By Lady_Allure and Usa-chan
A Gundam Wing and Sailor Moon crossover.
Neither I or Usa-chan own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon, just barrowing them for a bit, on to the story.....
Note: Just to let you know, this idea belongs completely to Usa-chan, I'm just doing the storyline. Arigato Usa-chan for this great idea and for writing the next half of this chapter!
Chapter 3: A Stolen Heart
Duo stood at the Palace's main belcony, looking up at the stars, thinking about his friendss. They were counting on him to complete this mission. Not only that, but he had just found out that Relena had been captured, and held hostage on the Colony L3. He learned this from eve's dropping on a converstion between Diamond and Saphire.
Then his thoughts drifted to thee Queen. "What's wrong with Serenity? She's been unconsious for the past week." He asked himself, frowning slightly.
"Elena." Said a voice.
Duo turned, and saw Saphire standing behind him. "Yeah." He said, returning his gaze to the stars, not noticing Saphire's presences beside him. Then he felt a hand on his shoulder. Duo had to restrain himself from jumping, be his body stiffened in any case.
"She'll be fine.....She always is....." Saphire said, saying the last part to himself.
Duo heard him, and lifted an eyebrow, about to comment, when the sounds of approaching footsteps interupted him.
"My Queen would like to see you." Diamond announced, staring at Duo emotionlessly.
Duo turned, and nodded, a bit un nerved by Diamond's gaze, but managed to bow. "Yes Sire." He replied, then left the two brothers alone, making his way to the Queen's room, glad she was finally awake.
"Elena is that you?" Duo heard as he entered the room, slowly approaching the young Queen's bedside. "Yes my Queen, it's me." He answered with a faint smile, standing beside her.
She smiled up at him, reaching out to him with her hand. "Come to me my hand maiden." She requested.
Hesitantly, yet eagerly, Duo placed his hand in hers, and sat down on a nearby chair. "How are you feeling your highness?" He asked, studing her. She had her hair down, and wore a sleveless night gown, which was white.
"Like I haven't slept at all." She answered, blinking. "And confused."
Duo arched an eyebrow. "Confused? Why?"
She shrugged. "Because.....There are so many things running through my head.....Unfamilar images. Things I should remember, but I....." Her voice trailed off as she looked away.
Diamond was passing by their bedroom, when he heard hushed voices speaking. Frowning, he leaned against the wall, near the door, listening in on what was being said.
"What kind of images your highness?" He heard Elena ask.
"I'm not sure, but I see a Crystal Palace, and a man in a white mask, wearing a cape." She answered, arching her eyebrows.
"Hm." Duo murmered, staring at the ground. "Could she mean Crystal Tokyo?" He thought, and was about to ask her about it when he realized she had fallen asleep. He smiled, and pulled the covers over her, resisting the urg to kiss her forehead. He watched her sleep for a second, wondering what exactly was the effect she had on him, he couldn't be in love with her. Could he?
Sighing, he silently left the room, so as not to wake her.
Duo sighed. 'I should have killed her already and yet I can't. This sickness of hers worries me. There's something odd about it. I'll do some more investigating before I make my move.' He stopped as he saw Saphire nearby.
"Is something the matter, Elena?"
Duo shook his head, "No everything's fine she just wanted to get some rest."
Saphire nodded and draped an arm across Elena's shoulders. Duo froze inside but didn't betry his desire to not be touched in any fashion. "You should get some rest too. I know how concerned you must be for her. You're a very sweet and caring lady. Everything here is much better since you arrived."
Duo turned red but not with a blush as Saphire assumed but with anger. 'He's hitting on me!' He forced a smile to his face, "You're right I should get some rest." He smiled and quickly pulled away. "Goodnight," he called over his shoulder.
Duo quickly made his way back to his room and opened the door. "The nerve of him! How dare he flirt with me..." His indigo eyes widened as he saw all four of his fellow pilots. "Heero, Wufei, Quatre, Trowa? What are you guys doing here?"
