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Chapter 15

"Will you turn me Heero?"

Heero stared at his mate in shocked silence, unable to believe what he had heard. He had wanted him to say that so much, could he be dreaming? He opened his mouth to speak and then closed it again before trying again. "Duo I...are you sure? This is a big decision," he finally managed to get out.

Duo smiled softly at him, reaching out to stroke his cheek gently. "Positive. I love you Heero and I want to be with you, always. Shinigami and I talked about it and I've made my decision. He said it wouldn't be a normal turning though, that I won't have to give up sunlight," Duo explained softly.

Heero stared at him, a smile slowly spreading across his face. "I love you Duo, I never thought you'd be a 'normal' vampire," Heero chuckled slightly even as his mate pouted.

"So...how and when do we do this?" Duo moved so that he was cuddled into Heero's side with his head resting on his chest.

"Whenever you're ready, tomorrow at the earliest, here in our bed. That gives you at least one last night and day as a mortal," he answered, he could almost feel his heart racing in excitement at the idea of getting to turn Duo, which was impossible since his heart had been still for centuries.

Duo nodded, obviously thinking it over. "Next week," he answered after a while and Heero nodded, overjoyed to finally have a definite date.

"You should make a list of things you want to do before then, go out in the day and explore a bit." He wasn't worried about Duo going out alone, he felt sorry for anyone who tried something.

"I don't have to; I'll be able to after," Duo pointed out.

"Maybe, but this will be your last chance as a mortal Duo. No regrets love." Heero kissed him softly and Duo smiled.

"No regrets." Duo agreed.

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"Hey guys, have a good night last night?" Duo winked at them and Quatre blushed.

"Duo!" The blond looked between the two who had just walked in and then smiled. "Not as good as yours was." The other three stared at him in shocked silence.

Duo smiled, so Quatre was not as innocent as he seemed. Heero shook his head; it seemed to be his night for surprises.

"Duo and I have an announcement to make. He'll be sleeping at night now so he can go see what the world is like during the day, because next week I will be turning him," Heero announced proudly, smiling at his mate.

Quatre squealed in delight, throwing his arms as far around the two of them as he could.

Trowa was smiling happily at them, his face far more emotive than usual. "Congratulations Sire, Duo," the green-eyed vampire spoke softly.

"Thanks Tro. Quat you mind easing up? I still need to breath."

"Sorry!" Quatre jumped back sheepishly but Duo just grinned happily at the small blond.

"No harm done." Duo reassured him easily.

"Duo will only stay up at night for a few hours so he can sleep."

"So let's have fun till then!" Duo exclaimed earning a few laughs.

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"Heero this isn't necessary," Duo pointed out as his mate curled around him. Despite that he sighed and relaxed into the cool embrace.

Heero nuzzled his claim mark, earning a gasp, before pulling the covers up over them. "I know but I want to. I'll wake you before I go to sleep."

Duo nodded and snuggled closer. But sleep wouldn't come, he was simply to use to being nocturnal. After squirming for what had to be the thousandth time he felt Heero chuckle slightly. "Not funny! This is all your fault, getting me used to being up all night and sleeping all day," Duo grumbled.

"Sorry." Heero didn't sound very sorry though. "Want me to help?"

Duo nodded and raised his head so that their eyes met. Heero smiled at the trust such a movement showed before reaching out with his power. Duo went limp, eyes sliding half-shut. "Go to sleep Duo, just relax and sleep. I'll wake you in the morning." He watched as Duo sighed and slipped into sleep. Heero smiled and kissed him softly before settling in to keep watch for the night.

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"Wake up Duo."

Duo's eyes fluttered open and he smiled up at Heero. The vampire was already drowsy and Duo knew the sun had just risen. He sat up and gently lay his mate down on the bed. Heero blinked, fighting to stay awake.

"Go outside...have fun." Heero was slowly losing his fight and Duo smiled at the cute sight he made.

"Shh, go to sleep love. I'll be fine," he gently ran his fingers through Heero's hair and he pressed into the touch before nodding groggily, eyes closing as his body went limp and still.

