Note: In my original story this is where it started out, also for some reason I decided to add a football scene, a street racing scene, and a trip to the bar, and not to mention the extreme out of character moments, it was really silly. All of that has been removed and I feel this new version will make for a much better reading experience.
Quatre’s Mansion
Quatre put down the phone and took a deep breath. Trowa just had informed him that they would be there in less than five minutes. The Gundam pilots had all arrived at the airport at about the same and had gotten into the limo that Quatre had provided for them.
Dorothy walked up to him and placed a hand on his shoulder, “Are you okay?”
Quatre sighed, “Yeah I’m just really nervous, it’s been so long.”
Dorothy smiled, “I know, I’m so excited. When do they get here?”
Quatre looked at his watch, “Any minute now.”
He took another deep breath and looked out the window. His eyes opened wide as he saw the limo make its way into the driveway and park in the by the front door. As Heero, Relena, Duo, Hilde Trowa, Catherine, Wu-Fei, Sally, Zechs, and Noin all got out, Quatre bolted out the door to meet them. Heero and the others looked at him and smiled as they saw him run down the stairs, with Dorothy not far behind. Quatre ran up to them and nearly tackled them in an attempt to hug them all at once. There was much laughter shouts of joy as they all savored them moment of being reunited once again. After awhile they went back inside where the girls chatted in the living room, while the men took a walk outside around the mansion.
“I still cannot believe you finally asked her, congratulations buddy,” said Duo.
Zechs smiled, “Thanks Duo, I appreciate that.”
“So Zechs, when is the wedding going to take place?” asked Trowa.
“In a few months, we’re still to busy with work, but it shouldn’t be much longer. Oh and Quatre before I forget, Noin and me wanted to thank you again for letting us use your place to hold the wedding,” replied Zechs.
Quatre smiled, “Don’t mention it, when I heard you finally asked the question I knew I had to do something to help. Besides, you’re not going to find a more beautiful place on this earth to hold a wedding, believe you and me.”
“I’ll believe it, thanks again” said Zechs.
“So Quatre are you and Dorothy planning on tying the knot soon?” asked Wu-Fei.
Quatre blushed slightly, “We’ve only been going out for 5 months, but I am thinking about it. If I do it, it will probably be after Zechs wedding.”
Trowa smiled, “That’s good to hear, I happy for you. What about you Wu-Fei, are you and Sally a couple?”
“Kind of, I mean, we both have feelings for each other, but work has a way of getting in the way of things.”
“Yeah well at least you have someone, now all we have to do is find a Trowa a girl and life will be good,” said Duo.
“I’m working on it, it will happen eventually,” replied Trowa.
Duo grinned at him than looked at Heero, who looked like he was in a deep thought.
“Hey Heero, something on your mind?”
Heero looked at him, “I’m just thinking about all of this.”
“What do you mean?” asked Zechs.
Heero smiled, “Well it’s just that no matter how many times I look at you guys, it’s still hard to believe you are the same people I knew back during the war.”
Wu-Fei looked at him, “Well people do change, did you think we’d all just stay the same?”
Heero shook his head, “No, it’s just I never thought we’d all be like this you know. We treat each other like brothers, like were a family.”
Zechs looked at him, “It’s because we are brothers in a sense, I can safely say that no one else has been through what we have. And because of that, we grew a bond with each other that can only grow through battle.”
Wu-Fei nodded, “It’s true, we’re the only people you can talk to about stuff like this. No one else would ever be able to understand it except us. That’s what makes us brothers, that’s what makes us family.”
Heero sighed, “I know, this is just something I never thought I’d ever experience. Honestly it can feel a little overwhelming.”
“You know instead of questioning this, why don’t you try embracing it? Trust me, on this one,” said Quatre.
Heero shrugged his shoulders, “Okay why not.”
As they continued walking, Trowa looked over at Duo who kept looking at his phone.
“Expecting a call Duo?”
“Yeah, a friend of mine should be arriving soon.”
“Well who it?” asked Heero.
Duo smiled, “It’s a surprise, but don’t worry, you all know him.”
Quatre sighed, “Suit yourself, anyways dinner should be almost done so lets start heading back.”
The others agreed and began walking back to the house.
Dinner Table .
Everyone was conversing with each other as they took their seats when they all heard the doorbell ring.
Duo smiled and sat up, “I’ll get it.”
He left the room leaving all the others wondering who it was. A few moments later, Duo came back in to the room. An older man who had gray hair, and was wearing a Hawaiian shirt, light brown shorts, sandals, and sunglasses followed him.
The man smiled as he looked at all of them.
“Hey guys, it’s been awhile huh?”
End Ch 3