06-Jun-2000

Hi. Here's another songfic. Hearing this song made me think of Quatre & Trowa. So here I give you this little ficlette. Since the story is a series of letters written in e-mail (sorry kumiko's weird aol guy got me inspired for this), I tried to separate out the address since when you read anything on this website (which I do) it abbreviates the e-mail addresses.
Notes: Quatre's "e-mail" is qrw at winner com and Trowa's "e-mail" is the more colorful: quietboy at circus net. Enjoy!
Warnings: Shounen-ai (I guess)
Spoilers: None
Pairings: 4+3 (No lime. No lemon, but just a touch sappy I guess)
Key:
[-song lyrics-]
Oceans: Lyrics by Pearl Jam

Ocean by babaca

[hold on to the thread
the currents will shift
guide me towards you
know something's left
and we're all allowed to dream of the next
of the next time we touch.......... ]

TO: quietboy@circus.net
FROM: qrw@winner.com
Subject: Umm... Hi.

Dear Trowa,
Hi. I know when you gave me your e-mail address it was for emergencies only, but I wanted to write to you and say hi anyway. Now I feel a little stupid. But it has been so long since we've had any missions in the same area, I've missed you. I've been tracking OZ activities and I think I've mastered who is assigned to which projects. It always seems like you and I are always oceans away.
Whenever I think about the last time we were together, I must get a funny look on my face, because the Maganacs tease me mercilessly about it. Rashid usually tells them to stop then politely looks away. I can't tell you how much I would like to see you again. How's Catherine? Is she well? And the animals?
I'd better stop this message before I say something really stupid.
Your friend,
Quatre Raberba Winner

Quatre,
Don't feel stupid. I'm glad that you wrote me. It was an unexpected, but pleasant surprise. Assignments have been coming rather slowly of late, so I've spent much of my time at the circus. Catherine is fine. She's mothering me as usual. The animals are doing well also.
I think about the last time we were together too. Quite often in fact. I'm not used to saying things like this, but I do believe that I miss you too.
Don't be afraid to write to me at this address. It isn't the address that I get assignments on. It's just not an address I check very often. Although that is now subject to change!

Trowa

Dear Trowa,
I'm so glad that you aren't angry with my previous message. I know you're a man who likes his privacy and I didn't want to do anything to endanger our friendship.
So if I may be so bold, where are you right now? It seems assignments have been falling off for me as well. Maybe I could go see you perform at the circus? It would be wonderful to see you again.
Oh. Unless you think it's a bad idea. If it is, I apologize.
Yours truly,
Quatre

[you don't have to stray
two oceans away
waves roll in my thoughts
hold tight the ring...
the sea will rise...
please stand by the shore...
I will be...
I will be...
there once more......... ]

TO: qrw@winner.com
FROM: quietboy@circus.net
SUBJECT: RE: Where are you?

Quatre,
I don't think it's a bad idea at all. I welcome a chance to see you again. We are performing in Niagara Falls, Ontario. It is quite a strange place. When you are at the U.S. side of the falls, it looks very much like the national park that it is. But once you cross over to the Canadian side, it looks like an amusement park. There are strange museums and stores. It looks like something more out of Las Vegas than it does a park. Although the Falls are beautiful which ever side of the border you stand on.
We are set to perform here for two weeks. Just let me know when you are coming, if you decide to come. I don't think the move bold at all. You could never endanger our friendship.

Trowa

Trowa,
I've never heard you so expressive before. Please tell me more about Niagara Falls. Don't skimp on details. Remember I live in a desert colony!
I will attempt to visit as soon as possible. I'll let you know when I get there. Don't be afraid to write because I will have my laptop and will be able to check my mail constantly. I can't wait to see you again.
Love,
Quatre

Quatre,
As you well know, talking is not one of the things I do as actively as Duo Maxwell. But I guess typing thoughts out are better than words sometimes don't you think? Expressive, huh? Oh well, let me try to describe the Falls for you.
When you first approach them (from either border), the first thing you hear is the whooshing of lots and lots of water. As you walk towards them, you feel the cool mist of the water on your skin that's both exhilarating and mildly erotic. Then when you physically look at the falls, you feel in awe because you see something beautiful that was built not by man but by nature. Sure you can take the boat ride under the Falls, but you don't feel worthy of that task. You can also climb around under the falls as well, but again you feel like you are perverting nature. It's a breathtaking place. I hope you get here soon so you can witness the beauty.
Goodness, I seem to be waxing poetic, huh? That's not in my nature at all.
Until we meet,
Trowa

Dearest Trowa,
They say that the Falls is for lovers. But what they don't say is it must be for lovers of nature. Your description was amazing I'm so happy you shared it with me. I hope that I am "worthy" to share your experiences of Niagara.
I should be there any day now. I hope your circus is set up very close to the Falls. It would be great fun to visit them between your performances and such. I can't wait to see you and the Falls. Love,
Q

Wow. You must be in transit because you replied to my message in what seemed like mere minutes.
Actually the circus is set up rather close to the Falls themselves. And you ARE worthy, much more than I.
I can't wait to see you again either.
T.

T,
I'm closer than you think. Step outside your trailer now.
Surprise!
Q.

Owari

Mushy, isn't it? Sorry. C&C welcomed.

(:./babaca/ocean)