Created by Love, Blood and Death Part 10
Shinii's POV
"I have more questions."
I turn and look at my master. He's sitting on his bed. After he woke he convinced the others he'd be fine alone. But he's not, alone, I'm here.
"What questions, master?" I ask softly.
While in his dream, he told me of his other dreams. Meeting Nanashi, and Val.
"What exactly are Val and Nanashi?"
He's still in bed. Too weak to move, really. I'm sitting on Heero's bed. In the corner next to the desk. Should I tell him? I stare at him. What the hell. If the Fates are on our side then, they will try to keep the court from knowing. At least I hope they will.
"Val is an ascended demon and Nanashi is a shadow."
He sighs and rolls his eyes. "I know that, but what does that mean? Who did Val work for? Who did Nanashi work for? What kind of powers, if any, did they have?"
"Oh. Um, let me think." I smirk at him. "Val was originally the creation of Dorma. Gorgon was his 'brother'."
"Which means?"
"Well Dorma was found of tricking mortals and lesser immortals. Gorgon, the first being created by Dorma, was fond ofbeing cruel to others."
"So, what about Val?"
"Well, Val had a kind soul. Which isn't all that odd. Each sect of darkness always has kind souls within it. Val was Dorma's. Dorma never minded Val having a kind soul as long as he did his job."
"Which was?"
"Tricking mortals."
"I don't get it."
"Val was to trick mortals into doing things. Whether it was a good or bad act, Dorma didn't care. So, Val tricked mortals into doing good things."
"Okay so he's like a conscience?"
"Yes. But, as an ascended demon, he was kind to all and was able to handle all of the Light. Even Fawlner can't do that."
"Who's Fawlner?"
I look at my master who has a grin on his face.
"One of my watchers and friends. He was assigned to make sure I didn't try to bring you back."
"Looks like he failed."
I giggle. "No, the court sent me here."
"Huh?"
He looks confused. "Why?"
"Well, not everyone wants you gone. Most of the court wants you to return. It's just, they felt that you were wrong and you needed to be punished. So, anyways, after Val ascended, he worked for you."
"Me?"
"Yeah, well, according to Fawlner, you told the court that you would watch over Val. So, he worked for you."
"Got'cha'. So what about Nanashi? And don't tell me he's a shadow. I know that already."
I smile and sit on the edge of Heero's bed. "Well, let's see. A shadow is an immortal being that copies things. Whether it be an immortal or a mortal. But, that's only the curious ones. They're really harmless creatures. They stick to their own and stay to the shadows. Nanashi was always curious. So, he tended to go out. But he got hurt and you helped him. And then he and Val became good friends. I think they may have loved each other."
"Does he have special powers?"
"No, shadows don't really do anything. Except they follow people. They change shape."
"So, why would someone want to hurt them?"
"Master, Darkness doesn't care. Nanashi was fine after you helped him."
"Did you know them well?"
I stand up and walk over to his bed. "I knew who they were but, I wasn't around them as much as you or K.... um, your love."
He looks at me and raises an eyebrow. "What were you going to say?"
Busted.
"Nothing."
"Shinii, my love wasn't named 'Heero' was he?"
"No."
He smiles at me. "Not gonna tell me, are you?"
"No."
Duo's POV
I would have asked Shinii more questions but Heero came in. He set his books on his desk and then, to my surprise, he came over to my bed and looked at me.
"Yes?" I asked him. Hey, he had stared at me long enough. And if he ain't gonna kiss me then he should talk. Though I'd rather he kiss me.
"How are you feeling?"
"I'm still tired but, other than that I'm fine."
"Hn." He turns to go his desk.
There's a knock at the door and Heero goes to answer it. Shinii looks at me and I think she's sad. It's like she really wants us to be together. Shit, who am I kiddin? I want us to be together. I turn back to the door and see Quatre and Trowa walk in. Quatre sits on my bed, Trowa sits on Heero's. Just missing Shinii, too.
"How are you feeling, Duo?" Quatre asks.
"Just tired."
"So what happened?" Quatre puts his hand on my forehead. "You don't have a fever. Are you dizzy, sick to your stomach?"
"Nah man, I'm just tired."
"He was in pain this morning." Heero says from his desk.
"What hurt?" Quatre looks at me.
"Everything." I lay my head back and pray he'll stop asking me questions.
"Why?"
Okay great. Now 'Mr. Shadow' Trowa is asking questions.
"I don't know." I rub at my temple.
"Headache?"
"Yes, thank you. Stop asking so many questions."
"Duo, no one asked you anything."
I look at the others. They're all looking at me strangely. I then look at Shinii. She has a sheepish look on her face.
"Damn it! Why do I have to be the crazy one?" I mutter.
