Author's Note: Ok here's the next chapter! But before we begin I'd like to say something to the person who left an anonymous review asking why anyone would write a 1x2 romance. I'd like to start by saying if your reading this right now then you must have some interest in them as well. Oh and I'd like to thank you for ragging on my story without even reading it. The reason I don't write 1xR is because I don't like Relena. It's that simple. There's just something about her that just doesn't ring true about. Anyway, I don't know why I like the 1x2 coupling, I guess it's because I just think those two would be so sweet together. Well thank you for your input but if you don't like 1x2 romances that's fine, then don't read them but don't yell at those of us who do. Thank you for your time. Now on with the story!
The Shifter Part 2
"So, what do you think?" Treize asked. He was standing in a wide, dirty, and dark room. The walls were made of large, gray stones that seemed to be covered in a slime of some sort. The three windows that opened to room up to the outside world had bars across them and their shudders were closed. The enormous wooden door was closed and bolted tightly. In the center of the room stood Lady Une, the court mage. She was bent over a large pewter caldron that glowed eerily in the dim light. Looking into the caldron, you could see a wavy picture of Duo, curled up next to the prince, sleeping fitfully. "Very interesting. He's more powerful than the last one. In fact, he's more powerful than any fey creature I've seen thus far." She grinned evilly as she saw the prince throw a protective arm around the boy. "You'd best be wary, my king. It seems that our prince has taken a liking to the boy already." She watched as the shifter struggled through sleep and Heero's arms, slowly coming to. She shifted her weight nervously as she felt the power of the visions running through the elfin boy's mind. "We should both be wary, it seems." She waved her hand over the image, dispelling it, and turned to her king. "It appears that he can sense when I use my magic. I felt visions passing through him. I do not know what he saw, but it may have been us." Her eyes narrowed suddenly. "Or the future." Treize raised an eyebrow. "Excuse me." He asked. "Our young Duo may be a seer my lord." At this the king grinned. "Oh really? Then perhaps we should keep him around." Many scenarios of what could be done with a seer at his side ran through Treize's head. "Yes, my king. I believe that may be the best course of action."
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Blood, there was blood everywhere. Everywhere he turned there was blood...blood and death. He saw his brother, Solo, being beaten. Heard the crack of bones, the sickening thud of wooden clubs hitting flesh, and cruel snap of whips connecting with skin. "STOP IT!" Duo screamed attempting to cover his ears. But, no matter what he did, he couldn't block out the sounds...or the smells. The smell of blood, death, and decay filled his nose. But worst of all, that surpassed all these by far, was the feelings. He could feel his brother's life force slowly slipping away. Fading, and finally disappearing all together. Then suddenly, it stopped. The horrible sounds, the noxious smells, the maddening sensations, just stopped. He could feel someone shaking him gently and he knew he was awake, but he couldn't seem to stop the images that played before his eyes. A woman, tall and shrouded in shadows, was leaning over a caldron, peering at whatever was inside. Then she stood and he recognized her. It was the court mage, no witch. The one that had dark magic and evil spirits flitting about her like black fire flies. She seemed thoughtful and her eyes shone with a sinister light. And then, as suddenly as it had come, the vision was gone. Duo gasped and fell into the embrace of the boy that held him so tightly.
