Chapter 11- Shadows of the Past
Gilly awoke slowly. She had some momentary trouble breathing, but she soon found her lungs again. She opened her eyes. They gradually adjusted to the darkness of the room. She was lying on a bed, but it was unfamiliar.
She didn't know where she was, and this put the fear into her heart. Immediately, she knew she'd been kidnapped from Duo's comfortable arms, to somewhere unsafe. She supported herself with her hands, and leaned forward.
"You've awoken at last, little angel." A smooth, but extremely familiar voice said.
"Who are you?" Gilly asked nervously.
She could see his eyes. Those eyes were spooky, and made her want to scream.
"You don't recognize me?"
"You're in the dark." She retorted
"S-W." He spelled.
Gilly took a double-take; "Scott!" She gasped.
"You do remember."
"What are you doing her?"
"Taking revenge."
"For what?"
"For our relationship." He replied calmly.
"What relationship?" Gilly gave him a skeptical look, "Oh. You mean the one you destroyed?"
"I destroyed?!"
"Yes. You destroyed!"
"I think you're very wrong about that."
"No, I'm not!" Gilly raised her voice slightly, "You left, remember? You went to a different colony after we broke up. You left with me, for my best friend."
"I did no such thing."
"Liar. Yes, I admit I broke up with you, but there was a good reason."
"And that would be?"
"You have a mental problem, Scott."
"Enough!"
Lights came on, and Gilly could see Scott's tall figure walking towards her. He wore a uniform and a long cape. His uniform almost reminded her of Trieze Kushrenada's, except it was red. His face was shaded. Even, though he was only a year older than she was, Scott had white hair. As he walked swiftly closer, light fell on his face. He wore a ruby red mask, that made him look like he had bat wings behind his ears. His eyes were a scary gray-blue, with, what seemed to her, azure blue flecks dancing in them.
Scott smacked Gilly across the face. She fell against the bed, and recoiled.
"How dare you!" He yelled, "I won't take such crap from you!"
Gilly gave no warning and kicked him in the leg. Scott fell to the bed as Gilly jumped up. But, just as she had done, Scott grabbed her and held her in a headlock. Gilly struggles, but it did no good. He was too big for her to handle.
"Admit it." Scott demanded, "Admit you love me!"
"I won't lie about my own emotions, you sick bastard!" Gilly yelled.
"Guards!"
Several guards ran in and one handed Scott a surrenge full of a pukey yellow colored liquid. Gilly starred at it and held her breath as he stuck it in her arm.
"Now, you'll be nothing more than a vegetable, who can whisper, for the next 5 hours." He smirked as Gilly felt her legs begin to give, "And, your boyfriend arrives in 4."
"He's not my boyfriend." Gilly managed, as loud as she could."
"Than that means you're available." He smiled as he bent over to kiss her.
"No! I'm his."
"Than if he's not your boyfriend," Scott contemplated, "what is he?"
"He's," Gilly sighed as she began to lose consciousness, "the one I love most in the world," She smiled, than added; "and space."
* * * * *
Duo piloted Deathscythe faster than he had ever before. He was on his way to Colony LX/1823. He researched before he left, and according to the records, LX/1823 was destroyed as of 3 years ago. Possibly at the La Grange point, was a ship? It was his best guess, and he was probably right. The person behind Gilly's capture was no idiot. He knew Duo would look for that colony to study it, so it would be wise for there to be a ship unknown to the records, rather than a colony that was.
Duo encroached upon the area. As he did, he was confronted by two space mobile Leo suits. Not too far away was a medium sized ship. They seemed non-threatening, until the pilots spoke that is.
"Identify yourself!" One ordered.
"I'm Duo Maxwell." Duo replied.
"The boyfriend." The other said to the first in a whisper.
"Follow us!" The first one called.
Duo did as he was told. He was led towards the ship. When they arrived, the second pilot spoke.
"Docking bay S-1, to your left. Once you're inside, just head down the hall, 'til you come to a door. Inside is where our master is."
"Master? You mean," He paused, "S-W?"
"His initials. You'll meet him soon enough." The two took off.
Duo watched them for a moment as they headed towards another docking area. He sighed, than went to the area that had been specified to him. Once there, Duo landed in the bay next to Knightsaber, who had also been kidnapped.
As he waited for the airlock door to close, Duo thought about why someone would do all this. Possibly some sicko, but he wasn't sure. He might find out when he met the mysterious S.W.
