Chapter 7 – Just Like you
by ShadowTigress23
Disclaimer: No one writing this story own Gundam Wing, Harry Potter, or Pinky and the Brain. So no lawyers please. People may begin to notice the disappearances.
Word count (just story) 1013
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I could be mean
I could be angry
You know I could be just like you - 3 days grace – Just Like you
Trowa looked around the crowded department store with a sigh. Finding Duo's little brother before September 1st was turning out impossible. With another sigh, he turned and made his way to the customer service desk. One way or another they would keep searching until they found the boy.
"Hey Harry, what should we look for first Narf?" A high-pitched voice questioned, drawing the attention of the unibanged pilot.
"Shh Pinky, if you're not quiet, we'll be found," came the caustic response.
Looking around, Trowa spotted the young man shuffling around. A ragged ball cap was pulled down low on his head, and the clothes he wore caused many of the other patrons to scoff and exclaim loudly.
While the name Harry wasn't exactly unusual, knowing that the boy didn't want to be found was. Without a backward glance, Trowa began following the waif.
Watching the youth glance around looking lost, Trowa knew he couldn't let the boy flounder any more. Even if he wasn't Duo's Raven, he still needed help.
Approaching slowly, he said calmly, "Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but you look like you could use some help."
Emerald eyes widened in shock as the boy spun around as if he were burnt and started backing away.
"Easy child, I won't hurt you. You looked a little lost and I was wondering if you'd like some help. My friend loves to shop and takes me with him so I've gotten to be pretty good at it as well," Trowa soothed, staying three paces away from the boy. Narrowed green eyes looked up through thick eyelashes as the boy debated on accepting the help.
Trowa held his hands up and smiled softly, hoping the boy wouldn't run.
After a few moments, Harry nodded his head. Something told him he could trust the taller teen.
"What are you looking for little one?" Trowa asked, leading the way to the Boys section. At Harry's half shrug, a quick smile passed over his face.
"My name is Trowa. Trowa Barton-Bloom, what's yours?" he asked casually.
"I'm Harry, Harry Potter," came the reply.
Duo and Harry were a lot a like, even if they didn't know that yet.
"If you don't mind me asking, where are your parents little one? Surely they wouldn't let you go shopping by yourself?"
"Dead. I live with my Aunt. She dropped me off while she went shopping for her own clothes. She said I was a little to old to be shopping with her," Harry lied glibly.
"I see. Well Marks and Spencer is a wonderful place to replace your wardrobe. Since I know you probably have to pick out a few unmentionables, I'll leave you here and meet you over by the sweaters when you're ready, okay?" Trowa queried, raising a hidden eyebrow at Harry's quick agreement.
"I'll see you in a few minutes then."
As soon as he made his way to the sweaters, Trowa pulled out a slim phone and called his partner.
"Quatre, I need you and Heero to bring Duo and Wufie to Marks and Spencer at 173 Oxford St. I've found Duo's baby brother."
HPGWPB
"Harry do you believe it wise to trust this stranger?" Brain asked once it was clear that Trowa had left them in peace.
"My gut tells me I can. He only wants to help me, I know it," Harry replied absently, thumbing through the bin of boxers.
"It still seems unwise to me, but if you think we can trust him then we shall," Brain replied after pondering for a few moments.
Twenty minutes later, burdened down with everything Brain deemed necessary for Harry's wardrobe, the unusual trio made their way to where Trowa was waiting by the sweaters.
"Mr. Trowa sir, I'm ready…" he trailed off and flushed as Trowa and his four companions whirled around, their hands disappearing inside their clothes.
"Er.. Sorry. I'll just come back later," he mumbled, turning around to disappear as fast as possible.
"Little one, wait; these are my friends and I promise that they won't deliberately hurt you," Trowa insisted, reaching out quickly and clasping Harry's wrist in a gentle but firm clasp.
The blonde teen came and knelt in front of Harry. "Harry, we're Preventers. Do you know what that is?" He asked, calm blue eyes focused on Harry.
At Harry's scared denial, Trowa swore softly before kneeling in front of the distraught teen as well.
"It's kind of like being a police officer. Only we specialize in different areas. We've been searching for you Harry."
"But, why? I'm Harry. Just Harry. There's nothing special about me."
Unable to be silent anymore, Duo piped up, " Ra… Harry, big brothers always protect their baby siblings, and now that I've found you again, I'll be able to protect you like I'm supposed to!"
"Pr... protect me? Br..brothers?" Harry mumbled before his eyes rolled up in his head and he hit the ground with all the grace of a dropped sack of potatoes.
"Well he took that well," Wufie drawled, ignoring the combined glares of Heero and Duo.
Trowa scowled before reaching down and picking up the slight teen.
"Let's take him back to Lady Une. She'll be able to convince him that we mean him no harm," Quatre stated, leading the group out of Marks and Spencer's, ignoring the gawking of the other spectators.
"Hey Hee-chan, when Raven wakes up, we'll be able to take him shopping right? He really needs new clothes," Duo babbled, pulling Heero towards the door.
Deep in Harry's pockets, two little white mice exchanged glances. One thought raced through their minds.
"Pinky, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Brain whispered, moving closer to his tall friend.
"Riding on the back of that big white bird would be awesome Narf?"
"No Pinky you idiot! We've been caught and now it's back to the labs for us!" Brain moaned, covering his face with his paws.
"Nah, Harry won't let 'em," Pinky shrugged patting Brain on the shoulder.
"I hope you're right Pinky, I really hope you're right."
TBC
FYI! I did my research and Marks and Spencer really is close to where the Leaky Cauldron is supposed to be. (So is Harrods, but with the dress code I didn't think Harry would be able to get it dressed as he was.)
