"Shadows of The Past" Pg 4

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or any of it's wonderful character, they are owned by some rich guy.
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Heero lay flat out on his bed looking up at the ceiling. He stared at the thresh material they had used for a roof. He couldn't see the night sky like he could in his chambers at the castle. He began to wonder just why this was all happening. 'Maybe I can ask Milliardo.' He thought gazing toward the door. Before he even had time to sit up a knock came to the door.

"Who is it?" He called siting on the edge of the bed.

"Heero, it's me Milliardo,' the knocker called back.

'Okay that's just weird,' Heero thought with a slight shudder.

"Come in," Heero said pulling himself back together.

The door opened slowly and the blonde man entered being followed by Kienadra.

"She was beggin' to get in," Milliardo informed him gesturing to the large animal as it jumped on the bed next to Heero. Lying down she nuzzled her head in his lap.

"I didn't hear her," Heero remarked absently.

"I can tell. So what on your mind?" Milliardo asked reading his face.

"Well I was just wondering why this was all happening," Heero told him.

"I'm sorry, but..." Milliardo began before being interrupted.

"I know you can't tell," Heero remarked his voice showing his agitation.

"No, I don't really know myself," Milliardo corrected him.

"You don't?" Heero asked astonished.

"Nope," Milliardo shook his head.

"I'm surprised," Heero spoke softly.

"Why?" Milliardo wondered.

"You seem to know everything," Heero said looking at him.

"Well dear boy, I do not even come close," Milliardo replied with a laugh. "Actually I came here to talk to you about something."

"Huh? What?" Heero wondered.

"That boy," Milliardo replied.

"Who? Duo?"

"Yes Duo. There is something about him."

"What?"

"I think it would be best for you to stay away from him until I can learn more about him."

"What? You're trying to tell me what to do."

"Yes, and you're going to listen. I am here to protect you."

"So you think he's a threat?"

"I don't know for sure but maybe."

"Milliardo you're ruining this for me."

"Heero please listen to me, do as I tell you."

"Fine! I'll just lock myself in here!"

"I didn't say that. I just want you to stay clear of that boy."

Heero turned from him disturbing Kienadra. Sifting she once again placed her head in his lap.

"Watch him for me Kienadra. If you need anything I'll be across the hall," Milliardo told him opening the door. He left shutting the door behind him. With a glimpse down the hall he saw the door to the room reserved for Duo open. Walking across the hall he entered his own room unknown to the violet eyes that watched him intently.

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The suns rose waking the land beneath it. Heero looked out the small window enwrapped in his cotton sheet. He pulled it tightly about him. Along the path leading away from the house Heero saw someone walking. Putting on a pair of ankle length pant and a loose shirt Heero rushed from his room. Hopping down the hall he slipped on his shoes. Taking the steps two at a time he reached the bottom quickly.

"Heero?" a voice called.

Looking over he noted Quatre standing beside the staircase. Stopping at the door he looked down the path, it was empty.

'What am I doing? It probably wasn't anyone important, just some commoner.' Heero thought walking back toward Quatre.

"Good morning Heero," Quatre said smiling at him as he walked up.

"Good morning," he replied looking at the blond covered in a white robe.

"Hungry this morning?"

"Well now that you mention it, yes I am a bit. Is Milliardo up yet?"

"I haven't seen him this morning. Did you have a good rest last night?"

"As good as can be expected."

"Are you alright?"

"Yes."

'I feel like he is hiding something from me,' Quatre observed.

Heero walked away from the blond toward the dining hall.

"Quatre?" a voice called out getting his attention.

"Trowa I think something is wrong," Quatre told him as he walked up.

"Wrong? What's wrong?" Trowa asked concerned.

"I think there is something wrong with Heero."

"What makes you say that? It's probably just the adjustment to this."

"Are you sure?"

"No but I don't think it's anything to fret over."

"Alright I'll forget about it. Oh I almost forgot to tell you. The monks are leaving tomorrow."

"All of them?"

Quatre nodded. "After tomorrow it will just be you, Milliardo, Heero, Duo, and myself."

"Maybe it's better that way. Have you figured anything out about Duo?"

"No not really. Do you truly think he could be the one?"

"Maybe. I'm not sure."

"The one what?" someone suddenly spoke startling them both. Up the stairway Milliardo stood looking at them.

"It's none of your concern," Trowa remarked.

"Trowa have I done something to offend you?"

"Yes but nothing you say will change it."

"Let me apologize, I know it's my coming along. I had no control over that. That was the King's decision."

"He's right you know," Quatre spoke up.

"I know, but... oh forget it. We will have to get along so I will try and rid myself of this."

"Why don't we eat something?" Quatre offered.

"Alright."

"Fine. Have either of you seen Heero?"

"He's in the dining hall," Quatre answered.

"Oh okay."

The three entered the hall to find Heero and Duo siting on opposite side of the table. They were staring at each other.

'I don't remember seeing Duo enter,' Quatre thought uneasily. 'Why are they just staring at each other?'

"Quatre?" Trowa nudged him gently.

"Huh?"

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know. Let's talk about it after breakfast."

"Heero?" Milliardo called.

