Another Change of Souls:  Part 9
I honestly never thought it could get this long.  But I don't want to rush the ending.  If you've read all the parts, you should know everything I'm gonna say.  Disclaimer.  Style I write in.  What this fic is about. One new thing though.  When there is a horizontal line down the middle, it is like a split screan.  So the things that happen on either side, are happening at the same time.  K?   So here goes.
After Quatre left with Trowa, Wufei joined the others in the hallway.  He kept silent while they made their way to the exit, walking Relena out.  She was still glomped unto Heero who looked annoyed and a bit anxious.  Duo, who was on the other side of Heero, kept glaring at the over-sized barbie doll.  Outside, the sun was already setting.  Paga, Relena's servent, stood holding open the door of her pink limo.  Wufei couldn't help but snicker at her poor taste in colour. 

Relena:  "I guess I'll be going now.  Heero."

Heero:  "Ah.  Hurry up and go."     [yes]

Duo:  "You heard the man."

Relena:  *glares at Duo*   "Teme...."  [rude form of you]      *looks back at Heero*    "I'll be back tomorrow with the flowers and vases.  What type of flowers would you like?"

Wufei:  "It doesn't matter what kind.  The librarians just put whatever's cheap in there anyways."

Relena:  *glares at Wufei*    "I didn't ask you."   *looks sweetly at Heero*   "So what would you like?"

Heero:  "Buy whatever you want.  It's up to you."     *looks back at the boys*   "Lets go."   *leaves*

The three G-boys walk back into the school.  Relena stared hungrily at Heero.  She vowed to herself that one day she would get a piece of that.  Paga saw her drooling and hastly cleared his throat.

Paga:  "Relena-sama.  We should get going."

Relena:  *snaps out of her sparkly world*   "Hm?  Oh.  Right.  Paga.  Help me get 1000 blood roses for tomorrow."     *gets into limo*

Paga:  "ONE THOUSAND?"

Relena:  "Yes.  One thousand.  Nothing but the best for my Heero."

Paga:  *closing door*  (under his breath)  "Obssessed stalker.  Is she really a princess?"   *gets in drivers seat*

Relena:  "Did you say something?"

Paga:  *clears throat*  "Um...Hm.  No.  Relena-sama.  I will have them ready for you."

Relena:  "Perfect!  Ah!  Heero.  We will be together soon."     *stares at nothing while background gets bubbly*

The pink limo drives off while her fanclub waves tissues and sobs at Relena's departure.

Elsewhere, Wufei, Duo, and Heero were now again, walking down some hallway.  Wufei kept stealing glances at his two companions.
Duo seems pissed.  But I don't blame him after the Relena incident.  Heero looks funny though.  Like he's worried about something.  Kind of looks....jittery too.  The reason for it should be...

Heero:  "Do you all want something to eat?"

Duo:  "Huh?  I never thought you needed nourishment.  Since when did you become human."   *nudges Heero teasingly*

Wufei:  "....."

Heero:  "I just thought that after your...fun in the library.  You might be hungry.  Remind me not to think of your well being later."    *walks ahead*

Duo:  "dyu......eh heh heh.  Um."    *sweatdrop*    "Well Wufei!  Are you hungry?"   *turns around to face him*

Wufei:  "......"    *keeps walking while staring at the ground*

Duo:  "Wufei?"    *Wufei keeps walking*    "Wufei!"     *W keeps walking*       "OI!  I'm talking to you!"

Wufei:  *snaps out of it*   "Huh?"

Duo:  "I said are you hungry.  Want to come with us to the cafeteria for some food?"

Wufei:  "......"     *looks at Heero, then Duo*   "No thank you.  I have some work to do.  Thank you."

Heero:  "Are you sure?"

Wufei:  "Yes.  You two go on."

Reluctantly, Heero and Duo leave for the cafeteria.  Wufei watched them go with a blank look on his face.  As soon as they were out of sight, his expression turned.....mischievious?

