**AHHHHHHHH MOTHERLAND! I have that stuck in my head from watching the End Of the World animation on youtube BWAHAHAHA. Anywayssss been having a rough couple of days with the storms coming from the hurricane that hit and my neck and arms been killing me slowly! But have no fear for I have FINALLY typed up the next chapter and hopefully it will be entertaining for most and Be on the lookout! I did a drawing of Duo with his fennec ears and tail and it actually turned out SUPER cute so once I can get it colored and put a background with it on GIMP then I'll post it up and send you guys the link to go check it out if you want ! Kind of sleepy since my bestie stayed the night spur of the moment due to horror movies WOOHOO! But after a nap I am ready to gooooooo hope you all enjoy the ride ! **

Chapter Four: Love and War

Come the next morning from the attack, Duo found himself stirring from his dreams, his body feeling utterly heavy and filled with lead. He made a soft sound as he grumbled something rather incoherent and rolled over onto his side, eyes fluttering open to glance around blearily. He had momentarily forgot that he had been brought into Heero's room after the attack and patched up and not permitted to lead, so he just put two and two together on that he most likely slept in Heero's bed all night. That thought alone brought a red- hot blush soaring upon his cheeks all the way to the tip of his ears as he paused in thoughts. He had slept in Heero's bed... with Heero all night. It was like some kind of wishful thinking had actually happened and it brought a rather goofy grin upon his face as he just relaxed where he was curled in the bed.

He was pulled out of his happy thoughts and inner musings of rejoice as Heero's door suddenly swung open to reveal the man he had just recently been drooling over in his head. Heero carried a tray with what appeared to be food upon it for breakfast. The taller man approached the bed and settled himself down before holding out the tray, which made Duo have to actually sit up to take it. Looking over the steaming hot food before him, Duo easily could tell Heero had made bacon, eggs and pancakes! It had been forever since Duo had pancakes, and so before much further thought, the braided man happily began to fill his mouth with the delicious food from Heero. It usually never took Duo too terribly long to eat, since he savored the food and never usually spoke until he finished, and this morning had been no different.

"Thanks for taking care of me" Duo offered with a sheepish grin.

"Aa"

Duo watched Heero, and could easily tell that something was on the other's mind, but Duo also knew that if he asked, Heero would just brush it aside like nothing. Duo shifted a bit in the bed so that his legs dangled off the side as he yawned and ran a hand through his bangs. He had strands of hair coming out of his braid in all kinds of angles, and it actually was a very cute, adorable sight to behold. Duo felt that he needed to go ahead and get his happy butt up from the bed, and so pushed himself upon his feet before stretching out with a large yawn. He had begun to move towards the door when a firm yet gentle grip landed upon his wrist, halting his exit. He blinked in surprise as he looked to the hand and up along the arm to Heero's face. The Japanese man looked so serious, as though he had resolved everything he needed to and now he could finally act upon it. Duo parted his lips, prepared to speak and ask Heero just what was wrong, but before he got the chance he was pulled down and close to Heero.

Heero gently let go of his wrist and placed his hand upon the other's chin as he brought Duo's face towards his own until his lips pressed against the others. It shocked Duo...Heero must have been very worried about him to bring on this amount of affection for sure! Heero though, seemed to not be just worried as his free hand pulled the other back onto the bed and let their kiss continue. Heero easily slipped his tongue within the other's mouth as the hand that had been upon Duo's chin moved down over the shirt the other wore to slip underneath the hem to feel the smooth, soft flesh of Duo's stomach. The simple touch alone pulled a gasp from Duo as his face flushed, his mind whirling off to the world of pleasure as he found himself losing his mind in the kiss, especially when his lower lip was gently nibbled upon by Heero.

The hand under Duo's shirt continued to lightly run over the flesh, inching up his body to circle a lone finger around one of Duo's pert nipples. The actions made Duo shudder, a small sound leaving his lips as his eyes tightly closed. Duo knew that this was not a dream, and because of that his mind was being blown away. The more Heero ran his finger around and over his nipple, the more Duo responded. His body was becoming very sensitive, and even the smallest of touches sent his blood to boiling beneath his skin. In Duo's opinion, this was almost worse than all the times he had been tortured in his dreams.

