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Wufei growled with frustration and punched the wall. **Four days! For four days she has been avoiding me! Damn that onna!**
Every time Wufei tried to talk to her she found some way to get away. The others have noticed and wondered what is wrong. They have tried to ask Wufei and Anita but each time they get the exact same answer from them. "It's none of your concern." Or "I have no idea what you are talking about."
**Well she won't be able to avoid me tonight.** Wufei thought smiling as he recalled what happened earlier this morning. **Who would have thought I would have to have help from those two.**
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Flash Back
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**Once again she has avoided me this morning.** Wufei thought as he walked around the training room in thought. It was difficult to train when all he could think about was Anita and how to talk to her. He didn't understand why she was avoiding him, but he was pretty sure it had to due with the kiss he gave her. He still wasn't fully sure what came over him then, but he needed to talk to her about it. Yet he couldn't because he couldn't get near her!
Duo watched Wufei pass back and forth. **Man he has it bad.** It took Duo a while to realize that something definitely happened between Wufei and Anita. He was sure that it had something to do with their feelings for each other. It was kinda of funny watching Wufei try to talk to Anita, but she always found some way to get away. **Never thought I'd see the day Wu-man here try to talk about a girl much less be in love.** Duo knew it was love. He knew it when he saw it. Turning to his companion he couldn't help but think. **Who would have thought I would be teamed up with her to get those two stubborn love birds together.**
"So how do you want to go about this? This is your idea, Relena." Duo said
Relena looked at Duo and replied. "Well we need to talk to Wufei and get him to agree with the idea. I don't think that it'll be a problem, but he does tend to be stubborn on accepting help. It also wouldn't hurt to find out what exactly happened."
"Man this is going to get some use to. I mean you sure are different Relena."
"Well I have finally grown-up you could say." Relena said "I think now would be a good time to go and talk to him."
Walking in the two approached Wufei. Stopping he glared at the two. **If those two are together then something is not right.**
"What do you two want?"
"Hey chill Wufei. We came to talk to you."
"It concerns Anita." Relena said
Wufei crossed his arms over his chest and glared, "And?"
"Well we have noticed that she has been avoiding you. We have also noticed that you have been trying to talk to her privately. So we came here to help if you want." Relena told him.
"I do not need your help." Wufei snapped.
"Just hear us out Wufei. We know how you feel about her. So quit trying to deny it." Duo said seriously. "We want to help. It would help also if we knew why she was avoiding you, but if you won't tell us that's fine it won't matter to what Relena has thought up."
Wufei heard the seriousness in Duo's voice and knew that he meant it. "Fine I'll hear you out but I promise nothing more."
"That is all I ask Wufei." Relena said. "Ok well here's our plan. Now it involves you going to the ball. Anita will be there for at least an hour. I received her promise on that four days ago. Once at the ball Duo will tell Anita that I want to talk to her on the balcony. With her on the balcony you can get to her without her knowing. Of course the balcony we were thinking of was the one with the glass door that locks. This way she can't run away. She will have no choice but to talk to you or at least listen to whatever you say."
"So whatcha say?" Duo asked.
Wufei liked the plan. Although he didn't want to admit it but it really was a good idea.
"Fine."
"Great. When Anita's on the balcony Duo will let you know ok." Relena said and left followed by Duo.
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End Flash Back
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Looking at the time Wufei sighed. **Just a few more hours then I can talk to Anita.**
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Duo followed Relena out of the training room. Catching up to her he smiled. "That went a little easier than I thought."
"Yeah. I was surprised that he agreed. Have you guys decided on when you will tell Anita about being Gundam pilots. She has a right to know. She has been so worried for you guys."
"I know but I think that if things go well between Wufei and Anita then he will have to tell her. I sure the hell won't. I don't want her mad at me. Quatre probably won't for the same reason. So that leaves the other three."
"I heard you found a date."
"How'd you know?"
"Anita. She told me between laughing. Apparently the girl felt sorry for you and agreed."
"Hey that's not how it happened at all! She decided to go with me because of my wonderful charm."
Relena gave him a look that said `Yeah Right.'
"You know what Relena."
"What?"
"I still can't get use to this. You normal; Now don't get me wrong. But it's just so weird. Every time I see you I expect a screech and you clinging on Heero. What changed you?"
"Anita. She helped me even after I treated her badly. We talked for a while and she told me how I was acting. I never really knew I acted like that. You could say she helped me find the real me. The one that stands before you now."
"Well I don't know how Heero will handle this, but you have a better chance with him now."
Blushing a little Relena smiled at Duo. "Thank you, Duo. Well I'll see you later tonight."
"Bye Relena." Duo said and headed back to his room.
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Later that evening
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Anita sighed as she fixed her dress. **Why did I let her talk me into this?** Making sure her hair was straight she turned to Reika. "So what do you think?"
Reika looked at her and purred. "You think so. Well we'll see. Trowa should be here soon to escort me to the Ball." As soon as she said that there was a knock on her door. Walking to the door she answered it to reveal Trowa standing there in a black tux. He was quite handsome.
Trowa looked at Anita and was quite surprised. She looked beautiful. Her hair was down so that it reached her calves. **I thought her hair reached her shoulders.** Her hair had crystalline beads woven into it. She had light makeup on and her dress. She wore a black dress that hugged her chest down to her waist then it flared out. The bottom was layered with different shades to black yet didn't give the appearance of being bulky. The Top half had black beads for straps with the some hanging off her shoulders. To say the least it was hard to believe she was the same person.
"You look wonderful Trowa." Anita said smiling.
"You look beautiful Anita." Trowa said extending his arm for her to take. "Duo will surely be drooling when he sees you." He said, but thought **Wufei will be the one drooling.**
Anita blushed at his comment. "Thank you." She said and took his offered arm and they left to the Ball.
