The 8th Day ~ Version 2.0

A/N: Kk, I know there are Quatre fans out there, me being one of them ^^ but in this one, Quatre is totally OOC. Yeah I know it may be weird for the blond bishonen but it is pivotal to the plot because it leads up to...ooops; can't give away plot here!!

Chapter 2
8:00 a.m.; Hong Kong, China

"For once I got a decent night's rest." Wufei sat up in bed and stretched with a yawn.

Shrugging on a robe he headed downstairs to the kitchen intent on finding something to eat. 'At least it's quiet now.' He took out the teapot and started to boil some water before getting the teabags and mug out. Hearing a thud come from the hallway he paused then brushed it aside. Then came another one followed by muffled voices.

"Grab her legs Morgan!"

"I got them, I got them!"

"Fuck." Duo cursed audibly as another thud came much louder than the first. "Do ya think she could stop moving; maybe that way I wouldn't drop her!"

"Forget this; take one arm and I'll take the other and we'll drag her. Maybe a few burns will show her the value of being carried!"

"You two make enough noise to wake the dead." Wufei came out into the hallway. "That's the person?"

"Them?" Duo looked down at the girl before looking up at Wufei. "This is the chick that developed cotaine. We got some in Petri dishes while we were there. Quite a setup they had going there."

"They?" Wufei arched an eyebrow. "Wasn't it only her there?"

"Nope." Morgan gave a grin. "Apparently her partner slash lover went out and left her all alone; when we got there, it was only her. And fifty bucks says that he'll try to find her or contact the authorities."

Duo laughed. "Like they ever get anything on us."

"Where should we put her Wuffie? Spare bedroom at he top floor with a security guard would be a good idea." Morgan asked as the girl struggled violently.

"Yes, do that. I'll talk to her later when I have the time."

With a sigh, Duo took her arms again. "All right then. Morgan, grab the legs and we'll take her up."

"Damn it Duo, why bother? Drag her up and maybe she'll just stay still. She's a fighter though I'll give her that much."

Wufei watched as they struggled up the stairs with their twisting squirming bundle before walking back into the kitchen to find the kettle boiling now. He fixed himself a cup quickly before seating himself down to watch the sunrise contentedly. 'Let's see how Heero likes this turn of events.'

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12:30 p.m.; Jakarta, Indonesia

Eyes red rimmed from a sleepless night Zechs turned down the street to see the building at the end. 'Never been more glad to be back here.' With weary steps he walked to the front door and took out the key placing it in the lock. 'What the hell is wrong with this damn thing?' He jiggled the key in the lock, trying to get it to open. Then his tired brain realized something. Turning the doorknob, the glass panel opened slowly, the interior cool and silent.

"Lily?" he called hesitantly as he walked in cautiously.

No sound greeted him as usual making him even more wary. He paused by the front desk to see the flashing red light of the answering machine. Pressing the button, he listened to the messages, eyes darting around the entire time.

"Look Lily, if this is some kind of joke, it isn't very funny you know."

Even as he started down the hall and looked into the rooms, that sinking feeling he had back in Japan only grew worse. He went to the end of the hall first, checking the cot; nothing there. Only rumpled sheets from when they had last slept on it. Systematically he started looking through the labs but stopped when he looked into the third one up. The place was a mess, glass bits strewn around all over, stools and Petri dishes lying around on the floor. Bending down he inspected a dark puddle of liquid, one of many that dotted the floor. 'Blood.' He touched it gently to be sure. 'There was a struggle here.' He cursed his former military training that simply confirmed what he knew to be true.

"So you finally show back up here. A bit late though I suppose huh?"

Zechs head snapped up at the sound of the voice; he hadn't even noticed the blond standing in the corner. "You...from the restaurant...how did you get here before me?"

"I don't have to answer that. But I do have to kill you right about now." the voice was calm and cool.

"Who the hell are you?" he demanded angrily, cursing himself even more for letting this happen.

"If you must know...Quatre. Quatre Raberba Winner at your service." the words were followed by a mocking bow.

"You're not killing me you bastard. Where's Lily? What did you do with her?"

"Tsk tsk; what right do you have to get all indignated hm? I mean you did that to Heero-sama and well...there is a price to be paid."

