Gundam Wing
We Are Forever the Children of War
Disclaimer: Okay, let me ask you this…If I owned Gundam Wing, would I be here right now?…That's was I thought, but these however I do own: The plot, the Black Widow Gundam and the Gundam Azteca….there's more in Chapter 1, but I didn't feel like going into details.
A/N: Thanks so much for the reviews! I started this part right after I finished the last…hehe. My friend says my webpage is looking good, and whoever joined my mailing list should be getting a small update soon on the progression of the web page, as well as my fics. Bye! ~Ducky~ I'm listening to Van Halen right now..so that's making me get all hyped up!!...lol…what! Van Halen Rules!
Chapter 4
Zechs and Noin sat patiently on a jet waiting to land on Earth. They had decided to surprise Relena since they both found that they did need a break from the Terra Forming Project. Zechs had left the project in good hands with a new found friend. This friend was one of many soldiers who had fought in both wars in the past. Zechs thought he would do just right for the job.
Zechs snapped out of his thoughts when a woman came onto the screen before them. Noin watched, as did he, as the woman stepped onto a platform. She was relatively young. Around the age of twenty with white hair that was placed in a braid and violet eyes. Noin looked at monitor for a moment, then spoke.
"I've never seen her before?"
Zechs nodded. "Neither have I. This looks like it has something to do with the ESUN."
The rest of the people in the jet quieted down as the young woman began to speak. "Fellow citizens of the Earth and space colonies, we are saddened today by the death of a well known ESUN Delegate. It is on this day the Dimitri Romanov died of massive injuries sustained to the head around ten o'clock last evening. It is also on this day that I, Katrina Popovich will take his place as new Representative for the Russian Continent." The girl said with a Russian accent. Hundreds of hands could be seen erupting from the crowd below the podium where the newly appointed representative, Katrina Popovich, stood with a smile on her face.
"New Representative for the Russian Continent?" Zechs said to himself.
"I do not understand this! This is and outrage!" A man's voice sounded out over the rest of the jet. His Russian voice full of sadness and anger at the same time. "I had just spoken to Dimitri last night at eleven thirty Earth time!"
"What?" Noin mumbled to herself. "I'm beginning to think that Dimitri Romanov's death wasn't an accident Zechs." She said whispering into his ear.
"When we get to Earth we will have to discuss this with Relena. She'll probably know something."
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Eve sat on her bed watching the telecast that had just taken place. Katrina Popovich…I wonder. She thought to herself as she watched as the young woman stepped off the stage. Dimitri's death did not happen by accident. I can see it in your eyes. She thought as she glared at the screen before her. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. "Come in." She said as she turned the television off.
"Excuse me madam, dinner is served." Thomas said as he entered the room.
"Thank you Thomas. Will you please go around to all the others and tell them the same and will you please tell my daughter as well. I'm assuming that she is in her room."
"Yes madam and no she is not in her chambers."
"Where is she?" Eve said getting off of her bed and standing up. A worried look crossed her face as she waited for her loyal servant to answer. Worry was present in her voice as she talked, and Thomas could see that.
"Why, she is outside in the courtyard madam."
Eve let out a breath of relief. "Thank you Thomas, I'll go and fetch her. Please tell the others." She said as she exited out of her room.
She walked down two flights of stairs before she came to a set of glass doors. They led out to what looked to be an endless field of colors. It was her favorite place and she wasn't surprised that it was Gwen's as well. Eve quickly opened the two glass doors and stepped outside into the fresh air. It was a beautiful day. She hated having to think of fighting again. It reminded her too much of her past…and him. She thought of how she wasn't always like this. So kind and caring without a care in the world…that is until he came into her life. Stop! She yelled to herself mentally as she tightly shut her eyes not wanting to go back into her past.
She turned to her right when she heard giggles coming from over by the fountain. She quickly walked over to where the giggles seemed to be coming from. Once there she found Gwen sitting on the edge of the fountain with a bouquet of white roses in her hand. Quatre was sitting next to her with a pained face. His hands were all scratched up and dripping a small amount of blood. His facial expression was quite funny.
Gwen stopped giggling when she noticed her mother standing beside her. "Mommy!" She yelled as she lunged herself at Eve. "Here mommy, I got these to put on daddy's grave."
