Title: Redemption
Author: Akima The Stampede Maxwell
Written: December 29, 2001(when started)
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: 1+2, 2+1, AP+5, 5+AP...or maybe not, 3+4, 4+3
Category: angst, violence, yaoi and non-yaoi
Disclaimer: Definitely not my anime....except Akima :)
Chapter 10: Final Confessions and Exploding Gundams
The room was completely silent. Duo shook his head from side to side in shock. Akima glanced at Wufei then to Relena.
"What can we do? I will do anything to help this not take place."
"I do not expect you or Duo to participate in retaliation. You are both to remain here."
They both began to protest but Relena brought up her hand to silence them. She stood up and stepped closer to them. She smiled.
"I am flattered that you two are so eager to help but...you have done all you can. I am proud that my daughter wishes to help. I am glad that you, Duo, are alive despite what they told us. However...you both are injured and I forbid either of you to be in harm`s way until you are better recovered. Please do not ask again because my answer will be no."
Duo nodded slowly. Heero put an arm around him. Akima sighed heavily. Wufei just sat there and Trowa and Quatre seemed to agree. Relena walked back to her previous spot. She turned to face them once more.
"I expect all pilots who are in good condition to be off. I want a good battle report when you all return."
They all agreed to be safe. She smiled then dismissed them. Akima laid back against the ground. Wufei watched her then got up. He saluted to Relena then turned to look at Akima who turned away from his gaze.
"I want to talk to you when I get back."
She did not reply. Wufei sighed then left. Relena sat down in her chair.
"Akima, why don`t you go rest in a bed? It might feel better than this floor."
"I will get up in a minute. I just need to rest."
"...Take your time."
"Mom?"
"Yes?"
"...He doesn`t like me, does he?"
"Are you speaking of Wufei?"
"Who else do I speak of?"
"...I am sorry. I wish that he..."
"So it is true."
"He still has respect for you. That should make you happy."
"It does but..."
"I know how you feel. Love does that to people sometimes."
Akima closed her eyes. A tear fell from her right eye.
"It hurts so much. How did you make it through?"
"I finally figured out that there will be others. I am happy now and Heero is happy. I am happy that we are not alone anymore."
"I am alone."
"Someone will come along that will love you too."
"You sure?"
"Yes."
"...Thanks. I think that I will go lie down in my room now and think about this more. Maybe I will come up with something."
"Good idea."
Akima got up and left the room. She held her chest where the bullet wound had been mended just yesterday. Her eyes stung with tears.
"I do not take bullets for people I do not love."
She found herself in front of the door leading to Epyon Eva. She stared at the door. She thought about these past days events. Her eyes went from sad to determined.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heero reluctantly let go of Duo who was urging him to go ahead and go.
"Go on! You`ll be back before you know it!"
"I know but..."
"You`ve survived before without me! Go on, Perfect Soldier!"
Heero nodded then hugged him again. Duo sighed. He hugged back. He kissed him once on the cheek. Heero went beet red. Wufei wathed from nearby. He looked around.
"She`s not here." Quatre`s voice said quietly. Wufei turned to look at him. He quickly composed himself. He crossed his arms.
"Who?"
"You know who I am talking about. Akima, remember?"
"Oh...yeah...I was not waiting for her or something if that is what you are thinking right now. I was just wondering when we are going to leave. I am looking forward to beating Trieze once and for all."
Quatre sighed. He smiled.
"So am I! It is just horrible that he would attack us like that! It is dishonorable," as you would say!"
Wufei listened to him as he spoke...well...half listened anyways. He was busy watching Heero and Duo. His eyes narrowed. Quatre stopped talking. He backed up a little.
"Are you sure that you are not distracted right now?"
"I am fine. Don`t worry about me." he said without looking at the blond pilot. Quatre put a hand on Wufei`s shoulder then turned and left him alone. Wufei faced his retreating figure. His lips parted as if to say something but nothing came out. He heard someone quickly run from behind him in the doorway. He turned to see a faint brown lock of hair disappear.
`Akima...`
He did not follow. He looked at his gundam before him. His face went to determined. He ran and jumped into the cockpit. He hooked himself up and started up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Duo found Akima in Wufei`s room. She was looking at pictures he had on his desk. One was a picture of Meiran. She was particularly interested in that one.
