Across the Ages
by ChibiMercury bluechibimercury@hotmail.com
Author's Note: Thanks to the reviewing readers for your support of this story! You've inspired me to write another chapter! Also, there seems to be a growing movement for some more romance in this story besides Amy and Quatre. I'll see what I can do. ^-^ Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Guess what? I still don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon.
Chapter 4: Incognito
The morning after the attack, four of the Sailor Scouts and the four remaining pilots came to the kitchen to rummage for food. It was painfully obvious that no one had slept very well.
"Well, it's times like these that I'm proud of my name and what it's brought to me," spoke Duo.
The seven people looked at each other, confused. "What do you mean, Duo?" came a voice.
"Maxwell House!" exclaimed Duo, laughing at his own joke as he held a can of coffee high above his head.
Quatre and the Sailors smiled at the antics of their braided friend. Mina started to laugh along too. Trowa and Wufei continued looking for food.
A little later that morning, Quatre found himself wandering down the hallway to where Amy was. He stopped and knocked on the door.
"Come in!" came the invitation.
Quatre walked over to Amy's bedside. "So, how are you feeling?"
"Much better," Amy responded. "Are you okay?"
"Of course. I came here to apologize."
Amy's quizzical eyes met Quatre's. "For what?"
"For putting you into the battle. And for making you pilot Wing Zero. I don't know why I didn't think of letting you pilot my suit instead, it must of been...I don't know..." Quatre's voice began to fade.
"Because it was the breaking moment of a battle. You didn't have time to rationalize or plan for anything. And that's why I'm not angry at all with you. I understand what battles are like," said Amy, looking at her troubled friend.
"Thanks, Amy. I appreciate it."
"No problem at all. I actually thought it was kind of fun, piloting a giant robot. It must have taken you years to learn to pilot it correctly," replied Amy, changing the subject.
Quatre smiled and soon the two were talking about friends, family, and how their lives had been changed by their respective duties. They talked for hours until, to their surprise, Wufei opened the door.
"Hey you guys. We've got some dinner," spoke Wufei.
"Really? From where?" asked Quatre.
"Duo discovered some money in Heero's jacket, and being his unmoralistic self, went out and got some fast food."
Quatre sighed and looked over to Amy. "Do you want your food here, or over in the kitchen?"
Amy began to sit up. "I'd love to get out of this room for a while."
Quatre was surprised when Amy only needed minor assistence walking down the hallway to the kitchen. "Are you sure you're okay?"
"Being a magical girl, I naturally heal slightly faster than normal," came the response to Quatre's hidden question. "But that's just normal for me and the other girls. Now, Sailor Saturn, she has the ability to heal wounds instantly. You see, every Scout has her own special ability."
"What's yours?"
"I have a miniature computer to calculate battle data and find hidden doorways. I'm what you might call the brains of the group, but I hate being called that."
"What about the other girls? What are their specialties?" Quatre pressed on.
"Well, if you wanted to keep with the anatomy comparisons, Lita would be the body, Mina would be the heart, Raye would be the soul, and Serena would be the mouth." As Quatre started to laugh, Amy joined in. "But, Serena is really our leader, and she does come through for us." The two continued to talk until they reached the kitchen.
The four girls smiled and started talking at Amy as soon as she walked in the door. Quatre walked over and assumed his place with the Gundam team. Everybody enjoyed having some hot food, since breakfast and lunch had left something to be desired. Even though it was only hamburgers and fries, everyone seemed to visably relax.
Later in the evening, the five girls were sitting on the couch, and Duo was telling outrageous stories about the future. Serena and Mina couldn't stop laughing. Elsewhere in the underground base, the three other pilots were separately thinking about the battle ahead. Wufei meditated, Trowa threw pencils into the ceiling, and Quatre sat at a desk with a cup of coffee.