Quatre looked up from his scratched up hands when Gwen said that. He wondered why Eve hadn't said anything before about her being married or having a child. She didn't seem like a Gundam pilot to him, she was far different from him and the others, but, how wrong he was. Eve had her soldier side as well, something that no one had seen for a long time.
Eve simply smiled sadly. "And how did you manage to pick that many without cutting yourself?" She asked the small girl who came up just below her knees.
"Master Quatre helped me, but he got a whole bunch of booboos." She said letting go of her mother's legs and taking a seat beside Quatre.
"Oh he did, did he." Eve said sitting beside Quatre and taking his hands in her own. She began to look at them. "I think you'll survive." She said and then looked up from his hands and smiled at her daughter. "Why didn't you just use the rose cutters that Thomas has in his garden shed?"
Quatre looked as if he was going to slap himself in the head. Gwen just smiled. "Because I couldn't find them or Thomas."
"Well dinner is ready if you want to eat little miss."
"Okay, but first can we go put these on daddy's grave…I don't want them to get old before I have a chance too." Gwen said looking down at the white roses.
"Okay, but we must hurry, or Quatre might bleed to death." Eve said as they all stood up. Gwen's face automatically went pale.
"Don't worry. It's far from my heart, so it shouldn't do much damage." He said pulling out a handkerchief from his pant pocket.
Gwen quickly brightened up and they quickly made their way up a small path. It was a heavily shadowed path because of the many trees. The walk there was made in silence, except for Gwen's humming. Sounds like a lullaby. Quatre thought to himself as they walked on. They came to a stop when they came up to a small clearing that was full of sunlight. Flowers grew everywhere and in the middle was a tombstone with the name Aidan Shields written on it in bold letters.
Gwen ran up to the tombstone and placed the white roses on it. "Happy Birthday Daddy." She said and then backed up a bit. Eve gasped when she realized what day it was. How could I forget something like that! She though as she mentally slapped herself.
"Are you okay Eve?" Quatre asked. She had almost forgotten that he was there. "Yes. Come on Gwen so we can get Master Quatre all cleaned up." She said almost in a hurry. She sounds as if she has something to hide. He thought as he watched as Eve turned to leave. Gwen turned and ran to them as they began to walk off in the direction they had previously came from.
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The Russian Representative quietly entered what appeared to be her chambers and sat down at a desk. The vid-phone immediately turned on and a man with light brown hair and brown eyes came up on the screen. He looked relatively young, twenty four, to be exact. He was also quite handsome and had a certain charming demeanor.
"So how did it go?" He asked calmly.
"Very well. I should have no problem getting my ideas across to the ESUN Delegates now. They will be like clay in my hands." She said as she balled her hand up into a fist.
"Don't get to cocky now. We still might have a problem." He said as she looked at him quizzically.
"Whatever the problem, I can handle it. Remember not to underestimate me your Excellency." She said bowing slightly.
"I will remember that, but you must know that I do not underestimate anyone." He said knowing very well that she was the perfect person for this job. With her in position as new Representative his plan would go smoothly.
"Yes, Sir." She said resting her hand on the back of her hand.
"Now I'm sending you a list of people that you should keep a close eye on. Use any means necessary to get as much information on these people as you can. But, I want the most information on the first name on that list. She poses the greatest threat to our cause."
"Very well your Excellency, I will get my troupes on it as soon as possible."
"And remember, this mission has no room for failure." He said and then the link between the phones went dead.
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The door bell chimed at the Peacecraft mansion as Zechs and Noin patiently waited for the door to open. It finally did and the face of an old butler as well as friend opened the door. The old butler looked to be extremely surprised when he saw who had rung it.
"Why, Mr. Miliardo…and Miss Noin!" The old butler said as he ushered them inside of the house. "What brings you two here?" He asked as they stood in the hallway of the great Peacecraft mansion.
"We have come here to pay a visit to Miss Relena." Noin said calmly as she placed her bags on the floor.
"She should be most delighted, but…" He started. He looked to be hesitating somewhat.
"But what Pagan?" Zechs asked. A look of worry on his face.
"She left early this morning for Preventers base and will not be back until Thursday."
"What is she doing at the Preventers base?" Noin asked.
"Why, she is training Miss Noin."
"What do you mean training? Training for what!?" Zechs asked.
"Well she has been training in mobile suit combat…going on three years now I believe."
