Commander and their Cadets
By
Hannio
Chapter Seven
The stuff friends do for each other
DISCLAIMER: Here we go I don't own any of the characters mentioned in this chapter they belong to the creator
AUTHOR NOTE: Here is chapter seven of my story. The title of the chapter kinda sucks but I hope you enjoy it. I gave Duo a second name, and it was the first one that popped into my head so just go with it. Remember any OOC is done to the fact that this story is an AU; none of the previous stuff happened, so Trowa Barton is his real name as is Heero Yuy etc. That made clear just enjoy the story
Special thank you to Jenihenpen, who read the last chapter and dreamed a bit of this, giving me the inspiration to use it and add to it, so thanks girl
THANK YOU: Oh my god loads of you reviewed. Anyway you know the deal look for your personal message.
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Slash Gordon = See how hard it is to choose? 4x5 now that is a thought however I've finally decided so you'll have to wait and see but I think you'll like it
Shadow Goddess = Tell me about it (Tucks into fried tomato) I hate writers block with a passion but don't worry girl I have loads of ideas about what to do… Well not loads but enough. So you'll have to wait and see what you think of them (Finishes tomato and smacks her lips together) delicious :0D
Akurma Senshi = Cool glad you're still here. Thank god for windows right. :0D yeah Trowa gets beaten up a lot doesn't he? But you gotta love it really especially when Heero saves him. I love Heero and Trowa!!!!
Ewen = Well I couldn't let you down could I? And you'll have to be patient and wait to see what happens but I think you'll like it.
Leiko = Ok so I missed my deadline by a lot but it wasn't my fault honest. I went on holiday in a caravan and there was no computer let alone internet access and then I argued with my dad who banned me from the computer so I did it as fast as I could. Really. But Dudette wait till you see what I have planned in the next few chappies, it will be better than the former one, so I think you'll like it. :0D
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Goldenrat = Yeah I thought it was cute as well. Milliardo was the name I thought of because the past we know didn't happen and so Milliardo never made up the personality of Zech's. You with me? Glad you liked the chapter
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Duo sighed looking around him with a bored look. History was so boring especially when the teacher decided to give them an exam. Of course Duo had already finished. He was a quick bright boy when he wanted to and a letter from home reminding him to do his best and to do well in lesson brought home the fact to him that he was being less then was expected of him. That was why with 20 minutes to go he was finished; condemned to doodling on the spare piece of paper he had left. After all he had already checked his answer three times and he doubted a fourth would do any good.
He allowed his gaze to skim the two people who had been playing on his mind more than they should have been. Quatre and Wufei. Quatre had a sweet confused look on his face as he studied his paper and bit his pen and Duo grinned at him though the younger boy didn't see it. Duo already knew what would happen, Quatre would finish with a minute to go and worry about it for the rest of the day. He'd turn to himself and Trowa for support and assurance that he had done fine, which they always gave, than when the results came out it would show he had got the top mark in the class. Then he would turn to them blue eyes shining and grin at the two of them. Duo's look became thoughtful not that he ever minded giving the comfort to Quatre, after all he had stuck by him through all the trouble they had already been in due to the commanders and Duo had a feeling he always would giving him the security he lacked when he was younger. After all only Sister Helen and the Father stuck by him the rest didn't. He was lucky to have a best friend like Quatre and he remembered it every day and gave thanks in his prayers every night
He allowed his gaze to turn to the Chinese boy sitting just in front of Quatre. He didn't have a clue why the boy fascinated him but there was something about him that attracted Duo's attention. The guy made his, Quatre's and Trowa's life a living hell, more so than even Heero Yuy did. Whenever they did something wrong it always seemed as if Wufei would just appear, black eyes angry and narrowed but with the same half smile on his face. The one that said "Oh look who it is again" it was that one smile that always allowed Duo to know that he was in trouble. Yet Duo still thought about him and it confused the hell out of him.
He now frowned as he noticed an empty seat.
"Trowa" he whispered to himself "Where the hell are you?" shaking his head he turned his attention to the window and stared at the blue cloudless sky with a dreamy look. He'd have words with Trowa later and impress on him the importance of being on time. A flash of movement caught his eyes and he lowered curious violet eyes towards the ground. A second later he was on his feet pushing his chair back so it scraped the floor louder than it normally would have been due to the dead silence in the class.
"Maxwell what are you doing?" the teacher demanded standing up herself "Sit down this instant, you don't have permission to leave" Duo looked up and round the class to see everyone staring at him, his look one of shock. Quatre's expression was one of worry while Wufei wore one that was half surprise, half contempt. Duo ignored them both and sat down staring at the table his hand interlinking tightly with each other.
