Thank you all for your patience. It's been so busy at school and work…I barely have enough time to write.

Bonded: Turning Tables

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing

The morning sun drew a delicate beam off light that hit the silk covers of the king's master bed. A young man slightly stirred from the mountains of covers that littered the comfy mattress. His mate was no where to be seen in the premises. Wufei opened his sloe eyes slowly as he gazed at the poorly lit room. He rolled over onto his back and gazed at the beds canopy. He glanced at the empty space where his mate was supposed to be and frowned. It hadn't been easy night and Wufei knew that his comment had still lingered in the royal's heart. Separation. It was uncommon when it came to mating but not unheard of. Last night Heero had kept his mind occupied from such thoughts, but the damage had already been done.

Wufei sat up from the bed and trotted to the bathroom, He didn't have to glance in the mirror to know that his body was littered with love bites. The Chinese man found out quickly that the action was one of Heero's famous past times when it came to anything but 'love –making'. He knew that his mate was getting frustrated by Wufei's defiance. The Prince was after all apart of the wolf clan and was accustomed to mating usually a few times a day. It was in his clan's nature and tradition to do such things, but Wufei still couldn't look passed the first time they had mated.

Yes the experience had been pleasurable, but it also consisted of much pain. It had been the man's first time and he couldn't help to think if it would always feel that way when it came to sex.

Wufei quickly bathed himself and chose navy –blue robes to wear. He had figured since the party was over, he could walk around in more comfortable attire. Wufei opened the door to the room and exited into the long hallway as he headed towards the dining room. The man felt a small trimmer run through his stomach as he neared the main staircase. It would be nice to have a peaceful dinner like before….

Or so the Chinese man thought as he turned the corner. The Asian literally almost tripped as he gazed at the full breakfast table. Every seat was occupied by the same guest that had been present the night before. Wufei cleared his throat and braced himself as he reluctantly made his descent down the staircase. At the head of the table he could already see his mate conversing with the many guests around him. The Chinese man quietly slipped into his seat to the left of the chattering Prince. Seconds later a tray of soup was sat gently in front of him.

The man nodded his thanks before taking sips of his favorite dish. He glanced at his mate, expecting to get some sort of attention, but was ignored. Wufei frowned in his spoon. Maybe Heero had changed his mind…after all; Wufei suggestion was just out of the spur of the moment. The Chinese man glanced at his mate, who was currently smiling fondly at something from across the table. Wufei turned toward the directions and froze as his eyes rested on a familiar man; in fact he was the same man that the Asian had seen hugging up on Heero yesterday night.

Wufei quickly glanced toward his bowl of soup. He suddenly felt nauseated. With a small whisper of excuse, Wufei jetted from the large table and into the gardens. Unfortunately he missed the slight frown and the unreadable glance his mate cast at him as he exited. Wufei walked quickly in the gardens and stopped when he came upon a small pond. He instantly registered a lone figure sitting by the waters edge gazing at the ripples in the water. Rein. Wufei walked over to his silent cousin before sitting down beside him. Rein, glanced at him before turning back to the peaceful pool.

"Having trouble?" he asked Wufei.

The younger boy just nodded, "I think I made a major error…" he replied.

Rein looked at him curiously, "How so?"

Wufei looked down at his lap, "Last night…" he began, "I had mentioned something to Heero and I think that he had taken my words seriously."

Rein turned to his cousin, "I wouldn't worry about it-"

"I think he may be having an affair." stated Wufei.

Rein gave him a small grin, "By what evidence?"

Wufei sighed, "Well, there's signs pointing toward it."

Rein turned back to the pond, he didn't comment. Wufei turned to his cousin with a small frown, "What's wrong?"

The other was silent for a couple of seconds before gazing up at the sky, "How long did you know?"

Wufei looked at his cousin with confusion, Rein went on, "About Duo…" he said.

Wufei closed his eyes slowly, "He told you."

"Yes. Last night."

"I found out the day at the bathhouse." Replied Wufei as he turned to look at his cousin, "I'm sorry I didn't notice sooner…"

Rein shrugged, "Its fine…I'm just glad everything's out in the open."

Wufei gave Rein a small smile, "How was it yesterday?"

"I punched him in the jaw." Replied Rein in a bored tone.

"That's it?"

The other shrugged, "I was half drunk. I probably would of killed him if I wasn't…"

Wufei smiled, "Something's never change."

Rein stood up and stretched, "Don't worry too much about your mate, Fei." Wufei looked up curiously at his cousin, "He craves your attention. He might just be acting out."

