Cat-shifting Pirates Part 5
"I was hoping we could start with fixing that chemical problem of yours- and then go from there....." It had been hard to ignore the reaction the pirate was stirring in his blood when he'd first woken up. Now with the damn man in his lap, his lips on Heero's neck, it was near impossible.
He wanted- needed- to pull the other close, claim his mouth, press him against the floor and taste...
It took him a moment to realize that he actually had- and that Duo had let him, arching into him as he pressed downwards, opening his mouth beneath Heero's-
A bell rang out, shattering the air, followed by a call: "SHIP SIGHTED! CLAW BANNER! STATIONS!"
Duo tore his mouth away, cursing, and Heero growled, refusing to let go. "Fuck of all the times-" Duo pushed gently at his shoulders. "I have to go- it's the Claw- and I'm not letting them get their hands on you- or any of my crew."
The words sank in and Heero felt as if he'd been plunged into an icy bath. "The Claw? But...?"
Running through the forest, the sound of feet behind him, the howls....
He shook off the memory. He wasn't going to run from those bastards this time!
"They always try for us after they know we've taken something good. Don't worry, we've fought them off before." Duo rolled away, grabbing clothing and getting to his feet. "Stay here-"
"Hell no." Heero got on his feet and glared. "I can help you-"
"You won't even turn to your beast! How are you going to-"
"You don't have swords on this ship? Guns? I know you have cannons-"
"Of course we do-"
"I don't need to be a beast to fight." Heero pointed out.
"It helps." Duo shook his head. "However, since I doubt you'll just wait here for me," he pulled out a stack of clothes and tossed them at Heero. "You might as well come and help-" He vanished out the door as Heero quickly pulled on the clothes.
Finally, finally... a chance at those bastards...
A growl rose up in his throat as he stalked out of the cabin.
The pirates were well-organized, Heero noted as he paced down the deck. The other ship was drawing closer, and cannons were being loaded, guns were being primed.
"Heero," said a familiar voice and he turned to find Trowa standing beside him. "Here. I was told to give this to you."
Heero took the sword Trowa handed him and lifted an eyebrow. "Wasn't expecting to see you out here."
"Ditto. How did you get the Captain to agree?"
"It's the same group that the Prince bought me from," Heero gestured at the other ship's sail and Trowa hissed softly. "How did you-?"
"You know I hate sitting out of a fight," Trowa's smile flashed. "I promised to... be more reasonable about a few things."
"Well then," Heero tucked the sword in his belt. "Let's find a good place and have some fun."
TBC...
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