*It All Started Here.*
Ishtar: Hey guys! Well, how did you like the last chap? Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Anwayz, on with the story. Don't forget to read my other fics!
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Chapter 3: Life With Kids
The bell rang loudly. "Come in!" Serena yelled. She settled Heero on her lap; Heero was still munching away at another piece of the pie. Hotaru came in with Duo. Serena smiled at the braided boy; he smiled back. Next came Amy with Quatre. Quatre bowed. Lita sauntered in with an argumentative Wufei.
"Do we have to be here?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Serena is going to hold a meeting about you guys."
"Why?"
"Because, well, it's weird."
"Why?"
"Wufei! Shut up!"
"I'm telling! You told me to shut up!"
Michiru walked in silently with Trowa.
"Okay girls. How are we going to handle these kids?" Serena asked, starting off the meeting.
"We could hand them over to Lt. Cassey." Hotaru suggested.
"What would they do with them?" Lita asked.
"Throw them on the street that's what." Michiru said hastily.
"Like Aladdin?" Duo asked.
"Not like Aladdin." Hotaru said.
"I think we should keep them. We'll just explain to Setsuna and Lt. Cassey that these kids just appeared and we don't want to leave them on the streets. How does that suit everyone? And if she says no, well, we'll rebel." Serena said.
"Right!" Heero yawned. He set the bare plate on the table then relaxed against Serena.
"Tired little man?" Serena asked. Heero nodded slowly.
"I think they're all tired. Look at them." Michiru said. The girls looked at the boys. Their eyes were drooping heavily. Serena sighed. She picked up Heero and carried him with her. She pulled out five blankets and pillows.
"Okay, we'll just have to lay them in here. We can't take them with us. Besides, what can they do?" The girls looked at the slumbering boys.
"Nothing."
"Okay, let's get dressed and go. We don't want to be late right?"
"Right."
"Sleep tight guys."
"Battalion, attention!" The women straightened quickly. Serena and her group stood proudly in front of the battalion. They frequently wondered why they were there.
Lt. Cassey strolled in front of the officers. "As you know, for the past few months, we have been training you to be future Gundam Force pilots. Last week, we evaluated you on your abilities. As the head officer, I made the difficult decision of choosing five people for this hard task. The chosen are as follows." Lt. Cassey surveyed the battalion.
"Staff Sergeant Hotaru Xaiyou Tomoe." Hotaru, surprised, stood at attention.
"Staff Sergeant Amy Lillian Mizuno." Amy stood proudly.
"Sergeant First Class Michiru Calli Kaioh." Michelle's eyes widened dramatically.
"Sergeant First Class Lita Amelia Kino." Lita's knees almost buckled.
"The last person was very hard to pick. I had to go strictly on abilities. For the last person of the team, I choose Master Sergeant Serena Hikari Tsukino." The battalion clapped loudly although there were many disheartened faces. Serena's face faulted. Her? She was included in the team?
"Alright, enough. Now ladies, I'm going to tell you what your jobs are inside the team. Amy, you have Sandrock. You are the strategist. You think things through. I promote you to 2nd Lieutenant." Lt. Cassey switched Amy's rank.
"Michiru, you are Heavyarms. You are silent and loyal to your friends. I promote you to 1st lieutenant. Michiru tried to hold in her happiness. Lt. Cassey proceeded down the row.
"Hotaru, for your knowledge of the magical dark arts you receive Deathscythe Hell. You, mainly, are the entertainment and mechanic. I promote you to 1st Lieutenant."
"Mechanic? I can barely put on my uniform without ripping something." Hotaru mumbled.
"Lita, you are Shenlong. You are a martial artist and frequently known to be a sexist person about men." Lt. Cassey listened when Lita growled. "I promote you to 2nd Lieutenant."
Lt. Cassey slowly made her way to Serena. Everyone held their breaths, waiting on what was going to be said. "Serena." Lt. Cassey began, "I have evaluated you from the day you signed your life away to this mission. Every class that you have taken, you have come out as top student. I give you Wing Gundam. Serena Tsukino, you are the leader of The Gundam Force. It is your job to give commands and take responsibility for the group's and your action. Do you accept this great honor?" Serena hesitated for a moment. Her fists were shaking and her legs threatened to give out. Slowly, Serena saluted.