"That was his wife." Duo stated. She tuned at his voice. She looked surprised.
"Wufei has a wife?!"
"I said had. She died a while back. He is afraid of committing to others ever since then for some reason. I guess that he doesn`t want anyone he loves to ever die and leave him alone so...maybe he doesn`t get close for that reason. I don`t really know. He has never told us. I just guessed."
"That makes alot of sense. Thank you for telling me."
"Anytime."
"Hey, Duo?"
"Yeah?"
"Do you think that there could be a possibility of Wufei..."
"What?"
"Nevermind."
"...You want to know if he returns the same love you want to give to him, right?"
She smiled. She giggled slightly.
"As usual, you are right on target. Yes. Do you know?"
"...The only way you could ever find out is to comfront him yourself. It would probably have to be a pretty stressful situation so he would feel like he needs to tell you. I can`t even think of a really good way right now though."
Akima was listening intently. She looked at the photo then at his room. She nodded to herself. She thought inwardly.
`I have to find out. I just can`t wait. I will find out...even if it kills me.`
She turned to face Duo.
"I would like to be alone now."
"I understand. See ya later."
She waited until he left. She walked over to the door and looked up and down the hallway for any sign of people. It was quiet. She began to run down it.
`I will know the truth no matter what!`
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Wing Zero Eva and Nataku Eva blasted off at the same time. They had agreed previously to being partners.
`Wufei?`
`What, Heero?`
`We should discuss the mission. Do you have any particular way that you want to approach the suits we will probably encounter?`
`None in particular. I just want to destroy them as soon as possible. The sooner we kill them the better.`
`...Understood. Okay...one more question.`
`Hmm?`
`Akima, she...`
`I do not wish to talk about it. I need time to think on my own.`
`How long were planning on taking? What if Akima dies or something and you never got to tell her how you feel?`
`That will not hppen. Why do you already assume that I feel for her? She is Relena`s daughter. I am honored to be her partner and her guardian for Relena`s sake. By her word, I would protect her.`
`You know how Akima feels about you. She is convinced that she loves you and I believe that this is genuine. How can you leave her feeling so alone like that? It is tearing her apart inside. I should know. I am with Duo because I kept at it and kept at it until it paid off.`
`You two are lovers. Bad choice. You two loved eachother from the beginning.`
`Admit to me now that you do not love her and I will stop asking.`
Silence. Wufei opened his mouth.
`I...this is an unfair question! I told you that I need time to think!`
`Love is not something you think about. It is something you feel.`
`What do you know?!`
A blast nearly took off Nataku Eva`s arm. Wufei screamed in pain. Wing Zero Eva pinted his cannon at the mobile suit responsible and blew it away.
`Are you okay?!`
`I will be alright! Keep them off of me until I can recover!`
`Got it!`
Wing Zero Eva pulled out a knife at it`s side. It went into fighting stance. Mobile suits came towards him. He saw a particular one that made him yelp with surprise.
`Tailgeese?!`
`Yes, Mr. Yuy. This is Tailgeese...or should I say...Tailgeese Eva!`
`Huh?! How did you get the technology first off?`
`Come on, boy. I am a very popular man here. I can get anything and everything I desire with the snap of my fingers. Now I am a match for you, boy.`
`Not against two! Are you ready, Wufei?`
Nataku Eva prepared to fire the Dragon Claw.
`I am always ready.`
`Then I want you all to meet some test suits of mine.`
Several suits came from behind him. All were of Eva technology. They were not familiar but they looked impressive enough. The suits attacked. Their strength was impossible. Laughter filled their heads.
`Oh, come now, boys! If you give up now I may let you all have a much more peaceful and honorable death!`
`No way!` Heero exclaimed. Wing Zero Eva blasted forward at Tailgeese Eva with sword raised.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Sandrock Eva and Heavyarms Eva were almost to the area of the battle.
`I hope that Heero and Wufei are okay!` Quatre said.
