Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Bonds of Love ❯ Chapter 5
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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: 1 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 1.0K | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 07.08.2002 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 1.0K | 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, 5+2
Warnings: crossdressing; out of necessity
Author: Arigatomina
Email: arigatoumina@hotmail.com
Bonds of Love
Part 5
Wufei frowned at the table as he resisted the need to look up at the one eating across from him. It had been weeks since the beginning of the voyage and he could not deny the feelings he had for his friend's betrothed. His feelings had grown beyond simple lust and he was beginning to actually *like* the spirited girl, only his loyalty to Heero preventing him from letting those feelings out into the open. But he'd given his word to bring her to Heero and he had every intention of keeping his word. Still, a glance to where the girl sat had his eyes glowing and he knew he had the patience of a saint. He must, otherwise he'd never have been able to hold out against such temptation, friendship or not.
Taking a bite of the delicious food Wufei's cook had prepared for him, Duo's mind flew over what he'd learned so far. It seemed that the story Trowa and Quatre had given him had been true as the black-haired captain had confirmed it. While he wouldn't say *who* they were taking him to, Duo had been told that it was a man who was 'smitten' with him and the man said it as if the news would reassure him. Rather than doing that, it only served to confuse him as Duo was convinced they had the wrong person. There was no one he could think of who would go to such an extent to get him unless it was someone who'd noticed him while he'd lived at Edward's home. This was becoming more reasonable to him as time passed and it wasn't long before he was convinced they *did* have the right person. Only *he* wasn't what they thought him to be and he grew more and more worried as to what sort of reaction their boss would have when he learned that Duo wasn't Diane.
"What are you thinking about, English?"
Duo looked up as the man's voice broke the silence and he shook his head. With his new thoughts, he had also determined that the men didn't know his name, this would explain why Wufei kept calling him English. Obviously, it was a reference to the fact that he had lived in England and Duo had decided the man paying them didn't know his name either. "I was thinking that I want to go home," he said honestly, giving the man a pointed stare.
Wufei sighed and glanced down for a moment before letting Duo see his sincere expression. "I know you are fearful of the future, but I am convinced you will be very happy when you learn who is responsible for this. However, if you are not, I give you my word that you may have me flogged. If, of course, you regret this journey." Those violet eyes sparked and he knew the girl meant to hold him to his promise, yet he was certain she'd be ecstatic when she learned it was Heero who'd instigated her kidnapping. Heero had made a wonderful match and Wufei understood why the man would risk death to return to England for her. Yes, he understood very well. Duo had dropped his gaze and Wufei had to do the same as he felt the need to comfort her, hold her, and most especially touch her. It was a good thing their journey would end before the week was out or he might lose his control.
* * *
When they left the ship, Quatre stayed with Duo as Trowa went about finding the manor house Heero had rented for himself and his betrothed. Unfortunately, the tall man soon learned that the man who'd taken the money had decided to give the house to someone else while they had been on the sea. Now, he not only claimed he had no more houses, but he refused to return the sum that had been paid him, claiming that Heero owed him that amount anyway. In the end, the best thing Trowa could get was a castle far from the city where they'd docked and this he had to pay extra for. It was with an angry and heavy heart that he returned to the two who awaited him and departed the news.
As their destination was in the country, they had to purchase horses and supplies, but they were soon on their way. Without the funds for better steeds, they were left with older horses and their ride dragged out longer than it would have, the snowy climate and cold weather also slowing them. But they eventually made it and all three were taken in by the large, yet ancient castle that rose before them.
Upon reaching the courtyard, however, Duo's heart dropped as he saw the wooden gate was a broken rubble of boards and aside from the dilapidated stable that sat to the side, the castle was in ruins. The shutters were falling off or nonexistent and the roof was in sore need of repair as he could actually see a gaping hole in one spot. He moved inside as Trowa took his horse, and his spirits dropped lower when he saw that the inside looked worse than the out. The layer of dust that coated the floor was at least a centimeter thick and ropey gray cobwebs hung in the corners, no doubt home to large inhabitants. Spying a large iron kettle hanging in the soot-blackened hearth and the pots and utensils that lined the mantle, Duo gave a sigh, turning to Quatre who stepped in beside him.
"I guess this place will serve as camp for the night," he said with reluctance.
"Actually," Quatre said softly, dropping his eyes, "this is it. This is where we'll be staying, Faulder Castle."
