"Shadows of The Past" Pg 30

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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~*~ About 1 Year Later ~*~


Quatre unrolled the scroll that had just been delivered to his and Trowa's country home. The small house stood just outside the capital city's marketplace. Reading through it he laughed lightly before going out back to see Trowa practicing. "Trowa, Heero's invited us to a gathering to celebrate his birthday," Quatre told him.

"What do you think we should get him?" Trowa asked walking over to the blonde mage.

"How about a cloak of protection for when he goes out?" Quatre answered.

"I think that's just what he needs," Trowa agreed embracing his husband. Quatre returned the embrace loving the warmth of his husband's body.

"Hey why don't we visit and thank him for the invitation?" Quatre suggested.

"Sounds good to me, I'll go get the horses you wait there," Trowa said heading for the small stables.


Heero leaned against the balcony rail his eyes watching the birds fly nearby. A pair of strong arms encircled his waist, startling his at first. "Do you like to stand here and watch them?" a sultry voice whispered in his ear.

"I used to, but not anymore," Heero answered. "I thought you were busy making the servants less rigid."

"I got bored; anyway I'd rather be here holding you."

"Duo are you trying to get into trouble?" Heero sighed turning in the embrace to face the braided God.

Duo leaned forward catching his lips in a passionate kiss. "As long as I can do that they can lock me away."

Heero's arms encircled his neck pulling them closer to initiate another long deep kiss. He loved the young God that couldn't keep his hands to himself, he didn't care what the rest of the world thought about it. Someday they would understand and accept it.

Duo smiled releasing the kiss. "Beautiful, you know just how to get to me. You know how much I love you?"

"How much?"

"This much," Duo answered attacking Heero's lips with a fierce breathtaking kiss.


Milliardo stepped outside for a nice breath of fresh air with his blue eyes fell upon a young man approaching him. "Wufei what are you doing here?"

"Came to see Heero and Duo," the black haired youth answered standing in front of the older man.

"Oh I see."

"And well a certain blonde aid," Wufei said with a snicker. Milliardo sat down on the steps beneath his feet, Wufei plopped down beside him. "So how is Treize taking Heero and Duo?"

"Funny thing that is, I think he is doing very well. I believe he respects Duo which goes a lot further then just accepting him," Milliardo answered.

"For saving his son. How is he handling you and me?"

"That's an interesting one too. While I was gone for that long period I think he honestly fell in love with his wife."

"I'm glad, she seems a strong woman," Wufei nodded.

"So am I, Heero seems to have gotten along better with his father since our return. I think that might have something to do with it. So why are you really here?"

"To see you," Wufei answered without hesitation.

"I'm flattered but I do have work that must be finished," Milliardo said with a sigh.

"Let me help, I just want to be close to you today."

"Alright, but it's going to be boring."

"I don't care."

"You never did," Milliardo agreed smiling at the younger man. Wufei took the blonde's hands and pulled him close before taking his lips in a deep kiss.

"Look at that, and right on the palace front steps!" a voice said breaking their kiss.

Milliardo looked over his cheeks flush while Wufei just smiled. "Quatre, Trowa what brings you here?" The blonde asked.

"Come to thank Heero for the invitation," Quatre replied with a warm smile.

"Come on, I'll show you the way."

The four walked down the corridors talking quietly with each other when they stopped before two large doors, where a large creature laying waiting for them to open. Milliardo opened the doors allowing Kieandra and the others inside. Going over to the balcony doors he opened them to see Heero and Duo embracing. Clearing his throat he grabbed their attention.

"What is it Mil?" Duo asked letting go of the prince.

"Visitors," Milliardo replied.

Duo took Heero's hand as they started across the balcony away from the past they knew would forever pass through the world, a legend for all time.

~Owari~

I sure hope you all have enjoyed this little adventure, I know it's been a long one but I sure loved writing it.