"You're not crazy, Duo." Quatre pats my arm.
"Yeah. Sure. God, I'm so tired." My eyes feel like lead weights have been attached to them.
"Sleep then."
Okay, Heero's beginning to get to me. He's being all nice and stuff. But I listen to him anyways and close my eyes.
"Welcome." I look over and see an old woman sitting in a chair.
"Yes, welcome, brother." I look over and see a woman around the age of thirty or something.
"Yes, have a seat, brother." A teenage girl says.
I look around for whom they're talking to but, I don't see anyone. Okay, this is a dream. And dreams have been memories. And I'm always the one looking in. So, what the hell is going on now?
"We speak to you, Shinigami." The old woman says.
"Or shall we call you, Duo?" The second woman says.
That got my attention. I turn and look at them. "Yes, Duo Maxwell. Duo Maxwell is Shinigami. Shinigami is our brother." The younger girl says.
"Um... who are you?" Well, might as well see if they can hear me.
"We are the Fates." The old woman answers, which I find very weird.
"We are your sisters." The other woman says.
"I am Future." The third says. She comes up to me. "The oldest is Past. The other Present. Have a seat, brother."
"Um, okay, this isn't like my other dreams." I sit in a chair and face the other three.
"Your other dreams are killing you." Past says.
"We shall change that now." Present says.
"No longer shall you be an outsider." Future said.
"Do you ladies always talk like that? Because it's just plain weird."
At that they laugh.
"So, I'm your brother. How's that?"
"We have the same parents." Past says.
"Father Time." Present states.
"Mother Goddess." Future finishes.
"Don't you mean Mother Earth?" Hey, it's a valid question. Of course they chuckled.
"Only on Earth is she called such. To others she is, Mother Goddess." Past says.
"So, um, why are we siblings?"
"Father and Mother bore us first. We are their children." Present says.
"We are made from them. Not by them." Future says.
"Okay, let me get this right. We were made from both of them. But other gods and what not were made by them. So, we have common traits between our parents and ourselves. But the others have nothing."
"Correct." All three of them say at the same time, which was really creepy.
"So, now you're changing the way I remember things."
"Yes." Past speaks.
"You shall remember as you were there."
"As in, first person?" So I'm slightly confused.
"Yes." Present speaks. "It will be easier for you."
"You will not die this way." Future says.
"Well, that will make Shinii happy."
"Yes, young death is very worried about you." Past says, and sadly might I add.
"Your daughter has been through much, dear brother." Future says.
"Is she really my daughter? I mean, from what I got when I touched her, it seemed she was. And Heero's too."
"Your daughter, she is." Past says.
"Created like us." Present says.
"Yet unlike us, as well." Future says.
"Damn, what's with the riddles?" I'm getting frustrated.
Past chuckles. "Poor brother, you'll remember and then all will be fine."
Present gets up and stands in front of me. "Remember, all your allies are next to you. Those against you will show their faces soon."
Future then looks to me. "It shall be dangerous, but you must try and remember all you can. You need your power."
"You need your allies as well." Present says and out of order too.
"When your power returns, so will theirs." Future says.
"I thought they weren't powerful." I'm confused now.
"They are powerful. More than anyone knows. If you regain your power you may awake our mother and father." Past says.
"If this happens, then we can use our power." Present says.
"And then those below us shall be educated on what is proper." Future says.
I open my eyes to see Heero staring at me. He looks really worried. Well, okay, as worried as he'd let on. But, hey, at least I know he worries and that's a good thing, right?
Out of the corner of my eye I see Shinii sitting on his bed. She doesn't seem to be worried. Like she knew something was going to happen. I feel fingers glide across my forehead as Heero moves my bangs. He puts a cold cloth on my forehead. Feels good.
"You're awake." His voice is low and comforting.
"Yeah, what happened?" My voice sounds harsh and raspy.
"You blacked out."
"Oh. Why are you talking so softly?"
"Hn."
No answer; not good.
"What's going on, Duo?"
"Nani?"
"You've been acting weird. You're seeing things, losing energy and now you've blacked out. You also have a fever."
"You wouldn't believe me. Hell, I don't believe it. I think I'm going crazy. I keep having these dreams and I see things and.... and I... I don't know anymore. But god, I wish it was all over with."
Yup, I'm on the verge of a breakdown. Ain't life happy?
"Master, you need to calm down." Shinii's standing behind Heero and she looks worried.
"Heero, I'm going to sleep now."
Heero raises an eyebrow. "Hn"
"Be careful master."
As I close my eyes, I see Shinii crawl up onto my bed and curl up at the end. How sweet, she's going to watch over me. Maybe I can have a nice dream. One that isn't a memory.
TBC...
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