I need to teach Amy how to pilot Sandrock soon. thought Quatre. He was mindlessly doodling on a sheet of paper. His mind continued to wander. Wow, it's getting hot in here. Quatre reached over and opened the nearby window. That's better. Now, what would be the best formation for another battle if Amy was in my Gundam? Quatre grabbed another piece of paper and began to write. After the first word, he realized that he had worn the lead down to the wood of the pencil. He stood and left to find another. A set of feminine eyes watched him...
Quatre returned to the room, leaving the door ajar. He looked back down at the sheet of paper, barely written on. He sighed and reached for his coffee, taking a long, thoughtful drink. He tried to continue where his thoughts had left off. Battle formations...I need to figure out formations...it is really hot in here...maybe I'll stand by the window. As he stood, he could have sworn the ground was moving beneath him. He stumbled backwards and grabbed the open door for support. What's wrong? What's happening to the floor? Then, it hit him. He knew what was happening. It wasn't the floor, it was him. He looked across the room, to the window, and saw Aria Storme climbing through. His mind suddenly became clear for a moment as he threw open the door and began shouting at the top of his lungs. "TROWA! WUFEI! HELP!" Then, his strength left him as he fell unto the floor. He heard the footsteps running down the hall. He saw Aria jump back through the window and back to the ground. He heard the gunshots as someone tried to hit her in her escape. Then, he didn't see or hear anything at all.
Duo and the Scouts came running down the hallway to the room. "What happened? Trowa? Wufei? Who was it?"
Trowa set his gun down on the desk and knelt down beside Quatre. "It was that woman, Aria. She was after Quatre."
Wufei nodded. "She got away."
Amy and the other girls looked alarmed. "Is he okay?"
"He's still breathing, if that's what you mean," said Trowa. "Duo, help me carry him back
to the cot."
Duo cursed as he bent to pick up the fallen pilot. "Why is this happening? What do these
people want from us?"
After placing Quatre in the care of the Sailors, the three guys went back to Quatre's room.
"How do you think she did it this time?" asked Wufei.
Trowa answered. "I'm not sure, but we need to find out so we know what to watch for."
They set about searching the room for any kind of trace of a clue. After about five
minutes, since it wasn't a very large room, they congregated again. "Did you find
anything?" asked Trowa.
"Nothing," replied Wufei.
"Neither did I. The only place I think we didn't search was the desk," answered Duo.
Realization struck all three like a lightning bolt when they saw Quatre's coffee cup sitting
upon the desk, almost empty.
"Do you think that's how she got him?" asked Trowa.
"Only one way to find out," spoke Duo. Before the other two could object, Duo grabbed
the cup and took a tiny sip. Setting it back down on the table, Duo continued speaking.
"Wow, that could really use some cream or someth...woah..." Duo stumbled and began to
fall backwards. Fortunately for him, Wufei was able to catch him by the arms as he fell.
"Idiot," muttered Wufei as he stood Duo upright.
"I heard that," said Duo and he regained his balance. "Man, that's some potent stuff.
Makes you feel all dizzy and light-headed. I kinda like it."
Trowa and Wufei sighed and rolled their eyes at Duo's joke. "Well, if that's what a sip can
do, I can't imagine how long it will take for Quatre to recover from a full drink of it," said
Wufei.
"We can't allow them to do this. Pretty soon they'll be after all three of us, then they'll
attack the girls," said Duo.
"You're right. We have to do something," agreed Trowa. "But, I think we should all get
some sleep before we talk about it. Then we can talk to the girls tomorrow."
Elsewhere in the base, the five girls were also trying to sleep. They hadn't been able to
help Quatre at all, so they covered him with blankets and then had gone to sleep on the floor. No one of them was sleeping well though. Their dreams were interrupted with pictures of battle and Aria Storme and the Gundams. However, some time during the night each girl experienced the same thing.
Dreams
"Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon, wake up."
"Hm? Who is it?"
"It's me, Sailor Pluto. I need to speak with you."
Serena saw the face of the keeper of time. "What do you want?"
