Hi. I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it. Let's just say people at work think I'm a few screws loose.
I will be updating my other stories soon. Just incase you were wondering.
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Anita and Relena were laughing so hard that they had to stop halfway down the stairs. Anita had tears running down her face but it wasn't from the laughing. Relena noticed Anita clutching her sides and grew worried for her new friend.
"Are you all right?" she asked
Gasping for breath she said. "Its nothing I'm fine. My sides just hurt from that fight."
"I'm so sorry. Let's go to my room and relax."
"How about we go to my favorite spot for a picnic. I need to get my book that I had dropped." Anita suggested.
"That sounds wonderful." Relena said. Talking to one of the cooks Relena was able to get the food for the picnic. Grabbing a blanket they walked to the tree Anita had been sitting in.
"So has anyone asked you to the Ball yet?" Relena asked.
"No. I'm not very popular here." Anita said sadly.
"Why?" Relena asked surprised. After talking with her earlier Relena could tell she was a nice and caring person and not the person she had accused her of being from jealously.
"Remember what happened today? That's the main reason. They fear me. I am able to fight and I am attending a school that looks down upon fighting. And it didn't help that on my first day here I Challenged Wufei."
"You challenged Wufei!" Relena shouted in surprise.
"Yes I did. We fought the next day. I lost." Anita said.
"You lost?" Relena asked. "But earlier you took that katana away from Wufei with ease."
"I beat Wufei sometimes when we spare. We are pretty much evenly matched. Though I think Wufei is slightly stronger, so I usually win through cunning and luck."
Relena heard the hurt in her voice and put her arms around her. "What's wrong?"
"I'm worried about the guys. They've been disappearing lately and then returning injured. They always have some type of story but I know that they're lying. I just don't understand why." Anita answered.
Relene looked at Anita surprised. **They didn't tell her. I wonder why. I'll have to talk to them later.** "Give it time. There may be a reason why."
"Maybe but I wish they would tell me." Anita said then deciding to change the subject she asked, "Did you see the boys face when you didn't act like they expected you to do?"
"I thought Duo was about to faint and did you see Wufei's face when you took his katana away and called him a child. I had no idea anyone could turn so red." Relena giggled.
"I don't know about you, but I saw surprise in Heero's eye's and I think worry as well but I can't be sure." Anita said
"Really?" Relena asked
"Yup. I think deep down Heero has feelings for you or I wouldn't have seen the worry in his eyes. Just remember be yourself and act like the mature woman you are. So did any guys ask you out?" Anita inquired.
"Yes, but I hope Heero will ask me. I know that it would be slim but miracles have been known to happen." Relena said.
"Well I wish you luck and I hope you have fun at the Ball." Anita said smiling
"Wait a minute you're going to it too." Relena said.
"No, I'm not. I know I won't have a date so why bother." Anita said.
"You might meet mister right. You have to come, please. Just come for at least an hour." Relena pleaded.
Sighing Anita shook her head in defeat. "Fine, I'll go whether I have a date or not, but only for an hour OK."
"Deal." Relena said and hugged Anita with happiness.
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"What just happened here? Was that Relena? What happened to the banshee wail, and death grip she always gives Heero when she sees him? I thought Anita didn't like Relena. What did I miss?" Duo asked so confused.
"I have no idea. Relena seemed different in many ways." Quatre said
"And did you see what Relena was wearing. I have never seen Relena in anything but that school uniform and blue dress she always wears. Wow. What a change." Duo stated. "Wait what am I saying! I'm going to lie down. I don't think I can take this all in at the moment." Duo said and walked to his room.
Heero and Trowa were just as surprised but remained silent. Wufei on the other hand was furious and stormed out of the room. **I'll kill her! No, I'll kill them! How dare they!** Wufei went about looking for them and heard laughter not too far away. Walking towards the laughter her heard their voices.
"Well I must be going. Thank you for saving me from those boys earlier. I'm glad the guys didn't notice my face." Relena said.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. Unfortunately I won't be able to hind mine. I know Quatre will become worried and Duo will through a fit." Anita said
"Well be careful with those ribs. They may not be broken but that guy came pretty close." Relena said.
"Don't worry about me. I have had worse. Remember I fought Chang. They were nothing compared to him."
"Good point. Well see you tomorrow. Ja ne." Relena said "Oh and I am sorry for what I have said to you in the past, Anita." And she walked off.
"Ja ne." Anita said then sighed. "How am I going to explain this to the guys?"
