Chapter 5
Meeting Wufei, Sally, and Lady Une
"Where were you while I went back to the hotel room?"
"Planning my surprise trip for you."
"Trip?" She questioned curiously.
"Yep we're going to one more place after this. So what will this trio be like?"
"Well Sally and Lady Une have some very interesting perspectives on certain topics. Wufei on the other hand is a lot like Trowa; he has a very tuff exterior, but never shows himself in the true self. He's very opinionated and holds his ideals to the greatest extent."
"So who are we going to visit first?"
"We'll visit Lady Une since she'll be the easiest to get a hold of. She can help us find the other two since they're likely to be away somewhere."
"Can I help you?" The receptionist asked kindly.
"Yes could you please tell Lady Une that Relena Dorilan is here to see her."
"Hold on." She answers as she picks up the phone and dials Lady Une's extension.
"Lady. There's a woman here by the name of Relena." She stops.
"Of course. Right away," She hangs up. "Top floor as you exit the elevator the first door you see."
'It will be good to see Katrina and Sally again.' Thinks Gabriel as he rides up to see one of his old school mates.
"Relena," welcomes Lady Une as they leave the elevator. "It's good to see you again, you're looking well. Gabe how've you been after all this time?"
"No complaints, Kat." Replies Gabriel.
"Now I'm lost." States Relena thoroughly confused.
"We were in military school together along with Sally, Noin, Zechs, and Trieze." Answered Gabriel.
"Wow," Stated Relena, dumbfounded. "Kat?"
"Our nickname for," he looks over to her for permission; she nods. "Katrina over here. So how's Sally?"
"She's her usual self."
"That's good to hear."
"What have you been up to? Why are you here with Relena?"
"Not much. After my tour of duty was over I went the way of the mercenary for hire. I came across Relena by pure chance. Her car had broken down when I came around. I decided to hang around her and became her bodyguard."
"So Relena. What are you doing here any way?"
"Well I've been going around checking up on everyone since I haven't seen any of you for far too long."
"So you're going to visit Sally and Wufei next?"
"Right."
"I can save you the trouble by bringing them here. Please sit down."
"Thank you. No that all right I'd like to see them individually."
~*~
"Well it was nice talking to you Lady Une."
"It was my pleasure."
"Could you tell me where Wufei or Sally are?"
"They should be in they're quarters, which are on the Fiftieth floor."
"One more question have you seen Heero?"
"Sorry no."
"Thank you."
"Relena could you give me a minute with Kat?"
"Sure I'll be right outside." She leaves.
"Kat I'm sorry about Trieze. I'm sure it would have worked for you two."
"Thank you Gabe."
"Don't mention it. Seriously it'll wreck my reputation."
"Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me."
"Maybe I'll see you again before one of us dies. See ya round."
"Goodbye Gabe." Lady Une says as she shakes her head in disbelief as he leaves.
"So who's next?" Asks Gabriel.
"Why don't you choose?"
"Wufei it is then."
"Wouldn't you want to visit Sally first?"
"Not really I just hope she isn't still holding a grudge."
"Grudge?" Questions Relena.
"Let's just say I played a, good or mean depending on your point of view, practical joke on her right before graduation."
"Forget I asked." She knocks on Wufei's door.
"Yes?" He questions through the door.
"It's Relena. Can I come in?"
"Sure come on in."
"Hello Wufei its good to see you again. How have you been?"
"I've been all right. No complaints. Who's your friend?"
"Wufei Chang I'd like to introduce Gabriel White."
"Hi."
"Nice to meet you." Says Gabriel as they shake hands.
"So Wufei are you free right now?" Relena asks.
"Sure I'm up for whatever you have in mind."
"Great lets go out to diner and catch up with each others lives."
~*~
"So why are you with Relena anyway?" Wufei asks Gabriel.
"I'm her bodyguard."
"I didn't think she needed one."
"Well she did and hired me. I'm just basically along for the ride on this trip."
"Interesting."
"Wufei," asks Relena. "Have you seen Heero?"
"Sorry, no."
"When am I going to find out who this Heero guy is Relena?" Says Gabriel in a belated tone. "I'm getting tired of being out of a loop."
"She hasn't told you?" Questions Wufei.
"Well she told me he was a friend like you but I don't believe her. Plus she won't give me background on her history with him."
"Like I said before; that answer is for another time. For right now it's none of your business."
"I know that but I'd just to know a little more than his name and the fact that he's a gundam pilot."
