Do to some writing block somehow, I'm having a few problems getting the last few chapters out. So there might be a possibility of there being a small gap in the updates of the story line. But fear not! I am fully prepared to turn out chapter after chapter of full and complete BS each week until I get back to the plot! Just like Sailor Moon! looks behind her to see a hoarde of angry Sailor Moon Fans coming after her with pitchforks and moon sticks AHHHH!!! starts running for her life. I'm sorry! I love sailor moon!!! Each episode is meaningful!! HEEEEEELLLLPPP!!!!!!

(Disclaimer. Despite sensless jokes the writer by no means bashes Sailor Moon and enjoys season after season that is not in english dub. Despite previous statements neither episode is pointless and chibi-usa is....not..scary..and...very cute.)

If it doesn't look it, I had a lot of trouble with this chapter, I'm still not too happy with it. But there are times when ya just gotta let it go. So here it is.

Disclaimer: Right, I don't own Gundam...Wing

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"No! I'm not going to be your toy anymore!"

Shinji walked along with two of the guards, hurrying down the hall. Just hours before the match and there were already problems. Well there were always problems when you owned a business. It came with the responsibility. Right now their was a little difficulty with the new recruit. Those who had only been here a few weeks had gotten used to the routine without any problems. The one was different, he was far too stubborn. It was what Shinji liked about the boy, something so wild and dangerous. Duo Maxwell could not easily be controlled, but it was fun to try, that's why he bothered. As he rounded the corner Shinji passed a card through the lock. After a few minutes the large metal door swung open and Shinji passed through, continueing on until he reached Duo's cell. The two guards already present cleared a way. Duo turned his attention to Shinji, fully defiant. His eyes had a hard stubborn look about them and it was clear he refused to be pushed any further.

"You can't control me anymore Shinji."

"As it would seem."

He then turned around and took a long sword from one of the guards. The businessman faced David and then promptly ran him through with the sword. The other boy doubled over, wincing as he held his stomach in pain then fell on the concrete, still trying desperatly to cling to life.

"David No!"


Shinji smiled and handed the sword back to the guard, turning again towards Duo. "Well there are other ways to control a man. Did you really think I would only rely on your compassion?"

Duo narrowed his eyes. "I don't like where this is going."

"No, I suppose you wouldn't. Are you aware Duo, there are drugs that can make people more violent?"

"I'd like to say you wouldn't dare, but knowing you Shinji, I can no longer say that."

Shinji smiled. "I am pleased you have come to know me so well. We have grown to become good friends now havn't we Duo?"

Duo growled. "We are not friends Shinji. Let's get that clear."

"Of course. I only say that out of respect for your...rather colorful personality, I have two options for you. The first is drugs. The second I can offer you is an implant. It would take but a moment,and at least the installment is painless. Well, mostly painless."

"Whatever happened to fighting on my own will?"

Shinji sighed. "I am afraid that is no longer an option for you my dear Duo. You see your refusal to fight is proof of that and unaided I cannot seriously believe you would consent to fight on your own terms. You know me more intelligent then that. Now as for this device, it will be relatively painless, that is, unless you choose to fight it. Rather ingenius invention I believe. Alters the chemicals in your brain. It's been known to increse violent behavior considerably. Unfortunatly the setting would be of my choosing. I am afraid it would slowly drive you insane, it's been known to make people very irritable. Of course the other option would be drugs, bring a little of that instinctual violence out in the open. Also very unpleasant, I'm sorry to say you would be most unaware of any control. Not to mention I do not approve of regular injections. There is a strong possibility to becoming dependent. As you can see both instruments have their drawbacks. What I offer you is a choice."

Duo folded his arms and glared at Shinji, fuming with anger. Pure hatred boiled in his eyes and never before had there been in him such a desire to kill this one man. This one creature who held the pain and suffering of so many people.

Shinji smiled sadly. "I see, this means I am forced to choose for you then."


