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Walking in Shadows	By : Saharrashadow Category: Gundam Wing/AC > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 786 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Title: Walking in the Shadows. Pt. 2/?

Authors: Deathangelgw and Nightshadow

Disclaimer: They aren�t ours�.but we can sure as hell play with them!!!

Warnings: AU, slight OOC, sap, dark, angst, language, mention of torture,
incest, rape, fantasy, yaoi, shounen-ai, OCs, lemon/lime later (knowing me�.)

Pairings: Varied, but the main is 2+/x5x2, 1xOCx4 (and vice versa), 3xOCx3

Rating: Varied, but this is PG-13

Note: This is an ongoing ficcie between Nightshadow and me (DA)! Hope you like!
We have another one in the works�.that�s just droooolly! Please review!

�thoughts�

*thoughts*

Mumbling to himself, Duo swatted at the tickle the morning light on his eyes.
He much preferred the dreams he was having at the moment. Sighing he moved to
turn on his side to avoid the light, only to find himself tumbling off the bed
to land upon the stone floor.

Footsteps sounded outside of the outpost as Wufei walked swiftly in, hearing
the thump of a body. Concerned, he walked in, and then stopped. He smirked
slightly before kneeling down to the tumbled Duo. "Is this how you always
wake up? One would think throwing yourself from bed would be...less than wise,"
he asked teasingly as he helped the braided man up.

Rising, Duo brushed himself off with a wry grin. "I'll agree and I blame
it upon the sunlight. It disturbed my dreams and refused to take a polite no
for an answer."

Chuckling softly in amusement, Wufei shook his head and handed him some dried
fruit. "We must go now. Eat this on the way," he ordered softly, and
then walked out of the outpost.

"All right." Walking quickly he caught up to Wufei till he was beside
him. "Have you eaten any?"

Shrugging as he came up to his mount, Wufei smirked. "My people don't need
to eat as much. But yes, I did eat. We will get a meal once we get to the
palace," he replied as he mounted the large Arabian. Looking down, he held
out his hand to help Duo up.

Taking the other's offered hand, Duo swung up behind the other man. "Me,
I've always eaten a lot. Something to do with my hair I think."

"Ah," was all the black haired man said before kneeing the horse
sharply, going at a gallop for the palace of his kingdom.

Relaxing into the movement of the horse, Duo looked about him. "You have a
beautiful home and steed."

Smiling softly, Wufei bowed his head in acceptance of the compliment.
"Thank you...we are as in tune with nature as we are with ourselves,"
he explained as he rode.

Nodding, Duo lightly caressed the flank of the horse. "I have a mount,
somewhere. He migrates to the mountains for the birthing season of his herd.
Maybe you'll get to meet him."

"Perhaps I already have," Wufei suggested quietly then slowed his
mount as they came to the top of a hill. "Welcome...to the Phoenix Gate,
city of my people," he declared proudly, looking down with pride at his
home.

"It's...breathtaking." Duo gazed down at splendid city before him,
taking his braid in his hand as apprehension at the soon to be meeting returned
to sink its claws in him.

Wufei sensed his apprehension and smiled secretly. "When we get to the
palace, they will separate us. I must...report in and you will probably wish to
be cleaned and in new clothes," he explained as he started his mount
forward at a slower pace.

"Clothes sound like a good idea." *Being separated does not, but what
choice do I have?* Duo turned his attention back to the sights of the city.

Wufei chuckled softly as they trotted down the main street of the huge city. He
ignored the bows that were directed at him as he passed by the people. Soon,
they came to the main palace gates. He said nothing as they opened before him
and his horse was taken from him. Dismounting, he looked around. "See that
this guest is tended to, given new clothes, fed, and taken care of," he stated
commandingly. Taking one last look at Wufei, Duo followed the people who
motioned to him to follow them. Wufei walked swiftly to his wing after one
final glance at the longhaired man. He cleaned up immediately, dressing in his
simpler royal robes before placing the small band signaling his royal standing
on his head. He walked swiftly to his throne room, waiting for Duo to be
brought to him.

