It was only hours after he dropped girl off, still unsure whether she was a threat or not. He could tell that despite her words, she felt the same way. They both were wary of each other, knowing a lot of secrets were held, but they both didn't seem to care but for their own business. That's how Trowa preferred things and he could appreciate her for that he guessed. His first real human contact on earth went pretty well he figured. It could have been worse.
After finding a good hiding spot for his Gundam, he needed to find a place he where he could hide, blend in and fall back on whenever he didn't have a mission. Doing some research before, he found that there was a traveling circus in this town. It would be a perfect cover up. People like that don't ask too many questions.
After a chat with the ringleader and other members of said circus, he was quick to get the job. A woman, named Catherine soon took a liking to him and showed him his trailer where he only dropped off a small bag. "Come, I'll show you around." Nodding he followed her to the tent. "You know, it's quite unusual to get two newcomers in one day. I'm sure you'll both do fine though.", Catherine said happily. Trowa could only nod. He didn't really care.
They stepped into the back entrance of the tent where she first showed where everything could be found before stepping into the main part of the large tent. "And this is where you will perform." Trowa looked around, but his eyes stopped on a small crowd that was cheering and yelling encouragements. "That must be the other newcomer. Let's go see.", Catherine says dragging Trowa along with her.
When he saw what the commotion was about, he held mixed feelings. It seems faith brought them together again. He watched Yua do some graceful flips and jumps, never faltering or losing focus. Now that he thinks about it, he shouldn't be surprised to run into her here. She fits right in. But it does make him wonder why she was on the road in the first place. Was she a runaway? It would be a bit of a cliché. He supposed it didn't matter, she could go wherever she liked after all. She didn't question him, so he could at least return the gesture.
When she was finished they all applauded her. "The wee lass has quite some talent there.", speaks a burly man earning some nods. Catherine decides to speak up, making everyone turn to her. "Everyone, we have another newcomer. Meet Trowa.", she says, causing a lot of noise to erupt from the crowd, none of their comments unpleasant. Catherine motions to the silent girl in front of them. "This is.." "Yua. We've met.", interrupts Trowa. Yua gives him a small wave. "Yo." Catherine looks at them surprised. "Well great. I guess it will be easier to settle in with a familiar face around."
After having to show off their skills to the public, they both go to retreat to their trailers. Yua can't help but chuckle. "Three times in one day. Are you stalking me Trowa?", she teases. "Perhaps you anticipate my moves too well.", he says, throwing the accusation back at her. "Me? I thought you left this town hours ago.", she defends in an overly innocent way, playing along. Trowa shakes his head. "I guess we're stuck with each other for now.", he says dryly making Yua huff. "You make it sound like it's a bad thing. Give it some time, you'll learn to like me and before you know it, you can't life without me.", she says confidently. Trowa looks at her strangely. "It was a joke….", she says pulling a face before they parted ways.
The next day it was Trowa's first performance. Yua couldn't help but sulk a little since she had to practice her routine more before showing herself to the general public. She would perform on the trapeze since she was graceful and small. She could feel Catherine's eyes on her as small drops of sweat dripped from her face as she was doing exercises. Catherine looked up when someone stepped up next to her.
She smiled seeing Trowa ready for the show. "I thought it would fit you. Are you nervous?" He just shakes his head to which she smiles before turning back to her other self-proclaimed friend. "She's been doing this for half a hour now. Does she ever get tired?", she asks more to herself as she watches Yua balance on one arm and doing pushups. All the while her body hardly sways, though she switches arms from time to time. "If it wasn't for the fact that she sweats, I would say she's a robot.", Catherine murmurs before walking off to finish getting ready. Trowa sees this as more prove that she isn't just any girl. Not just anybody can do such a thing. It makes his curiosity grow, but he holds his tongue.
"Maybe you should take a break. You're starting to scare people.", Trowa suggests making the girl halt in her tracks. She flips up, landing on her feet, swaying a bit as the blood rushes to her feet. "I guess you have a point there." She gives Trowa a one over before smirking. "I just don't know what to think of that." She walks up taking the mask from his hands and holding it in front of his face with a joking smile, but it soon turns into a frown, her blue eyes seemingly darken. "You're a very sad clown Trowa.", she says in the most serious voice he heard from her yet. It makes him feel uncomfortable. Before he can register what happened, she pats him on the back once, maybe a little harder than intended. "Have fun out there.", she says waving dully as she strides off.