The door was sealed, and the air fresh. Duo jumped down from Deathscythe, and followed the directions he'd been given. He swiftly walked down the dark corridor. He approached the door carefully and opened it.
* * * * *
"He's here." Scott said to Gilly as he set down the phone.
"What's your plan? Why are you doing this? You have no reason for revenge, so why?" Gilly asked plainly as she sat, unable to move, in the soft chair.
She sat in this chair at the top of a large platform. It was the type of room one would use as a theater or for giving speeches. The room was barely lit, and a series of windows showed you the view into space.
"To win the hand of the damsel."
"You'll never win me. The chances of you beating Duo are slim, but even if you do win, I'll hate you more than ever."
"Don't' be like that, fair lady. If you really must be like that..."
"I must. What's it to you?"
"My love..."
"I am not your love!" Gilly shouted.
"Although you are in paralysis, you still seem to have a big mouth."
"So?"
"I can't have you shouting to the enemy during our dual."
"He's not my enemy. And he's not yours either. What dual?"
"Didn't I tell you?"
"No."
"I'll fight him."
"How?"
"I'll use your Gundam. He'll be destroyed by his own girlfriend's mobile suit."
Gilly let out a hysterical laugh. Scott gave her cynical look, but she continued to laugh loudly.
"What's so damn hilarious?" He demanded.
"You!" Gilly managed between laughs.
"What?!"
"You idiot! How big of a moron can you possibly be?"
"What do you mean?"
"In my Gundam, eh?"
"Yes." He looked offended.
Gilly let out another laugh.
"I demand that you tell me what you find so hilarious! It can't be me!"
"Well, it is! You honestly think Knightsaber will let you pilot her?"
"Why not?"
Gilly once again laughed. And as she did, Scott removed his knife from its sheath. He sauntered up to her with a calm look on his face, than his look turned angry, and took a stab at her left arm. He missed his target, but he still left a shallow cut. Gilly's laughter immediately turned to alarm.
"Now," Scott sneered, "what is so damn funny?"
Gilly ignored the pain in her left arm; "I am Knightsaber's pilot..." She couldn't let him think she was weak.
"That was obvious."
"No, I'm the only one who can operate Knightsaber. I was the one chosen, and I'm the only one Knightsaber was made for."
Scott looked disgusted; "Than our battle scenario shall be of the sword fighting genre."
"Whatever. It doesn't matter what you do, you'll still lose."
"You need to shut-up, or I'll kill you and him on the spot."
"Like you could." Gilly muttered.
Unfortunately, Scott heard her and gave her another hit across her cheek and eyebrow. Gilly recoiled and scowled evilly at him.
"God! What's your problem? Not only do you hit women, but you also hit them when they're unable to retaliate!"
"Shut-up!"
"I will, than Duo will come, and we'll both retaliate on your sorry ass!" Gilly yelled.
Scott took a piece of cloth and wadded it up. He than stuffed it in Gilly's mouth and began to laugh maniacally. Gilly only starred at him with a hateful glare. The sound of a door opening brought Scott's attention back to what was going to happen next.
* * * * *
Duo walked in and looked around. It was a dark room with windows that looked out at the beauty of space. He than saw the platform. It was fifteen feet up, and on it stood a dark mass of a person. "Who are you?" Duo called to the figure.
"I am S.W." It replied.
"And that would stand for...?"
"Scott. That's all." Scott announced.
The lights came on and Duo could see that Scott was holding Gilly in his arms. Duo hated the perverse way this person held Gilly. To him it seemed wrong, and he was utterly disgusted at the though of anyone treating Gilly like that.
"What do you want?" Duo asked
"A fight!"
"Well, I got that part. But, for what?"
"The honor of having this fair lady at his side."
"I'd fight for that!" Duo said confidently.
"I had originally intended to use mobile suits, but that was slightly unfair."
"Because I have a Gundam?" Duo asked, "I don't need Deathscythe to defeat you. Any model would do."
"Do you know swordplay?"
"A little, yes." Duo responded.
"Good. Than that will do."
"Sure."
"Discard your weapons!" He commanded.
Without delay, Duo tossed his gun and boot-knife up to the platform. When they landed, Scott kicked them back to the lower level, but they were a good 30 feet from Duo. He carefully set the unconscious Gilly on the ground. At least, he thought she was unconscious. He had hit her over the head and she was already waking up. Gilly opened one eye slowly, and began to flex her muscles.