"Oh no, tell me you're kidding?!" The man nodded slowly and Duo let out a low groan, his eyes moving over the filth again. He made a face at the blonde and moved a bit further into the room. "Great. Well, I might as well see what the rest of this pigsty looks like." Quatre nodded and Duo moved to the stairs, his eyes pausing for a moment on the tall candelabra that stood in the corner of the staircase. Obviously, the castle was too hard to reach for looters to have come to call, and the piece was coated in dust, evidence that no one had lived there for years. Still, he forced himself to keep going until he reached the second floor.
After searching for a while, Duo paused on a room that looked a little better than the others and he eyed the old tapestry that hung on one wall, picking at the dirt that clung to it as he wondered at the crest. He lifted the edge to see if anything was behind it and a small smile came to his face as he realized what he was looking at. It was a door, no doubt a hidden passageway that would come in handy if he had need to hide in the house. Then his hopes crashed down when he saw Trowa standing in the doorway and he dropped the tapestry quickly, even though there was little chance the man hadn't noticed what he'd been looking at. Ignoring the man, Duo moved to look at the upstairs. The best room it had to offer, however, was marred as that gaping hole he'd seen earlier was above the back of the room. While it didn't hover over the bed, the drafts that blew in and the snow that piled on the floor eliminated it as a choice.
It was by unanimous decision that Duo would get the room on the second floor and the boy was again grateful to his feminine role. He doubted if he would have been treated so chivalrously if they'd known he was a boy and as it was the only habitable room, he was glad to have it. Still, it, along with the rest of the castle, was in dire need of a harsh cleaning and the three of them set to it immediately. They had no idea the task they had set out to do, but ignorance was bliss as if they'd known they no doubt would have given up before ever starting.
* * *
It became apparent quickly, that none of them knew how to cook and Duo soon came to regret the fact that he'd only supervised the servants. Unfortunately, he'd never watched the cooks too carefully and he was as bad a cook as the other two. It was hunger as much as anything, that drove them to return to the town for supplies and after a quick meal, they were ready to start shopping. As sad as it was, their funds were nearly depleted and Duo was soon bored as Trowa and Quatre argued as to where they might get the best deals. It was as he was staring around him that the boy noticed how close they were to a harbor and his eyes widened as he stared at the tall ships. Neither man noticed when he slipped off silently and it was with a light step that Duo searched for a ship that might be returning to England.
"Why, English! What are you doing here?"
Halting suddenly, Duo almost cried as he recognized the voice and he made a miserable face before turning to watch as Wufei moved toward him. "What do you think I was doing?" he muttered before shaking his head at his horrible luck.
"No doubt you sought to escape onto one of these ships," Wufei said, black eyes warm as he stared at the boy. "But you are mistaken. You see, it is winter now and no one will risk such danger at this time."
"Well, that's too bad," Duo said, anger hardening his voice. "Because if I stay here, I'll end up starving to death before spring *ever* comes. They don't even have money for food..."
"Oh, well, you know I'm here to help. I'm sure I will be reimbursed. Fear not, English, I'll not let you starve."
"Actually," Duo said slowly, wondering if the man were sincere in his kindness. "I was thinking that you might be able to invest something for me. You see," he pulled out his purse from where he'd hung it beneath his coat, "I have my own money with me."
"And you want to invest it?" Wufei asked in surprise, liking the girl even more. It wasn't often that he heard of a woman who had such sense when it came to money. "I shall be happy to do so for you. And, English?" He took a step closer, not hiding his bright eyes as he looked at Duo. "If you still wish to return to England when spring comes, I promise to deliver you there myself."
"Really?" The man nodded sharply and Duo felt a flicker of warmth towards him. Then he heard running steps approaching and let out a groan as he spotted Trowa and Quatre's angered expressions.
"You found her!" Coming to a halt, Quatre gave Duo a disapproving scowl before looking to Wufei in gratitude. "Thank you, captain."
"I assure you," Wufei said, still gazing at Duo's violet eyes. "It was my pleasure. Until we meet again, English. One month."
Watching him go, Duo again wondered if these people didn't truly think they were doing a good thing by bringing him here. His curiosity regarding his *true* captor was growing and his nervousness slowly settling as he didn't think they'd bring him to a person who meant him harm. Still, as he turned slowly to meet the two glaring eyes that stared at him, he wasn't exactly on their best side at the moment and he sighed as Quatre yelled at him.
