-1Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting but I'm suffering from a writers block on 'Markings of Five' series. Instead I decided to work on the other fic that I was going to do. Even though it's title was once called 'Betrothed' I don't really now if I'm going to go with my originally story line. There will be some things that will stay the same but most of its going to change.

Well anyways (enough of my rambling) Enjoy the story!

Title: Bonded: Another Suitor

Disclaimer: I do not own Gunadm Wing

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A sign hung loosely by two pairs of old rusted chains that hung from an equally old shop. No one seemed to notice the shops outsides appearance; it was the inside that counted. The shop was located in front of a busy market place, the marketplace was home to one of the many district that littered the city and the city was apart of a glorious kingdom. A giant castle of domes and towers were at the center. The roofs glittered of emerald coral and pearl that came from the sea to the east.

The palace was grand and luxurious, with a complete set of gardens and fountains in the back. The market bustled under its towering shadow as the day wore on. Traders from around the kingdom scurried along the many carts that lined the large square. In the middle of the bustle was a young man that was sitting near the central fountain with a girl.

To others they looked highly involved with each other, the girl giving off her special scent toward him to make herself seem more attracted. And the man didn't seem to mind the attention he was getting from her, both of them descendents from the same clan, but different branches. The young man seemed somewhat amused but made no hint of returning the girls advances. He combed his fingers through his long black hair and propped his arm on the fountains rim.

In seconds the girls hand landed gently on the boys arm. She gave him a sly smile and scooted closer to him. The young man didn't seem to think anything was strange about her attentions, his eyes gazed at the waters streaming from one of the fountains. The girl moved in closer, her face inches away from his. He still didn't seem to budge from the spot, eyes only on the fountain.

She was very close now, centimeters away from his slightly pink lips. She puckered her lips, leaning in for a kiss…..

"Wufei!" called an unknown voice.

The boy instantly snapped his head around making the girl kiss a spot right next to his ear. He glanced at his friend Meiren who was blushing furiously as she pulled back.

"What was that?" he said looking slightly clueless. Her blush seemed to creep up to the roots of her hair.

"Wufei!" said the voice more earnestly.

Getting up slowly, the young man walked away from the fountain. He gave Meiren an apologized glance before stepping into the crowd. Even though it was late in the afternoon, the street was bustling of the news that had spread from the palace. The two princes had returned from training in the ancient forests of the west. One of them (the oldest) had brought back a bride, while the younger was still indeed single. This was why the streets were heard of bickering and gossip. Rumored had it; that the youngest was looking for a bride and had came back to the palace (and his home city) to find one. Because of this many families had hit the streets looking to buy garments for their sons and daughters so that maybe they would have some chance.

Wufei weaved his way through curves of bodies until he came upon a medium sized cart that smelled of flowers and different fruits. It was ridiculously busy with customers asking for different perfumes, colognes and attraction scents. Wufei went into a jog as he rushed over to the cart and stood beside a woman who looked fairly like him but with thicker lashes and more paler skin.

" What's going on?" Wufei asked looking slightly surprised by the dozens of people that crowded the cart.

"Ever since the princes of arrived people have been demanding for baskets of scents." She replied.

Wufei shuffled to her other side, "Why didn't you call me before?" he asked helping arrange a number of baskets for the many customers.

Wufei's mothers, Mingmei glared at her son and snatched back the basket, "Your father wants to see you in the store."

Wufei paused, his mother looked at him warily but still shooed him away from the busy stall. Wufei forced himself to walk towards an old looking shop that had a chipped painted sign dangling from two rusted chains. The sign on the glass windows read, " Be back after lunch', but Wufei knew better. He pushed in the latch and opened the door to a cinnamon smell room that had rolls of fabrics hanging from and stacked along narrow shelves.

His father was crouching in front of a long narrow table it look like he was writing something down rather vigorously. Wufei steeped closer to the other man, "Father." He called out trying not to seem nervous, "You sent for me?"

The shorter man looked up at his son with a grim expression on his face. He nodded at Wufei and beckoned him to come closer.

"I take it that you heard the news?" he said.

Wufei nodded and glanced at the table where he was writing…or…rather drawing. His father had a couple of sheets of paper and was drawing several different versions of wedding garments for men and women. Unknown to himself, Wufei tensed up at the sight.

Hid father didn't seem to notice, " I called you here because the shop will be under tremendous strain once I lift that sign on the door."

Water color paints were next to his extra sheet of papers on the desks, he grabbed the brush and started coloring the drawings," I want you to be here when that happens."

