Merging Paths
Scene 1
Opens on an old wooden pier where a car is parked and a lone figure is leaning against the side of it, facing toward the water. Lone figure has eyes closed.
We see close-up of a Prussian blue eye. Cut to shot of lower half of a figure.
First figure turns his head.
First figure: Heero?
Heero: Hn.
First figure: What are you doing here?
Heero: ...
First figure walks up to Heero, cocking his head to the side and his wide eyes look expectantly at him.
Heero: What do you think, Duo?
Duo: I say you're here to whisk me away on a romantic holiday for two, just you and me!
Duo shoots Heero a cheeky grin. Heero stares back, blankly.
Heero: Unfortunately, no. We have a new mission.
Duo looks at Heero in confusion, remembering that their missions had ceased years ago and they had never been called on since.
Duo: What do you mean mission? Did you hit your head Heero?
Heero: We have a new mission.
Duo: I heard you the first time! Just tell me will ya!
Heero turns his back to the American and climbs into the car on the driver's side.
Heero: Just come with me and all will be explained.
Duo mutters under his breath but gets into the car beside Heero. The two then drive off, disappearing over the horizon.
Scene 2
Opens in a large, plush office. An oak desk sits near the rear of the room; behind it a high back leather chair can be seen, facing away from the camera. A knock at the door is heard. The chair doesn't move.
Unknown voice: Yes?
Voice behind door: Lord Dangli, you are needed in the command centre.
The leather seat squeaks slightly as it turns, revealing a big built man in his late twenties. He is wearing a dark, expensive suit. He stands.
Lord Dangli: Very well, I will be there momentarily.
Footsteps can be heard as the attendant behind the door moves away and Lord Dangli walks across the room. He checks his appearance in a large mirror beside the door, adjusting his tie, before opening the door and exiting into the hall.
Men walk past him in military uniform, lowering their heads in respect and fear. He strides boldly up to a pair of thick metal doors which slide open with a 'whoosh' when he nears them. He is welcomed by a hive of activity, the noise level lowering as he steps inside, all heads turning his way.
Lord Dangli: What is the situation, General Rect?
A tall, commanding figure turns to face him from in front of a giant footage screen. His military uniform is adorned with many medals that seem to be weighing him down, making him incapable of standing up straight.
General Rect: It seems your- ... our operation has been compromised, Lord Dangli. Information has been leaked out, we suspect a spy.
Lord Dangli walks up to the general, tidying up his medals and playing with his name and rank tag. It says 'General E. Rect.' The general squirms slightly, not liking his medals being played with.
Lord Dangli: I suggest you rectify the situation. It would be unfortunate if one of your medals would drop suddenly and be chipped.
General Rect: Reeling back in horror I will do everything in my power to catch the culprit, my Lord! Covers medals with both hands, protectively
Scene 3
Opens on a small villa surrounded by trees and situated by a peaceful lake. Birds flitter past happily and young deer collect around the villa. A small, blonde haired young man walks out the villa and the nearby birds fly to him, landing on his arms. Soon he his covered with loving finches.
Blondie: shouts without turning his head Trowa! I could do with your help here!
A tall, slender brown haired man rushes out of the villa; his hair gleaming with newly applied gel. He head butts the birds, mortally wounding them with his bangs. The finches drop to the ground and the blonde haired man shakes his arms with relief.
Trowa: Lucky I picked out my quick drying, firm hold, cement hair gel!
Blondie: Thanks, those birds were getting kind of frisky!
Trowa: That's what you get when you try to make friends, Quatre.
Quatre: smiles fondly at Trowa I know, you're the friskiest person I know!
The couple are about to go into the villa when they hear a loud noise akin to thunder. They turn around and see clouds of dust rise from the forest.
Quatre: grabs Trowa's arm Aaaahhhh! It's a tornado, Trowa! Save me!
Trowa: Calm down, little one. Nothing can withstand the power of my bangs!
Quatre quakes in fear as Trowa stands defiantly, head tilted forward. Just as they expect a tornado to erupt from the forest, out fly Heero and Duo in a red sports car. The car screeches to a halt, making the pleasant young deer scatter and run for their lives. Duo hops out the car, followed by Heero.
Duo: waving Hey guys!
Heero: ...
Trowa: ...
Quatre: releasing his vice like grip on Trowa Um... Hi!
