A False Spy

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D'arcy woke to find herself wet, cold, and cramped. She quickly went back to camp, and built a fire. After warming herself, she went into her tent and changed clothes quickly. She had gone outside to stretch when another shadow fell over her. She looked up, this time at Wing ZERO. She called out, I hate to repeat myself, but is this Heero or someone else inside there?

Silence

It's Heero, all right, D'arcy muttered to herself, then in a louder voice, What do you want?

I will kill you, Heero said.

And why would that be?

There is no way to make a sixth Gundam. Therefore, you must be a spy.

A spy? D'arcy tried to stifle her incredulous laughter, but it burst forth, rolling among the hills and over Wing Gundam in great waves. She had to grab the back of a chair to keep from falling over. She started to calm down. A spy, she murmured, and started laughing again. Finally she subsided. she asked, the laughter still in her voice, did you get the idea that I was a spy?

Five scientists made the Gundams. They are all dead. So, a sixth is impossible and you are a spy.

Nonsense. The scientist made the plans, that's all. Anyone can build a Gundam. She paused. By the way, do you think I'm called the Goddess of Revenge?

The head of ZERO nodded a little.

That's just one of Duo's silly nicknames. Surely you've managed to pry yourself away from Relena enough to notice that he does have the habit of giving people nicknames. She could feel him frowning down at her, and laughed again. Then her voice lost all humor. In case you're interested, OZ killed my mother. Lord Une is the only one I'm after.

The gundam rose, remained in mid-air for a long while, then turned away.

D'arcy called, pitching her voice to be heard over the roar.
The gundam stopped. She continued, Wherever you came from, it must have been a long ways away if it took you all evening and night. Wanna refuel?

Heero sighed. The gundam turned back around and landed. Thank you. Yes.

The hose and tanks are right over there. She pointed to a large shadow in between a couple of tents, where the sun rarely ever managed to pry. Help yourself.

When he had finished, he found D'arcy draining the last of her coffee. She poured herself another cup, and looking strait into Heero's eyes, took a sip. Want some coffee? It's especially good this morning.

He took the cup she gave him, and sipped from it. They sat in silence.
D'arcy finally broke it. I suppose Duo told you my name?



I guess that's a yes. Have a good trip back. She put down the cup and melted into the shadows.

Heero stared after her, then went home.

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Meanwhile, back at the Roses base, named after the Wars of the Roses, Lord Une was furious. Attila Base...completely destroyed? Not one trace of the enemy?

No sir. There wasn't enough time for anyone to say what was happening. It seemed like the base was there one moment, and gone the next.

Who could have done it?

We have no idea, sir. As I said—

I know what you said! Go to the site and find any evidence you can.



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Wing Gundam landed in the forest next to the Sanc kingdom, and Heero jumped down. Relena ran forward.

Heero! At last! What kept you so long?

She wasn't a spy after all.

Oh, good. I'm so glad you didn't have to kill anybody.



That's all right. Everybody makes mistakes.

But I'm not supposed to!

Relena placed a hand on his arm. Heero, no matter how hard you try, you still won't be perfect. I wouldn't know what to do with you if you were.

He sighed. Thanks, Relena.

You're welcome. She laid her head against his chest, and he put his arms around her. They stood there, looking at the sunset, for a long time.

~~~

Dammit, Wufei, will you just accept that D'arcy's one of us? Duo said.

Wufei crossed his arms and turned his head away. She's a woman. She isn't worthy of having a Gundam. It's unjust.

Duo sighed. You know, Wufei, sometimes you really get on my nerves.