I've been on the computer for almost three hours...--_--;;

Chibi-Duo: But it's fun.

Chibi-WuFei: 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 53 seconds. 54, 55, 56...**walks out of the room still looking at his watch**

Where'd he come from?

Chibi-Quatre: **over by the window** Um, Angel-chan...you might wanna take a look at this...

Nani? **looks out the window, sees all her chibi's running amok** Uh-oh...how'd they get out? GAH! Must get them oraganized before the Chibi-Brittany Spears and the Chibi-Relena's get together....GAH! **races out the door in an attempt to organize her vast array of Chibi's**

Chibi-Duo: **shudders at the prospect of what Angel just said** Bad, very very BAD!

Chibi-Quatre: **nods head** Anyway...read this while she's gone.

Chapter 11

Lys heard the boys talking as they left the planning room and headed up the steps to their Gundams. Curled up comfortably inside, she closed the door to the little storage space. She heard Quatre land on the platform and the sound of his shoes against the floor of the Gundam as he came in. Typing could be heard as Quatre sat down, the engines started and a voice over the comm. unit, Heero's, she thought, give the order to move out.

She heard Quatres' response and felt the Gundam moving. Lys rearranged herself in her box and fell asleep listening to the droning of the Gundam around her.

* * *

Duo leapt over the guard rail and helped Reena over, catching her by the waist when she jumped and twirling her around. He was about to move in for a kiss when she pushed him away gently and walked into the Gundam, he followed her in and pressed the button to close the door. Thinking the reason she hadn't wanted to kiss was because all the guys were out there, he pulled her close again.

"Yammete Duo, kudasai." she said as she pushed him away again. He gave her a confused look as she turned and walked over to the pilots chair and stood behind it.

Duo looked hurt, but came over and plopped down on the chair as Heero popped up on the comm. screen.

"Ready to go." he stated and Duo nodded, though Heero hadn't formed it as a question. Heero nodded back and Duo started the Gundam.

"Hold on." he warned. Reena noticed he didn't put on the harness that was attached to his seat, when she asked why, he told her it was too confining and he fought better without it.

"So, Duo said as they started on their way, "what's wrong?"

"Nan demo nai yo." Reena answered. I'm afraid, she thought, Afraid he'll be like my father was, or all the other guys I've known.

"Then why won't you let me kiss you?" he asked

Reena was stuck for an excuse that she could tell him so she just said, "Because."

Damn woman! Duo thought frustratedly at Reena, I know there's something wrong, maybe she's just a bit scared of this whole thing. I know she's scared...I just don't know what of.

Duo checked his screen and saw a spot with a lot of rocky hills where he could land the Gundam, he called the guys on the comm. unit.

"Just gotta check something. Go ahead, I'll catch up." he told them, landing Deathscythe in a small clearing, the other pilots kept going.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong with Deathscythe?" asked Reena when they landed, Duo got out of his seat.

"Nothing's wrong with my Gundam, it's you that needs an adjustment." he stated, walking over to her, she backed away.

"What do you mean?" she asked shakily as she backed away from the advancing Duo.

"You're acting weird Reena, I want to know if it's something I did." He asked her, she bumped in the wall and couldn't back up anymore. He looked her in the eyes, he saw fear. What is she afraid of?!?!? he asked himself, he took another step towards her, She couldn't be....

Panicking, Reena pulled out the gun Heero had given her and aimed it at Duo, "Don't come any closer." she warned him, he stopped in his tracks.

She is! he realized, She's afraid of me!!!

"Whoa, Reena. Calm down. What are you afraid of?" he reached out to touch her arm and she flinched, he pulled his hand back quickly as he got an idea, She thinks I'm going to hurt her!!! ME???

"Reena," he said soothingly, "I won't hurt you, I would never hurt you. Is that why you're afraid? Did a guy hurt you before?" he asked. She looked warily at him and nodded.

"Have I ever hurt you?" he asked her.

"Reena shook her head, "Demo," she stated, "someone has always been around. That was what it was like with him too. He was really nice until we were alone. It doesn't help knowing you kill for a living. I don't feel very secure."

"Reena, I would never hurt you. You mean a lot to me." he said softly, she didn't look convinced, "Reena, c'mon. I'm not one of those guys, I'd never lay a hand on you. Ree...look at me, look at my eyes. I'm not lying to you. Not all guys hit, I care deeply for you and I'd give my life to protect you." her sky blue eyes starred into his amethyst ones, searching for an answer. "Shoot me if you want, if you don't believe me. I'll never hurt you Reena...never."

Reena found the answer there, she dropped the gun and raced over to Duo. Throwing her arms around him, she cried into his black shirt. He held her for a while, running his hands through her hair and letting her cry.

"Gomen nasai Duo." she whispered and looked up at him, he wiped away a tear that was rolling down her cheek.

"S'okay," he said softly and smiled, "I'm used to death threats."

Reena laughed and he gave her a lopsided grin. He looked down at her and leaned in close, whispering in her ear.

"I'll never hurt you Reena, I'll never let anyone hurt you. Never." then he kissed her neck. She put her hand on his cheek and he looked at her, his amethyst eyes starring into hers again, this time there was no fear.

"I know that now." she said. He leaned closer to her and his lips brushed softly against hers.

"Don't run away, never leave me, I couldn't bare you leaving me. Can we just...stay...like this." he whispered and pressed his lips to hers in a slow kiss. He let his tongue lightly slide across her top lip, asking entrance. She moaned in agreement and he felt her relax in his arms and lean against him, her arms coming over his shoulders and around the back of his neck.

He let his tongue explore more and felt her shiver, he held her tighter.

This is what I wanted. Reena...oh god, I care about her so much! I'm not ready to die on this mission, I'm not ready to let go of this yet.

"Reena..." he breathed softly.

"Duo..." she whispered back. He slid his arms up her back and under her white tank top. It was starting to get interesting when Quatre's voice came on over the comm. unit and his picture flashed on the screen.

"Duo, what's up? Everything Ok?"

Quatre's picture on the screen meant the video communication lines had opened and Quatre could see them. They jumped apart and everyone blushed.

"Oh, ano...gomen. You've been grounded for 15 minutes Duo, you should get going. Your camp's not very far...rest up there." Quatre finished, averting his eyes while Reena straightened her top.

"Hai Quatre, arigato." Duo gave him a 'couldn't you've waited five minutes?' look and Quatre signed off.

"We better get going." Reena said softly, coming up behind Duo, who was sitting in the pilots chair.

"But we were havin fun." he pouted, she pulled his braid back, which caused his head to tilt up, and kissed him.

"We'll have fun when we get there." she said teasingly and winked.

"Normally I'd kill someone for that." he said, rubbing the back of his head, "But you're an exception. Do it again!"

She laughed and kissed him again, "C'mon, lets go. I wanna take a bath if there's a pond nearby. Before all the meat eaters come out."

With that Duo promptly turned around and started up Deathscythe. The roar of the generators was heard and they were on their way again.