Heero broke from the kiss as his lips trailed down along Duo's neck, suckling before nipping with his teeth near the collarbone. He let out a low purr as his tongue would flick along the tender, exposed flesh, pulling a rather soft moan from the man under him. It was enough to bring a smirk to his lips as he continued, hand retreating from under the shirt to start popping the buttons off one by one. The shirt was in the way, and since the shirt was only used to sleep in, Heero felt that it didn't really need the buttons anyways. His fingers continued until all the buttons had been removed and ran his hands gently over Duo's stomach and up along his chest to slide the shirt off his shoulders. Wasting hardly any time at all, Heero shifted to remove his own shirt more carefully, since it was actually one of his good shirts.

With no barriers of shirts to stop him, Heero found his lips back upon Duo's skin, this time taking over where his finger had. His moist tongue swirled around the nipple, flicking over it with slow strokes as his other hand toyed and pinched the other. Duo was like heaven to Heero and it fueled the fire burning within him to continue. Every touch, lick, and bite Duo felt was like fire lapping over the wood in a fireplace. It was running like made through his body as he whimpered in pleasure, his stomach flipping as though filled with thousands of butterflies. His own hands had reached up, grabbing onto Heero as though needing him to anchor onto before he drowned in his emotions. Her felt tears sting the corner of his eyes as he silently prayed the other was not just toying around with him. Heero seemed to notice as he paused and sat up slightly, shifting to lick away the tears.

"Duo, I want to claim you as my own. I can't control myself any longer around you." Heero muttered softly, his eyes piercingly beautiful.

"But... you always just joke around. I don't wish to be just a toy or a quick roll in the sack Heero." Duo spoke, the pain filling his eyes.

"You've never been used as just a joke baka. Aishiteru Duo."

Duo was thoroughly shocked at such a confession, and coming from Heero no less! All this time, Duo had assumed Heero just liked to tease and joke around, but apparently he had been holding back for a very long time, much like himself. It opened up his eyes, made his heart soar through the sky, and caused himself to become suddenly very embarrassed. So many emotions flickered across his face as he allowed Heero's words to sink in. He knew he loved Heero back so he leaned up to Heero to give him a rather passionate kiss that poured out all his feelings for him and left Heero a very lucky man.

Heero knew with such a kiss that Duo accepted him and knew he would only be speaking the truth to even admit to loving the braided man before him. His arms wrapped around Duo's body and pulled him tightly against his own as his lips gently caressed Duo's ear. While his teeth tugged and pulled at Duo's earlobe, his hands gently ran down the man's smooth, silky back. His hands would run down slowly, leaving a trail of heat behind before dipping into the back of the silky, dark- blue boxers Duo wore. His hands stilled, just seeming to rest upon Duo's butt as he pulled his lips back to whisper within the other's ear in a rather strained sounding voice.

"If you don't tell me to stop, then I won't until you belong fully to me Duo."

"Then...don't stop until I'm yours. I love you Heero..." Duo gasped out, his face burning from embarrassment.

It had been all Heero needed to hear before he had pushed the other back down, using his own body to pin him to the bed. His eyes were almost cat like as he swooped in to let his lips press against the other's once again while his hands worked on sliding down the boxers that were just going to get in the way. Duo was more than a bit excited by how animalistic Heero was behaving, and knew that Heero's true self was coming out just a bit. Duo eagerly returned the kiss as he felt the heated hand slowly wrap around his member, rubbing from base to tip. The touch sent electric jolts up and down Duo's body as his hips twitched slightly on their own, a low moan swallowed between the two. Duo had been so caught up in feeling, and enjoying what his body was doing, that he jumped slightly at the slickened finger that pushed gently within his body.