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Heero didn't know what to make of Relena. She was so different. When he had shown up to ask her to the Ball he didn't get the usual treatment. No wail and no death grip. She was polite and seemed somewhat normal. He was confused and he didn't like that one bit. He was the Perfect Soldier. There should be no room for confusion or anything remotely close to it. What was even stranger was when he went to go pick her up. He was expecting the normal blue dress that she always wore to the Ball or any other party, but this time she had something on different.
Relena looked at Heero and smiled inwardly at his reaction. **Thank you Anita.** Relena thought as she recalled what Anita told her.
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"Please tell me you're not going to wear that." Anita demanded as she saw the blue dress Relena was going to wear.
"Yes. Why? Is something wrong with my dress?" Relena asked
"Is something wrong with that dress she asks. Yes something is wrong with that dress. Your not a child anymore, Relena. Wear something a little bit more appealing. I mean Heero is taking you out to the Ball. So impress him. I bet he's expecting you to wear that dress."
"So what do you think I should wear?"
Anita smiled and dragged Relena to her room. Digging through her closet she pulled out a box. "Ah ha! Found it. This is what you should wear." Placing the box on her bed she lifted the top and pulled out the dress. Relena gasped at the dress. It was beautiful.
"Go try it on. I haven't worn it in years so it should fit you."
Relena went to the bathroom and tried it on. Walking out she twirled around in it happily. "Its wonderful."
Anita looked at Relena and agreed. The dress she gave Relena was strapless. It hugged her figure and to the hips then layers of thin fabric flared out. With the layers stacked it didn't reveal anything. It was a light shade of purple at the top and it darkened to a darker purple when it reached the bottom.
"You'll knock his socks off." Anita teased. "Now lets get your hair done."
After an hour Relena's hair was on the top completely curled and decorated with baby's breath. "There now all you need is the right make-up and to get you to your room before any of the guys can see you."
"Thank you, Anita. This is so wonderful." Relena said hugging Anita. "Now what are you going to wear?"
"I'll put on one of my Chinese dresses that I haven't worn in awhile seeing how I'll only be there an hour."
"Oh no you don't. You dressed me up so now it's my turn."
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End Flash Back
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Arriving at the Ball Anita blushed at everyone's reaction to her. Duo was trying not to drool but wasn't succeeding. His date noticed and smacked him upside the head. Anita giggled at that. She couldn't help it. It was funny! Quatre complimented her as well. The only one she didn't see was Wufei. Sighing inside and feeling a little disappointed Anita took a seat awaiting Relena's arrival.
"How much do you want to bet that Relena comes in wearing that same blue dress she always wears." Duo said with his arm around his date.
"How much you willing to bet?" Anita asked "Or do you want to bet something else?"
"Hmm. If I win you have to do what ever I say for a month." Duo replied
"And if I win you have to dress up in a pink dress, make-up, and take your hair out of your braid. Then run around kissing every guy you come across for an hour." Anita said.
"Oh man that's harsh. But you have a deal." Duo replied.
"Any one else want to get in on this bet."
"No." Both Quatre and Trowa said. They had a feeling that Anita had some inside information. So they weren't going to be stupid.
About ten minutes after the bet Relena's presence was announced. Turning to look, Duo's jaw drop at the sight of her while Anita smiled at her handy work. Leaning towards Duo she whispered. "I win."
Duo groaned at this and started to beat his head on the table.
Relena looked at everyone and smiled. "Welcome friends, students, and honored guests. Please enjoy our hospitality. I look forward to meeting each of you tonight and in the future." Nodding to the musicians to continue playing she then began descending the stairs with Heero. As the walked to where the others where many came up to them commenting on how beautiful she was.
Heero kept a sharp eye on each person that approached Relena, but none seemed to be the assassin. As they made it to the table they noticed Duo banging his head on the table.
"What's with him?" Relena asked.
"You'll have the pleasure of seeing it tomorrow." Anita said smiling then turned to address Duo. "I think your date could use your company or that quite handsome man over there will beat you to her first dance."
Hearing her Duo immediately stood up and walked over to his date.
Relena smiled and turned to Heero. "Feel like dancing?"
Heero's only answer was taking her arm and leading her to the dance floor.
Anita smiled at this but frowned when a shadow fell upon her. "May I have this dance?"
Looking up Anita saw Trowa standing before with his hand extended. "Why I love to." Anita replied and took his offered hand.
During the night Anita danced with Trowa and Quatre. She avoided the others that asked her to dance because she felt queasy with them for some reason.
"Hey T-man mind if I cut in?" Duo asked
Trowa just nodded and allowed Duo to dance with Anita.
"You look great Anita and Relena! Wow! Heero is going to have a hard time figuring her out."
"Thank you Duo. So how is your date doing?"
Pouting Duo sighed. "She's found another guy to dance with. But hey she doesn't know what she's missing."
"Good for you Duo."
"One of the reasons I'm dancing with you Anita is because Relena asked to tell you to meet her out on the balcony. The one with all the roses on the side."
"When?"
"After this dance is over."
"Fine tell her I'll meet her there." Anita said.
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Anita admired the scenery before her. There was a full moon out tonight and the fragrances of the roses were beautiful. Breathing in deeply Anita smiled dreamily.
Wufei held in his breath as he watched her. **She's so beautiful.** Hiding in the corner of the balcony Wufei motioned for Duo and Relena to close the door.
Hearing a click then the lock on the door being locked Anita immediately turned around and was wrapped in Wufei's arms.
"What's going on?" Anita asked struggling out of Wufei's arms to no avail.
"You won't be able to escape now." Wufei said. "We need to talk."
"What's to talk about?" Anita asked trying to get away. **I'm still confused. Please let me go.**
"You know very well what I'm talking about. Why are you avoiding me?"
