The next morning Heero and Zechs face off against each other. Heero in Heavyarms and Zechs in his own mobile suit. It's supposed to pre-date the current Gundams. The rest of them look on from the watchtower at the base. Noin comes running in a bit late. "Has it begun?" "Yeah, just started.", says Meiser who is also present.

The battle seems to last a very long time. "We're nearing three hours since the start of the battle.", points out Meiser. "That's an awfully long time from a meaningless battle.", comments Trowa. This fexes Noin. "Meaningless? What do you mean meaningless?" "Am I wrong? I don't know the details, but I know OZ is after you people. What's the point of two sides with a mutual enemy fighting out here. Do you think it's the pilots' fate? That's stupid." "I agree. I don't think that this will be settled today, or should be settled. The battle can't go uninterrupted for long.", Yua says.

"You might have a good point.", admits Noin. "But they've been out to kill each other from the start, so naturally they feel this is some kind of fate. This battle will go on until they both realize this is meaningless." "Are people trying to stop time in order to find themselves?", Trowa asks incredulous. "Enemies are necessary. That's the soldiers fate." "No, a soldier will be rejuvenated when he finds someone to protect. Sometimes that takes time.", Noin counters. "Right now we've lost sight on how to protect the colonies. We really can't afford to be wasting time here. I'll make sure there aren't any interruptions so they can get this over with.", says Trowa before walking off.

Yua sighs sadly. He's so angry lately, but she begins to understand. "What's up with your friend?", asks Noin. Yua stands up from her spot. "Miss Noin, I would like to ask you a favour.", she says changing the subject. "What is it?" "I'd like to borrow an aircraft." Noin looks surprised, "What for?" "I'm leaving.", Yua announces. This surprises her even more so. "Leaving…?" After a moment she nods. "I don't know if I understand, but please go ahead." Yua smiles slightly at Noin. "Thank you.", she says before running off.

Running to the hanger she finds Trowa there about to leave. "Trowa!" He halts in what he's doing, turning to look at the girl. "What are you doing here?" She stops in front of him. "I'm here to say goodbye.", she says catching Trowa off guard. "I don't think either of you will be coming back here, so why not take my own leave before you two ditch me.", she half jokes. Trowa looks at a loss for a moment. "You're going to go after him aren't you?", he notes. She nods in response. "Lighten up. It's not like you'll never see me again. Following you guys around has become my new hobby.", she assures him. "What if you get killed?", he asks, sounding worried. "I won't." "But.." "Yua cuts him off, giving him a serious look. "Trowa, I won't."

He takes it in for a moment. "I see." "I decided that when I'm done, I will join you in your cause." Trowa blinks. "Why? I thought you didn't want to be a soldier." She smiles grimly, "Let's face it. I'm already as much of a soldier as I'll ever be. And, as long as I'm still capable, I should put those skills to good use." He nods. "I understand." It's silent for a moment, neither of them sure of what to say. Trowa is the one to break the silence. "Do you remember what you said the first day we met?", he asks getting a confused look in return. "You said it was a joke, but you were right you know. You've grown on me."

Yua finally understands. She smiles slightly. "Thanks Trowa. I know that means a lot." She is amazed really. Trowa Barton has let her in and isn't fighting it. She knows this is a special and a prestigious position. She will do whatever she can to keep that trust he has in her. She will survive her ordeal and she will come back to help him and his fellow soldiers in whatever way she can.

Knowing that he has to go, she just goes with her feelings and wraps her arms around Trowa. This surprised him to say the least, but he responds, putting a hand on her back. "Take care of yourself alright. I won't hesitate to give you a beating if I heard you did something stupid.", she warns making Trowa smile. Letting go of him she gives him a last smile. "Well, see you around." He nods. "Good luck.", he says, before climbing in Heero's Gundam.

Yua suits up before climbing into a small jet aircraft. Starting the thing up, she rides it over to the runway. Soon she revves the engines, shooting off away from the base. She watches as she flies over the battlefield. The fight still continuing. She knows they'll be fine, that's why she has no trouble leaving. She'll meet them again after she faced her own demons.