"Lt. Cassey, I accept this great honor. I will lead the Earth to victory against the Dark Moon's alien forces. Gundam Force shall prevail!" The women of the battalion cheered, throwing up their uniform caps in glee. Lt. Cassey smiled broadly to the teenager in front of her.
"Serena, I promote you to Major." Lt. Cassey took off the Master Sergeant ranks and replaced them with Major ranks, the white embroidered diamonds glowing contently. Lt. Cassey turned around. She walked to the podium and cleared her throat.
"Facility of the Earth Forces, I give to you the Gundam Force team!" Cheering continued again, louder than ever. The windows rocked in their sockets and the facility rattled. "Calm down ladies. Now, in special honor of the Gundam Force team, all classes have been canceled. Tonight, there shall be a gala in the girls honor. So, contrary to the rules, everyone in the facility shall go out and buy fancy dresses and such using your own cash and your military account. The gala will start at eight o'clock and shall last until one-thirty. The agenda is as follows: dancing, appetizers, eating of the main course, Ceremony, desert, then dancing. Tomorrow, the team shall give us a little demonstration of the suits. Now, when you are released, go shopping, get you hair done, nails, feet, all those good things. It is one-fifteen now. You have till eight. Dismissed!" The women filed out quickly. Everyone split off into their groups to shop, taking the facility cars.
Okay, this is going to be a tight fit. Ten people in a small van really makes me uneasy." Ami said. She held Quatre's tiny hand in hers.
"I know but that's all the facility had left." Michiru and Trowa sighed in unison.
"We get to ride in the van! We get to ride in the van!" Duo sang.
"Not you, we leave you here." Wufei said as he clambered into the van. Duo whimpered.
"We are not leaving him! Wufei apologize!" Lita yelled.
"Sorry."
"That's okay Wuman." Duo climbed in beside Wufei.
"Wuman! Wuman! I ain't no girl! I'm gonna get you!" Wufei struggled to undo his seat belt.
"Don't let him hurt me! Please!" Duo cried. He hid behind Heero. Heero turned around to face Duo. He pulled out his toy water gun and began to squirt yelling, "I'm gonna kills you Duo if you touch mes!" Duo ran away, Wufei and Heero hot on his heels. Duo scrambled to Hotaru and jerked at her shirt. She picked him up and placed him on her hip. He stuck out his tongue.
"Cool it!" The fighting stopped. Serena snatched Heero and lifted him over her head to sit him on her shoulders. "Look," Serena began, "The facility is givin' us a limo to roam the city with. Look." Serena threw her thumb behind her. In the sun sat a glinting white limo with the back door open. "Now, who's ready to shop?"
"Okay, let's get the boys something to wear and then we can look for ourselves." Michiru said.
"Hey, there's a tuxedo store! They're bound to have something cute for the boys!" Lita piped up. The group headed to the store. As they entered, they let go off the squirming boys and looked for the perfect outfits for their kid. Lita decided to have Wufei wear black Chinese garbs with a silver diamond-specked dragon in the middle. Who knew they sold that?
"Duo! Come back Duo!" Hotaru yelled. Duo ran out of the dressing room only wearing the bottom half of the outfit. He ran around the store, his braid flying behind him. When he passed Heero, Heero managed to grab a hold of his braid and drag him back to Hotaru. "Thanks Heero." Hotaru ushered Duo into the room. Hotaru decided on a traditional tuxedo that was that was midnight blue. "A beautiful color to bring out his eyes." Hotaru had stated.
Michiru, with ease, let Trowa pick out what he wanted to wear. Trowa had decided on a navy blue suit with a fake white Lily in the breast pocket. "I'll cut that out and give you a real Lily." Michiru had said to him.
Quatre decided on a silk white blouse shirt with black pants and vest to match. "I think he looks intelligent but cute as a button." Amy giggled. Quatre blushed as women started to comment on his outfit.
Serena looked at a certain outfit. Her arms folded in deep concentration. Heero pinched her and without thought Serena lifted him into her arms. She sighed. She couldn't decide whether to have a regular outfit or an outfit befitting a modern-day prince. Heero, she supposed, would look good in anything.
"What do you think?" She asked Heero. Heero looked up at an outfit. He thought for a minute, twirling Serena's long hair around his chubby finger.
"That one." He pointed.
"That one?" Heero nodded. Heero had decided on a black tuxedo. The jacket had coattails and a top hat.
"Hey if that's what you want, that's fine with me." Heero looked at her, surprised about her answer.
"But it's a lot." He firmly stated.