Anita stopped struggling and remained quite not looking at him.
"Fine if you won't talk to me then you will listen. I will not be ignored. I do not regret what I did four days ago." Wufei said
Anita turned her head to face Wufei. "Why? Why did you?" she asked unable to hide her confusion
"I'm still not sure myself, but I believe it is," Leaning towards her he whispered the rest in her ear, "because I care for you. I wish to be more than just another friend."
Anita looked at Wufei surprised then quickly turned her head from him. "I do not deserve it." She said then whispered. "I have no right to be cared about."
Wufei gently put his hand under her face and moved her face so that she looked at him. Lifting her chin up he said. " Yes you do." And kissed her softly but firmly.
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Duo and Relena watched the two talking.
"Can you hear what they're saying?" Relena whispered
"Yeah. Something about not regretting what he did. Damn I couldn't catch what he just said." Duo whispered back
"Move over I want to see what's going on."
"Ok hold on." Duo said and then moved enough so they both could see what was going on.
Going back to the two both of them wore shocked looks on their faces.
**He's kissing her!** they both thought then fell over on the ground.
Heero, Trowa, and Quatre saw the two bending over and peeking out the glass door to the balcony. Heading there they arrived just in time to see the two fall on their behinds.
"What are you two doing?" Quatre asked
"Shhhhh!" both said putting their finger to their lips at the same time.
"Be quite. We're spying on Wufei and Anita." Relena said.
"Why would you be spying on those two?" Trowa asked.
"Take a look for yourselves." Duo whispered and pointed to the door.
Heading to the door all three looked out and were surprised.
Quatre's jaw dropped but then quickly became a smile.
Trowa's eye's widened but then he smirked.
Heero on the other hand showed no surprise. In fact his eyes narrowed. Though a part of him was happy for Wufei another part of him did not approve. **This will interfere with the mission**
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The kiss seemed to last forever but in truth in only lasted a few seconds. Pulling away Wufei awaited her reaction. Sighing Anita laid her head on his chest.
"So when are you ease droppers going to come out?" Anita asked.
No answer was heard so Wufei let go of Anita and walked towards the door. He noted that they had unlocked it to peek in a little. Signaling to Anita they both opened the door quickly and out tumbled five bodies.
Recovering quickly the five people straighten themselves.
Duo walked over to the two and said. "Its about time. Way to go Wu-man!"
Wufei growled at Duo and said. "Don't call me Wu-man, Maxwell."
Anita walked up to Relena, "Well?"
"Hehe. Well you see." Relena began trying to explain when Anita noticed a red dot on Relena's forehead. Anita wasn't the only one to notice it either. Heero noticed it as well and pushed Relena down just in time.
Relena screamed in surprise then in fright when she realized how close that was. Anita looked around towards where she saw the light hoping to find the assassins location.
**There!** Anita thought before running for the building that she saw a shadowed figure running from the rooftop.
Going down the stairs that lead outside to one of the many courtyards Anita passed that woman she had ran into a long time ago then froze as the same illness she felt around her came back ten fold. Turning around Anita stretched out her senses. Eyes widening slightly Anita yelled out. "You. You're the one that was on the roof top." While waiting for an answer Anita slipped out of her dress shoes unnoticed by the woman before her
Stopping the woman turned around. Smiling a cold-hearted smile she answered. "Well Runt it seems I'll have to kill you first now." With fast movements the woman revealed hidden daggers and charged at Anita. Anita jumped off the stairs to escape the woman.
Solar smiled as her prey ran from her. **Run my little rabbit.** Jumping off the stairs as well she gave chase unaware of the two figures following her.
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When Wufei and Heero saw Anita take off running they were confused, but couldn't help but think. **Is she with the assassin?** For Wufei if that was true his heart ached at the thought. He didn't want to think that it was possible after he finally may have found someone to care for since Merian died. **Maybe Heero was right when he thought her the enemy.** **No! I won't believe it! Not until I see it with my own eyes!** Following her they left the others to care for Relena. When they saw her turn pale and stop they stopped far enough away not to be noticed but still in hearing distance. As they watched Heero noticed Anita's eyes flash glow slightly. Blinking his eyes he looked again but there was no glow. **Must be the trick of the light** Coming back to what was at hand they head
"You. You're the one that was on the roof top."
They watched the woman as her face went up into a frown then placed a smile on when she turned around. Both noticed that Anita had taken off her dress shoes behind the woman's back.
**What is she up to?** Wufei thought.
As the woman turned around they heard her reply. "Well Runt it seems I'll have to kill you first now." Then before their eyes they saw the woman bring out hidden daggers and go for Anita just as she jumped off the stairs and take off running. The woman pursued. Wufei immediately started to chase after them followed by Heero.
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Anita ran through the courtyard trying to think of what to do. Looking around she noticed the balcony from earlier. **Perfect. I can climb up the trill. (Or what ever the wood that helps roses and vines grow up the wall is called) If I can get up there before she does I may have the advantage.** Anita began climbing up the trill fighting back the tears and shouts of pain she wished she could yell from the thorns she kept encountering. Half way up she felt the trill shake. Looking down she saw the woman there starting to climb. Quickening her pace Anita made it to the balcony and climbed in sighing with relief that Relena and the others weren't there. She didn't want to put them in danger. Getting up she ran straight for a few feet then circled back to the balcony and hid beside the door on the inside waiting for her to appear. **Now I can surprise her. She'll think that I'm still running and then I can jump her.**
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Solar was enjoying the chase. **Your fast my little rabbit but not fast enough.** Looking around for her she noticed her prey climbing the rose trill. "Gottcha!" Running up she started to climb. Once she made it up she noticed the bloody footprints and smiled. "Now it'll be much easier to track you, Runt." Walking out she only made it a few steps before she was tackled from behind dropping her daggers.
