Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ The Elements ❯ Chapter 37 ( Chapter 37 )
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By: Selune 
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Fantasy / Angst | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 05.17.2003 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 545 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Fantasy / Angst | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 05.17.2003 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 545 | Status: Completed
Disclaimer: Neither Gundam Wing nor its characters are mine. They are the property of their respective owners. Rhys (when he shows up) is not mine. He is the property of Laurel K. Hamilton. The Sidhe, the way I use them, are Laurel K. Hamilton's interpretation of the faeries from mythology. If I use Hands of Power, which I might, they are the creation of Laurel K. Hamilton, too.
Pairings: 2x1 (eventually), 6+1, 5+1, implied 3+4, R+H, H+9+H, others to be named Rating: NC-17, Warnings: AU, OOC, probably lemon, semi Duo- bastardization (don't worry, he gets over it), angst, NICE RELENA Chapter 18, 3x1 lemon, but don't worry, it's just sex. Lots of death, too, so maybe I should put DEATH FIC. Sorry I didnt put it sooner, but I just kind of got away with me.
//blah// denotes thought
<<blah>> denotes flashback or Memory
Archived in full at: mediaminer.org, gundam-wing-universe.net, and adultfanfiction.net, and fandomination.net,
R version archived at: fanfiction.net
The Elements
Chapter 37
Heero woke and was blinded by white.
Where am I? he said, then immediately regretted it. He knew very well where he was; hed only been here countless--well, not countless, only 57,683--times before. He was in the White Room. The special waiting room reserved for the Elements until it was time for them to be reborn. Their own personal little Limbo.
You know damn well where you are, big brother, so suck it up and wake up, a feminine voice said. Heero knew only one--female--person who could put that amount of scorn and love into one sentence--Kali.
Is he okay? Heero asked her, knowing that she, more than anyone, would know who he was talking about, as well as the answer to his question. He sat up, with help from Rafe, and waited for her to answer. Leif and Eric were somewhere behind Rafe, far enough back that Heero could see them, if he looked hard enough.
Kali didnt respond. She opened her mouth, but then closed it, quickly. She had a sort of grimace on her face; every time she opened her mouth to speak, she shut it, as if afraid bugs were going to fly in. Or out.
Is he okay? Heero repeated. Is Duo okay? Did he get out safely? Heero stood up, agitated. If Kali wouldnt answer such a simple question, then it must be bad. Duo might even be dead.
Kali bit her lip--something she did when she was nervous, which Heero had always found to be endearing, but now was just annoying--but she didnt turn away from Heero. In fact, she turned towards him more, and held his forearm. She looked into his eyes, trying to tell him something. Heero knew that she was only trying to comfort him, but the only comfort he could accept would have to come in the form of words, not touches.
Please, tell me, he whispered to her, and the slight inclination of her head told him that she would.
Hes not dead, Kali said, but he is by no means okay. Hes--well, Ill just show you. Kali walked over to the television--much like there was a viewing apparatus in the Black Room, there was one in the White Room; it now looked like a television, keeping up with modern technology--and turned it to the station labeled Duo Maxwell.
Heero pushed away his concerned brothers--they had crowded around him as soon as they understood what he wanted to know, and what the outcome could mean to him--and watched Duo.
Apparently, Duo hadnt been able to get to the mirror that would have taken him back to the mirror. Either that, or he had chosen not to go, just in case Heero came back. Knowing Duo--rather, knowing Danyer and all that Duo had been previously--Heero was more inclined to say that it was the latter instead of the former.
Duo was currently outside of the now-ruined castle, crying. He sat half naked in the grass while the castle smoldered in the background. Duo wept into his hands, looking for all the world that hed just lost his dog, his best friend, and his girl all at once. Which, Heero realized, wasnt all that far from the truth. Well, except for the dog thing. Neither of them had ever been into Master/Pet type deals.
Heero tore his eyes from the screen; he couldnt bear to watch Duo torture himself like that. He just couldnt.
Well, that wont do. That wont do at all, Kali said from somewhere to his right. Heero couldnt be bothered to be confused by this, though under ordinary circumstances were random mutterings were curious. The two of you just found each other again. You cant be apart *yet*. That is unacceptable.
I agree completely, Heero said, his eyes still carefully avoiding the TV screen. He wanted to see Duo, but not like that. He wanted to be able to touch him, to hold him and caress him, the next time he saw him. But what can we do about it. Kill him?
