Hey people. Since it's the last week of school the chapters are going to be coming a little slower cause of finals. Damn finals take away all my fun. Well that's what you get for being in high school. Only 2 more years of it!!!!!!! Here is a little review of what is has been gong on so far. Ashleigh just kicked some ass and expressed her feelings for Duo yada yada yada.......... By the way, thanks to all have reviewed. On with the story.

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The next day.......

Ashleigh got up feeling strange. Something wasn't right at the moment but she couldn't figure out what it was yet. She felt vulnerable. In spite of her paranoia she got up, got dressed and went downstairs.

Ashleigh was the only one up. Well, it kind of figured since it was 6:30 am. She went into the kitchen and made some tea. She never noticed the note on the counter.

"What's wrong with me. I feel like something is out of place, missing almost." She muttered to herself staring at her cup.

"You're up early."

Ashleigh was brought out of her staring contest when Quatra walked into the kitchen and sat in a chair next to hers. She looked at her and his face became worried.

"Are you okay? You're pale."

"No, now that I think about it. Do you have any Tylenol or painkillers? My head hurts."

Quatra walked over to a cabinet and pulled out a Tylenol bottle. As he was walking beck to his seat he saw the note on the counter.

"I believe you have mail." He handed her the note and Tylenol.

"Thanks. Even after 228 years they still have my best friend." She joked.

Quatra looked at her startled.

"I was kidding Quatra. I'm not a drug fanatic. I meant it in a good way. Tylenol is the best medicine that helps me so I call it my best friend." She giggled when he sighed with relief then went back to staring at her cup.

"Maybe you should go lay down if you're not felling well."

"I think I will. Thanks Quat. Can I tell you something?"

"Sure."

"Ever since i've been here you, Trowa, and Duo have been the nicest to me and I thank you for that. You're like a brother to me. Big or little I can't say, cause I don't know if you're older or younger than me, but it doesn't matter. I'm just glad to know that some people care for me here, even Heero." She got up and gave him a kiss on the cheek and went into the living room.

Ashleigh,

By the time you read this Wufei and I have already left. Last night we received missions and set out first thing this morning. We should be back in a few days. Don't have too much fun without me.

Duo

"Like i'll be having any fun." Ashleigh groaned as she flopped onto the couch and fell asleep.

*Ashleigh dream sequence*

"(Cough) why did I have to get sick?" Ashleigh whined to herself as she laid in bed.

(someone moves in the shadows)

"Who is there?!" Ashleigh said frantically sitting up, "Show your self."

Several soldiers appeared out of the shadows.

"What do you want?" She asked and quickly wished she hadn't said that because someone hit her in the head.

*End dream sequence*

Ashleigh woke up in a cold sweat and panting.

"That was scary......." She quickly got up and went to the kitchen.

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Days passed and Ashleigh had caught a cold so Quatra go to play doctor. (^.^) She had uneasy feelings and refused to be in her room alone none the less sleep in it. She had seeked refuge at night in Duo's room.

Heero was pretty peeved when a bruise formed on his head from Ashleigh's boot and tried to pay her back, but she'd always be the victor.

4 days after Duo and Wufei had left they arrived at 10:30 pm.

"Hey Q-man. Long time no see." Duo smirked as he flopped in a chair.

"You were only gone 4 days Duo." Quatra told him closing his book.

"Really, 4 days? Felt like 2 months, guess being captured does that to ya." He shrugged putting his hands behind his head.

"What happened?"

"Some how I was tracked to the safe house. Luckily Wu-man was hiding his Gundam and I was the only one. He got me out of there before I could start a collection of bruises even thought I won't be eating like I used to for a while. Too many kicks in the stomach. Once I got to my Gundam they were regretting that. So what happened around here? You guys have any fun without me?"

"No we didn't. Ashleigh came down with a cold and I had to play the peacemaker between her and Heero. Heero didn't appreciate his bruise from Ashleigh even though we all know he deserved it. Let's see have had a major case of paranoia from Ashleigh. She refuses to sleep in her room none the less be alone in one. I got her to sleep in her room, but who knows how long that will last."

"She hasn't told you?"

"No. Do you know?"

"Haven't a clue. Well i'm gonna turn in. G'night."

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"I can't wait to actually sleep in a bed tonight." Duo sighed walking to his room.

"I wouldn't be so sure about that.' Heero's voice came from behind him.

Duo turned around and burst out laughing.

"I.......would........have......never......thought.....it was....the......shape.......of.....the......boot." He managed to say in between laughs.

"Ha ha very funny. I suppose you head about Ashleigh's sleeping problems"

"Yep. Where has she been sleeping for the past 4 days?" Duo whiped away the tears from his eyes.

"Give ya 3 guesses."

"Couch?"

"No"

"Floor?"

"Nope."

"Bathroom?"

"Are you really that much of an idiot?"

"Will you two keep it down? Some people are trying to sleep here!" Ashleigh yelled from Duo's room.

"She's been in my room?"

"Yes Einstein. I caught her the first night you were gone. She says she didn't fell safe. That's all I got out of her." Heero raised the volume of his voice just to annoy Ashleigh.

'Look i'm sick and i'm tired. All i'm asking is that you would keep the volume down so I can sleep peacefully. Is that too much to ask for?" Ashleigh scowled walking out of Duo's room.

"Then go to your own room." Heero glared.

"Do you want another boot mark Yuy? I want to sleep somewhere I feel safe."

"Okay i'm getting out of the line of fire." Duo backed up against the wall between Trowa's and Wufei's door whom were watching the commotion.

Quatra had wondered upstairs to see what the noise was about and hung his head.

"If anyone wants a referee don't come to me. I'm tired of breaking these two up.' Quatra wondered into his room then called out, "And if you are going to kill each other please keep it down."

"Will do." Ashleigh said menacingly

"These two always fight like they are married." Trowa said before retreating to his room.

Everyone else did the same leaving Ashleigh and Heero in the hallway whom were last seen staring at each other. Every five minutes or so you would hear yelling, but no one paid attention till there was a gun shot. Then they all ran out.

"Shit he didn't." Duo scolded running out in a tank top and sleeping pants.

They all expected to see Ashleigh up against a wall with a gun to her except it was the opposite; Ashleigh had the gun and Heero was up against the wall.

"What the heck?!" Quatra yelled as he ran out of his room, "I thought I said if you were going to kill each other keep it quiet."

"Sorry. He provoked me." Ashleigh said putting the safety back on the gun.

"I thought we hid all the guns." Trowa whispered to the startled Quatra.

"Duo, you should find some other place to hide your guns. Under your pillows doesn't work." Ashleigh told him walking back into his room and handing him his gun, but before she walked all the way in she stopped, "By the way Yuy, next time I won't miss."

"Wufei you're rubbing off on her. If she starts calling me 'Maxwell' you're dead." Duo threatened going to go hide his gun again.

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Also there might not be a new chapter till after the new year cause i'm going to my dad's and I have no access to a computer what so ever. So if this is the last one before the 22nd, Happy Holidays!

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