Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Bonds of Love ❯ Chapter 2
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By: Arigatomina 
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.08.2002 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.7K | Visits: 1.1K | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.08.2002 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.7K | Visits: 1.1K | Status: Work In Progress
Author's Notes: This is a fusion with the book: So Worthy My Love by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. While there will be no text reproduced here, the story line will follow the book's almost exactly, any changes made not too drastic.
Category: Yaoi, AU, Gundam Wing, fusion with a book
Pairings: will be 1x2, vague hints at 3x4/3+4
Warnings: crossdressing; out of necessity
Author: Arigatomina
Email: arigatoumina@hotmail.com
Bonds of Love
Part 2
The party was going very well and the people seemed to be enjoying themselves. Watching as they chose food from the tables and had their glasses refilled, Edward's throat grew dry. He could practically see his wealth diminishing before his eyes and he cursed the masses for taking advantage of his love for his daughter. While he'd invited many of them, there was a number of faces that he didn't so much as recognize and he was convinced they had come to deplete his offerings. Their greed was plainly obvious to him and he longed for the night to be over so he could send them all on their way and take stock of what little he had left.
His mouth had grown dry with his worry and his eyes widened as he caught sight of a servant refilling a glass for one of the guests. Gesturing to the man, he held up his own glass. "Bring me some of that ale, I've grown parched."
"M'lord." A glint shone from the shadows of the man's hood and he looked down at the wine-sack he held before shaking his head. "I'm afraid I've just run out, I'll be quick to get you some, m'lord." Turning, he didn't seem to notice Edward's scowl as he disappeared toward the kitchen.
Edward followed the man with his eyes, then he was diverted as he caught a sight that had him standing. He recognized the man speaking to Duo and he winced as he spotted the boy's narrowed eyes, knowing he was turning down the man. Related to the groom, the man wasn't someone Edward could allow to be insulted and he hurried to intervene before the boy could anger him. As he grew closer, he knew his guess had been right by the way the man was holding Duo's wrist, the boy's violet eyes blazing.
"Truly, sir, I fear I don't know the steps for this dance. I'm afraid I must decline." He was trying to be polite, he had been since the man had found him again. Unfortunately, the man seemed very determined and Duo was fast becoming impatient with him.
"Diane, William is the brother of Roland." Staring at the boy, Edward tried to express his disapproval without being too obvious. "I'm sure you would love to dance with the brother of Relena's husband."
"No," Duo smiled, glaring at his uncle with deadly cheer. "I really must decline. You see, I am very busy at the moment. If you would rather that I spend my time dancing, I shall of course agree, but the servants would no doubt eat you out of house and home if I were to do so. I'm sure you don't want that."
Edward's stomach clenched at the thought and his eyes glowed as he took hold of the man's arm. "Come, William, I know a young lady who would be ecstatic to dance with you. She just recently lost her young husband and I'm sure you would be gratified to be introduced." Taking the man, he drew him away from Duo as he quickly left him with the young widow in question. It didn't take long for the man to latch on to the lovely woman and Edward let out a relieved sigh before returning to where Duo watched, arms folded over his chest as he smirked. "Well, I see you're determined to be unreasonable tonight."
"Not at all, uncle, I'm merely following your directives. It would be difficult to do my job if I were diverted by dancing." Duo wasn't at all bothered by the man's irritated gaze and he straightened his dark skirt as he waited to see if Edward had anything else to say.
"Oh, I'm too tired to play games with you," the man sighed, his eyes touching over his guests again. "This evening is wearing on me. Duo--Diane, why don't you escort Relena to her room and help her ready herself. I shall see to it that Roland is brought up directly whether he's up to it or not. I've seen enough of these people and they won't leave until the evening has been closed." He didn't wait to see if the boy was going to do as he'd asked, making a bee-line for where the groom stood, drinking what must be his fifteenth glass.
