Cute Beginnings: Chapter Three

Don't Cry

Author: White Destiny

Disclaimer: I own nothing of Gundam Wing and probably never will! It's owned by Bandai, ANB, and Sunrise! And to other companies not mentioned here, well then sorry! You guys are just too small to remember! -_-;;;

Warnings: 1x2, AU, cute little boys, death(not Heero, Duo, or Relena)

Author's Notes: Thanks to the following people who reviewed with kind intentions!

Mayu Kawaii - Nah, no violence! See, I didn't want to seem like I flamed her back because I don't want to be a flamer. I wanted my response to be, well, just a response. Lol...it's kinda hard to explain. :P But oh well! Thanks for reviewing, and yes, Relena is going to be cute, in an evil kind of way! 0_o Lots of jealousy are going to take place! Poor Duo...

Hikaru - Well, maybe you shouldn't say that the Heero/Relena pairing isn't right; it's right to some people. We just happen to be 1x2 fans! :D Go 1x2! I wish people would just express their feelings with more dignity and respect for others'. Then, there would be no flames! ^_^ Thanks for reviewing! I hope this fic becomes more and more interesting! *crosses fingers hopefully*

Neko Bloody - I don't know what you mean by just 'Heero' in your message but thanks for reviewing anyway! :D

Grace - Thanks for reading my fic! And yeah, my website is a pain in the ass! :P

Hikaru - Uh, not sure if you're the same person as the one up there but to JUST make sure, I'll say thanks again! Yeah, I didn't really like how it had those stupid author remarks myself but hey, I didn't know what to put there! ^_^;;; I'm stoopid, lol.

maigo822 - Thanks! Is it really that cute? Lol...this chapter won't be cute...ok, maybe half of it! :P But the next one is going to be ALL-OUT CUTE! ^_^

Kitty Kat 0303 - Wow, someone's actually enjoying this fic! *gasps* Thanks for reviewing! ^_^

Mariana1 - Yeah, either pairings are plausible. And like you, I don't like Relena. Mwuhahaha, I got cookies and a 1x2 poster! *drools*

Nikkler - This is the cutest? Aww...thanks! It's going to be even more cute--after this chapter! I'm evviiil!

And if I left anyone else, I'm sorry! I think some of my e-mails are not getting to my inbox! :S

And I can't believe it! I got another flame, except this one was a lot shorter! What is up with this fic and flames?

"this is very gross" from sakura-kero227 at ff.net.

Sweety, you never told me why this fic is gross. You also forgot to capitalize the first letter of your sentence. You also forgot your punctuation. Tsk, tsk. I'm not even going to waste my time on this. But to just help you out, if you want to write a flame, and I suggest you shouldn't next time, try and learn how to write sentences first.

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It was early morning the next day. It was bright and beautiful birds' songs were floating in the air. In the Maxwell house, Helen was busy stirring pancake batter to make for breakfast. She did this every morning so her husband and son could have a nice homemade meal to start the day[1]. She was softly humming a familiar tune to herself while she stirred. After that was done, she turned on the electric stovetop and placed a large pan on the dark circle over on the upper-right hand corner. She turned the knob for the specified hotspot to 'high' and waited for the pan to heat up. "Duo's going to love the chocolate chip pancakes that I'm making for him today," she said quietly to herself.

She poured some oil into the pan and watched it pop and sizzle. She then poured a medium-sized circle of pancake batter into the pan. She waited awhile for the circle to cook and turned the knob to 'medium' to prevent the pancake from burning. With a lot of practice and natural "Mom" expertise, she lifted the pan off the stove and flipped the half-cooked pancake on its uncooked side. She let it sizzle and cook and then took the finished pancake out of the pan and placed it on a large plate. She repeated the process of making her chocolate chip pancakes until she used up all he batter.