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Once Anita saw the woman walk in front of her she charged her tackling her. She faintly heard the clatter of metal hitting stone. The two began wrestling on the ground trying to subdue the other. This continued for a few seconds until Anita was thrown off by Solar into the wall hitting her head knocking her unconscious. Picking up her daggers Solar walked up to the slumped form. Kneeling down she smiled and brought one of the daggers up to her neck.
"Good night Runt. Have a nice nap." She said laughing maniacally. Gripping the dagger she moved her arm to do the job when she was suddenly pulled off of her prey. Snarling she whirled around and sliced out with the other dagger hitting nothing but air. Bringing her other dagger up into a defensive position she took note of her surroundings and frowned at what she saw. **Damn. They're all here. I can handle one or two at a time but not all five. Think girl. What are you going to do?** Just then Anita moaned. Smiling Solar backed up behind her prey and put her dagger back on her throat.
"Move and she grows another smile." Solar hissed.
The guys stood stock-still trying to think of a way to get to the assassin. They couldn't risk Anita's life. They couldn't do anything and they knew it.
Solar laughed in amusement and started baiting the guys. "Oh the poor Gundam pilots unable to help their little friend. Isn't it a pity? Now I want a mobile suit brought around to the front with Relena there as well. Once I have Relena and am in the mobile suit then you can have the Runt back. If I don't receive both with ten minutes then ..." tightening her grip on the dagger she cut Anita's neck slightly. "You get my drift."
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Wufei shook with anger. He was helpless like he was with Merian so long ago. He wanted to kill that woman slowly for using Anita in such away. His heart cried out for him to do something but his mind knew that he could do nothing without hurting or even killing Anita. Then out of the corner of his eye he saw a shadow moving. As he watched the shadow from the corner of his eye Wufei noted Quatre leaving to relay the demands.
As the shadow neared Wufei suddenly smiled inside. **Perfect this could be what we need to get that onna.** Looking at the others he saw Heero keeping an eye on the same shadow.
Heero nodded to Wufei informing him he was thinking the same thing. So the two stood waiting for the right moment.
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**Gundam Pilots my friends? How can that be? My only friends are the gu...ys** Anita thought when it dawned on her. **That would make sense. Now everything makes sense.** Anita pushed back the pain she felt from cut the woman gave her. **No time to feel hurt girl. You need to get away from this woman.** Relaxing she stretched out her senses once again. She immediately felt ill from being so close to this cold-hearted woman. Anita had to struggle with herself not to vomit and pass out from all the evil and falseness the woman had inside her. Then she immediately sensed. **Reika!**
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Solar was proud of herself. **I'll still complete the mission. Relena will die. Once we're in the mobile suit I'll kill her and throw her out then take off. My plan is perfect.** she thought.
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Reika stalked up to her prey silently. She smiled her mistress's blood from the cut the woman had given her and growled. The woman didn't notice the growl and Reika continued heading for the one that hurt her mistress. Crouching down low she prepared herself for the pounce. Gathering her muscles she ran and leapt into the air releasing her claws in the process. Reika growled as she headed for the woman.
Solar heard a growl and looked around. Looking up she saw Reika and her eyes widened in fear. She brought up both her daggers to protect herself.
Anita felt the dagger leave her throat and rolled out of the way quickly. After three rolls she went into a kneeling position.
When Reika jumped the other two noticed her presence then and they all watched as she leapt for the assassin. Watching her they then saw Anita roll out of the way and come up into a kneeling position watching the battle between the assassin and the panther. They thought her unconscious but apparently she was playing possum.
Solar brought up her daggers and sliced at the panther missing. Reika landed behind the assassin and growled. Not even waiting Reika charged at her. Solar dodged the attacks and kept trying to slice the panther, but to no avail. She was tiring she couldn't keep this up much more.
Unknown to her Reika was leading her to Anita. Anita waited for Reika to bring her closer. **She's a professional. I may not have fought in the war but Grandmother taught me what to look for in a true assassin. I just hope this works as well as it did in practice. Please Grandmother let this work.** Anita thought.
The guys watched the display before them. They couldn't shoot because Reika and Anita were in the way. They couldn't risk entering the combat either because Reika would probably swipe them.
Wufei and Heero watched the battle very closely. They could tell that Reika was leading Solar to Anita, but they couldn't figure out why exactly until they noticed Anita's position change to an attack position. They both readied themselves to help Anita if needed.
Solar moved around so much that she didn't notice Anita behind her until it was to late.
Anita smiled when the assassin was finally close enough. Creeping up behind her did a sweep kick knocking her on the ground.
Solar was caught off guard and dropped one of her daggers. With her on the ground Reika ran up to Solar and bite the arm that still held the other dagger. Solar screamed in pain, dropped the dagger, and tried to struggle out of Reika's hold.
Anita quickly picked up the dagger and walked up to the thrashing woman. "Reika enough." Kneeling down to the woman Anita place the dagger under her neck. "Don't move unless you wish to meet your maker."
Through the pain in her arm Solar glared death at Anita and tried to slit her throat. Anita knew this would happen and had moved the dagger before Solar could accomplish her suicide. Balling up her fist she punched the woman hard enough that it sent her into unconsciousness. "That was for ruining what was turning out to be a wonderful evening."
Getting up Anita sighed and threw the dagger away from her in disgust. Anita turned to the guys and smiled sadly. "You have a lot of explaining to do, love." She said to Wufei in Chinese before passing out. (I would type it in Chinese but I don't know any so sorry.)
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So whatch think? Just so you know things will be picking up more now. In fact there will be scenes with the Gundams soon and more missions. There will also be more scenes with Anita/Wufei and Relena/Heero.
Please Review! I would like to know if you like the story or not.
Well gotta go.
