Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Tears ❯ Decisions ( Chapter 8 )

PAIRINGS: 2x5/5x2, 1+2/2+1, 1x5/5x1, 3x4

WARNINGS: This might get a bit complicated (the fic, I mean), yaoi, language, perhaps angst later (but not to much), little bit of sap. Set after Endless Waltz.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Jack, Gundam Wing or anything else I happen to use in this fic.

DEDICATION: To the wonderful reviewers!!

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The only thought that Wufei had left in his in his mind as he walked with Heero to place Duo back in his bed was `he remembers'. It was a continuous mantra, repeating itself over and over again in his head. There were no concerns, at that moment, for how Duo would cope with the sudden regaining of his memory or about what Heero was thinking. His mind had gone into shock.

After Heero had placed Duo back on his bed, Wufei sat down on the chair that Kassia would normally occupy. Heero sat on the chair beside him. They both looked at the still form on the bed, the only visible of sign of life on the thin frame being the soft rise and fall of Duo's chest with his breathing. They stared at Duo for a time, knowing that now Duo knew who they were. They wouldn't need to worry about why Duo didn't recognise them anymore. Even they had only known that Duo had no idea who they were for an instant; it had been a painful experience for both of them. More painful than either wanted to repeat.

Wufei stirred and moved to crouch near Heero, concerned about how Heero might be dealing with the flood of emotions that he was likely facing. Heero was staring blankly at Duo, no sign of recognition at Wufei's new position showing on his face. Wufei moved so that he was blocking Heero's view of the bed, forcing the messy haired man to look Wufei in the eyes.

Wufei stared into Heero's eyes for a long moment, heedless to anything else that might be occurring behind him. Heero stared back, equally lost in the sight of Wufei's eyes. Simply by looking into Wufei's eyes, Heero found himself becoming grounded and able to cope with his emotions better. He still was not used to dealing with too many emotions at once, due to his training as a child.

Wufei stared into Heero's eyes and found himself feeling a slightly inappropriate urge. His eyes drifted to the blue eyed Asians lips, his own tongue slipping out to moisten his suddenly dry lips. Heero appeared to notice the action and in less than a second the pair were embracing awkwardly, yet passionately, one on a battered old lounge seat and the other kneeling on the floor.

A cough behind them brought them out of the kiss.

"Glad to see you two getting along. Where's Kassia?" Duo asked, sitting up slightly in his bed.

A giggle at the door answered Duo's question, quickly followed by a blur of movement, rushing past the still awkwardly positioned Heero and Wufei. Kassia flung herself on Duo's bed, wrapping her arms around his neck. Heero and Wufei straightened themselves and looked on with a strange sense of happiness.

"You got your memories back, didn't you?" She asked, once she had gotten over the thrill of having her father conscious again.

Duo blushed slightly, then nodded. "I got them all back, sweetheart. I remember why I wanted to forget now, as well. But I don't really mind anymore." He said quickly as Kassia looked concerned. "I'm starved. Got any food?" He asked , changing the subject and looking to Heero and Wufei.

Kassia jumped up, smiling at Duo and running out the door, calling out behind her. "I'll get it!"

Wufei smiled slightly at her enthusiasm. His expression quickly returned to serious as Duo spoke.

"Guys, you know you can leave now, don't you? Seriously, we'll be fine."

Heero looked concerned for a moment, letting his emotions show. His disbelief showed in his voice. "Are you planning on staying here?"

"Sure, why not?" Duo asked.

"Well. . . you can't. . . I mean, your sick and. . ." After a cough, Heero tried to continue. "We, that is, Wufei and I think. . ."

"We think that what you've got wrong with you isn't something you're just going to get over. You're going to need some treatment, or at the very least, a good hospital on Earth. They don't have the medical facilities here."

"I appreciate your concern, but I am /fine/. Okay?" Duo said to them.

Kassia walked in, holding a tray of food. She placed it on Duo's bed, and then turned to the two standing ex pilots. "Is dad really that sick?" she asked.

"Well, we think he is. And he doesn't need to worry about money. Now that he has his memories, he has bank accounts that he can get into." Wufei responded.

"Really?" Kassia asked with a certain amount of awe in her voice.

"Yes," Heero replied. "And if you want to, when we go to Earth, you could go to school."

Duo was shocked at the hope that was brought into Kassia's eyes, first by the concept that they wouldn't have to worry about money or charity to get to Earth and second by prospect of going to school. He remembered about the times when he lived on the streets of L2, and knew that he couldn't deny Kassia what she so obviously wanted.

After he recovered form that shock, he thought back to how Heero had sounded when he spoke to Kassia. He had seemed almost tender in the way he spoke to her, like a parent talking about a much wanted treat to their child. The amount of emotion that was evident in Heero's voice was surprising. Duo could see the changes, once he thought about it, that Wufei had inflicted upon Heero. At least, he assumed that the relationship that Heero and Wufei were obviously in had something to do with it.

"You are bribing my Kassia, you know that?" Duo accused Heero and Wufei, slightly playfully. "I'll think about it." He said, turning to Kassia.

She immediately looked worried. "But, you don't have to worry about sending me to school if you won't have enough money after getting better!" She pleaded.

Duo smiled tenderly at her. "No, I wasn't thinking about that. I was talking more about going to Earth. I could always let you go to school on one of the other colonies. I don't really need the treatment, anyway."

Kassia looked shocked, while Heero and Wufei began to protest.

"You are not going to skip out on getting better. Even if we have to drag you down there ourselves." Heero said. The `mission mode voice', as Duo had dubbed it during the war, was evident.

Wufei had decided not to worry about getting permission and simply called the shuttle port. A quick conversation later, and Preventer Yuy and Chang had a secured shuttle out of L2.

Wufei calmly turned to Duo, knowing how stubborn he could be after the relationship that they had been in. "You will be staying at the house that Heero and I share, Maxwell. It is located on Earth, and is not that far away from one of the leading hospitals. Any arguments, and we shall be forced to sedate you. Do you have any possessions that you need to get before we depart?"

A quick look of hurt and longing passed over Duo's face before he let his sulking persona take charge. "Nothing." He said, turning his back to the two preventers.

"Kassia," he said, and the girl immediately came to his side. "Get your stuff. We'll be going to Earth before this day is out, if I know them."

Kassia nodded and skipped out, happy at the thought of her father getting help for his sickness and at the thought of schooling. She left three disgruntled adults ready to argue behind her.

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A.N. Well. . . For those of you wonderful people wondering about Duo's memory loss. . . I /WILL/ explain it, I promise, scouts honour, etc. I am writing as much as work and a social life will allow. I haven't even been reading fanfics, I have been so busy! Anyway, I will post again soon! And the explanation will arrive. . . along with angst, hopefully (won't last long!! ^_^;;;)

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