Title: Because of You
Author: Cheska
E-mail Address: Minnashime@aol.com
Rating: PG or PG-13
Chapter: 7
Disclaimer: *clutches ears* Lalalala....*lawyers surround her trying to get her to say
the disclaimer* Lalalala~
*lawyers sweatdrop*
*after a few hours, stops*
*sigh* All right, just because I ran out of breath...I don't own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing.
Do I have to keep saying it with each chapter? *they nod their head* *mumbles under breath*
Author's Notes: *nervous laugh* heheh...uhh...I'm back? *gets thrown by garbage* *puts
up a shield from a binder* But I have the next chapter for you all! *re-reads it* Err...
uhh...heheh...okay maybe it's the wrong thing to say...*stops when she sees some readers still
there reading what she has to say* Uh-oh...*runs off as fast as she can to safety*
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Last Time:
***********
"Duo, hang on...please hang on...he's unconcscious..."
"Duo? You said, Duo?"Usagi murmered in shock, her eyes growing wider.
***********
Present:
***********
"Do you know him?"Quatre heard the girl call his friend's name in a way that sounded as if
she was familiar with Duo.
Usagi didn't reply to Quatre but drew closer to the unconscious form.
"Please be okay, Duo.."Usagi murmered under her breath.
(You can't leave me yet, not like this...)Usagi added inside her mind.
As her hands made contact wAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHith his smooth, warm skin a small groan erupted from his
lips.
"He's still there, we need to treat him and quick..."Quatre murmered.
"How close is your place?"Selene inquired.
"Far, he won't make it much longer.."Quatre shook his head.
"The motel I'm staying at, it's not too far from this place. We could take him there,"Usagi
instantly said as she recalled their location.
"Good, let's go.."Quatre nodded in assent as he drew his companion up along with Usagi
with Selene following in back of them.
"Is everyone out?"Usagi conversed as they carried Duo, his arms around each side of
them.
"Yeah, I guess so. But in the latest combat, he got hit on his side. Badly it seems,"Quatre
sighed.
************
The lights were turned on immediately as they drew Duo inside, laying him on the available
bed. Quatre checked his pulsed and heaved a sigh of relief as a sign of life was still visible
within him.
"What do we do now?"Selene wondered.
Quatre smiled a small smile at the woman and took Duo's shirt off, revealing the wound.
At the sight, Selene flinched back at it and stepped away.
"I'm sorry, I'm not normally like this. It's just that...there are past memories,"Selene
apologized.
"That's okay, you can wait in the restroom or something,"Usagi suggested as she came
out of the restroom with a wet rag.
Selene complied and entered the small room and closed it in back of her.
"Seems she has trouble with visible pain,"Quatre conversed as he moved out of Usagi's
way as she kneeled beside him and placed the rag on Duo's side to begin cleaning the
blood.
"There's nothing much except this rag...I'm sorry,"Usagi apologized.
"We'll find something to help Duo out, I'm sure..."Quatre said, with a slight hint of
fear.
"You don't have to pretend, I know it's only a matter of time before..."Usagi stopped herself
from saying the word that could seal his fate.
"I don't know what to do, I have nothing with me that could help him out,"Quatre sighed.
Usagi bit the bottom of her lips as she studied her friend's face. He looked a bit pale
and his brows were knitted together, his facial expression that of pain. That bullet must've
hurt him deep to make him react like this.
(I told you long ago to be careful...don't you listen? *sigh* What am I saying? He's a
soldier, this is the consequences...)Usagi berated herself.
As Usagi pulled her hand back with the rag, a groan escaped from Duo's lips and the blood
loss was worsening.
"I'm sorry Duo, I don't know what to do...."Quatre muttered and faced the ground unable
to look at his sick friend.
"Why don't you get some fresh air? It'll do you some good."Usagi suggested as she fingered
her broach with care.
Quatre nodded and went out, as suggested.
(I'm not sure if this will work, Duo. But I can try, can't I? You're my friend, I would
risk so many things for you...and I'm sure you'll do the same for me..)Usagi whispered inside
her mind as she took out the broach and placed it beside his wound.
"Crystal please work, heal him....Moon Healing...."Usagi trailed off as a light enveloped
the two of them.
It was faint and not too bright that would fill the room...only the two figures. At that
moment, a tremondous amount of energy left Usagi's body and transferred to the unconscious
teenager. His wounds healing him immediately and as Usagi stopped the process it only left
a faint trace of pink that would soon disappear after a few hours. Usagi wearily noted this
before slumping to the ground next to the boy.
As Quatre came inside, he was shocked to find Usagi on the ground and ran up to her. His
blue eyes darted from the girl to Duo and he gasped at the missing wound. Realization hit
him and he gave a small smile to the girl and inwardly thanked her before picking
up the girl and placing her lithe form next to Duo's on the mattress.
"Sleep well, miss.."Quatre whispered before taking a vacant seat next to the bed and watching
over them.
************
Usagi was the first to recover from the dilemma that recently occured. As her eyes adjusted
to the light in the room, she let out a groan before sitting up. Instantly she noticed she
wasn't on the ground but rather on top of a bed. As her hands felt the mattress, she touched
a nearby body. Her eyes widened instantly and her breath caught on her throat, slowly
she turned her head and saw the person. It was Duo.
