Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing.... Damn...
Pairings: Eventual 121, maybe some 343.
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 4: Seeing Stars
It's been two days since we landed on L4, and I've felt like I've been here for an eternity. Seems that long anyway. Being with Quatre, it brings back so many memories... And so many feelings I thought I lost a long time ago. Like reconnecting with your past, even though it was only six years ago, six years can change a person beyond recognition. It's like a computer, no matter how many times you delete the files, they'll always be on your hard drive. I got that analogy from Heero when we were hiding in a boarding school by colony 1278. I don't remember exactly what he said after that. I don't remember much of Heero to tell the honest truth; and I never lie. All I remember... is the year of companionship, loyalty, and friendship. It took him forever to trust me. But who could blame him? After all, I did shoot him twice to save Relena's life. A lot of good that did me. I miss all of my friends, dearly and truly. I can't exactly recall the weather the day we all parted paths, but I do remember the sorrowful goodbyes, and the heartfelt thanks... Thanks for being there, for being with me during the hell I knew too well. Anyway, back to my point. Quat and I are planning a trip to Earth, since I only have 4 shows left, and they are all on Earth, we are planning a little, shall we call it, and reunion? I just hope the others are as happy to see us, as we are to go and meet them. Now.... where did I leave my toothbrush?
Duo moved across the large hotel room, looking and packing at the same time. Underneath a pile of wrinkled clothes, was a very irritated Quatre. "Do you really have to fling clothes at me while I'm trying to organize them?"
"Huh?" Duo stopped his search for his toothbrush, to sheepishly look at Quatre, who was standing next to his suitcase, more than a little disheveled. "Oh, sorry Quat. I guess I'm not used to people helping me pack, I usually fly solo." He smiled and continued his relentless search.
"I know. But you could at least try and be a little more organized. For the love of God, what are you still doing with this?" Quatre held up a black, long sleeved shirt, with what seemed like a priest's collar at the neck.
Duo stopped, and turned. He saw Quatre holding up the article, and smiled a small smile. He walked over to him and took it in his hands. "It was the same one I wore during the war." Quatre looked at him skeptically. Duo noticed the look. "No, it is, and it still fits. I just never wanted to get rid of it. Cause it reminded me of...... another life that I lived before I was a Gundam pilot. A life, that brought me so much joy, but also brought me extreme agony and despair." He looked at Quatre with solemn violet eyes, and carefully folded the piece of black material, and placed it at the bottom of the suitcase. Then straightened himself and began his search again. "Besides, it's always been my trademark, why mess with a good thing?"
Quatre looked stunned, then let out a laugh. "Touche Duo. I remember making fun of you at the safe houses that were in the desert. You would sweat like hell, but you would never change out of those black clothes. You looked like a delinquent priest"
"At least I never wore pink."
"Hey! I'm comfortable enough in my sexuality to wear what I want." Quatre looked at him sternly. "Besides, it was a gift from my sister."
"Which one?"
"All of them."
Duo looked up from the dresser, and laughed. "Geez, with 9 sisters.... No wonder you're gay." He laughed uncontrollably.
"You're one to talk." Both laughed, and then began their task of packing again. "Hey Duo, how do you think the others will react? You know, to seeing us again."
Found you. Thought I'd never find you, you bristly little bastard. What? "What?! Did you say something Quat?" Duo walked out of the bathroom holding his toothbrush in his left hand, and scratching the back of his head with his right. "I wasn't really listening."
Quatre shook his head from side to side, letting his blond bangs fall into his eyes. "I was just wondering if the others would be as happy to see us as we are to go and see them. How do you think they'll react?"
"Hm... I don't know actually. I try not to think about it." Duo looked at Quatre, and saw the man staring at the floor. "It's making you nervous I see." Duo walked over to his friend and sat next to him on the bed. "Look, it'll be ok, the worse that can happen is that they yell at us for not contacting them sooner, but we could also do the same. So, stop worrying and help me pack! We need to be outta here and on our way to Earth in 4 hours, and I'd like to at least on time." Duo slapped Quatre on the back, and walked over to the dresser and started to get his things out.
4 hours and 24 minutes later......
"I think we're late..." Duo looked at a very pissed off Hilde. Hilde stood with her hands on her hips, tapping her left floor in time with the twitching of her right eye.
"Duo." She said in a very calm, yet menacing voice. "You were supposed to be here an hour ago.... It's 54 minutes later than we agreed. We had to bribe the shuttle pilot in order to wait for you... Where. In. The. Fucking. Hell. Were. You? And it better be good." Her right eye kept twitching, and both men just stared at it in fascination and eminent fear.
"Heh." Duo laughed nervously, scratching the back of his neck. "Would you believe that we couldn't get a cab?"
"There was a car waiting for you outside of the hotel lobby.... Try again."
"Mm. Would you believe that all the elevators suddenly stopped a floor before ours so we had to take the stairs?" Duo smiled awkwardly. Then he noticed that the right side of Hilde's mouth started to twitch with her eye. Oh shit. The only way I'm going to get out of this alive is if I tell the truth. I mean, I was just throwing out excuses and see if they worked, and they all went down in hellish flames. Ah well... "Fine. Me and Quat lost track of time because we decided to take a nap before the flight, there, happy?"
"You. Were. Asleep?!" Duo backed away from Hilde slowly. He saw her walk towards him with determined steps. He turned to run, but she grabbed his braid and yanked so hard that it brought his body down onto the floor with a very loud thump. Duo stared up at her with very big puppy eyes, but the woman was not in the mood. "Get your lazy ass on the plane." She said as she let go and stormed down the hall to where the shuttle was boarding.
"You think she's mad?" Duo asked Quatre, who just sweatdropped.
On board the shuttle, everyone was asleep except two young men, who were nervous wrecks.
"How long till we get to Earth?" Quatre asked.
"About 14 more hours. It was the same answer when you asked me 10 minutes ago, and it'll be the same answer 10 minutes from now, so save me the anguish and ask me in 13 hours." Duo looked out of the window, and watched as the clusters of stars and meteors passed them by.
"Sorry, I guess I'm a little anxious to get to Earth, and see everyone."
"I know, me too. Tell ya what, try and get some rest, you'll be incredibly jet lagged if you don't rest. I'll let you know when we are about to arrive ok?" Duo tried to sway his friend.
"Ok. Will you be ok?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine, don't worry." With that said, Quatre moved to another seat on the shuttle and went to sleep. Duo stared after him. Then he went back to watching the scenery. Will he want to see me again? Was the only thought running through his mind.
To Be Continued.................................
I know that chapter didn't say too much on the specifics, but I want to drag it out, and not rush into it. Many thanks to everyone who reads this fic and reviews. This one's for you guys. You know who you are. Please review!