Wufei:  "Yosh.  This time it's my turn.  Quatre.  I won't dissappoint you."

He made his way back to his dorm room.  Once inside, Wufei quickly dug under his bed for his suitcase.  (Roll 'Mission Impossible theme music)   A black spy-suit was tulled out.  Wufei smiled as he held it up.  He slipped into it quickly, then put on matching gloves and boots.  Checking himself in the mirror and satisfied with the look, Wufei moved stealthly into the corridor. 

He remained unseen all the way to the cafeteria.  Using his martial arts training, he swung himself unto the top of the entrance door.  The wall was designed to look step-like near the top so Wufei easily climbed up to the rafters.  Looking down, he scanned the room for his target.  After a few minutes, he spotted Duo and Heero sitting in the far corner.  Gracefully, he walked along the rafters like a balance beam.  Trowa would have been proud.  Once he was within earshot of the two, he stopped and laid down flat.  He could see Duo scarfing down a salad while Heero ate his at a much slower rate.

Duo:  "Man this is good!"     *chugs down milk*

Heero:  *looks blankly at Duo*    "You should slow down.  You don't want things to go down the wrong..."

Before Heero could finish his sentence, Duo started choking on his milk.  Heero went over and gently patted his back trying to soothe him.  Wufei watched in amusement as he thought, 
He's acting very compassionate.  Hm.....

Duo:  *coughs*  "Tha....chk hck.....Thank you." 

Heero: *sits back down*   "No problem."

For a while, the two ate in silence.  Much to Wufei's dissappointment. 
Come on.  Do something!  Duo.  I know you're curious.

Duo:  "Ne.  Heero.  Can I ask you something?"

Heero:   *stops eating, looks up*   "......"

Wufei:  "...."  
Yes!

Duo: "I'll take that as a yes."   *looks at Heero for a while, gets nervous*   "Um.....So do you think Quatre's okay?  Heh....heh..."

Wufei:  "...."  
No!  Don't ask that.  Come on Duo.

Heero:  "He's fine.  Besides....Trowa is with him."   
Yes.  I wish.

Duo:  "Huh.  What do
you think is going on between those two hm?"    *teasing look*

Wufei:  "....."  
Oh!  Good question!

Heero:  "......"   
That's what I want to know.   *looks long at Duo*    "What do you think?"

Duo:  "A-re?   You would actually want my opinion?"   [a-re is like 'oh']    "Well.  I think those two might be getting a little friendly in the nurses station.  If you know what I mean."    *winks*

Heero:  "!?"  
No way.  He wouldn't!

Duo:  *sighs*  "But!  That Trowa can be a complete block of wood sometimes."   *points at Heero*   "He acts even colder than you."      *leans back in chair, closes eyes*     "So I guess if anything is going to happen, Quatre would have to be the one to start it.  Like
that would ever happen."

Heero:  "Quatre?"  
That's even worse.  Before I would have never believed, or even thought of it.  But...the Quatre now.  He just might start something.     *worried look*   If Heero.....he wouldn't dare.  But he did say that because a part of me is still there....    What should I do?  I can't leave Duo here.  I can't go back there.  It will just make matters worse.  Damn!  Quatre.  Why now of all times?

Duo opens one eye to glance across the table at Heero.  He said nothing, but inside he was brooding. 
Che!  Anyone can tell by the look on your face that you're worried about him.  But the only question on my mind is.  Which one are you worried about.  Quatre?  Or Trowa?

Propping his elbow on the table, Duo studied Heero's expression.   Heero didn't seem to even notice as he was stuck in his own world.

Duo:  "Heero."

Heero:  *snaps out of it, looks up*   "Hm?"

Duo:  "Who are you worried about?"

Wufei: "...." 
Yeah Heero.  Who are you worried about?

Heero:  "I don't know what you are saying."

