Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Vampires call ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
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Chapter 8
Heero watched as Quatre fiddled with Duo's clothing. The mortal looked very uncomfortable in the clothes but he needed to look the part tonight.
“There, all ready.” Quatre slapped Duo's hand away lightly.
“Stop that! Papa tell him to stop pulling on them.” Quatre pouted slightly and Duo grinned sheepishly.
“Sorry Quat, I'm not used to this stuff and I'm nervous. Bad combo.” Duo shrugged and Quatre nodded in understanding. Heero moved closer and wrapped his arms around his mate. Duo tensed ever so slightly for a split second before relaxing in his embrace.
“Relax Duo, everything will be fine.”
“So say you. Do I really need to come?” Duo turned his head enough to see Heero's face and frowned when the vampire nodded.
“Every member of my household must be present to show that I have obeyed the Councils order. Remember, anyone you talk to will be a vampire so be careful.”
“I will. Can't I stay with you all night?” Duo asked quietly.
“Hopefully, if not try to stick with Trowa and Quatre. They'll help you.” Duo nodded but he was still too tense.
“Do you want me to help you relax?” Duo stiffened but Heero knew he was thinking about it.
“No, I have to be able to handle this eventually right? So the sooner I start the better.”
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Duo stayed next to Trowa as he looked around the room. It didn't take long to realise he was the only `conscious' mortal present. The other all had the glazed and vacant look of a pet or slave. He stepped unconsciously closer to Trowa and the quiet vampire laid a comforting hand on his shoulder, obviously realising that the sight was causing him some discomfort. He could see Quatre approaching quickly; he'd obviously felt Duo's distress from across the room where he'd been with Heero. Quatre stood on his other side, boxing him in so that no other vampire could get close. Gentle arms wrapped around the mortal in a brief hug.
“Papa said we can leave soon, hold on a little longer.” Duo nodded jerkily.
“Well, well, what have we got here?” Trowa stiffened and moved slightly so that he was between the two and the newcomer.
“Hello Relena.” Quatre said politely. She paid no attention to him or the tense Trowa; her eyes were only for Duo. The teen tried to force himself to remain calm but he knew it wasn't working that well. He felt Heero's concern through the growing bond and knew the vampire was making his way towards them as fast as he could through the crowd.
“A mortal who is neither pet or slave. So Heero isn't as obedient as he would lead us to believe.” She purred. Duo felt a wave of disgust towards the blonde vampiress. Something about her set him on edge and he knew better than to question his instincts, they'd kept him alive for years on the streets.
“Leave them Relena. Duo is mine.” Heero's voice was like ice, cold and hard. Duo felt so relieved he could have collapsed then and there as Heero wrapped him in a secure embrace, nuzzling his neck slightly. Duo sighed and let his head fall back, forgetting what was happening for a second.
“A mortal Heero? How quaint. He can't be what I could though. We belong together love.”
“No Relena, we don't. Duo is my mate, claimed and marked. I am his and he is mine and nothing can change that.” Relena actually hissed at them before storming off.
“Are you okay?” Concerned blue eyes met amethyst and Duo nodded slowly.
“Quatre? Trowa?”
“We're fine Papa. She didn't do anything.”
“Good. Trowa, take Quatre and Duo to your room and lock it. I'll come get you once this is over.” Trowa nodded and put a hand on Quatre's arm. The blond smiled up at his friend and nodded.
“Duo go with them, you'll be safe. All of our bedrooms are warded against intruders. I don't trust her not to try something.” Duo nodded and then turned in his arms to give him a small hug before pulling away and following the others from the room. None of them noticed the blonde watching with a cruel smirk from across the room, dainty fingers stroking through her pets long silky hair.
“You will be mine Heero.” She whispered before pulling her mortal brother to his feet and leaving. Relena was very young, only a few years old but she knew what she wanted and she knew her Sire would help her. There was no love between Dorothy and Heero. She settled herself into her carriage, leaning against her older brothers still frame. Zechs had been a hunter until Dorothy had taken Relena and he had tried to rescue his beloved little sister. But it had been too late and he had been bound to Relena as a pet. She very rarely let him wake because he always tried to escape or convince her that what she was now was wrong. Why couldn't he see that she was happy and be happy with his life? If he could accept it she wouldn't have to do this to him. She'd been tempted many times to wipe his memories but then he wouldn't be her brother anymore, the brother that still loved her despite everything.
