"What the hell are we going to do? That information was important! If that girl is intending on using it against earth, who knows what will happen?" Duo sighed, reclined back in his chair. "We're screwed."
"Don't say things like that, Duo," Quatre said. "She didn't seem to keen on using them for violence… And we do have her name, after all."
"She specified her name?!" Duo straightened. "Well, I suppose she wasn't a very good burglar, now was she? Heh… Heero, why don't you check out for information?"
"I have." Heero turned his laptop. The screen revealed a young girl's picture, flashing a familiar smile towards the camera. Her name and small bits of information appeared at the bottom.
Trowa scanned it quickly. He turned his head towards Quatre. "She's younger than I expected."
"She may not be a clever thief, but she's awfully beautiful," Duo murmured, eyes pinned to the screen. "Her smile is almost frightening."
"Don't drool on me, Maxwell," Wufei said. "Did you even take the time to read her profile? She's a fully-trained member of a secure colony. The name is not specified."
He shrugged. "We could always negotiate…"
The door swung open at that moment, and Rashid stepped into the massive room. Strangely, his eyes showed confidence. "Quatre-sama, she has been captured... The Tsukino girl has given herself up."
"Given herself up…? Why would she do something so suddenly?"
"It may well be a trap." He closed his eyes . "The girl hasn't spoken since we obtained her. She simply arrived at the doors moments ago, not even making an attempt to escape."
"Bring her in," Quatre said. "We must talk."
"As you wish."
Usagi was led into the room with a small nudge from Rashid, and the heavy doors shut behind her. She staggered forwards. "Where am I?"
"You are in the Sanc Kingdom." Quatre nodded his head in greeting. "On your own, I am presuming? Or are you after something else?"
"Ah, yes, I remember you now. Thank you for taking me in. I have come to return your data. Besides, they are certainly not mine to keep." She held out the chips to him, grinning. "There was an error."
Duo cocked an eyebrow. "An error? With the mission itself?"
"I beg your pardon?"
"You stole the chips, therefore it must be some sort of mission. What went wrong with the mission?" Duo sighed. "Did you fail it or something?"
"I would not accept an assignment if I were to fail it," Usagi said. "There was a simple… misunderstanding, you see… So, I have come to return what is not mine. Understandable?"
'No.' Duo nodded with hesitation. "Aren't you afraid we'll kill you on the spot? I thought you hated us, because we're all dangerous bastards, ne?"
"How could I hate you?" Usagi's eyes flashed. "I'm not allowed to hate. It is not reasonable to feel such an irrational emotion. It's cruel."
"I think I understand," Quatre said, surprising the others. "Are you saying that you are immune to any violence, even if it means feeling it?"
"I haven't had such an experience," she admitted. "My Master tells me hate is just something that comes when all other feelings have been overpowered, and you become blinded by rage. It drives you to want others to feel pain… It's nothing I ever want to witness."
"So… You've never felt angry or anything? All the anger you've ever felt is left to bottle up inside?" Duo waved his hands at her. "I wouldn't want to be around if you ever lost your temper!"
"What is anger like? Does it hurt to feel it? Is it quite painful?"
Duo sweatdropped. 'She's never felt that… Harsh…'
"Anger is another way of expressing your grief," Quatre said. "It comes naturally, when you have experienced a considerable amount of pain. It doesn't hurt, though…"
"Ah… I see." The girl began to twist a few strands of hair around her forefinger. "I was curious… Have you ever experienced the emotion, 'love?'"
Quatre felt the blood rush to his cheeks at the look she was giving him. So… so… dense; was that the right word? No, it felt different. It was as though he were only speaking with a small child. "I… I-I… What I mean to say is… I mean… I…"
"Oh! Does this topic embarrass you?" She bowed her head. "I apologize for the intrusion. I will restore the chips in your possession and leave immediately."
"Who is your leader?" Heero demanded suddenly, ice tinting his voice. His distant steel eyes were locked sternly on hers. "Whom do you work for?"
Her lips curved into a sad sort of smile. "That is information I cannot give out, and I am sorry." She headed towards Quatre at a steady pace.
When she was near enough, Heero drew his gun out, and pressed it forcefully against her back with evident intentions. He repeated his question with clenched teeth.
