(The next morning everyone ((the guys slept in the living room, after they transported their Gundams to a safe location.)) got into the 'Tank' ((that's Crystal's station wagon)) and drove over to Mae's. This is of course after breakfast.)

Mae (opens the door and let's everyone in): Ok, this is it your home away from home for the next month. Please don't destroy anything. And whatever you do, do not, I repeat do not, shoot or hurt my cats or I will torture and murder you.

Duo (slightly confused): Wouldn't you get in trouble for killing some one?

Mae (with a diabolical smile): Only if I get caught.

Crystal: Mae, knock it off.

Quatre: Would you mind showing us around so we know where everything is?

Mae: Oh yeah. This way. (gives a quick tour ((it's your basic one story three-bedroom two bath house))..) Ok?

Heero: There are two rooms for the five of us to stay in, so who is going to stay with who?

Quatre (obviously knowing the other guys don't want to): I'll share a room with Duo. That is if you don't mind Duo?

Duo: Nope, that'd be cool.

Heero: Which room?

Duo: Can we have the guest room? I mean since it does have a bathroom in it, it would save on time.

Heero: Anyone object? ((crickets chirp)) Fine, then who's staying in the other room?

Trowa: You and Wufei can.

Shannon and Quatre: But where will you sleep? (slightly blush again)

Trowa: The hammock in the back yard. (noticing the looks he's getting) There's a couch in the living room.

Quatre: Trowa, please don't joke like that.

Trowa: Sorry Quatre.

Duo: So what's for lunch? (mass head hanging or sweat dropping.)

Mae: Well we could go out for lunch. (There are no real arguments so the girls take the guys to a resteraunt, while there the guys take their time to decide what they want. ((it's Panda Express, where we always eat, if you don't know what that is you're deprived))The girls get a table outside and wait. After lunch they head back to the house, then eventually go to sleep or home. The next day bright and early ((10 am)) everyone is awake and Shannon and Crys have come over to pick up Quatre and Duo for school)

Shannon: Did everyone sleep well?

Mae: No.

(everyone looks confused)

Shannon: Why not?

Mae: My cats are missing. (glares at Wufei)

Wufei: Don't look at me, onna. What would I want with your stupid cats?

(Trowa clears his throat)

Trowa: You're cats were in the living room with me.

(Mae's head drops to the table.)

Crystal: Mae get up. You have to take Trowa to work and explain to him on the way what he's supposed to do and how he should act. Ok?

Mae (gets up and grabs her purse): Yeah, yeah. Oh by the way. Here.

(hands Crystal an envelope)

Crystal: What's this?

Mae: That's lunch for Duo and Quatre. I figured they wouldn't have any money, and after you paid to transport their Gundams.. I figured I should pay for their food. After all they are staying in my house and I feel responsible for them... but anyway let's get going Trowa.

(Trowa and Mae walk out the door. Mae sticks her head back in)

Mae: Hey Heero? If you guys leave there's a spare key on this shelf, please lock the door. And you have to "lightly" kick it when you're locking it. Ok?

Heero (not looking up from his papers): Hn.

(Mae leaves shaking her head ((I am going to go through Mae and Trowa's day first just because. Then I'll go through Crystal, Quatre, Shannon, and Duo's day it'll be like watching their day if you know what I mean. I won't even cover Wufei and Heero's day because it won't be worth it)) Trowa stands waiting)

Mae: First things first. Here. (hands him a Walkman, he looks at it blankly) It's a Walkman, I like music when I walk if I'm not talking and I doubt you'll talk much, so I thought it would polite to offer you one.

Trowa: Aren't you going to explain what we'll be doing?

Mae (starts walking): Yeah but it won't take the whole trip, so I thought some tunes would be nice. (he nods and follows) So to start if they post you with me we'll be in the information booth. That means we sit there and answer questions, no matter how stupid, and we do so with some semblance of politeness. If not they'll explain what you're supposed to do. Understand so far? (he nods and she continues) Ok then the next thing you need to know is no weapons, which is why I had Heero take yours at breakfast. (he nods again) Is there anything else you need to or want to know?

Trowa: No that is sufficient. (looks at her)

Mae: Ok then I'm putting my Walkman on, but the volume will be low enough that if you want to ask something I should hear you. (puts her walkman on and starts half-dancing down the street Trowa looks at her oddly for a moment then puts his walkman on follows her, but doesn't dance or half- dance. They make it to the mall, Mae removes her Walkman and holds her hand out for Trowa's, he hands it to her. She puts both into her purse((it's a large purse)).) Ok I'll take you to the boss so we can get you clocked in. (the boss clocks Trowa in and confirms that Trowa will be in the info booth with Mae. They head to the booth.)

