Wings and Horns

A/N: I don't own Gundam Wing, etc.

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Trowa watched as Duo and Quatre quietly talked to each other. Lately they had been going out at night and returning in the mornings. Neither one would tell the others where they went or why. When Quatre would crawl into bed, Trowa could smell salt water, smoke, and various other smells on his love. He would confront his love, but Quatre would just come up with an excuse like he and Duo went to the beach or the bar. Then when Trowa turned on the news, something like a boat sinking or a fire would be on there. Trowa noticed lately that Heero had also been coming home late. He couldn't put his finger on all of this, but he knew something was going on, and he didn't like it.

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"Trowa, you ok?"

"..."

"Trowa. Don't give me the silent treatment. What's wrong?"

Trowa turned away from Quatre. He was in no mood to talk. He continued reading the book he had in his hand. Quatre sat down next to the other boy and glanced at the title. Hidden Secrets. Why's he reading that?

"Trowa? Please talk to me."

"What's to talk about Quatre? You never tell me what's going on anymore. So I'm not going to tell you."

"What do you want to talk about then?"

"Why are you and Duo always sneaking in so early in the mornings? Is there something going on between you two that I should know about?"

"No Trowa! I would never do that to you. I'll tell you anything you want me to."

"Where do you and Duo go all the time? Don't lie to me Quatre. I want the truth."

Quatre looked down at his hands. Thinking back, he remembered a conversation with Duo. I'm going to have to tell him soon. He glanced up at his love and tried to find the right words to say.

"Trowa. This isn't going to be easy for either one of us. I don't even know how to explain it. But I've wanted to tell you for a while now."

"Go ahead."

"I don't know how to start really."

Quatre lifted his hand to his heart. It felt as if someone was pulling on it again. Trowa saw this and gently wrapped the blonde in his arms. What is happening to him? God can't you make him stop suffering like this? Quatre began coughing. Trowa tried to calm the boy by rubbing the blonde's back.

"T-Trowa. Toni-tonight...a-a angel...will ex--explain."

"Shhhh. Rest."

Quatre coughed in his hands. He looked at them and saw blood. Closing his eyes, he tried to calm his breathing. Just like the last time. I gotta tell Duo. I only have until tomorrow. Quatre opened his eyes, but everything had clouded over. He was going to pass out. Giving a little smile to his love, the blonde's body went limp. Trowa saw the blood on his love's hands. Standing, the older boy carried the blonde to the couch and covered him with a blanket. He reached for the phone and dialed Sally's number.

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Duo looked down at his friend. Quatre had been sleeping for a good three hours now. Sally had came and went without disturbing the blonde. She had told everyone that Quatre had over exerted himself and just needed to rest. Both Duo and Trowa knew something more was wrong with Quatre. Duo sat on the floor next to the couch. Staring at Quatre, he knew what was going to happen. Quatre, don't leave us. Trowa needs you. I need you too. Who's going to help me finish my training? A tear drop slid down Duo's face.

"Duo?"

Duo looked up and saw Heero standing in the entryway. Heero had been on some kind of a mission for a couple of days and hadn't known about his friend. He walked over to his love and placed his hands on the braided boys shoulders.

"How long does he have?"

"Not for sure. Sally said he was just over exhausted. But Trowa said Quatre coughed up blood."

Heero looked the blonde boy over. His face was pale, and his breathing shallow. Sighing he removed his hands from his loves shoulders and told him to get up. Duo obeyed and followed Heero upstairs to their bedroom.

"What Heero?"

"I have to tell you something. Someone's told me about you and Quatre's secret. Why didn't you let me know first off?"

"I didn't think you'd believe me and then leave me in a gutter somewhere."

"I wouldn't do that to you koi."

"Sorry Heero. So what should we do about Trowa? He's going to be miserable."

"I know."

Heero gave Duo a kiss on the forehead. Duo closed his eyes and tried not to think about how long he had left. He wanted to stay in his lovers arms for the rest of their lives. Heero knows now. There's no reason for me to tell him. What about Trowa though? Quatre doesn't have much time. Duo opened his eyes and looked into Heero's cobalt blue ones.

"Trowa doesn't know yet?"

"No. He'll find out tonight. Quatre's to weak to talk."

"So he's coming to tell Trowa?"

"Yeah."

The clock showed ten-thirty. Only a few more hours and part of this would be over.

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sorry guys. been distracted with work and school. i'm trying to keep this going. sorry for the short chapter.