A Normal Life
By: Jade Starlight
Chapter Thirteen: The Fallen Sank Kingdom...Again!
Relena awoke to the sound of someone's voice. She opened her eyes to see
Jade's face on the screen.
"Relena, we're here."
"Already? Okay, hold on and I'll check it out. Is everyone online with me?" The
others answered with a 'Yeah' or a 'Yes.' She turned the screen on so she could see her
home below her.
Or what's left of it! She felt her eyes fill with tears when she saw the horrible site
that used to be her beautiful home. There were buildings completely wiped out, trees
down, and what used to be her school was half standing.
"Oh my gosh," she whispered in astonishment. Heero's voice brought her back to
reality.
"Relena, look to your left." She did as he said, and as soon as she did, she fully
regretted it. Heero had directed her to see what was her brother's house. She almost
started wailing when Dammi reminded her of her mission.
"Alright everyone, you know your positions. Let's do it."
"You got it Lena. And don't worry, we'll have sweet revenge, or I'm not
Shinigami!" Relena smiled faintly at that, and almost burst out laughing when she heard
Shiri telling him to shut it and move.
"Relena, are you sure about this?" Heero asked as they flew their Gundams to the
intended area.
"Yes I am. It is time for me to protect my people and find my brother and Noin,
if it's the last thing I do."
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Jade, Alondra, Trowa, and Quatre hid their Gundams in the mountains
surrounding New Port City. They gathered together, weapons in their duffle bags, ready
to go.
"Now, where are we going again?" Quatre asked.
"We will be stationed at the school. Our job is to get any remaining refugees out
of here before we fight. Duo, Jeremiah, Isis, and Amara will be stationed at the
Diplomats' building. Heero and Relena are going to Millardo's house, or what's left of it
at least. Shiri and Wufei will be waiting for us near the sea. Relena said that there are
some protective caves there that the remaining survivors can hide in. Let's just hope that
it hasn't been discovered by the ICS," Jade said.
"Well, enough chit-chat. We better go before we're late." Trowa led the way into
the western part of the city.
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Duo crept around the side of the building, signaling to the group that it was clear.
"Well, so far so good, but how will we get in?" Jeremiah asked.
"Well, I was thinking-"
"Hey guys, let's go," Amara whispered. They two boys whirled around in time to
see her disappear into a window on the first story. They shrugged and followed the two
girls.
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Relena followed silently behind Heero, who was ushering for her to stop. They
were near the front door of the house. He slowly opened it, to find the room surprisingly
in tact for the most part. The only thing that was out of place was a few ceiling boards,
and the furniture looked a little burnt.
"I don't like this, Heero. Something's not right," Relena whispered. He nodded
in agreement, and they continued searching the house in silence, keeping an eye out for
anything suspicious.
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Shiri silently sat down on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the raging waters
below. It had already been three hours, and no one had shown up yet. She glanced up at
the sky, watching the sun slowly sink down to the horizon.
I hope everyone is okay, she thought. It's not like them to be so long. She sighed
heavily, slowly climbing to her feet. A sudden gust of wind blew her long, golden tresses
away from her face, as she wrapped her arms around herself, pulling her blue jean jacket
closer to her body.
"They're fine," Wufei said, as he joined her at the edge. She just held her gaze on
the now darkened sky, spying the stars.
"I hope you're right, Wufei, for their sake, and ours."
"You have nothing to worry about. Everyone is fine. They know what they're
doing." He was now gazing at the stars as well.
"I know, I know." She sighed again, and Wufei took note of this.
"That braided baka will be fine as well," he said, noticing the change of
expression on her face. "He's a good person, and he knows what he's doing. But if you
ever tell him that, I'll-"
Shiri noticed Wufei's abrupt stop, and she turned to meet his face.
"Wufei, what is it?" she asked, worry in her voice. He pointed to the sea, and she
followed his direction.
"We'd better go, now," he said, taking off up the cliffside. Shiri's jaw dropped,
and then she came to her senses.
"Oh shit! WUFEI, WAIT!!!" she screamed loudly. She glanced back at the site,
and hurried to the rope that ascended the cliff.
They'd better hurry! I'm not sure Wufei and I can hold off those suits very long!
She quickly climbed the rope, trying to catch up with Wufei. Silently, she began to pray.
