairs creak. 'Who could it be?' she thought nervously, sitting up straighter. She relaxed, however, when Duo's head peaked around the wall. "Duo, you should be in bed" she scolded lightly.

"I know, but would you please brush my hair" he pleaded quietly. Mia could help but smile.

"Why not, come and sit" Mia replied, pointing to another chair. Duo bounced over and sat down quickly before Mia had a chance to change her mind. 'Everyone needs to be taken care of once in awhile' she thought to herself, gently unraveling Duo's braid and picking up the used hairbrush. Duo sighed softly as the older girl gently dragged the brush through is long thick hair. She had done this since he was a little boy and it was so relaxing. "Did you clean your cuts?"

This question woke Duo up. "Huh? Oh, yes I did. I managed to find some kingsfoil. You should use it too" Duo said, frowning slightly, remembering the hit the smaller girl had taken. Mia scoffed.

"I don't need it. I didn't get hurt at all" she argued. Duo raised an eyebrow.

"You were out for a full 5 minutes" he replied darkly. "I'm amazed that there were no broken bones".

"I'm fine, don't worry. If anything, I have a bump on my head" Mia said, jerking the hairbrush through a stubborn knot. Duo winced and knew it was time to stop bugging Mia. As she finished up, Duo happened to notice something strange.

"Mia, why is there a bird sitting on our windowsill?". Startled, Mia looked up to see the tail end of a bird as it flew away.

"I have no idea" she replied honestly, placing the brush on the table and separated Duo's hair into 3 equal strands.

"When's my father coming home?" Duo asked quietly, almost fearing the answer.

"He has duty all night so he won't be back until sunrise" Mia replied, concentrating on braiding.

"Well, I can sleep soundly then" Duo commented jokingly. Mia finished braiding and gently placed a hand on the boy's shoulder.

"He does love you Duo" she whispered. Duo snorted.

"He has a weird way of showing it".

Mia had to giggle. "Off to bed now" she ordered sternly. It was Duo's turn to giggle.

"Yes mama" he teased and picked up his brush. "Goodnight Mia"

"Goodnight Duo".

"Mia?'

"Yes Duo?"

"You're the best person in the whole wide world".

"I feel the same way" and with that, Mia heard Duo walking back up the stairs to his bedroom. Mia picked up the oil lamp and headed to her own bedroom which was on the first floor. She bit her lip to stop the cry of pain as she pulled her dress over her head. Her encounter with the wall had bruised her upper back, not to mention, had given her a splitting headache. She slowly pulled her nightgown over her head and got into her soft bed. She hated to admit it, but she also felt safer when Jethro was gone for the night.

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It was starving. It needed food. Running across an open field, it desperately tried to find the scent it had been trailing the night before. The scent had vanished without a trace. it was so hungry but it was even angrier.

TBC

Okay, that was a short chapter but the next one is like 16 pages so it'll make up for this one. Oh, and the 'it' in the last paragraph is referring to the creature that was chasing Quatre at the beginning.

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