~ Hammer To The Heart ~
Chapter 8
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I knew they should've left by now. Mentioning the carnival to Quatre was a good plan for getting them out of the house, besides, that girl Usagi, seemed the type like him, hyper-cheerful all the time. No doubt she wanted something to do. And that was something to do.

Grinning I turned the corner strolling in to vast open grounds of the park. "Now who do we want?" I had a plan; a wicked plan that with all success would have the others in tears over it. But before that, I needed an accomplice. Someone to share the glory, and someone that had the same scheming mind like mine!

There were plenty of couples walkin' around talkin', but nope, I didn't need some mushy couple like that. With my luck they'd nag me about how it was wrong to do what I wanted. "Bah! People like that ain't fun at all" Nope, he needed someone alone and bored, or with someone else that had a mischievous streak just like his was.

Long chestnut braid whipped behind him like a tail in the early day breeze that swirled through the air where he stood searching out and exterminating people for his plan. Violet-blue orbs seemed to dance as the winds movements swayed the leaves above him, shading his eyes, and then shifting to let the sun shine in them. It was then, as the wind kicked up once more tugging at his braid, leaves floating to the ground, that he spotted someone; someone sitting alone reading a book.

'She looks bored.' The way she'd look down seemingly to read then back up again as if looking for something. Obviously she didn't find it 'cause she kept going back to her book, sigh, and do it all over again. Grinning straightening up my jacket, throw the shades back on and we're off! This one was a perfect target for the Duster!

"Hey babe!" I made sure to stop a step behind her, studying her a little more. She looked up questioningly. I took a startled step back, trying to hide it. Nope, I wasn't startled; I was shocked! She looked so much like... but it couldn't be... Shrugging I smile, didn't matter what she looked like, though I did have to figure that one out later! Right now... I need a partner!

"Hey yourself" she smiled looking at him, one hand shielding her eyes, "Can I help you?"

Chuckling I nod, "You can say that."

"I just did." bright smile, "So... whatcha need?"

"Well... I was sort of wonderin' if you'd help me out!" I smiled charmingly, "Ya see I've got this bud and..." launching into his best ever tale of two worlds, motioning with his hands, explained it all to the new girl. "So will ya help? Please?!" He wasn't begging, nope. Duo Maxwell did not beg... not unless he was a point blank range with someone's perfect gun that was.

She looked in thought, "Hmm I don't know..."

"Oh come on! I know you airn't reading that."

Looking from her book back to him, a brow arched in questioning humor. "You do, do you?"

I grinned, "You bet."

"And have you been uhh...?" mimicking her hands to the device in his, "Have you?"

Frowning slighting bringing my right hand holding the black bag up, "What this ol' thing?" shaking his head, braid flying, "Nope, I haven't. Promise."

"Hmm... well in that case...." Taking his offered hand standing up brushing the dirt and grass form her pants she smiled. "I know just who can help!!" grabbing his hand, they were off.


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It was starting to warm up, jackets abandoned in the locker they had rented. Wondering around the fair grounds Usagi took in all the sites. While this fair had been set up for many a year in this location, she'd never actually stopped by to enjoy it. School got in the way, when that didn't it was Senshi business... she was there now, that's all that mattered!

"Space Ship! Ohh ohh! The Farris Wheel!"

Quatre watched the blonde jump around pointing to different rides she wanted to go on. He wasn't quiet that sure on some him self... that Looping Star Ship she wanted to keep riding didn't look appealing... "I wish Duo were here..." he murmured knowing the braided energy ball would gladly go on the ride with her 'til the end of time if need be.

"Onna pick one."

"Hey! There's too many alright?" Smiling her eyes lit up, "Oh hey! Can we ride them all!?"

Trowa's eye blinked, "All of them?" turning his gaze to the rides beyond them, he barely moved as one shoulder rose and fell a fraction. "Ok."

"Honto!?"

This time it was Heero who nodded, still having her arm linked through his. "Sure."

"YEAH!!" she started jumping around cheering. Suddenly she stopped... a thought hitting her as the others started walking again. "Dude... he SPOKE!"

Blinking noticing she was being left behind, started for them waving her arms. "Hey! Hey wait for me!!" they were lining up at the Looping Star Ship, Quatre standing in the back, looking to slip away unnoticed. Usagi grinned, 'Nu-uh big boy...' picking up her speed towards the group she slowed down enough to jump onto the other blondes back, locking her arms around his neck, "Where do you think your going?" she whispered into his ear.