Scott jumped gracefully down to Duo. Having no gravity made it seem that he was floating like a phantom. He handed Duo one of the two swords he held. Duo took it and went into a fighting stance. Scott watched for a moment, than pulled a gun and fired at Duo. The bullet grazed Duo's right shoulder, leaving a mark similar to Gilly's bullet wound on her right leg, but not near as deep. Scott had aimed for through Duo's arm, but obviously, Scott's aim sucked.
"No!" Gilly screamed.
It was too late. With the shot fired, the dual began.
"That was pretty damn cheap!" Duo gasped in pain. Duo charged Scott and managed to knock the gun away. But, Duo now had the disadvantage.
"I'd apologize, but I don't feel sorry. Besides, I can't risk the loss of this battle." Scott smiled wickedly.
"Afraid?" Duo taunted, "Afraid, because I'm a Gundam pilot?"
"Never!" Scott yelled as he thrust his blade at Duo.
Gilly's eyes snapped open to the sound of the clash of swords. She began to gather all of her strength. It would cause quite a bit of muscle pain later, but she had to save Duo. She heard a sword strike flesh, and the words that followed.
"Why don't you cry out? It wouldn't hurt as much." Scott asked.
"Mama always said that real men don't cry aloud." Duo retorted as he clenched his left side.
"Is that so?" Scott took another stab at Duo, but he barely dodged.
"No." Gilly whispered, as she tried to stand, but failed and collapsed.
"It seems your girlfriend is the still the weakling she's always been." Scott ridiculed.
"Take that back!" Duo yelled as he got a small scratch in on Scott's leg.
With a deep breath and a huge rush of adrenaline, Gilly jumped up and ran off the platform. She landed in a somewhat graceless manner, but she continued to run. The two boys were at a point that Duo's knife and Scott's gun were directly between her and them. Another rush sent Gilly running across the floor once more. As she passed the knife and gun, she swept up the gun and knife, but continued to run. She ran directly into Duo, knocking him five feet away. Duo's sword hit the ground next to Gilly's feet, as did his gun. Gilly blocked Scott's next swing with the knife. As she held the knife in the air, she reached over and grabbed Duo's sword, which was closest.
With a mighty thrust, Gilly stabbed Scott right through the stomach. He recoiled, and as he did, Gilly fell backwards onto her butt, with Scott hovering above her.
Gilly regained her wits, and picked up the gun. She shot Scott, with the five remaining bullets. Her aim was off, but she got him in the chest every time. She sat back on her hands, breathing heavily as Scott fell to the ground. She prayed he was dead, than felt her own body give way, and she too collapsed.
Duo crawled over to where Gilly laid. She was still awake. She had pulled out a cloth, and when Duo leaned over her, she sat up and began to tie the cloth to his right arm. Duo caught sight of her own wounds.
"What happened?" He asked.
"Nothing." Gilly replied quickly, securing the cloth.
"He hit you, didn't he?"
"Not just that..." Gilly began.
Duo grabbed Gilly's chin and starred at the cuts on her eyebrow and cheek, the bruise on her other cheek, and the cut on her right arm. He forced Gilly to look at him. Even though he didn't have to, he wanted to hold her chin in his hand. Although his right arm and left side hurt terribly, he couldn't stop himself from pulling Gilly's lips to his.
"Master?!" The soldiers called.
Gilly's eyes dropped as Duo looked at them and muttered a few cuss words. Gilly suddenly felt the toll of her feat, and she fainted into Duo's chest.
"He's dead!" Duo called to the soldiers.
"We have strict instructions to let you go." One of the soldiers said, "He told us to, even if we do want to kill you."
"Thank you." Duo smiled.
"Don't. We don't want your thanks, it's meaningless."
Duo gave them a bizarre look, sighed, and stood up. He carefully scooped Gilly into his arms, picked up his knife, put it in its sheath, walked a few steps to his gun, picked it up, put it in its holster, than headed out the way he'd come.
The soldiers watched him with evil looks. Duo had a feeling that the soldiers would attempt to kill him, so he had a little trick up his sleeve. He'd blow the ship to kingdom come.
Duo arrived in the docking bay. He sat Gilly in Knightsaber and fastened the harness, than climbed into Deathscythe. As the air lock opened, Duo picked up Knightsaber with Deathscythe and took off out the door. Once he was a good distance away, he fired his buster shield at the ship. It hit and the ship began to explode. Duo turned once more and headed back to the L2 colony cluster, with Knightsaber and Gilly safe in hand.