He'd awoken to find Duo thrashing about slightly. Alarmed when the boy screamed 'stop it' in his sleep, he attempted to rouse him from, what appeared to be, the grip of some horrible nightmare. He whispered and shook the fey gently, but nothing seemed to be able to wake him. Then, without warning, Duo shot straight up in bed. His beautiful violet eyes wide and glazed. Though he was awake he appeared to be staring at something that only he could see. Again, Heero began to gently shake him. The prince wrapped his arms protectively around the lithe figure when he whimpered slightly. Heero couldn't think of anything else to do, so he leaned forward slightly, and placed his lips lightly against Duo's temple. Suddenly, the boy gasped and fell against Heero's chest. He lifted the smaller boy up so that he was sitting sideways on his lap. Duo was shaking uncontrollably, his grip on Heero's arms so tight that it was painful. Heero lifted his arm and slowly stroked the spot on the back of Duo's neck that had made him purr the night before. As before, he began to purr and his tense muscles relaxed. Leaning into the touch, Duo curled up in Heero's lap, attempting to find some solace from the horrid visions that had plagued him just moments before. A half smile quirked Heero's lips as the beautiful creature before him nuzzled at his neck and relaxed completely. After a few minutes, he glanced down to see Duo watching him. "Are you alright?" He asked. At Duo's nod, he gave a gentle smile and pushed some hair behind one pointed ear.
A small, high-pitched chirp brought them both back to the real world. Looking quickly to the windowsill, Duo spotted a tiny robin. Grinning, he stood slowly. "Hello there. What are you doing?" He asked kindly. To Heero's surprise, the bird replied with a chirp and Duo nodded. "Oh really, well I'm not sure if my friend would like you building a nest on his sill. Why don't you ask him?" He replied pointing to Heero. The small bird flapped its wings and flew, landing on the raised knee of a slightly startled prince. It looked at him for a second, then began to squeak, chirp, and whistle incessantly. Duo chuckled at Heero's dumbfounded expression. The prince looked up to see him covering his mouth slightly, attempting to stop the musical sound that poured out. A smile spread across Heero's face even as he quirked an eyebrow in question. "I can speak to animals." Duo explained. "He's asking if he can build his nest on your windowsill. He says that if you let him, he'll sing to you every morning." Heero looked back to the bird and nodded slightly. "He says yes." Duo informed the bird when it continued to squeak. With a happy chirp, the bird took to the wing and flew out the window. Watching the robin fly away, a thought sprang into Heero's mind. "Duo?" The boy turned back to him. "You said you have wings right?" He nodded. "Why don't you just fly away?" Duo's face suddenly fell. "I would, but when your friends where chasing me I tried to fly away, and they shot me through the wing with an arrow." Heero's face suddenly darkened. "What?!" Duo searched his eyes and saw such intense anger that he took a step back. "They hurt you?!"
"It's alright Heero." Duo said soothingly. Heero calmed visibly as he heard his name slip from the angel's lips. It was the first time Duo had ever said his name and he liked the sound of it coming from the elfin boy's mouth. "They only shot me because they had to. Trowa removed the arrow as soon as I asked." Heero nodded then looked Duo over. "Where are your wings?" He asked. "I can retract them. I can't feel the pain as long as I don't have my wings, but unless I bring them out, it won't heal." Heero looked thoughtful for a moment then said. "I'll be right back. Stay here." With that he left. Duo waited a few minutes and breathed a sigh of relief when Heero returned carrying what appeared to be some gauze. "Bring out your wings and I'll tend to the wound. They may come in handy later." He said setting the wrappings down on the bed. Duo looked into his eye for a moment then nodded slightly. A low glow appeared around his shoulders and back. When it dimmed, a hawk cry of pain echoed through the room and he pitched forward.
Heero caught Duo long before he would of hit the floor. Propping the smaller boy up against the bed, he began to examine the injured wing. Looking to Duo's wary eyes, he began to speak. "Nothing's broken. It should be almost completely healed within a weak." He reached up for the gauze when the fey boy nodded. Wrapping the wound tightly, he was careful not to hurt the boy in any way. When he was finished, he helped Duo to his feet and sat him on the bed. His breath caught as he took in the sight of the winged boy for the first time. The sun glittered lightly of the chestnut braid as Duo struggled to stay upright. "Lay down. You should rest for awhile." Violet eyes met cobalt and he nodded slightly seeing the concern in those blue depths. Heero helped him lay back without hurting his wing. When he was sure the boy was asleep he leaned forward and placed a kiss on his forehead. "As I said before, my little angel. I'll protect you no matter what."
TBC...
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