Hey everybody!! Thanks to those of you who reviewed the prologue, I appreciate it. I know some of you were wondering who was talking, but there were clues that were given, if you need to go back and read it then you can, but you'll find out anyway in this chapter. I really don't know when the next chapter will be out, I guess it all depends on inspiration, this IS my first crossover so please bear with me, I don't want it to be all crappy and distasteful.
Disclaimer: I don't own SM or GW so please don't sue me, cuz I'm broke, I spent my only dollar on a bag of skittles. ^_~
(Those things are addictive)
"…" means talking …. means thoughts
Chapter 1 – A New Mission
Silence
She could hear nothing; even the sounds of her own heartbeat were soundless. where am I? she tried to open her eyes, but failed in the attempt, it was as if two weights sat on each eyelid, they were so heavy. Am I dead?
* You must leave *
The whispers, so familiar, full of fear, but for what reason?
* It is not safe *
Her memory was beginning to return; she remembered the reason for the darkness and silence now. She felt so alone, so cold, so…betrayed.
* Usagi….Hime…onegai, it is my duty to protect you *
She shuddered at the word. Duty? What did it mean anyway? People seemed to have forgotten what it meant to be dutiful or devoted, even herself.
* …..They are coming! You must hurry! *
The darkness faded away replaced with images of her life. They moved so fast during the laughter and enjoyment; the good times, but went in slow motion upon the heartache and tears. She wished there was a button that she could push to pause at the parts that didn't remind her of the pain. Shimatta! Where the hell is the rewind button when you need it?
*…. She will know what to do *
The images ceased suddenly and the darkness returned. She could feel her fingers wiggle. Finally! I can move Her heartbeat echoed throughout the depths of her mind; at least she knew she wasn't dead, she shivered with disappointment.
"She is beginning to awake"
Who is that? the voice was unfamiliar. Her eyelids lost the numbness and lifted slowly, the light instantly hitting them causing her hand to raise and cover them. She could make out two shadows, one on each side of her. They seemed to be standing over her, watching her every move. "Lower the lights, they're too strong," a female commanded.
A squeak answered the woman as the flexible base of the small lamp was pushed to the side away from her face. Her vision began to focus and soon the two forms took shape. One was definitely female, the other, however, was male; his appearance, somewhat startled her, but it was unnoticed by her expressionless face.
Usagi scrutinized the woman who seemed to be checking her pulse. Her red hair was pulled into a tight bun, glasses framed her freckled face as her green eyes searched Usagi's body, like she was some patient. Usagi's brows furrowed at the woman's white lab coat, her eyes soon landed on the tube attached to her arm.
She turned her attention to the beeping sounds coming from her right. Machinery met her vision, they stood tall and high, flashing red, green, yellow and blue lights. Wide tubes filled with unusual liquid flowing through them stood on the opposite side of the room. The second figure stood next to one typing in what looked like a mini-computer, his mechanical arm bobbing as his fingers danced along the keypad.
What the hell is happening? She turned back to the woman, who was now staring at her face. Their eyes met, green clashed with blue, one pair filled with confusion, the other, complete fascination.
"Do you know why you are here?" she asked. Usagi realized for the first time since she opened her eyes that she was laying down on a cushioned table; it reminded her of the one in the doctor's office back home. Those thoughts, however, were blocked out of her mind once the question reached her ears.
"To serve you," she answered without hesitance, receiving a small smile from the woman as she gave a curt nod. Usagi's eyes widened slightly, but not enough to draw attention to herself; somehow she knew that wouldn't be the best idea. Though the question still lingered Why did I say that?
*…a new mission *
"How is she?" the woman asked the man, he typed something quick before answering, "her readings show that she is in perfect health. She may move now." Usagi sat up straight as the woman began to remove the pressure bands from her temples, arms and chest area. She sat in short black spandex shorts and a sports bra, if it was any other day, she would have blushed profoundly, but for some reason she didn't feel the need to.
"Who are you?" She finally questioned. The woman smirked as she looked at the girl who sat in front of her, "you may call me Doctor V and he…" she pointed to the other person in the room, "..is Doctor J." His goggled eyes met her sapphire ones to acknowledge her and then turned back to the computer.
Doctor V handed Usagi a sweat suit, "Put these on, we can't have you distracting our men," she said with a playful grin. Usagi put the pants on first and then pulled the shirt over her head. She went to lift her hair from the contents of the sweatshirt, but was startled when it only took one smooth motion to free the hair.
They cut my hair!!! The odangos that she was so used to, had been let down and now reached a little below the middle of her back, silver streaks were mixed amongst the golden tresses; thick and silky.
* …a new image *
She shook off the shock, remembering what she had been told before she woke up there, she could handle this, she had no choice but to follow.
The doctor led her into another room that was set up like a conference meeting as chairs surrounded a table with a black speckled surface that shined under the light fixtures. Usagi followed paying no mind to the absence of shoes as her bare feet touched the cold stone floor.