It didn't take him long to locate the girl, as Relena was surrounded by women, all of whom were hanging on her every word. Duo was well acquainted with the effect his cousin had on people, and he waited until the girl had finished what she was saying before sidling forward. He gave a polite and regretful smile to the women as he pulled Relena away from them and quietly told the girl what Edward had said. She didn't seem unduly upset as she bid good-evening to the ladies and she moved across the floor with grace, her long skirts rustling. Duo followed, noting the way she held her head. He was certain she was excited at finally having been wed and he assumed she was also proud. After all, Roland was a very good match and much wealthier than her other suitors had been.
As soon as they reached her chambers, Relena's calm demeanor seemed to crumble and Duo took a step back as she turned to him. Her blue eyes were very wide and they shimmered suspiciously. "Oh, what am I to do?"
"What...what's wrong?" Duo asked, feeling uncomfortable with her sudden sadness. He expected her to be nervous since it *was* her wedding night, but he'd assumed she was comfortable with what was to happen. Why else would her father have sent *him*, rather than a married woman who could calm a newlywed's fears. "Relena?"
"Oh, Duo, my life is cursed. How can I possible bear this night, knowing something horrible is going to happen?" Shaking her head, the girl gazed at him, gripping a hand to the neck of her white gown as she sniffed back tears.
"Something horrible...Relena, I'm sure everything will be fine." He didn't know what to say to her when she was like this, and he only hoped her self-pity wouldn't last too long. Edward would be up soon with Roland and Duo could imagine how badly Relena's wedding night would go if she was crying when her husband came into the room. "Please, calm down."
"How could it be fine?!" the girl demanded, turning away as she bowed her head, the silver sparkling in her bound hair. "Every man I've been betrothed to has died. Yes, I did manage to get married, but Duo," she turned, her bright eyes begging for understanding, "that won't last! I just know something will happen to ruin this night, oh, I can't take this."
Duo watched as she stepped to the bed, sitting on the edge of it and hiding her face in her hands. "What...is there anything I can do?"
"No, I just...yes." Looking up suddenly, she bit her lip as she glanced at the boy. "Please, stall them? Just a little while. I...I have to calm myself before Roland gets here. I can't...let him see me like this..."
"Of course," Duo said quickly, backing out the door. "I'll do whatever I can." He left the room as fast as he could, cursing his hindering skirts as he decided to take the back stairs. He could imagine how furious Edward was going to be, but he had every intention of carrying out Relena's wishes. It was only a matter of getting to the man without everyone noticing and telling him what Relena had said. Duo was certain the girl's father would stall the groom as long as he could if he was just made aware of his daughter's plight. Stepping quickly, he gasped as one of his feet missed the step, the slippers he was wearing completely without traction and his balance was lost. He was imagining the pain to come when his panicked mind slowly realized something was pressed to him.
Actually, he was pressed against someone and relief flooded through him as he realized he'd been caught. Stepping away from the person he found himself leaning on, he smiled and looked up. "Thank you, I wasn't watching my step." His smile faltered as he recognized the servant from earlier and his eyes widened as he saw the man's hood had fallen back to reveal his face. There were no scars, no markings marring it, but Duo's heart clenched as he recognized the features from a painting he'd stowed in the attic no more than a week ago. "You...you're *him*!"
The man let out a soft curse as he grabbed Duo quickly, a hand moving to cover the boy's mouth in case he decided to scream. "And you're no lady," he uttered, his low voice hitting Duo's ear and making the boy flinch. "As for your statement, yes, I am *him*. And you've ruined my plans." His cobalt blue eyes glanced up the stairs and he gave a silent apology as he realized he wouldn't have a chance to reassure Relena. "I'll just have to move a bit early, is all." He held the boy tight to his chest as he moved down the stairs, Duo too shocked to struggle as he remained still. Surprisingly few people looked up as he crossed to the nearest table and he pressed the boy down in a chair. "Be glad I'm not the villain you think I am," he said softly as he glared into wide violet eyes.
People jerked and turned in surprise when he ripped the tablecloth off the long table, dishes crashing to the floor. With their attention on him, he leapt onto the table and threw off the long cloak, his eyes boring into Edward as that man recognized him. "Revenge is at hand!"
