Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Vampires call ❯ Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

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Chapter 9

 

 

Treize studied the note and then the young man standing in his library. He didn't believe for one second that the sentiments were sincere; Dorothy was not the type to suddenly want peace between them. He walked slowly over to the young mortal you simply considered to stare vacantly off into space, looking as if he were half asleep. He gently grasped his chin and tipped his head up, studying him. His first impression the other night had been correct, the mortal was breath taking. He smiled and then snapped the man out of the state he'd been put into for transport since Relena had broken her bond with him.

 

Zechs blinked and then tried to step back as he found a strange man gently grasping his chin. His eyes darted around the room and he found he didn't recognise it or what scenery he could see out a nearby window. Added to that was the fact that Relena was nowhere in sight and he was very wary. A warm chuckle brought his attention back to the other man. He tensed, ready to fight if he needed to and saw his reaction add to the amusement he could see in blue eyes. He quickly looked around, suddenly very aware of the strength in the hand holding him, this was no mortal.

 

“Relax Zechs, I will not harm you. You would like some answers I assume?” The man moved away and sat behind a desk, motioning for Zechs to sit.

 

“Who are you?” Zechs asked, not caring that the man was a vampire. He still had his skills as a hunter and this man did not have Relena to stay his hand.

 

“Treize.” Zechs couldn't help but pale slightly. Everyone knew the stories of the oldest vampire.

 

“Why…why am I here?”

 

“You have been given to me as a peace offering. You are no longer bound as your sister's pet. However I do not trust Dorothy's intentions so I will have to completely search your mind. She may have planted orders that you are unaware of and I do not wish to be forced to kill you later out of self defence.”

 

“Why not kill me now and rid yourself of the risk entirely?” Zechs asked without an ounce of fear in his voice. He honestly didn't care if this vampire killed him. His Relena would never have done something like this and finally his hope of getting his little sister back was beginning to die.

 

“Because you intrigue me and I think it is worth the risk to find out what they are planning.” Treize stood and moved closer to him. Zechs stood and backed up a bit before forcing himself to stay still but he did not meet the others eyes. A cool hand grasped his chin again and gently but surely forced his head up. He closed his eyes and waited.

“I will not hurt you Zechs, I give you my word.”

 

“You're a vampire, your word means nothing.” Unfortunately his eyes had snapped open when he'd answered and Treize moved quickly before he could shut them again. Zechs could feel himself relaxing as all thoughts of fighting slipped from his mind.

 

“Just relax Zechs, you're safe here.” Treize gently pushed him down onto a nearby couch, sitting beside him but turned so that he did not loose eye contact. Zechs eyes were half closed and his breathing had deepened. Unlike many he did not question Zechs, instead he used his powers to enter his mind directly so that he could search it far more thoroughly than questioning would allow. He smirked as he found what he'd suspected, buried far deeper in the mortals subconscious than any other baring perhaps Heero could have searched. Dorothy was clever but she was still no match for him. He carefully began to disentangle the compulsions and orders from Zechs' mind, not wanting to damage him. He studied them for a few minutes before completely destroying them and then pulling out.

 

Zechs blinked and then collapsed back into the couch weakly. Treize frowned and moved to help him but the mortal pulled away.

 

“Relax, the dizziness will pass in a few minutes. Dorothy had left several orders and compulsions within your mind at an incredibly deep level; your mind is trying to right itself after their removal.”

 

“Orders?” Zechs asked, still a bit dazed.

 

“To kill me. Lovely woman that Dorothy. More than a little unhinged and definitely power hungry. Looks like you were to wait until a specific event and then do it. The event itself wasn't clear enough for me to work out though, she is clever no matter how mad.” Zechs simply stared at him and Treize frowned again, he should be shaking off the effects faster than this. He put a gentle hand on the mortals shoulder and he blinked, shaking his head to clear it. Treize was relieved to see that he had finally shaken off the last of the effects.

“How often were you aware while with them?”

 

“Only when Relena and I left the house. Dorothy didn't like my being awake. The last time we were in a carriage and dressed for a gathering.”

 

“That would have been when I saw you a week ago. So you do not know anything of recent events?” Zechs shook his head.

 

“There were several attacks on my people by unbound humans within their homes, two of these attacks lead to fatalities of friends of mine. After consideration the Council ordered all large cities and towns culled and that all humans within a household must be bound as a pet or slave within three days. As such I will have to bind you as I have no desire to kill you.”

