Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ To See You Again ❯ Search and Save ( Chapter 45 )

Chapter 45: Search and Save

 

[WARNING: GRAPHIC SCENES AND LANGUAGE!!!]

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The line went dead.

 

I stared at the phone in my hand for a full minute, not hearing anything. That bastard had Duo!

 

A hand grabbed me and I started violently, almost punching Quatre in the face. Good thing Trowa was right there beside him and caught my hand before it could hit home.

 

"Heero? What's the matter with you?" Trowa asked me.

 

"They have him!" I said, trying to contain my anger. Now was not the time to lose my head.

 

"Who has him? Heero, please tell us." Quatre tried and I looked at him. His blue-green eyes wide and scared, Quatre was the only one of us who could be compassionate no matter what.

 

"Alex's friends have him. They just called me to let me know they have him. That scumbag is going to hurt Duo and I have no idea where he is!" Trowa and Quatre's eyes widened in what could only be described as horror. Quatre gripped Trowa's arm hard and looked at him with stern eyes.

 

"We have to get him back! Before it happens again!"

 

"I already know that, but where could they be?" I asked grimly.

 

"What's going on?" I turned. Wufei was frowning at us and trying to figure out what was going on. "Tell us what's wrong Heero. What happened to Duo?" Zechs stood beside him calm and collected, but his steady gaze at me also told me that he was concerned as well.

 

"I don't want to talk about this here. There probably isn't going to be much time and we can't watch the club if we go and try to find Duo."

 

"We'll just close early. I'll go tell Rashid and Tony, just tell the others what you know and I'll be right back." Quatre hopped over the bar and made a beeline for Rashid. I saw him talk quickly and make hand motions at the crowd before I turned away to go in the back room. Wufei, Zechs, and Trowa followed me and sat on the black couch in the lounge. I couldn't sit still, so I just paced back and forth, my mind going a mile a minute.

 

"Heero?" Trowa's voice was low, but sounded strong.

 

"Alex, Duo's ex-boyfriend, had some friends that knew about him before Alex was tossed in prison. They have Duo and want to take out Alex's revenge, I guess you could call it, out on Duo."

 

"I don't understand, Heero. Why would they...?" Wufei started, but didn't get the chance to finish his question.

 

"Because Alex raped Duo when they were together. Duo thought Alex loved him and then the bastard did that to him! He wasn't the same after that and Quatre and I walked in on it when it happened a second time." Trowa explained. Wufei's eyes widened and Zechs was frowning.

 

"Oh my... that's why he freaked out when I came over your apartment that day?" I nodded. I knew what he was talking about. It was the time Wufei had come over unexpectedly and Duo walked in on us wrestling on the floor. He assumed something entirely different than what was going on and it lead me to find out about the other rape he didn't want to tell Trowa and Quatre about. Wufei put his hands to his mouth and looked like he was going to be sick.

 

"And now Alex's friends think it's time that Duo should be punished for putting Alex in jail. Even though it's where the bastard belongs! I should have seen this coming!" I said miserably.

 

"Heero, it isn't your fault." Trowa said quietly. The door opened and Quatre stepped in. He took in our grim faces and just headed over to the couch to be near Trowa. He stayed quiet, but looked more worried than I had ever seen him.

 

The entire scenario was wrong and I just didn't know how to stop it.

 

"You're shaking Heero." Quatre said softy. I hadn't even realized.

 

"This is all my fault. I should've known better."

 

"You had no way of knowing."

 

"Yes I did. Those phone calls promised it enough."

 

"What phone calls?" Quatre asked, a frown marring his features. I sighed. The truth had to come out.

 

"Someone had been calling our apartment as of late. They started with Duo's apartment then later got my apartment number and called us there. Every time the voice promised pain and misery for Duo, calling him a whore and telling him to go out to the street where he belonged. Duo was always ill afterwards, but I helped him get through it. Except for this one time when the voice on the other end tricked him into thinking it was me. He told me it was okay if I fucked him. He was a whore. I knew then that those bastards who started calling us wouldn't stop and leave us alone. Duo broke down after that and thought I would want to leave him, but he was glad I didn't. I would never leave him."

