Royal Affairs Part 10
Duo paced back and forth. Every time he left his room the prince would find him. Not that he didn't like Heero finding him. Usually in the gardens where they would sit quietly together. Duo just didn't know how to act around Heero. Would Heero mind if just turned and kissed him on the check? Or on the lips?
Then there was the fact that the day before a messenger came with news from Zechs. It seemed that Zechs met with his people. And not just his people in general but his father. Duo was beside himself. He had a father, one that wanted to meet him. And a brother too. It was almost too much for him.
He'd go and talk to Trowa, but he noticed Quatre was with Trowa an awful lot. Duo had to smile. Quatre was perfect for Trowa. He was understanding and kind. Trowa seemed to always be at ease with Quatre. He talked to Quatre much like Trowa had talked to him.
Duo was pulled away from his thoughts by a knock on his door. Duo got up and opened the door. He was slightly shocked. Heero was standing there with a covered plate.
"May I come in?" Heero asked. Duo stepped aside and let him in. "you missed lunch. I asked His Majesty if I could bring you some food. He had the kitchen fix it for you." Heero laid the plate on Duo's bed.
"You didn't have to." Duo walked over to the bed and looked at the still covered plate.
"I wanted to." Heero took off the lid. "You should eat. According to his Majesty, Zechs' party should be here either today or tomorrow."
"I... I know. I'm too nervous to eat."
"Sit here." Heero pointed in front of him. Duo sat albeit nervously. Heero pulled Duo against his chest. "Shh it's all right, just relax." Heero picked up a piece of food and fed it to Duo.
"I can feed myself." Duo muttered.
"I know, but I like to do it this way. Besides I think you're a little nervous about the guests Zechs is bringing."
"I have a family. What if they want to take me away? What if they're disappointed by me?"
"What if they love you and only want to make sure you are really alive and well?"
~*~
"Trowa?"
Trowa looked up from his book and smiled. "Hello Quatre, where have you been?"
Quatre smiled back. "Your sister wanted to talk."
"Oh?" Trowa closed the book and set it aside. "May I ask about what?"
"Me sitting on the throne next to yours."
Trowa reached out and tugged Quatre into his lap. "And just imagine what would happen if she saw you here."
Quatre gasped softly as he was pulled into Trowa's lap. "She wanted to know if I was serious or just playing with your emotions."
"A very good question." Trowa pulled Quatre back against his chest and lean back in the chair.
"I'm... I'm not playing."
"Quatre, what if you want to return home?"
"Why would I? No one there really cares about me. I'm only there so I can take over a company I want nothing to do with. I like it here. If you don't want me here I'll leave."
"I don't want you to go. I want you to stay with me forever." Trowa buried his head in the crook of Quatre's neck.
"I want to stay with you forever."
"I'm glad." Trowa tightened his grip.
"Your Majesty." Relena came into the room. "Do you know where Prince Heero is?"
Trowa looked up. "Relena, I think you need to stop chasing him around."
"Why?"
"He doesn't like you. He wants to be with Duo." Quatre stated.
"A king should marry a woman so that the line can be continued." She stated matter of matter-of-factly.
Trowa nearly growled. "Watch your tongue, Relena. Insulting your King can be very bad for you. And I don't care if you are my cousin."
Relena blinked. "Your Majesty?"
"Go now before you upset me." Relena nodded and left the room.
~*~
"How long until we reach the palace?" Treize asked.
"Not long, early this afternoon." Zechs answered.
"I just realized I have no idea what Duo looks like." Solo said. "Well except the violet eyes."
"Just like your dad." Treize said.
"He has long hair. He keeps it in a braid and he rather skinny." Zechs said.
"He was always skinny." Solo chuckled. "And he ate all the time."
"He ran around enough to work off all that food." Treize chuckled. "I remember seeing your dad eat at mealtime, but then he ran all over the place, climbing everything. Gods he climbed just about everything."
Zechs chuckled. "Sounds like Duo. I remember once His Majesty's father caught him climbing the outside wall of the palace. Poor Duo was scolded for scaring the Queen. She was scared he would fall and hurt himself. After his scolding she sat and held him just weeping because he was safe. I was just visiting at the time. I had no idea who he was and why they were upset."
"I think dad would have done the same thing." Solo said. "Everyone was always worried he'd get hurt."
"He had to be careful. He was a royal birther, and was very different from the others." Treize said.
