Well, I finally decided to update! I already have the ending to this story planned... but in order for that to happen there will be a sequel. I want a vote from the public saying "yes, sequel." or "HELL NO sequel." Aight? lol. The ending I have planned for this is well, kinda sad, but it will all get happy eventually. That is why there is going to be a sequel! lol.

Also, the characters might be a little OOC in this chappy because this in when they go get presents, but I don't think it's to horrible. So, don't say I didn't warn you!

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Chapter Seven: Almost Christmas

About three weeks had passed since the dinner and everyone was still getting used to their new life and world. Minako had gotten fired by Relena for taking coffee into the office and accidentally knocking it over on her computer. But, she soon found a job as a waitress in town at a Chinese restaurant and moved into Quatre's mansion. Trowa had grown closer to the blonde each day, teaching her things and vice versa. He was beginning to think that maybe Setsuna was right… they could help each other.

Ami loved her job as a Medical Practitioner and the Head of Medical Research. She spent a lot of time in the lab conducting new studies and experiments, leaving out a lot of free time. However, she did find herself around Duo mostly when she did have free time. Even though at times he could be immature, she still knew he possessed an intellectual and serious side.

Makoto still worked with Relena, but always stopped by the mansion to visit. They all told her to quit and come live with them, but she told them that the pay was good and she got to do the thing she loved most; cook.

Wufei still trained vigorously, wanting to be prepared if the enemy showed up. He sometimes got discouraged, thinking that his friends no longer cared about missions and what not, but blew it off and continued his training. They will soon forget about the onna's and come back to their senses… Wufei always thought to himself when he would begin to wonder. But, when ever he tried to blame the girls' for disturbing his former way of life, he couldn't. A certain brunette always entered his mind…

Hotaru and Quatre had officially gotten together, the young couple soon becoming inseparable. They went shopping a lot and always went to charity events, spending every waking moment together. That is, the moments that Hotaru wasn't at school. This was her last year, which Hotaru was glad for. Rei usually took her to school in the mornings in the car that she bought with her extra money. It wasn't a nice car, but it was something. Then, Quatre picked her up, something that she always looked forward to.

Rei had grown to love her job, being around weapons and all the knowledge to know about fighting never ceased to amaze her. She did get paid quite handsomely, but noticed a salary decrease after her little performance with Heero. But, with her extra money, she did manage to get a car. She would drop off Hotaru at school and Minako at work, and then go do some cruising. Her car was far from nice, but it got her from point A to point B. She had invited Heero to come with her to various things, most of them time resulting in him complying. She used every excuse she had to spend more time with him, but it wasn't that one-sided.

Heero had grown quite attached to Rei as well. The entire squadron of fellow pilot's found this unusual, but they also thought that Rei was good for him. They all believed that Heero did need someone in his life, that was, well, not Relena.

Now that brings us to today; exactly a week before Christmas. Everyone was anxious about it, considering each had five more gifts to buy than usual. Money was tight in most of their accounts, with the exception of Quatre, Trowa, Makoto and Ami.

Rei had just spent all of her money on her car, which made her immediately regret buying it so early. Hotaru was still in school, so she didn't have time for a job. A waitress's salary wasn't exactly good in Minako's view. Duo wasn't mature enough to handle a job, so just picked up missions whenever he found it convenient. Wufei picked up missions as well, because we all know that he isn't exactly a "people person". Heero just wasn't interested in anything but missions, but even now he didn't really want to do them. He just wanted some time to gather his thoughts and relax. But, despite all of this, it won't stop are hero's from having a Merry Christmas, will it?


Hotaru looked out of the window as the teacher lectured the class with her monotone voice, slowly lulling her to sleep. Her eyes happened to run across a young couple walking down the snow covered streets, holding bags in one hand and each other in the other one.

Reminds me of Quatre… he is so sweet and caring. I am so glad that we came here… because if we never did, I would never have met him. Hotaru thought to herself, but then a shot of pain stung her heart. Haruka… Michiru…

She began to draw little hearts on her assignment, scribbling the insides of them with a blank stare. I miss them… Memories of them going to the park or to Serena's house flowed through her mind. But, she then shook her head viciously as soon as she caught herself doing this. What's done is done… nothing more than that….

Her eye's then wandered to the small, class Christmas tree in the corner. Hmm… what will I get Quatre for Christmas?


Rei stood at a counter and began assembling a gun. She had grown to love her job, always gaining knowledge on the different war weapons. It was something that was bound to her; after all she was the Princess of War.

She just finished putting her tenth gun together before she decided to take a brake, taking her water bottle and chugging half of it as she sat down. The sun was already at the top of the sky, signaling to Rei that soon it would be time to pick up Hotaru. As she was thinking about this, her mind suddenly drifted to the small, black-haired, blue eyed princess that left her about a month ago. Jocelyn...