Wufei glared, "I strongly doubt that."

The other shrugged, "Well, I have to go back to Trop Peak. I'll be seeing yah."

It was late in the day when Wufei headed toward the edge of the royal gardens. They were separated from the forest by a large smooth wall. Wufei climbed a nearby tree and started pacing the wall as he gazed at the natural forest. The sun was setting amongst the trees, giving the sky a rosy orange hue. Wufei sat at the walls edge and gazed at its lush green trees. He finally felt his restlessness die down as he breathed in.

"Long time." Came a voice from below.

Wufei stood up on the narrow wall as a figure jumped on the rocky surface a few feet away from him. The Chinese man tensed as the figure stepped toward him, "I see that my chances of claiming you have come too late." The other said sniffing the air.

Wufei frowned, "No funny business." He said.

The Hyena grinned, "I swear." He said as he held up his arms, "I wouldn't dream of going against royalty."

Wufei glared, "Are you mocking me?"

The other shook his head, "No."

Wufei slowly took his eyes of the hyena and sighed.

"Why are you out here by yourself?" the man asked.

"Cause I feel like it." The other answered.

"My name is Raven."

Wufei couldn't help but snort, "That's a very interesting name…especially from the clan you come from."

Raven smiled back, "Blame my parents." He said, "…Dragon?"

Wufei eyed him before looking away, "So you know…now what?"

Raven shrugged, "Nothing. Your secret is safe with me."

Wufei glared, "How can I trust you? Just weeks ago you and your buddies were chasing me down to be your mate."

Raven grinned, "It's in my clan's tradition. The way we operate."

"Is that your excuse?"

"Every clan is different your highness. Only 30 years ago almost every clan had the same methods of getting a mate."

Wufei glanced at him; Raven chuckled, "Except your clan of course." He added.

The Chinese man couldn't help but smirk, "We think differently then the majority."

Raven just nodded in silence as he gazed at the sky slowly turn darker by the minute. From behind them, the palace was in an uproar. Festive music could be heard from the party that had just commenced. Raven turned to Wufei, "You will not join them?"

"I'm not really into parties."

The other smirked, "That's a shame. I think dancing is one of my favorite things to do…especially to the right beat."

Wufei couldn't help but smile, "Then you go."

Raven smiled sheepishly at him, "We both no I wouldn't be welcomed."

The Chinese man smiled as his mind drifted to the music that played in the distance. From beside him, Raven sighed with content, "So you control nature?"

Wufei eyed the other warily, "Control?"

"The way you escaped…it was like you flew-"

"No one can fly." Interrupted Wufei, "…but gliding. That's not so hard to do."

Raven looked at the man curiously, "Will you show me?"

"No." replied the Chinese man.

The Hyena smiled sadly at him, "Someone like me isn't allowed to see such things…"

"You misunderstood me…" replied Wufei, "It's not easy to glide. It takes up tons of energy and wind to hold the body…"

Raven nodded before clearing his throat. Wufei examined the man quietly as he sat looking at the forests canopy. It was bizarre how things could change so fast. It wasn't even a couple of weeks ago when he was fleeing for his life from the other and his comrades. Now, here he was sitting only a few feet away from him and…somehow…craving his company.

Maybe it was because the other knew about his secret. Yes, it's true that Sarrine had known as well, but he had acted a bit more differently then Raven had. The noble had almost looked to Wufei as some mystic being that would guide him through out his troubles. Where as Raven stilled seem to look at him the same way. An upbeat tune was heard from the palace some distance away. At the corner of his eye Wufei saw Raven jump as the music went on.

They both turned to each other, "May I ask for this dance?" asked the Hyena. Wufei looked at the other with a puzzled expression. Raven had already standing and gazing at him with bright eyes.

"You're serious?" he asked slowly.

Raven nodded, "May I?"

Wufei slowly stood up and looked at the narrow wall they stood upon, "On the wall?"

"You're not up for it?" the other commented sarcastically.

Wufei gave him a watered down glare, "What's that suppose to mean?"

The others grinned, "You're afraid you might fall?"

Wufei stepped closer to the other, "I have great balance." He argued.

Raven held out his hands, "Prove it…you HIGHNESS."

Wufei gave the other an amused smile before taking his hand. Raven's other hand snaked around the smaller man's waist as they started to sway with the music. The song was a tune that was taught by many clans. Wufei wasn't surprised that the other knew the steps that went along with the upbeat song. As the tune became faster, so did there dancing.

