Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Of Men and Myth ❯ Chapter 4 ( Chapter 4 )

Chapter 4

 

After Mari had left, Duo had gone to sit by a window and had not moved since. He had not paid any attention to Heero the entire time. Normally the prince would not have minded being left alone. He had never been one to seek out company. Still, Heero could tell that Duo was very angry with him, and it bothered him greatly. Later that night Heero would take Duo to his father's court for the demon's first public appearance. It was there that the bond would be tested to make certain that everything was running smoothly. It was that event that Heero was dreading. If Duo's true nature was discovered than all would be lost. The prince sighed, it seemed that the demon had already developed quite a hatred for him. Heero had hoped that things would be different with Duo, that he would finally have someone he could be close to. Now it seemed he was destined to be alone, now and forever.

 

“So, this meeting we're going to, your father will be there?”

 

Heero turned in surprise, “yes, he will. I see you're talking again.”

 

Duo smiled, “ya well, I never was very good at shutting up.”

 

“Hn.”

 

Duo turned to face the human. His eyes betrayed some of his fear. “Heero what is going to happen at this meeting?”

 

“Tonight will be a test to see how well the bond is working. You must keep your demon nature a secret.”

 

“Will that mythical be there?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Duo shook his head, “I can't do it then, he'll know what I am right away. In fact I'm sure he already knows. He and your father were talking in the hall before you showed up. That dragon told the king what I was, so kiss your plan goodbye cause you've been found out already.”

 

A feeling of hopelessness washed over Heero. If his father already knew than the chances of him remaining heir to the thrown were slim to none. Suddenly a deep fear came over Heero. Only royalty could have bonded pets. If he lost his title then Duo would be killed in order to brake the bond. Somehow the idea of the demons death was far harder to face then the idea of loosing the crown.

 

“I won't let it happen, I won't let them take you.”

 

“What?”

 

Heero stared right into Duo's eyes. The demon seemed troubled, as if he could read the pain and fear hidden away in Heero's soul. Heero sat down beside his pet taking Duo's hand in between his own.

 

“Wow, Heero what are you doing? This isn't like you at all.”

 

Heero did not take his eyes off the demon. “Duo you deserve to know that if your true nature is made public, than father will sever the bond between us.”

 

Duo's eyes instantly brightened, “really? Then I'm going to be free again! Well come on then let's get to it.”

 

Heero growled, “baka have you forgotten what I said back in the forest?”

 

“Hey I was kind of in mind numbing pain back then. What makes you think I remember anything you said?”

 

“Duo the bond is breakable only by death. Which means that if we can not find some way to keep my father quite than you will lose your life tonight.”

 

Duo blinked as panic sprang to his eyes. Heero suddenly found he had an overwhelming urge to take the boy in his arms and hold him. The prince shook his head. He must have caught something while on the hunt that was causing him to be delusional. He would have to see a healer after the meeting with his father. For now he would have to back his pet. Duo may now technically be Heero's guardian but of the moment, Heero would have to switch their roles. Human culture was foreign to Duo and it was unlikely that he would know the delicate art of politics. Heero would have to practice that art form in order to win over his father.

 

“Duo listen to me. I am not going to let this happen. I will face my father and get him to keep quite but I can't do it without your help. I'm not asking you to surrender to me, I'm just asking for your help this once.”

 

Duo caught Heero's eyes with his own. He was looking for something in Heero, something the prince wasn't sure he had. “Alright, just this once I'll agree. But that doesn't change the fact that I hate you and that I will find some way back home.”

 

Heero nodded, it was the most he could hope for. If he were in Duo's position escape would be the first thing on his mind as well. “Alright, lets go talk to my father.”