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"I think I see the cliff over there," Jade said, pointing to a clearing. Just beyond it
was what appeared to be a cliff. She held the toddler in her arms as she lead another
child with her. Quatre followed, carrying a small child as well. A couple of more
children who looked to be about ten and twelve trailed behind him.
"I think you're right, Jade." Alondra turned around, facing the group of refugees
who were following. Including the kids each of the four pilots had, as well as the ten
adults with their kids, there were about twenty-five in all.
"Everyone, this way please! Keep close and quiet! And follow us!" Alondra and
Trowa headed to the front of the group, each carrying a child of their own. They set the
children down with Quatre and Jade.
"We're going to guard the back of the group," Trowa said. Quatre nodded, and
the two pilots immediately raced to the back of the group.
"Is that Wufei I see?" Jade asked as she stopped in her tracks. Quatre strained his
eyes to see in the dark, and he smiled at what he saw. Before them were two Gundams,
Altron and Flame.
"Wufei! Shiri! We need help!" Jade began to wave wildly as she quickened her
pace. Quatre eagerly followed, waving the group on.
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Duo and Jeremiah once again found themselves at the head of the little group.
They crept along, approaching some stairs.
"Do we go up?" he half whispered to the other three.
"I don't think that's a good idea Duo. The rest of the place was burned pretty
badly. What if the stairs give way to our weight?" Isis said.
"Amara, do you agree?" he asked. She shook her head. "Jeremiah?"
"I agree."
"Fine then, suit yourselves. Amara, after you?" He stepped aside, allowing her to
go first.
"And what do we do?" Jeremiah asked.
"I don't know. Keep watch for soldiers," Duo said, before following Amara.
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Isis leaned against the wall, falling into a daze. It has been twenty minutes, and
Duo and Amara still weren't back yet.
"Hey, Isis, why are we just sitting here again?"
"Because we already searched for survivors here, and there were none. They're
up there looking for survivors or injured people."
"Okay." Jeremiah began tapping his fingers against the floor. He was sitting in
front of Isis, his legs crossed Indian style. They both stared off into space, a far away
look in both of their eyes.
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Duo and Amara began to make their way back down the stairs. Isis jumped up
when she heard the noise.
"Did you find anyone?"
"No, I'm afraid not. They really wiped the place out," Duo answered sadly. He
took another step and heard a funny creak in the stairs. Slowly he turned to Amara.
"Don't move, or we're gonners," he breathed. Her eyes widened in alarm as she
stood completely still.
"Um, okay, don't panic guys. Just slowly, slowly, take one step at a time,"
Jeremiah ordered. The couple did, and before they knew it, the stairs began crashing
down, taking Duo and Amara with.
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Relena and Heero were still inspecting her brother's house. They were now up
the stairs and in his room. It was dark, so they couldn't see all that well. Relena lit a
candle she found on her way up.
"Do you see any-" Relena stopped talking, her breath forming a lump in her
throat.
"Relena, what is it?" Heero asked when he noticed she wasn't talking.
"Millardo! Oh God no!" Relena darted over to his bed, kneeling down next to it.
She started to sob on her brother's bloody form.
"Relena," Heero said quietly. She stood up slowly, wiping tears from her eyes.
Heero, in the meantime, inspected the bruised and tattered body of her brother. Millardo
was pale from the blood loss he received from the cuts on his arms and legs, and the
gashes on his torso. He was unconscious for now.
"We must get him help right away, or he'll die!" Relena yelled frantically. Heero
walked over to her, and embraced her.
"Relena, he will not die. Zechs is too strong to give up easily. Shh, don't worry,
it'll be fine," he cooed, attempting to calm her. She continued to sob, as she relaxed
herself.
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Noin heard crying as she became conscious again. She went to stand up, and
immediately she fell, feeling a sharp pain shoot through her ankle. Stubbornly, she tried
again, this time leaning on her left side. Only one eye was open, because the other was
swollen. She could feel a broken rib or two, and bruises up and down her body.
Painfully she made her way out of Relena's old room, and approached Millardo's.
I know those voices. It's Heero and Relena. She made it two steps in the door
before Relena and Heero heard her. They both turned to see the commotion, and Noin
saw Relena's face turn even whiter than it was.
"Hello, Relena," she breathed, before falling towards the ground. The last thing
she remembered before the darkness was Relena's arms enveloping her before she hit the
ground.
