CrazyRae: I know, I know. I've been in a lot of fights lately, so i've been a busy person. Here is Chapter Twenty, but first i want to recognize those who have kept reviewing.

RikoRishodeathangeloflight: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoy it so much. Don't worry, everything in this story that Zero or Raven does has meaning behind it.

Computer Geek Michelle: Yep, Quatre is starting to doubt his friendship with Raven, but he's also starting to doubt himself.

Fragile Phyche: Thanks. I love your story by the way. Do keep up with the work.

CrazyRae: Alright, I know this may be confusing, but since the guys are angry with Raven now, they see and think of her as Zero, so that's why i'm writing Zero, but having people outside of the group call her Raven. No i haven't gone mad....yet.

Disclaimer: NOPE! I still don't own Gundam Wing, and if i did, i would have Heero all to myself.

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Chapter Twenty

Days passed and Thanksgiving was just around the corner. Quatre and Lin had decided for everyone that they were going to celebrate it. For the first time, the guys felt like a family. Wufei and Duo, the two arguing brothers, Quatre the kind-hearted brother, Trowa the quiet yet helpful brother, and Heero the loyal yet harsh brother.

They were sitting in the living room, enjoying a small conversation, just the day before Thanksgiving.

"Yeah, and then we all thought the little girl had just disappeared, but nope. Standing right behind us, following our every move, was her. It was really creepy." Missy finished.

Alex chuckled in remembrance just as Raven walked into the house, Andrea following.

"Look, Andrea, I want you to stay with Uncle Q. I have a lot of work to do, and I want you to enjoy Thanksgiving." she said, kneeling in front of the crying girl.

Raven hugged the little girl with a sigh.

"I want to help." the little girl cried.

"I know dear, but this is something I have to do. I promise, when I get back tonight, I'll take you out somewhere special." Raven whispered, causing the girl to smile.

"Really?"

Raven nodded, "A promise made by Raven, is a promise kept."

Her voice wavered slightly, and she gave the little girl one last squeeze before standing up. She grabbed her leather jacket and threw it over her shoulders.

"Now Andrea, please behave." she whispered before turning to Quatre, "Can you watch her for me please? I really have to do something important."

Quatre glared at her, in remembrance of what happened but nodded. The dark girl gave a weak smile before turning around and running out of the house. Quatre knelt before the small girl, who had tears in her eyes.

"Don't worry. We'll have fun." Quatre reassured her.

Andrea smiled and Quatre stood up with her in his arms. Turning to the group, he smiled softly.

"Hey. Will two of you guys go to the store?" he asked.

Duo offered, as did Heero. Duo offered, cause he wanted to, but Heero had his 'mission' in mind. So the two grabbed the list and walked out to the garage. They climbed into a black, Corvet and sped out of the driveway.

Duo, who was driving, sped down the road almost as fast as Zero had. The radio was blaring, annoying the hell out of his companion. He saw a familiar sheen of black and slammed on his breaks. Heero shot him a glare but Duo pointed to a person who was climbing out of the passengers' side of a black, '96 Mustang Convertible.

Raven, stood there, leaning inside the window of the passengers' side of the care. She was talking to the driver, who seemed to be that woman, Ruby. Raven tapped the top of the car, as she pulled out a package and stepped away from the car, just before it sped off.

Raven stood there, watching the vehicle drive off into the horizon. Her hair was laced with snowflakes, that fell from the Colony's sky. The guys didn't know how they could produce snow, but ignored it. They gazed at the white, slightly large, package in her hands and watched her turn around to gaze at a church-like building. They watched as she gazed at the building sadly before shaking her head. She walked up the many stairs, leading to the beautiful building.

The two looked at each other.

"Heero, go and get the others, I'll keep an eye on her." Duo said with utmost seriousness.

Heero knew what Zero had done had struck a cord with Duo, so he nodded and took the drivers' seat. Duo had climbed out and ran up the stairs, just as Heero sped off.

Duo slowly entered, watching as Zero stood there. The snow slowly melted and her hair had become damp, but a small smile laid on her lips as she gazed at the stained-glass windows.

"Hello Maxwell." she said, her eyes never meeting his as they closed in content.

"Zero." he greeted harshly.

He noticed she flinched slightly, but the smile never left her lips. He growled.

She shouldn't be smiling after what she did, he thought

"You are angry as well. It's ok, I know what I did may seem wrong, but it would've meant me going back on my word. I promised." she replied, her eyes opening turning to him, a sad smile on her lips.

His eyes caught sight of the white, package. He glared suspiciously.

"What's in the box?" he demanded.

Her lips formed into a grin, confusing him slightly.

"Oh, just some crazy concoction of mine." she sighed with pride.

"Rae! Oh you brought a friend?" an older voice broke the tension.

Turning, both of their gazes fell on an old woman, with beautiful, snow, white hair pulled into a tight bun that sat on the back of her head. Soft, chocolate, brown eyes looked down at them with kindness that made even Quatre look slightly evil. She was dressed in simply, black robes.

"Carla," the girl greeted with a nod, "This is Duo Maxwell."

Zero turned to Duo with a fake smile and motioned to the older woman.

"Ma– Duo, this is Carla Grace. She runs the church and watches after everyone."