"He's still unconscious but he should be waking up soon, you healed him. Didn't you?"
Usagi jerked her head forward and toward the source which led her to the platinum blond
haired man that saved her and Selene. He was a friend or partner of Duo's, wasn't he?
"You know...Duo. Who are you?"Usagi croaked out, still breaking out from the sleep.
"It should be, who are you. But that would be rude of me to say, I am Quatre R. Winner. A
friend of Duo's,"Quatre stepped forward to shake her hand which she graciously accepted out of
kindness.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, I am..."Usagi began but just at that moment Selene finally
revealed herself from the restroom.
"Is it over?"Selene quietly inquired.
"Yes, it is...he's well again. Just asleep,"Quatre answered as he dropped his hand back to
his side.
Selene nodded and stepped away from the restroom and toward the group. Her lavender-silver
hair bright and appearing to go back to their original state rather than the dull glow
that Usagi recalled from the cell. Her eyes appeared more well-rested and lively without the
hint of fear among its orbs. The woman was now more beautiful than ever before.
"Why did you save us, Quatre? How did you know where we were?"questioned Usagi.
"A mission to rescue a prisoner from the new organization. I'm not sure who it is between
the two of you, but we were suppose to rescue a hostage that was kept from the public's eyes
for years to come and we were summoned to rescue that person just recently."Quatre answered
politely.
"That would be me then, wouldn't it? I guess it's because of the knowledge I've obtained
since I first found out about the new organization...."Selene quietly spoke up.
"I guess so, will you come with us?"Quatre asked.
"Do I have a choice?"
"Everyone has a choice, whether it be good or bad.."Usagi murmered.
"Then I'll go,"Selene nodded her head in assent.
As Usagi moved to stare out into the window, she saw the busy streets and the tranquility
in the air as the people down below continued on with their life. This is the kind of life
she enjoyed, the reason why she fought day after day against evil. It was because she wanted
to preserve the lives of innocents, the lives of those who are willing to live. Despite
the evil in the world from some people, she knew that deep down they were good. That they were
only misguided and needed the guidance towards the light.
(Is this why you continue to fight as well, Duo? For peace?)Usagi wondered as she glimpsed
to the side to gaze at the sleeping braided boy.
"How long has it been since you left your base?"she heard Selene question the platinum
blond haired rescuer.
"About six hours now, I believe,"Quatre answered.
"You should return back to the base,"Usagi quietly suggested.
"But the young man..."Selene started.
"No, she's right. We should return. The doctor would want to see you safe and well
taken cared off."Quatre interrupted Selene's outburst with his voice. Somewhere inside of him,
he felt as if this girl wanted them to go away but didn't know why.
"I see..."Selene nodded her head in assent, also sensing Usagi's feelings.
(It's not like I don't want to see you again, Duo. I just...I don't know. But we'll meet
each other again, in better terms other than this.) Usagi noted as she gazed silently at the
two guests leaving with their unconscious colleague.
"Thank you for everything, miss..."Quatre nodded his head towards her before stepping out
of the doorway.
"Ano...when Duo wakes up, tell him....to be more careful next time and that...I wish we
could've met one another under better conditions?"Usagi spoke up, her voice wavering as her
eyes began to get all misty.
"I will,"Quatre murmered.
"And.."Usagi started.
Quatre cocked his head, not turning around to face her.
"Thank you for the save...."Usagi barely whispered but the pilot caught her words.
"Just happy you're safe, miss..."Quatre stated and closed the door behind him.
Just as the door clicked shut, Usagi slipped down the ground.
"Why did I let them go like that? Why? Okaa-san...Duo-san....my mother...my friend...why
did I just let you two leave? What's wrong with me?"Usagi croaked out as tears fell freely
from her face.
(Doushite?)Usagi echoed.
************
Outside of motel door, Quatre heard a small whimper within the room. It took him a lot of
his self control to keep him from going back in there and comforting the girl. The woman
beside him also heard the anguish being poured out but restrained herself. As the two
went on their way, silence reigned in.
"Why did she do that?"Selene inquired hesitantly.
"I don't know, only she can answer that..."Quatre murmered in sadness, his blue eyes glinting
in the darkness of the night.
After a few more minutes, the building in which they were going to stay at appeared over
the horizon in front of them.
"There...that's where the doctor is..."Quatre pointed out with his one free hand.
As they neared the base, a man stepped out from the door and approached them. His eyes warily
studying the woman by his side and the slumped form of his companion.
"It seems that the two of you have managed to rescue the prisoner. But tell me, why is
02 passed out?"Dr. H inquired in mild amusement.
"A bullet wound, sir..."Quatre answered with controlled strength as weariness from the day's
event kicked in.
"Well then, we must treat him...come in, both of you.."Dr. H stated as he began walking back
inside the base.
"There's no need sir!"Quatre called out after hastily rushing toward him with Duo and Selene.
"No need?" Dr. H turned questioningly, his brow lifting slightly.
"Yes, sir. One of the prisoners adjoined with Selene here managed to heal Duo while
he was unconscious..."Quatre hesistantly replied, unsure of his answer to him.
