Title: Duel, Chapter Four, Why I Hate You

Alright, well here it is. The long awaited chap four of Duel. Sorry it took a few months. Haha, I'm only just back on vacation and thought it might be nice to drop by and do my duties as an author. ;D Have fun.

Tick. Tock. Tick.

Heero looked up at the clock in the café. It was beginning to really tick him off. Literally.

They told me stories

I'm watching my back

For if you touch her

You'll die

Usually, he wouldn't wait for someone under these circumstances. If it had been Wufei or Duo, he would've left an hour ago. But this was Trowa. It was different with a fellow guy with no name.

His back was facing the entrance and the smell of the cinnamon was beginning to bother him. He held his breath for intervals of seven seconds to cut down on the intake of the incense. Indigo heard a few footsteps echo behind him... Clown.

"I hear you need to tell me something." His voice was on the brink of stoic sarcasm, not like most clowns. Green met with Indigo in less than four seconds. He was standing in front of him now, across the table. 'Why, hello Trowa.'

Heero kept a stare watching Trowa's every moment. Or if he were moving, he would've caught each one. Seven seconds passed. "Sit down."

In my head the voices play

They're telling me of long ago

When you made my commands

And so he did. Trowa never disobeyed a fellow guy with no name.

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Duo looked around and sighed. Where the hell is this guy?

I'm sorry but I've been taken lately

I don't recall before

"I've been standing behind you for nearly ten minutes and you haven't noticed me?" Black.

The God jumped and glanced behind him to see an all too familiar face. He smiled. "Well hey; take a look at who's here. Good to see you."

They studied each other in silence; no longer the young boys they once were they acknowledged one another with respect this time, but it was rimmed with sarcasm.

I remember you, yes I do

Don't deny the fact we've grown

We're getting taller, smarter

Wiser, but our hearts have broken too

Cobalt blue. Black. Chesnut Brown. Black. Smile. Smirk.

The silence was ended after Duo laughed out loud. "Yes, well it's good to have you back."

They were on the rooftop - across the street was a small café. Cinnamon filled the air and green eyes cautiously met them. This was the intention.

"Hmm. He looks uncomfortable doesn't he?" Black crossed his arms and met Trowa's eyes, they were speaking to him.

Someone tell me what is going on

What the hell has been planned

Where do you think you're going?

He held a stoic expression as Duo adjusted his headpiece, they could both hear the entire conversation.

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In the café, "This is about Hilde isn't it?" Shifty eyes.

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"What'd he say?" Black moved his eyes, only his eyes.

"Exactly what I wanted him to..." The God smiled, he nearly broke into a hysterical laugh.

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"Dorothy, you have stayed here for nearly two days now. How long do you plan to stay?" Q-man looked over at her. They were sitting seat by seat, watching the delicate sandstorm that plagued on the other side of the glass.

He noted her posture, smirk, and her silence. It meant something, he was sure, so he asked.

"What have you been up to?" She looked at him after he accused her rightfully.

Smiling, the Velvet Rose arched a brow. "You'll like what I've been up to. Don't worry – it's only a reunion."

The sages are telling me

They say our prophecies are screwed

They say it with twinkling eyes

But he did, he worried - a lot.

A/N: You're right. My writing style has changed. Hahaha. This is really becoming a soap opera. I'll try and change that soon enough. Well, this chapter is up here just to update you guys on their lives. It seems Trowa is becoming the bad guy. (laughs) Oh well, don't worry!! We're just getting to the good stuff. (giggle) Email me, remind me to update this once you're done reading.