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Author's Note: Well, here's the newest chapter. I'm on a new system, so these chapters are coming out faster then before. I'd like to thank Seeress for reviewing! I'm glad you feel better, and I really enjoyed two of your Escaflowne fics. Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Pairings: 1x2x1, 4x3x4? No lemon, as usual. I hope you continue reading though...
Heartfelt Desires
By GW Dark Chyld
Chapter Fourteen
Over the next week, Things returned to "normal," with the exception that Duo and Heero could be seen hanging around each other nearly every minute of the day. The two could hardly be separated. They loved each other deeply.
Quatre was making preparations for the last party of the year. It wasn't going to be as big as some of the others, just a small gathering of friends to celebrate the New Year. He had a large TV screen brought into the ballroom to provide a live feed from the celebrations around the earth as well as the colonies. Tables were set up for the guests, and like before, a long table was set aside for food. This party would be less extravagant, but would be remembered.
The Arabian, while making his plans, was more cheerful then usual. This was most likely due to the fact that Duo and Heero had cast away their fear and doubt and let true happiness enfold them. The blonde felt the grateful emotions from the couple, and in effect, his moods were generally happy and content. He felt doubt though, not from the others, but from himself. This party would mean more to him then anyone could guess.
Everyone was minding their own affairs, wandering around the mansion or through the gardens. Trowa could be seen spending most of his time in the library, away from everyone else. He seemed to be deep in thought, though no one could guess what was on the silent boy's mind.
Likewise, Wufei spent his time outdoors, amidst the serenity of Quatre's beautiful gardens. He would sit for hours, eyes close, meditating, going over his own troubles. Like Trowa, he had many things on his mind, but these things were focused on the past, not the present or the future. What was bothering him, only he knew.
Finally, the night of the party came. Friends arrived; mostly people from the Eve Wars. This night was one night of peace they could relish, with no troubles to bother them. They started arriving around nine at night, and Quatre greeted them as they came. He was dressed up for the occasion, in a suit close to the one he usually wore. Even Trowa was dressed up in a tux, though he gave no sign of how uncomfortable it was. Dressing up was not one of his strong points.
Wufei was perhaps the only one not overly dressed up for the occasion. He was dressed in his normal fashion, in the white garb of his clan. His sour expression was one of concern, not for anyone here at the party, but for someone far away and long ago.
Heero was also in a tux, and was waiting patiently for Duo. The braided girl hadn't arrived with the others. Meanwhile more guests arrived, person by person. First to arrive was Zechs and Noin, and the boy smiled at the uncomfortable expression on Zech's face. He had never been one for parties or tuxes, and he had never seen Noin in the dress she now wore.
Quatre smiled and greeted their close friends as they arrived, such as Hilde and Relena, both in dresses with arms around their new boyfriends. The blonde was happy that the girls had found people they could take to the party. Other guests arrived, including Lady Une and Dorothy Catalonia. Most of Quatre's sisters had managed to make the party and were flirting with the men of the Maguanac core. Altogether, the party was turning out to be a success.
The party was a great success. Everyone laughed and drank, joked and ate. It was an hour in and no one felt rushed or bored with the happenings. The party was, however, shaken up by the arrival of a certain chestnut-haired girl.
It was Duo, but dressed in such a way no one would had never expected. She was dressed in a white strapless dress that accentuated her young features. She wore white gloves that were pulled up just above her elbows, and her chestnut hair was let loose, draping down her back or over her shoulders. This was the first time she had makeup on, and four other pilots were amazed at how dazzlingly beautiful she was.
Quatre watched from a table with the remaining pilots with a small smile as Heero stood and made his way to Duo in a daze. He was glad that the two were together, now more then ever, and was even happier when Duo had come to Hilde, Relena and him for advice on what to wear. Things were going well, and that reminded the blond of what he had to do. With a gulp, he turned to Trowa.
Author's Note: Well, here's the newest chapter. I'm on a new system, so these chapters are coming out faster then before. I'd like to thank Seeress for reviewing! I'm glad you feel better, and I really enjoyed two of your Escaflowne fics. Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Pairings: 1x2x1, 4x3x4? No lemon, as usual. I hope you continue reading though...
Heartfelt Desires
By GW Dark Chyld
Chapter Fourteen
Over the next week, Things returned to "normal," with the exception that Duo and Heero could be seen hanging around each other nearly every minute of the day. The two could hardly be separated. They loved each other deeply.
Quatre was making preparations for the last party of the year. It wasn't going to be as big as some of the others, just a small gathering of friends to celebrate the New Year. He had a large TV screen brought into the ballroom to provide a live feed from the celebrations around the earth as well as the colonies. Tables were set up for the guests, and like before, a long table was set aside for food. This party would be less extravagant, but would be remembered.
The Arabian, while making his plans, was more cheerful then usual. This was most likely due to the fact that Duo and Heero had cast away their fear and doubt and let true happiness enfold them. The blonde felt the grateful emotions from the couple, and in effect, his moods were generally happy and content. He felt doubt though, not from the others, but from himself. This party would mean more to him then anyone could guess.
Everyone was minding their own affairs, wandering around the mansion or through the gardens. Trowa could be seen spending most of his time in the library, away from everyone else. He seemed to be deep in thought, though no one could guess what was on the silent boy's mind.
Likewise, Wufei spent his time outdoors, amidst the serenity of Quatre's beautiful gardens. He would sit for hours, eyes close, meditating, going over his own troubles. Like Trowa, he had many things on his mind, but these things were focused on the past, not the present or the future. What was bothering him, only he knew.
Finally, the night of the party came. Friends arrived; mostly people from the Eve Wars. This night was one night of peace they could relish, with no troubles to bother them. They started arriving around nine at night, and Quatre greeted them as they came. He was dressed up for the occasion, in a suit close to the one he usually wore. Even Trowa was dressed up in a tux, though he gave no sign of how uncomfortable it was. Dressing up was not one of his strong points.
Wufei was perhaps the only one not overly dressed up for the occasion. He was dressed in his normal fashion, in the white garb of his clan. His sour expression was one of concern, not for anyone here at the party, but for someone far away and long ago.
Heero was also in a tux, and was waiting patiently for Duo. The braided girl hadn't arrived with the others. Meanwhile more guests arrived, person by person. First to arrive was Zechs and Noin, and the boy smiled at the uncomfortable expression on Zech's face. He had never been one for parties or tuxes, and he had never seen Noin in the dress she now wore.
Quatre smiled and greeted their close friends as they arrived, such as Hilde and Relena, both in dresses with arms around their new boyfriends. The blonde was happy that the girls had found people they could take to the party. Other guests arrived, including Lady Une and Dorothy Catalonia. Most of Quatre's sisters had managed to make the party and were flirting with the men of the Maguanac core. Altogether, the party was turning out to be a success.
The party was a great success. Everyone laughed and drank, joked and ate. It was an hour in and no one felt rushed or bored with the happenings. The party was, however, shaken up by the arrival of a certain chestnut-haired girl.
It was Duo, but dressed in such a way no one would had never expected. She was dressed in a white strapless dress that accentuated her young features. She wore white gloves that were pulled up just above her elbows, and her chestnut hair was let loose, draping down her back or over her shoulders. This was the first time she had makeup on, and four other pilots were amazed at how dazzlingly beautiful she was.
Quatre watched from a table with the remaining pilots with a small smile as Heero stood and made his way to Duo in a daze. He was glad that the two were together, now more then ever, and was even happier when Duo had come to Hilde, Relena and him for advice on what to wear. Things were going well, and that reminded the blond of what he had to do. With a gulp, he turned to Trowa.