The Smallest Pilot

Chapter 4

As Duo looked out over the vastness of space that night, there was only one thing that was on his mind, Heero Yuy. Duo couldn't stop thinking about him, so imperfect, but, only minor to his personality. To think he'd found someone who actually might understand what it felt like to be alone. For Duo, being alone left a hole the size of a pebble in his heart, which would be like a fist sized rock to anyone else. He wasn't like everyone else though, Heero'd pointed out, not in his size, but the way that he thought. Duo was actually feeling good enough to go see what Howard was up to, only to find Howard had walked right on up to him without being noticed. "You better get your gundam packed up.", he said, "We're heading to Arabia, there's been news of a gundam attacking the Oz bases near there and he might need our help.",

"Right, Howard.", Duo agreed getting up, "Do you think we'll ever see Heero again?",

"More than likely yes.", Howard replied, "He's going to be the key factor of this war, I can feel it.",

"All right, it's time I got moving.", Duo said, stretching, before heading for the cock- pit of the gundam.

....

When they made it to their destination, Duo decided to go out and explore the city. As he switched on his hologram, it fizzed, and sent a couple sparks before dying. "May that piece of crap rest in peace.", Duo muttered, before laughing at his joke, "I'm still leaving.",

"Duo you really...", Howard started, "Shouldn't.",

....

Duo had been exploring the market place when he first seen Quatre, he was wearing a cloak to shield himself from the hot sun. Duo could see up into the hood, and could make out a bit of blonde hair. The guy gave Duo a weird feeling, and so, he followed the guy until he stopped at a water barrel, and took out a bottle. 'Man, it's hot.', Duo thought, "My vision's blurring.",

He passed out just as he finished saying that, the last thing he seen was the blonde kid looking down at him.

....

When Duo woke, he found himself in a building, a boy with kind, aqua blue colored eyes bending down with a spoon of water. "Drink it.", he said, "You need to replenish your fluids.",

Duo obeyed, drinking as much as he could, before letting his head fall back onto the pillow. "Who are you? What's your name?", Duo asked.

"My name is Quatre.", he said, "I noticed you when you passed out, and decided to help you.",

"Gee, thanks, I'm not used to this desert weather.", Duo muttered.

"I understand that.", Quatre replied, "However, I like it. No matter how dead it seems, I've found how much life it really does hold.",

"Wow, um... You haven't heard about a kid blowing up some OZ bases around this area have you? I'm trying to locate him, you know for an interview....", Duo put on his best I'm just a reporter act, the guy didn't fall for it.

"I won't let you have me.", Quatre said, "You're in no position to take me to the OZ leaders anyway.",

"Oh, you got me all wrong, buddy, pal. I'm not here to fight you, I'm here to help you fight.", Duo explained with a wink, "An' all I ask is that you take me back to this building just outside of town.",

"What? Fine, I will, only because I'm either a fool, or believe you.", Quatre muttered.

....

When they got back to the safe house that Howard, and Duo were staying in, Quatre sat him down. "Howard, open the door!", Duo called.

"Right away Du-", Howard stopped, "Who's this?",

"The other gundam pilot we are planning on helping out, he saved me from the heat of the desert.",

"I can't believe you found him by yourself.", Howard sighed.

"Quatre, Howard.", Duo introduced.

"It's nice to meet you, and what gundam do you pilot?", Quatre asked.

"I don't pilot, Duo does.", Howard pointed to him.

"You pilot a gundam?", Quatre asked.

"Yup, the cockpit's designed just so I can.", Duo explained, "I am an expert in stealth operations.",

"I see why.", Quatre said.

"So? Are we hitting a base tonight or not?", Duo asked.

"Actually, we are, it's in the mountains just south of the Yemen boarder.", Quatre explained.

"I say that they have good cover there.", Duo added.

"Yes, they do, but, they forgot one of the caves near there, it's just large enough to have a gundam fly through there.", Quatre explained, "It leads to the side of the camp, a place least likely to be heavily guarded.",

"So, you're suggesting a sneak attack from an unsuspected side.", Duo smirked, "You're cleaver.",

"But, that's not it, if set right, explosives could bury, and destroy the base completely.", Quatre added.

"You're not just clever, you're a genius! The downside to all mountain bases, an avalanche!", Duo cheered.

"Yes, and, if triggered right, then, they might just think it natural for long enough for us to get out of there.", Quatre finished.

"Correction, you are a brain prodigy!", Duo looked about ready to dance, he was so happy.

"I do have to agree with Duo.", Howard chuckled, "That is some plan.",

"Yes, however, I would like to take a look at your gundam.", Quatre said.

"Anything for a partner!", Duo said, getting into his hand.

So, Duo lead Quatre to see his gundam, as they finished refining their plans for the night's attack.

End Chapter: I know some of this did not happen in the show, but, some things have to be changed, just so I'm not completely dependant on the creators visions.