Duo/Wufei:  "Che.  Lame excuse."

Wufei quickly clamped a hand over his own mouth as he realized he just said that out loud.  Luckily, Duo was louder than he was, so nobody heard or noticed that he was laying on the rafter over their heads.

Duo:  "It's a very simple question Heero.  All you have to do is be truthful to yourself while answering.  Are you worried over Quatre?  Or Trowa because he's with him?"

Heero:  "!?" 
How did he know what I was thinking?   Come on Trowa.  Act better!  "Both.  I think Quatre got hit pretty hard in the head by the things you three were throwing at each other."   *accusing look*    "And Trowa took a pretty hard fall.  They both could be out of commission.  If that's the case, then there will only be three of us left if a new mission comes in."

Wufei:  "..." 
What?  Damn that Heero.  Smooth move.  Changing the subject.  Come on Duo.  You're not done yet.  I know you're better than that.

Duo:  "Is that how it is?  Heero.  I think you should be more honest with yourself."

Heero:  "What do you mean?"

Wufei: ".." 
Alright Duo!

Duo:   "You don't have to hide it.  Your behaviour proves everything.  Lately you've been paying....um...more than the usual amount of attention to them.  Doda?  Am I wrong?"   [how is it?]

Heero: "......"    
Uh-oh.  But he was bound to notice it sometime.  Time for the plan.

Duo:  "To you, Trowa and Quatre are special.  Right?  I don't know how, or when this happened.  Trowa I understand.  After you self-destructed, he took care of you right?  That's understandable.  Quatre on the other hand, I'm a little confused about.  But what I want to know more is, who is it that you want?  And don't tell me it's both.  That's out of my league."

Wufei:  "..." 
Woah ho.  Duo.  I underestimate you.

Heero:  "You seem bothered by it.  Why?"

Wufei:  "..."  
You know why. Jack ass.

Duo:  "I just want to know.  Besides, it involves one of my closest friends.  I have the right to know."

Heero:  "Is that so?"

Duo:  "It is.  So talk."

Heero:  "Are you jealous?"

Duo:  "What if I am?  Talk...."   *gasp*   *covers own mouth*    "eh......"

Heero:  "You are.  Aren't you."

Duo:  "I...."      *blushes*

Wufei:  "..." 
NO!  Don't let him manipulate you.  Duo!  Be strong!

Heero:  "Do you like me?"

Duo:  "I...."      *looks angry*     "That's not the subject at hand here.  I asked you a question!  You are going to answer.  Whether I like you or not is not the problem here.  Who do you want?  Quatre of Trowa?  If you want Trowa, I hope you know that you would have to break Quatre's heart in order to have him.  But if you want Quatre, you might also have to break Trowa's heart to get him.  Or have you done that already?"

Wufei:  "..."  
You go Duo!!  Tell it to him boy!

Heero:  "Done what?"

Duo:  *accusing look*   "I'm not as stupid as you think.  I'm more observant than you.  You may not have noticed it.  But when Quatre first came back into the library, after a shower I think.  His eyes were red.  You must have thought that it was from the shampoo right?  But his were different.  The slight puffyness could only be from crying."      *smirks*     "Have you already taken Trowa from him?"

Wufei:  "..." 
Duo.  You're amazing.  I have to reward you later.

Heero:  "I...."  
That's right.  Heero said he made him cry.  I still have to kill him for it.  But is that what it was about?  He thought that I wanted Heero?

Duo:  "Is that it?  Is that how it is?"

Heero:  "No.  That's not it.  Nothing is going on between me and Trowa."

Duo:  "You certainly don't act like nothing is going on.  Come on Heero.  If you did it, then admit it."

Wufei:  "..." 
Double chocolate brownies.

Heero:  "I didn't do anything.  There really is nothing going on between us!"

Duo:  "It's 'us' is it?  Oh. I'm really convinced now."

Wufei:  "...."   *almost chuckling*    
2 pieces.

