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Chapter 5
"About the hacking..."
Trinity grinned. "You can come over to my place tonight if you want. You know, after school? Then we can head to the mission thingy after."
Nate nodded.
Trinity then returned her attention to her laptop. After a few moments, Ian joined them. He received a glare from the girl.
Ignoring the rude gesture, he sat beside her, and picked away at his lunch. He was eating spaghetti. He played with the soggy noodles before clearing his throat. "You guys are kinda quiet." He said.
Nate too had noticed growing tension in the group once Ian had joined them. He didn't know what it was that caused the anger between the two.
Trinity sighed when she heard a familiar voice beside her.
"Hey sweetheart."
"Go away Andrew." She said without looking up from her laptop.
Andrew pouted and seated himself beside Trinity. Nate and Ian watched with growing interest. They were wondering if Andrew was going to escape from this ordeal without a bloody nose.
"So, Chang, you brining little miss sunshine with you to the dance Friday?" Andrew asked over Trinity's shoulder.
Trinity winced.
Ian looked surprised, but he didn't say anything.
Andrew twirled a finger in Trinity's escaped piece of hair. She quickly pulled it out of his grasp and tucked it behind her ear.
"You know, since you're going out and everything." Andrew finished.
Ian's jaw dropped. Then he saw the look on Trinity's face. She was concentrating *very* hard on her laptop, wincing as Andrew traced her jaw line with a finger.
Ian draped an arm around Trinity's waist, and planted a kiss on her cheek. The group of fan girls that were hanging off to the side wailed in agony, and Andrew backed off. "Of course we're going to the dance together. Aren't we Trini-babe?"
Trinity tensed under Ian's touch, and his actions and words surprised her. Had he realized that she didn't like this guy, or did he really feel that way? However, the words "Trini-babe" totally pissed her off, and she had to fight her instincts to push him away. A glance at Nate told her he was confused as well. Deciding to play along, so that she didn't end up having to go with Andrew, Trinity placed a smile on her face.
"Of course." She replied to Ian, looking up into his eyes. Her smile slowly evolved into a dreamy look. Then she pulled her gaze away, and turned back to her laptop, noticing with relief that Andrew had left. She also noticed that the group of girls that had been following Ian around were gone as well.
"It seems we scared those groupies away." She said, still typing.
Ian nodded. "Thank god. They were really starting to get annoying." He removed his hand from Trinity's waist. "So, I guess we have a dance to go to then. You'd better get a dress sometime soon." He suggested.
"Mmhmm." Trinity sighed. She'd seen this coming. "I think I've already got one."
"Kay. I'll pick you up at 7 then." Ian said.
"Alright."
They sat in silence until the before class bell broke into their thoughts.
Nate stood and left without a word, unnoticed by Ian and Trinity, who were still packing up their things.
Trinity then got up and grabbed her bag, and headed for the entrance to the school.
"Oh, and Trinity..." Ian said, also standing.
"Yeah?" She asked.
"Don't forget your gun." Ian then brushed past her and entered the crowded hallways.
Trinity grinned. "I think I might actually enjoy this dance."
*~*
After school, Trinity searched the halls for Nate. They were supposed to be going to her house...so where was he?
Then she spotted the mop of semi blond hair through the crowds. Smiling, she made her way over to where Nate was, which turned out to be his locker.
"hey partner." She said, leaning against the locker that was beside his.
"Hn."
"Gee, that sounds familiar..." Trinity mused. "My dad says that a lot." Getting this guy to lighten up a bit was going to take a bit of work.
The two stopped at Trinity's locker before heading down the streets to her house.
"Hey Dad! I'm home!" Trinity called out when the two entered her house.
Duo came sliding down the railing. "Hey Trin." He said. He grinned mischievously at Trinity when he saw Nate enter the house after his daughter. "Hey Nate."
Trinity sighed at her father's level of `maturity'. "Right dad. Nate and I are going to the hangar. Is Heero home?"
Duo nodded. "He's in his office. But don't ask me what he's doing in there..."
Trinity looked questioningly at the ex-pilot. "Well, alright. I'll be up to see him in a minute." She then turned to Nate. "You want something to eat?" She asked.
