Dragonheart Epilogue
Incarcerated by the magistrate in the regional prison the remnants of Merquise's army awaited trial for their many crimes. Made more modest by his defeat, the Peacecraft Prince was escorted by Wufei, two Elders and a detachment of the local guard to face his punishment.
While Odin believed that Milliardo should be held accountable for his traitorous deeds, he also knew the pain of a father's separation from his son. Writing from the heart on the Prince's behalf Lord Yuy penned a letter to the King requesting leniency. The (1)lese-majesty was serious but Odin felt that the Kingdom's good would be better served if the Milliardo was ordered into subserviency to the people rather than being lock away.
Duo also included a letter mirroring Odin's appeal for mercy. Although Duo had been displaced from his home and had suffered grievously he was not anxious for revenge. He had reclaimed his pride by winning the challenge and saw no further need to meter out justice.
In an ironic way the Prince had been the compelling agent that brought Duo and Heero together. True Duo had lost a house but he had gained a home and for that he would be eternally grateful. Odin had become his adoptive father and Anna his surrogate mother. Heero was his friend, lover and soul mate and would be until Duo drew his last breath.
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Odin was well enough to ride so he accompanied Duo and Heero on one of their nightly visits to the dragon's lair. He was initially a bit rattled by the great reptile but soon grew quite comfortable in Shinigami's presence.
With Wufei's permission, Jen was introduced to mystic beast. Of course she had no fear of Shinigami and immediately took to the gentle giant.
Many a moonlit evening was spent watching Jen and Shinigami play. Once Heero and Duo laughed so hard that they couldn't catch their breaths. Jen made a "crown" of yellow and white daisies and tried to balance it on Shinigami's head but the ring was too small so it hung lopsidedly from one emerald ear.
The dragon could see the flowers dangling in his peripheral vision but each time he turned in head the blossoms moved away. Before long Shinigami was walking in circles trying to catch the curious vegetation that stayed just outside of his reach. Finally the dragon got so unsteady that he wobbled like a drunk before setting back on his hunches with a ground-jarring hump.
Jen added to the hilarious scene as she copied Shinigami circular trip until she, too, could no longer stand up. "I feel strange." She announced as she clumsily sat down beside the dizzy dragon.
"You went around too much." Duo declared between fits of giggling, "Stay still for a while."
Jen gazed at the Keeper with unfocused eyes and offered Duo a sweet smile. "I would be still if you would stop moving."
Next to Duo Heero broke into another bout of uncontrolled laugher. Together the chuckling pair laid back and bayed at the moon.
Wufei had a similar reaction when the story was retold. Jen crossed her arms over her chest and scowled at her father, "Don't make fun." she pouted.
Wufei pulled his daughter into a loving embrace, "I am not making fun, I am happy that you had a good time."
From that time on Jen was a regular visitor with the dragon who made himself drunk.
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Heero and Duo had settled into a relaxed routine. Each day they would ride together to supervised the field hands. In the evening Duo would help with the bookwork, he had even offered several suggestions that had improved the labor management efficiency.
The Gypsies were a great help with the animals and many were skilled craftsmen in the forging of iron or the weaving of cloth. Each person did his or her part to help out at the Manor, they not only earned their keep but Lord Yuy's respect as well.
Heero and Duo often had meals and pleasant conversations with Odin and Anna but the lovers were the most content when they shared private dinners in their bedroom. Eating on a blanket in front of the fireplace had become a special part of their burgeoning relationship.
It was a quiet time, a respite from their busy schedules. They savored wine-flavored kisses, engaged in tender touches. With Duo's gentle guidance Heero had become surer of himself, bolder in his initiation of their love sessions.
For the first time Heero Yuy trusted someone without reservation or pause. He freely gave his heart, surrendered his soul to his life partner and knew without a doubt that he would never be forsaken.
Dinner finished, cozy from the wine and the warmth of two entwined bodies, Heero closed his eyes and let himself become lost in the pure sexual essence that was Duo's alone. Duo rested his head on Heero's shoulder satisfied and at peace.
As he twirled the end of Duo's braid Heero whispered, "I must have done something right in this world to have you by my side."