Stumbling from the sudden impact and added weight Quatre wobbled clutching the arms around his neck, the breeze blew through them once more carrying a sent of peaches on it. Chuckling nervously he craned his neck to the side, "Urm... Usagi, what are you doing?" Please don't turn around. Please don't turn around. Please don't turn around...

Smiling patting his cheek with one hand, "Keeping you in place." She answered like it was obvious.

"Usagi... I don't like the looks of this one..." he answered turning his head to watching the guys in front of him. He was safe... so far...

"Sorry Quat, but your goin' with us on the ride!" giggling, her smile widening, grip starting to loosen on him, "Just make sure all change in secure in your pockets and wallet won't come out. You'll be fine!"

He knew it wasn't any use arguing with her, she had that air about her like he had, sweet as a lamb, stubborn as a mule when they put their heads to something. "Alright... alright I'll go!" He heard her laugh before dropping from his back. Lucky thing to because the next instant Heero turned around to look for them, shaking his head Quatre snagged her arm pushing her forward towards the others that were currently starting to board one of the many rows on the ride.

"Hey Heero! Fancy seein' you here!" she laughed climbing in beside him smiling happily. This was going to be a great day!

"Hn." His head jerked forward when she slapped him up side it for the 'Hn' comment. He glared.

Folding arms across her chest Usagi frowned, "If you're going to talk, then say something nice, or don't say anything at all!" A snicker came from the end of their row as Quatre and Trowa sat down, Wufei being the last one there.


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"Guys! Guys!"

Three people looked up from the game they played. "Girl where have you been?"

"Who's the cutie?"

"I thought you were reading in the park?" another tilted her head to the side.

She nodded, "Hai, I was but he" pointing to the boy beside her who was a few inches taller. "Has a favor to ask of us!" She went on to explain the plan, "So? Wanna help?"

"Hmm I don't know..."

"I'm game!"

"Wait!" the one in red waves her hand around, "What about Relena? You said she was following him...?"

He nodded smirking, eyes shinning, "Don't worry about it. Hilde's tailing her as we speak. Her and Noin are keepin' her busy."

"Well then what are we waiting for!? Lets go!"

"Alright, this is what we need..." twenty minutes later everything was gathered, checked and packed ready to go, then they left on their mission.


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"AAAAHHH!!! I GOT BUTTERFLIES!!!"

Quatre frowned harder, griping the pole across his lap for dear life as they came off the roll, "YOU GOT WHAT?!"

"I GOT BUTTERFLIES!" Usagi laughed delightedly at the fluttering in the stomach, every time they went through a loop or dropped from heights she'd never want to walk freely on.

Arms crossed over his chest, eyes taking in the scene before him Heero arched one brown brow curiously at the blonde girl beside him. She was loving up the rides; there was no other way to describe it. The only other person he personally knew to have that much energy and love of life was the braided idiot, which was currently missing out on their 'adventure' as the Bunny, had nicked it. Part of his mind whispered the braided fool was up to no good; the other could care less.

Presently, he glanced around from the high view; they were riding on the *XLT-79. A ride unlike the others where the seats connected with the top of the ride, your feet free to dangle as they would, soul thing keeping you in the free hanging chair was the shoulder-lap bar coming from above.

Watching between the two blondes's proved to be amusing. They were so similar, yet totally different. Where Winner was about ready to scream his head off, Usagi was laughing to her hearts content, arms flaying wildly in the air above her, only grasping the shoulder bars when they rode upside down turning the loops.

Feeling eyes on her Usagi turned her head, smiling widely at the boy beside her. His hair she mused, was even messier then when they had begun this trip, now it looked like a family of fives rats nest. Laughing out loud at that she wondered how easy it was to tame hair like that? The look of it alone spoke of being stiff and thick, yet the way it so easily messed up... reminded her of her own hair. Which, now that her mind was on the subject, she frowned at... it'd be hell trying to get the knots out tonight. But. It was worth it!

Flipping the other Japanese's nose earning a cute glare from him she turned to her left in the three-seater ride, looking over the flaxen haired Arabian. 'Poor boy', she thought noticing his pale hands griping the foam covered bar so hard the black fluffy-stiff material gave way in some places.