"You have a very hard battle ahead of you. I have thought long and hard about this, and I
can only come to one conclusion. You and your scouts cannot defeat this enemy right
now. You are not strong enough."
"We can train," said Serena. "We'll work really hard."
"I know you would, but it would not be enough. Only the future holds the power you
need to destroy your enemy."
"What are you getting at?"
"Well, to make it simple, I have decided to grant you and the others temporary usage of
your future powers. In the future, all of you gain superior strength, speed, and attacks.
However, you must use your attack with caution. Since you are not trained to use it, I
don't know what kind of effect it will take on you. You must think ahead."
Serena looked insulted. "I always think ahead!"
Sailor Pluto smiled. "Yes, I know. Now, I will tell you about your attack. Don't forget
what I tell you."
"I won't," came the promise.
"Good. Your attack is called Moonlight Soul Attack. It can damage an evil force severely when used correctly. Your enemy must be distracted upon usage."
"Gotcha."
"Okay. Go back to sleep. You need rest. And don't forget what I told you."
With that, Pluto faded out of Serena's mind, and she slept soundly the rest of the night.
Sailor Pluto had similar conversations with Raye, Lita, and Mina. She gave them the
names and proper usage of their respective attacks. Raye had the Flaming Crossbow
Shooter, Lita owned the Red Jupiter Shocker, and Mina's was called the Golden Heart
Breaker attack. When Pluto got to Amy, she had a few extra instructions.
"Princess of Mercury, I know that your attacks have always been inferior to the other
scouts', and I sure you know what the reason behind it is. You've always been the most
mature and responsible of the group, and that's why your new attack is special."
"It is? What do you mean?"
"Your new attack is considered the most powerful of the group, and for a reason. If it is
used incorrectly, the results could be disastrous. I know that you are ready to use it, but
remember my warning. I don't know how using it could effect you or the others."
"What is it called?"
"It's called Glacier of Fate. It has the ability to destroy almost anything evil, even planets.
But use it carefully, for you will only be able to use it once."
"All right. I'll be extra careful. Thank you for the help, Sailor Pluto," said Amy.
Pluto left Amy's dream and the young girl was able to get some sleep for the first time in a
long while.
***************
The next morning, the three pilots talked for a long time in the hanger. All three of them
knew what the answer was going to be, but they still wanted to argue over it.
"It's insane. The three of us can't simply go knocking on this guy's door, asking for a
fight," said Wufei.
"I know it's not the best plan, but maybe if we can rescue Heero we'll have a chance,"
answered Trowa.
"But if we take our Gundams, the guy will know we're coming from a mile away. We
won't have an opportunity to sneak in," spoke Duo.
"What if we could get those...women...to sneak in and get him?" asked Wufei hesitantly.
"That's a good idea. I'd bet they could get in while we distracted the meathead's troops," replied Duo.
"All right then. Let's go tell the girls our plan."
It was decided. Duo, Wufei, Trowa, Raye, Lita, Serena, and Mina were all going to head
over to the base together. Amy was going to stay behind until they got a head start, then
follow with Wing Zero for Heero. Everyone went to bed that night hoping and praying
that their plan would go smoothly, but deep inside, they all knew it probably wouldn't.
End of Chapter 4, completed Monday, July 30th at 12:50 AM.
I'm starting to think I'm more inspired to write in the wee hours of the morning. Maybe I
should start drinking coffee. Anyway, I'm sorry that this took so long to write. My family
has this "tradition" involving dragging me off to a remote campground with no computer
access for extended periods of time during the summer. Well, I thank you for being
patient, my faithful readers. I hope you enjoyed this fourth installment! I love reading
reviews, and I enjoy getting some constructive criticism too. Please send pairing requests,
FYI's, ASAP's, RSVP's, PDQ's, ABC's, and the meanings of other assorted acronyms to
me at bluechibimercury@hotmail.com. Or just put them in a review. I'm easy to please.
