Title: Agent Wing (Chapter 4)

Archived: http://www.angelfire.com/tx/canadianna/

Disclaimers: Not mine to own, never have been. I'm just 'borrowing' their characters cause they's is cool!

Warnings: Shounen-ai, sci-fi-ish, bizarreness, mild swearing, aliens in flying saucers, me knowing nothing of army positions or whatever they are called, I'm trying ok? If you don't like any of this and flame me, I will personally laugh at you cause I don't care. I write this to appease my boredom and my creativity. Kapeish?

Pairings: 2+1, past reference of 6x1, 4+3, 5+M, 6+13, 6+9

Onto the story!!!!

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Chapter 4

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Heero's eyes slowly fluttered open as voices spoke near the door of his room. When his eyes decided to cooperate and stay open, he turned his head towards the direction where the voices came from. Standing in the doorway was Duo animatedly talking to his two friends, Wufei and Meiran, Duo's arms flailing as he seemed to usher Wufei out the door.

"No you can't see him! Heero needs his sleep and he never mentioned anything about you-what's your name again?"

"Duo..." Heero's voice croaked causing all three heads to turn towards him.

"Heero! You're awake," Duo exclaimed with relief as he rewarded him with a smile. "These two insisted to see you but you were still um, sleeping then and I didn't know them, and-"

"Duo, it's ok. Wufei, Meiran, come in. Don't mind Duo, he's a baka," Heero confirmed as if it explained everything, missing the hurt expression on Duo.

Heero sat up in his hospital bed and cleared his throat. "Wufei, Meiran, I'd like to introduce you to my partner, Agent Deathscythe-Duo Maxwell. Duo, these are good friends of mine, Chang Wufei and Chang Meiran who go under the aliases Agent Shenlong and Agent Nataku. I grew up with Wufei." Heero informed as Duo grudgingly nodded to Wufei and Meiran who both bowed politely in greeting.

Meiran smiled at Heero who took a sip of water that had been placed on his nightstand by a nurse. "We got you a little something from the gift shop the Gundam Compound. Unfortunately Wufei isn't a very good shopper. Look at what he bought you." Meiran placed a white stuffed toy sheep that had blue ribbons on each ear tied in a bow and a balloon that read, "Get Well Soon." There was a card attached to it that had his name neatly printed on the envelope. Heero looked over at Wufei and cocked an eyebrow as he proceeded to read the card. He smiled briefly and picked up the sheep to inspect it. As he picked up the stuffed toy by the stomach, the toy went off and said in a strange demonic voice an innocent lamb should never ever have. "Meehhhhhhh, I'm a sheep!!!!!(1)"

Heero put the toy back on his nightstand and looked at Wufei and Meiran strangely. "Is this some kind of a joke?"

Duo, who had been holding back his laughter, finally gave into temptation and laughed out loud. "Oh my God! Who ever thought a cute little sheep could sound so possessed and demonic," he said in between laughter as he squeezed the lamb's stomach and threw his head back and laughed some more as the other laughs joined with him.

"It is kind of funny now that you mention it," Meiran said laughing.

Wufei, who didn't think it funny, pouted as he crossed his arms against his chest. "I thought it was a suitable gift."

"Maybe for a child, dear." Meiran stated as she rubbed Wufei's back in an effort to comfort her husband.

They all had a good chuckle for a few more minutes as Wufei and Meiran visited their friend. They left a short while later after saying their good byes to Heero and Duo before parting their ways.

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It was about a week later that Heero was released from the hospital. Duo kept fussing over him, trying to make sure he was comfortable. After about two days of Duo mothering him, he had had enough. While Duo was taking an afternoon nap, he after all woke up early for his jogs and was due for some rest, Heero hobbled out of the apartment to the recreation center in hopes to relax Duo-free. Sure, he was attracted to the braided man, and had just recently admitted this to himself after dealing with conflicting emotions he was ready to shoot, if it were ever possible, and didn't mind Duo nursing him, but he was being smothered to a certain degree. He needed out for a bit and did not really want to kill Duo, so a little time away from him would let Heero unwind a little. He took one quick glance at the sleeping figure on the couch before quietly hobbling out the door.

