Author's Note: Ok... I'm sooooo sorry this took so long but my computer has been acting really weird lately. I'll try to get the other chapter of this and other stories out as soon as I can 'k?
Wolfkin Part 2
Sickness
Duo watched the image in the looking glass as he slowly ran a hand over the slight swell of his belly. It was small, barely visible, but to him it was clear as day. A smile graced his elfin face as he imagined the small life growing within him.
He sighed, turning from his reflection, and walked to the entrance of his and his mate's burrow. Wufei stood outside, waiting stern faced as ever, for Duo's appearance. Ever since the clan had of his pregnancy, Wufei had been assigned as his personal guard whenever Heero was not able to be with him.
Currently his mate was on a hunt, as the food stokes were growing low. Wufei had been a bit miffed when he'd learned he had to stay behind, but even he agreed that Duo needed protection in his current state. Besides, guarding the Alpha Male's mate whilst he was with child was a great honor. Only those most trusted by the clan leader were seen as competent enough to take up the task in his stead.
The Delta had been watched very closely, no one had wanted a repeat of the trap incident. "Good morning Wufei." Duo said cheerfully as he emerged the den. Wufei nodded his greeting, watching his charge carefully, preparing to catch him if he fell. Duo had been feeling light-headed lately and Quatre informed the others that this malady was not a normal part of pregnancy.
He assumed that it was because Duo needed to consume more food now that he was eating for both himself and the pup. The Healer had assured Heero that the spells would pass once the stocks were replenished and his mate could eat more.
True to form, Duo lurched forward suddenly. Wufei caught him easily before came near the ground. As he helped the Delta up, he took the chance to look him over. Duo's face was slightly flushed and his breathing was quickly becoming ragged. Worriedly, the Beta leader pressed his palm to his charge's forehead. "Duo, you've got a slight fever. I advise we go see Quatre immediately."
Duo nodded. He may have argued in the past about visiting the Healer, but it wasn't just his welfare he had to look out for now. A smile played across his lips as Wufei supported his weight and led him to Quatre's burrow. "Quatre's going to flip out when he sees us." Duo chuckled. Wufei smirked slightly; the Healer was known to overreact at times. "OH MY GOD, DUO!! WHAT HAPPENED?!" The blond screamed the moment the Beta leader and Delta male came into sight. Duo smiled gently. "Calm down Quatre. Just another dizzy spell."
Wufei snorted at this. "He has a fever." The Healer blanched suddenly. "WHAT?! Get him inside now!" He practically dragged the others into his den. Seating Duo on an examination table, Quatre set to work. Duo's spell was showing no sign of passing, however, as he began to gently sway back and forth. Closing his eyes, he allowed Wufei and Quatre to lay him back onto the table. Reopening violet orbs, Duo looked toward his guard.
"Wufei, I need Heero. Could you find him... Please?" His voice was weak and shook slightly. Wufei looked down at the Delta, he appeared so small and fragile. "Hai, Duo. I will try." Quatre nodded his consent and the Beta leader transformed. His gray fur fluttered slightly as he raced through the woods, searching for his leader's scent. Upon finding it, he darted toward where he knew the hunting party would be.
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They'd been stalking the large stag for ten minutes and were finally close enough to it to attack when Wufei's wolf form came crashing through the brush. The buck scampered away as a very agitated Heero advanced on the Beta. Wufei! What is the meaning of this?
Cobalt eyes flashed as dark ebony turned to meet his gaze. I'm sorry, Heero, but it's Duo. Something's wrong, he asked me to come find you. Before he could even finish his sentence, the entire hunting party was racing back toward the clan village.
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"Quatre! Where is he?! Is he ok?!" Heero's worried voice rang throughout the Healer's burrow. "Calm yourself, Heero. He's resting and should be alright in a few hours." The blond said gently as he led the Alpha Male to his mate. "Hey Heero." Duo's weak voice greeted him as they entered the room. He took in his mate's pale flushed face and half-lidded eyes as he approached, but no matter how weak he looked, his smile was always strong.
"Hello, little one. How are you feeling?" He asked as he took his mate's hand in his and nuzzled his cheek. "Tired." Heero nodded as he placed gentle, feather-like kisses along his little love's high cheekbone. "Maybe I should take you home." His voice was soft as he noticed Duo had begun to drift off. "I'd like that." Heero sighed; his love's reply had been barely audible.
He turned to Quatre, asking silently for consent. As much as he wanted to take Duo back to their den, if the Healer frowned upon the idea, he would drop it. "It's ok, Heero. I think he'd recover more quickly if he were at home. After all, he feels safest there, with you." Heero nodded his thanks as he lifted his mate and cradled him gently against his chest. Duo was feeling extremely weak, but he had enough energy to smile at the anxious members of his pack as they exited the Healer's den.
A tremendous roar rose up from the entire clan, showing their relief that the lively Delta was all right. Heero carried his precious burden back to their burrow and gently placed him on their bed. He crawled in next to him, carefully pulled him into his arms, and caressed the slight swell of his mate's belly until his breathing changed to that of sleep. Sighing slightly, Heero watched as his little love slept and gently nuzzled his cheek until he too drifted off into sleep.
~*~
"See that one there? The one carrying the braided child? He's the Alpha Male. Look how they all step out of his path and none look him in the eye. The one he's carrying must be his mate. That one will be the key to their capture." Our spidery friend mused as he observed the workings of the clan village. "Whatever you say, Mr. Malinko." Was the only reply he received.
TBC...
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