Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Mended Hearts ❯ Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Standard Disclaimers Apply

With a smirk, Kyle walked off down the hall. He had a meeting in a few minutes with Howard but he didn't think he had anything to worry about. He passed by the gym and glanced in. He back-peddled and looked again. Swallowing a laugh, Kyle walked off again. "I'm going to win, I'm going to win."

Howard sat back in his chair smoking a cigarette. Victory left such a pleasant taste in his mouth. He looked up as the door opened and the doctor walked in. "Kyle how's it hangin'?"

"Hey boss, give up yet?"

"No way in hell son, I've got mine in the bag." Kyle grinned and glanced up at the chart behind the seat. It was a simple poster board taped over to make grids. The only difference was the pilots' names written across and down the sides with a square in the middle, "I have a 500 credit bid on Wufei, Quatre and Trowa hocking up sometime in the next week." He tapped another box, "And Heero and my boy Duo in two weeks," he leaned back and crossed his arms across his chest, "everything is going just the way I predicted it."

Kyle chuckled softly. Howard cocked an eyebrow. "What the hell is so funny?"

"Flip your security camera's over to the gym." Kyle laughed again as Howard did so and turned red. "As you can see Wufei, Trowa and Quatre are already together which would make," Kyle made a show out of watching the board, "me the winner." "Now if you would be so kind as to flip over to Mr. Duo's room," Howard did and the picture showed Duo sitting up in bed naked gazing down at a still sleeping Heero. It was quite obvious from the state of their bed what had just transpired. Howard was quick to kill the feed. "Now let's see, Heero and Duo, Heero and Duo," Kyle ran his finger down the chart, "Here we are, Heero and Duo. Given the date and time, the winner is, well what do you know, its me again?" Kyle laughed and dodged the beer bottle thrown at his head.

"I was set up!" Howard yelled climbing to his feet.

"Now don't be a poor loser, I won fair and square fork over the money." Howard sulked but grudgingly did as bid and watched with a frown as it disappeared into Kyle's pockets. Although as quick as it appeared it was gone and Howard moved on to his next topic. "What about that Hilde girl and Relena?" (1)

Meanwhile back in Duo's room, Duo was gazing down at a sleeping Heero. "I guess maybe I was asking too much to hope you would feel anything towards me except possession." He rubbed the tears off his face before they could fall. With a shaky breath he silently left the bedroom, grabbing his clothes on the way. He stepped into the shower and broke down. He pretended it was the water falling in the shower and not the tears from his sobbing form falling down his face. After a while, he left the shower and dressed. Walking around his room, he gathered his stuff and shoved it into his black duffel bag. He knew there was a shuttle leaving for Earth in half an hour and he intended to be on it. Getting away from the pain was the first thing he wanted to do. With one last look at Heero's sleeping form, Duo silently exited the room and walked off for the shuttle bay.

Wufei groaned as he awoke blinking sleep from his eyes. He found himself sandwiched between Trowa and Quatre. His memories from the night before came flooding back and he buried his head in Trowa's neck, nuzzling him gently. Quatre's arm twitched on his stomach and his fingers began to wander. Wufei gasped and arched his body into Quatre's hand as his fingers wrapped around his awakened arousal. His next gasp was swallowed as Trowa tilted his chin up for a kiss. "Morning lovers," Trowa said against Wufei's lips before he tilted his face away and attached Wufei's throat. Quatre hummed a response before following his fingers down. Gently and lovingly the three joined again, their arousal pushing them over the edge quickly. Trowa ran his hand down Wufei's chest, swirling a finger gently in the still warm proof of their love. "I think a shower is next on the list."

With a grin Wufei was pulled to his feet and the three dressed again in their clothes. They stumbled laughingly through the door and almost crashed into Duo. "Whoa Duo, sorry we didn't see you." Quatre said, steadying himself.

"No sweet man, going somewhere in a hurry huh?" Quatre turned red next to a blushing Wufei, both going redder at Trowa's words, "We find ourselves in need of a bath, if you will excuse us." Trowa ushered the two down the hall so involved with each other that they never noticed the pain in Duo's eyes nor the duffel bag at his feet or they would never have been so quick to leave. As it was they didn't and never saw Duo grab his bag, wiping the tears from his red face and disappear into the shuttle bay.

