Warnings: I'll tell you all right now. I suck at fight scenes. Sorry.
Created by Love, Blood and Death Part 24
Duo's POV
I wake up blinking my eyes open. I start to stretch but find one of my arms weighed down. I look and see Shinii cuddled next to me sleeping peacefully. I move back and find that Heero is spooned next to me, his arm resting over my hip. It takes a few seconds to remember what's happen.
"You're awake." I hear Heero whisper into my ear. His voice is slightly husky and rough.
"Hai." I answer him. It's too bad Shinii's here or I'd turn over and kiss him senseless.
"Shinii still asleep?"
"Yeah. You gonna tell me what happened to you?"
"Nani?" Heero all but sighs. He kisses my neck.
"All of a sudden you love me and Shinii gets all family like on me. Yesterday she had a hard time with the fact that you were her dad. Now she's fine with it. The same goes for you. Now you're okay with her bein' your kid."
Heero kisses my neck again. "I don't understand either."
"Daddy?" I look down and Shinii's eyes flutter open. "Papa?"
"Mornin' angel, you sleep well?" I brush her hair out of her face.
"Don't sleep." She pouts; sometimes I think she's too cute for her own good.
I chuckle at her. "What ever you say angel, but you were sleeping." I kiss her forehead. "Come on now, we have a big day today. We're gonna kick some jerk's ass all over the immortal realm." She smiles at that.
"Should you really cuss with her around?" Heero's voice is but a whisper.
I chuckle. "Why stop now? Besides I remember someone always keeping a tight grip on her words. She won't cuss, especially with you around." I turn back to Shinii. "Come on up and at'em munchkin." I sit Shinii up and she groans. "Out of bed and go wake the others. Come on now go."
"I dun wanna daddy." She pouts.
"Don't care, go!" I give her a gentle shove to the edge of the bed.
She groans and gives me a hug and a kiss on my cheek. She then does the same for Heero and then leaves the room. I look over at Heero and he watches after her. He seems slightly shocked by her action.
"She used to do that all the time with Kei. Don't be mad at her, she's half-asleep." He turns to look at me. His eyes soften just a bit. Boy, I wish I could read his mind, but I can't. I wonder what has brought this change to him. Right now I want to lean over and kiss him. In fact I do just that. I kiss his lips softly. I pull back just a bit and look into his eyes. I can't believe how much I've missed him.
I lean in again, I kiss him softly and this time he kisses back. He opens his mouth and I plunge my tongue in. I love the way he tastes. Our tongues spar and after what seems like ages we break for air. Sometime during our kissing we laid back down. With me on top of him. I run my hand through his hair. He then pulls me back down for another kiss, which I happily accept. This time however, he is the one who plunges into my mouth. Not long after that we break away, slightly breathless.
"We should get up." I pant, running my hand along his chest.
"Aa, we should." One of his hands run through my hair and the other holds me to him.
"We need showers too." I kiss his neck and then his collarbone.
"What will happen?" His fingers trance my jaw.
"What do you mean?" I truly wish I knew what was going on in his mind. He seems so changed.
"After this battle. After you have defeated your enemy." His words sound sad.
"I don't know. I guess I haven't thought that far. Why?" I cock my head to the side. This isn't the Heero I know. This is more like Kei.
"Will you come back and finish the war? Or will you stay there?"
I blink. "I want to stay with you, Heero. I don't care if it in the mortal world or not. As long as you're with me, I'll be happy."
"We owe the people of the colonies to come back and fight."
"True. If this is what you want then I shall stay with you."
"What about Shinii? Shouldn't you be with her?"
"I don't see why she can't stay with us."
"Duo, we're soldiers. It's not the place for little girls."
I sigh. "Heero she's an angel of death. Hell! She's the First Appointed Angel of Death. Trust me, she's probably been out on the war zone with us the whole time."
"Hn." He kisses my neck and then sits up bring me with him. "Shower." He states and get out of bed and heads for the bathroom.