* * *
TBC
Category: Yaoi, AU, Gundam Wing, fusion with a book
Pairings: will be 1x2, vague hints at 3x4/3+4, 5+2
Warnings: crossdressing; out of necessity
Author: Arigatomina
Email: arigatoumina@hotmail.com
Bonds of Love
Part 5
Wufei frowned at the table as he resisted the need to look up at the one eating across from him. It had been weeks since the beginning of the voyage and he could not deny the feelings he had for his friend's betrothed. His feelings had grown beyond simple lust and he was beginning to actually *like* the spirited girl, only his loyalty to Heero preventing him from letting those feelings out into the open. But he'd given his word to bring her to Heero and he had every intention of keeping his word. Still, a glance to where the girl sat had his eyes glowing and he knew he had the patience of a saint. He must, otherwise he'd never have been able to hold out against such temptation, friendship or not.
Taking a bite of the delicious food Wufei's cook had prepared for him, Duo's mind flew over what he'd learned so far. It seemed that the story Trowa and Quatre had given him had been true as the black-haired captain had confirmed it. While he wouldn't say *who* they were taking him to, Duo had been told that it was a man who was 'smitten' with him and the man said it as if the news would reassure him. Rather than doing that, it only served to confuse him as Duo was convinced they had the wrong person. There was no one he could think of who would go to such an extent to get him unless it was someone who'd noticed him while he'd lived at Edward's home. This was becoming more reasonable to him as time passed and it wasn't long before he was convinced they *did* have the right person. Only *he* wasn't what they thought him to be and he grew more and more worried as to what sort of reaction their boss would have when he learned that Duo wasn't Diane.
"What are you thinking about, English?"
Duo looked up as the man's voice broke the silence and he shook his head. With his new thoughts, he had also determined that the men didn't know his name, this would explain why Wufei kept calling him English. Obviously, it was a reference to the fact that he had lived in England and Duo had decided the man paying them didn't know his name either. "I was thinking that I want to go home," he said honestly, giving the man a pointed stare.
Wufei sighed and glanced down for a moment before letting Duo see his sincere expression. "I know you are fearful of the future, but I am convinced you will be very happy when you learn who is responsible for this. However, if you are not, I give you my word that you may have me flogged. If, of course, you regret this journey." Those violet eyes sparked and he knew the girl meant to hold him to his promise, yet he was certain she'd be ecstatic when she learned it was Heero who'd instigated her kidnapping. Heero had made a wonderful match and Wufei understood why the man would risk death to return to England for her. Yes, he understood very well. Duo had dropped his gaze and Wufei had to do the same as he felt the need to comfort her, hold her, and most especially touch her. It was a good thing their journey would end before the week was out or he might lose his control.
* * *
When they left the ship, Quatre stayed with Duo as Trowa went about finding the manor house Heero had rented for himself and his betrothed. Unfortunately, the tall man soon learned that the man who'd taken the money had decided to give the house to someone else while they had been on the sea. Now, he not only claimed he had no more houses, but he refused to return the sum that had been paid him, claiming that Heero owed him that amount anyway. In the end, the best thing Trowa could get was a castle far from the city where they'd docked and this he had to pay extra for. It was with an angry and heavy heart that he returned to the two who awaited him and departed the news.
As their destination was in the country, they had to purchase horses and supplies, but they were soon on their way. Without the funds for better steeds, they were left with older horses and their ride dragged out longer than it would have, the snowy climate and cold weather also slowing them. But they eventually made it and all three were taken in by the large, yet ancient castle that rose before them.
Upon reaching the courtyard, however, Duo's heart dropped as he saw the wooden gate was a broken rubble of boards and aside from the dilapidated stable that sat to the side, the castle was in ruins. The shutters were falling off or nonexistent and the roof was in sore need of repair as he could actually see a gaping hole in one spot. He moved inside as Trowa took his horse, and his spirits dropped lower when he saw that the inside looked worse than the out. The layer of dust that coated the floor was at least a centimeter thick and ropey gray cobwebs hung in the corners, no doubt home to large inhabitants. Spying a large iron kettle hanging in the soot-blackened hearth and the pots and utensils that lined the mantle, Duo gave a sigh, turning to Quatre who stepped in beside him.
"I guess this place will serve as camp for the night," he said with reluctance.
"Actually," Quatre said softly, dropping his eyes, "this is it. This is where we'll be staying, Faulder Castle."
