Chapter 5

[Love and the Casualties of War]

Screams could be heard over the headsets of the Five Votal pilots who were fighting more than one thousand Eva Votals. Explosions were seen through space, as the burning carrier dazzled in the dark night sky.

"Ahhhhhhh!" screamed Angel as he tore through about six of the Eva Votals. Suddenly, Angel heard a voice in his Votal ring out.

"Severe damage to the left side," said the Votal's onboard computer. "Severe damage to the left side…"

"Crap…." Angel said as he looked to stabilize both of the boosters that were upon his Votal's back.

"Omae o Korousu, Mr. Perry…" he grumbled as he looked to further stabilize his Votal. "Guys, let's get going, before more come out of nowhere," Angel said as his Votal trailed off toward the fleeing rebel ships.

"Let's go guys!" screamed Anna as she followed Angel. Claude looked at his View screen and then he looked at the small box that lay in space. Suddenly, Claude's Votal followed the rest.

"Tell the ships to pick up their speed," screamed Claude.

"Why?" said Angel, with a confused look.

"Just do it!" Claude exclaimed again, "Hurry!" The five Votals and the six colony ships sped off into space, traveling at warp speed.

~Next to the carrier~

The ticking of the bomb was so silent as it flew through space. Silent beeping traveled through as Claude monitored the bomb. Suddenly, it hit the side of the carrier. A large explosion surrounded the carrier, a humongous fireball, engulfed everything within the 12-mile range of the bomb. Luckily, the five pilots and the six colony ships, barely escaped the radius and fled, a long distance toward an unknown planet.

"Damn, that was close, Claude!" said Jonathan, panting from fear.

"Damn straight…." Said Angel, as he concentrated on following the colony ships. After a number of long, tiring hours, the eleven vessels approached a large, fire engulfed planet.

"This planet's covered in lava!" screamed Jonathan. "how do you expect us to get into here?"

"Follow us…" said a voice that appeared on all of the pilot's headsets. Slowly, but surely, the pilots prepared for re-entry and upon passing through the atmosphere, the planet was covered in trees.

"A hologram…" said Angel, looking around. The pilots, following the large colony ships, headed in a direction what seemed North.

"Where are we going?" said Claire, suspicious. No answer came from the ships, as they cruised in the direction picked. Suddenly, a large city came into view, the tall buildings so luminous, and shiny.

"Damn… how many bases do you people have?" mumbled Angel.

"More than you think," replied the voice, as they approached a flat plain to land. The large ships set down upon the flat land, and many people poured out of the ships. Thousands, maybe a hundred thousand, stepped out and stood on dry land. Their eyes blinked, and most of them were in awe. The Votals set down, cooling their boosters.

"Pilots, come with us, we will give you shelter," said the voice. A man of about 6 foot, heavily built. First, he motioned for the pilots to come over. Once they walked over, the large man introduced himself.

"Hey, guys," said the man. "my name is Sean Mukasashi." He swept his trench coat back as he fixed his glasses. "Look, I should get you guys some apartments or something cause it's been a while since we left the colony." Said Sean. "Come with me," The pilots and Sean got into a small van and drove into the city. Bumbling streets were around the city, as the car drove through traffic.

"Crap!" screamed the driver as they stopped short and almost hit the car in front of them. The driver brushed his brow, and he breathed a sigh of relief. "Phew…" Once they approached a hotel, the six people stepped back out into the daylight, as hey strolled into the hotel, Angel with his arms wrapped around Anna. They both playfully kissed each other on the cheek, as Jonathan frowned and looked to the ground and started following. Sean stepped up to the main counter, and started talking to the clerk, as Claude sat on one of the couches in the main room, reading a book.

"Hn…" said Claude as he turned a page. Claire, was stretching as usual, and started doing a kung-fu form as she flew across the floor.

"Guys!" Sean called out as everyone strolled over to him. Sean handed out keys to rooms. He tossed them up, and almost everyone caught them. Jonathan was looking at the girls by the pool, and the keys caught him in the head.

"Ow, damnit!" Jonathan held his head as he looked back to the girls. Some of the girls looked at him, and he just smiled.

"Guys, you'll all be free for the next 24 hours," said Sean. "Until then, you're free to do what you want. Meet back here tomorrow, at 6:00 p.m." Everyone acknowledged Sean, and he walked off somewhere. Angel and Anna, still embraced, walked off to their rooms, and Claude still sat reading his book. Jonathan was still staring at the girls sunbathing.