Smile widening she couldn't help but feel just a wee bit bad for the boy; she shouldn't have told him this one would be as fun as the last one. Getting that tingling sensation in her tummy as they flew through another loop she laughed. She'd remember to apologize to him she hopped... another sharp turn had her screeching in surprise gripping on Heero's shoulder bar to keep from slamming against her own. Grinning she winked thumping his ear then threw her hands in the air joining in everyone else's cheers.

A minute later and the ride came to a stop.

Pouting Usagi took Heero's hesitantly offered arm helping her from the ride. She wanted to go on it again, but Quatre was running away from her now. He wouldn't talk to her, hiding behind the taller brunet of the group. She didn't do anything! She hadn't lied when she said it was as fun as the other one... deliberately a smile curled her lips, that to the others looked twisted on her angelic face, slowly she chuckled looking from Heero to the other three and back again.

Heero was starting to wonder what was wrong with him. Staring at her like that wasn't normal... was it? He was the perfect soldier, granted he had no war to fight, and didn't change who he was nor years of how he acted. Yet... almost a month around one puny, little girl and he was opening up... he thought... let alone resembling some strange form of gentlemen ship towards her that would have Duo passed out on the floor with. Happily - he used a few free brain cells to wonder if what he was feeling was some kind of happy, or content ness? Duo wasn't there to see any of it.

oOo@oOo
Boom Boom Boom Boooooom...
You and your persistence...
Blew up my resistance...
oOo@oOo@oOo

Turning his wild haired top that he knew wouldn't be raked back in place with hands alone, he regarded the other three of his comrades. At the moment Quatre seemed to be standing beside Trowa- no scratch that... Was he hiding, behind the European pilot? Narrowing his eyes a fraction is looked that way. What in space was he hiding from? They were in the middle of a crowd, war was over, they were having... fun... nothing to be worried about.

Switching his gaze to the other two, Trowa seemed to be watching him, or Usagi he wasn't sure but his Chinese friend was smirking, eyes adverted over head, tan hands hooked to his jean pockets by his thumbs. Curiosity getting the better of him he looked to the last person at his side, Usagi. And almost let his eyes widen at the look she was giving him.

His Bunny - wait, his? Where the hell did that come from? Was peering up at him, wide blue eyes shinning with a devious light he'd seen too many times to count in a pair of violet ones; that half smile half smirk that crossed her rose lips bring the proverbial icing on the cake. She was up to something... those expressive eyes tried conveying it... But no one ever said he was good at this emotion thing... reading people on the other hand... no problem.

So studying her a scant few minutes later had him nodding in approval. He figured out what she was planning, casting a sidelong glance to the two standing close his stormy blue eyes sparked. "Lets go!" he let the bouncing blonde lead the way this time. Shoulders shaking from not his walking, secretly he couldn't get to the next place fast enough. Behind him he could hear Quatre whispering something to the tall pilot, Wufei walked beside him, while in front of them all, Usagi laughed as she skipped.


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"Move over!"

A lower voice groaned, "Would you *please* get your elbow outta my face!"

"Hey! Hey!" leg kicked, "Lay off the clothes man!"

"Girl, give me that!"

"SHH! Shut up! They're moving!"

Shock, "WHAT!? Follow them!"

Nodding the others listened to the 'leader' of the small group grinning like little kids as they trailed the other group from forty back.

They couldn't believe that they were able to get and what their friend was putting the other boy through. It wasn't so much she was *trying* to do it... it just seemed to come natural to her, she didn't notice it... or maybe it wasn't her, someone wondered, maybe it was just this place. Either way, it was a blast to watch the small blonde run away from his female counterpart. Few had brought up the suggestion they could be brother and sister they were so alike if not for the hair and eye colors.

'Stalking' as someone once pointed out this could look like, the other group they pondered what was next, the Twist a' Whirl? Hurricane? Graviton Hill? Whatever it was, that small bunny was wearing a grin big enough to seal the L2 colony river gap. Running forward braid swinging behind the figure flying forwards as he suddenly stopped, causing the others to slam into him throwing all to the ground, groaning.

"Damnit... who's the wise ass?"

One of the moaning victims rubbed their head, "Wise ass? I don't think anyone said anything you dipnip!"

"Hey!"

"Well..." another put in, "you did ask for it, stopping like that for no reason."

Sputtering sounded as the chestnut haired boy helped the pretty young girls up, "Sorra babe, but our mission just halted in front of a new ride."

