Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Of Men and Myth ❯ Chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )

Chapter 13

 

Duo's eyes widened when he saw Wufei fall. He couldn't believe what he had just witnessed. Wufei wouldn't have just stood by and let this kind of a thing happen. He wouldn't have been beaten by a human.

 

Inu looked furious, he too seemed to be in shock though it hadn't rendered him paralyzed like it did Duo. It wasn't until the king had fallen that Duo found he was able to move. By this time Inu was on the ground and surrounded by guards. Duo was about to leap forward when he was grabbed from behind. He turned to find Prince Trowa and his mythical. The prince was holding his arm tightly. “Wait a moment, the dragon is just fine. Quatre told me he can still feel his life force. He's just knocked out.”

 

Duo blinked staring at Wufei's still form. He was lying in a puddle of blood but if one looked close enough they would see his chest slowly rising and falling.

 

“But how-“ the demon's eyes widened as the guards swarmed Inu, their intent was clearly that of murder.

 

“No!” Duo sprang forward. He did not know what the hell was going on but he was going to get to the bottom of it. He didn't know if he should trust Inu, but he wasn't about to let him die.

 

Duo threw off the tattered old cloak he wore to revile a pair of leathery bat wings and a tail. Suddenly all eyes were on Duo and then the guards sprang away from Inu to go after him. “It's the Yuy demon. He must have been using one of his mind tricks on the King's bonded.”

 

Duo moaned his wings sagging as a result of his disgust. “Why is it that everyone assumes I have this all powerful control over people? If I had control over him don't you think I'd have used it long before?”

 

Oh course, Duo might as well have been talking to a wall for the amount of attention he got for his words. The guards had a one-track mind. And right now all they knew was `kill the demon.'

 

The crowd scattered as Duo found himself surrounded by about thirty humans. The creatures were as slow as hell and Duo could easily evade. The problem was that as long as there where so many of them Duo wasn't really able to counter attack. Demons were made for running and hiding, not this kind of close contact stuff. And the humans where defiantly growing in numbers. `Dam it, where's Heero when I need him? I bet he could take on an entire army.'

 

Duo flapped his wings trying to get up above the men and their swords. If he got high enough up he could swoop down and pick them off one by one. His plan did not work, however as he was grabbed in an iron clad grip and dragged back down. He cursed swinging a clawed hand around to meet his attacker. Heero had once dragged him down in this fashion and he sure as hell wasn't going to let it happen again.

 

His attacker suffered three angry red welts on his arm but did not release his captive. Duo gasped as he found that it was the executioner that was now clamped on his leg. Most likely looking for his next victim, well he wouldn't find it in Duo.

 

Trowa and Quatre had gone up and checked on Inu and Wufei. The little Nymph was now healing Wufei's wound and Trowa was attempting the rouse Inu.

 

Duo snorted, how nice of them, to leave him to fight alone. The executioner that Duo was facing seemed to be a bit more skilled then the average guard and Duo found he was barely able to defend less likely attack. `This guy can't be human. He's just way to good to be.' Duo winced as he felt the hilt of the man's sword pound into his gut. While part of him was screaming in pain and fighting back unconsciousness another was wondering why he was still alive. The man could have easily dealt him a killing blow but he had not. Duo got his answer as he spotted cobalt eyes beneath the hood. Eyes that could only belong to one person. `So that's where that ass hole has been hiding. He could have been a little easier about it.' Duo saw the darkness folding in on him once again. `I'm making way to much of a habit out oh this. I swear Heero if you knock me out one more time I'll…' Duo's thoughts were cut off as the darkness took him.

 

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Heero caught the demon as he fell into his arms. He hadn't wanted to resort to this but as things currently stood it was all he could think of to stop the guards' attack without blowing his cover.

 

Heero had hoped that he would have been able to take Wufei and leave without anyone realizing that he had been involved. Now he was not sure he would be able.

 

The guards had turned their attention to Prince Trowa. They seemed greatly confused. Their king was now dead and here was their prince protecting his murderer.

 

Trowa stepped forward with his hands held up over his head. His normal passive demeanor was gone and replaced by a more stern presence. “My people, today we have witnessed the fall of this kingdom's lord. But do remember that it was my father's own mythical that killed him. One of the responsibilities that my father had was to remain in control of his bounded. It is clear that he has failed in this. My father also had a responsibility to he people, one that I believe he never fulfilled. I give you my word that I will make my decisions based on the needs of this kingdom, and not my own personal gain. As the heir to my father's thrown I say it is time to look forward, and put the past where it belongs.”

 

Heero watched as the guards lowered their weapons. They did not seem to mind the idea of having a new ruler. Heero could not say he blamed them. The Yuy prince slowly moved out of the crowd. He would return that night to reclaim Wufei. For now Prince Trowa had a country to put back together and Heero was going to have a very angry demon to deal with.

