outlaw

Standard disclaimers apply: come on! You know I don’t own them and I’m only barrowing them to entertain the masses …… there is no money exchanged here…
Warnings: possibly language, violence, and there is a lemon…. and the characters are probably OOC. I apologize for that.

 
 
 
Outlaw

Chapter 15.

 
 
 
Hilde looked up as they stopped in front of the small cabin. She watched as Trant dismounted first, and walk across the hardened snow to the door. She felt Duo’s warmth leave her as he slid from the horse. She turned to face him as he felt his hands on her waiso heo help her off the horse. She would have smacked him and said she could do it herself but she actually liked the attention he gave her, so she let him help her. Her legs gave out under her as soon as she hit the ground and she gasped in surprise. She felt her self being swept up into his arms and held close to him.
She felt his warm breath on her neck, as he spoke softly in her ear. “Hilde, you ok?”
She wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him. “I think so, just cold. You can put me down.”
“Naw, I don’t think so.” He replied as he carried her toward the cabin.
Hilde looked over his shoulder at the young woman following behind them, and could have sworn she saw her smile.

The cabin was dark, chilly and unused. Duo carried her over to a chair at the table and sat her down, making sure the blankets were still tucked in around her. She shivered slightly in the chilly cabin air. She watched as Duo moved across theor tor to the fireplace. He found a few logs near it along with a bit of kindling. He started to build the fire so the room would begin to warm. She turned to watch Trant as he filled the stove with wood and started that. She heard her stomach growl and pulled the blankets closer. Hilde glanced over to the door and watched Middi come in holding all the saddlebags. She placed them on the table in front of Hilde, and started to open them. Hilde shook the blankets back and reached out to give her a hand. They quickly emptied the bags and looked at the food out in front of them. Middi sighed, “I know it isn’t much but it was the best I could do in the short notice I was given.”
Hilde smiled at the girl in front of her. “It will be plenty.”
“Hey!” Trant shouted over, “Don’t get friendly with the prisoners.”
“Oh, shut up, you ass.” Was her reply?
Duo snickered as he continued to stoke the fire. Trantod aod and crossed the room, staring down at him. “What’s so funny coward?”
Duo stood and stared at Trant. “I am not a coward. I just know when it’s time to cut my losses and run. Besides I was tired of being whipped for your mistakes.”
Trant’s hand shot out and grasped Duo’s shirt, pulling him toward his face. “What the fuck did you say?”
“You heard me, “ Duo replied.
“You little…” He murmured as his arm cocked back.
Suddenly a gunshot echoed through the room, and both men looked over at Middi who was holding the smoking object.
“Enough of this. I’ll shoot you both to keep you quiet.”

Trant let go of Duo’s shirt letting him fall to the floor. He reached out and brushed the wrinkles from where he had grasped it.
“Oh, so sorry, Miss Middi! Please, sir, let me apologize for such rough treatment.” He started to reply sarcastically, until Middi stepped up and put her gun in his face.
“I suggest you shut your mouth, Mr. Trant. I just have to pull the trigger and that will be the end.”
Trant’s mouth opened wide at the blatant threat but he said nothing. A dangerous light flashed through his eyes as he looked at the woman in front of him.
Middi grinned, “Oh yes, Mr. Trant. I shall be watching my back. And when we return back to the Fortress Mr. Treize will hear all about your little antics here, also.”
Trant said nothing again as she backed away from her.
Duo looked at her carefu “Yo “You know that wasn’t a very smart thing to do.”
Middi grinned as she returned her gun to its holster. She glanced toward Hilde and replied. “She would have done the same thing given the situation was different. I’m just tired of his bullying and I’m gonna end it.”
Duo cocked an eyebrow at her, “Are you sure you can’t get us out of here?”
She shook her head. “Go sit with your woman.”
Duo turned away from her and walked toward Hilde who had repositioned the blankets back or shr shoulders.
He sat down beside her, “ Are you getting warmer?”
She nodded as she reached out for his hand. “Yes. What’s on your mind, Duo? I can see the wheels turning in that head of yours.”
He grasped her hand and squeezed. “ Nothing much, Hilde, just thinking we could use this animosity to our advantage.”
She looked over at the two people and back at Duo. “I think so, too.” She thought for a moment, “Unless it’s just a game they play, to get us off our guard. We better approach this with caution.”
Duo nodded, “Yeah…. you could be right.” He grinned over at her and then said louder.
“So what are the sleeping arrangements going to be?”
Trant turned and grinned, lecherously. “ I could separate you two, but because this could be your last night together, I’ll be kind and let you bunk in the loft. Middi will have that back bedroom and I’ll sleep out here, so you won’t get any ideas about escaping.”
Duo grinned back and said nothing.
Hilde looked over at her lover and wondered what he was thinking, although she already had a suspicion.