Kali smiled at that, a smile that made Heeros stomach hurt and his heart soar. They were going to do something bad, but it was going to be worth it.
Of course were not killing him, sweetie, Kali said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Killing him would do no good; you two wouldnt be together again, just dead in two different places. You know that as well as I do. No, I think that, instead of bringing him to us, well just all go to him.
Heeros head snapped up. He wasnt sure if hed heard right. Was Kali suggesting that they go back down to earth? Was that even possible? And if so, for how long? Heero didnt know how they could go to Duo--the dead had White Rooms for a reason, and that reason was that the people in charge liked knowing where they were. They would get into a lot of trouble if they just up and left. But if it was for Duo--for Danyer--Heero would do anything.
Yep, Kali said. All we gotta do is go through that screen, and well end up wherever its turned to. Believe me.
Heero didnt quite believe her, but he was willing to do it. Heero took a deep breath and stepped into the television. Dimly, he felt his siblings follow.
***
The five of them stepped out into the forest at Duos back. Duo was facing the castle, so he couldnt see them, and he couldnt feel their presence.
What do we do now? Heero asked Kali, as there was obviously more to her plan than just showing up.
Now, all we need are some bodies, Kali said, twirling a piece of her hair in between her fingers. You can grow them--you can grow anything. After you do that, Ill just put us *in* the bodies, and well be as good as new. Better even.
Wont we get in trouble for this? Rafe, whod been quiet up til then, asked. I mean, are we allowed to do this?
Probably not, Kali answered, but wont it be worth it to spend all that time with Rhys that you otherwise would not be able to--after all, he did survive; the only one left standing after the nymphs were through. If we dont do this now, you know that itll be at least sixteen years before you can hold him in your arms again. Rhys doesnt do pedophilia, and itll take at least that long for you to be old enough to be in his bed.
Well, in that case--Heero, what are you waiting for, a blue moon? Rafe said.
Heero sighed and went to work.
***
Duo heard a noise--not an uncommon occurrence in the forest, but still, in the last few months, hed learned that nothing was usually what it seemed--and looked up.
Whos there? he called out. His voice hitched, and he cursed himself for it. Heero would never be that weak. Heero was so strong, always doing what was right--except for that one time, and even that was probably necessary. Heerod made the ultimate sacrifice, and here Duo was, weeping over what *hed* lost. What had been done to *him*. Heero had *died*.
Duo didnt realize he was speaking aloud until he hard a gruff laugh behind him.
I didnt stay dead for long, did I? Guess I never did know just when to quit, a now-familiar voice said. Duod spent months listening to that voice in his Memories--the depth and tone changed, but it was always undeniably Heero.
Duo turned around, startled beyond belief and not quite sure that it wasnt just his ears playing tricks on him. But then, his eyes wouldve had to be fucked up, too, because there, standing before him, was a moss-covered Heero Yuy.
As far as Duo could tell, there wasnt a scratch on him. That couldnt be right. After Heero had kicked Duo out of the throne room, there had been a massive earthquake. Thankfully, Duo had been in the doorway of one of the rooms that hadnt gotten hit that much, but most of the castle had been destroyed. After the shock was over, Duod gone back to the throne room and forced open the door. In the middle of the room, there was pile of ash--it could only have been Heero. Other than the obvious destruction, it was the only difference. So, how could Heero go from a pile of ash to exactly how he looked before?
Is it really you? Duo asked, standing up so he wouldnt have to look at the Heero-like thing. If it really was Heero, it would be easier to drag him off and make passionate love to him if he was already standing. If it wasnt Heero, it would be much easier to run away as fast as he could--though if it wasnt Heero, and it wanted him dead, Duo probably couldnt run fast enough to get away.
Yeah, its me. In the flesh, Heero said. He ran his hands down his chest, peeling off some of the moss. He held it above his face and stared at it in what could only be described as reverence. In the new flesh. Its soft, like a babys. Never thought I could have skin this soft.
That was enough to convince Duo that it really was Heero--of course, unless it sprouted wings and a horn, he was ready to believe, maybe even then. In a matter of seconds, Duo was racing toward Heero. He reached his beloved and scooped him up, embracing him tighter than he ever had before. A thought flittered through his mind. //He really is soft like a baby. I wonder how long thatll last.//
What happened? How did you get back? To me? Duo asked after putting Heero down. He held Heeros waist in a death grip--just light enough that he wouldnt hurt him--afraid that if he let go that Heero would disappear. That a short, green goblin of some sort would pop out of the woodwork, yell Just kidding, ha, ha! and snatch Heero away.