Peeking around he saw Anita standing up and pick up her book and leap up into the tree. He heard a gasp of pain. **Stupid! You shouldn't be doing that if you hurt yourself** his mind cried out. Walking out of his hiding place Wufei yelled.
"Angning!"
Startled Anita dropped her book and lost her balance. Closing her eyes she clamped down on her scream. Wufei rushed up to her falling form and caught her. In the process he lost his balance and they both fell and rolled down the slight hill that the tree was on. Wufei wrapped his arms around her tightly as they rolled.
When they stopped Anita groaned and opened her eyes. Amber eyes met cold Black eyes. Wufei glared at her. "Stupid onna. What do you think you were doing climbing that tree hurt the way you are?"
Anita glared back. "What were you doing ease dropping?" Anita said back.
"I wasn't ease dropping!" Wufei shouted.
Just then Anita realized that she was pinned underneath Wufei and his face was inches from hers. "Mind getting off of me Chang?" Anita snapped. Wufei then noticed the position they were in too, but he didn't move.
"Chang get off!" Anita growled. Wufei didn't move. "When I get up you are so dead Cha..." Anita started to say when she suddenly felt lips upon hers.
**What!** She thought but what surprised her more was that she was kissing back!
Wufei was just as surprised. **What am I doing!** he thought when a little voice popped up in his head **Kissing her idiot. What does it look like** just when Wufei was about to stop she had started to kiss him back and his eyes widen just as hers had earlier. Wufei couldn't help but notice how soft her lips were. Breaking the kiss he looked into her eyes.
Her yellow eyes held confusion and surprise. When Anita looked into Wufei's eyes she saw confusion and surprise as well. Getting up they both looked at each other not saying anything. After a few minutes of awkward silence Anita spoke up.
"Umm well I..I gotta go." She stuttered and then took off running.
Wufei looked at her running and thought. **Why did I just kiss her?**
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In the distance Solar smiled. "Oh my little Runt. It seems someone is smitten with you. This couldn't be better. You have now become very useful to me. Then once your usefulness is over with the fun will begin."
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"I am growing impatient Doctors. When will the machine be complete?"
"Once we have found the `Key' needed. At the moment it would only last a few minutes. Like we have said before."
"That will be enough for the purpose I have in mind, my men will be bringing you information on a few possible new `Keys'."
"Hai Sir. We await the information."
Turning off the screen. The man sat back and looked through his window. **My dream will be realized.**
Back at the doctors
"He is an idiot." Doctor One said
"Yes, but once we find the last component we will no longer have to deal with him." Doctor Two said.
"Soon Father will smile down upon Mother and bring forth the world anew." Doctor Three said.
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Walking quietly into the room Anita looked around for any sign of Duo. Seeing no sign she headed towards her room. Just before turning the knob a hand touched her shoulder startling her. Whirling around she shot out her arm and froze. A mere inch from Trowa's face was Anita's fist.
"Damn it Trowa! Don't scare me like that." Anita said lowering her hand.
Trowa looked at Anita raising his one visible eyebrow.
"So why are you sneaking around for?"
"I didn't want to wake Duo incase he was asleep." Anita said quickly.
"Oh. I thought it was because you wanted to avoid everyone because of the bruises on yours and Relena's face." Trowa said tilting Anita's chin up into the light.
"So what happened?" he asked.
"Nothing much. Some guys decided to try and kidnap Relena so I decided to butt in. Then they decided that I would provide great entertainment and tried to take me along." Anita said.
"And." Trowa demanded.
"I defeated them." Anita said, "With Reika's help of course."
"Be more careful." Trowa said and left.
Anita sighed thankfully and walked into her room. **Now what am I going to do. Why did I kiss back?**
Anita walked around trying to think but no answer came to her. All she could think about was how good it felt being kissed. Or more specifically being kissed by Wufei. Growing frustrated from not being able to concentrate Anita growled. "Damn him! Why! Aahhh! I don't need these complications in my life!"
Anita continued this for a few more minutes before sitting down and hugging Reika. "What am I going to do Reika? I'm so confused. Do I like him? Did he mean that kiss or was it just a fluke?" Anita asked.
The only response from Reika was purring as she tried to comfort her friend.
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Wufei walked to the temple to mediate. **Why did I kiss her?** **You've already asked yourself that a million times.** **Shut up.** **Just admit it.** **Admit what** **How you feel about her.** **Go away.** **Fine. But you'll have to admit it sooner or later.**
Master Lang watched Wufei as he tried to concentrate and fail. He could see there was a battle commencing within his heart and mind. Walking up to Wufei, Master Lang stood there waiting.
