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 10
Heero was sitting alone, looking out over the garden where he and Duo had spent the night. He was the happiest he could ever remember being. Duo brought new meaning and hope to his life: hope that the feud could end; that he could marry the one person in the world that he could love. He hoped that they would marry soon, and that everything would go without a hitch. Where could J be? He was supposed to just meet Duo, and get back here right away.
He hoped they wouldn't be discovered. God, what would happen if Relena found out? He could just imagine it. His father would lock him in his room and force him to marry Relena. He shuddered. Definitely not something he wanted to think about. The very thought frightened him. As much as he loved his family, he did NOT love them that much. Loony delusional bitch that Relena was, it would be the worst thing to ever happen--. Interrupting his thoughts, J walked in.
"Heero, my boy, you've found a keeper in that one."
Heero, startled from his thoughts, almost pounced on J. "J! You're back! Tell me, did you see Duo? Did he look okay? What did he say? Are we getting married? Is it really going to happen?"
"Whoa, Heero, slow down," J interrupted. "This is completely out of character for you. I saw Duo. He was on his way back from the Maxwell Church. I approached him and he said to meet him tonight at the Maxwell Church at midnight. He also asks that you bring a witness for yourself, someone you can trust," J added. "He also wanted me to tell you that he loves you, and has basically been waiting for this moment his entire life."
Heero sat back down at that heartfelt declaration, stunned. "J, it's happening. It's actually happening! We are getting married, and we love each other. It couldn't be more perfect!"
J interrupted his reverie. "Heero, have you given any thought about whom you want to witness for you? It has to be someone you trust completely. Someone who won't betray you when it comes down to it."
Heero thought about this long and hard. Who could he trust? Who was loyal to him, and only him? Not to the family, not to Relena -- especially not Relena. He shuddered again. Then, an idea hit him. "J, how long have you been with me?"
"Ever since you were six years old; when your father started your training."
"Hmm, J, I hate to ask you this, because it divides your loyalties between me and my father, but would you consider being my witness when I marry Duo?"
"Heero, I would be honored, and rest assured I will not be intimidated by anyone. Not your father -- and especially not Relena."
"Thank you, J. You know how much this means to me."
And with that, they both readied themselves for the wedding to come, hoping against the fate that caused the conflict in the first place. Hoping that all that hate and enmity would finally be defeated by true love.
TBC