 
 
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The sun was casting deep shadows over the snowy ground as Heero lead his group into the woods off the trail. He had observed some low branches that would serve as a makeshift shelter for a few hours. He didn’t want to linger too long because it was going to be a cold night and he wanted to catch up with the four in front of them. If they didn’t have to confront Treize in his fortress, that would be better. Find Duo and Hilde, give them the statues and be gone. He snorted as he thought, **it wouldn’t be that simple. It never was. ** Treize wouldn’t want to let Duo go that easily. He pulled his horse to a stop and turned to everyone there. The Indians had already started to filter into the woods, preparing for the stop.
“We’re going to make camp here for a few hours, so everyone can rest and get something to eat. I suggest if you have not been assigned a chore, you sleep. We still have a hard night of riding ahead of us. I know where they will be staying and I want to be there before dawn. Perhaps we can end this all with little blood shed.” He added, glancing at Relena who had dismounted and was working on releasing her saddle from her horse.
“Yes, the less of that would be very good.” She softly replied to his comment. e e camp was step up quickly and soon a sheltered fire was burning brightly, spreading light and heat around.
Relena brushed off a fallen part of a tree and sat down, wearily. She leaned forward and gazed into the fire. Zechs stood and started to walk toward his sister, but stopped as he watched Heero cross over to sit beside her on the log. He watched in silence as Heero took her hand and pulled her eyes form the fire. Zechs sighed and turned from the couple. He didn’t like the relationship between them but he couldn’t stop it. Relena was a strong willed young woman, and if she wanted something she usually got it. He walked across the snow to his horse and fiddled with his saddlebags. His mind was wandering to the fortress and Treize. He wondered how thll cll came to be. It really wasn’t greed that had brought them all to this point, was it? Well at least not all people were driven by greed and power. He thought of Hilde Schibecker and Duo Maxwell as he stood there. She was really an innocent victim in all this… as was Duo. The boy hadn’t expected his father to sell both his sister and him into slavery. He snorted. Duo would not be pleased to know that his sister was alive and well living in a brothel in New Port City. Perhaps is better he not known… it was better he thought she was dead. As he struggled with thought of telling Duo where his sister was, he heard footsteps come behind him in the snow.
He glanced over his shoulder and looked at the person coming behind him. Trowa Barton stopped a few feet away.
“Heero wants to have a meeting so we can plan our strategy on the rescue.”
Zechs turned and nodded, following the quiet young man back to the fire.

 
 
