Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Raven - Death's Companion ❯ Light Before the Dark ( Chapter 2 )

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Rating - This chapter is PG-13. Has anyone noticed that you actually have to specifically search for R rated stories now? I didn't.. and I was like O_O; Because I'm used to all stories appearing, so just to give this story a chance to be seen it's staying in the PG-13 section.. but it is probably an R!

Pairings - 13x5, and not yet admitted 2x5.

Warnings - I gave a pretty long list last chapter.. so there they are.

Chapter - 2/??

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Raven - Death's companion.

Though the rest was short lived he felt a lot better than he did the night before, more relaxed, more at home, safer. He didn't want to open his eyes, but the task had to be accomplished. A deep sigh left his lips as he pulled himself from under the light coverings of his bed, wincing slightly as the pain from the previous day made itself known once more. Nimble yet weathered fingers reached up to take the sleep from the corner of his eyes before he pulled himself from the safety of his bed.

It was past ten.. way past ten and yet Wufei wasn't up. This worried Duo slightly as he played with his spoon in his hourly cup of coffee. He had made his way downstairs just before eight o' clock expecting to see the Chinese boy, cleaned and ready for any mission that might be thrown at him that day, but instead all he found was an empty kitchen. Four slices of toast and two cups of coffee later and still no sign of the Oriental youth. Duo stared into the dark liquid as it began to swirl in the cup thanks to his actions with the metallic object. You know, when the coffee moved like that it kind of reminded him of Wufei's eyes, dark pools of swirling emotions. Without even realising it that thought had brought a smile to the American's lips and it was only when the door swung open that he managed to tear his gaze from the pool in the porcelain mug.

Wufei looked much like he did every day, the same scowl, the same posture even the same morning ritual but the timing, the timing was all important. "I failed to set my alarm." The answer came before the question. Duo tilted his head a little to watch the other pilot. `He never needed a alarm before..' he pointed out to himself. He was quite surprised that Wufei would make such an obvious mistake. "Ah.." Duo responded some time after he had that thought which unnerved Wufei a little, what was coming up? "Soo.. you wanna tell me about this sordid affair you're having?" He had to ask didn't he? Wufei took a small bite out of his dry toast as if buying time to think of a suitable response. His mind ticked over as he slowly waited for himself to swallow before he spoke again. "I'd rather not actually." His eyes were fixed on the piece of food in front of him, afraid that if he looked up the violet eyed demon would search his very soul.

"Well from what I've seen.. It's either a very new relationship.. or a very brutal one." `Well that was nice and subtle Maxwell.' Duo berated himself. Eyes still keenly watching the boy across from him for any sign of what was going on. How to answer that without somehow giving away what was going on. That was the riddle in Wufei's mind as he took another bite of toast. "You could work on your subtlety Maxwell." Distraction technique, better than nothing. "That isn't an answer `Fei." `Damn.' Well, that plan went right out the window. "I don't suppose it was." The Chinese boy sighed inwardly before moving to the door, as if this conversation wasn't even happening. Within a few seconds Duo was up and had blocked his way. "You can trust me Wufei.. Just tell me.." Duo looked at him with pleading eyes. "I'm fine Maxwell.."

Now if there's something Duo didn't appreciate it's being lied to. Something had to be done to show the Asian boy that he could trust the braided one. So, taking the biggest chance of his life Duo stepped forward and placed a pale hand upon the smooth skin of Wufei's cheek. "You sure about that `Fei?" he almost whispered. There was no angered growl, no glare, just silence. Onyx eyes closed and he bowed his head slightly before the soft feel of caramel fingers laced between his own reached Duo's senses. Wufei's hand had managed to curl around Duo's, slowly taking it away from his face as he raised his gaze. Eyes locked for a little longer than they were meant to, and their touches also lingered before Wufei let him go, a small sad smile playing on the edges of those beautiful lips. "I'm fine Duo.. When have you known me not to be so?"

Duo stayed silenced and still as Wufei left the kitchen. Duo was unsure of what to think, as always Wufei's voice held that confidence, that reassuring confidence but no matter how hard he tried to hide it, something was wrong. It could be felt and that sorrow filled smile, it was as if the arrogant bastard that was Chang Wufei had found some irony in words he had used to convince himself one too many times. "..You could tell me `Fei.." The words were mumbled into the air. Violet eyes scanned the room before he reached for his backpack, he had a mission, but he would get some proper answers out of his Chinese friend if it killed him. As he stepped into the hall he called upstairs. "'Fei! Mission! Be back by tonight! I think we should talk a little more. Wait up okay?" He didn't expect an answer, so he didn't wait for one. He slipped out the door and to his motorbike before he let his thoughts stop him.