The kitchen was filled with a sweet aroma and it soon permeated through the walls and floors. The scent travelled its way through the maze of walls and finally found the path to its Elysian; an olfactory[2]. It quickly rushed into its blissful paradise.

A pair of violet eyes sprang open once his senses were tickled. Another pair of eyes opened, as well, in the next room. Two doors were thrown open at the same time and in each doorway, out came one figure. One was smaller in size than the other. The father and son both looked at each other. A wide grin started to spread on the shorter one's face. A matching grin was coming up on the other's, as well. The two of them started to mouth the numbers "one" and "two," and on "three," the duo dashed off on a race to the kitchen. Both of them ran at a fast pace but the father gave his son a little mercy and didn't go all out. They were quickly approaching the kitchen and whoever passed the doorway first, would be the winner.

Solo slowed down a bit and let Duo pass in front of him. Duo didn't notice and was still going at breakneck speed. He passed through the doorway and into the light-filled kitchen. He inhaled and exhaled rapidly but managed to get out an "I won!" He looked at his dad and he saw a smile on his face. He returned the smile with one of his own.

Solo walked across the wooden floor and picked up his son in his arms and said, "You're going to be a runner some day, aren't ya?" Duo enthusiastically nodded his head and hugged his dad. Solo turned to his wife and asked, "Where are the pancakes?"

"None of your business," she replied. Solo and Duo quickly looked at her with wide eyes and shocked expressions. Just looking at one wide eyed and shocked face was enough, but two? She couldn't hold it any longer and bursted into a laughing fit. Through spurts of laughter, she said, "Geez, I think you guys love food more than me!"

"That's not true, Mom!" Duo giggled. "We love food a lot," he started, "but you make it so we love you lots more!" Solo let Duo down after the boy tugged on his arm. Duo quickly ran over to his mom and wrapped his arms around her legs. She got a plate full of chocolate chip pancakes off the counter and handed it to him. He took it and placed his reward on the kitchen table.

Solo walked over to his wife and asked for his pancakes. She told him that he would need to give her a morning kiss and Duo started to make funny gagging noises. The kissing couple looked over at their child and saw that he was actually giggling. He grinned up at them, turned to face his pancakes, and started to shovel the pancakes into his mouth. While still in an embrace, Helen asked, "Duo, would you like a glass of milk?"

And everything faded.

Heero snapped his fingers in front of Duo's face a couple times before he actually got the daydreaming boy's attention. He waited impatiently for the other boy to speak up and when he didn't, he said, "Duo, pay attention!" in a cold, demanding voice.

Duo blinked a couple times before he actually got his bearings back. He looked over at Heero and asked, in an annoyed tone: "What do you want, Heero?" Heero growled and pointed at the book that he and Duo were supposed to be studying. Well, Heero practically knew the whole book forward and backward but he was helping Duo to study, and Duo obviously wasn't taking the generous offer.

"Duo, do you want me to help you or not?" Heero asked unkindly. "I have many more important things to do and you are wasting my time." Duo forced himself to bite back the pain that panged his heart. Come on, Duo! Snap out of it, Duo encouraged himself, if you study, then Heero will help you and you'd be spending more time with him!

With new resolve, Duo determinedly answered, "Wait, Heero! I'll study!" Heero stopped from getting out of the chair next to Duo's and sat back down.

"Okay, this is..." Heero droned on. This is harder than I thought, Duo moaned in his head. Oh well, just try and look like you're listening. But it was too boring for Duo and he quickly went into la-la land once more. He drifted off to sleep and his head started leaning to the left to settle itself on Heero's right shoulder. "The peptide... Duo?" Heero asked. No wonder he doesn't want to study today, Heero told himself, he's tired. Heero gently shifted in his chair and took Duo into his arms. He cradled him and brought him to his bed. He gingerly placed Duo on to the bed and swept a hand through Duo's bangs. What am I doing? Heero asked himself, surprised. He quickly took the bed sheets and covered Duo with them so he wouldn't get cold. Heero walked away from the bed and opened the bedroom door, he stole a glance at Duo before he left. He didn't hear what Duo said.