Duo and Heero walk up to the pair. They stand silently for a moment. Duo gazing at Heero, Heero gazing at Trowa, Trowa gazing at Heero and Quatre gazing at Trowa.
Trowa: Quite an entrance.
Heero: I thought so.
Duo: becoming impatient C'mon, Heero! Just tell 'em!
Heero: giving Duo a side long glance Hn... We have a new mission.
Trowa nods and walks towards the car, followed by Heero, leaving Quatre looking very puzzled. He looks at Duo for an explanation.
Duo: shrugging Don't ask me! Hee-man hasn't told me a thing! Seems as those two understand each other though.
Quatre: sighs We'd better go as well then. A mission's a mission.
Quatre walks towards the sports car where Trowa and Heero patiently wait. Duo stares up at the sky, looking for some sign of forgiveness.
Duo: What did I do to deserve this? You could of sent me to hell but noooo... you give me a loyal Arabian, two silent killing machines and a Chinese man bent on giving the world justice!
With his not so silent words to God, Duo walks to the car. The group then drive away from the idealistic home and go in search of Chang Wufei.
Scene 4
Opens in the familiar large office. An oak desk sits at the rear of the room, a leather chair facing its back to the camera. The office looks the same as before, the only exception being that a few pieces of melted gold and silver lay strewn across the desk. A squeaking is heard as the chair turns. Lord Dangli sits with a malicious grin on his face.
Lord Dangli: toying with the disfigured metal and cackling slightly This is what happens to people who fail me! erupts into a fit of evil laughter
A soft tapping at the door is heard, followed by a hard knock when there is no reply. Lord Dangli composes himself.
Lord Dangli: Yes!
Attendant: timidly Sorry to disturb you sir but the general wishes to inform you that he has some new information.
Lord Dangli: Fine! Send him to me.
Attendant: Yes sir!
The soft footsteps of the attendant fade as she goes to fetch General Rect. Lord Dangli twiddled his thumbs and swung his legs under his seat, absent minded as he waits, impatiently.
Soon, more footsteps can be heard, becoming louder as two people near Lord Dangli's office. He assumes an intimidating stance in front of his chair, crossing his arms and spreading his legs apart, succeeding in losing his balance and falling back into his chair.
General Rect enters, peering at Dangli with a bemused expression, whilst the Lord tries to sit up and straighten out his suit.
General Rect: My Lord...?
Lord Dangli: Yes, yes. I was just... er... testing the suspension of my chair. flushes slightly Get on with it man!
General Rect: cocking an eyebrow We have determined who leaked the highly secret nature of our mission, my lord!
Lord Dangli: throwing a melted piece of metal at the general Well done, general, have a medal!
General Rect: tears starting to well up in his eyes Th-thank you, s-sir!
The general runs out the room, trying to hold back his tears. Lord Dangli smiles slightly at the name mentioned.
Scene 5
Opens on a red sports car, Heero and Duo in the front seats, Trowa and Quatre in the back. The wind whips past them, promptly whipping Duo's hair in Trowa's face. He slaps it aside, annoyed but it flies back into his face again.
Trowa: If you don't do something about your hair, Duo, I'm going to give it the 'bang' treatment.
Duo grabs his braid protectively and strokes it as if it is a favourite pet.
Duo: Don't be mean Trowa! The braid has feelings!
Trowa looks at Duo, one eyebrow raised. Quatre leans forward between the two front seats, looking at Duo and Heero in turn.
Quatre: Where do you think Wufei is hiding out?
Duo: in a patronising tone Wufee doesn't hide!
Heero: Hn...
Quatre: looking over his shoulder Trowa?
Trowa: pointing out to the left of the car How about there.
The group look in astonishment as a large mobile suit flies along side them. They recognise it as the Altron, Wufei's Gundam, called Nataku.
Quatre gasps in surprise and falls back on Trowa whilst Heero screeches the car to a halt.
Nataku slows and comes to a halt in front of the car. A voice can be heard, booming from the Gundam.
Booming voice: I understand that you have a new mission.
Heero: We have a new mission
Duo: How did you know Wu-man?
Booming voice: emphasised sigh Don't call me that, Maxwell!
An expectant silence hangs in the air as the hatch in Nataku's chest opens and Wufei jumps down. He walks purposefully over to the car.
Wufei: Who do you think gave you the mission?
Heero: with an uncharacteristic look of shock it was you? But how?
Wufei: I didn't intend to mislead you, Heero. I required to gather you together so a rising problem could be eradicated.
