Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing.... Damn...

Pairings: Eventual 121, maybe some 343, haven't decided as of yet.

Warnings: Eventual Shonen Ai, maybe violence, and Rock n' Roll baby.

Notes: Ok, so I hope you like the fic so far. I'm working hard on it, and I just wanted it to be something that everybody could like. Except for the language and violence, there really aren't any warnings attached to the next few parts. Again this is my first 'long' GW fic, and I think that I will improve in my story telling as the story goes along. As a side note, as a musician, I appreciate good music, and since I don't want to publicly post my OWN lyrics as parts of this fic, I have decided that Duo's songs will be songs by other artists. They will be noted at the beginning of each fic, as I do not want it to seem like I stole their music, rather than borrow it for my own purposes. So, with that said, I would like to thank everyone who supports me, and to all the readers I would like to say: Enjoy.

In The Valley Of The Diamond Dogs

By Black Dragon62

Chapter 3: Memory Lanes and Dead Ends

Duo sat there and waited patiently, his mind backtracking and going side to side up and down. He was waiting for Quatre, who would show up in less than three minutes. 'What if he forgot? What if he meant 3 tomorrow? Why the hell am I so nervous? It's just Quatre.... But still, six years is a long time to be apart, even for people who were as close as we were. We were friends for a long time, is a year a long time? It seemed like it, the way I grew up, I was lucky to know people for a couple of days, let alone a year. But those guys, they were different, they were like, me.' Duo lifted his eyes to the street, and saw a familiar figure walking towards the cafe in long determined steps. Blue vest flapping gently with each stride, and strawberry blond hair bouncing like leaves in a breeze, and a pair of clear aquamarine eyes full of happiness and relief shone from a cheerful face. He walked over to the table that Duo was sitting at, and smiled broadly. Duo got up from his chair and looked his friend in the eyes. 'He's grown.'

"Hey." Duo said softly, with a rueful grin on his cherubic features. Quatre looked at Duo for a second, and then jumped into his friends arms and embraced him as if he were just a phantom that was about to disappear. Quatre lifted his head and looked at Duo through tear filled eyes and smiled. "Hey, it's ok Quat. I'm here, you don't gotta cry."

"I know. It's just that it's been so long since I've seen you and... I'm just so happy to see you again!" He hugged his friend again. Then let go and motioned for Duo to take a seat while he took the adjacent seat. "So, tell me, what brings you to L4?" Quatre started the conversation.

Duo shrugged his shoulders. "Eh," he said nonchalantly, "Got a show tomorrow night at the coliseum. It's sold out I think. But you're welcome to come as my guest, if you want." Duo looked at his friend optimistically.

"Sure, sounds like fun. I've never been to a concert before, it should be great." Quatre smiled, he was practically beaming. "So, how did you know I lived on L4?"

"Oh. I looked you up in the directory, I remember you telling me years ago that your family owned a house on this colony, so I just thought I'd give it a shot and, here we are." Duo smiled at Quatre, and lifted his coffee to his lips and took a gulp. "I just didn't know how you would react to me calling, especially after 6 years of no communication."

"Oh. I honestly didn't know what to say. I never really thought anyone of us would try and bring the ties that held us together back again, but I always hoped. And, hoping brought you to L4. And I am glad you called. I always wanted to say that I was friends with a celebrity." Quatre started laughing.

"Haha, I always said I had a rich friend on L4, but I always considered you a friend Quat, one of the best." Duo smiled at Quatre sincerely. Then breathed a sigh. "So, what have you been up to these past 6 years? Have you gotten married? Got a wife and kids somewhere? So, tell already, you already know what I've been up to, shit, probably everyone knows. My life isn't exactly a secret anymore."

Quatre looked at Duo, and smiled slightly before answering. "No, I'm not married. I don't have any children, and yeah, I do know what you've been doing since we went our separate ways. I'm actually the head of my father's company now, Winner Enterprises, I have been since I turned 18. I haven't found anyone that I've wanted to spend my life with. I guess I just haven't found anyone who held a special place in my heart."

"Except Trowa." Duo looked into Quatre's startled eyes, and looked seriously for a moment, then threw it casually aside. "You know, we all knew, except maybe you and Trowa. We knew you two loved each other, just that you never made a move. Either of you. And I thought you guys were meant for each other. Guess I was wrong."

"Maybe, or maybe I was just scared." Quatre looked away, he was now fixated on his glass of water, and watching the drops of water drip slowly down the glassy side. Duo quirked an eyebrow at his quiet friend, he waited patiently for him to elaborate. "I knew how I felt about him, and how he felt about me... I know he cared about me, he cared about all of us, it's just that, I never took the chance to find out if it could have been more you know?" Quatre lifted his head and placed it on his crossed arms. Eyes looking up into Duo's face. "And I've always regretted it."