I admire his perfect bare ass for a moment and then clear my throat. "Don't you think you should put on a robe?" He turns and looks at me. I look at him and all but drool. "After all I don't think Shinii needs to be seeing you naked."
He raises an eyebrow and walks over to the closet. He opens it up and then rummages around for something. When he closes it he's wearing a robe and then he throws one at me. I sit for a few seconds and then follow after him.
Coming out of the room, I notice Fawlner at the end of the hallway. He raises an eyebrow and I wink at him. He merely shakes his head and leaves. Some demons have no sense of fun. I walk into the bathroom and Heero is already in the shower. I wonder if he'd mind some company?
I step into the shower and he quickly turns around. "I thought you might like some company." I grin at him.
"Duo, we don't have time for that." His voice is stern.
"For what? A shower?" I step closer to him and warm water hits me. The more I move to him the more he backs away. "You afraid of me Heero?"
"No." He glares a little at me.
"Good." I stick my head under the water and then grab for the shampoo. I wash my hair and rinse it out. Turning for the soap I look at Heero. "Something wrong Heero?"
"Hn, baka." Heero went back to his showering.
I wrapped my arms around his waist and whispered in his ear. "And you're stuck with me."
The rest of our shower is finished quickly. I do think we're afraid we might ravish each other. We get out and dry off. I, of course, admire Heero's body for a bit. I don't even realize how long I've been watching him until he clears his throat. I look up into his eyes. He's smirking at me. I quickly dry off and wrap the towel around my hips.
We leave the bathroom and head back for the bedroom. I look around and this time I see Auzii at the end of the hall. He's smiling and walks away. I go the room and Heero is already getting dressed. I pull out some clothes. Though I suppose I could make them appear. But that always unnerved Kei so I don't think I'll try it just yet with Heero.
"Why were they watching us?" Heero's question pulls to the here and now.
"Who?"
"Your friends."
"Auzii and Fawlner? I haven't a clue why they were and the end of the hallway." I shake my head.
We enter the kitchen to see Quatre and Trowa eating at the table. Shinii has some food in front of her too. Wufei sits on the table watching her. Auzii and Fawlner are standing by the sink watching. Everyone looks at Heero and me as we enter. It's kind of weird.
"Good morning Duo, Heero! Did you guys sleep well?" Ah Quatre the ever pleasant one.
I smile at him. "You bet Q. So what's for breakfast?" I look over the food on the table.
"Shinigami, gods don't need to eat." Fawlner says.
I turn and look at him. "So, I like food. Besides this body is still mortal even if all my memories have returned. Food will be required for the battle today."
"And when will we leaving, Duo?" Wufei asks.
"After breakfast." I sit down and begin piling food on my plate. I look at Shinii and she's picking at it. "What's wrong angel?"
"Nothing." She doesn't look at me. She takes small bites of food.
"Something's wrong. Don't like the food?"
"No, it's good. I'm just not use to it is all."
I grin I know what she's talking about. Kei used to make her food. But nothing ever tastes like that food. I wonder if it has something to do with the time in which he lived. Or maybe it was just how he cooked. "I understand angel. But you still should eat."
"Yes ma.... Daddy." She looks up and smiles at me.
All of us stand in the living room. Quatre, Trowa and Heero are staring at the wall that now has a vortex in it. Mist swirls around and spills into the room. Auzii and Fawlner stand on either side of it looking at the three. Shinii stands next to me and I have my arm around her shoulder. Wufei had opted to sit on my shoulder.
I look to the others. "Are you ready?" They all nod.
"When you get to the immortal realm you may become disorientated." Auzii informs them. "Your memories will come back and along with them your powers."
"It will take a bit for you to gain control." Fawlner says. "Do not panic, it will only make it worse." He looks to Heero. "I have no idea what will happen to a mortal when we get there."
"Nothing shall harm him." I state. Which is true I shall not let anything harm my love.
Auzii sighs slightly. "When we get there I say we stick together. Do you know who we're after, Shinigami?"