For a moment the doctor was silent, his peering eyes observing Duo's slumped form as his
arms dangled around the two's shoulders.
"Where's the wound?"
"At his side, doctor,"Quatre answered.
As the doctor drew nearer to inspect Duo, Quatre took a deep breath. Worried that if the
doctor saw the unapparent wound, he would demand an explanation over how someone managed to
heal a bullet wound in mere hours and leave no mark.
(That's something even I can't quite comprehend. That girl is quite powerful with her
healing abilities.)Quatre noted.
Before the doctor could bend down and inspect the wound, a groan escaped from Duo's lips
once more and he drew back. His eyes still questioning but he said nothing. Instead, the
doctor whirled around and went inside the building. At the doctor's retreating back, Quatre
heaved a sigh of relief.
"Why were you worried?"Selene asked.
"If the doctor saw the fully healed bullet wound, he would be asking too many questions
about our friend back at the motel..."Quatre answered quietly as they walked inside.
**************
At Colony L5.2
**************
"This is suppose to be one of the places leading into their base,"Wufei murmered to himself
as he slipped into the shadowy corners of the alleyways.
His keen black eyes inspected the area, taking each detail into himself and storing the
data within his mind. As he walked on, he was careful not to make too much sound just in
case one of the enemies might hear him.
(I don't see anything, though. Were Yuy, Barton, and I wrong with the data? No, that
can't be. The three of us together should be accurate...this must be one of the openings!)
Finally a faint humming of electricity of a generator was heard to Wufei's left side.
As he first detected it, the Chinese soldier immediately drew out his 37mm revolver and
took off the safety switch. Warily, the soldier stealthily moved to the side until he
faced the full blow of the sound.
(There's nothing here but a brick wall lined with useless blank papers and garbage bags...)
Inspecting the wall more closely he noticed a faint marking. Pressing his palm against the
wall, it slowly began to move and soon a dark passage appeared before him.
(Hmm...interesting.)
***********
Blaring noise of the alarm going off was set off at the first gunshot. Soldiers began
lining up around the exits to seal them off while others went after the intruder(s).
No one was sure how many there were but apparently their numbers were going down quickly
with each second that passed.
"Sir! There is an intruder in the west wing of Sector 18!"cried out a lieutenant.
"Then send the west soldiers after them with backup from Sector 17 and 19!"came the reply.
"Sir?"the lieutenant murmered.
"What is it now?!"
"The west soldiers are down and there is a report saying that the communication link
with Sector 19 is down. We're sending a few spare soldiers there right now, however, they're
missing as well.."the lieutenant replied.
"What!?!? What about Sector 17?"
"They've been dispatched....but.."
"BUT WHAT?"
"The numbers are going down."
Before the leader could respond another soldier came rushing in, his breath at a loss
but his eyes cried out that they were in trouble as well.
"Speak soldier!"the lieutenant ordered.
"Over at Sector 13 and 15! We're under attack!"the soldier cried out before collapsing
out of consciousness.
Another soldier came in after that.
"Sector 23 and 24, Sir!"the soldier reported but before he could continue their leader
intruded.
"Under attack? Over at my main sectors?! How can this be? Both of you, report to me
at what time the attacks have occured!"their leader demanded.
"5:15p.m."
"5:18p.m."
"Only a three minute difference at seperate Sectors? There must be more than one, of course.
And yet, they attack as if they are shadows. Highly skilled..."
"What should we do, Sir?"the lieutenant wondered.
There was a momentary silence and a cry from the monitors before it shorted out
was sounded out in the background.
"We retreat to the next base. From there we will wage war..."
"To whom, sir?"the meek soldier wondered.
"To Earth and to the first and second colonies..."
"Why them, sir?"
A rumble sounded after that and loose patches of paint fell away.
"It seems as if the intruders resulted to explosives."the lieutenant murmered.
The leader waved its arm at the unnecessary update over the intruders and rose from its seat.
"Earth and the first two colonies are in league with one another. They are the greatest
threat to us because of the Preventers and that Vice Foreign Minister,"the leader murmered,
saying the last as if in natural hate.
As their leader spoke, they began moving down the corridor all the while being kept sheltered
by soldiers.
"The Preventers are naturally being updated with the going-ons which comes from Colony L1
and Colony L2. That is what I've been told. As for Earth, that is where that Peacecraft
girl resides in and the citizens of Earth look to her for guidance. And everyone practically
knows that the Preventers and the Minister look after one another. Thus, we are led to this.
War..."
"What about the other colonies?"the lieutenant asked as they strode through a doorway which
automatically sealed shut behind them and revealed a shuttle waiting for them to enter.
"L3 and L4 isn't too much of a problem at the moment. Hopefully, the soldiers will overpower
them just in time before our enemies reach them and create an Alliance before they turn
rogue and join with us. Not all of L3 and L4 may join up, but we must try to get as many
to be in our organization before an outbreak occurs,"the leader stated.
"It will be done, Sir."the lieutenant agreed and saluted before sitting.
"See that you do. And next time, make sure that this doesn't happen again,"the leader
motioned with its hands toward the destruction of their base.
"Yes, Sir..."the lieutenant gulped and gazed out of the window to see fire start.