"Tell me how much it is." Serena asked. She was curious. Did Heero really know his numbers?
"Six-hundred dollars." He said.
"Smart boy. Well, it's not coming out of my money; the military is paying for our stuff. Surely ain't coming out of my pocket." The girls bought the outfits then shopped for shoes to match. Black shoes fit all of the outfits.
"Shiny." Duo had drawled.
"Now that you guys have your adorable outfits, we have to find our stunning dresses." Lita pulled Amy to a Formal Dress store. They looked and looked and were determined to get the perfect dress. Once they found the dresses, they took turns watching the boys while the others changed. The other girls were not allowed to see the others dress.
It was seven o'clock and Heero had just finished his bath. He made sure to wash his hair very well and to dry off. He pulled on a pair of shorts and an oversize t-shirt Serena had bought him on the shopping trip. Heero came out, steam following. "Serena! I'm done!" Serena came around the corner.
"Great. Now, let me take my shower then I'll fix you into your absolutely adorable outfit. Now sit on the couch and watch T.V. like a good boy. Now off with you!" Serena closed the door and turned on the shower. She stepped in and washed herself with lavender soap and lavender hair shampoo. Serena smiled. Heero had used her shampoo. He was certainly a good kid. He was annoying at first but he's not so bad. Serena stepped out and dried herself off. Serena looked around and realized that she had left her dress in the room.
"Heero!" Serena yelled.
"Yeah?!" Heero yelled back.
"Be a dear and get my dress. It's sitting on my bed." Heero jumped off the couch then went to Serena's room. He grabbed the bag then knocked on the door. He ran down the hall away from possible wrath. Serena's hand reached out and snatched the bag.
"Okay Heero, time to get dressed." Serena stepped out of the bathroom in a shirt and pants. Her hair was dramatically curled and twisted with rhinestone gems glistening. He could tell it was just a first go at her hair.
"Okay, step out of those pants and shirt." Heero told her to turn around. He said this in monotone.
"No need to be so mean." Heero slipped on the shirt and the breast shirt. Serena handed him the pants. Heero put that on then told Serena to turn back around. Serena did the belt for him and made sure that his shirt was firmly creased at the top of his pants. Heero sat down to put on his black socks and shoes. Serena left to change. Heero buttoned up his jacket and smoothed it out. The doorbell rang and Heero ran to answer it. In came Amy in a baby blue sparkled dress the slightly dragged behind her. She wore heart earrings and an Amy Flower pendant. Michiru strolled in wearing a navy blue sleeveless dress with one slit up the side. Her earrings wear dangling and glinting. Lita came in with a hunter green strapless dress that flowed gently at her feet; she wore green leaf earrings. Hotaru, looking annoyed, dragged Duo inside. She wore a blackish purple strap dress. It was ragged at the bottom, giving Hotaru the appearance that she was a dark witch.
"Okay girls, let's go!" Serena walked quickly down the hallway. Serena wore an Italian satin dress that pooled around her feet. On her dress was handsewn flower embroidery that shimmered lovingly. The thin straps held sparkling pearls that lead to a v-shaped bust line. Serena had a medium train behind her that glinted brightly. She fought with her Crescent Moon earrings and her crystal teardrop necklace. "Out the door! Now!"
Dancing. Everyone in the room was dancing; every dress sparkling in their own glow. Serena looked at the wall clock. Twenty more minutes of this dancing then it would be time for dinner.
"May I have this dance?" asked a former instructor. Serena smiled then put her small hand in his. They danced for a little while then Serena had excused herself to check on the boys.
"Duo, stop pouting." Hotaru sighed.
"But I wanna dance too!" Duo's shoulders sagged.
"Okay." Hotaru took Duo's hand and led him to the dance floor.
"I think we should dance with the boys so they won't feel left out." Michiru said.
"That's a good idea." Serena took Heero's hand and also went to the dance floor.
Heero seemed to be enjoying himself. He was smiling and his face was red with laughter. Serena was so nice to him. He didn't want to tell her that he was lonely at the table with the others. She must have figured it out because here he was dancing the night away with a teen he just met today. Heero's stomach growled loudly but it was barely audible above the live music.
Heero tugged on Serena's dress. "Serena, I'm hungry." Heero rubbed his stomach as proof.
Serena patted his head. "Don't worry. Dinner is starting now. Come on. You and the boys are sitting with us." Serena ushered Heero to the chair next to hers. The rest of the gang followed suit when Lt. Cassey stepped up to the rostrum.