I nod to him. I know whom to look for and I know exactly what I'll do to him when I get my hands on him. He will pay for what he has done. They will all pay for forgetting their places.
"Let us go then." Fawlner says.
We enter the vortex. I reach for Heero's hand and hold on tightly to it. My scythe appears in my other hand. I notice that Shinii has her scythe too. Auzii and Fawlner are leading the way. Quatre and Trowa behind us. Which is a good thing I suppose. We will protect them once we get to the immortal realm. Wufei is perched to fly off of my shoulder once we arrive. At that time I shall have him grow to his full size.
I see the end. "Get ready guys, we're almost there."
I step out into the immortal realm. Places of pure light and dark dot the scenery. And the neutral places glow with great beauty. I have missed this place, but I don't regret anything I have done. I feel my power surge within me. I feel my hand being griped harder. I look to Heero and he falls to his knees. As do Quatre and Trowa.
"Wufei, time for you to get larger." I tell him. He flies off of me and I wave my hand. Wufei grows until he is his normal size. The red dragon bares his teeth and blows a puff of smoke.
"Du.... Duo."
I look at Heero who I now have in my arms. "Yes Heero?" I'm sure my voice sounds a little shaken. I didn't think this would happen to him.
"It's going to be fine." He looks into my eyes. There's something different about his eyes. Like a little light has come on and he knows something more. They look almost like Kei's did. Not the cold emotionless eyes the Heero normally has. I can only nod mutely. He stands up and leans heavily against me.
I look over at Quatre and Trowa. They are still on their knees. Quatre holds his hands to his chest and is rocking back and forth. Trowa's hands clutch his head. They seem to be trying to remain calm. I note the tears falling from both of their eyes. I don't think I've ever seen Trowa cry before.
"Shinigami." I turn back around at Auzii's gasp. He's looking straight ahead.
I follow his gaze and see who's walking towards us. A tall man walks towards us. He has no wings and his hair is bright blond and I know for talking with him in the past that he has dark brown eyes. His skin his slightly tanned. I don't know whose side he's on. I wonder if he's here for Quatre.
He stops in front of me and gets down on one knee and bows his head. "Master Shinigami, it is good to see you have returned."
I raise an eyebrow. Not many gods bow down to another god. "Dorma, I must ask. Whose side are you on?"
I hear a small chuckle. "While you have taken over one of my creations, I have no ill will towards you. You have made him happy and he still served me. I am no fool, Shinigami; I know who are the most powerful of us all. I wish not to upset Father Time and Mother Goddess. I do my bidding by how they made me. As you are their child, I follow you."
I nod my head. I had thought all the immortals had forgotten my parents. "Then stand and assist me in my battle."
"Thank you. The immortal court does not know you're here yet."
"I didn't want them to. And I'm sure my sisters are keeping it from them too."
"I see. The high ruling gods are on your side. However there are several in the lower ranks against you. All those for you are now wearing a purple, black and red sash around their arms. Those against you do not know what they mean. When asked the gods merely answer they are remembering Shinigami. I know it sounds corny but we need some way of knowing."
"I see. Help us with the others. Wufei take point. Shinii stay by me."
Dorma moves behind me and kneel next to Quatre. I can't help but listen in. Dorma may be a demon god, but he's always been protective of Val. He puts his arm around Quatre's waist and helps him stand.
"Come on my creation, up on your feet."
Quatre looks up at him. His eyes search Dorma's face. "I know you." His memories must be coming back.
Dorma smiles. "Yes you do, child. I made you."
"What are you doing here?"
"Helping."
"You don't do that; you're a trickster." Quatre's eyebrows knit together. I myself turn to Dorma and glare a little.
Dorma looks at me. "If you think I'm stupid enough to go against you then you're wrong."
"Prove it." Wufei grumbles.
Dorma looks at him and then back at me. "You know when someone lies to you. I give you permission to look into my soul."