"OH!! OHH!" Bouncing up and down the blonde looked around catching sight of said ride, "I WANNA RIDE TOO!!"

"NO!" was the unanimous reply.

Pouting cutely, eyes smiling she had to ask, "Why not?"

"'Cause they'd SEE you goober!" The brown headed one chuckled, "We're not done yet, got-"

"WHOA! DID YOU SEE THAT?!"

"WHAT? WHAT!?"

"There watch! SEE!"

No, they didn't see, the figure was in the way again. People just couldn't stay out of their line of sight to get a clear shot! Damn civilians. Quatre was still cowering behind Trowa, Usagi frowning at him, Wufei acting like he was trying not to laugh watching them with Heero. So, what had they missed?

"Oh hell..."

"What?"

"Bogie at three o'clock!"

"Oh dear..."

"You're kiddin' me!" the brown haired lass about-faced on the boy, "I thought you said *Hilde and Noin* had her *covered*!?"

Scratching the back of his nervously he nodded, "Ermm... well... They did..."

"Duo..." it was a growl coming from the most unsuspecting of them all...

oOo@oOo
Boom Boom Boom....
Like a, hammer... to the heart...
oOo@oOo@oOo

"Hey!" hands went up defensively, "I'm sorry! I didn't know geesh!"

"Shut up guys!" the blue haired girl hissed as the other group moved closer, "Who's that?"

"Where?"

Pretty n' orange sighed pointing, "There you dork!"

"HILDE!" Grinning wider Duo winked, "We've saved and Queen of the freakin' World's bein' diverted!" Smiles all around they settled in with their equipment watching as the group of five entered the latest ride.


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"You've got to be kidding me..." golden head shook as the boy figure backed up, "No."

"Ahhh come on Quatre! It's fun honest!"

"No." defiant shake, "I refuse."

Smirk, "Don't make me resort to my violent tendencies" her shoulders shook from held in laughter.

Heero arched a brow but said nothing.

"Usagi... I'm not riding it." his voice was firm but confused curiousness laced through it. Violent tendencies?

"Quatre you've got-"

"Excuse me, but are you going to ride or not?" a polite but quick command voice asked, "Others will if you will not."

Opps... Usagi flushed, they were holding up two lines with Quatre's refusal to get on the ride. "Yes, yes..." bowing, "Gomen nasai." The grin that crossed her face was the same that she had flashed the others before going here. "Heero if you would?" She watched from the corner of her eye as Wufei, Trowa and someone else bordered the seats behind them, while Heero after looking at her curiously nodded moving forward to pick the small blonde up ignoring his shouted protests, pulling them both into the seat after Usagi, sandwiching the Arabian between her and himself.

Inside he was near smiling, that smile-smirk of his. So he was her violent tendency? He shrugged, so be it. Not like he minded. He'd do anything to keep her happy... Did he just... think that? Mentally shaking his head glancing at the confusing female he smirked. He had no doubt that she could be violent if someone went that far, but at the same, it would be hard to get her there. She was too happy, too out going to let something bother her easily.

"Quatre stop squirming!"

"Usagi let me OUT!"

The blonde bunny smirked, "Not on your life."

"Uuussaaaaaagggiiiiii!!!"

She stared at him, blinking. By the Goddess was that a wail coming from the richest boy on Earth's mouth? Usagi giggled making sure her odango's were tightened for this ride. "No."

Quatre frowned ignoring the chuckles coming from behind him and glared at his two 'captives'. "Let me off of this ride NOW!" His face was doing a marvelous job of a chameleon switching color between pale and bright pink. "Or I swear I'll-"

"You'll what?" Heero challenged rather enjoying the usually placid boy's break down. He'd have to give the other something in a surrender present type deal later for their wracking his nerves like this, but... he had to admit it was rather amusing.

"I'll make you and her" he pointed smugly towards the other blonde, "Sleep the in the same room!" He liked that threat... though; it was more of a promise. No doubt the two liked each other. And besides, another part of his mind smirked; it'd make them as uncomfortable as he was now.

Looking at one another the two in question shrugged. They would handle that. Usagi choose to be the spokeswoman for them, "So?" eyebrow arched.

Uh-oh... his had a hole and was starting to sink rapidly as the others of the ride loaded up. Umm... what now? What now? Ah! "...For a week!" How he could actually manage to pull that one off with school and getting around her mother... he didn't know, but by Allah he would do it!