 

"That's why you changed your phone number?" I nodded. "Shit. I had no idea it was something this bad." Wufei rubbed his temples looking miserable.

 

"We have to get him back. Tonight. I don't want those sick fucks with Duo any longer than I can help it. Where could they be?"

 

"At your apartment, maybe? Duo does have the key to it afterall." Zechs suggested finally speaking up.

 

"We'll try that first." Quatre said, pulling Trowa off the couch and headed for the back exit. "Zechs you can ride with us. Wufei keep Heero together." He called out. I was stunned for only a minute then joined their small parade out to the parking lot. Without even thinking, I took Duo's jeep instead of my car. Who knows what condition Duo would be in!

 

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I drove a bit recklessly, but Trowa managed to stay on my tail the whole ride. I found out on the way that Zechs was a detective and was armed at all times. He could make a bust for us, even though he wasn't on duty tonight. It surprised me to learn this while I was so focused on getting to our apartment. My mind was only focused on driving and getting Duo back. Wufei's little information about his lover was retained though. Maybe because I was scared and didn't know what exactly to do.

 

The only thing I knew for sure was when I saw what those bastards had done, I would kill them all if I had to! Kill them all without a second thought!

 

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My park job was less than perfect, but I made sure to leave enough room for Trowa to park his Blazer next to the Jeep. I ran out and hurriedly unlocked the first door. The others scrambled to keep up with me and I hurried with all the locks until I got to our apartment. I pressed my ear to the door and tried to listen to anything happening on the other side.

 

There wasn't a sound.

 

The others caught up as I slowly turned the lock. The door knob was still secure and I unlocked it. Zechs leaned against the otherside of the doorjamb and nodded to me. I unlocked it and swung the door open. No one was in the apartment. Zechs and I moved quickly, yet careful of our footing and looked in the other rooms.

 

No one was in here.

 

I felt like screaming and ripping my hair out, but either action wouldn't help me. The others looked over everything, but came up with nothing.

 

"It looks like no one broke in here or took anything." Zechs said as he looked at the windows to see if they were still locked. They were. No one would be dumb enough to climb up the side of the building and enter that way either probably.

 

"Hey Heero, your answering machine has one message on it." Wufei pointed out. It was worth a shot. The bastards probably called here as well. I wasn't exactly up for another round of their smart ass comments, but maybe if I listened to it I could figure out where Duo was taken to.

 

"Push play." Wufei conceded and we heard the last voice I expected to hear.

 

"Hey Heero." My mind went into overdrive. DUO!!! He called the apartment! When? HOW? My mind raced but I focused back to his beautiful voice and I realized then, he sounded scared.

 

"I spotted the some of Alex's old friends, here at the club and if you're wondering where I am, I'm in the bathroom calling you so if they get me... well, you know what'll happen to me. I love you Heero. I truly do love you. I just want you to know that. Maybe they'll take me back to the scene of the crime, huh? I don't know. One of them saw me come in here and they're probably waiting for me to come out soon. Heh! I guess I can't fight them anymore. You're the one who can fight. I just let people use me as a fuck toy!"

 

'Oh Duo!' My minded screamed. 'Why didn't you tell me? You could've told me and I would've taken care of them for you while we were at the club!' I reprimanded myself. This wasn't Duo's fault. It was theirs!

 

"Just don't die! If I'm gone then find someone else to love. I do love you, but if I... if I'm not here anymore. Live without me and keep the guys safe for me. I'll miss all of them, but especially you. I'm so sorry for dragging you into this, Heero. I love you! Good bye."

 

The answering machine stopped and I mentally begged it not to be. How could he do that? Why didn't he tell me in the first place? Oh Duo! Couldn't you find another way than this? Why would you leave me to go with them?!

 

I felt a pair of arms around me and someone wiped at my cheeks. Was I crying? I reached up and felt moisture on my fingertips. Duo had made me cry. He had done it a few times before, but this time my chest ached and my head hurt. My heart was wailing inside my chest. Battered and broken hearted for my lover. My one and only soul mate I found only to loose by some idiots who wanted a piece of ass. It wasn't fair and I would allow it!

 

He said good bye, but I hadn't had the chance to do the same. I didn't want to have the chance to say good bye. Duo was mine and those bastards can't have him! I firmed my resolve and mentally skimmed back over the message playing on a loop in my mind. I stopped on one sentence. That's IT!