Gilly awoke slowly. She had some momentary trouble breathing, but she soon found her lungs again. She opened her eyes. They gradually adjusted to the darkness of the room. She was lying on a bed, but it was unfamiliar.
She didn't know where she was, and this put the fear into her heart. Immediately, she knew she'd been kidnapped from Duo's comfortable arms, to somewhere unsafe. She supported herself with her hands, and leaned forward.
"You've awoken at last, little angel." A smooth, but extremely familiar voice said.
"Who are you?" Gilly asked nervously.
She could see his eyes. Those eyes were spooky, and made her want to scream.
"You don't recognize me?"
"You're in the dark." She retorted
"S-W." He spelled.
Gilly took a double-take; "Scott!" She gasped.
"You do remember."
"What are you doing her?"
"Taking revenge."
"For what?"
"For our relationship." He replied calmly.
"What relationship?" Gilly gave him a skeptical look, "Oh. You mean the one you destroyed?"
"I destroyed?!"
"Yes. You destroyed!"
"I think you're very wrong about that."
"No, I'm not!" Gilly raised her voice slightly, "You left, remember? You went to a different colony after we broke up. You left with me, for my best friend."
"I did no such thing."
"Liar. Yes, I admit I broke up with you, but there was a good reason."
"And that would be?"
"You have a mental problem, Scott."
"Enough!"
Lights came on, and Gilly could see Scott's tall figure walking towards her. He wore a uniform and a long cape. His uniform almost reminded her of Trieze Kushrenada's, except it was red. His face was shaded. Even, though he was only a year older than she was, Scott had white hair. As he walked swiftly closer, light fell on his face. He wore a ruby red mask, that made him look like he had bat wings behind his ears. His eyes were a scary gray-blue, with, what seemed to her, azure blue flecks dancing in them.
Scott smacked Gilly across the face. She fell against the bed, and recoiled.
"How dare you!" He yelled, "I won't take such crap from you!"
Gilly gave no warning and kicked him in the leg. Scott fell to the bed as Gilly jumped up. But, just as she had done, Scott grabbed her and held her in a headlock. Gilly struggles, but it did no good. He was too big for her to handle.
"Admit it." Scott demanded, "Admit you love me!"
"I won't lie about my own emotions, you sick bastard!" Gilly yelled.
"Guards!"
Several guards ran in and one handed Scott a surrenge full of a pukey yellow colored liquid. Gilly starred at it and held her breath as he stuck it in her arm.
"Now, you'll be nothing more than a vegetable, who can whisper, for the next 5 hours." He smirked as Gilly felt her legs begin to give, "And, your boyfriend arrives in 4."
"He's not my boyfriend." Gilly managed, as loud as she could."
"Than that means you're available." He smiled as he bent over to kiss her.
"No! I'm his."
"Than if he's not your boyfriend," Scott contemplated, "what is he?"
"He's," Gilly sighed as she began to lose consciousness, "the one I love most in the world," She smiled, than added; "and space."
* * * * *
Duo piloted Deathscythe faster than he had ever before. He was on his way to Colony LX/1823. He researched before he left, and according to the records, LX/1823 was destroyed as of 3 years ago. Possibly at the La Grange point, was a ship? It was his best guess, and he was probably right. The person behind Gilly's capture was no idiot. He knew Duo would look for that colony to study it, so it would be wise for there to be a ship unknown to the records, rather than a colony that was.
Duo encroached upon the area. As he did, he was confronted by two space mobile Leo suits. Not too far away was a medium sized ship. They seemed non-threatening, until the pilots spoke that is.
"Identify yourself!" One ordered.
"I'm Duo Maxwell." Duo replied.
"The boyfriend." The other said to the first in a whisper.
"Follow us!" The first one called.
Duo did as he was told. He was led towards the ship. When they arrived, the second pilot spoke.
"Docking bay S-1, to your left. Once you're inside, just head down the hall, 'til you come to a door. Inside is where our master is."
"Master? You mean," He paused, "S-W?"
"His initials. You'll meet him soon enough." The two took off.
Duo watched them for a moment as they headed towards another docking area. He sighed, than went to the area that had been specified to him. Once there, Duo landed in the bay next to Knightsaber, who had also been kidnapped.
As he waited for the airlock door to close, Duo thought about why someone would do all this. Possibly some sicko, but he wasn't sure. He might find out when he met the mysterious S.W.
