Alright, usual, and is all on other chapters so I am not gonna rewrite tonight! ^^* Glomps all nice reviewers!


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CHAPTER 14


The next morning, Duo reluctantly pulled his aching body out of bed. He had an appointment with Dr. Croats today, and he thought it would be a good time to tell him about his assistant ... and the situation with Norris. He called a taxi again, and had it take him to the doc's office. He was still incredibly sore and his face had only gone down minimally in swelling.


Traffic was awful, and he hadn't given himself much time, so he was nearly 40 minutes late. He saw a long white limousine that he recognized immediately as Quatre's and he groaned. He wished they would just make up there minds already. He loved the guy, he really did, but they were here more than Duo was.


Duo paid the taxicab driver, and walked in the building. Unsurprisingly, Quatre and Trowa were discussing something with Dr. Croats. Duo smiled at them, as best he could. They were looking at one of Dr. Croats many charts, Duo watched amusedly. He remembered when he went through all this. Of course it had only taken him a couple of weeks, here it was nearing the fifth week since they had first approached him.


"Hey doc, sorry I am late, awful traffic," Duo excused himself, three pairs turned to him, and two pairs widened in concern. Quatre spoke first.


"Duo? What happened?"


Duo flashed a grin at the concerned blond young man. "Nothing, got into a little trouble. Nothing to worry about." Dr. Croats and Quatre nodded suspiciously, obviously not believing him. Trowa looked on, his eyes narrowing slightly on the condition of Duo's face. His bang swaying slightly, Trowa stood up.


"Perhaps it's time for us to leave," He looked at Dr. Croats, "We will talk tonight and get back to you tomorrow."


"Really, you guys don't have to leave, I was the one who was late. I can wait," Duo said, as they shook Dr. Croats hand in farewell. Quatre shook his head.


"No Duo, we didn't even have an appointment, it was an impromptu meeting." Duo looked at him, disbelieving; and despite his objections, they left together quietly conversing. Duo watched them leave, then remembered where Heero had learned of his pregnancy.


"Right back Doc," Duo said, hurrying out the door after Quatre and Trowa. "Oi! Quatre! Trowa!" The couple turned as one, hands on there respective car doors.


"Yes Duo?"


"Don't tell Heero, kay?" He gestured at his face. "I don't want him to know, alright?" Both nodded and Duo expressed his thanks and ran back in to Dr. Croats.



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Duo threw open his door, tired and dirty. He was still incredibly stiff and sore, and he had decided that a warm bath would be the best way to solve it. He ran the hot water, steam filling the room. He looked at his bottle of bubble bath and poured some in for kicks. He stripped of his clothing, and gingerly put a toe in the hot bath water. Easing himself slowly in, he let his sore muscles relax and closed his eyes.


Dr. Croats was definitely angry when Duo had told him he had broken up with Norris, but he was furious when he found out why. He swore that his assistant would be fired and shamed immediately. He warned Duo to stay away from Norris, but they both knew if they were to involve the police, word would get out about this operation/ experiment. And if that happened something may be done to prevent it.


Duo traced the bulge of his stomach. It was weird, he had never been vain about his slim body and strong build; but now, without his six-pack and rock solid stomach, he felt as if he had gone to waste. Oh well, it was definitely worth it.


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A searing pain ripped across Duo's abdomen, jolting him out of sleep. His face twisted up, as a cry wrestled itself from his throat. The pain was intense and felt so wrong. He stumbled off his bed, only to collapse on the floor, panting. He curled himself up in a tight ball, willing the pain away. This wasn't right. He wanted to get a hold of someone anyone, but he couldn't move. Every nerve in his body called for relief from this wretched pain, for someone to take it away, but no one was there, and he suffered alone.


Alone.


No one around, no one to save him, to save his child. His child, not Norris', not Dr. Croats, but Duo's. He felt something warm and moist seep down his leg. Blood. The pain intensified and Duo pulled himself in tighter. Unable to bear the pain any longer, Duo gave into depths of unconsciousness.


Tsuzuku


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Too tired to gloat over cliff. I was actually asleep but then remembered I was gonna post! So please review and make sleepy, studied out Annie feel better walks off muttering about the Law of Sines and Brachiocephalic arteries


AH! Annie is gonna do arigatous and .... EDIT! YAY! Be proud! I am sorry, I have some easy exams on Monday so my studying is down a bit.


ARIGATOUS! ( old and older)


Gundam Gurl 06: Ya know I had to get your email address from WWS ... wow ... Gears is actually the name of a reviewer who wanted to kill Norris ... erm ... well she wanted to do it badly.


Gears: AS much as I want to kill Norris I think it would be too neat and tidy if he did. As much as that would disappoint most of you, I am sorry, I just don't think I will.


Chibidark angel: I love your reviews. They make me smile and really encourage me. Not trying to pressure you into giving super awesome reviews all the time or anything I just really appreciate it. Not too mention your indignancy makes me laugh. ^_^ Oh and thanks for the luck with my finals, I really appreciate it! ... and need it!


Emily Hato: no one is forcing you to read my story. Don't apologize. I don't get angry about that sort of stuff. Though if you do read I really appreciate the review.


PSL: yes, I am trying to kill you. Didn't you know? I am really out for the blood of all my reviewers. I only pretend to love them.


Calencoireiel: Wow, i like your name. I am glad you like my fic. I was somewhat worried people would totally reject because it is MPREG, but I am glad you gave it a chance. Thanks for reading!


Trio-spade: I did, in fact since I got this review there has been 2 updates! ^^*


Du-kun: Oh! Thanks crazy bob! Thanks for your review. I love getting it, it makes me laugh! ^_^


dark faerie: thanks, so much! I am glad you like. Now all I need is someone to tell me what is wrong with it.


Devylzangyl: Well, I suppose you know now that Norris did come back. You said there was a story with your name ... care to share? You don't have to if you don't want to. I don't really know what I am gonna do exactly but I have some idea


WhiteWolfSearching: He will be alright ... isn't he always. I live Duo ... just like to ... have fun with him.


CrimsonWings: I am super sorry you couldn't get the chapters, I was gonna offer to email them to you but you don't have your email address posted. But if you want me to ever, feel free to email me and I will send em over ^_^ glomps


Dreamer: everybody wants him dead. Violent! Wow... ^^*


Well I think that was everybody. I tried! Thanks so much for your reviews! I totally appreciate them!





~Annie