Takeo - Hey, decided to use my time off being sick and work with it.
Zechs - Yeah well, let's hop to it. It's chapter seven of Tenkuu no Ryujinbito. Yes, the angst continues.
WuFei - Takeo doesn't own GW, or EW, so don't sue. Warnings, err, lime.

Chapter Seven : Awakening

WuFei watched silently as Heero, Quatre, Trowa and Hilde returned back to space. He had spent the whole of last night in tears explaining Duo's death. Hilde had broken down in tears and Sally had comforted her, telling her that things would be okay. Hilde had now taken on the responsibilities of her brother. Now, they were all gone and he was left alone in his room, debating what he could do now. A knock echoed into the room and the door swung open.

"Is that you Zechs?" WuFei asked. The platinum blond prince stepped into the room and shut the door.

"Hai. You should really get some sleep WuFei." Zechs said as he sat next to WuFei.

"I should. I'm so tired. I must have hurt Duo so much." WuFei whispered as even more tears trailed down his wet cheeks. Zechs drew WuFei into a hug and let the Dragon Child sob into his shoulder.

"WuFei, we both know damn well that Duo loved you more than anything. Even if it's for one night, just sleep peacefully, Duo would like that. " Zechs whispered as he dried WuFei's tears. Velvet eyes regarded Zechs for a moment and a shy smile caught Zechs's eyes.

"Anything for Duo. " WuFei whispered. Zechs nodded and removed his arms from WuFei's and smiled warmly.

"Now, go to sleep. " Zechs said as he left WuFei's room. WuFei smiled as he touched his cheek where Zechs had. Something in that touch had felt so familiar and comforting.

Zechs sighed as he reached his room. It was a quiet night after all the guests had left and he was exhausted from everything that had happened. After taking off his clothes, Zechs plopped down on his bed and picked up his brush and began to run it through his hair. His thoughts drifted back to WuFei. Something happened when he held WuFei, and he wasn't sure what. He felt a strong urge to stay by WuFei's side and never leave him. I'm just reading things wrong. WuFei made it clear that my feelings for him meant nothing. His heart will always be Duo's, so I should stop torturing myself. Zechs ended his mantra as his brush was taken from his hands and the brush began to brush his hair.

"What the hell?" Zechs whispered as he began breathing hard.

"I know that WuFei loves me, but his heart has room for you. Now quit squirming." A voice whispered in the darkness and it sounded like Duo's.

"Duo?" Zechs asked. The brush dropped and a warm light filled the room. There Duo stood, dressed in his priest outfit except that he was transparent.

"In the flesh, err, not exactly." Duo said with a sheepish laugh. Ice blue eyes widened in shock.

"You mean you're a ghost? But how?!" Zechs exclaimed as he reached out to touch Duo's hand but his hand passed right through. Duo glared.

"Stop that. You know you held on to me when that creep roasted the two of us. Well, me, that is my spirit bonded with yours, saving my soul from being damned with that demon. The big guys upstairs say that I can stay with you until I tie up unfinished business down here. So, you're the only one who can see me." Duo said with a grin as he sat next to Zechs on his bed. Zechs nodded.

"Is that why I found it hard to leave WuFei's room a few minutes ago?" Zechs asked.

"Yeah! I would have snuggled up with him for comfort but you aren't that kind of guy." Duo said as he nudged Zechs who was turning red at the idea.

"Well, I'm not. So, your unfinished business is to make WuFei happy?" Zechs asked. At this point, Duo coughed a bit before blushing.

"Partially. And 'cause he's endangering other people's lives in his state." Duo said as he stared down at his boots. Zechs quirked an eyebrow.

"What are you saying?" Zechs asked.

"I'm not completely sure. I'll know the closer I get to Fei-chan. But I have to be in your body." Duo said as violet eyes met ice blue.

"Well, I can control myself, right?" Zechs asked.

"Sure." Duo replied. And with that, Duo hopped off Zechs's bed and disappeared into the next room. Zechs threw his head against his pillow. But, what will make WuFei happy again?

Duo hummed in excitement as he reappeared in WuFei's room. He smiled softly as he let his feet touch the ground and he hurried over to were WuFei was asleep. A few tears slid down WuFei's cheeks as he clutched his sheets tighter. WuFei whimpered softly as he hugged the blanket tighter.

"Awwh Fei, don't cry. I still love you, love you so much." Duo whispered as he brushed back sweaty black locks from WuFei's head. WuFei shuddered at the cold touch but didn't move away. Duo smiled. Just so beautiful, the way you smile, I'll make you happy, I promise. Duo placed a kiss on WuFei forehead and went back to Zechs's room. The prince was fast asleep, his platinum blond hair scattered all across his sheets. He wasn't sleeping too peacefully. Duo shook his head and let himself merge with Zechs and peacefully sleep settled over Zechs.