"Oh no, tell me you're kidding?!" The man nodded slowly and Duo let out a low groan, his eyes moving over the filth again. He made a face at the blonde and moved a bit further into the room. "Great. Well, I might as well see what the rest of this pigsty looks like." Quatre nodded and Duo moved to the stairs, his eyes pausing for a moment on the tall candelabra that stood in the corner of the staircase. Obviously, the castle was too hard to reach for looters to have come to call, and the piece was coated in dust, evidence that no one had lived there for years. Still, he forced himself to keep going until he reached the second floor.
After searching for a while, Duo paused on a room that looked a little better than the others and he eyed the old tapestry that hung on one wall, picking at the dirt that clung to it as he wondered at the crest. He lifted the edge to see if anything was behind it and a small smile came to his face as he realized what he was looking at. It was a door, no doubt a hidden passageway that would come in handy if he had need to hide in the house. Then his hopes crashed down when he saw Trowa standing in the doorway and he dropped the tapestry quickly, even though there was little chance the man hadn't noticed what he'd been looking at. Ignoring the man, Duo moved to look at the upstairs. The best room it had to offer, however, was marred as that gaping hole he'd seen earlier was above the back of the room. While it didn't hover over the bed, the drafts that blew in and the snow that piled on the floor eliminated it as a choice.
It was by unanimous decision that Duo would get the room on the second floor and the boy was again grateful to his feminine role. He doubted if he would have been treated so chivalrously if they'd known he was a boy and as it was the only habitable room, he was glad to have it. Still, it, along with the rest of the castle, was in dire need of a harsh cleaning and the three of them set to it immediately. They had no idea the task they had set out to do, but ignorance was bliss as if they'd known they no doubt would have given up before ever starting.
* * *
It became apparent quickly, that none of them knew how to cook and Duo soon came to regret the fact that he'd only supervised the servants. Unfortunately, he'd never watched the cooks too carefully and he was as bad a cook as the other two. It was hunger as much as anything, that drove them to return to the town for supplies and after a quick meal, they were ready to start shopping. As sad as it was, their funds were nearly depleted and Duo was soon bored as Trowa and Quatre argued as to where they might get the best deals. It was as he was staring around him that the boy noticed how close they were to a harbor and his eyes widened as he stared at the tall ships. Neither man noticed when he slipped off silently and it was with a light step that Duo searched for a ship that might be returning to England.
"Why, English! What are you doing here?"
Halting suddenly, Duo almost cried as he recognized the voice and he made a miserable face before turning to watch as Wufei moved toward him. "What do you think I was doing?" he muttered before shaking his head at his horrible luck.
"No doubt you sought to escape onto one of these ships," Wufei said, black eyes warm as he stared at the boy. "But you are mistaken. You see, it is winter now and no one will risk such danger at this time."
"Well, that's too bad," Duo said, anger hardening his voice. "Because if I stay here, I'll end up starving to death before spring *ever* comes. They don't even have money for food..."
"Oh, well, you know I'm here to help. I'm sure I will be reimbursed. Fear not, English, I'll not let you starve."
"Actually," Duo said slowly, wondering if the man were sincere in his kindness. "I was thinking that you might be able to invest something for me. You see," he pulled out his purse from where he'd hung it beneath his coat, "I have my own money with me."
"And you want to invest it?" Wufei asked in surprise, liking the girl even more. It wasn't often that he heard of a woman who had such sense when it came to money. "I shall be happy to do so for you. And, English?" He took a step closer, not hiding his bright eyes as he looked at Duo. "If you still wish to return to England when spring comes, I promise to deliver you there myself."
"Really?" The man nodded sharply and Duo felt a flicker of warmth towards him. Then he heard running steps approaching and let out a groan as he spotted Trowa and Quatre's angered expressions.
"You found her!" Coming to a halt, Quatre gave Duo a disapproving scowl before looking to Wufei in gratitude. "Thank you, captain."
"I assure you," Wufei said, still gazing at Duo's violet eyes. "It was my pleasure. Until we meet again, English. One month."
Watching him go, Duo again wondered if these people didn't truly think they were doing a good thing by bringing him here. His curiosity regarding his *true* captor was growing and his nervousness slowly settling as he didn't think they'd bring him to a person who meant him harm. Still, as he turned slowly to meet the two glaring eyes that stared at him, he wasn't exactly on their best side at the moment and he sighed as Quatre yelled at him.
* * *
TBC