Bad Luck Meets Gundam Wing's
Chapter Seven:
Painful Memory
"Who was on the phone earlier?" Kale whispered, his curiosity getting the best of him as he wrapped his arm around Chi's waist pulling her against himself. They were seated on the couch in the living area of the hotel room, watching the second matrix on the rather large television. It was nearing the end of the movie and the volume was up pretty high.
Chi rested her head against his chest. "It was Relena, Heero's ex-girlfriend." She whispered back, curling against his side. She was thankful that her brother and his friends were willing to stay in the other room, while she and Kale watched the movie. She knew Kale wouldn't try anything, since Kale knew Heero would murder Kale if he did.
"Before Heero fell in love with Duo, they went out and were fairly happy together. They broke up whe-" Chi froze midsentence, her eyes becoming unfocused.
"Chi?" Kale asked taking his eyes away from the car crash on the screen, to look at his lover. "Chi, what's wrong?! Chi?!"
She pushed Kale away from herself, tears rushing down her cheeks. Curling up into a ball, hugging her knees tightly, shuddering with each breath, Chi began to speak softly through her tears. "…make it stop…so much pain…daddy…how could you…?"
"Chi, what are you talking about? Who's hurt you?" Kale asked gently wrapping his arms around her. He held her in his arms, not knowing what he should do or what had caused this to happen. He listened to Chi as she began talking again. By this time the movie credits were beginning to scroll up the screen.
"So much pain…she's gone…" her voice, which was barely a whisper, was growing louder until she screamed, "Onii-chan…I want to die!"
"Let go of her Kale and back away." Heero ordered coldly as he stood in front of them, his eyes never leaving his sister.
Kale did as he was told and let go of Chi. He got off the couch and went to stand by Duo, who was standing by the entranceway of the other room. "What happened?"
Duo sighed. "It's time for you to leave, Kale."
"Not until I get some answers!"
Duo glared at him. "Leave or do I need to escort you out?"
Kale looked back at Chi, clenching his fists he walked out of the hotel room.
Meanwhile, Heero was doing his best to calm Chi down. He sat next to Chi on the couch, his arms wrapped around her in a tight hug. He held her close, never letting go, no matter how many times Chi screamed at him to let go.
"He murdered mom. Onii-chan I want to die." Chi sobbed into Heero's shirt. "…please just kill me."
"No. He can't hurt you, Chihiro. He's in jail. He won't be able to hurt you." Heero replied to comfort his sister.
Chi shook her head. "He still haunts me. No matter what I do, I can't shut out the memory…causing me to relive the chase and the car crash. So much pain…"
"I know, Chihiro, I know. It's alright." He hugged her a little tighter. "I will protect you from him." Heero promised.
"Onii-chan, I love you."
"I love you too, Chihiro."
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"I'm sorry I lost it last night Kale." Chi apologized as they walked through the park. "It's just that I forgot that part was at the end."
"It's alright, Chi." Kale said as they stopped to look at the view. "If you don't mind me asking, what exactly happened last night?"
Chi gripped the guard rail. "Kale, five years ago I…"
"Mom the black cars still behind us!"
"It's going to be okay sweetheart. Here. Dial 911 for help with my cell. And Chihiro, it's going to be alright."
"Hello? A black is following my mom and I! It won't leave us alo-AHHHHHH!!!!"
"Chi?"
Chi blinked as she realized Kale's hand on her shoulder. "Five years ago I was in a car crash with my mother. I was severely hurt and the doctors hadn't expected me to live. My mother didn't survive. She died on the way to the hospital."
Kale pulled her into a hug. "Oh Chi, I'm sorry."
"Me too, Kale, me too."
