Title: Death's Wish
Author: Lyssa
Part: 7/?
Warnings: violence, death, OOC in some characters but this is AU so expect even more.
Disclaimers: I don't own the Gundam characters. I only occasionally borrow them for my own entertainment.
Pairings: 5xM, 1+2(just hinted at)
Archive: Sure just tell me where
R&R comments are very welcome, let me know what you think
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Death's Wish
By Lyssa
Chapter 7 Enter the Beast
Shinmura Preserve, Brazil
"How is he?"
"Unresponsive sir."
"How long has he been like this?"
*Sigh* "About a week this time sir."
"A week! Damn, these episodes are getting longer."
"Yes, sir."
"Can anyone get near him?"
"He trusts Catherine, sir."
"His sister."
"Yes sir."
"Then go get her!"
"I can't sir"
" Why the Hell not."
"She's guarding him. When Kai went to check on him she attacked."
"That's why I wanted them kept separate. Fine, then go get the tranquilizers."
"Sir, but…"
"I want them both put down now do you understand."
"Yes, sir"
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A sharp shooter sits upon the observation deck. Cold eyes survey the dense foliage of the jungle beneath him. Off to the right a slight movement can be seen in the underbrush. A glimpse of a dark shadow slips easily from sight.
From below a low rumble of warning is heard. Glancing down at the compound entrance a golden feline prowls back and forth. Silently guarding against those who would intrude on her territory. Occasionally looking upon the deck in defiance. Daring those who watch to come near.
Farther into the compound rustling underbrush is the only clue that another occupies the enclosure. Sunlight filters through the trees casting various shades of green and gray upon the surroundings. Cries of tropical birds, the howling of monkeys and the chirpings of insects fill the background.
Carefully sighting the female at the gates the shooter takes aim. A soft explosion of air sends a tranquilizer dart unerringly toward its target. Deafening silence fills the vicinity as a golden body falls to the ground with a snarl of pain.
An ear-shattering roar drowns the soft click of a gun being reloaded. A black shadow separates itself from the interior of the compound. Streaking towards the downed female at the entrance. Another soft explosion takes down the enraged beast breaking through the underbrush.
For a few moments silence pervades over the preserve. Raucous calls of birds and monkeys signal the danger is over and sounds of the jungle once again fill the surrounding area. The doors of the enclosure are opened as men and women in white lab coats surround the two unconscious cats.
"Take them into the compound and for God's sake separate them this time."
"Yes, sir"
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A sleeping girl abruptly awakens. Quickly checking her surroundings in slight bewilderment wondering where she is.
"Hello Catherine"
Her eyes narrow as they take in the man in front of her. "Why have you come back into our lives?"
A slight smirk appears on his face. "Why Cat is that any way to talk to your benefactor?"
"Don't you mean our jailor?" she snarls at him.
Chiding in a voice utterly devoid of emotion and hinting of threats.
"No dear child your benefactor. What would your sibling have done without my support? For that matter child what would you have done? You both should be more than grateful to me for providing you shelter and a protected environment. After living in that circus of yours. After all, we wouldn't want to see your brother go thru that again now would we?"
Shrinking back with dread and fear in her eyes Catherine replies to the implied threat. "What do you want me to do…sir?"
The slight smirk grows larger as he replies. " I'm glad we agree my dear. I need you to control your brother. He cannot stay as he is."
Intense worry crosses her face. "But… it's the only way he feels safe and happy."
His eyes narrow at her defiance. " I don't care about his happiness and he feels safe with you. Now go get him."
With a look of profound hatred Catherine leaves the room.
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Catherine and a younger male walk into a conference room. The boy is constantly looking around the slightest noise causes a reaction in him. Strong features grace this sturdy boy. Piercing green eyes flash in an emotionless face until a lock of brown hair obscures one beautiful orb.
In that deceptively childish face is a look that wouldn't belong on a condemned prisoner. It's a look of unspeakable hardships, of lost dreams and lost innocence of having to grow up way to fast, and much to soon.
"We're here sir." Catherine resentfully states.
"Why so you are. Hello Trowa, I hear you have not been cooperating with your instructors."
"…" Trowa stares distrustfully at the man in front of him.
"Trowa, I will not tolerate insubordination from you nor from your sister. If the two you wish to continue being together. Then I expect more cooperation from the both of you understand?"
A slight shake of the head is all the answer the boy gives. A burning resentment is smoldering inside the stoic youth. Catherine in reflection of her sibling nods her agreement further fanning the hatred in her heart.