 

~~~

 

Wufei awoke to a very annoying sight. “Great, I'm in hell and I still have to deal with you.”

 

The fox standing over him grinned, “well it's good to see you too. By the way, you're not dead. You just got knocked out. I guess Heero came in last night a killed your executioner and took his place. He and Duo are in the other room right now. Quatre and Trowa are holding meeting in the thrown room. As far as everyone knows you're dead so Trowa's trying to convince the people not to march on your `defenseless' kingdom.”

 

Wufei took all this in as best he could. His head was spinning. “What about Barton?”

 

Inu's eyes flashed with hatred, “dead.”

 

Wufei sighed trying to relax, “how?”

 

Inu laughed shacking his head, “I still can't figure that out. I just couldn't stand what he had done. I snapped, and somehow I was able to fight off his orders. I'm not sure how it worked. But he's dead now.”

 

Wufei nodded then winced as his head spun. “I knew that if you tried you could overpower that creature. You're free now, what will you do?”

 

Inu shrugged, “I'll stick around here for a while. Trowa and Quatre will need my help. Besides they want to open up talks with the Yuy Kingdom. That will give me plenty of time to see you and Duo.”

 

Wufei nodded settling back into his bed intent on gaining a little relaxation. But it would seem he would not be so lucky for at that moment Duo burst into the room followed closely by Heero.

 

“Wu-man you're okay! I can't believe what Heero did to you. You would think that he'd be a little more gentle but I guess that's just not Heero's style. How's your wound anyways? Quatre was working on you all day. That guy's quite the healer. He's pretty talented for being a nymph. And can you believe it, a male nymph. And hey that's the second mythical I've met that doesn't completely hate my guts. Well that is counting you and I'm not sure if you don't hate my guts but you do at least tolerate me and well I guess that counts-“

 

“Duo?”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Shut up.”

 

The demon frowned, “alright, I guess I can fill you in on the details of the way home. It is a pretty long journey so we should have plenty of time…” Duo started up again in a continuous slur.

 

Wufei groaned and turned over. He was quite thankful when he heard Heero grab Duo and start to pull him out of the room.

 

“Oi, Heero what are you doing?”

 

“You can annoy him to death once he's well. For now he needs his sleep.”

 

“Ah but Heero I-“ the door shut and the noise slowly moved away. Wufei smiled he would never speak of it, but he had grown quite fond of the little demon. It would be enjoyable to have Duo around back at home. Even if the creature was an impersonation of the world's longest monologue.

 

Wufei couldn't wait to see Treize's face when they came marching home victorious. Though he was not looking forward to being in the man's control once more, he had to admit that he had missed him, and even Zechs. For some reason Wufei found that he could no longer hate Treize, not after seeing what Barton was like. Treize may tease him but the two did share some similar values and Treize did have honor, though different from Wufei's own code. Perhaps he could get used to living among humans. Perhaps he could even be happy.

 

 

“So I'll see you guys in about a months time then. I hope your king can handle me!”

 

Duo laughed, “I don't know, some how I just can't see you as an ambassador. You're just not the type.”

 

Inu scowled, “Oh and you'll make a wonderful guardian. I can tell.”

 

“Oh come on like this guy needs to be guarded. Mister superhuman here could probably take on a whole army of mythicals all by himself.”

 

Heero grunted in response and started dragging Duo away.

 

“Hey I wasn't done talking.”

 

“Duo you will never be done talking.”

 

The demon sighed and then a smile filled his face. “See you in a month Inu. Try not to cause any trouble until then.”

 

Inu waved back, “I'll try not to kid, but I'm not promising anything.”

 

“Hey I am not a kid!”

 

Inu grinned as he watched the two head off into the distance. He turned back to Wufei. “Good luck holding onto your sanity while traveling with those two, I don't think I could.”

 

Wufei growled in response, “I think I've already lost it.”

 

Inu laughed, but the sound that came out was forced and nervous. He still wasn't sure if Wufei had forgiven him, or if he ever would for that matter.

 

As if sensing his discomfort Wufei came forward and clapped Inu on the shoulder, “Inu thank you. I do not think we would have been successful without your help. I want you to know that I see you as a friend. I was wrong about you. You do have a sense of honor.”

 

Inu turned his face down a pout appearing over his features. “Do not,” he said in a childish voice.

 

Wufei laughed at this and then turned to go. “I'd had better catch up with the others. Prince Trowa will not be able to keep our path clear of onlookers forever. People may become nervous if they see the `dead' dragon walking their streets.

 

Inu gave a wide grin, “I'll see you soon Wufei.”

 

The dragon nodded and then darted after the prince and his bounded. He was not curtain what life had in store for him or any of the others but he now knew he had people he could trust, and that would make all the difference in the world.