This has really turned out a lot longer then I expected, about 3 times longer. But I don't want to end it in a hurry or I just won't be satisfied with it, so well, there willbe more chapters. Yes, there will. I apoligize if this chapter moves a little slower then the others but It had to be in there somewhere since it does help to move the plot along.

Well okay Disclaimer: I've kidnapped the pilots and am holding them for ransom, or at least a good fic. I don't actually own Gundam Wing. If I did, well I wouldn't need to kidnap them would I?


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Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my. Damn, now he sounded like Dorothy. He didn't know whether he was lucky or not. Lucky he was still alive? No, he was just having a bad year. He had a lot of those, facing down two large full-grown male lions wasn't helping at all either. Expecially because when you thought about it, these were the same lions that probably got fed all the remains from the matches. The same lions who had feasted on David's hand. The same lions who, if given half the chance, would feast on Duo too. Well Duo wouldn't have minded so much if maybe he could have had something better then a small shield and a roman shortsword. In a lighter situation he would have laughed at the sheer irony for being so outmatched. But Duo wasn't laughing. It wasn't exactly funny when you were facing down two hungry lions who would rather tear you apart and eat you then start a pleasent conversation. The lions were indeed hungry, they wern't hunting him right away. No, they were stalking him, waiting for one moment of weakness and then exploit it. Duo never romoved his eyes as one lion prowled in front and the other began to close in back. Good strategy, animals were smarter then anyone gave them credit for. That worried Duo a little. He had to do this quick.

His eyes shifted to both lions, taking note of their positions. He took a few deep breaths in preperation, then he ran. The lions gave chase. Small note, never run from a wild animal, they'll always outrun you and they see you as nothing more then fast food, maybe a happy meal. Still, Duo had no choice. He ran to the rocks, gaining the high ground and turning to face the lion that followed him. Apparently he didn't account for how high lions could jump, which was apparently very high. The second lion jumped on him with excellent precision, toppling him over the other side of the rocks and onto the sand as it's claws dug into his shoulders. Panic gripped him and Duo had to push his fear away before the lion grabbed his jugular. Instinctively he remembered his sword and he gripped it, thrusting the blade into the lion's throat. He pushed the animal off him just as the other lion attacked. He pushed with his legs, throwing the lion off balance and onto the sand next to him. Duo rolled and pushed himself back to his feet as he faced the remaining lion. The lion launched itself at Duo. The braided boy took a deep breath then moved aside, burying his sword into the animal's flesh as it passed by. When the second lion fell Duo breathed a sigh of relief and he wondered why it was so hard to just let something kill you in that last moment.


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"I was wondering when one of you would come around asking questions."

Heero narrowed his eyes, looking at Professor G. The older man's crooked nose and image hadn't changed a bit. His lab coat and private base suggested the scientist was still making weapons even in the times of peace. Old habits died hard. "You know why I'm here."

"I didn't train my weapon to be killed by a mere bomb."

"Accidents happen."

"You've lost practice. It wouldn't have taken you nearly so long to figure things out before."

"You know where he is."

"No."

"He was taken by someone we all know."

"Or someone that knows all of you."

Heero looked down at Professor G, getting serious. "Who else?"

"Lady K."


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Wufei scowled, slamming the stack of files down. "This is taking forever! How are we supposed to find Duo in this?"

Quatre looked at Wufei, he knew the other boy hated paperwork, in fact over half the preventers wondered why he even had an office. To Wufei field work was much more desirable, which was obviosly why the Shenlong pilot was so frusterated. The fact that Heero had left the other three with the work and gone off to who knows where didn't help much either.

Trowa glanced over one file. "There is a pattern."

Wufei rolled his eyes. "Yes. All prisoners with harsh sentences, no close family ties. Murderers. We know that, it's getting us nowhere."

Quatre layed another file down. "A lot of them are violent, some are mental patients, combat experience."

Wufei looked at Quatre suddenly. "They wanted fighters."

"Why?"

"Several obvious reasons. All of which are very sick."

The door opened as Lady Une entered the room.She glanced over at the three boys and cleared her throat to get their attention. "Heero is back."

Wufei looked at Une. "Did he say where he went?"

"Actually he wanted to know what you found out."

"If he's so damn curious he can ask himself."

Trowa looked at Une. "There is a pattern."

Wufei finished. "Lot of good it will do us in finding Duo."

Une raise her eyebrow. "What is the pattern?"

Quatre handed the woman a list. Une took the paper, studying it carefully. Finally she grinned. "How would you boys like to go fishing?"


"Woman are you out of your mind?"