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Equus	By : Deb Category: Gundam Wing/AC > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2855 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing, it belongs to Bandai, Sotsu and associated parties. I do own the equines though, please do not take them without permission. Written for pleasure not profit.

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“Equus”
Chapter 38
“Are you sure you will be okay in there by yourself?”
“Heero, I will be fine. If I need any help at all I'll be sure to call you.”
“I don't mind helping you if you want me too,” Heero tried again.
“Heero, I've been showering myself since I was seven years old; I'm pretty sure I can manage by myself by now,” Duo snapped.
“I know, I'm sorry.” Heero dropped his eyes to the floor.
Duo sighed. “No, it's me that should be sorry. Look, I know you're concerned for me, Heero, and whilst I appreciate the concern I am capable of doing things for myself.”
“Alright. I trust you to call for me if you need anything. I'll go speak with the sergeant while you take your shower.”
“Thanks, Heero.” Duo picked up the clean boxers, sweats and tee shirt he'd gotten from his closet once Sally had told him it was okay for him to shower and with the items in hand he made his way to the bathroom, closing the door firmly behind him.
Watching his lover close the door, Heero couldn't help the tug at his heart. He wanted so much to comfort Duo, to take him in his arms and kiss away all the hurts. He wanted to kill Stefan for the pain he'd caused his lover. But more than anything, he wanted to turn the clock back and have them at the show once more, his happy, smiling Duo back and the knowledge that he wouldn't have let Duo leave by himself. Unfortunately, no amount of wanting or wishing was about to change things. With another deep sigh, Heero ran his fingers through his unruly hair and headed for the kitchen.
Sergeant Williams and Sally looked up as Heero entered and shuffled across to the table where he sat down heavily in one of the vacant chairs.
“Mr. Yuy, are you okay?” the officer asked with concern.
“Hai, I will be once this nightmare ends,” Heero muttered.
“Heero, these next few days are going to be very difficult for both you and Duo. I've said it before and I'll say it again; I really think you should contact my colleague as soon as possible. I know you have a very strong network of friends who will be there to support you both, and while that will certainly help, I also think you're going to need professional assistance as well.”
“Doctor Po is right. I have dealt with several rape cases in my time on the force, the majority of them being heterosexual. Only a few have been male rapes. What I can tell you though is that the victims all experience guilt, self hatred, humiliation and despair. While all that in itself is bad enough, I've also learned that when it is a male who has been raped, things tend to run deeper. For some reason society seems to think that a man shouldn't be raped, that he should be able to protect himself and if he has been raped them it's because he deserved it. None of that is true. There are many clinics and counseling services available to women victims of rape and yet there are only a few for men. Believe me when I say that male rape is a lot more common than you think, unfortunately the majority go unreported for the above reasons and fear of ridicule. I can't change society or its views, but if we were to have more male victims come forward and report these crimes against them then we might stand a chance at getting society to begin to change a bit.” The sergeant went silent, twisting his hands in his lap after his speech and a reddish tinge on his cheeks.
“Thank you, thank you both. Sergeant, what you say makes a lot of sense. I know Duo will need to talk to someone, someone that is more qualified to deal with this matter than what I am. I will be there for him though, all the way. Doctor Po, I will make a call to this colleague of yours tomorrow and see when I can get an appointment for us both.” Heero lowered his eyes for a moment. “I'd also like to say thanks for how you have both dealt with this situation. I know Duo appreciates your compassion and your professionalism.”
“I just wish we hadn't needed to be involved at all,” the sergeant said softly. “By that I mean I wish this hadn't happened. He seems like a nice man and doesn't deserve any of this.” The sergeant's cell phone began to ring. “Excuse me a moment.”