"How is that?" Zechs frowned.
"They give birth to the royal heir."
"That's it?"
"Some royal birther can have problems. The baby might be unable to live or the father may die after the birth."
"And everyone worries this may happen to Duo?"
"In the young, it's hard to tell if they'll have problems later. If something bad happens to them the problems will occur later."
"So that's why they worried."
"Yes." Treize looked out to the distance. "Is that the castle?"
Zechs looked to where Treize was looking. "Yes. You may like the gardens in the palace. Duo loves them."
"I might. Of course it depends on whom I'm with." Treize gave him a smile. "Perhaps you would care to show me around. I would hate to get lost." He purred.
Zechs nearly blushed. Zechs snuck a glance at Treize. Zechs had to admit Treize was quite handsome and there was something very sexy about the man. The short ginger brown hair and soft blue eyes. Strong body build that would feel wonderful up against his own body. Zechs blinked wondering where that thought came from.
~*~
Trowa sat on his throne awaiting Zechs and Duo's family. Catherine stood at the bottom of the stairs. He had managed to convince Quatre to join him. Quatre didn't want to sit next to Trowa at first. Mostly for fear of how others would react. But after much asking from Trowa and a glare from Catherine he sat on the throne to the left of Trowa. And now they all waited for Duo's family to arrive.
Quatre was glad he had convinced Heero to stay with Duo. Trowa was so worried about not being accepted by his family he didn't want Duo in the throne room. He wanted him safe from any type of harm. Heero had easily agreed to keep Duo company. Quatre smiled knowingly and let Heero go to Duo. They really were cute together.
The doors opened and Zechs walked in. Beside him was a taller man with ginger hair and tail. Behind them was another male. He didn't look too much older than Duo. He had what looked to be a mix of chestnut and ginger colored hair and tail.
Quatre stared at the two men. He could see Duo in both of them. The younger of them looked a lot like Duo only older. Zechs bowed deeply. The man beside him bowed his head but kept his eyes on Trowa.
"Welcome back Zechs. We are glad to see you are well." Trowa said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. May I present to you Treize, leader of the Ca'line people and Duo's father. This is his other son, Solo." Zechs introduce. "Treize this is his royal Majesty Trowa Barton."
"We are pleased to meet you." Trowa said.
"As am I." Treize looked around the room.
"Duo is waiting somewhere else." Trowa answered the unasked question. "We wished to ensure his safety."
"You think I would harm my son?" Treize raised an eyebrow.
"We do not know what type of person you are. We are simply cautious. We meant no disrespect. We would assume you would do no differently."
Treize smirked. "Yes I would. But I am not here to hurt my lost son. I wish to see if he is well."
Trowa looked to Zechs. "What say you, Zechs?"
Zechs was slightly taken by surprised. "I have spent most of my time talking with them. I believe what they say."
"Very well, We wish that you'd join us for dinner. Zechs, Duo is in the gardens. We ask that you show our guests to him."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zechs bowed. "This way, please."
Treize and Solo followed Zechs out of the throne room. Quatre looked at Trowa and then around the room and back to Trowa. Trowa looked worried. A kind of worried about losing his friend. Quatre placed his hand on Trowa's arm. Trowa looked over at him.
"Yes, Quatre?" Trowa asked softly.
"Are you all right? You look sad." Quatre rubbed his thumb on Trowa's arm.
"I'll be fine. Trowa turned to look out at his court. Catherine was watching them. "We wish to rest for the rest of the day." Trowa stood up and looked at Quatre and held his arm out. "Please join me."
Quatre stood and put his arm around Trowa's. "Where are we going?"
"For a walk I think." Trowa guided them through the palace.
"You're sad." Quatre said after awhile.
"Why do you say that?" Trowa smiled sadly.
"I can tell. It's about Duo isn't it?" Trowa said or did nothing. "You're afraid he'll leave?"
Trowa smiled sadly again. "I know he's leaving."
"Trowa..."
Trowa stopped and put his finger to Quatre's lips. "He will either leave with his family or with Prince Heero. Either way he's leaving this place."
"But he might stay."
"No, I don't want him to stay here when I know he'll be happier with Heero." Quatre went to say something else. "No, Quatre, I'll be fine. Besides you said you'd stay with me." He leaned down and brushed his lips against Quatre's. "I'm happy with that." Trowa then kissed Quatre.
TBC...
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