It doesnt really matter, Heero said, bringing his arms up to hug Duos neck. Apparently--judging by how hard he squeezed--Heero held the same sentiment of the goblin-yelling-snatching thing. All that matters is that were here, now, today. Maybe forever.
Duo smiled and hugged Heero tighter. Forever sounded just about perfect.
***
Kali smiled as she saw her brother with his soulmate. They look really great together, dont they? she asked her other brothers.
Yeah, they do, Rafe said, coming up behind her, putting a hand on her shoulder, but where do we go from here?
Now, you go through that mirror--I think its still standing--and you go get your own soulmate, Kali said. The nymphs attacked where he was staying, but he survived. For some reason, they didnt bother him. Something about not wanting to kill the last surviving member of a species. The others, though, they-- Kali smiled at Rafe and waved for him to go. Go on, go. Get your ass to your mate; Im sure he really misses it.
Rafe took off towards the castle. He didnt look back the entire way, but Kali hadnt missed the beginnings of a blush.
Nice. Subtle, Eric said, coming from the left of Kali. He was smiling as he said it, though, so she knew he wasnt mad. But really, where do we go from here? Do we still die at twenty-five? After all, it *was* part of the curse put on the Riders, so logic dictates that if theyre gone, so is that. So, if we dont die then, will we live forever? What do we do now?
Im not sure, Kali said, grabbing Erics and Leifs--who had followed Eric over like a puppy dog--hands. She brought them together, and when they clasped one another, she let go. She nodded her head then, figuring it all out. First, we help put this world back together. There was a lot of damage--more than either of you saw individually--and its going to take much work to get it back to its former glory. Then, we love. We love our families. We love our friends. We love our soulmates and strangers on the streets. We love anyone we meet, or dont meet. Or that and then help. Either way. It doesnt really matter which happens first.
Kali walked toward the castle, leaving her two brothers holding hands, one brother running for his mate, and the other--the one who saved them all with his sacrifice--holding onto the one he died for. She wondered what would happen with them, but she knew that, whatever it was, they would be great at it. Not because they were superpowerful Elements who could kick the ass of anyone who dared to cross them, but because they loved and were loved in return.
The End
Selune
Look! Its finally finished! It took me seven months to write it, but its done. Yay!
Pairings: 2x1 (eventually), 6+1, 5+1, implied 3+4, R+H, H+9+H, others to be named Rating: NC-17, Warnings: AU, OOC, probably lemon, semi Duo- bastardization (don't worry, he gets over it), angst, NICE RELENA Chapter 18, 3x1 lemon, but don't worry, it's just sex. Lots of death, too, so maybe I should put DEATH FIC. Sorry I didnt put it sooner, but I just kind of got away with me.
//blah// denotes thought
<<blah>> denotes flashback or Memory
Archived in full at: mediaminer.org, gundam-wing-universe.net, and adultfanfiction.net, and fandomination.net,
R version archived at: fanfiction.net
The Elements
Chapter 37
Heero woke and was blinded by white.
Where am I? he said, then immediately regretted it. He knew very well where he was; hed only been here countless--well, not countless, only 57,683--times before. He was in the White Room. The special waiting room reserved for the Elements until it was time for them to be reborn. Their own personal little Limbo.
You know damn well where you are, big brother, so suck it up and wake up, a feminine voice said. Heero knew only one--female--person who could put that amount of scorn and love into one sentence--Kali.
Is he okay? Heero asked her, knowing that she, more than anyone, would know who he was talking about, as well as the answer to his question. He sat up, with help from Rafe, and waited for her to answer. Leif and Eric were somewhere behind Rafe, far enough back that Heero could see them, if he looked hard enough.
Kali didnt respond. She opened her mouth, but then closed it, quickly. She had a sort of grimace on her face; every time she opened her mouth to speak, she shut it, as if afraid bugs were going to fly in. Or out.
Is he okay? Heero repeated. Is Duo okay? Did he get out safely? Heero stood up, agitated. If Kali wouldnt answer such a simple question, then it must be bad. Duo might even be dead.
