Hotaru: welcome to the third chapter of the third story that Jake and I have worked on.

Jake: *nods* it feels good to be back. I can tell you that.

Hotaru: but I want to get on with the story, so let's get the disclaimer finished.

Jake: disclaimer: Hotaru and I don't own anything!!!

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Although harming their chances they split into pairs. Josh and Cinnia, and Megan and Clair. Clair was young enough to still pilot a Gundam. And of course Rai and Kiya. As they all took off calmly Kiya began to change in personality. She grew quiet and snappy, but a little happy at the same time. Rai wondered about this but not being an idiot, he didn't ask. They each went off in separate directions and as they approached space Kiya opened up a little.

"Rai, be careful." She said.

"Yeah, you too" he muttered. All of a sudden a white mobile suit appeared in front of them.

"Shit" Kiya exclaimed. A large blast went flying at Rai but the shot never reached him. Instead Kiya took the blow and managed to keep herself from being destroyed. She even laughed. "Oh, you've gone soft."

"That's a matter of opinion" it was a soft, male, but dark voice. Kiya smirked.

"Now, now, Aiden, mind your manners" Kiya warned. Rai was shocked. They sounded like old friends. Kiya sensed the disturbing silence from Rai. "Aiden, this is the last time I'll let you push me around!" Aiden let out a loud, derisive, laugh.

"Well Shinemegami, we'll see." Aiden laughed. Kiya growled.

"You'll find out why they call me that soon enough. We have business here, Aiden" Kiya said.

"We've come to go to the colonies" Rai added. Kiya cursed under her breath.

"Aiden, he's a retard, as in actually retarded. We've come on NH business." Kiya's voice became serious. Aiden nodded.

"Yes ma'am. Watch out for Jeri, he's around here somewhere." Aiden flew off and Rai looked at Kiya.

"What was that about?"

"There's a lot you don't know. The force we're up against is split into two groups. The Night Hawks, that's the group that does all the repairs and fighting" Kiya and Rai flew towards the Barge. "And the other-" she stopped as a blur rushed by cutting her suit.

"JERICHO!!! You'll pay for that one! Leave us alone! We're on business" Kiya yelled.

"who's the kid?" he asked. Rai growled.

"My cousin, he's got skills, I think he's got a shot."

"Isn't that the Wing Zero Custom" Jericho asked.

"It looks like it. He's a big Heero Yuy Fan. So get out of my way Jeri, before I kill you." Jericho took her threat seriously and moved to the side.

*~*~* with Josh and Cinnia *~*~*

"Hey sis, what do ya think of Kiya?" He asked. Cinnia shrugged.

"You shouldn't have hassled her in the first place." She said.

"I meant, can we trust her?"

"She seems sincere at times, and lying at others. So who knows? But I do trust her enough to know she'll get this mission over with." Cinnia replied. Josh nodded calmly. A black, weird looking mobile suit appeared in front of them. It was shaped like a hawk.

"State your names and business" the pilot growled.

"What is that thing?" Josh asked Cinnia. She shook her head, saying she had no clue.

"Don't make me repeat myself." The pilot snapped.

"Uh...Kiya told us to come to Barge" Josh said.

"Friends of Kiya's?" He sighed. "Damn her, she does this too freakin often. Alright but hurry along. Before Aiden gets a hold of you." The hawk/Gundam flapped its huge metal wings and soared off.

"That was a Gundam" Cinnia said.

"Oh man, we're screwed" Josh muttered.

*~*~* with Clair and Megan *~*~*

It was quiet flying for them. But Clair was edgy, she'd seen enough battle to know that quiet was bad. Megan had her mind on other things.

"You ladies have any particular reason for being here?" Aiden asked appearing out of practically no where.

"We're here on official business. With Kiya" Clair said. Aiden nodded.

"Alright I'll escort you, it's a slow day anyway" he said.

*~*~* on Barge *~*~*

Kiya had slipped away from Rai and was on her way to the command center. The rebels had a leader...but the absurdity was almost terrifying. As she entered the room he looked up from his toys and smiled. He was only a twelve year old boy but the kid was a genius. No denying that, Kiya loved it because he listened to her on almost everything.

"Hey Gryph, what's new" she asked. He stood up and looked at her. Her smile faded as he gained an almost scary serious look on his face.

"Where were you?" He asked. Kiya smirked.

"Business, why?"

"Aiden tells me you came from Earth with Your 'Cousin.' Tell me, when did you get a cousin?" His steely gray eyes shimmered.

"He's Yuy's kid, Gryph; he's needed for the plan to work." The childish smile returned. He was still young, but he was already tall. His platinum blonde hair was tied at the bottom of his neck into a rat tail. He had gray eyes and an almost double personality. One side was the ferocious general and the other was the twelve year old within. How had he gained such control? Simple really. Kiya. "Gryph, about the prisoners..."