Heero was going slowly, taking his time to get Duo accustomed to having his finger buried within his body. Slowly, over time, another finger and then another joined the first and worked Duo's body, adjusting him to something much greater to come. Heero continued to plant passionate kisses upon Duo's upper body while his free hand went back to stroking along his hardened member. The triple on-slant had Duo withering and panting heavily upon the bed, his hands fisted in the sheets as his head tilled backwards exposing his neck in submission to Heero. Seeing Duo in the throes of pure ecstasy, Heero growled softly as he shuddered, his body close to losing control as he gently removed the fingers from the other's body. Heero worked on shedding the rest of his clothes, not caring where they ended up landing and raked his nails lightly along Duo's body, which gained him a rather loud explosion of pleasured cries.

Heero had held himself back long enough, already his skin was covered in black, thick stripes that coiled around his body giving him a rather stunning look. His eyes were more blue and the pupil seemed more cat-like and atop his head were a pair of horns, curled regally within his messy hair. He held Duo captivated as he positioned his own hardness against Duo's opening and pushed slowly within the tight confines inch by inch. He grit his teeth and held himself back to wait once he was fully pushed within the other for Duo to adjust to his member. It took a few minutes, but soon Duo found himself shifting against Heero as though to tell him to hurry it on along. When Heero had first pushed within his body, Duo had forced himself to relax against the pain he felt, but with the pain came immense pleasure, mixing together within the pit of his stomach.

Feeling Duo had grown use to his size, Heero pulled all the way out only to thrust completely into the tight heat of the other. The thrust caused Duo's body to arch like the string on a bow, his lips parting as he screamed out in pure, raw pleasure. Heero cut off his next beautiful noises as his lips connected to Duo's, his body rocking against his as he claimed Duo for himself. Each thrust sent surges of feeling through Duo's entire body and left him begging for more. His fingers held on tightly to Heero as Heero's thrust rocked their bodies as well as the bed they were settled upon. With each thrust, the pleasure coiled within the pit of Duo's stomach strengthened and grew, increasing until it felt like it would swallow him entirely. Heero sensed that they both would not be lasting for too much longer, so he moved his lips down to where Duo's collarbone was and licked along it slowly. Right as he felt Duo's body tightening in the throes of release, he bit down, fangs sinking into the flesh as blood filled his mouth and trickled down Duo's chest to glisten. The bite pulled a sharp cry from Duo as it caused him to release all over himself as well as over Heero's stomach. Heero had tensed as well, lapping up the blood as he tended to the wound, his body releasing his essence deep within the other's body that milked him dry. Even after finishing with his orgasm, Heero stayed buried within, satisfied once his mark showed where he had bitten the other. His arms wrapped around Duo and pulled him close as he rolled their bodies upon the bed to be more comfortable.

No words were uttered, just the sound of heavy breathing filled the silence as Duo fought to keep his eyes open, but he was losing as he felt his eyes slip closed feeling warm and safe feeling within Heero's arms. Heero smiled and looked tenderly down to the now sleeping form of Duo before he placed a kiss to the other's forehead and soon settled down to join his mate within the land of the sleeping. As they two slept, Quatre had finally made his way over and let himself into the apartment in search of the two and when he peeked into Heero's room he nearly died from shock! He felt how much Duo loved Heero, but had always been uncertain of Heero's feelings, but to walk in on them with hardly a sheet to cover up what had just happened Quatre had no doubts that Heero definitely loved Duo back tenfold. He turned and left, closing the door behind him as he sat out in the living room to watch some television, his mind still rolling on the floor over what he had just seen... too much naked flesh for his liking that was for sure ! If it had been Trowa and Wufei then he would of just tip-toed in to join them, but he felt like he witnessed something sacred by looking at Heero and Duo. He just sighed and relaxed in the living room, but it was not long before loud banging fell upon the door causing Quatre to jump in shock.

