T.D.K- Chapter 4! Here we are. Um, Trowa and Quatre fans, you may not like me near the end.-quickly said- Moving on. I don't own GW, Laby, or the Bog of Eternal Stench. I wish I did own the bog. That would be so cool! Think about it, people. ;)

Duo- -looks up- Ty, why are you up there?

T.D.K- Um, I'm staying in a place where Ro and Wufei can't get me. Would you do the honors, please?

Duo- Enjoy! Memory slip, Ty?

"Heero, I don't like this." Trowa said from behind Heero. Something with the taller teen's instincts made him afraid of this jungle. Heero smiled, tugging at his new friend.

"It's o.k, Trowa. Are you scared? Really?" Heero asked after Trowa's nod. "But you're so tall, and there's not a lot of animals that would hurt someone as tall as you. You can still hold my hand. It's really not that bad." The pair wondered through the forest, a comfortable silence reigning between the two.

Heero let go of Trowa's hand for a split second to look at a willow. He heard a sound, then turned around. "Trowa! Trowa, where'd you go?!" Oh, no! I've lost Trowa! I hope he's safe, wherever he's gotten to. Heero walked through the forest, aimlessly. He felt lonely for the first time since Duo had challenged him.

"What's the matter, Sweetie?" Came a female voice from above. Heero looked up, taking in the five women. They were all clothed in flame red feather dresses. At least three appeared to be the same age as Heero, while the other two were slightly older. The one that had spoken was the eldest of the quintet. She had blonde colored hair that was bound into two corkscrew pigtails. Surprisingly enough, the hair style fit her. Her eyes were a dark color Heero couldn't quite make out.

"I don't know where I am in the labyrinth and I've gotten separated from my friend, Trowa."

"You know my little brother?" Said the next eldest. Her hair was the same brunette as Trowa's own. She was built similar, but there was a deadly grace about her. Her own eyes were a shade of blue Heero couldn't name.

"Yes. Some goblins were harming him earlier. I managed to chase them off and we ended up here after coming through a doorway. I let go of him of just a second!" Heero felt tears well up in his eyes. He fell to his knees. The five women surrounded him, Trowa's sister trying to comfort him.

"Hush. Everything's o.k. I'm sure nothing bad has happened to my brother. Shh. Why don't you tell us why you're here."

"I was selfish and wished my sister away. Now I have to beat this stupid labyrinth to get her back. It was going ok, until Trowa got lost! Now I'm lonely and there's no one that's gonna be there just to talk to me!" The quintet cooed at the teen. Trowa's sister was stunned as she heard what Heero was saying to himself. "Baka! You were selfish and this is what happened! Can never be selfish ever! You made a promise to Mom!"

"It's ok to be a little selfish. Sometimes that's the only way a person can survive. If you keep giving everything you are, and not getting at least a little something back, that can really wear a person down. It's ok that you were selfish when you wished your sister away. There were times when I wanted to wish Trowa away when we were younger." By this time, Heero had calmed in her hold. He looked at her, confusion in the depths of his dark blue eyes.

"Why? Older siblings are supposed to protect their younger ones." Heero asked, as he stood up. He brushed leaves from him, shaking the dark blue cloak out. "Thank you. Um, what are your names? My name is Heero."

"I'm Catherine. This is Sally," Catherine motioned to the oldest of the five. "The three behind you are Dorothy, she's the bright blonde, Relena, and Hilde has the dark hair."

"Thank you all again. Catherine-san, do people really survive because they're selfish?" She nodded, smiling slightly at the child like tone to his voice. "I can't live that way. I promised Mom that I'd protect my sister. She's only three, so someone has to deflect my step-mom's wrath. I mean I don't want Meg getting treated with seconds, even from our dad."