Wufei nodded in understanding, the tension in his muscles quickly loosening. He walked away from his father and went to the back room to get out the already ready wedding garments to put on display. By the time he got back to the front room his father had removed the sign from the stores door.

In minutes people started to pour in like a rushing wave. Young men and woman around his age with there parents glancing and pointing at the dresses that they wanted to try on. Wufei glanced at his father who was busy showing customers the designs that he had painted earlier. He couldn't help but smile as the crowds faces when his father showed them picture after picture of the beautiful garments.

There was a knock at the side door of the shop and Wufei went into the backroom to see his mother hauling in the empty cart that still smelled of perfumes. She heaved it in before Wufei could help her and put the money in an loose ceiling board that was near a clutter of rolled fabrics.

"They didn't last." She huffed to Wufei as she took a deep breath, "Where's your father?"

Wufei pointed to the front room, "Where he always is." He replied.

He watched his mother roll up her sleeves and start to walk forward until a loud knock came from the back door. Feeling a bit irritated Mingmei wretched open the door and came face to face with Meiren's surprised expression.

Wufei couldn't help but sigh in grief, for some reason his parents didn't partially care for the girl, "Do you need something Meiren." His mother said rather too coldly.

The young woman glanced at Wufei, "I actually came to talk to your son." She said pointing to the boy. Mingmei Glanced at her son, then back at your Meiren. There was a slight pause; as if she was contemplating to let the girl, then slowly she stepped away from the door. Without seeing if Meiren came in, Mingmei went to stand in front of her son, "No funny business." She said with a glance of distrust toward the girl.

Wufei just frowned at his mother as she walked passed him and into the now very loud front room.

There was a slight pause between the two of them, until Meiren started walking toward Wufei. The boy ran his hands through his hair, it was becoming a interesting habit.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

The girl didn't answer, Wufei looked backed at her and jumped back against the wall. The girl had magically appeared right in front of him causing Wufei to jump back in surprise.

"Mer-" he started to say but was cut off when her index finger pressed to his lips.

"Shhh." Was all she could say as she came nearer.

Wufei suddenly sniffed the air and grimaced. It had a unique smell, slightly thicker then it should have been and more stronger then the perfumes in his mothers cart.

Wufei sniffed the air carefully again, "Meiren…are you in heat?"

Then suddenly he was attacked. Wufei found himself pushed harder against the wall and his lips attacked greedily. With all his strength he pushed the girl roughly away from him which caused her to topple into some boxes across the room. Wufei looked at her nervously, she stared at him with a lustful smile and slightly green eyes.

Wufei tried to bolt but found himself tackled, he learned long ago from others that females in heat were up to five times stronger then they usually were, which was why he was having a hard time getting away from her. Meiren gave him a sloppy kiss before being pushed off again. He ran into the front room looking flushed and indeed molested. His hair was messy and clothes were misarranged exposing a large part of his neck and chest.

"Mom!" he yelled in alarm, " Merien's in...heat…" He slowly said as he froze to the silent crowd that stood before him.

Wufei glanced at his father, who looked at him with utter horror. In front of him was two tall men that wore expensive robes. The Chinese man suddenly straightened up as he recognized one of the strangers immediately, the elder prince, Trieze. Wufei suddenly felt quiet flushed, the man stared at him with an measuring expression. He had golden hair that was combed back neatly. His robes were hues of blue that seem to make his eyes stand out. Wufei glanced at his mother that seemed to be glaring at the table. He opened his mouth to speak but was suddenly tackled to the ground. The crowd let out many gasps and mutters as Meiren crawled on top of the struggling boy. Fangs had grown where her canines use to be. At the moment she looked at Wufei with hunger before crouching down to his neck. Then her weight suddenly lifted off of him and Wufei saw Mingmei roughly grab the girl and pin her to the wall. Feeling a bit shaken Wufei stood up slowly, looking at Meiren with slight fear in his eyes. The girl stared back and licked her lips; causing the boy to shutter. Nothing was more scarier then a female in heat.

There was a slight commotion and equal murmuring coming from the stores entrance. All looked toward the door to see a handsome well dressed man step into the shop. One didn't have to be told who the man was, they already knew by the royal seal patch he wore on his left shoulder. Everyone started to whisper as the young prince walked in the shop and stopped next to the other two royals. Girls were already swooning over him, guys looking at him the same way, but the man didn't seem to notice.