"So why don't you do something about it? You know he lives on Earth, why don't you go say hi? Or have you stopped thinking about him? Loving him?"

"I've never stopped. And, I can't do that! Not everyone can be as brash as you are Duo. You've always gone head on in your determination, never caring about the outcome, just as long as it got done. I can't do that." Quatre sat back and looked at his friend with a stern look. He brushed away the blond hair that fell into his eyes.

"Hey, I've always been spontaneous, but I've never been THAT reckless. And what's wrong with taking chances?" Duo smiled ruefully at his solemn friend. "Come on, it won't be as bad as you think. What's Trowa been up to lately anyway? You said you kept track of everyone right?"

"Yeah I did. You make me sound like a stalker for crap's sake. Trowa and Catherine live on Earth, in the country of Italy, they own a wine shop there."

"So they gave up the circus thing?"

"No, I don't think they could ever give that up. Catherine has an act with the Italian circus, she's still throwing knives at Trowa. But I think they only do their act 3 times a month. Don't exactly know why though." Quatre's eyes wandered into the street, and watched with a smile as a little girl walked by, holding the leash of a very big dog.

Duo followed Quatre's gaze, and watch the scene with a smile of his own. "So, how's Catherine been? Happy?"

"Yeah, Cat's been happy. She's married with a little girl, and another on the way. She's been married for about 4 years, and I'm sure Trowa had his issues with it."

"I'll bet, you know how protective of Cat Trowa is. But, I'm glad she's doing good. She's going to have a liter I'll bet you anything." Duo and Quatre started laughing at the thought, Catherine with 5 children running circles around her and Trowa. When the laughing subsided, Duo got a wistful look on his face. "So, how's Wufei? Good I hope?"

"Yeah, he's doing well. He is a teacher at a Martial Arts school on Earth's China. He teaches his students honor and discipline, all the stuff he tried to teach us. But, they listen to him, only God knows why." He chuckled.

"Man, I feel sorry for those kids. But, at least he is teaching them responsibility and hopefully it'll keep 'em out of trouble." There was a bit of silence as Duo lifted his coffee cup to his lips for another sip. Quatre took his chance.

"Aren't you going to ask about Heero?" Duo coughed and choked on his coffee. He breathed and gagged for a few moment.

"Why do you ask?" Duo said shakily, trying to get his breathing back to normal.

"No reason. Just thought you'd want to know about your best friend. And he's the only one you haven't asked about. Do you want to know what he's been up to these past 6 years?" Quatre looked at Duo for an answer, Duo merely nodded. "Well, he's ok. In good health, and has a good life. He lives on Earth's Japan, and is a school teacher. He teaches computer science 3 times a week, and then works for an electronics company the rest of the time. He lives with his dog Max." Quatre took a sip of his water, and waited for the information to sink into Duo's head.

'Hn, at least he's happy. A school teacher? Heero Yuy a school teacher?! Who would have thought that the galaxy's most perfect soldier, would become a school teacher?'

"At least he's happy." Duo said with a sad little smile.

"So, you never told Heero either?"

"There was no need, no point, and no future. So I didn't bother. I wasn't about to make an ass out of myself Quat. I do have my pride." Duo leaned back in his chair, with his arms crossed over his chest. "Give me some credit. We're not exactly 'star-crossed lovers'. We're just friends; Heero and Duo, friends, and nothing more. I walked away, with my dignity intact."

"And a broken heart." Quatre finished for him. Duo's face became sadder somehow. He looked into his friend's eyes, and asked a silent question. "I don't know Duo... 6 years is a long time, for anyone not just us. Who knows."

Both men were silent for a while. Then Duo's eyes lit up with an idea. "Hey Quat, can you take a couple days off?"

"Yeah, I have vacation time coming up. Why?"

"I have 4 shows left on my tour, and they are on Earth. How 'bout we go, and, have a little reunion?" Duo said with an impish grin.

"Are you nuts?!" Quatre yelled, eyes the size of dinner plates. "We can't do that!"

"Sure we can. So how about it?" Duo leered at Quatre.

"Shit. I haven't been with you more than a day and already I'm in over my head." He breathed out a huge sigh. "Fine."

"Ok, we leave in two days, so have your shit packed and ready to go!" The two of them discussed plans, and the past, and the future. About joyful reunions and anxious meetings.

'Two days till we get to go to Earth. I wonder what that's going to be like. Here goes nothing.'

To Be Continued.........................

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