"Sit." Usagi grabbed a seat in the middle of the table and stared straight ahead. Doctor V came around the table and picked up a small device that resembled a mini-remote. With a push of the small red button, a translucent screen popped up filled with images of war and death.
Usagi stared at the pictures in awe, disgust and confusion; the bloodshed was making her nauseous. "These are photographs of the war that took place in A.C 195, two years ago. It was a major battle that determined superiority, the colonies' or Earth's; of course neither won and a truce was made along with an alliance that has kept us at peace since then."
"Operation Meteor." Usagi stated. Naze..? how did I know that? she questioned herself. "Hai…" she pushed the button a second time and human-like machines appeared on the screen. "These were the mobile suits used by Oz during the battle; their names aren't important at the moment. These….," pointing at five suits that replaced the ones before, "..are the most unique and dangerous. They're made from a special and rare alloy, one created by each colony."
Usagi leaned forward, her hands folded on the surface of the table. I know what this is!
"The Gundams." Usagi easily said. Again the doctor nodded, "only five skilled pilots can operate them, their systems aren't similar to that of a regular suit. You need to have mental control as well as physical; you could say that it's linked to who ever operates it." Doctor V pushed the button and five figures appeared.
" Heero Yui of L1, Duo Maxwell of L2, Trowa Barton of L3, Quatre Raberba Winner of L4, and Wufei Chang of L5; their efforts in the war are the reasons for our peace." The doctor clicked the button twice and the screen vanished. Usagi stared strangely at the woman that's it?
"ahem…you were created for an upcoming mission, though it's completely based on suspicion, still we need to take certain precautions." Usagi licked her dry lips and so was her throat, if only she could have something to drink.
"I understand, demo how does the display involve the Great War?" A smile broke out on the doctor's face, "It doesn't. That was a test, which you passed impeccably." A brow raised, "test?"
"Hai, I needed to know if the transfer was a success. We planted a small chip in your brain that feeds you information about the history, important people, organizations and strategic methods. It cuts time on training."
"Are there any others besides myself?"
"Iie, you are the first to be grown hydroponically." Usagi blinked hydroponically? What kind of dimension did I get thrown into?
"Why did you choose me? You must have plenty of operatives, why me?"
"I chose you because of your gender, as sexist as it may sound, that's the reason. A female has an advantage that a male does not; there aren't many women with such skills that, for instance, the perfect soldier has. Hai, Lady Une and Lieutenant Noin are highly skilled, demo they are no where compared to the level in which you're at."
"Not only are you at the highest level of military combat, you're young and attractive, two benefits that can persuade any male to do anything; let's face it, they are weak when it comes to those aspects." Usagi nodded, she never thought about it in that way, and she had to admit that the doctor had a point.
"So what is my mission?"
"For now, observation. As I said before, we only have our suspicions. You could call it….. undercover work."
Usagi raised an eyebrow. "What, actually, will I be observing?" Doctor V grinned, "Not what, but who."
"Nani?" The youth looked at the woman confused OK! Now I'm completely lost A small frown formed on her face that the doctor did not miss, one that made the doctor smile and nod approvingly, causing the blonde's frown to deepen.
"What are you thinking?" the doctor asked. Usagi rolled her eyes and lowered them to the surface of the table, "Do you really want to know?" she received a nod in return.
"I think all this talking is annoying the hell outta me and I think you need to get to the point." She answered, lifting her eyes to meet the doctor's, her facial expression never faltering. This, of course, surprised Usagi greatly; she was never one to be so…so…blunt. It scared her, but at the same time it excited her.
The doctor smirked, "So I see you've developed your own sense of personality, ne? Good. You'll need it to do this mission because you will be around people who have been trained to identify those who can't be trusted, those who aren't in their faction. You're going to need every skill there is in the human brain in order to carry this out flawlessly."
Usagi sat silently, letting the information seep in. There was still something missing from the information and she was beginning to get rather impatient.
"Let me elaborate. For quite some time, we have been trying to find a way to obtain enough information in order to come to a certain conclusion, we just haven't been able to dig deep enough." She tried to explain, gesturing with her hands.
Usagi nodded, now understanding, "So you need someone inside to feed you the information, right?"
"Hai. Just recently we've discovered some valuable facts that could definitely make this run more smoothly." She paused tying to collect her thoughts. "And that would be…..?"
"A dead family."
??? * blink blink *
"The Mikazukis were the only close relatives of the Winner clan; they died during the war." Usagi sighed harshly, "Again I ask, what does this have to do with me?" she said crossing her arms across her chest.
"For the next few weeks, you will be known as Serena Mikazuki, Quatre's deceased cousin."
*…..a new name *
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"An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind."
-Buddha
Well that was chapter 1. Still confusing? Good!!! I want it that way. If you're not then it's not a big deal, I guess. Seriously, tell me what you thought. R & R (it's 2:00 am and I'm high off of chocolate, I guess I won't be going to bed anytime soon)