Wufei patiently waited for the roar of the motorcycle's engine before he released another long breath. He was genuinely touched that Duo showed so much concern for his well being, but in the long run this could not be a good thing. He had found a little comfort in that touch that Duo had offered, but he couldn't accept it. It was unfair to the chestnut haired boy if Wufei used him as a counter balance to what Treize was doing to him. Though somewhere in him he knew it was a lot more than that, they were more than friends, just neither of them would come out and say it. Perhaps it was his fault, but it mattered not now. Even if he told Duo how much he felt for him, he'd still have Treize to deal with. The incessant beeping of his watch transmitter interrupted his pondering. He read the small screen, another meeting with Treize. Oh joy. He began to pack his things, this "mission" was the perfect excuse to avoid Duo. A perfect excuse to keep hoping to die. Within five minutes he was out of the door.

It hadn't taken him long to reposition his things, Nataku lay a good safe distance away as well as the camp he would return to as soon as this meeting was over. This time he was even treated to a bed, usually the wall was good enough. But tonight it seemed the "honourable" Treize had wanted to treat his Dragon well. Wufei kept a steady gaze on the sheets below him while Treize paced around the lavish bed. "Please Wufei.. have a drink.. I'd like for you to be comfortable." Wufei nodded obediently though he was tempted to say "That'd be a first". He turned to the small bedside table and lifted the glass of red wine to his lips. Ugh, he hated that bitter taste, it wasn't really a wonder why he didn't drink. He took a small sip of the liquid, then a slightly larger one to try and calm his nerves before he placed the glass back down. He shuddered a little as the liquid made it's way down his throat.

The look on his face triggered a slight chuckle from the other man in the room, which in turn triggered a glare. Wufei did not appreciate being laughed at. "I'm sorry Dragon.. It seems you do not like the wine.. I'll remember to get you something else next time.." Wufei nodded silently in what could be called thanks before he lulled himself back into his train of thought. So far he'd been here a whole two hours and Treize hadn't touched him once. Though he had suggested he took a few more sips of that alcohol, in fact he had almost drank the whole glass by now. At first he stayed totally compliant, drinking when told, but the alcohol must've started to have an effect on him if he was showing an external reaction. Duo had a name for people like him… what was it again.. a lightweight.. yes.. lightweight.. that was it. Just the thought of the Gundam Pilot managed to get a mirthful chuckle to leave Wufei's lips.

The taller man stopped his pacing at the end of the bed and looked up as the noise left those parted lips. He sat down quietly at the edge of the bed and watched the young man who had come into his control. Of course there was something a little stronger in the drink he had given Wufei, but he hadn't seemed to notice, in fact he had been taking so many nervous gulps of the liquid Treize was beginning to worry about him. He moved his weight from the soft mattress and took the glass away from the Chinese boy's grasp before he could refill it. "I think you've had a little more than you can handle Dragon.." He said quietly, trying to make the younger man sit back into the soft pillows that surrounded him. "..I'm just.. not.. not.." Wufei's brow furrowed a little in concentration, thinking of words was hard and he repeatedly reminded himself never to drink again. "Yes.. not used to it.. I know.." He had managed to get the youth to settle down, and by god that was one of the sweetest expressions he had ever seen on that otherwise serious face.

Before Wufei could register what was going on Treize had leaned in for a kiss and this kiss was a little less forced than the others had been. In fact, this one was almost, soft. No, he really wasn't drinking again. Ever. His eyes were beginning to close, the room around him getting blurry. For some unknown reason he reached for Treize for support. Well, the blur that seemed to be Treize anyway. He tried to get up but there was a steady weight placed against him, making him feel like he was sinking into the vast expanse that was this bed. Though his lips kept opening and he kept asking for help, no sound reached his ears. If this was what it was like to be intoxicated, what the hell was Duo so happy about? It was the most terrifying experience he had ever had. His sight felt like it couldn't keep up with the movement of his eyes as everything started to sway and come into one giant spiral of frenzy. He took a few desperate breaths of air before the world around him became nothing but black.

