Title: Learn from past and live for future
Pairings: 1x2
Chapter 1
"Heero, is that you?" with open mount, Duo stared at his old friend whom he did not seen for a long time; a very long time.
"Can I come in?" his voice was quiet and pleading, his posture tired.
"Of course." even saying that he still looked at Heero with astonishment "Come in, come in". All he could do right now was being professional and help his friend however he could.
"You have lovely home here." Heeros tired face moved left and right, up and down. "A really, lovely home Duo".
Even if he still could not believe Heero Yuy was standing inside his home, he was happy for that praise "Yes, I do don't I?" He lead him toward the living room where fire burns in small fireplace.
"Come sit down. Can I get you something to drink?"
"Just water and thank you." Heero replied while he sat down. His sad eyes watch the flame while he waited for Duo to return.
When Duo returned he put a big glass of clear water before each one. Then he waited and waited.
Duo knew from war time that he could not push Heero to speak up and to tell him what he needs so he just sat and waited.
After 5 long minutes Heero looked up "Oh, I am sorry".
"Don't worry about it. Just tell me how I can help" he said while he admired his long legs and strong body of his best friend.
"Please let me explain something before I tell you why I am here". He waited for Duo to accept and then started.
"After the war I was really lost without an idea what to do with myself. So I decided to accept the first request I got. You can guess from whom it came".
Duo did not need to think about what he already knew "Relena".
"Yes, she told me about the security & bodyguard job. I really had no idea what to do with myself so I accepted. After the second year she started to point out that she would like for two of us to get together romantically".
"Because I doubted myself and did not know how I felt about her, I tried to talk to her and explain it. But you saw in war how persistent she can be, so I took it as a mission. That way, I had better eye on her and she was satisfied to get what she wanted. Sex came really quick on her menu after that."
Duo could see Heero's face getting little bit red but he did not comment on it.
"When she told me she is with a child I was really astonished but happy at the same time. At last something good would come out of that relationship. She also told me that we have to get married and that it was proper and also good for the baby, so I agreed. But, I would not be forced into Church Marriage." before he continued he looked straight into Duos eyes "I remember you telling me how secret it is to be married in Church that you have to give your body and soul to your partner and love him or her till one of them dies" for a while he was quiet, "I just could not promise her that so I gave her only civil marriage."
Duo was really surprised that Heero remembered stories they had been sharing in dark lonely nights when only they had was each other.
"As you probably know my son is now 5 years old. He is a lot like me. He is quite, polite and sometimes very strange. I am working on his active spirit."
Duo had a feeling Heero search for right words so the story would be acceptable from his point of view.
"A lot of times I heard whispers that he is so weird just because he is my son. But I love him just the way he is" with mischief in his eyes he said again "You will see it and it will be a nice surprise for you to."
Now Duo was really happy. Heero made his day by showing up at his door and now he even promised him he would see and get to know his son. With big radiating smile he said "And it will be my pleasure to meet him".
Heero was relaxed at last so he continued "After birth of our son, Relena started to take her role of pacifism, preaching, and politics more active. It was like she reached few of her personal goals and now it was business time; or so it felt to me. She is not much around her own son."
Duo was astonished what he was hearing. He never knew Relena to be selfish but maybe years do change a person.
"Yes, it seems getting me and having her own kid was her main priority for a while. So when she succeeded on both part she choose new goals. Her next goal is to be a leader of all Earth and the Colonies."
For a while living room was quiet and only noise of fire could be heard. Heero was again inside his head and Duo could see he was fighting with himself to be calm.
"Anyway, I tried to be really active with my son. I got him to different zoos we also went to a lot of Luna Parks. I try to get him into all kind of sports to see what he likes or not. Maybe I am exaggerating but I don't care. All five of us had no childhood."
Duo knew expertly what Heero meant by that.
"One day Relena wanted me to bring some letters she wrote personally to some political figures. She explained that they cannot get into wrong hands. The trip should take 2 days, so I agreed. I did not think anything by it, but I explained it to my son so if he should need me he would know why I was not here."
From Heero's expression something unpleasant had happened when he got back.
"When I got home one day later; thanks to my own not sleeping habits, I went to my son room to surprise him but he was not there. That surprised me because I was not informed about him being sent off to anywhere.
After putting away my personal belongings, I went to see Relena to ask her where our son is. I found her and some unknown doctor at her office. They did not notice me so I could listen to them for a while.
It was our son they would talking about. I was perplexed about what I was hearing. At first I thought I got it all wrong and that Relena never would talk about her son with unknown doctor in her office. What I could get out of them was horrible."