"Hn."
Duo's expression of happiness changed to one of concern. "Trin, do you think I could have a private word?"
Trinity nodded. "Sure thing. Just let me get Nate something." She led the semi blond into the kitchen, and grabbed some chocolate chip cookies from the cupboard, and the milk from the fridge.
She grinned sheepishly. "I've had it everyday after school since kindergarten and I'm not about to stop cause I'm in grade ten." She said, motioning at the stools on one side of the counter. She placed the milk and cookies on the table, and grabbed two cups from the shelf. "Help yourself, I'll be back in a minute." Trinity said, before heading into the other area of the house to find Duo.
"In here Trin" Duo called from Heero's office.
Trinity entered the room. "What did you want to talk about?" She asked.
Duo frowned. "Well, Nate seems a little unemotional."
Trinity grinned. "You noticed too? Wow. You really are observant." She said sarcastically.
"Trinity, this isn't something to joke about." Heero said.
Trinity scowled. "I know."
"Right then. You have to get him to loosen up a little, or it could be bad for his health." Duo said.
Trinity sighed. "I've been trying, dad, but he doesn't seem to want to loosen up."
"Just don't give up Trin. I know you can do it." The braided man replied.
Trinity nodded and headed back down to the kitchen, unaware of the worried glances that were exchanged in the room she'd just left.
Entering the kitchen, Trinity smiled at Nate. She grabbed a couple of cookies, and poured two glasses of milk. She handed one to Nate, and told him to take a couple cookies as well. They then headed out the back door with cookies and milk in hand.
When they were half way across the lawn, Trinity cursed under her breath. "Forgot my laptop." She told Nate. Taking his empty cup, she told him to wait there while she went to get it.
When she returned, she led Nate to the edge of the tree line and typed in the password that opened the door, and the password that turned on the lights. She left the door open, however, and didn't close it once they'd entered.
The two headed to the desk where the main computer lay, and Trinity switched it on. Nate seated himself in the swivel chair and Trinity once again sat with her legs crossed on the table top.
Nate entered the preventer site, and searched Trinity Yuy Maxwell. He got the screeching sound the first time, however, he listened to the warning the second time.
Trinity grinned. "smart move." She said. "Here, try this..." She typed in a few things, binary code, of course, then sat back as Nate caught on and finished the sequence with ease. The screen flashed violet, and slowly faded.
"Welcome" The computer beeped.
Trinity sighed as she lowered herself from the table. She made to head for the exit of the hangar, but a hand stopped her.
She turned to face Nate, and with her motion, a stray piece of hair escaped from her braid again.
Nate slowly reached up and brushed it behind her ear with a gentleness that made Trinity feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
She smiled up at him, feeling that somehow she had managed to break through to the inside...
Nate then seemed to realize what he was doing, and he took a step back.
Trinity's hopes were smashed. She sighed, and grabbed her lap top.
"C'mon, we'd better get back to the house." Trinity said. "We're going to that club tonight, remember? I've got to get ready."
Nate nodded, and followed the girl out of the hangar.
"I've got to go home and get changed." Nate said as they neared the house. His eyes were staring straight ahead.
Trinity nodded and smiled. "Wouldn't want to go in uniform..."
Which is exactly what Nate was wearing. The white dress shirt had been untucked upon departure from the school, and the grey pants were slightly wrinkled. His burgundy tie had been loosened, and was now dangling around his neck. The top two buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing smooth, creamy skin.
It was a tired looking uniform, but it was a uniform none the less.
Trinity's was in just as much of a bad state. Her blouse had also come untucked, but a burgundy kilt replaced the grey pants. Her black socks were still pulled up, however, and her black shoes were slightly scuffed.
So, Nate headed home, offering to give the braided girl a ride and pick her up in an hour, and Trinity got ready for the mission.
*~* AN *~*
`What is the mission' you ask? It's simple. Trinity Nate and Ian have to infiltrate a club inconspicuously and bust out some illegal handling of drugs and/or weapons.
*~* fic *~*
When Nate arrived at the Yuy-Maxwell residence, exactly one hour after he'd left, he rang the doorbell and listened for the footsteps that would approach the door to let him in.
