Forging harmony.

GIFTS MOST PRECIOUS.

The door opened and Zechs herded the rest of the pack into the study, Treize still stood by the box he had now opened, waiting for the pack to settle down. The room was a cauldron of mixed emotions, tension showing in more than one face watching both princes.

Zechs moved first to Heero and removed his green leather collar, sitting next to him was Wufei and Zechs also removed the fire’s collar. A deep growl sounded loud in the room. Wolf lounging close to the door curled her lip, eyes narrowing.

The blond moved to the last very nervous collared pack member, laying a kiss on Quatre’s cheek muttering a few hushed words to calm the young man as he slid the blue leather off. Zechs returned to his lover’s side and placed the hated symbols of being a slave on the desk beside the box where Trowa‘s deep red one already was.

“We understand the reason why the slave laws were passed by our forefathers. Why people find comfort in accepting what has always been.” Treize openly said to the room.

“It takes a wise man to see any different kind of path, a strong man to push for change.” Zechs smiled at Heero who smiled back, nodding slightly.

Quatre looked hopeful beside Duo who’s expression could only be called trusting; each was holding the other’s hand while Trowa had moved to place a hand on each shoulder, face blank but his body seemed coiled for action.

“But only a fool would try to move a mountain on his own.” Treize paused gauging how this was being received.

(They are all listening love at least that is one thing.) Zech’s mind spoke to the other prince so he could speak to the rest. “We ask that you as our pack walk this road, free as our cherished friends.”

Wufei looked shocked, mouth open as if he wanted to ask a question, Heero touched his arm and the men as one turned to where Wolf stood glaring at the princes, the shadows about her rippling visually showing her agitation. Both men softly felt out the bond between the three of them, sending reassuring feelings.

“So we are free, like you did to the other pack?” Questioned Trowa.

“Yes, you will not be slaves, free to leave at any point from now, but I hope you will stay a little longer to hear us out.” Zechs pleaded, fearful they would just leave.

“You already know about my firm support in this matter Treize.” Heero smiled, blue eyes dancing with life.

“The short is we wish freedom and peace in this kingdom and eventually the world. But we understand that the path will be long and hard, at times you may find yourselves questioning us.” Treize took the lead. His hand dipping into the box he pulled out a large rose ring hinged in the middle. “We had these gifts made for each of you and hope by accepting them you agree to stay and help us change the way the world thinks.”

Zechs moved forward also dipping his hand into the box, what seemed like liquid gold came out, flowing and moving. He placed it beside the rose quarts. Treize next revealed a black stone torc lose and carved, this joined the first two. Zechs smiled as his hand touched fine spun tri gold and moon stones. Treize next object was lots of short jasper strips connected with links of silver, it also joined the growing display. Zech had what looked like gold and jade leaves running in his hand when he next pulled an item out of the box as his lover was pulling a bright silver chain each link like a wave cresting on the sea. Zechs pulled the last one out with a smile it was heavy and thicker than most of the previous ones, almost every day looking except for the sapphire feather used as a t-bar.

Eight pieces of artwork lay spread out on the desk top. The box now empty was removed by shaking hands. (Relax Treize they will not leave, even your dark is curious) cool earthy voice was better than Heero’s smile. Also the warm body heat from Zechs at his side gave the nervous prince hope.

“There is one for each of us, custom designed to harmonize with your elemental powers, becoming more than just a gift but also a tool for use in the pack.”


Heero stood on the threshold to Wufei’s room, having been invited as they all left the study earlier. Wufei sat reading a slim book on the low bed commonly found in his home land, gold flashed at his throat and the twin dragons curled about his neck seemed to move as the dark haired man looked up.
Heero still needed to get used to seeing that, also feeling the fine golden worked ivy leaves loosely curled about his own neck.

“It suits you.” Heero just nodded to the others comment.

With a sigh Wufei, marked his place in the book and placed it back in order on the neat shelf. Even though this room was sparse in its furnishings and painted in light colours, it made his own bare walls look like a cell, something Heero decided would need to change.

Soft lips took him by surprise as they met in a teasing kiss. One that Heero unthinkingly opened to, letting the other male taste within his mouth as his own tongue sought the same of the fire before him. Heero had expected a battle of wills, to feel the power of another dominant but Wufei let him take control of the kiss.

With hands caressing each other and shedding cloths over the room till both still entwined in a passionate embrace fell onto the bed.

Duo and Trowa were looking in the library for a book, the newly freed blood smiled up at the bubbling sprit bouncing in joy.

“Tro, Tro I found it.” He held up the book to show off his prize face glowing. “You think they would keep the books in some kind of order.”

“Duo considering how you keep you room this is order. The last time I tried to walk in there the floor was hidden from view under your scattered cloths.”

“Hey I know where everything is, it’s a very complicated system I use.” Duo crossed his arms in defense of his own little world of mess.

Green eyes and red jasper danced with the amusement Trowa found his friend made him feel. The tension from earlier almost forgotten. Unthinking he used the bond to reach out to Quatre and brush the missing blond’s mind with love.

Duo smiled as he also felt what Trowa was doing, sending his own touch along the bond and then an echo came back from both princes at once, next it was like they all reached out to one another, Wufei and Heero came across to them as twined, on their bed laying in the last glow of love making. Quatre reached back last of all content and lazy and they knew he was still sleeping. (Life is good.) Soft velvet whispered completing the touching moment.

“Yes life is good.” Both men in the library said before the quest to find a mostly forgotten book was put on hold and each resumed the need to map the hidden joys of the other’s body.

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Vamp: please feed the plot bunnys.
Duo pokes Vamp.
Vamp: oh yes there is art work comming for this.
Quatre: Thank you love.