Some time later, Heero arrived at the recreation room, much to his relief and need. He quickly found a chair and sat down ordering a much needed drink. After finishing off his drink, Quatre and Trowa arrived along with Wufei and Meiran, sitting down with him at the table he sat at. Trowa and Quatre had just returned from a two-week mission from the planet Legnep in the Etalp System. They had been sent as peacekeepers for a peace treaty between two warring planets in the System, the Adanacs and the Ados. The mission had been successful and they had been unwinding. Quatre had apologized that he couldn't be there to help him after his return from the hospital. Heero reassured him that Duo had spent plenty of time nursing him back to health so that he need not worry.

"I'm glad you two are getting along. Trowa and I were worried that you'd wind up killing Duo after two weeks," Quatre told Heero.

"So did I," Heero confirmed before taking a handful of some Corn Nuts that Wufei had bought. "But, he didn't give up. He kept trying to befriend me and by some unknown miracle, it worked."

Trowa's green eyes watched Heero with curiosity before he spoke calmly. "Is that so? Well, that is good. I am glad you found someone you can work so well with. We were all beginning to worry about your sanity. If you will excuse us, Quatre, Wufei, Meiran, and I have prior engagements. I hope all goes well for you and that you get better Heero. Take care."

Heero nodded and lifted a hand to wave them good-bye as he settled back down in his chair as the retreating figures left. A short time later, Heero decided to sit at the bar, ordering another drink. A figure sat down next to him, hunched over a drink. Heero turned his body towards the figure and winced. The hand had pale long blonde hair, his long fingers steeple under his chin as he sighed and then spoke up. "Good evening, Heero."

Heero gave a grunt as he replied. "Hello Zechs," Heero said greeting his ex-lover and long time friend.

"How are you? Recovering from your injuries?" Zechs asked Heero with a hint of worry behind his voice along with a hint of sadness.

"I'm fine, a little sore and stiff but fine. And you?" Heero replied softly.

Zechs suppressed a sigh as he downed the rest of his drink. "Today's the day, you remember?"

"Ah…I remember." Today was the day Zech's wife died while on a mission. Zechs had felt that he was responsible for her death five years ago. He and Zechs became lovers for the sole purpose of comfort. Zechs and Heero grew up together along with Wufei and were very close, it was natural that they'd seek each other out for comfort. Comfort was the only reason they actually slept with each other. When one or the other was suffering and needed companionship or comfort, they would often turn to each other for human contact. Heero ordered a shot of rye for Zechs and raised his glass to Zechs in a toast. "In memory of Noin."

Zechs raised the glass Heero had bought him and toasted his glass along with Heero's; a clank surfaced the air as the two glasses met. "To Noin," they each took their respective sips, Zechs wearing a forlorn and saddened look. "Thank you, Heero."

Heero smiled briefly as he finished the rest of his drink. "Don't mention it."

The two men sat in companionable silence for a while, passing time.

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Meanwhile...

Duo awoke from a strange dream involving Heero. He himself was evil in this dream, destroying places and things. He had been about to kill Heero when Heero had kissed him passionately and just shortly after that kiss, he woke up. "Man that was a weird dream." He sat up on the couch and called out Heero's name. When Heero did not answer him, Duo decided to go search for him in their tiny apartment.

"The guy's probably in bed, asleep."

Duo checked the kitchen and their bedroom, finding two neatly made beds. "Heero?"

Duo growled in annoyance, knowing Heero had left, despite his still healing injuries. He grabbed the keys and left the apartment in search for Heero, who was going to be a dead man once Duo found him.

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Heero had been conversing with Zechs when an out of breath voice called out, "I finally found you!" The bartender's clawed finger poked Heero, startling him from the conversation he had been having. Heero looked up at the reptilian bartender who's name tag read 'Brutus,' as the man nodded to Heero to turn around. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Zechs ogling someone, only to turn back around and finish his drink.

"Who is that?" Zechs questioned with mild interest.

Heero turned his body completely around to find out who Zechs spoke about and found Duo grasping a chair, completely out of breath as he heaved in breaths, panting. "Duo?"

Duo walked up to him, angry. "I've been looking all over the freaking compound for your sorry ass! Fortunately for me Trowa and Quatre saw me looking for you and mentioned that you were here! You could have at least left me a note. I was so worried! You could have been shot again, and-"

Zechs waved a dismissive hand at Duo. "What are you? His babysitter?"