A few moments later, a grinning Duo opened the door. "Hey Nate." He said, letting the boy enter the house.
Nate nodded his greeting. "Is Trinity ready?"
Duo shrugged. "Dunno...YOU COMING TRIN??"
Nate winced at the unexpected loudness of Duo's voice.
"Yeah, yeah, hold on..." came the muffled cry from upstairs.
Duo grinned again. "Yup, she definitely gets her grooming abilities from me." He said.
"Hn."
A slight thumping came from the second story of the house, followed by a slight curse.
Trinity then came bouncing down the stairs.
"Where on earth did you put your gun?" Duo asked.
Trinity sighed. "I never asked you or Heero where you kept yours in that spandex." She said.
Duo winced. "Fine." He replied. "Turn around."
Trinity moaned and spun around for her father's inspection. She wore dark jeans that hung low on her hips, and clung to her slender frame. She was wearing a backless forest green top with straps that crisscrossed over her shoulder blades. Around her neck hung a silver chain that matched the small silver hoops that hung from her ears. Her eyes were decorated with green contacts.
Her three foot long hair hung loose around her shoulders. Two curled strands hung in her face.
Duo raised one eyebrow. "all I have to say is you'd better put your jacket on before Heero comes down."
Trinity grinned. "yeah, I guess." Heading for the closet, she grabbed her `sweater coat' [1], and slipped it on. It was navy blue, to match her jeans.
She then noticed Nate in the corner of the room. "Hey, I was wondering where you were." She said. "I heard the doorbell."
Nate was wearing tan khaki pants, along with a navy blue t-shirt.
"Think we're going to fit in?" Trinity asked with a slight chuckle.
Nate headed for the door. "we should get going."
Trinity nodded. "Just lemme say bye." She ran up the stairs again, heading for Heero's office.
"I'm leaving dad." she said.
Heero looked up from his computer. His jaw almost dropped at the sight of his daughter. Almost.
Her outfit was accompanied with a green eyeshadow, that exaggerated her newly coloured eyes, and sparkles decorated her cheeks.
"Be careful." He mumbled.
Trinity grinned. "Aren't I always? See you later." She then left the room and retreated down the stairs.
"Bye." Heero called, turning his attention back to his laptop.
Trinity retraced her steps to where Nate was waiting for her. She planted a small kiss on Duo's cheek.
"See you." She said, following Nate out the door.
They both got into Nate's silver convertible. *yes he can drive, he knows how to pilot a goddamn gundam*
"Don't forget we have to get Ian." Trinity mentioned.
Nate nodded, and in a few minutes, they pulled into the Chang driveway.
"I'll get him." Trinity offered, hopping out of the car.
She shut the door behind her and headed for the house. She rang the doorbell once.
She heard a scuffling from inside, and the door opened. Trinity found her self at the point of a `sword like thing'.
"Hey, watch it with the knife." Trinity said. "I'm looking for Ian."
"I'm here." Came a voice from inside the house.
"Who the hell are you?" The man with the sword asked.
Trinity placed a finger on the dull edge of the weapon and gently pushed it down. "not a pincushion." She replied. Trinity then glanced at her `attacker'. He was a Chinese man, and his hair was pulled back in a tight ponytail. His oriental eyes looked her over, judging her. Trinity gasped. She recognized him...
"Well, what's your name?"
Trinity reached into her pocket and pulled out her thin wallet. She flashed her preventer's badge. "Hello Wufei Chang." She said. "I am agent Trinity Yuy-Maxwell"
Ian then pushed his Dad out of the way. "I'll be back late." HE said, shitting the door in Wufei's face and taking full advantage of his father's state of surprise.
Ian then brushed past Trinity, heading for the convertible. He jumped into the front seat and Trinity clambered into the back, muttering something about `no manners' and `stole my seat'.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
please leave a review! I'd like to know what you think of the three kids, Trinity Ian and Nate. Emails are also welcome at [1]duos_only_chick@hotmail.com and duet_22@gundamwing.org
Thanks!
Aria
References
1. mailto:duos_only_chick@hotmail.com
Chapter 5
"About the hacking..."
