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"White Knight"Written By: t-shirt Disclaimer: Gundam Wing and its characters are
copyright to Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu Agency, and associated parties.
I make no money with this fic. Rating: NC 17 Warnings: Angst, fluff, WAFF , light lemons Pairings: 1x2, 3x4, 5+all Summary: Duo is a young boy who has dreams - dreams of the future. "White Knight" Ch 4
“I didn’t know you cared,” the Chinese boy chortled laughing so hard that tears were rolling down his face as Duo fell off the bed and scrambled for the water pitcher. “What are you doing in my bed!?” the braided boy rasped washing out his mouth again. “Une insisted I make sure you didn’t wake up with Hiiro,” Wufei grinned. “What’s her problem anyway?” Duo grumbled stumbling towards his clothes. “Perhaps she intends to protect your virtue,” Wufei snickered ducking when a comb came flying his way. “She’s only prolonging the inevitable,” Duo sighed gazing out the window and smiling softly when he caught a glimpse of Hiiro doing morning exercises with the guards. “You’ve known each other less than three days,” Wufei reasoned pulling on his tunic. “I’ve known him all my life,” Duo countered leaning dreamily on the window pane as he watched Hiiro shoot an arrow into the center of a target. “Yes,” Wufei agreed joining him at the window. “But he was unaware of you until two nights ago. Everything in his life has abruptly changed,” he pointed out. “And our Lady is overly protective of you,” he added smiling affectionately while Duo blushed. “I doubt she will condone a hasty union.” Duo sighed again laying his head on his arms when Hiiro paused and turned to look up at them as he replied, “When he comes for me nothing in all of creation will stand in his way.” Wufei shook his head just to see the smitten look on his face and reiterated the poser, “You’re so sure of him.” “He is the Light,” Duo smiled. “And I am the channel that will allow him to cleanse this world.” “You speak of him as if he were a god,” Wufei chuckled resuming his efforts to dress. “Perhaps, to me, he is,” Duo laughed but joined him before they headed downstairs. “Good morning, Duo.” “Hi,” the braided boy smiled hiding his satisfaction over Elise’s absence from his room that morning amiably. “Are you…well?” the girl asked flashing Wufei an uncertain glance. “Couldn’t be better,” Duo smiled accepting a biscuit from the tray in her hands as he asked, “Have the men had their breakfast?” “Yes,” she replied brightening anxiously as she revealed, “Your Hiiro has quite a good appetite.” “Does he?” Duo smiled taking an interest in her words and Wufei sighed and rolled his eyes. “Yes!” she enthused seeming happy to have something to speak of that was of interest to the long haired boy. “He seems particularly fond of Salmidine Melon.” “Do tell,” Duo grinned taking a large slice of the ripe fruit from the tray. “Thanks!” he smiled leaving her with a happy glow that made Wufei roll his eyes again as he followed him into the yard. The exercises were over by the time they stepped into the crisp morning air but the guards were still milling about the courtyard and Duo smiled to light the heavens when he spotted Hiiro by the far wall tending to his mount. “Are you certain you should be advertising the nature of your intended relationship?” Wufei asked glancing warily about as they moved through the seasoned soldiers. “I don’t care what they think,” Duo replied stepping lively when Hiiro lifted his head to see them coming and ignoring the curious looks his happy trail across the courtyard was garnering from the men. “Yes,” Wufei whispered cautiously. “But are you certain you’re intended is as carefree about it as…” but his words died helplessly when Hiiro smoothly accepted Duo into his arms when he stepped up to his side. “Morning,” the braided boy smiled offering up the melon to the slightly blushing captain. Hiiro tried but failed to contain his smile as he took a huge bite causing the juice to run down Duo’s wrist and making them both laugh drunkenly. Wufei tossed the remainder of his biscuit into the air letting the dogs scrabble for it as he gave up the pretences and accepted the coming confrontation as some of the men moseyed closer. Hiiro noticed his frustration but could offer only a small, sticky smile as he abandoned the melon to Duo. “Mornin’,” he offered the Chinese boy but received no more than a sarcastic smirk in return. “Have you warmed your sword arm?” Wufei asked bringing a curious scowl to both of their faces. “Yes,” Hiiro replied only then noticing the slow gathering of men behind their friend. “Hi, guys,” Duo smiled somewhat nervously as he slipped casually out of Hiiro’s arms and tossed the melon rind away. “How’s it goin?” “Is’at him?” Minon ask smiling