Duo leant down and kissed him gently before getting up and dressing. He headed upstairs to grab some breakfast before heading outside. He had the perfect day, not a cloud in sight. He decided to head for what had once been his home city; he hadn't been there since waking in the future.

Duo looked around as he walked. The living conditions while primitive compared to what he'd known they were clean and nice.

"What have we got here? A pet that's wandered to far from home?"

Duo tensed slightly at the mocking voices, turning slowly to face the men. He felt Shinigami came closer to the surface.

"Clothes like that, he's no pet," another sneered.

Duo tried to walk past but they blocked him in and he sighed. "I'm not looking for trouble guys," he stated calmly.

"Ohhhh...Listen to that boys. He's got manners to match his fancy clothes."

"You know what? I don't have to put up with this." He flexed his powers and vanished into the shadows. He smiled as he recognised the room he was in. He crept closer to the bed and took a deep breath. "WAKE UP ZECHS!" Duo collapsed, laughing, as Zechs jumped and became tangled in his sheets. The other mortal blinked sleepily at him before his eyes widened in surprise.

"Duo? Are you all right? Heero didn't kick you out again did he?" Zechs had finally untangled himself and had grasped his friend's shoulder in concern, earning a smile.

"Everything's fine Zechs. Just enjoying the day." Zechs gave him a sharp look before his eyes widened.

"He's going to turn you."

"Next week." Duo looked carefully at him. "You okay with that? He's not forcing me or anything. I want this. I...I can't imagine not being with him, you know?"

"No, but I'm learning. Congratulations." Zechs surprised him with a quick hug. "So what have you planned for today?"

"Nothing much. Care to explore with me? This is more your world than mine after all."

"You have yourself a guide, just let me get dressed," he glanced down at his night clothes and Duo snickered but made the bed for him while he got dressed for the day.

Duo held his hand out and Zechs took it, trusting him. They vanished from Treize's home and re-appeared in the closest town.

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Heero smiled as he spotted his mate sitting on the cliff-side and staring out at where the sunset had been. He approached silently and sat beside him. Duo didn't turn but he did extend his hand, tangling their fingers together and then leaning against Heero. "Have fun?" Heero asked softly.

"Scared the life out of Zechs. I got him to show me around a bit. Things are so different to what I knew. How much more different are they for you?"

"Incredibly."

"Do you miss it?"

"Not anymore. I have everything I could ever want now."

Duo finally turned to him and smiled softly. "Sap," he teased before kissing Heero and then he stood, offering the vampire a hand up. "What are we doing this evening?"

"I left it up to Quatre so who knows," Heero shrugged and Duo laughed, leaning into his side as they walked back to the house.

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Quatre smiled as he watched the two, he was so happy that Duo had asked to be turned. He knew Papa had been worried he'd never want it, they all had. Their family would be incomplete without Duo and the thought of him dying…of Shinigami not being able to bring him back…it had terrified him.

He was so happy now, Trowa had accepted that he wasn't the little kid he'd been when he first met him. He knew what he wanted and that was Trowa, he'd kind of thought though that the younger vampire wouldn't want him. he smiled as gently arms wrapped around his waist, leaning back against Trowa who pressed a kiss to the top of his head.

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Trowa lay on the couch, Quatre tucked up against him, as he read a book, enjoying a quiet evening. Sire had taken Duo out somewhere, leaving the two of them home alone…not that the house was ever actually empty.

"Good book?" Quatre asked hours later and Trowa put it aside.

"Bored?" he smiled and Quatre shook his head before shifting up to kiss him.

Trowa kissed him back, running his hand up and down his side and Quatre shivered. "Okay?" he asked and Quatre smiled before kissing him again. Not having to breath made kissing much easier. Quatre shifted on the couch, straddling him, and his hands went to Quatre's hips. "Quatre…" that got him another smile before he was kissed again.

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Heero found Duo on the same cliff as before, moving to sit beside him, taking his hand. "Alright?" he asked gently and Duo looked at him, smiling softly.

"I'm ready."

