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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 Eight - Aftermath “Are you alright?” Duo looked up at the arrival. “Yes.” “Liar,” they replied. “Mind if I sit?” “Go ahead.” Duo was sitting on a wooden bench in the churchyard, his eyes were fixed on the church. “Shouldn’t you be inside?” “No.” “You should pay your last respects while you can.” Duo ignored the comment. “There are so many policemen about. I didn’t think any of us were really that dangerous but...” “Its the council’s way of making everyone safe. Just encase.” “Suppose.” His hand was touched but he drew away from the touch. “The school’s been shut down.” “I know.” “It couldn’t stay open. Everyone has somewhere to go.” The bells rang over from the church tower and the heavy oak doors opened. A coffin came out, being carried by six men. Behind the coffin came a line of mourners. Everyone was dressed in black. “Where is the burial taking place?” Duo glanced over his shoulder at the pile of mud and the hole beside it. “I see. Come on. Last chance to say goodbye.” As the procession came closer, they both stood up. Duo bowed his head as the coffin went past. The mourners made room for him to join the procession and he went with them to the graveside. A hand touched his and Duo turned to rest his head on the familiar shoulder. Behind him, he could hear a tutting noise and Duo raised his head to glare at the woman doing it. The hand that held his tightened. “Ignore them,” Heero whispered. His parents had come to take him home but he had insisted on attending the funeral. Duo turned his attention to the graveside as the vicar started his reading and the coffin was lowered into the grave. Duo refused to cry as he stood there. Just to his right was Trowa and Wufei. They were huddled together as if they could share each other’s strength. Across the other side of the grave was Quatre standing between his parents. His blue eyes were filled with tears but as Duo caught his eyes, he smiled and Duo returned it. Duo was suddenly thankful for Heero’s presence. Quatre couldn’t be near Trowa out of fear of their disapproval. The boy was left standing alone and Duo wished he could comfort him. He moved closer to Heero, allowing the other boy to put his arm round his waist and hold him. Duo closed his eyes as the vicar paid the last respects and threw the first handful of dirt onto the coffin. The graveyard workers got to work then, filling in the grave. The crowd around the grave slowly departed, all heading back to the church where a light lunch was taking place. “Its time to go, Heero.” The woman who had been tutting early stepped forward and touched her son on the shoulder. “Are we not staying for the wake?” Heero asked. “Its a long trip home,” Heero’s father said. “We should leave now.” Duo kept his eyes fixed on the grave. He tried not to listen to the voices around him. He forced himself not to say anything. There were too many goodbyes to say and this was one that he really didn’t want to say. “Duo?” His heart felt heavy and tears pricked at his eyes as he slowly opened them to look at the boy he had come to love. “I...” Duo shook his head and Heero got the message. They stood there, silently watching the other. “Now, Heero,” his mother ordered. Duo released Heero’s hand and took a step back from the Japanese boy. “Bye,” Duo whispered. “I’ll...” “Just say goodbye,” Duo said. “You are killing me here. I don’t want to hear anything other than goodbye.” “I can’t say it,” Heero replied. “Then don’t say anything.” And with that, Duo turned his back on Heero. He bite down on his lip, focusing on the pain to stop the tears from falling. He never heard Heero go but when he looked back, Heero was gone. “What is going to happen to you?” Duo shrugged at the question. “Things have fallen apart. Its up to the government to decide what happens to me now.” Quatre reached out and touched Duo’s arm. The braided boy looked round quickly. “This is for you,” there was a piece of paper in Quatre’s hand. “Its my address and phone number. Please keep in touch.” Duo shook his head. “I can’t take it, Quatre. I can’t...” “You are my best friend. You can tell Heero to walk away without a goodbye but I refuse. Please take this and phone me.” “Keep sane, Quatre.” Quatre laughed as Duo took the card and pocketed it. They hugged quickly. “I’ll miss you.” “Ditto.” The small blond turned and hurried back to his parents. Duo was finally alone at the filled in grave. There was no headstone. There wouldn’t be one for six months otherwise it would sink into the unsettled earth. He sat down on the grass beside the grave and touched the disturbed dirt. “Its me,” he whispered. “I want to say goodbye. I don’t know why you did this. I thought you were happy. Everything has fallen to pieces. Wufei is returning to China. Trowa is going to live with his sister and Quatre is going back to space. Everyone has gone to their guardians and I don’t know what is going to happen to them. Hell I don’t know what is going to me. Heero’s just left. I could deal with losing him if I hadn’t lost you and the other way round but now I’ve lost both of you. Sally says she will take me in but Riana is taking her to court. She says I need special care. You promised to look after me but now you’re gone. What do I do?” Duo laughed to stop himself crying. “Its time to go, Duo.” Looking over his shoulder, Duo gave a nod to Sally. “A few more minutes?” “Just a few.” Duo turned back to the grave. “I’ve got to go. Thank you for anything you’ve done for me. I hope you are happier now. I still don’t understand why you did that. Was looking after us really that bad? I don’t know. I hate you for this. I love you.” Sally touched his shoulder lightly and Duo stood up, brushing his black trousers down to remove the dirt. “Goodbye Kendal. I’m really going to miss you.” Tbc...
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