Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Of Men and Myth ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3

 

When Duo next awoke, he found himself surrounded by stone instead of foliage. The small wounds that Heero had inflicted had been bandaged and the throbbing pain that had robed him of his strength was gone. He was lying down in a rather comfortable bed. However, the air had the stale fragrance of an enclosed space. Demons were not meant to live in human buildings, they belonged outside.

 

Panic began to rise in Duo and he sat up searching for a way out. It was then that he realized that he was not alone. Heero was there with him. The prince had been sitting beside the bed gazing out a window. His attention shifted back to Duo as the demon sat up.

 

Duo studied the human carefully. Even now, he felt some sort of pull towards the other. It was like a longing to be with him. Even if Heero was the embodiment of Duo's imprisonment. “Heero, what happened, what am I doing here?”

 

The prince looked at him with cold calculating eyes, “This is your new home. You will spend the rest of your life here so I suggest you get used to it.”

 

Duo blinked in surprise. Heero's tone had changed, it no longer held the care or concern it had had last night.

 

“What happened, why am I not in pain?”

 

“I had a healer and a student of magic look at you. The bond did work, but not as it works with a mythical. Anytime you rebel against me you will feel pain. That is why the bond was hurting you earlier. Nobody knows how else the bond was altered by you being a demon, since you are the first demon to ever be bonded. Because of this, any knowledge of the subject will be very limited. That does not change the fact that you are my pet now. You will have to behave properly.”

 

Duo couldn't believe what he was hearing. This guy expected him to give up his freedom, to become a pet? No way that was happening. Duo was his own person. No one would ever control him. Still, this human fascinated him, and Heero had seemed almost kind back in the woods. What had happened to that kindness anyways? It was gone from Heero's features now. All that was left was a cold empty expression that scared the hell out of Duo.

 

“Ah, I'm sorry but you're going to have to find another `pet.' I never have and never will be controlled by anyone." Duo got up his eyes searching for a way out. He found an open door right behind Heero and took the opportunity to run like hell.

 

“Wait!”

 

The command sounded behind Duo and he felt his body struggling to obey it. But he refused to give in. He was not going to stay here and become some kind of slave for a human. Even if that human was the most gorgeous creature Duo had ever laid eyes on.

 

Duo made it out the door and halfway down the hall before he heard Heero giving chase. The prince must have been surprised that Duo had not obeyed. Duo was wondering about that as well. He had thought that he would be forced to obey Heero no matter what. Duo's body was fighting against him, but he was still winning.

 

His demon nature was giving him quite a lead on the human. But his lead began to dwindle as a biting pain over took him. It was just like back in the forest. Only this time the pain was far more intense. Duo collapsed where he stood as the agony filled his body.

 

“Please dragon, I truly do not have time for this.”

 

“What, you can't face the fact that your plan did not work? That the prince still succeeded in spite of your meddling? You're a failure, Treize, and a dishonorable one at that.”

 

“Dragon you are trying my patience. I will have enough to worry about now that Heero has succeeded in his mission. I still don't understand how Zechs could have failed me. He has never failed with such a task.”

 

Duo moaned trying to edge away from the approaching voices. His mind was hazed over by pain and he could barely make out anything they where saying. There was something about Heero and a dragon, and a failure involving someone named Becks (sorry, couldn't help myself ~_^) but that was about all he could make out. He did know that the voices would be on him in a manner of minuets and that he could barely move due to the pain. It was not a situation he liked at all, but he saw no way out of it.

 

“Trieze what is that?”

 

The questioning voice was now on top of Duo, he had been found out. Duo peeked through hazed eyes to find the pair that had been talking. Before him stood two rather bleary images. Duo blinked wondering why his eyesight was so bad. `It has be part of that dammed bonding. When I get my hands on Heero-`

 

Duo's thoughts were cut off as one of the blobs knelt down beside him. “Wufei do you know what this creature is?” The blob nearest Duo asked as he brushed a hand over the demon's forehead. Duo moaned wanting nothing more then to be as far away from these creatures as possible.

 

The second blob growled at Duo, “get away from that thing Treize, it's evil.” Duo winced at the sound of the second creature's voice. There was something about it, something that was setting off warning bells in Duo's mind.

 

“Why Wufei, I didn't know you cared.” That was the first one speaking again. The one that was still kneeling down beside him.

 

The second growled, “Put a sock in it you pervert. I don't care, I just don't want the one person that can control me to be taken over by a demon.”