Trinity grinned. "You can come over to my place tonight if you want. You know, after school? Then we can head to the mission thingy after."
Nate nodded.
Trinity then returned her attention to her laptop. After a few moments, Ian joined them. He received a glare from the girl.
Ignoring the rude gesture, he sat beside her, and picked away at his lunch. He was eating spaghetti. He played with the soggy noodles before clearing his throat. "You guys are kinda quiet." He said.
Nate too had noticed growing tension in the group once Ian had joined them. He didn't know what it was that caused the anger between the two.
Trinity sighed when she heard a familiar voice beside her.
"Hey sweetheart."
"Go away Andrew." She said without looking up from her laptop.
Andrew pouted and seated himself beside Trinity. Nate and Ian watched with growing interest. They were wondering if Andrew was going to escape from this ordeal without a bloody nose.
"So, Chang, you brining little miss sunshine with you to the dance Friday?" Andrew asked over Trinity's shoulder.
Trinity winced.
Ian looked surprised, but he didn't say anything.
Andrew twirled a finger in Trinity's escaped piece of hair. She quickly pulled it out of his grasp and tucked it behind her ear.
"You know, since you're going out and everything." Andrew finished.
Ian's jaw dropped. Then he saw the look on Trinity's face. She was concentrating *very* hard on her laptop, wincing as Andrew traced her jaw line with a finger.
Ian draped an arm around Trinity's waist, and planted a kiss on her cheek. The group of fan girls that were hanging off to the side wailed in agony, and Andrew backed off. "Of course we're going to the dance together. Aren't we Trini-babe?"
Trinity tensed under Ian's touch, and his actions and words surprised her. Had he realized that she didn't like this guy, or did he really feel that way? However, the words "Trini-babe" totally pissed her off, and she had to fight her instincts to push him away. A glance at Nate told her he was confused as well. Deciding to play along, so that she didn't end up having to go with Andrew, Trinity placed a smile on her face.
"Of course." She replied to Ian, looking up into his eyes. Her smile slowly evolved into a dreamy look. Then she pulled her gaze away, and turned back to her laptop, noticing with relief that Andrew had left. She also noticed that the group of girls that had been following Ian around were gone as well.
"It seems we scared those groupies away." She said, still typing.
Ian nodded. "Thank god. They were really starting to get annoying." He removed his hand from Trinity's waist. "So, I guess we have a dance to go to then. You'd better get a dress sometime soon." He suggested.
"Mmhmm." Trinity sighed. She'd seen this coming. "I think I've already got one."
"Kay. I'll pick you up at 7 then." Ian said.
"Alright."
They sat in silence until the before class bell broke into their thoughts.
Nate stood and left without a word, unnoticed by Ian and Trinity, who were still packing up their things.
Trinity then got up and grabbed her bag, and headed for the entrance to the school.
"Oh, and Trinity..." Ian said, also standing.
"Yeah?" She asked.
"Don't forget your gun." Ian then brushed past her and entered the crowded hallways.
Trinity grinned. "I think I might actually enjoy this dance."
*~*
After school, Trinity searched the halls for Nate. They were supposed to be going to her house...so where was he?
Then she spotted the mop of semi blond hair through the crowds. Smiling, she made her way over to where Nate was, which turned out to be his locker.
"hey partner." She said, leaning against the locker that was beside his.
"Hn."
"Gee, that sounds familiar..." Trinity mused. "My dad says that a lot." Getting this guy to lighten up a bit was going to take a bit of work.
The two stopped at Trinity's locker before heading down the streets to her house.
"Hey Dad! I'm home!" Trinity called out when the two entered her house.
Duo came sliding down the railing. "Hey Trin." He said. He grinned mischievously at Trinity when he saw Nate enter the house after his daughter. "Hey Nate."
Trinity sighed at her father's level of `maturity'. "Right dad. Nate and I are going to the hangar. Is Heero home?"
Duo nodded. "He's in his office. But don't ask me what he's doing in there..."
Trinity looked questioningly at the ex-pilot. "Well, alright. I'll be up to see him in a minute." She then turned to Nate. "You want something to eat?" She asked.
