Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Fallen ❯ Ch 1 ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
thankies to my beta reader lady malynn. i'd go crazy without ya.

Ch 1

AC 197 March. 2 months after the end of the war.

'Quatre and his damn parties.' Heero thought to himself as he was getting dressed. But honestly he really didn't mind. The war was over now. 'No more perfect soldier. I can almost be myself.' Almost. Letting emotions show. Show caring and love. Yes he did love the four ex-pilots. They were his brothers. Well three he loved as brothers. For one his love was beyond that. But he couldn't let that show. Why? Because he's happily involved with someone else. But if he couldn't have him he was going to make damn sure Wufei was happy.
Wufei and Duo had been together for a while now. And while it hurt to see them together it made him glad that the Chinese pilot was not alone anymore.
"Well I better get going." He said taking another look in the mirror and then heading out the hotel room. He knew Quatre wanted them all to stay there after the party tonight, but he wasn't sure if he could handle it.

Trowa was sitting in the kitchen watching Quatre run around insanely trying to get food set out and drinks ready. "Quatre sit down you've checked everything over at least 10 times. You're going to wear yourself out before the party even starts."
"I just want everything to be perfect." He said huffing, but sat down as Trowa had asked. "This is our first real party since the end of the war. I want everyone to be able to relax and have a good time."
"Yes and you need to relax as well." Before Quatre could respond the door bell rang and there was a rush of blonde Arabian running towards the door. Trowa walked calmly behind him shaking his head.
"Duo, Wufei. Hey come on in."
"Hey Quatre, you haven't been going to too much trouble for us have you?" the braided haired teen said knowing what the answer would be.
"Of course he has." Trowa said, grinning at the 'you told on me' look on the little blondes face.
"Hey, Trowa. Well are we ready to get this party started?" Duo said bouncing around the hallway.
"We will be as soon as Heero gets here. Why don't you all head to the dining room." He was cut off by a knock on the door. "Oh that must be him." He said opening the door ushering in the Wing pilot.
"Come on foods waiting." Duo said urging everyone forward.
"There's a surprise, Duo hungry." Wufei mumbled pulling on Duo's braid to keep him from taking off running.
"Ow that hurts, you know." He whined slowing down a bit.
Once all were seated, Quatre raised his glass. "A toast. To the bravest me I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. The war has finally come to an end as does one chapter of our lives. May the next be full of happiness and joy. As the beginning of peace falls, we find ourselves needing to go against all our training and relax. Starting our own lives and live for ourselves in this peace we have paid for. May you reach for your dreams and enjoy all that you have fought so diligently for- a chance for life, to its fullest." The five raised their glasses to drink all agreeing with the speech. Now was their time to live.
"So Duo, are you going to take up that offer from Hilde to work in the salvage business?" The blonde asked.
"Well…umm." He blushed and snuck a peek at Wufei. Smirking Wufei gave a slight nod of his head. Duo's smile growing wide continued, "Wufei decided to join the Preventers and managed to convince me to as well," his face tinged with a blush. "And we're planning on buying a house."
"That's great Duo! Where are you looking? Let me know if you need any help." Quatre and Duo talked on.
No one noticed the light deeming in a pair of cobalt eyes. 'God I didn't think it would hurt this much even though I saw it coming.' After the meal was over and listening to the group discussing what kind of house Wufei and Duo would be looking for, Heero decided a walk was in good order.
Returning to the house later on, he went to the kitchen for a drink. Pouring some Bacardi and coke into a glass, he downed it then made himself another. After getting nice buzz going finally went in search of the others. Finding them in the living room he took a seat as far away from everyone as he could without anyone wondering if something was wrong. Then just sat and listened. Then a question brought him out of thought.

"Yo Heero, what are you planning now. You going to run off and marry the Queen of the world?" Duo said snickering.
Heero slammed his glass on the table, causing the long haired boy to jump and drawing all eyes to him.
"You shouldn't speak of things you know nothing about." He all but growled. He looked around and then ducked his head. "I…I'm sorry." He stuttered getting up. "Maybe I should go." He turned to go but Duo grabbed his arm.
"Look man, I'm sorry. Do you want to talk about it? I thought she really liked you. She's been stalking you all this time. Is it a one-sided thing or something? Maybe I can help." Seeing the look of pain cross cobalt eyes he stopped.
Heero just looked at Duo, a small sad smile on his face. "One-sided?" he whispered. He looked at the other three then back to Duo. The pity on their faces was almost his undoing. Unshed tears shone in his eyes. "Look guys I'm tired. I better get going."
"Heero why don't you stay here tonight." Spoke Quatre. Seeing the worried look on his face he couldn't tell him no. "Yeah I guess I should. Thanks." After being told which room he could stay in, he laid down on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

Flashback

"Heero?" The question in Relena's voice got his attention and he stopped pacing.
"Yes Relena."
"Look what's wrong? We've gotten pretty close, don't close me off now." She pleaded
"I know, but I don't believe anyone can help me with this problem." He said quietly as he sat down beside her on the sofa.
"Well if I know you like I think I do, this can only be one of two things. Either it's about the war being over and you don't know what to do next," She paused for a moment to gauge his reaction. "Or this is about a certain Chinese pilot." She saw him flinch. "Oh, Heero, why don't you just talk to him?"
He laid his head in his hands. "And say what, Rel', he's with Duo. He's happy. You should see him. His eyes shine when they're together. I may wish to be with him but more than anything I wish for him to be happy. Duo loves him and he's treating him the way he should be treated. He worships and cherishes him." His voice broke on the last line and he leaned into Relena's embrace. She could feel him shuddering and warm tears on her arm. But the next words broke her heart and she could swear she could hear his heart shatter. "Yes, I love him Rel', but it's a one-sided love."

End flashback.

Heero curled up into a ball and softly cried himself to sleep.

Duo watched Heero's retreating back. Coming back to the table, the celebrating completely broken at this point. "Maybe we should…"
"Duo, no. We are not going to pry into Heero's love life."
"But 'Fei, he's hurting. I'm glad that he finally feels he can show his emotions to us, but for this? The greatest hero in the world and now he has no one to share it with." He leaned on Wufei's shoulder.
"He needs to work this out himself. If he wants help he will talk to one of us." Trowa stated calmly.
"I guess you're right." Duo sighed. "Guys I think I'm going to bed. Wu' you coming?"
"Yeah let's go. Goodnight."
As the two walked up the stairs Quatre stood to pick up.
"I'll do it." Quatre began to protest but saw the look on Trowa's face and nodded.
"Ok. You want to watch a movie or something?" blue eyes pleading green. "Sure go pick one out and I'll be there in a minute." The taller boy said as he walked towards the kitchen with dishes.
Meanwhile, Wufei and Duo were settled in bed talking.
"Did you see the tears in his eyes?" Duo asked running his hand through Wufei's hair, the dark hair fanning out over Duo's chest.
"Yeah. I understand what he's going through, though." The hand stopped in dark hair and raised Wufei's chin to look into almost black eyes. Seeing the question in the violet eyes he pushed on. "I had no one to live for. No meaning to my life after my colony… I had no reason to keep going until I had you. You gave me a reason to exist after the war. The want to make it through alive."
"Oh 'Fei." Duo said as he leaned forward to press his lips to his loves forehead.
Wufei crawling up a little on the bed and kissed Duo lightly. The kiss turned into something more pouring out love, passion, need, and hope. Soft sounds of pleasure filled the room as the two showed their love to each other.
As Quatre and Trowa watched a movie and before long both were deep asleep on the couch.

tbc...