Akina's Notes: Thank you so much for all the reviews! I don't think I've ever had that many reviews for a single chapter! Thank you so much! I'm keeping my promise and writing this now while I feel like it before I get lazy again! J I will answer all questions you have throughout the story! You think I would just give my plot away? Well, on with the story and please review when you're done reading!

You Remind Me:

Chapter 4:

            Rei had no idea how long she had been locked away in the cell. With no window she couldn't possibly tell the passage of time. All she knew was that she hadn't eaten since she had last seen the scientist and Heero. Water was also a scarcity and it came at irregular intervals so she couldn't figure out what time of day they came around. It was like Chinese Water Torture never knowing what would happen when.

            Shifting her position on the bed, Rei felt a sharp stab of pain shoot up her leg. Her ankle was just as painful as it had been when she got there, maybe worse since she hadn't any drugs to make it go away. She was slightly thankful for the pain though. It was reliable and kept her from drifting too far from reality.

            Suddenly Rei heard the click of a lock as her door slid open. She looked up expecting to see a guy dressed like he was in the military with a small cup of water. Instead it was Heero. He was just standing in the doorway, staring at her, his face void of emotion. All she could do was stare back at him. Her face kept bouncing between relief, hate and dread as her emotions ran rampant in her head. She didn't know whether to be thankful to see a familiar face or be worried that he had been sent to kill her.

            Finally Rei said something unable to bear the silence that filled the room. "May I help you?" Her voice was scratching from lack of use and the tears she had shed. It was almost unrecognizable.

            "I was ordered to come see if you wanted food," said Heero.

            Re's stomach almost roared at the thought. "Would I ever." She began to get up when Heero put up a hand, stopping her effectively.

            "I was sent here to see if you wanted it, not give it too you. You have to prove you want it first."

            "My stomach's voice should be enough to prove to you that I'm hungry."

            "You don't understand. We need to make sure that we can trust you enough to bring you out of here and give you some more freedom," Heero's voice was cold as he told her this. It almost seemed even icier than usual, like he hated what he was doing. He walked closer to the bed watching her reactions closely. "You must agree to work for Doctor J. and the other scientists."

            "And if I don't?" Rei didn't like the sound of this bargain.

            "You'll stay locked in her for a while, no food, less water."

            "Hardly sounds fair. Tell me, why would I agree to work with someone who I can't stand? How can I work to achieve something I don't believe in?"

            That was all the response that Heero needed, he got up and left the room, leaving Rei's stomach growling at him in agitation.

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            Once outside, Heero leaned against the wall as he regained his emotionless composure.

            "Don't worry Heero, she'll come around. It's not long until a starving human being will follow the will of the person who decides to feed it. It worked for you didn't it?"

            "Hn," was all of Heero's reply. He didn't even look up, he knew who it was. The one man who had been able to bend him to his will and Heero had more hatred for him then anyone could imagine. He was Doctor J's slave to the core, and he loathed the very thought of it. What could he do though? It was impossible for him to leave this place. His home and prison.

            Once Dr. J left, Heero broke down in sobs. Unknown to him, he was being watched and the one watching him was extremely unhappy with this outburst of emotion.

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            Dr. J frowned at the gray image of the young man breaking down into tears. This girl might have more effect on him than he had predicted. It wasn't good to have his perfect soldier affected this way. He might revolt against the whole operation and destroy it. The boy was good enough; the only thing that kept him in line was his fear of being broken again. Every animal could be broken, be that horse or human. All it takes is a little training.

            Switching to the screen next to the one above Heero, Dr. J watched as the young girl lay on her bed staring into space. She was beginning to trouble him. He hadn't thought that she had this much fire in her. Most people give in after three days without food. The only one that had taken longer had been Heero, and even he gave in the end. He would just have to use a little more water to quench this fire. In time, she too will go out to just burnt ashes and blackened logs.

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            Rei lay miserably on her bed. She knew that she probably stunk since she hadn't taken a shower in forever. That was the least of her worries though. What if she was left here to starve or die of dehydration? Those weren't on her list of ways to die. She had always hoped that she would die some dramatic death that people would call honorable or even peacefully in her sleep as an old woman. Not as a teenager being stubborn. Maybe the way the scientist called Dr. J was not that bad. She was just not looking at the whole picture. He offered food, water, and relief from pain, and all she did was throw it back in his face like an ungrateful brat.

            What are you thinking Rei?! She questioned herself. The man had been behind the destruction of her home. He was keeping her here like some disobedient slave. How could he not be a horrible person? She was almost convinced that he had done something to Heero to be able to control him like that. Heero certainly didn't seem to like it when he didn't manage to quite seal off his emotions from the world. She remembered the way that he had looked so upset when he left her room. No, she couldn't give in to the scientists here. Still, food was very tempting.

            Suddenly there was huge crash and bricks came tumbling down on the floor, just missing the bed. Rei sat up quickly and stared in shock at the two young girls who appeared in the hole in the wall.

            "Are you Rei Hino?" asked the taller one with a high brown ponytail. Rei just nodded back at her, her eyes as big as Frisbees. "Were here to rescue you. Hurry up Minako, help her up and put her on my back. It won't be long till a soldier finds us."

            Just as the words came out of the girl's mouth an alarm sounded and Rei's cell door flew open. "Freeze," said a cold male voice.

            Turing to look who it was, Rei saw Heero with gun in hand. She was paralyzed with fear since the two girls seemed unarmed.

            "Sorry sweet heart, but you wont be able to stop us. We'll just take you with us." Minako winked at the boy and drew her gun and fired.

            "NO!" yelled Rei as she saw Heero drop his gun and fall over clutching his arm close to his stomach. With the way he fell, she couldn't tell if he had taken a bullet to his arm or his gut. "HOW COULD YOU?"

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A.N.: Hehehe, don't shoot me! I had to leave at least a little bit of a cliffy. I probably wont be able to get the next chapter out until after New Years. I am going out of town until next week in two days and then leaving for Florida with my band two days after I get back from that.  Well, please review! I love reviews! (yes that is a hint!) And thank you to everyone who does in advance!