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"Deviants"Written By: Shinigami 195 Disclaimer: I don't own them Rating: R Warnings: Yaoi, violence, blood, suicide themes. Pairings: 1+2, 3x4x3 Summary: The Deviants differ for the norm and
from the accepted standards of society. Somewhere in America there
is a house filled with these Deviants, all living their lives out
happily with only a few minor problems. But when a new arrival stirs
up trouble, things start to unravel and their safe world begins in
disappear. A group of five are left fighting for their lives and their
freedom "Deviants " Chapter Four – Unwelcome Visitors “Do you have to go?” Duo asked, he stood in the doorway to Kendal’s bedroom watching the man pack. “I have to go. His parents want to speak face to face with me.” “So? Make them come down here!” “I don’t want them to see Heero, or the other way. I don’t think it’ll do Heero any good.” Duo turned his gaze to the corridor. Heero had arrived home last night and hadn’t left his room since he had come back. They had made sure there was nothing in the room he could harm himself with. Heero was now a high-risk student. Which was why Duo couldn’t understand why Kendal was leaving. “Heero needs…” “You,” Kendal said, straightening up. “He needs a friend. I have a job to do. Plus, you’ll have Riana here.” “Don’t remind me.” Kendal frowned. He would be away for at least three days and couldn’t leave Sally to take care of the house. She did, after all, have her own job to do. So instead, the local social services were sending in Riana to take care of the children. Riana didn’t take Kendal’s approach to caring for the children. It was never good to leave them with her but he had no choice. “Long as she doesn’t do what she did last time.” “Have you told Quatre yet?” Duo snorted. “Why should I tell him? You are the one doing this to him.” Kendal sighed. “You aren’t going to make this easier for me, are you?” Duo gave no answer but the suitcase Kendal had been packing, suddenly turned upside down. The clothes in it emptied onto the bed and the case was thrown against the wall. “Duo!” Kendal warned. “I don’t care,” Duo spun on his heel and walked away, leaving Kendal to clean up the mess.
The lady, Riana who would be coming to look after them, used her own methods. When she had first met Duo, he had been nine years old and still not in control. After he had accidentally burned her clothes, she had locked Duo in the attic. He had been locked up there for just under a week. It hadn’t cured his problem. It had only made things worse. Kendal had reported her to the social services but she had protested that Duo was unsafe to be around other people. The courts had believed her. Soon after that incident, Duo had started to hear voices and then see visions. It was at that point, that Kendal had realised that Duo was incurable. Duo could live with his problems… it was just the rest of the world that couldn’t. The idea of Riana coming back was not greeted with enthusiasm. Duo stared at Quatre as he walked into the living area. Quatre was sitting with Trowa, the two talking quietly. As if sensing his gaze, Quatre looked up and smiled at Duo. A smile that soon disappeared, as it was not returned. “What’s wrong?” Quatre asked. He stood and moved to Duo. “Kendal’s going away for a few days. Riana is coming in.” The name had many affects. The main ones: Quatre looked scared and Trowa looked pissed off. “Why? Where’s he going?” Wufei asked, approaching Duo from behind. “L.A. To speak to Heero’s parents.” “Its not Heero’s fault,” Quatre whispered, reassuring Duo. “I’m not blaming him. I’m blaming his parents.” “Has he said anything to you?” Duo shook his head. “I’m going to take him some lunch up. I just thought I should tell you about Riana.” Wufei touched Duo gently on the back and Trowa slipped an arm around Quatre. “She’s not going to touch you again,” Trowa promised, his eyes fixed on Duo. “We’ll keep you both safe,” Wufei promised too. His black ones met Trowa’s green one. There was a message there even if no one else could read it. “Safety in numbers,” Quatre tried to smile and Duo ducked away from the group. “I’m going after him.” Trowa and Wufei were left standing there. They were still standing there silently when the front door opened and in came Riana with her two bodyguards. She greeted everyone with a fake plastic smile and Kendal took her luggage for her. Duo and Quatre had reappeared with food in their hands. Duo ignored Kendal’s attempt to say goodbye. He was still annoyed at the man. Riana’s eyes studied Duo who turned and headed upstairs without a word. Quatre caught sight of the two bodyguards and quickly followed. Kendal sighed. “You may have some problems with them.” “We’ll be fine,” she spoke with a high-pitched voice. Trowa nudged Wufei towards the stairs. “Boys,” Kendal stopped them and whispered, “Keep an eye on them for me.” “Don’t worry, sir, I don’t plan to take my eyes of either of them until you’re back.” Kendal laughed gently. Wufei’s words were always reassuring.
