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got from the last chapter. Thanks to everyone who reviewed, even to a
certain someone who *ahem* threatened my life if I didn't update soon. Lol,
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Thanks for the reviews. Well, read on! I hope this chapter gets as many
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Usagi watched Duo intently as he once again burned the pancakes beyond anything edible and threw them in the garbage with a sigh. He had been trying to make breakfast all morning, and it just wasn't working out for him. It must have been so frustrating to know your beyond incredible at doing things the average person couldn't, but when it came to cooking, not even you could eat what you made. What Usagi couldn't understand was why he kept trying in the first place. As far as determination went, even she would have given up by now.
It was still fairly early in the morning, and as far as the two in the kitchen knew, they were the only ones awake yet. Or at least the only ones who were out of their 'bedrooms'. Usagi had stumbled into the kitchen around Duo's third try at breakfast, much to her embarrassment since she had yet to change out of the t-shirt Relena had given her to sleep in. After threatening to beat him over the head with the frying pan if he didn't stop staring at her legs and saying inappropriate things, he had finally turned back to his little cooking experiment, even though he glanced over his shoulder at her more than once.
Usagi, who felt like she could've lit up the room had the lights been turned off, settled behind the counter and propped her head up with one hand as she watched him. How many times was he going to keep trying?
"Damn it!" Frustrated, Duo threw his spatula down and crossed his arms, glaring angrily at the stove. Usagi laughed and stood, coming around the counter to stand next to him and dump his latest disaster in the trash. Handing him the ingredients, she pushed him to the counter and set a bowl in front of him.
"How about you mix the batter, and I cook the pancakes. I'm sure we can make a pretty good breakfast between the two of us." Duo raised an eyebrow and picked up a wooden spoon, meeting her gaze.
"Are you one of those girls who can cook practically anything?" Not being able to help it, Usagi burst out laughing, leaning on the counter for support as she giggled endlessly. After what seemed like forever, the giggles subsided and she wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes, smiling brightly.
"I'm about as good a cook as you, Duo. I can manage not to burn stuff, but don't ever try to get me to mix anything! Everything I've ever made from scratch has tasted terrible!" She giggled again, but this time it was controlled. "But as I said before, between the two of us, it should work out."
Duo chuckled and winked, grinning devilishly. "I'm sure a lot of good things could work out between the two of us." Usagi blushed deeply, instantly catching on to the hidden meaning behind the words. Turning away from him, they continued to make breakfast in silence.
Usagi had just finished putting the last few pancakes on a plate and put them in the oven to keep warm when three of the other pilots entered the kitchen, followed by Haruka. Noticing the two already occupying the room, all eyes turned to them, and then all hell broke loose.
"Koneko what are you doing in here with only a t-shirt on?" Haruka took a step forward, as if to cover Usagi from prying eyes.
"And with Duo, no less." Wufei added, eyeing his fellow pilot suspiciously. Much to Usagi's embarrassment, Duo didn't even attempt to explain the situation and would have let them believe the worst had she not found her voice.
"We…we were just making breakfast! It's not at all what your implying- "
"Could have fooled me, onna." Wufei snorted, crossing his arms over his chest arrogantly.
"Are you sure we didn't interrupt anything? We could give you two some privacy if you want." Quatre said quietly, his face completely straight although he was obviously teasing them. Trowa fought to hide the smile on his face. Usagi stared at him in shocked disbelief, but before she could protest Haruka was already beside her and pushing her towards the door.
"Usagi, go get changed and wake the others."
"Ruka-" Her words were cut off as she was shoved none to gently out the door, right into Heero's arms. Slowly, she looked up and caught his gaze, swallowing nervously. "Heero, I…" Inside, Usagi was screaming at herself to say something, anything, but the words just wouldn't come. Why was it she became so flustered when he was around? Her every sense was aware of his hands on her arms, and the fact that he stood not even inches away. Once again, her mind fell pleasantly numb to reality, and she unconsciously began to lean forward. Before she had even moved a inch, she realized what she was doing and quickly stepped away from him, brushing past while mumbling that she had to wake the others. Her disappointment from last night returned, and it took all she had not to look back at him. If he had wanted to kiss her, he would have done so last night. She was reading too much into things.