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I hope you are enjoying this story.
Sorry I haven't written in such a long time but work is taking up more of my time at the moment.
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Wufei growled with frustration and punched the wall. **Four days! For four days she has been avoiding me! Damn that onna!**
Every time Wufei tried to talk to her she found some way to get away. The others have noticed and wondered what is wrong. They have tried to ask Wufei and Anita but each time they get the exact same answer from them. "It's none of your concern." Or "I have no idea what you are talking about."
**Well she won't be able to avoid me tonight.** Wufei thought smiling as he recalled what happened earlier this morning. **Who would have thought I would have to have help from those two.**
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**Once again she has avoided me this morning.** Wufei thought as he walked around the training room in thought. It was difficult to train when all he could think about was Anita and how to talk to her. He didn't understand why she was avoiding him, but he was pretty sure it had to due with the kiss he gave her. He still wasn't fully sure what came over him then, but he needed to talk to her about it. Yet he couldn't because he couldn't get near her!
Duo watched Wufei pass back and forth. **Man he has it bad.** It took Duo a while to realize that something definitely happened between Wufei and Anita. He was sure that it had something to do with their feelings for each other. It was kinda of funny watching Wufei try to talk to Anita, but she always found some way to get away. **Never thought I'd see the day Wu-man here try to talk about a girl much less be in love.** Duo knew it was love. He knew it when he saw it. Turning to his companion he couldn't help but think. **Who would have thought I would be teamed up with her to get those two stubborn love birds together.**
"So how do you want to go about this? This is your idea, Relena." Duo said
Relena looked at Duo and replied. "Well we need to talk to Wufei and get him to agree with the idea. I don't think that it'll be a problem, but he does tend to be stubborn on accepting help. It also wouldn't hurt to find out what exactly happened."
"Man this is going to get some use to. I mean you sure are different Relena."
"Well I have finally grown-up you could say." Relena said "I think now would be a good time to go and talk to him."
Walking in the two approached Wufei. Stopping he glared at the two. **If those two are together then something is not right.**
"What do you two want?"
"Hey chill Wufei. We came to talk to you."
"It concerns Anita." Relena said
Wufei crossed his arms over his chest and glared, "And?"
"Well we have noticed that she has been avoiding you. We have also noticed that you have been trying to talk to her privately. So we came here to help if you want." Relena told him.
"I do not need your help." Wufei snapped.
"Just hear us out Wufei. We know how you feel about her. So quit trying to deny it." Duo said seriously. "We want to help. It would help also if we knew why she was avoiding you, but if you won't tell us that's fine it won't matter to what Relena has thought up."
Wufei heard the seriousness in Duo's voice and knew that he meant it. "Fine I'll hear you out but I promise nothing more."
"That is all I ask Wufei." Relena said. "Ok well here's our plan. Now it involves you going to the ball. Anita will be there for at least an hour. I received her promise on that four days ago. Once at the ball Duo will tell Anita that I want to talk to her on the balcony. With her on the balcony you can get to her without her knowing. Of course the balcony we were thinking of was the one with the glass door that locks. This way she can't run away. She will have no choice but to talk to you or at least listen to whatever you say."
"So whatcha say?" Duo asked.
Wufei liked the plan. Although he didn't want to admit it but it really was a good idea.
"Fine."
"Great. When Anita's on the balcony Duo will let you know ok." Relena said and left followed by Duo.
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Looking at the time Wufei sighed. **Just a few more hours then I can talk to Anita.**
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Duo followed Relena out of the training room. Catching up to her he smiled. "That went a little easier than I thought."
"Yeah. I was surprised that he agreed. Have you guys decided on when you will tell Anita about being Gundam pilots. She has a right to know. She has been so worried for you guys."
"I know but I think that if things go well between Wufei and Anita then he will have to tell her. I sure the hell won't. I don't want her mad at me. Quatre probably won't for the same reason. So that leaves the other three."
"I heard you found a date."
"How'd you know?"
"Anita. She told me between laughing. Apparently the girl felt sorry for you and agreed."
"Hey that's not how it happened at all! She decided to go with me because of my wonderful charm."
Relena gave him a look that said `Yeah Right.'
"You know what Relena."
"What?"
"I still can't get use to this. You normal; Now don't get me wrong. But it's just so weird. Every time I see you I expect a screech and you clinging on Heero. What changed you?"
"Anita. She helped me even after I treated her badly. We talked for a while and she told me how I was acting. I never really knew I acted like that. You could say she helped me find the real me. The one that stands before you now."
"Well I don't know how Heero will handle this, but you have a better chance with him now."
Blushing a little Relena smiled at Duo. "Thank you, Duo. Well I'll see you later tonight."
"Bye Relena." Duo said and headed back to his room.
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Later that evening
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Anita sighed as she fixed her dress. **Why did I let her talk me into this?** Making sure her hair was straight she turned to Reika. "So what do you think?"
Reika looked at her and purred. "You think so. Well we'll see. Trowa should be here soon to escort me to the Ball." As soon as she said that there was a knock on her door. Walking to the door she answered it to reveal Trowa standing there in a black tux. He was quite handsome.
Trowa looked at Anita and was quite surprised. She looked beautiful. Her hair was down so that it reached her calves. **I thought her hair reached her shoulders.** Her hair had crystalline beads woven into it. She had light makeup on and her dress. She wore a black dress that hugged her chest down to her waist then it flared out. The bottom was layered with different shades to black yet didn't give the appearance of being bulky. The Top half had black beads for straps with the some hanging off her shoulders. To say the least it was hard to believe she was the same person.
"You look wonderful Trowa." Anita said smiling.
"You look beautiful Anita." Trowa said extending his arm for her to take. "Duo will surely be drooling when he sees you." He said, but thought **Wufei will be the one drooling.**
Anita blushed at his comment. "Thank you." She said and took his offered arm and they left to the Ball.
