Author: Jadeduo
Pairings: 2X1, 3+4 implied, R+1 one-sided
Warnings: yaoi, AU, romance, angst, violence, Relena bashing, lemon (eventually), deathfic Rating: R - NC-17
Disclaimer: None of the boys are mine... Only in my dreams... So don't sue all you'll get is a very beat up manga collection.
Star-Crossed Lovers - Part 9
It was another beautiful morning in Sank, and Quatre and Trowa were walking along the road to the church. It was something they did everyday together to affirm their love of life and each other. Quatre was walking and thinking about what had happened at that party last night. He wondered what had happened to Duo; so, he brought it up with Trowa. "So, Trowa, what do you think happened between Duo and Heero last night. Sparks did seem to be flying..."
"I don't think anything can 'happen'. In their positions, it would be impossible for them to have a casual fling. If something does happen though, it would have to be a permanent arrangement. So, neither could back out. The influence their families have is too strong, and a casual fling could spell disaster, and make the feud only worse."
"Hmm, I guess you're right, Trowa. It would have to be marriage, or nothing. I'm just worried about Duo. I don't know if he can control himself. When it comes to love, he's not exactly the most sane person I know."
"Is anyone sane when it comes to love, Little One?"
Quatre thought about that. "No, I guess not, even when it comes to brotherly love."
"What do you mean by that, Quatre?"
"Well, I received a letter of challenge from Chang this morning. I'm almost positive Duo did too, but he didn't come home last night and wasn't there to receive it this morning."
"What is Chang thinking? Him and his stupid honour! Don't worry, Little One. I'll protect you and Duo from coming to any harm."
Quatre snorted. "Trowa, Duo and I are hardly children. We can take care of ourselves."
"Yes, but because the Prince has barred this kind of fighting, I think it would be best if you and Duo stay on the safe side, and accept my protection. If Chang touches either of you, there will be hell to pay from me," Trowa finished darkly, but then brightened up when he saw Duo approached all smiles, looking as if he didn't have a care in the world. It was then that he spotted Quatre and Trowa.
Running up to them, Duo called, "Quatre, Trowa, hey! Can I talk to you guys for a second?"
"Yeah sure, Duo," Quatre replied.
"Well, um... I don't know how to say this. Oh, hell! I'm getting married tonight!" He was unable to keep the excitement out of his voice. "And, I needed to ask you guys if you would come tonight in secret and witness."
At that announcement, Quatre and Trowa both stood there in shock.
"Um, Duo," Quatre said nervously. "May I ask who the lucky lady is?"
Duo blushed. "Um, well, you see, he's not a lady..." he mumbled embarrassedly.
"WHAT!!!" they both yelled.
"Shh!! Keep it down, guys! I'm getting married to Heero Yuy," he said quietly.
"Oh, Duo! I can't believe it! You're so lucky! And now, we won't have to fight anymore! I have to tell everyone! We'll need to pla--."
"Quatre!" Duo interrupted while Trowa snickered. "We need this to be kept secret, because until this marriage is executed and consummated, we could be torn apart at any moment, and the bad blood between our families will get even worse."
"Oops! You're right, Duo. I was just so excited that my cousin is getting married! You can count on us; and with Trowa there to witness, it will be even more official, because he is part of the royal family!"
"Thanks, Quatre!" Duo hugged him, then turned to Trowa to nod in thanks. "You too, Trowa. Soon, we'll all be family, and the bad blood between our families won't matter anymore. Now, I need you guys to meet me at the church tonight around midnight. That is when we'll meet Heero and his witness. I'll see you later tonight! Bye!"
They said goodbye and continued to walk down the path, while Duo walked further on with his thoughts. Now, he would just have to wait for Heero to contact him. Then, their future together would be set; they would be married, and nothing, save death, could tear them apart.
"Duo Maxwell?" someone called interrupting his thoughts. Without a second thought, he responded. "Yes?" Duo turned to see the strangest looking old man he'd ever beheld. He had goggles on, and his shoulder length grey hair was combed neatly down his back. Although, the strangest thing of all was the claw for a hand.
J turned his appraising stare to Duo, liking what he saw in the young man his protégé had chosen for his life-mate. He spoke in clipped tones. "I am J. Heero sent me. What should I tell him?"
It took Duo a minute to respond to the man before him, but he did. "J! It's very nice to meet a friend of Heero's. Umm, well, tell him to meet me at the Maxwell church at midnight tonight, and there we will be wed before God and witnesses. Then, we can be together just like we promised each other."
J nodded, then turned to go. "Wait!" Duo stopped him and he turned. "Please tell Heero that I love him, and that I have been waiting for tonight for my whole life."
J nodded again, and left Duo with his more than blissful thoughts about the life before him and his love.
TBC