"Please take your seats." The shuffle of chairs greeted Lt. Cassey's ears.
"Tonight, we feast in honor of our newly formed team, the Gundam Force team!" Setsuna motioned for the team to stand and bow. They did then hurriedly sat back down. Lt. Cassey cleared her throat. "If the team will stand, I will present them with their new uniforms and sashes." Hotaru stood first.
"Hotaru Xaiyou Tomoe, Deathscythe Hell, here is your uniform and your black sash." Hotaru sat then Lita stood. "Lita Amelia Kino, Shenlong, here is your uniform and your white sash." Lita sat. "Michiru Calli Kaioh, Heavyarms, here is your uniform and your red sash." Amy stood slowly. "Amy Lillian Mizuno, Sandrock, here is your uniform and your beige sash." Lt. Cassey looked at Serena as she stood. Serena approached the rostrum.
"Serena, Wing, here is your commanding officer uniform and your navy blue sash." Lt. Cassey placed the sash around Serena. "Make your speech." As if Serena wasn't nervous enough, Lt. Cassey pushed her hurriedly. Serena cleared her throat.
"I would like to thank the military staff for giving us the honor of choosing my team to represent the Earth forces against the Alien forces. We are proud to accept this honor. Tomorrow, we shall show you how great we can be." The facility rocked with claps from the people participating. Serena sat down and enjoyed her dessert, her butterflies fully gone. Why couldn't she have felt that way earlier?
Serena closed the door and locked it. Heero sauntered by and sat lazily on the couch, his eyes drooped heavily. Serena saw this. She wrapped her train around her arm then headed to Heero. He looked at Serena, slightly puzzled. "Okay little man, time for bed." Serena lifted Heero into her arms then took him to the guest room. She pulled back the covers then sat Heero down. She left for a minute then returned with pajamas. "Okay Heero. Lift up your arms." Heero did so then Serena slipped off his shirts. Heero stepped out of his pants then put on his tiny toddler bear suit with attaching hood and feet. Serena pulled the hood over his hair then tucked him into bed. Serena leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, also tucking the covers tightly around his little body. Before Serena left, she made sure that the nightlight was functional.
"G'night Serena." Heero said smally. Serena smiled.
"Goodnight Heero. Sweet dreams." Serena shut the door.
Serena relaxed in a pair of boxer shorts and a sports bra. She had her light on. She felt like a child, she felt like Freddy Krueger was hiding under her bed, waiting to bring her into the world of nightmares that actually were real. She had just awoken from the worst nightmare anyone could ever give her. In her sleep, Serena had seen the future, about ten months into the future. She had seen her team, her friends in a line behind her, their weapons drawn. It looked like they were fighting the Dark Moon Kingdom, alone, no allies to support them. She watched as they fought gallantly there screams of war spreading through the vast outer space. She watched as she herself was covered in crimson blood. Then the worst thing Serena could ever imagine happened. Michiru had turned around to fight off a group of blasts when unknown to her a blast had been shot at her back. She had heard Amy scream at Michiru to warn her. Michiru turned but it seemed too late. The blast was paralyzingly bright. Serena saw her future self scream Michiru's name. The blast cleared, silence had fallen over the black battlefield. Blood floated in front of Serena's helmet, but the blood didn't belong to Michiru. Amy had taken the blast for Michiru and it was her blood that had massed to cover Michiru's Heavyarms Gundam. She heard Michiru scream in agony Amy's name. Serena's vision slipped forward to a time Serena did not know or recognized. There in front of five huge machines stood five boys, similar to the boys that they had now. Confusion crossed Serena's face. Again time slipped forward. Inside this big machine were two beings, one alive, one not. Amy's spirit was comforting a platinum blonde headed boy around the girl's age. Serena's mind drifted. It seemed that every machine had a spirit that was once her teammate. She was even embracing a mahogany haired teen whose blue eyes seemed shockingly familiar. Then Serena had awoken, sweat beading down her face and her heart beating like a revving engine. Was this really the future? Who was that boy that she was comforting? ...............
done! thanks to those who reviewed me! I really need to brighten my day and those who review are doing just that! I love you guys and guyettes! well, look forward to the next chap "In the Gundams we shall wait."
Ishtar: Hey guys! Well, how did you like the last chap? Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Anwayz, on with the story. Don't forget to read my other fics!