I look at Dorma and right into his eyes. His soul is bared to me. Gods, well hell, all immortal aren't too willing to bare their soul to Shinii or me. We are the only two who can take them. I see his pride in Val and even some love for Val. And then I see his loyalty to me. It comes with fear. He doesn't want to die. Rather smart of him to figure this out.
I blink my eyes and smile a bit. "He's with us. Now come on, we have to a battle to fight." I pull Heero with me and Shinii is walking with me.
We follow Wufei, with his size he can see much farther than any of us. Fawlner is helping Trowa to walk while Auzii watches our back. My eyes move around looking for anything odd. I spot some fairies that stop playing and watch us. Some bow and others wave. Further along I spot some demons that look almost horrified to see us. While other jump for joy and wave. Even angels act that way. I guess there is a rift between all immortals. Those for Death and those against. It's now that I wonder how one lower god can do so much. Abith wasn't that well loved when I left. He couldn't have done this. He must be working for someone else. The question is who?
I see the Immortal Court ahead of us. It's a building that has elements of Dark and Light in it. No one from either side can be hurt by it. But the building has dark black clouds and no windows. It can be very ominous looking place. However I have seen when it seemed the most inviting place possible.
We stop and ahead of us are warriors for both the dark and the light. Wufei holds still and the rest of us stand next to him. I look back to see Trowa is now standing on his own. He looks at me and nods. He remembers and has total control of his powers. I look to Quatre, he still seems a little shaken but he nods to me too. I tighten my grip on Heero. I'm afraid for him. I know he can defend himself but still he is only a mortal.
"It'll be all right, Duo." Heero speaks softly. I stare at him. What is going through his mind? He is way too calm. Shinii catches my eye and smiles at me. You know I get the feeling she knows something I don't.
I let go of Heero and stand in front of everyone. "Warriors, I am Shinigami. I only want to know one thing. Where is Abith?"
Many of them bow down on one knee, while others simply stood there in shock. I guess no one thought I'd be coming home today. Then all of a sudden one group of warriors charged us. There were nearly fifty of them. Wufei is their first target. He may not be immortal but he can put up a good fight. He blows fire at them. He takes flight to better his odds. Auzii is there to help him. Auzii's sword strikes at warriors. He's only trying to stop them not kill them.
I look to my left and Quatre and Dorma are holding off other warriors. Dorma's whip takes out many of them. Of course he's a god he can do that. Quatre seems a little unsure of himself. And then a warrior has gotten a lucky shot. Dorma is hit in the leg. Quatre's eyes are glowing and the warrior who hit Dorma goes sailing through the sky. He lands in with other warriors who hold him back.
To my right are Trowa and Fawlner. Fawlner is fighting off fellow demon warriors. Trowa changes into a shadow and merges with the shadow of an angel warrior. The warrior can't control his one weapon. It's rather impressive.
"DADDY!" I turn back around to see Shinii on her knees. Not a hundred yards from me is Abith. It seems he has hit my daughter. This does not bode well for him. I notice Heero rush over to Shinii to help her. Abith lets loose another bolt of energy right at Shinii and Heero.
My anger wells up in me. "NOOOO!!!!" What? Abith's energy is defected. I look and Heero is glaring at Abith. Shinii's eyes are huge with surprise as she looks from Heero to Abith to me. What the hell just happened? Did Shinii do that? No that's not right, the energy looks wrong. Then who deflected Abith's energy?
It doesn't matter now. My wings spread wide and I take flight. My scythe ready to cut down Abith. This is the last time he hurts my family. I reach him and bring my scythe down, cutting into him and his soul escapes. His body falls to the ground, or rather through the ground. His soul raises and I place my scythe around it, bring it back to me.
"You will never bring pain to my family again. You will not be reborn like mortals. You'll be dissipated into nothingness."
I glance over to see my sisters. Each one of them stands there looking at Abith's soul. They hold up their fingers and make a scissor motion. "Snip, snip, snip." They say in perfect unison.
I look back at Abith's soul. "The verdict is in." I grin and pull my scythe through the mistiness of the soul. It dissipates. And then I hear someone chuckle.
TBC...
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