"Shadows of The Past" Pg 16
Disclaimer/Notes:
I do not own Gundam Wing or any of it's wonderful character, they
are owned by some rich guy.
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"Let
me off right now!" Heero yelled pushing against Duo. Duo
wrapped his arm tighter around the prince to keep him from falling
from the horse. "I said let me off!"
Finally
Duo gave in, releasing Heero so that he could jump down. Duo
continued to ride at a slow walked beside him. Kieandra walked on the
other side staying close to him.
"Feel
better?" Duo asked.
"Yes,"
Heero sighed straightening his clothes.
Milliardo
chuckled softly knowing Heero wasn't used to all the riding. Wufei
turned to look back the question in his eyes. Milliardo only smiled
but didn't say anything. Quatre and Trowa both shared a smile at the
antics in front of them. The walk was peaceful as animals scurried
around them. Heero watched the younger creatures come out in
curiosity but then run back to their mothers safety.
A
couple miles down the roach Duo stopped his horse and looked around.
Everyone else stopped wondering what was going on.
"Do
you feel that?" he asked the three mages, each concentrated
their energy.
"Yes..."
Trowa nodded.
"As
do I," Milliardo replied. "And it's getting closer."
"Evil!"
Quatre suddenly shouted.
Duo
reached down grabbing Heero's arm, "Time to get on."
Pulling up he pulled Heero back onto the horse while Kieandra stood guard.
Suddenly
large objects hurtled toward them. Everyone took off at a gallop as
the objects became more numerous. Heero lay pinned against Duo as
Duo's arm held him as close as possible.
"We
better separate and meet up later," Duo called out to the others.
"Yes
that sounds like the best idea," Milliardo agreed.
"All
right, I'll contact you when it's safe. Be careful everyone."
Duo
reined his horse and turned toward the east, while Milliardo headed
south and Trowa west. The woods Duo, Heero, and Kieandra entered
sifted and changed as they returned to Duo's secret place. Duo helped
Heero down then dismounted himself. Their horse began to graze in the
soft, rich green field. Kieandra lay out in the sun as the two young
men took refuse under a large tree.
"They
won't be able to find us here," Duo said sitting down with a thud.
"What
about the others?" Heero asked still standing.
"They
will be fine, they're too smart to get caught or killed."
Heero
sat down in front of where Duo sat leaning against the lush tree. As
Heero stared at him, Duo started to become a little nervous. He
decided to take a little peak at what his companion was thinking.
'Is
there something wrong with me? I want to kiss him. That's bad right.
Stop staring at him, he's gonna think your crazy or weird. Which you
are because you want to kiss him.'
Duo
tried not to laugh, but he couldn't hold back the smile that just
wanted out. 'Here let me help you decide.' Using the tree for
leverage he pushed himself up onto his knees. Leaning forward he
closed the space between them. Heero watched but couldn't get his
body to move. Duo's fingers came up to gently caress Heero's cheek.
Closing the space between them he touched Heero's nose with his own.
Then tilting his head a little Duo gently pressed his lips to Heero's
soft ones. Heero's eyes rolled closed, as did Duo's.
The
kiss was soft and tender, but also short as Duo pulled back and set
back down. Heero fell forward lying against his chest as he engaged
another kiss, this one more passionate then the last and longer.
'God
he's such a great kisser.' Heero thought before he pulled away to
get some much needed air. Duo's fingers gently rubbed across Heero's
redden cheeks and slightly swollen lips. Heero laid his head down on
Duo's shoulder as protective arms enfolded him in a warm embrace.
Trowa
dismounted then helped his lover down. Leading the horse into a
thicket of trees, he tied it to one of the hanging branches. Then
climbing up the trunk he looked around, not seeing anyone he shimmed
down to join Quatre.
"I
think we lost them, they probably didn't chase our way anyway,'
Trowa said sitting on the soft ground.
"Are
you thinking they were after one thing?" Quatre replied sitting
beside him.
"I
know they were..."
"Heero,"
they both said in unison then looking at each other smiled.
"To
bad they won't find him."
"Yep
and like we know where he is."
Both
mages laughed at each other's statements. Quatre cuddled close to
his lover, who slid his arm around the blonde's shoulders.
"Trowa,
I love you so much."
"I
love you as well, Quatre."
Tilting
his head up Quatre gently pressed his lips to Trowa's. Trowa slid
his arms around his lover as the kiss deepened. Finally they pulled
their lips apart but their faces remained close as they breathed each
other's air.
"You
are so beautiful," Trowa whispered as Quatre laid his head
against Trowa's shoulder. A calmness settled over them as they sat
silently enjoyed each other's company.
Milliardo
tied the horse to a bush as Wufei checked out the area. The young
man returned moments later a smile on his face.
"I
think they lost interest in us, cause they are gone now," Wufei
spoke with an easy laugh.
"Oh
yes, I bet they did," Milliardo said also enjoying a laugh.
"Why
do I feel like making a joke out of this? I mean one of us could
have been killed but instead I want to laugh at them." Wufei
wondered sitting down beside the blonde mage.
"I'm
not sure but I also do know that I feel the same," Milliardo
replied laying back against a small boulder.
Wufei
lay back as well only he accidentally laid against Milliardo's
shoulder, being comfortable he wasn't going to move unless the mage
said something. Milliardo enjoyed the warmth of the young body
against him, his mind running free to think about his lost lover.
Letting his eyes close his mind pulled back memories of his youth.