Wufei sighed inside and stood up to be beside Master Lang.
"What troubles you?" Master Lang asked.
"I do not know. My mind says one thing and my heart says another. I...I am unsure of what I must do." Wufei answered in disgust.
Hearing the disgust in Wufei's voice Master Lang turned to face him. "There is nothing wrong with being confused and unsure of what one must do. It is part of human nature. So do not fill disgust at this unsureness, Wufei. Now tell me what did you feel when you came here a few days ago and prayed."
"I felt warmth and approval." Wufei answered immediately.
"Then you have found your answer." Master Lang said. "But it is your choice whether or not you grab and accept that answer."
Wufei remained silent and looked to be in deep thought. Coming out of his thoughts he bowed to Master Lang. "Thank you for your help. I have much to think on now. Farewell." He said and left.
Master Lang watched Wufei leave the temple.
"Don't pass this up, Wufei. It may never come again." Master Lang whispered before returning into the temple.
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BubblyOne: There, there Duo its ok. There's no need to cry.
Duo: But I can't help it. He has made me so proud. I have taught him well. That was a perfect move.
BubblyOne: Ohoh. (backs away from Duo)
Duo: What?
BubblyOne: Nothing
Duo feels a hand on his shoulder. Turning around his eyes widens in Horror.
Duo: Hey Wu-man. How ya doin'?
Wufei: I'm fine but you won't be.
Bending down Wufei whispered in Duo's ear "Run."
Duo takes off like a bullet.
Wufei: Much better. Now onna you and me are going to have a talk.
BubblyOne: Hehe sure Wufei. Whatcha wanna talk about?
Wufei: Oh it has something to do with a certain little itsy bitsy teeny weenie scene.
BubblyOne: Oh look at the time. How about we finish this ah conversation later. Gotta go!
BubblyOne takes off running in the same direction as Duo did.
Wufei: Onna get back here!
Wufei runs after them.
POP
BubblyOne reappears.
BubblyOne: That was close. Well I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I know I did. Please don't forget to review. `Til next time.
Bye-Bye
I will be updating my other stories soon. Just incase you were wondering.
Now on with the story!
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Anita and Relena were laughing so hard that they had to stop halfway down the stairs. Anita had tears running down her face but it wasn't from the laughing. Relena noticed Anita clutching her sides and grew worried for her new friend.
"Are you all right?" she asked
Gasping for breath she said. "Its nothing I'm fine. My sides just hurt from that fight."
"I'm so sorry. Let's go to my room and relax."
"How about we go to my favorite spot for a picnic. I need to get my book that I had dropped." Anita suggested.
"That sounds wonderful." Relena said. Talking to one of the cooks Relena was able to get the food for the picnic. Grabbing a blanket they walked to the tree Anita had been sitting in.
"So has anyone asked you to the Ball yet?" Relena asked.
"No. I'm not very popular here." Anita said sadly.
"Why?" Relena asked surprised. After talking with her earlier Relena could tell she was a nice and caring person and not the person she had accused her of being from jealously.
"Remember what happened today? That's the main reason. They fear me. I am able to fight and I am attending a school that looks down upon fighting. And it didn't help that on my first day here I Challenged Wufei."
"You challenged Wufei!" Relena shouted in surprise.
"Yes I did. We fought the next day. I lost." Anita said.
"You lost?" Relena asked. "But earlier you took that katana away from Wufei with ease."
"I beat Wufei sometimes when we spare. We are pretty much evenly matched. Though I think Wufei is slightly stronger, so I usually win through cunning and luck."
Relena heard the hurt in her voice and put her arms around her. "What's wrong?"
"I'm worried about the guys. They've been disappearing lately and then returning injured. They always have some type of story but I know that they're lying. I just don't understand why." Anita answered.
Relene looked at Anita surprised. **They didn't tell her. I wonder why. I'll have to talk to them later.** "Give it time. There may be a reason why."
"Maybe but I wish they would tell me." Anita said then deciding to change the subject she asked, "Did you see the boys face when you didn't act like they expected you to do?"
"I thought Duo was about to faint and did you see Wufei's face when you took his katana away and called him a child. I had no idea anyone could turn so red." Relena giggled.