“Heero, I’m coming in no matter what. I would prefer if you opened the door yourself rather than me inviting myself in.” A few seconds later the door opened and a pair of cold blue eyes glared at Duo. “I brought you food.” “I’m not hungry.” “Tough shit. You either eat here, or you go downstairs and eat with everyone else.” Heero held out a hand to take the tray but Duo slid past the hand and into the bedroom. He placed the tray on the desk and sat down on the bed. Heero shut the door and turned to face Duo. The two said nothing, just looked at each other. “I found that letter,” Duo spoke after a few minutes. “So?” “I know it’s hard. And I’m not going to ask why you did it, I’m just glad you’re ok.” Realising that Duo wasn’t about to judge him on his previous actions, Heero sat down by the desk and started to pick at his food. Duo gazed round the darken room. The curtains were drawn shut, blocking out the sunlight and the door was shut hiding the light from the corridor. The overhead light was also turned off; the room was lit by the smallest crack in the curtains. “The dark used to scare me,” Duo whispered and Heero glanced over. “Kendal has gone to visit your parents.” Heero’s back stiffened at the words but Duo had to explain the situation to him. “We’ve got a social worker here called Riana, she’ll leave you alone most of the time, its her two bodyguards you have to watch. They like to play.” “Play?” Duo finally met Heero’s eyes, his violet eyes shone in the dark. “Play, as in play with the students. Not the nice kind of play.” Heero put down his fork and crossed to the door, he pulled it open and checked the corridor before coming back in. He shut the door and went to the desk chair. He picked it up and carried it across the room where he tucked it under the door handle. He joined Duo on the bed. They sat close, their legs touching. There was hardly any distance between the two of them. Kendal’s words came back to Duo then, My honest opinion is that I don’t think there is anything wrong with Heero. “Heero? You don’t mind me asking but, why are you here?” The Japanese boy said nothing; he held out his hand and with the other hand, unwrapped the bandages on his wrist. “I see,” Duo whispered and he reached out. He traced the many scars, including the newest one with his fingers. “We all have scars.” Heero Yuy was suicidal. Duo had already guessed that by his early actions, now it had been confirmed. Duo’s hand clasped at Heero’s. There wasn’t anything wrong with Heero, Kendal had been right. Suicidal wasn’t a Deviant behaviour, not in the way Kendal took it. Suicidal was a reaction to a previous action but there was no way to tell what the previous action had been until Heero wished to discuss them. Duo betted it had something to do with his parents. Heero stared at Duo’s hand in his. In the dark of the midday sun, the two sat in silence, enjoying the company both longed for.
“Quatre?” Duo mouthed and Trowa shrugged. Duo glanced at the clock; there was still five minutes before curfew. He slipped into the corridor and went to Quatre’s door. He rapped lightly as he heard Trowa approach from behind. “Can you sense anything?” Duo asked. “Cold.” “Not good,” Duo tried to smile but his concern got the better of him and without question, his hand went to the door and he pushed it open, the light flicking on as the door opened. The petit blond looked petrified as he stared at the man who was standing over him. “Get away from him,” Trowa’s voice was low, barely even a growl. The bulky man turned round and sneered at the two of them. “You come to watch the show?” he leered. “Get out,” Duo replied, his eyes narrow and his fist clenched. This man, Alex, was one of Riana’s bodyguards and both Duo and Quatre had had run ins with him before. “What’s going on here?” the sickly sweet voice asked and coming down the corridor was the lady herself. “You have two minutes to return to your rooms.”
The lady, who he had met early was standing just a few inches away from him, her eyes fixed on the men in front of her. Trowa was on the floor and Duo was being pressed against the wall. Quatre was by his door. Glass was showered everywhere and Heero could only guess that the light bulbs had shattered. What had caused them to shatter was unknown. “My my, you do have a temper on you, don’t you Maxwell?” the lady was saying. “I would learn to control that if I was you. You are eighteen soon and you know what that means.” The man let Duo go and the braided boy rubbed his throat. “Keep your men away from Quatre and keep yourself away from me.” She laughed, an annoying light laugh that fooled no one. “Get to bed, little boy.” She turned and walked away, her bodyguard followed her. Quatre raced to Trowa and help his boyfriend stand up. Duo glanced over at Heero, his expression unreadable. Heero had the feeling he had missed out on a lot, and he planned on finding out what exactly it was. “Quatre,” Duo spoke. “Stay with me tonight, please?” “We’ll get into trouble,” Quatre protested. “I don’t care. I want you safe.” “I would prefer that.” Duo met Heero’s eyes again with a smile. “Are you ok?” “What happened?” “Don’t worry about it,” Duo pushed Quatre towards his bedroom. “Get some sleep and we’ll discuss it come morning. Goodnight.” Yes, Heero decided as he watched them all head back to their rooms, it would be something he would have to find out. Tbc... |
