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Chapter three
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The braided boy scowled as the face on the vid-screen cleared inter-colony static. "Trowa?" He blinked surprised. "I haven't heard from you in ages! Why are you calling at four in the fuckin' mornin'?"
/"We're needed-"/
"No!" Duo interrupted loudly. "No. . ."
/"I wouldn't have called if I didn't need everyone."/
"I said 'No', Tro! I can't! I've lost more people because of my fighting. . . because of my being Shinigami-"
"-Who wears pikachu boxers."
"Shut up, Hiiro! Damn, I'm gonna make Fei pay for that!" Duo snapped, throwing a pillow into the shadows behind him.
/"Hiiro, Wu Fei has disappeared."/ Trowa tried.
"It's his decision." the Japanese boy stated, emerging to stand behind his partner. "I agree with Duo. We're not getting involved."
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The banged boy cast a helpless glance to Quatre, who was standing out of the vid-screen's range.
"Relena." The blonde mouthed.
With a slight nod, Trowa turned back to the other pilots. "Relena's been kidnapped."
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"Nani!?" Hiiro exclaimed, "It's not possible! My security system would have alerted me!"
/"Not if someone knew the codes. . . or you, well enough to hack it."/
"There's no one alive who could do that except you two and Duo." Hiiro insisted.
/"I repeat."/ Trowa said seriously. /"Wu Fei has disappeared and Relena has been kidnapped."
"Kuso-"
"NO! NO, Hiiro!" Duo shouted, his internal turmoil reflecting in his eyes. "No more fighting! Please? You promised."
/"What about your promise to Quatre?"/ Trowa demanded. /"The one where we said we'd be there for each other, and look out for one another?"/
A pained look crossed the braided pilot's face, "That's a low blow, Trowa." He bit out harsly.
/"I need your help, Duo. I can't do this without you. If we don't stop this, then more soldiers like ourselves will be necessary. . . How many more people must die? How many more Quatres?"/ Trowa's voice cracked as he ducked his head. /"I can't make you come. . . but I'll be at Quatre's Earth Estate if you choose to."/
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With a shaky hand, Trowa disconnected the call.
"They'll come." Quatre whispered, his voice sad as he rubbed at his chest.
"Are you alright, Koi?" the banged boy asked concerned, reaching for the smaller boy.
"I don't want to hurt them." He whispered, wiping away tears from his face as the other boy took his hand and drew him into his arms.
"They'll be happy to see you."
"Broken-hearted when I leave."
"Quatre, Koi, you can't worry about that right now. . ." The banged boy whispered, placing a reverent kiss at the junction of the other boy's neck and shoulder. "There is too much that needs to be done. . ."
A small moan escaped the smaller boy as Trowa began to lavish attention on his earlobe and the indent behind it, with his mouth. "T-Trowa. . .?" he gasped, he breath quickening at the new sensation.
"I can't tell you how long I've wanted to be near you. . . to touch your skin. . . to taste you. . ." He ran a gentle hand through the boy's hair, placing a kiss on the blonde's forehead. "Please. . .?"
Quatre smiled, a blush rising to his cheeks. "I've never. . . done anything like this before, Trowa. . ." He whispered, leaning his head on the other's shoulder.
". . .?"
Kissing it, bright azure eyes lifted and locked jade green in place, "But I love you. . . I trust you. . ." He leaned in and kissed Trowa slowly, "I want to be with you. . ."
"Quatre. . ." He breathed, capturing the smaller boy's lips.
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Trowa stood staring out the window; his lover still sleeping tangled in the sheets. Glancing at his alarm clock, he sighed, "Quatre, we're going to miss our flight if we don't get going."
"I don't want to get up. . ." The sleep-mumbled protest came.
"Come on, Tenchi." The banged boy coaxed, crossing from the window to the blonde's side. "The other's should be there soon."
"I was having the most wonderful dream. . ." The smaller boy said sadly as he was pulled into a sitting position, the sheets bunching around his naked hips.
"Oh?"
"I can't tell you the last time I dreamed. . ."
With a sigh, the taller boy leaned in and kissed him, "Come on, Quatre." he whispered. "We need to get ready." Subdued, the blonde could only nod as his lover went and gathered clothes from his dresser before heading to the shower.
Several minutes later, Trowa emerged, fully dressed, to find the fallen angel had not moved. "Koi, what's the matter?" He asked, sitting on the bed and drawing the frail boy into his embrace.
"I'm unsure." Quatre replied, leaning against his love's shoulder, as he breathed deep Trowa's unique scent. "I'm afraid."
"Of what?"
". . . Their reactions. . . Duo's reaction. . ."
"It can't be avoided." The banged boy pointed out.
"I know."
"How am I going to explain this?" Quatre shook his head bewildered. "Hi guys, long time no see! I've got a mission for you and when it's done I have to leave again, oh yeah, sorry about dying?"
"All I can say is that I'll be here for you." Trowa promised, kissing the smaller boy. "I can't speak for the others."
Sadly, the boy nodded, pulling the sheet tighter around himself. "Do you have some clothes I can use?"
"Actually, there is a box of your clothes up in the attic." The taller pilot said, "I'll get them for you while you shower. . . I'm sure that they'll still fit. . ."
"Thank you." The angel murmured, getting to his feet, and padding across the carpet to the bathroom.
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Half an hour later, the two pilots were on their way to Earth.
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"Hiiro, please tell me we're not doing this!" Duo pleaded, taking the clothes the Japanese boy was packing out of the suitcase.
"Duo, stop it." Hiiro frowned irritably. "Either let me pack, or you can go naked- not that I'd mind the view."
"I don't want to go Hiiro!" The braided boy exclaimed, throwing his boxers onto the bed. "You promised that we wouldn't have to do this anymore!"
"I know." Hiiro sighed, wrapping his arms around the other boy's waist and holding him close, "But we don't have much of a choice. Relena is missing."
"Let the Preventors handle it!"
"Duo, Wu Fei is missing." The other tried to reason.
"We knew that! What difference does it make?"
"He didn't send his Gundam with ours."
Duo stilled, his eyes closing as his head dropped to Hiiro's shoulder in defeat. "I'm going to kick his ass for doing this to us." He vowed, tears falling down his cheeks.
"Are you going to help me pack?"
"I'll get the toothbrushes." The braided boy sighed, pulling away.
"Hey." Hiiro pulled him back, tightening his arms protectively around the smaller boy. "It'll be okay." He said, kissing the top of the boy's chestnut colored hair.
". . . I just wish Quat was here. . ." Duo sighed again. "We're not a team anymore. . . "
"I know." The Japanese boy soothed. "I know."
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To be continued. . .