Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Plight of the Unicorn ❯ Chapter Three ( Chapter 3 )

Plight of the Unicorn

Chapter Three

The brunette couldn't help but smile at the scene that presented itself behind the bar. After many heartfelt tears and goodbyes both boys has finally left the villa. Duo had decided that they would spend one last night with Fei and Zechs before leaving the peaceful town for parts unknown. He didn't exactly know where they were going, but figured as long as he taught Quatre as they went it really didn't matter.

The blonde had remained silent through the entire walk to the bar, distraught with the knowledge that he had actually left his family and pretty much his whole life, up to this point, behind. However, Zechs' caring and giving nature had quickly broken the shell that had formed around the young boy. Currently the silver haired man was teaching Quatre how to mix various alcoholic drinks.

Duo smirked. 'You're always yelling at me not to drink, yet here you are teaching someone even younger than me how to make them.'

"You sure you should be teaching him that when he's going to be traveling with me, Zechs?" the brunette exclaimed with a laugh.

The young man frowned as he took in the sorcerer's twinkling eyes and huge grin. "Now Quatre make sure you don't let Duo drink," Zechs chided.

The blonde glanced over at the brunette. "How old are you?" He asked.

"Seventeen," came the short reply.

Quatre's blue eyes widened in shock. "You can't drink yet!" the blonde protested, "It's against the law."

The last part was added with a whisper as if he was afraid someone would hear him and take Duo away. The brunette couldn't help but laugh at the response.

"You really don't get out much do you? Most teens my age do all of the things they're not supposed to. Most adults really don't care as long as we leave them alone," Duo commented.

"Why don't you take your own advice Maxwell and leave us alone as well," a voice said calmly from the doorway.

There was a blur of motion as Duo launched himself at the new arrival. He grinned as the older boy struggled to escape his tight grasp.

"Let go of me, Maxwell!"

"You're no fun Fei. Come on! You know you missed me," Duo remarked.

"No I was praying you had left. I am greatly distraught that the wish didn't come true," Wufei stated.

"Are they always like this?" Quatre asked quietly.

Zechs chuckled at the innocent question. "All the time I'm afraid."

The brunette suddenly released his half-brother. "This is my half-brother, Wufei. Fei, that's my new charge Quatre," Duo said as an introduction.

The black haired young man nodded politely to the boy before making his way to the bar. "Teaching a minor how to mix drinks love? For shame," he remarked.

Zechs smiled as he moved away from the counter and embraced his boyfriend. "I know, I'm so bad. I think you should punish me."

Wufei leaned up to give the other man a faint kiss. "Don't worry I intend to tonight," he promised.

Duo's grin widened wickedly as the display. The brunette almost collapsed to the ground in laughter as he glanced at Quatre however. The blonde's face was bright red, his eyes averted downward.

"Ok you two. As much as I'm enjoying the show you've completely embarrassed Quatre," Duo announced.

The two broke apart as they turned to look at the blushing boy.

"He's obviously been very sheltered," Wufei commented.

"Very very sheltered. Have you even seen two males together like that?" the sorcerer inquired.

Quatre shook his head slowly. "Father would say that it's against nature," he said faintly.

"Yeah, well your father also pretty much forced you out of your home so I wouldn't put much stock into what he says," Duo exclaimed.

"What do you think about it?" Zechs asked the blonde boy.

"If two people care and love each other then, it shouldn't really matter, right?"

Duo grinned as he bolted over to the other boy and gave him a tight squeeze. "Good for you. You figured out in a span of five seconds something that takes others a whole lifetime to realize and others still refuse to ever admit it."

The brunette then released him before picking up one of the drinks that Quatre had mixed together. He tipped the glass up to his lips and was just about to take a sip when the object was snatched from him.

"Zechs told me not to let you," the blonde exclaimed as he handed the glass over to the bartender.

The silver haired man merely smirked whereas his lover burst out laughing.

I've taught him well," Zechs stated.

"You're going to go crazy with him around, Maxwell," Wufei added.

"Oh come on Zechs. Just one drink," Duo pleaded.

"I don't think so. Quatre wouldn't want to have to deal with a drunk teacher."

The longhaired boy rolled his violet eyes. "You damn well know that one drink will not get me drunk," Duo announced.

"Language, Duo, Language. Quatre was brought up in a proper household, so he was taught more proper etiquette than that," Zechs commented with a smirk.

"Hey! If you're trashing how I was raised then you're insulting your lover as well," Duo retorted back.

Quatre shook his head at the display. Something tells me I'm in for a very interesting adventure.

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`Where the heck did he go? I have to think. Ok if I were a longhaired loud mouth sorcerer that was always looking to cause people trouble where would I go?' The unicorn mused to himself as he stood in the silent forest.

He had diligently been searching for Duo for months now and still hadn't found any clue that would indicate where he had moved too. The small house that they had lived in for seven wonderful months had been long abandoned, everything of value gone as well. He had then tried his lover's old hometown, but nothing was to be discovered there, either.

The animal gazed up at the starless sky, noting the stray clouds that littered the black void. Oh how I miss him. I miss his smile, his corny jokes, his happy manner, how no matter who upset or sad he was he would always have time to bring me up if I was feeling depressed. I miss his beautiful hair, how I would just fall asleep stroking it at night, I want that back.

The unicorn broke out of his reminiscing when he heard the sound of twigs snapping behind him. He quickly turned, preparing to teleport in a heartbeat if the intruder was threatening. If the creature were human he would have frowned as he looked at the small child that stared calmly at him. The girl seemed to be around six to eight years of age with fiery red hair and brilliant blue eyes.

"Hello Heero Yuy. You sure seem to get yourself in trouble now don't you?" she commented.

<How do you know my name?> the creature asked telepathically. Heero had known since he was turned into a unicorn that he could speak to others through his mind but had hidden it realizing that it would just add to more individual's wanting to capture and "tame" him.

The child giggled at the question as she slowly walked up to him. It was then that he finally noticed the faint translucent wings that adorned the girl's back. What is she?

"I know much about you, Heero. I know that you were taken from your lover about a year ago and held captive by someone who wanted your forced hand in marriage. Your kidnapper's mother then felt sorry for you and offered to free you if you would pay the ultimate price. I do believe your human body was quite sufficient don't you think?" the girl stated.

<Do you know how I can get my body back? There must be a way I'm sure of it. I will not live the rest of my life as a unicorn! I would rather be dead!> Heero protested.

"There is one way for you to regain your human body. You will need several things to accomplish this. One is the very person you are currently seeking. You will need a powerful sorcerer who is emotionally attached to you. Then you will need two other people as well. One must be a strong telepath and the other must either be the person who cast the spell in the first place or someone who is related to that individual."

The unicorn stomped his front hoof on the hard dirt.

<No way am I going back to that castle! Relena's mother turned me into this. You don't really think I'm going to go back there and ask either of them for help!> he exclaimed.

"You think that woman only had one child? There is another out there and he's even closer than you believe. The last thing you need to acquire is a special crystal that will amplify powers. Only when you obtain all of these things can the spell be cast that will return you to your rightful body," the child finished.

<I haven't even found Duo yet. What makes you think I can find everything else?>

"You have a strong mind and will, Heero Yuy. You're on the right track. Think of Duo's family and you will find him," the girl answered. She then flapped her wings and lifted into the air, reaching over to touch his forehead.

"Good luck, Heero and may the spirits be with you," she whispered and then without a second notice vanished into thin air.

TBC…