A Prayer Answered- Part IV
by Shinigami's Tenshi
*Disclaimer- I do not hold any claim to Gundam Wing and its characters (though I really wish I did!!). What I do own are my characters, my characters' Gundams, and the plot. Note, the main character's name, Yuri, means LILY in the dictionary. So please take your mind out of the gutter, as my 8th grade history teacher used to say, and don't think it means yuri as in yaoi/yuri. Kay? Arigato! And yes, she is based off of me. BTW, currently the title has nothing to do w/ the fic. I might change it later on if I see fit. Please r&r, thanx!
***Yuri***
"DUO!!" I yelled. "Get up! We're going to be late and my uncle's so gonna kill us!!"
The door next to mine flew open with a bang.
"Nani?! Yuri-chan, calm down! Breathe! Now, what were you saying about being late? It's only," Duo checked the watch he held in his hand, "ACK! It's seven forty already!"
We were both running around, trying to get ready for work. I dropped two pop-tarts in the toaster while brushing my teeth, then grabbed two empty water bottles to fill up with orange juice.
Ten minutes later, we were ready to go.
"Duo, please look out for any patrols 'cuz I'm going to go way past the speed limit. Thank God for sports cars!"
Duo looked at me with wide eyes. "Yuri? Speeding?! Exactly HOW much did I miss the past year?"
"Baka(1), just be observant for once! And eat your pop-tart; it's strawberry flavored." I rolled my eyes.
"Strawberry! Gimme!" He grabbed the pop-tart out of the sandwich bag and started eating messily.
I looked down, expecting a bunch of crumbs, sprinkles, and dried icing, but saw nothing. Amazing. How does the guy do it? I'll bet Deathscythe Hell is completely clean and sparkling too.
**Ten minutes later**
"Keys, keys, keys....where are my keys?!" I panicked.
"Yuri, chill. We're right at the door. I'm sure the old dude won't mind if we're a minute late."
"You're the one that wants the job!! Ah-hah! Found them!" I spotted the key to the back door and fished them out.
We got in right as the clock turned eight. I breathed a sigh of relief. Sure I threatened to quit, but it's not like I really wanted to be fired. That's just humiliating.
"Yuri, Duo, hello. You two are right on time. Yuri, the data on the new shipment we got yesterday needs to be entered into the computer. Duo, please come with me. I will introduce you to the rest of the crew. Lunch is at twelve; you get an hour break...."
My uncle led Duo away, rambling on and on about company rules. I sighed and turned to face a day's work in front of the computer. Just got here and already I'm exhausted. Oh well, there's always the pilot training to look forward to again.
Morning went by quickly, and the bell (AN: yes, it sounds like a school bell...) rang for lunch. I noticed Duo coming toward my tiny, cramped office, so I save the data and exited out of the program.
"Hey Duo kun! There's a great pizza place nearby, want to go? By the way, what job did Uncle give you?"
"Pizza? Sure! Your uncle had me patrol the area."
I looked at him, puzzled. "Patrol? Why does this place need to be guarded? We haven't had any guards here since the war ended."
***Duo***
I was surprised that Yuri was confused about her uncle making me patrol the place. He knew well enough that there was another rebellious group threatening to rise up. But didn't he tell her about their base here?
"Um I don't know why. Well ya know it's just better to be on the safe side and all. Oi, I'm starving. How about some pizza now?" I changed the subject quickly.
"Sure, come on. It only takes about five minutes to get there, so we'll have plenty of time to eat."
I treated Yuri to lunch with what little money I had left over from the company I worked at with Hilde. We discussed the whole her being a pilot issue again. It was really painful for me. Why couldn't Professor G find someone else, a guy? A guy that isn't afraid of dying and has nothing to lose anyway. Yuri...so many people cares about her. She has so many friends and family. I sighed inwardly and masked my feelings with my usual cheery smile. Yuri asked me to review and quiz her on the Deathscythe system. I readily obliged her; the function of the system was printed in my mind. I doubt I'll ever forget it.
Lunch time flew by, and soon we had to go back to work. Yuri opened the sun roof (AN: ? Whatever those things are called..) of her ice-blue Honda S2000. Sure it was an old model but the car was new. More importantly it ran smoothly and looked cool.
"I forgot to ask you this yesterday, where and how did you get this car?"
She gave a secretive smile. "Oh, I have my connections. And I bought it with the money I earn at my uncle's place."
"Woa..but hey isn't this the S2000? So that means it's a very old model. Wouldn't it have cost a bunch? And heeeeey if you've got connections, can you hook me up? Please?"
"The guy gave me a discount. He's an old friend of mine, that's why. Ehh hook you up with a car? Why should I?" she teased.
"Awwwww come on Yuri chan! You don't want to have to drive me everywhere do you?"
"Hmm...alright! But this is only because I wouldn't be a Gundam pilot if not for you! So hey, when's Relena san's party? I can't wait to meet everyone."
