AN: I'm sorry I took so long to update. I was having a bit of writer's block with this and I didn't wanna force myself because I want this story to remain good… I hope… sighs. Also, I don't have too much time anymore between two jobs, but the good news is I might be promoted at one and so I can quit the other which will mean a little more time for myself and my hobbies. Yay! If that happens I'll be sure to update more. Luvs. Please read and review.

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Chapter 14

"You…" Milliardo called out. "I know you! You're no Prince."

"Ah, but he is," Dorothy spoke as she approached the Sultan. She bowed upon arrival. "I am Dorothy Catalonia, Sultan. I am here to speak on behalf of Heero. His father was the Sultan of our city, as I'm sure you've heard tales of him." Dorothy smiled at the knowing look on Quatre's face. "Miyabita could never have been found without it's true heir."

"No, he can't be a Prince. He's dead," Milliardo called out.

"Milliardo, quiet!" Quatre ordered as he examined the Prince before him. "Prince Heero?" Quatre nodded. "Welcome then to my home." Quatre smiled as he stood from his seat. "I am very pleased to meet you. I hope that you will enjoy your stay here."

"Thank you Sultan." Heero bowed to the blonde in front of him. "If I might ask, where might I be staying while I remain here?"

"Prince Duo shall escort you to your room."

Duo blinked from his seat. His eyes hadn't left Heero once since the boy had entered the throne room, but now his attention was suddenly caught at the mention of his own name. He stared at his brother who nodded for Duo to stand. Quickly Duo rose from his seat almost knocking the chair back. He nervously walked up to Heero.

"I'll uh… I'll show you your room." Duo nodded his head to the boy and walked past him. He could feel Heero's presence right behind him, causing him to hold his breath. Why was the boy here? What was going on? Wasn't Heero supposed to be dead?

Duo was stopped when he felt a pull on his hand. Looking down he noticed the boy had grabbed hold of his hand. Duo's eyes traveled up the boy's arm and straight to his eyes. He could have sworn his heart had skipped a beat. His breath had caught and he didn't realize he had been holding it until Heero had finally released his hand. Duo started to step back when the boy suddenly reached out and pulled him into his embrace.

"I missed you so much."

There was a shiver down Duo's spine as the boy's breath brushed against his ear. He rested his head on Heero's shoulder and wrapped own arms around the boy. "I thought you were dead."

"I was dead. Without you there is no me."

Duo felt himself start to blush and quickly pulled away from the other boy. Clearing his throat, he resumed walking down the hall. Heero watched after him for a moment, hurt tearing inside him. Duo had turned his back on him and he wasn't sure how to react to that. He was sure the boy would have missed him. After a moment Heero continued down the hall as well.

After reaching the room, Duo finally turned towards Heero. "This is your room." Duo motioned to one door and then he motioned to another door right across the hall. "And that is my room if you ever need anything. If you ever need my brother he'll most likely either be in the Throne Room and if he's not there he's upstairs on the third floor. That's where his room is."

"Thank you Prince Duo." Heero bowed to the boy and started to reach for his door.

"Heero?"

"Hn?" Heero turned towards the braided boy.

"I'm glad you're alright. I really did miss you." Duo leaned up and kissed Heero softly on the cheek. "I hope you enjoy your stay here. Please let me know if you need anything." Duo then stepped back and disappeared into his own room.

Heero reached up to the spot where Duo had kissed him and he found himself smiling. Then he realized something. "Uh Duo!" he called out as he was suddenly knocking on the boy's door.

"Yes Prince Heero?" Duo's door swung open and the braided boy was staring at him. "When I said to let me know if you needed anything I didn't mean two seconds after I left."

"I'm sorry," Heero apologized, "but I forgot… what about my people? Like Dorothy, Noin and Wufei… Where are they to stay?"

Duo blinked for a moment letting this register. "Oh!" He smacked himself on the head. "I'm so sorry. I completely forgot." Duo smiled. "Their rooms are downstairs. I'll show you." Once again Duo took the lead as this time he led Heero down some stairs. It didn't take long to reach their rooms. Once they'd reached the end of the stairs Duo pushed open a door and there was a hallway filled with rooms. The first three rooms on the right for his people.

After checking out the rooms, Heero went to go retrieve the three and led them straight to their rooms. Dorothy of course didn't seem to happy. "Downstairs? Like the first floor? If we were back home we'd never be on the first floor."

"It can't be helped," Heero explained to the girl. "This isn't home and here you're not considered as high as you would be back in Miyabita. Here there own people come first. You just have to remain down here."

"Kya! You're that new Prince that just arrived!" came a loud squeal down the hall. There was a rush of pink and suddenly Heero felt some sort of attachment.

"What the?" He shoved his attacker off him and stared down at the girl who was now staring up at him. "Who are you?"

"I'm Princess Relena. I'm Duo's and Quatre's cousin."

"Their cousin?" came Dorothy's voice. "I feel sorry for them."

Relena then pouted. "And who are you?"

"I am Dorothy, Prince Heero's fortune teller. It is a pleasure to meet you Princess Relena." Dorothy bowed down slightly for the girl.

"As it is you Dorothy." Relena smiled and turned away heading into one of the rooms.

Dorothy's jaw nearly dropped as she realized it was the room right next to hers. This was going to be hell. She turned to her Prince, giving him a pleading look and he only shrugged. She sighed and headed into her own room. Wufei followed after the girl, pulling her luggage in with him. He then left and headed into his own room.

Noin turned to her Prince. "Prince Heero, just how long do you plan on staying here?"

"Long enough to free him Noin," the boy explained and turned towards the stairs so as to head up to his own room.

"Free him from what?" Noin stopped him. "Not to be rude sir, but Duo is a Prince and he does have a duty to his people. You can't really do anything here to help him."

"I will free him Noin. Don't question me." Heero turned back to the woman, eyes full of darkness. "I am your Prince and you have no right to lecture me. I'm the one in charge."

"I'm sorry Prince Heero. Please forgive me." Noin bowed her head at the boy and watched as he disappeared behind a door to the stairs. She sighed and disappeared into her own room. This trip was pointless. Or at least she thought so herself. What could Heero possibly do to free Duo?

AN: Yeah, short, but what ya gonna do? I'm sorry. Anyway, good? Bad? Please let me know. Luv to all!!!!