Disclaimer: If you actually think I own any of the GW characters mentioned in this fic, someone better hurry up and hit you over the head. I don't.
I do, however, own any other characters besides the GW crew. Please don't steal them, I made up their personalities and names. If any such people exist, I'm sorry, I wasn't aware of it.
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Blue Skies and Rainy Days: Chapter Three
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Sylvia and Mariemaya walked into their first class. Surprisingly, Duo and Heero were already there, sitting next to each other.
"Hey, how'd you get down here so fast?" Sylvia asked, sliding into a desk next to Duo. Mariemaya took one on the other side of Heero.
Duo flashed his trademark grin. "Our secret."
Sylvia rolled her eyes and turned to face the front of the room, just as their teacher walked in. He was followed by an unfamiliar-looking boy. The four friends exchanged glances, all thinking the same thing. The boy had light blonde hair and intense aquamarine eyes. He had a different aura about him, something that made you feel calm and serene.
The teacher cleared his throat. "Class, I would like you to meet a new student. This is Quatre Rebarba Winner. Quatre is Level 10. Quatre, meet the first bell Latin class. We're pleased to have you here."
Quatre nodded slightly. "Nice to meet you."
"You may have a seat next to Miss Sylvia."
The new student nodded and confidently strode over to the empty desk next to Sylvia. She smiled at him, but he was busy unpacking his satchel. Instead she turned to her friends, who all raised eyebrows in her direction. Further examination into the subject was interrupted when the teacher instructed them to pull out their books.
"So, what's he like?" Catherine prodded.
"Very interesting, that kid." Hilde answered. "Where were you for biology? I thought we all had that class together."
Catherine held up a bandaged wrist. "I got injured in gym. Had to go to the nurse's office."
"Ouch." Duo eyed her arm. "Too bad. Well, he was Trowa's lab partner, you should ask him. Cathy, where is your brother, anyways?"
Catherine shrugged. "I dunno, but I'm not waiting for him. I'm hungry!"
"Me too." Dorothy said. "I'm going to go get some food. 'Lena, you coming?"
"Yeah."
Moments later, Trowa walked up, followed by Quatre. "Hey, guys, can Quatre sit with us today?"
Duo, Wufei, and Heero exchanged glances. "Why not?" Duo replied. "Welcome to the HAGA, Quatre."
"Thanks." Quatre said quietly, and set his tray down.
"So, it's your first time here, right?" Sylvia asked, trying to start a conversation.
Quatre glanced at her. "Yes, it is. I know you're Sylvia, but I don't know everyone else at the table."
"That's Duo Maxwell, Wufei Chang, Heero Yuy, Mariemaya Khushrenada, and Hilde Schbeiker." Trowa pointed to everyone as he said their name. "In line up there is Relena Dorlian, Dorothy Catalonia, and my sister, Catherine. They sit here too."
"Nice to meet all of you." Quatre gave them a gentle smile. "I'm pretty sure they assigned my to your room, Trowa. Are you also staying with Wufei, Duo, and Heero?"
Trowa nodded. "We're all together. The girls are in two rooms."
"Ah." Quatre took a bite of his sandwich.
Hilde cocked her head. "Quatre, I usually don't bother people like this, but this a school for, eh, gifted students. If you don't mind me asking, do you have a special talent or something? You don't have to answer."
Quatre chuckled mysteriously. "Hm. I'll tell you later, if you want to know. Actually, I'll show you, after I'm unpacked."
Hilde nodded. "Ok. Our room is right next door to you, and the other girls are across the hall."
Dorothy, Relena and Catherine returned to the table. Relena glanced at her watch. "Oh my, we're going to be late!" she exclaimed, before starting to eat quickly.
Quatre raised an eyebrow. "Just how long is the lunch break, anyway?"
"Twenty to twenty-five minutes." Heero answered, looking slightly annoyed. "Depends on how long it takes you to get to your next class."
"Really? That's all the time they give you?"
"Yeah."
"I've got Starry Nights." Quatre told them. "How long does it take to get there?"
"Me too!" Sylvia said. "And Duo. It's on the third floor, though, so we better get moving."
"OK." Quatre grabbed his bag, as did Duo. The three of them left, and then the others.
It was about 4:30 in the afternoon. After all the classes, students usually hung out in their rooms or with friends. Hilde bound into the boys' room. All five of them were there. "OK, Quatre, are you done unpacking yet? You said you'd show us."
Quatre laughed. "Yes, I'm done. Would you like me to show you now?"
"Yup."
"Fine, go get the other girls."
A few minutes later, all ten were sitting in the dorm room while Quatre stood in front of them, holding a violin. Closing his eyes, he began to play. The music flowed through the air softly, like silk. It was a beautiful song, haunting and enchanting. It seeped into your brain and took over your mind, sending it whirling in mixture of emotion. All of them were captivated by it. When the song stopped, everyone snapped back to reality.
"That was gorgeous." Relena whispered.
Quatre beamed. "Thank you."
Hilde giggled. "Is that your talent, playing enticing music that takes other one's mind?"
Quatre shrugged. "One of them."
"And?"
"Boy, you are a curious one, aren't you?" Quatre placed his violin back into the case and hopped onto his bed. "Ok, so maybe I do have another skill. What about you guys? I know there's more to all of you than meets the eye. I can tell."
"You're sharp." Catherine observed. "Yes, we are blessed with certain skills. Should I tell him?"
This was met by nods, and a session like the one with Mariemaya commenced. Each person explained what she or he could do.
Quatre nodded. "So I thought. Well, you're probably wondering about me, so I'll tell you. I have a power where I can feel the emotions of someone through their mind. It's kid of like mind-reading, but I can't actually hear their thoughts. I can tell, however, if a person is in pain or is excited about something. I can also locate people by searching for them mentally."
"Wow. Kinda like Heero, right?" Dorothy asked.
"I can only find the person if they're in the same room." Heero pointed out. "Or within a close distance." He sent a dark look in Duo's direction. In answer to this, Duo stuck out his tongue. Heero glared at him. Duo glared at Heero. Heero glared at Duo. Duo glared at Heero. Heero sent him the DeathGlare. Duo glared at Heero. And so on…
Quatre nodded again. "I can feel someone if they're halfway across the world, if I tried." He said wryly. "But I usually don't push myself that far. And then there's the music. Who knows where that came from, since no one in my family has any musical talent. I've been playing instruments since I was little."
Relena looked at the clock. It was 5:03. "Hey guys," she interrupted. "Wasn't there some kind of student orientation today at five?"
Everyone exchanged glances silently, before, "AAAAAAHHH!! WE'RE GOING TO BE LATE!"
There was a huge mess of scrambling before everyone charged for the door.
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In the next chapter, a school "Field Day" is announced in honor of the carnival's visit to the town. The gang stays up and plays Truth or Dare, with some interesting answers.
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P.S.>>> I'm going to put up the next chapter, just because this one was kinda short.