Heero watched her go, but chose not to follow. Sooner or later, things would all come together. And if he had to, he would make sure it was sooner.
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"Relena are you sure? You've already had our clothes cleaned and we wouldn't mind just wearing them again till we got home." Usagi murmured, holding out the outfit she had been handed in astonishment. Relena shook her head and handed Rei something similar to what Usagi held.
"Don't be silly Usagi, I have plenty of clothing I haven't even seen in ages. If I'm never going to wear them then someone else might as well. Besides, you won't be getting back to your dorms until later this evening." Rei looked up from brushing her hair, an eyebrow raised in question.
"Oh? Why is that Relena?"
Relena smiled slyly, winking at her friends. "I thought we would go to dinner later and then catch a movie. I'm sure I can arrange it so your by Wufei's side at all times Rei."
Rei straightened indignantly and glared at her, her fist clenched around the handle of her brush. "And what is that supposed to mean?" She growled, her voice dangerously low.
Relena hid her smile by turning around so she faced Usagi, who was having trouble keeping a straight face. "Oh, nothing. Really Rei, you read way too much into things." With that said, Relena grabbed her clothes and calmly walked into the bathroom before she could get a reply.
By the time she returned, all three were changed. Usagi wore a navy blue, kimono style shirt that came halfway down to her knees and was slit up each side to her hips. It had silver trim and silver thread designed in swirls scattered across the silk fabric, and fit snugly to show off her curves. She also wore a pair of tight black capri's, navy blue sandals, and a black ribbon that held her hair up in a high ponytail.
Rei wore the exact same thing, except her kimono was a dark red with burgundy trim and stitching, and she wore dark red sandals. At Usagi's insistence, she had let the exuberant blonde tie her hair up in a high ponytail much like her own, only, with a burgundy ribbon. Well the two couldn't really pass for sisters, they definitely looked the part.
Relena was wearing a white miniskirt, light purple, long sleeved blouse, and white sandals with her usual hairstyle. It was one of her more favourite outfits, and so she had figured she might as well wear it before school started next week and she would have to wear her usual uniform.
"We still have a few hours before dinner." Usagi sighed, absently tapping her foot as she thought of things they could do. Rei looked off into space for a few moments before focusing on Relena.
"How about we go out to the park? Me and Usa haven't really had a chance to look around at Canq since we arrived." Usagi nodded, excited with the idea of looking around outside. It had been so long since she'd been to earth, and it would be great to just hang out with her friends and be able to look up at the sky and know it was real. Simulated weather wasn't the same, even if you could barely tell the difference. Now that she had the time to relax outdoors, she couldn't wait to do so.
Seeing Usagi's face, Relena smiled and nodded. "All right, that sounds great."
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An hour later found the entire group relaxing on one of the park's many hills, beneath a large blooming cherry blossom tree. Trowa and Heero were leaning against the trunk, their arms folded across their chests and their heads somewhat tilted downward as they held a low conversation. Quatre and Duo sat in the shade of the branches, talking of past days and old memories, while Wufei and Rei sat together a few feet away in the sunlight. Occasionally, their voices would raise in a heated argument, but soon after things would cool down and they would continue their conversation quietly. Haruka sat in the sunlight, playing with strands of Usagi's silvery-gold hair, as the younger girl lay in the cool grass and studied the few clouds in the sky, sometimes making small talk with her. Relena was sitting beside Heero, merely content with listening to him and being near him for the moment.
Raising, Usagi glanced over in Heero's direction and was confused by the sight of Relena, sitting in front of him and studying his features with a wistful look on her face. She had seen that look on Relena's face often when she looked at Heero, and sometimes when Relena spoke, it was like she felt Heero was the only one she was directly speaking to. Thinking it over now, she suddenly realized why it was Relena did such things. And it hurt her deeply to know the truth.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but none fell. In her heart, she knew she had deep feelings for Heero, although she wasn't sure what they were yet, but she couldn't possibly intrude on his and Relena's relationship. Obviously there was something between the two, or so she thought, and Relena loved him. Sighing, she turned away, no longer able to look at the two.
Haruka noticed the entire incident, but decided Usagi needed to work through it on her own and kept her mouth shut. Instead, she pulled the young girl closer and both of them sat, leaning against each other, as they watched the life around them.
