New Haven

Chapter Thirty-Six: Who me…?
Duo muttered and growled as the paramedics pulled the stretcher he was on from the ambulance. He hated when this happened. He was supposed to be the one to bring people not be one of the people.
Quatre pulled the van into an emergency area parking spot just as Duo was being wheeled into the emergency room. Wufei had told him that he would be there ASAP. He looked behind him to the boys as they got out of the vehicle.
“Damian keep the boys out of trouble while I go see how Duo is doing.” Quatre ordered as he slid out of the vehicle as well. “There should be a waiting room for you to sit in.”
Damian nodded and followed him into the ER. He kept a hold of both boys hands as he followed the blond doctor. He went to where Quatre motioned to.
Quatre went immediately to the front desk and waiting nurse. “Hello, I’m Dr. Winner and I would like to know how Duo Maxwell is doing.”
“Unless you are immediate family or on the list…” She paused to look at the screen. “Okay you’re on the list. I’ll just go check on Mr. Maxwell. Dr. Po isn’t here yet.”
“She should be here soon. She was out shopping and has to come from the center she was at.” Quatre told her quietly.
“Where is Maxwell. He better not have done more than damage than what was already there. If he has some new damage I will skin him alive.” Dr. Po growled as she stalked into the emergency room.
“Room three-four-six.” Another nurse called as Sally stalked down the hallway. “Can I help you sir?”
“HOW COULD YOU HAVE LEFT HIM ALONE?”
Quatre winced at the roar. He turned slowly and winced again as Wufei stalked toward him Sakura chasing after him as she entered in front of Lady Une. “He told me he would be fine. It isn’t my fault that the robbers showed up.” Quatre defended himself.
“DON’T YOU KNOW THAT WHEN EVER HE IS HURT THAT TROUBLE FINDS HIM?” Wufei thundered as he followed Sally’s disappearing form.
“Sir you can’t…” The new nurse called after Wufei. She stopped when he turned and gave her an icy glare.
“He is Chang Wufei. He should be at the top of the list of people who can see Duo and be with him during treatments if it is allowed.” Quatre murmured to the nurse.
Wufei scooped up Sakura when she tugged on his sleeve. He turned and continued on his way to find his lover. He checked each open door and listened for voices at closed doors.
“…Duo you have to hold still so I can see this.” Sally’s voice snarled.
“Uhnn, uhnn,” Duo’s voice muttered.
Wufei pushed the door open Sakura settled on his hip to see Duo trying to back away from Sally. Sally was holding a needle of freezing solution. She was trying to subdue the younger man as she attempted to apply it to the paramedic. “Duo sit still. You are being a bad influence on Sakura.”
“Fei,” Duo launched himself off the table he was sitting on.
Wufei caught him and put him back. He settled Duo back onto the table and glared at him. “What do you think you were doing?” He asked softly.
“The guy had a gun Fei I couldn’t let him hurt anyone. It was loaded. I checked afterwards.” Duo muttered as he held still. He tried to focus on Wufei as Sally went to work on his side.
“I understand that Duo. I do.” Wufei sighed and leaned his forehead against his wraith’s forehead. “Just try to be more careful. I don’t want to lose you. Besides we have a wedding to plan, children to raise, and New Haven to build. We have a lot of things to do.”
“Wedding…what wedding?” Duo muttered wincing as Sally tugged a little to hard.
“Will you please marry me and let me be with you for all eternity?” He whispered to his love.
Duo pulled back from Wufei and stared at his dragon in surprised delight. “You want to marry me?” He murmured softly. “You want to be with me forever?”
“For always Duo.”
Sally ignored the murmuring of the two men as she repaired the stitches in Duo’s side. He had torn the stitches to her dismay. It was hard to repair the damage.
“Marry Baba, Duo-Daddy.” Sakura shouted in delight. She clapped her hands with joy.
“Well I guess it would be hard to say ‘No’ with that encouragement. But are you sure?” Duo asked anxiously. He searched onyx eyes for answers.
“I am very sure.” Wufei murmured as he reached into a pocket while juggling Sakura. He pulled out a jewelers box and held it out to Duo. “I thought I would wait a little longer but the more I am with you the more I want it to be forever.”
Duo threw himself at Wufei. He pulled out of Sally’s hands. “Yes. Yes. Yes!” He shouted.
“Duo!” Sally wailed in outrage. “I’m trying to fix you here.”
Wufei grinned and settled his wraith back on the table. He opened the box and showed him the special bands within. They where made of celtic knots with amethysts in one and onyx in the other.
Duo stared in awe. They were something he would have gotten. He tentatively let his fingers trail over the design. He ignored the grumbling doctor working on his side as he looked at the rings.
Wufei set Sakura on the table beside Duo and pulled the one with onyx on it. He took Duo’s left hand and slid it on his ring finger. He placed a gentle kiss on the palm and looked into violet eyes. “For eternity and beyond.” He murmured against the palm.
“Yay!!!” Sakura yelped in delight. “Duo-Daddy and Baba are going to get married!!”
Sally looked up as she set the last stitch in Duo’s side. She blinked as Duo slid a ring onto Wufei’s finger. “Did I miss something?” She muttered as she started to probe Duo’s shoulder.
“Baba asked Duo-Daddy to marry him.” Sakura chortles as she wiggled in delight. “Duo-Daddy said yes.” Sakura informed the doctor.
“Really?” The female blond doctor asked not really noticing as worked. It finally seeped in and she blinked in delight. “Really!?!”
“Yup.” Sakura grinned in delight as her parents ignored both the females.
“Then we have to help them with the wedding right?” Sally asked as she started to bandage the shoulder back up again.
“I want to be apart of it.” Sakura informed her seriously.
“I’m sure that you will have an important part.” Sally turned her attention to the two men. “Wufei.” When he didn’t respond she rolled her eyes. “Wufei!” She shouted.
Wufei tore his attention away from Duo at the shout. “What?” He grouched at the indignity of being watched.
“Duo tore the stitches. It will take a while for it to start to heal again. He put undue pressure on the shoulder as well. He needs some bed rest for a day or two. Then to take it easy for a few more days.” Sally ordered as she pulled off her gloves. “Congrats on the marriage thing. I would tell Anne and Howard after you tell Quat and his lovers.” She advised.
Wufei grinned as he helped Duo from the table. He then lifted Sakura from her spot and held her on his hip. He helped Duo shuffle from the room and down the hall to the waiting people. “Thank you Sally. I do appreciate what you have done for Duo.”
“Not a problem. Just make sure that he doesn’t go anywhere with out you in the future. Okay?”
“I can promise that for a while.” Wufei murmured as they entered the waiting room.
Quatre Stood with his back to them as Anne and Damian paced around the room. Noin entertained the children as the teenage girls murmured quietly to each other. They all looked up or turned to see the group enter.
“Lets get Duo home.” Wufei told them. “Quat you can take the girls and Damian. Sakura and Duo will come with me. I’ll tell you what is going on when we get back.” He turned Duo back out of the room and lead the group out to the waiting vehicles. He ignored the black shadow that was following them.