"Heero..." Duo pleaded in his sleep.

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Duo was at Heero's house. His parents were at a business dinner party. Solo and Helen told him that he should go to Heero's house and spend the night there since they probably wouldn't be home until late that night. Duo was in Heero's room playing with his ancient Game Cube[3]. He was playing Super Smash Bros. Melee against a Kirby computer. He was fighting Kirby with Roy. His favorite video game character on Super Smash Bros. was Roy. The character had a bizarre resemblance to his best friend. I bet Heero would look like Roy if he dressed up in shiny blue armor like that, Duo wondered. Roy's sword bursted in flames when he used his special attack. Kirby was burnt into a brown crisp and didn't look too good. The computer quickly recovered from being an overly roasted pink marshmallow and used the most annoying attack of attacks, "Sucky" power, according to Duo.

"Oh my gosh! He did not just do that!" Duo shouted. "HE! STOLE! MY! HAAAIIIRRR!"[4] Heero covered his ears with his hands and told Duo to shut up. Duo didn't hear him and went on a rage. "You're going to die, Kirby! No one steals my hair and lives to tell about it, NO ONE!" Kirby was taunting Roy with his new wig. The "Sucky" power that Kirby used took powers from the character that was inhaled. The powers were copied; Kirby could use them and the pink menace, (sorry, not her), got a disgusting oversized "Roy" wig. Duo growled. "Take that! And that! And one of these!" Duo shouted, smashing the controller after each vocalization.

The doorbell rang and Koyami shouted, "I'll go get the door, boys!" She opened the door and there was a man dressed in the Morriston Police Department uniform. "Um, is there a problem, officer?" she asked, somewhat fidgety.

"Mrs. Yuy," the police officer started, "I am Officer Ned Phillips. Is there a Duo Maxwell at your house, this evening?"

"Yes, officer, there is," she answered. "Do I need to get him?"

"Mrs. Yuy, I'm afraid that I have really bad news," Officer Phillips said in a soft voice, "I think that I should tell you first and then you should go get him. Tonight, at around 10 o'clock p.m., Solo and Helen Maxwell were killed in a car accident."

Koyami gasped, "Oh my god, no." No, not the Maxwells, Koyami pleaded. What wil Duo do now? "No, you must be joking! That couldn't have been them! It just couldn't have!" she cried.

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Yuy," the man said. He watched her start to sob and lightly placed his gloved hand on her shoulder. "I'm very sorry," he said, with true concern. She choked on a sob and a tear escaped her right eye. She told the police officer that she would get the boys. She walked up the stairs, leaving the police officer standing at the front door, and walked down the hallway to Heero's room. She knocked on the door.

"Heero, Duo, could you please come out? I need you two to come downstairs," Koyami said, trying to cover up the pain in her voice. The door opened and two nine-year-old boys stepped out into the hallway. The three of them walked down the stairs and to the front door. Koyami turned around to look at them and said, "Now Heero, Duo, whatever happens tonight, please be strong. Especially you, Heero. Promise me," in a hushed voice. The two boys nodded together, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

Koyami opened the front door a second time. "Mrs. Yuy," the police officer addressed again. He looked over at Duo. "I assume that you are Duo Maxwell, right?" The boy looked at the police officer and cautiously nodded. "Duo, I'm sorry, but at around 10 o'clock tonight, your parents were killed in a car accident," he said in a sorrowful tone. Duo stared at the police officer.

