By: Hilde

"I know we're safe here, but I still can't help feelin' someone's after us. Even here," said Duo.

All five of the GW boys were in the meeting/report room of their secret base. The scientists, Heero and Relena, Duo and Hilde, Trowa and Catherine, Quatre and Dorothy, and Wufei and Sally were all currently living there.

"I already told you, Duo; no one knows about this base but us five, Relena, Hilde, Catherine, Sally, and Dorothy. If anyone else did, I would have killed them," answered Heero in his monotone voice.

"But still." Duo paused for a moment before asking, "Heero, there's something you're not telling me about Relena, isn't there?"

"No. Why would I care anyways?"

"Because you love Relena."

"Omae o korosu."

"I knew it. So what is it?"

"I already told you, nothing."

"Oh come on."

"No."

"Yes."

Duo finally annoyed Heero into telling him.

"There are rapists here. I know. Relena found out. So did Catherine, and Dorothy."

Duo shut up for a few minutes. Then he started asking questions.

"When did you find out? Where was she? Does she remember anything? Is she pregnant? Do you have anything to do with this? Why are you aiming a gun at me?" What was really on his mind was "Would Hilde be next? Then what? What would I do?"

"Shut up. And don't tell ANYONE. Someone may be out to get us. Just keep an eye on Hilde, and the others. Now why don't you leave me alone?"

"Ok. Fine. Thanks for finally telling me. I'm leaving, bye!" Duo said quickly, as he left the room, not eager to find out if Heero had loaded the gun or not.

He walked back to the "hotel room" (that's what they looked like) that he and Hilde lived in. It had two bedrooms, a kitchen, one full bathroom, one half bathroom, and a living room. Hilde wasn't there.

"Probably went shopping," thought Duo as he got a Pepsi from the refrigerator, sat down at the computer, and started to work.

About 2 hours later, Hilde still hadn't come back. Duo started to worry.

"Maybe she left a note I missed or something," the thought to himself.

He searched the kitchen first; because that was the most likely place she'd leave a note. He noticed something on the floor. A note. It must've blown off the table when he rushed by to get a Pepsi. He picked it up, and read it:

Duo –

Went to pick up some groceries. Be back soon.

Luv ya,

Hilde

"Damn it!!!"

Duo quickly grabbed his coat, and ran outside, searching for any signs of Hilde. None. He walked the path Hilde takes the store, checking every dark corner, alleyway, and suspious spot he came across.

He finally saw something. It was Hilde's red beret.

"She can't be far from here," he thought.

A few feet away was the entrance to an alley. Duo cautiously entered, gun ready. Something moved in the shadows. Just a stray cat. The cat knocked over a trashcan. Duo froze, hoping no one was there.

"I shouldn't be afraid. I've had experience in the street smart category."

The knocked-over trash cans let a little moonlight light the narrow area. It also revealed the still form of Hilde.

On the edge of your chair? I hope so. Keep your eyes out for part 2. Coming VERY soon. (as in, later tonight). Hope ya enjoyed! Please review! Thanks a bunch! sys!