Title: For Love and Basketball
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing.
Warnings: Yaoi, AU, OOC

Thanks To The Reviewers
Shori Musei:  I think everyone loved that line. 
Tia:  Of course it will work out... I always have it work out... -____-;;
White Destiny:  Sorry....it's gonna be 5x2.  -____-;; I polled a bunch of people I talk to ...and most of them said 5x2.  Glad you like it though!
rinkurocks:  Here ya go! Sorry it took so long.  I've been busy.
Reaper of the damned:  I would be up to chapter five if I had the time to write, but with school, it's kinda hard.
gundam06serenity:  glad you like it.
LadyDragonWolfKnight: More like Duo will talk to Trowa... Quatre wouldn't do it.  -____-;;
Lisha: -____-;; I don't know you either... __
Blake-Schawarz:  That's...freaky... o_o  Sorry this took so long to get this to you.
mar:  Sorry....it's 5x2... -____-;; This is what I get for asking a bunch of 5x2 fanatics...
Cat Youkai:  Stay away from the sharp objects.  Yes, Duo is going to talk to Trowa.  And I don't know.  It's not like I enjoy the sport. -____-;; I hate when basketball is on over something I WANT to watch.

Notes:  Okay, choosing to have them play basketball was the worse idea I've ever had.  *whines* I don't know enough about basketball to write out the basketball games!! -____-;; oh well, I'll deal with it....some how.  If I got something wrong in it, please tell me.  Although, it won't be very detailed.  I'll have to get in touch with a few basketball loving friends to help out for the state finals part.

Chapter Two
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The entire Gundam High basketball team sat in the lockers of OZ High.  It was the first game of the season, and most of them were pretty nervous.  They were supposed to start the season playing against Romefeller High, but they had a small change of plays when Oz and Romefeller switched spots.   Now, they're spirits weren't so high.  Against Romefeller, the Gundam High team thought it would be an easy win.  However, now that it's against OZ High, they don't think that anymore.

Howard shook his head.  "C'mon guys! We can beat them!"

"You always say that coach!"  Brad said.  "But they always win!"

"Yeah, the only difference is this time Maxwell is on our side, but that's not going to be enough!" Jack stated.

"Isn't that enough?" Howard retorted.  "Or would you like Marquise too?"

"If you had him here I wouldn't be here." Duo stated dryly.  "Besides, as far as talent goes, both teams are evenly matched."

"How the hell do you figure that?" Shawn asked.

Duo sighed.  "Alright, you wanna know why OZ always seemed to have the upper hand?" Everyone nodded.  "It's because every time someone new comes out of the court, their analyzed to death.  The first thing OZ players are taught is to analyze their opponents, to know their weaknesses of the game."

Heero stared at Duo.  "Seriously?"

Duo nodded.  "That's all it is.  That's their big secret."

"So, couldn't we do the same to them?" Wufei questioned.

"Yeah, we can." Duo answered, standing up and stretching. 

Howard nodded.  "Let's try it, and while you're sitting on the bench, be watching the OZ players."  After a round nods, Howard grinned. "Then let's go out there and win!"

The team piled out of the room, and ran into the OZ High gym.  The bleachers were filled with OZ and Gundam High supporters.  OZ cheerleaders were on the sidelines, doing cheers and their pyramids. Duo rolled his eyes as Hilde winked and waved at him.

"Girlfriend?" Wufei questioned beside him.

"She wishes." Duo replied. 

"Well, Zechs still remembers you." Trowa said, pointing to Zechs.  He was still sporting a black eye and glaring at Duo.  The braided boy smiled, blew a kiss at Zechs and waved.  Zechs looked away and Duo chuckled.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" Heero questioned.

"Yes, quite a lot." Duo replied, grinning.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the first game of the season! Gundam vs. Oz!" The announcer said over the PA system.  The announcer went on talking about who was starting on both sides.  After a small (okay, not really) pep talk from both sides, their players headed out onto the court.

"Maxwell, you're tipping off!" Howard called to him.

Duo whirled around to him.  "What?! I can't tip off!"

"Too bad, you're doing it!"

"Have Heero do it!"

"No!" Howard glared at Duo through his sunglasses.

Duo sighed.  "Fine..." He walked out into the middle of the court where Zechs was waiting.    Zechs stood there waiting, his blonde hair pulled back into a thin braid.  Standing at the same height as Duo, Zechs ice blue eyes glared at Duo as he approached. 

Duo walked up to Zechs and the referee. His face held no facial expression as Duo stared at his former friend.  Bringing the whistle to his lips, the referee blew hard.  "I want a clean game!" He shouted. "Shake on it!"

Neither boy moved.  They both stood there, glaring at each other.  The room became silent as they stared at the two.  Their teammates looked back and forth from each other, wondering what they should do.

"Maxwell!"

"Marquise!"

Both boys turned to look at their coaches.  "Shake his hand!" They shouted in unison.  Sighing, Duo reluctantly held out his hand.  Which the same reluctance, Zechs held grabbed Duo's hand and shook it.  A ball as tossed to the referee, then Duo and Zechs got ready for the tip-off.  The ball was tossed into the air, and both boys jumped.  Duo smacked the ball towards Heero.

Heero caught the ball, and tossed it towards Wufei, who caught it.  Wufei dribbled, heading towards the opposing goal.  He stopped and tossed the ball to Trowa before he was covered on all sides with OZ players.  From where he was, Trowa had the perfect shot.  He took a quick second to take aim before shooting. 

"Gundam High scores the first points of the game!!!" The announcer said as two points were tacked onto the 'Visitors' side of the score board.

To the players, the game seemed to go too fast.  Towards the end of the game, the score was tied, 68 to 68.  Both teams were on the court, panting heavily.  There was enough time for one team to score, if it could be achieved, or they would have to go into overtime.

The players for Gundam High were huddled on their side of the court.  "Alright, if we can keep Duo free, we just have to get the ball to him." Heero stated.

"I can't shoot, they'll be all over me once the whistle sounds off." Duo stated.

"We'll keep them off you." Wufei stated.  "Just be sure to be at half court."

Duo nodded.  "Alright, I'll be there."  The group broke off, and went to their positions. 

Heero stood face to face with Zechs in the tip off.  The ball was tossed up, and Heero smacked it towards Wufei.  Catching it, Wufei immediately threw it towards Trowa.  Duo waited at the at the half court line, and caught the ball when Trowa tossed it to him. 

Duo stole a glance at the score board. 0.00.10.  Plenty of time, Duo thought.  He took aim and started his shot.  He didn't notice Zechs running up to him.  The ball had barely left his hand when Zechs collided with Duo, sending his to the ground and sliding across the floor.