Heero:  "I'm telling you the truth.  Don't start getting Relena-like on me."

Duo:  "That's a low blow.  And you know it!"

Heero:  "Hn."

Duo:  "I'm telling you this for a reason. If you and Trowa are getting it on.  Then you have to tell Quatre what's going on.  It's your responsibily.  Your duty.  Or else, it wouldn't be fair to give him false hope."

Wufei:  "..." 
If Trowa really is getting it on with Heero, I'm going to kill him.

Heero:  "Duo listen to me."

Duo:  "I'm listening!"

Heero:  "I don't want Trowa.  And I don't want Quatre.  The only person I want is you!  I love
you Duo."

Duo/Wufei:  "WHAT!?"

Wufei had to grab on the rafter.  He was so shocked that he almost fell off the side.

Heero:  "I said I love you."


   ~Infirmery~

Trowa:  "I said I love you."

*Thump!  Crash!*  Quatre fell off the bed pulling medical supplies with him.  His eyes spun in Kenshin swirls as he lay sprawled on the ground.

Quatre:   "But....but.....HOW?"

Trowa:  *smiles, pulls Quatre up*    "I don't know how.  I don't know why. And I don't know when."  
That part at least is true. "But I do know that I do.  And that's all that matters.  Right?"

Quatre's head swam.  He had been waiting ot hear Trowa tell him that he loved him for so long.  A part of his hear sang for joy.  But another part told him that this was Heero talking.  And yet another part was saying that it was all a lie.  Three senerio's played in his head. 
One.  Heero somehow actually fell in love with me while I was.  Ur...seducing him.  But he should have known that it was because he was in Trowa's body and that I really don't want him. His mind quickly squashed that idea.  Two.  Maybe Trowa really does love me back and told Heero to tell me since he can't tell me right now.  That could be possible.  His mind was wary of this, but didn't completely squash it.  Three.  Heero and Trowa are in love with each other. He is only saying this so that I will stop bugging him.  Once I was sure and felt safe that he wanted me.  Then he and Trowa can go off on their own without worrying about what I thought.  That means Trowa would have to do the same thing with Duo while he is in Heero's body.  Or maybe he's lying so that I will stop coming on to him..  Ah!!!

Quatre clutched his head as his mind and heart threatened to explode form too many ideas. 
This is not good!

Trowa:  "Quatre?"   *looking slightly concerned*

Quatre:  *still clutching head*  "Don't mess with my head again.  Why are you saying this?"

Trowa:  "Quatre."  *reaches to touch him*  

Quatre: *jerks away, still clutching head*  "Don't touch me!"

Trowa:  "Quatre.  I..."

Quatre: "Don't lie to me.  Don't say things you think I want to hear.  You don't really want
me."

Trowa: "Of course I do.  Who else..."

Quatre:  *throws down hands, glares*   "Before, didn't you say you wanted Duo!?"

Trowa: 
Oh sh*t  "I didn't say that."

Quatre: "Yes. You didn't have to.  You just spoke with your actions!"

Trowa: "Quatre.  Please.  Listen to me.  That was just a misunderstanding.  I...never wanted Duo.  The only person I want is you."

Quatre:  "Sounds really pretty.  Too bad it's all a lie."

Trowa:  "I am not lying."

Quatre:  "YES YOU ARE!"    *gasp*

Trowa had just taken hold of both Quatre's arms and pinned him down on the bed.  Then, he leaned down and place a gentle kiss on his lips.

Trowa:  "Believe in me.  The only person I love is you."
    ~Cafeteria~

Heero:  "The only reason I didn't say anything is because we are in the middle of a war.  No matter how much I loved you, this feeling is not allowed on the battlefield.  More importantly,  I can't let you know that I have them for you.  Love will only become a liability.  As soldiers, we can't afford to have something to lose."

Duo:  "So what!?"