"Fear not Kiya, they won't be harmed. Merely used." He said. She still didn't look comforted. This kid had killed before and his prodigy intelligence meant he was an almost perfect leader.

"That's not comforting, sir" she muttered walking over to the main computer and typing in something. The screen went black and then a disc popped out. Kiya grabbed it and began to walk away.

"Dwelling on the past won't help you Kiya!" Gryph yelled. She looked back at him.

"This disc, its all I have left, so why not dwell on it? Gryph you wouldn't understand. I've asked you before and I'll ask only once more DON'T try to get inside my head. Or I will kill you, and don't think because you have all these soldiers here that I can't do it" she growled walking out. As she walked by the prison cells she looked through the bars into a dark room. A pair of Prussian blue eyes met hers. "Here, it's the best I could do. I'm sorry, but it won't be much help." She dropped a small projector though the bars as the guard looked away.

"Help is on the way" Kiya said. The guard looked over at her. "Gryph wants to talk to you, now!" The guard ran off and Kiya unlocked the door. The girl who stepped out could've been Kiya's twin, except for her eyes. She was thin and very pale. Her eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep. She tilted her head to the side in a silent question.

"The new generation." Kiya answered. The girl nodded. Kiya put a hand on her shoulder. "You have to talk. If you would just talk they would let you go." The girl shook her head. Kiya was very good at reading this girl. As Kiya looked into her eyes she began to quiver in contained rage.

"Where do you think they'll put you if you don't talk?! They'll kill you! And I can't save you this time" Kiya snapped. The girl just looked at the ground. Kiya slapped her across the cheek and she looked up. "Look at me and listen. I saved you once, but my influence on Gryph is everyday becoming less and less. I understand that you went through hell, we both did, but if you don't talk...I won't stand to loose anymore family then I already have!" the thin girl lowered her head and began to shake. Kiya pulled her into a tight hug and smoothed her hair.

"I'm sorry" the thin girl whispered.

"Devi, it's okay. I'm sorry I hit you. But I can't loose you to this boy too. Mother already fell. Father isn't far from it either. Please, Devi, please. Stay safe" Kiya said. Kiya felt warm tears seep through the cloth of her clothes on her shoulder. She looked Devi in the eyes and sighed. "I swear to it, I will get you out of here."

"But you-" Kiya shook her head.

"It's too late for me, Devi, but you...you're still young. Your fate hasn't been sealed yet. I want you to promise me something."

"What?"

"Promise me that when Heero Yuy comes, you'll go with him. And leave me behind." Devi was in tears and shook her head violently. Kiya put a hand to Devi's cheek and held her head still. "Listen, I'm going to be killed. It's inevitable, but you WILL survive. Mother would've wanted it that way. So please, dear sister, please, go with him. You'll have to talk to someone other than me. If it's anyone, let it be Heero. He understands us." Devi nodded and then looked up. Kiya knew what this meant. Devi heard something. Kiya looked around then Devi ran back into the cell. Kiya locked it and whispered a small goodbye before rushing away.

*~*~* with Gryph *~*~*

Gryph was now playing a game of chess against Aiden.

"Kiya is beginning to become a problem, sir" Aiden said.

"I've noticed" he muttered placing a piece down "check."

"What should we do" Aiden asked, moving his king from danger.

"We have that mute girl, Kiya won't do anything stupid as long as we have her" he said. "Check."

"But if the girl and Kiya are such good friends-" Aiden stopped as he realized he had lost.

"Check mate. And don't worry; the girl is under better security now. She won't escape. Where's Jericho" he asked.

"On patrol. He and Night Wing love to pick off shuttles, satellites, and such. Sir why do you have such a risk in such a high power position." Aiden asked. Gryph smiled.

"Because, it helps ease the mind and over assure the body."

"You're hoping she'll get cocky, you've got this planned out to the last detail!" Aiden said in surprise. Gryph nodded and pulled out a small box.

"Take this to her, tell her it's from TJ, she'll understand. We'll just have to push her over the edge before we kill her." He said handing it to Aiden. Aiden nodded and walked off. Gryph smirked. "They'll be the perfect dupe, those four...Aiden, Jericho, Kiya, and the mute. If we win this war I'll be the leader of space and Earth. If not we'll have those four to use as shields. No one can trace them to us." He laughed and began to fiddle with a model plane sitting on the table.

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Hotaru: HA!

Jake: well written my friend. Sorry it took so long but I had stupid tests for work.

Hotaru: and I had school stuff. Oh well.

Jake: we got it done, that's the important thing!

Hotaru: *nods* right, so you know, REVIEW!!!!!!!