Author: Precious L. the Spacepirate
Warnings: AU, yaio, fantisy,
Pairings: 1+2, 4+3, 5+M
Rating: Umm I think PG-13
Disclaimer: Wish I owned it but I don't.

The Prince's Choice
Part 3

Prince Heero was duly annoyed. Not only had his parents sent him out to
find a life mate but they had also sent along Emperor Chang. Emperor Chang
ruled the Dagon Kingdom. He was the same age as Heero, same height, but his
black hair was tied back in a tight ponytail that hit the back of his neck.
Chang was a man who believed in honor and justice. Emperor Chang's life mate
was also accompany them. Meiran, was a woman born of a strong family, they
were all warriors. She took her role as wife very seriously. However it did
not escape Heero's attention that the two fought a lot. But yet it seemed to
make them stronger. Heero found it odd.

"Your Highness." Heero was brought out of his thinking by one of the
knights sent with him.

"Hai."

"There appears to be another group of travelers coming this way."

"I see. Are they a threat?"

"I don't know sire."

Meiran rolled her eyes. Wufei looked at the knight "Are you even
attempting to find out?"

"Uh yes, Emperor Chang. I have sent out two knights to encounter them."
Another knight came up to them. "Sir, they are returning, with the other
travelers."

"Any sign of them being dangerous?" Heero asked.

"No, sire."

Heero got up to see, with Wufei right behind them. What Heero saw made
him feel a little better. Actually it made him feel great. Coming towards
them were three men riding on three horses with two camels fallowing. Heero
could make out a small figure upon one of the horses and the blond hair
poking out from underneath the turban he wore. It was Prince Quatre.
"Friend Heero! It is could to see you again!" Quatre waved to Heero.
When Quatre stopped in front of him Heero nodded, "As you. What brings
you this way?"

Quatre got down off the horse. "I am looking for my life mate. What about
you?"

"The same it appears." Heero turned to his other companions, "May I
introduce Emperor Chang Wufei of the Dragon Kingdom and his life mate Empress
Chang Meiran." Quatre bowed, "Wufei, Meiran may I introduce Prince Quatre of
the Desert Kingdom." Wufei and Meiran bowed to Quatre.

"It is a honor to meet such honorable persons as yourselves." Quatre said.

"Yes, we are honored to meet you as well." Wufei said, "We have heard of
you family in the desert. Such achievements for your family. It would have
taken others many years longer than your family."

"I thank you for your kind words."

"Quatre?" Quatre turned to Heero, "Seems how you're out here would you
join us?"

"I would like that very much." Quatre turned to Wufei and Meiran. "If
that is alright with you."

"I have no problem with that." Wufei said.

"Very well then. Quatre do you and your men need to rest." Heero asked.

"For a few more minutes. We have been traveling since early this morning."

"Then shall we eat our mid day meal?" Meiran suggested.

They agreed and the four sat and ate. Quatre looked over to see Rashid
tending the horses. Then he saw Abdul tending to Rashid. Quatre had to smile.
Rashid and Abdul have always taken care of one another. Quatre remembers them
doing so when he was younger. Abdul fussing over Rashid and Rashid trying to
get him to stop. Sometimes it was too funny to watch. However he himself
didn't know why they did those things.

Abdul approached Quatre and bowed to him. "Master, Rashid wanted me to
give you this."

Quatre reached out and took what Abdul had brought him. It was a piece of
bread. One that had some fruit in it. Dates to be precise. "Thank you,
Abdul." Quatre bit into his bread and grinned. Rashid always knew what to
feed him.

The rest of lunch went by quietly. When they were done they set off
again. Though none of them knew really where they were going. Where do you
look for your life mate? Heero was looking for a magical being, and Quatre
was looking for someone who would love him but not burden him with their
emotions. One thing was for sure it would take a while to find them.


Trowa walked into town and started his trading. There were many people
that would buy his herbs. Their were considered rare herbs. So rare that
people were happy to trade just about anything for them. He would trade for
supplies that he couldn't get in the forest. Witch wasn't much. Mostly some
clothing, blankets, candies for Duo. Duo loved cadies. Maybe too much, but
Trowa didn't mind getting him any.

He had only been in town for a few hours and already he missed his
friend. Duo was always around. For five years to two had been inseparable.
They had become like brothers. This made Trowa happy, he never had a family
before. Well that he could remember that is. And now he had a brother. But he
was bothered by how Duo was wanting him to leave.

He finished his trading and headed back to the forest. The forest was
thought to be magical and all sorts of mystic creatures lived in there. Of
course it was true but the average person was not to know this. Only Trowa
and a few other people had that knowledge. Most of these people were thought
to be kind and gentle people. Trowa had meet some of the others. Old wizards
and sorts. Of course then there were those who knew but were evil. Trowa had
been known to fight to keep these people away. He would gladly die, if it
meant no harm would come to the innocent creatures of the forest.


tbc