Everybody was just about ready to leave, when two figures began to come up the hill towards them. The pilots stood, ready for anything if need be, and waited at the front of the group until the two figures were close enough to recognize. Relena, who had been the first to see who it was, ran forward to greet them.
"Sally! Dorothy! What brings you here?" The two woman came to a stop in front of Relena and bowed slightly, more out of habit then need.
Although Dorothy had a brilliant smile on her face, Sally looked anything but happy. "Nothing good, I'm afraid. There's been an attack by Crystal Earth. They absolutely destroyed a small town not far from here where mobile suits were being produced. I'm afraid some of the injured were complete innocents."
Usagi stepped forward, her eyes large with worry and fear. "By Crystal Earth?" Her breath seemed to catch in her throat and only one thought flashed through her mind. 'This is my fault.' Shaking her head, she took another half stepped forward so she was face to face with the newcomers. "Did they say why? Did they say why they attacked?"
Sally looked at the young girl sadly, knowing who she was. "They gave many reasons."
Usagi refused to accept such an obscure answer and shook her head more sharply this time. "Tell me! Why did they attack? I have to know, please." The pleading in her voice was disturbing, and Sally shifted uncomfortably before answering.
"Chiba Mamoru was striking out in anger. Since he couldn't get his hands on what he really wanted, he decided to at least take out something the opposition needed. Barely any places on earth produce suits, and his blow has hit us harder then he knows."
Usagi's eyes lowered and she clenched them shut in sorrow. So it was her fault. All her fault. Dorothy watched her in fascination, absolutely taken in by her emotions.
"You feel such strong sorrow. Battle is merely a way of life. It is nature and all its magnificence and beauty at work in a wonderful play of two forces struggling for survival. Surely you do not feel sorrow for putting in motion such a wonderful thing?" Usagi stared at Dorothy, wondering if the girl before her was serious. She had heard of Dorothy Catellonia. Did she really believe those awful things? She didn't have time to ask however, because at that moment the pilots had decided to go to the village and see for themselves what happened, and she was pulled along with the others helplessly.
(At the village)
Everything around the group was completely and utterly destroyed. Buildings lay in waste, some still smoking with the remains of what had obviously been a large fire, and rubble littered the ground. Pieces of large mobile suits were scattered all over the place, and among the dully shining metal chunks, lay the fallen bodies of what had once been the towns inhabitants.
Usagi stared at it all in horror, her eyes blurry with tears. With a strangled cry, she pitched forward and ran into the town, looking desperately for any survivors. All she could see was destruction, and the smell of burning rubble mixed with flesh was strong enough to make her want to vomit. Still, she continued on until she came across something that made her stop in her tracks. Footsteps sounded behind her, and tearing her eyes away from the scene at her feet, she turned to Dorothy. Unshed tears shining in her eyes.
"How do you feel now Miss Catellonia?" She asked, her voice broken. "Still think wars are beautiful?" Her tone became angry and her voice rose as she turned to fully face the Dorothy, pointing at the motionless form of a girl no older then them at their feet. "Still see massacre as a wonderful thing?" The tears began to fall from her eyes as she glared at the blonde. "Look at the body at your feet and tell me you only see glory in her wounds! In her broken lifeless body!" She shut her eyes tightly, shaking her head and causing the tears she had shed to fly away in a sparkling shimmer of light. She was all but screaming now. "Do you still hold your morbid fascination for bloodshed? Tell me you think this is a magnificent scene! Tell me the beauty in this!" Usagi had sunk to her knees, her palms splayed over the earth and her head hanging as she shook, trying to suppress her sobs.
Dorothy watched, too shocked to speak.
Usagi felt like the world had ended. All of this destruction. All of this pain. All of it was completely her fault. Her mind felt like it was being ripped apart by the storm of emotions ripping through her. Guilt, pain, regret, anger, hatred, disgust, sorrow…All of them fighting within her to take control. Warm arms wrapped around her shoulders, pulling her to her feet before lifting her and carrying her back to where the others were. She didn't even have to look to know it was Heero who held her, and so she buried her face into his chest, clutching his shirt in her tiny fists, and cried until she fell into oblivion.
