Disclaimer: Don't own Gundam Wing, never have, never will. Dang now I'm depressed.
SVX: Hey I am so happy about the way this story is turning out. Whelp here is chapter four!
Mortal Plague
Chapter Four
Hilde felt like she had been walking for hours. Her feet were beginning to feel sore and the light seemed to be as far away as it had when she first saw it. Feeling tired Hilde sat down on a small knoll playfully rubbing the grass back and forth between her slender fingers. She suddenly had a strange sensation that something was watching her. A small shadow appeared at her left and she quickly turned around. A small boy no older than ten smiled down on her. She gave him a nervous smile feeling uneasy about where this child had come from. "Hi what's your name lady?"
"Hilde, what's yours?"
"Well all my friends call me Solo!"
"Well Solo where are your parents?"
"I don't know they are probably around, where are you going?"
"You know what I don't know." Hilde was starting to feel a little more relaxed with the boy and patted the grass next to her inviting him to sit. He smiled and flopped down next to her his dark brown eyes smiling as big as his lips. His dark blonde hair was a little dirty and very messy. His clothes weren't that impressive either they almost looked like old potato sacks. She didn't realize it but they began to talk about everything. Before she knew it the sky had turned a dark hue of blue with beautiful purple and pink overtones. "Oh my goodness it is beautiful but now I can't travel in the dark." Hilde looked over towards the light that still shone bright against the dark background. The young boy's face lit up as if he had accomplished an impossible mission.
"You can stay with me for the night?"
"Where do you live?"
"Close your eyes!" Hilde looked at the boy as if he was crazy but smiled slyly and closed her eyes. She suddenly felt herself floating and beginning to lose consciousness. She smiled before she fell into a dreamless sleep feeling strange warmth all around her. The young boy's eyes saddened as he stared at the beautiful girl. As he walked away into the horizon he turned and took one last look at the sleeping angel. "I bought you some time Duo I hope the others can give you more."
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Quatre hurried down the empty halls of the Preventers' headquarters looking for Lab 23-A. His eyes frantically scanned each door as he walked by. 19-A, 19-B, 20-A, 20-B… He walked faster knowing he was getting closer. 22-B, 23-A… 'Finally.' He grabbed the doorknob and pushed the door open. As he walked into the dimly lighted room he saw Sally and Trowa hunched over a small table discussing in hushed voices. Quatre moved farther into the room and noticed Wufei in a dark corner buffing his sword. "You must be Quatre," a voice came from behind Quatre, which made him jump. He turned to be met by a pair of lavender eyes.
"Y-y-yes, Quatre Rabarba Winner," he extended his arm and the women clasped her hand in his. She smiled and brushed a stray lock of blonde hair away from her eyes.
"It is a pleasure Mr. Winner I'm Dr. Allen but you can call me Jen." Quatre smiled and was about to speak when he was interrupted by the figure standing in the doorway.
"Ahem," Heero eyed all of the room's occupants before continuing, " Let's get started."
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Duo watched his breath appear and then vanish as he walked through the empty streets in the snow. Hilde was now in what you could consider stable condition. He needed to get out of there; there was too much death, too much innocents lost. He kept walking faster, maybe hoping to run away from the pain and suffering that lay behind him. He shut his eyes as he walked knowing he wouldn't bump into anyone, there was no one there. He opened his eyes and looked to his left. A massive Church rose from the ground and its tall towers pierced the sky. He stopped and stared at the large holy temple. With every ounce of mental strength he had he headed inside the church.
Thousands upon thousands of lighted candles greeted him as he entered. There was one candle that remained unlit. He reached for the small book of matches on the table and lit the remaining candle. As he reached the aisles between the pews he dipped his first two fingers in the holy water, that stood in a golden bowl on a stand, and placed them on his forehead, chest, then his left shoulder to the right. "To the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost." He walked down the aisle and kneeled in front of the sorrowful figure. The statue of Christ's eyes pierced through his soul and made him shiver. He suddenly had another wave of nausea wash over him and he felt as if his head would split in half. "No…please not again."
Duo opened his eyes and stared at bright white ceilings. He sat up straight in his bed looking around the unfamiliar room. 'Where am I,' he thought while climbing out of the piece of plank wood that made up his bed. He looked at his wrists that were securely bandaged slightly stained red. He cursed at his bad luck and began looking for a way out. A sound made him whip around to stare at the door as it opened. His long chestnut brown hair fell in tangles around his waist as he backed away.
"Aw so your awake my child," came a kind voice with a slight Irish accent, "What's your name me boy."
"I don't have one, but I guess you can call me…," He thought about what Solo had told him, "Duo call me Duo."
"Well Duo my name is Father Maxwell and this lovely lady here is Sister Helen." The young women smiled at him and moved from behind Father Maxwell to crouch in front of Duo.
"Welcome to the Maxwell church my boy," she smiled and her light blue eyes shimmered and Duo finally felt at home.
Duo gasped as the memories and images faded away back into his mind. He looked around the church wondering if anyone had seen him. The church was empty, just like the entire colony. Duo felt something running down the corners of his mouth and he wiped it away and stared at his hand. Blood, he gawked at the red liquid then turned away.
"What is happening to me."
SVX: That was chapter four. I am really glad this is turning out like it is. Stay tuned for number five!!