He knew what he had seen. It was impossible to miss. Heero Yuy, one of the ones who were responsible for bringing them into line had been carrying Trowa in his arms walking in a fast pace towards the hospital wing. Duo unlocked his fingers and instead clenched his fist together. Trowa hadn't been in a good way at all and as long as his name was Duo Alexander Maxwell he was gonna make anyone who did it suffer till they screamed for mercy. No one touched one of his friends and got away with it.
He came to, to see the teacher standing by his desk holding her hand out for the test, an impatient look on her face. He blinked twice then handed it to her without saying a word.
"Class dismissed" she said and Duo jumped up straight away grabbed his stuff, made his way over to Quatre, grabbed his arm and literally dragged him out of the room.
"Duo what's wrong?" Quatre demanded "Come on let go of my arm I can walk by myself you know" Duo complied and let go of his arm
"Hurry up" he said. Quatre stopped in his track ignoring the impatient look Duo shot him as he stopped himself ""Quatre come on we're wasting time" Quatre frowned as he stared at his friend
"I'm not moving until you tell me where the hell we're going and what the hell was the matter with you in class?" Duo faced the other boy fully
"It's Trowa something happened to him" Quatre's face went pale and he sprung forward grabbing the other boys arm
"What's wrong with him?" he demanded "What did you see"
"He looked rough Q man, rough enough that Heero Yuy was carrying him to the hospital place" Quatre looked shocked
"You don't think he did it do you?" Quatre said quietly "That Heero had something to do with it?" Duo shot him a scornful look
"I severely doubt it Quatre. Get a hold of that imagination of yours and put it to better use" They both hurried on and were soon in the sunshine sprinting towards the hospital ward as they neared it and began walking fast a calm voice spoke.
"What are you doing here? You are aware that visiting hours is 7pm to 8.30pm aren't you?" both of them turned round to see Heero staring at them with cool eyes and a cooler face. He was leaning against the hospital ward. Duo walked towards him and spoke to him forgetting what rank he held, all he cared about was his friend, not the proper terms of address
"Heero" he said in a worried pleading voice Heero's eyebrow rose at the familiar term of address he used "Tell us what the hell happened to Trowa?" Heero looked surprised for a second then spoke
"How did you know about that?" he asked a slight tone of curiosity flavouring his voice. Duo spread his hand out in front of him
"Does that really matter?" he demanded, the look on Heero's face said it did so he sighed out loud and spoke
"I saw you from my history class carrying him towards here and he didn't look so good" Heero moved away from the wall and looked into the eyes level with his own, after searching them for a minute he turned to Quatre who spoke
"Please Heero let us go and see him" Heero glanced down and look at the floor, he knew they were meant to be doing chores and that it wasn't visiting hours but both seemed so worried. A small smile came to his face as he remembered Trowa's last words to him.
"I don't think you're a bad guy" he sighed slightly his mind made up and wiped the smile off his face. He looked up at the two and walked passed them speaking as he did.
"Follow me" he opened the door and they entered the coolness of the building, he led them down two corridors and into a room on the left. "You're not meant to go in there alone but I'll let you this once, I'll give you 5 minutes and I'll be waiting here ok?" he said and they both nodded giving him smile "Just this once though" again they nodded then entered the room.
"Hi Trowa" Duo said in his usual bright voice, taking in the cuts and bruises that were already showing on the once clear skin of the boy laying on the bed. Trowa looked round at them in surprise
"How you feeling?" Quatre asked a gentle tone to his voice
"What are you doing here?" Trowa asked "How did you know what happened?" his words came out slowly as if he had a bit of trouble speaking. Duo shrugged
"I saw you from you the history room and once it was over me and Q man ran here. We met Heero Yuy and he actually let us in even though he's not meant to and here we are"
"I was kinda surprised when he let us though" Quatre added, Trowa smiled slightly
"He's not a bad guy" he said finally "He helped me out"
"What happened?" Quatre demanded, Trowa shrugged
"Got beaten up," he said simply
"Who did it?" Duo asked this time, Trowa shook his head
"Doesn't matter"
"Trowa" Duo whined "Tell us come on we're your friends" Trowa shook his head and Quatre went to add his piece when the door opened and all three looked round to see Heero there. He pointed to the door
"Time's up out you go, if you wanna come again then it will have to be in visiting times, not anytime you feel like it" both boys looked down and nodded
"Yes commander" they both said and turned to the boy
"See you later Trowa, we'll visit you tomorrow ok?" Duo said
"Yeah we'll bring you something as well" Quatre added, Trowa nodded
"Bye" he said lowly. They both left and Heero went to leave when Trowa spoke
"Commander" Heero looked back a questioning look on his face "Thank you" was all he said, Heero smiled slightly
"No problem Barton" he replied "But don't get used to it" he left and closed the door without seeing the smile on Trowa's face.
"I won't Sir I won't"
There you go I hope you enjoyed it. Please Review but no flames