Enjoy your day! ^_^
by ChibiMercury bluechibimercury@hotmail.com
Author's Note: Thanks to the reviewing readers for your support of this story! You've inspired me to write another chapter! Also, there seems to be a growing movement for some more romance in this story besides Amy and Quatre. I'll see what I can do. ^-^ Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Guess what? I still don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon.
Chapter 4: Incognito
The morning after the attack, four of the Sailor Scouts and the four remaining pilots came to the kitchen to rummage for food. It was painfully obvious that no one had slept very well.
"Well, it's times like these that I'm proud of my name and what it's brought to me," spoke Duo.
The seven people looked at each other, confused. "What do you mean, Duo?" came a voice.
"Maxwell House!" exclaimed Duo, laughing at his own joke as he held a can of coffee high above his head.
Quatre and the Sailors smiled at the antics of their braided friend. Mina started to laugh along too. Trowa and Wufei continued looking for food.
A little later that morning, Quatre found himself wandering down the hallway to where Amy was. He stopped and knocked on the door.
"Come in!" came the invitation.
Quatre walked over to Amy's bedside. "So, how are you feeling?"
"Much better," Amy responded. "Are you okay?"
"Of course. I came here to apologize."
Amy's quizzical eyes met Quatre's. "For what?"
"For putting you into the battle. And for making you pilot Wing Zero. I don't know why I didn't think of letting you pilot my suit instead, it must of been...I don't know..." Quatre's voice began to fade.
"Because it was the breaking moment of a battle. You didn't have time to rationalize or plan for anything. And that's why I'm not angry at all with you. I understand what battles are like," said Amy, looking at her troubled friend.
"Thanks, Amy. I appreciate it."
"No problem at all. I actually thought it was kind of fun, piloting a giant robot. It must have taken you years to learn to pilot it correctly," replied Amy, changing the subject.
Quatre smiled and soon the two were talking about friends, family, and how their lives had been changed by their respective duties. They talked for hours until, to their surprise, Wufei opened the door.
"Hey you guys. We've got some dinner," spoke Wufei.
"Really? From where?" asked Quatre.
"Duo discovered some money in Heero's jacket, and being his unmoralistic self, went out and got some fast food."
Quatre sighed and looked over to Amy. "Do you want your food here, or over in the kitchen?"
Amy began to sit up. "I'd love to get out of this room for a while."
Quatre was surprised when Amy only needed minor assistence walking down the hallway to the kitchen. "Are you sure you're okay?"
"Being a magical girl, I naturally heal slightly faster than normal," came the response to Quatre's hidden question. "But that's just normal for me and the other girls. Now, Sailor Saturn, she has the ability to heal wounds instantly. You see, every Scout has her own special ability."
"What's yours?"
"I have a miniature computer to calculate battle data and find hidden doorways. I'm what you might call the brains of the group, but I hate being called that."
"What about the other girls? What are their specialties?" Quatre pressed on.
"Well, if you wanted to keep with the anatomy comparisons, Lita would be the body, Mina would be the heart, Raye would be the soul, and Serena would be the mouth." As Quatre started to laugh, Amy joined in. "But, Serena is really our leader, and she does come through for us." The two continued to talk until they reached the kitchen.
The four girls smiled and started talking at Amy as soon as she walked in the door. Quatre walked over and assumed his place with the Gundam team. Everybody enjoyed having some hot food, since breakfast and lunch had left something to be desired. Even though it was only hamburgers and fries, everyone seemed to visably relax.
Later in the evening, the five girls were sitting on the couch, and Duo was telling outrageous stories about the future. Serena and Mina couldn't stop laughing. Elsewhere in the underground base, the three other pilots were separately thinking about the battle ahead. Wufei meditated, Trowa threw pencils into the ceiling, and Quatre sat at a desk with a cup of coffee.
