Sorry, but this chapter's going t be a little shorter then the others. My sincere apologies. I had to spend much time in mass genocide of the dust bunnies that inhabit my room and bathroom. They and I got into full chemical warfare…but I was victorious!

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Chapter 5: A Second Betrayal

Finally Teolyn was able to move. It had taken almost a week, but he was on his feet and moving. This gave him a chance to meet the other Gundam Pilots, since Quatre was the only one who'd tended to him while he was healing. Unfortunately his left arm was still immobile, in a sling. Something they may see as a weakness, he thought while reflecting on his brief discussion with Wufei. He had to try it though; he had most definitely recognized the one…

So he was out of bed and walking down one of the halls (still without the slightest idea as to where he was at) and stopped when he heard voices. It sounded like the television. Teolyn walked up and stopped in the doorway, watching what looked to be a news broadcast on a television across the room. He was too focused on the television to notice the two sitting off to the left, watching the television as well.

There was a female news reporter, blond hair and blue eyes, standing outside a building Teolyn recognized at the Congressional House of the Imperium, in short the Congress of the Earth Sphere.

"After a four day long debate a decision has finally been reached by the House as to who will rule in wake of Prince Teolyn's assassination…"

Assassination? Teolyn practically turned translucent at the thought. Those bastards! Quickly he reverted his attention back to the television.

"Since there was no heir named by either the Prince or stated in the Constitution of the Imperium, the House has decided to instate the High Consul Jarin, who is well versed in all current affairs, as the Prince Protector of the Earth Sphere," the woman did continue but Teolyn stopped paying attention.

"Idiots, they walked straight into their trap!" he practically yelled, quite outraged.

Heero and Duo, who had been watching the report not even ten feet from Teolyn, both looked at him, one slightly surprised, the other with what could be called a look of cool pity.

Before either could do or say anything though Teolyn had turned and sulked off, his second betrayal being more painful then the first.

"He looked like he's been through hell," Duo commented after a moment.

Heero merely nodded.

"Hey, back in the base, why'd he look at you like that?" it was a vague memory, but Duo recalled the Prince giving Heero a look of recollection.

"It's not important."

"Awe come on Heero, you can tell me," Duo persisted.

Heero mumbled something, but Duo didn't catch it.

"What?"

"We're related," Heero replied a little louder. Before Duo could react Heero had gotten up and walked out, leaving Duo to ponder the thought.

"Related? Since when is he related to anyone…?" Duo left the thought hanging. He'd guessed he'd have to find out from Teolyn.

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So that's chapter 5. Thank you to my reviewers! Both of you! The whole thing that happened between Duo and Heero WILL be explained, later I promise! Probably when they're all together. Wufei will lighten up later a little as well. He's always so judgmental in the beginning. And I'm still working out who will be with who, so don't think anything's certain yet… . Thanks Again! Oh, and any suggestions as to who with who is greatly appreciated. I'd like opinions!