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Heero didn't know what to make of Relena. She was so different. When he had shown up to ask her to the Ball he didn't get the usual treatment. No wail and no death grip. She was polite and seemed somewhat normal. He was confused and he didn't like that one bit. He was the Perfect Soldier. There should be no room for confusion or anything remotely close to it. What was even stranger was when he went to go pick her up. He was expecting the normal blue dress that she always wore to the Ball or any other party, but this time she had something on different.
Relena looked at Heero and smiled inwardly at his reaction. **Thank you Anita.** Relena thought as she recalled what Anita told her.
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Flash Back
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"Please tell me you're not going to wear that." Anita demanded as she saw the blue dress Relena was going to wear.
"Yes. Why? Is something wrong with my dress?" Relena asked
"Is something wrong with that dress she asks. Yes something is wrong with that dress. Your not a child anymore, Relena. Wear something a little bit more appealing. I mean Heero is taking you out to the Ball. So impress him. I bet he's expecting you to wear that dress."
"So what do you think I should wear?"
Anita smiled and dragged Relena to her room. Digging through her closet she pulled out a box. "Ah ha! Found it. This is what you should wear." Placing the box on her bed she lifted the top and pulled out the dress. Relena gasped at the dress. It was beautiful.
"Go try it on. I haven't worn it in years so it should fit you."
Relena went to the bathroom and tried it on. Walking out she twirled around in it happily. "Its wonderful."
Anita looked at Relena and agreed. The dress she gave Relena was strapless. It hugged her figure and to the hips then layers of thin fabric flared out. With the layers stacked it didn't reveal anything. It was a light shade of purple at the top and it darkened to a darker purple when it reached the bottom.
"You'll knock his socks off." Anita teased. "Now lets get your hair done."
After an hour Relena's hair was on the top completely curled and decorated with baby's breath. "There now all you need is the right make-up and to get you to your room before any of the guys can see you."
"Thank you, Anita. This is so wonderful." Relena said hugging Anita. "Now what are you going to wear?"
"I'll put on one of my Chinese dresses that I haven't worn in awhile seeing how I'll only be there an hour."
"Oh no you don't. You dressed me up so now it's my turn."
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End Flash Back
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Arriving at the Ball Anita blushed at everyone's reaction to her. Duo was trying not to drool but wasn't succeeding. His date noticed and smacked him upside the head. Anita giggled at that. She couldn't help it. It was funny! Quatre complimented her as well. The only one she didn't see was Wufei. Sighing inside and feeling a little disappointed Anita took a seat awaiting Relena's arrival.
"How much do you want to bet that Relena comes in wearing that same blue dress she always wears." Duo said with his arm around his date.
"How much you willing to bet?" Anita asked "Or do you want to bet something else?"
"Hmm. If I win you have to do what ever I say for a month." Duo replied
"And if I win you have to dress up in a pink dress, make-up, and take your hair out of your braid. Then run around kissing every guy you come across for an hour." Anita said.
"Oh man that's harsh. But you have a deal." Duo replied.
"Any one else want to get in on this bet."
"No." Both Quatre and Trowa said. They had a feeling that Anita had some inside information. So they weren't going to be stupid.
About ten minutes after the bet Relena's presence was announced. Turning to look, Duo's jaw drop at the sight of her while Anita smiled at her handy work. Leaning towards Duo she whispered. "I win."
Duo groaned at this and started to beat his head on the table.
Relena looked at everyone and smiled. "Welcome friends, students, and honored guests. Please enjoy our hospitality. I look forward to meeting each of you tonight and in the future." Nodding to the musicians to continue playing she then began descending the stairs with Heero. As the walked to where the others where many came up to them commenting on how beautiful she was.
Heero kept a sharp eye on each person that approached Relena, but none seemed to be the assassin. As they made it to the table they noticed Duo banging his head on the table.
"What's with him?" Relena asked.
"You'll have the pleasure of seeing it tomorrow." Anita said smiling then turned to address Duo. "I think your date could use your company or that quite handsome man over there will beat you to her first dance."
Hearing her Duo immediately stood up and walked over to his date.
Relena smiled and turned to Heero. "Feel like dancing?"
Heero's only answer was taking her arm and leading her to the dance floor.
Anita smiled at this but frowned when a shadow fell upon her. "May I have this dance?"
Looking up Anita saw Trowa standing before with his hand extended. "Why I love to." Anita replied and took his offered hand.
During the night Anita danced with Trowa and Quatre. She avoided the others that asked her to dance because she felt queasy with them for some reason.
"Hey T-man mind if I cut in?" Duo asked
Trowa just nodded and allowed Duo to dance with Anita.
"You look great Anita and Relena! Wow! Heero is going to have a hard time figuring her out."
"Thank you Duo. So how is your date doing?"
Pouting Duo sighed. "She's found another guy to dance with. But hey she doesn't know what she's missing."
"Good for you Duo."
"One of the reasons I'm dancing with you Anita is because Relena asked to tell you to meet her out on the balcony. The one with all the roses on the side."
"When?"
"After this dance is over."
"Fine tell her I'll meet her there." Anita said.
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Anita admired the scenery before her. There was a full moon out tonight and the fragrances of the roses were beautiful. Breathing in deeply Anita smiled dreamily.
Wufei held in his breath as he watched her. **She's so beautiful.** Hiding in the corner of the balcony Wufei motioned for Duo and Relena to close the door.
Hearing a click then the lock on the door being locked Anita immediately turned around and was wrapped in Wufei's arms.
"What's going on?" Anita asked struggling out of Wufei's arms to no avail.
"You won't be able to escape now." Wufei said. "We need to talk."
