Title: Because of You
Author: Cheska
E-mail Address: Minnashime@aol.com
Rating: PG or PG-13
Chapter: 12
Disclaimer: I've came. I saw. And I can't say. Can't say that I own Sailor Moon or Gundam
Wing. Sucky, isn't it? But it's true.
Author's Notes: Took sooo long till I've posted this out, right? *sees the growls coming from
the readers and cowers* Heheh...*gulp* I'm sorry? *expressions don't change* Okay, okay..
I can see that you're angry with me. But I'm back with the next chapter. This is the chapter
that's.....not really all that great, actually. But it helps lead to the point I'm writing to.
*sees skeptisism* Yeah, I see that...but you just wait and see. In the future chapters ahead
of you. *nods and then moves off to let the readers continue on*
********
Time seemed to slow down for the six inside the communication room. There was nothing else to
do but to wait or develop small talk. Most of the time, it was only silence. Plain, unnerving
and filled with nothingness.
"The ice will melt soon,"Selene uttered softly, not a trace of fear in sight but just pointing
out the fact.
"That's true but we're safe here. This is the second seal to keeping the oxygen inside the
colony. Once we get out to the carrier shuttle, it'll be like it is out in space. I doubt that
shield barrier is there by now. It's been more than an hour since we stayed in here,"Dr. H stated.
"Do you think 05 will make it here?"asked Selene.
"No doubt. He'll get the job done,"Duo said with some confidence traced in his voice.
A rumble sounded through the room followed by a shake that forced them all to stoop low and
close to the ground or under the small tables as they ducked their heads. As the rumbling stopped,
they got up once again. Small pieces of paint shook from the ceilings and walls but nothing more.
"That was the third one within the hour, it's getting intense,"uttered Quatre.
"The Tetra force must've gotten backup,"Trowa without a pause.
Usagi observed them all, taking in their attitudes and the way their eyes flickered. Whether in
anger, sadness, happiness, etc. At this moment, she saw their eyes filled with concern and anger
mixed into one. As Duo heard his companion's answer, Usagi noticed how his eyes copied the
other two's but with an addition...excitement as well as fear.
(He wants to fight but he fears something. He fights because he's angry at the enemies but
concern...concern for the people? But why fear? What does he fear?)Usagi wondered as she questioned
herself over her discovery.
Another rumble took over the colony but this time they didn't have to duck. It was faint and
nothing much moved except for a few centimeters. But after, the faint rumble was harsher that
caused the lights to flicker for a few seconds.
"How long can this colony last?"Selene wondered.
"I detest fighting, but I know it's for the good of mankind. Isn't there another way? Must
we sacrifice our own against the enemy? They're human too though...they're human.."muttered
Usagi, her tone filled with sadness and pain.
"It's all right Usa. It'll end, it usually does. You know that we must fight for there
is no other way. Through bad comes peace..."Duo lightly whispered into her ears as he held
her.
"Duo..."Usagi murmered with warmth and compassion as she leaned her head with her face nestled
into his warm body, taking in his scent and comfort.
(So safe...so strong...)Usagi noted how he steadied himself for her, his arms wrapping itself
around her waist.
The others watched the two with some interest and wondered about how deep their friendship
really is.
(Best friends?)Quatre asked himself as he noticed the amount of compassion the two seemed to
hold for the other.
As another blast errupted, Duo shielded Usagi with his arms and took her under the table
near the door. His arms covering his head as his chest covered her from her right side over
Usagi's head. He waited till the rumble stopped and then gazed down to make sure his friend
was alright. The two locked eyes as they stared at one another, the feel of their bodies so
close together, their breathing in unison.
"....are you alright?"Duo asked, his voice deep and filled with unsureness.
Usagi's voice seemed to have clogged up as her head nodded towards him. Getting up, Duo
helped her steady herself followed by the others.
************
Beams shot against the other. Leos and mobile suits exploding at once. Enemies against enemies.
Allies against the others. No neutrality, whatsoever.
"Hey Mamoru!"Motoki's voice sounded in the soldier's suit.
"What is it, Motoki?"Mamoru asked in a gruff voice as he got hit at the side and in return
he blasted his enemy with his guns.
"Got a message to deliver to you from the commander,"Motoki said.
"Then why didn't she just give it to me herself?"Mamoru straightforwardly asked as he steered
his suit towards his friend.
"Said something about the frequency being damaged and I was the only one she managed to contact
beside the others. Guess you were too far off or at the time she tried to contact was when the
other suits around you were blowing up,"shrugged Motoki.
"Mmm....so what is it?"Mamoru asked.
"You are to enter Colony L2 and find the Dr. H with his companions and accompany them while
the carrier from Colony L5.2 arrives. That's in an hour or two, I guess..."Motoki estimated.
"Which entrance?"Mamoru gazed towards the colony.
