Pairings: Duo/Heero, Quatre/Trowa

Warnings: possibilities of later violence, supernatural stuff, kinky moments, guns...um...gundams?

Author's comment: Finally back from Metrocon...well a week ago anyway. x.x I'll admit it has me exhausted. D: But I did at least manage this update at least.

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Operation Blank Conspiracy 14

When Duo had first gotten on this space station, he'd expected to be put under 24 hour surveillance with his arms and hands bound with cuffs and given little to no food until he confessed to everything he knew, including what color underwear he wore. But he didn't expect to be greeted with such hospitality. Heck, he didn't expect to be given freedom to wander around the station.

Was this how people were normally treated when brought onboard? Colonel Po had told him he was free to explore the station and that he would be able to go anywhere but the third level. She mentioned something about him being taken to meet the three colonels in the morning. She said it wasn't anything bad but something they needed to discuss with him. That suited him just fine though. It was definitely better than being locked inside a cell for probably three months until they got tired of him.

He was temporarily staying in Quatre's room until he could be provided with his own accommodations. Quatre had showed it to him after they had parted ways with the others. The blond made a request for Duo to wait inside the room until he got back. He apparently wanted to give his short term roommate the tour of the place but he said he needed to go give his report to the colonel first. That's right…this section was run by Colonel Noin right?

So he was sitting on the bed and looking around the spacious room with its white walls and decorations that made him feel like he was in a hospital. He didn't like hospitals…never went to one after experiencing OZ's laboratories that had the same color walls. Well it wasn't like he needed to go to a hospital anyway considering his whole Fly-Z possessed body and all.

The room did have its own personal assets including a photograph of- good lord that was a lot of women! Duo leaned down squinting staring at the photo before he started counting. Twenty eight women…so they must have all been relatives. They all looked too alike to be otherwise. Sisters and aunts? Cousins too maybe? How did Quatre get stuck in a photo with so many? That must have driven him crazy.

There was a place on the table by the wall to plug in a laptop and he took advantage of it. It needed charging anyway. Well he might as well put in his diary entry for the day. Maybe he'd be able to tap into the security cameras onboard as well. Maybe he'd even tap into Heero's laptop and delete the diary data he stole, the jerk. He found himself more intrigued than mad by the fact that Heero had managed to do it without Duo getting a trace of it from his thoughts. Don't get him wrong. He was still pissed that Heero even tried to read his personal diary. Did the guy not know what personal and diary meant?!

His mind was a mental security guard when it came to his laptop. If anyone tried to mess with it, he could easily see who that person was and read their intentions. But this time…he read nothing. That was interesting…though it became obvious why Heero was in his laptop. He was curious about the diary entries, something Duo wasn't going to let just anyone into. His laptop did have its own built in camera after all.

He'd literally just booted up said laptop before there was a knock at the door. Well that obviously wasn't Quatre. Quatre wouldn't knock on his own room door would he? Frowning, Duo walked towards the door. He had to remind himself that he was in a safe location right now so he wouldn't just outright attack. It was hard when he couldn't see what was coming ahead of time.

He reached out touching the button beside the door letting it slide open before he looked up at his visitor. Heero stared at him in return, frowning and literally looking like he was glaring before Duo looked over and pushed the door button to close it again.

Duo was already heading back towards the laptop when he heard the door open up again behind him followed by a grunt of frustration. Good for him, the bastard.

"Strange, I don't remember saying you could come in," Duo said sitting down at the laptop.

"You can reserve that right when you actually have a room that belongs to you," Heero said walking over and standing behind him, an imposing and annoying presence. "Get up, we're heading out."

"Excuse me, but I'm told I can do whatever I want," Duo said not even bothering to look up at him as he stared at the screen, pulling up solitaire. He wasn't just mad about the whole laptop thing. He was still a bit peeved about being insulted about acting like a girl. Sure he dressed up as one sometimes when he needed a disguise, but that didn't mean he was one.

But it wasn't the only thing bothering him. Since the whole "join you in the shower" comment, Heero had been entering Duo's dreams unbidden. It didn't help that in said dreams Heero was naked and freely expressing how much of a man he was. It put him on edge, aroused him, and made him feel extremely uncomfortable in Heero's presence.

And though he was mad about the laptop…and the insult…he was even angrier at the fact that Heero thought he could just invade his dreams and be all sexy whenever he felt like it. Even if he didn't know he was doing it! Ugh…why did he have to be a hot guy instead of some old fart with pimple nipples?

"It's not an option. You're coming with me." Did the guy not get the hint from back on the shuttle that Duo didn't want to be around him? He made him…uncomfortable…and he didn't like it. It didn't help the guy decided to wear a tank top today and…were those bicycle shorts?