Trowa looks after her disappearing form, curious to know what changed her good mood so quickly. Her eyes leaving him shaken, like he saw something he wasn't supposed to, something dangerous. I made him feel on edge. But he has no time to linger about it as Catherine appears, telling him it's time to get started.
That night, while returning to her trailer after a long walk, Yua runs into Trowa. She glances at his bag. "I won't ask.", she says. He nods in appreciation. "Well, don't stay away too long. I just might steal your spot in the limelight." Trowa can't help but smirk at her witty self. Whatever bothered her before seems to be long gone. He gives a small wave in goodbye. "Good luck, I guess…", she mutters after him.
When Trowa returned a few days later he was met by quite the sight. "Come on old man, I'll take you on any day.", threatens the petit girl. "Ha ha! You're quite amusing lassie.", says the burly Scot known as Evan as he laughs loudly. "You don't stand a chance if you don't take me seriously.", Yua warns. "Oh lass, I'm afraid I'll hurt you. The boss will have my head." "Don't worry about that, I'll take full responsibility." Sighing, the middle aged man reluctantly agrees, grabbing the gathering crowd's attention.
"You ready lass?", he says getting in a stance. "Hurry up, I'm not getting any younger and neither are you.", she comment earning a few laughs. They quickly shut up by the glare they receive from Evan. Without warning he charges at the girl about a half his width and at least three heads smaller.
Trowa watches a she catches his arms before letting herself drop. Rolling backwards, she uses the momentum to take him with her and push him with her legs. Letting go he keeps rolling on while she gets back on her feet without effort. Looking back, she finds her opponent on his back, looking quite shocked. "I told you.", she mocks as the onlookers hold their breath.
Crawling to his feet, Evan looks at her like she's mad before smiling broadly. "You got me there.", he laughs walking up to her, squashing her in a hug it seems, but she's surprised to find herself in a headlock under his armpit before she could comprehend what happened. The people around them laugh as she struggles, Trowa can't help but smile himself. "Ugh, I should have challenged you AFTER you had a shower.", Yua groans in disgust, only to get laughed at by the large man.
Making herself descent after getting her freedom back, she spots Trowa in a corner watching. Walking up to him she speaks, "Good to see you in one piece. But I expected as much after seeing the news." Trowa looks at her surprised, before returning to his stoic self. "What did you think you saw?", he says quietly. "Come on, do you think I'm blind or dense for that matter? I knew it was you in there the moment I saw the suit.", she says dully.
Quickly scanning the area, he roughly pulls her out of sight. Letting her go he glares at the wall behind her, not sure what to do. His identity has been compromised, and so fast! He knows what he should do, but it's not really her fault, he was careless and she has a sharp mind. It was only a matter of time. "Don't beat yourself up about it.", sighs Yua as if reading his mind. "I gain nothing from telling anyone and it's not my place to judge you for what you do if it's something that you believe in."
Trowa looks at her, trying to tell if she's truthful. "What are you? A soldier?", he asks. He needs to know what he's up against. Yua seems to flinch at the word. "No, I'm not. Perhaps that was to be my future once, but I chose a different future." She sighs, squinting her eyes painfully as old memories are brought to the surface. "Then what are you?", Trowa asks with hesitation. Looking up at him she says, "For now, I'm happy being a nobody." Trowa nods in understanding, but looks surprised at the hand that appears before him. "Will you accept a nobody as your supporter?" Trowa hesitates, but takes her outstretched hand. They've reached an understanding.
"I must say, that really is some hefty machine you've got there. Mind if I have a run with that?", Yua suddenly exclaims, humor hidden in her voice. Trowa gives her a small shove out of their hiding place. "Go shower, you smell of armpit." "Ugh, damn that Evan." Trowa smiles lightly as she rushes off. That girl is really something else.