"Can't get in through the way where the Leo damaged the port, try the back way and work
your way over. Commander said that the soldier who the doctor contacted told his higher up
that they were at the communication department. One of the rooms there, that should be on the
other side from the entrance you're going to,"Motoki advised.
"Right, I'll keep that in mind,"Mamoru nodded and flew his vehicle over to the colony.
*************
Heavy footsteps trampled the hallways. Orders and shouts were given towards one another.
"They sound near,"Trowa noted.
"What do we do?"Duo asked.
As the footsteps neared them, Selene stepped back a few paces and neared the closest person
which was Usagi. Her hands finding itself towards the younger girl and gripping it for strength.
Usagi gazed towards Selene whose eyes fixed itself towards the metal door. A small smile touched
her lips and Usagi squeezed her hand for strength.
(Okaa-san fears the Tetra force. I can't blame her, she's been captured for several years and
only escaped a day ago or is it two now? I can't remember.)Usagi told herself.
"Over here! They must be here!"a soldier shouted to what sounded like his right.
More footsteps made its way towards them and the door banged open. Dozens of foot soldiers
appeared in front of them. The Tetra force blocked their exit.
"Give up now in the name of the Tetra Organization,"shouted the soldier in front of them.
(That must be the troop leader of this dozen or two...)noted the pilots and Usagi.
"Usagi, Selene...Dr. H move in back of us and prepare to turn the back table over..."Duo
ordered in a hushed whisper.
The Tetra organization noticed the exchange made between the people in back of them and
immediately drew out their guns, aiming it towards all of them. At that moment, the doctor
already moved closer to the table along with Selene and Usagi. The three gathered behind
the table and as the soldiers took off the safety, they turned it and ducked.
"Weaklings, hiding behind a table like that,"sneered the troop leader.
The three pilot's eyes hardened and took out their guns, pointing them at their enemies.
"You three against us? I don't think so, we'd kill you before you even have a chance to
finish us all off,"laughed the leader.
"Maybe,"Duo's eyes twinkled in mild amusement.
"But we'd still be able to kill you first followed by the others,"Trowa stated with some
coldness.
"You think I'm scared to die?"the leader asked.
"Let's see, shall we?"Duo pointed his gun at the guy's forehead.
A few seconds passed between the two, waiting to see the other's reaction. As the troop leader
gazed at Duo's cobalt blue eyes he knew that he wasn't kidding. He was serious with his words
and wouldn't hesitate at pulling that trigger. A small smirk wandered over at Duo's lips,
amusement showing itself to him.
"You're not bluffing,"the leader stated.
"Of course not,"Duo grinned, his voice tracing with happiness.
"If you kill him, we'll shoot. All of us,"a soldier behind his leader stated.
"Well at least we'd be able to kill your leader here and probably a number of you,"Duo waved
his gun from the leader to his soldiers.
"And once you're all down, we'd capture your companions behind that table over there,"grinned
the leader, hinting at their weak spot.
(Usa!)Duo gasped inwardly, his eyes flashing fear and concern for a few seconds before masking
it away but it didn't escape the leader's eyes as his grin widened.
"Hmm..I wonder which one you favor most out of the three. Probably that pretty little
blond over there with those innocent eyes? Or maybe that old man? He's probably your
grandfather or something...hmm?"the troop leader sneered.
"You'll not touch any of them!"Duo growled, his finger readying itself, his eyes flashing
with anger.
"Who'd stop me or my men?"the leader challenged.
Before Duo could act, bullets flew in through the back of the soldiers. And at that small
moment of confusion the three of them fired. Killing the leader and most of his men
while the bullets from the back of them flew off, annhilating its numbers. As the other
soldiers of Tetra finally shook off their confusion they began firing, some in back others
at the front.
Time ticked away, seconds turned into minutes and soon the numbers of Tetra's troops diminished
until none of the soldiers around them were left. Most were dead and barely any were only
wounded. As the firing ceased, the pilots gathered around the leader who was slowly dying
as his blood pooled around him and unable to stop the flow. He laid there, his eyes open
and beginning to dilate his dark brown hair matted with blood which began to harden from the
temperature in the room. Duo stooped down beside the troop leader of the two dozen men. His
cobalt blue eyes coldly staring at the leader's eyes. At Duo's approach, he slightly turned
his head at his annihilator. His dark brown eyes shining with fear and defeat mixed with
anger.
"We'd stop you and your men. And we have, Tetra..."Duo whispered into the leader's ears
as his eyelids closed and breathing stopped.