 

~~~

 

Treize smiled down at the pet situated on his lap. He truly was a lucky man, to be loved so much by such an enchanting creature. Zechs had the firm sense of loyalty that made him a perfect pet and at the same time possessed a wild spirit that refused to be claimed by anyone. The shape shifter was currently nuzzling at Treize's shirt making the king's nipples harden under the presser. Treize shuttered wanting more but at the same time obligation pulled him back. “Zechs we only have thirty minutes until my son reveals his new bonded.”

 

“That's plenty of time. Come on you old stiff, live a little.”

 

“Old stiff? Where did that come from?”

 

Zechs looked up at him with those brilliant blue eyes that took Treize far away from logic. “Come on Treize, where's your sense for adventure.” The dam little mythical slipped his hands up under the king's shirt to play with his nipples. Treize sighed knowing he was beaten. “Very well Zechs, but if we smell of sex at the meeting I'm blaming you.”

 

Zechs grinned tearing the shirt from Treize's back. The human cursed as he heard fabric ripping, “baka that was silk!”

 

“Oh stop being such a party pooper. You can replace that thing and you know it.”

 

Treize growled about to retort. His growl turned into a gasp as Zechs took his nipple in between thin hot lips. “Ohh Zechs!” Zechs smiled as he continued his ministrations. Treize felt his pants being opened and Zechs' hand sneaking in to brush against the king's member. A scream threatened to escape his lips as he felt the shape shifter teasing his tightly confined shaft. The last time he had screamed during sex it had resulted in a squad of armed guards bursting in and tearing a naked Zechs off of him. That was not an experience that he cared to repeat.

 

Zechs now had his hand wrapped around Treize's member and was trying to remove the rest of the king's clothes. Treize would have none of that. First Zechs' shirt would have to go. After all, he couldn't let himself lose all his clothes while the god in his lap remained fully covered. “The shirts got to go Zechs, now.”

 

Zechs pulled away with a smirk on his face, “is that an order?” Treize smiled caressing the shape shifter's cheek gently, “You'd better believe it.” Zechs quickly ripped the shirt off producing another growl from Treize. “Oh shut up. Sometimes I think you care more about those damned clothes then you do for me. I personally would prefer to see them gone all together.”

Treize laughed as Zechs started tugging his pants off as if to prove his point. Suddenly the doors flew open and Treize growled expecting to see some blockhead guard whose life had just been drastically shortened. Instead he found his eyes resting on his son and a very stunned demon.

 

Heero crossed his hands over his chest glaring at the king. “Father, we need to talk.” The prince did not seem at all surprised by the scene in front of him. It wasn't the first time he had walked in on the two and it wasn't likely to be the last.

 

“Well I see you still haven't figured out how to knock, boy,” Zechs growled glaring daggers at the pair. He pulled away from Treize giving the king a chance to redo his pants.

 

The demon shook his head his eyes wide with shock. He held up his hands as if in surrender, tucking his wings tightly against himself. “Hey, no problem, you two just go right ahead, we'll come back later.” The demon turned and headed for the door in something just short of a dash. Once again Treize was amazed by his son's reflexes, for just as the demon was turning to go, his hand was taken in an iron grasp. “Baka we are not going anywhere.”

The demons face turned pale, “but-“

 

“But nothing, it's not like you've never seen two men making out.”

 

“Ah…”

“Wait, you mean you never have?”

 

“Hell no, I've never seen anyone make out you nitwit!”

 

Treize chuckled, “it will be nice to have a lively spirit around to balance out Heero.”

Duo stepped forward his eyes cast down. His hand was still clenched in the prince's hand, a fact that neither boy seemed to have taken note of. Treize also noticed a fire burning in Heero's eyes that had not been there before Duo had arrived. A very passionate and protective flame indeed. “Sir, my staying is the reason we came. We both know that you know what I am.”

 

Heero stepped forward, his voice firm and not at all pleading. “I don't care that Duo is a demon. The bond was successful. There is no reason why you should not honor it.”

 

“Aside from the fact that the little shrimp is a demon not a mythical.” Duo took a step back at the shape shifter's angry words. For a moment, a hint of fear flickered in his eyes but one look at Heero restored the demons courage. “I may not be a mythical but I have my own strengths. No mythical could beat me in speed or stealth.”

“I could, after all stealth is my specialty.”

 

Duo growled, his eyes flashing at the challenge. Treize held up a hand to stop both of them before things began unruly. “I have no intention to brake this new bond. I need an heir Heero, I just can't have an heir strong enough to overpower me just yet. I'm not ready to give up my thrown. The demon has been bonded to you and I except that. The problem is that the people may not agree. You will have to prove yourselves to them. Now, Duo claims that he can best a mythical in a trial of speed and stealth. That is exactly what he must do. The people respect Zechs' skills. If Duo can beat him in a trial of stealth ,than the people will acknowledge him as the prince's bonded. If he can not then the bond will be broken. That is final. Now I suggest you two get ready. It will be about twenty minutes until the meetings starts.”

 

Treize turned back to Zechs. “Now, where were we?” The two boys cleared out in record speed.

 

~~~

 

“Heero, is that kind of thing, commen of bonded pairs?”

 

“Hn?”

 

Duo had been silent sense they had left the king's office. “What your father and Zechs were doing, is it commen?”

Heero blinked and a warm feeling appeared in the pit of his stomach and traveled to his cheeks. “It isn't uncommon, why do you ask?”

The demon grabbed his braid in his hands and was trying to be as immersed in it as possible. His wings where tucked securely around him. He had one fang showing and was looking incredibly cute. `Cute? Where the hell did that come from? I don't think that way!'

 

“So, are you going to expect that?”

 

Heero stopped and stared at the demon. “No, I would never expect that of you!”

Duo sighed seeming relieved, “I sure am glade to here that. I mean it's not that I don't think you're hot because I do and fuck did I just say that? Well I mean you are but that doesn't mean anything. You still took my freedom from me and I still hate you.”

 

Heero felt like his face was on fire, what the hell was wrong with him? “Duo I'm going to go talk to someone. The room is four doors up from here can you find it?'