"It's Saturday. You might want to stay away from Wufei though. He's got something against women, and then there's his whole justice issue." I shook my head. "I swear that guy's obsessed."
"Um right..Duo you make weird friends, you know that?"
"I know. Whichmeansyou'reweirdtoo." I counted, knowing it would only take her three seconds to figure out what I had said.
Right on time. "HEY!! What do you mean I'M weird? Duooooo, I am not weird!"
I snorted. "Who in their right mind would want to pilot a Gundam, or mobile suit? It's suicide! Big time guilt comes with the package too! If you get wounded out there, I will never, ever forgive myself and neither will your parents and uncle. Yuri do you understand? You mean a lot to me! Do you know you're the closest thing I have to a relative? I'm already an orphan and Shinigami. How many more people that I hold dear do I have to lose?! Tell me. Tell me, Yuri!!" The words came out of my mouth angrily.
Silence. The only sounds were the willow trees swishing softly on the left, and the gentle, rolling ocean (AN: alright, I decided to change the setting. they're on Earth, and Yuri's parents are in some colony. that's why there's an ocean) currents. I swallowed nervously. Perhaps I had said too much.
"Gomen ne, Yuri chan. I didn't mean to lose my temper." I risked a peek at her expression.
She stared forward, at the winding road. Her look...it was a combination of thoughtfulness and sadness. "It's ok Duo. Look, I promise I'll be very, very careful on the battlefield ok? I know what I'm getting myself into. It's been two years. I've had two long years, during which I was very worried about your safety, to think about my choice Duo. Say you trust me, please? I need to know you do. Otherwise I'll be very uncertain and nervous."
"You know I trust you Yuri. You're my best friend." And I really did. I know she knows her own limits, but once in awhile the enemy always has some sort of twist. Would she be ready?
"...Arigato, Duo."
She looked depressed, and that in turn made me sad. So I decided to change the subject and lighten the mood. "Hey why did the chicken cross the road?"
I received a look that said, 'You're an idiot, you know that?' "Duo...that has GOT to be THE oldest joke in history. But, because it wanted to get to the other side."
*snicker* "Nope. It's 'cuz it saw Wufei's face and decided THAT was the scariest thing it ever saw." (AN: I know, stupid. But oh well.)
Fin
So?? What did you think? I'm really nervous cuz I'm not getting any reviews from anyone except my friends. Anyway, here's the usual definition list:
1. baka- idiot
by Shinigami's Tenshi
*Disclaimer- I do not hold any claim to Gundam Wing and its characters (though I really wish I did!!). What I do own are my characters, my characters' Gundams, and the plot. Note, the main character's name, Yuri, means LILY in the dictionary. So please take your mind out of the gutter, as my 8th grade history teacher used to say, and don't think it means yuri as in yaoi/yuri. Kay? Arigato! And yes, she is based off of me. BTW, currently the title has nothing to do w/ the fic. I might change it later on if I see fit. Please r&r, thanx!
***Yuri***
"DUO!!" I yelled. "Get up! We're going to be late and my uncle's so gonna kill us!!"
The door next to mine flew open with a bang.
"Nani?! Yuri-chan, calm down! Breathe! Now, what were you saying about being late? It's only," Duo checked the watch he held in his hand, "ACK! It's seven forty already!"
We were both running around, trying to get ready for work. I dropped two pop-tarts in the toaster while brushing my teeth, then grabbed two empty water bottles to fill up with orange juice.
Ten minutes later, we were ready to go.
"Duo, please look out for any patrols 'cuz I'm going to go way past the speed limit. Thank God for sports cars!"
Duo looked at me with wide eyes. "Yuri? Speeding?! Exactly HOW much did I miss the past year?"
"Baka(1), just be observant for once! And eat your pop-tart; it's strawberry flavored." I rolled my eyes.
"Strawberry! Gimme!" He grabbed the pop-tart out of the sandwich bag and started eating messily.
I looked down, expecting a bunch of crumbs, sprinkles, and dried icing, but saw nothing. Amazing. How does the guy do it? I'll bet Deathscythe Hell is completely clean and sparkling too.
**Ten minutes later**
"Keys, keys, keys....where are my keys?!" I panicked.
"Yuri, chill. We're right at the door. I'm sure the old dude won't mind if we're a minute late."
"You're the one that wants the job!! Ah-hah! Found them!" I spotted the key to the back door and fished them out.
We got in right as the clock turned eight. I breathed a sigh of relief. Sure I threatened to quit, but it's not like I really wanted to be fired. That's just humiliating.
"Yuri, Duo, hello. You two are right on time. Yuri, the data on the new shipment we got yesterday needs to be entered into the computer. Duo, please come with me. I will introduce you to the rest of the crew. Lunch is at twelve; you get an hour break...."