Yua traveled back to Europe, France to be exact. That's where she will find him, at the same house she fled from. On her way she heard about the Gundam pilots all departing for space. It was a good development she thought. They felt it safe enough to get back into action now that OZ was reaching out to space. The colonies went with it and sadly enough denounced the Gundams. That left them to be rogues, doing what they deem right.

After arrival, Yua came across a large gate which she opened without using the buzzer. Ahead of her was a long graveled path leading up to a mansion. Crossing the distance she came upon an impressive pair of oak doors. She could feel her heart beat speed up. Taking a deep breath and straightening her face she pressed on the door bell.

It took a few moment before the door finally opened, revealing a young housekeeper. "Oh, miss! You've came back.", she states surprised and slightly fearfully. It isn't like she feared Yua, but she feared for her. "Rosalie.", Yua acknowledges the female. "I suppose he's home?", she question. Rosalie nods reluctantly. "This way miss.", she says leading the way. Yua is taken to the parlor where Rosalie leaves her to go get the master of the house.

Yua takes a seat by the window, looking out like she did so many times before. After a few moments his dreaded voice rings through the room. "You have some nerve coming here. I can't decide if to find it brave or incredibly stupid." She turns around to face the man, making sure to keep her emotions to herself. His dark eyes bore into her, trying to intimidate her. He has dark hair with side burns and a moustache and is dressed in a nice suit. He is also very tall, but not very bulky. At least not anymore. "Your desk job has taken its toll on you.", Yua comments dully making him frown.

"Are you armed girl?", he asks, holding a gun of his own. She shakes her head. "Hn, and here I thought you were out to kill me, after all, I tried to kill you. Sadly that failed miserably." "Don't get me wrong. I may not be armed, but I have every intention to fight you.", she responds calmly. "Oh? You have something in mind I expect?" She nods. "Yes. I'm challenging you to a duel Michael Karhzin." "A duel? How interesting. What do you have in mind?" "I'll leave the method up to you.", she tells him. Yua watches him think through his options. She thought right about challenging him. There was no way he would refuse. He's just to proud of a man for that.

"You're a foolish little girl. I was the one to train you, do you really believe you're capable of defeating me, giving me the advantage of weapons even?", he mocks. "I'm not here to defeat you. I'm here to kill you.", Yua answers. "I just thought to be generous by giving you the option of which weapon to die by." Michael growls at the small girl in front of him. "You'll pay for your insolence." He shoves the gun in Rosalie's hands. "Woman, get my sabers."

As Rosalie scurries off, they stare at each other. "I've heard you've been hanging around those Gundam pilots. You're an even bigger traitor than I thought.", he says. "How can I be a traitor when I was never loyal to you or any organization for that matter. If anyone's a traitor that would be you. It was you who send me to kill your opponents.", Yua reminds him. "Details. Once your buried deep, I'll shove it all onto you." Yua smirks at that. "You sound so confident for a man that's so scared." He tightens his fists in anger. "The world will know you one day for the bastard you are.", she continues.

At that moment, Rosalie returns with the dueling swords. As she hands Yua's over to her, Yua whispers to her; "I expect you gone within the minute. There going to be a lot of trouble coming this way once I kill him. You don't want to get involved." The woman nods. Yua's confidence is making her feel better. She will do as asked, just in case she does win.

"Come girl. I wouldn't want to spill your blood on this fine carpet.", Michael says. "Whatever you want. I couldn't care less where yours spills though.", she responds. He laughs at that. "You do sound much more of a soldier now than when you left here. Maybe those pilots had a good effect on you. It's a shame that it's too late for forgiveness though.", he says walking to the next room with Yua following. "Even if you wanted to forgive, I wouldn't want it, because you have a lot more to atone for than I. By the end of the fight you'll be crawling and begging for forgiveness."

They stand facing each other. "You sure know how to talk big, but I'd like to see you deliver it. You are so confident that you can beat your master, then let's see it.", he laughs. "I'll be the one to make you crawl, make you suffer. I'll enjoy hearing you scream when I'll torture you to your death." Yua shakes her head, "You should take me more seriously. I'm not going to play around like you. Giving you a quick death is satisfactory for me." "Heh. Fine then. Let's not waste any more time.", he says getting into a stance. Yua follows his example. "May the best live.", she says before charging.