Wufei smirked, "Someone flirting with you, Maxwell?"
Duo scowled at him, "Cut it out, Wu-man. Why are you here?"
Heero cleared his throat, "You're very close to the queen aren't you?" Duo's color rose in his cheeks. 'Does he know how I feel about her?' Heero continued eyeing Duo's heightened color and remembered it for future reference. "Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to get here claiming we were friends."
Duo scowled at them, "So?"
"Why haven't you killed her yet, Maxwell?" Wufei demanded.
Duo looked away, "I think something's up. She's been sick and she told me a bit about Crystal Tokyo a few minutes ago."
"Before or after you were flirted with?"
Duo scowled at an amused Wufei. "Shut up, Wufei."
"Elena?" Questioned a soft female voice.
Duo froze. 'Not now!' He gulped, "Yes?"
"Can I come in?"
Duo sighed, "Yes, your Highness."
The door opened and the glamorous queen entered. Her eyes widened slightly as she saw the group. "I see..." She smiled softly, "I need to talk to you alone, Elena."
Heero eyed the woman silently. Wufei still had the smirk on his face and Quatre was observing the Queen. "Have you been crying, Your Majesty?"
Serena turned to the boy and smiled sadly, "Yes, I remembered something about myself long ago and..." Her voice trailed off, "Please, Elena I have to talk to you right away before it's too late."
Duo glanced at his friends. "I don't know..."
Serena sighed, "Please, I don't have much time if he realizes I remember."
Five sets of eyes turned on her. "If who realizes you remember what?" Heero asked.
Serena sighed, "I know who you all are, Heero." Heero started to take out his gun when her slim hand halted him. "Don't take that out in here. They'll know and come here."
Duo stared at her, "So you know who we all are?"
Serena giggled, "Yes, Duo... You see once long ago I was married to King Endymion in Crystal Tokyo. I was known as Neo Queen Serenity and then Diamond came... I was brainwashed and married him. My illness comes back frequently as my mind struggles against the brainwashing. I beg you now to kill me and stop him."
Duo froze, "Kill you?"
Serena nodded eyes serious, "Yes, Duo please kill me."
Duo shook his head, "No way! Why don't you come back with us?"
Serena tilted her head in thought then shook her head, "No it wouldn't work. He would merely come back for me. The only way to stop this is to kill me."
Duo felt moisture in his eyes. "We can't kill you."
"Yes we can," Heero interrupted.
Duo stood between Serena and Heero. "I won't let you kill her Heero."
"Duo..." Serena lay her hand on his shoulder. Duo turned and was startled when Serena's lips settled over his in a feather soft kiss. Duo stared at her his eyes wide. Serena pulled away, "I'm grateful you're concerned about me, Duo but I would be better dead. All of my friends, my husband, my daughter are dead. It's the only way to break Diamond's control."
Duo stared at her. 'She kissed me...' He pulled her to him and gave her a deeper kiss.
Serena remained still in his arms lying content against his chest. She tensed as she heard footsteps and pulled away. "Quiet," She requested softly to the room.
"Elena?"
There was a knock on the door and Duo got an unpleasent look on his face. "Don't come in, Saphire I'm not decent!" Duo shrieked. He heard soft giggles and glanced down at the amused woman in his arms.
"All right I'll give you five minutes but then I'm coming in. I need to talk to you in private."
Duo scowled and heard even more giggles. He glanced down at her and smiling kissed her forehead. "Keep her hidden, guys and don't kill her, Heero."
Heero nodded slightly deciding to give her a chance. Quatre smiled softly at Serena. "Don't worry we won't harm you."
Serena sighed her eyes turning serious, "But you should don't you see?"
Duo left the room not letting Saphire see inside. "Let's go Saphire," He encouraged wrapping his arms around one of Saphire's. 'I'll kill Diamond to protect her. I love her and won't let him hurt her anymore.' he inwardly planned his indigo eyes aquiring a hard glint.