Kali bit her lip--something she did when she was nervous, which Heero had always found to be endearing, but now was just annoying--but she didnt turn away from Heero. In fact, she turned towards him more, and held his forearm. She looked into his eyes, trying to tell him something. Heero knew that she was only trying to comfort him, but the only comfort he could accept would have to come in the form of words, not touches.
Please, tell me, he whispered to her, and the slight inclination of her head told him that she would.
Hes not dead, Kali said, but he is by no means okay. Hes--well, Ill just show you. Kali walked over to the television--much like there was a viewing apparatus in the Black Room, there was one in the White Room; it now looked like a television, keeping up with modern technology--and turned it to the station labeled Duo Maxwell.
Heero pushed away his concerned brothers--they had crowded around him as soon as they understood what he wanted to know, and what the outcome could mean to him--and watched Duo.
Apparently, Duo hadnt been able to get to the mirror that would have taken him back to the mirror. Either that, or he had chosen not to go, just in case Heero came back. Knowing Duo--rather, knowing Danyer and all that Duo had been previously--Heero was more inclined to say that it was the latter instead of the former.
Duo was currently outside of the now-ruined castle, crying. He sat half naked in the grass while the castle smoldered in the background. Duo wept into his hands, looking for all the world that hed just lost his dog, his best friend, and his girl all at once. Which, Heero realized, wasnt all that far from the truth. Well, except for the dog thing. Neither of them had ever been into Master/Pet type deals.
Heero tore his eyes from the screen; he couldnt bear to watch Duo torture himself like that. He just couldnt.
Well, that wont do. That wont do at all, Kali said from somewhere to his right. Heero couldnt be bothered to be confused by this, though under ordinary circumstances were random mutterings were curious. The two of you just found each other again. You cant be apart *yet*. That is unacceptable.
I agree completely, Heero said, his eyes still carefully avoiding the TV screen. He wanted to see Duo, but not like that. He wanted to be able to touch him, to hold him and caress him, the next time he saw him. But what can we do about it. Kill him?
Kali smiled at that, a smile that made Heeros stomach hurt and his heart soar. They were going to do something bad, but it was going to be worth it.
Of course were not killing him, sweetie, Kali said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Killing him would do no good; you two wouldnt be together again, just dead in two different places. You know that as well as I do. No, I think that, instead of bringing him to us, well just all go to him.
Heeros head snapped up. He wasnt sure if hed heard right. Was Kali suggesting that they go back down to earth? Was that even possible? And if so, for how long? Heero didnt know how they could go to Duo--the dead had White Rooms for a reason, and that reason was that the people in charge liked knowing where they were. They would get into a lot of trouble if they just up and left. But if it was for Duo--for Danyer--Heero would do anything.
Yep, Kali said. All we gotta do is go through that screen, and well end up wherever its turned to. Believe me.
Heero didnt quite believe her, but he was willing to do it. Heero took a deep breath and stepped into the television. Dimly, he felt his siblings follow.
***
The five of them stepped out into the forest at Duos back. Duo was facing the castle, so he couldnt see them, and he couldnt feel their presence.
What do we do now? Heero asked Kali, as there was obviously more to her plan than just showing up.
Now, all we need are some bodies, Kali said, twirling a piece of her hair in between her fingers. You can grow them--you can grow anything. After you do that, Ill just put us *in* the bodies, and well be as good as new. Better even.
Wont we get in trouble for this? Rafe, whod been quiet up til then, asked. I mean, are we allowed to do this?
Probably not, Kali answered, but wont it be worth it to spend all that time with Rhys that you otherwise would not be able to--after all, he did survive; the only one left standing after the nymphs were through. If we dont do this now, you know that itll be at least sixteen years before you can hold him in your arms again. Rhys doesnt do pedophilia, and itll take at least that long for you to be old enough to be in his bed.
Well, in that case--Heero, what are you waiting for, a blue moon? Rafe said.
Heero sighed and went to work.
***
Duo heard a noise--not an uncommon occurrence in the forest, but still, in the last few months, hed learned that nothing was usually what it seemed--and looked up.
Whos there? he called out. His voice hitched, and he cursed himself for it. Heero would never be that weak. Heero was so strong, always doing what was right--except for that one time, and even that was probably necessary. Heerod made the ultimate sacrifice, and here Duo was, weeping over what *hed* lost. What had been done to *him*. Heero had *died*.
Duo didnt realize he was speaking aloud until he hard a gruff laugh behind him.