Thanks for the reviews:
Nerv Death, Himeno Midori, Kitty Kat-chan, Scarlet Angel 16, JupiterLover,
PrincessYueSerenity, Archangela, S, Jupiter Angel, Shinia, uniprincess, luminia
Chapter 3: Life With Kids
The bell rang loudly. "Come in!" Serena yelled. She settled Heero on her lap; Heero was still munching away at another piece of the pie. Hotaru came in with Duo. Serena smiled at the braided boy; he smiled back. Next came Amy with Quatre. Quatre bowed. Lita sauntered in with an argumentative Wufei.
"Do we have to be here?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Serena is going to hold a meeting about you guys."
"Why?"
"Because, well, it's weird."
"Why?"
"Wufei! Shut up!"
"I'm telling! You told me to shut up!"
Michiru walked in silently with Trowa.
"Okay girls. How are we going to handle these kids?" Serena asked, starting off the meeting.
"We could hand them over to Lt. Cassey." Hotaru suggested.
"What would they do with them?" Lita asked.
"Throw them on the street that's what." Michiru said hastily.
"Like Aladdin?" Duo asked.
"Not like Aladdin." Hotaru said.
"I think we should keep them. We'll just explain to Setsuna and Lt. Cassey that these kids just appeared and we don't want to leave them on the streets. How does that suit everyone? And if she says no, well, we'll rebel." Serena said.
"Right!" Heero yawned. He set the bare plate on the table then relaxed against Serena.
"Tired little man?" Serena asked. Heero nodded slowly.
"I think they're all tired. Look at them." Michiru said. The girls looked at the boys. Their eyes were drooping heavily. Serena sighed. She picked up Heero and carried him with her. She pulled out five blankets and pillows.
"Okay, we'll just have to lay them in here. We can't take them with us. Besides, what can they do?" The girls looked at the slumbering boys.
"Nothing."
"Okay, let's get dressed and go. We don't want to be late right?"
"Right."
"Sleep tight guys."
"Battalion, attention!" The women straightened quickly. Serena and her group stood proudly in front of the battalion. They frequently wondered why they were there.
Lt. Cassey strolled in front of the officers. "As you know, for the past few months, we have been training you to be future Gundam Force pilots. Last week, we evaluated you on your abilities. As the head officer, I made the difficult decision of choosing five people for this hard task. The chosen are as follows." Lt. Cassey surveyed the battalion.
"Staff Sergeant Hotaru Xaiyou Tomoe." Hotaru, surprised, stood at attention.
"Staff Sergeant Amy Lillian Mizuno." Amy stood proudly.
"Sergeant First Class Michiru Calli Kaioh." Michelle's eyes widened dramatically.
"Sergeant First Class Lita Amelia Kino." Lita's knees almost buckled.
"The last person was very hard to pick. I had to go strictly on abilities. For the last person of the team, I choose Master Sergeant Serena Hikari Tsukino." The battalion clapped loudly although there were many disheartened faces. Serena's face faulted. Her? She was included in the team?
"Alright, enough. Now ladies, I'm going to tell you what your jobs are inside the team. Amy, you have Sandrock. You are the strategist. You think things through. I promote you to 2nd Lieutenant." Lt. Cassey switched Amy's rank.
"Michiru, you are Heavyarms. You are silent and loyal to your friends. I promote you to 1st lieutenant. Michiru tried to hold in her happiness. Lt. Cassey proceeded down the row.
"Hotaru, for your knowledge of the magical dark arts you receive Deathscythe Hell. You, mainly, are the entertainment and mechanic. I promote you to 1st Lieutenant."
"Mechanic? I can barely put on my uniform without ripping something." Hotaru mumbled.
"Lita, you are Shenlong. You are a martial artist and frequently known to be a sexist person about men." Lt. Cassey listened when Lita growled. "I promote you to 2nd Lieutenant."
Lt. Cassey slowly made her way to Serena. Everyone held their breaths, waiting on what was going to be said. "Serena." Lt. Cassey began, "I have evaluated you from the day you signed your life away to this mission. Every class that you have taken, you have come out as top student. I give you Wing Gundam. Serena Tsukino, you are the leader of The Gundam Force. It is your job to give commands and take responsibility for the group's and your action. Do you accept this great honor?" Serena hesitated for a moment. Her fists were shaking and her legs threatened to give out. Slowly, Serena saluted.