After finishing with his bath, Duo looked over the clothes, which had been
presented to him, choosing a loose comfortable black garment with silver
edging. *Tis fitting that a Shinigami wear black, and anyway, I LIKE black.*
Smiling he donned the simple outfit, and then waited to be guided to whoever he
was supposed to meet.

A servant stepped into the room, bowing lowly. "Sir...his Majesty is
waiting to see you now," he declared respectfully.

"Thank you. Lead the way, please, sir." Smiling, Duo followed the man
to his destination. Walking quickly, the servant led the way to the throne
room. He opened the great wooden doors with a simple knock, and then gestured
for Duo to step in. Nodding his thanks to the servant, Duo squared his soldiers
and stepped within the room. *After all, nothing can be worse than an audience
with Father...I hope.*

Wufei smirked as he saw the braided man enter. "Step forward, Duo Maxwell,"
he directed softly as he sat regally on his throne.

Hearing the familiar voice, Duo looked up to see the supposed border guard who
had brought him here. Hiding his shock behind the actions of following the
order, Duo stepped forward and bowed before the king, his savior. "A
pleasure to see you again, your Majesty." A slight smile teased the corner
of his lips as he rose from his bow to gaze upon the other man.

An answering smile greeted the violet-eyed man. "I'm sorry that I hid my
identity from you. But...that is for my protection. And when I am out there, I
am not the king," he offered quietly.

Shaking his head, Duo allowed a slight chuckle to escape. "It was
assumption, not deception which mislead me. And you are one who guards his
people from all who would bring harm to them. That is something more than a
king."

Shrugging nonchalantly, Wufei gestured for Duo to approach. "Now, you may
tell your story," he commanded quietly, a soft look of worry in his onyx
eyes.

Walking, forward, the longhaired man sighed. "Well, it�s not all that long
and you may wish me far from here when I'm done. To start with, my Father is
the Lord most commonly known as Blackheart. I am his son and was his heir. Now
I am a hunting amusement, because I chose my own path and in his eyes failed
the coming of age test he had set up. My test was to torture, beat, rape, and
so forth a young human child who had already suffered at the hands of others
taking the test that day. Instead, I chose to wreck my father's festivities and
break the binding spells on the child's soul, then slit his throat and walk out
of the room once I was assured his spirit had escaped Blackheart's grasp. It
was, I suppose, the last straw in a long line of straws brought into existence
by my inappropriate behavior. The order was given that I was disowned and
henceforth my cousin was the Heir. I left not a half hour later and had been
running from his hunting hounds until I came upon you and your outpost."

Wufei frowned as he listened to the disturbing story. "Such evil...we had
heard of our neighbor's tendencies...but did not know it went so far," he murmured
softly, his eyes filled with worry.

"With him, I doubt there's an ending to what he'll do for his own twisted
sense of pleasure." Bitterness crept into his voice as Duo remembered his
own times under his father's �care�.

Frowning even more as he sat up, Wufei kept his gaze locked with Duo's.
"What would you like from me?" he asked quietly.

"If at all possible I'd like a place to stay while I figure out what I am
to do, or at least until Shini comes around with his herd. Then at least I'll
have some way besides my feet to wander on." Duo grinned somewhat
sheepishly. "I quite frankly didn't think much past �Run from the dogs
with the big sharp teeth and blood hunger�."

Laughing softly, Wufei shook his head. "Ah, I see...you honestly didn't
expect to live," he replied with a gentle smile. "You are free to
stay here if you wish. My palace is open to you," he declared softly.

Bowing slightly, Duo smiled, relieved that he would have time to think. "I
thank you once again." A grin touched his face. "By the way, since
you're once more the king, does this mean I need an audience to say hi and so
forth?''

