Codename: Kamikaze
Chapter 4
Disclaimer: (sami-chan ravishes her closet) Let's see, pajama pant, soccer ball, three-toed sloth, Niki, Grandma's slippers. Nope, no copyrights here. Hey! So that's were I put my fishnet stalkings! Hooray!
All right people, after reading reviews, talking to loved ones, and consulting my spiritual guide…I still have no idea who gets Ruka. I promise, Promise, PROMISE that chapter five will give insight to whom gets Haruka. Thanks for the emails and reviews from the usual suspects. It's really a big help! Well, on with chapter 4.
Duo watched with amusement as the blonde rookie slammed Wufei against the floor of the gym. He knew that normally the Asian youth would be mad as hell to be beaten by a woman, but the god of death could tell that 05 didn't really seem to mind. It was obvious he had a thing for the senshi of the wind. 'It's a shame,' Duo thought, 'If I wasn't interested in Kaze-chan, Wu-man might of stood a chance.' "All right, babe! Looking good!" he cat called at Haruka. She rolled her eyes and walked out of the room. "She wants me. Don't you think Wu-man?" "Maxwell!" "Geez, you're no fun anymore, Wu-man. Is it because you're in love with Kaze-chan?" "What!? Shut up, Maxwell!! I do not like that onna, let alone love her!!" "Yeah, yeah. What ever you say," Duo walked away from the fuming youth to find Haruka.
She had been training with them for a little over two months, and he loved every minute of it. Except the fact that recently the divine wind had been acting a little down. He wasn't worried; he could still make her smile and occasionally steal a kiss or two on her cheek. He found Haruka where he had expected, talking to the silent 03 in the living room. It seemed like she was the only one who could get Trowa to open up, save Quatra. When the braided rascal asked Haruka why she was able to easily get Trowa talking, she'd get a far off look in her eyes and whisper, "Setsuna never liked to talk either." It was rare for her to talk of the past, so the youth always pressed on for info. Lately she seemed too…dispirited for the brunettes taste.
"Hey, you two! Whatcha talking about?" "Stuff," Haruka answered down trotted. "What's up, babe? You've been moping for the past couple of days." "I'm not moping," she stated defensively. "You're lying," he returned bluntly. Haruka's face became flashed and she stalked out of the room. "Babe! Where ya going?" The braided youth was about to walk after the retreating woman when Trowa interrupted, "Duo." "Yeah, what's up?" "Be careful of what you say to her," Trowa warned. "Oh really, ways that?" Shinigami asked challenging. "Because, if you hurt her, I'll kill you." Duo laughed, "You sound like the perfect solider." "…" The stare and silence Trowa was giving the other boy made him realize the clown's words were true. "Oh, okay then. I'll see ya, Trowa."
Duo wandered the halls of the mansion. First Wufei, then Haruka, now Trowa. Everyone was acting strange but the American. "Oh, great. The silent one must had a thing for my lady too," Duo sighed exasperated, "If Q-man or the perfect soldier start acting up, I'm out of here!" Through his rant, the god of death heard the soft sound of piano music. He followed it to the music room and found the sky king gently manipulating a piano in the corner. 'Wow, didn't take Kaze-chan to be the musical type.' As quickly as the melody began, it ended. Haruka sat rigid, taking in breaths sharply. As duo started towards her, she began sobbing silently.
'Shit,' Duo thought. He hated to see people cry, especially women. The braided man sighed and took a seat by Haruka. He touched her flushed check gently, which caused the mourning girl to jump. "Duo," she whispered surprised. He took the blonde in his arms and placed her head on his shoulder. "Tell me about it." Haruka wanted to push away but felt secure in his grasp. She, instead, allowed her tears to flow. The senshi told the pilot her sad story, well, as much as she could without betraying her identity. She told him that it was officially a year and a half since her three best friends perished before her eyes. She admitted to running scared from Tokyo. She confessed her love for one of the departed girls.