Noin quickly looked over at Zechs who had a disapproving look on his face. "Now Zechs, she probably has a very good reason for doing this…she's probably getting tired of sitting around and just wants something to do." Noin said hesitantly as to not make her spouse any more agitated.
"Noin get your bags, we're going to the base." He said as he picked up his belongings and walked out the door.
"But Zechs…" She said trying to catch him as he exited the door. "I'm sorry about this Pagan. Do you know why she wouldn't have said anything before?" She said as she looked at the butler, then it was as if her brain clicked in. "Nevermind, I know why. It was nice seeing you again. We will return with Miss Relena." She said as she picked up her belongings and proceeded after Zechs who was waiting impatiently in the car.
"Um….Goodbye Miss Noin." Pagan quietly said as he shut the open door. I'm sorry Miss Relena…but he would've found out sooner or later. The old butler thought as he smirked and made his way into the vast mansion.
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"Thank you Thomas." Gwen said as the young butler pushed her chair in so that she had minimum space between her and the table. A vast variety of foods adorned the well set table, as well as candle sticks and an ivory white table cloth. It was a fairly large table that would seat up to twelve people, but only seven sat in the place of nine.
"Where are Heero and Wufei." Quatre inquired to the rest of the people around him. By now his hands were temporarily bandaged with gauze until they would heal.
"He and Wufei had some matters to attend to elsewhere." The usually quiet Trowa spoke up as his plate was set down in front of him.
Everyone watched as Duo's mouth watered when his plate was placed infront of him. He went to dig in when Hilde tapped him upside the head, just enough to catch his attention. "Now what was that for?" He asked as he smoothed his hair back down.
"Duo sometimes you are so clueless. Will you please set a good example for those younger than yourself." Hilde said looking at Gwen and then back to him. She, as well as the others, excluding Trowa who never seemed to smile, tried to hide back their smirks.
"Well then," He said turning to the small girl beside him. "Will the lovely lady forgive me for giving into impulses?" He said holding out his hand to Gwen.
She looked at his hand then back at his face, hers turning a light shade of red, before placing her small hand in his. "Yes I will, but I don't think Miss Hilde will."
"Sure she will…." He said as he turned back to her with puppy dog eyes.
"Oh you're hopeless!" She said and then quickly turned her attention to the plate of food in front of her.
"See…what did I tell you?" He said as he turned back to Gwen who was just about to put something in her mouth. She answered by sticking the fork in her mouth and nodding.
Dinner that night was eaten mostly in silence. Everyone enjoyed their Christmas size dinner and had just enough room left for desert. Soon after everyone retired to the sun room that the Gundam pilots had been first introduced to when they entered the mansion. They chatted and conversed about many things. Even though Quatre wanted to asked about her deceased husband, he never did touch the subject afraid that it would hurt, not only Eve's feelings, but Gwen's as well.
Gwen had since retired to bed saying goodnight to everyone and giving them hugs, which no one had suspected, but what did it matter to a five year old if you were quiet or loud half of them time. She left with Eve who had gone to tuck her in and say goodnight. No one had seen Heero or Wufei for most of the night, that is until they surfaced from the dinning room. They had obviously eaten.
"So now you two decide to grace us with your presence?" Duo said sarcastically.
Wufei was about to say something when Eve stopped him. "Not now…some people are sleeping in this house and I would much rather have them not wake up, thank you."
Wufei grumbled as he walked over towards a chair and sat down. Heero did the same. For a moment the room was full of complete silence until Quatre spoke up.
"What time is it?" He asked.
Hilde looked down at the watch on her wrist and replied, trying not to yawn. "Eleven thirty." She said and then got up. "Well I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm going to bed…now that I think of it…where is my room?" She said as she looked directly at Eve, who was slowly nodding off despite her efforts.
"Oh, you weren't show? Well just follow me." She said as she walked out of the room through the same set of doors they had all entered by. She led them through the living room and then to a grand staircase, which she proceeded to climb.
They finally reached the second floor as she started down a new hall way. Everyone was relatively quiet. "Hilde, that one is yours." She said pointing to the door beside her. "Quatre, that's yours. Heero, your room is at the end of the hall. Trowa yours is opposite of Heero's. Duo, yours is second on the left, opposite of Gwen's…so don't be loud." She said giving him a small glare. He nodded quickly. "And Wufei, yours is third on the left. Now that's settled, I'm going to bed, goodnight." She said as she walked up the hall to the third door on the right and entered.