"Uh…how about no…and hell no," Duo said glaring up at him for a moment before he looked away. Curse those hot cobalt eyes. He started clicking on the game moving cards around and doing a fairly good job of it. He might even be able to beat his old time record. "Besides, Quatre's coming back to show me around. I'd rather get a tour from him than to-hey!"

Heero wasn't waiting around as he grabbed Duo's wrist pulling him from the chair. He was pulled to his feet so abruptly that he found himself standing face to face with Heero. Duo wanted to glare at him. He wanted to slap him, punch him, drop kick him and kick him in the balls. But he couldn't…not while he was staring at that face. Even the look on Heero's face seemed to soften, the glare in his eyes dying down into something similar to a confused look. This was getting troublesome.

Heero looked away first his cheeks slightly red probably from the sudden attention. That wasn't really unusual to him. A lot of people did that when they saw his violet eyes. Now why he'd been doing that when looking at Heero well…he pretty much knew why. The guy was that hot…and he could easily admit he was growing an infatuation with him. Which was a problem…because he didn't need restraints like a relationship, as if Heero would agree to one anyway? Not to mention those dreams he got that felt like they were getting progressively worse.

"Uh…exactly where are you trying to take me?" Duo asked rubbing behind his head and glancing towards the door. Calm down. This is nothing to worry about. This is just…an annoyingly sexy guy coming to harass him while…being alone…in someone's bedroom…with an empty bed…and standing so close he could tell what kind of body wash he used. Great.

"Training," Heero responded starting to walk though he let go of Duo's wrist leaving only the traces of warmth behind which Duo took notice of as he rubbed his wrist staring after him. Duo followed after him once he could move again, more for the reason that he knew Heero wouldn't leave him alone than the fact that he was curious.

"Training?"

"Hand to hand combat." Heero didn't look back as he walked down the hallway. He didn't elaborate further either even after Duo asked for more. Well what did he really expect from a jerk anyway? He tried a little mind reading to see if he could get some hints and found…nothing. Was Heero really just thinking about nothing at all? Well this was getting to be very interesting indeed.

"Quit rubbing your chin and come on," Heero said glaring back at him.

"Ah right," Duo said quickly following him into the hallway. "…What was that about hand to hand combat?" After all it wasn't like Duo needed training.

"Hn." Oh the silent treatment…bastard.

There were several people in the hallways, some walking by on business and others obviously taking breaks to talk to each other. When Heero walked by a group of girls they started whispering and staring at him giggling to themselves. Well it wasn't like Duo could blame them. The guy was hot. But damn those shorts were outlining his butt a little too much.

Duo got his own bit of stares and whispers too, especially when they saw his eyes. Just how Heero did earlier, they were quick to look away with one glance. He was used to it…but it didn't mean he liked it. He was, quite literally, a freak of nature and probably the only man in the world with violet eyes and a body that couldn't be destroyed. Course they could have been whispering about his looks or that he was the new guy. But it was just a gossip ring anyway so he wasn't going to let it bother him. In a weeks' time he'd have them all trusting his every word.

The place was bigger than he'd imagine. He whistled when they first stepped into the gym. Inside was a giant square swimming pool. There were actually a couple of people swimming inside already. Along the back walls were other rooms including a few for training reasons. There was also a group sauna, the shower rooms, a weight room, one for table tennis and ice hockey, and even one that held bikes, treadmills and other things like it. There was even a basketball court and a snack bar. Duo wouldn't have been surprised if this was just one of the gyms in the space station.

Heero led them over to one of the training rooms opening the door and leading them into the small room before he closed it behind them. It wasn't big, but it was big enough for what they were going to do. A mat was already set up on the floor that took up the center of the room. Heero was already walking towards it taking his shoes off at the edge before stepping onto it. Duo hesitated before he followed his example doing the same. So Heero really was thinking of doing hand to hand combat with him?

He'd thought that maybe some of the others were going to come along with them and that he was just there to observe. But seeing how it was only just the two of them in the room that obviously wasn't the case. Honestly, what was Heero thinking? Trying to take on a guy like him? Was he crazy? He wasn't going to win.

Heero turned around looking at him before he moved into a defensive stance staring at him. "Come," he said waiting for Duo's response. He didn't look away, his eyes set in concentration and looking a bit darker than they would normally. It startled Duo to actually see such look in his eyes, one that said he had every intention of winning. He was confident…and it surprised Duo to see such a challenge from someone who knew what he was. Even OZ played cautiously around him when he did manage to confront them.

"Uh…you sure that's a good idea? You know how strong and fast I-"

"Just do it," Heero said interrupting his words. Jerk.

"Well you asked for it," Duo said glaring as he rushed him. Fine. If the jerk wanted to get his ass handed to him by Duo, then he'd do just that. He took him down quickly and he didn't take it easy on him either, kicking his feet from under him and using his upper body to slam him into the mat. It felt good, as if he were paying Heero back from snooping in his laptop and invading his dreams. He deserved it anyway.

