SVX: Oh wow it feels good to be back and writing this story!!! Well I didn't get fifteen reviews exactly which I am still a little peeved at Ahem back on the subject…this is number nine and during my long absence from this story I got some ideas so let's see if they work out…MAX bring me the Mortal Plague files.
MAX: (grabs a dust covered floppy disk and sneezes) Geeze it's been a long time since we worked on this…ACHOO!
SVX: Bless you…I know well let's get it working again ENJOY!!!!!
Mortal Plague
Chapter Nine
The young girl smiled as the warm artificial sun beat down on her freckled face. Her frizzy red hair bobbed as she ran through the sprinklers and the fresh grass tickled her feet. "Mommy watch me…Mommy!"
"I'm Watching Amanda," answered a young woman in her twenties as she watched her pride and joy leap over the sprinkler. Her green eyes sparkled in the light as she smiled and laughed. A slight tremor below her feet caused her to gasp. Her eyes narrowed with concern as she walked out towards her daughter. Her mouth opened in a silent scream as a giant wave of water appeared into her view. Her mind switching into automatic she grabbed her young child and ran as fast as she could away from the water. She turned her head and looked back as her home was demolished by the powerful mass of liquid. Tears began to stream down her face as she tried to calm her now screaming daughter. She turned her head again and felt any of her hope wash away as the wave crept closer.
"MOMMY!" She stared at her hysterical daughter and kissed her damp forehead. A crushing pressure hit her and she went black hearing her young child scream in pain and fear.
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"The colony L6 has been cleansed High Commander Saber," said the young soldier, as he stood erect waiting to be dismissed. The 27-year-old man smiled and waved his hand dismissing the young man. He turned to face his window gripping a small leather bound bible.
"Lord we will avenge the severe raping your planet had to endure yet." The buzzing of his intercom interrupted his thoughts.
"Yes?"
"Commander Saber sir the new recruits are beginning there tests now."
"Thank you Miss Anderson." He stood placing the small bible on his chair and went to his closet to grab his formal uniform. The dark crimson material matched his hair making his appearance more regal. The gold and black trim also contributed to the regal stance. To finish it off he pulled a large gold cross around his neck and walked out the door.
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This should be good for a laugh, thought Duo as he watched the young boy try and disarm the manikin of all its bell-attached weapons. He cursed once again as the bells jingled giving away his position to the other soldiers in the area.
"Alright that's enough…Any one else," screamed Lt. Andrews who was obviously annoyed at all the youths in the room. "You Solo you're the only one left…let's see what you can do." Duo smirked and stepped forward. He walked around the manikin trying to get an idea of the angles. With a quick movement he had the first weapon in his hands, the bell had remained completely silent. A few whispers and gasps arose from the youths in the room. This only fed Duo's determination to succeed. Another quick movement and two more weapons were removed again in total silence. After a few minutes the manikin was completely disarmed and the only noise had been the shocked gasps and whispers of the trainees.
"W-w-well I am impressed," said Lt. Andrews his jaw subconsciously hanging open. Duo smiled and walked back to his place in the ranks. This will be way too easy!
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"Heero, there's a news broadcast coming on that Dr. Allen said we had to see," stated Quatre as he stared at Heero. Heero nodded and flipped on the monitor and listened in horror at the late breaking news.
"Colony L6 has just experienced a massive flood killing all of the total population. A malfunction in the main water valve caused a fifty-five foot tidal wave to ravage through the colony destroying building and lives. Experts say the malfunction was due to sabotage and the new religious military Dawn of Eden is being held responsible. This faction was also responsible for the deadly virus that swept through the L2 colony. The colony is said to have only fifty-three men and amazingly one woman. The young woman was brought into the hospital the first day the virus was found and is still in a coma but said to be in fair condition. The remaining doctors are baffled at the woman's condition and are considering her survival a miracle. This stations prayer are with Hilde Schibecker and the rest of the L2 virus victims." Heero turned off the screen and turned to look at Quatre who was still staring at the blank screen.
"Heero we have to find Duo."
"Yah, and make that son-of-a-bitch faction pay."
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Hilde smiled as she stared out of her room's window at the star filled sky. "A penny for your thoughts darlin?" Hilde smiled and looked at Father Maxwell as he entered the room.
"Oh I was just thinking of someone special who loved to look at the stars with me." Father Maxwell smiled and walked to a small rocking chair in the corner and sat down.
"I would like to hear about this special someone." Hilde smiled and blushed as she looked at the kind Old Irish man.
"Well he saved my life and well I guess I kinda saved his, he is just so different and I really do think that I love him but…"
"Go on my child."
"I just don't think he feels the same way." Her smile wavered and she stared wistfully at the stars. Father Maxwell stood and placed his hand gingerly on her head. Hilde looked up at him a sad smile on her lips.
"He'll come around…now get some sleep…God bless ye child." With that he kissed her forehead and left the room. Hilde smiled and turned her focus back to the stars.
"Oh Duo."
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Duo sat straight up in his caught covered in sweat. He stared around the dark room trying to focus in the darkness.
"Hilde?"
SVX: Okay I know a bit short but a little is better than nothing. Hopefully 10 will be longer. So what do you think so far? Come on give me some feed back. Any suggestions on the story line…I love getting ideas and comments!!!
MAX: Hey Space ask them come on pleeeaaaassssseeee!!!!
SVX: (Rolls her eyes and sighs) Okay hey everyone my muse is lonely and needs a "significant other" so if you have a female muse that would like to date I tiny Duo look alike with bat wings say so in your review and leave your e-mail address. Geeze this is soo humiliating why don't you just do one of those video dating services!!!!
MAX: Because Anime muses are the cutest.
SVX: (Sweatdrops) See Ya!!!!