Disclaimer: Sadly I don't own the g-boys...sniff sniff, so don't sue me
because all you'll get is pocket lint and an action figure. :-p
This is basically a 2x1, 3x4, and 5xT story because I don't think there are enough out there, lol. So anyway Duo is a traveler that accidentally gets caught up in some messy business and ends up being a slave to.well you'll see if you keep reading!!! I really suck at this, oh well.
To Belong to Another
Chapter 1: Travelers and War
The 16 year old boy whistled as he walked through the towering stone gates of the city. Ignoring the stares he was receiving by the village people he shaded his deep amethyst eyes from the blazing July sun and eyes the castle rising above the small stone and wood houses that marked normal villager dwellings. A small smile ghosted his face before he lowered his canvas hat, shielding his face from the watchers. An elderly woman pulled a small child out of his way, her eyes wide with fear at the youth in front of her. It was not the boy's black outfit that scared her; it wasn't even the 3 foot extension of hair that swished back and forth behind him. What made her trace the sign of the cross along her chest was the large 4 foot long sword that was strapped to the boy's back.
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"You're Majesty!!! You're Majesty!!" Quatra Raberba Winner, (AN: sorry if this is spelled wrong, help me out if it is) sole heir to the Castana throne raised an eyebrow as he watched one of the servants burst through the entrance to the great hall. It was one thing to interrupt the king during his meal, but it was another thing to make such a spectacle. Quatra leaned forward in his chair slightly, causing a random clump of platinum hair to fall over clear aquamarine eyes. If the news was important enough to disturb his cut throat father than it must be something really important, in his logic anyway.
The servant whispered urgently in king Winners ear, his eyes glancing nervously back to the door every couple of seconds. Quatra was to far away from his father to hear what was being said exactly, but by the servants nervousness someone unexpected must have appeared.
King Winner listened intently for a moment before his face lit up and he clapped his hands together almost gleefully. He turned to the servant and whispered a harsh order that made the man run straight back out of the room, closing the door loudly behind him. The King then stood to address his family and court.
"It appears that we have a traveler here that has offered to sing and tell stories for us this night! Let us welcome him openly." Quatra's eyes drifted to the doors to the great hall as they slowly creaked open and a figure emerged. The first thing Quatra noticed was the 3 foot braid of hair that swung wildly behind the figure as he approached the throne. The young man knelt before the long table that the royal family sat at. Slowly he reached behind him and unclipped the enormous sword attached to his back and set it on the floor in front of him.
"My name in Duo. Duo Maxwell and I am a traveling bard and warrior-mage. In would be my honor to entertain you tonight." He raised his head and Quatra found himself staring at the most clear amethyst eyes he had ever seen. "All I ask in return is a place to stay for the night." Quatra glanced down the row of his 29 sisters to see his father pretending to think over the offer, but he knew his father had already accepted.
"First young man please demonstrate for us your skills." The king said slyly while tugging his beard. The young prince held his breath as Duo eyed the king before slowly rising. Still keeping eye contact with the king Duo clenched a fist and muttered couple words under his breath that Quatra could not hear. Slowly the traveler open his fist and light started spilling out, seeming to float around the boy like multicolored fairies. Soon the small balls of light filled the room.
Quatra reached out to touch one that lazily drifted by him. On contact the light burst and he jumped back startled. It looked like tiny fireworks were erupting all over the great hall. The spectators gawked in awe but the room was completely silent. Suddenly a clear alto could be heard sweetly echoing through the room, all eyes turned to the braided boy in the center of the display as he sang. The crowd sat enraptured until the end of the song and had stayed still until long after Duo had bowed in finish. Quatra felt like he was being slowly emerging from a trance, he shook his head to clear off the heavy fog that seemed to envelope his brain. He began to clap and soon the whole room was joining in.
King Winner rose out of his chair and beckoned his subjects to quiet down. "We would be honored if you would join us for our meal." He beckoned Duo to sit next to Quatra. The prince watched as the boy sauntered over to the open place next to him and plopped into the seat.
"Hi I'm Duo. What's your name?" The fairy like boy asked happily, extending his hand.
"Quatra. Quatra Raberba Winner, actually." He said taking the offered hand and giving it a good shake. The chestnut haired boys grin grew even bigger.