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A.N: Okay, there's my new chapter! I was going to have it out yesterday, but then I changed the beginning. Sorry. Anyway, Please review and tell me what you think! I love hearin your guys' opinions.
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Usagi watched Duo intently as he once again burned the pancakes beyond anything edible and threw them in the garbage with a sigh. He had been trying to make breakfast all morning, and it just wasn't working out for him. It must have been so frustrating to know your beyond incredible at doing things the average person couldn't, but when it came to cooking, not even you could eat what you made. What Usagi couldn't understand was why he kept trying in the first place. As far as determination went, even she would have given up by now.
It was still fairly early in the morning, and as far as the two in the kitchen knew, they were the only ones awake yet. Or at least the only ones who were out of their 'bedrooms'. Usagi had stumbled into the kitchen around Duo's third try at breakfast, much to her embarrassment since she had yet to change out of the t-shirt Relena had given her to sleep in. After threatening to beat him over the head with the frying pan if he didn't stop staring at her legs and saying inappropriate things, he had finally turned back to his little cooking experiment, even though he glanced over his shoulder at her more than once.
Usagi, who felt like she could've lit up the room had the lights been turned off, settled behind the counter and propped her head up with one hand as she watched him. How many times was he going to keep trying?
"Damn it!" Frustrated, Duo threw his spatula down and crossed his arms, glaring angrily at the stove. Usagi laughed and stood, coming around the counter to stand next to him and dump his latest disaster in the trash. Handing him the ingredients, she pushed him to the counter and set a bowl in front of him.
"How about you mix the batter, and I cook the pancakes. I'm sure we can make a pretty good breakfast between the two of us." Duo raised an eyebrow and picked up a wooden spoon, meeting her gaze.
"Are you one of those girls who can cook practically anything?" Not being able to help it, Usagi burst out laughing, leaning on the counter for support as she giggled endlessly. After what seemed like forever, the giggles subsided and she wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes, smiling brightly.
"I'm about as good a cook as you, Duo. I can manage not to burn stuff, but don't ever try to get me to mix anything! Everything I've ever made from scratch has tasted terrible!" She giggled again, but this time it was controlled. "But as I said before, between the two of us, it should work out."
Duo chuckled and winked, grinning devilishly. "I'm sure a lot of good things could work out between the two of us." Usagi blushed deeply, instantly catching on to the hidden meaning behind the words. Turning away from him, they continued to make breakfast in silence.
Usagi had just finished putting the last few pancakes on a plate and put them in the oven to keep warm when three of the other pilots entered the kitchen, followed by Haruka. Noticing the two already occupying the room, all eyes turned to them, and then all hell broke loose.
"Koneko what are you doing in here with only a t-shirt on?" Haruka took a step forward, as if to cover Usagi from prying eyes.
"And with Duo, no less." Wufei added, eyeing his fellow pilot suspiciously. Much to Usagi's embarrassment, Duo didn't even attempt to explain the situation and would have let them believe the worst had she not found her voice.
"We…we were just making breakfast! It's not at all what your implying- "
"Could have fooled me, onna." Wufei snorted, crossing his arms over his chest arrogantly.
"Are you sure we didn't interrupt anything? We could give you two some privacy if you want." Quatre said quietly, his face completely straight although he was obviously teasing them. Trowa fought to hide the smile on his face. Usagi stared at him in shocked disbelief, but before she could protest Haruka was already beside her and pushing her towards the door.
"Usagi, go get changed and wake the others."
"Ruka-" Her words were cut off as she was shoved none to gently out the door, right into Heero's arms. Slowly, she looked up and caught his gaze, swallowing nervously. "Heero, I…" Inside, Usagi was screaming at herself to say something, anything, but the words just wouldn't come. Why was it she became so flustered when he was around? Her every sense was aware of his hands on her arms, and the fact that he stood not even inches away. Once again, her mind fell pleasantly numb to reality, and she unconsciously began to lean forward. Before she had even moved a inch, she realized what she was doing and quickly stepped away from him, brushing past while mumbling that she had to wake the others. Her disappointment from last night returned, and it took all she had not to look back at him. If he had wanted to kiss her, he would have done so last night. She was reading too much into things.
Heero watched her go, but chose not to follow. Sooner or later, things would all come together. And if he had to, he would make sure it was sooner.