Everyone spread out amongst themselves, all heading their rooms. Duo heard Wufei mutter something and was about to yell at him, when Hilde gave him a glare. It was only the two of them in the hallway before she said anything.
"Don't you remember what Eve just said? Do you want to wake Gwen up?" She said whispering.
"Ah come on babe? I was gonna yell at him or anything." He said as his put a hand behind his head, hoping that Hilde would fall for his little innocent act.
"You are hopeless." She said and then gave him a quick peck on his cheek. She smiled and turned on her heel, but Duo pulled her back towards him. "What?" She asked.
"I really don't want you to fight you know." He said sadly. "What happens if you get hurt or…"
She smiled at him as she put a finger to his lips. "Duo…"She began. "Everyone is called into battle at one time or another. Now it's my time and I'll fight better knowing that you'll be by my side. Besides…"She whispered then brightened up. "I'm just as good a pilot as any of you. Don't worry my God of Death, you can't get rid of me that easily." She said and then turned and entered her bedroom.
Hilde…what would I do without you? He thought as he made his way to his room. He slowly dug his hand into his pocket and was about to pull something out when he noticed someone's presence.
"Maxwell…what are you doing!" Wufei practically yelled.
"Wufei…there's a child sleeping!" Duo whispered coarsely. "Have the decency to shut up once and a while." He said and entered his room. Wufei looked really peeved at Duo's remark. He grumbled and re-entered his room.
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"Are the mobile suits ready?" Katrina asked the African American man on the screen. She sat at her desk with her legs crossed in a very lady like fashion. One could tell that she had a very well upbringing by the way she acted. She almost seemed like Dorothy's clone.
"Yes madam. We will begin operation Aurora Borealis right on schedule." The man said. He was young like so many of the soldiers that worked for this mysterious source. The man wore what looked to be a rendition of the Alliance military uniform.
"Perfect, good work Lieutenant Jordan. I expect a report on my desk tomorrow." She said with a slight smile. "You should have nothing to worry about. They are defenseless."
"Yes mam!" He said as he saluted his superior. "Jordan out." He said as the vid-phone went black.
"Time for the New Alliance to make it's move." She said and then laughed evilly.
"I assume you're laughing at a joke Lady Popovich?" The same man with brown hair who had contacted her earlier said as the vid-phone came on.
"No you're Excellency. I was simply contemplating that fact how easily it will be to gain power over this planet without the Gundams protecting it." She said almost hurriedly.
"I was just seeing how things were moving along. Well…is everything ready?"
"Yes Sir, Operation Aurora Borealis will soon come into effect. Those people will have no idea what hit them." She said smiling.
"Just make sure that they take the Sanc Kingdom without any problems. Although I am sure they will arise."
"Yes Sir."
"Very well then. Contact me later." He said as the vid-phone went blank once again, leaving Katrina in the darkness.
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Even though it was almost twelve AM, the two mobile suits at the Preventers base were still duking it out. Relena had managed to get Sally to fight with her one last time before turning in for the night. Sally reluctantly agreed to help Relena out. She was a little tired from her previous work that day and wanted to go to bed. Sally was still wondering where Wufei was. She knew that to stay in one place for more than a day was a miracle for him, but she was glad just the same that he had decided to join her and become a Preventer.
Meanwhile in the control room Lady Une watched as the two continued to fight on. She wondered what would happen if Zechs had ever found out about Relena doing this training. He'll most likely be disappointed. She thought. Suddenly a guard turned to her.
"Excuse me, Lady Une. We have a message here that a Zechs Marquise wishes entry to the base. He says that he is related to Miss Dorlain." The guard said as her eyes widened. "Miss Une?"
"Yes, yes. Give him clearance." She said as she turned back to the monitor before her. She was just about to open up a comlink with Relena and Sally when Zechs, along with Noin, came bursting through the doors. Noin looked as if she was trying to calm him down a bit.
"Miss Une I wish to speak with Relena immediately." Zechs said hotly. Lady Une could tell by his gaze that he was extremely angry and disappointed.
"I'm sorry Zechs but she is, um, indisposed at the moment." She said motioning to the screen behind her with the two mobile dolls continued to battle each other amidst the many lights.
