Heero blinked, then looked down at the walkie-talkie he'd been given again. Time to check the mission status. Squeezing the 'talk' button, he brought it to his mouth.
"Bunny number one calling bunny number four."
There was a pause, then Quatre's voice, distorted by the electronics, came on. "Yes, bunny number one?"
"Why do we have to use these ridiculous things again? Stop."
Quatre's voice was patient. "Because that's the plan, bunny number one. It wouldn't work if we changed it. Stop."
One second later, another burst of fuzz came over the walkie talkie. "Bunny number two calling bunny number four!"
"Yes, bunny number two?"
"Can you get bunny number five to stop glaring at me? It's hard to maintain my cover. Stop."
There was an audible sigh. "Bunny number two, you are posing as a bush. How hard can it be? Stop."
"He's also looking at axes."
"Ah..."
Heero cut in. "Bunny number five, concentrate on mission status. All bunnies, maintain radio silence unless completely necessary. Bunny number one calling bunny number three."
"Listening."
"Are you ready? Stop."
"Yes."
"Good."
"Bunny number five calling bunny number one."
"Bunny number one."
"I don't think it's fair to do this."
"Do you want to back out, bunny number five?" Duo's voice was soft, dangerous.
"No."
"Good! Then let's get on with it!" There was a brief rustling, then the 'bush' began to move across the road, followed quickly by a 'Do not enter' sign. "Bunnies numbers two and five en route!"
"Bunny number four calling all bunnies! Advance on target!"
A traffic light, a bush, a tree, a lamp post, and a sign advanced on the building. The door was whipped open, and they all produced toy guns. "Nobody move!"
The person wearing the Tim Hortons hat raised her hands. The bush walked forward.
"Okay, we want three double chocolate doughnuts, an apple fritter, and a jam doughnut! Oh, and a mocha latte. Make it quick!"
The girl hurrued to package the doughnuts, then handed them over while the latte was made. Finished, she raised her hands again.
"Good." The bush came forward and took the packages. "Bye."
A moment later, the store was empty. Bemused, the cashier shook her head.
"How am I going to explain this to the manager?"