"Good, now we shall start with our plans upon conquering Earth and the Colonies."
**************
"It seems as if your mission has gone well, pilots."Milliardo praised the three boys
once they entered the room.
"Hn."grunted Wufei while Trowa remained silent as always.
Yuy stepped forward and placed a few pieces of paper on the mahogany desk for the brother
of Ririna to read. Immediately, Milliardo read its articles and after awhile remained silent.
"It seems that they will declare war over us. Meaning..."Milliardo began.
"Meaning that their leader still lives,"Wufei finished for him.
"Do you know where they left to?"Milliardo asked.
"No,"Trowa answered while his two colleagues refused to say anything.
"Well, we must prepare for the worst. It seems that you pilots will be using your Gundams
soon,"Milliardo stated,"Will you fight with us? For Earth and the Colonies?"
"Yes, pilots. Do you accept?"Dr. J asked in back of them.
"I'll fight."Wufei grunted in assent.
Trowa nodded his head along with Hiiro.
"Then it begins."Milliardo murmered.
*************
Earth: Tokyo
*************
Kenji and Ikuko Tsukino were watching the news in silence, content with the steady beating
of the raindrops that fell outside their home. It was raining but without the usual rumble
of thunder and lightning, just the raindrops. Shingo remained in tranquility as he played
his hand-held game beside his family and Luna just rested her head against her paws as she
gazed at her mistress' relatives.
Suddenly static issued forth on the television screen and the normal program changed as a
shadow loomed in its place.
"People of Earth. The organization called Tetra is now here. Here to command and here to
stay. You are given a choice, to join with us or fight against us. What will you choose?"
The shadow disappeared from the screen and the regular program returned only to have
the Vice Foreign Minister Darlian appear.
"People of Earth, hear me out. I have learned of the Tetra organization. It has orginally
started just after the Eve Wars years ago and the Preventers have been investigating over
it. The Tetras are not to be taken lightly, if we do....it will only end in chaos. I doubt
that this matter can be...settled peacefully. Therefore, there is no other choice but to
fight. Fight for what is right and in the end can there be nothing else but peace. Through
wars can we appreciate our content for tranquility and not hatred. Let us hope that this new
organization will not overrule our minds nor our hearts, that is all."Ririna proclaimed their
decision and after her speech, left.
"That was Darlian Peacecraft..."Ikuko murmered to her husband.
"Hai, it was...and war was her decision."Kenji nodded.
"Can there be no other way?"Ikuko asked.
"It seems that this was the only way,"Kenji stated.
"Are you going to fight?"Ikuko inquired.
Silence reigned in that Shingo found to be unnerving and so he stopped his game to gaze
at his parents.
"Are you, otou-san?"Shingo quietly pressed.
Rain pelted down, slowly at first but soon it gained speed and sounded like bullets raining
down over them instead of raindrops.
"No, no I won't fight in the war. I have my family to take care of...there are others who
can fight for me,"Kenji finally answered.
"That's good, koibito...that's good.."Ikuko sighed in relief and rested her head against
his chest.
(I just hope that Usagi is okay out there...)Kenji prayed as he closed his eyes and placed
his hand around his wife's shoulder.
*************
Shinto Shrine ((AN: Is that the correct Shrine of Rei's?)))
*************
Rei dropped her broomstick at the sound of the news from the open screen door leading
to Chad's room. The radio was on at the time of the announcement and at the words of
war, her heart momentarily stopped beating. Her eyes widened and a gasp escaped her lips.
"What's wrong, Rei?"Chad asked as he came around the corner holding a sandwich.
"War, a war is coming..."Rei murmered in sadness.
Chad hardened his featured at the words and nodded his head in agreement.
(Can't we just settle this without violence? Will we have to continue fighting all the
time? Usagi never favored war, never. And the premonition...the flames...the dreams...
her face. Usagi's face. She will be in this war....)Rei said in her mind as she bent down to
retrieve her broom and began sweeping but now in silence.
"It has begun..."Rei sighed and continued on down the hallway.
***********
Colony L2
***********
Usagi pressed her forehead against the glass, her eyes dull and faintly red from the previous
outbreak of emotions. It's been two hours since they left and only a few minutes ago since
she stopped her crying.
"Always crying, always mourning...."Usagi bitterly said under her breath.
Darkness was spread out over the colony, faint traces of light were apparent from the street
lights out there for the pedestrians. Down below the blond noticed a child and her mother
and near them were companions laughing along down the street.
(I let them go, just like that. I'm such a ditz...I let a moment of happiness slip
through my fingers. Demo....okaa-san didn't remember me. Why is that? Would Duo recall
who I am? He's been in a war, he could easily forget about me. Couldn't he?)Usagi questioned
herself as she removed herself away from the window and laid down on the bed.
"But we made a promise..."Usagi stated and turned her body to her sleeping position and
closed her crystalline blue eyes.
To be continued..
