Can There Be a Happy Ending?

Life in the Heavenly Realm only proved to be more complicated than any of the lovers anticipated. A year passed with their relationship a secret before they decided to come clean, and then they did, the Saints were not pleased. It was bad enough that Zechs had announced his sexual preference when he was 16, but his proclamation of love for a dark angel was almost too much for them. And when Quatre added his say, they nearly passed out from shock. It took many months before the Saints finally gave up their search for new mates for their Princes and in that time the Dark King had become even more difficult to deal with. Heero and Duo found themselves at home less and less because of their father's wrath; not that Zechs or Quatre minded the extra house guests.

Their relationship grew stronger as the months passed and soon they were all but inseparable. Zechs constantly spoiled Duo with material things and Heero had made it his life's work to pamper Quatre as much as possible. While Duo had no problem accepting Zech's kindness, it took Quatre longer to allow Heero to dote on him. Heero had to constantly remind him that his love was true and he was only out to prove it too him. Eventually Quatre relaxed and even began to revel in Heero's actions.

The months progressed into years and before any of them were aware of it, four years had passed. Even though all the happiness the young lovers had experienced together, they still had grown no closer to discovering the truth of the prophecy. Each day Quatre grew steadily tenser as the day of Heero and Duo's twenty-first birthday drew nearer. He had just celebrated his birthday the week before and it reminded him of the oncoming doom that awaited them all. Quatre spent his days pacing through the Library of Heaven searching for anything that might pertain to the prophesy. At night he slept very little, tossing and turning with nightmares of what will happen to earth if they fail.

It wasn't until two days prior to the twin's birthday that Zechs finally put his foot down. He was tired of the stress Quatre was putting himself under and he knew it had to stop before God would allow them to learn the answer. Late at night, after Quatre had fallen into a restless sleep, Zechs snuck into his bedroom to wake Heero. Silently he escorted the dark angel from the room and into his own where Duo lay waiting.

"I hope you have a plan." Heero said as soon as the door closed.

Duo sighed and shook his head. "Quatre is going to drive himself crazy if he doesn't relax."

Heero nodded and walked to the bed. He sat down and sighed. "He won't even listen to me anymore. I don't know what to do."

Zechs frowned. "Quatre can sense the doom that grows nearer. His heart is connected to the hearts of all living creatures and the impending dread has filled him. It must be painful for him."

The twins nodded.

"But what can we do?" Duo asked. "It's not as though we don't worry too. And it's not something that will just go away. In fact it will only get worse."

Zechs nodded. "I know." He moved to the bed and sat down with his lover and friend. "But I have been thinking…" He paused and when neither man spoke, he continued. "If God wanted us to save Earth, then he would provide us with the tools. Correct?"

Heero and Duo nodded.

"You're saying that he already has?" Heero asked.

Zechs shrugged. "I don't know. But if it were meant to be, then it will happen on it's own. The problem is, Quatre isn't willing to let it be."

"So you think…" Duo reasoned, "that by stressing himself out, Quatre is only hurting his chances of helping earth?"

Zechs nodded. "I can't be certain, but I know that God wouldn't leave us defenseless if he wanted us to win."

Heero nodded. "So…what do you suggest?"

Zechs turned to Heero. "Well, that's where you come in."

Heero stared into soft blue eyes. "What do I have to do?"

Zechs smirked. "Distract him. Help him to relax…think about something else. I believe that if he trusts all his strength to fate that the answer will come to us."

Heero looked down. His mind was racing. How could he distract Quatre if he wouldn't even listen to him? He sighed and looked back at his brother and friend. "I'll do what I can." He stood and bowed to them. "Good night."

The walk back to Quatre's room was longer than Heero remembered and it provided him with plenty of time to think. Zech's plan made since. Perhaps all they lacked was faith. He took a deep breath and stared at the door he stood in front of.

"Well…here goes." Heero opened the door and found Quatre tossing and turning in bed. He frowned. He hated seeing Quatre suffering. After four years together Heero felt as though he was part of the man before him; and he didn't want anything bad to ever happen to him.

He walked forward slowly and climbed into bed. Carefully, he wrapped his arms tightly but gently around Quatre and tried to calm him. It took a few minutes, but eventually Quatre relaxed into Heero's grip and Heero smiled. Well, that's a start. He thought. He closed his eyes and pulled Quatre close to him. First thing tomorrow…Heero told himself as he drifted off to sleep.

Quatre awoke the next morning feeling more rested than he had in months. He slowly opened his eyes and blinked away the sleep before he focused on soft cobalt blue eyes beside him. Despite his worry, he smiled.

"Good morning Heero." He whispered.

"Hmm, yes it is." Heero smiled and wrapped his arms tighter around his lover.

He lowered his lips to gently catch Quatre's in a passionate morning kiss. Quatre actually found himself melting into it before he realized what day it was. He pulled away from Heero and looked at him.

"Heero, do you realize what today is?" He exclaimed.