Heero nodded and went to walk back to the house but Duo stopped him with a smile. He stayed still as Duo wrapped his arms around him and then suddenly they were in their room. "You've been practising, he offered and Duo nodded.

Heero smiled and kissed him gently, wrapping his arms around him. He felt Duo melt into his arms and began moving them back towards the bed. He was going to make sure that Duo felt nothing but pleasure. He lay Duo down on the bed and moved on top of him, continuing to kiss him before moving to kiss down his neck. He undid the buttons on Duo's shirt and then slipped it off. Duo returned the favour, letting his hands roam over the cool, pale skin. Heero shivered slightly from the warmth of his mate's hands, the warmth a shock to his body every time but he would miss that warmth. They continued touching and kissing before the rest of their clothing was removed. Heero took his time to study Duo as a mortal for the last time.

"I love you Heero," Duo whispered, tracing the cool face lovingly with his hand.

Heero smiled down at him, leaning into his touch. "I love you too." Heero took his time, driving Duo beyond coherent speech.

Duo threw his head back in ecstasy and Heero bit deeply, drinking quickly. By the time Duo had calmed he was all but drained. Heero pulled back slowly and then bit into his wrist. He lifted his limp mate into his arms and placed his bleeding wrist to Duo's lips.

"Drink love. You need to drink Duo, please."

Slowly and then with more strength Duo began to drink. Heero leant against the headboard, cradling Duo as he drank. He ran his free hand through the chestnut strands as Duo slowly went utterly limp in his arms and his heart slowed to a stop. Heero sent the mental command and a few minutes later a slave entered. He fed hungrily before putting the slave to sleep, never loosening his grip on Duo's body. He wasn't moving until Duo was awake again. Heero smiled as Duo's usually tanned skin began to pale and his hair became even softer, the colours becoming brighter. The transformation had begun.

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Duo's eyes fluttered slightly before slowly opening. He tried to move but he had no energy, his body utterly exhausted. He gradually became aware of gentle arms holding him and tried to speak but it took two tries. "Heero," he whispered and sighed as he felt the arms tighten their grip.

"I'm here Duo. It's okay, almost over." He sounded far away but not worried, that was good, right? Duo lay limp as Heero moved him so that his head was cradled against Heero's neck. "Drink Duo."

Duo obeyed instantly, brand new fangs easily piercing the cool flesh to reach the rich crimson fluid he was craving. Heero gently ran his hands down his back, soothing his mate as he fed for the first time. He waited as long as he could before he gently removed Duo from his vein. Duo blinked up at him sleepily, making Heero smile.

"So t…ired," Duo slurred, fighting to stay awake.

"It's okay Duo, just go to sleep. I'll be here when you wake."

Duo smiled sleepily up at him even as his eyes slid shut and he went utterly still.

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Quatre grinned as Duo followed Papa into the room, taking in how he had changed. He was as pale as they all were now, though his tan had been fading anyway since he kept to their sleep schedule and rarely got much sun at all. "Duo!" he moved in for a hug, feeling Duo return it just as tightly.

"Hugs without being suffocated!" He cheered, making them all laugh.

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Zechs looked up as the door opened to reveal Treize, awake for the night. The vampire smiled slightly at him and took his own seat.

"Shall we continue our game?" He suggested and Zechs nodded, putting aside his book to move to the chess table.

The longer he was in Treize's home, the more he liked living there, spending time with the vampire. They'd had news last month, Heero had turned Duo. Where once the idea would have made him sick, now he knew it was what Duo wanted and that it didn't change anything.

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Duo grinned and stretch, inky black wings extending from his back as he stood on the edge of the cliff, hearing Shinigami's laughter as he threw himself into the air. The setting sun made his skin tingle but there was no danger in it. as the sun set he vanished, reappearing in their bedroom to find Heero stirring, blue eyes slowly opening to focus on him, his mate smiling happily. Even after two years thinking of Heero as his, his mate, made him feel giddy. He jumped on the bed, pinning Heero to kiss him, making him laugh.

