An Enemy's Serenade

Chapter 4

            "That's hundredth something time I've heard Sakura's song on the radio," Quatre says as he hears 'White Reflection' on the radio as they all sit around their table at the diner during breakfast.

            "I know. It's huge," Duo says taking a drink of coffee.

            "Talking about Sakura, have you seen her lately Heero?" Trowa asks.

            "She hasn't been home since yesterday morning. She probably went over to someone's house and stayed over late," Heero answers as he looks out the window at the passing people. "Where is she? I thought by now she would call or something."

*

            "It looks like her song is on the radio again mother," Milliardo says as he listens to the radio in the company of his handicapped mother.

            "I know that and it's not good. Get her out of the career now. She had her hit. She has to concentrate on other things," she says angrily, pounding on the arm rests.

            "If I do, she won't be the same. Singing makes her happy and when she's happy, she can do better."

            "I don't trust it. And if anything happens, I'm blaming it on you. Remember your father," she says as she turns around and starts to move out of the room.

            "Yes mother." As she leaves, Relena comes running into her brother's room, hugging him with her arms around his neck.

            "Milliardo. IT's amazing. I've heard my song so many times. Isn't it great?"

            "Yeah."

            "Milli, what's wrong?" she asks, calming down and looking at her brother as he watches his tea.

            "Nothing. I'm just a bit stressed. Can you do something for me Relena?" he asks, looking straight at her and giving a small smile. Relena gives one in return and puts her hands on his.

            "OF course."

            "Sing for me. You know which song." He closes his eyes and leans back, waiting for the first words.

            "Sure.

Remaining in the heart

Is a dim memory

Of a song interrupted in order to

Finally stop yesterday

Seeking to chase the truth in the future

Is a lonely traveler astray

A heart shouts out

An eye stares, "Who are you?"…

Just fighting, locking up the dream

(Of a) far off dawn…

Beneath the mask

Is an innocent face forgotten

Everything is compressed

In that infinite darkness…

Silently relishing the morning glow,

The color of blood (that) soldiers shed…

No one understood…

Searching for the future… "Who are you?"…

A blue flame (is) dyeing the sky

(Of a) far off dawn…

Wishing to hold someone tight,

The journey begins, rising to the lonely sky…

A heart shouts out

An eye stares, "Who are you?"…

Just fighting, locking up the dream

(Of a) far off dawn…

No one understood…

Searching for the future… "Who are you?"…

A blue flame (is) dyeing the sky

(Of a) far off dawn…

*

            "Hello?" Duo asks as he answers the phone of Heero's office as all five gather around the desk for an important meeting.

            "Hey there. It's me!" Sakura says as she sees everyone.

            "Sakura, it's been so long. How are you?" Quatre asks.

            "Where have you been?" Heero asks concerned and looking her over.

            "I've been places. But that isn't important right now. What are you guys doing tonight?" she asks, starting to smile.

            "We were going out to the bar, but…"

            "Not again Maxwell. I don't feel like seeing you drunk again," Wufei complains in disgust.

            "Well you won't have to worry about seeing Duo drunk tonight Wufei. The gang and I are having a little get together to celebrate our success and to start working on a new song. You guys can come and invite some of your girls too. How about it?" she asks.

            "Sounds great!" Duo exclaims, getting all exciting.

            "Alright then. Meet in front of Ichy Records at 8 sharp or we'll have to start without you."

            "See you then," Duo answers as he turns off the phone. He looks at everyone and sees everyone starring back at him. "What?"

*

            "Relena? Are you there?" Milliardo asks from the other side of the door leading to Relena's room. It soon opens and he peaks in to see Relena laying down on her bed, starring at the ceiling as she listens to her CD. He enters and Relena sits up looking at him.

            "What's up Milliardo? You're coming to the jam party right?"

            "Of course. We may have to stop things a little early though."

            "Is it the Preventer's again?" she asks, becoming more serious.

            "Afraid so. WE see they're starting to build up some military forces by a nearby colony," he says as he goes and sits next to her on her bed.

            "Well then we'll just have to take care of them before they get too powerful," her eyes becoming cold and angry as she punches the bed.

            "Just what I was thinking little sis. Noon time attack?" Milliardo asks, smiling the make things seem more fun.

            "Sounds like a plan to me. My Gundam should be fine, but get some of the men to recheck it, just in case."

            "Already being done as we speak."

            "WE sure are a pair, aren't we?" she asks as she gets up from her bed and heads towards her closet.

            "Sure are. But we better get going or else we're going to miss everything," he says, getting up as well and leaving.

*

            "Well this is the place. And there they are," Trowa says as they enter the record building and see the group sitting by the entrance to the actual studio.

            "And so is that guy," Heero says, looking at the older blond haired man.