As footsteps from outside the door closed in on them, Trowa and the others picked up new
sets of guns and bullets from the floor. Their fingers at the trigger that pointed towards the
door, waiting and cautious. As the footsteps drew closer, a figure emerged to the front of
the door holding a gun and then turned to face them. Ocean blue eyes eyeing the pilots
warily as they each held a gun towards him. It was a young man wearing a space suit and a
helmet but his eyes could be seen quite clearly alongside his facial features. As his eyes
fell upon the barrel of the guns, he still held up tightly between his gloved fingers.
"Who are you and who do you work for?"Trowa demanded, his tone indifferent but at the same
time filled with unmentionable warning that froze the figure in front of them.
As the last bullet shot out from their side, Usagi peered over the side of the table. Her
crystalline blue eyes catching sight of the wounded and dead bodies lining the hard floor. The
number of them caught at her throat as a silent scream fell out of her lips. So much death,
so much destruction all for the needed requirement to live and be safe.
(Death...pain...those humans...died to get us. All of us. Therefore they must die in order
for us to live....)Usagi murmered but as her eyes swept over to the corpses once more pain
and sorrow flashed across the blue orbs.
(But was it necessary? Couldn't there have been another way?)Usagi asked herself and
her heart wrenched and she wanted so badly to come out of the table and try to help them in
any way she can. But she knew that it wasn't possible at this time because her energy was
too small to accomplish such a task.
Before Usagi could rise up, Dr. H pulled her back down and motioned for her to be silent.
The young blond obeyed and listened intently, her ears picked up footsteps approaching them.
Her hands formed into tight balls of fists as she desperately hoped there wouldn't be anymore
pain and suffering for anyone else.
(Please let it be someone good. I don't want anyone else to be hurt. No more fighting..
please...)Usagi pleaded inwardly as she bit her lip.
Then she heard Trowa's voice speak out, demanding the figure to tell them who it was and
who it worked for.
After what appeared to be hours were in actuality, a few seconds. During that time the
young man found out that these weren't his enemies but in fact ones like himself. Soldiers
of war fighting for the peace and justice of mankind. As his eyes swiveled over in back of them
he noticed an overturned table and as he studied it more carefully he debated whether to ask
them what is behind it or just tell them who he is.
"Well? Are you going to tell us or do we have to force it out of you?"Duo pressed with a minor
edge in his tone of voice, giving out that he was tired of all of this.
(I should tell them then...)the figure smirked as he lowered his gun to his side.
"I am currently a soldier for Earth. Came from Tokyo, Japan. I am here to accompany Dr. H
and his companions while the carrier comes along from Colony L5.2..."he informed them.
"Hnn..."
Quatre nodded his head and turned to face Trowa who was still eyeing him silently for a few
seconds before his turn of approval of the truth in his words. Duo frowned awhile and then
accepted him.
"Tell us your name, soldier..."Duo demanded in a less tensely put tone.
Usagi heard the first words uttered by the soldier and a gasp escaped her lips but she didn't
reveal herself just yet. Not yet, not until the others approve of him. But when Duo spoke
out and the tension between the two groups lessened, she knew that they accepted him as an ally
to their team for the moment. She rose up from her position behind the table and stepped away
from it, her figure facing the young man in the suit.
"Chiba Mamoru..."Mamoru answered but his voice trailed off at the sight in front of him.
There she was, the one he fought for in war. The one he is sworn to protect and the one he
is destined to be with throughout his life and beyond. His ocean blue eyes fixed itself
onto her, he observed her condition. She appeared to be unharmed although terribly tired and
as her eyes met his, there was something that changed about her that he couldn't quite place.
"Usako..."Mamoru uttered softly but loud enough for the three pilots and Usagi to hear.
Usagi heard his name, her eyes couldn't believe he was here right now in front of her and
alive. It was almost like a dream to her, like some fantasy that she was able to escape to.
Her protector and guardian was right here. Her knight in shining armor. Her prince. Chiba
Mamoru.
"Mamo-chan..."Usagi answered back, her voice wavering but managed to hold steadily as she
slowly approached him.
At Usagi's approach, Duo's eyes widened by a fraction at the exchange of words. Their tone
was filled with compassion and at that instant he knew that the two were more than just companions.
They shared a special bond. Something deeper than friendship.
Mamoru and Usagi stood in front of one another and as soon as they were close enough, Mamoru
drew the young girl into his arms and hugged her and she returned it.
"Well you two seem to know each other,"Dr. H uttered as he rose up from behind the table
with Selene.
"Dr. H..."Usagi withdrew from her action and stepped aside, feeling embarrassed.
As her eyes swiveled over to the group, her crystalline blue orbs fell upon Duo Maxwell.
Seeing the amount of sadness and at the same time happiness. Why was he sad? Because
of Mamoru? She wondered about this for awhile but was distracted as she caught Mamoru's
gaze fall upon Selene. At that moment, she knew what he was thinking. Selene looked just
like Queen Serenity.
"I believe that introductions are in order,"Dr. H lightly smiled towards Mamoru, his eyes
twinkling with a soft illumination of interest.
