Disclaimer: Whoops! Forgot to put this one in the first post, but yanno that we otakus can only fantasize about being the creators of these dishy bishounen!....*ahem* Okay, I'll quit before I get ahead of myself...

Through Demon's Eyes

A Gundam Wing Fanfiction

By: Koneko-chan

Italics indicates a flashback or thought of sorts. Also indicates voices and other weird, freaky stuff. ^_^

~*~*~*~*~*~ indicates a change in time

Chapter Two

I tossed a 'death glare' of my own (though none could compare to Heero's) when I was sentenced my punishment.

"But HEE~RO," I whined, strangely beginning to sound like Relena. I stopped when I saw the wing pilot wince, then decided that I would try a different approach. "I was just out for a stroll and - "

"I don't want to hear it, Duo - you should have told us where you were going, in case something like that were to happen." His fingers were still going crazy on the well-worn keyboard, but I was determined to get out of it.

"Do I *really* have to bring up the rear when we fly out?" I walked up behind him and placed my fingers on the swiveling chair, spinning him around. He looked mildly irked when I did so. "There's just no *action* in the back until BAM it's too late! By then you guys will have all the mobile dolls taken care of and there won't be any left for Shinigami!" Mustering the most pathetic look I could possibly conjure, I looked into hard prussian eyes and silently whined. "Don't make me!!"

"Duo, get ready to go." He spun around, switched off his laptop, and picked it up, walking over to his bed. "We're leaving soon." I watched as he reached under his mattress and pulled out a few 'war toys' - yanno the usual guns, grenades, and - Herro's personal favorites - explosives of all sorts. He packed them into a duffel bag along with his precious laptop, and arched a brow at me when he noticed that I had not moved. "Duo, I mean it, get ready. Wufei's already checking the skies and Quatre and Trowa have already taken off for the rendezvous point."

"But - "

"No buts Duo, it's already too late. The others and I have already agreed that your gundam would work best as a defensive end in this mission. Let's get moving." With that he walked out of the dorm room.

I kicked the carpet after making a face at Heero's retreating back, which resulted in my stubbing my toe. "Damn!" I guess that's what I get for making him worry huh? Not only him, but Quatre and the others too…

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"I think he's finally waking up…" I had finally begun to climb out of the hazy fog that surrounded me, for who knows how long. Wearily opening my eyes I suddenly found myself staring into cold prussian eyes with a side of… worry? Nah, it couldn't be.

"Duo, daijoubu ka?" I heard a gentle voice inquire. I turned my head to the voice at my right and found that the gentle sound did indeed matched with that of the face. Soft blonde hair framed around worried blue eyes.

"Quatre… I…" Pausing for a moment, I decided to right myself but found that my limbs refused to move. Panic must have passed in my eyes for I felt someone's hand on my arm.

"Try to take it easy, you're just regaining consciousness… " I would have rolled my eyes at such an obvious statement, but decided against it - just keeping my eyes open hurt, but to actually try and move them?

I rested my head against whatever I was laying on and closed my eyes, dragging my arm against the back of my eyelids - or at least, that's what I tried to do. My eyes snapped open as I tugged at my arms again. Opening my eyes I looked to find that I was strapped down to a chair.

"What the hell - lemme go guys!" I looked up to find blinking blue eyes who, in turn, looked inquiringly to Heero. He, in return, continued to glare at me. With difficulty I turned my gaze to Heero.

"Look, I know I shouldn't have gone into Wufei's computer files but it was just *too easy* you don't hafta - "

"It has nothing to do with that, Maxwell." I recognized the voice to belong to Wufei, and noted that he stood behind me. Taking the opportunity I let me eyes refocus and realized that I was back in the room I shared with Heero. The door was behind me, along with the desk Heero used to do his hacking….. and to my left was the window. That's when I noticed another figure in the room.

"Duo, are you sure you're ok?" Trowa was leaning next to the window, peering out at me with one emerald eye. His brown bangs always somehow hid his other eye, and I, many times, found myself wondering what kind of hair gel he used to make it stay in place.

"I will be once you guys *untie* me!" There was an heir of hesitance before I felt the sturdy ropes being sliced through. I breathed a sigh of relief as I stood up and rubbed at my slightly raw wrists. I could feel a scowl adorning my features as I uttered, "You guys are too kind." Out of the corner of my eyes I noticed the Chinese pilot still had his katana drawn, though hanging by his side.

"What's this all about? Heero?" He had remained silent since I woke up, and was standing a few feet in front of me. That's when I notice.

"Why are you guys… " I narrowed my eyes slightly, but tried to plaster my face with an easy-going expression. Quatre, being the sensitive guy that he is, saw right through my mask.