*****************
Sugoi, chapter 7 is finished. Let's see if the next chapter will finally get the two
of them together and conscious! *gets pelted on the head by a reviewer* @_@ #_# ~.~
Okay, okay...I'll do my best to finally get them to meet each other...*happy face* ^^;;
Author: Cheska
E-mail Address: Minnashime@aol.com
Rating: PG or PG-13
Chapter: 7
Disclaimer: *clutches ears* Lalalala....*lawyers surround her trying to get her to say
the disclaimer* Lalalala~
*lawyers sweatdrop*
*after a few hours, stops*
*sigh* All right, just because I ran out of breath...I don't own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing.
Do I have to keep saying it with each chapter? *they nod their head* *mumbles under breath*
Author's Notes: *nervous laugh* heheh...uhh...I'm back? *gets thrown by garbage* *puts
up a shield from a binder* But I have the next chapter for you all! *re-reads it* Err...
uhh...heheh...okay maybe it's the wrong thing to say...*stops when she sees some readers still
there reading what she has to say* Uh-oh...*runs off as fast as she can to safety*
***********
Last Time:
***********
"Duo, hang on...please hang on...he's unconcscious..."
"Duo? You said, Duo?"Usagi murmered in shock, her eyes growing wider.
***********
Present:
***********
"Do you know him?"Quatre heard the girl call his friend's name in a way that sounded as if
she was familiar with Duo.
Usagi didn't reply to Quatre but drew closer to the unconscious form.
"Please be okay, Duo.."Usagi murmered under her breath.
(You can't leave me yet, not like this...)Usagi added inside her mind.
As her hands made contact wAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHith his smooth, warm skin a small groan erupted from his
lips.
"He's still there, we need to treat him and quick..."Quatre murmered.
"How close is your place?"Selene inquired.
"Far, he won't make it much longer.."Quatre shook his head.
"The motel I'm staying at, it's not too far from this place. We could take him there,"Usagi
instantly said as she recalled their location.
"Good, let's go.."Quatre nodded in assent as he drew his companion up along with Usagi
with Selene following in back of them.
"Is everyone out?"Usagi conversed as they carried Duo, his arms around each side of
them.
"Yeah, I guess so. But in the latest combat, he got hit on his side. Badly it seems,"Quatre
sighed.
************
The lights were turned on immediately as they drew Duo inside, laying him on the available
bed. Quatre checked his pulsed and heaved a sigh of relief as a sign of life was still visible
within him.
"What do we do now?"Selene wondered.
Quatre smiled a small smile at the woman and took Duo's shirt off, revealing the wound.
At the sight, Selene flinched back at it and stepped away.
"I'm sorry, I'm not normally like this. It's just that...there are past memories,"Selene
apologized.
"That's okay, you can wait in the restroom or something,"Usagi suggested as she came
out of the restroom with a wet rag.
Selene complied and entered the small room and closed it in back of her.
"Seems she has trouble with visible pain,"Quatre conversed as he moved out of Usagi's
way as she kneeled beside him and placed the rag on Duo's side to begin cleaning the
blood.
"There's nothing much except this rag...I'm sorry,"Usagi apologized.
"We'll find something to help Duo out, I'm sure..."Quatre said, with a slight hint of
fear.
"You don't have to pretend, I know it's only a matter of time before..."Usagi stopped herself
from saying the word that could seal his fate.
"I don't know what to do, I have nothing with me that could help him out,"Quatre sighed.
Usagi bit the bottom of her lips as she studied her friend's face. He looked a bit pale
and his brows were knitted together, his facial expression that of pain. That bullet must've
hurt him deep to make him react like this.
(I told you long ago to be careful...don't you listen? *sigh* What am I saying? He's a
soldier, this is the consequences...)Usagi berated herself.
As Usagi pulled her hand back with the rag, a groan escaped from Duo's lips and the blood
loss was worsening.
"I'm sorry Duo, I don't know what to do...."Quatre muttered and faced the ground unable
to look at his sick friend.
"Why don't you get some fresh air? It'll do you some good."Usagi suggested as she fingered
her broach with care.
Quatre nodded and went out, as suggested.
(I'm not sure if this will work, Duo. But I can try, can't I? You're my friend, I would
risk so many things for you...and I'm sure you'll do the same for me..)Usagi whispered inside
her mind as she took out the broach and placed it beside his wound.
"Crystal please work, heal him....Moon Healing...."Usagi trailed off as a light enveloped
the two of them.
It was faint and not too bright that would fill the room...only the two figures. At that
moment, a tremondous amount of energy left Usagi's body and transferred to the unconscious
teenager. His wounds healing him immediately and as Usagi stopped the process it only left
a faint trace of pink that would soon disappear after a few hours. Usagi wearily noted this
before slumping to the ground next to the boy.
As Quatre came inside, he was shocked to find Usagi on the ground and ran up to her. His
blue eyes darted from the girl to Duo and he gasped at the missing wound. Realization hit
him and he gave a small smile to the girl and inwardly thanked her before picking
up the girl and placing her lithe form next to Duo's on the mattress.
"Sleep well, miss.."Quatre whispered before taking a vacant seat next to the bed and watching
over them.
************
Usagi was the first to recover from the dilemma that recently occured. As her eyes adjusted
to the light in the room, she let out a groan before sitting up. Instantly she noticed she
wasn't on the ground but rather on top of a bed. As her hands felt the mattress, she touched
a nearby body. Her eyes widened instantly and her breath caught on her throat, slowly
she turned her head and saw the person. It was Duo.