Heero:  "To you, that may not seem like something.  But for me, the war is everything.  And the reason is sufficient."

Duo:  "You're saying that you value this war more than you value me.  What's not true love."

Heero:   "What you say is correct.  But I couldn't let you go on thinking that I wanted somebody else.  It may be selfish of me.  But...I still wanted you to know my true feelings."

Duo:  *looks down sadly*  "Baka mono."  [stupid thing]
    ~Infirmery~

Trowa:  "The only reason I didn't say anything is because we are in the middle of a war.  No matter how much I loved you, this feeling is not allowed on the battlefield.  I can't have emotions.  What's more, I can't let you know that I have them for you.  Love will only become a liability.  We are soldiers.  We can't have anything to lose."

Quatre:  "That's not an excuse."

Trowa:  "To you, the reason may not be strong enough.  But for someone like me.  I can only think of finishing the mission."

Quatre: "So what?  Did you think that if you didn't tell me that everything would just go away?  You're too naive!  It won't change anything."

Trowa:  "You may be right.  But I couldn't let you go on thinking that I wanted somebody else.  I'm very selfish.  But, I still think you have the right to know about my true feelings. 

Quatre:  *looks down sadly*  "Baka yo."  [idiot]
  ~Infimery~

Trowa:  *gets off Q*  "Maybe I am.  But that is how I feel.  I'm sorry if I gave you trouble."

Quatre: "Ah.  You really got me up in a knot."  [yes]     *looks at Trowa from the corner of his eyes*   "Trowa.  Just then.  What you said.  It had a.....a kind of.... rehearsed feel to it."

Trowa:  "!?"   

Quatre:  "Have you said it before?"    *penetrating gaze*

Trowa:  "No."

Quatre: "....."  
Your face says it all my dear. "Are you sure?"

Trowa:  "...."  
Oh no.  He can read Trowa like a book. Might as well tell him the truth.  At least half of it. "Actually, Heero and I had been discussing this."

Quatre: "NANI?"    [what]

Trowa:  *lets out a breath*    "We were talking to each other about our feelings.  We both felt that it would not be wise to start some sort of relationship in the middle of a war.  It's too dangerous.  But, lately, relationships between our group have been unsteady.  So we decided it was time we told you who we really wanted.  Eventhough we can't do the things regular couples do, like enjoy quality time together."  *wink*  "At least this way, if we sacrifice ourselves in battle, we would not have died without letting you know that we did love you."

Quatre:  "We?"

Trowa:  *snide grin*  "Heero is probably telling Duo the same thing right now.  I thought you would have known that they had feelings for each other."

Quatre:  "You....." 

Trowa:  "I can't promise you anyting."   *looks lovingly at Quatre*    "But at least, we can have the peace of mind that the person we love, loves us back.  You love me too right?"

Quatre:  "This.....you're....."

Trowa:  "Quatre...?"

Quatre:  "Sonna!  Dame-da!  Dame-da!  Sore wa..."    *backs away to the door*    [impossible.  This can't be. (repeat)  This is....]

Trowa:  "Quatre.  What's wrong?"

Quatre:  "Sonna...Bakana!"     [This is, not possible.]

Quatre runs out the door while Trowa sat there.  Confused and stoned.
   ~Cafeteria~

Wufei still laying on a rafter, shifted uncomfortable.  He didn't like the way Heero's speech sounded. 
That guy.  How can he say all that bullshit with a straight face.  And sounded serious.  But...it seemed, wasn't that just too perfect?  Didn't skip a beat.  Isn't that a little too rehearsed?

Duo:  "Hn.  After all that.  You still haven't answered my question."

Heero:  "What?"

Duo:  "Even if you do love me as you said.  Less than the war, but I'll let that go. It still doesn't explain your recent attention towards Trowa and Quatre.  What's really going on Heero."

Wufei: "..." 
Hn.  Doesn't give up does he?  Very good Duo.  Keep it up.

