"It all started when Duo opened his big mouth.

Well, I guess we can't blame it ALL on Duo..."

"Yes we can."

"You're right, dear, you always are. So we really CAN blame it all on Duo."

"Uh huh."

"Great. Now that we're clear on whose fault it is, may we continue?"

Wufei waves his hand. "Sure."

I nod and close my eyes. "Like I was saying, it all started when Duo opened his big mouth....


It was New Year's Eve, A.C. 197, and all of us were situated around the huge- and when I say huge, I mean friggin' BIG- fireplace at Relena's winter mansion, just standing around with nothing to do but wait to ring in the new year."

"It was an incredibly boring party."

"Wufei, you couldn't entertain a monkey if you practiced your tai chi in front of it."

"Shutting up..."

"Thank you, dear. Now, as I was saying, or as Wufei infered for you, we were all bored to tears. Relena stood in front of the fireplace, looking worried at her uninterested guests. On three separate couches sat Heero, Duo, Hilde, Wufei and myself, Trowa, Quatre, Catherine, Dorothy, Noin, Zechs, and a very plastered Lady Une. Duo tried to supress a yawn-"

"Never COULD keep his mouth shut either way..."

"WUFEI!"

"Not a word...I promise."

"Okay. Duo was trying to stifle a yawn, but was unsuccessful, and Hilde jabbed him in the ribs. Duo took one more look around the silent room before an idea struck him.

'Hey, you know what everybody? I just got a fantastic idea!' he pronounced cheerfully. Groans were heard from around the room, and I beleive I saw Heero eyeing the door and planning an escape.

He faked a hurt expression. 'I was just going to suggest that we all play a little game.'

Relena looked hopeful. 'Really?' she inquired.

Hilde shot Relena a glance and jerked her finger across her neck to indicate danger. Relena decided that anything could be better than this boring party. 'Tell us your idea, Duo.'

Duo gave everyone in the room a grin of satisfaction. 'Simple, Relena. It's called Hide and Seek. I'm sure most of you have heard of it before...'