"Then I'll do it myself." He said as he stepped towards the control panel. He looked over the buttons then, before either Noin, Une or the officer could stop him, he pushed it.
The screen was split in two as the faces of Relena and Sally came onto it. Both were heaving and look extremely tired, but had managed to continue their little training.
"What is it Miss Une?" Relena asked as she looked up, not realizing that Zechs was on the opposite side of the screen. "Miliardo!?"
"Yes it's me…now we need to have a little talk."
"There is nothing that needs to be said!" Relena retorted. Her head was dripping with perspiration as she heaved in air and she looked just about as angry as Zechs did. Lady Une and Noin kept their distance as the two siblings fought. Sally would have said something, but she did not want to get in the middle of this. She was just too tired.
"There is much to be said! You know this isn't the conduct of a Peacecraft!" Zechs had not realized and Relena was taken aback by his comment.
"Look who's talking!" She spat. "If you remember correctly dear brother I renounced the Peacecraft name during the final battle with Marimeia! I have just as much blood on my hands as you do! What are you so afraid about anyway?" She asked more calmly.
"I'm afraid that you will end up the same way that I am or maybe even was. You don't deserve this kind of life." He said sincerely.
"Look Miliardo. I'm not seventeen anymore. I am a grown woman of twenty two and you are going to have to get used to me making my own decisions. This is one that I want to take. I won't let you do the fighting for me anymore while I sit and do nothing."
He smiled. "Sally how well is she doing in her training?" He asked.
Sally snapped out of her little trance. "Well to be honest with you Zechs, she's right about your skill level."
"Well since you've come this far…there's no changing your mind is there." He asked. Relena nodded.
"Relena can we wrap this up now." Sally said in a whiney voice. "I'm exhausted."
"Sure. How about we get some sleep. We can continue this tomorrow. Let's say around noon."
"Nope, I can't. I've got other things to attend too. You know, army business." She said shrugging her shoulders.
"I'll train with you tomorrow." Zechs said. "I could use a bit of training myself. Sally, is the Tallgeese still in storage?"
"It sure is. We can easily arrange bring it out for you tomorrow."
"Great. Tomorrow Miss Dorlain, you face the Lightning Baron."
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Hey! You over there. We could use a hand! A boy around the age of fifteen yelled from where he was standing near the loading area of a ship. He had short dirt blonde hair and greenish/blue eyes. He looked almost identical to a certain Sandrock pilot, but his personality was much different. He had a more taking-what-comes-at-you philosophy.
The girl in an Alliance uniform, the same that he was wearing, walked over to him and the rest of his comrades. She had auburn hair and blue eyes. Her short hair was pulled back into a ponytail and her facial expression was calm.
He looked at her for a moment then smiled. Could you give us a hand. This is kinda heavy.
She nodded and reluctantly began to push the large box into the cargo bay with the rest of her fellow soldiers. Then there was one of them. Always the same boy. She couldn't see his face. He was just blank to her.
Suddenly everything went black. Everyone disappeared. No one was anywhere to be seen. The girl turned and then saw a mirror infront of her. She looked older. Around the age of eighteen now. Her hair was longer and much more healthy. She suddenly got the urge to look down. When she did peer down she saw nothing, then she felt something warm on her hands and lifted them from her sides. She gasped when she realized the warm substance the covered her hands was none other than blood.
Suddenly she felt the ground from beneath her give way and she fell into an endless tunnel of darkness. She continued to fall. Never stopping, never slowing down. She closed her eyes and wished that it would stop.
When her eyes opened she found herself lying in a bed. She felt warmer than before. Before when she was in the dark. She turned her head and found a man beside her. It was the same boy from before, but he had grown also. Instinctively she placed a hand on her enlarged stomach when she noticed that someone was looking at her.
Good morning. This figure beside her said.
Yes it is. She said smiling at him. He smiled back and looked down at her stomach.
So what are we gonna call her? How can you be sure that it's gonna be a 'her'?Call it 'father's intuition'. He said and then laughed. Well I'm going to take shower. He said and then jumped out of bed and walked out of the room.
The girl stretched and the noticed something on the wall. No…NO! She screamed as the blood continued to flow down the beautifully papered walls. Everything started to go fuzzy and she screamed as it did so. This wasn't her usual behavior. She was never afraid of blood. What was going on. Suddenly the room went black as it did before. She was alone again in the darkness and the same mirror appeared.