“Wake up Zechs.” She whispered. She felt him stiffen slightly before he hugged her to him tightly. She sighed happily and let herself drift off to sleep, safe in her brothers arms.
Zechs looked down at his once gentle and kind sister. He loved her but he hated what she had become with a passion. He knew Dorothy had done something to her to make her like this. He'd seen others turned without becoming different people to who they had been before. He kissed her forehead softly and stroked her hair.
“I'm so sorry Relena, I couldn't protect you.” He leant his head back against the side of the carriage. He had no idea where they were but from the way they were both dressed he knew it had been some sort of gathering. His fingers brushed the collar and chain around his neck and then pulled away quickly in disgust. He sighed heavily and then settled in to think and just watch the night scenery while he was actually able too. Once they were `home' he would be put back under until Relena went somewhere else. Dorothy didn't like it when he was awake so Relena never woke him when she was around.
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Treize watched the young vampiress all but storm from Heero's house and frowned slightly. The girl could cause problems, especially with her Sire's backing. Dorothy was old and powerful, not in his or Heero's league but still powerful. His gaze flicked to Heero and the other vampire nodded slightly. Good, Heero knew to be on guard. With two Childer and a recently claimed mate it didn't surprise him that Heero was being overly cautious and paranoid though. He'd seen Heero's mate and had to admit that his friend had very good taste. The teen would make a wonderful addition to them when the time came. Although there was something vaguely familiar about the boy that seemed to tease the edge of his senses. That was impossible though, he had not been to this area for over a hundred years before the night he'd met Heero's oldest Childe, the mortal would not have been born.
His thoughts drifted to Relena's pet, her own mortal brother. The young man was exquisite, more so than his sister. He knew of the boy form his career as a hunter and actually felt some pity for him. To have rushed to his sisters rescue only to end up as he had. He knew form his reputation that he'd been quite cunning and intelligent. It was a pity that Relena would never agree to part with him.
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Hero gently lifted his mate from where he'd fallen asleep on Trowa's bed. His Childer were curled up together on the rug in front of the fire, Trowa had opened one green eye when he'd entered before falling back to sleep. He slipped from the room and moved towards his own room, after tonight he wasn't comfortable with Duo sleeping in one of the above ground rooms, they were no where near as secure. He put Duo down on the bed and pulled the covers up. Duo murmured sleepily before his eyes opened slightly.
“Heero?”
“Go back to sleep Duo, I'm here.”
“Kay.” Duo sighed and snuggled further into the blankets earning a smile from the vampire. Heero stripped off his formal clothes and paused before pulling on some loose pants, he didn't think Duo would appreciate it if he joined him naked. He slid into the bed and lay near Duo. He was very surprised when his mate rolled over, snuggling into his side and throwing an arm around his waist. He lay stiffly for a few moments before relaxing and returning the lose embrace and letting his body fall into his usual death like sleep. He just hoped he woke first so that Duo wouldn't panic over cuddling with a corpse.
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Zechs closed his eyes for a second before moving to wake Relena as the carriage began to slow. She woke slowly and smiled up at him and for a second it was like he had his sister back but then her eyes glowed slightly and he could feel his connection to reality dimming as a feeling of peacefulness stole over him.
“Lena.” He managed to murmur before he went completely under. Relena watched as his eyes glazed over and his expression became vacant. She reached up and kissed his cheek softly, not that he was aware of it.
“Sire's orders brother.” She said softly as the carriage came to a stop. She stepped down easily and entered the sprawling mansion, Zechs following obediently behind her.
“How did it go Childe?” Dorothy stepped into the entry hall.
“Heero has taken a mortal mate.” Relena pouted. Dorothy smiled and hugged her Childe.
“Well we can't have that now can we?” A cruel smirk settled on her cold features and Relena nodded.
“Don't worry Childe, Heero Yuy will soon be yours.” Dorothy watched her Childe and her pet leave for their suite. Yes Heero would soon be theirs and then she would have her vengeance. She would force him to watch as his mate and Childer were brutally killed, watch as the always-strong Heero Yuy broke. She smiled as she fingered her pendant. Within it was the key to their success; Relena would soon have her beloved Heero as an obedient lover. And after that the only obstacle would be Treize himself but she had plans for the oldest of them. Plans he would not escape and that involved Relena's pet. She knew the mortal would have caught his eye by now. Soon, very soon now.
TBC…