"What's to talk about?" Anita asked trying to get away. **I'm still confused. Please let me go.**
"You know very well what I'm talking about. Why are you avoiding me?"
Anita stopped struggling and remained quite not looking at him.
"Fine if you won't talk to me then you will listen. I will not be ignored. I do not regret what I did four days ago." Wufei said
Anita turned her head to face Wufei. "Why? Why did you?" she asked unable to hide her confusion
"I'm still not sure myself, but I believe it is," Leaning towards her he whispered the rest in her ear, "because I care for you. I wish to be more than just another friend."
Anita looked at Wufei surprised then quickly turned her head from him. "I do not deserve it." She said then whispered. "I have no right to be cared about."
Wufei gently put his hand under her face and moved her face so that she looked at him. Lifting her chin up he said. " Yes you do." And kissed her softly but firmly.
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Duo and Relena watched the two talking.
"Can you hear what they're saying?" Relena whispered
"Yeah. Something about not regretting what he did. Damn I couldn't catch what he just said." Duo whispered back
"Move over I want to see what's going on."
"Ok hold on." Duo said and then moved enough so they both could see what was going on.
Going back to the two both of them wore shocked looks on their faces.
**He's kissing her!** they both thought then fell over on the ground.
Heero, Trowa, and Quatre saw the two bending over and peeking out the glass door to the balcony. Heading there they arrived just in time to see the two fall on their behinds.
"What are you two doing?" Quatre asked
"Shhhhh!" both said putting their finger to their lips at the same time.
"Be quite. We're spying on Wufei and Anita." Relena said.
"Why would you be spying on those two?" Trowa asked.
"Take a look for yourselves." Duo whispered and pointed to the door.
Heading to the door all three looked out and were surprised.
Quatre's jaw dropped but then quickly became a smile.
Trowa's eye's widened but then he smirked.
Heero on the other hand showed no surprise. In fact his eyes narrowed. Though a part of him was happy for Wufei another part of him did not approve. **This will interfere with the mission**
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The kiss seemed to last forever but in truth in only lasted a few seconds. Pulling away Wufei awaited her reaction. Sighing Anita laid her head on his chest.
"So when are you ease droppers going to come out?" Anita asked.
No answer was heard so Wufei let go of Anita and walked towards the door. He noted that they had unlocked it to peek in a little. Signaling to Anita they both opened the door quickly and out tumbled five bodies.
Recovering quickly the five people straighten themselves.
Duo walked over to the two and said. "Its about time. Way to go Wu-man!"
Wufei growled at Duo and said. "Don't call me Wu-man, Maxwell."
Anita walked up to Relena, "Well?"
"Hehe. Well you see." Relena began trying to explain when Anita noticed a red dot on Relena's forehead. Anita wasn't the only one to notice it either. Heero noticed it as well and pushed Relena down just in time.
Relena screamed in surprise then in fright when she realized how close that was. Anita looked around towards where she saw the light hoping to find the assassins location.
**There!** Anita thought before running for the building that she saw a shadowed figure running from the rooftop.
Going down the stairs that lead outside to one of the many courtyards Anita passed that woman she had ran into a long time ago then froze as the same illness she felt around her came back ten fold. Turning around Anita stretched out her senses. Eyes widening slightly Anita yelled out. "You. You're the one that was on the roof top." While waiting for an answer Anita slipped out of her dress shoes unnoticed by the woman before her
Stopping the woman turned around. Smiling a cold-hearted smile she answered. "Well Runt it seems I'll have to kill you first now." With fast movements the woman revealed hidden daggers and charged at Anita. Anita jumped off the stairs to escape the woman.
Solar smiled as her prey ran from her. **Run my little rabbit.** Jumping off the stairs as well she gave chase unaware of the two figures following her.
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When Wufei and Heero saw Anita take off running they were confused, but couldn't help but think. **Is she with the assassin?** For Wufei if that was true his heart ached at the thought. He didn't want to think that it was possible after he finally may have found someone to care for since Merian died. **Maybe Heero was right when he thought her the enemy.** **No! I won't believe it! Not until I see it with my own eyes!** Following her they left the others to care for Relena. When they saw her turn pale and stop they stopped far enough away not to be noticed but still in hearing distance. As they watched Heero noticed Anita's eyes flash glow slightly. Blinking his eyes he looked again but there was no glow. **Must be the trick of the light** Coming back to what was at hand they head
"You. You're the one that was on the roof top."
They watched the woman as her face went up into a frown then placed a smile on when she turned around. Both noticed that Anita had taken off her dress shoes behind the woman's back.
**What is she up to?** Wufei thought.
As the woman turned around they heard her reply. "Well Runt it seems I'll have to kill you first now." Then before their eyes they saw the woman bring out hidden daggers and go for Anita just as she jumped off the stairs and take off running. The woman pursued. Wufei immediately started to chase after them followed by Heero.
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Anita ran through the courtyard trying to think of what to do. Looking around she noticed the balcony from earlier. **Perfect. I can climb up the trill. (Or what ever the wood that helps roses and vines grow up the wall is called) If I can get up there before she does I may have the advantage.** Anita began climbing up the trill fighting back the tears and shouts of pain she wished she could yell from the thorns she kept encountering. Half way up she felt the trill shake. Looking down she saw the woman there starting to climb. Quickening her pace Anita made it to the balcony and climbed in sighing with relief that Relena and the others weren't there. She didn't want to put them in danger. Getting up she ran straight for a few feet then circled back to the balcony and hid beside the door on the inside waiting for her to appear. **Now I can surprise her. She'll think that I'm still running and then I can jump her.**
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Solar was enjoying the chase. **Your fast my little rabbit but not fast enough.** Looking around for her she noticed her prey climbing the rose trill. "Gottcha!" Running up she started to climb. Once she made it up she noticed the bloody footprints and smiled. "Now it'll be much easier to track you, Runt." Walking out she only made it a few steps before she was tackled from behind dropping her daggers.