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Hilde and Duo climbed the steps to the loft as Trant had directed. The lamp they had gave off an eerie light as they moved up. The loft was larger then it seemed when they entered it. It was unusual for those kinds of lofts to have doors, but this one did. Hilde pushed it open cautiously, not sure what to expect. She held the light out and examined the contents. It had a bed, with several quilts piled on it and a small dresser sitting in the corner. The ceiling was low but the room was long. Duo had to stoop a little when he stepped in. Hilde crossed over the floor and placed the lamp on the dresser. The light filtered across the room, casting odd shadows that danced with the flickering flame. She turned to look at Duo who had closed the door behind him. She saw a small grin creep across his face as he crossed the room to her. She gasped as he pulled her into his arms and began to kiss her neck. She felt his hands moved along her back and down to her waist. She felt her shirt being pulled from the waistband of her pants, and then his warm fingers were on her skin. She sighed as the touch sent a tingling sensation through her body. Before she could think her shirt was on the floor and she was on the bed. Duo was at her feet pulling at her boots. The chill air gave her goose bumps and made her bare nipples erect. She reached up subconsciously to cross her arms over the cold tissue, but Duo’s hand stopped her.
“I want to see.” Was all he said? She placed her hands to her sides, resting the palms of her hands on the soft blankets. She looked down at him as her boots were removed, and watched as his fingers moved up and undid her pants, pulling them free, leaving naked and exposed to him. She was laying sideways across the bed as he leaned over her. He was still fully dressut ut she closed her eyes as his fingers gently moved across her body, touching her breasts then nipples, down her torso to between her legs. She gasped as he pushed her legs open to gain access to her. His fingers slid between the fleshy folds and began to explore. No matter how many times he did this to her, it always seemed to send her into extasy. She moved slightly under his touch and almost cried out loud when his fingers were gone. She opened her eyes in shock as his fingers were replaced with something warm and wet. She moaned softly as his tongue found her g-spot and began to lavish it. She arched her back and almost cried out as he brought her closer and closer to the edge. She felt his hands move up and brush her nipples with his fingertips, sending her totally over. Just the touch of his tongue and the simulation of her nipples could carry her over. She cried out softly as she reached her climax and gripped the blankets with her hands as she came hard. She shivered as his warm tongue left her, leaving her more exposed and cold.
She opened her eyes and looked up at him.
“How was that?” He asked, wiping his mouth with his hand. She sighed. He grinned. She watched him as he stripped off his clothes and climbed next to her, his own arousal bushing her, leaving a wet trail behind. He kissed her neck and whispered in her ear “My turn.”
She giggled as she pushed him back in the bed. The air was cold and his nipples were hard and erect as were hers. She brushed hers across his chest and he groaned. His fingers reached up and tugged at hers as she placed her mouth over one of his. She licked and suckled it, and he squeezed her nipples. She heard his soft groan as she moved from one to the other. One of her hands slid down his body to the soft patch of curly hair at his center. She placed with it as she inched her fingers to his erection. She felt his penis jump at her touch and she gripped it. She rubbed the head, and then moved down the shaft, getting another groan from him. He ached his back, trying to move with her hand. She placed a hand on his chest and made him stop moving.
She leaned over and placed her mouth on his throbbing organ and began to lick and suckle the pulsating muscle. Her fingers moved to his sac and began to massage the items there. He let out a soft sigh and mumbled her name as she continued her administrations to his lower body. She felt his penis jump in her mouth as she scraped her teeth over his g-spot and knew he was on his way to cum.
“I’m coming.” He gasped, his breath leaving him as he exploded into her mouth. She continued to hold him in her mouth until he was finished, then she licked him clean and moved up to lie beside him.
He was panting and had his eyes closed, as he wrapped his arms around her. She laid her head on his chest and listened to his heart beating. She looked up as she felt his fingers on her chin, pulling her to his lips.
“Give me a half an hour, Hilde, and I’ll be ready to be inside you.”
“Won’t you be asleep?”
He shivered, “Not if we stay out from under these covers.”
She giggled as his fingers found her breast and began to play with them.
“Mait wit won’t take a half n hour… Touch me, Hilde.”
Her fingers slid down to grasp him and she gently played with the soft flesh, feeling it before hard under her touch. One hand slipped from her breasts to her center once again and he began to play with her.
He rolled on top of her and nudged her apart enough to slip between and inside. She groaned as he pushed all the way in and became fully seated. She wrapped her legs up and round his thighs as he pulled out then pushed back in. He moved slowly at first, and then began to move faster, giving them both the friction they needed to drive them over the brink. Hilde arched her back and clamped down on the back of Duo’s thighs forcing him in as deeply as he could go. As he slammed into her and she pushed up, they both exploded at the same time, their passion and climaxes extending to all time high. Exhausted and spent the clasped together in a heap. Hilde wrapped her arms around his back as Duo nuzzled her neck with soft exhausted kisses.
She sighed. Maybe this would be a good time to tell him her suspicions. Her body had been betraying her for about 2 months now and she was pretty sure what was wrong. She needed to tell him but had been putting it off. Now she needed to, before anything else happened.
“Duo?” She whispered.
“Um…. “ Came his half asleep reply.
“Let’s get under the covers.”
She felt his head nod as she pushed him up. They quickly got under the blankets and returned to the position they had been in before. The blankets were cold and warm at the same time. Hilde swallowed. “Duo, I have something to tell you.”
He looked up from his nuzzling her neck and asked, “What is it, babe?”
“I think I could be pregnant.” She whispered, fear of his reaction, edging into her voice.
He stopped nuzzling and placed his head down between her breasts, saying nothing.
“Duo?” She asked hesitantly, trying to keep the fear and tears out of her voice.
“You sure? Like pretty positive?” He asked softly.
“Yes.” She said.
He suddenly sat up, and kissed her. “Really?” His hand strayed to her belly rubbing the bare skin.
When he continued to rub and say nothing, Hilde asked, “Are you ok with this?” she whispered his name. “Duo?”
“Hm….” is tis thoughts seemed far away as he lie back down next to her. Fear slipped into Hilde’s heart at his silence. After a couple more minutes he responded.
“Oh, yeah! I am. We have got to get you out of here and out of harms way.”
The urgency in his voice surprised her.
He suddenly gripped her in a tight hug and kissed her hard on the lips. “I love you, Hilde.” He whispered as his head rested next to hers and she felt him shudder.
“I love you, too, Duo.“ She whispered, and then asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing.” He sniffled, in her ear.
“Duo?”
“I’m so happy! I’m gonna be a father…. But I‘m afraid, too.” She felt him stiffen, and then, he whispered. “I don’t know if I can be one. Will I be a good one? I don‘t want to turn out like my dad…”
She hugged him, trying to dissipate his fears. “Yeah, will I be a good mom? “ She asked as her fingers ran through his hair. “I guess we’ll have to work on it together, huh?”
He looked at her and kissed her again. ”Yeah, think so.” As he began to kiss her neck and let his finger play over her skin once more… bringing the passion they had for each up again, mouths met and bodies entwined once more.
A little while later, they both slipped into an exhausted sleep, both erotically and physically sated for the time being.

