Author's note: Thanks to everyone who reviewed. This chapter should clarify some things. I'm playing the story out as everyone was 16 in Endless Waltz, and they are now all 22 years old except Millardo and Noin. Talos enters the Shadow Colony at 14 but wins the tournament for the title 'Ultimate Fighter' at the age of 15. He enters the Shadow Colony before Operation Meteor takes place. Hope that clears up some things. Enjoy.
The Dragon Chapter 2: The Dragon's Tale
Everyone sat mesmerized by the words that were coming out of Talos's mouth. Relena was excited to get a chance to know more about Heero. Duo was excited to get a chance to get more information to tease Heero. Everyone else seemed indifferent yet extremely curious.
"-------When we got back to L1, DJ began his vigorous training programs on us. We each gained higher levels of abilities. Then one day, me and Heero were walking around town. We ran into a bunch of hot girls who were from school. They were all taken to me. All except for one. Her name was Stephanie Qrokae. There was only one word to describe her, sizzling hot. She immediately went for Heero. Me and Heero bid for her love, but she had her eyes set on Heero, so I admitted defeat. Heero and Steph were deeply in love, but they didn't do nuthin. It was going all well. Training, girls, parties, then He came. I now know his name, all that is needed retribution. He grabbed Steph while we were training, and…………..raped her and beat her. She was found the next day and sent to the hospital. Heero and I heard. We both rushed to the hospital. Heero told her the most soothing words. But the injuries were just too devastating, she died."
Talos stopped, letting the implications of this sink into each and everyone. He continued, "Heero just broke down. He couldn't take it. We all saw how weak Heero had become, and requested DJ give us 'Breakdown' training. Heero also joined us, saying that would be last time he would ever let emotions take over, that would be last time he would get hurt. I won't mention the techniques that were used. When we were finished all seven of us had become machines. I only became human again when I met Sheila--------There you are. Heero's reason to be cold as hell, so now you guys can't blame him for being the mechanical fiend he has become."
Everyone sat in total silence. Even Duo was dumbfounded. Relena was so sad. 'He never loved me, just Steph'
Relean stood up, "we should go unpack and eat dinner."
Everyone nodded, and headed to their rooms. A servant showed Talos to one of the guest rooms. They changed and went down to the dining room. Heero was already sitting there talking with Talos.
"They now know enough of you to be satisfied, I think. You have to get over Steph, it's been almost 7 years."
Heero just mumbled something. Everyone just sat there in terse silence, until Millardo broke the silence.
"Your mission is to protect Relena. A terrorist organization called Armacron has begun light assaults on our bases. They have also been trying to sniper Relena."
Heero noticed Talos's eyes harden at the mention of Armacron. 'Hmm' Heero thought.
Talos spoke in a guarded tone, "Armacron, no problem. I've been meaning to nail them. The grudge goes back to when I took 'Breakdown' training. I'll take them down no prob."
Heero curious, questioned, "Huh, I've never heard you mentioned any group by that name back then."
Everyone were shocked at what happened next. Talos swiftly rose from his chair, unsheathing his sword with lightning speed and cut right through a steel chair nearby.
Millardo, heatedly shouted, "What the **** are you doing?"
Relena not knowing what was going on, "Talos what's wrong."
"What's wrong? I'll tell you. I can't hold it in any longer. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!"
Everyone jumped at this. Talos looked at Heero. He sadly spoke, "I found out, Heero. I finished the mission you gave me."
It took a few moments for Heero to process this in his mind. When he did, he leapt from his chair and lunged at Talos, grabbing his shirt roughly and screamed, "Who is he?"
Everyone was puzzled by this….Who was what, mission?
With a sigh he shakily said, "I found out who killed Steph."
Everyone gasped at this. Heero just thumped him into the wall saying, "tell me"
"He now leads Armacron. His position on Earth is very high. He is a legal diplomat on Earth. If I give his name, you will kill him and
war might break out again. Do you want
that?"
"I don't care!",Heero snarled hotly.
"Fine, I'll tell. Even better I'll give you the audio on how I found out."
Heero nodded at this and dragged him to his room to get the tape. They both returned to the dining room 5 minutes later.
Talos asked Heero, "You want them to hear this?"
Heero, thought for a moment, "Yes"
Talos put the recorder on the table. Looked each person in the eye, and said, "What you are about to hear is for your ears only. What I did to get this information is gruesome. So if you don't like screaming leave."
No one moved from their spot.
Talos turned the recorder on.
From the recorder, "(Talos's voice, the other guy's voice) [ragged breathing] I'm going to ask nicely 2 times, one for you to hear and think over, the other to decide. Who ordered you to kill Stephanie Qrokae? (repeat) No, I can't tell. Heh, you can't hold out long [Scream]------------5 minutes of screaming and repeated questioning-------------I'll tell. Bout damn time. His name is Michael Caledra."
At this point, Heero whipped out his gun and blew the recorder off the table. His chest heaved with breaths. He was obviously very pissed.
"Where is he Talos?"
"Where he is I can't tell you. You wouldn't be able to get him without dying"
"I don't' care. Revenge is what matters. Tell me or I'll shoot."
Heero had raised the gun and pointed it at Talos's head. Millardo, "Heero you don't have to do that."
Heero trained the gun on Talos unwavering. Talos sadly replied, "I don't care if you shoot me, I'm not going to be the one who sends you to your doom."
Heero angrily fired and….fired and…fired and…..fired and…fired until he was out of ammo. Everyone sat, stunned. The boys recovered most quickly, all tackling him and restraining him. Dorothy screamed. All the girls screamed.