Heero quirked one dark brow at the Bunny questioningly. Personally he knew he could resist the temptation - 'You hope' - he ignored that pesky voice and nodded. He could do it.

oOo@oOo
Boom Boom Boom baby,
Like a, hammer... to the heart...
oOo@oOo@oOo

Smiling Usagi shrugged didn't matter to her what the other tried nailing her with. She could handle anything he threw at her... she nodded, Yup, anything... Anything but... Heero Yuy. Brushing off the snickers that came from one caramel skinned Chinaman she eyed Quatre then Heero. Well... if Heero could take it... then she supposed she could too. All she'd have to do is keep them busy and apart, ne? That way no near kisses like with studying would happen... ne?

Laughing at herself she nodded. "Got your self a bet mister!" slowly that evil looking smirk spread across her face, "But don't expect that to getcha out of any other rides today!" With that and a wink she threw her hands in the air while Quatre screamed as the three-by-three seater ride shot backwards at speeds one usually went while coming off a low drop.

"Oh Allah save MMEEEEEE!!!!!"

Wufei smirked for once throwing his hands in the air as well, "WINNER YOU'VE GOT ISSUES!!" He was actually managing to have a little fun this day and while he didn't particularly get along with onna's... this Bunny knew how to have a fun time. He was actually... 'loosening up' as Duo would say.


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'Damnit he's gonna kill me!' A mantra of, 'I'mdead. I'mdead. I'mdead.' kept repeating in one girls mind as she wondered the fair grounds looking for her lost charge. Somewhere between the Sky Screamer and Tilt O' Whirl, she had lost her.

"Yep, I'm gonna die if she finds her way towards them. Definitely." She murmured looking around her eyes after scanning the area near her thrice over landed on a sandy blonde haired head. Eyes narrowed as she watched the figure start moving towards one of the shortest rides.

'Oh no you don't!' whipping around the girl took off dashing between couples excusing herself as she went. Stopping few scant feet behind the other, she took a few deep breaths trying not to appear rushed. Wouldn't do any good to let it known she was trying to keep tabs on the other girl.

"Relena-sama?" she questioned keeping her voice steady and calm.

Turning from staring at the two rides, her thoughts shaken the slightly taller girl smiled, "Hello Hilde! Where have you gone to?"

Making sure to keep her smile in place and mentally logging the promise to ring someone's neck, Hilde waved a hand, "Oh you know... got lost in the crowds! Dang people wouldn't stop pushin' me around y'know?"

Giggling the wheat blonde nodded, "Yes, they do tend to be in ones way here, don't they?" Relena turned away from her friend to look at the ride now loading up. "Hilde... do you know where the others went to?"

"Umm..." stepping beside the other, the dark violet girl thought on that one before answering. There were three groups she could answer with that one. Two, she had no clue where they were hiding and the other one... was currently boarding the ride she stared at. Uh-oh... "No, I'm not sure where they're at. Sorry." Okay so it wasn't a complete lie.

"Oh..." she had thought she saw... "Hilde... is that Heero over there?"

At the happiness in the young Hime's voice she sweat dropped directing her gaze that way. With a mental nod she agreed, it was indeed, Heero and the others. But like hell she was going to tell the Heero crazed girl that! "No... No, I don't think so..." Hilde almost wanted to laugh as the Hime's face fell turning away from the ride, but she stayed to watch. How could she not with all the yelling and cheering going on from it? And among them all, seemingly the loudest, was Quatre's high-pitched voice.

The ride she noticed was called ** 'Grease Lightening', it happened to be the fastest and shortest ride in the whole park. Quatre's screaming had some merit to it she reckoned. The boy was horrified of rides like those, never having been on them before. And this ride in particular...

It took off like lightening - backwards, several yards before going into a loop and climbing a tower of sorts with the left over force of the loop. Hangs there for about three seconds before it plunged back down thru the loop, shoots past the loading dock faster then it takes off. Speeds thru a second loop, hangs at that towers top for another three seconds and dives back thru the loop and pulls to a jerking stop back at the loading dock.

It was quite the ride if you liked speed. They named it properly.

"Come on Relena-sama, let's go find a fun ride!" Hilde hopped over grabbing the other lass' arm before skipping off. She was happy about finding a ride to get on, and secretly ticked off at one pointed onna for not being there when she was supposed to be watching this WITH her!