"I am Dr. H, maker of Sandrock,"the doctor presented himself to the young man. His short,
plump round face twisting in a smile while his oily black hair glinted slightly in the small
amount of light that turned on a short while ago after the attack occurred. As the doctor
stepped back to let the others introduce, his fingers reached over to his thin mustache as
he observed the other's reactions and introductions.
"It's nice to meet you, Chiba Mamoru. I am Quatre R. Winner,"Quatre greeted with a brief
nod of a head.
"Trowa Barton,"Trowa briefly said towards the pilot without a nod of greeting or smallest
inclination of saying anything else other than that.
After the three introduced themselves, there was silence. A slight tension arose between the
two sides, waiting and wondering what to do next.
"*cough*...well since no else wants to continue...this is Selene. She was rescued from the
Tetra organization prison alongside Usagi over here,"Dr. H motioned to the woman by his side
who was gazing downward, her face filled with sadness at the memory.
At the mention of getting rescued from the Tetra, Mamoru swiveled his head towards the young
girl by his side. His eyes two pits of wonder, fear, concer, and anger all balled up into one.
At his unnerving gaze, Usagi slumped her shoulders and refused to look up at him. As if saying,
yes I was caught by the enemy.
"You know Usagi, which leaves us to..."Dr. H trailed off as Duo stepped forward.
"Duo Maxwell,"Duo greeted as he turned to shake the man's hand.
Before the two shook hands, another rumble blasted through the room and all dropped to the
ground with the exception of Usagi who couldn't make herself stable. The blond teenager bumped
her shoulder to the doorway which caused her to bite her lip from the pain. The rumbling
continued and her footing loosened itself as she prepared to drop to the ground and bump along
the wall. However, before she could bump her head, strong arms supported head as it halted
its course and instead she was swung into strong arms with her head resting upon its chest.
Usagi closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth and security that she felt. When the rumbling
ceased, her eyes popped open and she turned her head to gaze into her rescuer: Duo.
"Thank you, Duo...for the save. It's because of you, I'm still conscious,"Usagi smiled up
towards him.
A small grin appeared on his face as his eyes twinkled with glee.
"Are you alright, Usako?"Mamoru inquired from behind her, his eyes trained between Duo and
Usagi.
(Hmm...Duo...)Mamoru noted down his name in his mind, as he wondered exactly what this
guy was doing so close to his Usako.
"Yeah, I'm okay,"Usagi lightly blushed as she finally noticed how close they were. Her
form on Duo's lap and head nestled on his chest with her arms around his waist while his
arms were around her waist. She moved away from Duo with the help of Mamoru who aided her
up and away from Duo's warmth. She noticed how Mamoru eyed Duo with slight wonderment and
made sure to inquire about it later on after they were out of the colony...if they were ever
to get out, that is.
A loud and abrupt noise managed to interrupt the quiet facade of the room. As Dr. H went to
investigate and find out about it, the doctor smirked after hearing what needed to be said through
the earpiece. Placing the earpiece down and away from the microphone, the old man turned to his
companions and finally relaid to them the news.
"It seems 05 is back with the carrier. He'll be out there and waiting in a few minutes. We'll
need to find some spacesuits, we all know that port is broken down and the other exit port..."Dr. H
began.
"Well we could go to the other port, right?"Quatre suggested/inquired.
"I"m afraid not, the other port got damaged just a few minutes after I made it inside. Both
areas are not manageable for escape unless we all have space suits on,"Mamoru informed them.
"What do we do then?"Selene asked outloud, finally speaking after so long.
"Some of us can stay here till we return for them with extra space suits with us. Anyone
willing? I'm sure that the inside of the carriers should have some,"Mamoru stated.
"Right, but we should check the dressing rooms around here. This place should have tons
of them, right?"Duo said as he went out of the room and down the hall.
Seeing her friend leave, Usagi wondered about the braided boy. He appeared to have changed
drastically in just a few seconds since the attack. His whole manner altered within just a few
minutes. She decided to go after him and find out, without a sound Usagi strolled out of the
room and down the hall where he disappeared off to.
To be continued...
******************
*grins wanely* *falters her grin* Well look who showed up! ^^;;; *hears growls and annoyance
in other people's expressions* Err...well...I'll leave you all to yourselves now...heh..*gulps*
Other than that, one of the reasons as to why it took so long is that it's testing for three
long weeks. Yes, three long weeks followed by one huge test in Bio. One big research report.
With a chapter test and yes, a project on Geometry. Long...very long and still going. Just
barely managed to get this chapter out. Gomen nasai...can't wait till this problem goes away.
I think there's a three day weekend coming up though..somewhere around the end of May 30-31?