I need to teach Amy how to pilot Sandrock soon. thought Quatre. He was mindlessly doodling on a sheet of paper. His mind continued to wander. Wow, it's getting hot in here. Quatre reached over and opened the nearby window. That's better. Now, what would be the best formation for another battle if Amy was in my Gundam? Quatre grabbed another piece of paper and began to write. After the first word, he realized that he had worn the lead down to the wood of the pencil. He stood and left to find another. A set of feminine eyes watched him...
Quatre returned to the room, leaving the door ajar. He looked back down at the sheet of paper, barely written on. He sighed and reached for his coffee, taking a long, thoughtful drink. He tried to continue where his thoughts had left off. Battle formations...I need to figure out formations...it is really hot in here...maybe I'll stand by the window. As he stood, he could have sworn the ground was moving beneath him. He stumbled backwards and grabbed the open door for support. What's wrong? What's happening to the floor? Then, it hit him. He knew what was happening. It wasn't the floor, it was him. He looked across the room, to the window, and saw Aria Storme climbing through. His mind suddenly became clear for a moment as he threw open the door and began shouting at the top of his lungs. "TROWA! WUFEI! HELP!" Then, his strength left him as he fell unto the floor. He heard the footsteps running down the hall. He saw Aria jump back through the window and back to the ground. He heard the gunshots as someone tried to hit her in her escape. Then, he didn't see or hear anything at all.
Duo and the Scouts came running down the hallway to the room. "What happened? Trowa? Wufei? Who was it?"
Trowa set his gun down on the desk and knelt down beside Quatre. "It was that woman, Aria. She was after Quatre."
Wufei nodded. "She got away."
Amy and the other girls looked alarmed. "Is he okay?"
"He's still breathing, if that's what you mean," said Trowa. "Duo, help me carry him back
to the cot."
Duo cursed as he bent to pick up the fallen pilot. "Why is this happening? What do these
people want from us?"
After placing Quatre in the care of the Sailors, the three guys went back to Quatre's room.
"How do you think she did it this time?" asked Wufei.
Trowa answered. "I'm not sure, but we need to find out so we know what to watch for."
They set about searching the room for any kind of trace of a clue. After about five
minutes, since it wasn't a very large room, they congregated again. "Did you find
anything?" asked Trowa.
"Nothing," replied Wufei.
"Neither did I. The only place I think we didn't search was the desk," answered Duo.
Realization struck all three like a lightning bolt when they saw Quatre's coffee cup sitting
upon the desk, almost empty.
"Do you think that's how she got him?" asked Trowa.
"Only one way to find out," spoke Duo. Before the other two could object, Duo grabbed
the cup and took a tiny sip. Setting it back down on the table, Duo continued speaking.
"Wow, that could really use some cream or someth...woah..." Duo stumbled and began to
fall backwards. Fortunately for him, Wufei was able to catch him by the arms as he fell.
"Idiot," muttered Wufei as he stood Duo upright.
"I heard that," said Duo and he regained his balance. "Man, that's some potent stuff.
Makes you feel all dizzy and light-headed. I kinda like it."
Trowa and Wufei sighed and rolled their eyes at Duo's joke. "Well, if that's what a sip can
do, I can't imagine how long it will take for Quatre to recover from a full drink of it," said
Wufei.
"We can't allow them to do this. Pretty soon they'll be after all three of us, then they'll
attack the girls," said Duo.
"You're right. We have to do something," agreed Trowa. "But, I think we should all get
some sleep before we talk about it. Then we can talk to the girls tomorrow."
Elsewhere in the base, the five girls were also trying to sleep. They hadn't been able to
help Quatre at all, so they covered him with blankets and then had gone to sleep on the floor. No one of them was sleeping well though. Their dreams were interrupted with pictures of battle and Aria Storme and the Gundams. However, some time during the night each girl experienced the same thing.
Dreams
"Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon, wake up."
"Hm? Who is it?"
"It's me, Sailor Pluto. I need to speak with you."
Serena saw the face of the keeper of time. "What do you want?"