I didnt stay dead for long, did I? Guess I never did know just when to quit, a now-familiar voice said. Duod spent months listening to that voice in his Memories--the depth and tone changed, but it was always undeniably Heero.
Duo turned around, startled beyond belief and not quite sure that it wasnt just his ears playing tricks on him. But then, his eyes wouldve had to be fucked up, too, because there, standing before him, was a moss-covered Heero Yuy.
As far as Duo could tell, there wasnt a scratch on him. That couldnt be right. After Heero had kicked Duo out of the throne room, there had been a massive earthquake. Thankfully, Duo had been in the doorway of one of the rooms that hadnt gotten hit that much, but most of the castle had been destroyed. After the shock was over, Duod gone back to the throne room and forced open the door. In the middle of the room, there was pile of ash--it could only have been Heero. Other than the obvious destruction, it was the only difference. So, how could Heero go from a pile of ash to exactly how he looked before?
Is it really you? Duo asked, standing up so he wouldnt have to look at the Heero-like thing. If it really was Heero, it would be easier to drag him off and make passionate love to him if he was already standing. If it wasnt Heero, it would be much easier to run away as fast as he could--though if it wasnt Heero, and it wanted him dead, Duo probably couldnt run fast enough to get away.
Yeah, its me. In the flesh, Heero said. He ran his hands down his chest, peeling off some of the moss. He held it above his face and stared at it in what could only be described as reverence. In the new flesh. Its soft, like a babys. Never thought I could have skin this soft.
That was enough to convince Duo that it really was Heero--of course, unless it sprouted wings and a horn, he was ready to believe, maybe even then. In a matter of seconds, Duo was racing toward Heero. He reached his beloved and scooped him up, embracing him tighter than he ever had before. A thought flittered through his mind. //He really is soft like a baby. I wonder how long thatll last.//
What happened? How did you get back? To me? Duo asked after putting Heero down. He held Heeros waist in a death grip--just light enough that he wouldnt hurt him--afraid that if he let go that Heero would disappear. That a short, green goblin of some sort would pop out of the woodwork, yell Just kidding, ha, ha! and snatch Heero away.
It doesnt really matter, Heero said, bringing his arms up to hug Duos neck. Apparently--judging by how hard he squeezed--Heero held the same sentiment of the goblin-yelling-snatching thing. All that matters is that were here, now, today. Maybe forever.
Duo smiled and hugged Heero tighter. Forever sounded just about perfect.
***
Kali smiled as she saw her brother with his soulmate. They look really great together, dont they? she asked her other brothers.
Yeah, they do, Rafe said, coming up behind her, putting a hand on her shoulder, but where do we go from here?
Now, you go through that mirror--I think its still standing--and you go get your own soulmate, Kali said. The nymphs attacked where he was staying, but he survived. For some reason, they didnt bother him. Something about not wanting to kill the last surviving member of a species. The others, though, they-- Kali smiled at Rafe and waved for him to go. Go on, go. Get your ass to your mate; Im sure he really misses it.
Rafe took off towards the castle. He didnt look back the entire way, but Kali hadnt missed the beginnings of a blush.
Nice. Subtle, Eric said, coming from the left of Kali. He was smiling as he said it, though, so she knew he wasnt mad. But really, where do we go from here? Do we still die at twenty-five? After all, it *was* part of the curse put on the Riders, so logic dictates that if theyre gone, so is that. So, if we dont die then, will we live forever? What do we do now?
Im not sure, Kali said, grabbing Erics and Leifs--who had followed Eric over like a puppy dog--hands. She brought them together, and when they clasped one another, she let go. She nodded her head then, figuring it all out. First, we help put this world back together. There was a lot of damage--more than either of you saw individually--and its going to take much work to get it back to its former glory. Then, we love. We love our families. We love our friends. We love our soulmates and strangers on the streets. We love anyone we meet, or dont meet. Or that and then help. Either way. It doesnt really matter which happens first.
Kali walked toward the castle, leaving her two brothers holding hands, one brother running for his mate, and the other--the one who saved them all with his sacrifice--holding onto the one he died for. She wondered what would happen with them, but she knew that, whatever it was, they would be great at it. Not because they were superpowerful Elements who could kick the ass of anyone who dared to cross them, but because they loved and were loved in return.
The End
Selune
Look! Its finally finished! It took me seven months to write it, but its done. Yay!