Heero blinked several times then looked over at them a little dazed. The three entered and sat down. The rest of the monks filled in as the food was being set out. Everyone dug in and the meal was eaten in silence. After eating the monks filled out quickly and quietly leaving the five alone.

Trowa stood followed by Quatre they bowed and excused themselves. As they left Milliardo turned to Heero.

"May I speak with you alone?" He asked the boy.

"Alright."

They both stood and left Duo siting alone in the large open room.

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Trowa led the way to their private study. Both boys remained silent as they walked. Upon reaching the door Trowa allowed Quatre to enter first. After entering himself he made sure the door was closed.

"What happened at breakfast?" Trowa asked siting down in one of the chairs.

"When we found Duo in there," Quatre said also siting down.

"Yes."

"I never saw him go in. He never walked past me."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes very. And the way they were looking at each other."

"Yes I noticed that too."

"Do you think he is an enemy?"

"I'm not sure, well have to keep an extra close eye on him. I think there is something there to investigate."

"Yes I agree. What about the incident with the horse?"

"Yes I don't think that was an accident either."

"Could he be a magician?"

"Why would he be poor the way he is and be out on his own?"

"What is it's an act or a trick?"

"You're right what was I thinking. We must pay special attention to him."

"Yes I agree."

"Also you might want to try a viewing," Trowa said looking out the window.

"I think you are right," Quatre agreed. He stared at the boy he loved for a moment. 'Wonder what he is thinking about?'

'Who is this boy? What is this feeling? Is he really the one? Could it have been so easy?' Trowa felt a hand on his shoulder. Looking over Quatre was standing beside him. A comforting smile formed on both their lips.

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"Milliardo what do you want?" Heero asked siting down on his bed, where Kieandra was still sleeping.

"Heero what was happening when we entered the dining hall?"

"Nothing."

"Are you sure? Was he trying something?"

"Trying something? What are you saying?"

"I'm only trying to look out for you. I think there is something strange about this boy. Be careful around him."

"I know you are concerned but I don't know."

"Just please be careful around him. If you can avoid him."

"Alright I will do as you ask."

"Thank you."

"Anything else?"

"Actually I was wondering what you thought?"

"Thought? Thought about what?"

"About this... about everything."

"I'm not sure what to think about anything right now."

"Why don't we talk about it, try and sort it out?"

"I don't feel much like talking about it."

"If you bottle it up, it will only eat at you."

"So. I don't want to talk about it!"

Heero lay down and rolled over turning his back to Milliardo.

"Please leave now Milliardo."

"But..."

"Please leave."

"Heero..."

"I command you to leave."

Milliardo sighed, as he knew he had been defeated this time around. Turning he left only to glance back once. 'This is hurting him. He doesn't understand. If only I knew everything I would make him understand.'

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'I hope that worked, if he were to tell any of them about me... well who knows what they would do. I know I now have to watch out for those three. I wonder what's up with these feelings? I've never experienced them before. Does it have to do with Heero? Why do I act that way with I'm around him? Why do I want to touch him? Damn it what is going on?'

Duo stood from the table alone in the dining hall. Walking out into the entryway he approached the open doors that led outside.

'Gods what am I doing here? Why did I follow them? It was because of him. Why did I want to follow him? This is all rather confusing and frightening in some ways. I mean I'm following a boy around. A boy! Why not some pretty girl or something? Also what are up with those other two boys? I know they are magicians but what are they doing? Who is this Heero? Maybe I should have a look see. He seems defenseless... I wonder... are they protecting him? Why would they need to protect him? Is he that weak or is it something else? I need to find out who he is really. I know he isn't a magician. I guess I will just have to read him.'

Duo started up the stairs slowly when he reached the top he could hear voices talking. Walking down the hall he heard a door close then another one open and almost immediately shut again. He floated down the hall so his covered feet wouldn't make any sounds on the wood floor. Coming to a door he gently stuff his head through the wood. Looking about the room he saw Heero curled up on the bed with Kieandra lying at his feet. Duo pulled his head back out and slowly opened the door. He entered quietly so not to alert anyone he was there.

He studied the figure lying on the bed, his eyes danced over the slender form. They stopped as they fell upon the head. His violet pools bore deep into the skull where the brain was nested. He picked at it gently pulling memories out to view. Images appeared before his mind, then sounds filled his ears, smells drifted up his nose, and tastes plastered to his tongue. After several deadly silent moments Duo knew everything he needed to know and stopped looking. He slipped out of the room as quietly as he had come. He knew Heero wasn't asleep, be he also knew he was deep in thought.

Duo made if way back downstairs quietly without anyone noticing him.

'Well at least I know a couple more things now. Like why they are going to all this trouble. They are protecting him, especially Milliardo. I guess you would he is the only Prince and heir to this lands thrown. He also holds a great power... I wonder if they know about it? Milliardo must for sure. The other two are new to him. They must have met just recently. I guess I was drawn here for a reason, to watch over him and that power. The Gods sent me here just for that. So why am I feeling more? Well I shall do what they have requested I do.'

Duo resolved to this and knew it wasn't going to be one bit easy with these feelings to get in the way. He set out for the woods near the House, he needed this time to think and make sure he was correct in choosing this.

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