When You Believe
Part Five
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It was two days later. Noin and Sally had come down to the base, not to explain to the gundams, but to see if the pilots had gone insane. Upon arriving and meeting the gundams however, they apologized and taught the girls all they needed to know, while the pilots worked with the boys.
In two days time, the gundams had learned about eating, drinking (and what to do afterwards), bathing, laundry, telephones, chocolate, and first aid. Quatre knew he would always treasure the memory of the look on Sandrock's face the first time she had tasted a chocolate bar.
The pilots, their gundams, Sally, and Noin were all in the lounge eating lunch. They were discussing the question that Sandrock had asked about Epyon, Wing, and Tallgeese… and how to answer it.
"Those three couldn't have become human," said Wufei, "They were all destroyed." The gundams all looked at each other. Sandrock looked at Quatre, "You all thought they were dead?" she asked. Quatre nodded slowly then looked at the floor. Sandrock reached over and lifted his face. She looked into his eyes and smiled, "It's alright Quatre, you couldn't have known." she said. Quatre returned the smile and sighed. Quatre and Sandrock were growing closer with each passing day.
Zero shook his head, "They aren't dead, I know that for sure. I just talked to them a few days ago, when I was still a machine." Just then the phone rang. Heero answered it. "Hello? …Zechs?" Everyone looked at him. Heero was silent for a moment, and then a surprised look came across his face. "Hold on," he said, and put the phone on the speaker. "Okay Zechs we're all listening." Noin was beaming, "Zechs, is that really you?" she said. "Yes, it's really me. Noin, it's good to hear your voice again. Now, I need to ask the pilots something important. Did anything strange happen to your gundams?" The pilots all looked at each other. "Yes," said Heero, "They became human. Did the same thing happen to Epyon?"
There was a pause on the line. "…Yes. It also happened to Tallgeese and your Wing gundam. They're all asleep right now." He said. Sandrock stood and joined Heero by the phone. "Will you please bring them here?" she said. Zechs paused again, "Who was that?" Sandrock smiled, "I am Sandrock." Zechs laughed softly. "And how are you Sandrock? I have to admit that I didn't expect you to be female." Sandrock put her hands on her hips. "Well, Wing is a girl isn't she?" Heero looked at her, "She is?" Zechs laughed, "Point taken. I will bring them. However, I need the location of the base." Sandrock shook her head, "Tallgeese and the others know where the base is located." She said. He sighed, "Alright we'll be there by tomorrow." Heero reached up to the phone, "See ya then." He said, then hung up.
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Sandrock had wandered outside and was savoring the feeling of the warm sun on her face. Then her thoughts went back to her pilot. She had thought that now that she was human she would have a million things to say to him, especially about how she felt about him. But every time she looked into his eyes, she lost her nerve, and only wanted to gaze into his eyes forever.
"Sandrock?" said a voice from behind. She smiled and turned toward Quatre. "Are you alright?" he asked, "You've been so quiet today." How am I going to tell her? It might scare her away. She's probably never experienced it before. Sandrock sighed, "Well, I've had a lot on my mind. All of these new senses and getting used to not having others, it's a lot to get used to." Quatre nodded in understanding. Then he had an idea.
Quatre took Sandrock by the hand and started to lead her into the woods. "Come with me, I want to show you something." Sandrock complied, curious. As they went deeper into the woods, she started to hear something. What is that? …Water? "Sandock, close your eyes." Said Quatre. She closed them, noting that the sound had grown louder, and that they were very close to it.
Quatre stopped. "Okay, open them." She did, and the sight that greeted her made her gasp. A beautiful waterfall flowing into a small river. It was surrounded by wildflowers of every color. Streaks of sunlight peeked through the trees and made the water glitter where they touched it. "Oh Quatre, it's beautiful!"
Quatre sighed and looked into her eyes. "Sandrock, your beauty shames this place." He took her hands into his and reached up to stroke her soft, white hair, then placed one of his hands on the side of her face. Sandrock laid a hand over his. Why is my heart beating so fast? Quatre started to lean towards her. What is he doing? He closed his eyes. Why am I trembling? Sandrock closed her eyes. She felt something warm touch her lips as Quatre kissed her gently. Sandrock felt her very soul take flight. She melted into him, kissing him back, savoring the new sensation. She realized that she had been waiting for this. They stayed locked for a while, both living an eternity in the moment. They parted and looked into each other's eyes. Quatre leaned over to her ear, "I love you." He whispered. Sandrock beamed, "I love you too."
She felt tears well up in her eyes. She had wanted this for so long! Quatre looked concerned and gently brushed a tear away from her face. He tilted her head so she was looking him in the eye. "What's wrong?" he asked quietly. Sandrock smiled, "If only you knew how long I've wanted to hear those words leave your lips. I love you Quatre. I have loved you for as long as we've known each other. Ever since you first crawled into my cockpit. But I've not been able to tell you until now."
Quatre smiled and pulled her into an embrace. They held each other for the longest time. Then they decided that they should head back. The others would worry if they didn't. They got back and found that they had been missed. "There you are!" Duo exclaimed, "We've been looking all over for you two! Where were you?" Sandrock blushed and looked at Quatre. "We went for a walk." Said Quatre, "I wanted to show her what the woods looked like in the daytime." Duo narrowed his eyes. "Uh-huh, sure, sure." Duo started back into the base. He could be heard singing, "Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight, get down tonight."
Quatre and Sandrock laughed then went inside themselves. Sandrock yawned, something she didn't do very often. Quatre smiled and stroked her hair. "Maybe you should go and get some rest. I'll come in and wake you up for dinner." Sandrock nodded and went towards her room that she shared with Deathscythe. She stretched out on the bed. Her thoughts returned to her moment in the woods with Quatre. I never knew such feelings existed. she thought as she began to drift off. But now I do. I wonder if he'll do it again? Of course he will. Because he loves me. …And I love him. She fell asleep thinking about how much she loved Quatre, and how she was going to tell him every single day.
I know, I know it was too short. But I didn't want to leave you guys hangin' for too long. I am currently experiencing writers block. So the next part might not be up for a while. I do promise to put Tallgeese, Wing, and Epyon in the next chapter though. Please review, it only takes a second! ^o^