Disclaimer: I own nothing at all, not even the song at the end of this, so no one sue me ok? The song is the theme tune from Titanic, not quite sure what inspired me to put it there, but, ah well. (It was performed by Celine Dione."
Warning: This part contains a bit of yaoi.
As Dorothy pushed me along another mouldy passage, all I could see was Heero, lying there. My eyes began to fill with tears, and as I roughly brushed them away I saw we had come to a low doorway and behind it I could hear splashing water.
I was roughly pushed through, and immediately came across a scene of absolute horror.
Trowa was tied to a pole; head slumped forward onto his chest. Opposite I could see Quatre, futilely struggling with his bonds, water already up to his knees.
"Duo!" He screamed desperately, "Get out of here!"
I just managed a shake of the head before Dorothy shoved me to another pole and bound my hands.
The water was icy cold, and as I took a breath even more flooded in from somewhere, sending it splashing at my stomach.
"Oh, the water's coming in, I'd better hurry." Dorothy looked around and giggled, "See you boy's soon, not."
"Wait!" Quatre yelled, "What have you done with Heero?"
"Ooooh, poor ignorant Quatre, I'm afraid Heero Yuy is no longer with us, sorry."
As she headed for the door I managed to croak out, "How… how did you survive? And why do you want to kill us?"
She paused, and turned around, splashing back towards me. "I survived Maxwell because you had missed my heart when you shot at me, then left me for dead. Luckily some of my faithful followers found me and helped me to recover. The reasons I want to destroy you well, I already gave you them, but your little friends really upset me when they freed you, and helped to try and kill me. You were, are, all in my way, but not for much longer."
But as she turned around, I saw a sight I had never expected to see again in my whole life.
Heero Yuy.
Granted he looked the worse for wear but he was alive and that sight alone sent a joy through my heart that I cannot even begin to explain.
Dorothy's eyes widened in shock and amazement. "NO!" she shrieked. "I killed you already, you can't stop me now."
He said nothing, merely stretched out his hands and grabbed her.
She struggled terribly, but to no avail. He had her; she could not win and knew it.
Suddenly in one swift movement he shoved her under the water and held her there. I turned my head away, so I would not have to witness that awful struggle, next to me I heard Quatre retching and next to him Trowa groaning, sounding like he was about to throw up.
Eventually I heard the splashing stop, and risking a glance saw only Heero near fainting, standing in the water.
The water! I suddenly realised that it was up to my chin, and if Heero were to faint now, which he looked on the verge of doing, no one would be able to reach him in time to stop him drowning.
"Heero, look at me," I said, desperately trying to keep him conscious, "you have to come here and untie the rope, understand? Or we'll all drown."
He nodded tiredly and half swam half stumbled towards me. Quickly he untied the rope and as soon as the last knot was undone slumped forward into my outstretched arms.
I dragged him to the top step before going back and releasing Quatre and Trowa.
We ran down the corridor me supporting an unconscious Heero with Trowa helping me, and Quatre running anxiously behind.
As we got into the car I took the wheel and panted, "We've got to get him to hospital, or he's not gonna make it, he's lost too much blood."
Trowa just nodded and we took off, tires screeching.
I was anxiously pacing the waiting room of the general city hospital when a doctor approached me. God here it came, the news I never wanted to here.
"Are you here about Mr Yuy?" she asked.
I nodded dumbly.
"Dr Sally Po."
I nodded again.
"Well, it was a very close call, the bullet had pierced his chest and was very close to his heart, but he'll be fine."
I stared, dumbfounded, "So… he's gonna be ok?!"
She smiled and nodded. "Yes, he'll be fine."
"Can I go see him?"
"Only very briefly, he's still very weak."
I didn't even grace her with a nod, just sprinted for Heero's room.
As I entered like a whirlwind I stopped short. Heero was very pale, eyes closed he had at least two tubes stuck in his arm. I was just about to turn and leave when the beautiful blue eyes opened.
"Duo?"
"Hi." I managed a weak smile. "How're you feeling."
He grinned weakly back, "Awful,"
I nodded and went to sit on the edge of the bed.
"Duo, you know I had to kill her."
"Huh?"
"Dorothy, I had to kill her, for what she did to you, and us, I know she was your cousin, so I couldn't let you kill her, not again."
"I…thanks Heero." I had unknowingly started to cry. The nightmare was really and truly over this time, and Heero was safe, we all were.
Suddenly I felt a finger wiping my tears away. Looking I saw it was Heero. "Don't cry Duo, I couldn't bear to see you cry."
I smiled, though it was a wobbly one, and was just about to get up and leave when a hand suddenly tugged me even closer. I felt my eyes go wide and was just about to stammer something when Heero's mouth met mine, in a long, tender kiss.
For a couple of seconds I didn't respond, but then I kissed him back, slowly and carefully.
When we broke apart we were panting softly. But the look in Heero's eyes was so tender I felt like melting into a small puddle on the bed sheets.
"I love you Duo Maxwell." The words came so suddenly and unexpectedly that for a moment I just stared at him.
"I love you too, Heero Yuy."
He smiled sleepily, "Don't leave me Duo."
I brushed the silky bangs back from his forehead as his eyes began to close. "I will never leave you Heero…"
The smile again. "Good…" and his eyes closed.
Now diary as I sit here writing this, my hand is clasped with my Heero's, we'll never let go. But for now he is asleep and earlier we both agreed something. I have to get rid of you.
No one must ever know about what happened with Dorothy, and I simply cannot destroy you, so I will put you in a box and hide you in an attic, if someone finds you in the future I hope they will read this and understand.
I am Duo Maxwell, this is my story.
Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you,
That is how I know you go on.
Far across the distance and spaces between us,
You have come to show you go on.
Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart
does go on.
Once more, you opened the door and you're here in my
heart,
And my heart will go on and on.
Love can touch us one time, and last for a lifetime,
And never let go till, we're gone.
Love was when I loved you, one true time, I hold to,
In my life you'll always go on.
Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does
go on.
We'll stay, forever this way, you are safe in my heart
and,
My heart will go on and on.
You're here, there's nothing I fear,
And I know that the heart does go on.
We'll stay, forever this way, you are safe in my heart
and,
My heart will go on and on.
Authors note:
D.D.: well, another one finished.
Wufei: Yeah, but you wrote me right out of it! Such injust…
D.D.: (picks up sock and shoves it in Wufeis mouth) Put a sock in it Wufei!
Wufei: Mmmph!
Duo: Hey good one D.D.! (high fives her)
Trowa:…
Quatre: Oooh, Wufei, why've you got a sock in your mouth?
Wufei: (glaring at Quatre and then D.D.) Mmmmmmph!
Heero: Hnn.
Duo: Hey, when you writing the next one?
D.D.: next one? Nonononononono! My muse would kill me!
Duo: but this one was so much fun, right Heero? (nudging Heero in ribs)
Heero: Hnn.
Wufei: (pulling sock out of mouth) Yeah, write another one.
(all pilots turn to look at Wufei, D.D. included.)
Trowa: Why the change of heart?
Wufei: Cause then she can put me as the star, miraculously coming back to life and…
Duo: (picks up sock and waves it threatingly)
Wufei: Aaaaaaaaaaaah! (runs off screaming chased by Duo)
D.D. uuuuh… ^_^; Sorry about that tid-bit of insanity guys, my pilots seem to be getting out of hand, what did you think of the story? Let me know, and I'd love more ideas for the next one. Sappy ending huh? Awww, I liked it!