Time passed, and the time was 8:00 p.m. The pool area was still open, but nobody was around. Sand, palm trees and small straw huts surrounded the area. Suddenly, a small but quiet chuckle broke the silence, as Angel was chasing Anna around the pool.

"Eek!" shrieked Anna as Angel grabbed her and wrapped his arms around her. He kissed her on the cheek, and she smiled and kissed him back.

"Sitting under the stars, free time, what could be better?" Angel whispered into Anna's ear as he kissed her again.

"This!" Anna shrieked as she put a handful of sand into his hair.

"No!" Angel got up and started shrieking. "Not the hair!" he swatted at his hair, trying to get the grains of sand out.

"Oh yeah?" Angel asked as he grabbed Anna by the hands and threw her into the pool. Clothes, and all.

"Ahhh!" Anna screamed as she fell into the pool. The screams heard from the quite small romantic encounter sliced through the silence, as Claude walked out onto a balcony, with a view over the pool area.

"Better not say anything," said Claude. He looked back into the book, walked back into the hotel room and shut the door.

"Here, let me help you…" said Angel as he put his hand out.

"Hmph!" Anna said as she pulled Angel into the pool with her.

"Noo!" Angel clung to the side of the pool and swatted at his hair again. "Not the hair, Again!" he patted it, and she pulled him back into the water. They kissed again, then surfaced.

"Not bad, considering you freaked cause your hair messed up," said Anna as she looked into his dark brown eyes.

"You know," Angel said as he pulled his hair back behind his head, "this was pretty fun." His hair came back into bangs and hung in front of his face, and at the same time, Anna pulled her hair back. They both guided each other to the edge and pulled each other out. Angel sat down in a chair, and Anna did the same, but across from him, so they were face to face. Anna reached out and played with his hair. Angel suddenly jerked back.

"Don't play with my hair!" Angel muttered as he fixed his hair. "Anything but that!" Angel smiled, and took Anna into another embrace. Angel gazed deep into her eyes, as the eyes looked like nothing but deep, endless space.

"Your eyes…" said Angel. "they're so… beautiful…" Angel looked on as if he were in a trans. Anna reached up and touched his face. She leaned forward and kissed him on the lips. They both embraced again and looked toward the stars…

Claire and Jonathan stood across from each other, their eyes met in a deadly gaze. Slightly bowing, then assuming a fighting stance, Claire looked deep into Jonathan's eyes.

"You're going for the knees," Claire muttered as she started to predict Jonathan's next move. Suddenly, Jonathan moved quickly forward and tried a sweep, as Claire jumped up and back flipped to avoid the trip. Their eyes met again, tension mounting up in the room. Claire slightly stomped her feet upon the straw mat as she met his gaze again. He charged, and went for a roundhouse kick to the temple. Claire, with great timing, met the blow quickly, and countered. A swift blow to the stomach, sent Jonathan flying back.

"Ack!" Jonathan screamed as he grabbed his stomach, then looked up again. He re-assumed the stance, and again their gazes met.

"Kiyah!" screamed Jonathan as he made the first move again. Concentration was key, and if either one snapped out, it would cause pain for them. Grunts filled the room as Jonathan and Claire blocked everything that was thrown at them. Suddenly, a foot came sweeping through and took Jonathan to the floor.

"Ack!" Jonathan shrieked again as he flipped up. People in the apartment under them were curious to what was going on as what was happening in the room above. The chaos ensuing in Claire's room suddenly stopped, as Claire had Jon in a headlock.
*Choking sound*

"It's over," *Choking sound* "Stop, Claire!" Jonathan said, trying to get Claire's arms off him. Claire let go, and Jonathan collapsed to the ground, gasping for air.

"I know this is the fiftieth time," gasped Jonathan, "I can't breathe!" Jonathan said as he kept breathing. He sat up, and looked at Claire. She stood up, at the same time as Jonathan. They both bowed, and Jonathan walked out of the room.

"Thanks for the beating… again," said Jonathan, as he held his stomach and stepped out into the hall.

Angel sat next to Anna, his arms embraced around her, as they looked toward the night stars.

"I love you Anna," said Angel, as he played with a bit of her hair.

I feel your love, reflection-

Mitsumekasu hitomi ni-

Egaite harukana, Never ending story…

Angel again looked into her eyes as the thought he could see a completely different world in her eyes.

