Duo woke up in a state of confusion. Yesterday's events were blank to him. He could remember arguing with Zechs and Une sending him home. But this place wasn't home. Was he captured by some organization who was after a gundam pilot?
Duo removed himself from the bed and looked around. The place looked familiar and then he remembered he went home yesterday. Duo went to his closet and picked out a pair of black lounge pants. He pulled them on. Duo could smell bacon. He knew his father was starting breakfast.
Duo moseyed his way down the stairs. He was still in the state between sleep and actual consciousness. Duo rubbed his eyes, missing someone stepping into the hallway. He collided with the said person and they fell into a heap.
Duo was now fully conscious. He looked on top of him and there was Harry. Duo was staring into Harry's emerald eyes. He was lost in the storm of emotion brewing in those depths. Duo found himself gravitating forward, his eyes now fixed on Harry's lips.
"Cub, what in the world is going on?" Remus asked in a worried voice. He had heard the commotion downstairs and decided to investigate.
Both men looked at Remus and a deep red color graced both their cheeks. Remus smiled to himself as though he knew something they didn't. "Well, breakfast is ready you two, so get your bums downstairs to the kitchen."
The red color that was residing in their cheeks flushed an even deeper red. Duo accepted Harry's hand. He pulled to his feet in an instant. Duo could swear he felt a tingle start from his hand and move upward. A shiver went down Duo's spine. Duo let go of Harry's hand as soon as he was on his feet. Duo gave Harry a smile and began to make his way down the stairs.
What was that? I've never thought of Harry in that sense before, have I? A mental war broke out in Duo's head.
Yes, you've thought of Harry like that before. Remember when he was facing Voldemort? You stepped in front of the Killing Curse for him. What do you think saved you from certain death? Harry's power. You know the feelings are there. Duo's subconscious answered him back.
No way. I got lucky. The curse just happened to have missed me. Duo was trying to lie to himself.
Duo just let the matter drop in his head. He didn't really want to think of his best friend in that way. Duo sighed. Ever the pilots had hit Hogwarts, they went their separate ways. Trowa was sorted into Slytherin along with Heero. Duo was put in Hufflepuff, he suppose it was his loyalty that landed him in that house. Quatre was placed in Ravenclaw while Wufei was placed in Gryffindor.
Duo and Harry had hit it off even though they weren't in the same house. It became normal to see the two hang around with each other. They had become so close that people had begun to suspect that the two were dating. But Harry and Duo set everyone straight.
Duo sighed. He missed the good ole Hogwarts days. He loved hanging around the lake trying to catch a glimpse of the giant squid, or he was attempting to ride the beast. Harry was always there trying to convince the former pilot not to go through his outrageous plans. Duo had managed to ride the giant squid about three times. This stunt had earned him some admirers.
Duo chuckled as he remembered Harry screaming for him to get his dumb ass off of the squid. It had been one of Duo's more fond memories of Harry. He had rarely heard the raven-haired boy cuss; it was the funniest thing he had seen in a long time.
Duo seemed to have stunned Harry. He was laughing while he was riding on the squid's tentacle. Duo thought hard about that particular incident. He had been aware that Harry was watching him with more intensity than the girls.
Shit, why hadn't I noticed that before? Duo thought to himself. It really didn't disturb Duo that Harry thought of him in a romantic sense. Duo wondered if Harry still harbored those feelings. Probably not, I mean he's liked me since fifth year. Maybe he doesn't think of me in that sense anymore. But I have to know if it's still possible.
"Hello Cub. What are you thinking so hard about?" Remus eyed his son.
"Uh, o hey Dad, nothing really, just the time I rode the giant squid in the lake." Duo said offhand.
"WHAT?" Remus clutched his heart. "Why in the world did you do that?"
"Uh…it seemed like the right thing to do at the time?" Duo answered cheekily.
"Arawn Corann Black, what in Merlin's good name possessed you to do something like that?" Remus yelled at his own only son.
Duo could hear someone coming down the steps. Duo saw Harry enter the kitchen with wide emerald eyes taking in the scene before him.
"Harry, tell my Father that riding the giant squid wasn't all that dangerous!" Duo tried to gain his friend's support.
Harry glanced from the elder werewolf to the younger werewolf. Harry was unsure of who to support. Harry scratched the back of his head. "Well…it was a stupid stunt, but look on the bright side Remus, he'll go in history as the only person who has ever rode the giant squid."
Duo grinned at Harry, even though Harry had not full out supported him, he was able to give Remus something to think about.