Chuckling again, Wufei shook his head. "If you see me here, then yes.
Otherwise, if I am outside of the throne room, you may speak to me. Just don't
be surprised if there are advisors around," he answered with a grin.

"Ahh�the ever clucking chickens. Tell me, do yours have brains and know
how to use them?" Duo�s grin grew as he began to tease the young royal.
*Young Handsome royal.*

Shaking his head in amusement and finding himself relaxing, Wufei sat back.
"Yes, they do have brains....most of the time. They are very good in their
advice," he replied almost admonishingly, except the twinkle in his onyx
eyes belied that threat.

"Will wonders never cease then." Smiling, Duo shifted his weight onto
his heels. "So what do you do all day besides listen to chickens
cluck?"

Turning slightly serious, Wufei replied, "I watch over the great Barrier
that protects our land as well as deal with my people's problems."

Nodding, Duo inclined his head. "That I gathered. You do not seem one to
shirk his duties to his people. I meant besides that. Surely you must do
something besides what is needed."

Wufei blinked in surprise, and then thought for a moment. "Do you mean
hobbies?" he asked hesitantly.

Grinning, Duo nodded quickly. "Well, yes. I believe everyone has one. And
if they don't they should find one."

Rolling his eyes, Wufei answered, "Yes then I have a hobby or two."

Duo waited for a moment for the other man to continue, then, his patience at an
end, spoke up again. "And they would be? If one is eating then I seriously
think you need to work on it some more, for I'm sure I can out-eat you."
He grinned, a spark of mischief in his gaze.

Laughing at that, Wufei shook his head. "No, you sass. I play the flute
and read to relax," he replied, rolling his eyes.

"Ahhh, so I am in the presence of a renowned musician and bookworm. Sounds
like a decent bargain to me though I prefer playing the pan pipe myself. Books
are ever a delight...unless the come with a task master. Then they are
something to be avoided if at all possible." Duo grinned, resting his
weight on one foot.

Laughing softly and shaking his head again in amusement, Wufei stated,
"You are indeed one of a kind, Duo Maxwell. Why don't we go for a walk in
the palace gardens and talk there?" He stood, offering his hand to the
other man.

"I believe that sounds like an enjoyable plan, for I'm sorry to say that
no matter how beautiful a floor is the ground, alas is better." Taking the
offered hand, Duo followed the young man. Chuckling again, Wufei led him out to
the gardens. He smiled as he went into the rose maze, following it aimlessly as
he relaxed for the first time since he became king. Letting his fingers caress
the flowers around them, Duo relaxed into the easy silence between him and his
companion. Turning his head slightly, Wufei noticed for the first time that he
and Duo were holding hands. Blushing slightly, he looked ahead as he walked,
but didn't say anything as they came upon the center of the maze. A large
fountain sprayed water into the air, trailing down to a large stream and a
pond. Trees blew gently in the wind as the fresh smell of lilacs and pine floated
on the breeze. Looking about him, Duo smiled. He'd always loved places like
this. "It's simply amazing. So...transcendently peaceful." Sighing
contentedly, he turned back to smile at Wufei.

Wufei smiled at him in return as he walked over to the natural bench next to
the pond. "I come here often to relax and get away," he explained
softly as he looked up at the long haired man.

Nodding, Duo sat beside the other man, not bothering to release his hand.
"I can see how this place could relax someone."

Nodding as he watched the other man, Wufei smiled softly. He reluctantly let
the hand holding his go as he reached into his cloak and pulled out a simple reed
flute. Slowly, softly, he played a soft tune, the notes floating in the air.
Pulling his braid over his shoulder, the longhaired man ran his fingers through
the end as he closed his eyes, giving the music his full attention. Around
them, the flowers swayed to the music. The water rippled softly as if in awe as
the notes seemed to play across it. Wufei leaned back and played gently,
letting his feelings come through the music. Watching the other through lowered
eyes, Duo smiled, admiring the music's creator as well as the music. Wufei
smiled softly as he put the flute down and gazed at the longhaired man.
"Did I put you to sleep?" he asked softly.

