Heero-Ella

Chapter Eleven: Duo POV:

He had been a vision in blue. He had caused all my charm to fail on me and when he had told me his name I had lost all coordination. Darn him for making an extremely beautiful, deliciously stunning woman. For a while I had even believed I was being unfaithful to him. I should have realized that I'd only be attracted to my Heero, only him and no one else.

I then watched he ran off after Une as she stormed off, dragging Relena and Hilde with her. I felt bereft without him. He had agreed to marry me. He should be here with me now, not worried about Une. I would never let her hurt him. Didn't he know that? I waved Trowa after Heero as he left and Zechs came over to me, Heero's ring in hand. I motioned to Quatre and Wufei to follow me and together with Zechs we headed into the room Une had come from.

Trowa POV:

It had been magical. Duo had avoided Wufei like the plague just to keep Heero in his arms. If any two deserved this moment, it was them. Yet Une had ruined things and sent Heero running. I was already after him when Duo waved me to follow. I wasn't about to not know what happened to him again. Duo wouldn't get that sad look again. Not if I could stop it. I didn't like his expression to fall from their normally cheerful façade. Its true he's only been my friend for a short while now, but he's done so much for everyone else that he deserves one thing for himself.

I arrived in time to see all hell break lose. Une caught Heero in the dress, trying to slip into his room. Currently he was in the kitchen, sitting on a wicker chair while Une paced in front of his. His eyes were downcast while Une's glared fire. This wasn't looking good.

"How dare you!?" Une shouted. I flinched at the venom in her voice. "I give you everything and this is how you repay me? By going to a ball I forbid you to go to and ruining your step-sisters fun?"

"Come on Heero," I whispered. "Stand up for yourself."

"Then, you've been seeing the prince behind my back!"

"He even stole my necklace," Hilde pouted, glaring at Heero. I felt my eyes narrow. Duo had given that to Heero, not her.

"Stealing!? In my house? How dare you? I demand you give it back!" I watched his head snap up. His eyes were now cold as ice but full of defiant fire. I smiled. She had finally made her calm, accepting, and complacent step-son snap. Oh I would love re-telling this moment for years to come.

"I did no such thing! Duo gave it to ME! He placed it around my neck himself. He loves me and wants to marry me. There is nothing you can say or do to me, but don't you dare do anything to hurt him. He hates Hilde, will never marry her, and there is nothing in this world that can change that! I'm done with you Une! I'm leaving!"

I cheered silently. 'You go, Heero! Tell that wicked witch where to stick it,' I thought. Yet as Heero turned to leave, Une's eyes gleamed. What was she up to?

"You really think so, Heero? We shall just see about that." Une then lifted a heavy vase and dropped it over his head. He dropped to the floor in a heap. Hilde cried out in alarm.

"Mother! Why on Earth did you do that?"

"It was necessary. Now help me. We have to move him."

"Yes mother," Hilde answered as she began to help Une. I lost track of them for about half an hour. When they returned, Relena was with them, worry on her face.

"Are you certain about this?" she asked. "If the prince and him love each other, then we shouldn't interfere." Well, that was a bit of a surprise. I never would have expected that.

"Oh, shut up, Relena. Go play with you hair or something," Hilde muttered. Relena glared and stormed off. After a while I heard a door slam. I tried to hear more and soon realized it was futile. Where had they taken Heero? Moving away from the window I slowly made my way back to my car. Relena was waiting there when I arrived, causing me to blink in surprise.

"What are you doing here Relena?" I asked. She sighed.

"Oh, please don't start. You are here to help Heero, aren't you?" she asked. I watched her a moment before nodding.

"I am." Relena seemed to think for a moment.

"He does love our prince, doesn't he?" she questioned. I nodded.

"Just as our prince loves him."

"Then tell him he'll find his love in the locked basement of the old stable," Relena said as she headed off toward the house. I blinked once again in surprise. I really hadn't been expecting that. Maybe Relena really did love Heero. IN any case, I had to go let Duo know what I had found out.

Duo POV:

I looked at my father, my eyes serious. He stood regally beside Zechs, although I could tell his illness wouldn't even allow him this shortly. I felt concern well up in me. I knew it wouldn't kill him, but he was weakening. He was too proud to allow it to drag him down. Eventually he wouldn't have a choice.