Treize sat and continued to gently caress Wufei's skin. He had held the boy down as he had struggled and panicked. Truth be told he was less than a hundred percent sure of what this drug would've done to his dragon and he wasn't at all happy with what the spirited youth had to go through before he had finally succumb to it's effects. He slowly removed his dress shirt and then placed a soft kiss onto the Asian boy's forehead. He took off his boots and then brought himself fully onto the bed, bringing the unconscious boy into a tight embrace. He rained feather soft kisses down the back of the boy's neck, occasionally stopping to smooth some of the obsidian locks from his view of the flawless face. He stroked the boy like one would a cat and whispered comforting words in his ear when it would seem the young man would get restless. "We'll play tomorrow Dragon.. you can rest for now.." He pulled the boy's body closer to him and continued his actions long into the night, finally falling asleep with the Asian boy's head resting on his chest.

Duo arrived home later than expected that night to an empty safe house. Well a dark safe house, he couldn't really say if it was empty or not until he went in. "'Fei?" he called out, loud enough to wake the boy if he had fallen back to sleep. "Hey `Fei?" He asked the darkness once more. Panic began to grip him, he didn't really know why, but it just made him extremely worried when Wufei didn't answer. "'Fei! This isn't even funny!" he called out, trying to put some anger into his voice but ending up with concerned. He made his way upstairs and into the Chinese boy's room only to find it totally void of anything that could be considered Wufei's. "Damnit." He muttered aloud before turning to leave the room. His shoulders sank in a defeated way as he made his way back down the wooden staircase. The small table next to the door had something on it. A small note, black ink on white paper. The word `Duo' was inscribed on it's cover. Opening it, he read;

Duo,

I have been called on a mission a little further east. It shouldn't take more than a few days.

Thank you for the comforting words.

Perhaps I shall see you again soon.

`Fei.

There were a few little scribbles where the Chinese youth was tempted to write more, but they weren't very noticeable. It had amused Duo to no end though that Wufei had managed to write `Fei down without his head exploding. He'd have to give the boy a medal later. He re-read the letter quietly to himself until he realised what felt so wrong about it. It felt like a damn suicide note. `Shouldn't take more than a few days, Thanks for the comforting words, PERHAPS I shall see you again soon?!' He thought to himself in a frenzy. Oh jesus, `Fei was going to die. No! He wasn't. Duo was just being hyperactive and jumping to conclusions, that was it, yeah. Well he better be anyway!

He had enjoyed that moment in the kitchen. It still confused and worried the American greatly, but he had enjoyed the moment they had shared. He felt that it had brought them closer, and now the great Solitary Dragon had run away on some `mission'?! Like hell Shinigami was going to stand for that! There were ways of finding him, and missions be damned he was going to find him! He marched straight into the kitchen and flicked on the kettle, man it was going to be a long night.

Birds chirping, birds chirping. Why the hell were the birds chirping so damn loud? Wufei moved before he had the chance to recognise that he was not alone. `Shit..' he mumbled inwardly before he opened his eyes to be met by pale blue. He almost jumped, but instead went for slowly retracting himself from the devil's grasp. He got halfway to a sitting position before he felt his body slip from somewhere underneath him. "You still haven't recovered.. give it time.." Treize said from somewhere nearby. "..What.. have.. you done..?" Wufei asked, his voice sounded like he hadn't used it for the last five years, and his head felt like there was a hyperactive Duo -braid and all- bouncing around inside it. He groaned a little and could do nothing as Treize scooped him back into those strong arms. "It's just a drug.. it should wear off soon enough.." his proud "excellency" had murmured. "I'm not.. your damn.. guinea pig.." He wasn't sure whether it came out more as a growl or a yawn, but it didn't matter as he fell back into the sweet embrace of unconsciousness a few seconds later.

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End of Chapter 2! Wahey.. Yes I will explain the drug in the next chapter.. and we will have a very testy Wufei then too.. not to mention a very annoyed Shinigami. I think Treize was a little too sweet here.. that'll change next chapter. What did you think of my sweet little 2x5 moment? Wasn't it just adorable.. 2x5 forever baby!

Wufei : If you're so into 2x5.. why the hell am I with Treize?!

*shrugs* dramatic influences?

Wufei : I'll show you dramatic influences!

Eep.. *zips away*

Wufei : Get back here!

As always feedback graciously accepted. And if you get bored of waiting until I update this.. Read my other 2x5, you know you want to.

Review Please!

Ja matte ne!

^_^ Avenged Suffering ^_^

12:59am Tuesday January 7 2003.

2 chapters in just over 2 days! Woo!