Smiling softly, Duo gently shook his head. "No, I was just admiring what
was shown to me."

Cocking an eyebrow in interest, Wufei smiled slowly. "Oh really? Tell me
what you saw? Sometimes my music inspires..." he suggested as he looked
down at his flute.

Closing his eyes, the violet eyed man thought back to the music. "I saw
the land and its creatures dancing, swaying to a song known only to one and
guided by this ones hand and heart. I saw life."

Smiling softly as he looked at the other man, Wufei responded, "Yes...my
music was of the heart...of life....of hope. It is a song I let come out
often...when things are dark." He tilted his head and smiled. "You
seemed to need it...a reminder of life."

Losing some of his relaxation to a more somber mood, Duo nodded slowly.
"Aye, I suppose I did. Living as I have, Death has become more of a friend
and ally than Life at most times."

"Death is part of life...one doesn't shun it. But...one must remember that
life is created in death," Wufei replied softly as he looked down at his
flute again.

Leaning back, Duo smiled slightly, more to himself than anyone. "Aye, the
Shadow Lover has said as much when we've spoken."

Wufei looked up and looked at him in curiosity. "You have spoken to He who
knows our Shades?" he asked in shock.

Confused by the different phrasing, it took Duo a minute to realize they were
speaking of the same person. "Hmm? Oh, SL? Yeah. He�s not a bad fellow.
Pretty fun guy, actually."

Wufei stared at him. "How do you know him?? Only one who has been to the
other realm would...know..." he trailed off as his eyes widened in shock.

Taking in the shocked look on the other's face, the young Shinigami nodded.
"Yeah I've been there. Actually have a chess game going on with him.
Hopefully he'll have made his move by the next time we meet."

"How? Only one who has died or nearly died go have even crossed the Veil,"
Wufei asked sharply as he stared at the other man in horror.

Grinning, Duo rested his hands behind his head. "Actually there's a third
way. It's just a bit rare. I don't need the other two to go for a visit."

"Well are you going to tell me about it or am I going to have to get it
out of you some other way?" Wufei growled out, not at all pleased at being
bounced around by the longhaired man's words.

Chuckling, Duo lightly rested a hand upon Wufei's shoulder. "It should be
as plain as the window to my soul for someone as well read as I expect you
are."

Wufei stared at him, his onyx eyes reading Duo's violet. "A Shinigami...I
don't believe it....there hasn't been one in generations..." he whispered
hoarsely. Nodding, Duo waited for his companion's reaction once the shock had
passed. Not everyone had reacted...well, so to speak, to his revelation. Wufei
looked away slightly, staring unseeingly as his mind reeled with the
implications. "Such a sad life....always around death....never really getting
to know life..." he whispered almost mournfully.

Shrugging, Duo looked at the sky above him. "It's not all that bad really.
Got me away from Blackheart every now and then."

"It is still a sad fate, Duo. One that you should not have to go through,"
Wufei replied softly as he looked at the other man.

Grinning, Duo shook his head. "It's all how you look at it. At least by
being Death's living child I always have the assurance that Blackheart is no
more my true father than that flower over there. And someday I'll find a person
to call home. There's always something to look forward to if you think hard
enough."

"Have you never had a true friend, Duo? One to confide in that wouldn't
know your heart already?" Wufei asked quietly as he watched the other.

Shrugging, Duo began playing with his braid. "Being the heir of the most
feared Lord around either has people trying to best you at everything or trying
to suck up to you. One or two of the slaves were decent enough, but there was
always that proper conduct stuff. Kinda hard to be someone's friend if telling
them their being stupid gets ya killed. SL would talk when he could, but people
die a lot. He stayed pretty busy."

