Merrillian Epilogue
It started like all the other times. As he lay in the bed and closed his eyes, he could feel the small sensation of pulling surround him. He relaxed in the bed, letting his body grow light and let his mind go, completely releasing himself. The sensation of floating surrounded him and he let go of his body, following the urge and leaving his body behind. He could feel himself lift into the air, travelling through the air like it was nothing. The simple feelings and movements felt completely natural now, something he'd been born with, an ability he'd always had. He knew if he opened his eyes he'd see his house pass out of sight and he'd be able to follow the path to Duo's house, passing all the familiar houses and street signs, passing miles in seconds to arrive in a breath's moment.
But instead, he kept his eyes closed, just letting himself float to his destination. Only when he reached it, did he open his eyes. Duo's house stood in front of him and he let himself be pulled in through one of the windows, floating through it like it was an illusion of space and time. A moment passed with him floating above Duo's bed, where the boy laid peacefully, before he floated down and melded into Duo's body, then the scene changed.
Blue light melted in on his sight, melding with the deep violet of Duo's eyes, before it all melted together and flashed, leaving Heero kneeling in a dark place with nothing. Getting to his feet, he glanced around and waited.
Before him an image seemed to appear and slowly Duo's room phased into view, wavering like a reflection on water, showing the boy lying silently in his bed. Duo opened his eyes and glanced around, then smiled as he spotted Heero. Heero smiled softly back and walked over to the bed, sitting on the edge next to him as Duo sat up and leaned against the simple wooden headboard. "You're getting a hang of travelling quickly and easily. You responded almost instantly when I called." Duo said softly, placing his hand over Heero's. His smile widened when he found that Heero's hand felt as solid as the other surroundings.
"It still takes a bit of getting used to, this whole travelling thing." Heero reached over and gently touched Duo's long hair, sliding his hand over the braid. "I miss this. You look so different without it."
Duo chuckled softly. "If I ever find the person who chopped it off... No, but seriously it'll grow back. And until then, it'll take some getting used to for the both of us. It feel so strange when I'm awake, my head is so light... I swear if it weren't attached to my neck it would float away." Duo stopped then frowned. "And no air head jokes!"
Heero held up his hand and shook his head. "You have my word, no joking I promise."
The two chuckled softly for a moment then Duo leaned his head on Heero's shoulder, resting against him silently as Heero gently stroked his hair. "It's strange still. I guess I got so used to not being around people... the crowds scare me now," he said softly, his eyes wandering around the room. "The retraining center is the worst, all those people who seem to want to help me learn to use my muscles again. Four people to help me stand, all hovering around me, hooking me up to things, monitoring me... It creeps me out." Duo shuddered a bit. "I like these dreams so much more."
"You'll get used to the crowds again. Quatre told me you used to be quite outgoing with everyone."
"Hmph," Duo snorted softly. "I still am, it's a great way to hide how scared they all make me. Sometimes it's so hard... sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get out of that blasted chair." Heero smiled gently at him and reached down, pulling the tie out of Duo's hair. Glancing back at the bedside table, he closed his eyes and willed a brush to appear. Upon opening his eyes again, he found exactly that on the table. Picking it up he went about the business of silently taking down Duo's long braid and brushing out his hair. Meanwhile, Duo sat silently and let himself be pampered, relaxing with each stroke of the brush. These dreams happened every night for the both of them. Duo's father was still overprotective and it took hours of convincing just for him to let Duo out of the house, much less out of his sight. It made things easier to not fight him and just have Heero visit every night after they both drifted off to sleep.
While being together in dreams could never be a replacement for real life, at the moment it was the best they could do. And it was the best way to continue their relationship without letting anyone else know about it, who wasn't ready to know yet. Heero pulled the brush through Duo's hair lightly, smoothing out the long locks. Leaning forward, he gently kissed the side of Duo's neck as he set the brush down. Duo smiled and leaned back, giving Heero more room to explore. "That feels nice..." He murmured softly. Heero didn't agree or disagree, but rather showed his agreement by kissing Duo again and wrapping his arms around him, pulling him close. Duo's eyes slid shut in pleasure and he shifted in Heero's arms, turning around to face him and catch his lips, kissing him back gently. Both decided to dispense with conversation and small talk, letting the words disappear as they communicated in other ways. Both lay back on the bed, kissing and entwining their astral bodies as the clothes and covers were willed away for ease.
In the end, nothing was left around them save for the bed, and even that melted away to leave them seemingly floating in air. Such things weren't needed in this world. Heero moved on top of Duo, still kissing him gently as their bodies pressed together and their breaths became more hurried. In spite of it all being a dream world, all in their minds through a psychic link, it felt as real as it would in life. The only difference was the lack of surroundings and the possibility of them being caught. Both let themselves be free and forgot about the world, lost in each other and not caring. They had the entire night to do as they wished and seemingly no time was wasted.
Bodies pressed together as hands explored every inch, learning as much about each other as touch could teach. Sensations were explored, reactions tested, and teasing placed everywhere. Time didn't exist between them and neither took control, while both submitted to the other.
Some day they would be able to reenact such a thing in real life, when Duo regained the use of all his muscles and Heero helped him to that point. But until that time came, both sleep through the night satisfied. Because in the mind, reality is decided by thoughts and even though the touches shared are imagined... they are real enough for the time being.
"I never got a chance to thank you in person." Duo whispered softly as he lay in Heero's arms, feeling his body glow from the sensations.
Heero smiled softly and kissed him on the forehead. "We'll be able to thank each other soon enough. Don't worry about it now."
"Love you Heero."
"Love you too."
OWARI
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