Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Precious ❯ Maybe I will know some day... ( Chapter 15 )
Precious pt. 16
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing. What a pity.
Author Notes: - SIGH- The last chapter. Ah, what to say? Thank you my loyal readers and reviewers. I never thought such a coupling would gain so much attention. For such creativeness, I must thank my imaginary…er…invisible…wait, uh…whatever, my muses. Thank you. I'd also like to thank my green notebook for holding all my story's plots and chapter summaries. I would have never remembered them without you. -Wipes away tears-
I'd like to thank all those j-rockers and j-poppers for making such great songs. Without them, I probably couldn't sit long enough to write a decent chapter. Thanks to my computer, Philip Mitsukake Dell, for obvious reasons. (And yes, that is his whole name, lol) Thanks to my ringer off option on my phone. Without it, I would have talked endlessly to various friends.
Of course I give thanks to the big guy upstairs. Not to mention Shinigami. (Aw, who doesn't like Shinigami? Lol) Also, thanks to my pictures on my wall that I stared at when I zoned out. They made me realize I was zoning out and I needed to finish writing. Eh, thanks to my AIM buddies for threatening me, for the obvious. Lastly, thanks to all the fanfic writers out there, because your fanfics relax and encourage me to write my own stuff. -Big sigh- Whew! That's about it! Eheh, now on to the story. Remember to keep an eye out for the sequel!!!!!!
" That will be 800 credits Sir."
Instead of charging to his account, the strange man took out his wallet and paid in full. He was soaked from head to toe; yet seemed to ignore the fact. He pulled on his already jammed down hat and nodded his thanks before leaving. The female worker looked at him strangely before shaking her head and continuing her job.
" How may I help you?"
The strange man sighed as he boarded his shuttle. That last minute ticket had cost more than he'd expected for where he was going. Stiffly, he headed for his seat and waited. He remained tense until a computerized voice announced their departure from the Earth. It wasn't until he felt the actual lift off did he take his hidden braid from beneath his coat, and he loosened his cap.
Shifting, the braided man turned to stare at the blackness of space, becoming enraptured at the sight.
~ It's so cold…like Heero? No. I change my mind. It's actually very beautiful, but intimidating…like Une… ~
Duo let out a frustrated sigh and rolled his head up to stare at the ceiling. His eyes were dulled and his shoulders slack. Idly, he fingered his matted hair, touching all the soggy strands carelessly.
~ I have to stay away from them…no matter what. I won't take their pity. I won't let them pity me! ~
Marimeia ran. She couldn't stay there. The bridge no longer brought her comfort. Now, she needed her mother. The rain had let up some, and she could see her mansion silhouetted in the distance. Pumping as hard as she could, she ran to the front gate, where she entered in the code to open the doors.
With trivial things behind her, she made her way to the door and rang the doorbell, seeing as she forgot her keys. She had to only wait two seconds before the door was thrown open and she was pulled in.
Mari sobbed as two arms encircled her worriedly. Her mother's voice spoke to her.
" Oh Mari, where have you been? You had me worried sick about you. And you're wet! Come on sweetie. I'll take you upstairs and then you can tell me everything."
Overwhelmed, Mari simply let herself be led to her room, where she was stripped of her dripping clothes and put into her nightclothes. Once that issue was settled, her mom turned to her and put her forehead to her own.
" Duo still hasn't come back to his apartment dear, but don't worry. I'm sure he'll be back."
Mari sneered at the crushed assurance her mother gave her. It was too late to say any of that. She knew the truth. Violently, she ripped herself from Une and stepped back. Une looked at her, hurt evident on her face.
" You're wrong." The words were hissed. " Duo's dead."
Une swore her heart stopped before she could regain her breath.
" D-Don't say such things Mari. What makes you think that?"
Marimeia glared at her.
" I say it because it's true."
She continued on before the woman could continue.
" I saw Duo…tonight I mean. You know what he said? He said…No. Wait. I want you to call the others, so I can tell all of you what he said. Call them now. I'll be in the living room waiting."
With that, she left leaving a cold chill behind her. In her shock, all Une could do was call the others in hopes that Mari was wrong…that she was mislead. Duo couldn't have left…
She quickly smoothed her hair back and composed herself before the doorbell rang. Reaching the downstairs, she found non other than Heero Yuy standing in her doorway. He barely acknowledged her before stepping in. Une let him and stayed by the door. One by one, her guests came in. It was only until her last guests, Zechs and Noin came did she turn to face her surrogate daughter in the other room.
Taking a deep breath she walked in and took her place on the cushioned green chair. It was Heero who broke the silence.
" What happened Marimeia?"
The said teen crossed her legs and folded her hands over her lap, before turning to look emotionlessly at her audience.
" Duo's dead."
Noin looked at her, concerned.
" Why do you say that?"
" Because he's dead."
" But why is he dead Mari?" Quatre's voice was pleading. Mari's calm left her.
" Because he is! He is! He's dead dammit!!!"
Une wasn't the only one taken aback by her language.
" Watch your mouth. Now, explain to us exactly why you say he's dead."
The girl glared at Trowa before continuing.
" I saw him under the bridge tonight. He talked to me. Said he was going away…"
" Why!?!"
This time, Mari looked away.