`Those two can handle themselves. We will be there soon. Several mobile suits are no match for us in these. Do not worry. It will be fine.`
`Okay, Trowa. I believe you.`
Two unidentified suits appeared on screen behind them. For a moment the objects were coming towards them but they turned at the last moment and went another way.
`Strange.` Trowa stated.
`Who could that have been?`
`Possibly reinforcements. They would not have been behind us though so this is unusual.`
`You don`t think that...`
`No. Duo would not come out here...unless...`
`Let us just assume that they are not out here. I hope that, if that was them, that thet are only training.`
They flew on. A mobile suit suddenly flew past them and crashed into an abandoned building. The explosion knocked them back a bit. Wing Zero Eva appeared out of the dust. It had it`d sword raised.
`What took you! Trieze showed up and he brought friends!`
`What`s the big deal? You two can handle a couple of mobile suits!`
`Not when they are like ours! Trieze already upgraded his technology to ours!`
Sandrock Eva brought out his knives. A mobile suit was coming towards them. It roared then blasted forward to meet them head on. Nataku Eva came up behind it and used the Dragon Claw on it`s back. It exploded. The pilot inside was surely dead. Heavyarms Eva began gunning mobile suit after mobile suit. Wing Zero Eva went into a mix between hand-to-hand combat and sword fighting. Tailgeese Eva came out of the smoke. Nataku Eva landed a few yards in front of him.
`It is time for you to taste the dragon`s wrath!` Wufei stated. Trieze laughed.
`Foolishness! You have already become too weak! The way you took care of that girl proves it! Your sense of honor is not the same anymore! Do you actually consider that girl to be your equal?`
`She would have killed you before you even knew what hit you. That proves that she has the right stuff. I am honored to be her partner.`
`Where is she right now? Is she still nursing that gunshot?`
`Be quiet!`
Nataku Eva fired the Dragon Claw. Tailgeese flew back and manuevered in and out. He easily got out of the way of the claw everytime. Wufei`s frustrated growl filled Trieze`s head.
`Stand still and take it like a man!` Wufei exclaimed.
`I am not stupid enough to be hit with your Dragon Claw. That could easily win the battle just with one hit. Do not count on me to be ignorant here.`
`I will keep that in mind after I kill you.`
`Thank you for your kindness.`
Tailgeese pulled out his sword. It gleamed menacingly.
`Let us end this now.`
`Yes. Here it ends.`
Wing Zero Eva came flying by followed by two mobile suits. It turned around and it`s eyes gleamed. It raised the cannon and blew them both away into ash. Nataku Eva and Tailgeese Eva stood silent. Neither moved. Sandrock Eva and Heavyarms Eva raced towards eachother as if to run into eachother. They were both followed by a mobile suit. They crossed at the last minute. The two suits following them crashed into eachother.
`Good work!` Trowa exclaimed.
`You are not so bad yourself!` Quatre replied. Nataku Eva raised it`s arm. The Dragon Claw fired. Tailgeese managed to dodge it once more. Suddenly, at the only moment and the having the smallest chance on success, he sliced at the arm. He sliced it badly. It could have been sliced off had not Nataku Eva pulled the arm back so quickly. Wufei screamed. He looked at his arm which bled profusely and hung limp at his side. The gundam`s arm hung limp as well. Trieze laughed.
`What will you do now, dragon? Your only real power is gone! Your gundam is not fast enough for mine. The only one that is fast enough is...`
`Epyon Eva!` Quatre stated loudly. They all turned to see the red gundam land a few yards away followed by Deathscythe Hell Eva. Heero`s eyes widened.
`Duo, what are you doing here?! You cannot be here!`
`Too late, Heero. I did not come here to fight. I came with Akima to make sure that she would come back in one peace for Relena`s sake.`
`...Then I will make sure you are not injured.`
`Heero...`
Nataku Eva landed beside Epyon Eva. It faced the other gundam.
`Why did you come? I can handle myself!`
`I know, Wufei. I came...I came to see what you really thought about me.`
`Can`t this wait?!`
`No. I need an answer now.`
Tailgeese Eva`s eyes flashed.
`Finally! I can see if some woman really has a chance against me in a real gundam!`
Nataku Eva flew in front of Epyon Eva.