Not sure...some holiday though. Can't wait for that! *starry eyes at the possibilities*
Author: Cheska
E-mail Address: Minnashime@aol.com
Rating: PG or PG-13
Chapter: 12
Disclaimer: I've came. I saw. And I can't say. Can't say that I own Sailor Moon or Gundam
Wing. Sucky, isn't it? But it's true.
Author's Notes: Took sooo long till I've posted this out, right? *sees the growls coming from
the readers and cowers* Heheh...*gulp* I'm sorry? *expressions don't change* Okay, okay..
I can see that you're angry with me. But I'm back with the next chapter. This is the chapter
that's.....not really all that great, actually. But it helps lead to the point I'm writing to.
*sees skeptisism* Yeah, I see that...but you just wait and see. In the future chapters ahead
of you. *nods and then moves off to let the readers continue on*
********
Time seemed to slow down for the six inside the communication room. There was nothing else to
do but to wait or develop small talk. Most of the time, it was only silence. Plain, unnerving
and filled with nothingness.
"The ice will melt soon,"Selene uttered softly, not a trace of fear in sight but just pointing
out the fact.
"That's true but we're safe here. This is the second seal to keeping the oxygen inside the
colony. Once we get out to the carrier shuttle, it'll be like it is out in space. I doubt that
shield barrier is there by now. It's been more than an hour since we stayed in here,"Dr. H stated.
"Do you think 05 will make it here?"asked Selene.
"No doubt. He'll get the job done,"Duo said with some confidence traced in his voice.
A rumble sounded through the room followed by a shake that forced them all to stoop low and
close to the ground or under the small tables as they ducked their heads. As the rumbling stopped,
they got up once again. Small pieces of paint shook from the ceilings and walls but nothing more.
"That was the third one within the hour, it's getting intense,"uttered Quatre.
"The Tetra force must've gotten backup,"Trowa without a pause.
Usagi observed them all, taking in their attitudes and the way their eyes flickered. Whether in
anger, sadness, happiness, etc. At this moment, she saw their eyes filled with concern and anger
mixed into one. As Duo heard his companion's answer, Usagi noticed how his eyes copied the
other two's but with an addition...excitement as well as fear.
(He wants to fight but he fears something. He fights because he's angry at the enemies but
concern...concern for the people? But why fear? What does he fear?)Usagi wondered as she questioned
herself over her discovery.
Another rumble took over the colony but this time they didn't have to duck. It was faint and
nothing much moved except for a few centimeters. But after, the faint rumble was harsher that
caused the lights to flicker for a few seconds.
"How long can this colony last?"Selene wondered.
"I detest fighting, but I know it's for the good of mankind. Isn't there another way? Must
we sacrifice our own against the enemy? They're human too though...they're human.."muttered
Usagi, her tone filled with sadness and pain.
"It's all right Usa. It'll end, it usually does. You know that we must fight for there
is no other way. Through bad comes peace..."Duo lightly whispered into her ears as he held
her.
"Duo..."Usagi murmered with warmth and compassion as she leaned her head with her face nestled
into his warm body, taking in his scent and comfort.
(So safe...so strong...)Usagi noted how he steadied himself for her, his arms wrapping itself
around her waist.
The others watched the two with some interest and wondered about how deep their friendship
really is.
(Best friends?)Quatre asked himself as he noticed the amount of compassion the two seemed to
hold for the other.
As another blast errupted, Duo shielded Usagi with his arms and took her under the table
near the door. His arms covering his head as his chest covered her from her right side over
Usagi's head. He waited till the rumble stopped and then gazed down to make sure his friend
was alright. The two locked eyes as they stared at one another, the feel of their bodies so
close together, their breathing in unison.
"....are you alright?"Duo asked, his voice deep and filled with unsureness.
Usagi's voice seemed to have clogged up as her head nodded towards him. Getting up, Duo
helped her steady herself followed by the others.
************
Beams shot against the other. Leos and mobile suits exploding at once. Enemies against enemies.
Allies against the others. No neutrality, whatsoever.
"Hey Mamoru!"Motoki's voice sounded in the soldier's suit.
"What is it, Motoki?"Mamoru asked in a gruff voice as he got hit at the side and in return
he blasted his enemy with his guns.
"Got a message to deliver to you from the commander,"Motoki said.
"Then why didn't she just give it to me herself?"Mamoru straightforwardly asked as he steered
his suit towards his friend.
"Said something about the frequency being damaged and I was the only one she managed to contact
beside the others. Guess you were too far off or at the time she tried to contact was when the
other suits around you were blowing up,"shrugged Motoki.
"Mmm....so what is it?"Mamoru asked.
"You are to enter Colony L2 and find the Dr. H with his companions and accompany them while
the carrier from Colony L5.2 arrives. That's in an hour or two, I guess..."Motoki estimated.
"Which entrance?"Mamoru gazed towards the colony.