"Your eyes…" Angel whispered, "so deep…" He looked deeper into her eyes, as he held her tighter.

"Yes," said Anna, "I love you too."

I feel your love reflection,

Atsuku yume wo kasanete,

Ayamachiosorezu ni matemeau seishun!

I feel your love, reflection-

Mitsumekaesu hitomi ni,

Egaite harukana, Neverending story…

Anna and Angel embraced and he playfully kissed her on the cheek. Sitting in the dim moonlight, the beautiful soft light surrounded them and the large pool area. Nothing could describe the romantic area as they sat, embraced in the warm sand. Looking toward the stars, a shooting star flew past.

Afuredasu omoi wo suhada de sotto tsutaeru

Yasashiku nareru tsuyosa wo dakishimeru mitai ni…

Angel again looked deep into her eyes as he saw deep into her soul. They both leaned toward each other and their lips touched. Angel slightly tightened his embrace around Anna as they passionately kissed in the dim moonlight.

// You're really falling for her now… you must really love her… //

// I thought I was cold hearted, I can't be falling in love with her…//

// You're not as cold-hearted as you think, and she really does love you too…//

I feel your love, reflection-

Yurushiaeru shinjitsu

Kuchizuke kawashitara mou nani mo iranai!

I feel your love, reflection-

Akiramenai jounetsu

Shinjite tsuranuku, Neverending story…

Angel held her tight as she broke the kiss slightly. They embraced again as the silent stars floated above…

Jonathan was mesmerized in the book, looking through all of the pages.

"Hn." Jonathan grunted as he flipped through the pages looking for facts. Suddenly, a knock sounded from the door.

"Who is it?" asked Jonathan, looking up from his book. "Damnit, I don't like to be disturbed while I'm reading…" No answer came from behind the door. Suddenly a voice came up.

"Hello?" came a scared and resisted voice from behind the door. "Jon?" He got up and walked to the door, putting down his book. Jonathan opened the door, and looked around. A sharp pain came to his face. The feeling of being punched filled his senses. Jonathan tasted blood as he fell to the ground. He knew Claire was next door, but right before he was about to scream, he felt a cold piece of metal put to the back of his neck.

"Shit…" Jonathan said as he looked around the room.

"Something… advantage…" Jonathan said as he looked around the room again. The burglar was stealing money, ramsacking his belongings. The burglar was wearing a mask, not really built, but knew what he was doing. With quick movement, Jonathan seized the gun from the burglar's hand and tripped him, sending him straight to the floor. Jonathan put the gun to his head, and pulled the mask off his face.

"What are you doing here?" questioned Jonathan as he looked at his attacker. The burglar sat motionless, and didn't answer the question. Jonathan grabbed him by the neck and threw him to the floor. The anonymous man groaned in pain once hitting the floor, and then said nothing. Jonathan motioned to check his wallet and pulled his I.D. out.

"The U.E.O," said Jonathan. "you bastard…" Jonathan said as he punched the man in the face. Suddenly, Jonathan felt a jolt of pain go through his back. Falling to the floor, he saw another attacker, carrying a silenced pistol. Suddenly, everything turned black. Jonathan lay on the floor, lifeless, surrounded in a pool of blood. As the two attackers fled, the one Jonathan severely hurt spit in his face, retreating.

Author: Yeah…I changed my way of writing, and there is mental thinking for Angel, since he is our main character.

:: Angel screams yes, then dances around ::

Jonathan: Why'd I have to die?

Author: Because your character I've based on you OOC doesn't want to be in the story.

:: Jonathan pouts, then walks into a corner and starts crying ::

Author: DAMN YOU _________!! (the person who Jonathan was based on)

***** DISCLAIMER *****

I do not own White Reflection, who was written by Nagano Shiina, Composed b Takayama Minami, arranged by Takayama Minami, and Nagano Shiina. All credit is given, I own all characters in this story.

// Sorry I forgot to post disclaimers/claimers on my other stories stating that I own my characters, Angel Ikashi, Anna Klein, Claude Valencia(actually, never mind Claude… he's my friend's), Jonathan Amber, Claire Lian, and Sean Mukasashi. Oh yeah, Mr. Perry (dirty s*it) *Cough, Cough*, all the Votal Instructors, Votals itself… everything else… BTW, R/R please??//