This is an alternate universe! I KNOW that there are no barbarian knights in Gundam Wing.. ^_~ I don't own the characters.. but it seems that I own everything else.. Hmm...Yup.. Castle Hell is mine.. as is Quatre's former grandiose dwelling and The Outworlders ship, (and YES.. they still have a large part in this), belong to me. So doe Hilde's rebellion leader big bro...

The Capture - chapter 4
by Caliko

Just Outside the Earths Atmosphere:

Hilde's replacement fidgeted under the watchful eye of Captain Richards. Slowly, her eyes followed his movements as he circled her, looking for any mistake in dress. Then, he smiled, nodding his approval.

"Now, Remember Sally, this world is nothing like what your used to. As a matter of fact, everything you grew up learning is reversed. Women are not allowed to be strong, not allowed to serve as soldiers. They are not even permitted to have a voice of their own. Can you do this?"

"Sir, you have known me since I was a sprout! How can you doubt me?"

"The infamous Po temper."

She had the grace to blush, secretly pleased that her fathers old drinking buddy saw the resemblance between her and the elder Po.

"I'll keep it under control, Uncle Marty."

Back at Castle Hell:

"You have overstepped yourself, Dekim." Duo's eyes blazed as he turned to face the older man. "I can not believe that you dared to drug me!"

"I felt that it my only option, My Lord. She would never have willingly submitted to you otherwise."

"That was not your concern! Over and over, you have made decisions that you had no right to make, and now.. this. You have drugged myself, and my bride."

Duo's eyes blazed violet fire as he advanced. Dekim backed up against the wall, trying to keep some distance between them. His bravado was failing, and for the first time in years, he felt fear.

"Please, My Lord! It won't happen again!" He held his hands up, trying to placate Lord Maxwell's anger.

"You're right. I want you gone, tonight." Duo turned his back on the older man, keeping his hand on the pommel of his sword.

"You can't mean it, sir! It's dark! There are wolves out there! Not to mention the rebels! King Milliardo will never countenance you treating me like this!"

"I'll await his chastisement, then." Duo opened the door to the main foyer, then called out to his guards. "See to Dekim's banishment. He may take his clothes, and personal belongings, as well as enough food to last until tomorrow night. Escort him to the edge of my domain, then come back."

He ignored the older man's blanching face as the guards entered the room.

"But, My Lord! I'm an old man!"

"Yes. More than ready for retirement." With that parting salvo, Duo left to match wits with his bride.

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He opened the door, instinctively ducking as a silver candlestick flew over his head. He searched out his wife, finding her in front of the window, eyes blazing and skin flushed. He watched as her naked chest heaved, smirking wickedly at the picture she made - one arm raised to throw another candlestick, with her feet spread for balance.

"It's good to see you as well, wife." His eyes gleamed. "Is that for me?" He joked, closing the door behind him.

Hilde glared, "Rapist." She hissed, as she slowly lowered her arm.

"I'm guilty of a lot, but not that." Duo denied, flopping down on the chaise. "You welcomed me into your bed."

He didn't tell her about the drug, knowing that she would use that against him. No.. let her wonder if she was that weak, to let her 'enemy' into her body.

"You lie!" she hissed, stalking closer. Let him say that again! She wanted to be close enough to slap him. Lady Maxwell stopped directly in front of her husband, challenging his words with her stance.

His arm snapped out, grabbing onto her wrist and pulling her down to him before she could fight. Without hesitating, he crushed her lips with his, holding her close so that she could not retreat.

Fiercely, he ravaged her mouth, feeling his own passion rise as she pushed against him. And then, she fisted her hand into his hair, tugging sharply at the chestnut locks until she was free.

Duo howled and threw her off of his lap as his hands rose to rub his scalp. Glaring at his bride, he bent down, and lifted her into his arms. Seconds later, he had thrown her over his shoulder, growling as he headed over to the bed.

"PUT me down!" She screamed, lunging once more for his hair.

"Of course." He smirked, throwing her onto the feather mattress. "If you insist."

He crawled over to her, pinning her to the bed. Hilde kicked out, incensed as he used his legs to hold hers down.

"You can't do this!" She pushed, ineffectually against his shoulders.

"Oh, I think I can." His breath danced over her cheek, down into the hollows of her neck.

Hilde shivered, remembering snatches of the night before - his mouth over her skin, his breath whispering over her nipple. Involuntarily, she arched, prompted by the memories, but responding to the now.

He laughed, triumphantly, murmuring encouragement against her skin. His hand glided down to her feminine core, gently rubbing the slick honey over her aroused nub.

His hands clamped around her wrists, preventing her from touching him as he lowered himself down to kiss her treasure.

Closer, he came, his breath teasing her sensitive clit, then finally touching her. She arched, trying to wrap her legs around his torso, to bring him closer still. Yet, he lay over them, holding her down for his leisure.