Whilst the officer was taking his call, Sally picked up her bag and stood. “I'd best be going, Heero. I've left those couple of 'scripts with Duo, could you please see that they are filled tomorrow? I've also left a tube of cream for him and given him the instructions on how to apply it. Here's a couple of sedatives too.” Sally handed over a small, foil packet. “Just give him one if he needs it. You have my number if you need me at all. Doesn't matter what time of the day or night, call me if you are concerned for any reason. I'll see Duo again in three days to check the shoulder,” she reiterated.
Heero nodded and slipped the foil, blister pack into his pocket. “I'll be sure to get the 'scripts first thing.”
“Oh, Wufei asked me to let you know that the horses have all been taken care of for tonight. He wanted you to give him a call later and let him know if you require any help with the horses tomorrow. I'll leave you to it then.”
Heero walked Sally to the door, thanking her again for her help and promising to let her know how Duo was coping. Returning to the kitchen the sergeant joined him, having finished his call.
“Constable Henry has finished at the hospital and should be here in the next couple of minutes to pick me up. I have contact numbers of a few other people who were witnesses to part of the attack and I will contact them tomorrow to get statements. I'll also need yourself and Doctor Maxwell to come to the station and give your own statements as soon as possible. Do you think you can manage to call in tomorrow morning?”
“I think that would be fine, officer.”
“Good. Once we have the statements I can lodge the case with the court and hopefully have a date for a hearing set within a few days. I will keep you informed though. Ah, that looks like Henry now,” the sergeant finished as the sweep of headlights passed across the back of the cottage.
“Thank you again, Sergeant. Duo and I will see you tomorrow.” Heero shook hands with the police officer.
“Good luck,” Williams replied and took his leave.
Closing the door, Heero leaned his back heavily against it and closed his eyes. Shit! Duo, he thought suddenly and pushing off the door he headed for the bathroom to check on his partner.
* * *
Having closed the bathroom door behind him, Duo set his clothes down on the side of the sink and looked at his reflection in the mirror. A pair of haunted, violet eyes looked back at him. His skin was blotchy, shadows appeared beneath his eyes and the entire face radiated a sense of overwhelming despair. Disgusted, Duo turned away. Reaching into the shower stall he turned on the faucets, waiting for the water to warm up a bit before discarding the robe.
The strapping Sally had used on his shoulder was waterproof to a point, but the doctor had told him it didn’t matter if it got wet. Stepping under the warm spray, Duo let the water course over his body, the heat warming him a little. He closed his eyes and shivered as the memories of Stefan's hands grabbing at him came back to taunt him. Opening his eyes again, he reached for the soap and held it in his strapped hand while using the washcloth to lather up a little. Putting the soap back into the holder, he began to rub the washcloth over his tired and aching body.
The bruises were standing out even more prominently against his milky skin, causing Duo to scowl. The more he looked at the bruising, the more his mind reminded him of how helpless he'd been. I'm a fucking man, dammit! I should have been able to fight him off. Instead I caved in like some weak sissy. The fact that Stefan was taller and weighed several pounds more than Duo did, didn't even enter the vet's mind. Neither did the fact that Stefan worked out regularly and had done some amateur boxing in his time.
Weak...
You're nothing but a weak pansy. You deserved to be raped...
“Shut up!” Duo hissed to his conscience.
The wash cloth began to scrub harder, the water from the faucet heating as the tap was turned a little higher.
You're not a man, a real man would have been able to take care of himself, not given in and allowed another to fuck his ass. You wanted it...
“No!”
Yes, you wanted his hot cock inside you. If you didn't, why didn't you stop him?
The wash cloth scrubbed even harder.
“I didn't, I never asked for this!” Duo screamed at his conscience.
Liar.
“I didn't, I swear, I didn't...” Duo collapsed against the tiles, sobbing to himself.
“Duo?” Heero could hear the sound of his lover's voice through the door and it didn't sound right. Turning the handle he was relieved when the door opened to admit him. Immediately he was surrounded by billowing steam, the sound of rushing water and harsh sobbing. Within a couple of seconds, Heero was across the room to the stall and pulling the shower curtain back a little. “Oh, god, Duo!” he cried and reached to turn the water off.