Duo nodded, “I'll just follow your sent back. Listen I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go off like that. It's just sometimes I don't know when to shut up.”

 

Heero nodded, “when you're ready find a servant in the hall and they'll take you to the grand chamber. I'll meet you there alright?”

Duo nodded and started down the hall. A plague of guilt filled Heero. `Guilt? Over what? I need to see a healer now.' Heero headed off to talk to Sally. She was the best there was, she'd know what was wrong with him. He could not have whatever this was distracting him if he was going to help Duo.

 

Upon arriving, Heero told Sally his symptoms. The woman checked him over twice and didn't find anything. “Heero you're still the healthiest person I've ever known. Tell me your symptoms again.”

 

“A strange feeling of warmness in the pit of my stomach and light headedness, as well as a general feeling of incoherence and bewilderment.”

 

Sally smiled as recognition twinkled in her eyes. “I see, and when did these symptoms start?”

 

Heero thought back, “actually it was about the time that I met my new bonded.”

 

Sally started putting her supplies away. “well Heero you're not sick.”

 

“Is it a curse then?” Heero asked suddenly starting to suspect Duo. Had the demon cursed him? Sally laughed, “well some would call it that, you're falling in love, Heero.”

 

“Na-nani!?”

 

The woman answered with that damned laugh again. “Go get ready for tonight Heero. There's nothing wrong, you'll understand soon.”

 

“But,”

 

“You'd better hurry, prince. You only have five minutes.”

 

Heero cursed as he ran out of the room and down the hall. He had to be sure he was there when his bonded arrived in the grand hall. `Can I really be falling in love with Duo? No, that woman did not know what she was talking about.'

 

Heero rounded a corner. He was about a minute away from the grand hall. He might even beat Duo there.

Heero stopped as someone grabbed him from behind. He turned to find a boy about his age with light blond hair and gentle blue-green eyes. “I'm sorry to do this. But I can't let Trowa get married to that girl and I can't think of any other way to stop it.”

Heero blinked, Trowa? As in Trowa Barton, Mari's future husband? Heero eyed the blond haired boy suspiciously. He was Elven from the look of him. The mythical had the delicate features and pointed ears of an elf, and he certainly was not human. The real question was, what a mythical was doing here? “Who are you?”

 

“My name is Quatre. You have to come with me.” Quatre's hands started to glow and then the world around Heero went black.

 

~~~

 

Duo nervously shifted from one foot to the other, his mind going over the different things he was going to do to Heero when he got the chance. That insufferable human was more then forty minutes late. Sure Duo had said too much but he didn't disserve this. The council was in chaos. Treize had sent out search parties to look for the boy but to no avail. Duo had been momentarily forgotten and was now standing next to Wufei (something he really wasn't happy about) waiting for news about Heero. Part of him wanted to kill that damned human himself for doing this to him. Another part was truly concerned, terrified even, that Heero was hurt.

“Sir we just received news. The prince has been spotted on the road between here and the Barton kingdom. He is traveling with a mythical sir.”

 

“Damn it.” Treize sat at his thrown scanning the masses in front of him. Zechs was at his side giving him comfort. Duo flinched as the king's eyes feel on him. “Duo come forward.” Wufei smirked pushing the young demon toward the throne. Duo gave the dragon his best glare before continuing forward on his own. “Um yes sir?”

The grand hall had fallen into silence and all eyes were now glued on Duo. `Great, what a way to make my first appearance.'

 

Treize turned to address the entire council. “This is Duo, my son's new bounded.” The crowd instantly erupted with a volume of noise that had Duo clasping his hands over his sensitive ears to quite the racket. Treize lifted his hand and the crowd instantly settled into a dead silence. “He is also a demon.” And here we go again. This time the crowd was hostile and Duo found himself edging towards Treize and Zechs. At least they wouldn't want to kill him on sight. “The boy may be a demon but he is not evil and he will prove it.” That shut the crowd up fast. The demon glared at the man. How the hell did the king expect Duo to prove anything? “He will prove himself by returning my son, our beloved prince to us single handedly. By doing this task he will show that he is capable of protecting the one who choose him and confirm that he is worthy of the bond. Is there any objections?”

 

Treize's threatening scowl assured silence, “good, now Duo do you understand your mission?”

 

“Wait, what?”

“Your test will be to bring my son back unharmed, do you except?”

 

The moment Duo had heard that Heero had been kidnapped he had wanted to help. Now he wasn't so sure he could do it. Heero was with a mythical, a creature that Duo would never have dreamed of challenging. `It's not like I have a choice. It's either this or death, and I can't let Heero down. I won't do that. I don't know why but I care about Heero and I can't let him get hurt. I'll do it, for him.'

 

Duo looked the king straight in the face. “I will get your son back, I promise, and once I make a promise, I keep it.”