A.N. Hello those of you who reviewed! and those who didn't, it's okay, you get another chance with this chapter!
Syren2003- Thanks for the review, I hope you continue to read my story once you get back!
animechick2487- So sorry about my spelling errors! I typed this in a hurry (little brother is so aggravating when he wants the computer) but I believe this chapter is okay!
Nicole- Thanks bunches for the review! But Heero and Dorthy do sleep together, for now. Worry not though, it plays into my story and I don't plan on writing a lemon for them, it is only mentioned through the story, but I may. I haven't decided yet.
Symee-Sama- Thanks so much for your support. I do like the Heero/ Dorthy "thing" because it gives a hint of jealousy to the story later, but they don't stay together as I said before.
Now! On to the next chapter!
Chapter 2
A gentle breeze ruffled the flap of the camel colored tent. A bed sat neatly made to one side while the other was the complete opposite. A table was littered with maps and papers. At it's edge was an oil lamp burning which filled the tent with a soft light that reflected off the pale gold hair of General Zechs Merquise.
He looked over the letter in his hand again. It just didn't make sense to him why his commander would want to take over this village. Treize even gave explicit orders to take the women in as slaves. But why? This village paid their taxes and didn't seem to have any connection whatsoever with the Free County's Army. Zechs just didn't understand his 'brother's' motives for this invasion of sorts.
The light spilled out and a cloaked figure entered. The deep hood shadowed their face and hid their features.
Zechs never looked up from his reading as he addressed this intruder. "Have they made it?"
A melodic voice spoke from the depths of the hood. "Yes, they questioned why but they did as they were told anyway." They pulled back the hood and the face of Lucrezia Noin came into view.
Zechs looked up at her as last and when he did she unclasped the cloak. It pooled at her feet and the soft light from the lamp made her skin glow. She was bare from the waist up, a black emblem tattooed on her upper right arm flared out in contrast to her pale skin. She wore a breezy dark blue skirt which concealed nothing and her master's eyebrows rose the her appearance. She stepped around the table and raised her head so that their eyes could meet.
"You've had a long day sir. So much stress has been on you. Worry not over this task. Let me help you relax."
She took his hand in her's and led him over the bed. She slid them up the planes of his stomach and slipped the cotton shirt off his shoulders. Noin kissed his neck and let her tongue lick his collar bone. Zechs brought his hands to her waist and sat on the bed. He kissed her belly button, letting his tongue slid in. She moaned slightly and he lay back pulling her on top of him. She pulled up her skirt so she could straddle him. Zechs saw her nipple hanging in front of him and pulled it into his mouth. As he ran his tongue over it and sucked it lightly Noin dropped her head and sighed in pleasure.
A sudden shout from outside pulled the two from their activity. Zechs gave her one kiss on the cheek, for touching lips was too personal, and left her lying on the bed. He pulled his shirt back on and stepped outside.
Waiting there was Lt. Wu-fei Chang. He was dressed in his own county's cloths, but the symbol of the Sank Kingdom hung around his neck.
"Sir. You are needed at the village."
"Why? Has anything gone wrong?"
"I'm not sure sir. Lt. Yuy sent a messenger requesting you."
Noin exited the tent still wearing the see-through skirt but a ripped shirt with no sleeves now adorned her chest. (Think tight baby-tee but ripped looking and no sleeves.) Zechs spared a glance her way then turned his attention back to his Lt.
"He did not give any reason?"
Wu-fei shook his head.
Zechs sighed. "Alright. Ride there and tell Lt. Yuy I will be there shortly." He turned away.
"Um..sir?" Wu-fei motioned to his left shoulder.
"Ah yes. Forgive me Lt. Chang. I forgot about your shoulder. When I get to the village I will see about sending a doctor back here to set it."
He bowed and left.
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Zechs was almost completely dressed and was lacing up his boots as the stable boy poked his head in signaling his horse was ready. He waved him away and took the glass of wine Noin offered him.
"How long will you be gone?"
He gulped the last of the liquid down and handed her the glass. "I am not sure. It depends on what has happened. Why do you ask?"
She gracefully sat onto his lap and played with a piece of his hair. "I will miss you if you are gone too long."
"Don't try that. You just don't want to be cooped up in this tent alone." Noin dropped her hand and stared at her lap. Zechs ran a hand through her short black hair. "I know you wish to run through those woods and hunt and see the people of the village. It is in your blood. I understand that and I will allow you to ride with me, for I do not wish for your Amazon spirit to die."
Tears were running over her cheeks. She was the only one left from her tribe. All her sisters had died from having to live the life of a slave.
"Thank you. I truly am glad you are my master."
He kissed her cheek and patted her back. "Come, we must leave now. Would you prefer to ride or run?"
"Oh please, could I run?"
Zechs chuckled. "Of course. I trust you not to leave from my side."
A.N. Well? like this chapter? Is it getting better? I'm trying to introduce the characters slowly so you can get a feel for them. And Noin is somewhat humble, but she has spirit too. That will come out later though. Please review!! I'll have Chapter three out as soon as I can!
