Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ To See You Again ❯ Start Again ( Chapter 52 )

Chapter 52- Start Again

 

A/N: Well, this is the final chapter. It's been fun! I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed although I guess no one liked last chapter since no one said anything. But in light of this fact I'd like to thank Kira_kirke who is lovely and has always given me reassurance as well as all the reviewers on MM who leave such nice love notes and on FF who like to say exactly what they are feeling after they read a chapter. This chapter is dedicated to all the reviewers who made me want to continue to write this rather than leave it hanging forever. It's been a pleasure. Thank you.

 

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The union was perfect.

 

Everything went according to plan. Quatre and Trowa set up the reception, while Wufei and Zechs had to keep Duo and I calm until the time came to say our vows to each other. We had decided to write our own since the Justice of the Peace was over seeing the union and had suggested we make it as personal as we wanted. I don't think there was a dry eye in the small hall when we were finished. Duo and I were both crying, even though they were happy tears and when we finally kissed there were hoots and hollers and everyone was going wild trying to shake our hands and kiss our cheeks.

 

Quatre was a weeping mess and at one point was trying to convince Trowa that they should have a union as well. Trowa just told Quatre to tell him when they were both ready it would happen and Quatre just started crying harder.

 

Carol had made arrangements for us to have the diner cater all the food and had made sure to have all our favorites as well as make the wedding cake. Tony their pastry chef had out done himself, with a beautiful two tiered chocolate cake filled with cherries in the middle. It was truly a sight to behold and looked even better under the flashing multicolored lights of the club.

 

Duo was radiant. He looked stunning in his violet dress shirt and leather pants, while Duo had asked me to wear a silk, dark blue vest and my tight black dress pants. Everyone thought we looked gorgeous, but it was safe to say we only had eyes for each other.

 

The time flew by as we cut the cake had our friends tell everyone about our courtship and all the cute facts about us. Then we got ready to party and make our union a perfect one to remember.

 

Margo had to steal Duo for a dance after we finished feeding each other cake and sharing our first dance together. Margo wouldn't take no for answer, but Duo didn't mind. He liked my boss well enough as they danced. I'm sure Margo was trying to get Duo to explain the miracle he worked on me to loosen me up and then manage to snag Duo as well. I left Duo in her care as I got a glass of punch.

 

“He looks great out there, Heero.” I turned as I heard that soft, calm voice and grinned.

 

“Doesn't he?” Trowa nodded as he came to stand beside me and take a sip from his own cup of punch.

 

“It's not hard to see how happy he is. He has finally let go of the morbid thoughts that used to always plague him. But it's also you that drove them away.”

 

“I had some help.” Trowa just shook his head at me.

 

“No, Heero. You helped him more than you'll ever know.” I had to think on that. I knew how long it took Duo to get back to himself when Alex's gang had hurt him. I didn't really want to think about what Duo had first been like when Alex had hurt him the first time around. Having his first time be so horrible and scar him so deeply, I could barely imagine it. Yet, I had seen pieces of those fearful memories at times. When Duo first met me, then later when Wufei came over to my apartment and finally when Alex's gang had hurt Duo again. Those events were imprinted on Duo's soul forever, yet he was happy now with me.

 

Trowa must have been feeling guilty because when I returned back from my inner thoughts he looked sheepish.

 

“I'm sorry to bring things like this up on this happy day, but I just want you to know that if Duo ever has any bad days you know where to find me and Quatre. We won't let you help Duo at his worst all alone. We're here for the both of you.”

 

“Don't I know it.” I grinned. “But it's nice to hear the reassurance.” We spent a few quiet moments just watching our friends dance and have fun. Margo was in the process of trying to catch her breath while Duo still looked fresh and wanting to tear up the floor. “If you'll excuse me Trowa. I need to go rescue my boss from my husband.”

 

“Good luck.” He said and saluted me with his glass of punch.

 

I approached them hearing Margo tell Duo she didn't think she could go on for another dance. He was pouting pitifully in the way he does when he knows that he's tired his dancing partner out but still wants them to dance. It was truly an amusing sight. One that I knew I should cut into before my boss had a heart attack.

 

“I think she really does need a break, husband of mine.” Duo whipped around at the sound of my voice and grinned at me like a loon.

 

“Aw, you'd think I went easy on her?” He asked and winked at me.

 

“No, I think you made her too tired to head into the office tomorrow.” I stated and grinned back at him.

 

“You took the words right out of my mouth Heero. You can steal him back for the rest of the night. I'm all tuckered out.” Margo said with a sigh and headed for the punch bowl as I tugged Duo to me.

 

“Guess you get to keep me after all.”

 

“There's nothing wrong with that is there?” I asked back just as playfully as I wrapped my arms securely around his waist and guided him into the rhythm of the music. He shook his head and smiled, letting me lead him into the dance.

 

“What were you talking to Trowa about?” He asked as he allowed me to guide him further into the dance floor.

 

“Not much. Just the usual after the union brotherly talk.” I told him, not the full truth but not a lie either.

 

“He didn't threaten to kill you did he?” Duo asked jokingly.

 

“In a way. You have good friends.” Duo sighed and shook his head.

 

“They're your friends too, ya know? But before you cut in she told me that I had better keep you close to me.” I blinked at him not really knowing what to say. My boss liked me a lot, but what did she say to Duo to make him so contemplative.

 

“She said I changed you, even though I didn't mean to, but still...” He shrugged and rested his chin on my shoulder. “You've changed me too. I think I would have fallen to pieces if I didn't get to meet you. You keep me safe, warm, and feel loved. I never really knew that feeling until I met you and now I get to keep you by my side forever.” I kissed his temple as we swayed and felt his beating heart next to mine. Making us feel like we were joined in that delicate way newlyweds could be.

 

“You're my whole world Duo and I'll be with you through everything that comes our way. I love you forever.” Leaning in to give him a gentle kiss, Duo turned towards me and met me halfway. His lips were soft and smooth and gently demanding reassurance from me as I showed my love for him in that gentle contact.

 

An applause sounded the room as we broke apart, the room alight with smiles and cheers as Duo pressed in and took my lips with his again in a deeper, more passionate kiss. I watched him as we broke apart that second time, knowing deep down inside my bones that we would be together for a very long time and I would spend my life making sure Duo was happy.

 

It wouldn't be hard, because anything for Duo I did, I did it out of love.

 

He was mine.

 

I was his.

 

We were each others and when our bodies grew old and we were taken from this reality. As sad as I would be to think on it, I wouldn't despair because when our souls met after our bodies were dead and turned to dust I would see him again and then we would be one eternal.

 

The End.