By: Jade Starlight
Chapter Thirteen: The Fallen Sank Kingdom...Again!
Relena awoke to the sound of someone's voice. She opened her eyes to see
Jade's face on the screen.
"Relena, we're here."
"Already? Okay, hold on and I'll check it out. Is everyone online with me?" The
others answered with a 'Yeah' or a 'Yes.' She turned the screen on so she could see her
home below her.
Or what's left of it! She felt her eyes fill with tears when she saw the horrible site
that used to be her beautiful home. There were buildings completely wiped out, trees
down, and what used to be her school was half standing.
"Oh my gosh," she whispered in astonishment. Heero's voice brought her back to
reality.
"Relena, look to your left." She did as he said, and as soon as she did, she fully
regretted it. Heero had directed her to see what was her brother's house. She almost
started wailing when Dammi reminded her of her mission.
"Alright everyone, you know your positions. Let's do it."
"You got it Lena. And don't worry, we'll have sweet revenge, or I'm not
Shinigami!" Relena smiled faintly at that, and almost burst out laughing when she heard
Shiri telling him to shut it and move.
"Relena, are you sure about this?" Heero asked as they flew their Gundams to the
intended area.
"Yes I am. It is time for me to protect my people and find my brother and Noin,
if it's the last thing I do."
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Jade, Alondra, Trowa, and Quatre hid their Gundams in the mountains
surrounding New Port City. They gathered together, weapons in their duffle bags, ready
to go.
"Now, where are we going again?" Quatre asked.
"We will be stationed at the school. Our job is to get any remaining refugees out
of here before we fight. Duo, Jeremiah, Isis, and Amara will be stationed at the
Diplomats' building. Heero and Relena are going to Millardo's house, or what's left of it
at least. Shiri and Wufei will be waiting for us near the sea. Relena said that there are
some protective caves there that the remaining survivors can hide in. Let's just hope that
it hasn't been discovered by the ICS," Jade said.
"Well, enough chit-chat. We better go before we're late." Trowa led the way into
the western part of the city.
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Duo crept around the side of the building, signaling to the group that it was clear.
"Well, so far so good, but how will we get in?" Jeremiah asked.
"Well, I was thinking-"
"Hey guys, let's go," Amara whispered. They two boys whirled around in time to
see her disappear into a window on the first story. They shrugged and followed the two
girls.
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Relena followed silently behind Heero, who was ushering for her to stop. They
were near the front door of the house. He slowly opened it, to find the room surprisingly
in tact for the most part. The only thing that was out of place was a few ceiling boards,
and the furniture looked a little burnt.
"I don't like this, Heero. Something's not right," Relena whispered. He nodded
in agreement, and they continued searching the house in silence, keeping an eye out for
anything suspicious.
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Shiri silently sat down on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the raging waters
below. It had already been three hours, and no one had shown up yet. She glanced up at
the sky, watching the sun slowly sink down to the horizon.
I hope everyone is okay, she thought. It's not like them to be so long. She sighed
heavily, slowly climbing to her feet. A sudden gust of wind blew her long, golden tresses
away from her face, as she wrapped her arms around herself, pulling her blue jean jacket
closer to her body.
"They're fine," Wufei said, as he joined her at the edge. She just held her gaze on
the now darkened sky, spying the stars.
"I hope you're right, Wufei, for their sake, and ours."
"You have nothing to worry about. Everyone is fine. They know what they're
doing." He was now gazing at the stars as well.
"I know, I know." She sighed again, and Wufei took note of this.
"That braided baka will be fine as well," he said, noticing the change of
expression on her face. "He's a good person, and he knows what he's doing. But if you
ever tell him that, I'll-"
Shiri noticed Wufei's abrupt stop, and she turned to meet his face.
"Wufei, what is it?" she asked, worry in her voice. He pointed to the sea, and she
followed his direction.
"We'd better go, now," he said, taking off up the cliffside. Shiri's jaw dropped,
and then she came to her senses.
"Oh shit! WUFEI, WAIT!!!" she screamed loudly. She glanced back at the site,
and hurried to the rope that ascended the cliff.
They'd better hurry! I'm not sure Wufei and I can hold off those suits very long!
She quickly climbed the rope, trying to catch up with Wufei. Silently, she began to pray.
