"The Christmas Wish" Chapter 12
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I do not own Gundam Wing or any of it's wonderful character, they
are owned by some rich guy.
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Duo heard chimes ring through the halls, it was now midnight. There had been no change in Heero's condition except now his breathing was regular and normal. Duo felt his stomach rumble. He hadn't eaten since lunch. Looking down at Heero he decided to go find some food. Getting up he walked over to the door, the soft carpeting cushioning his bare feet. He had taken his shoes off many hours ago. Turning back around he looked at the boy lying delicately under the covers. He gently opened the door. Leaving it open a small crack he began to walk down the hall. The marble floors were cold on his bare feet. Hs dress dragged behind kicking up dust. He reached a fork in the hall, he wasn't really sure which way to go. Then he heard something down one of the halls. Walking in that direction the sound became clearer, it was Christmas music. Walking a little further he noticed some light coming from a slightly ajar door. Carefully he crept closer to it. Peaking in he noticed two people sitting on the bed. He couldn't really make out who they were from his spot. Duo leaned against a metal statue to get a better look, suddenly it came crashing to the floor. This caused the two in the room to jump out of the bed. Duo didn't know what to do. Before he could run Quatre and Trowa appeared in the doorway. At first Duo was a bit surprised this he was sorry.
"Quatre I am so sorry for the mess I have created, and bothering you," Duo apologized profusely.
"It's okay Duo. Is something wrong?" Quatre tried to calm him.
"Wrong? No, Heero is sleeping. I got hungry. I hadn't eaten since lunch so I was going to get a small snack from the kitchen," Duo explained.
"I'll show you the way, then we can get the cook to make you something," Quatre offered.
"No you don't have to go to all that trouble," Duo tried to refuse.
"It's no trouble you're my guest. Come on follow me. Are you coming Trowa," Quatre said turning to the boy next to him.
"Sure," Trowa replied simply.
"What about this?" Duo asked pointing to the fallen statue.
"I'll have someone clean that up later," Quatre replied as he started walking. Trowa took step next to him, their fingers intertwining. Duo followed behind them, he wished Heero would do that with him. Maybe, if I could make him understand. Oh who am I kidding?
After walking through several halls they came upon large double doors. Quatre gently pushed one of them open, to reveal a large room. In the center a large table sat surrounded by twelve chairs.
"Have a seat, I'll go get the cook," Quatre said pointing to the table. Both Duo and Trowa sat down in one of the many chairs.
"Man this room is huge," Duo remarked in awe.
"Yeah it is," Trowa replied. Quatre reappeared at the opposite side with an older man.
"So what would you like?" he asked Duo.
"I guess I'll have a waffle," Duo responded.
Turning to the man Quatre told him, "Two waffles and Trowa and mine's breakfast."
"Okay," the older man nodded walking back into the doors he came from. Quatre took a seat next to Trowa. Duo didn't know what to say, so for once he remained silent.
"How is Heero?" Quatre asked softly. Duo looked over at the blond boy.
"I'm not really sure. Physically he is fine, emotionally I don't know. Right now he is asleep so I can't tell how he is taking it," Duo explained.
"You truly love him, don't you?" Quatre remarked softly.
"What?" the shock evident on Duo's face.
"Your eyes and actions gave you away," Quatre explained. After a long moment Duo finally responded, "Yes I do."
"I understand," Quatre smiled looking over at Trowa. A few moments later the cook appeared caring three plates. He set two of them in front of Duo and the third between Trowa and Quatre. Picking up his knife Duo splattered butter on his waffles. Then taking the syrup in hand, he turned it upside down. The slow goopy liquid began to spill onto the waffles. Putting the bottle down he picked up his fork and began cutting on of the waffles, then he stabbed at the piece he cut off and popped it into his mouth. Looking over he realized Quatre and Trowa were staring at him. His face flashed that mischievous grin; both Quatre and Trowa laughed. Picking up their forks they began digging into the plat they shared. Duo had almost finished his first waffle. Looking at the other one, he knew he was getting full. 'Wait, maybe Heero would want it when he woke up.' After a finishing off the waffle he got up.
"Thanks for the wonderful food. I'm going to save this one for Heero. I'm going to return to him to make sure he is all right" Duo explained picking up the plate, "goodnight."
As Duo walked away he heard Quatre and Trowa wish him a goodnight. He walked down the hall quietly trying not to disturb anyone. Upon reaching the room where Heero was he noticed the door wide open. Entering the room he placed the plate on the dresser. Looking over at the bed, it was empty. 'Oh my god! Where'd he go!'
"Heero!" Duo called out. Running into the hall he looked in both directions. He began to run down any and every hall he came to, calling out to Heero. 'Where'd he go!!' Duo became frustrated. Turning Duo looked down a semi-dark hall. He scanned each side, and then he noticed something. He saw something huddled on the floor near some doors. Running to the mass, it was Heero.
"Heero? Are you all right?" Duo asked trying to suck in some air. Kneeling next to him, Heero didn't respond. Duo tried to pick the boy up but he was too tired and weak.
"Help! Someone please help me!" he called out in desperation.