Duo nodded and bowed respectively. The woman returned the nod, before turning to talk to Zero.

"Raven, I know that you are busy, so what brings you here? On a holiday no less." Carla questioned.

"Oh, just here for my yearly runs. Besides, since when have I ever not brought something for everyone?" the assassin replied, her voice surprisingly soft.

Carla smiled and nodded, motioning for them to follow her into a back room. Duo, confusedly, followed as Zero and the older woman talked.

"I heard what happened to Lilian dear. I'm sorry she had to die so tragically." Carla sympathized.

Duo watched as Zero's hands clenched into tight fists, knuckles turning white. She smiled sadly at the woman.

"Yeah, she did but she's better off where she is, don't you think? I mean, Lily in the midst of war?" Zero acknowledged.

"Oh, but no one deserves to die. What exactly happened?" the white haired woman asked.

Zero had opened her mouth to answer but a gunshot rang through the church. Something pierced through Zero's right shoulder, and hit the door she was walking towards with such force it went through. The package flew from her hand and slid on the tile floor. Upon falling to the floor, it opened, revealing a slightly large, square cake. Her eyes widened as she clenched her shoulder with pain.

"NO!" the girl yelled, running towards the open doors as scream behind it broke loose.

Duo turned his head to see Heero, holding a smoking gun in his hand, the rest of the group but Lia. Carla had chased after Zero in the same manner as the assassin had done on seeing the bullet go through the door. They were about to follow, when all commotion stopped. The doors opened again and Carla walked out, her eyes wide and shaky. She collapsed to her knees, tears reaching her eyes. Quatre ran up to comfort the woman, who looked up with immense sorrow.

"HOW COULD YOU BRING SUCH VIOLENCE INTO A SACRED PLACE!" the old woman yelled out.

Quatre backed up at the large amount of sorrow that hit his heart. Suddenly the doors opened and Zero slowly, and deadly, walked out of the room. Her coat was in her arms, covering a bundle. Eyes never looked up as she walked towards the front door.

"Carla," Zero started, her voice cold and dead, causing the woman to look up. "I'll be back, just try and keep the others calm."

Zero then walked out of the sacred building, confusing everyone in the process. The woman before them turned and walked into the room, the others following with curiosity. Upon entering though, they didn't need to be told what happened.

A group of scared children sat, huddled in the corner of a room. Blood soaked the white tile on the floor. The group turned and ran out of the church, chasing after the assassin in wonder. They ran headfirst into the blistering, cold weather, wondering how she could be wearing but a tank top and not slowing down. That's when a voice caught filled their ears.

"I came here as fast as possible. What happened? What is that?" the voice wasn't familiar.

"Nothing. Just take me to CC." Zero's vacant voice said.

Squealing wheels reached their ears and became but a distant sound. The group climbed into the vehicles that had used to get there. Headed towards CC, speeding without a second thought. They showed up and entered the white building.

Entering the building they were about to ask where Zero went when loud yells, and hurried voices and footsteps rushed pass them. Zero had ran behind the many doctors that surrounded the body. Heero grabbed her forearm and turned her around, only to be met with a murderous glare.

"I swear Yuy. You touch me one more time, I will forget you ever being 01. I'm starting the think he was nothing more than a dream." she said, her voice in a dead monotonous sound.

Heero flinched away slightly, letting go of her arm. The girl yanked it back and ran down the halls. Heero glared at the empty spot and followed after his 'mission' without a second thought.

When the G-boys and the three girls arrived to where Zero stood, a man was talking to her. He was dressed in your usual doctor get-up. The walked closer to here the end of the conversation.

"...I'm sorry." the man said, placing a hand on her shoulder.

They watched as Zero dropped to her knees, her hands covering her face. A loud scream left her throat, causing everyone to flinch. Her screams continued until Heero grew sick of it. Walking over he raised his arm and punched her across the face. That happened to be a mistake.

Zero lunged up, her hand grasping his throat, and slammed him against the wall opposite of her. Trails left from tears marked her cheek. She was glaring coldly at him, her hands clenching tightly around his throat, causing it almost impossible to breath.

"Has he really turned you into a monster?" she demanded, her voice cried. "Has he turned you into such a monster that you don't even think before you shoot?"

She let go of him, allowing him to drop slightly, before her fist slammed into his stomach. He hunched over in pain, wheezing from the loss of air.

Just then a stretcher came out of the double doors. Laying on it was a child about the age of seven. Her long, dark, black hair reminded everyone of Zero's. Pale, blue eyes gazed blankly at the ceiling as she was stopped in front of Zero, who had turned around. Her hand brushed over the small girl's eyes. Upon pulling away, the smaller girl's eyes were closed into an eternal rest. She sent a nod to the pair wheeling the child out of the room and they were running down the hall.

Zero shook her head and turned, so her back was to the entire group.

"I thought you Preventers were different. I was once again wrong. You Preventers are all the same. Killing innocent people. People who don't even know we are on the brink of war. At least when I kill someone, I have reasons for doing so." was all the girl said before walking away, leaving a group of highly, guilty soldiers.

{End}

CR: Such a tear jerker ending. Hopefully you all understand what happened. The next chapter will explain everything.

CR: R&R, and i hope you enjoyed my story.