She looked only about two years older now and her hair was almost down to her buttox. Her hair was placed in a long braid and she wore jeans and a button up tank top. She closed her eyes as she felt the ground beneath her give way again. Why is this happening to me? She questioned aloud as she fell.
Mommy, mommy! Look at daddy! A small voice called out. The girl opened her eyes to notice that she was sitting in the grass in the backyard of a mansion. There was a fountain and lots of flowers. It smelled heavenly. She noticed the same man from before. He stood sopping wet at the edge of the fountain. She guessed he must've fallen in. The little girl ran to her and hugged her. She stifled a giggle as she watched the man. He looks like a wet dog. She said trying not to laugh at him. She got up taking her daughter with her over to the fountain.
Now how did you manage to fall into that? She said pointing to the fountain.
I tripped on one of Little Miss' toys…what's so funny?" He questioned looking at his wife and daughter.
"You!" They said and then broke into uncontrollable laughter. He started laughing as well that is until a gun shot rang through the air and everything went into slow motion. NOOOOOO!
The bullet ended up piercing the man's chest. He fell forward just as his wife caught him. Red liquid seeping through his shirt as she tried to stop the bleeding. She looked at her hands. They were stained with blood just like before. The little girl kneeled by his side as he slowly slipped away. The woman, know crying, turned her head towards the area where the bullet had come from. Another gun shot rang out and her eyes widened. She braced herself for the blow……
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Eve woke with a start. Perspiration covering her forehead. She heaved uncontrollably as she brought the covers to her chest. Her hair was know down and spread out like a fan all around her and she wore a black spaghetti strap night gown. Why won't they just go away! She yelled mentally, referring to the nightmare she had just had.
She looked all around her, not trying to find anything. She looked out the window and noticed the garden. Without a second thought she threw off her covers and jumped out of bed. Her night gown swished across the floor as she quietly ran out of her room and outside into the garden.
When she reached her destination, she had just enough time to pick one white rose before she quickly made a beeline to the path that would lead her to the clearing where his grave was. Finally, she had made it without anyone noticing. She stood facing the headstone, white rose in hand. A tear streamed down her face, followed by many more. Soon she crumpled to her knees.
"Look what you've made me become." She said softly. "I was the perfect soldier until you came into my life. What's it been…three years since I last saw your face. I keep having these nightmares about our life together up until…well you know. Gwen misses you so much. You should see her. She looks so much like you." She said sniffling. "She always wants you there to push her on the swing in the backyard and I want you here. You had no right to leave us! We needed you!…and you left. It doesn't seem fair to me how that bullet was meant for you, but trust me I will get my revenge." She sniffled again trying to contain herself. "Well my love I'm on another mission, our daughter still has no clue who I am, and it's going to be a big one. I just hope that Gwen will be safe. Please protect her…I have to go now. Happy Birthday." She said as she slowly got up and placed the rose on his headstone. She stepped back and looked at it once more before turning to leave.
When she submerged from the woods a loud explosion sounded through the air and lit up the sky, making it look as if it was dawn. Eve squinted and noticed three mobile suits in the distance. "They're bombing the town!" She yelled as she sprinted back to the house.
When she arrived inside she made a mad dash for Gwen's room. When she reached the floor on which the room was located all doors were open and all rooms were empty except for one. She turned to Gwen's door when she heard a light crying. She quickly opened it and found Quatre with Gwen in his lap, trying to comfort her.
"Gwen." Eve said as Quatre handed the small girl to her. She hugged her. "Thank you for taking care of her." She said to Quatre as he nodded. "Where are the others?" She questioned him.
"They went out after they heard the explosion." He said.
Eve thought for a moment. "Here, can you take her." She said handing a hiccuping Gwen to Quatre. "I have to go." He simply nodded in understanding.
"Mommy no!" Gwen said between hiccups.
"I have to. I'll be back soon." Eve said stepping out of the room leaving Quatre to tend to Gwen.
"Mommy! Mommy come back!" Gwen yelled.
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Eve arrived downstairs to find everyone getting into their Gundams. All but Hilde were all waiting for the door to opened so that they may be released into the open. Hilde stood staring up at her Gundam. She short hair was messy and she simply had on a pair of boxers and a t-shirt.