"It's him..." Edward's throat closed on him for a moment, then his eyes bulged as he turned on the few guards and the men in the crowd. "It's Yuy! Get him!"
Heero let out a laugh as he pulled the long sword that hung from his side and his eyes moved over the people's faces, daring them to advance. "Come forward then, if you wish to end your lives." Few moved and those who did, did so sluggishly.
"What are you waiting for?!" Edward cried, confusion reigning as he saw the guards still seated, their eyes closed. Then he realized many of the guests were seated and others were leaning heavily on each other. "What is wrong with you people?!"
"That would be me," Heero said smoothly, his eyes boring into the man. "Don't worry, it isn't poison, just something to let you all rest."
Edward's eyes widened as he stared down at the glass he'd been drinking out of and he took a step back. Turning to Roland who stood near him, he glared. "Roland, will you let him threaten you?! This traitor to the crown?!"
The man's eyes widened and he gave a cry, jerking his sword from its scabbard. With a long step forward, he shook his head. "No! I'll kill him." It would have been more dramatic, but he only managed a few steps before he suddenly wavered, swaying for a moment before falling forward on the floor. Luckily, some of his men hadn't imbibed in the wine as much and they *did* advance, met by Heero's sword as a fight commenced.
Duo jerked as a body fell near him and he was out of his chair quickly. His mind had been slow to comprehend the arrival of Heero Yuy, who was supposed to be dead, but he forced himself into action as it was obvious who would win this battle. There was only one person he could think of who might stand a chance of calming it before Edward was killed and he ran towards the stairs, intent on finding Relena. He reached the top of the stairs without incidence, but when he pushed open the door to the girl's room, he ground to a sudden halt. The candles that had previously lit the room had been extinguished, and as far as he could tell, Relena was not there. Still, he had to check and he moved to the canopied bed, bending and looking in quickly as he wondered where she could have gone. After all, she was supposed to be waiting for her husband to come up.
He soon gave up, and it was as he was moving toward the door to search elsewhere that he felt a presence behind him. There was just enough time to turn before two dark figures erupted from the shadows and he jerked back as one of them grabbed his arms. The other was reaching for him when he ducked suddenly and elbowed the first in what he thought to be the man's stomach. Still crouched, he tried to get past the man, and he reeled a bit as his necklace was caught and the chain broken as it fell to the floor. It had been his mother's, and as worried as he was, there was still time for fury and he swung his arm at the hand that had ripped it, making a blow before turning to run again.
His escape was halted as he saw the tall figure blocking the hall and he glanced back, dodging the first as he searched for something to use against them. Unfortunately, the skirts he wore hindered him and he let out a shocked cry as he fell against the thick curtains that hung over the window. The two pursuers rushed together and he was quickly wrapped in the cloth, his movements muffled. Duo let out a furious cry as he was lifted, but the one carrying him gave him a rough squeeze that told him it would be wise not to repeat the move and he racked his brain as he wondered what was going on.
Although it was impossible to tell where he was being taken, he listened as well as he could for signs of fighting and knew by the lack that he hadn't been carried through the main hall. But then, that would have been crazy since a battle was going on there. Still, he could hear the sounds of the outdoors and he knew when a muffled horse's whinny reached him that they were, indeed, outside of the manor. Then his thoughts left him as he felt himself falling suddenly and he closed his eyes, letting out a groan as he hit not the hard surface he was expecting but something softer. He didn't know he'd been tossed into the back of a cart full of hay, but when the men urged the horses, the rocking motion told him he was being taken away.
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The sound of a whistle rang through the silence as the people watched the young man who had dispatched five fighters and was challenging a sixth one. Heero was the only one who noticed the noise, and his eyes glinted as he recognized the signal. Jumping into a crowd that sluggishly made way for him, he ran to the door, turning as he reached it. "Are you cowards?!" he cried, taunting them as he stared at Edward, "Catch me if you dare!" His movements were made slower as he didn't want to lose them, and he made a detour at the stables as he stole back his favorite horse. It, too, had been given to Edward, and he now used it as he led the guards in the direction opposite the one his men would be taking.