"How do you know he's a gundam pilot?"
"Well all her friends thus far have been gundam pilots."
"Who?
"Trowa, Duo, Quatre, and you."
"So I'm the last on the list Relena?"
"Hey! It's not like that at all! This entire trip was pre-planned by her butler! She didn't know who we were going to visit until we arrived at their colonies! Ok?!" Defended Gabriel.
"Fine. Whatever."
"No! It's not fine!"
"Gabriel." Relena interrupted trying to stop yet another fight.
"Sorry got carried away. We okay?" Asks Gabriel.
"Yea we're fine." Answered Wufei.
~*~
"So boss you wanted to see me?" Asks Sally to Une.
"Please Sally we're beyond that. But I wanted to talk to you for two reasons. First is have you found out anything about that mystery substance Wufei picked up?"
"Well the tech's figured out it was made out of three substances. One is Gundanium, the second is Neo-Titanium, and they have yet to figure out what the third is, but they're working their butts off trying to find out."
"Anything else?"
"Well it's being used as a kind of armor that's for sure. It's got the damnedest technology I've ever seen. No one can make heads or tails of it."
"Any insights?"
"They seem to think that the armor is meant to compact in on to itself so that it can be transported easily and under everyone's suspicion."
"Is that all?"
"Yep that's about the nuts and bolts of it. Now what was the second thing?"
"Well we have two friends visiting today."
"Who?"
"Well one is Relena."
"Where is she?" Sally asked quickly.
"She's with Wufei right now catching up. Our second friend is also with Relena."
"I'll see them when I catch up with them, if I can catch up. Where are they?"
"In Wufei's quarters."
"Great I'll see you later." Sally dashes out.
'Gabe, God help you.' Thought Une.
~*~
'Come on you stupid elevator move faster.' Sally thought as she pushed with all her might on the floor that Wufei was on. As if pushing the button harder would make the machine go faster. Ding, went the elevator as it announced it had arrived at the desired floor and opened the doors.
'Finally. Relena will be thrilled to see me.' She was in hearing distance now.
'Definitely three voices in there. Relena, Wufei, and. Gabe,' She stopped dead. 'Gabe is the second friend visiting us? If he thinks I've forgotten he is in for a brutal realization.' The talking stopped.
Inside
"Yea and then I." Gabriel stopped mid-sentence.
"What is it?" Asked Wufei.
"It's Sally."
"I'll go get her then." He said but was stopped by Gabriel.
"She holds grudges."
"What?" Whispered Wufei; not understanding.
"I played a prank on her before our graduation and I don't think she's even close to forgiving me. She's going to try to rush me by surprise, start talking again." They continue. He puts a finger over his mouth to keep his hiding place a secret. Sally burst in, Gabriel jumped behind her twisted both her arms and held her in what appeared to be an uncomfortable position.
"Hey Sal' good to see you again. Well at least the back of your head."
"Gabe I'm going to kill you."
"Not from where I'm standing," He addresses the pair. "Do you believe I have to go through this every time I come to say hello? Is this anyway to treat a friend Sal'?"
"Friend nothing! I'm going to kill you for what you did!" She yelled enraged at the memory of the most emotional day of her life.
"Aw now you don't mean that. And you know you liked it."
"Gabe I swear you will go to hell for this."
"Maybe but you first." He quickly pressed his finger into the bottom of her skull. She moaned and collapsed.
"What did you do to her?!" Demanded Wufei.
"She'll wake up in a hour with one hell of a hangover I suggest you put water and some strong pain killers next to your bed," He said as he picked up the limp Sally and laid her on Wufei's bed. "She'll never change. I'm going to sit out your visit with her."
"So she'll be okay?" Asked Relena.
"Yea. I bet she dreaming right now of how many ways she can kill me."
"What did you do to her?" Asked Wufei.
"Sorry for asking but how old are you two?"
"We're both twenty." Stated Wufei.
"Well you look younger but I suppose it's okay to tell you, but over dinner."
"So tell us already." Stated Wufei clearly irritated.
"Well you ever heard of P. E.?"
(A/N): Personality Enhancer. So you don't get lost.
"The drug of course. It sends your emotions on a roller coaster of what ever you're feeling," he paused realizing what he just said. "You didn't!"
"I did." Replied Gabriel grinning evilly.
"How are you still alive?"
"Luck I guess." He said and shrugged it off.
"No wonder she wants you dead."
"Who knew she held a grudge."