Legal Disclaimer: BAH!! Okay, fine, I don't own Gundam wing or anybody here that seems to be copyrighted from somethin...eeeeenyway...Oh yeah, I'd like to thank the anonymous reviewer person for clearing up the pairing system for me! ^_^! Thank ya!

Author's note: Okay, don't flame me, but this is my first attempt at yaoi/shonen-ai ... as far as I know of the pairing system, it's 1+2, and 3x4 ...Maybe..... o.o;;;;; okay! Anyway! please read and review!!!!!

Gundam Wing: The Five Saviors
Chapter Four: Allying Forces

"You know, Heero," the braided boy said, striking up conversation with his silent companion, "we've been walking for two days and you still haven't told me where we're going. Why is it so secret? Is it a mission or something? If it is, maybe I could help. Oh yeah, you also never told me what's so special about you. Now don't deny it, I know it's true. My curse is to kill all those who make contact with me, even if it's saying hi, but you haven't died yet. So what are you?"

"...Hn"

"Just a hint?"

"Hn"

"That's not a hint."

"Hn."

"Okay then...are you a demon?"

"HN!!!!!!"

"Okay, okay...your not a demon."

Duo went on talking. Usually, Heero would tune out on such incessant whining, but this time, he was amused to an extant. He listened carefully, but never responded. Duo could talk for hours on end, Heero realized that the hard way. Then he heard something that was out of a normal human's hearing range. A bow's cord being drawn back.

Heero's arm shot out in a blur of motion and caught a flying arrow an inch before it struck his companion's face. Duo stared, and for the first time since Heero met him, was speechless.

Heero was instantly on his feet, sword drawn. "Someone's been watching us..."

Duo climbed to his own feet, getting behind Heero, as he was unarmed. "No way...ya think?!"

They were interrupted by a low growling to their right. They both turned and came face to face with a pure white wolf with eerie blue eyes. The wolf circled, but never made a move close enough for Heero's sword.

"Intruders, lay down your weapons and you won't be hurt."

Heero turned again and saw, standing not to far away, a tall woodsman with his bow out and arrow notched. A long bang of brown hair covered up one of his intense green eyes. For a moment, they locked sights with each other, then finally both set down their weapons.

Duo blinked. "Did I miss something?"

The woodsman turned to the wolf. "Easy Quatre. They're friends."

The wolf immediately stopped growling and trotted forward, then promptly started licking Duo's hand.

Duo jumped back. "What the...hey, who are you? And why is this wolf licking me?!"

The tall hunter smirked. "My name is Trowa. His name is Quatre. He is licking you because he's eager to make new friends."

"Why did you attack us?" Heero intrupted.

Trowa turned back to him and gazed at the dark-haired seventeen year old. "These lands are under my protection. No one is allowed to stay in them. The risks for the wildlife is too great."

Duo stepped forward, raising his amrs. "Look, we're sorry, okay? We didn't...hey... wait a sec... why are you two still alive?"

Trowa blinked and the wolf tilted it's head. Heero looked at Duo.

"Okay, you two are supposed to be dead. My curse kills whoever comes near me, whoever talks to me. Hm...maybe it's losing it's effect..."

Trowa motioned a hand towards Heero. "He's still alive."

Duo laughed. "He's special. Don't ask me why, he just is. Hey, you thirsty? I got some tea leaves, I could make some if you want. It's the only thing i can make without burning it to a crisp..."

The tall hunter nodded. "I would like that. so would Quatre, he likes tea."

Duo blinked and looked between the hunter and the wolf as they sat down on a log. The wolf, Quatre, never left his side. He curled up at his feet while his master scratched his head. Quatre wagged his tail in bliss as Trowa removed a pack carrying a dead turkey from his back.

A few minutes later, Duo set down two mugs of tea for Trowa and Heero and a small plate of tea for Quatre. Then he sat down, watching them drink in silence. After a moment of this silence, he gave up.

"Man, who can you people just sit there without talking?! It's insane! Inhuman! Oh forget it...I'm going to bed..." With that, Duo got to his feet and stormed over to a tent he and Heero had set up earlier.

Quatre watched him go then looked up at Trowa, who nodded. Quatre then got to his feet and trotted after Duo. He nosed he tent flap aside as Duo was laying down.

Duo looked at him. "Hey fella, what's up? Come on in, I guess..." At this invitation, Quatre happily walked over to him and dropped, settling himself in quietly. Duo raised a hand and started scratching him behind his ears. He wagged his tail.

"So what are you and your friend doing out here? Hunting? Oh well duh, of course your hunting... Do you two live around here?"

To his surprise, the wolf nodded.

"Hey, you can understand human language?"

Another nod as the wolf gazed up at him with his blue eyes.

"Well that's pretty cool. You really are a special wolf." Duo yawned. "Well Quatre... that's your name, isn't it? Well, I'm goin to bed. G'night"

Quatre nuzzled then licked his hand, then they both fell asleep.



Outside, Trowa watched Heero as they drank. He set his own mug down and looked at him. "Your not human."

Heero never looked up. "Neither are are you."

"Does that make us equal, then?"

Now Heero looked up and glared at him, but Trowa glared right back. "We can never be equal."

"Ah. So you really are an angel."

Heero blinked, the only sign of his surprise."...Hn...how did you know?"

Trowa picked up his mug and began sipping it again. "We all have our secrets."

Heero didn't respond. They both turned back to their drinks. When they were done, they took positions in the surrounding trees to keep watch over the two in the tent. As he thought of this, Heero asked himself why he cared. the only response he got was the everlasting silence of the night.