A knock sounded in the other room, startling them both. Breathing heavily, Duo leaned up, and looked towards the door.

"What is it?" He demanded, his cock raging hard in his pants.

"My Lord, A messenger has arrived, from King Milliardo."

Lord Maxwell groaned, and let his head fall to rest in the juncture of her thighs. Then, pushing himself up, he answered the page.

"I'll be down directly." Looking towards the bed, he grimaced, then smirked.

Hilde was flush, moaning deep in her throat with need. A thin sheen of sweat glistened over his skin, accenting her tight nipples. He could see her juices run out from between her thighs, and couldn't resist.

He slid one finger over her clit, then, catching her eye, he brought it to his mouth and licked it clean.

"I did not need to rape you, WIFE." He said, waiting for awareness to enter her confused gaze. Then, laughing, he dodged the pillow she threw and walked out.

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Dekim rode silently, his head held proud as Lord Maxwell's men rode on either side of him. They were ordered to see him out of Duo's domain, and would not turn back until they reached the edge of Lord Trowa's holdings.

The two guards, for the most part, ignored his existence, talking around him as if he weren't there. It was not known what he had done, just that he was now considered a traitor. By rights, they felt that Lord Maxwell went easy on him, probably because of Dekim's lifelong position as advisor to the earldom.

Suddenly, riders came out of the wood, surrounding them before they could urge their horses to run. The guards pulled their weapons to defend themselves, fighting valiantly, but not well enough. The sheer numbers of the rebel forces quickly cut them down.

Dekim watched without moving, actually happy that his jailers were murdered. Then, he called out.

"Who leads this band?" He asked, his mind spinning craftily.

William rode closer, then answered. "I am."

"Hmm.. I see." He took in the man's coloring, the inky black hair, the brilliant blue eyes. Then, "Has someone of yours gone missing? A sister, or cousin, perhaps?"

And now.. to make himself indispensable. Maxwell should have known that he would land on his feet.

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"King Milliardo has summoned you to his side, in Lord Trowa's domain. He, along with the Lord' Quatre and Trowa, have been successfully pushing back the rebel army. However, they need your help, to come up on the rebels from your side, and trap them in between."

"How did you get here, without being captured?" Duo asked, trying to determine if the message was true.

"I went through the mountains, My Lord. The Rebels have the passes blocked, but not enough forces to patrol the entire range. My family has always mined these hills, sir, and I know the underground tunnels as if they were my own home."

Duo nodded, seeing that the man had the look of his own people. "I'll be counting on that, man. We might be able to use that."

Then, he motioned the messenger to the table, "Eat, and rest. I'll be able to leave in the morning. Weridge!" He shouted out, waiting until the man arrived.

"Yes, My Lord?"

"See that my warriors are packed up and ready. Tomorrow, we go into battle."

"And the Castle, Sir? And the Lady Hilde?"

"Send Captain Chang to me, in my Lady's bower."

"Yes, sir."

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"So, you see, Wife, you just might get rid of me, yet." He teased, slightly amused by her wary look. She did want her freedom, and yet, a mans death was too high a price.

"I'm not that lucky, My Lord." She snapped back, acting bored. "You will probably come back to haunt me, nipping at my heels and accusing me of all types of perfidy."

He smiled, honestly enjoying her tartness. If they had children, he could only hope that they shared her will. "If I came back to haunt you, Hilde, I can assure you.. It would not be to taunt you." His tone of voice told her exactly what was on his mind.

"My Lord?" Wufei called through the open door. "You sent for me?"

Duo nodded, then gestured for him to enter and close the door.

"Captain Chang, I am putting you in charge of the castle's defense. Now, I don't expect the enemy to get through, since Castle Hell is a warren of pits and traps to the unwary, but if they do, don't worry about it. I can always get it back." He laughed, "I would enjoy the battle, truth be known. If it does fall, you have but one order to listen to: Get Lady Hilde out, and away. Try to make it the sea, where my ship lies in wait. I have already sent the captain of that ship a message, and he will know what to do once the both of you are aboard.

"Now, if you will excuse us?" He offered out his hand, and Wufei took it. Then, Duo led him to the door. "One other thing." He whispered, "If she should be with child, make sure that the babe get's this." He dropped his signet ring into the warriors hand. "It's proof of it's heritage."

Chang nodded, then closed the door behind him. Duo turned around, facing the confused eyes of his unwilling wife.

"Now, Woman.. Where were we?" He teased, voice low. Hilde immediately started to run, but Duo caught her. "You are going to make me work at this, when it may be our last time together?" He growled.

"You look to need the exercise, Husband." Hilde smirked, screeching as she once again found herself being carried back to bed.

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Sorry for the short chapters! The story is evolving quicker than I want it too.. have to slow it down and think it through!

Leeko