"Good. Now I have a project for you both." He holds up two pictures in front of him of a girl and boy. "I want you two to bring these two here. Time is of the essence. There are those who wish to harm them. That must not happen. Do you understand?"
"Yes, but why us? Why not one of your operatives?"
"Catherine do you really need to ask that question? Now both of you go Marshall will tell you where you need to go."
Catherine and Trowa turn toward the door. As they leave Trowa hesitates a moment turns and levels a cold look at the man.
"What is it Trowa?"
"… If anything happens…" comes the emotionless statement as he turns and walks out the door.
A fleeting look of empathy crosses the man's face " I expect Trowa, if anything happens to her I won't have long to live."
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Short Interlude
" Heero's too young to go on a mission." A furious look crosses Une's face as she stalks back and forth in front of her young college.
"Dr J wants to test him you know that Lady Une." The young woman tries to calm her mentor. "No real harm will come to him."
"Sally first of all what did I tell you about calling me "Lady" and second of all there is always the possibility of harm during a mission." With a stern look Une continues her rant. "Dr J is irresponsible with my Heero. He has the boy rejecting most of his emotions. He's training him to become an emotionless killer."
"You've taken steps to counter that Lad…" a enraged look from Une quickly changes her reply. "I've seen Heero around you it's as if he's a different boy. I don't believe he trusts or cares for anyone but you."
"That's my point exactly. How can he go out in society if most of the people he comes in contact with are scared of him?" Une stops her pacing and drops unceremoniously into the chair near Sally. With a bewildered look she continues. "To be quite honest Sally I don't believe I'm the only reason for that. Something's changed in him. When I came back last month he was so different from the caring boy I knew. Heero was perfection driven and getting his objectives done. Something happened after that because every so often he'd get this look…I can't describe it, but I don't think I'd have as much influence on him if not for that."
Astonished Sally replies. "Really? I haven't noticed any changes in him aside from not being as open as he use to be."
A fond smile crosses Une's face. " You don't know him as well as I do Sally. He has been in my care on and off since he was a baby. I know things about him Dr J will never know. What I need to find out is what or who Duo is."
"Duo?" an interested Sally inquires. "What do you mean who or what?"
"It's something I've heard him saying over the past month. He mutters it under his breath at the oddest times. I'm not sure if I'm grateful or worried about this."
"Is it hindering him? If it's not I say leave it. Heero is turning out to become one of the best operatives we'll have. Besides, do you really want Dr. J to believe he has a weakness?" Sally faintly frowns during that last part. While she's not close to the boy no one deserves to be at J's mercy.
"I know Sally but…I just worry about him. Which is funny coming from the one most people tend to call the Ice Bitch." Une wears a rueful look at her confession to Sally.
Utter shock leaves Sally speechless for a minute. "You know what they call you?"
With a smirk and light laughter Une replies. "Of course I know. You students are not as clever as you think. Now let's go work on the next series of tests before I worry myself to death about my charge."
The two women get up from their seats and leave the room chatting amiably between themselves. For the moment private worries about a certain Prussian eyed boy are pushed back, while still hopeful for his well-being.
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Dragon Compound
Catherine steadily looks at their objective. Restless movement from near by is ignored as she gives a silent signal. Abruptly all movement instantly stops as a dark shadow leaps into the trees above. Revealing for a brief instant an enormous lithe black feline as it starts to silently leap from tree to tree across the compound walls.
For herself Catherine decides on the direct approach and walks to the front gates. Indicating to the guards that she's here to see a friend she waits as they check her story. After a few minutes of worrying, her cover story checks out and she is let into the compound.
Pausing for a moment while checking security points she continues toward the mansion entrance where her contact is waiting. As she approaches the door a smile blossoms on her face. Holding out her hand she greets the man at the door. "Tutor it's been a long time. How are you doing?" her tone implies that she is genuinely happy to see the man.
"Cat my dear are you keeping up in your studies? Well come along let's not stand in the front entrance we'll go to the office and catch up." As the tutor speaks he turns around and leads her into the mansion. The two converse as he leads her toward the practice room where the Dragon and his son are going to be.
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Outside there is an unnatural quiet as clouds move in casting shadows the surrounding wildlife falls still as a large feline stalks his prey.
The cat surveys the region nearby before settling on an overhanging branch. Indifferently looking into the windows of the training hall below. His tail lazily waves along his side steadily watching his unknowing target.