Wufei sighed sadly. "So sad....one shouldn't go through life without
friends. They are life itself," he murmured quietly, a small tear rolling
down his cheek in sadness for Duo.

Stunned at the sight of the tear, Duo raised his hand and gently wiped it away.
"Hey there, it wasn't all that bad. I mean I had Shinigami, and a Pegasus makes
a good friend. Sure he's a bit on the silent side, but he can play a mean game
of tag."

Wufei smiled slightly at that and looked away. "You deserve better, Duo,�
he stated quietly, his fingers clenched tightly around his flute.

Smiling sadly, Duo rested a hand over Wufei's clenched one. "So do a lot
of the people back where I came from. I, to a degree, had it better. I, after all,
had an escape. They don't. And it seems to me that if you always focus on what
you deserve instead of what you have, and then life tends to stay rather
depressing, but if you take what you have and do your best to find something in
it to enjoy, then life is not all that bad. It's how you choose to see
it."

"I must sound like a rich ignorant person to you, for thinking that life
should indeed be a good thing," Wufei commented sadly as he placed his own
hand over Duo's. "I apologize. I don't wish to make it seem like you
are....lower than I," he added softly.

Chuckling, Duo shook his head. "You�re Sidhe. Arrogance is part of the
job. And none needed. You offered sympathy instead of trying to down play what
has been my life. I simply in turn explained a bit more so you might not feel
so bad. You in no way made me feel lower, I promise."

Smiling softly, Wufei asked, "Honest?" He suddenly felt like a child,
looking for approval, than a king.

A slow grin lit up the young Shinigami�s face. "I may run and hide, but I
never tell a lie, so yes, honest."

Nodding, Wufei looked down. 'What is wrong with me? He's a stranger that I
picked up and saved...why am I feeling so...' He sighed softly, puzzled by his
thoughts.

Gazing on their joined hands, Duo sighed to himself. *Why me? Not that it�s bad
or anything, but did he have to be the King? I'm an exiled Prince who's being
hunted, who's starting to like the King of the land I'm taking refuge in. Why
me? There's nothing wrong with him. He's good looking, nice, which is a rarity,
somewhat arrogant and of course the...King. At least I have good taste.*
Shaking off his introspective mood, Duo turned back to his friend? *Guess he is
that.* �So, are there any other people around here besides the chickens?
Clucking can be entertaining, but it�s also rather annoying."

Wufei smiled slightly. "No...actually...not really, except for my fellow
guardians whom I rarely see. I'm sorry," he stated sadly, not even
thinking about how lonely he really was.

Nudging Wufei with his shoulder, Duo grinned. �Seems we both need some friends
then, huh? Well, we got one now anyway."

Blinking in surprise, Wufei smiled slightly. "Friends, huh? I think I
could go for that..." he stated softly. 'I could go for a lot more, but I
suppose I can take what I can get...' he added silently. Grinning, Duo hugged
his new friend excitedly. Blinking slowly in surprise, Wufei found himself
slowly bringing his arms up and returning the hug. Albeit, his mind kept on
screaming at him that this was wrong and not accepted...

Breaking off the hug Duo raised an eyebrow and grinned. "Well, my first
duty as your friend is to tell you to lose the pony tail. It�s giving me a
headache just looking at it." *And I wanna see ya with your hair down....
Friendship after all is just where things begin sometimes.* Wufei stiffened and
looked away, saying nothing. Stunned by the sudden change, Duo moved to touch
his shoulder lightly. "Wufei? What's wrong? You don't have to, really you
don't. I just...um...kinda wanted to see what ya looked like with your hair
down." He trailed off, removing his hand from the other's shoulder and
going back to playing with his braid.

"I've never...No one's ever..." Wufei started, and then sighed,
stopping. Slowly, he reached up and undid the tie that held his hair back,
letting his shoulder length black hair fall.

