Team Gundam
Chapter 2
The Shock
Noin and Une stared at the computer screen in disbelief. They were too shocked by what the results said that they didn't even notice Sally walk in the door.
"What's with you guys? You look like you've seen a ghost," Sally exclaimed. Wordlessly, they both motioned to the computer. Sally leaned over the desk to get a better look. Once she realized what they were referring to, her eyes widened in surprise.
"But… but… how can she? That says that… So that means that she's…" Sally stuttered.
"Heero's sister." Lady Une finished. She quickly typed something into the computer. "Here, I've brought up both their records and placed them side by side complete with photo identification. Let's see… Their birth dates and places are the same and they look so much alike… that means they're twins! Obviously, not identical but it's still a shock! And I bet they don't even know."
"What do we do? I mean are we supposed to tell them? It would be a huge bombshell and no telling how Heero would react." Noin wondered.
"It's in the employment contract that if anything unusual is found within the genetic information that we are obligated to let them know." Lady Une answered, rubbing the sides of her head.
"Well, I think we should wait a few days and let Christy get settled in," Sally mused. Noin and Une nodded in agreement.
Christy carefully placed the papers she was reviewing down on a table in the coffee shop downstairs. She sat down and pulled a bagel out of a bag. She loved bagels and the coffee shop claimed to have the best around, so she decided to give them a try. Glancing over the papers she had brought with her, her eyes lit up in excitement. It was her first mission. The Preventers wanted to use her as a spy in a nearby Oz base to gather more information on the new models. Christy could hardly contain her excitement. She had wanted to learn more about the Scorpios but she hadn't known when she would have the opportunity. She read some more and came across who would be accompanying her on the mission: Trowa Barton and Heero Yuy. 'Well, at least I'll have a chance to meet more people. I wonder what they'll be like? Could Trowa Barton be the same Trowa I met this morning?' her mind reeled with questions.
Across the coffee shop, Trowa and Heero were laying out the upcoming mission. As Heero talked, Trowa would merely nod and every now and then, point out a suggestion.
"I bet the base will be under heavy security. Especially from experiences in… the past," Heero stopped short when he noticed that Trowa was distracted. "What are you looking at?" Heero followed his gaze and realized he was staring at Christy, the new girl. She appeared to be reading some papers. For some reason, she seemed familiar even though he never forgot a person that he met. She certainly didn't look like anyone he knew, with her long chocolate-colored hair and smooth, creamy complexion. She was also very small, probably barely five feet tall.
"Hello, Earth to Trowa!" He exclaimed, waving his hand in front of Trowa's face trying to get his attention.
"What Heero?" Trowa asked, finally snapping out of his trance.
"Normally, Duo's the spacey one. What's wrong with you?"
"She's the girl that will be helping us on our mission. She seems really smart and…" his voice trailed off. Heero just stared at him and shook his head.
"Well, if you decide to get your head out of the clouds, let me know. I've got things to take care of and plan." Heero growled and left. Trowa looked at him in surprise. Normally, Heero wasn't the one to lose his cool over something like that. Trowa just shrugged and returned his attention to the mission assignment. When he glanced back over to Christy's table, he noticed it was empty. He tried not to show his disappointment since he had wanted to talk to her before she left.
The next morning, Christy stood outside Lady Une's office waiting for the other two members of her team to show up. They were supposed to be having a meeting. Heero was the next to show up. He nodded curtly to her and leaned against the wall.
"Are you by any chance, Heero Yuy?" Christy asked.
"Yeah, and I guess you're that new girl, Christy. This is your first mission right?" he said in his usual monotone.
"This is my first mission as a Preventer but when I was in training I did have several." Christy replied. Suddenly, she had a strange feeling like she knew him from somewhere. But that was impossible, for she couldn't remember having met him before. The awkward silence was inturrupted by Trowa who walked up behind Christy. Lady Une's door then opened and she ushered them in.
They were surprised to see Noin and Sally already in the office. Trowa and Heero looked at each other. It was almost like they had been having a discussion about something.
Lady Une walked back behind her desk. She looked distracted and nervous about something, but nevertheless, she cleared her throat and began to speak.
"Trowa, can I ask you to step out of the room for a moment. We need to speak with Heero and Christy alone." Une asked politely. Trowa looked a little surprised but nodded and left the room, closing the door behind him.
"Christy…" Lady Une started. "When we received the results of your DNA test yesterday…we found something rather interesting. We decided you should know before you go on your mission next… for various reasons. Christy, your DNA is extremely similar to a member of the Preventers. Do you know if you have a sibling that works in our department?" Christy shook her head.
"No, I never had any family. My parents died when I was really young, so I don't even remember them. I'm pretty sure I don't have any relatives." She explained.
"Well, Christy. It appears you do have a brother that is a part of our department." She looked up and took a deep breath. "Christy, what I'm trying to say is that, according to your DNA, Heero Yuy is your brother."
Christy and Heero both gasped and looked at each other. Christy took a step back and turned back to Lady Une.
"Are you sure this isn't some kind of mistake? I mean…" Christy stuttered.
Lady Une shook her head, "I ran the test several times, and each time the same results came back. I know this must be difficult. In fact, you and Heero are fraternal twins."
Christy gritted her teeth and looked at the floor, blinking back tears. She suddenly spun on her heel and bolted out the door leaving a puzzled Trowa out in the hall. She didn't know where she was running to, only that she had to be alone, as she had been for so many years.
Here's Chapter 2. Sorry it's so short, but I hope I may have cleared up a few questions. Chapter 3 will get better I promise ^_^ How will Heero and Christy handle this? Do you think it will affect the mission? Wait till Chapter 3. In the meantime R&R!
-Celestial Lady