"You asshole." he growled before lunging at the man.

Quatre sidestepped him easily, twisting his arm up sharply. "Now what did that accomplish Zechs? Absolutely nothing. I may be younger than you old man but I am the better out of both of us."

"Arrogance gets you no where." Zechs retorted. "What did you do to Lily?"

"Me? I could say I shot her and put her out of her misery but then I would be lying. She was gone when I arrived here."

"How do I know that you're not lying? For all I know you could be saying that so I don't kill you right here and now."

"Very funny; I don't think a man in your position should be making threats Zechs." Quatre released his hold on Zechs arm slightly. "For all you know she could be bound and gagged hidden away somewhere in this very building."

Zechs went completely still, pondering over Quatre's words. 'Like hell you actually mean that.' Moving swiftly he wrenched free of Quatre's grip and grabbed him by the throat, slamming him against the wall.

"I'm giving you one last chance. Where is she?"

Quatre simply smiled despite the iron grip on his throat. "And you actually think I would tell if I did? I must say you don't seem to be a very good judge of character Zechs."

Zechs growled tightening his grip. "Tell now or I'll-"

"You'll what?" Quatre said as he pressed the dagger closer to Zechs stomach. "You aren't in much of a place to do much."

Zechs choked back the words he wanted to let fly. "Fine; do it and get it over with fast."

Quatre twirled the blade slowly. "I could I suppose. I could let you live and tell you to go into hiding for the rest of your life. But then Heero-sama would not be pleased with me."

There came a pause before Quatre stepped away from Zechs sheathing the dagger.

"What are you doing?" Zechs asked. "I thought you were going to kill me."

Quatre didn't say anything simply pulling out a gun and aiming dead at Zechs. "You said get it over with fast."

There came a ringing shot and a thud before the blond walked over and away from the motionless bleeding figure on the ground.

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4:45 p.m.; Tokyo, Japan

"Wufei has who?" Heero asked in a slightly restrained voice as he rose from his seat.

"Calm down Heero." Angela pushed him back down in the seat gently. "Repeat that again Quatre."

"Wufei has the girl who made cotaine and is prepping it for market release as far as I can tell."

"What the hell-"

"When did you find this out?" she asked cutting of Heero's less than pleased words.

"I was only able to confirm it an hour ago. Apparently a red head and a brunette came and took her away. Most likely she's in China now."

"All right. Anything else we should know."

Quatre shrugged. "No. I took care of that other problem for you though Heero-sama."

Heero gave a curt nod as he rubbed his temples in an effort to relieve the tension he felt building.

"Thank you Quatre. You can leave now." Angela replied.

"Angela-sama, Heero-sama." he gave a small bow before leaving the room quietly.

"That bastard knew what he was doing. He's trying to edge me out."

"Calm down Hee-kun. It wouldn't be the first time that Wufei has tried a stunt like this."

"But this time he has the upper hand Angel. I can't afford to have him beat me at my own game."

Angela slid her hands to his shoulders. "Now Hee-kun; never come up with an attack plan when you're stressed and worried. It'll only flop on you."

"Hn." he replied as her hands seemed to dissipate away the tension. "You do realize what this means though."

"Of course I do. It means that I shall be busy taking car of other things while you take care of Wufei. That is it, ne?"

"Yes. But I don't want you involved in any of this Angel."

"How did I know that you would say that?"

"I'm serious Angel. I don't want you anywhere near this situation at all."

"And if I need to get involved then you know what exactly what I'll do." she murmured.

"Must you be so damn pushy?" he looked back at her.

"You know you like it. Now give me a kiss."

With a smile Heero pulled her in for a kiss before scooping her up in his arms and heading for the bedroom. 'This whole problem will work out in the end.' He pushed away all other thoughts as he laid Angela down on the bed and started to take off her clothes. If not for anything else, he could let himself have this one pure moment before it all began.

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Furor: And there ends Chapter Two. I can't believe I wrote such a short chapter. My God...it's amazing...
Jasmine: Yeah, amazed everyone else. I can't believe you have that capacity.
Princess: Ya huh. When am I gonna get my mac damn it!!
Furor: Soon damnit!! ARGH!! *stalks off to write explicit 'mac' for Princess*