The Pulse

Part 7

Author: Nyneve

Okay, so we've got the next chappie. Also, I would like to know if anyone would like me to write a sequel when this is done. (stupid question, considering what I intend to do at the end). Oh, and for everyone who saw Selly's review, yes, it is all true. And no, I am not revealing what I have planned until the end. SORRY! Don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon, yadda yadda, bai.

-Nyneve

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"Chronos, would you truly take that chance?"

"This is not what is asked of me. I cannot answer."

"I often wonder why I put up with you."

"There is no other option, is there?"

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Trista grimaced as she walked down the hallway. Her ankle was slowly feeling better, but it still hurt badly. Suddenly, she felt someone touch her shoulder.

"Do you need some help?" Trowa asked, stepping up next to her. Trista shook her head.

"No, I'm fine. What are you doing here?" she asked.

"Amy asked me to check on you," he answered. "She's off with Duo right now thought."

Trista smiled to herself. "I'm glad that they get along so well. Amy really needs someone to help her stop being so shy."

"And Duo needs someone to help him stop being such an idiot," Trowa added. Trista laughed, then stepped into the elevator.

"The doctor says I should go for walks to help my ankle. Care to join me?" she offered. Trowa shrugged, but stepped into the elevator next to her.

They walked in silence for a while down the sidewalk, passing cafés, shops, and other buildings. Secretly, Trista wasn't paying attention to anything except Trowa. He was quiet, but somehow she could always see exactly what he was thinking and feeling.

"Trista, is there something wrong besides your ankle?" Trowa asked suddenly, breaking her thoughts.

"What do you mean?" Trista asked calmly, matching his pace.

"You're different from those other girls, aren't you? You seem to think a lot more," he explained.

"I do think a lot more than they do. Someone has to," she remarked. The silence was resumed momentarily, before Trista glanced at Trowa.

"And you seem different from those other boys," she remarked. Trowa shot her a questioning look.

"Well, you don't talk much either. Even Heero grunts and you can tell he heard you. But with you, you just stand there and let it all pass," she replied.

"Is there something wrong with that?" Trowa asked. Trista shook her head.

"Nothing. Nothing at all," she replied, slipping her hand in his and continuing down the street.

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"Oh, isn't that precious?"

"Very. I want to go now!"

"Shut up Megaera. You've been bugging the living Hades out of all of us with your complaining."

"Well at least I have a little ambition! Unlike someone who just sits around watching bratty princesses flirt with boys."

"I take that as a personal insult!"

"Good. You were supposed to."

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"Amy!" Duo called, pulling his car up in front of Quatre's house. A wide grin was on his face, happy to see "his favorite genius", as he had taken to calling her.

"Hi Duo," Amy greeted shyly, sitting in the passenger's seat. Duo raised an eyebrow at her.

"What are you afraid of? That I might take you to some run-down house and…"

"DUO!" Amy gasped, blushing brightly. He patted her shoulder.

"Just kidding Ames. Anyways, I have decided to take you someplace extra special," he said, pulling out of the driveway.

"Where?" Amy asked curiously. Duo pulled the car over and pulled out a blindfold.

"You'll just have to see, won't you?" he smiled, then motioned for her to turn around. Amy laughed and did as she was told, giggling slightly as the blindfold was fastened over her eyes.

They drove for a couple of hours, with the windows rolled down and the wind whipping past the car.

"How much longer until we get there Duo?" Amy asked, leaning back in the seat.

"A couple more minutes. But before we arrive, I have to make a quick stop," Duo answered, pulling over to a roadside flower stand. "And if you take off the blindfold you are going back to Quatre's and I am never taking you anywhere again!"

Amy laughed. "Okay, okay. But make it quick!"

Duo quickly bought a bouquet of white roses and tossed them in the trunk.

"All right, and on to the main event!" he announced, and drove down the highway. A few minutes later, the car slowed and stopped. Amy reached for her blindfold, but felt Duo's hand put hers down.

"Not yet Ames, just a little longer," he said. He climbed out, picked up the flowers, then helped Amy out of the car. With her blindfold still on, Amy felt herself being walked down a small hill, and the wind was blowing through her hair. Finally, Duo removed the blindfold. Amy gasped. She was standing in front of the ocean, and a bouquet of white roses was in her arms.

Overwhelmed with happiness, she hugged Duo tightly.

"Thank you," she murmured, resting her head on his shoulder.

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Aww, wasn't that cute? Amy and Duo…*ducks as Amy shoots ice* Sorry! R+R every1!