"Come, we'll take you to the wall. Hilde once pissed the king off, so we're not allowed back within the labyrinth's actual boundaries. Don't worry, you're still technically in the labyrinth." Sally said as she took Heero's hand. "Let's get him to the wall girls!" The other four cheered, each grabbing either Heero's arms, or his tank. He protested, but the five swept him along.

"Wufei! Trowa! Help!" Heero yelled.

Wufei sighed, his form settled on his favorite rock formation. I wonder how Heero is doing? He thought, another sigh escaping him. His ears picked up the sound of Heero's voice. Shit. He met that woman and her psycho pack. "Hang on! I'm coming Heero!"

"Brother, whatcha doin?" Duo asked, startling the dwarf. Wufei was sure his younger brother had not been there a second ago. "By the way, Heero's nearby."

"I heard, Little Brother."

"Why is he calling for you and that rock caller?"

"I don't know. Maybe he considers us his friends. After all, Duo, you've taken the role of this living fairy tale's villain." Duo bristled. "I just pissed you off, didn't I?"

"Go and help him. But if he shows any affection to you, I'll make you a prince."

"Of what?"

"Prince of the Land of Stench!" Duo started laughing. "Oh, Wufei, catch." The goblin king tossed an apple to the dwarf. He caught it easily. "Give that to Heero, would you?"

"What is it?" Wufei asked, wary of the king's intent. After all, Heero was a friend, and more importantly, the teen had something in common with the dwarf. They both would do anything within their power for their younger sibling.

"An admirer's gift, nothing more. Are you starting to care for the selfless human?"

"I love you, Duo. You are my little brother, and I will do whatever it takes to see you truly smile. I miss my brother." Wufei watched as the king's left eye twitched. He'd hit a nerve. If he wasn't careful, Duo would really throw him into the bog. "I'll do this for you." He whispered, hurrying to the edge of the inner labyrinth. Duo watched him go, his poker face slipping. Violet eyes grew weary in the space of seconds.

"I love you too, Fei. You're just like him, Brother. I miss you too. Heero, I hope you can forgive me, but I am too selfish to just let you win. I know you will enjoy my little 'cheat'." Duo's lips lifted into a smile at the thought.

"Why hello, Wufei. Did you come to the wall just to see little ole me?" Sally yelled up to the dwarf. He turned beet red, spluttering for a moment.

"No, Woman, I didn't! Heero is my friend, and my brother is no longer as angry. Here, use this to climb up." Wufei threw a long length of rope over the edge. Sally smiled as she gave it a sharp tug. Wufei glared down at her. She blew a kiss up to him, getting just the reaction she wanted. The dwarf turned redder than he had previously.

"Don't let him fool you. Wufei and I are madly in love with the other. He just is too loyal to Duo. They're brothers."

"I know. Wufei told me that his parents took Duo in and raised him." Heero replied as he took hold of the rope. He didn't even notice that he had referred to the king by his name. "Thank you for the help, all of you." Heero quickly climbed the rope, glad he was one of the fastest at the activity in gym class. "Wufei! I'm so glad to see you!" Heero hugged the struggling dwarf, almost to the point of crying once more.

"You've done it now!" Wufei yelled as the pair fell through a trap door. They tumbled through the tunnel, until they hit light again. Heero instinctively grasped a sturdy root, and grabbed Wufei's arm as he slid past.

"What the hell is that?!" Heero asked as the stench hit his nose.

"What do you think?! This is my brother's beloved Bog of Eternal Stench! Now get me up! I think I'm slipping!" Heero lifted Wufei to the ledge, helping the dwarf before climbing unto the ledge himself. "Why'd you have to hug me?"

"I was happy to see you. You may not think of me as a friend, but I think of you as my friend. You're really a softie underneath all that prickliness." Wufei turned.

"Don't tell Sally. Shit!" Wufei stepped on a loose stone, and fell.

"OW!"

"Trowa!" Heero hugged the taller teen, happy to find his other friend.

