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 8: Midnight Blue

"I will return in a few weeks, if I'm not back by the end of the month, I will let you know in advance. Thank you again for doing this." Wufei spoke to a black haired man. He was tall and muscular in build, and had a solemn face and relaxed demeanor.

"Hey, don't worry, you trust me right? Wufei, we've been friends for 10 years, I think you know I won't burn the place down." The man said with a smile on his face. He picked up Wufei's bag and pushed him out of the doorway and onto the street. Outside, Hilde, Duo, and Quatre were waiting for him. "I'll take care of things till you get back ok."

"Thank you." Wufei said with a bow as he turned and headed towards the car. He looked back once and saw the man waving him off. He put his bag in the trunk and got into the car. The engine started and they were off to the airport. They all sat in silence for a few moments before Duo decided to speak.

"Hey Wu-man, who was that?" Duo asked, thumb jerking towards the rear window.

"That's Zhou," he looked at Duo's puzzled face and thought to elaborate. "He's Meiran's brother. Or in other words, my brother in-law. He's a good man, and I trust him with my life."

Enough said. Duo thought. The rest of the way to the airport, they talked about everything from the weather to what color the street signs were. When they arrived at the airspace, Duo put on his black hat and sunglasses. He also tucked his braid into the back of his shirt. Just to be safe... He got out of the car, and walked to where their flight was boarding. They walked on calmly, no one making it seem like anything was out of the ordinary. When they arrived atthe gate, they all walked to the private airplane that would take the group to their next destination.

Duo looked from side to side, making sure no one had spotted him. And let out a big sigh of relief when they were safely on board and alone. He sat down on at seat that had a window, and made it a point to look out of it as everyone took their seats, and arranged their carry-ons in the overhead compartments. The flight attendant walked over to one side of the plane and held out the airplane microphone.

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen and thank you for flying Peacecraft airlines. I will now direct you to take your seats and to fasten your seat belts. I will remind you to keep your trays in the up right position-" She went on while Duo spaced out. I don't even know where we're going next.... "Thank you, and have a nice flight." She put the microphone back onto it's proper place on the wall of the plane and took her seat.

The plane rumbled with the sounds of the engines, and they were pushed back into their seats by the inertia of the plane taking off.

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"I can't believe you, of all people, have motion sickness!" Duo teased Wufei, as he was vomiting in a handy paper bag. "You! A Gundam pilot!" Duo laughed.

"Shut up! You idiot! I haven't been on a plane in six years! I forgot that the inertia makes me sick! And-" He stopped talking as another fit of sickness over took his senses. He commenced to vomit into the paper bag while Duo, started to have fits of irrepressible laughter. "Shut Up!!!"

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The plane was quiet. Nothing was heard except the gentle hum of the engines. Everyone was asleep. Duo looked at his watch. It's past midnight. Well, China time anyway. He sighed. Hilde said we would be in Italy in 12 hours. She said that 3 hours, 4 minutes and 23 seconds ago, 24 seconds, 25- He stopped his train of thought. I am not going to be counting the seconds until we land, that's just sad. He looked at his notepad and took a deep breath, and let it out slowly. I might do this song when we get to Italy, but I might save it for my last show on Earth. He looked out of the window, and saw nothing but the deep midnight blue sky with gray clouds splayed out across the sky like lint. I should try and get some sleep. Everyone else knocked out about 2 hours ago. I don't want to be tired when we land. But I'm not all that sleepy to begin with either.... I had forgotten how beautiful the night sky is on Earth... Maybe if I close my eyes... Duo closed his eyes, and drifted off into a light slumber.

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"Duo."

Duo shifted slightly.

"Duo. Wake up."

Duo was shaken lightly by a hand on his shoulder.

"Duo."

He opened his eyes to look into very familiar eyes. Familiar cobalt blue eyes. He blinked and rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand, and blinked at the face that looked at him with worry.

"Heero? Is that you? Heero?" Duo was baffled, he was looking into the face of Heero, he was there, sitting in front of him, with his hand on his shoulder. "How-"

"Of course it's me. I was starting to worry about you. You were talking in your sleep again, and I thought you might have been having a nightmare." Heero said, standing up from Duo's bedside and walking across the room to his own bed. "You were mumbling something, and I couldn't concentrate."

There was something wrong with all that Duo was seeing. He was in his bed, the bed he had slept in when he was in that boarding school in New Edwards, in the room he shared with... Heero. But, how can this be? Wasn't I just on a plane headed towards Italy with Hilde, Wufei and Quatre? How is this possible. Wait... Heero is here, and said I was dreaming... could it have all been a dream? No, it was too real to be a dream, so is this a dream? Or is this reality? What the hell is going on?! And what the fuck am I doing here?! Duo's mind was beginning to become irrational, so he put his hands on the sides of his head and grabbed at his hair. This isn't real! This isn't real! This isn't real! This isn't real! He was mentally screaming for reason, but when none came, he let out a scream that knocked him forward, burying his head in his knees.

Heero ran to Duo and put his hands on his shoulders. "Are you alright?" Heero asked, his voice laced with concern. He lifted Duo's tear stained face, and looked deep into those hazy violet eyes. "Are you ok?" He repeated once again.

Duo looked at Heero, his eyes brimming with unshed tears. He gulped in the air he so desperately thought would save him from his madness. He looked into Heero's eyes. "What am I doing here, Heero? Is this real? Are you real? Or am I-" He stopped as a wave of uncertainty hit him like a punch to the stomach. He gasped for air and closed his eyes, releasing the tears that were lingering on his eye lids. "Is this real, Heero? Is it?!"

Heero looked into Duo's eyes, uncertain of what the other pilot was talking about. But decided to answer in the only way he knew how, the logical way. "Yes, this is real, I am real, you are real, this room his real, like the bed you're sitting in. What's wrong with you?"

Duo let the answer process in his mind. And he looked at Heero again. This is real... this is real... I'm real, Heero's real... That means he's really here, with me, looking at me with those eyes, those beautiful midnight blue eyes. Wait midnight? Duo looked at Heero, again.

"What time is it?" He asked tentatively.

"A little past midnight. Why?" Heero cocked one eyebrow up in confusion.

"oh, nothing, just-, never mind." He saw Heero shrug. They both were silent for a long moment, Heero's hands still on Duo's shoulders. Then, suddenly, he moved his right hand, and brushed his thumb across Duo's face, wiping away the drying tears that still lingered. Duo smiled. I can't believe this is happening-

"I lied to you." Heero suddenly spoke.

"That's one way to break the silence." Duo blinked with a grin on his face. But then it faded to a look of confusion. "Wait, you lied to me? What did you lie about?" Duo felt his heart drop into his stomach.

"I think I'll tell you later, because you have to wake up now."

Duo awoke with a start. What the hell was that? He looked around, and saw he was back on the plane. Sitting alone. He looked around and saw that everyone was still asleep. Heero... His mind drifted back to his dream. A tear formed in his eye, but he brushed it away angrily. It was just a dream... Just a dream... He thought sadly. He looked out of the window, and for the rest of the night, watched as they flew through the midnight blue sky.

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

Fooled you didn't I? I hope you liked that chapter, it came to me last night and I just had to include it into this story. I hope you all enjoyed it, Leave me some Reviews!!! Happy fourth of July!