"You wanna be friends?" Duo asked as he raised a hand in salute fashion to his forehead. "I run and hide but I never tell a lie!"
Quatra started laughing at the boys antics. "I would love to be your friend."
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Looking back at that moment Duo knew he had made the right choice. It was now 2 months later and he was still at the castle. His original plan had been to spend only a few days there, but the blooming friendship between him and Quatra had convinced him to stay. He sighed and glanced across the grass where the said prince was reading a book under a large tree. Part of him pitied the boy, with his 29 sisters he was looked at by the people as someone abnormal, something Duo could relate with himself. The boys' powers to sense other peoples' moods and feelings also intrigued the young traveler. But, other than all that Quatra was a good friend and Duo appreciated that. He sighed again and rolled over on his stomach in the tall grass. His movement catching the eye of the young prince.
"Something wrong Duo?" Quatra asked, concern showing all over his face.
"Quatra." Duo stopped, unsure of how to continue. "I'm going to have to leave soon. I can't stay here forever even if I want to." Quatra dropped the book and walked over to where Duo lay.
"Why can't you stay? And when are you leaving?" Dou couldn't stand to look up into the face that begged him not to go.
"There are thing I have to do, things I have to accomplish. And that means I have to leave tomorrow." Duo glanced up, afraid to see tears shining in the eyes above him. But to his surprise Quatra was smiling down at him gently.
"I understand, I'm being selfish making you stay so long. So tonight let's celebrate." Quatra extended a warm hand to him and Duo grabbed it happily and jumped to his feet.
"Besides it's not like I'm going to be gone forever!" Duo said happily. " I'll visit a lot, we'll still be friends." Arm swung companionly over Quatra's shoulders Duo marched back to the castle with his friend in tow.
*****
That night there was a great feast in Duo honor. Other performers had been hired so Duo could just sit back and enjoy himself, and that he did. Quatra was acting like an extra appendage and never leaving him alone but instead of scorning the blondes attachment he welcomed it. They sat talking quietly as people danced around them. Suddenly Quatra gasped and pitched forward in his chair. Duo grabbed him before he fell and felt the boy shaking.
"Quatra, what's wrong?" The people around them stopped to stare at his outburst. The princes eyes were clenched close in pain and sweat was starting to bead on his forehead.
"So..so many voices. danger.someone is." His gasping sentence was cut short when the doors to the great hall crashed open. A soldier stumbled into the room and fell, blood pooling around him. Duo clenched his teeth and ignored the frightened whispered erupting around the hall. He turned back to Quatra. The boy seemed to have composed himself, he stared blankly at the form on the floor before jumping up, and wrenching himself out of Duo's grip he sprinted out of the hall.
Duo only took a second to decide before he ran off after his friend. He caught up to Quatra just as the boy reached the balcony that overlooked the city, following the princes example he stared looking around the city, searching for the site of trouble.
"There!" At Quatra exclamation Duo looked up to the hills past the city. A shiver ran up his spine as he felt an unnatural force gathering in the barren area. The clouds twisted together into an ugly storm, one, Duo knew was created by magic. He could feel the force of it glide over his skin like static electricity. Lighting cracked through the sky and Duo saw for the first time the silhouette of many soldiers crossing over the hills, heading for the city. He cursed loudly and in many different languages, making Quatra glance at him in surprise.
"Quatra!" Both boys turned to see a maid rushing toward them, panting. She stopped for a second, leaning over to catch her breath. "It's. it's the King of Venora, and his brother the King of Niniane, their here to conquer the country! They'll kill us all!" With that said she ran off, to hide or fight Duo couldn't tell as he watched her flee.
"What should I do Duo?" Duo turned to see Quatra shifting from foot to foot, uncertainty practically radiating from him. The problem was Duo wasn't sure what to do either. If he got involved in this fight it might hinder his quest, but if he didn't Quatra stood a good chance of dying. He glanced at the prince again and mentally slapped himself for even thinking of ditching his friend.
"Quatra don't worry I'll protect you." Duo said lightly giving the smaller boy's shoulder a light squeeze. "Even if it means my death."
"Duo.." His words trailed off as he watched Duo approach the wall and lift himself up to stand on the stone railing. His eyes fluttered close and his hands wound together in a sign Quatra had never seen before.