A deep rumbling starts as he watches the movement beneath. One has to wonder if a feline that large can have a sense of humor. The amusement of the watcher starts to darken along with the darkening of the sky. The deep rumbling starts to turn into and even deeper growl causing the local wildlife to burrow even further into their shelters.
"Noooo! WUFEI LOOK OUT!!" the muffled cry is heard in the deepening silence of the surrounding area.
Deep growls turn into snarls of rage as the feline swiftly stands. Immediately going into a deep crouch, its tail lashing furiously behind the enraged beast leaps. Crashing thru the window below just as a shot rings out. His target thrown to the ground as the second target launches herself at him.
Over the breaking of glass and enraged roars a scream is heard. An intense flash of heat and light fill the room momentarily just before the cat lands on the fallen assassin.
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Catherine lets out a scream as she sees the assassin switch his target, from the boy and girl to the large feline crashing through the window above. A flash of heat and light briefly blinds her vision for a moment.
Frantically blinking her eyes to clear them trying to see what happened to the cat. Only to spy a confused cat; pawing the body beneath him looking for movement. As she moves to the fallen pair a sudden clicking stops her cold. Turning she expects to see another hired gun wanting to finish the job.
Instead a pair of intense Prussian blue eyes stares at her. The young boy holds a gun pointed at the feline across the room. All her movement instantly stills as she takes in the implied warning: one more step in the pair's direction and the cat will be dead.
Keeping the gun pointed at the feline, the silent boy moves toward the fallen couple. Stopping beside them he looks over the fallen and quickly stoops to pick up the girl never taking the gun off the cat. Adjusting her over his shoulder he begins to back out of the room. Never speaking once with his eyes taking in all his surroundings.
"Stop! She's hurt let her stay we can help her." Catherine takes a step towards him with a hand outstretched. She quickly stops again as the hand tightens on the gun.
The boy looks indifferently at Catherine just as he reaches the door. "…The girls dead, her body will complete my mission. If I were you I'd concentrate on the boy."
As he leaves the hall the cat starts to move after him. "No… let him go." Catherine moves towards the boy who is still unresponsive. Upon reaching the unmoving boy she kneels beside him checking for injuries.
"Is he OK?" Catherine looks up at the boy speaking to her.
"Yes Trowa, he is not injured at all." There is confusion in her face as she asks her brother a question. "What happened Trowa? Who killed the assassin? I know it wasn't us nor was it that boy."
"…I don't know. We need to leave."
"Ok grab him Trowa and let's go."
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Shinmura Preserve
"He's waking."
"Good"
"Wh…where am I?" a weak voice asks the two people nearby him. Looking around in confusion he realizes that he is no longer in his training hall. Memories flash in their uncompromising entirety thru his mind. Sorrow and grief fill his heart as The Dragon's last moment's replay over and over.
"Hello my name is Catherine. We brought you from your home to here where you'll be safe. I…I'm sorry for your loss." The young woman tries to console the young Dragon in his grief.
A stricken look crosses the boys face. "Merian! Where is she? Where's Merian?" he anxiously asks. A look of worry crosses his face as he sees a look of sympathy cross the Catherine's face.
"I…I'm sorry Wufei but…she didn't make it." Catherine looks of with sympathy as the boys face pales before her. A look of unspeakable loss crosses the youths face.
"N…n…no, it was supposed to be me. She was killed protecting me."
Tears leak unnoticed down the boys face.
"Will you let her death be in vain?" asks a young male who until now has been quiet.
"What?"
"The organization we belong to opposes the foundation. Do you wish to join us?" Catherine replies for her brother does not.
"My Nataku was the warrior not me. I'm just a scholar." Wufei mutters under his breath thinking over the offer. "She would have volunteered without question wanting justice… justice just like father."
Wufei looks up at the two standing beside him and gives his answer. "For justice…for my father…for my Merian…" A simple answer that hardens a young face and brings determination with it.
"Yes"
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Authors note: Finally done Sorry about the long wait between chapters but I had a hard time with the ending. I have to confess most of this has been done for a couple of weeks except for the last part. While I'm not completely happy with the last bit I think it works. Now starting with chapter 8 it will be 6 years later the ages of the former Gundam pilots will be between 16 and 17.
Duo: Yippee!! That means I'll get to play with Heero!
Lyssa: Not right off silly you guys have to meet again.
Duo: *pout* But I want to play.
Lyssa: *rolls her eyes at the whining Duo* you will but later.
Duo: Fine * wanders off to look for Heero*
Lyssa: *shakes her head* Well that's all for now please review C&C
are always welcome.