Scene 1
Opens on an old wooden pier where a car is parked and a lone figure is leaning against the side of it, facing toward the water. Lone figure has eyes closed.
We see close-up of a Prussian blue eye. Cut to shot of lower half of a figure.
First figure turns his head.
First figure: Heero?
Heero: Hn.
First figure: What are you doing here?
Heero: ...
First figure walks up to Heero, cocking his head to the side and his wide eyes look expectantly at him.
Heero: What do you think, Duo?
Duo: I say you're here to whisk me away on a romantic holiday for two, just you and me!
Duo shoots Heero a cheeky grin. Heero stares back, blankly.
Heero: Unfortunately, no. We have a new mission.
Duo looks at Heero in confusion, remembering that their missions had ceased years ago and they had never been called on since.
Duo: What do you mean mission? Did you hit your head Heero?
Heero: We have a new mission.
Duo: I heard you the first time! Just tell me will ya!
Heero turns his back to the American and climbs into the car on the driver's side.
Heero: Just come with me and all will be explained.
Duo mutters under his breath but gets into the car beside Heero. The two then drive off, disappearing over the horizon.
Scene 2
Opens in a large, plush office. An oak desk sits near the rear of the room; behind it a high back leather chair can be seen, facing away from the camera. A knock at the door is heard. The chair doesn't move.
Unknown voice: Yes?
Voice behind door: Lord Dangli, you are needed in the command centre.
The leather seat squeaks slightly as it turns, revealing a big built man in his late twenties. He is wearing a dark, expensive suit. He stands.
Lord Dangli: Very well, I will be there momentarily.
Footsteps can be heard as the attendant behind the door moves away and Lord Dangli walks across the room. He checks his appearance in a large mirror beside the door, adjusting his tie, before opening the door and exiting into the hall.
Men walk past him in military uniform, lowering their heads in respect and fear. He strides boldly up to a pair of thick metal doors which slide open with a 'whoosh' when he nears them. He is welcomed by a hive of activity, the noise level lowering as he steps inside, all heads turning his way.
Lord Dangli: What is the situation, General Rect?
A tall, commanding figure turns to face him from in front of a giant footage screen. His military uniform is adorned with many medals that seem to be weighing him down, making him incapable of standing up straight.
General Rect: It seems your- ... our operation has been compromised, Lord Dangli. Information has been leaked out, we suspect a spy.
Lord Dangli walks up to the general, tidying up his medals and playing with his name and rank tag. It says 'General E. Rect.' The general squirms slightly, not liking his medals being played with.
Lord Dangli: I suggest you rectify the situation. It would be unfortunate if one of your medals would drop suddenly and be chipped.
General Rect: Reeling back in horror I will do everything in my power to catch the culprit, my Lord! Covers medals with both hands, protectively
Scene 3
Opens on a small villa surrounded by trees and situated by a peaceful lake. Birds flitter past happily and young deer collect around the villa. A small, blonde haired young man walks out the villa and the nearby birds fly to him, landing on his arms. Soon he his covered with loving finches.
Blondie: shouts without turning his head Trowa! I could do with your help here!
A tall, slender brown haired man rushes out of the villa; his hair gleaming with newly applied gel. He head butts the birds, mortally wounding them with his bangs. The finches drop to the ground and the blonde haired man shakes his arms with relief.
Trowa: Lucky I picked out my quick drying, firm hold, cement hair gel!
Blondie: Thanks, those birds were getting kind of frisky!
Trowa: That's what you get when you try to make friends, Quatre.
Quatre: smiles fondly at Trowa I know, you're the friskiest person I know!
The couple are about to go into the villa when they hear a loud noise akin to thunder. They turn around and see clouds of dust rise from the forest.
Quatre: grabs Trowa's arm Aaaahhhh! It's a tornado, Trowa! Save me!
Trowa: Calm down, little one. Nothing can withstand the power of my bangs!
Quatre quakes in fear as Trowa stands defiantly, head tilted forward. Just as they expect a tornado to erupt from the forest, out fly Heero and Duo in a red sports car. The car screeches to a halt, making the pleasant young deer scatter and run for their lives. Duo hops out the car, followed by Heero.
Duo: waving Hey guys!
Heero: ...
Trowa: ...
Quatre: releasing his vice like grip on Trowa Um... Hi!