" He went away…to die." Her voice was much softer now, and her head was bowed. " He said to think of him as dead now. There is little chance he will ever come back. He- He said not to follow or trace him if you have any shred of respect for him. To let him be alone, and to just forget him."
She paused to let everyone take this in. Her mother turned to her, heartbroken.
" Are you sure that's what happened Mari? You weren't dreaming?"
Holding back the urge to yell at her, Marimeia reached within her shirt to retrieve the cross hidden inside. It was the final proof of his departure.
" He gave this to me to keep. On the back, he scratched in something. I don't know what it says, because it's in Japanese. Could you read it Heero?"
Tenderly, Heero took the cross within his hands and studied the words himself. His answer was a mere whisper.
" Ore wa Shi. …I am Death."
" Here ya go. This should handle the year's rent ne?"
" Y-yeh man. Hope you find everything alright. Thanks for choosing the L2 Layback Apartments."
The balding man left the apartment with a man beside it. Duo sighed before stepping into his new home.
" So this is it huh? Just about right. It'll do."
With that said, Duo closed the door and found his bedroom. It was there that he just stood and looked around. The early sunlight shone through his window.
~ I can't believe I did it. I need to tell G where I am, but I can do that later. ~
He paused feeling a bit odd.
~ I wonder if I should at least send them some kind of letter or something. Do they even miss me? ~
It was then that the events of the night really caught up to him. His adrenaline had run out and his body was taxed, not to mention the virus was still active! Due to his double vision, Duo had just enough warning to push back so that his head hit the soft part of the bed, before meeting the floor. There was blood…
~ Duo my man, you are seriously out of it… ~
Une walked into her office and closed the door. Her back was stiff as she made her way to her chair and sat down. She leaned on her desk and closed her eyes. It was 10: 00 in the morning and yet everything was so wrong. Her hand fell to her mouth as she let out a sob.
~ How could he leave? Was I nothing to him? He didn't even say goodbye. ~
Her proud figure was now hunched over as her sorrow overtook her. Needless to say this would be the time that an oblivious idiot would walk in. her door opened.
" Hey Lady! Just wanted to tell you your wild boy has been missing. I think he's playing hooky. Hey what's wrong?"
The Preventer known as Storm came in and closed the door behind him. Une did not look up.
" Get out Agent Storm."
He came around her desk and cautiously put his hand on her back.
" Hey now, what's wrong?"
She shoved him back and snapped at him.
" Didn't you hear me? If you don't remove yourself I will personally remove you from the force! Now go!"
Tears still marred her face. It was this sight that made Storm risk his job as he did. Before she could get angrier, he quickly embraced her. She struggled, but he would not let her go. Her muffled voice reached his ears.
" You're fired…. now let me go."
" No. If I'm fired, I don't have to listen to you. Now tell me what's wrong."
With this on top of the stress of the night, Une broke down. Her body racked with sobs as he held her. This went on for what seemed like hours to Une, but it was only minutes. Minutes before she tired herself out. Minutes before she could cry no more. Minutes before she truly realized what was wrong.
~ Duo…how did you become so precious to me? ~
Storm silently rocked her the duration of her cry. Nothing was said between them. I could confidently tell you that one was now oblivious to anyone else even being there. Either way, Storm comforted Une as her mask finally shattered.
~ He's gone. He left me. He left all of us. Duo…he is…. dead. ~
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Whew! What an ending! I know it's short, and I'm sorry. Blame the attention span I suppose. Don't think of it as a bad ending. Rather think of it as a sketchy beginning, coz this story plot is way from over. -Laughs evilly- There's no real excuse for the late chapter, cept I'm really obsessed. I mean, REALLY. Last time I told you about how I got into J-rock right? Well, it's Spring Break, and I have time on my hands. I have 2 projects due…but that's not the problem.
I've become obsessed with Dir en Grey and Gackt. The time I spent reading anime fanfics is now split in half due to the music videos I've been downloading and watching, and the J-rock fanfics I've been reading! I'm scaring myself…but it's like anime come to life! I swear, Dir en grey are like walking anime characters! -Swoon- Specially Toshiya…-big sigh-. I'm not kidding! But recently I ordered 2 Deg DVDs and so, I am calm. Not to mention my guilt for not writing got to me.
That's pretty much my excuse. Now to address the reviewers. I decided to alert the top three reviewers at each site when I post my sequel instead, and send my number 1 reviewer the actual first chapter.
Also, I'd like to thank my most recent reviewer Ashblackraven for his? Her? Valiant efforts at trying to get me to 100. Thank you so much! Your efforts shall be rewarded. In the sequel, I plan to have a very important character with your name. Though I don't really like the name Ash, because of Pokemonic reasons, I might use it…or Raven. Or, if you suggest your own original name, I'll use it. This only applies to Ashblackraven. You others had your chance. Lol.
On to the winners!!! My top three reviewers at FF.net are:
Emily Hato Della Luna Ashblackraven
(I'd also like to thank Maeko who gave me some HUGE reviews. I didn't even see those! I'm sorry. Thank you so much! )
My top 3 at Media Miner are:
Sano AprilKristina Cranapple and Pammy tied!
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( P.S: Don't forget about the GW fanfic contest at my friend's site. I'll be one of the judges, so email me if you're interested!)