Yes, she was gonna get her revenge on Noin...

Relena smiled after her friend shaking her head. She couldn't help but think that truly was Heero getting on that ride... and with another girl at that! She'd find him soon; she knew he was here...


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"Pssst! Hey!" they were ignoring her, "HEY!"

"WHAT!?" Duo grinned, "Damn your voices loud chica! Keep it down your drawin' a crowd."

He was kidding, she knew he was kidding, but she was gonna kick his ass if he kept ignoring her! "Duo... I swear I'll- Minako shut up!"

Not helping her snickers the sunny blonde looked up innocently, "Who me? What've I done now?"

"You're laughin' at me!"

"No, no my dear." Wagging a finger playfully her smile only widened, "I'm snickering at you Mako-chan, there's a difference."

"No there's not." Came the voice of reason.

Minako sweat dropped turning around, "Ami-chan you're really not helping any."

The blue-headed lovely only smiled sweetly.

"Girls! Girls! I know I'm great an' fabulous guy, an' y'all love to fight over me, but come on! We've got a mission to get too! They're moving!" the only boy there grinned.

Everyone around him arched a brow questioningly, one chocolate haired girl managed to glare at the same making him sweat drop. Okay so they didn't like a comedian, no need to stare him to death!

Pointing his finger away quirking his own brow got him smacked up side the head from the tallest of the girls there "Baka" before she grabbed the black pouch from his hand and strolled off, the others following.


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"Onna come on!"

"Fei damnit stop pullin' on my arm!" the Bunny complained, "Your gonna pull it from the socket!" She wanted to get to the other ride too, but this was ridiculous! Ohhh if she only had a camera though! There'd be blackmail pictures in town that's all she had to say on that one. He was dubiously lucky Duo wasn't on this trip; he'd have a field day with it!

"Onna!"

"Usagi!"

Now she was getting yelled at again. "I'm coming! I'm coming!" These were her emotionally challenged boys right? No one switched them on her? Laughing she linked her other arm with that of Heero's and drug him and the Chinese towards the newest ride attraction. ***'The Joker.'

"Usagi please..." they were nearing the ride; he had to try.

Glancing a shot over her should Usagi smiled at Trowa. Such a nice boy; had a firm grip on her little Arabian friend so he didn't get away from them. Grinning she wagged her fingers at him from under Heero's arm.

He looked pitiful if she ever saw one. "Aw now Quatre dear" smiling secretly at the glare she got from the taller boy beside her, "you know I can't let you go... Er, well... Trowa can't either." She got a slight smile from the Amazon.

"...Usagi..."

"Now, now, you'll just have to try and start liking the rides like ol' Fei here has!" winking at the blonde, "You did, after all, suggest coming here. Shouldn't have if you didn't like the rides." With that and one last Tsukino Usagi smile she pulled the two on her arms off skipping into the waiting line.

Glaring Quatre started mumbling something about killing a certain longhaired braided idiot for suggesting something like this time. Death he was, well death he was going to be!

Trowa smiled tugging on the shorter man's arm.

"Okay! OKAY!"

Everyone watched Usagi bounce up and down between the two Orientals, they were next in line and it seemed... they're Bunny had a plan of action... so to speak.

It was great! A ride that actually had fiver person seating! Well... glancing around Wufei she corrected herself, standing. All five would be able to be on the same row! "Alrighty listen up!"

"...What now?"

"You wanna sit on the end mister?!" Evil grin back in place, "That way no one'll catch ya if you fall out."

Hearing the threat, even knowing it wouldn't happen - him falling out, still caused the small boy to shake his head mutely.

"Good, 'cause if you don't change that tune of yours I'm gonna arrange it!"

He nodded his head in submission. She was starting to scare him.

"Good" Usagi laughed bouncing around some more. "'Kay we got Fei first, me, then Heero and Quatre and Trowa brings up the rear. That okies with everyone?"

They nodded.

Heero quirked a brow looking down at the girl beside him, his mind couldn't help but point out how that arrangement was usually how one planed way of entry into a base... almost...

And Usagi smacked him upside the head.

Quatre grinned suddenly. How many times was that today? Three? Four? Curiousness was setting in at how many times she could get away with hitting him like that. She hadn't even his Wufei for his 'onna' comments yet. But had hit the Perfect Soldier three times already!