"You have a very hard battle ahead of you. I have thought long and hard about this, and I
can only come to one conclusion. You and your scouts cannot defeat this enemy right
now. You are not strong enough."
"We can train," said Serena. "We'll work really hard."
"I know you would, but it would not be enough. Only the future holds the power you
need to destroy your enemy."
"What are you getting at?"
"Well, to make it simple, I have decided to grant you and the others temporary usage of
your future powers. In the future, all of you gain superior strength, speed, and attacks.
However, you must use your attack with caution. Since you are not trained to use it, I
don't know what kind of effect it will take on you. You must think ahead."
Serena looked insulted. "I always think ahead!"
Sailor Pluto smiled. "Yes, I know. Now, I will tell you about your attack. Don't forget
what I tell you."
"I won't," came the promise.
"Good. Your attack is called Moonlight Soul Attack. It can damage an evil force severely when used correctly. Your enemy must be distracted upon usage."
"Gotcha."
"Okay. Go back to sleep. You need rest. And don't forget what I told you."
With that, Pluto faded out of Serena's mind, and she slept soundly the rest of the night.
Sailor Pluto had similar conversations with Raye, Lita, and Mina. She gave them the
names and proper usage of their respective attacks. Raye had the Flaming Crossbow
Shooter, Lita owned the Red Jupiter Shocker, and Mina's was called the Golden Heart
Breaker attack. When Pluto got to Amy, she had a few extra instructions.
"Princess of Mercury, I know that your attacks have always been inferior to the other
scouts', and I sure you know what the reason behind it is. You've always been the most
mature and responsible of the group, and that's why your new attack is special."
"It is? What do you mean?"
"Your new attack is considered the most powerful of the group, and for a reason. If it is
used incorrectly, the results could be disastrous. I know that you are ready to use it, but
remember my warning. I don't know how using it could effect you or the others."
"What is it called?"
"It's called Glacier of Fate. It has the ability to destroy almost anything evil, even planets.
But use it carefully, for you will only be able to use it once."
"All right. I'll be extra careful. Thank you for the help, Sailor Pluto," said Amy.
Pluto left Amy's dream and the young girl was able to get some sleep for the first time in a
long while.
***************
The next morning, the three pilots talked for a long time in the hanger. All three of them
knew what the answer was going to be, but they still wanted to argue over it.
"It's insane. The three of us can't simply go knocking on this guy's door, asking for a
fight," said Wufei.
"I know it's not the best plan, but maybe if we can rescue Heero we'll have a chance,"
answered Trowa.
"But if we take our Gundams, the guy will know we're coming from a mile away. We
won't have an opportunity to sneak in," spoke Duo.
"What if we could get those...women...to sneak in and get him?" asked Wufei hesitantly.
"That's a good idea. I'd bet they could get in while we distracted the meathead's troops," replied Duo.
"All right then. Let's go tell the girls our plan."
It was decided. Duo, Wufei, Trowa, Raye, Lita, Serena, and Mina were all going to head
over to the base together. Amy was going to stay behind until they got a head start, then
follow with Wing Zero for Heero. Everyone went to bed that night hoping and praying
that their plan would go smoothly, but deep inside, they all knew it probably wouldn't.
End of Chapter 4, completed Monday, July 30th at 12:50 AM.
I'm starting to think I'm more inspired to write in the wee hours of the morning. Maybe I
should start drinking coffee. Anyway, I'm sorry that this took so long to write. My family
has this "tradition" involving dragging me off to a remote campground with no computer
access for extended periods of time during the summer. Well, I thank you for being
patient, my faithful readers. I hope you enjoyed this fourth installment! I love reading
reviews, and I enjoy getting some constructive criticism too. Please send pairing requests,
FYI's, ASAP's, RSVP's, PDQ's, ABC's, and the meanings of other assorted acronyms to
me at bluechibimercury@hotmail.com. Or just put them in a review. I'm easy to please.
Enjoy your day! ^_^