"Father, sit down before you fall down," I said, looking him in the eye. There was a light smile on my lips.

"Is that an order from the future king?" he asked. Zechs looked worried while Wufei appeared confused.

"It is nothing more than concern from a son to a father." Treize smiled softly.

"I will do as you ask." He then sat down, a grateful sigh escaping his lips.

"What's wrong?" Wufei asked, his eyes locking on mine.

"My father's been ill for the last year, Wufei. It isn't fatal but it saps his strength. He's turning the kingdom over to me early because he can't handle it anymore. That's how it is. You're with him, so he didn't want to worry you as he's worrying Zechs." Quatre's eyes widened in surprise, but he said nothing.

"You mean to tell me you know about Wufei and myself?" Treize asked. I smiled, my grin mischievous, I was certain.

"Actually, I know about Wufei, Zechs, and yourself, father," I answered. Zechs and Treize both started in shock. Quatre's eyes managed to get even wider.

"All three of you?!" Quatre got out eventually. "I never noticed." I laughed.

"Don't worry so much. I'm totally all right with it. Just don't hurt my dad or you'll face the wrath of a king," I replied, calming fears and worries. Zechs smiled then, as did my father.

"Don't worry about that one, my prince. I love him too much to let him be hurt," Zechs told me.

"As I would rather take my own life than hurt Treize," Wufei added. I rolled my eyes at that.

"Don't get so dramatic over it, Wuffles." My father laughed.

"What kind of name is that for my dragon, my son?" I smirked.

"One where I get to tease him to no end with," I answered. Treize shook his head.

"What am I to do with you?" I became serious.

"Tell me what took place between Lady Une and yourself. I'm afraid her rapid departure prompted both my intended and her spawn to flee the ball. With my ring left behind, I might add." My father frowned.

"I am sorry for that. I'm afraid I might have mentioned your intentions and it seemed to anger her."

"I suppose you being in love with two men rather than herself had nothing to do to increase her anger?" I asked. Treize looked away, Zechs placing a caring hand on his left shoulder while Wufei did the same to his right.

"I didn't want to hurt her, Duo. You have to believe me. Yet I don't love her anymore. So I couldn't lie to her either. Maybe I should have found a better way to tell her I was no longer interested. I didn't want things to be ruined for you, my son." I moved over to him and knelt at his feet, my head coming to rest on his lap. His hand brushed over my head as I remained there. People could say whatever they want about royalty, but I knew my father loved me very much. He was always there while I was growing up. He certainly wasn't like any other father I had ever known.

"They weren't ruined, father. Just delayed. The whole kingdom saw me propose to a very beautiful woman."

"So he loves you enough to play a woman? I'm glad you found one such as he."

"I am too."

"What do we do now?" Quatre asked.

"We wait for Trowa to arrive and find out what happened to Heero before moving out to get him back." Just then, Trowa walked in, bowing to Treize. I stood up while Treize waved him up.

"You appear to have important news," Treize said. "Sir. . ."

"Trowa, father. I gave him a lordship the other day in thanks for his help."

"You work quickly, my boy. Although if you hadn't done it, I would have." I grinned while Quatre gave his lover a hug. Trowa then looked at me.

"Une's got him locked up in the basement storage of the barn. Apparently, when he thought to walk out on her, she had other plans. Relena was the one who told me where to find him. I think she's sick of her mother as well."

"Not surprising. Une's just a little misguided." I smiled at my father's polite words. Une was much more than a little misguided. Suddenly, something struck me and a smirk crossed my lips. This was too good an opportunity to pass up.

"Trowa, are you up to playing dress up?"

"Yes," he answered without hesitation.

"Wufei, up to a rescue mission?" I asked.

"Of course, my prince."

"Quatre, Zechs, up to giving Une and Hilde a run for their money?"

"Of course," they answered together. My grin grew.

"Father, up to a quiet wedding early this morning?" Treize looked at me a long moment.

"What are you planning?"

"Just the greatest thing to happen since the original Cinderella story." I then motioned for them all to follow me. "We have a little payback to plan."

Heero was on my bed, a cold compress on his head. Trowa and Zechs had changed him out of his dress and into a black Armani suit I had especially made for him from the measurements Zechs had. Except for the small bruise on his forehead, he looked simply perfect. A soft moan escaped his lips and soon his Prussian blue eyes blinked open.