"Come on Hilde. Try it out." Eve said as she rushed over to a control panel and pushed a button. Hilde stood lost in thought and everything suddenly came back to her when she realized that she had to do this. She ran towards the purple and black Gundam as Eve ran towards hers and jumped in.
"Here we go again." Duo said as he readied his Gundam. "Okay ol'buddy let's see what you can do." He said as he pushed the stick shifts forward. Soon all were in the air heading towards the small town/base where the new mobile suits.
When they arrived the town was in shambles. Everything seemed to be burning as frightened citizens as well as soldiers took to the streets in panic. All of the pilots surveyed the area for the two mobile suits that just seemed to disappear.
"I guess that means they've made their first move." Trowa said as he continued to look around. All of the Gundams looked exactly the same as they did during the Marimeia War.
"Yes, but where did they go?" Hilde questioned as she looked around. "Why would they want to attack a town? What good would it do?"
"They're watching us as we speak. I guess they weren't expecting that many of us." Heero said as he readied himself as well as the Wing Zero.
Just then the two suits appeared and charged at the Gundams before them. Both of them went for the same Gundam. They managed to pin the Black Widow and keep it down while the others watched as they hurled blasts at it.
"Hilde!" Duo yelled.
When they tried to make a move a whole fleet of mobile suits stood surrounding all of them and they began to launch an all out attack on the five pilots that were still standing.
"Hilde! Hilde press the red button to your right!" Eve yelled over her comlink.
Hilde did so and her glaive appeared in one of the Black Widows hands. She knew exactly what to do, she saw Duo do the same thing more than once. "No way am I giving up!" She said as she plunged the glaive through both of the suits. They blew up instantaneously and Hilde managed to get the Black Widow off of the ground. "Whoa!" She said. "These suits can really take a lot!" She said.
"Nice going babe!" Duo said enthusiastically.
"It's not over yet!" Wufei said as he dodged a few blasts and went after some of the suits before him. "Those who are weak should not fight!" He yelled as he extended the arms on the great Altron Gundam and shot flames at a number of mobile suits.
Heero and Trowa went about their business quietly finishing the task at hand. The dodged and shot at mobile suits with ease. Heero was getting annoyed with the suits and pushed himself to destroy more. Trowa maintained his emotionless face as he finished off the mobile suits in front of him.
"I want you to tell me why you are here!" Eve yelled over the comlink at one of the suits she had pinned on the ground. "You've caused enough damage!"
"I will say nothing to you! I am fighting for what I believe in!" Yelled the pilot. "Major! Retreat, I think we have enough information as is!" yelled the male voice over the comlink.
"Pathetic." Eve said as she readied her vulcan cannon to blow away her opponent. Her soldier mode had clicking in by now and there was no stopping her. The Zero system in her cockpit would not let her decide for her self what she wanted to do, and she knew that.
"Eve stop!" Hilde yelled as she slashed through another suit.
"Wha…" Duo said as he struck another suit.
"Like Wufei said…" She started, with a smirk on her face. "Those who are weak should not fight." She said and then pull the trigger. The pilot screamed on agony as he was blown to bits.
The mobile suits had begun to retreat and were soon gone. All that was left was a barren waste land full of mobile suits, a rubble town and Eve…laughing.
"It's good to be back!" She yelled as she laughed. Everyone had questionable looks on their faces as they listened to her. "Where are you going?" She questioned when she saw the Wufei was turning to leave.
"I take my leave now. I work better alone." He said as his thrusters turned on and he blasted away. Without a word Heero did the same.
"Eve are you alright?" Hilde questioned.
"Fine. Let's get back." She said as Chameleon turned and began walking away.
"I wonder what's gotten into her. She seems so different." Hilde said to her self not intending anyone to hear.
"Yeah. She seems more like Heero now." Duo said. "She was so different before she got into that suit."
"If you were listening before, she said that her Gundam is the first model of the Zero system. She probably still hasn't gotten the hang of it." Trowa said solemnly.
"Let's go now. I'm tired." Hilde said as the Black Widow turned and started back. The other two followed suit. Everything was changing again. The peace which they had fought so hard to attain was being blown into the wind, again.
tbc…
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I am so, so, so sorry! This took me so long I know! Well that's because this is one of my longer chapters…43 pages to be exact…and I've been working on my web pages! My Gundam Wing page is almost done! YAY! See ya! ~Ducky~