Title: Freedom is Slavery

Summary: His engagement to the daughter of the Peacecraft estate was the best situation for everyone involved -- except Heero. Apathetic about the arranged marriage but powerless to stop it, he'd never really given much effort to stopping it... until he met Duo, the new slave at the Peacecraft estate.

Warnings: AU, Shounen ai/Yaoi, Slavery, Adult language/content

            THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS SEXUAL CONTENT (YAOI LEMON)! I have cut out the lemon from the chapter that I am posting on FanFiction.Net, but if you wish to read it, there will be a link to Freedom is Slavery which is also being posted on AdultFanFiction.Net and chapter three will contain the lemon scene.

Rating: PG 13 - R

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing, nor do I claim to own it. This plot is my own and that's about it.

Freedom is Slavery – Chapter Three

Seduction and Secrets

            Heero stood, leaning against the frame, watching a braided teen move about the stables. Heero couldn't help smiling to himself, he loved the way Duo moved, the way that braid swung behind him… slapping against Duo's backside. Heero tilted his head slightly content to just watch Duo all day. Duo blinked double-taking as he grinned before turning to face Heero.

            "You gonna just stand there, probably staring at my ass, all day or kiss me?" Duo asked quirking at eyebrow slightly at Heero. Heero smiled shaking his head as he walked forward wrapping his arms around Duo, kissing him gently.

            "I have to leave soon, Duo, but I'll be back tonight, I promise. If I'm not back, don't go in for curfew, I need to see you… tonight." Heero said softly stealing another quick kiss before leaving before Duo had a chance to question him.

            Duo was trying not to grin as he walked into the mini-cafeteria hours later. He'd been missing all night and morning, so it wasn't a surprise when the rest of the handful of slaves cast him curious looks. He sat down with his lunch, Quatre quickly making his way over.

            "Duo! Where have you been?!"

            "Here, just, elsewhere." Duo smiled at Quatre before he went back to eating.

            "Not funny, where were you?"

            "Spending the night with a very very sexy person?" Duo smirked devilishly at Quatre. The blonde only stared a moment before sighing as he sunk into the seat beside Duo,

            "You had sex."

            "No, not just sex… Awesome sex."

            "Are you going to tell me who this mystery lover of yours is? And how did you get away with that? …oh, and, fair warning, Miss Relena takes pleasure in breaking apart couples among the salves." Quatre glanced away, a bitter tone in his voice.

            "His name's Heero." Duo said with a grin as he stared dreamily at the wall. Quatre, however, almost choked on his lunch.

            "Di-Did you say 'Heero'?"

            "Yes… why?" Duo looked confused as he eyed Quatre who suddenly looked very nervous. Quatre knew something, and it wasn't something good, obviously.

            "Duo… I really hope you don't mean Heero Yuy. Dark brown hair, blue eyes, Japanese." Quatre said gently, eyeing Duo who nodded. Somewhere in Duo's mind 'Heero Yuy' sounded familiar.

            "Are you in love with him?" Quatre bit his lip when the question escaped.

            "Yes, Quatre… what's going on?" Duo crossed his arms, turning to face the blonde boy.

            "Heero Yuy… is the son and heir of the Lowe family, Duo, the fiancé to Miss Relena Peacecraft."

            …And suddenly, Duo's perfect world came to a screeching halt.

            Heero peered into the stables, smiling when he saw Duo there, as expected. Slowly he made his way over, wrapping his arms around Duo's waist from behind, whispering,

            "And how is my koi today?" Duo stopped moving for a moment before his eyes narrowed and he pushed Heero's arms away. Duo stepped away from Heero glaring.

            "Go away." Duo said simply then returned his attention to his work. At this, Heero couldn't help but just look confused.

            "Duo?"

            "Fuck off." Duo hissed, trying not to sound hurt. Heero's brow furrowed in confusion and he stepped closer,

            "What's wrong?" Heero asked, sounding genuinely concerned. Duo whipped around glaring daggers at Heero, but the hurt, used look was also in his eyes, hardly noticeable.

