Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Indian Sunrise ❯ Under His Watchful Gaze ( Chapter 2 )

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I do not own Gundam Wing or any of the characters/events that I may reference within this story. I wish I did though…

Author's Note: Well…it has taken me forever but finally I managed an update…hope it's somewhat interesting.

 

Under His Watchful Gaze

I arrived at the base hours later, as the sun began to set over the jungle horizon. The base itself was more of a palace, nested in a sudden cropping of trees and lush green. There were birds and flowers everywhere as I was dragged up the large circle drive to His Excellency's front door. I looked around with gross curiosity at everything as I lagged behind the Indian men. I had only one thought…and it sickened me with each passing second…it was beautiful here…and this was my prison.

 

Hands suddenly grasped my wrist as I walked slower and slower. They urged me forward, closer to the threshold where my keeper waited. My hair was smoothed back away from my face while we waited for someone to answer the door. The seconds we waited seemed to make my heart stop…I knew it wasn't going to be him answering the door, but part of me hoped it was and that he would just turn me away at the sight of my grimy manner.

 

Finally, a young woman answered the door and beckoned us in to the grand foyer. Everything was immaculate. The floors, the pictures on the walls…this was not the home of a hardened warrior…

 

“Hello,” a voice called from the top of a large winding staircase.

 

I knew at once who it was, but I stood there hoping that maybe I was wrong. However, when I did finally decide to look up, my thoughts were confirmed. It was her, Lady Une, accompanied by several Oz soldiers, glaring down at me with her dangerous looking stare. Her long brown hair hung down around her shoulders, I had always thought she looked prettier that way, but now she was only terrifying to me.

 

“His Excellency is expecting all of you in the lounge. If you would be so kind as to join me up here I could show you to him.”

 

My band of captors and I climbed the stairs to converge with Lady Une and her group who waited patiently for us.

 

“My, my, 05 you do look quite tired, am I to assume your journey was long?”

 

I simply looked away and refused to answer her. My eyes wandered to the smooth painted ceiling when a hand roughly seized my chin and forced my head back to look at her in the eyes.

 

“I asked you a question young man. I expect an answer.” She growled.

 

“My trip was wonderful…never had better travels.” I said with feigned sincerity.

 

My black eyes reflected in her glasses. I could see myself mocking her as I did it. I kept my laugher inside as she turned abruptly on her heel and stood down the hall flanked on both sides by soldiers.

 

“Do not anger her young one…she has a mean temper.” One of my captors warned.

 

“Trust me; I've seen her in battle.”

 

We entered lounge only a few minutes later. It was brightly lit by a few lamps and a richly glowing fire. The walls were lined with books and trinkets from around the world and some from the colonies. Framed pictures of mobile suit blue prints adorned the wall nearest to a large picture window overlooking the back garden. It was a haven as far as I was concerned. I enjoyed the atmosphere until my eyes settled on the figure seated in a large overstuffed red armchair.

 

“Good evening Mr. Chang, I hope your travels were well.” A voice spoke in a smooth tenor.

 

“I…”

 

It was him. He sat dressed as casually as an honored war hero could be expected in a green sweater and black dress pants. He rose to greet my captors with friendly handshakes, brushing past me as if I was of no concern to him as of yet. They spoke briefly and laughed at the many ups and downs during the tale of our adventure to his manor. He then smiled warmly and strode away towards the fire speaking as he did so.

 

“Lady I would greatly appreciate it if you would reward these gentlemen as promised, and leave me alone for a while with Wufei.” Treize said as he moved to inspect something on the mantel.

 

“Why yes your Excellency. I will return in about ten minutes if that is fine?”

 

“Perfect.”

 

As the door closed, he turned to look at me with his cool eyes.

 

“Welcome to my humble home Mr. Chang, tell me, was it what you expected?” He questioned as he began to slowly round the room.

 

“Truthfully…no…I expected to be taken to a base.”

 

“Why is that?”

 

“Because you are a Colonel, it is a practical place for you to reside-“

 

“Ah, but you see I am a man of many things, and right now I merely wish to be as far from the battlefield as physically possible. The war has tired me greatly, and if I do say so myself I deserve some time away from the struggle.”

 

He watched my every move. I could feel him sizing me up with each breath I took and each movement that I made. I couldn't tell what he was thinking but I hoped for my sake he wasn't planning on killing me in my sleep tonight.

 

“You look tired little one.” He whispered as he advanced upon me, his breath at the back of my neck.

 

“I've been traveling for days in the back of a truck with nothing to protect me from the elements. I'm more than tired.” I growled as I slithered away from him, standing face to face with his hulking form.

 

“I'm very sorry about that…tonight you will get a full night's rest in a bed instead of in the rear of a truck.”

 

My eyes widened slightly at his gesture of kindness. What else would I be getting in this deal?

 

“But, I must let you know that you will be sharing a bed with me, as well as a night bath in a few minutes.” He laughed as he turned away from me to return to his chair on the other side of the room.

 

“You cannot force me to do such things! I am a free person still and-“

 

“Actually in the eyes of the law you are mine.” Treize remarked rather quickly. “I paid good money to keep you from being slaughtered in a public forum. You're lucky to be alive right now Mr. Chang.”

 

“You…saved me…”

 

“That I did, and I believe it to only be fair that you serve me and all of my needs.” He said with a smile as he looked at me.

 

My mouth hung open with shock. My mind raced with questions…I was his? He saved me? His needs?!

 

“What if I refuse?”

 

“Silly little one, there will be no refusal. You are mine, and that is the end as far as I am concerned.”

 

My life is over…now and forever…