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TBC
Category: Yaoi, AU, Gundam Wing, fusion with a book
Pairings: will be 1x2, vague hints at 3x4/3+4
Warnings: crossdressing; out of necessity
Author: Arigatomina
Email: arigatoumina@hotmail.com
Bonds of Love
Part 2
The party was going very well and the people seemed to be enjoying themselves. Watching as they chose food from the tables and had their glasses refilled, Edward's throat grew dry. He could practically see his wealth diminishing before his eyes and he cursed the masses for taking advantage of his love for his daughter. While he'd invited many of them, there was a number of faces that he didn't so much as recognize and he was convinced they had come to deplete his offerings. Their greed was plainly obvious to him and he longed for the night to be over so he could send them all on their way and take stock of what little he had left.
His mouth had grown dry with his worry and his eyes widened as he caught sight of a servant refilling a glass for one of the guests. Gesturing to the man, he held up his own glass. "Bring me some of that ale, I've grown parched."
"M'lord." A glint shone from the shadows of the man's hood and he looked down at the wine-sack he held before shaking his head. "I'm afraid I've just run out, I'll be quick to get you some, m'lord." Turning, he didn't seem to notice Edward's scowl as he disappeared toward the kitchen.
Edward followed the man with his eyes, then he was diverted as he caught a sight that had him standing. He recognized the man speaking to Duo and he winced as he spotted the boy's narrowed eyes, knowing he was turning down the man. Related to the groom, the man wasn't someone Edward could allow to be insulted and he hurried to intervene before the boy could anger him. As he grew closer, he knew his guess had been right by the way the man was holding Duo's wrist, the boy's violet eyes blazing.
"Truly, sir, I fear I don't know the steps for this dance. I'm afraid I must decline." He was trying to be polite, he had been since the man had found him again. Unfortunately, the man seemed very determined and Duo was fast becoming impatient with him.
"Diane, William is the brother of Roland." Staring at the boy, Edward tried to express his disapproval without being too obvious. "I'm sure you would love to dance with the brother of Relena's husband."
"No," Duo smiled, glaring at his uncle with deadly cheer. "I really must decline. You see, I am very busy at the moment. If you would rather that I spend my time dancing, I shall of course agree, but the servants would no doubt eat you out of house and home if I were to do so. I'm sure you don't want that."
Edward's stomach clenched at the thought and his eyes glowed as he took hold of the man's arm. "Come, William, I know a young lady who would be ecstatic to dance with you. She just recently lost her young husband and I'm sure you would be gratified to be introduced." Taking the man, he drew him away from Duo as he quickly left him with the young widow in question. It didn't take long for the man to latch on to the lovely woman and Edward let out a relieved sigh before returning to where Duo watched, arms folded over his chest as he smirked. "Well, I see you're determined to be unreasonable tonight."
"Not at all, uncle, I'm merely following your directives. It would be difficult to do my job if I were diverted by dancing." Duo wasn't at all bothered by the man's irritated gaze and he straightened his dark skirt as he waited to see if Edward had anything else to say.
"Oh, I'm too tired to play games with you," the man sighed, his eyes touching over his guests again. "This evening is wearing on me. Duo--Diane, why don't you escort Relena to her room and help her ready herself. I shall see to it that Roland is brought up directly whether he's up to it or not. I've seen enough of these people and they won't leave until the evening has been closed." He didn't wait to see if the boy was going to do as he'd asked, making a bee-line for where the groom stood, drinking what must be his fifteenth glass.
It didn't take him long to locate the girl, as Relena was surrounded by women, all of whom were hanging on her every word. Duo was well acquainted with the effect his cousin had on people, and he waited until the girl had finished what she was saying before sidling forward. He gave a polite and regretful smile to the women as he pulled Relena away from them and quietly told the girl what Edward had said. She didn't seem unduly upset as she bid good-evening to the ladies and she moved across the floor with grace, her long skirts rustling. Duo followed, noting the way she held her head. He was certain she was excited at finally having been wed and he assumed she was also proud. After all, Roland was a very good match and much wealthier than her other suitors had been.
