#The Ties That Bind Us, by Siren Alecto

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing. If I did, I wouldn't be writing this, would I?

Author's note: CHAPTER NUMBER 6! Finally! Sorry about the shortness of it, though…

The Ties That Bind Us, by Siren Alecto

Chapter 6 - Infighting

"Ok, now that everyone is here; let's get down to business." Fiona said curtly, unrolling building plans onto a convenient table. "You'll split into two teams, one to cut power and the other to secure the leader. You'll enter here and here; and travel along your own route." Fiona pointed out air ducts and ventilation shafts. Glancing up from the plans she gave everyone a measuring stare. "I want you to fight dirty on this one, I don't care if you don't believe in it, I don't care if it's not your style; it's safe, and you're outnumbered. Got it?" The brunette waited until everyone nodded to continue. "The Lady's Preventers will be surrounding the base from outside so when you've captured the leader, radio then to bust in to place the soldiers under arrest." Handing out communication units that were about the size of the average thumb, Fiona watched as her dear friends and new comrades clipped them into their clothing. "Any questions?"

"Can I have the leader to play with?" Angel asked, an evil smile on her face. "You could join in too, of course." The redhead said, nodding to Destiny.

Fiona rubbed her temples to stave off a migraine. "As much as I hate to say this, you can't. It would turn him into a martyr, and we REALLY don't want that to happen. Trust me. He'll get justice, just not the kind you want for him."

Purple eyes burning coldly with fury, Destiny stalked over to a window, clenching her fist into the light fabric of the drape. Looking equally furious, Angel started to bristle with energy but with a glance from Fiona, she let it go. Faith just looked more resigned than angry, as if she knew that her old master wasn't hers to punish. It was up to the government all the soldiers had worked to install, now.

"So," Fiona said, clapping her hands, "Who wants to be in what group?"

"I'll take out power." Angel sighed, and her companions looked at her strangely. "What? I'm not the best fighter, and I don't have a great offensive power so I'm not needed in the main group."

"We know that." Destiny said dryly. "We just never thought you'd be the one to say it." A second later, a cushion that previously was lying on the couch next to Angel was tossed at Destiny's face. Smirking slightly, the raven-haired woman waited until the cushion was an inch or two from her face before it went flying in another direction, as if smacked by an unseen hand.

Hilde's blue eyes were wide in shock, as well as Quatre's. In fact, it wasn't possible for their eyes to get any wider than they already were.

Rolling her green eyes, Faith grabbed the pillow and tossed it back to its place on the couch. "Are you quite finished now?"

"They won't be finished fighting until after they're dead, and even then I think they'd argue." Fiona interjected wryly.

"Hn." Heero snorted quietly over in the corner with only Hope to overhear him.

"Oh, you'd be surprised at how much work we get done," His twin said, her eyes twinkling in merriment. "It just doesn't seem like it right now."

Heero replied by just raising an eyebrow, as if to say, "We'll just see about that."

"Who else wants to be in the power group?" Fiona asked, trying to get everyone back on track.

"I'll go." Duo reached over and messed up Angel's hair. "Gotta take care of my sis, you know."

Poking her brother in the chest Angel glared playfully at him. "And when I'm the one who saves your ass, what're you gonna say, hmm?"

"I don't need you to look after me, k? I've been trained for years and that won't happen..."

"Wait, who's the one who got caught and thrown in prison? Twice if I remember correctly."

"That was Trowa who got me, dammit. He's a Gundam Pilot."

Fiona looked at the Duo in amusement. "There's a slight difference though... we were never caught by the enemy."

"Gundam Pilot, or no." Angel added smugly.

"Can we get down to business?" Faith asked in an exasperated manner.

Fiona worried her bottom lip before speaking out again. "Are you two sure you'll be ok with just the two of you in your group?"

Duo and Angel flashed similar grins and Angel gave a little shrug at the lack of trust her teammate had in her. "Don't worry! We had to use stealth in our real lives so by now, it'll be drilled in."

"We used to have real lives?" Destiny arched a slender brow at Angel in dry humor.

"Yes. Before our training, aka our real lives." Angel propped herself on the armrest of one of the giant comfy chairs. "Granted, it wasn't much of a real life; but it still counts."

"We can reminisce about all of that later." Hope said, speaking up from the background. "Right now you all have a job to do and a limited time to do it. Good luck."

With tension radiating from the group, the soldiers who were leaving filed out of the house and bickered themselves into car arrangements. Standing on her front porch Fiona prayed for her friends to get back safely, as she knew her companions were doing.

The sounds of talking faded as the doors shut and car engines came to life, carrying some of the most elite warriors the Universe has ever seen to their next mission and battlefield.

"That's it, they're gone." Hilde sighed and glanced at Fiona out of the corner of her eye. "So what do we do now?"

"We try to keep ourselves busy so we don't go insane worrying about them," The brunette answered candidly. "So," she put an arm around Quatre and Hilde, turning them back inside the house with Hope and Sheila trailing along behind. "Who's up for a couple rounds of Truth or Dare?"

"Who's Blade?"

"Huh?" Faith started, jerking round to face whoever was speaking to her.

Wufei sighed impatiently, "I asked you, woman, who is Blade?"

"Blade is Destiny's only surviving brother. He also happens to be the man who loves Fiona." Faith answered, ignoring Wufei's rudeness.

"I thought that was most men," Duo said, cutting in to the conversation.

"Yes but Fiona loves Blade back. Or she feels something towards him that she doesn't towards the others." Faith's eyes shifted piercingly back to Wufei. "What's your interest?"

"I respect her and can sense that she has honor, which is unusual in a woman. I wanted to know who you were trying to set her up with."

"Honor is unusual in a person. It's just as unlikely to be found in men as it is to be found in women." Faith replied scathingly. "And as far as Blade's concerned, he's one of the best men I know."

"Injustice! You know nothing of what you speak of! Men have far more honor than women --" The Chinese man's face reddened as he started his rant.

"For this slight to my honor, I challenge you. Your clan did teach you the martial arts, did they not?" Faith sneered at him.

"Fine, woman. I will humor you. When all of this is over, we will have a match."

Not bothering to hide his sniggers at the two of them, Duo was smiling away in the driver's seat. Those two have passion all right. They'll combust when they get together, and I don't doubt that they will. Of course, Duo thought this very quietly; for fear that Faith would hear it and retaliate.

Siren Alecto: Sorry this chapter took so long to come out... my muse eloped and went on a honeymoon without telling me. When she came back she brought all these new ides, which would be "Left Behind" and "Time Warp".

Eiryn: I did no such thing! ::hides her left hand behind her back:: And I worked your hand off, making up for my absence didn't I? I might take another short break to regroup but you'll still be working sporadically.

Siren Alecto: What about this piece?!

Eiryn: We'll work on it. More than you're used to working on anything, anyway. Which reminds me. Minna, if you have any questions, comments, ect. Be sure to review and feel free to e-mail this slacker of a writer. Or im her if you like.