Duo raised up enough to watch the firelight twinkle in Heero's bewitching eyes. "You are a good person with a kind heart, yes, you have done a lot that is right."
Heero nodded silently and Duo could see a wisp of sadness shimmer across is fire-flicked sight. "What's wrong?"
With a soft sight Heero answered his lover's concerned inquiry. "Sometimes I still see the blood of battle on my hands."
Duo took Heero's hands, turned them over and placed a firm kiss in each palm's center. "My lips have vanquished the stains and my love will hold them at bay forever."
Heero ran a finger along Duo's cheek, "Thank you." The sadness was replaced with a brighter gleam. "Duo you have made it safe for my heart to care, please show my body how to love you."
Heero's passionate appeal caused a brief hesitation to move over Duo's face. "Do you trust me not to hurt you?"
"I trust you with my life, please love me."
The soul mates walked hand in hand across the room. Duo motioned for Heero to sit on the bed then went to a trunk that Heero had given him to store his few worldly possessions. Duo extracted a blue glass bottle sealed up with a cork and sat down beside his partner.
"What's that?" Heero wondered eyeing the bottle.
"Something to make the loving easier."
Duo leaned near until his violet eyes came into line with Heero's cobalt orbs. "If I do anything that makes you uncomfortable tell me. If at any time you want to stop I promise I won't get upset. I only want what makes you happy."
Heero nodded that he understood. "I am not sure what to do."
Duo leaned closer, brushed his lips across Heero's cheek then his chin then delivered a full kiss to his lover's slightly parted lips. "Relax I will guide you."
Heero scooted to the middle of the bed and laid his head on a pillow. Duo set about in deliberate degrees to get Heero in the mood. Lips and hands were employed to kindle passionate heat over his entire body.
Heero caught on quickly and soon reciprocated the tantalizing touches. Clothing was peeled away to exposed super sensitive skin. Gasps and moans were the only sounds that disturbed the midnight quiet. Heero removed the tie from Duo's braid freeing his hair just like Duo was freeing Heero's heart.
Keeping up the barrage of sensual sensations Duo stoked the inside of Heero's thigh with one hand while he used the other hand to wiggle the cork from the bottle. The scent of rosemary filled the air. Duo paused to poured a small amount of the fragrant oil in his hand.
As Duo tunneled his oil-slick hand around Heero's hardened shaft Heero bucked up his hips and let a hiss of air escaped over his lips. "Feels...so...good." he panted out the pleasure of Duo's firm strokes.
"Let me show you something that feels even better." Duo whispered huskily as he used two of his oily fingers to stretch his own anal muscles.
When Duo was properly prepared he straddled Heero's hips and began to slowly impale himself on his writhing lover's erect manhood. Heero eyes widened. A sound akin to a whimper told Duo that his partner wanted him to continue.
Fully seated, Duo began to rock forward then back until he settled into a rhythm designed to guide his lover to the climactic conclusion that would show Heero how much he loved him.
Heero's breath caught in his throat as a wave of heat traveled up both legs and gathered in his groin. He shuddered as the strong orgasmic release sent shooting stars through his body and his brain. "DUO!" he cried not caring who might hear his declaration of desire.
Heero's manhood ejected its milky seed claiming Duo and sealing their bond. Sweat beading on his face and his breaths coming in winded panting Heero rode the wave until the pulsing was replaced with a wonderful afterglow.
Duo leaned over his lover brushing back stringy hair from his damp cheeks. "Heero Yuy I love you."
"I love you." Heero replied breathlessly before pulling Duo down to lay on his chest.
They stayed joined until Duo was sure that Heero's manhood had softened enough to slip out without causing Heero any pain. Duo eased up and tugged a blanket over he and his soul mate. Lying together in the bedroom's solitude Heero and Duo cuddled and whispered endearingly until they drifted off into sated sleep.
With their promise of protection and their pledge of love the heir of Yuy Manor and the Keeper would face the world without fear. Now they shared a dragon heart and no one could stand against them.
OWARI
(1) Lese-majesty--Any of various offences committed against a sovereign power, treason.
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