Precious L the Spacepirate
Disclaimer: As much as I would like to own Gundam Wing, I don't. It will
never happen. So just let me play O.K. I promise I'm not going to make any
money off of it.

Part 6

The two weeks went by fast. Duo spent his time in the tree or looking
around the castle with Trowa. Heero was doing his royal duties as was Quatre,
even though he was away from home. Trowa however noticed a certain princess
kept following them around. Even he could tell she didn't like Duo. Which was
one reason Duo liked the tree, it kept Relena away.
Twice the tree bated her away from the trunk. One time the vines went
down and picked her up and dropped her ten feet away. Trowa had been watching
from a window. He thought it was odd. The tree never kept people away from
it, just out of it. But Relena was different. The tree went to keeping her
away from the trunk and as far away as possible.
Trowa noticed that Quatre had taken up going to the tree and sitting at
the base. He wouldn't do anything other than sit, maybe read. Quatre would
get this calm look on his face. Something about the tree relaxed the blond
prince.
Quatre sat under the tree when Duo came out. He carefully walked up and
sat down next to the blond. Duo looked at him and saw his eyes were closed.
Duo touched the tree, it pulsed with energy. Duo didn't noticed at first that
the blond was looking at him.
"Am I keeping you from the tree?" Quatre asked quietly.
Duo looked down surprised. "No. I didn't mean to disturb you."
"It is your tree. If anything I am the one disturbing."
Duo shook his head. "No you're wrong. Nothing is disturbed." Duo sat down
next to Quatre. "I was wondering something?"
"Yes?"
"Why do you sit here. I know why I come and why Heero comes. I even know
that Trowa comes. But you... the tree won't say."
"The tree talks to you?"
"Yes all living things talk to me."
"Must be hard." Quatre looked away.
"Sometimes. But I learned to block it out. The tree and my mom taught me
to only listen to certain things."
"Wish I could do that."
"Knowing what others are thinking is very overwhelming. But I'm sure if
you taught yourself you could block a lot of it."
"Yeah ri...." Quatre looked back at Duo. "You know?"
"The tree talks. I think I know why you come here, now. It blocks the
emotions from others. Right?"
"Yes, its a lot like being with Trowa."
Duo giggled. "What 'til you're bonded. The tree says things will be
easier for you."
"Really?" Duo nodded. "Well then I can't wait to get home."

Duo awoke quickly when morning hit. It was the day of the Bonding
Ceremony. When the day is done he would be bonded to Heero for life. Not to
mention he would be the new... queen? Or was it king? Oh well he didn't
really care as long as Heero was in his life forever. Besides with him being
bonded to Heero, Relena would be going home, and out of their lives.
Duo was startled as a maid entered his room and began laying out his
bonding clothes. The maid left quickly. Duo scrunched up his nose at the
clothes. He had already decided to wear what he thought was a prefect blend
of elf and pixie clothing. He also decided that he was going to do his hair
extra special.
He ate his breakfast in his room. Something to do with the Queen saying
it was bad luck to see the bride before the bonding. Duo shrugged it off. He
didn't mind. It gave him time to conserve his life-energy. He would need it
later on. Or at least that's what the tree had told him.
Heero sat at the table eating breakfast and glancing at the seat that Duo
usually sat in. It was empty, and Heero wasn't pleased. He had woken up with
out the other next to him and he hated it. He missed Duo. Missed his smile
and violet eyes. And his cheerfulness.
"Eat your food son, you'll need the energy." Heero looked over at his
father.
Trowa and Quatre had heard and looked at Heero. "Especially with Duo."
Trowa committed.
Heero looked over at Trowa. "Why do you say that?"
"You're not bonding with a human, Heero. Your going to bond with a
magical being, do you have any idea what that means?"
"No. But I take it you do." Heero raised an eyebrow.
"Talia told me once that bonding is different for magical being."
"How so?"
"Talia said that with magical being they are not only bonding themselves
to each other but also combining their magic as well." Trowa looked around
the table. Everyone was watching him. "Talia said that that was one of the
reasons why The Tree fought against Dolane, when they wished to be bonded.
Two different types of magic can create something evil. Talia and Dolane were
lucky. The tree and the pixies and the elves all agreed that Duo was no harm
to them or to others. So they let him live.
"Talia said that if a magical being bonds with a human willingly then
they will be sharing life-energy. There's something else, Heero. But I would
prefer to tell you that in privet."
"How do you know this, Trowa?" The Queen was quite intrigued.
"Talia knew her son would be bonded outside of his species. She thought
maybe I would bond with him. So she thought it would be wise to prepare me
for the worse."
Warning: Its a wedding ^_^v And aren't they cute guys!
Disclaimer: Don't own, I'm only playing.

Part 7
Heero walked the halls in a daze. What Trowa had told him was mind
boggling. Not only what he told every one at breakfast but also what he had
said in privet. Heero was prepared to bond with Duo. But he never thought of
this.
Not only would they be sharing life-energy, that could make them
immortal. But Duo and the tree would be pumping magic through him. They would
be one in so many ways that Trowa didn't want to count.
Heero stopped and realized that he was at the tree and where they were
going to be bonded at. He walked up to the trunk and put his hand on it like
he had seen Duo do before. Nothing. And then he felt something very faint.
Like the tree was pulsing. After a minute or two Heero walked away to get
ready.