My uncle led Duo away, rambling on and on about company rules. I sighed and turned to face a day's work in front of the computer. Just got here and already I'm exhausted. Oh well, there's always the pilot training to look forward to again.
Morning went by quickly, and the bell (AN: yes, it sounds like a school bell...) rang for lunch. I noticed Duo coming toward my tiny, cramped office, so I save the data and exited out of the program.
"Hey Duo kun! There's a great pizza place nearby, want to go? By the way, what job did Uncle give you?"
"Pizza? Sure! Your uncle had me patrol the area."
I looked at him, puzzled. "Patrol? Why does this place need to be guarded? We haven't had any guards here since the war ended."
***Duo***
I was surprised that Yuri was confused about her uncle making me patrol the place. He knew well enough that there was another rebellious group threatening to rise up. But didn't he tell her about their base here?
"Um I don't know why. Well ya know it's just better to be on the safe side and all. Oi, I'm starving. How about some pizza now?" I changed the subject quickly.
"Sure, come on. It only takes about five minutes to get there, so we'll have plenty of time to eat."
I treated Yuri to lunch with what little money I had left over from the company I worked at with Hilde. We discussed the whole her being a pilot issue again. It was really painful for me. Why couldn't Professor G find someone else, a guy? A guy that isn't afraid of dying and has nothing to lose anyway. Yuri...so many people cares about her. She has so many friends and family. I sighed inwardly and masked my feelings with my usual cheery smile. Yuri asked me to review and quiz her on the Deathscythe system. I readily obliged her; the function of the system was printed in my mind. I doubt I'll ever forget it.
Lunch time flew by, and soon we had to go back to work. Yuri opened the sun roof (AN: ? Whatever those things are called..) of her ice-blue Honda S2000. Sure it was an old model but the car was new. More importantly it ran smoothly and looked cool.
"I forgot to ask you this yesterday, where and how did you get this car?"
She gave a secretive smile. "Oh, I have my connections. And I bought it with the money I earn at my uncle's place."
"Woa..but hey isn't this the S2000? So that means it's a very old model. Wouldn't it have cost a bunch? And heeeeey if you've got connections, can you hook me up? Please?"
"The guy gave me a discount. He's an old friend of mine, that's why. Ehh hook you up with a car? Why should I?" she teased.
"Awwwww come on Yuri chan! You don't want to have to drive me everywhere do you?"
"Hmm...alright! But this is only because I wouldn't be a Gundam pilot if not for you! So hey, when's Relena san's party? I can't wait to meet everyone."
"It's Saturday. You might want to stay away from Wufei though. He's got something against women, and then there's his whole justice issue." I shook my head. "I swear that guy's obsessed."
"Um right..Duo you make weird friends, you know that?"
"I know. Whichmeansyou'reweirdtoo." I counted, knowing it would only take her three seconds to figure out what I had said.
Right on time. "HEY!! What do you mean I'M weird? Duooooo, I am not weird!"
I snorted. "Who in their right mind would want to pilot a Gundam, or mobile suit? It's suicide! Big time guilt comes with the package too! If you get wounded out there, I will never, ever forgive myself and neither will your parents and uncle. Yuri do you understand? You mean a lot to me! Do you know you're the closest thing I have to a relative? I'm already an orphan and Shinigami. How many more people that I hold dear do I have to lose?! Tell me. Tell me, Yuri!!" The words came out of my mouth angrily.
Silence. The only sounds were the willow trees swishing softly on the left, and the gentle, rolling ocean (AN: alright, I decided to change the setting. they're on Earth, and Yuri's parents are in some colony. that's why there's an ocean) currents. I swallowed nervously. Perhaps I had said too much.
"Gomen ne, Yuri chan. I didn't mean to lose my temper." I risked a peek at her expression.
She stared forward, at the winding road. Her look...it was a combination of thoughtfulness and sadness. "It's ok Duo. Look, I promise I'll be very, very careful on the battlefield ok? I know what I'm getting myself into. It's been two years. I've had two long years, during which I was very worried about your safety, to think about my choice Duo. Say you trust me, please? I need to know you do. Otherwise I'll be very uncertain and nervous."
"You know I trust you Yuri. You're my best friend." And I really did. I know she knows her own limits, but once in awhile the enemy always has some sort of twist. Would she be ready?
"...Arigato, Duo."
She looked depressed, and that in turn made me sad. So I decided to change the subject and lighten the mood. "Hey why did the chicken cross the road?"
I received a look that said, 'You're an idiot, you know that?' "Duo...that has GOT to be THE oldest joke in history. But, because it wanted to get to the other side."
*snicker* "Nope. It's 'cuz it saw Wufei's face and decided THAT was the scariest thing it ever saw." (AN: I know, stupid. But oh well.)
Fin
So?? What did you think? I'm really nervous cuz I'm not getting any reviews from anyone except my friends. Anyway, here's the usual definition list:
1. baka- idiot