As soon as they reached her chambers, Relena's calm demeanor seemed to crumble and Duo took a step back as she turned to him. Her blue eyes were very wide and they shimmered suspiciously. "Oh, what am I to do?"
"What...what's wrong?" Duo asked, feeling uncomfortable with her sudden sadness. He expected her to be nervous since it *was* her wedding night, but he'd assumed she was comfortable with what was to happen. Why else would her father have sent *him*, rather than a married woman who could calm a newlywed's fears. "Relena?"
"Oh, Duo, my life is cursed. How can I possible bear this night, knowing something horrible is going to happen?" Shaking her head, the girl gazed at him, gripping a hand to the neck of her white gown as she sniffed back tears.
"Something horrible...Relena, I'm sure everything will be fine." He didn't know what to say to her when she was like this, and he only hoped her self-pity wouldn't last too long. Edward would be up soon with Roland and Duo could imagine how badly Relena's wedding night would go if she was crying when her husband came into the room. "Please, calm down."
"How could it be fine?!" the girl demanded, turning away as she bowed her head, the silver sparkling in her bound hair. "Every man I've been betrothed to has died. Yes, I did manage to get married, but Duo," she turned, her bright eyes begging for understanding, "that won't last! I just know something will happen to ruin this night, oh, I can't take this."
Duo watched as she stepped to the bed, sitting on the edge of it and hiding her face in her hands. "What...is there anything I can do?"
"No, I just...yes." Looking up suddenly, she bit her lip as she glanced at the boy. "Please, stall them? Just a little while. I...I have to calm myself before Roland gets here. I can't...let him see me like this..."
"Of course," Duo said quickly, backing out the door. "I'll do whatever I can." He left the room as fast as he could, cursing his hindering skirts as he decided to take the back stairs. He could imagine how furious Edward was going to be, but he had every intention of carrying out Relena's wishes. It was only a matter of getting to the man without everyone noticing and telling him what Relena had said. Duo was certain the girl's father would stall the groom as long as he could if he was just made aware of his daughter's plight. Stepping quickly, he gasped as one of his feet missed the step, the slippers he was wearing completely without traction and his balance was lost. He was imagining the pain to come when his panicked mind slowly realized something was pressed to him.
Actually, he was pressed against someone and relief flooded through him as he realized he'd been caught. Stepping away from the person he found himself leaning on, he smiled and looked up. "Thank you, I wasn't watching my step." His smile faltered as he recognized the servant from earlier and his eyes widened as he saw the man's hood had fallen back to reveal his face. There were no scars, no markings marring it, but Duo's heart clenched as he recognized the features from a painting he'd stowed in the attic no more than a week ago. "You...you're *him*!"
The man let out a soft curse as he grabbed Duo quickly, a hand moving to cover the boy's mouth in case he decided to scream. "And you're no lady," he uttered, his low voice hitting Duo's ear and making the boy flinch. "As for your statement, yes, I am *him*. And you've ruined my plans." His cobalt blue eyes glanced up the stairs and he gave a silent apology as he realized he wouldn't have a chance to reassure Relena. "I'll just have to move a bit early, is all." He held the boy tight to his chest as he moved down the stairs, Duo too shocked to struggle as he remained still. Surprisingly few people looked up as he crossed to the nearest table and he pressed the boy down in a chair. "Be glad I'm not the villain you think I am," he said softly as he glared into wide violet eyes.
People jerked and turned in surprise when he ripped the tablecloth off the long table, dishes crashing to the floor. With their attention on him, he leapt onto the table and threw off the long cloak, his eyes boring into Edward as that man recognized him. "Revenge is at hand!"
"It's him..." Edward's throat closed on him for a moment, then his eyes bulged as he turned on the few guards and the men in the crowd. "It's Yuy! Get him!"