Author: Lyssa
Part: 7/?
Warnings: violence, death, OOC in some characters but this is AU so expect even more.
Disclaimers: I don't own the Gundam characters. I only occasionally borrow them for my own entertainment.
Pairings: 5xM, 1+2(just hinted at)
Archive: Sure just tell me where
R&R comments are very welcome, let me know what you think
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Death's Wish
By Lyssa
Chapter 7 Enter the Beast
Shinmura Preserve, Brazil
"How is he?"
"Unresponsive sir."
"How long has he been like this?"
*Sigh* "About a week this time sir."
"A week! Damn, these episodes are getting longer."
"Yes, sir."
"Can anyone get near him?"
"He trusts Catherine, sir."
"His sister."
"Yes sir."
"Then go get her!"
"I can't sir"
" Why the Hell not."
"She's guarding him. When Kai went to check on him she attacked."
"That's why I wanted them kept separate. Fine, then go get the tranquilizers."
"Sir, but…"
"I want them both put down now do you understand."
"Yes, sir"
_________________________________________________
A sharp shooter sits upon the observation deck. Cold eyes survey the dense foliage of the jungle beneath him. Off to the right a slight movement can be seen in the underbrush. A glimpse of a dark shadow slips easily from sight.
From below a low rumble of warning is heard. Glancing down at the compound entrance a golden feline prowls back and forth. Silently guarding against those who would intrude on her territory. Occasionally looking upon the deck in defiance. Daring those who watch to come near.
Farther into the compound rustling underbrush is the only clue that another occupies the enclosure. Sunlight filters through the trees casting various shades of green and gray upon the surroundings. Cries of tropical birds, the howling of monkeys and the chirpings of insects fill the background.
Carefully sighting the female at the gates the shooter takes aim. A soft explosion of air sends a tranquilizer dart unerringly toward its target. Deafening silence fills the vicinity as a golden body falls to the ground with a snarl of pain.
An ear-shattering roar drowns the soft click of a gun being reloaded. A black shadow separates itself from the interior of the compound. Streaking towards the downed female at the entrance. Another soft explosion takes down the enraged beast breaking through the underbrush.
For a few moments silence pervades over the preserve. Raucous calls of birds and monkeys signal the danger is over and sounds of the jungle once again fill the surrounding area. The doors of the enclosure are opened as men and women in white lab coats surround the two unconscious cats.
"Take them into the compound and for God's sake separate them this time."
"Yes, sir"
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A sleeping girl abruptly awakens. Quickly checking her surroundings in slight bewilderment wondering where she is.
"Hello Catherine"
Her eyes narrow as they take in the man in front of her. "Why have you come back into our lives?"
A slight smirk appears on his face. "Why Cat is that any way to talk to your benefactor?"
"Don't you mean our jailor?" she snarls at him.
Chiding in a voice utterly devoid of emotion and hinting of threats.
"No dear child your benefactor. What would your sibling have done without my support? For that matter child what would you have done? You both should be more than grateful to me for providing you shelter and a protected environment. After living in that circus of yours. After all, we wouldn't want to see your brother go thru that again now would we?"
Shrinking back with dread and fear in her eyes Catherine replies to the implied threat. "What do you want me to do…sir?"
The slight smirk grows larger as he replies. " I'm glad we agree my dear. I need you to control your brother. He cannot stay as he is."
Intense worry crosses her face. "But… it's the only way he feels safe and happy."
His eyes narrow at her defiance. " I don't care about his happiness and he feels safe with you. Now go get him."
With a look of profound hatred Catherine leaves the room.
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Catherine and a younger male walk into a conference room. The boy is constantly looking around the slightest noise causes a reaction in him. Strong features grace this sturdy boy. Piercing green eyes flash in an emotionless face until a lock of brown hair obscures one beautiful orb.
In that deceptively childish face is a look that wouldn't belong on a condemned prisoner. It's a look of unspeakable hardships, of lost dreams and lost innocence of having to grow up way to fast, and much to soon.
"We're here sir." Catherine resentfully states.
"Why so you are. Hello Trowa, I hear you have not been cooperating with your instructors."
"…" Trowa stares distrustfully at the man in front of him.
"Trowa, I will not tolerate insubordination from you nor from your sister. If the two you wish to continue being together. Then I expect more cooperation from the both of you understand?"
A slight shake of the head is all the answer the boy gives. A burning resentment is smoldering inside the stoic youth. Catherine in reflection of her sibling nods her agreement further fanning the hatred in her heart.
