Bride of War Part 2
It had been a long tiring trip for the ten-year-old. It had been decided that Duo would reside in the primary temple of the War God, located in the heart of the largest of the cities.
The priests were somewhat doubtful about taking in a child, but when they heard of his great gift for healing, they hesitated no longer.
As Duo adjusted and adapted to his new life, he began to smile again. The vibrant child was an anomaly in the somber and too serious setting.
At first the priests threatened to beat the little one whenever he laughed or began to talk too much, but soon ceased as they realized it had no effect on the young one. They couldn't actually beat him because a healing gift was sacred and only the lowest and most lawless would harm a Sacred One.
Soon the priests fell under Duo's spell like everyone else and gradually the dank temple filled with laughter and conversation. They even went so far as to create a garden area just for Duo deep within the inner sanctum of the temple. The garden thrived under the loving care of the little elfin boy and soon birds and small animals were added to the developing area. Duo found he was content, if not truly happy. He had his animal friends, but that couldn't replace wanting a special friend of his own.
It was soon after this that a war was completed and the War God returned to reside deep within the heart of his temple and replenish his energy. Needless to say, he was somewhat shocked and then angered at the changes he observed.
He took his ire out on his priests, speaking harshly about their lack of true piety and respect with the lighter atmosphere. As he was dressing down the his followers, a small whirlwind entered the room. Thus came about the God of War's first meeting with one stubborn elfin boy.
"You stop yelling at them this minute! You're mean and hateful, and I don't like you!"
Heero stared in shock. No one had ever dared to speak to him like that. "Foolish child! Do you know who I am?! Bow down and beg for my forgiveness before I crush you like the gnat you are!"
Duo straightened up his back, glared for all he was worth and answered the obnoxious deity. "I don't care who you are! You're rude and you don't deserve my respect!" Then the petite child snorted his distaste and stamped from the room, leaving a stunned War God and his priests behind.
"Who dared to let that little hellion in my temple! Get rid of that impudent brat!" he raged.
"Please, my Lord, he's a healer. He was brought here as a spoil of war. I know he's untrained, but we'll work on that."
"See that he doesn't cross my path again!"
The High Priest sighed with relief and a feeling of narrowly daverted disaster as the god disappeared. Everyone in the temple trembled when Heero was in a rage and no one ever stood up to him.
Snickering softly, he wondered who would truly be trained when those two clashed head on. He knew deep in his heart that Heero would be unable to resist the imp and would let him stay.
TBC...
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