"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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