I'm not in the mood to talk right now…
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Warnings: yaoi AU
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The show…
Wind Blown Destinies-Chapter Nine
Relena was not a happy princess. Word of Duo's quick and unbelievably silent escape had reached her, taking her bad temper to the limit. Reward posters were all over the place, offering numerous rewards for the capture of Duo Maxwell. However, the townspeople, upon knowing that Duo was the crown prince of the would be kingdom of Lethian, they tried their best to keep him hidden. But Relena wanted him back…no matter how high the cost…no matter how many the sacrifices.
"Your majesty, there is no sign f the boy anywhere," the leader of a returning royal search party reported.
"Then get your sorry hides out there and search again!" Relena roared.
"Yes, your majesty," the guards hurried out, getting the impressions that their future queen was a little off her rocker. Nothing could have kept the boy from running away from the kingdom completely so why did they have to scour the entire kingdom repeatedly but to no avail? Still, they all agreed it was better than facing the wrath of a bad tempered princess…especially Relena.
But unknown to them was that she actually had her reasons to keep searching within the kingdom walls. Something told her that if Heero were coming back, Duo would stay put. Duo's love was unbelievable, she had to admit. She couldn't have been more correct.
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Braid swinging carelessly, Duo walked along the brick paved streets of the town, munching a bright red apple and greeting everyone he came upon in an upright joyful manner. In that short one day span, Duo had made friends with almost everyone in town. The little kids looked up to him, the grown ups adored him, and the local girls blushed every time he glanced their way. He strutted along casually, passing street vendors and market stalls, winking at a young brunette who blushed furiously. Duo chuckled to himself and blew her a kiss in which then she had her face covered with her apron, waving timidly from behind it.
The braided youth stopped in front of a large oak door and knocked a few times.
"Duo, that you?" came a muffled reply.
"The one and only, Quat, open up!"
The door opened and a young blonde with dazzling baby blue eyes grinned happily at Duo while a tall, lanky boy stood behind, a protective hand draped on the other boy's shoulder.
"Hello, Trowa," Duo greeted the tall boy and flashed him a smile that would knock the ladies over. Trowa just nodded.
"So, Duo, what's been happening?" Quatre asked, motioning for Duo to sit down. Duo had met up with this friendly boy and his lover on his first expedition around town. The friendly couple invited Duo to stay with him until he sorted things out.
"Not much…" Duo replied, reaching for a cream tart. "He hasn't come back yet."
"You know," Quatre said, "none of us townsfolk really look up to Relena that much…"
"We all think she's a brat," Trowa added softly.
Quatre laughed and snuggled into the crook of the taller boy's arm. "Yes…and I've been thinking that if you can…you know…work it out with Prince Heero and his father…you could become co-ruler…instead of Relena?" His last thought was hopeful.
"You must be joking…I-I really don't think so…I can't do it," Duo frowned, working on his third tart.
"Of course you could!" Quatre exclaimed. "You were BORN a prince, surely you have the training?"
Duo chewed thoughtfully.
"And…and…you guys could rebuild Lethian…I'm sure his majesty wouldn't refuse, our town is getting a bit over crowded…the two nations can become one and then you and Prince Heero can rule over one large kingdom! It would be a GREAT idea!" The ethereal blonde's eyes shown with light and he gazed hopefully at Duo.
"Gosh, Quatre, you have the entire thing sketched out! It would be great and all but what makes you so sure that I can do it…?" Duo fiddled with the end of his braid.
"Of COURSE you could!" Quatre said, standing up, "then the two kingdoms would be joined by love and not some stupid peace treaty and we can forget about wars and stuff! Duo, you can make this happen!"
"It's not that easy…"
"Why do you say that?"
"I heard King Jaye's obsessed with the thought of having grandkids…" Duo began, "and…you know…"
"Besides," he added, "what makes you so sure that Heero would approve?"
"His majesty loves you, more than that Relena twerp anyway, does he not?" Quatre asked, settling himself back into his lover's warm embrace.
"I'm not sure…"
"Duo, shut up."
All eyes turned to Trowa. Being so direct was not a thing anyone was used to hearing out of the silent boy.
"I'm not going to sit around listening to the Prince of a once strong kingdom put himself down like that," Trowa stated firmly. "Now, this plan is a good one. Duo, tell us you'll at least try."
Quatre gazed at Duo hopefully. "Quatre, don't do that…" Duo tried to look away. "Not those eyes…"
"Aw…c'mon, Duo, you know you want to!" Quatre cranked up the intensity of his irresistible puppy look.
Duo sighed in defeat. "Fine…just don't look at me like that again. You're going to make me cry."
Quatre laughed and even Trowa managed a smile. "Great! I heard the prince is coming back tomorrow!"
Duo sputtered, spewing crumbs all over the floor. "T-tomorrow? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Quatre fidgeted, brushing crumbs off his sleeve. "I wanted you to agree with the plan first…"
Duo harrumphed through a mouthful of tart. "So, you did have all of this planned out. You little sneak."
Quatre winced. "Duo…"
Duo launched himself at the blonde, gathering him up in a big bear hug. "THANK YOU!!"
It took a while for Quatre to regain his composure but he patted Duo on the back and smiled. "All for a friend, Duo, all for a friend."
"And the future of this kingdom," Trowa added.
They all silently agreed.
~*~
The royal fanfare awakened Duo with a loud start. He literally fell out of the bed, struggling to get his hair tamed and rushing for the window. Looking out at the beautiful morning, he noticed all the townspeople gathered around a royal procession. Hurrying into his clothes, the braided prince rushed out the door, bidding Quatre and Trowa a fast farewell and grabbing a few cream tarts. He jogged at a steady pace towards the palace.
"Okay, Quatre, this is all for you. Prepare to commence Operation: dethrone Relena."
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