A drug addiction was not an honorable way to die. Thought Wufei.
Quatre's breathing stopped and Trowa was holding him in his arms
crying frantically. Just then Duo and
Heero busted in. He saw Quatre and immediately was by his side.
Duo pulled out a pill bottle and forced
the pill down his throat. "Come on Q."
Quatre started to cough. "D Du Duo? they wouldn't listen. Please keep them away. It hurts."
" I know . It'll be allright Q sleep."
Quatre didn't argue he was so tired and fell fast asleep. The
pain started to lessen. The visions that
clouded his mind slowly vanished. He was once again safe thanks
to Duo. He felt Quatre's forehead he
was a little warm. No doubt a few days of bed rest would be needed
he looked so exhausted. Though
the pain wasn't as severe he would probly feel it for a few days.
Duo gave Trowa and Wufei dirty looks. Heero picked up Quatre and
carried him to his room. Heero was
concerned for his friend. This situation could have a lasting
affect on him. Not just the physical pain the
emotional pain as well. Quatre was such a trusting person and
for his closest friend to have doubted him
would surely hurt him more than the pain. "HHeeroo?" Quatre opened
his eyes half way.
"Yes."
"Would you please keep them away?"
"Yes. Now rest."
"Tell them it's not because of what I saw. I just can't I. I don't......" Heero interrupted.
"I understand. Don't worry you're safe now. Duo or me will be here when you awaken."
"Thank you." then he fell back into slumber."
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"What the hell is wrong with you guys?" yelled an extremely upset Duo.
"Shut up Maxwell. It's not our fault Quatre's a junkie." answered Wufei.
"He's not you idiot. Did you even let him explain?" he questioned.
"Explain what?"
"Those pills are his medicine."
"Medicine?" asked Trowa.
"Yes. He gets images and see's people thoughts and memories. Unfortunately
it's painful and it's hard
for him to separate those memories from his own. It tires him
to the brink of death. Those pills make so
he doesn't go through that. With the pills he can still sense
things but not like that. YOU GUYS ALMOST
KILLED HIM!"
"I have to see him."
"LIKE HELL YOU ARE!"
TBC