Heero: "...."  
Might as well tell him.  Half of it anyways.    "Trowa and I... have been discussing this subject recently."

Duo:  "Is that right?  I thought it sounded a little too good to have been thought up on the spot."

Heero:  "We had been talking to each other about how we should persue our love interest.  We both felt that it wasn't a good idea to start a relationship in the middle of the war.  If one of us should perish, the other would be crushed.  That's why we didn't tell either of you.  Trowa is probably telling this to Quatre right now.  He know's who he wants.  And I know who I want.  And it's not Trowa or Quatre.  It's you."

Duo:  "Don't get too mushy on me Heero. You're gonna make me blush."   *stone faced*

Wufei:   "..."  
A-i-tsu. [that guy]  Seems to have something figured out.  I hope it's the same thing I'm thinking.

Duo:  "Ne.  Heero.  Even if we can't do some of the fun things couples do, how bout we play a little game?"

Wufei:  "..." 
What is he up to now?

Heero:  "If you like.  What do you want to play?"

Duo:  "It's called Truth.  Very simple.  I ask you a bunch of questions or words, and you answer the first thing that comes to mind without thinking.  Got it?"

Heero:  "Yes."

Duo:  "Good.  Now close your eyes.  Clear your mind.  Ready?  Here goes.  Your favourite colour?"

Heero:  "Blue."

Duo:  "Car."

Heero:  "Black."

Duo:  "Favourite food."

Heero:  "Soup."

Duo:  "Your mother's name."

Heero:  "Don't know."

Duo:  "Who does Trowa like?"

Heero:  "Quatre."

Duo:   "Who does Heero like?"

Heero:  "Duo."

Duo:  "What do you like?"

Heero:  "Ka....."    "Kansen Hewa."     [absolute peace]   
(Note:  In Original Japanese, Quatre's name is pronounce Ka-to-ru.)

Duo:  "Hn.  Is that an inuendo for Relena?"

Heero: "No."

Duo: "Okay. Game's over."

Wufei:  "...."   *chuckling*  
Smooth Duo.  Real smooth.  But.  It has proved my suspicions as well.

Heero:  "What's the point of that?"

Duo:  "Well....that is..."

"WUFEI!!!!!"

Wufei:  "Wa!??" 

Once again, Wufei almost fell off the beam.  He was now hanging precariously upside down.  His arms and legs wrapped tight around the rafter.  Craning his neck, he turned to see who had screamed his name.  

A flash of gold whipped pass the entrance to the caf.  Then it came back again.  Quatre was running full speed at the very shocked Duo and Heero.  When he got within arms reach, Quatre grabbled Duo's collar and started shaking him.

Quatre:  "Duo!  WE NEED TO TALK!"

Duo:  "Wha...woo....Quatre!  You trying to kill me?"

Quatre:  *yanks hard on the shirt so that he is touching foreheads with Duo*    (low voice) "It's an emergency."

Duo:  "Okay.  Okay."

Heero:  "Quatre.  What's wrong with you?"

Quatre didn't even notice Heero had spoken.  He was too busy whipping his head around looking for something.

Quatre:  "Where's Wufei?"

"I'm right here."

While Quatre was shaking Duo, Wufei had edged to the wall and flipped to the ground.

Quatre: "Wufei!"   *tackles him, both fall to the ground*     "We are in very very deep shit!  We need to talk like NOW!"     *grabs Wufei's collar and shakes him*

Wufei:  "Ah...wa....uh..Quatre!  Calm down!   Let me breathe!"

Quatre:  "You don't have time to breathe!"

Heero:  (angry tone) "
Quatre.  Get off him."

Quatre:  "What?"  *turns around, see's very pissed off Heero*

Since Quatre didn't exactly have anytime to change, he was still wearing the outfit from before.  That means those tight black jeans, and loose white shirt.  Only now, probably because he was running, most of the shirt had come undone and was falling off his shoulder.  Plus the fact that he was on all fours, overtop of Wufei.  It did
not look good.  

