Possible part for Bookbyte
Something Furry Drabble 9
I blinked and rubbed at my ear. Duo was grinning cheerfully at me, obviously excited. He couldn't have just said what I thought he said...
"What was that again?"
"The Matriarch wants Trowa and I to go and sneak into the Grove's Halloween Party. She's wondering what Zechs is up to- he's been too quiet for her taste."
Shit. He really had said it.
"Is she insane? Zechs has it out for the two of you already- have you forgotten the falling case? And then there was that attack on Trowa..."
"That was just an accident."
"Duo, you know that case fell on purpose! And no one accidentally has a car chase them down the street and into a building."
"The breaks failed, that's all."
"There was no driver in the car."
"I'm sure he ran away before he could get in trouble with the police."
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. I knew damn well that Duo knew that neither of the events had been accidents. He was trying to make light of this mission for me.
"Duo- you know you don't... I mean... it's going out in public. Into enemy territory. Does Dr. Po know about this?"
It was a low blow, but I was desperate. I didn't want Duo going anywhere near the elves.
"Yes, I talked it over with her."
"And she thought it was okay?"
"Yes." He stepped closer and put his hand against my cheek, his voice lowering. "She's fae you know, distantly related to Zechs."
I sucked in a deep breath, remembering what Trowa had said about the one who had rigged the case that had almost fallen on Duo. Someone Zechs had a hold over- someone who had a loved one being held hostage...
"So, you are walking into a trap?"
Duo shrugged slightly. "Well, let's just say Trowa and I- well, we're the distraction for the real infiltrator."
"The real...?" I took a deep breath. "Wait- Quatre's going back in there? Is he insane?"
"I hope not." Duo sighed and put his head down on my shoulder. "Needless to say- that's why Tro is going..."
"And you are going to keep an eye on Trowa."
"Exactly."
"Please tell me you're going in disguise."
"Of course we are," Duo huffed indignantly against my chin. Reaching up, I tugged at the ring in his ear.
"And you will draw on this if you need to?"
His lips ghosted over my cheek. "Of course. Especially if I have the chance to smack Zechs with it."
OWARI
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