Dark
eyes watched the older blonde closely, seeing blue disappear behind
closed eyelids. They watched lush lips move even without words being
spoken. Wufei felt temptation knock on his brain, it told him to just
do what he knew he wanted all this time. Sifting a little he faced
the blonde, leaning forward he couldn't stop himself. Closing the gap
between them he gently pressed his lips to the mages. At first
Milliardo stiffened under him but then his muscles relaxed as he
returned the tender kiss. Suddenly the kiss was broken as Wufei was
pushed back onto the ground.
"Wait...
we can't... I'm sorry," Milliardo stumbled as he tried to get
up. Wufei pulled himself to his knees and quickly pounced on the mage.
"They
why did you return it?"
Milliardo
looked away, "I thought you were someone else."
"Right...
I don't quite believe that. Why are you holding on to something you
say you can't have?"
"Please...
I don't want to hurt you."
"What
physically or emotionally?"
"Both."
Wufei
gripped Milliardo's chin turning his head back to face him. Then
leaning forward he again kissed the mage, putting more passion behind
it. Milliardo pushed the younger man away again but Wufei keep his
hold on the blonde's chin so he didn't go very far.
"Stop...
this..." Milliardo tried again to reason with the strong young
man but not finding the words he needed.
"Just
answer me one question, then I'll go and sit as far away as you
want. Did you like me kissing you?" Wufei asked looking in to
deep blue eyes.
Milliardo
stared at him his eyes wide, he thought this should be easy to
answer but for some reason it wasn't. "I... n--..."
"Honestly,'
Wufei cut in.
Milliardo
bowed his head, looking at his hands pressed against Wufei's chest.
His voice was low when he finally spoke. "I... yes."
Wufei
smiled at the admission, then tilting Milliardo's head up he saw a
great pain in those expressive blue eyes. Wrapping his arms around
the blonde's neck he laid Milliardo's head against his chest.
"I'm sorry, I'm a pretty forward person and I go after what I
want. I knew better and I still did it, I knew you were in love with
someone else and I still went and did what I wanted. I'm sorry, I
didn't mean to hurt you."
Milliardo
was speechless as Wufei had spoken words that reminded him so much
of Treize, his lost lover. He felt a great comfort being held by
Wufei, like he had years ago with Treize.
As
the suns began to hang lower in the sky Wufei sifted, sliding off
Milliardo's lap but he didn't let the mage go. Instead he placed
Milliardo's head against his shoulder as he held him close sitting
against the tree. Milliardo laid out resting comfortably in Wufei's embrace.
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"Hey
you awake?" Duo's voice whispered in Trowa's ear. Trowa sat up
startled by the noise, which caused Quatre to wake as well. Trowa
looked over at Duo, who knelt before where they were sitting. Heero
set on their horse looking at them with a small smile on his lips.
"I
thought we were going to meet somewhere?" Trowa asked
stretching his back.
"Well
since you four were asleep Heero and I decided to just come and get
you guys," Duo replied walking back over to the horse he shared
with Heero. Kieandra stood beside the horse waiting patiently. Duo
mounted behind Heero as Quatre and Trowa mounted their own.
"You
said four, so Wufei and Milliardo are asleep as well," Quatre commented.
"Yep,
but they are further down the road in the direction we really want
to go."
"Oh,
well then we better get moving," Trowa said turning toward the
path. The four rode as Kieandra walked beside Heero and Duo.
Several
miles down the road Duo stopped, "They are just over there. You
all wait here and I'll get them."
Dismounting
Duo disappeared in the underbrush. Walking into the small thicket he
came upon a surprising scene. Wufei slept almost sitting up while
Milliardo lay sleeping against his chest. 'Hum, wonder how that
happened? I know Milliardo lovers Heero's father; I never noticed any
feelings for Wufei, unless it was Wufei who initiated it. That will
be very interesting if it's true.' Duo stepped up to the two and
clearing his throat caused both Wufei's and Milliardo's eyes to pop open.
"Good
morning, everyone is waiting for us," Duo said cheerfully.
Milliardo scrambled to his feet and combed his hair down.
"No
one can know how you found us, especially not Heero," Milliardo
said quickly.
"Don't
worry I won't tell anyone, not even Treize," Duo promised.
Milliardo
stared at him, as did Wufei. Milliardo's mouth opened then closed
several times. "How... shit..."
"Do
you mean King Treize, ruler of this land?"
Duo
nodded in reply then turned and left the two alone.
"Wufei
you... can't tell anyone," Milliardo again stumbled over his words.
"So
he is the one who has your heart, no wonder you can't have him. No
Milliardo I won't tell anyone, but I will tell you that you've lost
him for good and giving up the rest of your life will only leave you
alone," Wufei replied untying the horse and lead it out of the
brush. Milliardo stared after him his voice lost somewhere in his stomach.
"Am
I being punished for something?" He asked no one in particular.
'He can't be serious... I know that Treize is married with a son, but
he does still love me... he said so himself.' As Milliardo steeped
out of the underbrush large black clouds sat on the horizon, looking
at them he realized that he had received his answer. Looking at the
others, everyone was mounted up and ready to go. Glancing at Wufei he
decided it would be best if he walked.
"Aren't
you riding?" Heero asked his friend and caregiver.
"Ah
no, I need to stretch my legs," Milliardo answered trying to smile.
"Yeah
I know how that feels," Heero sympathized with the older mage.
They
continued on their journey heading southeast toward the Spring of Eternity.
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