toothily as he poked a finger at Hiiro. “’Is that him’,” Duo repeated clearly admonishing the simpleton, “Minon, you’ve been neglecting your speech practice again, haven’t you?” “Well… I,” the lanky man replied glancing guiltily at the ground. “Never seen you get so… friendly with anyone before,” Aldin smirked folding his massive arms smugly as he peered down his nose at the smaller boys. “Yeah,” another agreed. “Since when are you so generous with your affections?” “Yeah!” several more joined in chorus. “Gentlemen,” Duo said calling an instant stop to the questioning by holding out one hand. He gave it a moment in which his smile widened before stepping aside and introducing his would-be mate. “I present to you, Hiiro Yui.” “We know his name!” Aldin grumbled. “Haven told us that much.” “And of his captaincy,” another growled. “Is’at how he made cap’in so young?” Minon smiled looking Duo over in a way that made Hiiro step forward. “Would you care to test his skill?” Duo grinned. “Duo,” Wufei warned softly. “Do you think that’s really a good idea considering?” “I’ll need no aid in whipping these dogs,” Hiiro smirked tossing off his cloak a he strode forward and drew his sword. “Who’s first!?” Duo crowed dancing in a circle around the captain. “How about you?” he said pulling Aldin’s massive form into the center of the ring of men. “Ah, now,” the huge man chuckled looking down at the slight form standing confidently before him. “I wouldn’t want to hurt the little guy.” “Go easy on him,” Duo smiled at Hiiro patting him on the shoulder as he commented, “The bigger they are and all.” “As you wish,” Hiiro smiled going so far as to steel a small kiss that left Duo beaming as bright as the sun as he took a place in the circle beside Wufei. “He has control of it?” the Chinese boy asked discretely. “Impeccably,” Duo grinned. “Draw your weapon,” Hiiro told his opponent. “Like I said,” Aldin smiled flexing his huge muscles as he took his stance. “I don’t wanna hurt you.” “Very well,” Hiiro agreed and half the assembly gasped while the other half laughed when he sheathed his sword. “You intend to fight me hand to hand?” Aldin chuckled. “Duo would see you unharmed,” Hiiro smiled. However, Duo belayed this idea when he shouted, “KICK HIS BUTT!” Aldin grinned apologetically then swung but by the time the action followed through Hiiro was behind him and he squeaked like a little girl when he jerked his undershorts out of the back of his pants giving him a man sized wedgie that left the onlookers in stitches. Hiiro grinned as he danced out of the way of another wide blow as the irritated man rounded on him flashing Duo a cocky smirk before dropping to the ground and sweeping the big mans feet landing him on his ass with a resounding thud and uproarious laugher from his peers. “Is your blade as sharp as your wit?” another man Duo knew as Kahl asked stepping into the circle which gave Aldin his out. The new opponent made both Wufei and Duo anxious with anticipation as Kahl was one of the finest swordsmen they had but Hiiro showed no sign of faltering as he faced him and drew his sword. A quick demonstration of his skill that sliced quickly through the air and skimmed so near to his body Duo was amazed he hadn’t sliced his clothes gave Kahl cause for caution however, as he was forced to use every bit of his skill to fend off Hiiro’s attack. Still, he was beaten in an embarrassingly short time making way for the next to oppose him. Minon gave good sport and took his lashing in good humor while others grumbled and complained making their excuses as they limped or crawled from the area. With each victory Hiiro’s gaze would wander to Duo where they would share a smile before the next opponent appeared. The commotion had gathered quite a crowd as many of the men were now eager to test their skill against the newcomer until Duo’s jaw hit the ground and Hiiro stopped when Wufei entered the fray. “Wufei,” Duo spoke anxiously. “You don’t have to…” “Do you fear for my safety?” the Chinese boy asked smirking as he stepped into the circle. Duo blanched as he tossed a wary glance in Hiiro’s direction and lowered his voice even more when he warned, “No man is his equal.” “That may be true when coupled with you,” Wufei smiled handing him his cape. “But here I’d like to think I at least stand a chance.” “Wufei!” Duo hissed not liking it one bit but the Chinese boy ignored him as he strode forward. Hiiro looked him over sternly turning a questioning eye on Duo but all the braided boy could do was shrug helplessly. A quiet fell over the gathering as most were well aware of the raven haired boy’s reputation and had fought beside him and his dragon spirit at one time or another. Wufei’s status among them was akin to Duo’s as his natural talents elevated him to higher level of expertise. He