Title: Demonic Intentions, Heavenly Intervention
Author: Atarashii (kitsune_atarashii@hotmail.com)
Rating: PG13; AU (definately)
Pairing: 1+2, 3+4 (later on)

Disclaimer: Gundamwing Characters aren't mine. Period. The plotline and the created characters/angels/demons are mine. Period. Please don't sue me, as I have nothing you'll want.

Warning: None really, except for real *minor* cursing (not much ^^;;) Um...well...this deals with demons and angels, so uh...if you're *overly* religious, might not want to read.

Rambling: This is my first Gundamwing Fanfic. ^_^;;; It's being planned to go more into yaoi later, but right now...it's sort of bland in the non-pairing since. This chapter is mainly just an introduction to the story and some of the major characters. Wufei's not mentioned yet (sorry!), but he will be most likely in the second to third chapter. And, about age differences, here's a rough age outline (mucked around with them, totally altered their ages. Don't kill me, please. It was needed for the sanity of the story)

Heero: 20
Duo: 19
Trowa: 20
Quatre: 17 (he's the youngest, but, heh...)

Proceed at your own discretion and enjoy the chapter. I hope...


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Demonic Intentions, Heavenly Intervention (Part One)

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Duo scowled, certainly not happy as he fingered the weapon in his hand. The figure in front of him cowered, whimpering as he sputtered out excuses. Features darkening even more, Duo thrust his hand out, commanding sharply, "Silence!" Pleased that his servant finally listened, the braided young man stood up, holding the dark-bladed scthye in one hand as violet eyes studied the other. "So...you let that damn angel escape, did you?" he purred, walking over and tilting the other's chin up so frightened crimson eyes met his own.

"Y-Yes, Master. I-I-I'm sorry, Master. Truly sorry! I..." A slap quieted any further comments and with a sigh, Duo let the scythe fall, rubbing his temples as he pondered what the boy had told him.

"You do realise, that Quatre is the crown prince of the land I wish to conquer, right, Shavah?"

Shavah nodded meekly, still staying in the kneeled position.

"The one time when he's actually out, *alone* and you let him escape. Correct?"

Shavah cringed.

"Not only that, but Quatre is, without a doubt, the Golden Angel.[1] I'm not pleased, Shavah. Not pleased at all." he grinned darkly, "What do you feel your punishment should be?"

"I-"

"Master Duo! Sire Barton is here to see you." a guard announced hastily, bursting through the doors and at once falling to his knees in respect.

"Oh?" Duo waved a hand, signaling that his audience with Shavah was over. Hastily the boy stood and ran out the door. Listening to the clang, Duo gave his guard a small smile, "Do see him in, Helic."


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"I don't belong here."

His words were met only with silence and the blond prince stared dejectedly at the carpeted floor. He hated being locked up in the castle; even the times when he actually got to go out, his father always commanded more guards to accompany him then his felt was needed. There were times when he felt as if he didn't even belong where he was; that there was more to him than others believed to see.

They saw him only as the Crown Prince, heir to the throne once King Winner died.

"I managed to get out *alone*, but because of that boy..." Quatre trailed off, shoulders slumping even more. If only that boy hadn't attacked him, then maybe he would've had more times at feeling *free*. Heero had scolded him as he escorted the prince back home, stating firmly that those attacks were the reason why he was required to stay in the castle walls.

A knock sounded, and he raised his head, calling out softly, "Come in."

The door opened, and Heero strode in, cobalt blue eyes emotionless as he gestured for Quatre to stand up. The latter did so, smiling at the head guard. "Heero, what is it that you need? Did you wish to scold me some more??" he forced a smile, lacking the usual brilliance it usually did. The black-haired guard didn't even raise an eyebrow, one hand always on the hilt of his sword.

"Prince Quatre, the King wishes to have a word with you."

Quatre's smile faltered at the formality, and he said weakly, "Heero, we're friends, are we not? No need for such formality when we're alone."

"Prince Quatre..." Heero trailed off, eyes darkening and the former's smile disappeared all together as he rose to his feet.

"I'm coming, Heero."