            "Sakura!" Duo screams as he waves his arms frantically.

            "Hey you guys. Guys, this is my brother Milliardo. Milliardo, this is Wufei, Trowa, Quatre, Duo and Heero. He's the one I'm renting from," Sakura says as she introduces Milliardo to the rest of group, his eyes stopping at Heero.

            "It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Dorlain," Heero says giving out his hand to the older man. He takes it hesitantly and they shake.

            "The pleasure is all mine. I've heard so many great things from Sakura about you guys. Thanks for supporting her too."

            "No prob. She's a great singer," Quatre says.

            "Thanks guys," she says blushing.

            "Hey Sakura, when are we getting this thing started? I have a date later on," Amuro says, tapping his watch to make his point.

            "NO you don't. Who would want to date you?" Ami says, crossing her arms and laughing.

            "Are you calling me a liar?" Amuro asks looking towards.

            "You said it. I didn't," she answers, looking back and sticking her tongue out at him.

            "Why you…" As he is ready to pounce onto Ami, Greg and Mia hold him back as Ami stays and taunts.

            "Stop it you guys!" Mia screams, trying to stop them.

            "Yeah. We didn't come here to fight. We came here to jam, so let's get this started," Sakura says as she sits down next to the door.

*

            "How about something like this?" Mary says as she starts drumming the floor as everyone still waits outside.

            "That sounds great and then this," Amuro says as he starts to strum his guitar to Mary's upbeat.

            "But we don't want an upbeat song. We need a slower one so people will be moved," Sakura says sighing and resting her head on her knees.

            "Like one those sobby romance ones," Duo says, giving his opinion and winning a glare from his fellow pilots. "What?"

            "That's going to be hard I think," Greg says as starts tapping his fingers on his thigh, trying to come up with a different beat.

            "To write a good one of those, we need to actually feel something like that. Or at least have an experience or something," Jim comments.

            "We've been here forever. We're never going to get a song started tonight and I can't believe we've been locked out for so long," Ami complains. Sakura looks at the others in the room and sees only tired, bored and depressed faces.

            "I think we should all try to rent as many sappy romance movies and hope to get some inspiration out of that," Mary suggests as everyone in the room shakes their heads.

            "Sounds like it can work. Let's hope things work out better tomorrow night. Mia, you have the biggest place, so we'll go over to yours," Sakura says, looking at her guests and then to Mia. She nods her head in agreement and everyone starts to get up.

            "Alright. Let's call it a night."

*

            "Sorry guys. I thought the session would be a lot more productive," Sakura says as she walks backwards in front of the pilots so they can see her face. She watches for a reply only to see Quatre and Duo yawn a bit. "I just wasted your whole night. You probably would've had more fun going out."

            "This was better than having to see Maxwell get drunk," Wufei comments.

            "It was no problem Sakura. And we actually have an invitation for you," Duo says coming up to her.

            "Really, for what?" she asks, stopping as the group comes up to a corner where they will soon have to split.

            "Trowa's circus is holding a performance tomorrow and we thought you may want to go," Quatre announces to her.

            "I've never been to a circus before. What do you do Trowa?" Sakura asks, looking at the performer and jumping up and down in excitement.

            "I'm usually a target for Catherine's knife throwing routine, but I'll also be doing some acrobatics tomorrow."

            "I guess if I'm not doing anything. I'll have to call the guys tomorrow before though." She taps her chin and thinks for a minute. "But I'm pretty sure I can make it."         

            "Great. We'll see you there. Bye," Duo says as he, Quatre, Trowa, and Wufei head across the street. She watches them leave until she realizes Heero has been talking to her.

            "Huh?" she asks, looking at him.

            "Are you coming?" Heero asks, stopping a few feet in front of her.

            "Yeah." She runs up towards him as he starts to walk away.

*

            "Milliardo, when should we plan the next event? I'm ready," Relena says as she sits in her room, talking to him on her phone.

            "All repairs have been made from the last time. So anytime is fine," Milliardo

says.

            "What about tomorrow? Early evening let's say. I have to be somewhere before then."

            "I'll tell the others to get ready," he says as he gives her a small smile.

            "Great. I'll see you tomorrow then," she says as she signs off. Milliardo turns around and sees his mother by his door.

            "You see mother. She has her head right where it is."

            "No she doesn't. Her social life is more important to her now. That's why she scheduled the battle around it," she says.

            "If she stays happy, she'll be at top performance," he says, looking at his mother's angry face.

            "But with all those people, what if she suddenly decides she doesn't want to fight?"

            "She won't. She's been in this for her whole life pretty much. She isn't one to give up something she's put so much time into," Milliardo finishes as he leaves his room and gets away from his mother. "At least, I don't think so."