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Zechs gasped as cold lips pressed against his, for a second he tensed, but then he relaxed, kissing back, hands slowly moving up to hold onto Treize's shoulders. Treize pulled back, staring at him, searching, so he leant in and kissed him this time. He shifted closer, not caring about the coolness of Treize's body, even threw clothing.

"Zechs… do you really, I never thought…" he shook his head, for once at a loss for words and it was kind of adorable.

"I…I want this," he murmured, fighting down a blush. He shivered as Treize caressed the back of his neck.

"We'll never have the same bond you've seen with Heero and Duo…it's impossible."

"Because I'm a pet," he whispered, the idea of being Treize's mate…was something he wanted and he couldn't have, because of Dorothy, because he'd charged in to try and save Relena. After

"That bond will break if you are turned," Treize told him. "You'd be free to choose anything, anyone you want."

"I've already chosen you, if…if you want me even without being able to bond."

Treize smiled at him. "I've wanted you since the moment I saw you."

Oh.

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Trowa lay on their bed, Quatre leaning over him, curious hands wandering over his naked body, learning every inch. He hadn't wanted to rush anything, spending time getting used to the changes in their relationship. It had been almost two years since their first kiss and Quatre had finally gotten frustrated and pounced him, not that he was complaining.

"Love you," Quatre whispered with a shy smile and Trowa smiled back, reaching up to brush back blond hair.

"I love you too," he promised and then gasped as Quatre latched onto his throat, sucking and nipping without actually biting.

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Zechs lay in Treize's arms, trying not to shake and not from the coolness of his lovers skin. A cold hand gently stroked his arm, trying to sooth him.

"We don't have to do this now, there's no rush."

He shook his head. "I want this," he promised and he really did. He tipped his head back to look at him. "I want to be with you forever, I love you."

"Do you want me to help you relax?" Treize offered gently and Zechs hesitated, he hated that he was considering asking for that but…no matter how much he wanted this he was still scared. Treize had never used him for food and when Relena or Dorothy had he'd been under, unaware of it. He hadn't been aware for any bite he'd received. Eventually he nodded, and then he felt his body relaxing, tension and fear melting away. "Better?"

"Hmmm," talking would be too much effort.

He felt Treize lift him higher in his arms, nuzzling his throat, and he sighed, letting his head fall to the side. "There's no pain," he heard Treize murmur and then he felt a sharp pressure before moaning as he felt the pulling sensation of his blood being drained, it felt so good. He could feel his body becoming weaker and weaker, he was so cold… so tired….

"Drink Zechs, please, you need to drink," he was distantly aware of Treize's voice, he sounded scared…he shouldn't be scared….drink? He fought to obey, to make him not scared and finally he felt something in his mouth, swallowing it lethargically. "Very good, you're doing wonderfully, drink your fill. I'm here."

He drank greedily, needing it, but eventually he stopped. He tried to move, to open his eyes, wanting to see him, scared of the darkness.

"It's alright, I'm here. Don't fight what's happening."

Blackness claimed him.

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Quatre laughed as Duo greeted Zechs enthusiastically. The two men laughed together at something Duo had said even as their respective partners wrapped their arms around them. Quatre smiled as he felt Trowa move up behind him and wrap his arms around him. He lent back in his embrace, still watching the other four. He was glad that Zechs had agreed to be turned, it meant that Duo had a friend from when he was mortal and if Zechs had died it would have made Duo and Treize sad, something Quatre didn't like.

"What are you thinking about little one?"

Quatre turned in Trowa's arms to smile up at him. Trowa smiled back and tightened his hold. "Just that I'm glad everything worked out the way it did."

Trowa nodded and pulled him up for a quick kiss. "Zechs is good for Treize just as Duo is good for Sire," Trowa commented and Quatre nodded.

"I wish Wufei would find someone to make him happy too."

"He will when he's ready, not before. So don't even think about trying to match make him."

Quatre gave his lover the most innocent look he could. "Me?"

Trowa laughed softly. "Yes, you." Trowa kissed the tip of Quatre's nose, earning a giggle. because of his own past as a pet they couldn't be bonded mates but it didn't bother him at all, not when Quatre could read him so easily anyway.