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The hand lazily swept through the clouds, and the owner yawned loudly. Large, white wings sprouted from between his shoulder blades and were spread out to full span. With a small sigh, the man shifted, hand falling still. A cough sounded behind him and startled, he darted to his feet, whirling around and giving the newcomer a bright smile, "Hey there, Eine."[2]

Eine narrowed golden eyes, calmly observing the other angel, "When are you going to lift the shields, Vier?"[3]

"What's the rush?" Vier replied with a careless shrug, unaffected by the scowl the other gave him.

"Shinigami's already attempted to threaten Quatre's life, Vier. We're lucky that Heero was able to get there in time, else all hope would be lost."

That information made Vier freeze, and green eyes widened, as his mouth opened, then shut. "Shit," he finally hissed, and the angel in front of him raised an eyebrow at the termology. Fist clenching at his side, Vier flexed one wing, then the other, preparing to jump off the cloud when Eine placed a slender hand on his arm.

"Where are you going, Vier?"

"Where do you think?! You're right, we *are* lucky that Heero managed to make it to Quatre's side before...before it turned out to be too late. But all hope might as well still be considered lost if the shields *aren't* removed."

"And how will it affect Quatre once the binds holding his Gifts are shattered?"

"...Hopefully he's strong enough to handle it. He *is* more powerful than you, afterall, in a sense."

"Which he has to be in order to be able to destroy Shinigami once and for all."

"Yes..." Creamy white hair flying about his face as he closed his eyes, Vier smiled softly, embracing the element. "Thus is the reason why he needs to be aware, Eine." Without another word, he lightly stepped off the cloud, jerking to a stop in mid-air as his wings caught a draft. Shaking his head, Eine allowed his own two pairs of wings to spread open as he joined the younger angel in his quest.


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"So, what brings you here, Trowa?" Duo calmly asked as he studied the other demon intently.

"You're concern, Duo," Trowa replied, straight to the point and Duo sighed, leaning back in his chair and absently tapping his cheek as he nodded to the question.

"He should be of your concern as well, Trowa. You being a demon also."

"Just because I hold the ability to call forth creatures of the darkness, Duo, doesn't mean that I'm a demon."

His friend smirked, violet eyes hinting his amusement. "Always the modest one, Trowa," he mock-sighed. Face suddenly growing more serious, Duo clasped his hands on the table before him, a frown replacing the playful grin. "Prince Quatre is indeed my main concern as of the moment. For it is he who is the Golden Angel."

Half of his face obscured by his dark brown bang, Trowa's visable emerald eye sparked. The Summoner shrugged, reaching up and absently adjusted the golden circlet that circled his head. "The Golden Angel he may be, Duo. But are you certain that he even realises just exactly why some little boy tried to kill him?"

"Shavah failed."

"I know."

"I may have to send Helic after the Prince."

"What if you leave the Prince to me?"

"...Kidding, right?"

"No."

"Well..."

"I can send one of my creatures after him."

"Sounds slightly bloody." the braided demon's face lit up in a manic grin. "Good luck, Trowa. Good luck."


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[1] the 'Golden Angel' is Quatre. Period. End of story. If you wish for more indepth, here it is: both Quatre and Heero are angels who have been sealed into the bodies they're in now. Their memories of their 'heavenly' forms were shielded, as were whatever abilities they possessed. Not until the one who set the shields (Vier), will they remember just who they are and what their purpose is. Quatre is the Golden Angel said to bring about destruction onto the demon world, by killing their leader, Shinigami (Duo). As with his hair color, his wings are white but tinted gold. (Any more would definately spoil the story)

[2] Eine is 'one' in German

[3] Vier is 'four' in German

End of chapter. Wow...I finished it. I actually finished it! *cheers and huggles her semi-muses-which-aren't-really-muses* What did you think? If it sucked, go right ahead and tell me, because I'm not certain what to make of it myself. Any grammatical or spelling errors you may have found are my fault because I have no one betaing this story for me (I'll take offers, though?) Any feedback can be sent over to kitsune_atarashii@hotmail.com *or* inarisama@yahoo.com. Whatever floats your boat. Thanks and I may wait a while before writing any more, just to see if anyone has any suggestions.