Nobody really saw it, but Rei missed Jocelyn terribly. For some reason she felt a bond with this girl, and she didn't know why. All she knew was that she missed her, and everything changed inside of her before when she left.

But, Rei soon rid her mind of the past and began focusing on the future. For example, Christmas was coming up and she still needed to buy presents. At this she huffed, knowing her pockets were empty, save a few dollars, from the car she just purchased. Why did I buy that damn thing? Seriously, I am pretty sure Quatre wouldn't have cared if I borrowed one of his. I guess I will have to find a way to get some extra money. Considering someone cut some cash off my paycheck...


At the local Chinese restaurant in town, a tall, blonde carried a tray filled to the top with food. She wore a bright smile and waitress uniform, showing that she was the best waitress around.

"Minako, is it?" Her costumer questioned, eyeing the plate she sat on the table.

"Yep!"

"You are simply the greatest waitress that has ever waited on me. I'll be sure to leave a good tip." The woman cooed. "Also, I will be coming here more often!"

Minako nodded her head in thanks and snuck to the kitchen, contemplating on what she should buy for everyone, considering all of the tips she was receiving. Gees… if this keeps up I could buy Rei a better car! Or, Trowa a new computer!

She smiled mischievously and put some more food on a try. I hope all of my costumers are this generous!


Wufei sat in his room, meditating his life away. He had been sitting there for at least three hours, and still hasn't come up with a solution to his problem. ARG! Stupid onna! If she had never come here, I wouldn't be so confused. His eyebrows burrowed in anger. I have spoken like two words to her and yet, she still has me this way. DAMN! Maybe, if I stop watching her from a distance like a coward would do… it would end all of this… Yes, that is what I will do.

With that, Wufei picked himself off the ground, preparing himself for his rendezvous to Relena's…


Trowa was on his computer, as usual. But, instead of looking at war weapons and keeping contact with his sister, he was looking at jewelry. His plan was to buy Minako a necklace or something for Christmas, but he couldn't find the right one. They were all… well… not Minako-like.

He began to get frustrated, tapping his fingers wildly on the desk surface. He had never met a girl like Minako before, and didn't want to meet another one. She was fun and outgoing… well, in his opinion, everything he wasn't.

They weren't together yet, officially anyway. His "secret plan" was to ask her on Christmas day to be his girlfriend but, then again, he really saw no point. They were always together anyway and they acted like a couple. Sometimes she did things that happened to draw attention, like squeal about an outfit at the mall, but that didn't change Trowa's feelings for her. She was different from him, the other half of him.

He picked up his coffee mug and lifted it to his lips, the sweet aroma of coffee filling his nose. I will find the perfect one for her…


Duo hummed to himself as he plugged in his video game system. It was his favorite game… Death Strike 300. In the game he would pilot a battle jet and shoot down other jets and things. The game was fairly simple, but it was his favorite and nothing looked to change it soon. After all, it had been his preferred choice since he was twelve, and that was eight years ago.

He grabbed a pillow and slowly eased himself onto the floor, setting his head on the velvety surface of the pillow and almost instantly getting zoned into the game. He almost didn't here Rei walking through the living room.

"Hey, Duo." Rei muttered, sitting down on the couch behind Duo to watch him play his seriously outdated video game.

"Rei! Oh, my God I have something to talk to you about!" Duo tossed his control down and as a result his ship got blown to smithereens. As the words GAME OVER flashed brightly on the screen, the braided pilot ran over to sit by Rei.

"What is it?" She quirked an eyebrow in question.

"Well, I want to get SOMEONE something for Christmas… but, I don't know what to get her…"

"Ami will want a book or something of that nature." Rei concurred, making Duo look at her with a confused face.

"How did you know I was talking about Ami?"

"Lucky guess." Rei told him with a laugh and slapped him on the shoulder. "Christmas is in a week, you better get on it."

Duo looked at Rei mischievously. "Speaking of… what are you getting Hee-man?"

"Excuse me?"

"You know exactly what I'm talking about." Duo smiled really big. "I have an idea!"

Rei looked at him in annoyance.

"Let's go shopping together! You can help me with Ami and I will help you with Hee-man!"

Rei pondered over his proposal, knowing it was probably going to be a good idea. Besides, if she didn't help him with Ami's present, she might get something extremely stupid.

"Alright. Let's go." Rei pulled her keys out of her pocket and walked to the door, the braided pilot following close behind.


Heero sat on his bed and watched Rei and Duo walk outside through his window, hearing Duo scream something about Christmas presents. The black-haired woman still wore her dirty work clothes that were covered in soot and grime, but Heero felt as if he had never seen a more beautiful site.