"Can't get in through the way where the Leo damaged the port, try the back way and work
your way over. Commander said that the soldier who the doctor contacted told his higher up
that they were at the communication department. One of the rooms there, that should be on the
other side from the entrance you're going to,"Motoki advised.
"Right, I'll keep that in mind,"Mamoru nodded and flew his vehicle over to the colony.
*************
Heavy footsteps trampled the hallways. Orders and shouts were given towards one another.
"They sound near,"Trowa noted.
"What do we do?"Duo asked.
As the footsteps neared them, Selene stepped back a few paces and neared the closest person
which was Usagi. Her hands finding itself towards the younger girl and gripping it for strength.
Usagi gazed towards Selene whose eyes fixed itself towards the metal door. A small smile touched
her lips and Usagi squeezed her hand for strength.
(Okaa-san fears the Tetra force. I can't blame her, she's been captured for several years and
only escaped a day ago or is it two now? I can't remember.)Usagi told herself.
"Over here! They must be here!"a soldier shouted to what sounded like his right.
More footsteps made its way towards them and the door banged open. Dozens of foot soldiers
appeared in front of them. The Tetra force blocked their exit.
"Give up now in the name of the Tetra Organization,"shouted the soldier in front of them.
(That must be the troop leader of this dozen or two...)noted the pilots and Usagi.
"Usagi, Selene...Dr. H move in back of us and prepare to turn the back table over..."Duo
ordered in a hushed whisper.
The Tetra organization noticed the exchange made between the people in back of them and
immediately drew out their guns, aiming it towards all of them. At that moment, the doctor
already moved closer to the table along with Selene and Usagi. The three gathered behind
the table and as the soldiers took off the safety, they turned it and ducked.
"Weaklings, hiding behind a table like that,"sneered the troop leader.
The three pilot's eyes hardened and took out their guns, pointing them at their enemies.
"You three against us? I don't think so, we'd kill you before you even have a chance to
finish us all off,"laughed the leader.
"Maybe,"Duo's eyes twinkled in mild amusement.
"But we'd still be able to kill you first followed by the others,"Trowa stated with some
coldness.
"You think I'm scared to die?"the leader asked.
"Let's see, shall we?"Duo pointed his gun at the guy's forehead.
A few seconds passed between the two, waiting to see the other's reaction. As the troop leader
gazed at Duo's cobalt blue eyes he knew that he wasn't kidding. He was serious with his words
and wouldn't hesitate at pulling that trigger. A small smirk wandered over at Duo's lips,
amusement showing itself to him.
"You're not bluffing,"the leader stated.
"Of course not,"Duo grinned, his voice tracing with happiness.
"If you kill him, we'll shoot. All of us,"a soldier behind his leader stated.
"Well at least we'd be able to kill your leader here and probably a number of you,"Duo waved
his gun from the leader to his soldiers.
"And once you're all down, we'd capture your companions behind that table over there,"grinned
the leader, hinting at their weak spot.
(Usa!)Duo gasped inwardly, his eyes flashing fear and concern for a few seconds before masking
it away but it didn't escape the leader's eyes as his grin widened.
"Hmm..I wonder which one you favor most out of the three. Probably that pretty little
blond over there with those innocent eyes? Or maybe that old man? He's probably your
grandfather or something...hmm?"the troop leader sneered.
"You'll not touch any of them!"Duo growled, his finger readying itself, his eyes flashing
with anger.
"Who'd stop me or my men?"the leader challenged.
Before Duo could act, bullets flew in through the back of the soldiers. And at that small
moment of confusion the three of them fired. Killing the leader and most of his men
while the bullets from the back of them flew off, annhilating its numbers. As the other
soldiers of Tetra finally shook off their confusion they began firing, some in back others
at the front.
Time ticked away, seconds turned into minutes and soon the numbers of Tetra's troops diminished
until none of the soldiers around them were left. Most were dead and barely any were only
wounded. As the firing ceased, the pilots gathered around the leader who was slowly dying
as his blood pooled around him and unable to stop the flow. He laid there, his eyes open
and beginning to dilate his dark brown hair matted with blood which began to harden from the
temperature in the room. Duo stooped down beside the troop leader of the two dozen men. His
cobalt blue eyes coldly staring at the leader's eyes. At Duo's approach, he slightly turned
his head at his annihilator. His dark brown eyes shining with fear and defeat mixed with
anger.
"We'd stop you and your men. And we have, Tetra..."Duo whispered into the leader's ears
as his eyelids closed and breathing stopped.
