Prey for the Beast Part 4
Duo woke as the rays from the sun gently caressed his face. He was aware of the solid presence lying next to him in the bed. Carefully, he disengaged himself from the band of iron wrapped possessively around his waist.
Duo gracefully rose from the bed and stretched, grimacing slightly at the dull ache on the left side of his neck. He wasn't worried about becoming a lycanthrope from the bite; Hunters were made immune to such phenomenon as a part of their training. He was lucky in that his immunity would protect him form any type of infectious scratch or bite.
He was aware of a difference however that was related to the bite and the intercourse that he had with Heero. Taking a moment to internally investigate himself, he realized what that was. He now had an awareness of Heero. He could feel his presence in the room and that he was very content as well.
As he began to dress himself, he closely examined the new bond that now existed between himself and Heero. It seemed that he would now be able to sense where Heero was without having him in sight and he was also aware of Heero's emotions. He suspected that Heero would have the same ability where he was concerned.
Heero sighed at the sated feeling that filled his body as he slowly awakened. He reached over to grab his lover, only to encounter an empty space. Opening his eyes, he spotted Duo over by the mirror, braiding his hair.
Getting up, he sauntered over to the lovely youth and claimed his mouth in a good morning kiss. He feasted on that full mouth for a few moments before turning and entering the bathroom, after all, as much as he would have loved to dally all day in bed, they both had a classes to attend.
Heero and Duo were finally ready and opened the door to a sea of smirking faces. Heero colored slightly and then growled menacingly at his elite. "What the hell are you doing?"
Sally was the only one brave enough to actually tease the big wolf. She knew he wouldn't hurt her no matter how hard she provoked him. "Inquiring minds want to know if the sex was as good as the howls you were making last night?"
Heero flushed and was ready to yell at the impudent female when Duo took over the situation. He gave her a sizzling and seductive look that gave her butterflies in her stomach before leaning over to whisper erotically in her ear, "Baby, the howls don't even come close to the wet, hot, and wild screwing we did last night."
Heero watched in satisfaction as the entire group turned red from embarrassment. Duo had made sure his voice was loud enough to carry to all of them. Snickering, the pair walked away, leaving the others to scramble to catch up.
Heero's good mood was ruined as he entered the classroom and noted all the lustful stares HIS koi was getting. The elite's dorm was further out than the rest, so chances were high that the rest of the school had not realized that he had claimed Duo yet. Well, he would fix that right now.
Grabbing Duo, he pulled the boy tightly against his front, tenderly twisted his face so that his lips were now within reach. He plundered those lips thoroughly before running his cheeks all over the boy's face and making it clear to everyone that Duo was off limits.
Duo glared at Heero for a few moments before becoming amused at the whole situation. "Gee Heero, you know what I like best about you? You're so subtle." Duo bounced to his seat leaving a blushing Heero to follow.
Heero and Duo both were glad to hear in each class the announcement that no students were to be left alone until further notice. All students were to pair up where ever they went. It was during the last class that Heero, Duo, Quatre, Trowa, Wufei, and Sally received a summons to Treize's office.
Entering the office, Duo was glad to see his Commander. He noticed that Zechs was dressed in his uniform, complete with silver mask. He quickly made his report and then the group went to his room. Everything was perfectly preserved by Duo's spell and the group began a thorough investigation of the crime scene.
Zechs surveyed the crime scene with increasing concern. He didn't like the personal threat to his second in command. Duo was like a little brother to him and he was highly protective of the youth. He had also noticed the possessive way Treize's second in command was eyeing his Hunter. He would need to have a talk with the wolf and lay down a few ground rules.
It was Duo who found the most shocking piece of evidence. This murder was much like the others, except this time the killer hadn't bothered to try and frame a pack member. He'd killed the victim and then had removed his heart. They had discovered that the killer had used a knife, but he had also used another weapon and they couldn't figure out what the other weapon was, until Duo found a piece of it.
Duo stared at the object he held in his hand and began to tremble. Heero sensing his distress immediately went to his side. He looked at the seemingly harmless object Duo held but knew this was the cause of his love's distress. Duo gave Heero a shaky smile, then rose to show Zechs what he had found.
Like Duo, Zechs stared at the evidence, his eyes filling with sorrow. "I'm sorry Duo. I thought he was dead too, but he's the only one who ever used this type of weapon." He turned to explain things to the others.
Zechs held up a slender piece of ribbon for the others to see... it was covered in blood. "This is a very special weapon. It's made of flexible gundanium and there are only three people who have the knowledge to use it. One was the legendary hunter Maxwell and he taught his son it's use and his son taught Duo the basics in its' use. I know for sure Maxwell is dead and we thought his son was dead. You know Duo is not the killer because he was with you when the murder occurred, so that only leaves one possibility.
Zechs sighed and decided to tell the whole story. "Duo was not always my second in command. He and Maxwell's son came to me at the same time and were now orphans because of Maxwell's death. Duo had been adopted by Maxwell and he and Maxwell's son were the best of friends. I can still remember it like it was yesterday."
*flashback*
Zechs looked at the two children who had been brought to him. One was the natural son and the other the adopted son of Hunter Maxwell. Maxwell had died in the line of duty and his funeral was today. Both boys had been brave at the funeral but the older one had been fiercely protective of the younger boy. He had asked the two what they wanted to do. Without hesitation, they had both stated they wanted to be Hunters.
Over the years he had watched the two grow and become the best students he'd ever seen. One used Maxwell's weapon, the ribbon, while the other used a scythe. Both could beat all other Hunters. They sparred frequently and each learned the basic use of the other's weapons. They rose within the ranks until no one was capable of defeating them, except for Zechs.
It was in winter that a tragedy occurred that paved the way for an even greater tragedy. The two boys had always been close to one of the senior Hunters. Her name was Hilde and she had been a surrogate mother to both of the lost boys. She was sent on a mission that cost her life. Duo had mourned her loss but the other had raged about it. He blamed the Hunters as well as the nonhumans. The only one safe from his rage was Duo, whom he guarded jealously from all others.
After a month and no improvement or lessening of the rage, Zechs had suspended the youth. He could no longer trust him to be objective in his judgments. That night and argument had occurred in the house that sheltered all the Hunters. No knew exactly what had happened but a fire had broken out. All but three made it out. The two who had been fighting...and Duo.
Zechs had been there that night and heard a frantic yell from an upper story window. Looking up he watched as the older of the Maxwell brothers had thrown his beloved stepbrother to safety and into Zechs' arms as the house suddenly exploded. They had found only one body in the charred remains and scrapes from the elder Maxwell boy's clothes. It was assumed that he had burned to ashes and a funeral had been held for both of the lost boys in the fire.
Duo had been silent and had grieved for a year before Zechs had been able to convince him to go on with his life and live it to the fullest as a tribute to his lost ones. A year after that, the killings had begun.
*end flashback*
"So you're saying you know the killer?" asked Treize. Duo turned to face the leader of the pack and Treize felt his heart shudder in sympathy for the grief he saw reflected in those beautiful lilac orbs.
"Yes, he was my brother, protector, and at one time my love, although we were never together. I hope to heaven that he's not the one behind this because if he is, then we will have a hard time stopping him." Duo looked out the window and felt fear in his heart. The person who had done these killings was not sane and he hoped that it was not his stepbrother because he wasn't sure that he could defeat him if it came down to a one-on-one fight.
Looking at the torn ribbon in his hand a name came to his mind, it was a name he had not spoken since his assumed death.... Solo.
TBC...
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