Desperation Sets In

Quatre woke several hours later with the feeling of strong arms around him. He smiled and snuggled closer to his lover, reveling in the heat he found there. Heero shifted and opened his eyes. He gazed down at Quatre and smiled, pulling the smaller man closer to him. Quatre giggled and looked up to meet Heero's gaze.

"I love you." Heero whispered. His voice husky and deep.

"I love you too." Quatre replied and nuzzled his nose into the strong chest of his lover.

Heero smiled and held him tighter for a moment before pulled back slightly. "We should get dressed. Zechs and Duo will be back soon."

"I'm surprised their not back already." Quatre said and sat up. He looked around the empty clearing and sighed. "I hope their okay."

Heero sat and popped his neck. "I'm sure they're fine. They're strong and I haven't sensed anything from Duo."

Quatre nodded and pulled his and Heero's robes closer to them. Handing Heero his dark robe, he pulled his white one over his head and situated his wings so they lay comfortably. He turned to Heero and smiled.

Heero smiled in return and leaned forward, capturing the others lips in a passionate kiss. Quatre melted into the taste of Heero's mouth and let a soft moan escape his lips. Heero pulled away and stood, offering his hand to the blond. Quatre took it and rose. Moments later a rustling at the edge of the clearing alerted them to the presence of Zechs and Duo as they pushed their way into the clearing.

Quatre smiled. "You're all right!" He exclaimed.

Zechs smiled and approached his brother. "Yes, we're fine." He hugged him in a brotherly manner and kissed his forehead. "I'm glad to see you're alright as well."

Duo bounded into the clearing and attached himself to Heero. "Hee-chan!" He exclaimed.

Heero barely had time to react before he and Duo went troubling to the ground with a thump, Duo landing on top of Heero.

"Yay! Together again!" Duo cheered.

"Get off me, you idiot." Heero growled, struggling to push Duo off.

Duo laughed and rolled off. Quatre and Zechs laughed too but quickly stopped when Heero glared at them. The young brunette stood and began brushing himself off.

"Oh don't bother, Hee-chan." Duo waved his hand in dismissal. "If you didn't do it before there's no need to do it now."

Heero looked up, confused. "Before? What are you talking about?"

"You know, before in the clearing." He smirked and winked, "Have fun did ya?"

Heero and Quatre blushed brightly. Zechs frowned at Duo and shook his head. He turned to his younger brother and gently laid his hand on his shoulder with a comforting smile. "It's alright. We're happy for you."

Quatre smiled, his blush subsiding slightly and looked up at Zechs. "Thank you, brother." He whispered appreciatively.

Heero smiled as well and sighed. "As happy as I am with what's happened…" He paused to slap Duo, who had started giggling, "it doesn't solve our problem."

Zechs sighed and nodded. "And unfortunately neither the Lady of Summer nor the Sister of Autumn gave us much of anything."

Heero nodded. "We didn't have much luck either."

"The only response we received was that we had to figure it out on our own." Quatre sighed.

Duo nodded. "Yeah, that's what we were told too."

Zechs sighed and sat on the ground. "I just don't understand what it could mean…"

The others nodded. Duo sat down and snuggled into Zech's lap. "We'll figure it out. We just have to keep trying."

Zechs smiled and nodded. "Yeah…keep trying…"

Quatre frowned. He could sense his brother's sadness and it hurt him. He felt strong arms being wrapped around him and smiled up at Heero. "We will figure this out, right?"

Heero nodded with a soft smile. "I'm sure we will."

Quatre nodded and snuggled closer to his lover with a contented sigh. He was still worried about the prophesy, but at least Heero's presence would help him to get through it much easier.

Okay, there it is; chapter 14. I know, it took forever. I'm sorry. I've been swamped. Anyway, it's finally up. The next chapter is going to have kind of a big jump in it (like, several years). I understand that big jumps upset some people, but I promise it'll be good. Thanks to all my reviewers! Mizuki hikari and Lady-Frisselle. You guys rock and I'm glad your enjoying the story.