Codename: Kamikaze
Chapter 6
Disclaimer: What's the point? By now it's already been established that I will never own these characters. Why rub it in?
Okay, after reading the reviews and emails, I decided on the pairing. If you don't like it, blame each other! I personally like the pairing and I hope you will too. Unfortunately, I'm out of ideas for the story. Tell me the direction it should go in next. Thanks so much, minna-san!
"Your…leaving?" the Arabian asked. "Hai," Haruka responded as she turned to retrieve her things. "Kaze-chan! Wait up!" the braided youth chased after the blonde. He watched quietly as she packed her things. "Kaze-chan. Why are you leaving?" "That's not my name, Duo," was her cold response. "Fine, Haruka Tenoh, why are you leaving?" "I have to," she said as she attempted to push past the god of death. He blocked Haruka's escape. "Duo," she sighed.
"Let her leave if she wants to, Duo," they turned to see Trowa. "Just explain why first, Haruka." Her gaze fell to the ground, "You know why." "Your friends need you?" Shinigami whispered. "Hai." She began to walk away but was stopped by the braided youth's voice, "Haruka, let me ask you something." "What's that?" She asked nonchalantly. "Who do you love?" Haruka's cheeks flushed with the blunt question. "Love? I don't know about love. There are many I like and respect. But love?" Both brunettes had become experts at seeing through her words. "Now don't go and do that, Haruka!" the god of death frowned. "Huh?" "He means it's okay. You can be in love and we'll be fine with it." "Honto?" "Sure, babe. Just don't be so stubborn about it. Give in a little."
The sky king grinned. They understood her. They saw that her intentions were never to harm. She was going to leave them without reason and explanation, refusing their love and denying their friendship. But they didn't care. The two pilots knew the girl before them was tied to commitment in Tokyo. They were going to let the senshi do what ever she had planned. Duo hugged the moved girl tightly and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Will you come back and visit me, babe?" "We'll see," she teased. Trowa placed a hand on her shoulder, "Haruka." She locked eyes with the clown. The divine wind grinned and pushed the bangs away from his face. The silent transaction spoke volumes to the pair. She turned and walked toward the other waiting pilots. "How do the two of you do that?" Shinigami inquired. "Do what?" "Talk without saying anything." The silent 03 grinned slightly, "…" "Yeah, that really answers my question," the god of death answered irritated.
Haruka entered the living room where the other three pilots and Dr. J awaited her. "I'll be leaving now." She was met with a kind smile from Quatra. "Tenoh-san. I'd like to thank you for what you said the other day. It was very kind and I've come to realize you are right. Thank you, Haruka." "No problem, Quat," she winked. Wufei approached her and bowed deeply, "Good luck with your new mission, onna. And…thank you." "She returned the bow, "Thank you for what, otoko?" He blushed slightly and responded, "You know what." She rolled her eyes at his shyness. "I'll see you around, otoko," she smirked and patted his head playfully.
"Are you sure you must go, Ruka-chan?" She turned to the older man. "Hai, I've got something kind of important to do in Tokyo, Dr. J." He snickered. The scientist expected this would happen. She had a duty that surpassed the mission he had given her. But still, he was sad to see her go. "You aren't going to walk all the way to Tokyo, are you?" he smirked. "I don't see why not. I've gone the distance by foot twice today," she answered challenging. The old man was worried; she could tell. "Nonsense," he threw her a set of keys. "Take on of the cars, a going away present." "Why, Dr. J, don't mind if I do," she shared one last quip with the old man and focused on the perfect solider. He was scowling with vengeance; sporting his best death glare. Through all his threats, angry remarks, and reprimanding, Haruka never paid any mind. But for the first time, the Japanese man intimidated her. The sky king bit her lip timidly and gave a nod. With one last goodbye to the men, she headed to the garage. Heero was hot on her heels.
Once in the garage, Haruka spun around to meet cool, blue eyes. He could sense the tension she was feeling. He didn't care. "Our mission is not over," he growled. "I have to disagree, Heero." "Why?" he demanded. "Heero, it's important I get to Tokyo; I have a duty." "Hai, to complete your mission here." "Heero," she sighed. "It's so easy to leave, isn't it? You'll abandon the mission without thinking," he muttered coldly. "Please listen, Heero. I have no choice. This is important!" The senshi was trying her beat to not convey her disappointment. She wasn't succeeding. Heero caught his tongue when he heard the blonde's tone. "Kamikaze," he mumbled softly, "I don't want you to leave."
The response the Perfect Soldier got was a tender kiss from the lips of the blonde to his own. Haruka pulled away and purred gently, "Call me Haruka." The Japanese man pulled her into a tight embrace. All the emotions the young girl felt, the confusion and love, the anger and joy, converged and washed over the boy. "Heero," she cooed, "I'll be back. I promise." The tall woman pulled away from the soldier. "All I ask is that you stay alive and well until I return. Can you survive for me?" He noticed the concern in her eyes. The pilot's job was dangerous and though he was good at it, anything could happen. His intense leer softened on the girl. "Mission excepted." The senshi left her soldier with one last kiss. As she entered the car, he stopped her. "Haruka, can you promise me the same?" She smirked, "Believe me, Perfect soldier, alive, dead, or born again, I'll be back somehow." The blonde's car sped away into the distance. The pilot did something that wasn't really in her character; he smiled.
Dr. J was the only one in the living room when the brunette returned. "Work things out with, Ruka-chan?" "Hnn," he returned. The older man smirked. "You had this planned out didn't you?" "Me?" the scientist asked innocently, "Why, how would a simple man be able to make two young people fall in love?" "Hnn," Heero answered still suspicious. "Don't worry, Yuy. Ruka-chan is a strong girl. She'll complete her mission and be back with you soon." Though the idea of having the blonde back appealed to Heero, a strong feeling within made him believe that maybe it wouldn't be that simple.
Haruka looked out the window of Usagi's bedroom. "Koneko?" "Hai?" the half asleep blonde answered. "Nothing, I just…" she let her voice trail off. Usagi smiled at her lovesick friend. "I don't mean to worry you, Ruka-chan, but you know this time it's different." "You mean harder? Hai, I know." "What did you tell him before you left?" Haruka purred as she thought of the boy with unruly brown hair and bangs that feel into his cool, blue eyes. She had promised him her destiny, her love, and her future. Haruka answered the Tsuki no Hime the only way she could, "I told him I'd come back to him. And I will. I swear."
Okay, hope you liked it. I'm not sure if I should end the story here or continue the story. What do you think? Review and email me at samthegreat@hotmail.com. Thanks and Ja~ne!