Heero continued "He was telling her how thankful he was to her for accepting his request to examine her son. He was also explaining what kind of test he would do to our son and what information's he would get from it. He was also talking about time intervals he would be doing them.
She never asked if those tests would be bad for a 5 year old kid or if he would be alright. All she wanted in return was his promise to support her in future."
"She did what?" Duo jumped up and startled Heero.
"She did what exactly?" Duo was piss off and at the same time horrified. How could she do that to Heero and to her own flesh and blood? "Oh my God that is unbelievable."
Heero was glad Duo felt same as he did. "When she noticed me she went white. Then she got scared. She knows exactly what I will do to her if something happened to my boy." Heero was stone cold now "I don't need to tell you in what condition I was pulling that idiot with me when he was showing me where my son was.
I found his team in a cellar. It seemed Relena did not want for other workers to see what a doctor and his team would do to a kid."
Heero was again quiet and Duo just could not take it "Tell me what happened, damn it"
Heero looked at Duo with smile but continued "I found him in large room. They put him on some kind of examine bed. On his head he had some kind of electronic device. At first I thought they gave him something because his eyes looked empty. But no, he just shut himself down inside his mind. When he saw me entering he just got peaceful expression. I could see he trusted me to get him out of that situation."
"Did you kill anyone?" Duo asked quietly.
"No, I have to admit I was on my auto pilot at that time, so I was kicking bodies, breaking bones and yelling like hell, some were coming behind me. Some I scared so much that they fainted. Doctor who was nearest to my son and was putting other electronics on his little body and he will need a long time to recover." for few minutes Heero looked down and to Duo it was like he was embarrassed to continue.
"Tell me everything. All you did was right" Duo reassured him.
"For few seconds I lost my ration thinking in there Duo. If my son did not call for me I would kill every living person in side that room. And I am positive my son knew to; deep down. Anyway, after I got him into my hands he was like a leech. He wouldn't let me go. But after explaining to him that daddy needed to take care of few things he let me go. So I took him to his room and told him not to open it for anyone except for me."
Both of them went quiet again. Both had to process first what one had told and one had heard. After a while, Heero proceeded with storytelling.
"At first I called Winner and told him everything. I also told him I wanted a divorce from Relena and my kid with me. Quatre promised me he would make it happen and that I should leave it to him. We both know Quatre can get anything from anyone and I could be sure he would make it happen."
Duo still couldn't follow how Heero got from Quatre to him "So how did you get to me?"
"Ha that is easy to answer" Heero replayed "You remember sending each of us an invitation to your home, with pictures how it looks like?" because Duo did not reply, he just confirmed with his head Heero continued "That time I couldn't come but I still saved it for time when I would need to contact you or visit you. Also, subconsciously, I knew I would need it."
That was one information Duo was glad he heard. "So, how can I help you Heero? You have to know that I cannot leave my place. I have some animals they have to be taken care of every day." He really felt bad about it but his life was here on his farm with all the animals he had.
"No, Duo. You don't understand. I wanted to ask you if I and my son could come live with you?" Heero asked hopefully "I know it's unexpectedly and we haven't seen each other for a while but still would you open your home to me and my son? Please"
Heero wanted to live with him? For really? Duo felt like it was a Christmas Wish coming true. Heero did not know how he felt so Duo answered "Of course you can. Both of you are welcome and can stay as long as you want to."
Heero face and body relax automatically. It was like he had some doubts about Duo letting them stay with him. But why? He should be aware that they were his only family. He would never send any pilot away.
"Heero where is your son right now?" he asked.
"I don't trust Relena anymore so I left him with Chang. He promised me he won't take his eyes of him before I get back. He also knows what happened. That way he cannot be manipulated from Lady Une or Relena."
"Good to know. So what now?" Duo answered.
"I promised my son to come back as soon as possible. He is still in shock and doesn't want to be out of my side for long. Also, I have to make some preparations and write some documents before I leave Sanc." Heero explained while he stood up. "But I promise you I will be back. Give me a week."
While talking Heero moved toward front door and once outside toward his rental car. Before he sat himself down into car seat he turned around and looked direct at Duo "I told my son a lot about you, you know? So it will be a surprise for him when we come back. He will love you and your farm. I just know it. Thank you Duo" then he pulled Duo into tight hug. After a few minutes both let go and Heero set behind the wheel and he drove off.
When Duo was alone again he needed some time to process all Heero told him. It was hell of a story and he really hoped they won't be having any problems with Relena. At the same time he was very happy to know he would get some company in the near future.
When his head was clear and he was peaceful again he went out to do his daily tasks. While working a thought struck him "Damn I forgot to ask Heero about his son's name!"
TBC
Author note:
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