Duo knew it would be hard to win, the army approaching the city gates had one strong sorcerer with them, either that or many working together. All he could do for now is cast a protection spell over the city and hope that the king would come up with a plan. His brows knit together in concentration and he started chanting the words to the most powerful protection spell he knew.
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Outside the city in a brown haired youth crested the hill on his snow white steed. Right beside him was another youth with cinnamon hair that covered one eye. The wind from their magic storm tousled the first boy's hair, making it look more messy than usual.
"Good work brother, your mage has covered our entrance perfectly." Said the first, glancing up at the brewing clouds.
"Well she has to be good for something, and she had her brother's help." Said the second dryly as he glanced at the platinum haired man behind him and the blonde girl next to him. Suddenly the long haired man seemed to convulse and his head jerked up.
"Stop the troops!" He yelled spurring his horse forward to where the 2 boys were waiting.
"What's wrong?" Asked the emerald-eyed boy.
"Someone in the castle is casting a high level protection spell! One neither I nor my sister Relena can break through." Said the platinum sorcerer. All three watched as a veil seemed to shimmer over the city before solidifying into a crystalline shield, blocking the city from their forces. The first boy started cursing profusely.
"I thought the Winner family had no sorcerer!" He snarled and pounded his fist into the saddle, his prussian eyes stormy.
"Calm down Heero." Mused the second before turning back to his slave and sorcerer. "If we continue launching attacks at the barrier it will eventually break correct?"
"Yes master." Said the blonde with a bow. "The sorcerer will continuously extend his energy to keep the shield in place; he will probably lose power in about 1 to 2 days."
"Good."
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Duo jumped down from the railing, feeling a little queasy. The spell had taken a lot out of him and he could feel the constant tug of it, it made him feel weak and helpless. He didn't enjoy feeling either.
"Are you alright Duo?" Quatra was staring at him with that concerned look that he hated again. Duo plastered a fake smile on his face and stood a bit taller.
"Of course Q-man! That spell just took a lot out of me really quickly and I needed a second to adjust." He was glad to the relieved look come to Quatra's face. What he said wasn't a lie really; he did feel better than when he initially cast the spell. "So let's go see what your dad has planned."
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Duo took it as a bad sign that the first thing they heard when approaching the great hall was yelling. Putting a finger to his lips he signaled Quatra to be quiet as he slid up to the door to listen without being seen.
"This is a pacifist nation!" Duo could almost hear the king pacing. "Even with the sorcerers protection we are doomed. We have no official army and the strength of one boy will not last forever. We have no choice but to give them Quatra and hope that appeases them." Duo's anger flared. How dare he just gift his son's life away to save his own? Rage as well as fatigue spurred him to slam the door open, startling everyone inside.
"You will not sacrifice his life to save your own!" Duo stormed, marching right up to the king. "What kind of father are you!?" He slammed his hands down on the sturdy wooden table; lacing power into his hands he splintered the wood. "It is your job as king to protect your people, and that includes your son! These are your duty to your county and to him, now start acting like a king and not a coward!" An explosion rocked the castled and Duo collapsed gasping. Quatra ran to him and checked him over, worry like a mother hen.
"Duo what's wrong?"
"Sorcerers are attacking the barrier." Duo gasped out, sitting up with assistance from Quatra. "I'm fine I just wasn't expecting it." He looked over the blondes head to the king. "I'll last as long as I can, will you?" The king stared at him, and then his eyes drifted to his son then back again.
"I will protect him with my life, just as much as you have." He said slowly and bowed to the 2 boys. Duo grinned up at him, happy to see that the older man did care for his son.
"Let's kick some ass then."
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Here's the end of chapter one!
Duo: Hey nothing really happened in this chapter!!
Hikari: . well excuse me it's only the 1st chapter, I would write more but it's getting to long!
Wufei: Stop whining baka, I don't even think I'm in this story.
Hikari: Yes you are!!! God, only so much can happen in one chapter!!
Trowa: *reads script* Where's the yaoi? This is R rated after all...I wanna get my slave *eyes Quatra*
Quatra: Why am I always a wimp!! I can protect myself too!!!
Hikari: Come on guys! It's only the first chapter have a little slack or the readers won't come back!
Heero: Why would they want to, you obviously suck too much for anyone to read this.
