Author: SkyLark
Creative assistance from Sunhawk
Warnings: AU, language and possible citrus.
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Eventual 1x2, 5xS, references to past pairings that are a surprise.
Beta Writing By: Deb
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing, not its characters. I just like playing with them!
Ray of Hope Prologue
"Oh my God."
It was the only thing that Duo could breathe to himself as he watched in horror as the small ship crashed into the shoreline. From his perch on the lighthouse, he had spotted the vessel coming in, struggling to maneuver against the high waves and strong winds. This particular storm had caught everyone off guard.
In the time that he watched the ship finally get some control when it spotted the lighthouse's rays, Duo had hoped that it would land safely. Instead, a wave that appeared suddenly from behind sent the small boat crashing into the sharp rocks of the cliff side.
The dark, ominous clouds overhead finally decided to release the rain they were holding back as the braided young man raced down the winding stairs of the tower. Panting heavily, he quickly made his way down the edge of the cliff, carefully placing his feet on the firm rocks there. All the way down, he maneuvered himself in the direction where the ship had been capsized in the side of the cliff.
Panting heavily by the time he reached the floating wreckage that remained of the vessel, Duo cupped his mouth and shouted over the fierce wind, "Can anyone hear me!" When there was no answer, he cursed to himself before searching the remains of what was once a lovely ship, pushing away the debris and beginning to wade in the surf to examine what was still floating.
As he neared what looked to he the remains of the vessel's helm, Duo gasped sharply, his eyes widening at the sight of a body hanging limply over the edge of several planks of wood. Quickly, he moved until the cold water was nearly above his hips by the time he finally reached the face-down body. With a grunt of effort, Duo lifted the traveler over his shoulder to get back to the shore line.
When he finally made it to the beach, the braided lighthouse keeper lowered his burden to lie on its back on the sand. Quickly examining a wrist for a pulse and finding little more than some bruising and cuts on the young man that he pulled out of the sea, he found that his chest was rising and falling evenly. Sighing deeply, Duo smiled, "You sure are a lucky one."
Unruly dark hair fell all around the sailor's face. At seeing the deep gash at the side of that head of dark hair, Duo winced. Carefully lifting the unconscious young man into his arms, he spoke reassuringly, not even sure if he could hear, "Just hang in there. I'm going to get you help." With those words, he began the difficult task of climbing the cliff side with the load he carried.
TBC...
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