Duo and Heero walk up to the pair. They stand silently for a moment. Duo gazing at Heero, Heero gazing at Trowa, Trowa gazing at Heero and Quatre gazing at Trowa.
Trowa: Quite an entrance.
Heero: I thought so.
Duo: becoming impatient C'mon, Heero! Just tell 'em!
Heero: giving Duo a side long glance Hn... We have a new mission.
Trowa nods and walks towards the car, followed by Heero, leaving Quatre looking very puzzled. He looks at Duo for an explanation.
Duo: shrugging Don't ask me! Hee-man hasn't told me a thing! Seems as those two understand each other though.
Quatre: sighs We'd better go as well then. A mission's a mission.
Quatre walks towards the sports car where Trowa and Heero patiently wait. Duo stares up at the sky, looking for some sign of forgiveness.
Duo: What did I do to deserve this? You could of sent me to hell but noooo... you give me a loyal Arabian, two silent killing machines and a Chinese man bent on giving the world justice!
With his not so silent words to God, Duo walks to the car. The group then drive away from the idealistic home and go in search of Chang Wufei.
Scene 4
Opens in the familiar large office. An oak desk sits at the rear of the room, a leather chair facing its back to the camera. The office looks the same as before, the only exception being that a few pieces of melted gold and silver lay strewn across the desk. A squeaking is heard as the chair turns. Lord Dangli sits with a malicious grin on his face.
Lord Dangli: toying with the disfigured metal and cackling slightly This is what happens to people who fail me! erupts into a fit of evil laughter
A soft tapping at the door is heard, followed by a hard knock when there is no reply. Lord Dangli composes himself.
Lord Dangli: Yes!
Attendant: timidly Sorry to disturb you sir but the general wishes to inform you that he has some new information.
Lord Dangli: Fine! Send him to me.
Attendant: Yes sir!
The soft footsteps of the attendant fade as she goes to fetch General Rect. Lord Dangli twiddled his thumbs and swung his legs under his seat, absent minded as he waits, impatiently.
Soon, more footsteps can be heard, becoming louder as two people near Lord Dangli's office. He assumes an intimidating stance in front of his chair, crossing his arms and spreading his legs apart, succeeding in losing his balance and falling back into his chair.
General Rect enters, peering at Dangli with a bemused expression, whilst the Lord tries to sit up and straighten out his suit.
General Rect: My Lord...?
Lord Dangli: Yes, yes. I was just... er... testing the suspension of my chair. flushes slightly Get on with it man!
General Rect: cocking an eyebrow We have determined who leaked the highly secret nature of our mission, my lord!
Lord Dangli: throwing a melted piece of metal at the general Well done, general, have a medal!
General Rect: tears starting to well up in his eyes Th-thank you, s-sir!
The general runs out the room, trying to hold back his tears. Lord Dangli smiles slightly at the name mentioned.
Scene 5
Opens on a red sports car, Heero and Duo in the front seats, Trowa and Quatre in the back. The wind whips past them, promptly whipping Duo's hair in Trowa's face. He slaps it aside, annoyed but it flies back into his face again.
Trowa: If you don't do something about your hair, Duo, I'm going to give it the 'bang' treatment.
Duo grabs his braid protectively and strokes it as if it is a favourite pet.
Duo: Don't be mean Trowa! The braid has feelings!
Trowa looks at Duo, one eyebrow raised. Quatre leans forward between the two front seats, looking at Duo and Heero in turn.
Quatre: Where do you think Wufei is hiding out?
Duo: in a patronising tone Wufee doesn't hide!
Heero: Hn...
Quatre: looking over his shoulder Trowa?
Trowa: pointing out to the left of the car How about there.
The group look in astonishment as a large mobile suit flies along side them. They recognise it as the Altron, Wufei's Gundam, called Nataku.
Quatre gasps in surprise and falls back on Trowa whilst Heero screeches the car to a halt.
Nataku slows and comes to a halt in front of the car. A voice can be heard, booming from the Gundam.
Booming voice: I understand that you have a new mission.
Heero: We have a new mission
Duo: How did you know Wu-man?
Booming voice: emphasised sigh Don't call me that, Maxwell!
An expectant silence hangs in the air as the hatch in Nataku's chest opens and Wufei jumps down. He walks purposefully over to the car.
Wufei: Who do you think gave you the mission?
Heero: with an uncharacteristic look of shock it was you? But how?
Wufei: I didn't intend to mislead you, Heero. I required to gather you together so a rising problem could be eradicated.