I started talking rather lowly to his brother, who was still looking at Wufei with slight curiosity. The taller man behind him moved from Treize's side and started to talk to the young prince. He had long platinum blond hair with icy blue eyes. His skin was paler and his robes were lavender and turquoise. Wufei concluded that this was Prince Treize's fiancé. They talked lowly for a couple of seconds to themselves before the young prince, Heero, turned to Wufei with an equally curious look that his brother was throwing at him.

Wufei eyed his mother who was holding a now calmer Meiren, her eyes had changed to a dull bit of green. He turned back and froze.

Prince Heero's face was inches from his, the man looked at Wufei with a blank uncaring stare, then scanned down his body and back up. Without a word to the Chinese boy, he glanced at Wufei's parents, " A word in private." he said simply.

The two just nodded. Mingmei went into the backroom, where Wufei knew she was going to escort Meiren out of the store. Wufei's father bowed to the prince and motioned for him to follow his wife. The four exited the main area, while the crowd was escorted out by Treize's fiancé leaving Wufei and the two men alone.

Wufei sighed and leaned against a shelf that held cabinets of buttons and threads. He knew they were probably talking about wedding garments for the young prince. Clients usually went into the backroom to talk about a special order that was out of the ordinary. He glanced over at Prince Treize and his fiancé. Treize was going through a thick binding of papers that shown different pictures of garments on them. He didn't notice that his fiancé had turned to look at Wufei with an amused smirk. Wufei couldn't help but frown at this, he looked back to the backroom entrance and sighed again.

About ten minutes later the three emerged from the backroom in silence. Heero nodded to his older brother with content and walked over to Wufei. He stood inches from him and looked at him for a couple of seconds. Wufei couldn't help but break eye contact with the prince. His confusion becoming more evident as he glanced at his parents. They had a particular expression on their faces which caused Wufei's confused expression to turn into worry. Suddenly a strong hand gripped his chin and snapped his head back to facing forward. Wufei looked at the prince in utter shock as the other stared at him with annoyed blazing eyes.

Wufei lowered his eyes out of sheer anxiety and nervousness. He knew now that something had happened, something that probably effected him. Prince Heero removed his hand from Wufei's chin and gave his brother a firm nod. Without a backwards glance he walked out of the shop. Treize and his fiancé followed out, but not before giving Wufei's parents a polite 'Thank you'. The door to the store shut softly, but to the now empty room it seemed to echo. Wufei gazed at his parents, they looked to be slightly pleased with themselves but once they turned to Wufei guilt settled on their faces.

Wufei frowned, " What did you do?" he asked calmly.

His father gave Wufei a weighing stare before speaking, " Prince Heero made an offer to us…and we agreed to it."

Wufei crossed his arms, "What sort of offer?"

Mingmei went to pick up the book the Trieze had been skimming through earlier, " He wants you to be one of his suitors."

Wufei's mind stopped, his body stiffened, " One of his what?"

"His suitors." his father answered, " You should be honored."

Wufei snarled, " Honored!?"

"Wuf-"

"I don't want to be his stupid suitor! I don't want to marry!" he yelled back.

His father glared coldly at him, "It would of happened someday. It's you duty as a member of the dragon clan t-"

"There are many young woman and men that could produce an offspring." bit back Wufei, "Why cant I be an exception?"

"Your different and you know it." his mother piped up, " Why do you think that foolish girl Meiren wanted to mate with you?"

Wufei turned to the shops windows the evening rays were cascading down through the glass, " Why me?" he asked, " There are hundreds of suitors that he could of chosen."

His father spoke, " Yes, as true as that may be he wanted 'you.'"

Wufei's eyes hardened, " And you just gave up your son with no hesitation, not caring how I would feel about the matte-"

" This is a once in a life opportunity. A member of the dragon clan to be mated with the royal wolves clan. Even though you may not like the idea, it will certainly boost up are statues in society and offer you a better future."

"I have a future. I had a future!" yelled Wufei as he lost his temper.

His fathers face darkened, " You'll will be his suitor whether you like it or not!" he boomed. " You are the sacrifice for the better good of are clan so deal with it!"

Wufei face fell at his words, his body slumped from tension and remained motionless. Without a word, Wufei walked over to the hidden flight of stairs that led to there apartment. He climbed the stairs without making a sound. He went to his medium sized room and gazed at it hopelessly. Still no saying a word, Wufei went over to his closet and pulled out two traveling bags.

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There is the first chapter. I'll explain more about the 'universe' of the story in the next chapter.

Thanks to all who read and I hope you enjoyed it.

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