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Duo watched as Trowa kissed the tip of Quatre's nose and smiled happily. They made a wonderful pair. Quatre was the only one who could really get Trowa to show emotions and Trowa would die for Quatre. The small blond had grown so much since they'd first met one hundred years ago and he was glad he'd been able to see it happen. That thought brought a silly smile to his face. He'd been with Heero for one hundred years now and he didn't regret a minute. Sure, they fought on occasion but what couple didn't?

His smile widened as he felt Shinigami's agreement in the small rustle at the back of his mind. Sure enough they'd been steadily merging over the last century and it had gotten to the point where they could no longer talk since too much had been absorbed by Duo but he could still hear the rustle of feathers on occasion. Duo sighed as he felt Heero run a hand down his spine between where his wings would be if he had them out; the skin there was very sensitive.

"So how's Relena?" Duo asked, coming back to the conversation.

"She's doing well, Dorothy's old territory is flourishing under her control and the mortals there are happy."

Relena had only stayed with Treize until she was eighty and had then left to take control of her Sire's lands, as was her right. Zechs had been sad to see her go but as she had pointed out, they weren't that far from Treize's place. Duo smiled as he remembered how happy she had been when Treize had announced that Zechs had agreed to become his Childe. Duo had never said anything but he had been very relieved himself. Zechs had been his only mortal friend in this new time and he hadn't wanted to lose him. Sure, it had been awkward between them the first time they saw each other after Duo had been turned but they had soon settled back into their friendship. He had the feeling that seeing how he hadn't changed had helped Zechs decide to accept Treize's offer. Didn't hurt that the two had already been sleeping together for four months before that.

Duo suddenly pulled away from Heero to throw himself at a new arrival. The other vampire oomphed in surprise as he was hit by the amethyst eyed vampire.

"Duo get off!"

"Wufei you came!" Duo hugged him tightly before letting go, earning chuckles from some of the other guests.

"Of course I came you idiot. I was hardly going to miss you and Yuy's anniversary." Wufei brushed himself off stiffly but there was a slight smile on his usually stern features. He met Heero's gaze and nodded in greeting, getting a nod in return. Since Duo had come into the picture the Chinese vampire had been around more, it appeared that no one was immune to Duo's charm and friendly ways.

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Heero lent against the wall and watched as his mate worked his way around the room, greeting everyone with a friendly smile and words. He smiled slightly as he watched, Duo was far better at this then he was and he actually enjoyed it too. It hardly felt like they had been together a century and yet that was what this was for, to celebrate that very fact. He spotted Treize and Zechs across the room talking with Quatre and Trowa and his smile widened. He owed the older vampire and his Childe a lot, if they hadn't done what they had all those years ago he may never have gone after Duo to bring him back home. And he hadn't regretted doing so, ever.

He had accepted that Duo was different and far more powerful than any other but that was just Duo. He never showed that power unless he had to but it was still there, as the Council had found. Some idiot had decided regular culling of the mortal towns and cities was a good idea and had somehow managed to get the vote to go his way. Duo had shown them exactly why they shouldn't mess with him that day and it had been incredible. Needless to say the Council was now walking on eggshells.

"You look pleased. Still gloating over what he did to the Council?"

Heero looked over to see Wufei. "Maybe. They certainly had it coming."

"That they did. Happy anniversary Heero."

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Duo smiled as he closed the door and then approached his mate slowly. He ran his hands up his lover's arms to come to rest around his neck. He moved closer so that their bodies were barely touching and breathed in Heero's unique scent. He moved until there were bare millimetres between their lips and then stilled.

"Happy anniversary love," he breathed and then moved the tiny bit needed to seal their lips together. Heero's arms came up to wrap around him as they kissed and not for the first time he was very glad for the fact that neither of them actually had to breathe. They eventually parted and Heero smiled down at him, raising a hand to gently cup his cheek.

"Duo," the older vampire murmured and then picked him up and placed him on their bed before joining him. Duo smiled; Shinigami had been right all those years ago. How could he have ever imagined life without his Heero?

The End.

I hope to re-write and complete the prequel as well.