I do not own Gundam Wing; hehe now you all you mean lawyers can't sue me!
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Authors Note: I realize that at some points Heero or the others might seem a bit out character. But there is good reason for that. And that reason is because dreams can be so deep, so mind-boggling, they can draw up even the most hidden and confusing emotions known to man. Maybe that sounds like a riddle but you'll see what I mean. :)
Meeting His Destiny
Chapter 7
Wufei stood by the others as the party was beginning to wind down. He'd had a pretty good time, danced with Sally once or twice, even had fun. Something he wasn't really used to. But now maybe life would be different, somehow it was like a new chance to do everything he said he would that he never did. Second chances…
Suddenly the three pairs standing near him, going on and on about the great time they'd had with each other, Wufei nearly got sick. And by now it was apparent to him that each of his fellow pilots were struck by awe, intrigue, quite possibly something stronger. And the only thing he had to day about this…was of course: //Weakling.//.//
"I heard that Wu-man!" Duo called out. Corinne took notice of his sudden outburst. Wufei hadn't said a word, yet the braided American knew with his uncanny sense of wild experiences exactly who Wufei was…a cold sexist man.
"What'd he say?"
"He didn't have to say it, Corinne. He has this whole Chinese belief about women being weak…I have the mind to go over and punch him for that. He's such a jerk."
"I hate men like that. Who is he to play God and think that?" Corinne answered angrily.
"Please don't let it ruin our evening, Corinne. I have had a time with you that I will treasure forever."
"Forever is a long time Duo Maxwell."
"I'm willing to wait."
"Are you?" she replied in a seductive voice.
"Definitely," he answered just the same and kissed her.
"No man has ever kissed me like that."
"You've never been kissed until Duo Maxwell kisses you," the American laughed. The goddess before him did the same as well. Wufei walked by and muttered.
"What'd you just say?" Corinne exclaimed with a vicious tone. Wufei was caught off guard by her boldness.
"Excuse me?" Wufei answered folding his arms glaring at her.
"Do we have a problem here?" Duo cut in on him. He put an arm around Corinne's shoulders.
"I do believe your friend just happened to make the remark that any woman as foolish as I to care about you is no better than the common house maid," Corinne replied.
"Did you say that Wu-man?" Duo continued. His expression became quite furious.
"Don't call me that!" Wufei shouted.
"Duo, forget about him. Lets not go crazy because some ignorant, arrogant man is too high on himself," Corinne said simply. Duo looked at her, searching her eyes and nodded. The two, hand in hand, turned and began to walk away.
"Weaker than I thought," Wufei whispered. Apparently Heero, who had just walked up, heard him.
"Wufei…is there something you wanna share?" Heero growled in a low voice. Wufei, in a spark of surprise, shook his head and walked off. Meanwhile, Heero watched as Trowa, Duo, Quatre, and the girls enjoyed themselves. Who knew when they might see one another again? But knowing those three…they wouldn't soon forget those three women. It was too right with them.
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Two more hours had passed and the men had been escorted to their brand new mansion in a beautiful location on Earth. Thankfully, it was far from Relena's castle for Heero. But nonetheless, the mansion was absolutely enormous and beautiful. Gardens, fountains, and rooms of numbers quite possibly in the hundreds…the list could go on forever. The party was a complete success and each man went home happy with the exception of the annoyed Wufei and Heero.
He was acting totally out of character and why he cared so much about a stupid dream he didn't understand. He was sick of wondering what if, running from Relena, trying to be normal…where did he fit in? Where in hell did he belong? Heero was alone and he knew as long as he stopped denying it…everything would be okay. Of course all through the night he heard either of the other three men going on and on about their night with the girls. Heero was about to scream bloody murder at about 1 o'clock that morning By then, the men had all gathered in the parlor downstairs past the enormous kitchen and offices.
"Hey, Heero, you never told us if you found your mystery girl," Duo piped up at the cold man.
"Yeah, did you find her?" Quatre joined in. Heero glared at them.
"What business is that of yours?" he replied with a viper like tone.