Heero rolled over in bed, arm reaching out to drag Duo's body closer to him. His eyes shot open with a frown as he encountered cold sheets. He sat up in bed and looked around, Duo was gone and judging by the coldness of the sheets he left a good 20 minutes ago. "Since when did Duo wake up before me?" Heero thought, "Besides I don't want to leave bed at all today." Throwing the sheets back, Heero climbed out and headed for the shower to drag Duo back to bed with him where he belonged. Heero started to frown as he stared at the empty shower. Uneasily he grabbed his shorts and yanked them back on, tucking his gun in by habit. Minutes later Heero completed his search of the cabin, no Duo. "Maybe he went to get something to eat. Movement out of the corner of his eyes caused his head to swing around. The monitor on the wall pictured Wufei, Trowa and Quatre coming out of the cafeteria holding hands. Heero smirked, "so those three are together, it's about time." Heero reached up and flicked the view on the monitor, now more than ever determined to find his Duo. Couple of flips later Heero froze. He found Duo. Heero watched in disbelief as Duo walked into the shuttle bay not missing the pain on his face nor the bag on his shoulder. Heero lunged to the wall intercom, "Duo!" He jumped back as it exploded. "Fucking useless piece of shit!" He raced out the door hoping he wasn't to late.

"Shuttle Departure 2 minutes" Heero's heart froze as he heard the announcement. Dear God, the shuttle bay was on the other side of the ship!

Heero ran down the hallway, cursing as it began to fill up. He'd never make it like this. Quickly he drew his gun and fired over his head. Ignoring the screams Heero ran down the now cleared path in the hall. "Damn it Duo don't you leave me, wait for me, please!"

Duo took his seat on the shuttle shoving his bag overhead. Reaching into his pocket, he took out the letter that he got two weeks ago. With the up most care, he unfolded it and re-read the words.

Dear Mr. Maxwell,

My name is Father Anderson. I am writing this letter in hopes that I may be able to help you. My church and friends are gathering supplies to take to L2. We are going to rebuild the Maxwell Church and Orphanage. If you are wiling, I would love it if you would assist us in anything from organization to leading the operation. If you like, please join us on Earth as we prepare to leave.

Gratefully Yours,

Father Anderson

Duo's eyes fell over the return address again. It had always been a dream of his to rebuild that orphanage again some day. Now he had a chance. At least someone out there wanted him. "Shuttle Departure Two Minutes."Duo jerked at the voice and shoved his letter away. Wiping his nose on his arm, he buckled his seat belt and reclined. "Maybe I wasn't meant for love." He didn't look out the window for if he did, he would have seen Heero running out the door.

Heero broke through the door in time to see the shuttle's thruster's fire up. "No!" Heero screamed racing for it.

"Heero!" Howard shouted concerned, starting his way. Heero ignored him as he watched in soul-gripping pain as the shuttle took off, disappearing into the darkness of space. "What did I do!?" Heero screamed, still reaching out for the shuttle with his arms. With his legs unable to hold him, Heero fell to the floor, tears pouring unchecked down his face. Howard raced up and gathered Heero's sobbing body into his arms. "Duo was on that shuttle," Heero cries clutching tightly to Howard's shirt. Howard stared horrified down at the destroyed boy in front of him.

Somewhere in the ship, Quatre clutched his chest and screamed. Collapsing into the arms of his lovers Quatre could only cry out, "Poor Heero."

Author's Note: Now before everyone starts to hate me, know that I love happy endings. All of my stories will have happy endings and this story is not over yet. Heero will be going after Duo. (I add this to those who thought the story was finished, it's not) But a little angst builds the emotion up for a more joyful end. K?

I read a story once where Hilde and Relena were paired together and I loved it. It was "Seven Days" the main pairing 2x4 but it had a little RxH. Sorry don't remember who wrote it though but it was a fantastic story.

I still have a few more chapters left to write before this is over so bare with me. Sorry this chapter took so long. I'll do better.

P.S. After this story is done, I'll be working on Dragon Fighters. I just wanted to finish one first. That's to all of those that actually read that story.

Watcha think of Kyle now????????????