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"Relena are you sure? You've already had our clothes cleaned and we wouldn't mind just wearing them again till we got home." Usagi murmured, holding out the outfit she had been handed in astonishment. Relena shook her head and handed Rei something similar to what Usagi held.
"Don't be silly Usagi, I have plenty of clothing I haven't even seen in ages. If I'm never going to wear them then someone else might as well. Besides, you won't be getting back to your dorms until later this evening." Rei looked up from brushing her hair, an eyebrow raised in question.
"Oh? Why is that Relena?"
Relena smiled slyly, winking at her friends. "I thought we would go to dinner later and then catch a movie. I'm sure I can arrange it so your by Wufei's side at all times Rei."
Rei straightened indignantly and glared at her, her fist clenched around the handle of her brush. "And what is that supposed to mean?" She growled, her voice dangerously low.
Relena hid her smile by turning around so she faced Usagi, who was having trouble keeping a straight face. "Oh, nothing. Really Rei, you read way too much into things." With that said, Relena grabbed her clothes and calmly walked into the bathroom before she could get a reply.
By the time she returned, all three were changed. Usagi wore a navy blue, kimono style shirt that came halfway down to her knees and was slit up each side to her hips. It had silver trim and silver thread designed in swirls scattered across the silk fabric, and fit snugly to show off her curves. She also wore a pair of tight black capri's, navy blue sandals, and a black ribbon that held her hair up in a high ponytail.
Rei wore the exact same thing, except her kimono was a dark red with burgundy trim and stitching, and she wore dark red sandals. At Usagi's insistence, she had let the exuberant blonde tie her hair up in a high ponytail much like her own, only, with a burgundy ribbon. Well the two couldn't really pass for sisters, they definitely looked the part.
Relena was wearing a white miniskirt, light purple, long sleeved blouse, and white sandals with her usual hairstyle. It was one of her more favourite outfits, and so she had figured she might as well wear it before school started next week and she would have to wear her usual uniform.
"We still have a few hours before dinner." Usagi sighed, absently tapping her foot as she thought of things they could do. Rei looked off into space for a few moments before focusing on Relena.
"How about we go out to the park? Me and Usa haven't really had a chance to look around at Canq since we arrived." Usagi nodded, excited with the idea of looking around outside. It had been so long since she'd been to earth, and it would be great to just hang out with her friends and be able to look up at the sky and know it was real. Simulated weather wasn't the same, even if you could barely tell the difference. Now that she had the time to relax outdoors, she couldn't wait to do so.
Seeing Usagi's face, Relena smiled and nodded. "All right, that sounds great."
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An hour later found the entire group relaxing on one of the park's many hills, beneath a large blooming cherry blossom tree. Trowa and Heero were leaning against the trunk, their arms folded across their chests and their heads somewhat tilted downward as they held a low conversation. Quatre and Duo sat in the shade of the branches, talking of past days and old memories, while Wufei and Rei sat together a few feet away in the sunlight. Occasionally, their voices would raise in a heated argument, but soon after things would cool down and they would continue their conversation quietly. Haruka sat in the sunlight, playing with strands of Usagi's silvery-gold hair, as the younger girl lay in the cool grass and studied the few clouds in the sky, sometimes making small talk with her. Relena was sitting beside Heero, merely content with listening to him and being near him for the moment.
Raising, Usagi glanced over in Heero's direction and was confused by the sight of Relena, sitting in front of him and studying his features with a wistful look on her face. She had seen that look on Relena's face often when she looked at Heero, and sometimes when Relena spoke, it was like she felt Heero was the only one she was directly speaking to. Thinking it over now, she suddenly realized why it was Relena did such things. And it hurt her deeply to know the truth.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but none fell. In her heart, she knew she had deep feelings for Heero, although she wasn't sure what they were yet, but she couldn't possibly intrude on his and Relena's relationship. Obviously there was something between the two, or so she thought, and Relena loved him. Sighing, she turned away, no longer able to look at the two.
Haruka noticed the entire incident, but decided Usagi needed to work through it on her own and kept her mouth shut. Instead, she pulled the young girl closer and both of them sat, leaning against each other, as they watched the life around them.
