Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Vampires call ❯ Chapter 7 ( Chapter 7 )

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Chapter 7

 

 

“I don't agree with this Papa.” Heero turned to see Quatre standing in the doorway, frowning at him. Heero turned back to the window, staring out at a city in mourning. The culling had begun last night and would last for several more nights due to the size of the city. Duo had to be settled into his new life before they arrived at the house, claimed or not it was too risky if someone saw the way he fought.

 

“I will do what I must to protect us, to protect him.”

 

“By blocking his memories? He won't be the Duo you fell in love with anymore if you do that.”

 

“I can block his memories without affecting his personality.” Heero stated calmly.

 

“And that will solve things how? He'll just hate you for blocking them instead of stealing his life or whatever it is he blames you for. For this to work you'll have to block everything.” Quatre walked up behind his father and hugged him tightly.

“I don't want you to get hurt Papa.” The blond said quietly.

 

“We'll find out soon little one. Why don't you find Trowa and practise your music? I'll bring Duo to see you in a few hours, one way or another.” Quatre nodded and went to pull back but Heero turned and pulled his Childe into a hug.

 

“I love you Papa.”

 

“I know. I love you too. Now scram.” He pushed the younger vampire away playfully and Quatre laughed, running to find Trowa. Heero turned back to the window for a while longer, dreading the coming confrontation. Despite how he acted around his son he really didn't want to block Duo's memories, he wanted the mortal to accept him on his own. Sighing softly he turned and left the room, heading for Duo's.

 

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Duo lay on the bed where Heero had left him. He'd felt so lethargic since the vampire had left except when it came time to eat. If he even thought of ignoring a meal he would suddenly find himself half way through it with no memory of having eaten it, Heero's last words echoing through his mind. He'd slept a lot, always dreaming of the vampire and spent his time awake thinking of what he'd been told to. He hated being commanded like this but at the same time he really didn't want his memories to be blocked and he knew Heero wasn't bluffing.

 

Duo turned his head as the door opened and stared at Heero as the immortal walked calmly into the room. He locked the door behind him and then moved to sit beside him on the bed. A cool hand reached out to rest against his face and he didn't pull back. Heero smiled slightly at that.

 

“Will you remain calm if I remove my influence?” Heero asked seriously and Duo nodded. He blinked as energy suddenly flooded his body. Heero moved back as Duo sat up cautiously, watching the vampire closely but avoiding his eyes.

 

“I don't understand, why did you choose me? I'm a nobody.” Heero's smile widened slightly, Duo was obviously willing to listen at least for now.

 

“I honestly don't know. I saw you one night from a rooftop and had no plans other then to use you as a meal. But then I met you and something seemed to change. I didn't want you as prey anymore; I wanted to know you, to have you by my side always. That night in the alley, you were so scared but you were willing to fight when most would have been paralysed from fear. I saved you and that was the first time we exchanged blood although I wiped your memory of the night. It wasn't safe for you to have knowledge of us yet. I left then to prepare for your arrival and stasis. When I saw what those monsters had done to you and the possibility that I had lost you…I had never felt such fear or anger before. I was so relieved and happy when you recovered completely.” Heero made an aborted movement towards him.

 

“Why didn't you talk to me that night in the apartment. You did something to me.”

 

“I called you, using the blood bond between us and my powers. You actually managed to fight me slightly but you came to me. I didn't speak to you of any of this because I couldn't. If you hadn't been my mate you would have been able to resist my call but you didn't and you now bear my claim mark. I love you Duo, for who you are. I do not care that you lived on the streets or that you have no titles. They mean nothing to me. You are my light love, from the moment I saw you. We complete each other, as it always is with mates. Only with you can I be totally open, show my emotions completely. I can't even do that with my son and although he accepts it I know it still hurts him.”

 

“I don't know what to think, what to do.” Duo said, confusion and fear evident in his voice.

 

“I will not hurt you Duo, I would die to protect you. Please, give us a chance.” Heero slowly held out his hand and Duo met his eyes. There was no power there, just an honest pleading. Duo's own hand went halfway and then froze. Heero could read the indecision in his eyes.

“Please.” He begged softly. He relaxed as warm fingers intertwined with his and Duo gave a hesitant smile. Hero moved slowly forward and pulled him into a loose embrace. Duo didn't return it but he didn't pull away either and Heero found that very encouraging.