A month later…

WuFei shook his head as he read his book. Zechs had just brought him lunch a half hour before. WuFei had observed changes in Zechs that he couldn't explain, neither could his sister. Zechs was usually quiet, but now, he talked more and always blushed whenever WuFei smiled in spite of all this. He hadn't been feeling well lately and he knew why. Quatre's sister, a doctor had confirmed it.

"Hi Zechs." WuFei said as he stood up and waved. Zechs smiled as he sat next to WuFei.

"Are you feeling any better? I wanted to call Dr. Iria, but I wasn't sure." Zechs said. The ice blue eyes prince spotted Duo sitting on WuFei's other side and he was making faces. Zechs shook his head.

"I know. Relena called her a few days ago and she ran a few tests. She told me what was wrong." WuFei said, his voice a bit shaky.

"So?" Zechs inquired. WuFei's eyes met his, the ebony haired boy blushing.

"I'm pregnant Zechs." WuFei whispered. Zechs's eyes widened and Duo clutched his chest.

"Pregnant? How?!" Zechs asked ," I mean this is great news right?" Zechs added.

"Well, as a Ryujinbito, I guess, that it's very possible. " WuFei said as his cheeks turned red.

"But, umm, who's the father?" Zechs asked. WuFei tried to keep a straight face.

"Duo is. " WuFei said as he watched Zechs glare at something behind his back. Duo had gone all shades of red.

"When did you guys, you know?" Zechs asked. WuFei blushed.

"It was the same day he died. He got so mad at me denying his feelings. And, we kind of..." WuFei blushed, hard.

"I can't believe I'm a father Zechs! This is so cool!" Duo shouted as he bounded over to Zechs and hugged him. Zechs laughed.

"Who are you laughing at Zechs?" WuFei asked.

"No one. This is great news. I can help you take care of the baby and all, if you want me to." Zechs said.

"That would be nice. Do you think that, Duo would be happy that I'm going to have our baby? I know, that I will take good care of it." WuFei said. Zechs smiled warmly at WuFei.

"I sure he will. And he would have make a great father." Zechs said with a smile. WuFei nodded. After a moment, Iria came running in.

"Hi Zechs, hi WuFei. Well, time for your check up." Iria said as she waved at Zechs. Zechs nodded and the Iria and WuFei left.

"Zechs, it's time for me to go." Duo said seriously as he smiled.

"You mean that WuFei's happy again?" Zechs asked.

"Yes. You could see it all over his face and in his eyes. And I'm happy too. Zechs you'll watch over Fei for me right?" Duo asked, wide violet eyes fixed on Zechs.

"Of course I will. And I'm glad that you'll be resting in peace. I'll be quiet once again." Zechs said.

"Yeah well." Duo said with a laugh as he hugged Zechs and disappeared.

WuFei sat up as Iria finished the check up.

"The baby's fine WuFei. I'm just not informed on your breeding process." Iria said as she tapped her stethoscope.

"Well, from what I know, I'll be pregnant for five months. But , I can only give birth once, so, this won't happen again." WuFei said. Iria nodded.

"Just be careful until the time comes, okay? I'm sure you'll make it through this just fine." Iria said. WuFei nodded and left Iria's office.

WuFei walked towards the market in the Sanc Kingdom. He felt a small rustle in the breeze as a hand landed on his shoulder.

"WuFei, don’t turn around okay?" the person whispered. WuFei nodded calmly.

"Who are you?" he asked.

"Duo." Duo said. WuFei froze.

"Duo?" WuFei asked, tears beginning to form. Arms wrapped around WuFei.

"Don't cry Fei. You've been so happy. I've missed you but I don't have long to stay. I was there when you said you were pregnant. I'm so glad that I'm actually a father you know?" Duo whispered as he kissed WuFei's neck. WuFei smiled.

"I know. Zechs has been acting strangely lately. Are you behind that?" WuFei asked.

"Well, a bit. But Zechs's is a good guy. He can make you and the baby happy if you give him the chance. That guy would do anything for the two of us." Duo whispered.

"I still love you." WuFei whispered.

"Love you to babe. I have to go, but I'll still watch you. Bye." Duo whispered. WuFei turned around and caught smiling violet eyes before they disappeared. WuFei's lips parted in a small smile as he headed back to the palace.

End of chapter seven

Takeo - Ahh, a little uneventful but meaningful…
WuFei - Up next, the epilogue ^^