He snapped his fingers and the cell opened. Two guards entered quickly and hit him with their batons, making him double over in shock. Still recovering they grabbed the boy and dragged him over to the bed, holding him down. Duo struggled, to the point where a third guard had to assist in holding the boy down.

"Let me go you psycho!"

He watched with wide eyes as Shinji grabbed what looked like an injection gun and began to approach. Duo struggled harder, but only succeded in exausting himself. Shinji smiled, leaning towards Duo. He looked at the last guard. "You, hold his head down."

The guard nodded and approached right away, turning Duo's head to the side and holding it down as Shinji pointed the gun in his left ear and fired. Then he backed away and one by one the guards released their hold until the last two hit the boy once again with their batons and backed off, shutting the cell door. Duo growled immediatly jumping up to chase after the men. The door closed too late and the former pilot only succeeded in a large shock.

When he recovered Duo looked over at Shinji with a hateful glare. The man only smiled with that irritating superior smirk and he presented Duo with a small device. "Now Duo, this is your new master. It decides exactly how violent you will be and what control you have. Now just to demonstrate I shall give you the lowest setting."

He turned the device on and Duo stared at the blinking light. At first there wasn't anything and Duo thought the entire device was a fluke. Duo grinned slightly. "You think this is going to bother me?"

"Oh give it some time, You'll begin to understand. Let's try the highest setting."

He pressed the device down, holding his finger there until it reached maximum. Duo bagan to notice a small difference, a desire that wouldn't let go and he tried to ignore it. The feeling got stronger and stronger until it was like a jackhammer. Duo grabbed his head as his fury became unbearable. He screamed and slammed his fist into the wall. That failing, he collapsed, hitting his head on the floor in hopes to crush the implant, anything to make it stop. Shinji smiled and pressed the device again. Gradually Duo slowly relaxed, although he could still feel the anger and rage stronger then he had ever felt before.

"Well now. that was an adventure wasn't it Mr. Maxwell?"

Duo turned around, giving Shinji a feral look. "Shut up you bastard."

"I Think we'll leave it there for now. We'll see how that goes won't we?"

Duo scowled, watching Shinji as he turned and left, the door slamming behind him. Duo just sat their for a few minutes, trying to forget about the anger, the violence. It didn't work, it only made him think about it more. Finaly he tried to recite a poem. It was all he could do to keep his mind off the small war inside his head.

"Duo?"

His mind came back to a brief reality as he heard the pained voice of his friend. Thinking about what had happened only made it worse as he tried to block it out. "David." He smiled sadly. "I'm sorry."

"So this is freedom, I've forgotten what it was like."

"David?"

David smiled, staring at the ceiling. He didn't move an inch since he had fallen, pressing his hand to the wound although he knew it was hopeless. "It hurts."

"Just hold on David, you'll be okay."

"That's not going to happen Duo, you know that." There was more silence and then David spoke again. "Duo? Are you still there Duo?"

"Yeah, I'm still here."

"Forget what they said Duo. You don't need to kill anymore. Whatever they do they can't take away your right to be free."

"Yea, yea I know David."

David closed his eyes, turning his head to the side as he continued to breath slowly. "That's good. You're one of the good guys Duo. You know?"

"Yea I know. So were you David."

David smiled softly. "You talk as if I'm already dead."

"Sorry."

"It's alright. You know I don't want to die....I'm terrified of it. After all that talk I'm scared out of my mind."

"I don't want you to die either David."

"I suppose it's gotta happen sometime."

"Yea."

"I just don't want to become someone's dinner. I don't want to become just another pile of bones in the lion's den. I'm scared of what will happen to my body."

Duo nodded slowly, barely aware of the tears that now streamed down his cheeks. Whether it was the amount of control he was trying to manage or David he couldn't really tell. Maybe both, maybe being stuck here, knowing he couldn't do a thing about it and he wanted to be free like Evan, like David would soon be.