In the Navy

Authors Note: I was scavenging my mind for a story idea and I found this one! I don't know how long it'll last... but I hope it won't be too long! Easy to read, right? Well, uh, feel free to email or IM me. I love to chat. Review when you're done!

Disclaimer: I have no clue why someone would think I'm trying to make money of this story... but yeah! I don't own them

Dedication: To all my friends, both in Canada and Colorado. Glory to the Colonies, man.

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In the Navy
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Come on, Heero! The braided boy, Duo Maxwell, yelled as he almost ran up the steep hill. It was mid-June and the kids were only about 8 years old.

Slow down, Duo. I can't run the whole way. Heero Yuy told him, trying to catch up. He wasn't so much out of breath as his muscles were aching.

They'll leave soon! C'mon! Duo stumbled and fell down, scratching his knees and hands. But he just pushed himself up with all the energy of an 8 year old. We gotta see!

He finally reached the top of the hill, bloody and grinning. Heero caught up to him in a few seconds, seeing what Duo wanted to see.

Seagulls flew down from the sky, diving into the water of the harbour. Boats came in and out of the docks, but the main boat the two boys looked at was the biggest one. The big aircraft carrier that was starting to push off from the dock. It was gray, big, covered with white-clad men and women, and airplanes, of course. Both of the boys faces lit up as they watched the boat put out to sea for a routine trip across the Atlantic to Europe.

Duo sighed happily. It's a beauty, huh?

Heero agreed. He leaned on his knees, staring at the carrier. Some day we have to go down to the docks and watch the carrier cast off for real.

Ya know what? Some day we're gonna be on one of them carriers. Duo told him. And we'll be flying one of them planes with the other sailors.

You think so? Heero looked at him.

Duo smiled. I know so.

=-=14 years later=-=

The small crowd of sailors that had gathered cheered him on. They passed around money and watched as Duo stared down the ship.

What do you think, Heero? He said to his friend a few feet away.

I think you're going to get in trouble again. Heero crossed his arms. I'm not involved with this.

500 feet? I'm not really that strong! Duo laughed. A man threw it to him. Duo waved to a couple other men down the track. Let's get this shit flying.

Heero sighed and shook his head, a smirk plastered on his face. Duo was the craziest man on the ship, let alone the whole world. When they had turned 21 a year before, the kid had gone around gathering as much alcohol as he could. He was insane, but he was his best friend.

Duo narrowed his eyes. He licked his finger, sticking it up into the air and nodding. Shaking himself loosely, he got ready for the kick off. Duo ignored the laughing and chatting of the men watching him as he got into his stance. He lowered the ball, smiled and hopped and kicked the ball into the air. It flew, piercing the warm Atlantic salt air with its brown pigskin cover.

Duo cheered and raised his hands up into the air. The ball landed with a resounding clank and one man down at the other end raised 5 fingers.

500 feet! Duo cheered more and danced around. Heero chuckled. Pay up! Come on! Duo held out his hand.

That's amazing Duo. Heero chuckled again as the men walked away, leaving Duo with his new money. Duo ran his fingers through it and smelled it.

I got me some extra cash. Duo laughed. He placed an arm around Heero's shoulders as they started walking off. Kids never saw it coming.

You should really stop playing with the all the new kids minds. Heero told him.

Ah, they should have seen it coming. As for me, I got off safe and easy, with some cash on the side.

Lt. Duo Maxwell? Lt. Heero Yuy? A man appeared around a corner. Both Duo and Heero stopped and looked at him.

Duo said.

Come with me. The man turned on his heel and marched off. Duo let go of Heero and ran a hand through his bangs, smirking.

Almost safe and easy...

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Admiral Treize Khushrenada sighed, staring out the window. He had been standing like that for a few minutes now, hands clasped behind his back, watching his men working on deck. It was almost silent, except for the occasional sigh from him. Duo and Heero stood beside each other, at ease, watching their commanders back. Duo didn't dare to make one sound for once.

Admiral Khushrenada, I can expl-- Duo began, but he was silenced by Treize's hand raising.

You amaze me, Maxwell. I can't even see how you got through basic training at Annapolis with that short attention span of yours. Treize said. He turned towards the two men, studying them for a slight second before sitting down. He folded his hands on top of his desk. Why don't you sit down, boys?

Heero nodded, sitting down. Duo hesitated then sat down, crossing his arms. He was never good at being disciplined.

Every time I tell you to stop doing something you do it twice more. I don't understand your mind, but maybe Lieutenant Yuy does. Treize looked at Heero.

No, sir, I never understood Lt. Maxwell's mind, sir. Heero said. He was always the good one out of the two.

Well, you should know by now that coming into this office isn't good for either of you. Yet since I know Lt. Yuy never did anything, or never does, I'll only have to discipline you, Lt. Maxwell.

Duo narrowed his eyes a bit and nodded. Heero smirked and nodded too.

First, give me the money you earned tricking those poor men. Treize held out his hand.

That's my money! Duo cried out. Heero shook his head.

Give it to him, Duo. Heero said. Duo sighed and reluctantly gave the money to his commander.

Good. Second, you're not going on land when we dock tomorrow. Treize told him. Duo's mouth fell open.

I haven't been on solid land for ages! C'mon, Admiral, sir please! I-I-I... I'll do anything! Lemme just kiss the earth for five minutes! Duo begged. Treize shook his head.

I'm sorry, Lt. Maxwell. You have to pay the price of disobeying me again. If you weren't one of the best pilots you would've been on a helicopter home months ago. Treize leaned forward. You won't be suffering your sentence alone, though. Lt. Yuy will be at your side.

Heero said, blinking. He didn't quite comprehend. Duo blinked too.

You two have been chosen as my favourite pilots to show around Colonel Peacecrafts sister around the carrier. She'll be staying here, as a leading politician's daughter, and a diplomat. She'll be observing how this ship works for awhile, until we redock in Europe. Treize informed the two baffled sailors. I believed she's around your age. He smiled at them

Duo grinned. Yes sir! He saluted his officer, jumping to his feet. We'll be ready to do whatever you need, sir!

Yes, sir. Heero stood and saluted too, though he wasn't so keen on the idea of showing Colonel Peacecraft's little sister around the carrier. She was probably as stuck up and snobby as Milliardo Peacecraft and the whole Peacecraft family were notorious of being.

Great. Tomorrow, at noon, be on deck. They will be arriving. Treize said.

Duo asked.

Ah yes, Relena Peacecraft and your new Elite pilot. Treize smiled and waved his hand. You're dismissed.

They couldn't say anymore after the Admiral had dismissed them. Heero and Duo saluted once again, before turning on their heels and heading out silently. Duo ran a hand over his face as he walked down the hall.

New Elite pilot? He asked, looking at Heero. The man beside him shrugged.

I guess they're replacing Matt. Heero gave his guess. After you ran him off the team.

Brock didn't have the guts to run with us. Duo said. He narrowed his eyes. I guess we'll be waiting for awhile to get on land again, huh?

I guess so. Heero agreed, as they walked back to their barracks separate from everyone else's barracks. The barracks for the Elite pilots, their team.

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To Be Continued...