Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Mended Hearts ❯ Chapter 2

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Mended Hearts

Disclaimer: Not mine, and never was

Pairings: 1+2 (not yet), 3x4 5+?

Chapter 2

≈2 month's later≈

"Damn it boy, show some respect!" Howard shouted, leaning out of the Gundam. Laughter bubbled up from below as Duo fell to the deck clutching his stomach. Howard snorted and ducked back in. "At least he's laughing again" he thought reaching for the hammer he dropped under the seat. Duo had shown up two months ago without a word. No matter how many threats, begging or persuasion he used Duo wouldn't mention what happen. "I know something's up, but what?" Howard frowned, taking his frustration out on a stubborn rusted bolt.

Duo managed to swallow the rest of his laughter as he made his way to his room. As his door swung shut, the smile slipped from his lips and his mask fell. With a groan, he rubbed his tired eyes before showing an oil-greased hand through equally dirty bangs. "Damn it, I am stronger than this. Why is it still affecting me?" His hands clenched as his shoulders shook with barely controlled rage.

His thoughts were broken by a sudden beeping from his lap top. "Good, a mission will help me focus." As Duo read through the report, his eyes widened. The target was a newly constructed OZ space station. Duo's masked settled carefully into place once again. All five Gundams were necessary for this mission. As Duo gathered his possessions once again, his mind raced. I'll show you how inferior my fighting ability is."

Howard looked up from the feet of the Gundam as he heard someone approach. He flicked his cigarette over the side of the ship and climbed to his feet. "Duo, everything that you asked for has been done. Shit, with all of these modifications, I'm starting to think that you want to fight OZ all by yourself." Howard started laughing until he saw Duo's face. His laughter died in his throat at the sight of the cold eyes staring back at him.

Howard blinked and the face was gone. In its place stood Duo with his normal happy-go-lucky expression. "Thanks for having me man. The break was worth it." Duo said, grabbing Howard in a hug. Howard returned the embrace, blinking back the tears in his eyes. "Just come back to us in one piece `kay?"

"Not a problem old man," Duo smirked sticking up his thumb, "you can't kill death." Duo grabbed hold of the toe line and held tight as it yanked him up towards the hatch. As it was closing Duo couldn't resist a last remark, "Bye ya Howie!"

"Maxwell!"

Laughter was heard all around until the hatch closed and the Gundam took off. Inputting the coordinated into the computer, Duo settled back to relax. "Well hell Heero, catch me if you can."