Hikari: That is harsh man!! Please review everyone and prove him wrong!! I love reviews; next chapter will actually go somewhere I promise. :-p
This is basically a 2x1, 3x4, and 5xT story because I don't think there are enough out there, lol. So anyway Duo is a traveler that accidentally gets caught up in some messy business and ends up being a slave to.well you'll see if you keep reading!!! I really suck at this, oh well.
To Belong to Another
Chapter 1: Travelers and War
The 16 year old boy whistled as he walked through the towering stone gates of the city. Ignoring the stares he was receiving by the village people he shaded his deep amethyst eyes from the blazing July sun and eyes the castle rising above the small stone and wood houses that marked normal villager dwellings. A small smile ghosted his face before he lowered his canvas hat, shielding his face from the watchers. An elderly woman pulled a small child out of his way, her eyes wide with fear at the youth in front of her. It was not the boy's black outfit that scared her; it wasn't even the 3 foot extension of hair that swished back and forth behind him. What made her trace the sign of the cross along her chest was the large 4 foot long sword that was strapped to the boy's back.
******
"You're Majesty!!! You're Majesty!!" Quatra Raberba Winner, (AN: sorry if this is spelled wrong, help me out if it is) sole heir to the Castana throne raised an eyebrow as he watched one of the servants burst through the entrance to the great hall. It was one thing to interrupt the king during his meal, but it was another thing to make such a spectacle. Quatra leaned forward in his chair slightly, causing a random clump of platinum hair to fall over clear aquamarine eyes. If the news was important enough to disturb his cut throat father than it must be something really important, in his logic anyway.
The servant whispered urgently in king Winners ear, his eyes glancing nervously back to the door every couple of seconds. Quatra was to far away from his father to hear what was being said exactly, but by the servants nervousness someone unexpected must have appeared.
King Winner listened intently for a moment before his face lit up and he clapped his hands together almost gleefully. He turned to the servant and whispered a harsh order that made the man run straight back out of the room, closing the door loudly behind him. The King then stood to address his family and court.
"It appears that we have a traveler here that has offered to sing and tell stories for us this night! Let us welcome him openly." Quatra's eyes drifted to the doors to the great hall as they slowly creaked open and a figure emerged. The first thing Quatra noticed was the 3 foot braid of hair that swung wildly behind the figure as he approached the throne. The young man knelt before the long table that the royal family sat at. Slowly he reached behind him and unclipped the enormous sword attached to his back and set it on the floor in front of him.
"My name in Duo. Duo Maxwell and I am a traveling bard and warrior-mage. In would be my honor to entertain you tonight." He raised his head and Quatra found himself staring at the most clear amethyst eyes he had ever seen. "All I ask in return is a place to stay for the night." Quatra glanced down the row of his 29 sisters to see his father pretending to think over the offer, but he knew his father had already accepted.
"First young man please demonstrate for us your skills." The king said slyly while tugging his beard. The young prince held his breath as Duo eyed the king before slowly rising. Still keeping eye contact with the king Duo clenched a fist and muttered couple words under his breath that Quatra could not hear. Slowly the traveler open his fist and light started spilling out, seeming to float around the boy like multicolored fairies. Soon the small balls of light filled the room.
Quatra reached out to touch one that lazily drifted by him. On contact the light burst and he jumped back startled. It looked like tiny fireworks were erupting all over the great hall. The spectators gawked in awe but the room was completely silent. Suddenly a clear alto could be heard sweetly echoing through the room, all eyes turned to the braided boy in the center of the display as he sang. The crowd sat enraptured until the end of the song and had stayed still until long after Duo had bowed in finish. Quatra felt like he was being slowly emerging from a trance, he shook his head to clear off the heavy fog that seemed to envelope his brain. He began to clap and soon the whole room was joining in.
King Winner rose out of his chair and beckoned his subjects to quiet down. "We would be honored if you would join us for our meal." He beckoned Duo to sit next to Quatra. The prince watched as the boy sauntered over to the open place next to him and plopped into the seat.
"Hi I'm Duo. What's your name?" The fairy like boy asked happily, extending his hand.
"Quatra. Quatra Raberba Winner, actually." He said taking the offered hand and giving it a good shake. The chestnut haired boys grin grew even bigger.
"You wanna be friends?" Duo asked as he raised a hand in salute fashion to his forehead. "I run and hide but I never tell a lie!"