"Hn."
Duo's expression of happiness changed to one of concern. "Trin, do you think I could have a private word?"
Trinity nodded. "Sure thing. Just let me get Nate something." She led the semi blond into the kitchen, and grabbed some chocolate chip cookies from the cupboard, and the milk from the fridge.
She grinned sheepishly. "I've had it everyday after school since kindergarten and I'm not about to stop cause I'm in grade ten." She said, motioning at the stools on one side of the counter. She placed the milk and cookies on the table, and grabbed two cups from the shelf. "Help yourself, I'll be back in a minute." Trinity said, before heading into the other area of the house to find Duo.
"In here Trin" Duo called from Heero's office.
Trinity entered the room. "What did you want to talk about?" She asked.
Duo frowned. "Well, Nate seems a little unemotional."
Trinity grinned. "You noticed too? Wow. You really are observant." She said sarcastically.
"Trinity, this isn't something to joke about." Heero said.
Trinity scowled. "I know."
"Right then. You have to get him to loosen up a little, or it could be bad for his health." Duo said.
Trinity sighed. "I've been trying, dad, but he doesn't seem to want to loosen up."
"Just don't give up Trin. I know you can do it." The braided man replied.
Trinity nodded and headed back down to the kitchen, unaware of the worried glances that were exchanged in the room she'd just left.
Entering the kitchen, Trinity smiled at Nate. She grabbed a couple of cookies, and poured two glasses of milk. She handed one to Nate, and told him to take a couple cookies as well. They then headed out the back door with cookies and milk in hand.
When they were half way across the lawn, Trinity cursed under her breath. "Forgot my laptop." She told Nate. Taking his empty cup, she told him to wait there while she went to get it.
When she returned, she led Nate to the edge of the tree line and typed in the password that opened the door, and the password that turned on the lights. She left the door open, however, and didn't close it once they'd entered.
The two headed to the desk where the main computer lay, and Trinity switched it on. Nate seated himself in the swivel chair and Trinity once again sat with her legs crossed on the table top.
Nate entered the preventer site, and searched Trinity Yuy Maxwell. He got the screeching sound the first time, however, he listened to the warning the second time.
Trinity grinned. "smart move." She said. "Here, try this..." She typed in a few things, binary code, of course, then sat back as Nate caught on and finished the sequence with ease. The screen flashed violet, and slowly faded.
"Welcome" The computer beeped.
Trinity sighed as she lowered herself from the table. She made to head for the exit of the hangar, but a hand stopped her.
She turned to face Nate, and with her motion, a stray piece of hair escaped from her braid again.
Nate slowly reached up and brushed it behind her ear with a gentleness that made Trinity feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
She smiled up at him, feeling that somehow she had managed to break through to the inside...
Nate then seemed to realize what he was doing, and he took a step back.
Trinity's hopes were smashed. She sighed, and grabbed her lap top.
"C'mon, we'd better get back to the house." Trinity said. "We're going to that club tonight, remember? I've got to get ready."
Nate nodded, and followed the girl out of the hangar.
"I've got to go home and get changed." Nate said as they neared the house. His eyes were staring straight ahead.
Trinity nodded and smiled. "Wouldn't want to go in uniform..."
Which is exactly what Nate was wearing. The white dress shirt had been untucked upon departure from the school, and the grey pants were slightly wrinkled. His burgundy tie had been loosened, and was now dangling around his neck. The top two buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing smooth, creamy skin.
It was a tired looking uniform, but it was a uniform none the less.
Trinity's was in just as much of a bad state. Her blouse had also come untucked, but a burgundy kilt replaced the grey pants. Her black socks were still pulled up, however, and her black shoes were slightly scuffed.
So, Nate headed home, offering to give the braided girl a ride and pick her up in an hour, and Trinity got ready for the mission.
*~* AN *~*
`What is the mission' you ask? It's simple. Trinity Nate and Ian have to infiltrate a club inconspicuously and bust out some illegal handling of drugs and/or weapons.
*~* fic *~*
When Nate arrived at the Yuy-Maxwell residence, exactly one hour after he'd left, he rang the doorbell and listened for the footsteps that would approach the door to let him in.