 

“Why not?”

 

“Because other than Heero who I do not see frequently I have no one to converse with on a regular basis who could possibly match me intellectually. I know your reputation from your time as a hunter. I miss having some one to match wits with.”

 

“But I wouldn't be much company always being under.” Treize looked at him and then smiled.

 

“Who said you would be kept under? I do not believe in doing so unless necessary. It is my wish that you be if not happy then at least comfortable here. Zechs, you were given to me as a trap but this is a chance for you to live an at least more normal life. You will be free to wander the house and grounds as much as you wish, you will be well fed, have a suite of rooms and never want for anything.”

 

“Except freedom.” Treize sighed.

 

“That is impossible now, you have been brought too deeply into our world and there are few mortals who would accept a one time pet back.” Zechs looked away.

“Come, I will show you to your room and then initiate the bond.” Treize held out a hand and Zechs stared at it before slowly taking it.

 

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Treize gently grasped Zechs face, blue eyes glowing. He watched as the mortal gained a dazed look.

 

“No pain Zechs.” He said softly and then bent to his neck. He licked the skin for a few seconds before gently sinking his fangs in and beginning to drink. He tightened his grip slightly as Zechs slumped in his embrace. He withdrew as carefully as he'd bitten, licking the wound to clean and seal it and then bit his own wrist, lifting it to Zechs' mouth. The mortal swallowed obediently, slumping even further into his arms as it hit his system.

“Sleep Zechs and wake tomorrow night.” Zechs' eyes obediently slid fully shut and he slipped into sleep.

 

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Duo grinned as he listened to Trowa and Quatre played. He guessed that living so long meant that when you mastered an instrument you really mastered it. They were incredible individually but when they played together it was indescribable. He was quite happy to spend his time listening to them when he wasn't exploring the house or chatting with Heero. He'd permanently moved into the vampire's rooms after the gathering since Heero had decided to get all paranoid about someone deciding to kidnap him and it didn't really bother him anymore. He looked up as Heero walked in and then frowned at the way the vampire was dressed. The other two paused in their playing to watch.

 

“Heero? What's up with the clothes?”

 

“Wufei sent me a message. I need to go see him for a few days. The three of you will be fine here with the staff. I shouldn't be gone more than four days.” Heero noticed the two dejected looks and even Trowa didn't look happy. He sighed and wrapped his arms around Duo, nuzzling his claim mark before kissing him softly. Then he moved to embrace Quatre before moving to Trowa and repeating his actions.

“I've increased the protections so you'll be safer. Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it.” Heero smiled slightly at them before leaving. They watched from the window as he got in the carriage and it disappeared into the night.

 

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Duo lay on the bed staring at the ceiling. It had only been one night and already he missed Heero. He could feel him, sort of in the back of his head but it was fuzzy. He knew he was okay and not worried but that was it. Duo just wanted to sleep but it seemed to be eluding him. He sighed and rolled over to Heero's side of the bed, inhaling his scent. This was insane! He couldn't sleep because he wasn't used to sleeping alone anymore. At this rate he'd be dead on his feet by the time Heero got home.

 

“Can't sleep?” He jumped slightly and then grinned sheepishly at Quatre.

 

“How'd you know?”

 

“I could feel it. Do you want some help relaxing? I know I'm not very good at that stuff but it should help at least a little.” Duo thought about it and then nodded. Quatre smiled as Duo made himself comfortable and then their eyes met.

“Relax Duo, you're very tired and you need to sleep. You're safe and warm, just drift off. Go to sleep.” Quatre pushed as much as he could and watched as the tension drained out of Duo and his eyes grew heavy. Very slowly he drifted off into a deep sleep and Quatre turned the lights off before leaving and closing the door.

 

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Duo came awake instantly but lay still. Someone was in the room. Ever so slowly his hand moved to the knife he'd tucked between the mattress and the wall. His fingers were just closing around it when he was suddenly pinned. He bucked, trying to through his attacker off but something covered his mouth and nose. He tried to scream but the world was suddenly spinning. He managed a gasp as everything went black.

 

She held the cloth for a few more seconds just to be sure and then climbed off of the mortal, lifting him from the bed easily. She left the room and met up with the others, each carrying an unconscious vampire. She smirked and led them back upstairs paying no attention to the bodies spread throughout the house. Heero Yuy was in for a surprise when he got home, that was for sure.

 

TBC…