            "I said to go away! What the Hell do you hang around me for, huh?! Leave me the fuck alone, Heero Yuy. Why don't you go fuck your fianc or something? I'm not gonna be your little fuck-toy." Duo's tried to stop the tremor in his voice, but it was there along with the emphasis on Heero's last name and the word 'fiancé'. Heero sighed leaning against the wall, his gaze locked on the floor.

           "I'm sorry I didn't tell you." Heero said quietly. Duo only snorted lightly, arms crossing over his chest.

            "But what would you have said? Really… and… I wasn't using you as a toy. I love you—"

            "Yeah. Right. You're engaged. You love her—"

            "No. I don't. I don't feel anything towards her. I can barely stand her." Heero looked up at Duo, frowning slightly.

            "Then WHY are you engaged to her?!" Duo half-shouted, his hands dropping to his sides and curling into fists. Heero rolled his eyes before looking at Duo again.

           "It is an arranged marriage. My parents were the ones who did it. I didn't want to, but what could I do, ne? Absolutely nothing. So, I went with it, but, then I met you," Heero stared at Duo, into those violet depths and continued, "And everything changed. I told you I didn't understand it, but, I just… was drawn to you. It was something about you. Now, more than ever, I want to get out of this stupid engagement. I want to be with you. Not Relena. Never Relena." Heero fell silent, not removing his gaze from Duo's eyes. Duo was chewing on his bottom lip slightly finally looking away, unsure of what to do, but asked quietly,

            "Why didn't you just tell me?"

            "Again, what would you have done? Me admitting that I've fallen in love with you, and then explaining I'm engaged? That wouldn't have gone over well, am I right?" Heero shrugged uneasily staring at the ground again.

            "I… guess. But it still wasn't fair."

            "I'm sorry, Duo… I really am." Heero sighed closing his eyes. He didn't want Duo to be mad at him, and he did feel guilty that he hadn't told Duo. Heero's eyes opened though as he felt Duo lean against him, taking his hand and entwining their fingers.

            "…why can I stay mad at you?" Duo sighed, resting his head against Heero's shoulder. Heero wrapped his arms around Duo, brushing his lips over the boy's forehead.

            "Because you love me, maybe?" Heero murmured. Duo smiled slightly, looking up at Heero.

            "Yeah, I guess that's true." He smiled playfully. Heero pressed his lips against Duo's, murmuring an 'I love you' against them.

            Cornflower blue eyes narrowed at the scene, the lovers oblivious to the world around them, before turning on a heel and storming off unnoticed. 

            "WHAT?!"

            "You heard me. I gave you an order, now get to it!"

            "But, Miss Relena, I have to ask. What has he done to deserve punishment?" Wufei sighed uneasily. He suddenly felt sick to his stomach. Not again… He couldn't do this again.

            "It's a personal matter, Wufei. Do as you're told, or I can have my father put you back on the streets again." Relena glared at Wufei, obviously upset about something.

            "Miss Relena, what could it have been to deserve a punishment like this?" Wufei asked almost desperately, "Are you sure it's not too extreme? I mean—"

            "…Why are you questioning my authority, Chang Wufei?" Relena hissed her eyes narrowing dangerously. Wufei sighed bowing his head slightly in defeat,

            "His disobedience shall be punished as instructed, Miss Relena."

            "Good." Relena allowed a smile to grace her lips as Wufei left without another word. She smiled, humming as she walked back out of the parlor, catching sight of Heero heading out again.

            "Oh, Heero! Would you come with me, love? I thought I could spend some time with you." Relena smiled sweetly, wrapping her arm around Heero. Heero sighed inaudibly glancing back towards the door but followed Relena never the less.

            "What is it Relena?" Heero asked, a bit impatiently. Relena rested her head against Heero's arm and sighed contently, still smiling to herself. She idly walked into the garden behind the large house.