The banging upon the door had been so loud that it jostled Heero and Duo from their sleep. Heero slipped from the bed and pulled on his pants, looking as though he wanted to launch the world into a nuclear war and stalked from the room towards the door. He opened the door with such force, it nearly went flying off its hinges as it slapped against the wall loudly. Duo had been watching from the distance as he had ran for some pants of his own, streaking right past Quatre who just sat with a hand over his eyes. Standing on the other side of the door was Relena Peacecraft, also known as the Bitch with a complex to Duo. She smiled rather sickeningly as she wrapped her arms around Heero's arm happily, walking into the apartment uninvited.

Quatre noticed how murderous Heero looked and felt that the next World War was about to transpire within the kitchen, so he stepped in politely and cleared his throat. Duo, by that time, had also joined the party going on in the kitchen and paused wondering just when Quatre, their nosy friend had gotten here, but soon shrugged it off and plastered a fake grin upon his face. He was becoming a bit pissed with her hanging off Heero's arm and he was about to open his mouth and speak when Heero cut him right to the chase. Heero sounded rather demonic and beyond angry as he flung the girl from his arm with a seething glare of animosity.

"Just what the hell do you think you are doing?" his voice dripped with malevolence.

"Heero silly! I was coming to see if you would like to go out to eat with me, and since I know the answer I decided to come over and pick you up in person.. isn't that so sweet of me? " she smiled happily and paused, noticing Duo, "And just what is that freak doing here?" she hissed.

"This freak happens to live here you bitch... so you best get the fuck out of OUR apartment before we kick your overly happy ass out the door" Duo fumed, looking clearly upset.

"I don't have to listen to you, you worthless piece of garbage!"

It was the last thing Relena knew before she was picked up and literally thrown from the apartment. She glared at Heero and stood, with all intentions of weaseling her way back inside, but Heero closed and locked the door before she could do anything of the sort. Heero turned his back to the door and moved to pull Duo into his arms in a rather sweet, tender hug. It showed that Heero was going to protect Duo and nothing anyone else said would ever make him change his mind. Duo was his, as it was always meant to be long before they had been reborn. He just felt like burning Relena and having nothing left but a pile of ashes, but he knew he could never do it, since it would just cause more trouble in the end. As he held Duo, his finger gently traced over the mark he had made, signaling Duo belonged to someone and for everyone else to keep their hands and eyes off.

Quatre just heaved a sigh and left the two love birds in the kitchen as he turned, pulling out his cell phone to call up Trowa. He filled his lover in on what had happened just now with Relena, and told him to let Wufei also know that he would not be able to leave until she left. It had been decided that Trowa and Wufei would just come over to the apartment with some food for lunch and camp out until the next day, just to be on the safe side. After all, Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! While Quatre was finishing up his phone call, Heero lead Duo out to the living room where they curled up together upon the couch, Duo soon forgetting the queen bee had just made a nuisance of herself.

Out in the hallway Relena burned with fury and filled with rage. How dare that scum take away HER HERRO! She would not stand for this at all. That little freak deserved to die a horrible death and before he took his last breath, be put into his place and shown just WHO was the boss. She glared daggers at the door before stalking past it towards the elevators. She had many things on her mind, and a plot was going to unfold even if it killed her ! Today would be the day that war was placed upon Duo Maxwell and all his buddies for tainting Heero's pure soul! Little did Relena know, that to mess with the King of Demons was to die a more horrific death of pain and agony forever.

~End Chapter Four~

Author's Note: Gahhh... my brains about to die! I didn't sleep well at all so I'm Extremely Le Tired! Also I appreciate those who have left comments on the story thus far and I do want to go ahead and address something that was brought up. I know when my characters talk, I use '...' to indicate a longer than normal pause.. I tried to cut back and not do it as much on this chapter, but it just kind of happens on its own! Lol Just sorry if it annoys some of you I'll try to not do it as much if I can ! I hope you are a bit more curious to Heero as well... he displayed bits and pieces of his true self, so we shall see what happens in the next chapters to come. Next chapter, has Relena release the beast so to say as her plan backfires badly ! also Zechs will be making his appearance as well so stay tuned! I love you all for reading and giving me your precious time! =D