Quatra started laughing at the boys antics. "I would love to be your friend."
***************
Looking back at that moment Duo knew he had made the right choice. It was now 2 months later and he was still at the castle. His original plan had been to spend only a few days there, but the blooming friendship between him and Quatra had convinced him to stay. He sighed and glanced across the grass where the said prince was reading a book under a large tree. Part of him pitied the boy, with his 29 sisters he was looked at by the people as someone abnormal, something Duo could relate with himself. The boys' powers to sense other peoples' moods and feelings also intrigued the young traveler. But, other than all that Quatra was a good friend and Duo appreciated that. He sighed again and rolled over on his stomach in the tall grass. His movement catching the eye of the young prince.
"Something wrong Duo?" Quatra asked, concern showing all over his face.
"Quatra." Duo stopped, unsure of how to continue. "I'm going to have to leave soon. I can't stay here forever even if I want to." Quatra dropped the book and walked over to where Duo lay.
"Why can't you stay? And when are you leaving?" Dou couldn't stand to look up into the face that begged him not to go.
"There are thing I have to do, things I have to accomplish. And that means I have to leave tomorrow." Duo glanced up, afraid to see tears shining in the eyes above him. But to his surprise Quatra was smiling down at him gently.
"I understand, I'm being selfish making you stay so long. So tonight let's celebrate." Quatra extended a warm hand to him and Duo grabbed it happily and jumped to his feet.
"Besides it's not like I'm going to be gone forever!" Duo said happily. " I'll visit a lot, we'll still be friends." Arm swung companionly over Quatra's shoulders Duo marched back to the castle with his friend in tow.
*****
That night there was a great feast in Duo honor. Other performers had been hired so Duo could just sit back and enjoy himself, and that he did. Quatra was acting like an extra appendage and never leaving him alone but instead of scorning the blondes attachment he welcomed it. They sat talking quietly as people danced around them. Suddenly Quatra gasped and pitched forward in his chair. Duo grabbed him before he fell and felt the boy shaking.
"Quatra, what's wrong?" The people around them stopped to stare at his outburst. The princes eyes were clenched close in pain and sweat was starting to bead on his forehead.
"So..so many voices. danger.someone is." His gasping sentence was cut short when the doors to the great hall crashed open. A soldier stumbled into the room and fell, blood pooling around him. Duo clenched his teeth and ignored the frightened whispered erupting around the hall. He turned back to Quatra. The boy seemed to have composed himself, he stared blankly at the form on the floor before jumping up, and wrenching himself out of Duo's grip he sprinted out of the hall.
Duo only took a second to decide before he ran off after his friend. He caught up to Quatra just as the boy reached the balcony that overlooked the city, following the princes example he stared looking around the city, searching for the site of trouble.
"There!" At Quatra exclamation Duo looked up to the hills past the city. A shiver ran up his spine as he felt an unnatural force gathering in the barren area. The clouds twisted together into an ugly storm, one, Duo knew was created by magic. He could feel the force of it glide over his skin like static electricity. Lighting cracked through the sky and Duo saw for the first time the silhouette of many soldiers crossing over the hills, heading for the city. He cursed loudly and in many different languages, making Quatra glance at him in surprise.
"Quatra!" Both boys turned to see a maid rushing toward them, panting. She stopped for a second, leaning over to catch her breath. "It's. it's the King of Venora, and his brother the King of Niniane, their here to conquer the country! They'll kill us all!" With that said she ran off, to hide or fight Duo couldn't tell as he watched her flee.
"What should I do Duo?" Duo turned to see Quatra shifting from foot to foot, uncertainty practically radiating from him. The problem was Duo wasn't sure what to do either. If he got involved in this fight it might hinder his quest, but if he didn't Quatra stood a good chance of dying. He glanced at the prince again and mentally slapped himself for even thinking of ditching his friend.
"Quatra don't worry I'll protect you." Duo said lightly giving the smaller boy's shoulder a light squeeze. "Even if it means my death."
"Duo.." His words trailed off as he watched Duo approach the wall and lift himself up to stand on the stone railing. His eyes fluttered close and his hands wound together in a sign Quatra had never seen before.