Duo was curled up in a ball leaning against the shower tiles, his body shaking from the harsh sobbing that tore from his throat. His skin was red raw from the wash cloth that was still in motion and the hot water that was raining down on him.
“Shit,” Heero cried out as the hot water scalded his hand, but he didn't pull away, managing to turn the tap off. Crouching on his haunches, Heero reached forward and grabbed hold of Duo's hand, the one with the wash cloth in it and stilling the scrubbing movement.
Duo flinched and automatically tried to strike out, Heero dodging the blow. When that didn't work, Duo began to struggle and lash out with his fist and legs.
“Duo, it's okay. It's me, Heero,” Heero soothed as he did his best to avoid being struck. He tried to restrain his lover, although he did keep the hold gentle. “I won't hurt you, no one is going to hurt you.”
Vaguely Duo's tormented mind recognized the words and the voice speaking them and he slowed in his struggles. “Heero?” he whispered and blinked as his vision cleared.
“Yes, it's me, Duo.”
“Heero!” Duo grabbed hold of his lover as if his very life depended on it, crushing them together and doing his best to crawl inside Heero's skin. “Oh, god, Heero. Don't let me go, don't leave me, please don't leave me. I'm sorry, so very sorry.”
“Hush, Duo. It's okay, it will all be okay, I promise you.” It was a little hard to breathe, but Heero wasn't about to let his lover go. If Duo wanted to crush him then so be it. “I won't leave you, not now, not ever.”
“I'm sorry, I'm so sorry,” Duo sobbed.
Pulling his partner into his lap, Heero sat on the tiled floor of the shower stall and ran his fingers gently up and down Duo's spine in an attempt to soothe the vet a little. “You have nothing to apologize for, Duo.”
“I should have fought harder, I should have known he would try something like this, I shouldn't have come back by myself...”
“Duo, you didn't ask for this. No one, and I mean no one should ever have to go through what you did. You should be able to walk freely on your own property, be able to go about your own business without the fear of someone taking advantage of you. No, Duo, none of this is your fault.”
“I could have fought harder...”
Heero gently kissed the crown of Duo's head. “I think you fought pretty damn well considering he's a lot heavier than you and taller too. No, Duo, you did everything you possibly could have to evade him. If anyone should be saying sorry, it's me. I knew you were worried about him and being alone with him. I never should have let you leave the show without me.”
Duo's sobs had become sniffles, the young vet having exhausted himself both physically and emotionally. He began to shiver slightly in Heero's arms.
“Come on, Duo. Let me dry you off and put you to bed before you catch a cold.” Heero also wanted to check Duo's skin for scalds and also to see what damage he'd done with the wash cloth, but he didn't mention that just yet. Managing to ease the tight grip of the vet's arm, Heero drew his feet under himself and stood up, cradling Duo in his arms. Stepping out of the shower he walked over to the toilet and sat Duo down on the lid. “I'll just get you a towel,” he said softly.
Reaching for a thick towel, Heero snagged two and wrapped his love up in one, draping the other over his own chilled form. The water from the shower had penetrated through his socks, jodhpurs and shirt, leaving him slightly wet. Scooping Duo up into his arms again, he carried the vet through to the bedroom and sat him on the bed. Gently he began to pat the milky skin dry, his blood boiling once more when he eased over the bruising around Duo's wrists. Continuing to pat the red skin as opposed to rubbing and causing further damage, Heero carefully took in the rawness around the top of Duo's thighs and his buttocks. He hoped Duo hadn't done any further damage to himself that he couldn't see as yet.
“Duo? Would you rather dry your, umm, groin area yourself, or do you want me to do it for you?” Heero felt embarrassed for asking as they had been intimate for years and often dried each other off, but considering the very recent events, Heero wasn't sure if Duo would want anyone near his ass or groin ever again. At least he could give his partner some measure of control regarding his own body by asking.
