Author:  aomurasakiai

Warnings:  AU, Angst, Sap, Shounen ai/Yaoi [Lime Warning]

Pairings:  2+1, 1+2, 2x1 [R+1]

Spoilers:  None

Rating:  PG-13 [R in Chapters 17 and 18]

*Everything above may be subject to change*

Fragile Faith: Chapter 30 – Holding on to Hope

~~~White Fang University~~~

*Creak*

Duo slowly opened the door to his dormitory, not even noticing that he had forgotten to lock it.  He slipped off his shoes and placed his car keys on his dresser before letting his jacket fall to the floor.  Emotionally exhausted he climbed onto his bed; picking up the Heero plushie that he had left on his pillow.  Leaning against the headboard he held the plushie close to him, wanting to feel the warmth that he missed so much.

But, he still felt so… cold.

Elsewhere in the city, Hilde drove as slow as she dared without irritating the people behind her.  She glanced up and down the street, trying to spot the long braid that belonged to one Duo Maxwell.  While doing so, she punched in the phone number of Duo's dormitory, hoping that perhaps he had returned while she was away.

*Ring*

Duo cracked open his eyes at the sound of the phone that was on his writing desk across the room.  He stared as it continued to ring again and again.  When it finally stopped he just closed his eyes and sank further into his bed.

~~~Winner Memorial Hospital~~~

"Now Trowa, just where are you taking us?" Dr. Winner asked.  Trowa didn't answer but continued on and rounded another corner before stopping in front of a room.  Dr. Po glanced up at the number "102" above the door frame.

"Oh… What are we doing here?" she asked.  "Do you know who the boy inside is?"

"We hope so," Trowa said quietly, and stepped inside the room.  The two doctors exchanged glances before following.

Dorothy and Catherine turned to see Trowa entering with the two doctors and they smiled in relief.

"You found them!" they chorused

"Now just what is going on you three?" Dr. Winner asked, getting more and more perplexed.  Dr. Po looked at the teens and crossed her arms, waiting for an explanation.  Just then Quatre came in.

"Hilde is going to fi-" Quatre stopped in his tracks when he saw his elder sister.  Quickly he ran forth to hug Iria in sheer delight.  After receiving another stern and questioning look, the four of them told both doctors what had happened.

"Oh my…" Dr. Winner covered her mouth in both surprise and shock.  "Are you sure?"

"That's what Duo said," Trowa answered.  "And you know he never lies."

"I believe them," Dr. Po said, before turning to gaze at the unconscious boy.  "That boy was saying Duo's name earlier."

"Was he awake?" Catherine asked.

"No… just his lips moved."  They all glanced back at Heero, the two doctors with saddened expressions and the four teens with determination.  They all silently promised that they would get Heero and Duo back together.

~~~Mr. Darlian's Limo~~~

"We're almost there, my Lady," Mr. Darlian said.  Lady Une twisted her hands together anxiously.  When the limo stopped, she threw the door open and ran towards the hospital, Mr. Darlian close behind.

Meiran looked up to see a young woman running towards her.  She got up and was about to tell her that running was not allowed in the hospital when she spotted Mr. Darlian trying to keep up.

"Mr. Darlian!"  Meiran waved her hand.  Lady Une skidded to a stop in front of the Chinese girl.


"Please, tell me, where is Heero Yuy?"

~~~Winner Memorial Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Room 102~~~

The door opened and 6 pairs of eyes turned to see a pink-clad girl walk in.

"Who are you people?" Relena Darlian asked, glaring at the strangers.

tbc…