Everybody was just about ready to leave, when two figures began to come up the hill towards them. The pilots stood, ready for anything if need be, and waited at the front of the group until the two figures were close enough to recognize. Relena, who had been the first to see who it was, ran forward to greet them.
"Sally! Dorothy! What brings you here?" The two woman came to a stop in front of Relena and bowed slightly, more out of habit then need.
Although Dorothy had a brilliant smile on her face, Sally looked anything but happy. "Nothing good, I'm afraid. There's been an attack by Crystal Earth. They absolutely destroyed a small town not far from here where mobile suits were being produced. I'm afraid some of the injured were complete innocents."
Usagi stepped forward, her eyes large with worry and fear. "By Crystal Earth?" Her breath seemed to catch in her throat and only one thought flashed through her mind. 'This is my fault.' Shaking her head, she took another half stepped forward so she was face to face with the newcomers. "Did they say why? Did they say why they attacked?"
Sally looked at the young girl sadly, knowing who she was. "They gave many reasons."
Usagi refused to accept such an obscure answer and shook her head more sharply this time. "Tell me! Why did they attack? I have to know, please." The pleading in her voice was disturbing, and Sally shifted uncomfortably before answering.
"Chiba Mamoru was striking out in anger. Since he couldn't get his hands on what he really wanted, he decided to at least take out something the opposition needed. Barely any places on earth produce suits, and his blow has hit us harder then he knows."
Usagi's eyes lowered and she clenched them shut in sorrow. So it was her fault. All her fault. Dorothy watched her in fascination, absolutely taken in by her emotions.
"You feel such strong sorrow. Battle is merely a way of life. It is nature and all its magnificence and beauty at work in a wonderful play of two forces struggling for survival. Surely you do not feel sorrow for putting in motion such a wonderful thing?" Usagi stared at Dorothy, wondering if the girl before her was serious. She had heard of Dorothy Catellonia. Did she really believe those awful things? She didn't have time to ask however, because at that moment the pilots had decided to go to the village and see for themselves what happened, and she was pulled along with the others helplessly.
(At the village)
Everything around the group was completely and utterly destroyed. Buildings lay in waste, some still smoking with the remains of what had obviously been a large fire, and rubble littered the ground. Pieces of large mobile suits were scattered all over the place, and among the dully shining metal chunks, lay the fallen bodies of what had once been the towns inhabitants.
Usagi stared at it all in horror, her eyes blurry with tears. With a strangled cry, she pitched forward and ran into the town, looking desperately for any survivors. All she could see was destruction, and the smell of burning rubble mixed with flesh was strong enough to make her want to vomit. Still, she continued on until she came across something that made her stop in her tracks. Footsteps sounded behind her, and tearing her eyes away from the scene at her feet, she turned to Dorothy. Unshed tears shining in her eyes.
"How do you feel now Miss Catellonia?" She asked, her voice broken. "Still think wars are beautiful?" Her tone became angry and her voice rose as she turned to fully face the Dorothy, pointing at the motionless form of a girl no older then them at their feet. "Still see massacre as a wonderful thing?" The tears began to fall from her eyes as she glared at the blonde. "Look at the body at your feet and tell me you only see glory in her wounds! In her broken lifeless body!" She shut her eyes tightly, shaking her head and causing the tears she had shed to fly away in a sparkling shimmer of light. She was all but screaming now. "Do you still hold your morbid fascination for bloodshed? Tell me you think this is a magnificent scene! Tell me the beauty in this!" Usagi had sunk to her knees, her palms splayed over the earth and her head hanging as she shook, trying to suppress her sobs.
Dorothy watched, too shocked to speak.
Usagi felt like the world had ended. All of this destruction. All of this pain. All of it was completely her fault. Her mind felt like it was being ripped apart by the storm of emotions ripping through her. Guilt, pain, regret, anger, hatred, disgust, sorrow…All of them fighting within her to take control. Warm arms wrapped around her shoulders, pulling her to her feet before lifting her and carrying her back to where the others were. She didn't even have to look to know it was Heero who held her, and so she buried her face into his chest, clutching his shirt in her tiny fists, and cried until she fell into oblivion.
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A.N: Okay, there's my new chapter! I was going to have it out yesterday, but then I changed the beginning. Sorry. Anyway, Please review and tell me what you think! I love hearin your guys' opinions.