Takeo - Okay people its part two. Apparently it was depressing and Fei-kun was upset. It's not over yet. Don't look at me like that Duo. I'm trying to write here. Anyway this turned out to be a long story when I finished it at 2am this morning so you guys pipe down!
WuFei - And I'm accused of ranting.
Takeo - I learn from the best Wu baby! * WuFei runs and hides from sleep deprived fic writer. * Hey Trowa, do the warning and disclaimer.
Trowa - Okay, There's a bit of depression. Yep, good old angst. And this takes place as we gundam pilots head into space to get our gundams modified. Italics are thoughts.

u>Masks Aside Two: Everything's clearer by morning's light.

Heero's POV

I looked at WuFei, silky black hair framing the saddened face, onyx eyes closed as he cried, his pillow his only comfort. Before I had left for my mission, there was something in Duo's eyes; a hidden intent but I didn't question it. When I returned, guilt surfaced in those violet depths, not meeting my gaze when I asked where WuFei was since he had a mission the next morning. Duo didn't answer me so I went to WuFei's room and found him in the bathroom. After muttering a curse as the very hot water hit me, I put him on his bed. The bedpost had deep cuts in the wood as if something metal was scraped hard against it. WuFei's pants lay in shreds in the corner. I didn't want to jump to conclusions but deep in my heart I knew only the inevitable truth.

" WuFei, did Duo do this to you?" I asked him.

I still amaze myself by talking without feeling when deep inside my emotions are on a rampage. I did the only thing I could to comfort him and I hugged him against my chest. I cared for WuFei, as a friend but what he thought of me was a mystery. There seemed to be a silent feud between WuFei and Duo. Okay, silence on WuFei's part, Duo however was convinced that WuFei liked me, possibly loved me. In my mind Duo wasn't a gentle lover, bondage seemed to turn him on a bit too forcefully. Anyway I feel WuFei cringe at the mention of Duo's name and he moves away from me.

" Please just leave me alone Heero." WuFei whispered. I sigh and move away from him.

" You have a mission tomorrow, get some rest. I'll talk to Duo." I said.

WuFei turns his back away from me and despite my confusion in my mind, I press a kiss to his forehead, affirming my friendship to the silent boy. I leave his room and I hear laughter ringing in my ears.

I found Duo siting outside, pacing around, braid flying around him. He seems to sense my approach and he looks up. His cheeks are soaked in tears and his hands clutching his golden cross in a white knuckled grip.

" Why?" I ask him; he knows what I'm talking about.

" I thought that WuFei had a hold over you. I love you damn it and without you I have no true meaning in my life. What I did was wrong. WuFei embodies justice, Nataku right? I screwed up big time and justice is going to be served and I can't do anything except apologize." Duo replied.

"Duo, WuFei is my friend." I replied, my eyes pinning him against a tree. Duo looked at me, searching for truth in my statement. He found it and he nodded. He headed into the house to search for WuFei. I sat under the tree; my part was over. It was now WuFei and Duo.

End of Heero's POV.

WuFei had regained his composure and he had packed his stuff. He needed to focus on his mission. He was in Shenlong, giving it a checkup before he left.

Nataku, I am a fool, I never really loved Meiran, she wouldn't let me, Heero says that we are friends. Is there any way that you can stop me from hurting?

~Your mask of security and courage and lack of emotion will help you~ came the reply

So be it Nataku. If I lose my heart, pain shall cease in heart not in soul. WuFei thought sadly.

Unknown to Shenlong's pilot, emerald eyes watched as WuFei prepared for departure. Those eyes held hopes and unshed tears, and a heart that knew love all too well.

End of part two.

Takeo - Hang in there people, I will make Fei-kun happy again.
WuFei - Onna you do my scholarly aspects justice.
Takeo - Sure thing Fei. And remember you have to help me plot on my revenge against Duo!
Duo - Somebody save me she's gone mad!