Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ I'll Be Home ❯ One-Shot

Duo stared out at the barren winter landscape, chilled to the bone by
a biting wind. He noted the warm glow of the OZ barracks in the
valley below and tracked the steady stream of soldiers taking their
Christmas leave. He was envious of the ones who were warm. His
blind was perfect for reconnaissance, but didn't exactly include all
the comforts of home. Duo felt a longing rise up inside him.
//Home...//

He'd never really thought of having a home, until recently at least.
The other pilots had become his family. He smiled, warmed by the
memory of Quatre promising the throw a Christmas party. He didn't
care about Christmas, but he knew it meant a lot to Duo. And now Duo
was stuck on a reconn mission with Christmas only a few days away.
Duo made a silent promise, to himself, and to the others.

[I'll be home for Christmas;
You can count on me.]

Duo tried to imagine what Quatre's Christmas party would be like.
Plenty of candles, and spiced apple cider and hot cocoa, and loads
of cookies, Duo was sure. And there would be a tree, glittering with
lights and small ornaments, probably topped by a golden star. Or
maybe an angel. And Quatre would do his homework, finding out all
the little traditions. At least, Duo hoped he would.

[Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree.]

Duo smiled, caught in his reverie. // Wufei'll probably get some kind
of esoteric book, cause he was scholar once. And Trowa will get a
cute little stuffed lion, so he won't miss the ones at the circus as
much. And Heero will get a new laptop, and me...//

His chain of thought was cut off abruptly by a particularly piercing
gust of wind. Duo clenched his teeth to keep them from chattering
and snuggled down farther into his jacket. //Oh, I most definitely
will not be out in this for Christmas. I refuse.//

[Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love-light gleams.]

Prussian-blue eyes danced before him in an ephemeral vision, before
being chased away by the puff of Duo's breath. His eyes scanned the
base again, searching for some sign of the new model of mobile suit.
He wasn't supposed to leave before he found something. He sighed,
mournfully. //At this rate, I could be here until New Year's.//

Watching another group of soldiers leaving, he blinked back a sudden
prickle of tears.

[I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams.]

~~Owari~~