The Chinese man kept his eyes glued to the others as they picked up speed. The steps were the hardest thing to learn from the dance. But both men seemed to know all by heart. The only problem was the narrow wall that they were dancing on…Wufei was suddenly found himself spinning to Raven's side of the wall. He felt the edge close to his feet, before he successfully stepped to the opposite side of where he was at. Wufei gave the other a triumphed smirk before letting himself be pulled into the other's arms.

"I thought you were going to fall for a second." Whispered Raven.

The Chinese man rolled his eyes, "I told you I was graceful." He replied back rather playfully.

Raven gave a chuckle, before spinning him around again. They were half way through the dance when a 'zing' sound flew passed Wufei's ear abruptly. Wufei back was toward Raven at the moment and he quickly turned around to see Raven clutching his right bicep. From the other's trembling fingers was a wooden arrow.

The Chinese man quickly examined the wound before looking at the ground below. There were to palace guards with arrows pointed at Raven. In the middle of them was Prince Heero looking livid and murderous. Wufei couldn't help but shudder at his mate's angry expression; he turned back to Raven, "Go back to your clan." He whispered in a low voice.

Raven eyes diverted from his wound to Wufei, "They did it because of my clan…because of what I am.

Wufei shook his head quickly, "No. They did it because you're with me."

Raven's eyes went wide, "They're going to-"

"Not unless you run back to your clan now!"

Raven nodded before turning slightly and falling on the other side of the stone wall. Wufei watched the other grunt in pain as he steadied himself from the fall and run off into the thick forest.

Wufei stood warily against the wall with his hands crossed in front of his chest. His mate was currently leaning on their master bed's post and glaring at something on the floor. Wufei gripped his bruised arm. The minute Raven had disappeared he was literally dragged by Heero into their main quarters. Wufei suspected that the party had been cancelled because of the lack of music. He had also seen several nobles leaving for the front gate as he was hurriedly rushed into the palace.

Heero had not spoken a word to him since the awkward encounter with Raven. But the Chinese man knew one thing for sure; he would stay a far distance from the prince as possible. Wufei glanced at his mate and couldn't help but shiver. He glanced at the closed door that the other had locked after they entered the room. Wufei turned back toward his mate and let out a shaky sigh.

"Is he the other?" spoke Heero.

Wufei frowned, "I don't know what you're talking about…"

"Don't play games with me!" the prince snapped.

Wufei couldn't help but lean further back against the wall, "You're out of lin-"

"You're out of line! How dare he touch what's mine!"

Wufei glared, "He asked me to dance and I gave him an approval-"

"It was not your choice to make!" yelled back Heero. His eyes had turned a deep purple and he was breathing harshly, "You are MY mate! No one is to touch you until they ask ME!"

Wufei snarled, "I am not a possession! I am not here for your pleasure!"

Suddenly Wufei was pinned against the wall. Heero's hands were on ether side of him, "Is that why you suggested a separation…because you have a lover!"

"You shouldn't talk!" bit back the Chinese man, "You've flirted with as number of nobles at your parties!"

"They are just nobles-"

"You could've fooled me! "snarled Wufei, "Do just nobles kiss and suck on your neck as your mate should do!? How come they always have your attention and you look at them so lovingly?"

Heero was silent for a couple of seconds before he brought his hand up to Wufei's cheek. He caressed it lovingly as he gazed at his mates lips, "Because I want you to claim me." He said simply, "Just once so I know that this arrangement is not so one-sided…"

Heero moved away from the shocked Chinese man and towards they're balcony window. Wufei watched the others movements in fascination before the stopped at the windows opening. So Rein had been right…Heero did want his attention…and reassurance. Wufei couldn't help but smile a bit at the thought. His mate's methods were odd but sweet now that everything was out in the open. But Wufei was still curious on how much influence he had on the stoic prince.

The Chinese man bit his lip nervously as he walked over to his mate. Once he was beside him, Wufei grabbed the others face gently and leaned in for a small kiss. Once they're lips connected Wufei found himself in Heero's arms and a tongue being shoved in his mouth. They kissed and sucked at each other for a couple of minutes before Wufei pushed Heero slightly away from him.

His mate looked at him with confusion and tried to lean in for another kiss. Wufei leaned back and pressed his index finger to the others lips, "That's it for now." He whispered.

Heero breathed in deeply and slowly started to lap at his mate's neck with much affection, "…one more…" he whispered as his eyes met Wufei's again, "…please."

That's IT!!! It's supposed to be longer, but I wanted to get something out there since I haven't posted a chapter in a while. Comments and Reviews are welcomed!!!!!