A Deserted Heart
Pairing: Duo/Quatre, Heero/Trowa
Rating: PG-13 currently, for mild language
Authors: Tainted Elf and Trowa-chan
Time Line: Starting at episode 11, where Heero has just self-destructed and Duo and Quatre are in the desert awaiting cover of a sandstorm. We 'will' alter some things in the plot, possibly, as you will see; but, everything major will be kept the same.
Chapter One: Stranded
Quatre looked up at his ally through aquamarine eyes, "OZ will still be in heated search of us, we had best lay low until a sandstorm provides cover."
Duo gave Quatre one of his overzealous grins and a hearty chuckle, "No prob, Quatre. Is there anything to eat around here?"
The blond pilot laughed airily, "There isn't usually much food to be found in the desert, my apologies."
With a fun-loving laugh and a flip of his braid, Duo shook his head; "Don't be so formal, we're friends now." Duo gave his friend a good-humored slap on the back and it knocked the platinum haired boy forward somewhat.
Quatre nodded, "Yes, of course. Friends..." Duo pondered over whether or not there was a hidden innuendo in that last sentence but no sign of underlying mischief was apparent on Quatre's face.
Before the braided boy could come to a conclusion, two Aries suits flew overhead. Quatre leaped up, "Duo, come on! We've gotta run for cover!"
Duo looked from his concealed Gundam, Deathscythe, to Quatre repeatedly, "There's only two, we can kill them before they report back."
Suddenly, one of the Maganacs grabbed Duo and rushed him under cover. Without warning Quatre smiled, "Perhaps you are right Duo. It's safer if they are gone, though I am afraid I will not be able to allow them a surrender..." He watched as Duo was brought under the cover of a large palm tree and an agave. A slight smile crossed his parched lips and he ran the opposite direction.
Quatre climbed into his still concealed suit and stood slowly, not drawing much attention, well, for a Gundam anyway. He quickly drew his katanas and threw the two heated blades at the mobile suits. Both shots were a direct hit and the helpless Aries suits were destroyed. As parts rained down on the desert floor, the Maganacs ran to cover them up with sand. Quatre sighed, his heart felt heavy. "Sorry, I am truly sorry." As he climbed out after checking the air for any more enemies, he saw Duo glaring at him. He started to gulp, hoping his new friend was not truly infuriated.
Duo shook his head, causing his long brown braid to swish around him. "Fine, you get to have all the fun. I see how it is..." Dry sarcasm rang in Duo's voice, although he tried to conceal it and sound angry.
Quatre blushed guiltily, "I am sorry, but I did not wish to put you at risk. Not to mention, had there been more, your scythe would have been far more detectable." The two grinned at each other momentarily.
The braided boy laughed, "I am just joking Quatre. It's okay. How long do you think we will be stuck here though, because sooner or later, a reconnaissance party 'will' find us."
Quatre sighed and looked upward, "Perhaps a week. We have enough rations, but nothing exquisite. Think you will manage? If not, we can risk it a bit early, though for us the only risk serious risk is being spotted."
Duo smiled, "I'll be fine, just point me to a soft place to sleep and give me some food. That's all I need." Duo's violet eyes drooped lightly and a goofy smile started to creep over his face.
The blond pilot smiled, "Are you tired?" He raised a platinum eyebrow curiously.
A yawn answered Quatre's question before Duo could, "I guess I am." The two laughed as Duo started to yawn a second time, this time sounding more like a mammoth than a small American teenager.
With another chuckle, Quatre directed his friend towards over two-dozen hammocks that were strung between about thirty palm trees. "You can sleep over here. We have some hammocks strung up, it is safer and more comfortable then the ground."
Duo nodded, "Thanks." He lay down quietly and yawned again.
Quatre smiled, "Sweet dreams and sweeter wakings, my friend." Quatre stood near Duo for a dew moments, protectively watching over him.
The exhausted pilot waved his hand slightly in reply before surrendering to the uncontrollable force of sleep deprivation.
After he fell into a slumber, Quatre walked towards Rashid and smiled, "Do you think, perhaps, that we could arrive within a week? I am afraid my young friend does not quite understand how awful a week in the desert can be."
Rashid smiled at his young companion, "Of course Quatre. As you wish."
Quatre flushed lightly, "Don't be so formal, we are good friends."
The leader of the Maganacs smiled, "My apologies. We will arrive at our base in 5 days time, does that suit your friend's needs?" Quatre nodded and went to find a hammock to sleep in himself.
As he lay down, sleep came quickly and sweet dreams with it.
~~To be continued~~
A/N: Sorry, it's not quite exciting, but it is just an intro, right? Heh, I am a bit sleep deprived myself but I tried to make it good...lol. Tell me how I did in a review.