"That is still unacceptable Harry, he could've died." Remus pointed out.
This annoyed Duo. The incident had occurred before Duo even knew he had a family. Why would Remus be so concerned about a son that he had abandoned on a lousy colony?
"Why do you care? Weren't you the one who abandoned me on a colony to suffer?" Duo asked with venom in his voice.
Remus paled. "Duo it wasn't like that!"
Harry stood still. He knew when Duo was angry, Shinigami came out to play. He had seen the God of Death in action. He just didn't think that he would see that happen ever again. Shinigami scared Harry to the core. He knew that Remus had not witnessed the being that resided in Duo's subconscious.
"Yea, then Father of mine, tell me! Why would you abandon a werewolf cub on a place like L2?"
"Fine, you want the truth? Then here it is. Sirius had gotten word that Voldemort was going to kidnap you and raise you to be a killing machine. He was going to make you his heir. I had to stop him. So I hopped the next shuttle to any colony. It had happened to have been L2. What I didn't know was that Death Eaters had followed me to the colony. I hid you in a dumpster somewhere and lost them. But when I came back, you were gone. I had lost my son and my husband in the same day. How do you think I felt Duo?" Remus told his son. Remus watched his son's reaction.
Duo took the information in. This new information had put a new light on everything. Duo sat down in a chair and continued his thinking process. Well this changes everything I guess…but still. Should I tell him what happened on L2? No, he would be mother hen again and try to apologize again. Wait…Remus was just like Quatre, apologizing for everything. A smile crept to Duo's face as he thought of the petite blond.
"What's so funny?" Remus asked with curiosity.
"You remind of someone I used to know. I miss him a lot. I haven't seen him since Hogwarts…well I haven't a decent conversation with him since the Mariemaia incident." Duo sighed.
"You're talking about Quatre aren't you?" Harry asked.
"Yea. Dad, I'm sorry I shouldn't blame you for something that I couldn't control. I just, L2 is a touchy subject ok? Let's not talk about it." Duo grinned wearily at his father. Duo's eyes had changed. They were haunted and filled with knowledge of the streets.
Harry knew this was the Harry he fell for. This was the side of Duo that Harry loved. Well, he loved both sides, but this side made him want to protect the American with everything he had.
"It's ok Cub. I understand." Remus too had the same haunted look in his eyes.
"Well now, where's that food? I'm starving." Duo's attitude had changed in less than five minutes. Harry had forgotten about that part of Duo. It was like he could switch his emotions so easily.
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Duo and Harry were sneaking out the front door when a voice floated through the house. "You two make sure you are back at a decent time!"
Duo winced while Harry kept himself from laughing. Duo had been so careful; he was the master of stealth after all. "I could smell you!" Remus answered as though he could read his sons' thoughts.
"Fine. We'll be back by two or three in the morning." Duo replied.
Harry and Duo apparated once they were out of the house. They were now standing in front of the new club. The lights were done in bright neon and read Vice Versa (1). Duo grinned at Harry as they entered the club.
The club was spacious, to the back right was a stage/dance floor with raised benches surrounding it. To their left was a bar that had swiveling chairs. And to the left of the stage/dance area, was another bar. There were chairs dispersed throughout the club.
Duo noticed the couples on the dance floor dancing and grinding. It was like one big orgy. This was where Duo thrived the most. He had enjoyed clubbing since he had discovered it on a mission that G had given him.
Duo turned to Harry and grinned. Harry smiled back. Harry also enjoyed clubbing. Duo had taken him clubbing for the first after he had defeated Voldemort. Harry chuckled at the memory.
"What's so funny?" Duo asked him.
"I remember how you stole me away from everyone and took me clubbing."
"Ah yea, I also had to teach you how to dance." Duo smiled a true smile at the memory. It was one of the few times he was truly happy.
"Well, I bet I am a better dancer than you, sensei." Harry smirked.
"O really? Well I'll take you on that bet. Winner gets a kiss."
"A kiss?" Harry asked paling. Did the American know about his feelings?
"Yuppers." Duo answered.
"Ok, it's a deal." Harry answered with new resolve. This was his chance to know if Duo liked him or not.
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Author's note: Vice Versa is a gay club that is located in Morgantown, WV. I have been there with a few friends and how I love that place.
Ok, very soon I'm introducing everyone else. And I'm gonna have a secret couple. Whoever guesses it, gets to have a part in the story. You can specify bad or good guy. Hope everyone likes the new chapter.
