Two Hearts Beating As One
Chapter Seven: Love Amidst Confusion
Author's Note: Gomen ne minna0san for not uploading this sooner! *sweatdrops badly* I've been muchly busy, you see. ^-^() Anyways, I hate to admit that I don't belong anyone or anything in this story except the plot! There!! I admit it!! :P
Note: If anyone still wants me to continue, review! Also, to those asking what this whole thing's about, just continue reading. You'll figure it out sooner of later. ^_~
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Last time:
"Looking for someone?" asked a cold voice behind them.
They whirled around to come face to face with a figure clothed in black.
" Usa?" Quatre gasped, eyes widening in disbelief.
A flicker of recognition flashed in her now dull blue eyes before disappearing. "I'm afraid you're quite mistaken… I am Darkness."
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Wufei scowled at the black-clad woman before them. "I don't care what the hell your name is, onna! All I know is you look like Usagi. Even if you're not her, you should know where she is!"
"I have know idea who this Usagi is," Darkness told him coolly. "I do know however is that I was assigned to capture all Gundam pilots and that is what I plan to do!" She lunged forward with amazing speed, catching the Chinese youth off guard.
He stumbled back, bringing up his katana to defend himself. The girl caught the sword in a gloved hand easily, the other slamming forward to make contact with Wufei stomach.
"Wufei!" Quatre moved forward to catch him as he fell backwards. "Usa, please stop this!" the blonde boy pleaded. "I know it's you, Usa! Please snap out of this!"
"And I have already told you that my name is Darkness and that I don't know who this "Usa" of yours is!" Darkness snapped, raising her hand to slap him.
Images flashed through her mind. She gave a cry of pain, stepping back until her back hit the wall. She cringed, holding her head as if experiencing a terrible headache.
Wufei stepped out of Quatre hold, katana gleaming in his fisted hand. "Tell us where she is so that we can get out of this place," he commanded. "Tell us or die!"
"No, Wufei! This girl is Usagi! I know she is," Quatre blocked the other boy from the still trembling girl.
"Winner, do you think that your girl friend would actually do this to us?" the Solitary Dragon glowered.
"No!" Darkness had risen, head bowed, shielding her eyes. "Why? . . . Why won't you leave me alone?" she screamed, clutching her head once more. "You. . ." she whispered glaring up at Quatre. The boy unconsciously took a step backwards. "I remember you. . . It's all fuzzy, but I remember seeing you. . ." Her eyes softened ever so slightly.
"You . . . remember?" he asked, hope shining in his pale blue eyes.
"What the hell are you guys doing here?! Heero sent me in here to get you guys and Usagi! They're almost out of ammo!" Duo ran up to them, gun in hand.
"Maxwell, shut up and get some sense into Winner! He thinks this baka onna is the one we're looking for!" Wufei growled.
It was then that Duo noticed Darkness. "Usagi-san!" he blinked.
"Not you too!" Wufei groaned.
The girl's eyes hardened once more as she listened to them talk. A smirk curved her lips. "This is convenient, three Gundam pilots all in one place. . ." A cold humorless laugh came from her lithe frame.
Duo's brow creased in a confused frown. "What happened to her?" he whispered.
"Usa. . . You said you remembered me! If you do, please, stop this and come back with us!" a distressed-looking Quatre begged.
Darkness' expression softened once as she gazed at him. "I cannot harm you. Somehow, I feel it is not right. And yes, I do remember you. But it is my duty to Treize-san to follow his orders. However. . . You may escape if you wish. I cannot bring myself to let anyone harm you."
"Leave?" Quatre blinked. "But. . . but the others! I can't leave now!" he protested.
The girl ignored this. She brought her gun level with Duo's forehead and another to Wufei's. "Go now, or they die."
"Don't worry about us Winner, save yourself." Wufei didn't take his glaring onyx eyes off of the girl.
"I. . . " Quatre began.
"I hear soldiers coming. You better get out of here now, Q-man," Duo added. "The others should know what happened. Don't worry about us buddy," he winked.
" . . . Go," Darkness whispered. "And take my love with you. You who I remember from the past, who was close to my heart."
Quatre nodded, feeling numb and ran as soldiers filled the hall. He shot some, clearing a path for himself. As he reached the door, he turned once more to them. "Gomen. I'll be back for all three of you, I promise!" he vowed before running back to his hidden Sandrock.
"I know you will," Darkness smiled sadly as guards surrounded her and the two pilots. She sighed, letting the numerous soldiers take custody of Duo and Wufei before returning to her room.
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"You let pilot 04 go. Why?" Treize looked out the window of his office, which overlooked the city.
The girl sighed, rubbing her temples. "I don't know why I let him go. It was idiocy on my part. But I couldn't let you harm him. Don't ask me why, Treize-san. . . Because I do not know."
A knock from the door made her turn. "Treize-sama, I have a full report here on from the security cameras," Lady Une called from outside.
"Very well, you may enter, Lady Une," answered Treize.
She entered, shooting a glare at Darkness before placing the folder on Treize's desk. "It seems that Darkness here let pilot 04 go after having a nice chat with him, sir. Not mere carelessness either. Perhaps a little discipline is in order. . .?"
"Not necessary, Lady Une. I am sure that Darkness will not commit the same mistake, will you?" He turned to the girl, dark eyes boring into her own.
She stared back defiantly, meeting his gaze. "Of course not, sir," she replied coldly. "I would not dream of it."
"Good. Dismissed." Darkness bowed slightly before exiting the room.
"What do you think, Lady Une? Why did she let him go?"
The woman hesitated for a second. "She remembers him, sir. The Cameras caught her telling him so. I. . . think they have a sort of bond, sir."
"How odd. This has never happened before. Keep her under surveillance."
"As you wish," Une bowed and turned to leave.
"Oh and Lady Une?" Treize's voice stopped her at the door. "Strengthen security. I know they'll be back for her."
"Yes, of course, sir!" Une exited and Treize was left with his thoughts.
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"Why?" The blonde girl stripped the black clothing off, before slipping into the shower. The water washed over her aching body soothingly. "Why did I let you go? And why did I feel a stab of pain as you left? . . . Who are you?" Closing her eyes, she paused before re-opening them once more. "Q. . . Quatre, yes, that's it." Dull blue changed to a dreamy crystal blue and back again. "Quatre. . . "
Elsewhere, a certain blonde haired youth looked up. "Usa?" He sighed when he realized he was alone. An image of the black-clad Darkness flashed through his mind. "What have they done to you? I miss you, Usa." he sighed longingly to the silent heavens.
A/N: Well? Good or bad? I must know! X.X Should I continue? R&R! E-mail me at kaigan13@yahoo.com. All reviews are welcome! ^-^ Also, I have my Chibi-Yuki here to thank! *holds up a chibi Yukito blinking up at them adorably with big golden eyes from behind little glasses* He's my new muse! ^_~ Ja!
