Well, I am not terribly satisfied with this one, I wanted it longer but . . . *ahem* a certain someone (WhiteWolfSearching) persuaded me to shorten it.


Disclaimer: I don't own GW or anything else for that matter


WARNING: Shounen ai 1x2x1, MPREG!



CHAPTER 4


Duo woke up with a start, he looked around and there was Jerry, his mechanic, knocking on the window to his office. He was wrapped, haphazardly, in a multicolored afghan he bought at the flea market, and his couch was of marred leather. He stood, up, clutching his stomach, as it settled uneasily. He unlocked his office door, and let Jerry in. Jerry looked him over with an appraising eye, taking in the wrinkled clothing, mussed hair and deep shadows under Duo's eyes. He correctly assumed that Duo needed a day off to deal with some things, but that wasn't his business.


"Duo," Even though Duo was Jerry's boss, they were friends first so they stayed on a first name basis, "You've had several personal calls this morning," Jerry trailed off as he reached into his pocket and pulled out three sheets of paper, with fastidiously taken notes. Duo expected them to be mostly from Norris, but to his surprise not a single one was. The first was from their doctor, claiming an urgent need to see him. The second was also from him. The third was from . . . Heero? All the paper said was Heero Yuy, with a number and time of call. Duo stared at it, if this had only been 3 months ago, he would have been on the phone in a minute, now he couldn't allow himself to be tempted. Last night, Duo had decided there was no way he would leave a child with Norris, and that once it was born, he would get custody for it, somehow. After that . . . perhaps . . .


No, he needed to concentrate on the now. Thanking Jerry he turned to the phone. Why was the doctor calling him here? Unless . . . he rapidly dialed the number, praying that nothing had happened to Norris or the baby. A secretary picked up and he quickly stated his name and that he was returning a call. He was connected, but the doctor's assistant picked up.


"I am not at liberty to tell you the specifics, but you really should come down immediately." He hung up after that, Duo couldn't remember much about this kid, but he didn't think he was ever fond of him.


He left as quickly as he could, pausing only to inform Jerry he would be taking the day off. He rushed onto his motorcycle and headed straight for the doctor's office. His stomach churned, with worry or nausea, he couldn't tell. Had something happened while Norris was out gallivanting with that man yesterday? Did he injure the child . . . lose it? He sped up, screeching around corners, and still the ride seemed unbearably long. Dozen of scenarios played out in his mind and none of them ended well. He began feeling dizzy and took deep, soothing breaths, hoping to calm himself.


He whipped into the parking lot, and ran inside. His stomach, at this point refused to calm, and he dove for the nearest bathroom. When Duo exited, there was Dr. Croats, the lovely man who had sent him urgent messages, and was now calmly watching him leave the bathroom where Duo had just lost his guts, with a smile. Duo's eyes narrowed.


"Why the urgent message, Doc? Is something wrong?"


"Well yes and no, it seems I made somewhat of a mistake, I was hoping to talk to both you and Norris, but he seems to be avoiding my calls," Duo followed the doctor into his office. "Why don't you sit,"


"I'd rather not, pacing is good for my nerves," The doctor looked a bit disgruntled but continued anyway.


"Our test results had somehow been switched and Norris is not pregnant," Duo's eyes widened, in something akin to relief. "Norris never was pregnant and from your reaction I doubt he ever will be. There is one other . . . twist though. It seems that somehow your data and his were switched," At this Doctor Croats threw an exasperated glance through the door, silently cursing someone in his office.


"Apparently, the tests weren't faulty, just mixed up. Yours and Norris' test seemed to have been switched." Duo stared at his doctor, was he saying what he thought he was. Seeing his questioning expression, "Yes Duo, you are pregnant . . . not him."


~*~ At Home (Norris and Duo's house, though mostly Duo's) ~*~


Duo was waiting when Norris returned from where ever it was he had disappeared to this time. Norris walked into the living room, and saw a very angry and very disgruntled Duo on the couch. Sensing the hostility, Norris smoothly slid into the couch next to Duo, caressing his thigh. Duo moved away, his face that of disgust. Duo's nose wrinkled as the smell of sex caught his attention. Well, there was no question where he had been.


"What kind of reaction is that!?! You disappear last night, and come home, rejecting me? If anything I would expect some credit for not screaming at you while you were gone . . ." Norris' voice trailed off, as Duo's face remained stony.