`No! I came here to fight you! Leave her out of this!`
`Do not get weak on me again. You are allowing that woman to get to you.`
Epyon Eva put it`d hand on Nataku Eva`s shoulder.
`Move, Wufei. I have a score to settle with Trieze.`
Epyon Eva pushed Nataku Eva out of the way as Tailgeese Eva flew forward and slashed Epyon Eva in the shoulder. Akima cried out in pain. She pulled out her knife. She made Epyon Eva fly at him. She slashed deep into Tailgeese Eva`s side. The two flew off. Epyon Eva was chasing Tailgeese Eva and gaining.
`You are better than I thought, little girl.` Trieze said `I am very impressed. Maybe you should join me. I can guarantee that you would have anything you desired.`
`Do not listen to him!` Wufei exclaimed.
`I can handle this.` Akima said quietly. Tailgeese Eva stopped flying. It put away it`s sword. Epyon Eva stopped as well. Nataku Eva and Deathscythe Hell Eva were not too far behind. Wing Zero Eva came up beside them. Trieze smiled.
`She gives me so many surprises. I find myself understanding why so many people are respectful towards her. I envy you, dragon.`
`Now where were we, sir?` Akima asked. Wufei` eyes widened at the use of such a title as "sir" for Trieze at this moment.
`Ah, and so polite! This will be more pleasing than I ever imagined! Dear woman, I again ask of you...will you join me? I intend to put you and that gundam to good use. You could have an even more impressive title than princess.`
`Will there be payment?`
`Of course. A salary worth your beauty.`
`You did not mean what you called me on the ship, right?`
`I do apologize deeply for that. I am ashamed. I did that selfishly to provoke the young dragon. I will not do it again.`
`...I accept your apology.`
Wufei kept trying to say something to protest but nothing came out. The others did not say anything. Epyon Eva put it`s sword away.
`If I accept, I want you to call off your strike on the world for a couple of monthes. Together we can come up with a plan that no one will expect.`
`I will accept this proposal. Do you accept?`
`...Yes.`
*What`s this?! Akima is switching sides?! Is she the enemy now? Is there any hope for the world?!?!? AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author: Akima The Stampede Maxwell
Written: December 29, 2001(when started)
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: 1+2, 2+1, AP+5, 5+AP...or maybe not, 3+4, 4+3
Category: angst, violence, yaoi and non-yaoi
Disclaimer: Definitely not my anime....except Akima :)
Chapter 10: Final Confessions and Exploding Gundams
The room was completely silent. Duo shook his head from side to side in shock. Akima glanced at Wufei then to Relena.
"What can we do? I will do anything to help this not take place."
"I do not expect you or Duo to participate in retaliation. You are both to remain here."
They both began to protest but Relena brought up her hand to silence them. She stood up and stepped closer to them. She smiled.
"I am flattered that you two are so eager to help but...you have done all you can. I am proud that my daughter wishes to help. I am glad that you, Duo, are alive despite what they told us. However...you both are injured and I forbid either of you to be in harm`s way until you are better recovered. Please do not ask again because my answer will be no."
Duo nodded slowly. Heero put an arm around him. Akima sighed heavily. Wufei just sat there and Trowa and Quatre seemed to agree. Relena walked back to her previous spot. She turned to face them once more.
"I expect all pilots who are in good condition to be off. I want a good battle report when you all return."
They all agreed to be safe. She smiled then dismissed them. Akima laid back against the ground. Wufei watched her then got up. He saluted to Relena then turned to look at Akima who turned away from his gaze.
"I want to talk to you when I get back."
She did not reply. Wufei sighed then left. Relena sat down in her chair.
"Akima, why don`t you go rest in a bed? It might feel better than this floor."
"I will get up in a minute. I just need to rest."
"...Take your time."
"Mom?"
"Yes?"
"...He doesn`t like me, does he?"
"Are you speaking of Wufei?"
"Who else do I speak of?"
"...I am sorry. I wish that he..."
"So it is true."
"He still has respect for you. That should make you happy."
"It does but..."
"I know how you feel. Love does that to people sometimes."
Akima closed her eyes. A tear fell from her right eye.
"It hurts so much. How did you make it through?"