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Once Anita saw the woman walk in front of her she charged her tackling her. She faintly heard the clatter of metal hitting stone. The two began wrestling on the ground trying to subdue the other. This continued for a few seconds until Anita was thrown off by Solar into the wall hitting her head knocking her unconscious. Picking up her daggers Solar walked up to the slumped form. Kneeling down she smiled and brought one of the daggers up to her neck.
"Good night Runt. Have a nice nap." She said laughing maniacally. Gripping the dagger she moved her arm to do the job when she was suddenly pulled off of her prey. Snarling she whirled around and sliced out with the other dagger hitting nothing but air. Bringing her other dagger up into a defensive position she took note of her surroundings and frowned at what she saw. **Damn. They're all here. I can handle one or two at a time but not all five. Think girl. What are you going to do?** Just then Anita moaned. Smiling Solar backed up behind her prey and put her dagger back on her throat.
"Move and she grows another smile." Solar hissed.
The guys stood stock-still trying to think of a way to get to the assassin. They couldn't risk Anita's life. They couldn't do anything and they knew it.
Solar laughed in amusement and started baiting the guys. "Oh the poor Gundam pilots unable to help their little friend. Isn't it a pity? Now I want a mobile suit brought around to the front with Relena there as well. Once I have Relena and am in the mobile suit then you can have the Runt back. If I don't receive both with ten minutes then ..." tightening her grip on the dagger she cut Anita's neck slightly. "You get my drift."
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Wufei shook with anger. He was helpless like he was with Merian so long ago. He wanted to kill that woman slowly for using Anita in such away. His heart cried out for him to do something but his mind knew that he could do nothing without hurting or even killing Anita. Then out of the corner of his eye he saw a shadow moving. As he watched the shadow from the corner of his eye Wufei noted Quatre leaving to relay the demands.
As the shadow neared Wufei suddenly smiled inside. **Perfect this could be what we need to get that onna.** Looking at the others he saw Heero keeping an eye on the same shadow.
Heero nodded to Wufei informing him he was thinking the same thing. So the two stood waiting for the right moment.
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**Gundam Pilots my friends? How can that be? My only friends are the gu...ys** Anita thought when it dawned on her. **That would make sense. Now everything makes sense.** Anita pushed back the pain she felt from cut the woman gave her. **No time to feel hurt girl. You need to get away from this woman.** Relaxing she stretched out her senses once again. She immediately felt ill from being so close to this cold-hearted woman. Anita had to struggle with herself not to vomit and pass out from all the evil and falseness the woman had inside her. Then she immediately sensed. **Reika!**
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Solar was proud of herself. **I'll still complete the mission. Relena will die. Once we're in the mobile suit I'll kill her and throw her out then take off. My plan is perfect.** she thought.
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Reika stalked up to her prey silently. She smiled her mistress's blood from the cut the woman had given her and growled. The woman didn't notice the growl and Reika continued heading for the one that hurt her mistress. Crouching down low she prepared herself for the pounce. Gathering her muscles she ran and leapt into the air releasing her claws in the process. Reika growled as she headed for the woman.
Solar heard a growl and looked around. Looking up she saw Reika and her eyes widened in fear. She brought up both her daggers to protect herself.
Anita felt the dagger leave her throat and rolled out of the way quickly. After three rolls she went into a kneeling position.
When Reika jumped the other two noticed her presence then and they all watched as she leapt for the assassin. Watching her they then saw Anita roll out of the way and come up into a kneeling position watching the battle between the assassin and the panther. They thought her unconscious but apparently she was playing possum.
Solar brought up her daggers and sliced at the panther missing. Reika landed behind the assassin and growled. Not even waiting Reika charged at her. Solar dodged the attacks and kept trying to slice the panther, but to no avail. She was tiring she couldn't keep this up much more.
Unknown to her Reika was leading her to Anita. Anita waited for Reika to bring her closer. **She's a professional. I may not have fought in the war but Grandmother taught me what to look for in a true assassin. I just hope this works as well as it did in practice. Please Grandmother let this work.** Anita thought.
The guys watched the display before them. They couldn't shoot because Reika and Anita were in the way. They couldn't risk entering the combat either because Reika would probably swipe them.
Wufei and Heero watched the battle very closely. They could tell that Reika was leading Solar to Anita, but they couldn't figure out why exactly until they noticed Anita's position change to an attack position. They both readied themselves to help Anita if needed.
Solar moved around so much that she didn't notice Anita behind her until it was to late.
Anita smiled when the assassin was finally close enough. Creeping up behind her did a sweep kick knocking her on the ground.
Solar was caught off guard and dropped one of her daggers. With her on the ground Reika ran up to Solar and bite the arm that still held the other dagger. Solar screamed in pain, dropped the dagger, and tried to struggle out of Reika's hold.
Anita quickly picked up the dagger and walked up to the thrashing woman. "Reika enough." Kneeling down to the woman Anita place the dagger under her neck. "Don't move unless you wish to meet your maker."
Through the pain in her arm Solar glared death at Anita and tried to slit her throat. Anita knew this would happen and had moved the dagger before Solar could accomplish her suicide. Balling up her fist she punched the woman hard enough that it sent her into unconsciousness. "That was for ruining what was turning out to be a wonderful evening."
Getting up Anita sighed and threw the dagger away from her in disgust. Anita turned to the guys and smiled sadly. "You have a lot of explaining to do, love." She said to Wufei in Chinese before passing out. (I would type it in Chinese but I don't know any so sorry.)
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So whatch think? Just so you know things will be picking up more now. In fact there will be scenes with the Gundams soon and more missions. There will also be more scenes with Anita/Wufei and Relena/Heero.
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