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Duo looked at his watch-- it was 1:59pm on the dot. Punctuality was necessary at times. He and the children were being shown into Treize's living quarters-- about half the size of colony L2. The place was immense. Huge. Ponderous. Spacious . . .Duo was running out of words for "big." Luckily Treize Khushrenada had appeared at the far side of the room by now. Well, it looked vaguely similar to Treize, anyway . . .only, he didn't create that imposing charm in jeans and a "humans rule" T-shirt. //Hmm. Looks like a dad.// Then the auburn-haired man smiled, warmly. Duo was rather surprised to find himself smiling back.// Yes, it was a good idea to leave Wufei here with him for a while.// Duo just knew he had made the right decision. Then . . .
"Kisama!" Wufei yelled, super-chibified.
The whole atmosphere dropped, and so did a lot of sweat ^_-. Wufei launched himself at Treize, looking to headbutt him. The end result was unexpected, especially from Wufei. Instead of moving aside or yelling, Treize merely swept the small boy into his arms. "It's good to see that you haven't changed too much, my little dragon."
"I am not little! And I will defeat you," Wufei said as various veins popped out of his head.
"That's my Dragon . . ." Wufei blushed and then tried to look angrier while helplessly struggling.
Duo smiled. Definitely a good idea; he could clearly tell that despite Wufei's act, he and Treize would get along just fine.
Then Heero tugged on his braid, "Let's go. Ninmu Kanryou."
"Well, then, who's up for the park?" Duo asked cheerfully.
"Me!" chirped Quatre.
". . ." agreed Trowa.
"Ninmu Ryoukai," intoned a very chibi Heero. Then Duo was dragged, braid first, from the Khushrenada compound. //Wow! He's strong as a kid, too. Guess he's not human,// Duo sighed as they left.
***
Quatre gently caught and released several butterflies, giggling as he chased them. Trowa managed to stalk squirrels and watch his little koi at the same time. Heero . . . was Heero. He stayed close to Duo on the park bench. Silence ensued.
"We shouldn't be this way, " Heero said suddenly.
"What makes you think that?" Duo answered, a little startled at the child's perception. //This is Heero.//
"I just know, that's all."
"Aa. Well, you might as well enjoy it while you can," Duo said, rising, "Can't catch me!" He shouted as he got a head start.
Heero ran his shortened legs and dimpled knees to the limit, and he didn't catch Duo all afternoon. Duo carried the sleeping child back to the van. "I've eluded you once again, Hee-chan, "Duo whispered. The sunlight faded behind the trees. 3 tired boys slept through the early dusk all the way back home.
***
Treize and Wufei had a slightly different day. Although Wufei dropped the , "Omae wo korosu" act after his friends left he remained aloof from Treize for the rest of the day. At dinner he picked at his food, not really eating any of it. Treize was getting worried. He'd thought it was being in a different environment that caused Wufei's reclusiveness, but now that seemed ridiculous. As Wufei sculpted The Great Wall out of his mashed potatoes, Treize decided to ask the boy what was wrong.
"Dragon, what is bothering you?" he said quietly.
At first there was silence, and Wufei put down his fork. Then he answered coolly, "Why do you want to know, Treize-sama?"
"Because I care about my Dragon's well-being, and his happiness during his stay here."
"Don't lie," Wufei said softly, as a shimmering tear fell from his right eye.
Treize rose and crossed to where Wufei sat. He lifted him and cradled the small boy in his arms. "Oh, Wu-chan, you can't really think that, now can you? Don't cry, "he said gently.
"I'm not crying!" Wufei heaved. "Only weak onnas cry."
"Then, my fierce little Dragon, don't. You are my beloved. My precious one. The light in my life. Don't cry."
There was silence, save for Treize's shoes on the marble floor as he paced, and Wufei's breathing. After a long while Treize said, "Who is my beloved always and forever?"
Just when Treize thought the child had fallen asleep he answered softly, "I am."
"Yes. Yes you are. Forever."
***
Duo watched the slumbering Gundam boys. Quatre snuggled with a camel plushie, Trowa a lion. Heero curled into the fetal position and sucked his thumb. Duo's gaze lingered on the sleeping boy. Two months was a long time to wait for the return of your . . .best friend. //I'll make it somehow, though,// Duo smiled as he left the room. //Somehow.//
***
The first few weeks with Wufei passed rather smoothly. That was up until Zechs came for a visit on a beautiful spring day (Luckily Lady Une was on vacation). Treize and Wufei were playing Chinese Checkers-- Treize was losing-- when the blonde man entered, not wearing his mask. As Treize stood, Wufei came behind him, clutching his leg and glaring daggers at Zechs/Milliardo.
"Why hello, Milliardo," Treize moved to greet his friend, and discovered someone was attached to his leg. "Wufei," he scolded, "let me go."
Wufei let go, surprised, hurt. As the pain faded, it was replaced by fire. . .
Treize and Zechs/Milliardo were engaging in friendly conversation. When Zechs/Milliardo turned to greet Wufei, all he saw was a black blur coming right at his forehead. Then the whole world was that color.
***
So, that's it for a minute. What do you guys think-- was the Treize/Wufei stuff too icky? There's more, if anybody liked that last part.