Turning back to Wufei at the sound of his voice, Duo gasped at the sight of the
shining hair falling about its owner�s face. "Wow...You should have it
like that more often. It looks good..." *Good? He looks like a damn god
with his hair like that. Boy, am I ever in trouble and I really don't care.*

Blushing slightly as he looked down, Wufei murmured a quiet, "Thank
you." He fidgeted with his flute, not even daring to look at the other
man.

"Your welcome, though it�s just the truth, or maybe more my opinion. Who knows?"
Grinning, Duo poked him lightly in the side. Moving away slightly from the
poking, Wufei didn't say anything, still embarrassed. He reached up and quickly
put his hair back into a neat ponytail. Sighing at the loss, Duo smiled gently
at the other man. "Thanks 'Fei, for letting me see." Nodding and
still avoiding the other's eyes, Wufei just silently berated himself for
getting emotional and showing a weakness. Watching the other for a moment, Duo
grinned before taking his braid and beginning to use the end to tickle the back
of Wufei's neck.

"Gah!" Wufei cried out in surprise, jerking back. He stared at Duo, and
then glared slightly. "Snot...what'd you do that for?" he asked,
scratching his neck.

Shaking his head, Duo tried to stop from laughing, but only ended up knocking
himself off the bench. "Ow..." Still grinning, he just lay there,
rubbing his head.

Cocking an eyebrow and smirking, Wufei leaned over and looked down at Duo.
"Are you ok? Or do you like the ground that much?" he asked archly.

Still grinning, Duo sat up. "I'm fine. And I only like the ground when it
doesn't welcome me so abruptly."

Laughing softly, Wufei reached a hand down, offering to help him up.
"Could have fooled me." Grasping the hand, Duo levered himself back
to his feet and once again took his seat on the bench. Wufei smiled as he sat
back, not letting Duo's hand go again. "Comfy?" he asked softly.

"Yep." Smiling at the warmth from Wufei's hand holding his, Duo
sighed contentedly. "So, are there any people here I should watch out for
or be introduced to so I don't end up skewered if I go looking to talk to
you?"

Wufei cocked his head thoughtfully. "Well...I suppose my bodyguards as
well as my advisors," he answered, frowning slightly.

"So I have to meet the chickens do I? Well, I'd prefer the bodyguards
first. They'll probably be more approachable. Ever listened to them for advice?
In some ways they'd probably be better than the chickens. They don't cluck.
They go clang!" Chuckling, Duo smiled at his companion.

Shaking his head and chuckling as well, Wufei replied, "Yes, actually I do
speak with them on a few things....but they tend to be cold to everyone outside
of me." He smiled ruefully.

Shrugging, Duo smiled. "Nothing wrong with that. I'm used to it and even
if they are I'll have tried and there's no shame in that. It's the cluckers
that'll prove the most troublesome, mark my word. It's always the
cluckers."

Snorting softly in an extremely undignified way, Wufei shook his head. "Maybe
I should warn them of you..." he commented softly, squeezing the hand
holding his own.

"The cluckers or the clangers? Either way I'll probably
still get 'em riled up." A mischievous grin lighted upon Duo�s face.
"Actually...let�s surprise the clangers. It'll be fun. The cluckers can be
worried about later. I'm having to good a day to have it spoiled just yet. What
do you say?

Cocking an eyebrow as he smiled in bemusement, Wufei asked, "Surprise them
how?"

Grinning slowly, Duo leaned to whisper in the ear of his co-conspirator.
"Well, ya see that tree a couple feet away? It has some mighty nice
acorns....I wonder what they'd do if they came here and some of those acorns
played �Hit the clanger� courtesy of me? I wouldn't hit hard, just enough to be
annoying. I bet ya anything, they're reactions would be amusing.� Wufei's eyes
widened, both in surprise at the idea....and the fact that the man was so close
to him. He swallowed hard and was about to say something when a voice stopped
them.

"What are you doing to His Majesty?" a cold voice stated as the sound
of a sword unsheathing rang through the air.

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