"Hey, cool it man. We just wondered ya know?" Trowa said in a calm tone. Heero shook his head with an angry face.
"The thing about you guys is that you're always meddling in other people's business. You're all nuts and if you want my opinion those girls you hung all over…you'll never see them again. Any relative of Relena's isn't worth the trouble."
Quatre, Duo, and Trowa looked mildly offended by this. "Hey, that's enough!" Duo shouted. "Don't jump on their case. They're nothing like Relena so just shut it Heero."
"I'm thrilled you all had a great time," Heero shouted in desperation. "But I am tired! Now go to bed and shut up!"
"Looks like he's back you guys," Quatre said with a dark expression.
"Yippee," Duo said sourly. "What is his problem anyway? I thought he had a good time tonight."
"There's another Heero mystery for ya," Trowa answered shaking his head.
"He didn't have to insult Corinne, that was low," Duo continued. //I have known her a single night…why am I acting like she's my longtime girlfriend?!// Duo thought with a strange revelation. He could tell the others were thinking just the same by there far-off expressions.
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Heero made his way up the winding marble staircase, adorned by golden lions at each side post at the top and bottom. It was a great house, and after seeing his brand new car…he should have been in a good mood. Nope…not him…not ever. He didn't care…therefore he was cold and empty. But…he didn't care. Or did he?
The man entered his room, pushing back the tall cherry wood double doors to reveal a dream like room. An enormous king-sized bed was against the far wall to his right from where he stood at the door. Expensive looking red velvet comforters adorned the canopy bed with the ivory curtains drawn around the entirety of the bed. Huge window doors on the wall beside the bed to its right led out to a moonlit balcony. He instinctively walked out onto the white marble balcony and admired the view, as it looked out over a fountain-adorned orchid/rose garden by a nearby crystalline pond. And as he stood there, a fatigued feeling swept over his body, and giving into it, Heero went inside, went through his already filled closet, chose a pair of pajamas and slid into the bed. It was so nice to actually feel the luxury of a king sized bed of velvet covers as opposed to a hard cotton-covered cot. And noting this, Heero closed his eyes, and the world fell away.
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"Where are you?!" Heero screamed into the night. He was alone again, only accompanied by the moonlight flooding the terrace he stood upon. As always he began alone, and soon enough, his heart felt wholeness and he was no longer alone as he started.
"I'm here," her familiar warm voice echoed. Her lithe figure appeared in front of him out no where and her eyes sparkled like a thousand stars.
"Why are you haunting me?!" Heero continued to shout angrily. The girl obviously took no notice.
"How can I haunt you Heero? Your heart chooses your path, not your thoughts or infatuations."
"What are you? You were there tonight weren't you…I saw you! Stop doing this to me! Leave me alone! I hate you!" Heero shouted even harder, his voice was becoming hoarse and tears poked at the corners of his eyes. The woman merely came forth and took his hands. Heero didn't know why he screamed at her…he didn't want to…
"How do you hate what you love? Or is that, you fear what you love?"
"I don't understand anymore…what are you? I don't even know your name!" the man said quietly. She looked more gorgeous than ever that night. Her hair was pulled up high into a tight pony tail, her hair cascading down her back in a honey colored waterfall. Her cheeks were lightly blushed with a soft, sweet rosy tone and her lips were full with color. A long, pale blue, formfitting dress that fell to her ankles with thin spaghetti straps adorned her slim figure and shows of blue crystal adorned her feet. Suddenly in a soft glow of ivory light emanating from her hands, a small, but incredible jewel appeared "What is it?" Heero asked in a fearful voice. These emotions…he never felt them before. He'd never been afraid in war…why was he then afraid of a woman in his dreams.
"It is called the Star's Eye," she answered opening her palms wider to reveal the glittering sphere of crystal. "This mystical Star's Eye was said to have descended from the heavens of the sky, even from the womb of a star. It is said that when one gazes deep into the crystal, the thing he desires most in the world, that his heart knows, regardless of whether or not his mind agrees, will be revealed." She placed it gently in his hand and smiled.
"Tell me your name…" Heero asked whispering as he examined the sphere lightly.
"Destiny."