 

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Duo looked around as they walked through the house, it was huge! He kept close to Heero, not wanting to get lost. He smiled slightly as the sound of music reached him and Heero picked up the pace slightly before stopping in front of an open door. Heero pushed him inside slightly and they stood, watching and listening as Trowa and Quatre played together. The tune was unfamiliar to Duo but hauntingly beautiful all the same. He clapped lightly as they finished and Quatre turned to them with a brilliant smile.

 

“Papa?” Quatre questioned and Heero held his hand out to his son. The blond vampire went to him and Heero held him in a loose embrace.

 

“Quatre, you've already met Duo. Duo, my oldest Childe and son Quatre.”

 

“Nice to see you again Quat.” Duo grinned at the blond and Quatre smiled happily.

“Guess I should apologise for before. I…this is all so new and weird and well, I'm sorry.” Quatre pulled a shocked Duo into a hug. Duo looked to Heero for help and the vampire smirked at his predicament.

 

“I'm glad Papa didn't block your memories. You'll be happy with us Duo, I know you will.” Quatre pulled back. Heero held out his hand to Trowa and the youngest vampire went willingly to his Sire.

 

“This is my youngest, Trowa. He doesn't talk a lot but Quatre tends to make up for that.” Quatre blushed as much as he was able at that and Trowa smiled fondly at the blond. Duo saw the look and smiled slightly, recognising that there was more than brotherly love on at least one side.

 

“Nice to meet you properly Tro.” Heero smiled slightly. Duo giving them nicknames had to be a good sign, didn't it? The green-eyed vampire smiled slightly and nodded his head in greeting.

 

“Have you seen Wufei today?” Heero asked his Childer and they both answered in the negative.

 

“Wufei?”

 

“A friend and current guest. He was the one who brought word about the Council edict.” Heero informed the mortal.

 

“Oh.”

 

“Would you two like to help me give Duo his tour?” Heero asked. Quatre grabbed onto Duo and Trowa's hands and began pulling them into the hall leaving an amused Heero to catch up.

 

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“Your house is impressive.” Duo commented as he sat down on his bed. It would be dawn in two hours and he was exhausted, unused to staying awake all night.

 

“It's just a house. Quatre and then Trowa helped make it a home.”

 

“And me?” Heero smiled and sat beside him, clasping a warm hand gently.

 

“You complete it.”

 

“I…this is.” Heero placed a finger against Duo's lips, halting him.

 

“It's okay Duo, we have time now. We won't move any faster than you feel comfortable with.” Heero assured him, able to feel Duo's nervousness. To his relief Duo relaxed at his reassuring words.

 

“Thanks. Its just, everything's so different now. I feel so lost.”

 

“We'll help you Duo, I promise. Quatre's already claimed you.” Duo grinned.

 

“He's cute, like a little kid.” Duo winced slightly as he realised what he'd said.

 

“Trowa and I both accept that Quatre may never progress any farther, he has already recovered to a greater degree than I originally thought he would. Neither of us will abandon him because of that.”

 

“Trowa likes him, more than…”

 

“I know. It's sweet but.”

 

“They could both get hurt if Quatre doesn't understand exactly what Trowa feels for him. He seemed to understand about you um, claiming me though.” Duo shrugged.

“Play it by ear, step in only if you think someone's going to get hurt.” Duo advised and then looked down. Heero tilted his face back up.

 

“Never hesitate to give your opinion Duo, I value it. And you're right; they need to work this out as much as they can for themselves. Trowa may be younger in our years but he is physically and mentally older.”

 

“How old were they when they were, um…”

 

“Turned? Trowa was eighteen and Quatre was seventeen. I was nineteen.”

 

“My age.” Heero nodded.

“You want to turn me.” Duo stated warily.

 

“Yes. But I won't without your permission unless it is in circumstances where it is either turn you or watch you die. That was how Quatre was turned. I never originally intended to do so; I didn't want him to be trapped with the mind of a child for eternity. He was attacked, his throat torn out. Now I do not regret it but then I was worried if I had done the right thing. Trowa was willing. He had been with us a year when I asked him. I feared what his aging and dieing would do to Quatre and he did not want to leave him ever. It is not painful Duo. Your blood is drained and then you drink from your Sire and die but you wake again after several hours. You are tired and weak until your body adjusts, after that you're fine.” Duo was sitting very still as he listened.

 

“I can't.” He began to shake his head and Heero nodded.

 

“I know. But someday.” Heero smiled and then lent in for a small kiss.

“It will be dawn soon and I need to speak with Wufei. Sleep well.” Heero stood and left the room, knowing Duo wouldn't accept anything more than the kiss he'd given.

 

TBC…