"He's still unconscious but he should be waking up soon, you healed him. Didn't you?"
Usagi jerked her head forward and toward the source which led her to the platinum blond
haired man that saved her and Selene. He was a friend or partner of Duo's, wasn't he?
"You know...Duo. Who are you?"Usagi croaked out, still breaking out from the sleep.
"It should be, who are you. But that would be rude of me to say, I am Quatre R. Winner. A
friend of Duo's,"Quatre stepped forward to shake her hand which she graciously accepted out of
kindness.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, I am..."Usagi began but just at that moment Selene finally
revealed herself from the restroom.
"Is it over?"Selene quietly inquired.
"Yes, it is...he's well again. Just asleep,"Quatre answered as he dropped his hand back to
his side.
Selene nodded and stepped away from the restroom and toward the group. Her lavender-silver
hair bright and appearing to go back to their original state rather than the dull glow
that Usagi recalled from the cell. Her eyes appeared more well-rested and lively without the
hint of fear among its orbs. The woman was now more beautiful than ever before.
"Why did you save us, Quatre? How did you know where we were?"questioned Usagi.
"A mission to rescue a prisoner from the new organization. I'm not sure who it is between
the two of you, but we were suppose to rescue a hostage that was kept from the public's eyes
for years to come and we were summoned to rescue that person just recently."Quatre answered
politely.
"That would be me then, wouldn't it? I guess it's because of the knowledge I've obtained
since I first found out about the new organization...."Selene quietly spoke up.
"I guess so, will you come with us?"Quatre asked.
"Do I have a choice?"
"Everyone has a choice, whether it be good or bad.."Usagi murmered.
"Then I'll go,"Selene nodded her head in assent.
As Usagi moved to stare out into the window, she saw the busy streets and the tranquility
in the air as the people down below continued on with their life. This is the kind of life
she enjoyed, the reason why she fought day after day against evil. It was because she wanted
to preserve the lives of innocents, the lives of those who are willing to live. Despite
the evil in the world from some people, she knew that deep down they were good. That they were
only misguided and needed the guidance towards the light.
(Is this why you continue to fight as well, Duo? For peace?)Usagi wondered as she glimpsed
to the side to gaze at the sleeping braided boy.
"How long has it been since you left your base?"she heard Selene question the platinum
blond haired rescuer.
"About six hours now, I believe,"Quatre answered.
"You should return back to the base,"Usagi quietly suggested.
"But the young man..."Selene started.
"No, she's right. We should return. The doctor would want to see you safe and well
taken cared off."Quatre interrupted Selene's outburst with his voice. Somewhere inside of him,
he felt as if this girl wanted them to go away but didn't know why.
"I see..."Selene nodded her head in assent, also sensing Usagi's feelings.
(It's not like I don't want to see you again, Duo. I just...I don't know. But we'll meet
each other again, in better terms other than this.) Usagi noted as she gazed silently at the
two guests leaving with their unconscious colleague.
"Thank you for everything, miss..."Quatre nodded his head towards her before stepping out
of the doorway.
"Ano...when Duo wakes up, tell him....to be more careful next time and that...I wish we
could've met one another under better conditions?"Usagi spoke up, her voice wavering as her
eyes began to get all misty.
"I will,"Quatre murmered.
"And.."Usagi started.
Quatre cocked his head, not turning around to face her.
"Thank you for the save...."Usagi barely whispered but the pilot caught her words.
"Just happy you're safe, miss..."Quatre stated and closed the door behind him.
Just as the door clicked shut, Usagi slipped down the ground.
"Why did I let them go like that? Why? Okaa-san...Duo-san....my mother...my friend...why
did I just let you two leave? What's wrong with me?"Usagi croaked out as tears fell freely
from her face.
(Doushite?)Usagi echoed.
************
Outside of motel door, Quatre heard a small whimper within the room. It took him a lot of
his self control to keep him from going back in there and comforting the girl. The woman
beside him also heard the anguish being poured out but restrained herself. As the two
went on their way, silence reigned in.
"Why did she do that?"Selene inquired hesitantly.
"I don't know, only she can answer that..."Quatre murmered in sadness, his blue eyes glinting
in the darkness of the night.
After a few more minutes, the building in which they were going to stay at appeared over
the horizon in front of them.
"There...that's where the doctor is..."Quatre pointed out with his one free hand.
As they neared the base, a man stepped out from the door and approached them. His eyes warily
studying the woman by his side and the slumped form of his companion.
"It seems that the two of you have managed to rescue the prisoner. But tell me, why is
02 passed out?"Dr. H inquired in mild amusement.
"A bullet wound, sir..."Quatre answered with controlled strength as weariness from the day's
event kicked in.
"Well then, we must treat him...come in, both of you.."Dr. H stated as he began walking back
inside the base.
"There's no need sir!"Quatre called out after hastily rushing toward him with Duo and Selene.
"No need?" Dr. H turned questioningly, his brow lifting slightly.
"Yes, sir. One of the prisoners adjoined with Selene here managed to heal Duo while
he was unconscious..."Quatre hesistantly replied, unsure of his answer to him.