"What?" Duo asked, unbelieving. They've got the wrong kid, Duo thought wildly. My parents couldn't have died! The police officer repeated another "sorry" and after a moment of silence, it finally donned on Duo that this was for real. His parents died. His parents died at 10 o'clock p.m. He had no where to go, no where to turn, no one to look after him. His cheeks felt hot and he looked at the police officer one more time before he whipped around, short braid flying, and reached for Heero. Duo sobbed and wailed into Heero's chest. His tears were flowing freely from his eyes, now that he had someone to hold on to. As Duo's best friend, Heero hugged Duo fiercely. Duo started to mumble incoherant things into Heero's green tanktop but it didn't really matter because Heero knew that they were all about his parents.

Heero held Duo tightly to his chest and rubbed his back to sooth his pain. "Everything will be okay, Duo," Heero whispered, "I promise..."

"Heero..."

"Heero!" Duo cried. He sat up immediately with wide red-rimmed eyes in his bed. His hands were tightly wrapped around the bed sheets and his tears made darkened wet spots on them. His tears were still slipping down his cheeks as he recalled the day his parents died. The door to his bedroom opened forcefully and in the doorway was Heero.

Heero looked at the sight that was displayed before him. Duo's hair was almost entirely out of its long braid, his whole body was slightly shaking as he clutched the bed sheets, his eyelashes were glittering with tears; the sixteen-year-old boy looked so vulnerable. Heero walked over to Duo's navy blue bed. He climbed on top of it and sat behind the shaking body. "Duo, are you okay?" he asked with great concern. Duo slowly turned his head towards Heero.

"H-Heero?" he choked. Duo quickly turned his whole body around and flung his arms around Heero's neck. He grasped on to him like he was his only lifeline. Duo whimpered Heero's name over and over again. Heero wrapped his arms around Duo's waist and held him like that for a while to calm him down.

"It's okay, Duo." Heero said soothingly, "Did you have a nightmare?" Duo nodded his head fervently. "Do you want to talk about it?" he asked softly. There was a pause of uncertainty from Duo, but it was soon to be replaced by a slow nod. Heero got the message and whispered, "What was it about, Duo?"

Duo slowly lifted his head away from Heero's shoulder that he was crying on and looked at Heero's face from the side. "It was about my parents," he said weakly. Heero took in a sharp breath of air and held it in for a while. He slowly exhaled it out to calm himself so he could be strong for Duo; he still remembered the promise he made to his mother. Duo laid his head back on Heero's shoulder.

Heero put his hand on Duo's head and stroked the golden brown silk-like hair. He used his other hand and rubbed Duo's back in small circles. Heero bent his head to get close to Duo's ear and whispered, "Everything will be okay, Duo." He continued in his soothing tone, "I promise..."

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[1] ...nice homemade meal to start the day... - There was a guy in Honors Biology class a few years back who had a mom who would cook homemade breakfasts every single day for him. The Honors Biology teacher called him "Farm Boy." Funny!

[2] ...path to its Elysian; an olfactory... - An olfactory is an organ, in this case, that is used for smelling. SO, the scent is going to heaven when it enters the nostrils! :P Right...

[3] ...ancient Game Cube... - It's ancient in Heero and Duo's time! This story takes place during the AC Century! Just no war... :S

[4] "HE! STOLE! MY! HAAAIIIRRR!" - Yo, I hate it when Kirby uses his "Sucky" power! I LOVE Roy, because he DOES look like Heero and he WOULD look like Roy if he wore that shiny blue armor! And whenever Kirby uses his "Sucky" power, he steals my hair and I get into a rage! DIE KIRBY!

Author's Note: Sorry for killing off the parents! I needed to get this story interesting and FAST! Oh yeah, don't worry! There will be more of the early times and parents in future chapters! Even though you know they're dead, at least enjoy them! ^_^ And if you don't like this change, then...well, I'm sorry! I didn't want to do this either but I didn't know what else to write, lol! And also! I know that jumping from the age of six to nine is big but memories don't exactly come in chronological order. And yes, when Duo does remember, it seems like we know everything that's going on, and we do! Because we're looking at the WHOLE scene, not just what Duo remembers. I hope that wasn't confusing! Review please! :D