Pairing: Duo/Quatre, Heero/Trowa
Rating: PG-13 currently, for mild language
Authors: Tainted Elf and Trowa-chan
Time Line: Starting at episode 11, where Heero has just self-destructed and Duo and Quatre are in the desert awaiting cover of a sandstorm. We 'will' alter some things in the plot, possibly, as you will see; but, everything major will be kept the same.
Chapter One: Stranded
Quatre looked up at his ally through aquamarine eyes, "OZ will still be in heated search of us, we had best lay low until a sandstorm provides cover."
Duo gave Quatre one of his overzealous grins and a hearty chuckle, "No prob, Quatre. Is there anything to eat around here?"
The blond pilot laughed airily, "There isn't usually much food to be found in the desert, my apologies."
With a fun-loving laugh and a flip of his braid, Duo shook his head; "Don't be so formal, we're friends now." Duo gave his friend a good-humored slap on the back and it knocked the platinum haired boy forward somewhat.
Quatre nodded, "Yes, of course. Friends..." Duo pondered over whether or not there was a hidden innuendo in that last sentence but no sign of underlying mischief was apparent on Quatre's face.
Before the braided boy could come to a conclusion, two Aries suits flew overhead. Quatre leaped up, "Duo, come on! We've gotta run for cover!"
Duo looked from his concealed Gundam, Deathscythe, to Quatre repeatedly, "There's only two, we can kill them before they report back."
Suddenly, one of the Maganacs grabbed Duo and rushed him under cover. Without warning Quatre smiled, "Perhaps you are right Duo. It's safer if they are gone, though I am afraid I will not be able to allow them a surrender..." He watched as Duo was brought under the cover of a large palm tree and an agave. A slight smile crossed his parched lips and he ran the opposite direction.
Quatre climbed into his still concealed suit and stood slowly, not drawing much attention, well, for a Gundam anyway. He quickly drew his katanas and threw the two heated blades at the mobile suits. Both shots were a direct hit and the helpless Aries suits were destroyed. As parts rained down on the desert floor, the Maganacs ran to cover them up with sand. Quatre sighed, his heart felt heavy. "Sorry, I am truly sorry." As he climbed out after checking the air for any more enemies, he saw Duo glaring at him. He started to gulp, hoping his new friend was not truly infuriated.
Duo shook his head, causing his long brown braid to swish around him. "Fine, you get to have all the fun. I see how it is..." Dry sarcasm rang in Duo's voice, although he tried to conceal it and sound angry.
Quatre blushed guiltily, "I am sorry, but I did not wish to put you at risk. Not to mention, had there been more, your scythe would have been far more detectable." The two grinned at each other momentarily.
The braided boy laughed, "I am just joking Quatre. It's okay. How long do you think we will be stuck here though, because sooner or later, a reconnaissance party 'will' find us."
Quatre sighed and looked upward, "Perhaps a week. We have enough rations, but nothing exquisite. Think you will manage? If not, we can risk it a bit early, though for us the only risk serious risk is being spotted."
Duo smiled, "I'll be fine, just point me to a soft place to sleep and give me some food. That's all I need." Duo's violet eyes drooped lightly and a goofy smile started to creep over his face.
The blond pilot smiled, "Are you tired?" He raised a platinum eyebrow curiously.
A yawn answered Quatre's question before Duo could, "I guess I am." The two laughed as Duo started to yawn a second time, this time sounding more like a mammoth than a small American teenager.
With another chuckle, Quatre directed his friend towards over two-dozen hammocks that were strung between about thirty palm trees. "You can sleep over here. We have some hammocks strung up, it is safer and more comfortable then the ground."
Duo nodded, "Thanks." He lay down quietly and yawned again.
Quatre smiled, "Sweet dreams and sweeter wakings, my friend." Quatre stood near Duo for a dew moments, protectively watching over him.
The exhausted pilot waved his hand slightly in reply before surrendering to the uncontrollable force of sleep deprivation.
After he fell into a slumber, Quatre walked towards Rashid and smiled, "Do you think, perhaps, that we could arrive within a week? I am afraid my young friend does not quite understand how awful a week in the desert can be."
Rashid smiled at his young companion, "Of course Quatre. As you wish."
Quatre flushed lightly, "Don't be so formal, we are good friends."
The leader of the Maganacs smiled, "My apologies. We will arrive at our base in 5 days time, does that suit your friend's needs?" Quatre nodded and went to find a hammock to sleep in himself.
As he lay down, sleep came quickly and sweet dreams with it.
~~To be continued~~
A/N: Sorry, it's not quite exciting, but it is just an intro, right? Heh, I am a bit sleep deprived myself but I tried to make it good...lol. Tell me how I did in a review.