"Lt. Cassey, I accept this great honor. I will lead the Earth to victory against the Dark Moon's alien forces. Gundam Force shall prevail!" The women of the battalion cheered, throwing up their uniform caps in glee. Lt. Cassey smiled broadly to the teenager in front of her.
"Serena, I promote you to Major." Lt. Cassey took off the Master Sergeant ranks and replaced them with Major ranks, the white embroidered diamonds glowing contently. Lt. Cassey turned around. She walked to the podium and cleared her throat.
"Facility of the Earth Forces, I give to you the Gundam Force team!" Cheering continued again, louder than ever. The windows rocked in their sockets and the facility rattled. "Calm down ladies. Now, in special honor of the Gundam Force team, all classes have been canceled. Tonight, there shall be a gala in the girls honor. So, contrary to the rules, everyone in the facility shall go out and buy fancy dresses and such using your own cash and your military account. The gala will start at eight o'clock and shall last until one-thirty. The agenda is as follows: dancing, appetizers, eating of the main course, Ceremony, desert, then dancing. Tomorrow, the team shall give us a little demonstration of the suits. Now, when you are released, go shopping, get you hair done, nails, feet, all those good things. It is one-fifteen now. You have till eight. Dismissed!" The women filed out quickly. Everyone split off into their groups to shop, taking the facility cars.
Okay, this is going to be a tight fit. Ten people in a small van really makes me uneasy." Ami said. She held Quatre's tiny hand in hers.
"I know but that's all the facility had left." Michiru and Trowa sighed in unison.
"We get to ride in the van! We get to ride in the van!" Duo sang.
"Not you, we leave you here." Wufei said as he clambered into the van. Duo whimpered.
"We are not leaving him! Wufei apologize!" Lita yelled.
"Sorry."
"That's okay Wuman." Duo climbed in beside Wufei.
"Wuman! Wuman! I ain't no girl! I'm gonna get you!" Wufei struggled to undo his seat belt.
"Don't let him hurt me! Please!" Duo cried. He hid behind Heero. Heero turned around to face Duo. He pulled out his toy water gun and began to squirt yelling, "I'm gonna kills you Duo if you touch mes!" Duo ran away, Wufei and Heero hot on his heels. Duo scrambled to Hotaru and jerked at her shirt. She picked him up and placed him on her hip. He stuck out his tongue.
"Cool it!" The fighting stopped. Serena snatched Heero and lifted him over her head to sit him on her shoulders. "Look," Serena began, "The facility is givin' us a limo to roam the city with. Look." Serena threw her thumb behind her. In the sun sat a glinting white limo with the back door open. "Now, who's ready to shop?"
"Okay, let's get the boys something to wear and then we can look for ourselves." Michiru said.
"Hey, there's a tuxedo store! They're bound to have something cute for the boys!" Lita piped up. The group headed to the store. As they entered, they let go off the squirming boys and looked for the perfect outfits for their kid. Lita decided to have Wufei wear black Chinese garbs with a silver diamond-specked dragon in the middle. Who knew they sold that?
"Duo! Come back Duo!" Hotaru yelled. Duo ran out of the dressing room only wearing the bottom half of the outfit. He ran around the store, his braid flying behind him. When he passed Heero, Heero managed to grab a hold of his braid and drag him back to Hotaru. "Thanks Heero." Hotaru ushered Duo into the room. Hotaru decided on a traditional tuxedo that was that was midnight blue. "A beautiful color to bring out his eyes." Hotaru had stated.
Michiru, with ease, let Trowa pick out what he wanted to wear. Trowa had decided on a navy blue suit with a fake white Lily in the breast pocket. "I'll cut that out and give you a real Lily." Michiru had said to him.
Quatre decided on a silk white blouse shirt with black pants and vest to match. "I think he looks intelligent but cute as a button." Amy giggled. Quatre blushed as women started to comment on his outfit.
Serena looked at a certain outfit. Her arms folded in deep concentration. Heero pinched her and without thought Serena lifted him into her arms. She sighed. She couldn't decide whether to have a regular outfit or an outfit befitting a modern-day prince. Heero, she supposed, would look good in anything.
"What do you think?" She asked Heero. Heero looked up at an outfit. He thought for a minute, twirling Serena's long hair around his chubby finger.
"That one." He pointed.
"That one?" Heero nodded. Heero had decided on a black tuxedo. The jacket had coattails and a top hat.