Slowly, the female turned to face him, but she did not meet his eyes. The end of the weapon now indented her chest. Quatre blushed, eyes darting away.
"It isn't correct to point artillery at another human being." Fearless, her hand pressed against the barrel of the gun, and she forced it aside. "Refrain from such violence, please."
He watched her with narrowed eyes as she turned once again. Her casualty was stunning, and yet he did not show it. She was still the enemy.
Smiling, Usagi let the chips fall from her palm and neatly into Quatre's lap. "There. I hope this pleases you, Reberba-san?"
He managed to choke out an uneasy 'yes,' and she smiled. "That is good to hear. I will now be on my way, and I shall not disturb you any longer."
'Poor Q-man,' Duo thought with a sly grin. 'He doesn't know how to react…'
Usagi inspected the Arabian with kind eyes for a few seconds, and then turned to leave. She pushed open the doors, and retreated with soundless footfalls.
Quatre relaxed almost immediately, regarding the small chips rested in his lap with a sigh. 'She was very close to me…'
Duo took the opportunity to mock the embarrassed blond. "Well, Q-man, did she smell good? You had a pretty good opportunity to… examine her, ne?"
'She smelt like shampoo and conditioner… Clean.' Quatre dipped his head, flushed. "N-no… I wouldn't invade her personal space…"
"It didn't look like you had much of a choice," he said. "But if anyone here invaded personal space, I'd have to say it was Heero… I mean, you poked her with the gun!"
Heero seemed unaffected by the braided pilot's comment. His eyes stayed pinned on the doors. "I don't trust her. She acts too strange."
Duo shrugged. "At least she brought them back. Maybe she's just got some issues…"
"I agree with Heero," Trowa said from across the room. "The girl acts suspicious on what seems to be her own will. It's as if she wants us to follow her."
Quatre stood. "We should contact Sally. She has a complete database of every person on record. Perhaps we can find out more about her."
"Usagi!"
The girl paused, the flat of her hand preventing the door from closing. She tilted her head to the side in question. "Yes, Master?"
"Don't you mess up like last time… I won't be so forgiving. No pity for any of them, is that clear? This is your last chance to prove your true strength to me."
"I understand, Master, and I shall not disappoint you."
"Good. Your car is waiting outside."
Usagi smiled and bobbed her head in consent. This time, her mission seemed much more enjoyable. Entering the Sanc Kingdom couldn't have been made easier.
Dismissed by her Master's wave, she slipped out of the two heavy doors. Of course, a failed mission was out of the question this time- Usagi had done her research.
Pizza; so simple yet so convincing… And it happened to be one of the Gundam pilot's major weaknesses, as she had ecstatically discovered.
The Gundams were used for nothing but violence; that was what her Master had taught her. If they were ordered to annihilate the earth, they would do so.
'I'll put a stop to it. If such evil is lurking about, I will be the one to prevent it.'
"Are you sure about this mystery girl of yours? She has no records… no data files… I can't find a single shred of information on 'Tsukino Usagi.'"
Quatre sunk back into his chair, a look of utter confusion written on his face. He watched as Sally Po began to sort through more papers. "Is it possible?"
"I doubt it, Quatre. Every person must have some sort of data, whether it's dental information or electricity bills! I've never come across someone with no identity. Perhaps she was giving you a false name."
"No identity…" He began caressing his temples. But the way she had looked at them. The look in her eyes was so convincing. Could it have been a lie?
"I'm sorry; there is nothing more I can do. If you see the girl again, I'd advise you to secure her and demand information. She seems like a shady character to me."
The screen flashed, and was then blank. Duo let out a sigh. "I don't know what to believe… Is she really that bad?"
Wufei snorted. "I couldn't care less. Obviously the woman is a threat to us, so we might as well do what has been suggested."
Author's Notes: ^_^ Personally, I like Usagi's weirdness. It makes her a bit cuter… and innocent, in a twisted kind of way… I hope you are enjoying it so far…
ChibiBear Check!: Yo! Well, another chapter finished by Deedlit-chan! Wow, do I ever enjoy this story! I agree with you, Deed, the weird side of Usagi suits her perfectly… Aw, and she is kawaii, like you said. Keep up the good work as always, ChibiBear! Ja!