 

"Get in the cars!" I whispered to them.

 

"Heero?" Quatre asked warily. He was the one who hugged me. Sweet, gentle Quatre, Duo made me cry again. How fitting that you're as sweet as my Duo. My mind thought of their similarities even as I was rushing them out the door.

 

"Get in the cars right now! I think I know where he is!" I ran out of the room and raced down stairs. Wufei hot on my heels and Zechs just behind him. I heard a door slam shut and barely realized Trowa shut the apartment for me. I felt a bit grateful, but it didn't stop me from jumping in the Jeep and starting it up. Zechs jumped in the back seat and Wufei in the passenger side. I saw Trowa and Quatre quickly climb into their Blazer as I drove out of the parking lot.

 

I took the back roads since it was faster this time of night and probably broke a hell of a lot of speed limit laws at the rate I was going. Zechs didn't say anything to me though. He probably knew if he were in my place and Wufei was in Duo's, he'd be doing the exact same thing.

 

The drive wasn't too long and soon we arrived at Duo's old apartment. I could only think of that building when Duo said, 'they'll probably take me back to the scene of the crime.'

 

I looked at the parking lot and saw quite a few vehicles parked, but I couldn't be sure what was happening. I parked along the side of the road and got out, not even waiting for the others. Zechs ran to catch up with me, even though once I got to the porch I couldn't go inside.

 

I didn't have a key.

 

I scanned the people's list of names who lived in the building and recognized one as the landlord. I buzzed him and waited.

 

"Hello."

 

"Mr. Khushrenada, this is Heero Yuy. Duo Maxwell's friend."

 

"Ah yes, I remember you and please call me Treize. What can I do for you?" He smooth voice sounded over the speaker while mine was harsh and frantic.

 

"Did you let Duo in tonight?" Please please please, say yes.

 

"Actually I let him in a few hours ago. He brought a bunch of movers with him, but they haven't moved anything that I could tell. They've been up there for quite a while, now, even though I doubt that's what they really are at this time of night. They might have left though." My blood felt like it had turned to ice as it hammered in my veins.

 

"Can you let me in? Please it's urgent!" I called.

 

"Of course, stop at apartment thirteen on the bottom floor. I'll open the room up for you when you come in." The door buzzed open and I pushed it in and scrambled to find apartment thirteen. It was at the end of the hall and a tall distinguished looking man awaited me in the doorway.

 

"Let's head on up, shall we?" He lead the way and seemed to not make a sound as he walked. I tried to follow his example and Zechs did it very well as we followed him. The other's lagged a bit, but mostly that was to give us room to move. The hallway wasn't all that wide.

 

I glanced at Zechs and he must have seen something in my eyes because he waited a moment and whispered something to Wufei then was at my side again. Wufei stayed back by the doors of other apartments as Treize unlocked the door and stepped away. I was quick to act and opened the door completely and was greeted with a sight I never wanted to see.

 

There were three men going through some of Duo's things that we hadn't moved, but what sickened me more was that there wasn't a stitch of clothing on them. They looked up at me like a deer caught in the headlights and then I gave it to them. I ran into them and punched them so fast they didn't have time to react. They were stunned and that was good enough for me. Let Zechs handle them. I had to find Duo.

 

The bedroom was further back and the door was locked. I jiggled the handle, but to no avail. I heard whimpering and cries that were definately coming from Duo and I went a bit insane at the moment. I stepped back and kicked the door in and was horrified to see Duo on the bed.

 

His hands were tied behind his back and his long beautiful braid was knotted around the chain to keep his hands from moving very far at all. His pale skin was mottled with bruises and cuts all over the place. A gag was loosely tied around his mouth but his cries could still be heard. And then I saw the someone behind him.

 

A darker skinned male was still thrusting into Duo brutally and seemed not to notice my arrival. He had his nails buried into Duo's shoulder blades and dug deep long scratches down my lover's back. It shocked and horrified me in the same instant. How dare he!

 

I quickly got over to the bed and grabbed him by the throat and pulled him away from Duo. He was startled and tried to get my hand off his throat, but was in for quite a surprise when I didn't budge.