"Hentai! Get your head outta the foggy clouds and back to earth!"

"Please board the ride. Being careful of gap between ride and dock. Once situated please strap the buckle and wait for the shoulder bars to descend. Arigatou."

Hearing this they quickly hopped over the four-inch gap in the order Usagi had planned. Despite her planning though, they would have been sitting in that order anyways unless someone decided to switch with someone else.

While the others fumbled with the belts Heero leaned over to help Usagi's with hers, his hands making quick work of it he stayed where he was. Moving closer, his mouth next to her ear whispering lowly, so close, she could feel his hot breath send tingles down her spine, her face flushed as she nodded.

oOo@oOo
Boom Boom Boom,
Like a hammer to the heart,
Just one look at you and baby I was blown apart,
oOo@oOo@oOo

Rich rumblings came from the back of his throat as he pulled away sending her heart jumping into her throat with a wink before the shoulder bars came down and the ride began. 'He was laughing at her!' Was the soul thought in her hyper reeling mind while the ride slowly climbed the first of many drops and loops.

"USAGI!! I'M GOING TO-AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!" they went for the first loop cutting the Arabian's words off with his screaming. Usagi joined him on the next drop.


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"OHH! OHH! LOOKIE! LOOKIE!"

"What'er you yellin' for?" an annoyed voice questioned; she'd been yelling at things for the last five minutes!

"I think Heero just kissed Usagi!"

"WHAT?!"

"NO WAY!"

The blue haired girl smiled, "Don't look at me, only time will tell."

"Please... please tell me you got that?"

She smirked.

"YEEESSSS!!!!"

"Girls, girls! Chill!"

"Duo..." Makoto glared playfully at him.

Looking around nervously the braided boy knew something was going to happen and soon if he didn't get away from her.

"This was your plan..." the blonde started in.

Pretty n' blue advanced, "And we were so kinda as to assist you in this concoction..."

"We've got lotsa stuff on 'em!" Minako chirped grinning.

"...And now..." He started backing up unconsciously, four onna's looking at him as if he was they're pray was... scary... "WE WANNA RIDE A RIDE!"

That was it? Wiping the sweat from his brow Duo smiled charmingly, "Well then lets stash this stuff and hop on a ride!" Rides he could do, besides he had a tracker on the others. "So which one will it be?"

"Shotgun Swings."

They blinked. The swings? "Cool with me, lets go!"

While walking toward the ride of choice the group idyll chatted on what they were planning to do after this way was over. With the collected material and the sort. Some had good views, others, well... lets just say they had room to grow.

Walking and talking Duo didn't notice Minako's stopping 'til he rammed into her back causing Makoto to hit his loosing her balance. Acting quick Duo apologized reaching out for her hand saving her from the fall.

Makoto blushed at the gesture. As common as helping someone was to her, having him help her made her... feel different. His smiles always seemed to be brighter when directed her way, his eyes twinkling. Of course... her logical half tried saying it was because the boy was beyond mischievous, yet, the other side whispered of something else. What exactly... was happening to her?

"Mako-chan... hey you alright girl?" Minako's concerned voice shook her thoughts.

Shaking her head she smiled seeming a bit unsure, "Huh? Yea... yeah I'm fine thanks."

oOo@oOo
Boom Boom Boom,
Yeah I knew right from the start,
This was something new, oh baby!
oOo@oOo@oOo

Chuckling Duo hauled her completely upright smiling "Good to know." She could only nod to him. His eyes started to sparkle again, he moved closer only so she could hear once the others started walking, "You're cute when you blush." Laughing he ran.

Arching her chocolate brow in amusement, she once again found herself shaking her head at the boy. He was... something else, something unique she found drawing... was this what Usagi had over that one boy? Slowly smirking she vowed to find out... and get revenge Senshi style!

"HEY WAIT FOR ME!!"


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"Can we go on another ride please?" smiling shakily the blonde smiled, "Maybe one a little slower this time?" Her was still a mess from the last one, quite atrocious.

"Hai Relena-sama" Hilde hid her smile looking for another ride when a familiar head caught her eye... two familiar heads to be precise. Nudging the other girl Hilde smiled outwardly while inside she was smirking thinking evil things.

"Relena-sama, why don't you go get some ice cream and meet me at that bench? I just saw someone I need to speak with. I'll be right back!" Not waiting for a response she tossed the young Hime some money and ran.