            "I just want to spend time with my soon-to-be husband. I can't wait for our wedding, can't you? You'll look so handsome." Relena sighed dreamily, Heero kept silent, dreading the thought. Relena glanced at Heero, pouting just slightly,

            "I was thinking we could go riding together sometime soon, Heero, but it seems we won't be able to for a while." Relena smirked as this got Heero's attention.

            "Nani?"

            "Oh, well, for one, that stable boy will… be out of work for a while." Relena smiled coldly, walking beside Heero.

            "What do you mean, Relena?" Heero frowned slightly, suddenly not liking the look on the girl's face.

            "Oh, well, he might just be in too much pain."

            Heero stopped walking.

            "Oh, it seems you didn't know. He's being punished. Right now." Relena smiled politely, as Heero's eyes widened.

            "What?! WHY?!"

            "Oh, personal conflict, that's all. No worries, though, I'm sure he'll learn his lesson." Relena said simply. Heero glared before turning and storming off, taking off running once he was out of sight. Relena's eyes narrowed, the smile gone, as she stared after Heero.

            "He's just lucky that's all he's getting for trying to take you away from me, Heero."

            Duo was confused as Hell. An older man had come to get him, and Duo now found himself standing behind a smaller building, quite a ways off. He wasn't exactly standing as his hands were tied above his head, his feet barely touching the ground. Duo had a very bad idea he knew what was happening, but he denied it. Wufei slowly walked forward, glancing up at Duo, and took a deep breath.

            "Do you know what is about to happen?"

            "Not like I'm gonna admit it, so, no." Duo said simply.

            "Order's have been given by a member of the Peacecraft family, due to an offense against one of them, for a punishment of twenty lashings." Wufei said calmly.

            "Right, can I know what the Hell I DID? I've been on my best behavior since I got here." Duo glared at Wufei. Wufei eyed Duo, removing the whip from where it rested at his waist.

            "It is a personal matter with one of the Peacecrafts."

            "Right, I haven't even seen ANY of them, so—" Duo was silenced by the sound of the whip cracking. Without a word, Wufei offered a thin piece of leather, which Duo took in his mouth, biting down on slightly as a low growl escaped his throat. Fear was creeping into his eyes as he found himself silently pleading for it not to be done. Wufei avoided making eye contact as he walked around, behind Duo.

            "One." The whip hissed through the air and Duo's eyes widened at the sudden pain that tore over his back.

            "Two." Duo bit down harshly on the piece of leather, eyes tightly shut.

            "Three." Duo hissed in pain, squirming slightly. The whip didn't stop though. It was easily slicing though the skin of his bare back, and the pain was like burning knives slicing through him.

            "Six." Duo's fingers clawed at the bindings around his wrists, desperate to try and get away. He'd bitten through the bit of leather, and now let out a strangled cry of pain.

            "Eight." Wufei bit down on his lip, watching Duo writhe in pain as his arm moved mechanically, again lashing the whip against Duo's back. 'I'm sorry…' Wufei hated it. He'd only had to do this once before, and he hated it, completely and totally. This was another person. How could he do this to another person? But he had to. A scream broke through his thoughts and Wufei stared sadly at Duo. 'It's over soon, please… I'm sorry…' But the movement never stopped, it was automatic, mechanical.

            "Fourteen." Another scream and Wufei raised the whip again, but soon found someone grabbing his wrist, jerking him away.

            "STOP IT!" Wufei blinked staring into cobalt eyes, rage clouding them. Heero deathglared Wufei, shoving him back slightly before he quickly turned his attention on Duo. Without another word he moved forward, untying the binds around Duo's wrist and caught the boy as he collapsed. Heero sunk to the ground, gently holding Duo against him.

           "He…Heero?" Duo looked up weakly, cheeks stained with tears. Duo buried his face in Heero's chest, shaking as he clung weakly to him.

            Wufei watched silently. He watched the way Heero held Duo, closely, gently. The quietly murmured words of… comfort? Heero seemed truly concerned about the braided teen. Wufei's eyes widened as realization seemed to dawn. There was something between the two, they were… together. Pieces began to come into place as Wufei looked up to meet the coldest glare he'd ever seen from his best friend.

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