For a moment the doctor was silent, his peering eyes observing Duo's slumped form as his
arms dangled around the two's shoulders.
"Where's the wound?"
"At his side, doctor,"Quatre answered.
As the doctor drew nearer to inspect Duo, Quatre took a deep breath. Worried that if the
doctor saw the unapparent wound, he would demand an explanation over how someone managed to
heal a bullet wound in mere hours and leave no mark.
(That's something even I can't quite comprehend. That girl is quite powerful with her
healing abilities.)Quatre noted.
Before the doctor could bend down and inspect the wound, a groan escaped from Duo's lips
once more and he drew back. His eyes still questioning but he said nothing. Instead, the
doctor whirled around and went inside the building. At the doctor's retreating back, Quatre
heaved a sigh of relief.
"Why were you worried?"Selene asked.
"If the doctor saw the fully healed bullet wound, he would be asking too many questions
about our friend back at the motel..."Quatre answered quietly as they walked inside.
**************
At Colony L5.2
**************
"This is suppose to be one of the places leading into their base,"Wufei murmered to himself
as he slipped into the shadowy corners of the alleyways.
His keen black eyes inspected the area, taking each detail into himself and storing the
data within his mind. As he walked on, he was careful not to make too much sound just in
case one of the enemies might hear him.
(I don't see anything, though. Were Yuy, Barton, and I wrong with the data? No, that
can't be. The three of us together should be accurate...this must be one of the openings!)
Finally a faint humming of electricity of a generator was heard to Wufei's left side.
As he first detected it, the Chinese soldier immediately drew out his 37mm revolver and
took off the safety switch. Warily, the soldier stealthily moved to the side until he
faced the full blow of the sound.
(There's nothing here but a brick wall lined with useless blank papers and garbage bags...)
Inspecting the wall more closely he noticed a faint marking. Pressing his palm against the
wall, it slowly began to move and soon a dark passage appeared before him.
(Hmm...interesting.)
***********
Blaring noise of the alarm going off was set off at the first gunshot. Soldiers began
lining up around the exits to seal them off while others went after the intruder(s).
No one was sure how many there were but apparently their numbers were going down quickly
with each second that passed.
"Sir! There is an intruder in the west wing of Sector 18!"cried out a lieutenant.
"Then send the west soldiers after them with backup from Sector 17 and 19!"came the reply.
"Sir?"the lieutenant murmered.
"What is it now?!"
"The west soldiers are down and there is a report saying that the communication link
with Sector 19 is down. We're sending a few spare soldiers there right now, however, they're
missing as well.."the lieutenant replied.
"What!?!? What about Sector 17?"
"They've been dispatched....but.."
"BUT WHAT?"
"The numbers are going down."
Before the leader could respond another soldier came rushing in, his breath at a loss
but his eyes cried out that they were in trouble as well.
"Speak soldier!"the lieutenant ordered.
"Over at Sector 13 and 15! We're under attack!"the soldier cried out before collapsing
out of consciousness.
Another soldier came in after that.
"Sector 23 and 24, Sir!"the soldier reported but before he could continue their leader
intruded.
"Under attack? Over at my main sectors?! How can this be? Both of you, report to me
at what time the attacks have occured!"their leader demanded.
"5:15p.m."
"5:18p.m."
"Only a three minute difference at seperate Sectors? There must be more than one, of course.
And yet, they attack as if they are shadows. Highly skilled..."
"What should we do, Sir?"the lieutenant wondered.
There was a momentary silence and a cry from the monitors before it shorted out
was sounded out in the background.
"We retreat to the next base. From there we will wage war..."
"To whom, sir?"the meek soldier wondered.
"To Earth and to the first and second colonies..."
"Why them, sir?"
A rumble sounded after that and loose patches of paint fell away.
"It seems as if the intruders resulted to explosives."the lieutenant murmered.
The leader waved its arm at the unnecessary update over the intruders and rose from its seat.
"Earth and the first two colonies are in league with one another. They are the greatest
threat to us because of the Preventers and that Vice Foreign Minister,"the leader murmered,
saying the last as if in natural hate.
As their leader spoke, they began moving down the corridor all the while being kept sheltered
by soldiers.
"The Preventers are naturally being updated with the going-ons which comes from Colony L1
and Colony L2. That is what I've been told. As for Earth, that is where that Peacecraft
girl resides in and the citizens of Earth look to her for guidance. And everyone practically
knows that the Preventers and the Minister look after one another. Thus, we are led to this.
War..."
"What about the other colonies?"the lieutenant asked as they strode through a doorway which
automatically sealed shut behind them and revealed a shuttle waiting for them to enter.
"L3 and L4 isn't too much of a problem at the moment. Hopefully, the soldiers will overpower
them just in time before our enemies reach them and create an Alliance before they turn
rogue and join with us. Not all of L3 and L4 may join up, but we must try to get as many
to be in our organization before an outbreak occurs,"the leader stated.
"It will be done, Sir."the lieutenant agreed and saluted before sitting.
"See that you do. And next time, make sure that this doesn't happen again,"the leader
motioned with its hands toward the destruction of their base.
"Yes, Sir..."the lieutenant gulped and gazed out of the window to see fire start.