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"I think I see the cliff over there," Jade said, pointing to a clearing. Just beyond it
was what appeared to be a cliff. She held the toddler in her arms as she lead another
child with her. Quatre followed, carrying a small child as well. A couple of more
children who looked to be about ten and twelve trailed behind him.
"I think you're right, Jade." Alondra turned around, facing the group of refugees
who were following. Including the kids each of the four pilots had, as well as the ten
adults with their kids, there were about twenty-five in all.
"Everyone, this way please! Keep close and quiet! And follow us!" Alondra and
Trowa headed to the front of the group, each carrying a child of their own. They set the
children down with Quatre and Jade.
"We're going to guard the back of the group," Trowa said. Quatre nodded, and
the two pilots immediately raced to the back of the group.
"Is that Wufei I see?" Jade asked as she stopped in her tracks. Quatre strained his
eyes to see in the dark, and he smiled at what he saw. Before them were two Gundams,
Altron and Flame.
"Wufei! Shiri! We need help!" Jade began to wave wildly as she quickened her
pace. Quatre eagerly followed, waving the group on.
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Duo and Jeremiah once again found themselves at the head of the little group.
They crept along, approaching some stairs.
"Do we go up?" he half whispered to the other three.
"I don't think that's a good idea Duo. The rest of the place was burned pretty
badly. What if the stairs give way to our weight?" Isis said.
"Amara, do you agree?" he asked. She shook her head. "Jeremiah?"
"I agree."
"Fine then, suit yourselves. Amara, after you?" He stepped aside, allowing her to
go first.
"And what do we do?" Jeremiah asked.
"I don't know. Keep watch for soldiers," Duo said, before following Amara.
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Isis leaned against the wall, falling into a daze. It has been twenty minutes, and
Duo and Amara still weren't back yet.
"Hey, Isis, why are we just sitting here again?"
"Because we already searched for survivors here, and there were none. They're
up there looking for survivors or injured people."
"Okay." Jeremiah began tapping his fingers against the floor. He was sitting in
front of Isis, his legs crossed Indian style. They both stared off into space, a far away
look in both of their eyes.
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Duo and Amara began to make their way back down the stairs. Isis jumped up
when she heard the noise.
"Did you find anyone?"
"No, I'm afraid not. They really wiped the place out," Duo answered sadly. He
took another step and heard a funny creak in the stairs. Slowly he turned to Amara.
"Don't move, or we're gonners," he breathed. Her eyes widened in alarm as she
stood completely still.
"Um, okay, don't panic guys. Just slowly, slowly, take one step at a time,"
Jeremiah ordered. The couple did, and before they knew it, the stairs began crashing
down, taking Duo and Amara with.
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Relena and Heero were still inspecting her brother's house. They were now up
the stairs and in his room. It was dark, so they couldn't see all that well. Relena lit a
candle she found on her way up.
"Do you see any-" Relena stopped talking, her breath forming a lump in her
throat.
"Relena, what is it?" Heero asked when he noticed she wasn't talking.
"Millardo! Oh God no!" Relena darted over to his bed, kneeling down next to it.
She started to sob on her brother's bloody form.
"Relena," Heero said quietly. She stood up slowly, wiping tears from her eyes.
Heero, in the meantime, inspected the bruised and tattered body of her brother. Millardo
was pale from the blood loss he received from the cuts on his arms and legs, and the
gashes on his torso. He was unconscious for now.
"We must get him help right away, or he'll die!" Relena yelled frantically. Heero
walked over to her, and embraced her.
"Relena, he will not die. Zechs is too strong to give up easily. Shh, don't worry,
it'll be fine," he cooed, attempting to calm her. She continued to sob, as she relaxed
herself.
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Noin heard crying as she became conscious again. She went to stand up, and
immediately she fell, feeling a sharp pain shoot through her ankle. Stubbornly, she tried
again, this time leaning on her left side. Only one eye was open, because the other was
swollen. She could feel a broken rib or two, and bruises up and down her body.
Painfully she made her way out of Relena's old room, and approached Millardo's.
I know those voices. It's Heero and Relena. She made it two steps in the door
before Relena and Heero heard her. They both turned to see the commotion, and Noin
saw Relena's face turn even whiter than it was.
"Hello, Relena," she breathed, before falling towards the ground. The last thing
she remembered before the darkness was Relena's arms enveloping her before she hit the
ground.