The door was sealed, and the air fresh. Duo jumped down from Deathscythe, and followed the directions he'd been given. He swiftly walked down the dark corridor. He approached the door carefully and opened it.
* * * * *
"He's here." Scott said to Gilly as he set down the phone.
"What's your plan? Why are you doing this? You have no reason for revenge, so why?" Gilly asked plainly as she sat, unable to move, in the soft chair.
She sat in this chair at the top of a large platform. It was the type of room one would use as a theater or for giving speeches. The room was barely lit, and a series of windows showed you the view into space.
"To win the hand of the damsel."
"You'll never win me. The chances of you beating Duo are slim, but even if you do win, I'll hate you more than ever."
"Don't' be like that, fair lady. If you really must be like that..."
"I must. What's it to you?"
"My love..."
"I am not your love!" Gilly shouted.
"Although you are in paralysis, you still seem to have a big mouth."
"So?"
"I can't have you shouting to the enemy during our dual."
"He's not my enemy. And he's not yours either. What dual?"
"Didn't I tell you?"
"No."
"I'll fight him."
"How?"
"I'll use your Gundam. He'll be destroyed by his own girlfriend's mobile suit."
Gilly let out a hysterical laugh. Scott gave her cynical look, but she continued to laugh loudly.
"What's so damn hilarious?" He demanded.
"You!" Gilly managed between laughs.
"What?!"
"You idiot! How big of a moron can you possibly be?"
"What do you mean?"
"In my Gundam, eh?"
"Yes." He looked offended.
Gilly let out another laugh.
"I demand that you tell me what you find so hilarious! It can't be me!"
"Well, it is! You honestly think Knightsaber will let you pilot her?"
"Why not?"
Gilly once again laughed. And as she did, Scott removed his knife from its sheath. He sauntered up to her with a calm look on his face, than his look turned angry, and took a stab at her left arm. He missed his target, but he still left a shallow cut. Gilly's laughter immediately turned to alarm.
"Now," Scott sneered, "what is so damn funny?"
Gilly ignored the pain in her left arm; "I am Knightsaber's pilot..." She couldn't let him think she was weak.
"That was obvious."
"No, I'm the only one who can operate Knightsaber. I was the one chosen, and I'm the only one Knightsaber was made for."
Scott looked disgusted; "Than our battle scenario shall be of the sword fighting genre."
"Whatever. It doesn't matter what you do, you'll still lose."
"You need to shut-up, or I'll kill you and him on the spot."
"Like you could." Gilly muttered.
Unfortunately, Scott heard her and gave her another hit across her cheek and eyebrow. Gilly recoiled and scowled evilly at him.
"God! What's your problem? Not only do you hit women, but you also hit them when they're unable to retaliate!"
"Shut-up!"
"I will, than Duo will come, and we'll both retaliate on your sorry ass!" Gilly yelled.
Scott took a piece of cloth and wadded it up. He than stuffed it in Gilly's mouth and began to laugh maniacally. Gilly only starred at him with a hateful glare. The sound of a door opening brought Scott's attention back to what was going to happen next.
* * * * *
Duo walked in and looked around. It was a dark room with windows that looked out at the beauty of space. He than saw the platform. It was fifteen feet up, and on it stood a dark mass of a person. "Who are you?" Duo called to the figure.
"I am S.W." It replied.
"And that would stand for...?"
"Scott. That's all." Scott announced.
The lights came on and Duo could see that Scott was holding Gilly in his arms. Duo hated the perverse way this person held Gilly. To him it seemed wrong, and he was utterly disgusted at the though of anyone treating Gilly like that.
"What do you want?" Duo asked
"A fight!"
"Well, I got that part. But, for what?"
"The honor of having this fair lady at his side."
"I'd fight for that!" Duo said confidently.
"I had originally intended to use mobile suits, but that was slightly unfair."
"Because I have a Gundam?" Duo asked, "I don't need Deathscythe to defeat you. Any model would do."
"Do you know swordplay?"
"A little, yes." Duo responded.
"Good. Than that will do."
"Sure."
"Discard your weapons!" He commanded.
Without delay, Duo tossed his gun and boot-knife up to the platform. When they landed, Scott kicked them back to the lower level, but they were a good 30 feet from Duo. He carefully set the unconscious Gilly on the ground. At least, he thought she was unconscious. He had hit her over the head and she was already waking up. Gilly opened one eye slowly, and began to flex her muscles.
