Title: Altering Feelings


Author: Aino Yuy aka Usagi-Hater

Author Notes: I was surprised with how many reviews I got for the last chapter. I normally get eleven reviews but instead this time I got about twenty-two. Thank you to all my reviewers.

Shout Outs:


- Optical Illusion: We never did get to finish our animal war… what ever happened to it? I still have my elephant and dog, dammit.


- SilverCaladan: Wow… tackling me now eh? Lolz, thanx for the corrections and for the review Squee.


- Sadie Joyce Myst Lady: I know… I feel so… dirty… killing off Zech. Oh the horror, I've sinned dammit! Thanx for the review Myst, and good luck with college. Although I still want you to update your fics. That Minako/Milliardo one was pretty interesting. However… you have a lot of stories that I want you to update.



- Melodi Moon: Glad you're enjoying my fic. Thanx for the review.


- Ashleigh-Kaiba: Thanx for the review Ashli. And again, thanx for sending me the reviews. I appreciated it a lot. Hope your writer's block goes away soon. You still have a lot of neat fics to continue.


- Kazzeh Sodapop: Lolz. Here you'll find out what partly happens. As for them kissing… they kissed already… isn't that good enough? Hmm… actually it wasn't… just one kiss doesn't fit Minako and Heero dammit!


- Venus Of Love: … Did I tell you Heero would die? I guess that was when I was trying to think of this fic's plotline… I don't know VOL-chan… I may not have Heero die… For god's sake, I already killed off Zech, why would I go and kill off Heero next? Ah, you'll never know.


- Serene Beauty of Aphrodite: Lolz, yes, Heero wouldn't be much use for Minako if he's dead, huh. Glad to see you so into the fic. As for Heero dieing, read and find out if he does. Thanx for the review. I enjoyed reading it.


- Firey of Jupiter: I will be updating Around Your Heart In Seven Days some day. Don't know when but I know it's one of my most popular fics so I won't just disregard it. But my friend transcendent and I had a deal. If she updates her Deadly Lies fic then I'll update mine. Thanx for the review.



- magic girl nine: Like I said to Serene Beauty of Aphrodite, I do agree that Heero is much better alive for Minako than dead. Lolz, and just to let you know, I love puppies. Thanx for the review.



- Krista Hopes: Grounded? What did you do to get yourself grounded and not be able to reach me on e-mail or on messenger about our fic? Humph, I think I should leave you drooling as payback. But nah, the other readers will pay as well if I do that. Just get your ass back online soon you hear?



-Dark-moon-Angel: Thanx for the review Mia. And you know what… you're absolutely right. Heero survived suicide before, he can do it again. That's all I'm saying. And of course I'll be updating my other fics. Which one did you have in mind?


- crystalgem2003: Lolz… I guess I really didn't update as fast as you wanted me to but hey, at least I did. So if you're thinking of dieing in suspense, think again. Thanx for reviewing.


- Tsunami Storm: Yes… not a big surprise there… he has done it so many times in the series… what wrong with it in a fic? Thanx for your complements. Appreciated the review.



- AznxAngel: Damn girl, don't pull your hair out. You'll get bald spots. And hey, what's wrong with the last chapter's ending? I thought it went will with it. *Grumbles* fussy reviewer.


- angelicmayuka: Lolz, I'm very aware that I ended the last chapter with a cliffhanger. Did you like it? *Sighs* I'm guessing not… Thanx for your offer. I think I will be needing someone to proofread my work since many errors seem to slip by me constantly. Thanx for the review.


- Tuxedo Gohan: Ah yes, the evil part of being an author. Writers block is definitely not an enjoyment to have since I have had it myself for a few fics. Hope it flees away from you soon so you can update your fics. Thanx for the review tux.


- XiXi: Minako and Heero together… doesn't that sound so sweet? Thanx for the review. And as for Heero dieing… lolz, just read and find out what'll happen to the guy.


- transcendent: Sending dick-head after me? Taking my throne away? Saying SCREW YOU AINO? Pfft. Damn Vee, some love. I don't want it! Take it away dammit. Away, away, away! Lolz, yea, yea, I know you reviewed before but why not have you review again? Besides, more reviews for me. Now bow down to your queen.


- Lizzette Faith Reyes: *Sighs* Yes, Myst must be devastated for my actions huh… I mean even I can't get over what I did to poor Zech. Thanx for the review.


- The Great Sage Tellah: Lolz, ah yes. Ashli's told me so much about you. Nice to meet you Christian. I've read your Yu Gi Oh fic. Very exciting I must say. Hope to see more of that soon.


- Sarah: Thanks for the review.

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Chapter Seven

Everything seemed to have fallen silent around me. Doctor J never answered or said anything to my knowledge of what was going on. The sound of the engine belonging to the shuttle was no longer booming in my ears either.

All I could think of was Heero… Heero covered in blood… dead… A tear drop began to form in my eyes. This can't be happening…

My hand was still on Doctor J's arm and I knew he was aware that I was getting uptight about the matter. My grip was tightening every minute.

"We have to turn back," I said in a whisper. But I repeated myself again in a louder tone. "I have to go back and stop him!"

