Just a Shadow
Disclaimer: - I don't own Gundam Wing or any of its characters!
Chapter 15: Doctors and Games
Once again, thank you so much for all the great reviews! You have no idea how much the mean to me!
Lonely Walker: I'm so sorry to keep you waiting! I really do try and keep my updates regular. You flatter me you really do! Favorite author? Flatter me any more and I'll melt!
TKM: Well, like I said, the pairings aren't definite, but I tend to lean that way! I'm glad you like what Heero says, I thought it would fit wit how Fei was acting!
Kira May Maxwell: No worries! I loved dedicating the chapter to you! It's my pleasure! I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as the last! I thought it would be good to have Heero familiar with the doctors, because f you remember rightly, Heero did have a broken arm when the guys arrived!
Muchacha: :blink: really? Wow, that's such a compliment! I love to read angst too, it's my favourite genre, not very good at writing though, I guess I've never really tried!
Silvertwilight: Most people seemed to like the fact that Heero got Duo's name right for once. Thanks for reviewing!
El Terrible Fizzy: I'll do my best to write you an alternate ending, I may even go as far as to write several alternate endings to please everyone! I don't know yet. Thanks for your review!
EquineAngel: My mistake! It was a spelling error, it was meant to say "usually he'd be too much out of it to put up much of a fight" meaning that usually he wouldn't understand where they were going and if he did, he wouldn't be coordinated enough to struggle much. My parents keep telling e to try my hand at writing, but for now I' sticking to fanfic writing until my writing ahs improved enough. As for your request for a tragedy, I think you might have to wait for the accident chapter, but you never know with me, I mean, I make this stuff up as I go along!
Angelic Pyro: Thanks so much! I was always looking out for a fic like this and when I couldn't find one I decided to try and write one myself! I'm so glad you like it!
KentouKurige: Well, I would hold up my little guinea pig to wave back, but he died 2 monts ago :sniff: so you'll just have to settle with me! I'm happy you liked the chapter, and you got the idea of what I was trying to put across! Two year old Heero! LOL!
Silversilence: Yup, naughty Heero not taking his medicine, extreme personality change, but still as stubborn as ever – thanks for reviewing!
Ms Son: Oh my gosh you're right! I didn't even notice! Wow … weird o.O Thanks so much for your review!
Nolwe the Lady Dragon: Yeah, I think Heero does understand what Duo has give up for him. Thanks so much for your review and good luck with your account.
"It's a minor case of the flu" the doctor explained "With a little bed rest and some medicine, he'll be fine"
"Oh God! We're doomed!" Cried Duo
"There's no hope!" Quatre shouted
Trowa smirked and Wufei rolled his eyes. The doctor merely smiled
"What do you say we get that cast off you hmm Heero?"
Heero blinked when he heard his name, and when his mind caught up with what was going on around him he agreed eagerly. Before long, his arm was free from it's cast and the young Japanese youth was testing it with stretches. Once satisfied, they thanked the doctor collected the prescription and started to leave.
"Let's not have this much trouble next time eh Heero?"
"No sir" Heero replied blushing
When they had finally got him into the doctors room, Heero had broken free and an all out chase had broken out resulting in broken equipment a smashed mirror and spilled medicine everywhere. What surprised the boys the most was the fact that the doctor wasn't mad, but after a little explanation they had found out that this man had been Heero's doctor for 3 years and so was used to this kind of thing. He knew Heero would pay for whatever he broke.
The pilots had introduced themselves and had been more than shocked when the doctor told them he already knew who they were and what they had done during the war.
He had also explained that nobody judged them in the town and everybody was somewhat fond of Heero so there was nothing to worry about.
The boys left the doctors as Heero wrote out a cheque for the damages, and started to make their way home.
"This is unreal!" The doctor exclaimed "I can't believe how much he's progressed!"
"Do you have any idea why doc?" Duo asked
"Well, to put it in laments terms – do you remember the rubber band explanation for Heero's short apses of mental consciousness?"
"Yeah"
"Well, to put it simply, the band has stretched and therefore is finding it easier to connect more often! It amazing!"
"Are you saying he's getting better!"
"Better, yes, but cured, no" The doctor replied "Heero will never return fully t normal unless he has his operation"
"Oh" Duo replied "Well that's okay!"
The others smiled as they helped Heero off of the examination table.
"I can't believe he's walking either!" The doctor exclaimed "I thought his coordination was too far damaged!"
"That's my buddy for ya!" Duo laughed "C'mon man! Let's go home!"
"But I don't want to!" Heero sulked "Why should I have to stay in bed?"
"Well, duh!" Duo laughed "Because you're sick!"
"Yeah, but why are you lot going out?"
"We want to go and buy your birthday present"
Heero remained silent and the boys packed up their things for the day out. They said their goodbye's and headed out the door.
"But all I want is you guys" Heero whispered to the wind
He climbed out of bed and walked through the empty house until he came to the games room. He settled down on one of the many bean bags and grabbed a controller, starting up a game. The game he was playing he had made himself. It was a simulation of war and you had to play as if you were inside a cockpit. The side games, weren't so serious though in fact, they were quite funny!
Zechs had found his way to the games room through his wanderings and after looking around to make sure no one was watching, tried out one of the games. When the side game came on, his laughter was heard through the house.
Most of the house inhabitants had come to investigate and after seeing what he was laughing at, ended up laughing themselves. The side games were of the pilots. The first was of Duo, where you had to feed him until he popped and was extremely fat.
The second was of Trowa, you had to try and coax him into talking by annoying him e.g. poking him, stealing his things, whipping him with a towel etc.
The third side game was of Quatre. You were in a meeting with him ad you had to try and keep him awake for the duration of the meeting by any means necessary.
The fourth was of Wufei. The aim of this game was to get him as angry as possible until his head flew off. The super rare special attack in this game was to paint his Gundam pink.
Zechs was in the fifth game and he was constantly on the run, you played as a giant hammer to try and break his mask and if you succeed, you played as a giant pair of scissors to try and cut his hair.
There were many other side games, but after seeing himself, Zechs had a change of heart and turned the game off returning to the other area of the house.
"Heero!" Duo called "We're home!"
"With presents!" Wufei added smirking
"Heero?" Quatre called "Where are you?"
"Buddy?"
The pilots searched all of the rooms, but couldn't find any sign of their friend, it was well after dark now, so they would have a very hard time finding him if he had gone out.
"He's gone!" Duo panicked "Where could he be? We've got to find him! He's sick!"
Okay, I know it's evil to leave it there but my arms are killing me so gimme a break huh? I'll update as quick as possible! Any ideas where Heero has gone?
Until Next Time!
Clarobell!