Heero:  "I said get
off him."

Quatre:  "I don't need you to order me!"   *gets up, pulls Wufei up with him by the collar*    "Come on.  Lets go."

Grabbing Duo's shirt too, Quatre practically dragged the two with him.  Heero started to follow, but Quatre turned around and glared at him.

Quatre: (hissing)  "You're not invited."

Heero stood there stunned.  Inside, Trowa was frantic. 
He's never acted that way before.  What happened?  Did Heero screw up?

Just as he was thinking that, Trowa walked into the cafeteria.  Heero rushed over.

Heero: "What did you do?"

Trowa:  "I told him exactly what we said to tell them."

Heero:  "And?"

Trowa:   "He...didn't seem to believe me.  He did for a second, then sort of went....I don't know.  He started clutching his head and saying that it was impossible."

Heero:  "Was there something wrong in your delivery?"

Trowa: "I don't think so."

Heero: "Somethings wrong.  We have to find out what.  Quatre's hiding something.  And it might..........have something to do with Wufei."

Trowa:  "Ah.  How did it go with Duo?"

Heero:  "He doesn't like the war excuse.  But he seemed to accept it.  Even played some strange game."

Trowa:  "So ka."   [is that so?]    "Well, shall we go look for them?"

Heero:  *looks down*     "....."       "No.  We can't.  I tried to follow, but Quatre....wouldn't let me.  Let's try later."

Heero:  "......"    *nods*


   ~Wufei's Room~

Duo:  "Quatre would you stop pacing?  You're making me dizzy."

Wufei:  "Yes Quatre. 
Calm down. You can't keep your head straight like this."

Quatre:  *snickers*   "Calm down.  Calm down?  How can I calm down!?"  *grabs Wufei's collar*    "They
cannot be doing this!"

Duo: "Woah there cowboy.  What exactly can't they do?"

Quatre:  "You guys should know by now!"

Wufei:  "Are you talking about Heero and Trowa's latest predicament?"

Duo: "Ah.  So you've noticed Wufei.  By the way, what's with the clothes?"

Wufei:   "!?"    *blushes, coughs*    "Never mind that.  I assume you're thinking the same thing I'm thinking."

Duo:  "Hm......I wasn't really sure.  But after 'Truth' , everything was clear."

Quatre: "What the hell is 'Truth'?"

Duo:  "Nothing.  That's not even the real name.  I think it's suppose to be called 50 questions or something.  It's that thing where you ask questions and the other person is suppose to answer really fast so they say the first thing on their minds."

Quatre:  "And?"

Duo:  "And basically, process of elimination.  I asked 'Heero'  who Heero loved.  He said me. Then I asked him who Trowa loved.  He said you.  Then I asked him who he loved.  He started to say your name, but stopped.  So I got the clue.  Just one thing though."    *pokes a finger at Quatre's chest*   "If you knew all along, why didn't you tell us?  Or them.  Or anybody?  What's with the secret."

Quatre: *sighs*   "At first I just wanted to mess with them a bit.  Make them feel uncomfortable so that they'd break down and tell us.  It didn't work by the way.  They're tough as rocks.  But I started to notice something.  Or rather felt something a little while back.  Let's just say it's not very good."

Wufei:  "Care to get to the point?"

Quatre:  "Basically, if they don't switch back soon, both of them will die."

Duo/Wufei:   "What!?"

Quatre:  "I said, both of them will die."

Duo:  "I know what you said.  Damn it!  Why didn't you tell us sooner!?  And why will they die!?"

Quatre:  "I didn't tell you sooner cause I didn't know.  And it's not like it's carved in stone either.  It's just what my intuition is telling me.  I could be wrong.  They may be fine.  But I don't want to risk anything.  Second, I couldn't tell you all because you have to realize it yourself."

