Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Talk Of Angels ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 4 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

"They what?" Relena jumped up so quickly that her wings almost swept Dorothy off her feet.
said, they banished Duo from Heaven. Treize did his job. He not only kissed the fool, but he had sense enough to get caught." Relena clapped her hands together in glee.
we'll have to give him an invitation, because soon enough, Treize's kiss will begin to work, and he will become a Demon as well! Such sweet irony! I love it. We really must do this more often."
agree."
did you pick this information up from, anyway?'' Relena asked, after helping herself to the grapes that graced the center piece of her table. Though not as good as the stuff in Heaven, it was the best that Hell had to offer, and naturally, it was given to her.
She is living up to her promise to you. She had proved to be an invaluable fount of information for us. She still visits often, to meet with that male slave you gave her." She threw Relena a sly smile.
yes. If I recall correctly, she did enjoy herself before she went back last time, didn't she? I hope so." She scowled. "That was one of my best slaves."
think of it as a sacrifice to a noble cause." Relena perked up at the sound of the word 'sacrifice'.
of which, how many executions are schedualed for today?"
many. The lower caverns are getting empty since you told Zechs he could do whatever he wanted on his day off. I've never met anyone who enjoys their job so much."


Duo wandered aimlessly among the lost spirits of Purgatory. He was one of them now, lost and alone, without anywhere to go. The moment he had stepped outside the boundries of Heaven, his wings were stripped from him, so he had to walk wherever he wished to go. He didn't really care about this, it was the least of his worries, ranking with scuffed sandels and torn robes. However, the souls continiously came up to him and hit him, reveling in his pain and misery. Being banished from his home by his friend. Now that he was outside the realm of perfection, he could admit to himself that he was in love with Heero, and had earlier thought that Heero felt the same way, but it was now painfully obvious to Duo that the object of his undying love was disgusted by him. He sighed. The thought that it had been Heero who had done this to him was almost unbearable.
Angel, why are you wandering in Purgatory as if lost?" Treize stood in front of Duo where he had materialized. He was smiling.
Duo snarled, throwing himself at the larger Demon, who held him easily at bay. "This is all your fault! You caused me to lose Heero, just when he was almost mine!" Treize chuckled deeply in his throat as he cuddled the now sobbing Duo.
one, Lord Heero never was and never will be yours. You know that deeply in your heart, do you not?" Duo glared at Treize in resentment, but knew that the Demon spoke the truth. Heero had never loved him. If he had, he would have forgiven Duo his mistake. Treize knew that the moment to strike his prey was close at hand. He knew what waas coming, and was ready for it.
did you kiss me? You know as well as I do the consequences of such an action. So why?" Duo was unaware of the pleading in his voice, But Treize was looking for it, so did notice it.
beloved, I love you. I desire you, as I have since I first saw you in the garden, walking with your long auburn hair loose, not in the braid it is in now. I saw you and thought, 'I must have him. He is such a beautiful creature, truly the perfection of Heaven personified. Even the Angel Gabrielle holds no candle to his beauty.' I knew that you would be mine, and no matter what I had to do to gain your love, I had to have it." Duo looked at him, the pain over losing Heero slowly fading from his eyes. Treize gently pulled Duo's hair free of its braid, and watched as it unwound itself into loose waves that framed the smaller being's face. Duo turned his head away, shyly. Nobody had ever seen him without his hair in the braid. It was an intensely private thing, and Duo had never had any desire to let another being, other than Heero, stoke or touch his glorious locks. However, he did not object as Treize did so now. His mind was clouding over again, as if he were trapped in a heavy fog that would not dissapate. Dreamily, he heard Treize's voice .
kiss will eventually turn you into a Demon, a very strong one. But you already know that. I just have one question for you, pretty one: Will you join me, stay by my side, and become Prince of Demons, lower in rank only to Queen Relena herself?"
Duo said sleepily, not truly aware of what he was saying yes to. "Yes, I will."
thought that you might. Welcome to your new life, my love." Treize murmured. "From now on, you shall be known as the Demon Maxwell."


Heero sat with his head in his hands, crying softly in the deepest part of the garden, where no one ever went. Such a show of emotion and weakness was not for public display. Michael managed to find him, however, and sat down next to his old friend. He knew that just his presence was enough to calm Heero, so he said nothing to him, and just sat looking at the black panther that walked fluidly into the brush. This was the wild, chaotic part of the garden, which was why most of the others avoided it, but it suited Heero perfectly. Still not looking at Heero, Michael decided to speak his mind.
have feelings for him, don't you?" He asked.
don't know what you're talking about," Heero replied dully. "I have no time for a lover. Duo was just..."
never said those feelings; I meant you were close. But now that we are on the subject, do you love him?" Heero turned and looked at him sharply, scowling. Michael's expression didn't change from the one of mild curiosity. Looking away, Heero too watched the panther who looked at him as a worthy opponent, then walked away. Heero looked down at the bush of wild violets growing in front of his feet, flowers the exact shade of Duo's eyes. The comparison made his heart wrench painfully. :Why does it hurt to think about him? Do I love him?: he said aloud. Michael looked at him, startled. He hadn't expected his friend to answer, but to keep quiet as he usually did when asked a personal question.
why didn't you tell him?"
am I to know he feels the same way?"
it obvious to you? It is to Trowa, Quatre, and myself, not to mention the many others who have seen the way he looks at you, with such sadness and longing. He loves you, Heero, just as you love him. I think, no, I know, that he is your chosen." Heero paled at the last statement
I banished him, I just felt so betrayed that he kissed another, and a Demon no less. I..."
too late now."
There has to be some way!" Michael suceeded in hiding his pleased smile. Heero really did love Duo! That could really change a lot of things, all for the better. Michael just hoped that Heero succeded in finding Duo in time. If not... Michael prefered not to think about it. He got up, and after dusting off his robes, followed Heero out of the garden to find Gabrielle.
notticed the bat-winged figue sitting in the high-up branches of the large tree they had been sitting under. Wiping a stray tear from his eye, the Demon Maxwell sighed sadly, and returned to Hell to the comforting arms of a waiting Treize.
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END OF PART THREE