Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Nightmares flowing into Dreams ❯ Another Morning ( Chapter 1 )

Summary: Duo is stuck in an abusive family, and it looks like there is no way out. Until one fateful evening he gets lost in the forest… A collage of popular fairy tales.

 

Pairing: 1x2x1. Others to be revealed along the way.

 

Disclaimer: I'm sure you know the drill well by now, so I'll simply say that I don't own GW or the beauty and the beast idea or the Cinderella concept.

 

 

“Nightmares flowing into Dreams”

 

By Loup

 

“Hurry you! I need my bath ready within a reasonable hour!” An impatient fist was banging harshly on Duo's door. The braided boy sighed, for there was a pause on the assault on the door, but relief didn't last long… A moment later the door knob was tried, and found to be unlocked. “Now why did she try that in the first place?” Mumbled an exasperated Duo. `Idiot.'

 

The teen buried his head deep into the pillow, fearing the storm that was soon to come from his oh so lovely stepsister. The violent sound of cheap metal meeting plaster wall echoed through the small, but tidy bedroom. Duo winced; he was quite sure Relena had managed to dent the wall. Such a thought didn't last long as feet stomped over to his bed. `Such a five year old.' An annoyed tapping filled to room. It was caused by a fluffy slipper beating on hard oak flooring. The foot practically demanded attention, and Duo knew it was a matter of seconds before the foot's owner lost it.

 

Duo, who had been lying on his stomach in bed, rolled over onto his back. He had been procrastinating on his “chores” in exchange for catching a few more moments of much needed sleep. Instead, his free time was interrupted by an angry stepsibling who was spoiled rotten. Why was it his job to run her bath water anyway? Amethyst eyes were now looking up at the pissed Relena. The sight was horrifying, and yet again so expected and banal. So fear did not show up on the boy with long hair; therefore, instead of flinching, arms came to rest behind his head in a laid back gesture. He knew this simple movement would enrage her, and had to suppress a smirk from overcoming his heart-shaped face. For the moment the consequences were forgotten.

 

“Yes?” His voice held a biting calm. `Oh how I'm gunna pay…'

 

A well manicured hand came up, and before Duo could protest, came down and smacked his face with vigor and malice.

 

“Get your ass up now! I want a bath!”

 

Duo didn't flinch at being hit, but the small smirk had been wiped clean from his features. Blank eyes stared up at the fuming blonde. How often has this happened? How often has Relena hit him for “disobeying” her? Too many to count. Even with him being older, his back talk always landed him in trouble. At the moment, he would like nothing more than to push his sister out the window that was behind her. Push her out, and watch her fall 3 stories…And then laugh uproaringly. Still, no matter how tempting to thought was, Duo had no plans in becoming a murder. Besides, he would have to touch her to push her, and that would just be icky.

 

So with a small sigh of defeat, at least to Relena's ears it was, the brunet slid out of his comfy, but worn bed and shuffled to his now damaged bed room door. Without looking at it, Duo knew his ass was in trouble for it. He didn't even look at the girl as he passed her, and he refused to acknowledge he was doing this for her. His pride wouldn't let it. Pride had to step back though, and habit had to take its place. It was the morning routine, and anything that would disturb the morning routine, would disturb his step mum. That was something to be avoided at all costs. In a sense, that slap had brought him back to reality. It reminded him of his place. Reclusive and obedient son of the house. Only seem, but never heard. Being heard without wanting to be heard could result in serious punishment. Punishment that his mum enjoyed giving. Punishment that his father never stopped…

 

The slender teen, armed with only his boxers, marched down the narrow hall towards the bathroom. A smug Relena followed, and watched closely. At any moment she wished to catch the braided baka making a false move. Anything to get him into trouble. Speaking of trouble, an evil grin appeared on the girl's face, there was bound to be punishment for the door damage. The petite blonde could not stop a cruel laugh. A confused Duo turned and gave her a wary look. Even though she pretty, her heart was cold, and the laugh wormed an icy dread into the boy's bone. Causing an involuntary shudder. For now, he had to ignore it…

 

His back turned to her, and continued the job of making a cozy bath. The tap was turned, and water gushed forth in a clear stream. Duo's hand came under the wave to check the temperature, and again the tap was fiddled with until a suitable temperature was found.

 

Satisfied that her brother was obeying, Relena pranced off down the hall without another word. No doubt she was planning on gathering her clothes to take into the bathroom. It went unsaid on what Duo had to do. He knew it all to well that he had better called her as soon as the tub was full. With a creak, the cabinet under the sink had been opened, and a box of soap flakes had been pulled out. Duo dumped some in, and grimaced down into the rippling water. `Reduced to a simple servant.' If only his mother was still around.

 

A few moments later, a deep voice rang in the air, signaling the completion of making a warm bath. A proud Relena left her room, and a bullied Duo was shoved from the bathroom a moment later.

 

 

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