"We weren't sure if you were… alright, Duo. Forgive us for… " He trailed off, unable to find the words to soften their actions.

"Well, I wake up to find myself with a pounding headache, dead tired, strapped to a chair, with the four of you surrounding me," I stirred up. I can feel the hurt fleeting through my sharp gaze as I glanced at each and every pilot. My gaze at last fell upon that of Heero's. "Care to explain why?"

"You hadn't returned from your walk in quite a while, so Heero and Wufei decided to go out in search of you. When they found you, Duo, you were laying face down in the woods near here, unconscious." I glanced out to the window and noticed that it was midday. The others must have gone off and completed the mission without me. I waited for him to continue, but I could tell by the worried look in his eyes that his next words were going to be difficult for him to say.

"Yeah?" I replied, attempting to prod him along.

"Maxwell, do you remember anything?" I turned around to face Wufei, a serious expression playing on his features. I knew he was serious, but the look he had on now was making my hair stand up on end. I reached for my braid and tossed it over my shoulder, playing with the ends.

"Well…. Finish your explanation and I'll tell you what I think happened… " I mumbled. Wufei nodded, and looked to Quatre, who was still trying to compose the words. Wufei snorted in irritation, then continued for the blonde.

"As we approached you, Heero noticed a shadow out of the corner of his eye and went off to investigate. As I got closer to you, I drew my katana," he paused to gesture to his blade, "and when I knelt down to make sure you were still breathing, you suddenly jumped up and - " Now it was Wufei's turn to get flustered. I arched a brow, confused.

"Basically, you unarmed Wufei of his katana and used it against him," Trowa finished, stepping forward. "You had the edge to his throat when Heero returned. That's why you probably have that pounding headache you mentioned earlier." I reached up to feel the tender lump at the base where my braid began.

"So you're saying that I beat up Wufei?!" I can feel my jaw drop in amazement. After I had composed myself I glanced once more to Heero, who still hadn't spoken. A short nod indicated that Heero was indeed alive.

"You barely got the blade out of my hands," snorted Wufei. I rolled my eyes as he tried to protect his 'honor'.

"And you're thinking that I'm gonna try and kill all of you now?" Silence was my answer as I glanced from one serious face to the next.

Quatre decided to clear his throat and press Wufei's earlier question, in order to avoid mine. "Duo, do you remember anything at all?"

Do I remember anything at all? "Let me see…. I was just sitting out in my spot… and then I heard… no, I just sorta felt like I had to look up and I saw… well first there was this bright light, and as I refocused my eyes… " I paused, racking my brain for some descriptions but I couldn't come up with any. I shrugged and finished, "Well, I saw this guy behind some bushes and trees but I really couldn't put my finger on any descriptions… and that's it."

"That's all you remember?" I nodded, turning to Quatre.

"Yep… that's all."

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I frowned at the memory, at the way everyone was arranged around me. What, were they trying to keep me surrounded in case I tried to… no way, I couldn't have pulled a fast one like that to actually *disarm* Wu-man from his precious katana - I couldn't have, even if I tried. It doesn't make any sense, I would never… and then I remembered my thoughts of - what, how many days has it been? Just two nights ago?

** I've always been aware of it, ever since… my days with Father Maxwell and Sister Helen**

Been aware of what? I tried to delve further into my memory, but I shook my head, and followed the Wing pilot through the hallway, grabbing my coat and cap. After I threw on my coat I reached inside of my jacket and sure enough, my browning was there. Frowning a little, I pushed aside that little factor and called out, "Oy, Heero, wait up!" after I slammed the door to our dorm room closed. I sped up my walking pace in order to catch up with the stoic pilot, passing a petite girl with silver hair who was conversing with a guy whose dark hair fell over his eyes. I nodded to them as I passed, while inwardly grimacing upon my position at the thought of being the 'rear guard' in this next mission.

As I rounded the corner, I heard 2nd period ring out and glanced out the hall window to see students streaming out of the adjoining building. Rather be off on a mission, blowing up OZ aircrafts then attending class anyway.

I guess I was too careless at the time to notice that the halls in our dormitory building should've been empty. It probably would've saved me and the guys a lot of trouble.

*Owari Chapter Two*

Kitty's Mewling: Thanks for reading this next part, I hoped it turned out alright! I'm still trying to get the hang of fic writing, and this is also my first attempt at a story from a character's POV, so please bare with me! I think I might've drifted every once in a while... again, this is sorta short for me, but hey, I write as it comes! ^_~ Again, comments, criticism, flames (especially the last two!) would be *greatly* appreciated, actually, just mail 'em to me! =) I'll do my best to write up a decent fic! Thanks again for reading!