As footsteps from outside the door closed in on them, Trowa and the others picked up new
sets of guns and bullets from the floor. Their fingers at the trigger that pointed towards the
door, waiting and cautious. As the footsteps drew closer, a figure emerged to the front of
the door holding a gun and then turned to face them. Ocean blue eyes eyeing the pilots
warily as they each held a gun towards him. It was a young man wearing a space suit and a
helmet but his eyes could be seen quite clearly alongside his facial features. As his eyes
fell upon the barrel of the guns, he still held up tightly between his gloved fingers.
"Who are you and who do you work for?"Trowa demanded, his tone indifferent but at the same
time filled with unmentionable warning that froze the figure in front of them.
As the last bullet shot out from their side, Usagi peered over the side of the table. Her
crystalline blue eyes catching sight of the wounded and dead bodies lining the hard floor. The
number of them caught at her throat as a silent scream fell out of her lips. So much death,
so much destruction all for the needed requirement to live and be safe.
(Death...pain...those humans...died to get us. All of us. Therefore they must die in order
for us to live....)Usagi murmered but as her eyes swept over to the corpses once more pain
and sorrow flashed across the blue orbs.
(But was it necessary? Couldn't there have been another way?)Usagi asked herself and
her heart wrenched and she wanted so badly to come out of the table and try to help them in
any way she can. But she knew that it wasn't possible at this time because her energy was
too small to accomplish such a task.
Before Usagi could rise up, Dr. H pulled her back down and motioned for her to be silent.
The young blond obeyed and listened intently, her ears picked up footsteps approaching them.
Her hands formed into tight balls of fists as she desperately hoped there wouldn't be anymore
pain and suffering for anyone else.
(Please let it be someone good. I don't want anyone else to be hurt. No more fighting..
please...)Usagi pleaded inwardly as she bit her lip.
Then she heard Trowa's voice speak out, demanding the figure to tell them who it was and
who it worked for.
After what appeared to be hours were in actuality, a few seconds. During that time the
young man found out that these weren't his enemies but in fact ones like himself. Soldiers
of war fighting for the peace and justice of mankind. As his eyes swiveled over in back of them
he noticed an overturned table and as he studied it more carefully he debated whether to ask
them what is behind it or just tell them who he is.
"Well? Are you going to tell us or do we have to force it out of you?"Duo pressed with a minor
edge in his tone of voice, giving out that he was tired of all of this.
(I should tell them then...)the figure smirked as he lowered his gun to his side.
"I am currently a soldier for Earth. Came from Tokyo, Japan. I am here to accompany Dr. H
and his companions while the carrier comes along from Colony L5.2..."he informed them.
"Hnn..."
Quatre nodded his head and turned to face Trowa who was still eyeing him silently for a few
seconds before his turn of approval of the truth in his words. Duo frowned awhile and then
accepted him.
"Tell us your name, soldier..."Duo demanded in a less tensely put tone.
Usagi heard the first words uttered by the soldier and a gasp escaped her lips but she didn't
reveal herself just yet. Not yet, not until the others approve of him. But when Duo spoke
out and the tension between the two groups lessened, she knew that they accepted him as an ally
to their team for the moment. She rose up from her position behind the table and stepped away
from it, her figure facing the young man in the suit.
"Chiba Mamoru..."Mamoru answered but his voice trailed off at the sight in front of him.
There she was, the one he fought for in war. The one he is sworn to protect and the one he
is destined to be with throughout his life and beyond. His ocean blue eyes fixed itself
onto her, he observed her condition. She appeared to be unharmed although terribly tired and
as her eyes met his, there was something that changed about her that he couldn't quite place.
"Usako..."Mamoru uttered softly but loud enough for the three pilots and Usagi to hear.
Usagi heard his name, her eyes couldn't believe he was here right now in front of her and
alive. It was almost like a dream to her, like some fantasy that she was able to escape to.
Her protector and guardian was right here. Her knight in shining armor. Her prince. Chiba
Mamoru.
"Mamo-chan..."Usagi answered back, her voice wavering but managed to hold steadily as she
slowly approached him.
At Usagi's approach, Duo's eyes widened by a fraction at the exchange of words. Their tone
was filled with compassion and at that instant he knew that the two were more than just companions.
They shared a special bond. Something deeper than friendship.
Mamoru and Usagi stood in front of one another and as soon as they were close enough, Mamoru
drew the young girl into his arms and hugged her and she returned it.
"Well you two seem to know each other,"Dr. H uttered as he rose up from behind the table
with Selene.
"Dr. H..."Usagi withdrew from her action and stepped aside, feeling embarrassed.
As her eyes swiveled over to the group, her crystalline blue orbs fell upon Duo Maxwell.
Seeing the amount of sadness and at the same time happiness. Why was he sad? Because
of Mamoru? She wondered about this for awhile but was distracted as she caught Mamoru's
gaze fall upon Selene. At that moment, she knew what he was thinking. Selene looked just
like Queen Serenity.
"I believe that introductions are in order,"Dr. H lightly smiled towards Mamoru, his eyes
twinkling with a soft illumination of interest.