"You…loved her?" "Hai, more than anything. Now she's gone. They all are." Shinigami's heart sank. With a sigh, he thought, 'Duo, when did your flirting with this girl turn into true feelings.' He felt the girl shift in his arms and pull away. Haruka wiped her tears. "Is…is that what you were talking to Trowa about, your friend?" "Hai. He would sit and let me talk as long as I wanted, then he would say something really assuring and I'd feel better." Duo smiled, "Have I made you feel better, babe?" He expected a groan or her to roll her eyes, but Haruka had other plans. She hugged 02 tightly and answered, "I've never cried in front of a man before. You were very comforting. Arigato, Duo-chan." Duo pulled slightly away from the sky king and kissed her on the forehead.
He stood up to leave and offered her his head. "I better stop crying. Wufei might see and accuse me of being weak." "Naw, I don't think he would, seeing how he's in love with you and all." Haruka almost busted with laughter; she wasn't really used to guys falling in love with her. "Don't tease him, you're names on that list, too." "Yah, but at least I admit it." Duo had to bight hid tongue before he asked the tall blonde her feelings for himself and the others. She had been through enough; he didn't need to add that grief. Shinigami decided to let the divine wind work out her feelings personally. 'She'll come around,' he thought as he looked over at the lovely girl beside him
Heero looked up from his laptop as the grinning brunette and the rookie walked into his room. "What do you want?" he asked annoyed. Duo plopped down beside the perfect soldier, "We're bored. Entertain us." With out hesitation, 01 pulled out his gun and aimed it at the braided pilot. "Leave him alone, Duo-chan. One of these days he's going to kill you," Haruka warned. "No he won't! Hee-chan loves me!" the god of death answered as he pulled the brunette into a tight embrace. "Duo!" Heero growled. Before hell could brake loose between the two, they heard a yell in the distance, "Maxwell! What the hell did you do to my katana!?" "Duo, what did you do?" The young man grinned and before he dashed out the door he answered, "Oh, I just drew little pink hearts on his sword."
"He's impossible," the sky king directed to Heero. He tried his best to ignore the girl, but her presence was distracting. "I emailed Dr. J yesterday." "Really!? How is he!?" He smirked inwardly at her curiosity over the older man. "I informed him of your progress." "Progress? Am I mistaken or didn't you tell me I was the worst aim you had ever seen s couple days ago?" he frowned at this. It was true. He had been hard on the blonde. She had honestly surpassed his expectations and he had nothing left to teach her. Dr. J emailed him back saying that perhaps it was her turn to teach them something.
Against his better judgment, Heero turned to the blonde, still awaiting an answer, and muttered, "You've done well. Better than I expected you would." She looked at him surprised and then beamed, "Finally come to your senses?" He scowled but let the female gloat. "Come on Perfect Soldier," she said as she lifted him up, "I think dinner's ready" Heero allowed the sky king to lead him to the kitchen. He groaned, 'never should have told her she's doing well.'
"Check mate," Haruka proclaimed. "Damn it! Again!?" She couldn't help but smile at the handsome American's actions. She didn't know why he was so upset. He had beaten her plenty of times. Surprisingly. "Let's play again, Kaze-chan." "No, I'm bored of it," she answered with a sigh. "Well," Duo began slyly, "I know what we can do to pass the time." The whole room groaned. "What?" "Give it a break, Maxwell," Wufei growled. They were interrupted by the sound of the doorbell. "I wonder who that could be," the Arabian pilot left to answer the door.
"Hnn." "What's that, Heero?" "I just got an email. We have a mission. There's a base south of Tokyo. We are to destroy it." Upon hearing Tokyo, Haruka felt nauseous. "All right! Your first mission, Kaze-chan!" Trowa and Wufei interjected. "…" "Maxwell, she's still a rookie." Duo scuffed, "She can kick your ass, Wu-man." "Heero, maybe they're right. I'm still learning." "Oh, I wouldn't say that, Kamikaze. From what I've heard, you're ready." The blonde spun around surprised, "Dr. J? What the hell are you doing here?"
So there it is, folks. Thanks for the reviews. I promise next chapter will pull things together a bit more. Email me at samthegreat@hotmail.com with suggestions. Ja~ne!