A few moments later, a grinning Duo opened the door. "Hey Nate." He said, letting the boy enter the house.
Nate nodded his greeting. "Is Trinity ready?"
Duo shrugged. "Dunno...YOU COMING TRIN??"
Nate winced at the unexpected loudness of Duo's voice.
"Yeah, yeah, hold on..." came the muffled cry from upstairs.
Duo grinned again. "Yup, she definitely gets her grooming abilities from me." He said.
"Hn."
A slight thumping came from the second story of the house, followed by a slight curse.
Trinity then came bouncing down the stairs.
"Where on earth did you put your gun?" Duo asked.
Trinity sighed. "I never asked you or Heero where you kept yours in that spandex." She said.
Duo winced. "Fine." He replied. "Turn around."
Trinity moaned and spun around for her father's inspection. She wore dark jeans that hung low on her hips, and clung to her slender frame. She was wearing a backless forest green top with straps that crisscrossed over her shoulder blades. Around her neck hung a silver chain that matched the small silver hoops that hung from her ears. Her eyes were decorated with green contacts.
Her three foot long hair hung loose around her shoulders. Two curled strands hung in her face.
Duo raised one eyebrow. "all I have to say is you'd better put your jacket on before Heero comes down."
Trinity grinned. "yeah, I guess." Heading for the closet, she grabbed her `sweater coat' [1], and slipped it on. It was navy blue, to match her jeans.
She then noticed Nate in the corner of the room. "Hey, I was wondering where you were." She said. "I heard the doorbell."
Nate was wearing tan khaki pants, along with a navy blue t-shirt.
"Think we're going to fit in?" Trinity asked with a slight chuckle.
Nate headed for the door. "we should get going."
Trinity nodded. "Just lemme say bye." She ran up the stairs again, heading for Heero's office.
"I'm leaving dad." she said.
Heero looked up from his computer. His jaw almost dropped at the sight of his daughter. Almost.
Her outfit was accompanied with a green eyeshadow, that exaggerated her newly coloured eyes, and sparkles decorated her cheeks.
"Be careful." He mumbled.
Trinity grinned. "Aren't I always? See you later." She then left the room and retreated down the stairs.
"Bye." Heero called, turning his attention back to his laptop.
Trinity retraced her steps to where Nate was waiting for her. She planted a small kiss on Duo's cheek.
"See you." She said, following Nate out the door.
They both got into Nate's silver convertible. *yes he can drive, he knows how to pilot a goddamn gundam*
"Don't forget we have to get Ian." Trinity mentioned.
Nate nodded, and in a few minutes, they pulled into the Chang driveway.
"I'll get him." Trinity offered, hopping out of the car.
She shut the door behind her and headed for the house. She rang the doorbell once.
She heard a scuffling from inside, and the door opened. Trinity found her self at the point of a `sword like thing'.
"Hey, watch it with the knife." Trinity said. "I'm looking for Ian."
"I'm here." Came a voice from inside the house.
"Who the hell are you?" The man with the sword asked.
Trinity placed a finger on the dull edge of the weapon and gently pushed it down. "not a pincushion." She replied. Trinity then glanced at her `attacker'. He was a Chinese man, and his hair was pulled back in a tight ponytail. His oriental eyes looked her over, judging her. Trinity gasped. She recognized him...
"Well, what's your name?"
Trinity reached into her pocket and pulled out her thin wallet. She flashed her preventer's badge. "Hello Wufei Chang." She said. "I am agent Trinity Yuy-Maxwell"
Ian then pushed his Dad out of the way. "I'll be back late." HE said, shitting the door in Wufei's face and taking full advantage of his father's state of surprise.
Ian then brushed past Trinity, heading for the convertible. He jumped into the front seat and Trinity clambered into the back, muttering something about `no manners' and `stole my seat'.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
please leave a review! I'd like to know what you think of the three kids, Trinity Ian and Nate. Emails are also welcome at [1]duos_only_chick@hotmail.com and duet_22@gundamwing.org
Thanks!
Aria
References
1. mailto:duos_only_chick@hotmail.com