Scott jumped gracefully down to Duo. Having no gravity made it seem that he was floating like a phantom. He handed Duo one of the two swords he held. Duo took it and went into a fighting stance. Scott watched for a moment, than pulled a gun and fired at Duo. The bullet grazed Duo's right shoulder, leaving a mark similar to Gilly's bullet wound on her right leg, but not near as deep. Scott had aimed for through Duo's arm, but obviously, Scott's aim sucked.
"No!" Gilly screamed.
It was too late. With the shot fired, the dual began.
"That was pretty damn cheap!" Duo gasped in pain. Duo charged Scott and managed to knock the gun away. But, Duo now had the disadvantage.
"I'd apologize, but I don't feel sorry. Besides, I can't risk the loss of this battle." Scott smiled wickedly.
"Afraid?" Duo taunted, "Afraid, because I'm a Gundam pilot?"
"Never!" Scott yelled as he thrust his blade at Duo.
Gilly's eyes snapped open to the sound of the clash of swords. She began to gather all of her strength. It would cause quite a bit of muscle pain later, but she had to save Duo. She heard a sword strike flesh, and the words that followed.
"Why don't you cry out? It wouldn't hurt as much." Scott asked.
"Mama always said that real men don't cry aloud." Duo retorted as he clenched his left side.
"Is that so?" Scott took another stab at Duo, but he barely dodged.
"No." Gilly whispered, as she tried to stand, but failed and collapsed.
"It seems your girlfriend is the still the weakling she's always been." Scott ridiculed.
"Take that back!" Duo yelled as he got a small scratch in on Scott's leg.
With a deep breath and a huge rush of adrenaline, Gilly jumped up and ran off the platform. She landed in a somewhat graceless manner, but she continued to run. The two boys were at a point that Duo's knife and Scott's gun were directly between her and them. Another rush sent Gilly running across the floor once more. As she passed the knife and gun, she swept up the gun and knife, but continued to run. She ran directly into Duo, knocking him five feet away. Duo's sword hit the ground next to Gilly's feet, as did his gun. Gilly blocked Scott's next swing with the knife. As she held the knife in the air, she reached over and grabbed Duo's sword, which was closest.
With a mighty thrust, Gilly stabbed Scott right through the stomach. He recoiled, and as he did, Gilly fell backwards onto her butt, with Scott hovering above her.
Gilly regained her wits, and picked up the gun. She shot Scott, with the five remaining bullets. Her aim was off, but she got him in the chest every time. She sat back on her hands, breathing heavily as Scott fell to the ground. She prayed he was dead, than felt her own body give way, and she too collapsed.
Duo crawled over to where Gilly laid. She was still awake. She had pulled out a cloth, and when Duo leaned over her, she sat up and began to tie the cloth to his right arm. Duo caught sight of her own wounds.
"What happened?" He asked.
"Nothing." Gilly replied quickly, securing the cloth.
"He hit you, didn't he?"
"Not just that..." Gilly began.
Duo grabbed Gilly's chin and starred at the cuts on her eyebrow and cheek, the bruise on her other cheek, and the cut on her right arm. He forced Gilly to look at him. Even though he didn't have to, he wanted to hold her chin in his hand. Although his right arm and left side hurt terribly, he couldn't stop himself from pulling Gilly's lips to his.
"Master?!" The soldiers called.
Gilly's eyes dropped as Duo looked at them and muttered a few cuss words. Gilly suddenly felt the toll of her feat, and she fainted into Duo's chest.
"He's dead!" Duo called to the soldiers.
"We have strict instructions to let you go." One of the soldiers said, "He told us to, even if we do want to kill you."
"Thank you." Duo smiled.
"Don't. We don't want your thanks, it's meaningless."
Duo gave them a bizarre look, sighed, and stood up. He carefully scooped Gilly into his arms, picked up his knife, put it in its sheath, walked a few steps to his gun, picked it up, put it in its holster, than headed out the way he'd come.
The soldiers watched him with evil looks. Duo had a feeling that the soldiers would attempt to kill him, so he had a little trick up his sleeve. He'd blow the ship to kingdom come.
Duo arrived in the docking bay. He sat Gilly in Knightsaber and fastened the harness, than climbed into Deathscythe. As the air lock opened, Duo picked up Knightsaber with Deathscythe and took off out the door. Once he was a good distance away, he fired his buster shield at the ship. It hit and the ship began to explode. Duo turned once more and headed back to the L2 colony cluster, with Knightsaber and Gilly safe in hand.