Still in quite a dazed state, Duo had to think about Heero's question for a moment before it actually registered in his brain. Slowly he nodded. “You,” he whispered and continued to stare blankly at the wall.
Keeping his touch as clinical and as brief as he could, Heero patted dry the remaining area of Duo's body. He winced when he noted the inflamed state of the skin along Duo's crevice, his eyes drawn to the tube of cream Sally had left and Duo had obviously brought into their bedroom and dropped to the nightstand.
With Duo now dry, Heero draped the towel around his love and reached for the cream. “Sally said this would help. Would you like me to apply it or would you prefer to do it yourself?”
Recognizing the cream in Heero's hand, Duo flushed. “I'll do it,” he said softly and took the cream from Heero before the rider could object.
With a nod of his head, Heero let the tube go from his grasp. Understanding that Duo probably wanted a little privacy too, Heero fetched himself some clean boxers from the closet. “I'll go take a quick shower,” he said and exited the room.
A deep sigh escaped Duo's mouth as Heero left, the vet relieved that Heero had given him some alone time and yet empty as he really wanted Heero's arms around him at the same time. Noting the tube still in his hand, he thought he'd best apply the stuff otherwise Heero would be back and insist he do it. The last thing Duo wanted was for Heero to see the evidence of his rape.
He opened the cap and squeezed the tube. The ointment squirted out onto the fingers of his 'good' hand and he dropped the tube to the bed. Standing up and bending over slightly, he managed to work the cream around his anus and along the crevice. It felt cool to his abused skin and instantly soothed the burning pain still residing in the region. A little more cream and this time Duo carefully inserted a couple of fingers inside his passage and spread the cream around as much as he could. It was painful, the tears he'd suffered letting him know of their presence and he bit his lower lip to stop himself from whimpering.
With the cream applied, he wiped his fingers off with a couple of tissues and looked around for his clean clothes. He'd left them in the bathroom. Fetching another pair of boxers from the closet, Duo slipped them on and immediately felt more comfortable. Fishing around in the drawer he located a pair of cotton pajamas. Whilst he normally didn't bother wearing anything but his boxers to bed, this time Duo needed the comfort and safety the clothes offered him. He slipped the pants on but the top defeated him. He would have to wait for Heero to assist him. Whilst the painkiller that Sally had given him earlier was still in his system and working quite well, he couldn't move his shoulder properly to be able to insert his arms through the holes in the pajama top. With a sigh he sat back on the bed to wait for Heero.
Not wanting to leave his love alone for too long, Heero quickly stripped off and ducked under the warm water of the shower. He grabbed the soap and wash cloth, methodically and efficiently cleaning his body. Rinsing off, he grabbed another towel and dried off. His boxers were tugged up his legs, towel draped over his shoulders to absorb the few drips coming from his slightly wet hair and he was all done. He noted Duo's tee shirt, sweats and boxers sitting on the vanity and picked them up.
He knocked softly on the bedroom door. “Duo, is it okay for me to come in?” Heero didn't want to just walk in on Duo in case the vet was still taking care of things.
“Heero, you don't have to knock,” came the soft reply.
Keeping a small smile on his face, Heero stepped back into the bedroom. “Here, you left these in the bathroom,” Heero said as he placed the clothing on the end of the bed. He noted Duo was wearing a pair of cotton pajama bottoms but no shirt. “Need a little help with the shirt?”
“If you don't mind.”
Carefully, Heero assisted Duo to put the shirt on, starting with his injured shoulder. “Better?”
“Much, thanks.”
Heero took a glance at the clock; it was still early, a little after seven thirty. His stomach began to rumble softly. “Would you like some dinner?” Heero asked. It had been quite some time since either of them had eaten.
Duo wasn't sure if he could eat anything, but his stomach defied him and grumbled loudly.
“I guess that answers my question. I'll make us something light, shall I?”
“That would be good.”
“Do you want to eat out in the kitchen or would you rather go to bed and I'll bring it in here for you?”