"I finally figured out that there will be others. I am happy now and Heero is happy. I am happy that we are not alone anymore."
"I am alone."
"Someone will come along that will love you too."
"You sure?"
"Yes."
"...Thanks. I think that I will go lie down in my room now and think about this more. Maybe I will come up with something."
"Good idea."
Akima got up and left the room. She held her chest where the bullet wound had been mended just yesterday. Her eyes stung with tears.
"I do not take bullets for people I do not love."
She found herself in front of the door leading to Epyon Eva. She stared at the door. She thought about these past days events. Her eyes went from sad to determined.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Heero reluctantly let go of Duo who was urging him to go ahead and go.
"Go on! You`ll be back before you know it!"
"I know but..."
"You`ve survived before without me! Go on, Perfect Soldier!"
Heero nodded then hugged him again. Duo sighed. He hugged back. He kissed him once on the cheek. Heero went beet red. Wufei wathed from nearby. He looked around.
"She`s not here." Quatre`s voice said quietly. Wufei turned to look at him. He quickly composed himself. He crossed his arms.
"Who?"
"You know who I am talking about. Akima, remember?"
"Oh...yeah...I was not waiting for her or something if that is what you are thinking right now. I was just wondering when we are going to leave. I am looking forward to beating Trieze once and for all."
Quatre sighed. He smiled.
"So am I! It is just horrible that he would attack us like that! It is dishonorable," as you would say!"
Wufei listened to him as he spoke...well...half listened anyways. He was busy watching Heero and Duo. His eyes narrowed. Quatre stopped talking. He backed up a little.
"Are you sure that you are not distracted right now?"
"I am fine. Don`t worry about me." he said without looking at the blond pilot. Quatre put a hand on Wufei`s shoulder then turned and left him alone. Wufei faced his retreating figure. His lips parted as if to say something but nothing came out. He heard someone quickly run from behind him in the doorway. He turned to see a faint brown lock of hair disappear.
`Akima...`
He did not follow. He looked at his gundam before him. His face went to determined. He ran and jumped into the cockpit. He hooked himself up and started up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Duo found Akima in Wufei`s room. She was looking at pictures he had on his desk. One was a picture of Meiran. She was particularly interested in that one.
"That was his wife." Duo stated. She tuned at his voice. She looked surprised.
"Wufei has a wife?!"
"I said had. She died a while back. He is afraid of committing to others ever since then for some reason. I guess that he doesn`t want anyone he loves to ever die and leave him alone so...maybe he doesn`t get close for that reason. I don`t really know. He has never told us. I just guessed."
"That makes alot of sense. Thank you for telling me."
"Anytime."
"Hey, Duo?"
"Yeah?"
"Do you think that there could be a possibility of Wufei..."
"What?"
"Nevermind."
"...You want to know if he returns the same love you want to give to him, right?"
She smiled. She giggled slightly.
"As usual, you are right on target. Yes. Do you know?"
"...The only way you could ever find out is to comfront him yourself. It would probably have to be a pretty stressful situation so he would feel like he needs to tell you. I can`t even think of a really good way right now though."
Akima was listening intently. She looked at the photo then at his room. She nodded to herself. She thought inwardly.
`I have to find out. I just can`t wait. I will find out...even if it kills me.`
She turned to face Duo.
"I would like to be alone now."
"I understand. See ya later."
She waited until he left. She walked over to the door and looked up and down the hallway for any sign of people. It was quiet. She began to run down it.
`I will know the truth no matter what!`
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Wing Zero Eva and Nataku Eva blasted off at the same time. They had agreed previously to being partners.
`Wufei?`
`What, Heero?`
`We should discuss the mission. Do you have any particular way that you want to approach the suits we will probably encounter?`
`None in particular. I just want to destroy them as soon as possible. The sooner we kill them the better.`
`...Understood. Okay...one more question.`
`Hmm?`
`Akima, she...`
`I do not wish to talk about it. I need time to think on my own.`
`How long were planning on taking? What if Akima dies or something and you never got to tell her how you feel?`
`That will not hppen. Why do you already assume that I feel for her? She is Relena`s daughter. I am honored to be her partner and her guardian for Relena`s sake. By her word, I would protect her.`
`You know how Akima feels about you. She is convinced that she loves you and I believe that this is genuine. How can you leave her feeling so alone like that? It is tearing her apart inside. I should know. I am with Duo because I kept at it and kept at it until it paid off.`
`You two are lovers. Bad choice. You two loved eachother from the beginning.`
`Admit to me now that you do not love her and I will stop asking.`
Silence. Wufei opened his mouth.
