No flaming is allowed! It will be laughed at and soon after, ignored. So please don't embarrass yourself. If you don't like my pairing, don't read it…simple as that.

Gundam Wing: Endless Memories
By: Ashley N. Lawton
Chapter 1: Friendship and hot fudge sundaes

Ashily Perkins entered the Cathedral, the light tapping of her heels echoing throughout the Sanctuary. She paused when she reached the alter, a huge crucifix hanging on the wall.

Ashi bowed her head and crossed herself in prayer. "Good Afternoon, Father Maxwell. It's been awhile, has it not?" she said, looking up at the crucifix, her hands clasped in prayer.

"You appeared to me…two years ago. You gave me guidance of what to do…I wouldn't of pulled through without your guidance, Father. But now…" she blinked back tears. "I feel so alone. Father, tell me what I should do…"

"How about talking it over with your best friend?"

Ashi let out a cry of surprise. She quickly stood up on her feet and turned. He stood just barely 5 feet from her, a hand on his hip, large, violet eyes glittering as he smiled. His long, chestnut braid swung gently as he walked, as if it were a tail.

"Duo."

Duo grinned. "Thought I'd find you here."

Ashi cocked her head. "How did you know I was here?"

Duo rolled his eyes. "I've only known you since we were 12…after knowing you that long…you can learn a little something. You always run off to a Church whenever you're upset about something."

Ashi frowned and turned away. "I'm not upset!"

Duo laughed. "So predictable…you always say that when you're upset."

He leaned over to look at her face, despite Ashi's desperate attempts to turn her face away from him. He pointed a finger at her face. "You're eyes are turning green. They always do that…they turn a fiery, emerald green when you're angry."

"Dammit, Duo!"

"Tut, tut, tut!" Duo said, waving his finger scoldingly at Ashi, a very cocky look on his face. "Watch it…you're in a Church." He said, crossing himself.

Ashi frowned. "I thought you only believe in the god of death…right, Shignami?(sp)"

Duo grinned. "I believe in God, you know that…it's just I believe in Shignami more…"

Ashi rolled her eyes. "You give me a headache…" she said, rubbing at her temples.

Duo tugged at her arm. "Come on."

"Where are you taking me?"

"Steak and Shake…I could really go for a burger." Duo said, leading her out of the Church and to his car.

Ashi shook her head. "I'm not very hungry, Duo."

Duo pouted slightly. "Awww, come on, Ashi-sama!" Duo said, using his pet name for Ashi whenever he wanted something.

"I don't know…"

"I'll buy you a chocolate milkshake…"

"Really not in the mood…"

"A hot fudge sundae with double on the fudge and whipped cream."

Ashi glared at him and then smiled. "Damn you." She growled. "Ok, triple the fudge and we have a deal."

Duo's eyes widened, his eyes almost reaching up to the top of his forehead. "Whoa, you must really be upset."

Ashi sighed and climbed into the passenger seat. "Just shut up and drive."

Ok, for those of you who are really confused about Duo and Ashi's relationship and the Drake Perkins incident...don't worry, all will be explained in further chapters I just dont feel like giving a long explaination now.

Oh, and I have nothing against the Duo/Hilde pairing...I support that pairing. It's just that I play Ashi as my Gundam Wing RPG character...and...well---

Duo: covers my mouth with his hand Dont spoil it just yet! BAKA!

Ashi: sweatdrop Umm...readers...review?