“I'll come out to the kitchen.”
Carefully Heero placed his hands on Duo's shoulders, mindful of his injury. Bringing his face closer, he brushed his lips lightly against those of his lover. “I love you, Duo, always.” With another peck to those sweet lips, Heero turned and grabbed his robe, leaving the bedroom to make them both a belated dinner.
* * *
Sergeant Williams managed to climb wearily into the police car, buckling up he turned to the constable. “How did you get on at the hospital?”
Leaving the vet practice behind, Henry drove through the evening back towards Salsbury and the police station. “That guy is an asshole,” Henry replied.
Williams raised an eyebrow.
“I haven't taken a statement from him as yet, the drugs the doctor gave him were pretty strong. I thought it would be best to get his statement tomorrow afternoon, give the drugs a chance to clear his system. The doctor treating him said he wouldn't give him any further pain killers or the like after nine tomorrow morning, that way he will be clear headed to give a statement anytime after two in the afternoon.”
“Good work.” Williams was all too familiar with how a statement given by a person who was under the influence of drugs of any kind, especially painkillers, could and usually was declared invalid for obvious reasons. In this case it was imperative that they stick to the rules every step of the way in order to get a conviction – and there was no way that Williams was going to let this guy get off scott free.
“I told the doc we'd be back to take a statement at three tomorrow. He also agreed to do a drug test as back up should the case go to trial and anyone disputes the legitimacy of the statement.”
“Excellent work, Henry.”
Constable Henry flushed a little under the praise. He'd been hoping for a promotion and if he continued to do his job with this type of efficiency he should be granted that promotion.
“What did the doctor say about his injuries?”
“Bruising, several contusions and minor lacerations, a broken nose and a couple of cracked ribs. The doc said he would put it all in a full, formal report. Oh, he was to undergo minor surgery tonight to straighten the nose and the doc said he would take a DNA sample whilst the guy was out. I hope that I'm not overstepping the boundaries, but I asked if the doc could take some swabs from his, ah, penis. I thought we might be able to match any DNA or sperm sample to anything that is found on Doctor Maxwell's swabs.”
“Actually, that's not a bad idea,” Williams mused. “If Maxwell's results show sperm present in his back passage and that sperm can be identified as exactly the same as Graves' sperm, then we have a watertight case to a point.”
“That's what I thought.”
“What sort of an indication did you get from this guy? By that I mean his guilt and how difficult is it going to be to get a conviction?”
The constable gave a soft, exhalation. “You might argue that it is the drugs talking - and I'm sure they weren't - but this guy keeps insisting that Doctor Maxwell wanted sex with him. According to Graves, Maxwell has been giving him the come on for several weeks and today they found themselves alone. Graves says that Maxwell bailed him up in the stables, dragged him into the drug room and insisted he fuck him.”
The sergeant snorted.
“Yeah, I found it pretty hard to swallow as well. I will get his statement properly tomorrow and then we can go from there.”
“Good work, Henry. I've asked Maxwell and Yuy to stop by the station tomorrow so I can get their statements as well. I've also got a list of friends and contact numbers to go through, I can get statements from all of them too. The doctor did come out and treat Maxwell, she's taken several samples which I have here to go to the forensics lab, I've also got Maxwell's clothing.”
“Could be a busy few hours.”
“That it will, Henry.”
“Sergeant? Which guy do you think is telling the truth?”
“I'm certain that Maxwell is telling the truth. All the evidence we have, the interviews I've done so far all point to that conclusion.”
“I'm of the same opinion.”
“Now all we have to do is put it all together and convince the judge that Maxwell was raped.”
* * *

“Thanks, Heero.” Duo picked up his spoon and began to eat; despite his not wanting to, his stomach insisted.
Heero sat opposite his lover and began to eat his own dinner. He'd managed to rustle up some soup for them both, thinking it would be easier to digest given the shocks they had both suffered through that day.