At this feeling, he fell back onto his bed, whacking himself in the head with his palm. He hated to think that she actually had a hold on him, because she didn't. He didn't like hanging out with her or playing the guitar with her close by. He hated it… right?

Damn it! No I don't! I love it… I love ever single thing that has to do with that woman! Heero groaned. I can't feel this way. I'm not allowed to feel this way. I was raised to feel everything that is the opposite of what I feel now. He was about to scold himself some more, but a knock at his door interrupted his thoughts.

"Come in." He announced in a monotone voice. The door cracked open and Minako's head popped in. "Oh, I thought you were at work."

She smiled and stepped all the way into his room. "Nope! Quatre picked me up when he picked up Hotaru from school."

"Ah." He got up from his bed and began straitening the books on his desk. "What did you need?"

"I was wondering if you would to go Christmas shopping with me. I need help with Trowa's present, and I didn't know if you would want help with Rei's or not…" She trailed off, afraid of his response.

Heero didn't want to at first, but, then weighed his options. He did want to get Rei something she wanted, and he was sure Minako wanted the same for Trowa. Besides, everyone was gone from the house and he had nothing better to do. Rei and Duo went somewhere, as did Quatre and Hotaru. Wufei went to Relenas' to talk to Makoto about something, and Ami and Trowa were busy working.

"Sure. We will have to borrow a car from Quatre." He pulled on his brown jacket and made for the door.

"Yay! I want to ride in the red Ferrari!"


At the mall…

"Rei! Would Ami like this?" Duo pointed to a shirt that had a plunging neck line.

"Uh, no." She went over to a rack that had sweaters hanging on it. "I think she would like these." Rei pulled at a baby-blue sweater.

"Well, she might… but I don't."

Rei huffed and looked out of the stores window, seeing a book shop across the walkway. "Let's go there."

Duo looked at the book store and his shoulders sank. "But, why?"

Rei grabbed his arm and dragged him across the mall, despite his demanding protests. "Because, Duo… this is what Ami likes."

"She has a ton of books."

"She will never have enough books." Rei told him convincingly.

"Well, if this is how it's gonna be… don't expect any mercy when we go get Hee-man's present." Duo grumbled while prying Rei's hand off his arm. He began to look at different books and reference guides, making his head pound. "Rei…"

Rei looked up from the book she was observing. "What?"

"My head hurts…"

"Stop complaining!"

"But, I also had another idea!"

Rei was beginning to grow impatient, but kept telling herself to calm down.

"I wanted to get Ami something really special. Something that she doesn't have already."

Rei stared at Duo wide-eyed, not used to hearing Duo say such sweet things. She knew that Duo had a thing for Ami, but she didn't know that he cared for her this much.

"You know something that she has never gotten for Christmas before." Duo looked at her with pleading eyes.

"Ok. What did you exactly have in mind?"

"Well…"


Somewhere else in the mall…

"So, Heero… what did you have in mind for Rei-chan?" Minako beamed, stopping to look at a cart full of purses.

"Not that." He grunted and walked into a store filled with guns and swords. Minako stomped after him and grabbed his jacket collar.

"No Mister! Rei does not want a gun!" She took a second glance at the shop. "Or a sword!"

He grunted again and followed Minako who went back to glancing at the shops as they passed. "So, what do you want to get her?" Heero still didn't answer, making Minako get irritated. "Hello? Anyone home?" She wove her hand in front of his face.

"I don't know what to get her." Heero drug out, really thinking hard. "What do you think she will like?"

Minako smiled, happy that she finally got him to talk to her. What would Rei want? Hmm…. "Did you have anything in mind?"

"No. That's why I asked you." He told her bluntly, making her blush in embaressment.

"Well, I can't pick it for you! Then it wouldn't be very special!" Minako chimed, trying to overcome her embaressed state. "It has to come from here!" She stuck her finger to her heart. "Do you two have anything between you? Like something that no one else would really understand?"

A moment passed without anything being said, only the sound of other people chattering near by. "No, but there a lot of things that we have done together and things I really love about her." Damn this! I didn't mean to say love… Heero scolded himself as Minako rubbed her chin in thought.

"I have the perfect idea!" She grabbed Heero and sprinted up the escalator and into a jewelry store…


What will Duo get Ami? Rei get Heero? Minako get Trowa? Heero get Rei? Hell, what will everyone get for each other??? What does Wufei have to say to Makoto? What will Relena do? Find out next time!

Next time... The buying and wrapping of gifts, feelings told- somewhat, and some bad/ heart wrenching news!

Well, there you have it! I accept Anonymous reviews now! I didn't know I actually had to turn them on! I thought they did it automatically! I'm an idiot. But, yeah... read and review!

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