"Hey if that's what you want, that's fine with me." Heero looked at her, surprised about her answer.
"But it's a lot." He firmly stated.
"Tell me how much it is." Serena asked. She was curious. Did Heero really know his numbers?
"Six-hundred dollars." He said.
"Smart boy. Well, it's not coming out of my money; the military is paying for our stuff. Surely ain't coming out of my pocket." The girls bought the outfits then shopped for shoes to match. Black shoes fit all of the outfits.
"Shiny." Duo had drawled.
"Now that you guys have your adorable outfits, we have to find our stunning dresses." Lita pulled Amy to a Formal Dress store. They looked and looked and were determined to get the perfect dress. Once they found the dresses, they took turns watching the boys while the others changed. The other girls were not allowed to see the others dress.
It was seven o'clock and Heero had just finished his bath. He made sure to wash his hair very well and to dry off. He pulled on a pair of shorts and an oversize t-shirt Serena had bought him on the shopping trip. Heero came out, steam following. "Serena! I'm done!" Serena came around the corner.
"Great. Now, let me take my shower then I'll fix you into your absolutely adorable outfit. Now sit on the couch and watch T.V. like a good boy. Now off with you!" Serena closed the door and turned on the shower. She stepped in and washed herself with lavender soap and lavender hair shampoo. Serena smiled. Heero had used her shampoo. He was certainly a good kid. He was annoying at first but he's not so bad. Serena stepped out and dried herself off. Serena looked around and realized that she had left her dress in the room.
"Heero!" Serena yelled.
"Yeah?!" Heero yelled back.
"Be a dear and get my dress. It's sitting on my bed." Heero jumped off the couch then went to Serena's room. He grabbed the bag then knocked on the door. He ran down the hall away from possible wrath. Serena's hand reached out and snatched the bag.
"Okay Heero, time to get dressed." Serena stepped out of the bathroom in a shirt and pants. Her hair was dramatically curled and twisted with rhinestone gems glistening. He could tell it was just a first go at her hair.
"Okay, step out of those pants and shirt." Heero told her to turn around. He said this in monotone.
"No need to be so mean." Heero slipped on the shirt and the breast shirt. Serena handed him the pants. Heero put that on then told Serena to turn back around. Serena did the belt for him and made sure that his shirt was firmly creased at the top of his pants. Heero sat down to put on his black socks and shoes. Serena left to change. Heero buttoned up his jacket and smoothed it out. The doorbell rang and Heero ran to answer it. In came Amy in a baby blue sparkled dress the slightly dragged behind her. She wore heart earrings and an Amy Flower pendant. Michiru strolled in wearing a navy blue sleeveless dress with one slit up the side. Her earrings wear dangling and glinting. Lita came in with a hunter green strapless dress that flowed gently at her feet; she wore green leaf earrings. Hotaru, looking annoyed, dragged Duo inside. She wore a blackish purple strap dress. It was ragged at the bottom, giving Hotaru the appearance that she was a dark witch.
"Okay girls, let's go!" Serena walked quickly down the hallway. Serena wore an Italian satin dress that pooled around her feet. On her dress was handsewn flower embroidery that shimmered lovingly. The thin straps held sparkling pearls that lead to a v-shaped bust line. Serena had a medium train behind her that glinted brightly. She fought with her Crescent Moon earrings and her crystal teardrop necklace. "Out the door! Now!"
Dancing. Everyone in the room was dancing; every dress sparkling in their own glow. Serena looked at the wall clock. Twenty more minutes of this dancing then it would be time for dinner.
"May I have this dance?" asked a former instructor. Serena smiled then put her small hand in his. They danced for a little while then Serena had excused herself to check on the boys.
"Duo, stop pouting." Hotaru sighed.
"But I wanna dance too!" Duo's shoulders sagged.
"Okay." Hotaru took Duo's hand and led him to the dance floor.
"I think we should dance with the boys so they won't feel left out." Michiru said.
"That's a good idea." Serena took Heero's hand and also went to the dance floor.
Heero seemed to be enjoying himself. He was smiling and his face was red with laughter. Serena was so nice to him. He didn't want to tell her that he was lonely at the table with the others. She must have figured it out because here he was dancing the night away with a teen he just met today. Heero's stomach growled loudly but it was barely audible above the live music.
Heero tugged on Serena's dress. "Serena, I'm hungry." Heero rubbed his stomach as proof.
