Notes: Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter up. I've had a combination of life and writer's block hindering my efforts. I already know I'm gonna have a hard time with the next chapter, so I apologize ahead of time if it takes me a while. But in the meantime...

Chapter 9

Blue eyes fluttered open before Quatre sat up slowly. He looked about, still groggy from the drugs in his system. Where am I? he thought as he stood. How did I get here? He stopped suddenly as a foggy memory came forth.

He lie on the floor of a small ship, eyes still closed. He heard several voices and he tried to listen, un-noticed.

"We're almost there, Your Excellency."

"Wonderful."

Quatre fought the urge to gasp in shock. That voice…it's Trieze Khushrenada! It can't be. He's dead.

"Do you think he'll show?"

"Of course I do. One thing I've learned about him over all these years is that he lives to protect those he cares for. He won't let the boy he loves die because of him. Soon, the fate of mankind will be in my capable hands."

He means Duo! I can't let them have him, even if it means my own life. There is too much at stake. But what can I do? He felt another prick in his neck, the world hazing over quickly.

"The drug should be wearing off. We can't have him waking up so I gave him another dos…"

"If they let me go, that means-no! Duo!" He started running to find a ship and leave this colony. "I have to tell the others."

Duo awoke and saw that his cage was now in a large room. He retracted his wings as he stood, struggling against his restraints out of habit. This wouldn't be so difficult if my hands were in front of me. But I bet they thought of that. I'd be able to get this horrid gag off too. Damn! A door opened and he turned toward it. Trieze and two armed men stepped in.

"Good morning, Duo," Trieze smiled. "You don't mind if I call you Duo, do you?" The captive pilot merely flared at him as he slipped a key into the lock and stepped inside, the two armed men blocking Duo's only means of escape. Duo stood his ground until Trieze gently stroked his cheek. Eyes widening, the shocked pilot stepped back. Trieze matched each step until the braided boy felt his back press up against a set of bars.

Duo clenched his eyes shut as Trieze took hold of his hair and wrenched his head to the side, exposing the pale skin of his neck. Struggling against the stronger men, he shuddered as he felt lips sucking on his pale skin, bruising it. He was suddenly turned quickly around, a hand at the base of his braid, pressing his face against the bars so he couldn't struggle. Sweat formed on his brow as Trieze's free hand roamed over him before he screamed out in agony as a burning sensation flooded his body.

Quatre fell to his knees, tears welling up in his eyes. Duo...

"Quatre," Heero said. "What's so important that you called all of us together?"

He wiped the tears from his eyes and rose to his feet. "It's Duo. Trieze is still alive...and he had Duo. He's in a lot of pain, physical and mental. I can feel it."

"It can't be," Wufei started, wide eyed. "That's not possible. I killed him."

"No, Wufei. You didn't. He and a few other men abducted me to force Duo to surrender to him willingly. I swear it's the truth," Quatre pleaded with them.

"Quatre," Trowa softly spoke. "You're certain of this?" The blond looked up at him with teary eyes and nodded. "Do you know where they might have gone?"

"I'm sorry...I don't," he frowned.

"I'll see what I can find," Heero stated before stepping to a nearby computer. "We can't let him have Duo."

"Don't worry, Quatre," Trowa reassured him, resting a hand on his shoulder. "We'll find him."

"I hope so Trowa," he said, wiping tears from his eyes. "I can't stand him being in so much pain."

Slowly, Duo's eyes fluttered open. He sat himself up and leaned against the bars beside him. He moved his head quickly to one side attempting to get his hair out of his face, as it was no longer braided. His body hurt all over, which triggered his memory of Trieze taking him...the winged boy forcing himself to pass out to escape the pain. He tried to curl up into the smalledst ball possible with his hands still restrained behind his back. As tears started welling up in his eyes he released his wings and wrapped them around himself, partly to hide his tears and partly to shield himself from this evil captor. He rested his forehead on his knees as the darkness began to flood his heart even more. Quatre...you're the only one that can make me happy. But now I'll never see you again. And even if I did, I can't be with you...I'm broken and dirty. I will never defile you, because I love you too much. At least I was able to save you...

Notes: Oh no! They so need to find and save him...I hate that I can do such terrible things to my favorite character. But this is supposed to be a really depressing and angsty story. I hope there will be a happy ending. Oh wait! I get to decide. Muahahahahaha!!!!! Sorry about that. Well, despite how much this made me want to kill Trieze I hope this came out okay. I hope to get the next chapter up soon, but I might have a hard time with it. Like I said, I've really been fighting writer's block and I've got a few possible songfics floating around in my mind. But I promise to try. Please review...and please don't scream at me for this. I've already screamed at myself enough. Lol. Thanks. ~Duo