 

`Demon? How does he know I'm a demon? And what makes him think I can take any oneover?' Then something clicked in Duo's mind. `Oh shit, he's a mythical!' It explained the warning bells, and the belief that demons were some kind of evil fiend. Yup, definitely a mythical. Duo whimpered trying to scoot back. There was no way in hell he was going to survive this. The first blob stood moving away from Duo. “You are far too superstitious, Wufei. Demons are no more then a myth.”

 

“And you are far to much of an idiot Treize. Just because a creature avoids human eyes doesn't mean it can't exist. Mythicals have been trying to rid the world of these beasts for centuries. However, they are tricky and very swift. I don't know how this one got into a human castle.”

 

“Well since you seem to be such an expert, what do you think we should do with him then?”

 

Duo did not need his sight to know the mythical was now smirking. “His kind are a cruse on this planet, we must kill him.”

 

~~~

 

Heero cursed when he came upon his father and Wufei. This was not how he had hoped to introduce his new bonded. The demon was lying on the floor even now, his face pale from fear and pain. Wufei stood over him with murder in his eyes. He looked up noticing Heero and took a step back.

 

The demon whimpered trying to move away for the dragon. A stab of guilt tugged at Heero's heart. The creature in front of him looked so helpless right then, and terrified at that. `And why is it that I care? It's his own fault for running away.' Heero knew that he would have to punish the creature for his disobedience. A thought that made him sick to his stomach.

 

“Ah if it isn't the young prince. What, might I ask, are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your bonded right now?”

 

Heero moved down to kneel beside Duo. The demon looked at him with eyes clouded over in pain. It took a moment for recognition to reach the boy's features but when it did, he let out a gasp. Heero suddenly found his arms full of quivering demon. Duo clutched onto Heero like a frightened child would his protector. The prince heard a gasp from his father and a snarl from Wufei.

 

Something inside Heero snapped and he held Duo to him. He stood glaring daggers at the two, daring them to try anything. “This is my bonded. He is mine and I will not tolerate either of you harming him.”

 

With that he turned and headed down the hall. Wufei sprung forward to stop him but Treize grabbed the dragon's shoulder shaking his head no. Heero ignored the two. His attention was on the quacking boy in his arms.

 

By the time Heero got them back to his room his burden had fallen asleep. Heero laid the slumbering demon down on his bed and covered him with a heavy blanket. Duo's body had stopped quaking and his mussels were no longer tense. Heero sighed sitting back into the chair he had occupied since he had gotten back here. The demon had spent more time unconscious than awake. It was starting to get quite annoying.

 

“Hey oniisan! Can I see your new pet?”

 

Heero turned to the young girl standing in the doorway. He smiled at her, glade to have some company. Mari was his little sister. The seven-year-old girl was the only one he would ever trust. “Oh course Mari, though I warn you there isn't much to see.”

 

The girl skipped over to the bed and eyed Duo. “What kind of mythical is he oniisan?”

 

Heero frowned; he did not care to lie to he sister. “Mari can you keep a secret, even from toosan?”

 

The girl nodded her head eagerly, “I promise oniisan, you can trust me.”

 

Heero nodded, “I know I can trust you. I just want you to understand how important this is.”

 

“I do, I do, now what is it?”

 

Heero sighed, “all right then.” He stood up to close the door and make sure that he was not overheard. He then returned to find Mari tickling the demon's nose with the end of his braid. Heero chuckled at the sight of the demon batting sluggishly at Mari's hand, trying to relieve himself of the announce. Through it all Duo remained in deep slumber. Heero smiled at the pair finding that he had an urge to go over there and do the same thing. He shook his head, what was he thinking? He was not a child like Mari. Such behavior wouldn't be expectable from him.

 

“So what did you want to tell me oniisan?”

 

Heero blinked returning to the present. `Oh that's right I was going to tell her about Duo.'

 

Heero put a hand on Mari's head ruffling her hair. The girl looked so much like Treize and so little like her brother. One would never guess that they were related. “Well you see Mari, Duo is not a mythical at all. He's a demon.”

 

Mari looked up at her brother in surprise. She dropped Duo's braid and backed away. “But I thought demons were just a story.”

 

“So did I, but quite clearly they are not.”

 

“Wait, aren't demons supposed to be evil?”

 

“That's what are legends state. I'm not so sure any more. You needn't worry though. Duo is in my control.”

 

Mari nodded and then turned to Duo, “can we wake him up?”

 

Heero frowned, he had been wondering that himself. “I can try, though I won't promise anything.” The prince knelt beside his sleeping pet. He reached out to gently shake the demon awake.

 

~~~

 

“Why didn't you let me go after him? Now that beast is free and probably infecting your son as we speak.”

 

“Patience dragon, I may yet have a use for that demon. Tell me, just how strong do you think he is?”