Heero smirked and didn't let go. "Mmhmm." He grinned. "This is the day that you don't leave the bed."

Quatre frowned and tried to sit up. "Please Heero, you're birthday is tomorrow. I must return to the library."

Heero refused to let go and after Quatre struggled a few times he finally threw him down and crawled over him to pin him to the bed. Quatre looked into Heero's eyes with a desperateness.

"Heero, we don't have time for this. Please."

Heero nodded. "Please indeed." He locked his eyes with his lover and frowned. "You need to listen to me first."

Quatre stared into those harsh eyes and finally sighed. "Very well. What is it?"

Heero nodded and, satisfied that he wouldn't try and escape, moved off of him and sat up. "Quatre, you're bringing too much stress to yourself. You must relax."

Quatre sat up and sighed. "I can't. If the people on earth die I will never forgive myself."

Heero nodded and reached forward to stroke Quatre's cheek. "I know, love." He whispered and leaned in. "But the tighter you're grasp, the more you let slip through you're fingers."

Quatre looked up and met the concerned eyes of his lover. He knew he was worried, but what could he do? He finally collapsed into Heero's arms and cried.

"Heero I don't know what do to." He sniffed.

Heero nodded and held him close. "I know. But at this point, I believe the best course of action is to stand back and look at the bigger picture." He pulled back and forced Quatre to look at him. "Besides, there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about."

Quatre wiped his eyes and sat up. "What is it?"

Heero looked down and took a deep breath before meeting Quatre's eyes again. "Quatre…we've been together for four years. And they've been good years, haven't they?"

Quatre smiled softly and nodded. "I believe they have."

Heero smiled and nodded. "I love you, My Quatre." He said and placed his palm on his cheek. "I love you in a way I never thought was possible."

Quatre's eyes began to water at the confession and he nodded. "I love you too, Heero. I can't tell you what it's meant to me to have you at my side."

"I'm glad you feel that way." Heero smiled and released Quatre's cheek. "It will make this next part much easier."

Quatre raised a brow and opened his mouth to speak when Heero reached under the pillow and pulled out a box. Suddenly his breath caught in his throat and he gasped.

"Heero…"

Heero covered his mouth and smirked. "Please…let me talk."

Quatre lowered his hands from his mouth and nodded, staring at the box. Heero took a deep breath and looked into Quatre's eyes.

"Quatre…In all our time together, I have never known one bad day. I don't want that feeling to stop." He reached down and opened the box. Inside was a small gold ring with silver entwined around the length. "Quatre…will you marry me?"

Quatre suddenly felt faint. He stared at the ring in awe. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever laid eyes on. He looked up at Heero and swallowed.

"Heero…" He started and Heero silenced him.

"I know. It seems like a bad time for this." Heero said softly. He moved closer to Quatre and placed the box in his hands. "I want you to know that no matter what happens to earth, that I will be here for you. I want you to know that I will never stop fighting my father's evil plans. But most of all, I want you to know that I love you."

Quatre felt tears welling up in his eyes and he had to laugh to keep from crying. He looked into Heero's eyes and smiled. "I think that might be the most wonderful thing I have ever heard." He choked out.

Heero smiled. "I only speak the truth."

Quatre nodded and looked down. "If we do this…"

"It'll be hard." Heero said and tilted Quatre's chin up. "I know that. But I'm willing to try it…if you are."

Quatre smiled. Hundreds of thoughts were running through his head and he was having a hard time focusing on any one of them. Finally he gave in to his feelings and wrapped his arms around Heero's neck.

"Yes! Yes, I will marry you."

Heero laughed and fell backward on the bed with Quatre. He smiled and held him close. "I'm glad." He whispered and pulled back to look into Quatre's eyes. "Let's get married. Right now."

Quatre's eyes widened for a moment. "Right now?" Heero smiled and nodded and Quatre couldn't help but giggle. "I would love to!" He smiled and tackled Heero with another hug.

"Yeah, so would we!"

Quatre and Heero turned to the door to see Duo and Zechs leaning against the frame. Duo's face was beaming with the goofiest grin he had ever worn and on his finger sparkled a large gold ring.

"You too!" Quatre shouted with joy.

Duo looked up at Zechs with a giggle and then nodded to Quatre. The two smaller men embraced while Heero shot a knowing look over to Zechs.

"Great minds think alike." Heero smirked.

Zechs chuckled. "I suppose so."

"Well come on everyone!" Duo jumped up. "We have a wedding to go to!"

Quatre laughed and allowed himself to be dragged from the room by Duo followed by a very amused Zechs and Heero.

Okay there's chapter 15. I hope everyone is enjoying it and I apologize for the long delay between chapters. I've been sick with the flu. Anyway, I'll try to start updating again and since school is almost over I'll have more oppritunity to do that.

I just want to send out a thanks to my reviewers: hEEROsBabYsISTEr, inu-luvver10, Lady-Frisselle. You guys are great and I really appreciate the support! Hope you are enjoying it!

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