Duo stood before the mirror and looked at himself. He wore a white shirt
that didn't fasten in the front except for a small part near the waist. It
showed off his chest. The sleeves were loose and had a slight ruffle at the
wrist. He wore light purple pants that had a jagged edges at the bottom. He
wore no shoes. After all what magical being wears shoes? His hair was curled
all over. Part of it was up to show off his ears. Flowers were woven into his
hair. He even had a vine anklet around his left ankle. All in all he thought
he looked great. He decided that for effect he would sprinkle pixie dust on
his face, hands, and feet.

Heero stood at the base of the tree. The holly man stood on a small
platform. Behind Heero, Quatre stood as best man. The King and Queen sat in
thrones especially made for the bonding. Relena sat sobbing in the middle of
everyone. Emperor and Empress Chang sat in front holding hands of all things.
Trowa stood right behind where Duo would stand. However Duo was late.
The servants were at a loss as to where Duo had gone. He wasn't in his
room or anywhere else in the castle. Duo sat on a branch of the tree,
watching everything calmly. Finally it was time to begin. Vines wrapped
around his waist and around his arms and slowly lowered him to the ground.
Trowa had just happened to look up and saw Duo being lowered. The sight of
Duo made him gasp. Heero heard the gasp and looked up. He to gasped, as did
every other person who was present.
Duo was sat on the ground gently. his head bowed. The vines unwrapped
from him and he looked up and right into Heero's eyes. Heero swore he was
drowning in those violet pools of Duo's.
Through out the whole ceremony Heero and Duo looked only at each other
and no other. Finally Heero vowed to never love another and Duo did as well.
"... pronounce bonded for life and may no other interfere with their
love. Your highness you may seal your bond with a kiss."
Heero and Duo moved closer to one another. Heero lifted his hand and
swept back a strand of hair. Then he leaned in and kissed Duo gently on the
lips. Duo returned the kiss, his eyes sliding shut and marveling in how soft
Heero's lips were. Finally they broke the kiss and looked out at the guests.
"Honored guests I present to you the future King, Prince Heero Yuy and
his... um... Prince? Duo."
The guest clapped and cheered for the two. They retreated into the castle
ballroom where every one gave the two their blessing. Well almost everyone.
Relena was not happy. Dorothy just stood beside her for the most part.
Relena walked away from Dorothy and up to Heero and Duo. "Heero, we could
have been so happy. I'll always love you. You're a good prince taking this
so well."
Duo was annoyed. This was his bonding day, how dare she make it sound
like Heero didn't want him. Duo's eye flashed with anger. Across the room
Trowa got sight of Duo.
"Uh oh." Trowa said softly.
Quatre turned to him. "What? What's wrong?"
"Duo's angry."
Quatre turned to where the happy couple was. "How can you tell?"
"His eyes are glowing."
"What's he going to do?"
"I have no idea, but it can't be good."
Duo glared at Relena. "How dare you." Duo growled. Relena looked at him
puzzled. "How dare you say that Heero doesn't love me." Heero looked at Duo
in shock. "Heero is MINE!" The whole ballroom looked at Duo. "You have your
own. Do not disgrace her by dismissing her. Heero is NOT yours. He NEVER was!
DEAL with it or face my wrath!"
"Heero?" Relena whimpered.
"DON'T call for him! Call for Dorothy. Leave Heero be. If you truly love
him like you claim you will let him be and let him love who HE wants. NOT who
YOU want!" Sparks of magic flew from Duo's hands. Heero laid a hand on his
shoulder. Duo looked at him.
"Don't hurt her Duo. She will be leaving soon. Once she is bonded we
won't have to deal with this."
Duo put his arms around Heero and hugged him. Then he looked at Relena.
"Mine!" He growled.
Dorothy came up about that time. "Your highness, my congratulations to
you both for your bonding." Dorothy smiled at them both, which sent shivers
up Duo's back. Dorothy then turned to Relena. "My princess, you look pale.
Why don't we sit down and have something to eat and drink." Dorothy led
Relena away.
Duo turned to Heero. "She's a witch." He whispered.
Heero raised an eyebrow. "Relena's just confused."
"No no, not that brat. Her friend."
"Lady Dorothy?"
"Hai! She's a witch."
"How can you tell?"
"I can feel the magic rolling off of her."
Trowa and Quatre came up to them. "Friend, Heero. Congratulations!"
"Thank you Quatre."
"I have some bad news. Trowa and I will be leaving the day after
tomorrow. I am sure my family is anxious for my return."
"I understand."
Duo turned to Trowa. "Your leaving?"
"I have to Duo. Quatre and I are to be bonded. I have to be with him."
"I know, I just.... I just didn't think it would be so soon."
"I was hoping you'd come with us." Duo looked up in surprise. "I need
someone to represent my family you know."
"Of course Trowa!" Duo launched himself at Trowa and gave him a big hug.
Heero turned to Quatre. "I guess we're going to your bonding ceremony."
"I'm glad." Quatre responded.

TBC
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Next part the wedding night. and the much awaited lemon!