Heero groaned slightly as he got up rubbing his back slightly. But he didn't stop, just moving again going into his defensive pose. "Again."

"…Seriously?" Duo asked staring at him. This guy…was he stupid?

"Yeah," Heero said staring at him again, his eyes looking like they were reading deep into his soul. Was this guy on some kind of drug enhancer too? "Again."

"…" Duo moved forward again swinging his arm and punching Heero in the stomach. The other gagged from the action choking before he coughed kneeling and holding his stomach. Hmm…did he hit him too hard that time? He was trying to go easy on him, but it was hard to suppress his own strength sometimes.

"You ok?" Duo held his hand out to Heero and the other looked at it before ignoring it standing up again though he was slightly hunched over. Duo frowned staring at him. The guy was punishing himself to think he could go against Duo. But he still held that confident look in his eyes. He had no intentions of giving up. Duo felt like he'd seen that look before. Yet in his mind, he couldn't place when or where he'd seen it. But something kept screaming familiarity to him.

"I'm fine."

The beatings, so Duo labeled them, seemed to go on for hours though it'd only been thirty minutes. It got to a point that Duo was ready to quit. He didn't like this. He didn't like the power he had or the fact he could hurt someone much weaker than him so easily. He wanted to quit, tried several times actually but each time Heero would look at him with those hard eyes and glare at him assertively before telling him to do it again.

Heero wasn't in the best shape either. His body was pretty bruised up from the hits, which was to be expected when you were being slung around like wet laundry. Heero was panting hard as he stood up again, wobbling slightly and dripping with sweat. If it weren't for the bruises, this would be a really hot scene. Well it didn't stop Duo from staring anyway despite the fact that he was feeling guilty about the bruises.

Heero wiped at his mouth with the back of his hand before he moved into the defensive pose once more, his eyes studying Duo in a way he'd never seen anyone do before. He'd never had someone that was able to stare him down before and Duo frowned feeling himself want to go into a defensive pose himself. For a moment Heero felt…dangerous. He couldn't explain it, but it was like the other knew a way to defeat him.

"Again," Heero said, before setting his lips into a flat line of determination. Duo didn't even hesitate this time and swing his leg around aiming to hit Heero's stomach with it.

But his leg stopped midair. Duo stared at Heero in shock then down at the two hands holding Duo's leg back. They were straining a little but the grip was firm. Heero had just stopped his kick. He'd never had that happen before so he couldn't help the shocked look on his face. No one had ever stopped an attack of his. Usually it was the other way around of him stopping their attack. But Heero didn't stop, a smirk lifting to his lips as he pulled on the leg forcing Duo to topple over onto his back with a squawk.

The fall didn't hurt at all though it was a bit jarring. He stared up at Heero again having the fish out of water look. "How…how did you…" Heero didn't say anything, just smirking before he walked over to the rack on the wall grabbing a towel to wipe his sweat away.

"We'll do this again the same time tomorrow," he said sliding into his shoes easily then heading out the door. "Be sure you're well rested. We'll be doing this all week."

"…" Duo frowned watching him before he chased after him, grabbing his shoes as he ran. "Hold up! Hold up!" He reached out grabbing Heero's forearm to stop him. "What do you mean we have to do this again?!"

"Because we're in training," Heero said looking back at him calmly. "You'll learn the full details of it tomorrow morning." Duo frowned at that. What were the three colonels planning on doing with him? Was this part of what he was going to learn at the meeting tomorrow?

"…I don't need training."

"You lost pathetically against 01."

"W-What?! That's cause I was busy trying to protect you!"

"Protect me?" The look on Heero's face literally made Duo's turn apple red. Heero stared at him in confusion making Duo look away before literally fumbling to slip his shoes on. Well what did the preventer agent think Duo was doing? He sure hadn't gone over to 01 back in that tower because he wanted to.

"Come tomorrow and the rest of the week," Heero said looking away and leaving Duo staring after him. Well…that was awkward. The sexy bastard must have known what he was doing. Not to mention that once again Duo couldn't read any of his thoughts. He was…really becoming intriguing though he hated to admit that to himself.

Scratching his head in confusion, he started to head back to Quatre's room hoping he remembered the correct way. Until he had a chance to find and tap into the cameras here, he'd have to rely on his instincts to lead the way in everything.

Besides, the young blond was still supposed to give him his tour of the whole ship later. He was probably wondering where Duo was right that moment. Not to mention right now, after beating Heero up for close to an hour, he was starving. When was it time to eat?!

TBC…

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Can't really think of anything to say since my brain feels like mush still. But otherwise I hope you enjoyed this update.