 

Wufei looked down at the ground. He couldn't believe Treize was being this foolish. He really didn't care if his tormentor's kingdom fell because of this demon. He just didn't want to go down with it.

 

“Nobody knows that much about demons. They are stealth artists with greater skills then you can imagine. My kind have been hunting them for centuries and yet still they evade capture. They are weaker than most mythicals, but they are crafty.”

 

Treize lifted an eyebrow. “I see, I will have to learn if my son has truly formed a bond to this creature. If they are as weak as you say, then it may be in my best interest to let Heero keep his new pet. Do not speak of that creature's nature to anyone is that understood?”

 

Wufei growled but nodded his head. The baka was going to lead to both of their downfalls, and Wufei had no choice but to follow along.

 

~~~

 

Duo blinked staring up into a pair of icy eyes. He blinked again, `where the- oh, right.' He was back in Heero's chambers. “Heero? I never thought I'd actually be glade to see you. What the hell is a mythical doing here anyways?”

 

Heero turned away, “it is my fathers.”

 

“Oh, um, sorry I ran off, but listen I really can't stay here. I need to go back.”

 

“This is your home now, you will except it.”

 

Duo was about to open his mouth to retort when he heard another voice. “Oniisan stop being such a grouch!'

 

Duo blinked in surprise. There was someone else in the room? Why had he not sensed them? The demon turned his head and sure enough there was a little girl standing beside Heero. Duo smiled at the miniature human. He had always liked children. “Hi, I'm Duo, who are you?”

 

The girl giggled, “you're funny, I'm Mari. It's nice to meet you.”

 

Duo gave one of his classic ear to ear grins. “Good to meet you too. So tell me Mari, what are you doing with a stiff like this guy.”

 

Mari giggled, “he's my brother so I put up with him.”

 

“Ah I see.”

 

“Can I ask you something?” The demon nodded, “Sure what do you want to know?”

 

“Why do you hate my brother?”

 

Duo blinked in surprise. What a question! He could feel Heero's eyes on him as well. Duo gulped, `Well I've never lied in my life, I don't plan on starting now.'

 

“I don't hate your brother Mari, I'm just not very happy with him for taking away my freedom.”

 

Mari nodded her head vigorously. “I know how that feels. Toosan just set up an arranged marriage for me. I have to go live in some tiny country and get to know this guy named Trowa Barton. He's like, fifty years old or something! And they want me to marry him when I'm of age.” Mari stamped her foot angrily, “I don't even want to get married, I want to rule on my own.”

 

Heero smiled and knelt down beside his sister. “For one, Trowa is sixteen years old not fifty. And you know that this has to be done, otherwise we may get into a war we can't afford. Your duty comes first Mari. Don't ever forget that.”

 

“Ya but-“

 

“No buts, I don't want any complaining from you is that clear?'

 

Mari glared at Heero with pouting puppy dog eyes. “You are such a meany,” She turned towards Duo her face contorted from an effort not to cry. “I feel sorry for you Duo. I get to go away from him. You'll still have to see him everyday.”

 

The child ran from the room without another glance at her brother. Duo could hear her sobs as she ran farther and farther away. The demon turned on his captor with rage strong enough to kill shining in his eyes. Heero's gaze could make even the toughest men shy away but you never ever wanted to get Duo angry. “Well? Are you going after her or not?”

 

For a moment Heero didn't answer, he seemed completely paralyzed under the demon's gaze. Then he shook his head, “no, the girl needs to learn sometime.”

 

“Can't you see how much she's going to miss you?”

 

“She will survive.”

 

Duo growled and headed for the door. If Heero was going to just stand there like the ass hole he was, then Duo would have to comfort the little girl.

 

“Where are you going?”

 

“I'm going to find Mari since you won't.”

 

“Duo I can't let you do that. I order you to stay in this room.”

 

“Go to hell.”

 

“If you try to leave pain will overtake your body again.”

 

That stopped Duo in his tracks. He couldn't deal with that again. The demon collapsed where he stood. If this bastard didn't even care about his own sister then why would he ever care about Duo? In a single day the demon had lost his home and his freedom. Now he could not even help a child who was as alone as he was. Duo glared at Heero over his shoulder. This was his fault. At first he had wanted to help the human, maybe even befriend him. Now he would never forgive Heero for taking away his life. He would get away somehow. When that happened he would never have to see the human again. `Just you wait, Heero, you will learn that a caged demon is the most dangerous creature you can come up against. I will be free,' Duo would get away and win back his life. Heero was what stood in the demon's way, and he would do whatever it took to remove that obstacle.