"NOOOIINNN!! YOU'RE DEAD!"

Some distance away said person groaned blanching at the meeting to come. She'd been found. Her day of fun was coming to an end and she'd be once more forced - though this time as a favor, to watch over the Sanq Hime.

She turned, "Hilde."

"Don't you 'Hilde' me! Where've you been!?" short and mad fumed waving her hands about, "You're supposed to be watchin' that chica with me! Not leavin' me alone with 'er!"

"I'm sorry Hilde... I-" there really wasn't an excuse besides wanting to get away which she thoroughly knew the younger girl was searching for a way to do. But if they left the Sanq Hime alone then there was a change she'd run into that unsuspecting group of people.

Said unsuspecting group of people currently had no idea what so ever that the Hime was currently in the same vicinity.

"...just wanted to get away..." Hilde nodded knowingly, "I know, trust me, I know. BUT, we've gotta keep an eye on 'er! She wasn't even supposed to be here!"

Noin nodded looking around, "Where...?"

"Ice cream."

"Ah... good thing then..." nodding towards the booth the older woman picked up her pace, "How did we let her get here anyways? Do you remember?"

A snort, "Or do ya mean, 'How'd she find out Heero was to be here?'"

"Yes, that too."

"Honestly? I have no clue."

"Well lets do this then..." Noin sighed.

Grabbing the others arm before she could make a move Hilde pointed to the left where a group of people stood waiting in line. "Is that... who I think it is?" her eyes twinkled.

"Who?" Squinting her eyes from the afternoon sun lilac orbs glittered in playfulness. "DUO!" She'd never been so glad to see someone in all her time. If he was done with his 'mission' then...

"Lets go get 'im!"

"Hilde! We can't! What about Relena? You know darn well that Duo never goes anywhere without one or the other pilots!"

Frowning at the out ranking Preventers logic the shorted lass stuck her tongue out when a thought struck her. "Okay, alright, I can play that... But!" pointing a finger joyfully, "When has Mr. Shinigami ever been seen around the guys with a group of girls??"

"Good point."

"So lets GO!"

As one they ran. As one they yelled, "DUUUOOOOO!!!!" They be damned of watching the Sanq Hime on their own. Their mission giver was going to join in the fun until the mission called again. Both smirked at Duo's shocked look.

Thus, a new plan began...


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* XLT-79 - Is one FUN ride to be on! You're feet don't really hang like that. -_- Be really neat, but no they don't. They're actually in the little folded up part of the seats like the other rides have, it's knee high, but it (the ride) DOES hang from the railings at the top instead of the customary 'bottom attached' rides. Really neat one!

** Grease Lightening - We have this ride and the 'XLT-79' here in Houston. It really is one of the fastest in the park and is the shortest one. Real fun to keep going on this one again, and again, and again... heh besides the 'Texas Cyclone', this is the only other ride my best friend and I'll go on at least ten times in a row before moving to a different one. ^_^ Key is, ya gotta get there early in the mornings... ^_~ Or, just be REALLY patient.

*** The Joker - As in Batman and the Joker... know y'all've bound to have heard of this ride. heh It's a fun one! The seats are like bicycle seats and you stand up thru the whole ride. ^_~ IF you've got it, should try it!

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Oi Mnna-chan!! Whatcha think? Didja like it!? Huh? Huh? Please ya gotta tell me! I had one hell of a rough but fun time writing this one!! ^__^ After getting past the first like.. oh say ten pages and running ideas on what to do, it came pretty easy. Was hard tryin' to get it started, but guess what? I FINISHED IT! ::laughs grinnin'::

Only one more chapter to go now! HTTH9, I'm hoping will be just as long (a whooping 22 pages) but eaiser to write and get out. I'll have a loll in there between that (HTTH9) and the starting of the sequel, but while I'm on that...

If you've got ANY IDEAS for what you'd like to see in the sequel, then either stick them in your reviews, or IM me or e-mail them to me! I'm not sayin' I don't have anything to base the sequel off of, 'cause I do. But since this is a *if you want one* type deal. I wanna hear what y'all have to say on it.

So PLEASE by all means REVIEW and let me know what you thought of this chapter and your thoughts on what you'd like to see in the sequel.

Arigatou gozamasu & Ja ne 'til next time! ~ AR

Start - 12-02-02
Finish - 2-06-03 . . 7:03pm
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