Trowa: We're being followed. (Mae looks behind them and sees four girls following them, giggling)

Mae (smiling): That's nothing wait until the stores open then there'll be even more. But it seems you have a fan club already. (under her breath) And you can't blame them.

(They make it to the info booth, ((Trowa did a flip from the second level onto the first while Mae took the escalator)) and take their places, and their day starts. For the most part not much happens that is until lunch break..)

Boss ((he doesn't need a name)): Ok time for lunch, Barton you're going first then when you get back Mae'll go. You get half an hour. (boss walks off to where ever he goes. Trowa looks at Mae)

Mae: The food court is upstairs and to the left, here's $10 it should be enough. If you have any problems have them ring me here. (he nods and starts off) And Trowa? (he turns around, she smiles) Take the escalator or the elevator this time. (He nods and goes off being followed by a group of 15 girls between the ages of 14 and 20. While Trowa is at lunch the girls stare at him and make comments like "Hey cutie!" etc. He ignores them. Then his break is over and he's done eating ((for those of you wondering what he ate, he had pasta and calzones, it beats Catherine's soup)) he goes back to the info booth. When he gets there Mae gets up to go to lunch but he stops her for a second.)

Trowa: Is there any way to get them to stop following me? (indicating the girls)

Mae (blushes): There are two ways I can think of, but I don't know how well you'll like either one. (he indicates she should continue) Well the first way would be to act like you're gay and that you have a boyfriend. (he raises his eyebrow)

Trowa: And the second?

Mae: The second way is to act like you have a girlfriend, but for either one to work you'd have to get some one to play along. (Trowa nods and then kisses her. Mae turns red and the girls all glare. Mae then goes to lunch while Trowa takes care of the booth. ((she had a salad, a chocolate shake and a huge chunk of fudge cake)) after she returns info booth the usual stuff happens, then their day ends and they clock out and head off)

Mae (after walking in silence ((no walkmans)) for awhile): Why did you kiss me?

Trowa: You said to act like I had a girlfriend, and I did.

Mae (blushing but trying to hide it): Could you warn me next time?

(Trowa nods and they continue walking)

((and now for the school scene for those of you who don't like Trowa. Freaks you're supposed to like all the pilots!!))

(Crystal drags Duo out the door while Shannon and Quatre are waiting in the 'Tank' ((that's her car remember?)) Shannon and Quatre are in the back seat and Duo gets in the front with Crystal.)

Crystal: If you don't hurry we'll be late.

Duo: But I thought it was College?

Crystal: It is but if you're late you don't get into class and you're counted absent, after so many absences you lose the credit and have to repeat the course.

Duo: So?

Crystal (looking quite angry): So if I lose a credit my mom will kill me then I'll kill you. Got it?

Duo(nervous because she's starting to glare): Got it.

Shannon: Did Heero get you a copy of your schedules?

Quatre(shakes his head): No, but he did say we would have to talk to some counselor? (unsure about the last part)

Shannon(nods): Ok that means Crys and I will be taking you to the Admissions desk before class.

Duo(looks suspiciously at Crystal): I thought you said we were going to be late?

Crystal(smiling): We will be. We'll be late for the morning chatting. (Duo just about falls out of the car. They make it to the college in one piece ((barely though, have you ever seen some of the lunatic drivers in Vegas?)) Crystal and Shannon take Duo and Quatre to the Admissions office to get their schedules)

Crystal: So what classes do you have?

Quatre: I have 'Mythology' then 'Sculpture', 'Anthropology', 'Music Performance', and finally 'Japanese'.

(Shannon's eyes widen slightly)

Duo: I got 'Mythology', 'Computer Technology', 'Theater', 'Psycho-logy', and 'Japanese'. (Crystal's eyes widen as well)

Crystal: Let me see you schedules. (looks at their schedules) Aaaahhh monkey freak, Shannon, they have the exact same classes as us.

Shannon: Really? (somewhat shocked looks at the schedules) They do. Well then we should get to Myth class. (they head to their first class, which they all have together, the girls saying hi to their friends on the way and introducing the guys. They get to class and there is a large discussion during class about the various names for certain gods and goddesses ((you have to be really out of it to not know where this is going)))

Professor: So everyone is familiar with the more popular deities, does anyone know some lesser-known deities, where they were worshipped and what they're in charge of?

Crystal: Selene, she was worshipped in Greece, and was the goddess of the moon.

Shannon: Caridwen, she was worshipped in Wales, and was the goddess of poetry.

Duo: Shinigami, he's worshipped in...

Quatre(hangs his head): Duo please stop.

Professor: No, don't, I would actually like to hear him out. (Quatre starts to hide in his seat as does Shannon. Crystal look like she's going to kill or hurt Duo.)

Duo: Anyway Shinigami was worshipped in the L2 cluster, and was the god of death.

Pro.: L2 cluster? I'm not familiar with that region, or is it a nomadic tribe? (Duo goes to open his mouth but Quatre intervenes)

Quatre: It's a nomadic tribe in the Middle East.

(Duo glares for like five seconds before shrugging. The Professor continues the discussion until the clock tower chimes signaling the end of the class. Everyone gets up and leaves. Crystal drags Duo by his braid out.)

Crystal: Duo you're an idiot. See you at lunch Shannon. (they walk off leaving Shannon and Quatre ((and half the school)) staring.)

Shannon: Well I suppose we should got to 'Sculpture' now. (They head to sculpture as they get there Shannon gasps and blushes as she remembers what their current projects are) Umm, Mr. W..Quatre?

Quatre(looking slightly puzzled): Yes?

Shannon: I just remembered that we're currently working on human modeled sculptures.

Quatre: Is there something wrong with that?

Shannon: Umm. we're doing.... nude sculptures. (voice drops on the last part. Quatre blushes as does Shannon.)

Quatre: I see. Well we can't skip class so we might as well go in. (slightly bows) After you. (Shannon smiles at his politeness. ((I know some of you freaks want details but this isn't a lemon fic. That one is going to be later. ~_^)) by the end of class both Shannon and Quatre were relieved to be out.)

Shannon: We have one more class before we have an hour off. That's when we'll have lunch. Will you be ok until then?

Quatre(smiling): I'll be fine. (looks at his schedule) So we have 'Anthropology' next?

Shannon: Yeah, and I should warn you we just finished watching a video on the "rites of passage" for certain tribes. (slightly shudders as they walk to the next class)

Quatre(looking sympathetic): That bad?

Shannon(making a face): It was kind of graphic, and unusual at parts. I mean I understand it's nothing to them but to me.. (Quatre nods and puts his hand on her shoulder then removes it, and blushes)

Quatre: I'm sorry about that.

Shannon(gently smiles): That's ok. But we're here. (they enter class and sit ((in seats next to each other)) and the Professor starts)

Pro.: Alright people, everyone, except our new student Mr. Winner, should remember the video. (various groans and other reactions) Yeah I know you said it was "Gross and sick to watch the guys cut a line around their skulls without any drugs." But I have some good news for you. You now have an assignment. (a few more groans. The Prof. clears her throat) Your assignment is this: Create your own 'Rite of Passage' ceremony. You will have two weeks to work on it and videotape it. You may work alone or in a group but no more than five people in each group, if I let you have any amount of people I'm sure I'd get two projects if that. You may use the rest of class to choose your groups but I want it kept reasonably quiet. (the class starts talking amongst themselves. Three guys approach Shannon with "Would you be in our group?". Shannon looks slightly overwhelmed.)

Quatre: Excuse me, but I believe she already has a partner for this project. (gets glared at) And I also believe if you continue to bother her it will be considered harassment. (the guys stop glaring at Quatre and back off) Are you ok?

Shannon: Yeah thanks. I could have probably handled it, eventually. (chuckles) I get this stuff all the time.

Quatre: What do you mean?

Shannon: Every time we have a group project those same guys ask me to help them, meaning they want me to do most of the work so they can get a good grade. (half smiles)

Quatre: So they only see your brains and not your beauty? (he then blushes realizing what he said.) I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that, it was forward of me.

Shannon(smiling meekly and blushing): That's ok. (then they start discussing ideas for their project ((yeah I know sudden mood change)) until the end of the class. Everyone leaves Quatre turns to Shannon)

Quatre: I believe you said we have an hour off for lunch now.

Shannon: Yeah and we have to meet Crystal, because she has your lunch money.

Quatre(smiling): So we're off to find "mom"?

Shannon(first looking shocked then understanding he's joking starts to laugh): Yeah, let's go find "mommy dearest".

(they head to the cafeteria and find Crystal and Duo already there and "discussing" something. Shannon winks to Quatre as she greets Crystal)

Shannon: Hi mom.

(Crystal double takes)

Crystal: What did you call me!!?!!?!?!?!? (Duo starts to inch away as Shannon starts laughing and Quatre blushes)

Shannon: Nevermind. So what do we want today? Burritos, salad, or pizza?

Duo: Pizza.

Crystal: Burritos

Quatre: I'll be fine with a salad. What about you?

Shannon: I guess I'll have pizza too. Do we have enough Crys?

(Crystal checks the envelope)

Crystal: We should. I think we have enough for food and drinks. (they go up to the counter order, wait, wait some more, finally get their food and sit at a table to eat and talk.)

Quatre: So how has the day been going for you so far?

Crystal: Duo almost blew up the computer lab.

(Quatre and Shannon both start choking)

Shannon: How?? (Crystal glares at Duo)

Duo(shrugging): All I did was try to upgrade the computer.

Crystal: Ask him how he tried to "upgrade" the computer. (Quatre doing the cute glare thing)

Quatre: Duo what did you do?

Duo(putting his hand behind his head chuckling): Well I tried to add the 'ZERO System' to it. (mass 'thunk' as the others drop their heads to the table. After a few minutes they resume eating and talking about the day so far.)

Crystal: Hey Shannon?

Shannon: Yes?

Crystal: How do you think Mae is doing with Trowa?

(sweat drops all around)

Shannon: Do we even want to guess?

Crystal(sweat drops): Yeah you're right. (they continue eating and talking ((I won't bore you with details but the basics are "that sucks" "Duo you're an idiot" and "I'm still hungry" guess who said that last one.)) after quite awhile they all get up and go to their next classes. As Quatre and Shannon are walking through the halls.)

Quatre: I was wondering what exactly is 'Music Performance'?

Shannon: Well in 'Music Performance' we do just that, perform music. It's kind of like a concert group but we haven't actually performed live yet. For the most part we've been going over pieces trying to find one we can all perform. (they have just reached it) I hope you can either play an instrument or sing decently. (her eyes widen) I'm sorry I didn't mean to sound rude...

Quatre(stops her and smiles): I understand what you meant, and I think I might surprise you. (they enter, class starts)

Teacher: Ok as you noticed we have a new member to our group. Mr. Winner would you please join me up here? (Quatre joins the teacher, while slightly blushing) Ok first the basics do you sing or play any instruments?

Quatre(a little nervously): Well I don't know about singing but I do play the violin a little.

Teacher: Well we'll try you at singing later but for now go ahead and borrow Jim's violin since he broke his arm.. (half glares at Jim, who's sitting front row. Jim hands Quatre his violin smiling cheerfully.)

Jim(winking): Now try not to destroy or I'll have let Shannon lecture you on proper instrument care.

Shannon(sitting further back): I'm going to hurt you Jim!!

(Quatre blushes and takes Jim's violin, then looks to the teacher to see what he should play. The teacher indicates he should play whatever he wants. He starts to play Mozart's "symphony #40 in G minor: menuetto allegretto" from memory ((of course he plays damn good)) leaving some of the group stunned and Shannon starts swaying with the tune. He finishes and gets a half-standing ovation)

Teacher: Well if you sing half as good as you play we have a new star. (Quatre blushes and the group starts catcalling and whistling. This continues for a while then they settle down and get back to choosing a piece for performance. An argument ensues about which composer is better. This is cut short by class ending.)

Jim: Hey Quatre. You can hang on to my violin until you either get your own or until my arm gets better. Oh and Shannon? (she looks to him) Don't get too jealous of Quatre's ability. (Jim starts running as Shannon threatens him with her book bag.)

Shannon: Sometimes I wonder why I put up with him. (she shakes her head) Anyway we need to get to 'Japanese' now.

Quatre: Aren't Miss Crystal and Duo in that class as well?

Shannon: Yeah, but I have to warn you don't let Crys hear you call her "Miss". She'd probably freak out again.

Quatre(nods): Does that apply to you and Miss Maeleana as well?

Shannon: Yes, and feel free to call us by our nicknames.

Quatre: I'll try to if it would make you more comfortable.

Shannon: It would thank you.

(they go into the 'Japanese' class ((which by the way is like first year or something)) and sit by Crys and Duo who are already there, and class starts)

((blank space for the Japanese class. You see I have extremely little knowledge of the language, I took Spanish instead oh well))

(As they're leaving to go to the 'Tank')

Crystal: Well that was an interesting and tiring day. Can we not repeat it tomorrow? (glares at Duo)

Duo: What? I thought it was a fun day.

(everyone else sighs and gets in. ((now before they go home we will go over Duo & Crystal's day. ::scene does the super rewind thing until they're back at the end of 'Myth' class::)) Crystal is dragging Duo down the hall)

Crystal: Are you intentionally stupid or is it a gift? (letting go of his braid)

Duo(rubbing the back of his head): What do you mean?

Crystal(sighing): I mean, you shouldn't mention 'Shinigami' at school, there are no colonies here, remember? And if you want to try to fit in while you're here you shouldn't answer questions unless the teacher or professor calls on you specifically.

Duo: Why not?

Crystal: Because it makes you look like a dork. See it's not cool for a guy to answer but it's expected for girls to.

Duo: Oh, ok. Anything else I should know about being cool here?

Crystal: Yeah, be a toned-down version of yourself. (Duo looks slightly confused) That means you can be you but at the same time act a little calmer. Got it?

Duo: Sure. Now what's our next class?

Crystal: We have 'Computer Technology', and just so you know that means we learn how to build and fix computers. Please try not to embarrass me. (they reach the computer lab, ((without too many more problems)) and after a few minutes the class starts.)

Instructor: Ok in the last session we started rebuilding our motherboards. Mr. Maxwell since you've just joined us you'll need to catch up with the rest of the class. You will have your own computer to work on but until you catch up to the class I'd like you to work with Miss Cramer. (Duo and Crys nod in acknowledgment) Ok, then everyone get started. (everyone gets started and everything goes as it should for a while, when suddenly there's a fizzing sound. Everyone looks toward Duo's computer in time to see it start to spark and actually catch fire. There is mass hysteria as everyone moves as quickly as possible from Duo's comp. Crys drags him to the side as the instructor grabs a fire extinguisher and puts out the flaming mess.)

Inst.: It seems that computer was in bad shape. Well I guess we'll have a 'free class'. I'm going to find one of the maintenance crew. (goes out of the lab. Crystal pulls Duo to the other side of the class.)

Crystal: Are you ok? What happened?

Duo: I'm not sure what happened and yeah I'm fine. All I know is one moment I'm working on it the next...

Crystal: What exactly were you doing to the computer? It might explain what happened.

Duo(scratching his head): Well... I was trying to upgrade it, I mean it was at a really slow level.

Crystal(eye starts twitching): How high were you upgrading it?

Duo: I was trying to upgrade it so it would accept the ZERO System. (Crystal about falls over) Are you ok?

Crystal(grabs Duo by his shirt and clenches her teeth): What did I say about acting somewhat normal?

Duo: So it was a bad thing to try and upgrade it?

Crystal: To try to upgrade it that high? Yes. I really think Heero sent you here to drive me insane. (lets him go. After awhile the instructor returns, the mess is cleaned, and class is let out. Duo and Crystal quietly ((this is because Crystal refuses to acknowledge Duo. And he's trying to figure out exactly what to apologize for)) walk through the halls to the auditorium.)

Duo: Um.Crystal? Why are we going to the auditorium?

Crystal: Because we have 'Theater' and that class takes place in the auditorium. (more silence ((oh myself!! Duo being quiet?? Get a camera!)) eventually they reach the auditorium and sit in the first row. As soon as everyone in the class arrives the teacher starts the class.)

Teacher: Today I thought it might be good to have a group reassurance project. So we're going to form 'the web'. (seeing the blank and confused looks) that means everyone up on the stage. (everyone gets on the stage) Ok now someone lay down. Then the next person will lay down with their head on the first person's stomach. And so on until everyone is laying down. (the teacher gets some strange looks but everyone starts to follow the directions. Eventually they're all lying down ((Crystal's head is on Duo's stomach)) then some one starts to laugh. Which of course causes a chain reaction. Soon the whole class is laughing or trying not to laugh. By the end of class everyone is in some form of pain from the laughter.)

Teacher: Next class we'll do another team building exercise. (the class leaves)

Duo: So does this mean you forgive me?

Crystal: No.

Duo: So what's next?

Crystal(sitting down at a table((the auditorium is next to the cafeteria))): Next we eat, as soon as Shannon and Quatre get here.

Duo: Why won't you forgive me?

Crystal: Because what you did was not only stupid but also dangerous. What if the teacher hadn't gotten the extinguisher to work? I'll tell you what, the building would have burned down, that's what!!! (just then Quatre and Shannon arrive)

Shannon: Hi mom.

(Crystal double takes (( I won't make you sit through the lunch scene twice)) When everyone's finished Crystal drags Duo to 'Psychology' ((I refuse to bore you with the details let's just say it was long and the professor talked a lot.)) after class let out ((and Crystal hit Duo upside the head for falling asleep)) they headed to Japanese.)

(As they're leaving to go to the 'Tank')

Crystal: Well that was an interesting and tiring day. Can we not repeat it tomorrow? (glares at Duo)

Duo: What? I thought it was a fun day.