`I...this is an unfair question! I told you that I need time to think!`
`Love is not something you think about. It is something you feel.`
`What do you know?!`
A blast nearly took off Nataku Eva`s arm. Wufei screamed in pain. Wing Zero Eva pinted his cannon at the mobile suit responsible and blew it away.
`Are you okay?!`
`I will be alright! Keep them off of me until I can recover!`
`Got it!`
Wing Zero Eva pulled out a knife at it`s side. It went into fighting stance. Mobile suits came towards him. He saw a particular one that made him yelp with surprise.
`Tailgeese?!`
`Yes, Mr. Yuy. This is Tailgeese...or should I say...Tailgeese Eva!`
`Huh?! How did you get the technology first off?`
`Come on, boy. I am a very popular man here. I can get anything and everything I desire with the snap of my fingers. Now I am a match for you, boy.`
`Not against two! Are you ready, Wufei?`
Nataku Eva prepared to fire the Dragon Claw.
`I am always ready.`
`Then I want you all to meet some test suits of mine.`
Several suits came from behind him. All were of Eva technology. They were not familiar but they looked impressive enough. The suits attacked. Their strength was impossible. Laughter filled their heads.
`Oh, come now, boys! If you give up now I may let you all have a much more peaceful and honorable death!`
`No way!` Heero exclaimed. Wing Zero Eva blasted forward at Tailgeese Eva with sword raised.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Sandrock Eva and Heavyarms Eva were almost to the area of the battle.
`I hope that Heero and Wufei are okay!` Quatre said.
`Those two can handle themselves. We will be there soon. Several mobile suits are no match for us in these. Do not worry. It will be fine.`
`Okay, Trowa. I believe you.`
Two unidentified suits appeared on screen behind them. For a moment the objects were coming towards them but they turned at the last moment and went another way.
`Strange.` Trowa stated.
`Who could that have been?`
`Possibly reinforcements. They would not have been behind us though so this is unusual.`
`You don`t think that...`
`No. Duo would not come out here...unless...`
`Let us just assume that they are not out here. I hope that, if that was them, that thet are only training.`
They flew on. A mobile suit suddenly flew past them and crashed into an abandoned building. The explosion knocked them back a bit. Wing Zero Eva appeared out of the dust. It had it`d sword raised.
`What took you! Trieze showed up and he brought friends!`
`What`s the big deal? You two can handle a couple of mobile suits!`
`Not when they are like ours! Trieze already upgraded his technology to ours!`
Sandrock Eva brought out his knives. A mobile suit was coming towards them. It roared then blasted forward to meet them head on. Nataku Eva came up behind it and used the Dragon Claw on it`s back. It exploded. The pilot inside was surely dead. Heavyarms Eva began gunning mobile suit after mobile suit. Wing Zero Eva went into a mix between hand-to-hand combat and sword fighting. Tailgeese Eva came out of the smoke. Nataku Eva landed a few yards in front of him.
`It is time for you to taste the dragon`s wrath!` Wufei stated. Trieze laughed.
`Foolishness! You have already become too weak! The way you took care of that girl proves it! Your sense of honor is not the same anymore! Do you actually consider that girl to be your equal?`
`She would have killed you before you even knew what hit you. That proves that she has the right stuff. I am honored to be her partner.`
`Where is she right now? Is she still nursing that gunshot?`
`Be quiet!`
Nataku Eva fired the Dragon Claw. Tailgeese flew back and manuevered in and out. He easily got out of the way of the claw everytime. Wufei`s frustrated growl filled Trieze`s head.
`Stand still and take it like a man!` Wufei exclaimed.
`I am not stupid enough to be hit with your Dragon Claw. That could easily win the battle just with one hit. Do not count on me to be ignorant here.`
`I will keep that in mind after I kill you.`
`Thank you for your kindness.`
Tailgeese pulled out his sword. It gleamed menacingly.