"Good. Now I have a project for you both." He holds up two pictures in front of him of a girl and boy. "I want you two to bring these two here. Time is of the essence. There are those who wish to harm them. That must not happen. Do you understand?"
"Yes, but why us? Why not one of your operatives?"
"Catherine do you really need to ask that question? Now both of you go Marshall will tell you where you need to go."
Catherine and Trowa turn toward the door. As they leave Trowa hesitates a moment turns and levels a cold look at the man.
"What is it Trowa?"
"… If anything happens…" comes the emotionless statement as he turns and walks out the door.
A fleeting look of empathy crosses the man's face " I expect Trowa, if anything happens to her I won't have long to live."
______________________________________________________
Short Interlude
" Heero's too young to go on a mission." A furious look crosses Une's face as she stalks back and forth in front of her young college.
"Dr J wants to test him you know that Lady Une." The young woman tries to calm her mentor. "No real harm will come to him."
"Sally first of all what did I tell you about calling me "Lady" and second of all there is always the possibility of harm during a mission." With a stern look Une continues her rant. "Dr J is irresponsible with my Heero. He has the boy rejecting most of his emotions. He's training him to become an emotionless killer."
"You've taken steps to counter that Lad…" a enraged look from Une quickly changes her reply. "I've seen Heero around you it's as if he's a different boy. I don't believe he trusts or cares for anyone but you."
"That's my point exactly. How can he go out in society if most of the people he comes in contact with are scared of him?" Une stops her pacing and drops unceremoniously into the chair near Sally. With a bewildered look she continues. "To be quite honest Sally I don't believe I'm the only reason for that. Something's changed in him. When I came back last month he was so different from the caring boy I knew. Heero was perfection driven and getting his objectives done. Something happened after that because every so often he'd get this look…I can't describe it, but I don't think I'd have as much influence on him if not for that."
Astonished Sally replies. "Really? I haven't noticed any changes in him aside from not being as open as he use to be."
A fond smile crosses Une's face. " You don't know him as well as I do Sally. He has been in my care on and off since he was a baby. I know things about him Dr J will never know. What I need to find out is what or who Duo is."
"Duo?" an interested Sally inquires. "What do you mean who or what?"
"It's something I've heard him saying over the past month. He mutters it under his breath at the oddest times. I'm not sure if I'm grateful or worried about this."
"Is it hindering him? If it's not I say leave it. Heero is turning out to become one of the best operatives we'll have. Besides, do you really want Dr. J to believe he has a weakness?" Sally faintly frowns during that last part. While she's not close to the boy no one deserves to be at J's mercy.
"I know Sally but…I just worry about him. Which is funny coming from the one most people tend to call the Ice Bitch." Une wears a rueful look at her confession to Sally.
Utter shock leaves Sally speechless for a minute. "You know what they call you?"
With a smirk and light laughter Une replies. "Of course I know. You students are not as clever as you think. Now let's go work on the next series of tests before I worry myself to death about my charge."
The two women get up from their seats and leave the room chatting amiably between themselves. For the moment private worries about a certain Prussian eyed boy are pushed back, while still hopeful for his well-being.
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Dragon Compound
Catherine steadily looks at their objective. Restless movement from near by is ignored as she gives a silent signal. Abruptly all movement instantly stops as a dark shadow leaps into the trees above. Revealing for a brief instant an enormous lithe black feline as it starts to silently leap from tree to tree across the compound walls.
For herself Catherine decides on the direct approach and walks to the front gates. Indicating to the guards that she's here to see a friend she waits as they check her story. After a few minutes of worrying, her cover story checks out and she is let into the compound.
Pausing for a moment while checking security points she continues toward the mansion entrance where her contact is waiting. As she approaches the door a smile blossoms on her face. Holding out her hand she greets the man at the door. "Tutor it's been a long time. How are you doing?" her tone implies that she is genuinely happy to see the man.
"Cat my dear are you keeping up in your studies? Well come along let's not stand in the front entrance we'll go to the office and catch up." As the tutor speaks he turns around and leads her into the mansion. The two converse as he leads her toward the practice room where the Dragon and his son are going to be.
________________________________________
Outside there is an unnatural quiet as clouds move in casting shadows the surrounding wildlife falls still as a large feline stalks his prey.
The cat surveys the region nearby before settling on an overhanging branch. Indifferently looking into the windows of the training hall below. His tail lazily waves along his side steadily watching his unknowing target.