"I don't know about you, but I saw surprise in Heero's eye's and I think worry as well but I can't be sure." Anita said
"Really?" Relena asked
"Yup. I think deep down Heero has feelings for you or I wouldn't have seen the worry in his eyes. Just remember be yourself and act like the mature woman you are. So did any guys ask you out?" Anita inquired.
"Yes, but I hope Heero will ask me. I know that it would be slim but miracles have been known to happen." Relena said.
"Well I wish you luck and I hope you have fun at the Ball." Anita said smiling
"Wait a minute you're going to it too." Relena said.
"No, I'm not. I know I won't have a date so why bother." Anita said.
"You might meet mister right. You have to come, please. Just come for at least an hour." Relena pleaded.
Sighing Anita shook her head in defeat. "Fine, I'll go whether I have a date or not, but only for an hour OK."
"Deal." Relena said and hugged Anita with happiness.
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"What just happened here? Was that Relena? What happened to the banshee wail, and death grip she always gives Heero when she sees him? I thought Anita didn't like Relena. What did I miss?" Duo asked so confused.
"I have no idea. Relena seemed different in many ways." Quatre said
"And did you see what Relena was wearing. I have never seen Relena in anything but that school uniform and blue dress she always wears. Wow. What a change." Duo stated. "Wait what am I saying! I'm going to lie down. I don't think I can take this all in at the moment." Duo said and walked to his room.
Heero and Trowa were just as surprised but remained silent. Wufei on the other hand was furious and stormed out of the room. **I'll kill her! No, I'll kill them! How dare they!** Wufei went about looking for them and heard laughter not too far away. Walking towards the laughter her heard their voices.
"Well I must be going. Thank you for saving me from those boys earlier. I'm glad the guys didn't notice my face." Relena said.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. Unfortunately I won't be able to hind mine. I know Quatre will become worried and Duo will through a fit." Anita said
"Well be careful with those ribs. They may not be broken but that guy came pretty close." Relena said.
"Don't worry about me. I have had worse. Remember I fought Chang. They were nothing compared to him."
"Good point. Well see you tomorrow. Ja ne." Relena said "Oh and I am sorry for what I have said to you in the past, Anita." And she walked off.
"Ja ne." Anita said then sighed. "How am I going to explain this to the guys?"
Peeking around he saw Anita standing up and pick up her book and leap up into the tree. He heard a gasp of pain. **Stupid! You shouldn't be doing that if you hurt yourself** his mind cried out. Walking out of his hiding place Wufei yelled.
"Angning!"
Startled Anita dropped her book and lost her balance. Closing her eyes she clamped down on her scream. Wufei rushed up to her falling form and caught her. In the process he lost his balance and they both fell and rolled down the slight hill that the tree was on. Wufei wrapped his arms around her tightly as they rolled.
When they stopped Anita groaned and opened her eyes. Amber eyes met cold Black eyes. Wufei glared at her. "Stupid onna. What do you think you were doing climbing that tree hurt the way you are?"
Anita glared back. "What were you doing ease dropping?" Anita said back.
"I wasn't ease dropping!" Wufei shouted.
Just then Anita realized that she was pinned underneath Wufei and his face was inches from hers. "Mind getting off of me Chang?" Anita snapped. Wufei then noticed the position they were in too, but he didn't move.
"Chang get off!" Anita growled. Wufei didn't move. "When I get up you are so dead Cha..." Anita started to say when she suddenly felt lips upon hers.
**What!** She thought but what surprised her more was that she was kissing back!
Wufei was just as surprised. **What am I doing!** he thought when a little voice popped up in his head **Kissing her idiot. What does it look like** just when Wufei was about to stop she had started to kiss him back and his eyes widen just as hers had earlier. Wufei couldn't help but notice how soft her lips were. Breaking the kiss he looked into her eyes.
Her yellow eyes held confusion and surprise. When Anita looked into Wufei's eyes she saw confusion and surprise as well. Getting up they both looked at each other not saying anything. After a few minutes of awkward silence Anita spoke up.
"Umm well I..I gotta go." She stuttered and then took off running.
Wufei looked at her running and thought. **Why did I just kiss her?**
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In the distance Solar smiled. "Oh my little Runt. It seems someone is smitten with you. This couldn't be better. You have now become very useful to me. Then once your usefulness is over with the fun will begin."
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"I am growing impatient Doctors. When will the machine be complete?"
"Once we have found the `Key' needed. At the moment it would only last a few minutes. Like we have said before."