"Duo? Where am I?" he asked, looking at me.

"My room in the palace. Trowa and Zechs changed your clothes and helped Wufei get you here. Trowa's posing as you at the moment and Quatre and Zechs have every woman in the kingdom lined up with a Cinderella complex outside the palace. My father's got everything set up for me to marry and all I'm missing is you." I smiled and took his left hand into both of mine. Slowly I slipped the ring on before kissing his palm.

"Duo," he whispered gently.

"Don't lose it this time, Heero-Ella." He smiled tearfully up at me. I leaned in close, our lips almost touching. "I love you, Heero. I'm all set to marry you. Will you honor the rest of my life by becoming my husband?"

"Of course, I'll marry you. I love you, Duo."

"Good." I then closed the small space between us and joined our lips together. It was even sweeter than our first. I let my tongue softly tease his lips before moving back. "Will you marry me now?" Heero's eyes widened.

"Right now?" I laughed.

"As soon as we can see my father. I then have plans for when Une and Hilde arrive." I then settled in to fill him in on my plans.

I stood beside my father in a cobalt blue Armani suit. My father was in a very stylish navy blue suit. Wufei was in his work clothes of a Chinese style top of dark blue and white slacks while Quatre and Trowa, who had just recently arrived, were in matching white suits. Everything was set up for my grand plan. Zechs, dressed in a nice garnet red suit, led Une and Hilde into the reception area. I smiled knowingly, matching them.

"It has come to 'our' attention that you have committed a crime against the crown. How do you plead?" Treize asked after they had bowed before us, his voice deep. Une's eyes widened in fear.

"I haven't done it, my king," she answered. I smirked. She was falling into my trap beautifully.

"'We' see it differently. 'Our' son told 'us' that you attempted to stop his choice for marriage from coming to his birthday ball. Is this correct?"

"Yes, it is, but it was because the child was being punished, my king."

"It was still going against a royal command. Not to mention you just lied to the crown just mere moments ago. Yet, if one person can speak up for you, then 'we' shall pardon your crimes." Une and Hilde looked around the gathered people, but none of them spoke. Besides, my friends and my father, there were various ambassadors, advisors, and others such important people. This is how we always see people when in royal capacity. Royalty never makes the mistake of handling large things like this without everyone present. My small smile grew as my eyes landed on my heart's desire.

"I will speak on her behalf," Heero's voice called out, loud and clear. I felt my smile grow even more.

"Lady Une, I don't believe you've met my husband, Prince Heero." My father's eyes widened in shock, as did several of my father's advisors. I simply smirked, loving the regal sight of my husband.

"You have been nothing but cruel to me, but even now I can not be mean to you. Go and spend the rest of your lives alone, step-mother. Perhaps someone will show you the same kindness that you have granted me all these years." I smiled once more and as my smile shown brightly Heero came up to me.

"Good one, my love. Wish I had thought of it." Heero laughed softly, watching Une and Hilde leave in a huff. I then looked around the room at all of my friends and family before pulling Heero close. "You know what happened to the prince and his love, don't you?" I asked. I pulled him in for a deep kiss, forgetting I hadn't answered the small shake of his head. Yes my father's deep voice gave my answer for me as I kissed him deeply and with all of my heart. His voice sounded amused as he answered.

"They all lived happily ever after, of course."

OWARI: Except for Jess's Epilogue.

Nuriko: Yay, another one finished.

Heero: Tell me again, why was I wearing a dress if Duo planned to tell the truth all along?

Duo: Because it was your turn?

Trowa: Because you make a pretty woman?

Quatre: Because Nuriko and Jess planned it that way?

Jess: Because I wanted to see you in a dress?

Nuriko: I'd actually like to say my answer is all of thee above.

Heero: Omae o. . .

Nuriko: Korosu, I know. Kill me later, after I finish Weird Science.

Heero: What's that?

Nuriko: A Ranma ½ and Gundam Wing crossover of sorts where Duo actually becomes a woman.

Duo: WHAT!!!???

Heero: :grins: I like it. You can live for now.

Nuriko: Thanks. Until next fic! Or in this case, until Jess's Epilogue, ja mata ne!