Brothers Separated: Chap 7

By: hypergirl
Hiya! Just got back from Mexico (spring break), and have got inspiration! Oh, if you spot any

grammar mistakes, would ya kindly tell me?

DISCLAIMER: I do own these characters, pigs do fly, I just saw a lil worm eat a bird, and my pet dog just

started talking to me.

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Brothers Separated: Chap. 7

Van listened as the signal for the attack was given. He rushed toward the collection of tents and

drew his sword. The enemy shouldn't have had time to arm themselves, but there was always the chance

that some had had their weapons within their reach when the attack had been signaled. Four tents, he

noted, were larger than the others were. He sprinted toward the nearest only to be blocked by the enemy

troops. He ducked and thrust upward with his sword as the man attempted to decapitate him with a dirk.

Van felt the dirk whistle by, inches above his head. His sword made contact with the man, hitting just

below his rib cage. Van leaned into the sword, pushing the deadly weapon through the man's body till it

exited his back. Van, preparing for another assault, quickly jerked his sword from the dying man and

continued toward the large tent.

He grabbed a dagger from his boot, knowing that he would have a better chance fighting in such

close range with the smaller weapon. His sword would be more hindrance than help as it took more energy

and time to swing it. It would also be more likely to get caught in a ribcage.

His mind was completely focused on his enemy. He neatly avoided a rather clumsy attempt to

knock him to the ground. Then twisting rapidly around he stabbed some stupid soldier, who apparently

thought they could sneak up on him, in the neck. Feeling his dagger penetrate he pulled it back and heard

the unfortunate fall to the ground. With all of this done so quickly, it made his attacker blink and wonder

if he had turned around at all. The body of his dead comrade remained as proof. He growled and

viciously lunged forward at the young man who dared to kill his friend. Only to meet his death when

Van's dagger plunged deep into his chest.

Simultaneously, the assailants pulled back and ran for the woods behind them. Van, along with

the rest of Allen's soldiers, started after them. However, after a command from Allen, they allowed the

band to retreat.

Van walked toward Allen, curious about why he had allowed the enemy to run.

~**~

Duo opened his eyes looking around. He was sitting against the side of the tent, and it was empty!

"What?" Thought Duo, "Where did they go? I thought I…Oh no, Heero, is he…" Light suddenly

streamed into the tent. Duo stood quickly reaching instinctively for a gun that wasn't there. Jumping back

he stood protectively over his unconscious friend. The man who had opened the tent looked surprised to

see him there. "Get Allen!" he called sharply over his shoulder, "Someone is still here." Duo just looked

at the man, unsure if he was friend or foe.

~**~

Van listened as a soldier told Allen that somebody had remained in one of the larger tents. Allen

nodded and said "Take me to him." Then speaking to Van "You can come if you want to." "Sure" replied

Van, following Allen. It was something to do, and Van wanted to know his enemy. That was one of the

first rules of being a soldier.

They arrived at the tent and Allen and Van calmly walked inside. Van was surprised, the boy was

about his age and he was just standing there. Van noticed a figure behind the boy laying on the floor in the

shadows. "Who are you?" asked the boy looking as though there wasn't anyone standing there with swords

drawn and pointed at him. Allen stepped forward "I believe that you should answer that question young

man. Seeing as you are not in any position to ask us questions." "I just want to know if you're my enemy

or not mister. The last people we met weren't very friendly." Remarked the boy pointing to a cut across his

head. "But I can still fight if you have any notion of hurting me or my buddy here." Van saw Allen

thinking this over and after a moments thought Allen replied "We won't fight unless you want to."

~**~

Duo smiled, relieved. Then he noticed a boy his age standing beside and slightly behind the man

who he had been talking to. He couldn't see the guy's face though, since the sun was behind him. Then he

had a thought. "My name is Duo, what's yours?" The man smiled slightly and said "I am Allen." Duo

looked down, and saw Heero. Hoping he wasn't making a huge mistake he turned to his friend and bent

down. He felt for his pulse, it was there. He sighed that was good, but he didn't have anything to help

Heero with.

TBC…

Hypergirl: I want to thank the author Brian Jacques for unknowingly supplying me with the name and

description of a weapon. A dirk is like a cross between a dagger and a sword (longer than a dagger, shorter

than a sword). Oh, I have another story I am working on! ^__^ S` about little Heero, and I have 2 chapters

posted on it…

Sylina: You stop that! *mumbling* shamelessly promoting another story, the nerve of you!

Hypergirl: Ok, next chapter should be out in a few days.