Disclaimer: I don't own any rights to the Gundam boys. I'm just here to play with them.

A/N: I've been debating about whether or not to post this. I suppose there's no harm in it. Unless you think it totally sucks. Then I'll get rid of it. But I had this idea about Treize finally getting lassoed into a birthday party. And I couldn't resist a cute, drunk Quatre.

Dragon Heart

Epilogue

"Good evening, Duke Dermeal."

The skittish older man started at the sound of the deep silky voice next to him. He turned to see a very familiar regal looking platinum blonde.

"Oh! Marquis, it's you."

"And what were you so intensely looking at? You looked as if you saw a ghost."

"N-no, I was, uh, just looking for Lord Kushrenada to wish him a happy birthday."

"I see. Well, he's over there with Duke Wasmuth, my sister and Wufei."

"Ah, yes, I see."

"Didn't you give Wufei to Treize as a birthday gift last year?"

"Yes."

"I must say, despite his initial distaste at receiving a slave as a gift, I do believe he would genuinely thank you from the bottom of his heart for your gift now."

"Really?"

Zechs' lips curled into a bitter smile as he glanced at the Duke who sounded far away, his eyes never leaving the group of people pointed out to him.

"Indeed. Wufei has flourished since coming here. He found his voice and practically runs this entire fortress with Treize."

"Un….unbelievable."

Zechs chuckled and exchanged his empty glass for a full one as a waiter passed by and returned his attention to the happy guests.

"But the fairytale continues, Duke. Wufei was set free and now shares my cousin's bed as his lover."

Duke Dermeal choked as if something was caught in his throat and he turned to finally look at Zechs, his eyes bulging out of their sockets and his face turning red. Zechs just chuckled and pat the stunned Duke's shoulder.

"Enjoy the festivities, Duke."

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"Treize, happy birthday!"

Treize and Wufei turned to see Quatre and Trowa, the former not stopping until he was hugging Wufei tightly. Wufei just stood there and looked to Trowa for help who just smiled and raised his glass in a mock toast. Finally, the enthusiastic blonde let go of Wufei and faced both his friends.

"That was a very enthusiastic greeting for….Wufei."

All three watched as the petite blonde's cheeks became rosier and all thought the same thing as they looked from one to the other: he's had too much to drink.

"Well, it wouldn't be appropriate to just walk up and hug you so I just thought I'd hug Wufei instead. He can pass it along to you later."

Now it was Wufei's turn to blush and he quickly took a sip of his drink.

"How very clever and thoughtful of you, Quatre. However, in the future I would suggest checking with Trowa before you 'pass along' anything else to me through Wufei."

Treize and Trowa exchanged smirks as Quatre turned worried eyes to his lover and latched onto a strong bicep.

"Oh! Trowa, you know I didn't---"

"Yes, I know. Lord Kushrenada was only teasing. Perhaps we should get you some coffee. Gentlemen, if you will excuse us?"

The friends smiled and nodded as Trowa led a clinging Quatre away. Treize turned his attention to Wufei who was looking out over the large group of assembled dignitaries, merchants and military personnel.

"So how much longer are you going to torture me with this celebration?"

Wufei chuckled but didn't turn to face the man that was now mere inches from his ear. He could feel Treize's heat, smell his cologne and he fought the urge to grant his lord his wish and escape with him back into the kitchen and out the servant's entrance into the dark night. But he had promised Relena that he would keep Treize at the party long enough for her to present her gift.

"Wufei?" Hot breath tickled his ear. "Please, let's just slip out the back." The voice became low, conspiratorial and Wufei shivered. "Nobody will even know we're gone."

A quick swipe of Treize's tongue along the outer rim of his ear had Wufei biting his bottom lip. And just when he was about to turn and demand that Treize act the way his station demanded, a low, seductive chuckle washed over him and he closed his eyes, knowing he was powerless to stop Treize, or himself at that point.

"Make your way back to the kitchen entrance, smiling and waving to people as you go. I'll meet you outside the servant's entrance in ten minutes."

Wufei felt, more than saw the wicked smile on his lover's face as he drank the last of his wine and placed the glass on a nearby ledge. He scanned the room for Relena and saw her talking with a group of women, smiling and chatting animatedly. Good. She's distracted.

He purposefully walked in the opposite direction he had instructed Treize to take, opting to leave by a side hallway and circling around outside. But just as he cleared the ballroom and turned into the hallway his arm was captured in a vise grip and he turned to see Heero and Duo.