A deep rumbling starts as he watches the movement beneath. One has to wonder if a feline that large can have a sense of humor. The amusement of the watcher starts to darken along with the darkening of the sky. The deep rumbling starts to turn into and even deeper growl causing the local wildlife to burrow even further into their shelters.
"Noooo! WUFEI LOOK OUT!!" the muffled cry is heard in the deepening silence of the surrounding area.
Deep growls turn into snarls of rage as the feline swiftly stands. Immediately going into a deep crouch, its tail lashing furiously behind the enraged beast leaps. Crashing thru the window below just as a shot rings out. His target thrown to the ground as the second target launches herself at him.
Over the breaking of glass and enraged roars a scream is heard. An intense flash of heat and light fill the room momentarily just before the cat lands on the fallen assassin.
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Catherine lets out a scream as she sees the assassin switch his target, from the boy and girl to the large feline crashing through the window above. A flash of heat and light briefly blinds her vision for a moment.
Frantically blinking her eyes to clear them trying to see what happened to the cat. Only to spy a confused cat; pawing the body beneath him looking for movement. As she moves to the fallen pair a sudden clicking stops her cold. Turning she expects to see another hired gun wanting to finish the job.
Instead a pair of intense Prussian blue eyes stares at her. The young boy holds a gun pointed at the feline across the room. All her movement instantly stills as she takes in the implied warning: one more step in the pair's direction and the cat will be dead.
Keeping the gun pointed at the feline, the silent boy moves toward the fallen couple. Stopping beside them he looks over the fallen and quickly stoops to pick up the girl never taking the gun off the cat. Adjusting her over his shoulder he begins to back out of the room. Never speaking once with his eyes taking in all his surroundings.
"Stop! She's hurt let her stay we can help her." Catherine takes a step towards him with a hand outstretched. She quickly stops again as the hand tightens on the gun.
The boy looks indifferently at Catherine just as he reaches the door. "…The girls dead, her body will complete my mission. If I were you I'd concentrate on the boy."
As he leaves the hall the cat starts to move after him. "No… let him go." Catherine moves towards the boy who is still unresponsive. Upon reaching the unmoving boy she kneels beside him checking for injuries.
"Is he OK?" Catherine looks up at the boy speaking to her.
"Yes Trowa, he is not injured at all." There is confusion in her face as she asks her brother a question. "What happened Trowa? Who killed the assassin? I know it wasn't us nor was it that boy."
"…I don't know. We need to leave."
"Ok grab him Trowa and let's go."
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Shinmura Preserve
"He's waking."
"Good"
"Wh…where am I?" a weak voice asks the two people nearby him. Looking around in confusion he realizes that he is no longer in his training hall. Memories flash in their uncompromising entirety thru his mind. Sorrow and grief fill his heart as The Dragon's last moment's replay over and over.
"Hello my name is Catherine. We brought you from your home to here where you'll be safe. I…I'm sorry for your loss." The young woman tries to console the young Dragon in his grief.
A stricken look crosses the boys face. "Merian! Where is she? Where's Merian?" he anxiously asks. A look of worry crosses his face as he sees a look of sympathy cross the Catherine's face.
"I…I'm sorry Wufei but…she didn't make it." Catherine looks of with sympathy as the boys face pales before her. A look of unspeakable loss crosses the youths face.
"N…n…no, it was supposed to be me. She was killed protecting me."
Tears leak unnoticed down the boys face.
"Will you let her death be in vain?" asks a young male who until now has been quiet.
"What?"
"The organization we belong to opposes the foundation. Do you wish to join us?" Catherine replies for her brother does not.
"My Nataku was the warrior not me. I'm just a scholar." Wufei mutters under his breath thinking over the offer. "She would have volunteered without question wanting justice… justice just like father."
Wufei looks up at the two standing beside him and gives his answer. "For justice…for my father…for my Merian…" A simple answer that hardens a young face and brings determination with it.
"Yes"
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Authors note: Finally done Sorry about the long wait between chapters but I had a hard time with the ending. I have to confess most of this has been done for a couple of weeks except for the last part. While I'm not completely happy with the last bit I think it works. Now starting with chapter 8 it will be 6 years later the ages of the former Gundam pilots will be between 16 and 17.
Duo: Yippee!! That means I'll get to play with Heero!
Lyssa: Not right off silly you guys have to meet again.
Duo: *pout* But I want to play.
Lyssa: *rolls her eyes at the whining Duo* you will but later.
Duo: Fine * wanders off to look for Heero*
Lyssa: *shakes her head* Well that's all for now please review C&C
are always welcome.