 
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Middi looked at the saddlebags on the table, she knew one of them came off the horse the prisoners were riding. She reached for it as Trant looked up.
“What are you doing?” He asked.
“I’m gonna look in here, Ok?” She replied tartly.
He shrugged and looked back at the fire he had been starting into. She shook her head. He was an idiot.
She flipped open the bag and dumped the contents onto the table. She pawed through the contents, finding nothing to interesting. She rolled her fingers over the rolled bandages and fingered the small packages of herbs, Hilde had wrapped in bits of cloth. She picked one up and sniffed it.
“What do you suppose these are for for?”
Trant glanced over at her and shrugged, “Who knows. She’s supposed to be like crazy or something.”
Middi looked up at him, “That kinda thinking can get a fellow killed, you know.”
He shrugged again. “It ain’t my thinking. It’s just what everyone says.”?
She snorted. “She ain’t crazy… maybe crazy like a fox. Neither is he.” She looked at the contents of the bag, then back up. “He escaped from Treize, you know.”
He looked up at her, shocked, then up to the loft. “You think ……”
She nodded. “We better be extra cautious, tonight.”
He nodded and looked toward the loft, trying to remember if it had a window or not. If it did it should be shuttered and it would be difficult to open with out noise. He stood and made his way to the steps and went up to check on the prisoners. At the top, he pushed the door open and looked in. The light was dim but he could see the two of them in the bed, sleeping. Or, at least that’s what it looked like to him. He looked across the room and saw the window still shuttered. Trant sighed in relief and steppeck ock out of the room, pulling the door shut behind him.
He came back down the steps and flopped back on the chair he had been sitting in.
“They’re sleeping.”
Middi looked up and nodded. She handed him a cup filled with brown liquid. “One of us needs to sleep.” She said matter of factly.
He nodded as he sipped from the cup, unsure what he was drinking. “Yeah… what is this?”
She looked up from her cup. “Tea.”
He looked at her, “Tea? Why not coffee?”
“Teas better for ya to sleep.”
He frowned at her. “What?”
She shook her head, “Something my grandmother told me, never mind.”
He nodded and drank more of what she had given him. Middi smiled slightly to herself. She hoped she had picked out the right herbs from the saddlebag. She’d soon find out…

 
 
 
To be continued: