( At 7 the next morning.)

Crystal(pounding on the door): Guys!!! If you don't wake up in the next five minutes we'll leave you here!! (the door flies open and there stands Heero glaring at Crystal. The guys are already dressed.) So you are up. Why were you ignoring my knocking?

Heero(the others appear behind him): You are as annoying as Duo. (various snickering)

Duo: I resent that!!

Crystal: I do too! He's way more annoying.

Duo: Exactly. Hey!!

Wufei: Maxwell stop yelling in my ear!!

Shannon: So are we going to get going so we can have breakfast before we leave?

Quatre: Yes we'll meet you in the hall. (the guys start out of their room and the girls out of their room, when Heero stops Mae.)

Heero: The rest of you go ahead. We'll catch up. (a few minutes later the two come out, but Mae doesn't look at anyone.)

Mae(straight-faced): Well we'd better get going. We don't want Allie to think we forgot about her. (the girls give her questioning looks but she ignores them and heads to the elevator. The other three shrug and everyone follows. They head down to the dining room for breakfast. When they finish ((after Duo goes back for thirds)) they head off to Knott's Berry Farm. When they get there they see Allie sitting on the hood of her car. They pile out.)

Allie: I was beginning to wonder. So Independence Hall first?

Mae(half smiling): Of course. (Mae leads everyone toward the Hall.)

Allie: Hey. (stops Crystal) What happened to her?

Crystal: I'm not sure, but before we left Heero wanted to talk to her. If he did or said anything to her I'm gonna beat him severely.

Allie: Well we'd better catch up to her. (they go into the Hall ((for anyone who doesn't know Independence Hall is a replica of a colonial building that has replicas of all sorts of historical U.S. stuff. Like a Liberty Bell, actual parchment, quills, etc.)) They spend about an hour wandering around and buying souvenirs. Then the actual theme park opens and they head in.)

Allie: So what's first?

Crystal: The Boomerang. (the girls drag the guys over to the Boomerang.) Ok, we have a five-minute wait until we get to the front.

Mae: Correction you have a five-minute wait.

Mina: You're not coming with us?

Mae: No way, last time I rode this thing it took me two hours before I could walk without falling over. Besides I wanted to look at some souvenirs. No biggie, y'all go ahead and enjoy. I'll meet you back here when you're done. I promise.

Crystal: Ok. Well let's get going. (they stand in line ((which actually moves pretty fast)) they get to the front and start pairing off) Ok, so it'll be Shannon and Quatre, then Allie and Trowa, Mina and Duo, me and Heero, and it looks like you'll be on your own Wufei.

Wufei: That's fine. I don't want any weaklings yelling in my ear the entire ride.

Mina(pulling Crystal aside and whispering): I was kinda hoping to ride with Heero.

Crystal: I know but I wanted to talk to him, don't worry you'll get plenty of opportunities. Ok?

Mina: Ok, just promise you won't kill him, at least not yet. (winks at Crystal as they rejoin the group. After another minute they get on the ride and strap in. As the ride starts backing up..)

Crystal: I want to know what you said to Mae.

Heero: I said nothing.

Crystal: You lie about as well as she does. I know you said something and if you don't tell me when this ride actually starts I'll make you deaf. Then I'll kill you when we get off and let the other girls know you got Mae upset, so they can help. And I don't think the other guys will help you, do you?

Heero(glaring at her): You won't leave me alone until you find out will you?

Crystal: Nope.

Heero(with the death glare): Fine. (looks forward) I told her that whatever happened, or whatever was said, Trowa could never care about her.

Crystal(as the ride drops them): You WHAT?!?!?!?!!?!!?!? AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! (the ride goes on ((it goes forward and backward)) then when it ends everyone gets off)

Duo: That was a ride!!

Quatre: Yes, although I might be inclined to agree with Maeleana.

Shannon: Yeah, would you like to sit for minute? (Quatre nods)

Mina: Speaking of Mae where is she?

Allie: Over there on the bench. Waiting like she said she would.

Crystal: Before we go over I think we should let Heero apologize to her.

Wufei: Why would Yuy apologize to her?

Crystal: Are you going to tell them or am I? (Heero just glares at her) Fine. Mr. Yuy took it upon himself to tell Mae that Trowa couldn't possibly care about her in any way.

Shannon, Mina, Allie, Duo and Quatre: You what?!?!?!!?!

Duo: Just because your the perfect soldier doesn't mean everyone else is emotionless!!

Quatre: Duo's right Heero. That was mean of you. No wonder she seemed so quiet.

Heero: We have a mission: fix our Gundams and get back to our world. That's all. We don't have time for distractions.

Allie(half confused-half angry): I don't even want to know what you're talking about. What I want to know is why you had to tell her this and not Trowa himself?

Heero: Trowa has been distracted from the mission. So have Duo and Quatre. I'm beginning to think it was a bad idea to try to blend in.

Wufei: I could have told you that in the beginning of this whole fiasco.

Duo: Wu-man shut up!! What do you mean Quatre, Trowa and me are distracted??

Heero: You've been distracted by these girls. (right as Crystal is about to say something Mina walks over to Heero and slaps him)

Mina: You are an arrogant, cold-blooded, heartless, freak of nature!!! My toaster has more feelings than you!! If you ever presume to tell people how they should feel, without feeling something yourself I will... Aaaauuuggghhh!! (gets some weird looks form others in the park as she stomps over to where Mae is and sits by her)

Crystal(glares at him): You really aren't human are you? If you ever decide to join humanity, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find us. (Crystal, Shannon, and Allie head over to the bench. Leaving the guys to talk amongst themselves.)

Duo: So Heero? What are you going to do now?

Heero: Nothing.

Duo(grabbing him by the shirt): What do you mean nothing? You just hurt innocent people!

Wufei: They're weak of course they got hurt.

Trowa: Wufei stay out of this. (the others turn to him) I understand what you're saying Heero. (Duo's jaw drops) That doesn't mean I agree with it. If I had wanted her to think I could never care about her I would have told her myself. As for losing track of the mission, I haven't.

Heero: Then what do you plan on doing? You know we can't stay, and she can't come with us when we leave.

Quatre: As much as I'd hate to admit it Heero's right.

Duo: Quatre!

Trowa: Stop Duo. As for what will happen when the time comes for us to leave we'll see. Until then. (he walks to the girls)

Quatre: I believe Trowa has the right idea.

Duo: What idea??

Quatre: We'll just live while we're here then when we have to leave we'll deal with everything. Do you agree to that Heero?

Heero: If I said no it wouldn't change his mind or yours. (thinks for a second) For now that will be acceptable.

Quatre: Good, now will you please apologize to the girls?

Wufei: You are unbelievable Winner. Why would he apologize to those weaklings?

Duo: Because we're staying in Mae's house.

Quatre: And it's impolite and dishonorable to insult your host or hostess.

Wufei: Fine. Do what you must. When you are done with this, I will be at that fountain. (walks to the fountain. As Heero, Quatre, and Duo join Trowa and the girls.)

Crystal(in an icy voice): Can we do something for you?

Duo: Heero wants to say something.

Shannon: Really? Then we're listening. (Heero continues to be silent.)

Quatre(doing his cute glare): Heero.

Heero: Fine. I apologize for my remarks.

Mina: I think it's safe to say that the rest of us will accept your apology only if Mae does. (the group looks at Mae)

Crystal: Do you accept his apology Mae?

Mae(looking at the ground): Maybe.

Shannon: Maybe?

Mae(still looking at the ground): I'll accept on two conditions. And you can't refuse or I can kick you out of my house and call OZ.

Quatre: What are the conditions?

Mae(still looking at the ground): First, I want to know if what you said was true or if it was what you wanted me to hear.

Heero: Ask Trowa.

Trowa: It's only true if you want it to be.

Mae: Ok, the second condition is that you have to agree to and get Wufei to agree to a costume picture. (looks up smiling wickedly) No arguments. Do we have a deal?

Duo: What's a 'costume' picture?

Allie: It's a souvenir they offer here where you get to dress up in a costume either old west themed or medieval.

Quatre: Heero?

Heero(looking directly into Mae's eyes): Accepted. When?

Mae: Well you have to convince Wufei, and I'd like the picture done before we go on Bigfoot Rapids. So..... now. (Heero nods and walks over to Wufei)

Quatre: Maeleana?

Mae: Yes Quatre?

Quatre: You do realize you just blackmailed Heero?

Mae(smiling sneakily): Mama didn't raise no angel.

Allie: You go sista-girl! (high fives Mae)

Duo: Why do you keep calling her that?

Allie: Calling her what?

Duo: You keep calling her 'sista' or "sista-girl'. Why?

Allie(as her and Mae laugh): Sista is term for a girlfriend or a younger female relative, and sista-girl is a really close friend or relative.

Mae: It's Hawaiian. Allie and I grew up in Hawaii. Just like Shannon grew up in England.

Duo: I knew she was too polite to be American raised.

Shannon: What is that supposed to mean?

Duo: Well see if you were raised in the U.S. you'd be mean like Crystal.

Crystal: You think I'm mean? (smiles maniacally) You haven't seen mean yet. Just ask Mae and Mina.

Mina: Eeep. She's got that look again.

Mae: Crystal don't even try it public.

Quatre(looking confused and worried): What shouldn't she try in public?

Mina & Mae: Tickling us.

Crystal: You two are no fun. (starts to pout until she sees Heero half drag Wufei over)

Heero: Wufei has agreed.

Wufei: Only because you threatened Nataku! (various snickers)

Mae: Well we'd better get to the photo shop. (leads everyone to the photo shop)

Clerk: You're back, so soon? I see you talked your friends into it.

Mae: Yep. (glares from about half the group. The other half snickers and giggles.)

Clerk: Well did you decide which theme?

Mae: I think we'll go with the western theme.

Shannon: Darn I was hoping you would go with the medieval theme. (blinks) Did I say that out loud?

Mae: I was going to but then I got to thinking how interesting it would be to see everyone in old west wear.

Crystal: And you thought I was mean.

Duo: This sounds kinda fun. And she's not as mean as you. (Crystal playfully punches Duo in the arm)

Clerk: Ok well since this is a fairly large group we'll let the guys get changed first. (goes to a rack, looks at the guys, pulls out five outfits, and hands them to the guys) Here you go. Right through that door is the changing room. And while you're changing I'll get the gals' outfits together, then I'll set up the scenery. (the guys go into the changing room, the clerk does what he says he'll do, and just as he's finishing with the scenery the guys come out.)

Crystal(trying not to laugh wolf whistles): Oh yeah that looks good.

Mina: Well, it's a slight improvement. (smiling)

Clerk: I believe it's now the ladies turn to change. (the girls go and change, while Wufei complains about the outfit and Duo acts like the idiot he is. A few more minutes pass..) Are you ladies done or are you having problems with the outfits?

Mina: We're having problems with the outfits!

Shannon: Mina! We'll be out in just a moment.

Mae: Shannon I'm beginning to think I should have gone with the medieval theme.

Allie: You wanted this picture so we're going out there. (Allie and Shannon drag Mina, and Mae out of the changing room, they only half drag Crystal out. The five of them are dressed in barmaid/barslut outfits in different colors ((for the fashion peeps: Mina's in a yellow and black outfit, Shannon: purple and black, Allie: green and black, Crystal: blue and black, and Mae: red and black)) Quatre blushes slightly, Duo wolf whistles, Heero and Wufei raise and eye, and Trowa half smiles)

Clerk: I don't see any problems.

Mina: This is just slightly revealing. (crossing her arms over her chest)

Clerk: Well we'd better get started on the posing so we can get this done quickly then. Now are there any couples in your group? If there are I need to know so we can get the pairing right. (Mae pulls the clerk aside and tells him something, then they return to the group.)

Crystal(in a warning tone): Mae...

Mae: Don't worry Crys. (the clerk starts to pose the guys in the set with fake guns, knives, etc. ((the line up is as follows, starting at the left side of the bar room set: Heero, Duo, Trowa, Wufei, then Quatre. Wufei got the sheriff's badge)) The clerk then places the girls with fake bottles, feathers, etc. The clerk then had the girls take their poses ((Mina sitting on the bar behind Heero leaning forward with her arms draped over his shoulders, Crystal sitting in Duo's lap his arms around her waist, Mae's being held in Trowa's arms like he's carrying her, Allie leaning back-to- back with Wufei, and Shannon standing half behind Quatre, leaning as if she were kissing him on the cheek.)) the clerk then does a few minor changes, and goes to the camera.)

Clerk: Alright I'm going to take five shots so try to hold still and smile. On the count of three, ok 1,2,3. (he takes the pictures.) And that's all. Now I think the girls would like to change first. (the girls go and change then the guys do, everyone sighing in relief and comfort.) Now the test prints will be ready in about two hours, so if you come back then you can pick which one you like best, then it'll be another two hours before the copies are made. Ok?

Mae: That's fine. I'll see you in a couple hours then. Bye. (they leave the shop)

Shannon: Why did you say "you" would be back in a couple of hours instead of "we'll"?

Mae: Because I'm choosing the prints. No discussion. Now let's get to Bigfoot Rapids. (the group heads to the rapids, gets in line and rides. They come off soaking wet.)

Wufei(to the girls): You onnas are evil.

Crystal(ignoring Wufei): What's surprising me is that Trowa and Heero's hair isn't flattened, soaking wet like everyone else. (Duo wrings out his braid onto Crystal's shoes, she punches him in the arm)

Mina: Serious whatever hairspray you use please let me know.

Heero(exchanging a look with Trowa who shrugs): We don't use hairspray. (Mina walks over to the nearest pole and hits her head against it)

Duo: Okaaaay. now what?

Allie: Do you think they're ready for Tampico?

Mae: Whether they are or not that's the next stop.

Quatre: What is "Tampico"? (they reach the Tampico Tumblers)

Allie: That is Tampico. (they watch it go as they get in line. Then they get on ((I wish lines really went that fast)) After they get off the ride.)

Quatre: That was.

Duo: Cool!

Quatre: I guess that would be one way to describe it.

Crystal: So that's what a martini feels like.

Mina, Crystal, & Mae: Shaken not stirred!

Shannon(in a thicker British accent): The name's Bond, James Bond. (the girls all start laughing, while the guys look confused.)

Crystal: It's from a movie. (the guys do the 'oh' thing. And the group goes on a few more rides. Then after a while.)

Duo: Can we get something to eat?

Heero: Didn't you just finish one of those churro things?

Duo: Yeah but it's lunch time.

Crystal: He's right. So who wants to eat where?

Mae: I think we should split up for lunch I have a feeling everyone will not agree on where to eat.

Mina: She's right I know I'm in the mood for Mexican.

Duo: And I want some of that barbecue I've been smelling.

Allie: So how are we splitting up? Or is that a stupid question?

Quatre: That's not a stupid question Miss Allison. I think if we're going to split up we should just go where we want and meet somewhere in about half an hour.

Mina: Sounds good to me. (everyone agrees)

Mae: How about if we meet at the Haunted Shack? (no arguments) Ok, just so everyone knows, in case there's an emergency or something, where is everyone else eating?

Shannon: I wanted to eat at the Grand Avenue Deli. I saw they had some good- looking tea and coffee in there.

Quatre: Would you mind if I joined you?

Shannon(smiling): Not at all.

Crystal: Well if Duo's going to the Fireman's Brigade Barbecue I suppose someone should make sure he doesn't embarrass us. So that's where I'll be. (Duo gives Crystal the "ha ha" sarcastic look)

Allie: Hey Mina you mind if I join you? We can eat at La Cocinita.

Mina: Sounds good, anyone else joining us?

Heero: Wufei and I will. (Wufei raises an eye but doesn't argue ((oh lord where's my camera??)))

Crystal: Ok that just leaves you two. (indicating Mae and Trowa)

Mae: I was gonna eat at Coasters after I checked on the pictures. You can join me if you want to Trowa. (he nods) Then I guess that's everyone. So we'll meet at the Haunted Shack in half an hour? (everyone agrees and heads off. ((I'm going to bounce between everyone, try not to get whiplash)) Heero and Wufei follow Allie and Mina to La Cocinita.)

Heero: What exactly is 'La Cocinita'?

Allie: What is it? It's a buffet of Mexican foods. What does it mean? I have no clue. (Wufei shakes his head. They arrive at the buffet, pay and get into the buffet line. After they get some food.)

Allie(looking at Wufei and Heero's plates): Please tell me you're going to eat more than that?

Wufei: I usually only eat a bowl of rice or rations. (Allie shakes her head then looks at Heero)

Heero: I eat only when I have to. It's a waste of time. (Allie almost falls out of her chair.)

Allie: I won't ask, I won't ask, I won't ask....... (meanwhile ((let's check on Duo and Crystal)).)

Crystal: There is no way you can eat all that.

Duo: Wanna bet?

Crystal: Yeah I bet that you can't eat all those ribs, the chicken, the potatoes, the steak, the pork chop and the funnel cake.

Duo: I know you couldn't.

Crystal: You wanna bet?

Duo: Yeah.

Crystal: Ok then who ever eats the most wins?

Duo: Deal. But what does the winner get?

Crystal(thinking for a minute): I've got it the loser becomes the winner's slave for a week. Starting Monday, deal?

Duo(smiling): Deal. (they start eating. ((before we get grossed out let's check on Shannon and Quatre)).)

Quatre: This is nice.

Shannon: Yeah, it's peaceful but not in a drowsy way. (the waiter comes and takes their orders. They both get tea to drink. While they wait for their food Shannon looks around, then notices a "did you know" card on the table, and starts reading it. Suddenly she starts to choke on her tea.)

Quatre: Are you okay?

Shannon(coughing): I'm fine.

Quatre(looking worried): What happened?

Shannon(pointing at the card): Did you happen to read that? (Quatre looks confused and as he takes another sip of his tea he reads the card. He suddenly blushes and puts the cup down pushing it slightly away.)

Quatre: Perhaps we should drink water for now?

Shannon: I think so. (blushing faintly((for anyone who wants to know what the card said and this is a true fact "Did you know that drinking tea increases chances of conception?" Batman dissolve)) At Coasters..)

Waitress: You ready to order?

Mae: I think I'll have the California special.

Trowa: Vegetarian?

Mae(shrugs): I prefer fruits and vegetables. (he nods)

Waitress: And what about you?

Trowa: I'll have the cheeseburger meal.

Waitress: And your drinks?

Trowa: Do you want a shake?

Mae: I was thinking of getting a strawberry shake.

Trowa: We'll have two glasses of water and one strawberry shake.

Waitress(smiling): Two straws, right? (Mae blushes looking out the window. ((they're sitting in one of those corner booths)) the Waitress continues smiling at them and walks away to get their order)

Mae: You know something, I've never really done this before, I mean I've shared my drinks with Crys but she's like my sister, not that I actually have a sister but she's the closest I have to a sister, I guess that's why we're so close, I mean she has a sister but she's not really close to any of her siblings, but then again I'm not all that close to my brothers. I mean we used to be close but then we just grew apart, whereas Crys was never really close to her sister and.. and I'm rambling.

Trowa: No you're not.

Mae(smiling): Thanks, but I know I am.

Trowa: What makes you say that?

Mae: When I'm nervous I ramble.

Trowa: You don't ramble, you talk a little faster. (pause as they wait for their drinks) What makes think you ramble when you're nervous?

Mae: Because I usually don't know what to say so I say just about anything.

Trowa: Why are you nervous?

Mae(looking at the table and in a whisper): Because I don't want you to hate me for anything. (before he can respond the waitress returns with their drinks. Mae blushes again as she and Trowa drink the shake. Just as she's about to say something an older couple walks up to them.)

Lady: Excuse me but can I ask you how long have you two been married? (Mae starts to choke on her water)

Trowa: We're not married, ma'am.

Gentleman: Then are you engaged? (Trowa shakes his head while trying to get Mae to breathe)

Lady: Then you'll have to forgive us. It's just that you reminded us of ourselves at your age. (Mae turns red.)

Trowa: What do you mean?

Gentleman: Well we used to share shakes, and the same looks you are, when we were dating.

Mae(finally breathing but still red): Really?

Lady: Yes indeed. We went out for about three months before he got up the nerve to ask me to marry him.

Gentleman: Your father didn't help.

Lady: Anyway we've been married a good 60 years since we were 20.

Gentleman: I was 20 you were 19.

Lady: That doesn't matter. The point I'm trying to get across is that I think these two have the potential to be very happy together.

Gentleman: Whatever you say dear. (before anyone can say anything else the Waitress appears with Trowa, and Mae's food.) Well in any case I think we should let them eat in peace.

Lady: Indeed, it was a pleasure to meet you two.

Mae: Likewise. (the couple leaves. Trowa looks at Mae.)

Trowa: That was interesting.

Mae(blushing again): To say the least. (she starts to eat)

Trowa(smiling at her): Aishiteru boku no chou.

Mae(blushes just slightly less than before): I've been meaning to ask what that entire phrase means. I know what 'Aishiteru' means and I asked Shannon what 'chou' means. But what does the whole phrase mean?

Trowa: It means, "I love you my butterfly".

Mae: Why butterfly?

Trowa: Because a butterfly is delicate, beautiful, and graceful.

Mae(looking stunned): You think that I'm all those things?

Trowa: Yes. (she leans over and hugs him)

Mae: Aloha ka'u leo. (Trowa looks at her as she pulls away((for anyone who knows what I wrote, I know I probably used the wrong phrasing, and it's pronounced 'lay-oh' not 'lee-oh'))..)

Trowa: What does that mean?

Mae(smiles at him): I might tell you later. (they continue eating, after a while Mae looks at the clock on the wall and gasps) Shoot! Crys's gonna freak out.

Trowa: Why?

Mae: We're going to be late meeting everyone. Come on or we'll never hear the end of it. (They pay and run to the Haunted Shack. They get there slightly out of breath ((well Mae anyway)) After everyone else is there..)

Crystal: What took so long?

Duo: Or do we want to know? (waggling his eyebrows. Crystal slaps him upside his head)

Mae(blushing): Sorry, we got wrangled into a conversation with an older couple.

Shannon: That's ok. By the way did you pick a picture?

Mae: Yeah I picked the best one.

Mina: Does that mean the one you look best in or the best one?

Mae: That means I picked the one that had everyone looking best and smiling or closest to.

Crystal: Ok. So now what?

Allie: What else? We're here, why not go into the Shack? (they get in line to go into the Shack((I'm not sure but I think they do walk through tour of the shack in groups so I'm saying it's in groups of 10)) While they're in the Shack.)

guide: Now in this passageway you have to hang onto the railing tightly. Whatever you do don't let go.

Duo(at the front of the group): Why? (he let's go and falls backward against everyone else causing a pile up.)

guide: That's why. You may feel like your walking level but you're actually walking up an incline. (everyone yells from within the pile)

Wufei: Maxwell!!! Kisama...!!!!!

Heero: Omae o korosu!!!

Crystal: Duo get your fat butt off my leg!!

Mina: Someone is on my hair!

Allie: Whoever just touched my leg is gonna get hit!!

Shannon: Could who ever is on my arm please get up?

Crystal: I would if Duo would get off my leg!!

Quatre: If we could all just calm down I'm sure we could get up easily and quickly.

Allie: Mae you ok? (a few moments of silence) Mae??(another pause) If you killed her...

Mae(half squeaking): I'm fine. (Trowa is leaning over her to keep her from getting squashed since they were at the back of the group and hence at the bottom of the pile)

Crystal: You sure?

Mae(looking up at Trowa): Oh yeah. Just a little winded. (everyone eventually gets separated and on their feet.)

Heero: That does it Duo you get at the back of the group. Someone else take the lead.

Duo: But why?

Everyone(minus Quatre, Trowa, and Shannon): Because you're an idiot!!!! (the tour continues ((Quatre took the lead)) and eventually they get out of the Shack.)

Duo: Can we go in there again?

Almost everyone: No!!!

Duo: Damn. (they go on other rides and finally at ten minutes to closing..)

Mae: Well I have to go pick up the pictures. I'll meet you all at the gates, ok?

Trowa: Would you like me to go with you?

Mae: Nah, I'll be fine. You go ahead with the others, y'all have one more chance to ride the Boomerang before the park closes. (getting an "are you sure" look) I promise I'll be fine.

Crystal: Ok, if you're not at the gate we'll call security.

Mae: Aight, loon. ((Alright+))

Crystal: You wanna walk to the hotel? (Mae laughs as she walks away. The others head to the Boomerang for one more ride on it. Trowa pulls Allie back a bit.)

Trowa: You and Mae grew up together right?

Allie: Yeah why?

Trowa: Do you know what "Aloha ka'u leo" means?

Allie(smiling): And where did you hear that?

Trowa: So you know what it means?

Allie: Yeah, it's Hawaiian. Now where did you hear it?

Trowa: Mae said it to me at lunch.

Allie(smiling):I think the whole phrase in Hawaiian means "I love you my voice". (Trowa looks slightly confused.) You would have to ask her what she meant.

Crystal: Are you two coming or are you going to sit this out?

Allie: Keep your thong on we're coming!! (several people in the group and in the park blush and get wide-eyed. The group goes on the ride and then heads to the gate. They see Mae waiting there with a large bag.)

Mina: Don't tell me the pictures are in that bag.

Mae: They are along with some other souvenirs. But anyway I got ten 5x7 pictures, one for each of us, what you do with yours is your business, and I also got several wallet-sized copies. (pulls out one 5x7 and a few wallet- sized and hands them to Allie) Here you are Allie. In case I don't see you before we leave or I forget.

Crystal: You could join us at Universal Studios tomorrow morning. And we'll be hitting the beach after that.

Allie: Call me when you head to the beach and I might join you there. I have to work in the morning though so Universal is out.

Shannon: Well if we don't see you tomorrow or later, it was nice meeting you.

Allie: Likewise, I've heard Mae talk about you three constantly so it was nice to finally meet you. And as strange as you guys are it was kinda nice meeting you. Aloha!

Mae: Aloha Allie. (Trowa raises his eye)

Duo: What does that mean?

Mae: Aloha can mean 'hello', 'goodbye' or 'I love you'.

Duo: All that from one word?

Mae(shrug): The Hawaiian language is small.

Crystal: Well let's get going we have a long morning before we relax at the beach. (they go to the HumV, and drive back to the hotel. When they reach their rooms Mae gives everyone their copies of the picture.)

Mae: Well I'm beat, so I'm heading to bed earlier than last night.

Shannon: I think I'll go to sleep now too. Konbanwa, guys.

Quatre: Konbanwa Shannon, Maeleana.

Mae: Night all. (her and Shannon head to the girls room. Once in there..)

Shannon: So what exactly happened at lunch?

Mae: You have to swear not to tell anyone or I get to kill you. Deal?

Shannon: I swear I won't tell anyone unless you want me to.

Mae: Ok. Well first off he ordered our drinks.

Shannon: That was sweet.

Mae: Shannon, he ordered one shake with two straws.

Shannon(eeping then covering her mouth): Oh my goodness! Are you serious? That is just sooooo..

Mae: Exactly. Then that older couple walked up to us asking how long we'd been married. (Shannon's jaw drops) Trowa told them we weren't married so they asked if we were engaged. He said no, then the Lady said we reminded her of her and her husband, of 60 years, of themselves when they were dating.

Shannon: Are you serious??

Mae: Yeah! And to add to that she then said that she thought we had potential to be happy together. Isn't that insane? (they go onto the balcony and sit at the table, but keep their voices down.)

Shannon: That is just.. (whistles)

Mae: Exactly, but that's not all.

Shannon: It's not? (Mae shakes her head) Then spill.

Mae: Well he told me what the phrase 'Aishiteru boku no chou' meant. I didn't tell you but yesterday night when I was on the balcony he left me a note that said that. (Shannon eeps again) Yeah, well when he told me what the whole phrase meant I asked him why butterfly.

Shannon: And what did he say?

Trowa: I told her it's because a butterfly is delicate, beautiful, and graceful, like she is. (Mae and Shannon fall out of their chairs in surprise. Trowa helps Mae up and Quatre ((who was right behind him)) helps Shannon up.)

Trowa: Sorry.

Mae: Aya! Please don't sneak up on us like that. So what brings you two out here?

Quatre: The same as you I imagine, a peaceful conversation and a lovely view. (looking at Shannon) Are you alright tenshi? (Shannon does a double take)

Shannon: Did you just call me.?

Quatre(looking down): I apologize I shouldn't have been so forward.

Shannon(with a look of disbelief): You called me 'tenshi' didn't you?

Mae: Is that a bad thing? (Trowa whispers to her) Ohhhhh.. I see.

Shannon(ignoring Mae and Trowa): Why did you call me tenshi?

Trowa: I think you should tell her now.

Shannon: Tell me what? (looking back and forth between Trowa and Quatre)

Quatre: But Trowa.

Trowa: Quatre, you won't know unless you tell her.

Shannon(getting annoyed): Nani?? Tell me what!?!?!

Trowa: We're going to the lobby for a while. (guides a confused Mae through the girls room then down to the lobby)

Shannon: What is it you should tell me?

Quatre(walking to the edge of the balcony and looking out): Do you remember what Heero said today? About Trowa, Duo and I losing track of the mission?

Shannon(slightly confused): Yes.

Quatre: Well he was only half right. We are distracted but not entirely.... (he sighs) This is harder than I thought it would be. I don't know how Trowa managed. (Shannon mouthing to herself 'managed?' then a realization hits her. She walks over the to edge of the balcony and stands next to Quatre, they're both leaning on the railing neither looking at the other.)

Shannon: As of when?

Quatre: It started when we first met I could just tell that there was something special about you. Then being around you so much it just grew, but I think I first realized it when we went to the concert. You looked lovely that evening, like an angel. (he looks down. Shannon smiles then leans over and kisses him on the cheek.)

Shannon: You're as much an angel as I am. Good night tenshi. (she walks into the girls room, leaving Quatre outside, to find Crystal and Mina about ready to walk onto the balcony.)

Crystal: You know we were starting to get worried when we realized you weren't in here. Is Mae out there?

Shannon: No, she and Trowa went to the lobby.

Mina: Really, now? (the door opens and Mae walks in smiling)

Crystal: Where were you young lady?

Mae: I was in the lobby with Trowa mom. (gets hit with a pillow) Anywho how'd it go Shannon?

Shannon: Depends. Why are you smiling?

Mae: I'm smiling because Trowa is really sweet and nice. (noticing the looks she's getting) While we were in the lobby he bought me a gift just before the shop closed.

Mina: What did he buy you?

Mae: A necklace. (takes it off and shows them. ((it's a 1 1/2 inch wide silver butterfly with the chain attached to the wings)) the others do the whole 'awww...' thing, and she puts it back on) Well I'm going to sleep. (the girls decide to go to sleep.)