`Let us end this now.`
`Yes. Here it ends.`
Wing Zero Eva came flying by followed by two mobile suits. It turned around and it`s eyes gleamed. It raised the cannon and blew them both away into ash. Nataku Eva and Tailgeese Eva stood silent. Neither moved. Sandrock Eva and Heavyarms Eva raced towards eachother as if to run into eachother. They were both followed by a mobile suit. They crossed at the last minute. The two suits following them crashed into eachother.
`Good work!` Trowa exclaimed.
`You are not so bad yourself!` Quatre replied. Nataku Eva raised it`s arm. The Dragon Claw fired. Tailgeese managed to dodge it once more. Suddenly, at the only moment and the having the smallest chance on success, he sliced at the arm. He sliced it badly. It could have been sliced off had not Nataku Eva pulled the arm back so quickly. Wufei screamed. He looked at his arm which bled profusely and hung limp at his side. The gundam`s arm hung limp as well. Trieze laughed.
`What will you do now, dragon? Your only real power is gone! Your gundam is not fast enough for mine. The only one that is fast enough is...`
`Epyon Eva!` Quatre stated loudly. They all turned to see the red gundam land a few yards away followed by Deathscythe Hell Eva. Heero`s eyes widened.
`Duo, what are you doing here?! You cannot be here!`
`Too late, Heero. I did not come here to fight. I came with Akima to make sure that she would come back in one peace for Relena`s sake.`
`...Then I will make sure you are not injured.`
`Heero...`
Nataku Eva landed beside Epyon Eva. It faced the other gundam.
`Why did you come? I can handle myself!`
`I know, Wufei. I came...I came to see what you really thought about me.`
`Can`t this wait?!`
`No. I need an answer now.`
Tailgeese Eva`s eyes flashed.
`Finally! I can see if some woman really has a chance against me in a real gundam!`
Nataku Eva flew in front of Epyon Eva.
`No! I came here to fight you! Leave her out of this!`
`Do not get weak on me again. You are allowing that woman to get to you.`
Epyon Eva put it`d hand on Nataku Eva`s shoulder.
`Move, Wufei. I have a score to settle with Trieze.`
Epyon Eva pushed Nataku Eva out of the way as Tailgeese Eva flew forward and slashed Epyon Eva in the shoulder. Akima cried out in pain. She pulled out her knife. She made Epyon Eva fly at him. She slashed deep into Tailgeese Eva`s side. The two flew off. Epyon Eva was chasing Tailgeese Eva and gaining.
`You are better than I thought, little girl.` Trieze said `I am very impressed. Maybe you should join me. I can guarantee that you would have anything you desired.`
`Do not listen to him!` Wufei exclaimed.
`I can handle this.` Akima said quietly. Tailgeese Eva stopped flying. It put away it`s sword. Epyon Eva stopped as well. Nataku Eva and Deathscythe Hell Eva were not too far behind. Wing Zero Eva came up beside them. Trieze smiled.
`She gives me so many surprises. I find myself understanding why so many people are respectful towards her. I envy you, dragon.`
`Now where were we, sir?` Akima asked. Wufei` eyes widened at the use of such a title as "sir" for Trieze at this moment.
`Ah, and so polite! This will be more pleasing than I ever imagined! Dear woman, I again ask of you...will you join me? I intend to put you and that gundam to good use. You could have an even more impressive title than princess.`
`Will there be payment?`
`Of course. A salary worth your beauty.`
`You did not mean what you called me on the ship, right?`
`I do apologize deeply for that. I am ashamed. I did that selfishly to provoke the young dragon. I will not do it again.`
`...I accept your apology.`
Wufei kept trying to say something to protest but nothing came out. The others did not say anything. Epyon Eva put it`s sword away.
`If I accept, I want you to call off your strike on the world for a couple of monthes. Together we can come up with a plan that no one will expect.`
`I will accept this proposal. Do you accept?`
`...Yes.`
*What`s this?! Akima is switching sides?! Is she the enemy now? Is there any hope for the world?!?!? AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!