Duo: "And WHY is that?"

Quatre:  "Because that's the only way you will actually understand, or rather feel, the intensity, and immense difficulty of the situation.  I was mad at them too for not telling me in the first place.  That's why I wanted to mess with their minds.  But afterwards I was glad, cause it helped me realize the shit they are in.  They have to realize that too.  That's why it's better that they didn't tell us.  And why we can't let them know that we know."

Wufei: "Wouldn't telling everyone so that there are no more secrets be better?  Then we can help each other."

Quatre:  "NO!  That's the problem. If we all worked together, then they wouldn't feel as bad.  We would lighten the situation.  Make them feel more at ease.  That would F%^k thngs up even more.  As long as they think their predicament isn't all that bad, they'll never switch back."

Wufei:  "You know you get profain when you get mad.  That is so cute."

Duo:  "I know.  Never thought he'd ever swear.  But anyways, what you're saying is that we have to make their switched lives miserable so that they would want to switch back?"

Quatre:  *grabs Duo's face, kisses him hard on the lips*   "Yes!  I knew I could count on you guys.  Basically, there was something about Trowa that Heero admired, thus wanting to become him.  And vice versa.  Somehow, that wish was granted.   Now, we have to make them regret the wish and want nothing but to switch back."

Wufei:  "And somehow, you figured that messing with their love lives was the best way to go?"

Quatre:  "LOOK!  I am open to suggestions OKAY?  Why do you think I dragged all of you here?  And another thing.  You both know how strong the both of them are.  How else could I make them regret it?  It's the only part of their lives that
has been affected.  And it's also the only part of themselves that they aren't armed against."

Duo: "You have a point.  But why were you going nuts back there?  It's good that you've calmed down now, but....really.  Oh.  Did you see the look on Heero's face when you were on top of Wufei?  Or should I say Trowa's face.  That was sooo funny.  He's got it bad for you Quatre!"

Quatre:  "We have major problems right now.  Trowa and Heero seem to be....Urh...enjoying themselves!  Did Heero give you some speech about loving you and can't be with you cause of war blah blah blah..."

Duo:  "Yah."

Quatre:  "Well.  Do they seem at all bothered by this switch to you?  Nah-ah.  I don't think so!  More like they like things the way they are now."

Wufei: "hm.....they don't seem to have any complaints.  And I'm sure they could pilot each other's gundams just fine if a mission came in.  But there's one thing you haven't explained.  Why will they die if they stay that way?"

Quatre: "Actually, I'm not really sure if they will.  But, there are traces of the original soul in their bodies.  There
has to be.  That means that there are two souls, TWO in ONE body.  It can't take it much longer.  Only one soul can be in one body at a time.  So either the body goes first because it can't hold them anymore, or one of the souls gets destroyed by the body.  Whether it's the original or the visitor that says goodbye is still in questions.  But from the looks of it, its the body that's going first.  You all saw the pathetic fall Trowa had."   *D/W nod*   "I don't think that's only because Heero's never done it before.  The original soul, being Trowa, could pull it off easily.  But the visitor, Heero's soul, is not as experience.  If your brain is controlled by your soul, then having two orders sent to it at the same time....."

Wufe:  "Fine if they think the same way, but not if they dissagree."

Quatre:  "Whenever there is a conflict between what Trowa will do and what Heero will do, their body takes a toll.  If this goes on..."

Duo:   "They might not make it."

Quatre: *nods*    "So.   Is everybody ready to make their lives a living hell?"

"Oh yeah!"
~End Part 9~
*sighs*  Another long one.  From the looks of it, it will be done soon.  *sniffles*  So.  What do you think?  This was more like a instructional chapter.  Kinda wierd eh?  Did it bore ya to tears?  Tell me!  Please!  Tell me! Suggestions for endings, and possible epilogs welcome!  Mail me!  Mail me!  ^_^
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