"That will be enough for the purpose I have in mind, my men will be bringing you information on a few possible new `Keys'."
"Hai Sir. We await the information."
Turning off the screen. The man sat back and looked through his window. **My dream will be realized.**
Back at the doctors
"He is an idiot." Doctor One said
"Yes, but once we find the last component we will no longer have to deal with him." Doctor Two said.
"Soon Father will smile down upon Mother and bring forth the world anew." Doctor Three said.
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Walking quietly into the room Anita looked around for any sign of Duo. Seeing no sign she headed towards her room. Just before turning the knob a hand touched her shoulder startling her. Whirling around she shot out her arm and froze. A mere inch from Trowa's face was Anita's fist.
"Damn it Trowa! Don't scare me like that." Anita said lowering her hand.
Trowa looked at Anita raising his one visible eyebrow.
"So why are you sneaking around for?"
"I didn't want to wake Duo incase he was asleep." Anita said quickly.
"Oh. I thought it was because you wanted to avoid everyone because of the bruises on yours and Relena's face." Trowa said tilting Anita's chin up into the light.
"So what happened?" he asked.
"Nothing much. Some guys decided to try and kidnap Relena so I decided to butt in. Then they decided that I would provide great entertainment and tried to take me along." Anita said.
"And." Trowa demanded.
"I defeated them." Anita said, "With Reika's help of course."
"Be more careful." Trowa said and left.
Anita sighed thankfully and walked into her room. **Now what am I going to do. Why did I kiss back?**
Anita walked around trying to think but no answer came to her. All she could think about was how good it felt being kissed. Or more specifically being kissed by Wufei. Growing frustrated from not being able to concentrate Anita growled. "Damn him! Why! Aahhh! I don't need these complications in my life!"
Anita continued this for a few more minutes before sitting down and hugging Reika. "What am I going to do Reika? I'm so confused. Do I like him? Did he mean that kiss or was it just a fluke?" Anita asked.
The only response from Reika was purring as she tried to comfort her friend.
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Wufei walked to the temple to mediate. **Why did I kiss her?** **You've already asked yourself that a million times.** **Shut up.** **Just admit it.** **Admit what** **How you feel about her.** **Go away.** **Fine. But you'll have to admit it sooner or later.**
Master Lang watched Wufei as he tried to concentrate and fail. He could see there was a battle commencing within his heart and mind. Walking up to Wufei, Master Lang stood there waiting.
Wufei sighed inside and stood up to be beside Master Lang.
"What troubles you?" Master Lang asked.
"I do not know. My mind says one thing and my heart says another. I...I am unsure of what I must do." Wufei answered in disgust.
Hearing the disgust in Wufei's voice Master Lang turned to face him. "There is nothing wrong with being confused and unsure of what one must do. It is part of human nature. So do not fill disgust at this unsureness, Wufei. Now tell me what did you feel when you came here a few days ago and prayed."
"I felt warmth and approval." Wufei answered immediately.
"Then you have found your answer." Master Lang said. "But it is your choice whether or not you grab and accept that answer."
Wufei remained silent and looked to be in deep thought. Coming out of his thoughts he bowed to Master Lang. "Thank you for your help. I have much to think on now. Farewell." He said and left.
Master Lang watched Wufei leave the temple.
"Don't pass this up, Wufei. It may never come again." Master Lang whispered before returning into the temple.
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BubblyOne: There, there Duo its ok. There's no need to cry.
Duo: But I can't help it. He has made me so proud. I have taught him well. That was a perfect move.
BubblyOne: Ohoh. (backs away from Duo)
Duo: What?
BubblyOne: Nothing
Duo feels a hand on his shoulder. Turning around his eyes widens in Horror.
Duo: Hey Wu-man. How ya doin'?
Wufei: I'm fine but you won't be.
Bending down Wufei whispered in Duo's ear "Run."
Duo takes off like a bullet.
Wufei: Much better. Now onna you and me are going to have a talk.
BubblyOne: Hehe sure Wufei. Whatcha wanna talk about?
Wufei: Oh it has something to do with a certain little itsy bitsy teeny weenie scene.
BubblyOne: Oh look at the time. How about we finish this ah conversation later. Gotta go!
BubblyOne takes off running in the same direction as Duo did.
Wufei: Onna get back here!
Wufei runs after them.
POP
BubblyOne reappears.
BubblyOne: That was close. Well I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I know I did. Please don't forget to review. `Til next time.
Bye-Bye