was an elite which suddenly turned the game into a serious match up. Wufei circled slowly holding his expertly crafted katana at the ready as Hiiro prepared for the assault. Unlike the rough soldiers who readily complained about their daily exercises Wufei had embraced the ways of a warrior at a young age and proved his skill with light footed maneuvers that tested Hiiro’s determination and got him tagged on more than one occasion. After more than half an hour of grueling conflict he was feeling more confident than ever showing it in the cocky quality of his strut until Hiiro paused and looked to Duo letting the corners of his mouth curl slowly. The braided boy laughed out loud when his intended winked and tossed his sword in the air with his left hand then caught it securely in his strong right hand and someone shouted… “HE’S RIGHT HANDED!” Wufei’s eyes went round as he stepped back and got a better grip on his blade as he realized the captain had been fighting him with his weaker arm all along. It took little more than an attack to discover that Hiiro had indeed been holding back but he refused to concede until Hiiro’s blade swished by so closely to his face that his dragon cloak erupted all around him forcing him to stagger back else the captain be forced to deal with the dragons fury. The gathering gasped in awe spreading out cautiously from where Wufei stood in all his glory staring disbelievingly at his opponent as Hiiro’s body began to shimmer but the battle was suddenly over when the captain noticed Lady Une standing regally on the Manor steps. When Wufei turned to see her the dragon suddenly disappeared along with any evidence of Hiiro’s Light as the Lady glared at them with indignant disapproval. “I knew this was a bad idea,” Duo grumbled charging forward to drag both of them off toward the gate. “Why do you have to show off?” “Me?!” Wufei gasped affronted by the accusation. “And you,” Duo groused stopping once they were outside and the gathering within had disbursed. “I realize you need to bond with your peers but what was the point of pushing it so far?” “Were you impressed?” Hiiro smirked arrogantly and Duo blushed right down to his toes. “Well… yes, of course but…” he began loosing the thread when Hiiro smiled at him. “Of, for pity’s sake,” Wufei grumbled sheathing his sword. “Walk with me?” Hiiro softly inquired offering the suddenly starry eyed Duo his hand which he took with great enthusiasm until Wufei interjected... “Oh, no you don’t,” and snagged them both dragging them back into the courtyard and out of temptations path. Somehow the Chinese boy found himself in the roll of chaperone for the moonstruck pair over the next few weeks. Hiiro had managed to endear himself to many of the soldiers responsible for looking after the manor not only with his skill and loyalty but his devotion to Duo went a long way towards warming their hearts. The braided boy was a favorite among the men and had long advised him to abandon his dreams and pursue a more practical life so Hiiro’s appearance and interest in the beautiful, longhaired boy set him on a pedestal that both delighted and disturbed him. The captain was ever more willing to explore his strange new feelings but all the talk about his being the deliver of mankind didn’t sit well in his crawl. However, every time the opportunity to dispute it arose Duo would gaze at him with those adoring eyes and he simply couldn’t find the words to dash his hopes. There was also the possibility that he was right and it would fall on Hiiro’s shoulders to bring about peace considering the power that lurked inside him. He recalled the night he had unleashed it and how Duo had gathered and guided the deadly force directing it at their enemies instead of wiping out the entire company has had been the case in times past and felt the stirring of a longing to believe. “Shhh!” Duo hissed easing down the stairs that led to the soldiers commons. “Why didn’t you just tell him to meet us outside!” Wufei groused checking behind them again but no one had noticed their stealthy entry. “I forgot, ok?” Duo grumbled pushing his companion against the wall as Minon moved by some distance down the hall. “How could you forget?!” Wufei hissed angrily. “He’d really come for you, you know!” “Yes!” Duo hissed shushing him again as they darted down the hall and came abreast of Hiiro’s chambers. “But he won’t because I remembered.” “You’re so besotted with this one you completely forgot the rising of the moon!” “Calm down,” Duo whispered heatedly. “We’re already going to be late,” Wufei snipped. “He won’t be angry when we succeed,” Duo grinned then gasped when the door suddenly slid open and Hiiro peered at them with bleary eyes and asked… “Who’re you talking about?”
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