Duo knew it would be hard to win, the army approaching the city gates had one strong sorcerer with them, either that or many working together. All he could do for now is cast a protection spell over the city and hope that the king would come up with a plan. His brows knit together in concentration and he started chanting the words to the most powerful protection spell he knew.
*******
Outside the city in a brown haired youth crested the hill on his snow white steed. Right beside him was another youth with cinnamon hair that covered one eye. The wind from their magic storm tousled the first boy's hair, making it look more messy than usual.
"Good work brother, your mage has covered our entrance perfectly." Said the first, glancing up at the brewing clouds.
"Well she has to be good for something, and she had her brother's help." Said the second dryly as he glanced at the platinum haired man behind him and the blonde girl next to him. Suddenly the long haired man seemed to convulse and his head jerked up.
"Stop the troops!" He yelled spurring his horse forward to where the 2 boys were waiting.
"What's wrong?" Asked the emerald-eyed boy.
"Someone in the castle is casting a high level protection spell! One neither I nor my sister Relena can break through." Said the platinum sorcerer. All three watched as a veil seemed to shimmer over the city before solidifying into a crystalline shield, blocking the city from their forces. The first boy started cursing profusely.
"I thought the Winner family had no sorcerer!" He snarled and pounded his fist into the saddle, his prussian eyes stormy.
"Calm down Heero." Mused the second before turning back to his slave and sorcerer. "If we continue launching attacks at the barrier it will eventually break correct?"
"Yes master." Said the blonde with a bow. "The sorcerer will continuously extend his energy to keep the shield in place; he will probably lose power in about 1 to 2 days."
"Good."
********
Duo jumped down from the railing, feeling a little queasy. The spell had taken a lot out of him and he could feel the constant tug of it, it made him feel weak and helpless. He didn't enjoy feeling either.
"Are you alright Duo?" Quatra was staring at him with that concerned look that he hated again. Duo plastered a fake smile on his face and stood a bit taller.
"Of course Q-man! That spell just took a lot out of me really quickly and I needed a second to adjust." He was glad to the relieved look come to Quatra's face. What he said wasn't a lie really; he did feel better than when he initially cast the spell. "So let's go see what your dad has planned."
******
Duo took it as a bad sign that the first thing they heard when approaching the great hall was yelling. Putting a finger to his lips he signaled Quatra to be quiet as he slid up to the door to listen without being seen.
"This is a pacifist nation!" Duo could almost hear the king pacing. "Even with the sorcerers protection we are doomed. We have no official army and the strength of one boy will not last forever. We have no choice but to give them Quatra and hope that appeases them." Duo's anger flared. How dare he just gift his son's life away to save his own? Rage as well as fatigue spurred him to slam the door open, startling everyone inside.
"You will not sacrifice his life to save your own!" Duo stormed, marching right up to the king. "What kind of father are you!?" He slammed his hands down on the sturdy wooden table; lacing power into his hands he splintered the wood. "It is your job as king to protect your people, and that includes your son! These are your duty to your county and to him, now start acting like a king and not a coward!" An explosion rocked the castled and Duo collapsed gasping. Quatra ran to him and checked him over, worry like a mother hen.
"Duo what's wrong?"
"Sorcerers are attacking the barrier." Duo gasped out, sitting up with assistance from Quatra. "I'm fine I just wasn't expecting it." He looked over the blondes head to the king. "I'll last as long as I can, will you?" The king stared at him, and then his eyes drifted to his son then back again.
"I will protect him with my life, just as much as you have." He said slowly and bowed to the 2 boys. Duo grinned up at him, happy to see that the older man did care for his son.
"Let's kick some ass then."
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Here's the end of chapter one!
Duo: Hey nothing really happened in this chapter!!
Hikari: . well excuse me it's only the 1st chapter, I would write more but it's getting to long!
Wufei: Stop whining baka, I don't even think I'm in this story.
Hikari: Yes you are!!! God, only so much can happen in one chapter!!
Trowa: *reads script* Where's the yaoi? This is R rated after all...I wanna get my slave *eyes Quatra*
Quatra: Why am I always a wimp!! I can protect myself too!!!
Hikari: Come on guys! It's only the first chapter have a little slack or the readers won't come back!
Heero: Why would they want to, you obviously suck too much for anyone to read this.
Hikari: That is harsh man!! Please review everyone and prove him wrong!! I love reviews; next chapter will actually go somewhere I promise. :-p