Duo suddenly sat upright in his chair as a thought hit him. “The horses,” he whispered and looked at Heero.
“They're all fine, Duo,” Heero replied. “June, Carl and Meiran took care of them all for me. They're all in, fed and rugged for the night; which reminds me, I'd better call them after and thank them.”
“Nataku?”
“Meiran took her back to the stables and fed her too.”
“I'll need to check on her tonight, that leg will need to be checked and she should have another pain killer. I want to see how the swelling is too. I also need to have a look over the other injuries she received as I didn't get a chance to finish treating her properly.” Duo lowered his eyes and swallowed the hard lump that had begun to form in his throat. He'd not had a chance to complete treating the mare due to Stefan's unwanted advances and now the thought that she was still suffering from those other lacerations ate at Duo's mind.
“I'm sure she can wait for a few more minutes, Duo,” Heero said softly and placed his hand over Duo's.
“I really should finish her treatment as soon as possible.”
“Eat your soup first, I'll come to the stables with you and help you.”
Duo nodded and obediently set about finishing his soup. Ten minutes later he was done and Heero placed their used dishes in the sink.
“I think we should change,” Heero said with a deliberate look at their current state of clothing.
“Might be an idea.”
The pair went back to their bedroom, Duo slipping on the sweats he had intended to wear earlier and grabbing a jacket to ward off the night air chill. Heero pulled on a sweater and pair of sweat pants. With a gentle hand on his lover's elbow, Heero guided them out of the cottage and towards the stables.
The horses shifted and all blinked their eyes rapidly when Heero turned on the lights. Zero gave a soft whinny, Shini offered up a grunt whilst the others all remained silent but watchful. Stepping up to Nataku's door, Duo leaned over and took a look at the mare.
“Do you think you can treat her here or would you prefer me to bring her to the surgery stables?”
“I should be able to treat her here,” Duo replied. “If you don't mind holding her for me.”
Heero stepped inside the stable and clipped the lead rope to Nataku's halter. Duo followed him inside and once Heero was holding the mare, he bent down to take a look at the bandage around her fetlock. It was still secure which was a relief to Duo. The cannon bone was swollen a touch, Duo made a mental note to fetch some bute for Heero to give her in her feed.
Standing up, Duo checked over the bay body, noting that most of the lacerations had already begun the healing process. As loathe as he was to disturb them, several would need some antibiotic cream applying to ward off any infection and aid the healing process.
“How is she looking?” Heero asked once Duo stepped back from the mare.
“She needs some cream on those lacerations, other than that she's not doing too bad. I'll need to fetch the cream from the dispensary at the surgery stables.”
“Would you like me to get it for you?” Heero didn't think it was a good idea for Duo to go back to the dispensary just yet, not after what had happened there a short while ago.
“Nah, I'll go get it. Stop worrying, Heero,” Duo replied, his old self seemingly back.
“I don't mind.”
“As much as I appreciate the offer, I can't remember which drawer I have it stored in,” Duo replied sheepishly. “I'll need to have a look around for it, but it will be quicker if I go.”
“Okay then, if you're sure.”
“I'm sure. I'll be back shortly.” Duo gave the rider a lopsided grin and exited the stables. With his hands in his pockets, Duo headed for the surgery stables, picking his way along the raceway with the moon's light to guide his way.
Back in the stables, Heero waited with Nataku for a few minutes, softly talking to the mare and reassuring himself that she would be okay. Leaving the mare for a while, he went into the feed shed to check on the feeds for the morning, a small smile playing over his face when he noted all the buckets were full and ready for the horses' breakfasts.
He glanced at his watch, fifteen minutes had passed since Duo left. He stuck his head outside the stable entrance and peered in the direction of the surgery stables. He couldn't see any sign of Duo. Frowning, Heero returned to the stables and wandered around for a few minutes. After another ten minutes had passed and still no sign of the vet, Heero decided to make his own way to the surgery stables and check on his partner.
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tbc...
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