 

"What the fuck-" I slammed my fist into his jaw and heard an audible crack.

 

"WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? YOU WILL NEVER TOUCH HIM AGAIN! NEVER! DO YOU HEAR ME?" I kept punching him until he stopped moving and managed to stop myself before I killed him. As much as I wanted the fucking bastard to die, I couldn't let him get off so easily.

 

I got off of him and kicked him in the groin and stomach for good measure then threw him on his back and sat on his stomach. He tried to curl up, but I wouldn't let him. He was no longer safe from me.

 

"You thought you could take him away from me and do this to him without anyone finding out? Well, we did and your disgusting hands have injured the one person who is most precious to me!" I took his hand and broke his fingers one by one and then his arms. I was half tempted to cut off his cock and balls, but knew I would definitely be tossed in jail if I did.

 

I got a good look at them though and saw the blood that was coloring the organ an even deeper red. I had to look away. I couldn't stare at this thing's face any longer. I dragged him out of the room toward Zechs before I could think about killing him again. "Take care of this trash!" Zechs nodded and I shut the door behind me.

 

Duo was hunched over as much as he could and was shaking something terrible. I slowly approached him and took the gag from his mouth. His eyes were shut tight and he clamped his mouth shut when I removed the cloth, looking very afraid of opening it up again.

 

"Duo? It's me. It's just Heero, Duo." He didn't react to my voice and I slowly kissed his sweaty forehead and cupped his face with my hands. "I'm going to untie you and get you out of here." I kneeled behind him, even though that was the worst thing I could do to him. He shuddered, unable to control it, as I unwound his braid from the chain that tied his hands together. Using all the strength that I had, I pulled at the chain until the links snapped and Duo's hands were free.

 

He seemed to slump into himself and curl into a tight ball. The shaking wouldn't stop. I ran my hands over his body to see what else the bastards had done to him. He had some definite swelling internally and his ribs felt swollen. He was cut up in a bunch of places and I noticed another place as well.

 

My stomach flipped as I saw that someone had sliced fine thin lines down his penis and balls. It looked like his penis had rings around it. Duo's face looked alright except that he was extremely pale and the tears were coming non-stop. The bastards must have made sure they hurt Duo where it was the least visible, just in case they had to move him probably. If I hadn't made it here... No! I had to stop thinking about what if's. I had to focus on Duo!

 

I slowly laid next to him and stroked back his sweaty bangs from his eyes. Duo just continued to curl in on himself more and cry. I found a spare blanket on the floor and wrapped it around him, trying to warm him up a little. He didn't move at all and just continued to shake even when I got off the bed. I gathered him in my arms and secured the blanket tight around him before rocking him in my arms.

 

"It's over Duo. They can't hurt you anymore. It's only me here now. I love you, I love you. I love you so much, my beautiful Duo." I felt the tears come forth and spill from my eyes as I started to kiss Duo's face softly. My tears gathered with his as they were soaked up by the blanket.

 

Duo didn't open his eyes, but turned his head to lay against my chest. It was the only sign that he showed that he knew I wasn't going to hurt him. His body remained tense in my arms, but that simple action told me he was still with me.

 

It took a while for me to regain my composure, but I did and gently lifted Duo in my arms and walked out the door.

 

I had to get Duo to a hospital and get him cleaned up and have those bastards convicted.

 

Quatre covered his mouth in shock when I came out and rushed over to me. He looked at Duo who still refused to open his eyes, but eased a bit more as Quatre stroked his cheek.

 

"It's going to be alright Duo. Heero and the rest of us are going to take care of you. We're going to take you to the hospital, okay? We love you so much, Duo." Quatre leaned forward and kissed Duo on the forehead then lead me out of the apartment. I was a bit surprised to see Treize still in the hall, his expression unreadable as I passed him. He could think whatever he liked.

 

Trowa held the outside door for me and then went to open the Blazer as well. I climbed in the back seat with Duo still in my embrace and Trowa and Quatre sat up front. Trowa took the wheel and informed me that Wufei and Zechs were staying behind to make sure the cops would take care of everything. I was glad for that, but couldn't care a less at the moment.

 

Duo needed me.

 

That was all that mattered.

 

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TBC...

 

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