Standard Disclaimers apply (meaning I'm too lazy to type it)… Okay, fine, here it is: Of course, I disclaim anything about owning Gundam Wing and characters, nor the myth written about 2,000 years ago, I won't be receiving a cent, and everyone's happy, so there!

Pomona and Vertumnus

(Gundam Wing Style)

By Ninetails

Part 3: First Lovers

Quatre loved every kind of animal. From the little, cute furry ones to the big, ferocious brutes. That's why he always took trips at night into the woods, for only at night were the animals able to freely frolic. At a particularly resplendent night, with the stars in their full glory and Selene was in her milky chariot, he went to his favorite spot near the river. He loved the peace and quiet of the forest. Within the vastness of the forest, he always felt the presence of his beloved parents.

Suddenly, a slight noise pervaded the quiet atmosphere. He looked around and spied a man of about his age, walking along the lush undergrowth and surrounded by nocturnal animals. Intrigued, he watched the man's every move. The moon illuminated the surroundings and the boy's enigmatic features. He had reddish brown hair that covered half of his face.

Quatre squinted a little to distinguish the man's eyes, and found it a sparkling green. He instantly had a yearning to know the man. He felt strangely drawn to the beautiful stranger. The man then gracefully sat on a stump as the animals surrounded his lithe form, all willing to be petted by him.

Stealthily, he approached the youth, cautious, for he might be startled and run away at the first sound. "Um, hello there," he said, a scant distance away from the beautiful scene.

The animals stayed where they were, familiar with Quatre's presence. The man looked up, startled. Then a light of recognition seemed to enter his eyes.

"Good evening, I'm Quatre," the blonde youth said, extending his hands. The mysterious man stared at him, and he felt quite uneasy. "I'm sorry for intruding, but I noticed your deep affection for animals. Well, I see that we are very similar. I haven't seen you in this part of the forest before. May I ask what your name is?" he said with a slight smile.

"T-Trowa, I'm half nymph, half god," the befuddled youth said. The object of his dreams was standing right in front of him, hands out in a greeting, a beautiful smile on his pale face.

"I've been waiting for you," Trowa said, a bit surprised by his own boldness.

Quatre blinked. He was waiting for him? Why?

He watched, enthralled, as Trowa lithely stood up and sauntered over to him. He was tall, with well-formed features and a totally stunning face. Trowa had no intention of letting this chance of saying his feelings to his love go. He took hold of the other boy's chin and tilted the pale face up to his.

"My Quatre, we were meant to be. Ever since I first saw you, I knew. The fates have foreordained our love."

"But-but… we've only just met," Quatre stammered, quite alarmed by the speed at which things seemed to progress.

"No, little one. I have been spying on you for countless times now. I've been wanting to take you into my arms, but you always left before I could. May I do it now?"

"Of-of course, " Quatre said with a becoming blush on his cheeks.

Slowly, Trowa enfolded Quatre into his arms, the two bodies fitting one another perfectly.

"To tell you truthfully, I'm quite surprised with what is happening now. We've only just met, after all," Quatre said, snuggling a little in the warm embrace.

Tightening his hold, Trowa answered, "No, love. We've known each other forever, even if we just met tonight. Am I going too fast for your liking?" he asked, a wondering look on his beautiful green orbs.

Quatre, totally hypnotized by his gaze, shook his head and leaned against the firm, muscled chest. "No, Trowa. I feel whole, somehow. Like you're the one who filled up the void in my heart…"

Suddenly, a dove alighted on Quatre's shoulder, a rose on its beak. Trowa smiled and gently took the rose from its beak before tucking it on his love's right ear. "It is a gift from my mother, the nymph Hesione. She approves of our love, and gives her blessing."

"I'm glad. I would like to meet her."

"Oh, you will, little one. Sometime. For now, let us be contented with each other's company," Trowa said with an enigmatic smile.

Quatre was so enthralled with the boy enfolding him. He couldn't resist the tempting full lips so near to his. Closing his eyes, Quatre pulled Trowa's head down and they kissed for the first time. His lips were soft, warm, and sweet. A thrill ran down their bodies as they deepened the kiss, tongues entwining. A touching of lips, tongues and hearts. A bonding of two souls into one.

For a long time that night, the two lovers stayed in each other's company, getting to know everything about the other, surrounded by the animals they both love. Oblivious to the world, the sweethearts planned of their future together.

TBC

Author's Notes:

Eek! NOT my best work! It's crappy fluff, and I hate it! Argh! SO Sorry, minna. I said I was going to finish this fic this week and I'm gonna do it, nyahaha! It's Friday night in my part of the world so it's still technically this week… (I'm not making any sense, gomen). It's just that this has been hell week for me: too many tests crammed into one week, physical exertion, emotional rollercoaster, the works. In short, this week was evil. So… my mind ain't working right (when does it ever?) right now.

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