Doctor J took hold of my hand. "Minako… you can hardly stand. And Heero wanted to do it in the first place. The reason he took the job was because he was expecting OZ to have a weapon like Demolition. And the reason I picked you was because I knew you'd be strong when the time came. Don't prove me wrong now Aino."

I dried the teardrop that was trickling down my cheek. "I don't know Doctor J," I managed to say before braking down into tears. "I don't understand why I'm crying. I haven't cried since I was little. But I just can't just sit here while Heero's off to commit suicide!"

"Shh-shh, it'll be fine Minako," Doctor J soothed, rubbing my back. "There is nothing wrong in crying. And I wouldn't even be surprise if the strongest man in the universe cried."

"But Dr. J-"

The door to the control room opened, cutting me off. It revealed Trowa on the other side. He glanced at my tearful expression and then Doctor J's sunken stare.

"What is it Trowa?" Doctor J asked, getting out of his seat.

The look on Trowa's face made me keep my watery eyes on him. I wiped them quickly while watching Doctor J walk towards the taller soldier. Trowa had something important to say… and I intended to know what it was about.

"Heero's on the intercom," I heard Trowa whisper in Doctor J's ear, the two a few feet away from me. "He said OZ moved Demolition to Base 20, section A-1."

Doctor J turned his back towards me, knowing I heard. "Was he able to find it?"

"Yes, he plans to sneak into Demolition and detonate the base with it."

My old supervisor remained quiet for a moment before whispering something into Trowa's ear. But when I saw them walking back into the control room I jumped out of my seat, grimacing when the pain on my leg shot up again.

"Wait, Doctor J!" I said, gritting my teeth together.

He and Trowa turned around to see me trying to walk towards them. "You're going to talk to Heero aren't you?" I asked.

I almost fell however the two men had reached my side in time to help. Once my arm was around Trowa's neck, his strength keeping me up on my good leg, I raised an eyebrow at Doctor J. "You weren't thinking of not letting me say goodbye to him where you?"

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The control room was small. I could the see the pilot in another room with the co-pilot. They were navigating the private shuttle. Doctor J made me sit down while he and Trowa went to the intercom.

"Heero, are you there?" Trowa called into the microphone.

A few seconds later Heero's voice flowed into my ears. "I'm right here. Did you get Doctor J?"

With this, Trowa handed the microphone to the old scientist. "Yes I am Yuy. What is your position?"

"I'm driving to Base 20. I was able to steal a uniform with the guy's ID. This shouldn't be hard braking in."

Heero sounded so confident. It was as if he didn't care that he was going to die. That he was going to leave so many people behind… that he was going to leave… me?

I slapped myself mentally. Why was I starting to sound like a lovesick girl? I was like that a long time ago… not anymore right? Growling at myself I looked down at my hands. They were folded on my lap, gripping on Doctor J's handkerchief.

This reminded me of scene at the casino… when our lips first met… Damn, stop it Minako. You're making it worst for yourself, I scolded myself, feeling my eyes tearing up again. I had been so mad at him at the time. Now I wish I hadn't…

"Minako?" Doctor J's voice cut into my train of thoughts. I looked up to see him. "Didn't you want to say something to Heero?"

I blushed. I didn't know why but my cheeks burned at his words. It was probably because Heero heard him on the intercom. "Um…," I dumbly spoke, Trowa handing me the microphone.

"We'll be back in a second Minako," Doctor J informed before he and Trowa exited the room, leaving me alone with Heero on the other line.

First I tried to adjust to my surroundings. Even though everything was silent a loud noise was booming into my eardrums. My heart was beating fast and I began to feel slightly lightheaded. It was as if time stood still.

"You had something to say?" Heero's voice broke the silence, my grip on the microphone tightening.

I took in a deep breath. I wasn't going to let him know I was braking down. And all because of him. "Yes I do," I spoke. To me my voice sounded like I hadn't spoken in years. It was rusty. "I don't appreciate you not telling me the plan. We were on this mission together. I could have come along and helped."

"Hn, you would never follow through with it Aino. And if I told you the plan you would be your stubborn self and not let me."

"You could've at least said goodbye to me then god damn it!" I tried my hardest to keep cool. But the anger was boiling inside me now. However, I wasn't angry at him. I was angry at myself. He was right about me… I would have only gotten in the way…

There was silence for a moment. Then Heero spoke. "I don't say goodbyes. If you think about it there is no such thing as goodbye. You'll see the person again some day. So why should I waste my breath by saying meaningless words?"

"I'm guessing I love you are meaningless words as well," I whispered, the tears falling down again once more. "I know you may not have loved me Heero… but I hope you remember that I love you."

Again there was silence on the other line. I was certain it was not often when a girl the perfect soldier knew for only two days articulated their feelings for him.

"… I'll have to go," he spoke, his voice sounding tensed. "Till we meet again, Minako?"

I dried my eyes with the back of my hand. This was the first time Heero had said my name without an arrogant tone in his voice.

"Till we meet again, Heero."

And the connection was cut off.

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Closing Notes:

I'm predicating that many of you feel that this was just too short right? Well to tell you the truth I was going to make this the last chapter… but it was extremely too long in my opinion… and plus a friend of mine said I was rushing through the fic. But you know, I really am not. I've already planned out how this was going to end… *Sighs* Sorry Vee.