"Naughty naughty, 'Fei."

"What are you two doing? Heero, let go of me."

"No can do, my friend. Lady Relena gave us strict instructions to keep you and Treize in the ballroom at all times."

That conniving wench! Wufei glared at Heero, not intimidated by the steel blue eyes or iron grip on his arm. Hedging his bets that he knew Treize's lack of stealth combined with the fact that everybody in the room wanted to speak with him, he took a chance.

"If you take a look, you'll see Treize is still in the ballroom. I was on my way to retrieve some headache medicine for him because Relena also asked me to keep him at the party."

Duo ducked into the ballroom and came back several moments later.

"He's right. Lord Kushrenada is talking to some really boring-looking guys. Looks like we have to let him go."

"Relena said both of them were to stay."

"True, but do you honestly think Lord Kushrenada would allow Wufei to escape without taking him along? No…I think he'll come back. Won't you, 'Fei?"

Wufei saw the mischievous smile and the devilish wink Duo gave him and he knew his best friend was on his side.

"Of course. I'd never hear the end of it from him. Now if you'll excuse me?"

Wufei yanked his arm free and started down the hallway at a brisk pace, silently grateful for his best friend. Thank you, Duo. I owe you big for this!

It didn't take long for Wufei to make it outside and around to the servant's entrance at the kitchen. Just as he leaned against the wall, prepared to wait for Treize, the object of his thoughts came bursting out the door with Duo yelling after him.

"Hurry up and get the hell out before Heero realizes what I did!"

Treize stumbled out the door after being shoved and turned to face Duo, more confused than anything, while Wufei just chuckled.

"Oh, uh, I mean, please enjoy the rest of your evening, Lord Kushrenada."

Duo bowed, shot Wufei a smile and ducked back into the kitchen, slamming the door behind him. Wufei approached Treize and was immediately caught up in the older man's arms and brought in for a passionate kiss.

"This is much better than standing around a boring party."

"I helped plan that 'boring party'!"

"And I thank you for tolerating Relena's enthusiasm, but the only thing I want for my birthday is you."

Warm lips captured his again and Wufei pressed his body against Treize's as if he meant to melt right into his lover. As the kissing became more passionate and both began to moan as their hands roamed freely, Wufei managed to push away enough to speak.

"Treize…take me to bed."

"No, that's the first place they'll look."

"Then where?"

"Follow me."

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"Treize?" Wufei didn't get a response so he tried again. "Treize? Are you awake?"

A soft moan but nothing else. Wufei just sighed and closed his eyes again, too tired and too content to move. He pulled the blanket up to his chin and let himself fall asleep. I'll just take a little nap. We'll make it back to our room before sunrise.

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Relena would be furious if the scene before her weren't so endearing and so embarrassing. She had been awakened by a pounding on her door early this morning. It had been Duo, whom she knew to be General Yuy's assistant.

"Lady Relena, I'm sorry to disturb you so early this morning, but General Yuy requests your presence."

Relena glared at the nervous young man. She was still angry that they had let Trieze and Wufei escape the party last night and she was pretty sure at least one of them helped the pair.

"Tell General Yuy that when he finds my cousin---"

"He did, my lady. That's why he sent me."

"Fine. But why does he need to see me?"

Duo smiled. "I think you should come see for yourself."

So Relena had grudgingly dressed and followed Duo to where she currently stood with Heero and Duo as fellow onlookers. There before them were Treize and Wufei, wrapped in each other's arms, blissful smiles on their sleeping faces. They were lying on a large bed of hay that was covered with a horse blanket while another was being used to cover them.

"I figured I would leave their fate to you, my Lady."

"Hmph."

Relena thought carefully about the situation and what she should do. On the one hand, this was the Lord of the castle and that demanded a great amount of respect. However, this was also her cousin whom she loved dearly but desperately wanted to teach a lesson.

"Leave them. Close off the building and post guards until they wake up."

"Yes ma'am."

Heero sent Duo off to bring the guards as he started to follow the young woman out of the building.

"Wait. Bring their clothes with you. Let them use their cleverness to figure out a way to get back to their rooms without being seen with nothing but a horse blanket."

Heero smirked as he did as he was ordered. He slowly and carefully closed the stable door, letting the bar fall in place silently. As he walked away from the stables and towards the barracks to start taking care of his duties for the day, he couldn't help but chuckle. Life is never dull around here.

The End.