Heero let out a laugh as he pulled the long sword that hung from his side and his eyes moved over the people's faces, daring them to advance. "Come forward then, if you wish to end your lives." Few moved and those who did, did so sluggishly.
"What are you waiting for?!" Edward cried, confusion reigning as he saw the guards still seated, their eyes closed. Then he realized many of the guests were seated and others were leaning heavily on each other. "What is wrong with you people?!"
"That would be me," Heero said smoothly, his eyes boring into the man. "Don't worry, it isn't poison, just something to let you all rest."
Edward's eyes widened as he stared down at the glass he'd been drinking out of and he took a step back. Turning to Roland who stood near him, he glared. "Roland, will you let him threaten you?! This traitor to the crown?!"
The man's eyes widened and he gave a cry, jerking his sword from its scabbard. With a long step forward, he shook his head. "No! I'll kill him." It would have been more dramatic, but he only managed a few steps before he suddenly wavered, swaying for a moment before falling forward on the floor. Luckily, some of his men hadn't imbibed in the wine as much and they *did* advance, met by Heero's sword as a fight commenced.
Duo jerked as a body fell near him and he was out of his chair quickly. His mind had been slow to comprehend the arrival of Heero Yuy, who was supposed to be dead, but he forced himself into action as it was obvious who would win this battle. There was only one person he could think of who might stand a chance of calming it before Edward was killed and he ran towards the stairs, intent on finding Relena. He reached the top of the stairs without incidence, but when he pushed open the door to the girl's room, he ground to a sudden halt. The candles that had previously lit the room had been extinguished, and as far as he could tell, Relena was not there. Still, he had to check and he moved to the canopied bed, bending and looking in quickly as he wondered where she could have gone. After all, she was supposed to be waiting for her husband to come up.
He soon gave up, and it was as he was moving toward the door to search elsewhere that he felt a presence behind him. There was just enough time to turn before two dark figures erupted from the shadows and he jerked back as one of them grabbed his arms. The other was reaching for him when he ducked suddenly and elbowed the first in what he thought to be the man's stomach. Still crouched, he tried to get past the man, and he reeled a bit as his necklace was caught and the chain broken as it fell to the floor. It had been his mother's, and as worried as he was, there was still time for fury and he swung his arm at the hand that had ripped it, making a blow before turning to run again.
His escape was halted as he saw the tall figure blocking the hall and he glanced back, dodging the first as he searched for something to use against them. Unfortunately, the skirts he wore hindered him and he let out a shocked cry as he fell against the thick curtains that hung over the window. The two pursuers rushed together and he was quickly wrapped in the cloth, his movements muffled. Duo let out a furious cry as he was lifted, but the one carrying him gave him a rough squeeze that told him it would be wise not to repeat the move and he racked his brain as he wondered what was going on.
Although it was impossible to tell where he was being taken, he listened as well as he could for signs of fighting and knew by the lack that he hadn't been carried through the main hall. But then, that would have been crazy since a battle was going on there. Still, he could hear the sounds of the outdoors and he knew when a muffled horse's whinny reached him that they were, indeed, outside of the manor. Then his thoughts left him as he felt himself falling suddenly and he closed his eyes, letting out a groan as he hit not the hard surface he was expecting but something softer. He didn't know he'd been tossed into the back of a cart full of hay, but when the men urged the horses, the rocking motion told him he was being taken away.
* * *
The sound of a whistle rang through the silence as the people watched the young man who had dispatched five fighters and was challenging a sixth one. Heero was the only one who noticed the noise, and his eyes glinted as he recognized the signal. Jumping into a crowd that sluggishly made way for him, he ran to the door, turning as he reached it. "Are you cowards?!" he cried, taunting them as he stared at Edward, "Catch me if you dare!" His movements were made slower as he didn't want to lose them, and he made a detour at the stables as he stole back his favorite horse. It, too, had been given to Edward, and he now used it as he led the guards in the direction opposite the one his men would be taking.
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TBC