"Good, now we shall start with our plans upon conquering Earth and the Colonies."
**************
"It seems as if your mission has gone well, pilots."Milliardo praised the three boys
once they entered the room.
"Hn."grunted Wufei while Trowa remained silent as always.
Yuy stepped forward and placed a few pieces of paper on the mahogany desk for the brother
of Ririna to read. Immediately, Milliardo read its articles and after awhile remained silent.
"It seems that they will declare war over us. Meaning..."Milliardo began.
"Meaning that their leader still lives,"Wufei finished for him.
"Do you know where they left to?"Milliardo asked.
"No,"Trowa answered while his two colleagues refused to say anything.
"Well, we must prepare for the worst. It seems that you pilots will be using your Gundams
soon,"Milliardo stated,"Will you fight with us? For Earth and the Colonies?"
"Yes, pilots. Do you accept?"Dr. J asked in back of them.
"I'll fight."Wufei grunted in assent.
Trowa nodded his head along with Hiiro.
"Then it begins."Milliardo murmered.
*************
Earth: Tokyo
*************
Kenji and Ikuko Tsukino were watching the news in silence, content with the steady beating
of the raindrops that fell outside their home. It was raining but without the usual rumble
of thunder and lightning, just the raindrops. Shingo remained in tranquility as he played
his hand-held game beside his family and Luna just rested her head against her paws as she
gazed at her mistress' relatives.
Suddenly static issued forth on the television screen and the normal program changed as a
shadow loomed in its place.
"People of Earth. The organization called Tetra is now here. Here to command and here to
stay. You are given a choice, to join with us or fight against us. What will you choose?"
The shadow disappeared from the screen and the regular program returned only to have
the Vice Foreign Minister Darlian appear.
"People of Earth, hear me out. I have learned of the Tetra organization. It has orginally
started just after the Eve Wars years ago and the Preventers have been investigating over
it. The Tetras are not to be taken lightly, if we do....it will only end in chaos. I doubt
that this matter can be...settled peacefully. Therefore, there is no other choice but to
fight. Fight for what is right and in the end can there be nothing else but peace. Through
wars can we appreciate our content for tranquility and not hatred. Let us hope that this new
organization will not overrule our minds nor our hearts, that is all."Ririna proclaimed their
decision and after her speech, left.
"That was Darlian Peacecraft..."Ikuko murmered to her husband.
"Hai, it was...and war was her decision."Kenji nodded.
"Can there be no other way?"Ikuko asked.
"It seems that this was the only way,"Kenji stated.
"Are you going to fight?"Ikuko inquired.
Silence reigned in that Shingo found to be unnerving and so he stopped his game to gaze
at his parents.
"Are you, otou-san?"Shingo quietly pressed.
Rain pelted down, slowly at first but soon it gained speed and sounded like bullets raining
down over them instead of raindrops.
"No, no I won't fight in the war. I have my family to take care of...there are others who
can fight for me,"Kenji finally answered.
"That's good, koibito...that's good.."Ikuko sighed in relief and rested her head against
his chest.
(I just hope that Usagi is okay out there...)Kenji prayed as he closed his eyes and placed
his hand around his wife's shoulder.
*************
Shinto Shrine ((AN: Is that the correct Shrine of Rei's?)))
*************
Rei dropped her broomstick at the sound of the news from the open screen door leading
to Chad's room. The radio was on at the time of the announcement and at the words of
war, her heart momentarily stopped beating. Her eyes widened and a gasp escaped her lips.
"What's wrong, Rei?"Chad asked as he came around the corner holding a sandwich.
"War, a war is coming..."Rei murmered in sadness.
Chad hardened his featured at the words and nodded his head in agreement.
(Can't we just settle this without violence? Will we have to continue fighting all the
time? Usagi never favored war, never. And the premonition...the flames...the dreams...
her face. Usagi's face. She will be in this war....)Rei said in her mind as she bent down to
retrieve her broom and began sweeping but now in silence.
"It has begun..."Rei sighed and continued on down the hallway.
***********
Colony L2
***********
Usagi pressed her forehead against the glass, her eyes dull and faintly red from the previous
outbreak of emotions. It's been two hours since they left and only a few minutes ago since
she stopped her crying.
"Always crying, always mourning...."Usagi bitterly said under her breath.
Darkness was spread out over the colony, faint traces of light were apparent from the street
lights out there for the pedestrians. Down below the blond noticed a child and her mother
and near them were companions laughing along down the street.
(I let them go, just like that. I'm such a ditz...I let a moment of happiness slip
through my fingers. Demo....okaa-san didn't remember me. Why is that? Would Duo recall
who I am? He's been in a war, he could easily forget about me. Couldn't he?)Usagi questioned
herself as she removed herself away from the window and laid down on the bed.
"But we made a promise..."Usagi stated and turned her body to her sleeping position and
closed her crystalline blue eyes.
To be continued..
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Sugoi, chapter 7 is finished. Let's see if the next chapter will finally get the two
of them together and conscious! *gets pelted on the head by a reviewer* @_@ #_# ~.~
Okay, okay...I'll do my best to finally get them to meet each other...*happy face* ^^;;