Duo growled audibly, a sneer on his face as he grabbed hold of Heero's arm possessively standing in front of Heero as he glared coldly at Zechs.

"I'm his partner. Who the hell are you?"

"Duo," Heero warned from behind him.

Zechs stood up in one graceful movement, hinting at Duo's unspoken challenge. "We're friends, pretty close actually." Zechs smirked, Heero frowned, and Duo scowled.

Duo all of a sudden turned around, took Heero's arm again and proceeded to drag him out of the room. "Come on Heero, we're leaving." Heero never got the chance to say good-bye to Zechs before he was rushed out of the recreation room by an angry Duo. Heero did not want to protest because quite frankly, an angry Duo scared him; so protesting his rights were out of the question.

Upon the arrival of their apartment, Duo silently closed the door behind them and glared at Heero. "What the HELL were you thinking, Heero? You could have hurt yourself walking out there alone and no one would have been around to help you." Duo hissed angrily at Heero who stared at him blankly.

"I am well enough to walk on my own and care for myself. It was unnecessary for me to be accompanied by someone," Heero argued.

Duo shot Heero another glare. "That is not the problem. You could have at least left me a note so I know where you were. I was worried. You're not just my partner that I have to work with Heero, you're my friend. Friends look out for each other, you know."

Heero sighed audibly and leaned against a wall. "I'm sorry. I just need a little space. I am not used to working with other people," Heero said, guilt written all over his face as he sagged against the wall. "I'm sorry," Heero added again to make himself clear.

Duo smiled softly to his friend and partner who looked tired from his expedition. "It's ok, just try not to do it again or you'll face Shinigami's wrath."

Heero gaped at Duo, uncertain if he was serious or not. If he was, he sure did not want to find out how Duo reacted when angry.

"Come on Heero, let's get you to bed, you look tired. Stop gaping like a fish and move or I shall be tempted to kiss you!" Duo said, offering a hand.

That got Heero into gear as he clutched onto the hand Duo offered and made his way to bed. He changed into suitable nightclothes, green boxer shorts and a muscle shirt Milliardo had given him as a gag gift when he turned 21, legal. Duo laughed and shook his head, nearly running into the night table and hitting the possessed sheep Wufei had given Heero.

Duo hopped into bed, but not without telling Heero goodnight. Duo wasn't expecting a reply from Heero but a soft goodnight from the man in the opposite bed made Duo grin from ear to ear as he lay in bed. It was not every day Heero said goodnight to him. It made his heart flutter as he sound found himself in the arms of Morpheus.

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Heero woke up at some point in the middle of the night to a strange bahing sound. He sat up and blinked a couple of times as he heard, "Mehhh, I'm a sheeeeep," near him.

"What the fuck?" Heero groaned, making a face as he realized what it was and heard someone, namely Duo, suppressing his laughter before laughing out loud. Heero turned his head towards the direction of laughter and found Duo leaning against the door, clutching his stomach, and laughing. Heero grabbed the nearest object and launched the possessed sheep at Duo, hitting his arm. "Bastard!"

Duo only laughed more. "S-sorry, Heero. Tripped on the nightstand and set the damn toy off. Your face was p-priceless," he told Heero as he laughed more. Heero only glared in return before looking at the time, which read 4:07am. "Baka, I'm going back to sleep, don't wake me up again." Heero told Duo before rolling over and doing just that, miffed that his sleep had been disturbed.

Duo only rolled his eyes. "G'night sleeping beauty!" Duo laughed again as he went to do what he originally had planned to do, go to the washroom before returning to catch an hour or so worth of sleep before he woke up to do his morning jog.

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TBC...

1. My baby cousin owns that very sheep. She's 9 months old and received it as a gift. My aunt and I laugh every time it goes off, it rests at the bottom of her stuffed toy box, fearing that the sheep might damage my cousin's psyche or something from something that looks so innocent and sounds so evil. The first time I heard that thing was with a friend and we were in tears laughing, and laughed the entire way home. People thought us nuts as we yelled out "mehhhhhhh I'm a sheeeeeeep!" as people walked by us on the bike path! 0_o;