"I am Dr. H, maker of Sandrock,"the doctor presented himself to the young man. His short,
plump round face twisting in a smile while his oily black hair glinted slightly in the small
amount of light that turned on a short while ago after the attack occurred. As the doctor
stepped back to let the others introduce, his fingers reached over to his thin mustache as
he observed the other's reactions and introductions.
"It's nice to meet you, Chiba Mamoru. I am Quatre R. Winner,"Quatre greeted with a brief
nod of a head.
"Trowa Barton,"Trowa briefly said towards the pilot without a nod of greeting or smallest
inclination of saying anything else other than that.
After the three introduced themselves, there was silence. A slight tension arose between the
two sides, waiting and wondering what to do next.
"*cough*...well since no else wants to continue...this is Selene. She was rescued from the
Tetra organization prison alongside Usagi over here,"Dr. H motioned to the woman by his side
who was gazing downward, her face filled with sadness at the memory.
At the mention of getting rescued from the Tetra, Mamoru swiveled his head towards the young
girl by his side. His eyes two pits of wonder, fear, concer, and anger all balled up into one.
At his unnerving gaze, Usagi slumped her shoulders and refused to look up at him. As if saying,
yes I was caught by the enemy.
"You know Usagi, which leaves us to..."Dr. H trailed off as Duo stepped forward.
"Duo Maxwell,"Duo greeted as he turned to shake the man's hand.
Before the two shook hands, another rumble blasted through the room and all dropped to the
ground with the exception of Usagi who couldn't make herself stable. The blond teenager bumped
her shoulder to the doorway which caused her to bite her lip from the pain. The rumbling
continued and her footing loosened itself as she prepared to drop to the ground and bump along
the wall. However, before she could bump her head, strong arms supported head as it halted
its course and instead she was swung into strong arms with her head resting upon its chest.
Usagi closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth and security that she felt. When the rumbling
ceased, her eyes popped open and she turned her head to gaze into her rescuer: Duo.
"Thank you, Duo...for the save. It's because of you, I'm still conscious,"Usagi smiled up
towards him.
A small grin appeared on his face as his eyes twinkled with glee.
"Are you alright, Usako?"Mamoru inquired from behind her, his eyes trained between Duo and
Usagi.
(Hmm...Duo...)Mamoru noted down his name in his mind, as he wondered exactly what this
guy was doing so close to his Usako.
"Yeah, I'm okay,"Usagi lightly blushed as she finally noticed how close they were. Her
form on Duo's lap and head nestled on his chest with her arms around his waist while his
arms were around her waist. She moved away from Duo with the help of Mamoru who aided her
up and away from Duo's warmth. She noticed how Mamoru eyed Duo with slight wonderment and
made sure to inquire about it later on after they were out of the colony...if they were ever
to get out, that is.
A loud and abrupt noise managed to interrupt the quiet facade of the room. As Dr. H went to
investigate and find out about it, the doctor smirked after hearing what needed to be said through
the earpiece. Placing the earpiece down and away from the microphone, the old man turned to his
companions and finally relaid to them the news.
"It seems 05 is back with the carrier. He'll be out there and waiting in a few minutes. We'll
need to find some spacesuits, we all know that port is broken down and the other exit port..."Dr. H
began.
"Well we could go to the other port, right?"Quatre suggested/inquired.
"I"m afraid not, the other port got damaged just a few minutes after I made it inside. Both
areas are not manageable for escape unless we all have space suits on,"Mamoru informed them.
"What do we do then?"Selene asked outloud, finally speaking after so long.
"Some of us can stay here till we return for them with extra space suits with us. Anyone
willing? I'm sure that the inside of the carriers should have some,"Mamoru stated.
"Right, but we should check the dressing rooms around here. This place should have tons
of them, right?"Duo said as he went out of the room and down the hall.
Seeing her friend leave, Usagi wondered about the braided boy. He appeared to have changed
drastically in just a few seconds since the attack. His whole manner altered within just a few
minutes. She decided to go after him and find out, without a sound Usagi strolled out of the
room and down the hall where he disappeared off to.
To be continued...
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*grins wanely* *falters her grin* Well look who showed up! ^^;;; *hears growls and annoyance
in other people's expressions* Err...well...I'll leave you all to yourselves now...heh..*gulps*
Other than that, one of the reasons as to why it took so long is that it's testing for three
long weeks. Yes, three long weeks followed by one huge test in Bio. One big research report.
With a chapter test and yes, a project on Geometry. Long...very long and still going. Just
barely managed to get this chapter out. Gomen nasai...can't wait till this problem goes away.
I think there's a three day weekend coming up though..somewhere around the end of May 30-31?
Not sure...some holiday though. Can't wait for that! *starry eyes at the possibilities*