"I think you need to call Dr Croats, he has something to tell you," Norris' face was confused, but he stood and went to the phone . . .


The call was relatively short, but Norris' face was one of shock. Duo knew it was a difficult blow, but he was going to have to add another.


"Leave."


Norris sputtered in disbelief, "What? Why? What are you talking about?"


"I want you to leave, pack up your things and get out of my home!" Duo stood, his anger breaking through his stony mask. "I own this apartment, now I suggest you leave, go back to where ever it was you came from!"


Norris assumed a hurt expression, "What, now that you no longer need me, you kick me out? It's my child too!" His face grew treacherous, "I see, I was only here for your convenience! What have you found someone else?!" Norris' face turned into a dramatic sneer.


"No! I haven't done anything wrong! I haven't found someone else! Unlike YOU!" The last word exploded out of him, all the anger and turmoil and worry he had struggled with the past 24 hours releasing itself.


Norris' face drained of colour, "W-what are you talking about?"


"You know, I followed you Norris, I saw you at the young mans house. Even before that I knew," Duo's face turned into a humourless smirk. "You think I didn't notice you leaving daily? Or that scent that became your new perfume? I'm not stupid, contrary to your opinion. NOW LEAVE!!!"


Norris became red, in anger or shame, Duo couldn't tell, but he marched into their room, and haphazardly began packing. Duo oversaw the process, making sure he took only his things. Duo left and with a box, began grabbing random objects of his and that disgusting cereal of his, Cap'n Crunch (A/N: I actually have nothing against Cap'n Crunch, just seemed to fit ^_^) Norris came out his face a mask of fury and hatred. He grabbed the box and huffily walked to the parking garage. He threw his stuff in the car, and careened out of there, tires screeching.


Duo watched until he was around the corner and out of sight. Then, he moved back into the apartment and flopped onto the couch, he patted his stomach . . . He was already a single parent. Silently he vowed his unborn child that he would take care of him or her, no matter what . . .


That evening as Duo emptied his pockets, he came across his phone messages, picking out Heero's he couldn't help but wonder why he had called . . . perhaps tomorrow he would feel the need to go running . . .


~*~ Heero ~*~


He was sitting in the pink limousine with Relena, having just left a meeting, they were on there way to Relena's current residence, where they would part ways. She was clearly exhausted, but something was weighing on her mind and Heero was merely waiting for her to open up.


"Do you think I am a threat Heero?" Her head tilted to one side as she regarded him seriously.


"What do you mean by a threat Relena?" Heero was somewhat baffled at her insight, but he didn't want to be too presumptuous.


"You know perfectly well what I mean, Heero," She paused momentarily to carefully choose her words. "Am I too powerful? Is my influence so great that, I, in weak moment, could destroy our hard won peace?" Relena's voice quivered slightly. After the recent war, peace was heavy on everyones minds. Relena correctly saw it as a glass cup, teetering on the brink of a cliff, one false move will send it shattering down.


"I think the very fact that you recognize the problem, shows that half of the problem is taken care of," Relena looked at him hopefully. "That doesn't mean you should be aware of the problem, but do not let it eat you up, you are stronger than you give yourself credit for." Relena sighed, one of relief, it was good to have someone to talk to about these things. She looked affectionately at the one person she could talk to. She regarded him as a brother, dear and precious, it hurt her to know how much danger he was in every day from her. The limo arrived at her house,there Heero and his partner switched and he boarded his car and drove off. She never felt as safe without him. Putting on a big smile, she walked in to her home to rest.


Tsuzuku


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Well, I am not a Relena fan myself, but in this story she has to be a good guy, don't worry, she won't be a prominent character. NEXT CHAPTER Duo and Heero' relationship takes office


Rei: Thanks, I agree no one likes Norris, hmm I was rather fond of him in this chapter though, when he got what he deserved! Hehe glad you like ::bows


Emily Hato: Hmm, well, no more Norris . . . OR IS THERE!?!?! Hehe, here is more


Lillie-chan: me too, MPREG is awesome!


WhiteWolfSearching: Yea, I know, LISTEN if anyone doesn't like this chappie, blame her! She forced it up, I will edit tomorrow . . . sorry!


Gorgeousgirly: Yes, Heero is Prince Charming, ::heavy sigh:: I should steal him . . . ^_^


Well that is all! Next chappie I think I will bring Quatre and Trowa in for flavor . . . hehe

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~Annie