Serena patted his head. "Don't worry. Dinner is starting now. Come on. You and the boys are sitting with us." Serena ushered Heero to the chair next to hers. The rest of the gang followed suit when Lt. Cassey stepped up to the rostrum.
"Please take your seats." The shuffle of chairs greeted Lt. Cassey's ears.
"Tonight, we feast in honor of our newly formed team, the Gundam Force team!" Setsuna motioned for the team to stand and bow. They did then hurriedly sat back down. Lt. Cassey cleared her throat. "If the team will stand, I will present them with their new uniforms and sashes." Hotaru stood first.
"Hotaru Xaiyou Tomoe, Deathscythe Hell, here is your uniform and your black sash." Hotaru sat then Lita stood. "Lita Amelia Kino, Shenlong, here is your uniform and your white sash." Lita sat. "Michiru Calli Kaioh, Heavyarms, here is your uniform and your red sash." Amy stood slowly. "Amy Lillian Mizuno, Sandrock, here is your uniform and your beige sash." Lt. Cassey looked at Serena as she stood. Serena approached the rostrum.
"Serena, Wing, here is your commanding officer uniform and your navy blue sash." Lt. Cassey placed the sash around Serena. "Make your speech." As if Serena wasn't nervous enough, Lt. Cassey pushed her hurriedly. Serena cleared her throat.
"I would like to thank the military staff for giving us the honor of choosing my team to represent the Earth forces against the Alien forces. We are proud to accept this honor. Tomorrow, we shall show you how great we can be." The facility rocked with claps from the people participating. Serena sat down and enjoyed her dessert, her butterflies fully gone. Why couldn't she have felt that way earlier?
Serena closed the door and locked it. Heero sauntered by and sat lazily on the couch, his eyes drooped heavily. Serena saw this. She wrapped her train around her arm then headed to Heero. He looked at Serena, slightly puzzled. "Okay little man, time for bed." Serena lifted Heero into her arms then took him to the guest room. She pulled back the covers then sat Heero down. She left for a minute then returned with pajamas. "Okay Heero. Lift up your arms." Heero did so then Serena slipped off his shirts. Heero stepped out of his pants then put on his tiny toddler bear suit with attaching hood and feet. Serena pulled the hood over his hair then tucked him into bed. Serena leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, also tucking the covers tightly around his little body. Before Serena left, she made sure that the nightlight was functional.
"G'night Serena." Heero said smally. Serena smiled.
"Goodnight Heero. Sweet dreams." Serena shut the door.
Serena relaxed in a pair of boxer shorts and a sports bra. She had her light on. She felt like a child, she felt like Freddy Krueger was hiding under her bed, waiting to bring her into the world of nightmares that actually were real. She had just awoken from the worst nightmare anyone could ever give her. In her sleep, Serena had seen the future, about ten months into the future. She had seen her team, her friends in a line behind her, their weapons drawn. It looked like they were fighting the Dark Moon Kingdom, alone, no allies to support them. She watched as they fought gallantly there screams of war spreading through the vast outer space. She watched as she herself was covered in crimson blood. Then the worst thing Serena could ever imagine happened. Michiru had turned around to fight off a group of blasts when unknown to her a blast had been shot at her back. She had heard Amy scream at Michiru to warn her. Michiru turned but it seemed too late. The blast was paralyzingly bright. Serena saw her future self scream Michiru's name. The blast cleared, silence had fallen over the black battlefield. Blood floated in front of Serena's helmet, but the blood didn't belong to Michiru. Amy had taken the blast for Michiru and it was her blood that had massed to cover Michiru's Heavyarms Gundam. She heard Michiru scream in agony Amy's name. Serena's vision slipped forward to a time Serena did not know or recognized. There in front of five huge machines stood five boys, similar to the boys that they had now. Confusion crossed Serena's face. Again time slipped forward. Inside this big machine were two beings, one alive, one not. Amy's spirit was comforting a platinum blonde headed boy around the girl's age. Serena's mind drifted. It seemed that every machine had a spirit that was once her teammate. She was even embracing a mahogany haired teen whose blue eyes seemed shockingly familiar. Then Serena had awoken, sweat beading down her face and her heart beating like a revving engine. Was this really the future? Who was that boy that she was comforting? ...............
done! thanks to those who reviewed me! I really need to brighten my day and those who review are doing just that! I love you guys and guyettes! well, look forward to the next chap "In the Gundams we shall wait."