Hell Razor

Chapter 5

By: Princess Raye Fire

"Boys, listen, but I'm not an assassin sent to kill Quatre. I mean, if I did that it throw Winner Inc., into disarray and kill thousands upon thousands, slowly and painfully. Then I'd be no better then the rest of them."

"The rest of who asked Quatre.

"Earth Sphere's so called 'Security Forces', Gundam builders, Gundam Pilots, all of them. The people that killed my parents."

"How did your family die?" Asked the braid-haired man as he slid his arm around the small woman. To his surprise leaned in and wrapped her arms around him.

"They were killed in a Gundam attack."

""Your parents were part of OZ?" said the suddenly alert Heero Yuy.

"No, they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. We were in China visiting members of my father's Clan. You see he was ex-communicated when he married an American woman and this was the first time we were all allowed to visit. I was in the mountains, camping, when the attack came. It was a battle between Earth Sphere and a Gundam. They told me it was 05's fault.

"I remember that fight." Said Wufei as he stood to leave "Reports of it actually. Most of the people died and those that survived the initial attack had fatal injuries and ended up dieing anyway."

"That's the one."

"What were your parents names?"

"Shaun-you and Melody."

*~*Later*~*

"It's been fun, Duo, but I have to go. You know school tomorrow and all."

"All right. See ya at school."

"Bye."

Duo and Hotaru had stayed up 'til midnight talking.

~*~*~*~

Hotaru walked through the streets to her apartment, wondering what to tell Une-san in her daily progress reports.

She was still debating the subject of Duo when her phone rang. She quickly jumped up from her couch and grabbed the phone.

'It could be Duo!' she thought then silently scolded herself for having such thoughts about the enemy.

"Hello, this is Hotaru."

"Lieutenant Saturn, how are you?"

"Oh, Treize-sama, I'm fine. Thank you." Said Hotaru, disappointed.

"Lady Une was quite worried when you didn't call to give your report. So I decided to call for her. How is progress?"

"I didn't call because I was befriending suspects."

"Really? Already?"

*~*~*

"Hey Q-man!:" Said Duo as he walked into Quatre's office were the smaller blonde was working. "Is this your bag?" He asked as he held up a small black brief-case

"No, Duo. Mine's right here." He held up his own matching bag; only his was full and worn from use.

"Do you think its Hotaru's?"

"Probably, why don't you take it to her?"

"'Kay, see ya, Q-man."

*~*~*

"Yes. Sir." Hotaru continued. "We spoke for hours. I learned of their security measures. I think I'll have a plan in a number of days. I would like you to send and prepare to launch as many Leo and Aries as you can without raising suspicion. At least 30 of each should be plenty."

"I think you underestimate them."

"It is not estimation that bothers Une-san or myself. It use. You see she tries to slug-it-out. Which is fine with suits of equal power, but as you've seen the Gundams are stronger then our suits and their pilots don't mind messing with rules. All rules, except one, protect the colonies. So you must plan things when Gundams are involved. Like our attack on Quatre Winner. We know there would be Gundams so Zechs and I planned around them and disabled 2 Gundams"

"That's an interesting point, Lieutenant. I believe that when you return Une's job just might be open."

She beamed. "Thank you, sir, I will enjoy the position and I hope I prove your trust is well placed."

"If you pull this off that will be all the proof I need. But if you don't what would you want as your next step?"

"Our own Gundam team."

"What?"

"You know how they say, 'fight fire with fire'? Well let's say the Gundam's are a forest fire of old and we: Noin, Zechs, Une, You and me, are our own fire. Offending Protectors."

"That is an intelligent next step. I hop you stay alive to use it. Good night"

"Good bye, sir." They hung up.

"Traitor!" She turned to the doorway and a VERY pissed of Duo standing there.

"Duo-kun, how long have you been there?" she asked, trying to regain her composure.

"Long enough." He said walking up to her. When they were just inches apart he continued. "Long enough to know you don't care about me, or our talk, or our date Saturday. Long enough to know you lied to me, to Quatre, and the others. That after our talk, our kisses you still just want to kill me so you can become Treize's lap-slut."

She looked down and then back up at him. Her anger filled eyes glistened with unshed tears. "That's not fair, Duo." She said softly, like she was having trouble staying calm. "What makes you think I'm not a spy for the colonies?"

"Because you would have told us, the Heroes of the rebellion!" He roared.

"Okay I'll give that one to you. But, Duo, I do care for you. I like you a lot, Duo, I think I love you."

"Love me?" He laughed, it was a bitter sound. "How much could you possibly love me?!" His eyes looked about to tear. "You an Oz flunky plus me a Gundam Pilot. Oh yeah there's a recipe for a successful love-life!" He glared at her with a look of pure rage and hatred. "How much could you possibly love me?"

"This much." She slammed her fist into his face Hard and he slumped to the floor. "Good bye, Duo." She bent down over him and whispered. "Treize will kill me for this." She kissed his mouth. "If Heero doesn't get me first."

She stood and ran to the phone. When Treize answered she said. "The situation has changed, wehave to move now. I'm going back to base to get HellRazor. Tell all Troop Commanders to get in position and attack if I'm not in position 10 minutes later. Move all troops, immediately." She hung up and ran out the door.

She closed it lightly and Duo fell into unconsciousness.

*~*~*

"Quatre, where's Duo?" asked Heero as he walked in to Quatre's office carrying some papers and a file folder.

"Duo's at Hotaru's, he'll probably be gone all night." Quatre said, almost sourly. "Why?"

"I found these." He dropped his work on the desk. "In that attack where her parents supposedly died there were no 'Shaun-you' or 'Melody' on the list of casualties."

"They could have been shot up beyond recognition."

"Possible but I doubt it. And what about this?" Heero opened the file and in it was a picture of Hotaru with a Lion symbol. "She works for OZ, assigned to Germany for a 'special'mission as an advanced Mobile Suit pilot."

"You don't think Hotaru is the Rebel Pilot do you?" Asked Quatre, horrified at the implications.

"That's exactly what I think."