Warnings: Yaoi, AU, a little OOC, :: blah :: indicates character thoughts (mostly Duo's)

Parings: 1x2x1, implied 3+4+3

Disclaimers: I do not own GW or any of it's characters. I write fan fiction for entertainment only.

Mid-Evil Love:

Part 3: The Star-filled night

By: Neko Maxwell

Later that night:

Neither of the boys could sleep that night. They both thought about the events that took place earlier that evening. Duo tossed and turned in his bed, trying to get comfortable. Heero didn't even try to sleep. He just sat at the windowsill, looking out into the night sky.

After numerous tumbles and rolls, Duo finally stopped. He lay on his back looking at the ceiling and thinking. Just the thought of being separated from Heero made his heart shatter.

:: Compared to my father, I have little power over this. But...there must be something I can do. ::

Duo closed his eyes and though hard, but nothing came to his mind. Hearing Duo stop rustling, Heero turned his attention from the stars to his lover. From what he could see, Heero could tell that Duo was sweating a lot and had something on his mind. He got up and walked over to the large bed that held Duo. Heero sat down next to him.

Feeling something, Duo opened his eyes and sat up immediately. He calmed down when he realized that it was Heero. After taking a breather, Duo began to weep softly. Heero brought Duo close to him and held him like a small boy after he scraped his knee.

"What's wrong, Duo?" Heero asked after Duo had calmed down in his arms.

"Nothing..." Duo sat up straight and tried to hide his feelings. Heero just stared at him until Duo finally gave in and told him. "Ok, fine" Duo said. "When my father makes a decision, it's final. I have little power compared to him..." Duo's voice trailed off.

"I know," said Heero, understanding that his lover was talking about the argument between him and his father. He knew the decision as much as Duo did.

"I don't want you to go, Heero." It took a great deal of courage for Duo to say that.

"I know Duo."

Duo looked into Heero's eyes, which sparkled brighter than any stars in the sky. He ran his hands across Heero's soft face, trying to memorize every small detail about it. Heero brushed his hands over Duo's, grabbing them and laying soft kisses on them. Duo had finally managed to smile for the first time since they danced. Heero touched Duo's face and brought it closer to his own. Heero continued placing soft, sweet kisses on the prince's face, finally ending with a big, deep one in his lips. The exchange of kisses and strokes continued throughout the night.

Early the next morning, Heero woke with Duo is his arms. Duo's long braid had come undone throughout the course of the night, and it was all over both of their bodies. Heero leaned over and gave Duo a small kiss on the forehead and started to run is fingers through Duo's, seemingly endless, hair. All the while, never taking his eyes off his sleeping lover's face. After a few minutes, Duo's body stirred and he woke up. The first thing he saw was his gorgeous, blue-eyed servant, whom he had grown to love. Duo listed himself up to reach Heero's lips and gave him a kiss on the lips. After they pulled away, they smiled at each other.

"You know something, Heero..." Duo said as he got up and began to dress himself, "I get the feeling that everything's gonna be okay. But, I don't know why. Strange eh?"

Heero got out of bed and went to get dressed himself. "No, not really."

All Duo could do was smile at Heero as he finished buttoning his shirt. After the two were dressed, there was a knock at Duo's door.

"Come in," he said.

It was a surprise to see who opened the door and walked in. It was Duo's mother. Duo wasn't used to his mother visiting him in his room. She usually waited until he went downstairs to talk to him.

"Mother!!" Duo was confused.

:: This must be important if she's visiting me here. Maybe it's about Heero. ::

"My son, I know about your father and what he's planning." the queen started. Heero remained still and Duo looked away.

:: Thought so. ::

"I just want you to know son, that I don't approve... of your father's actions."

Duo's mouth dropped open and his eyes widened. The queen continued.

"All I every wanted for my only child was happiness. And I can see that you have found just that. No, you found more than happiness: you found love. Now that you are happy, your father wants to take it away from you. As your mother, I cannot allow this to happen."

Duo was speechless, yet at the same time, he had so much to say. He chose his words carefully.

"So, what are you gonna do about it mother? Do you want us to run away so we can live happily ever after?" Duo said sarcastically.

"Exactly. I already have a plan," Joelle replied. Shock took over Duo. But he and Heero agreed to the plan.

"Your full of surprises today. What do I do?" Duo was ready to do anything to stay with Heero.

Queen Joelle took a step closer to them and leaned over. Her words were soft to that no one but the three of them would know.

"Okay, listen carefully because I'm only going to say this once." Heero and Duo nodded. She continued, "Don't leave this room until I tell you. I'm going to slip a sleeping powder into George's drink. While I'm doing that, I want you to pack what you want. Pack light. When you're finished packing, open the door, but don't leave."

"How will we know when to leave?" Duo asked.

"When I'm finished with your father, I'll walk by your room. When you see me walk by, go down to the kitchen. There, you will see food to last you three days and money to last you two weeks. Take it and leave out the back door of the kitchen. One more thing, once you leave, you will no longer be the prince. You'll be on your own. Now, are you sure you want to go through with this?"

Duo nodded. "I've never been this sure of anything in my life."

"Okay, I'm going downstairs. Close the door behind me and get ready." she turned to her son and gave him a kiss on the cheek and a big hug. "Good luck, my son. Always remember that I love you, no matter what."

"I love you too, mother. Thanks you for everything."

The queen turned and left. Heero closed the door as Duo was already starting to get ready. He got a small bag and packed a few extra clothes, an extra pair of shoes and some jewelry to sell to get more money. He grabbed two black cloaks and gave one to Heero.

"You'll need this." Duo said.

"Thank you."

"No problem"

"No, I mean about what we're doing. No one has ever done anything like this for my before."

Duo stopped what he was doing and turned to Heero. "It's called love, Heero."

"I understand."

Duo turned around and found himself face to face with a beautiful gold crown. He stared at it for several minutes. Heero walked to Duo and looked at the crown too.

"You don't have to do this, Duo," Heero said.

"I know. But I want to," Heero could tell that there was no changing Duo's mind. Heero walked over and picked up the crown. Duo followed.

"Kneel down," said Heero.

"Why?" asked Duo.

"Just once, I want to see how you look with your crown," was Heero's reply. Duo didn't argue and knelt down. Heero placed the crown on Duo's head and Duo stood up.

"So, what do you think, Heero? Do I take your breath away?" Duo asked, jokingly.

"Yes," said Heero. With warning, Heero picked up Duo and held him like a knight holding his rescued princess. They looked into each other's eyes and finally gave each other a kiss to remember for the rest of their lives.

Heero put Duo down and said, "If you're ready, I'll open the door."

Duo nodded, "I'm ready, Heero."

Heero opened the door as Duo took off his crown and put it back on the table.

:: This was my old life. Now, I'm ready for a new one...with Heero. ::

~Owari

Author's note: Ok, so I'm not the best at writing love scenes. I'll get better. ^_^