"Let me up, Asshole!" Heero looked down, noticing that Trowa had somehow ended up sitting on Wufei. He laughed as he helped Trowa stand. When the trio was all standing, they slowly made their way around the bog. The only thing that stopped them was a bridge. It was not the kind of bridge any member of the trio would trust.

"HALT!" Trowa jumped, reclaiming his hiding spot behind Heero. Wufei growled, hoping the bridge's 'defender' would be out at tea. Heero took in the blonde. Sea foam colored eyes gazed at the trio, a softness to them, despite the harsh tone. The other teen was clearly Heero's age, and the only male he'd ever seen who could pull off pink fairly well.

"Excuse me, but we need to cross the bridge."

"I'm sorry, but my orders are that no one passes." Trowa frowned from behind Heero. He slowly walked over to the blonde, startling the other as the taller picked him up. "Put me down!" The blonde said, hitting Trowa. Trowa dropped him, and Wufei slipped past him. Heero called out to the dwarf, who motioned for him to run across.

"I'm not abandoning my friend!" He answered, watching as Trowa tried to best the blonde. There was a slight lull, in which the blonde reappeared not far from them.

"Noble sentiments, good sir. You are a worthy adversary. What is your name?"

"Trowa. Who are you?"

"Quatre Rabarbra Winner, a knight of the kingdom. I would be honored, Sir Trowa if you would kindly consent to being my brother." Trowa nodded, returning the blonde's smile. Heero tried again to cross. "I'm sorry, but I still cannot let you pass."

"May we please cross the bridge?" Heero asked, his fingers crossed behind him. Quatre looked at them.

"Yes, but on one condition. I wish to travel with you. The stench in this bog has dulled my sense of smell. Besides, boredom grows rampant here." Quatre grasped a bag that had been hidden near the bridge.

"Of course, Sir Knight." Heero walked out onto the bridge, his steps careful and cautious.

"This bridge has held steady for hundreds of years." Quatre said as he tapped the bridge fondly. The bridge shook violently, leaving Heero seconds to grab an overhanging branch. He yelled for the dwarf, who was in the middle of a panic attack. "Hang on! I'm coming!" Quatre started digging in his bag.

Trowa let out a roar. Heero's eyes widened as he remembered the sound of the roar. Quatre made some comment about howling instead of taking action. Rocks splashed into the bog, one stopping under Heero's feet. The teen slipped from the branch, watching as the other rocks formed a new bridge.

"Trowa, I'm really glad you're on our side." Heero said as he made his way to the other side. Trowa began to make his way across, Quatre not far behind. "Where'd you learn to do that?"

"The rocks are friends of mine and Cathy's." Trowa said as Wufei dropped behind them. He pulled the apple out of his pocket. The dwarf held it out over the bog, intending to drop it into the bog. An image of Duo appeared in the murky water. Within the image was a smiling version of the king, Heero at his side, smiling too.

Wufei put the apple back in his pocket, eyes closed. I'm sorry, Heero. I'm sorry, my friend. I know you, of all people, will understand. He turned away from the swamp, knowing he would have to do something he didn't want to do. The dwarf had been backed into a space between the proverbial rock and hard place.

T.D.K- I love my platform and the fact that I have a rope ladder. –looks down at the guys- You all know I love you. Don't kill me!

Heero- Why would we?

T.D.K- Crap. I'm gonna sleep up here tonight, ok? Just have Yugi or Ryou wake me up for work. Um, Heero, you do realize I know your 'I wanna kill Ty' face, right? Btw, I'm sorry for not getting to you soon, Alejandra. FF net doesn't show e-mails addresses in their original form, but it will work if you put in spaces.

Wufei- If the readers review, we may let Ty live until the end of the story.

Quatre- Yes! Good idea Wufei! Everyone, R&R! If anyone flames, please let us know who your favorite pilot is, that way your flame can be shot by them.

T.D.K- Quatre, I love the way you deliver your threats. Anyway, goodnight! –curls up and sleeps-