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WARNING: NO Beta for this chapter, so if there are any mistakes, you'll have to excuse me.
The Missing Soldier
Chapter 8 - Busted!
Story by: Lady of Earth
Today's disclaimer is brought to you by the two muses responsible for this chapter.
Wufei: *growls* Why do I have to be here with this baka? *points at Yuuhi*
Yuuhi: *takes out his weapon...er...chopsticks* Don't force me to hurt you!
Wufei: *smirks* What are you going to do? Eat me?
Aya: Don't mind if I do, Fei-chan. *winks*
Wufei: *blushes* ONNA!!
Aya: *giggles, then sees the scowl on Yuuhi's face* Aaw, poor Yuuhi-chan! *glomps*
Yuuhi: Let's get this disclaimer over and done with. *pries Aya-chan off himself*
Yuuhi: The characters mentioned in this fic belong to their respective owners. Aya holds no ownership due to her incompetence in financial matters.
Wufei: In HUMAN language...Suing her is a waste of time.
Aya: *pouts* Fei-chan's mean!
Wufei: That's the idea.
He was pissed off, to say the least. It had been a long and tiring night, getting past the security was a bitch. Especially because the guard was tight that particular night. Almost as if his arrival was expected and knowing who it is that he's up against, he wouldn't be surprised if the sniveling weasel had found out.
However he did it, Mamoru always finds some way to worm his way through the loopholes. Probably why he got as far as he did and never had a gun pointed to his forehead. The little bastard.
His vocabulary doesn't match his face, countless people have told him that. Yes, he considers himself beautiful. After all, it takes an effort to be a good soldier, look good and do a good job. That was why Meiou-san chose him for the job. Although, he had to admit, the fact that he's one of the only people that is trustworthy didn't exactly hurt either.
But the prospect of seeing Usagi again? He had to admit it was awfully tempting, after all, he hadn't seen the blonde since she had disappeared altogether one fateful day. And right before he was about to confess his true feelings for her as well. Now that she's re-entering his life, there's bound to be some changes in this bachelor's life. A soldier's life can be so boring sometimes. Especially one of a good looking soldier.
His face lit up at the sight of the cell. 'Bingo.' He thought quietly, creeping towards the dim corridor. Stupid of Mamoru to leave the cell unguarded, but knowing the egotistical bastard and his tendencies to underestimate the weaker sex, he pretty much knew why. Standing in front of the cell, he pushed his long dark locks, tied in the secure ponytail, away. He fished out a hairpin from one of many that he had. After all, he can kill a soldier or two and blow up a base, but there was no way in hell that he will have his hair look out of place.
He smiled triumphantly as the door clicked and he released the handle. The door swung open, allowing some light to pour into the dark cell. A small form huddled in a corner looked up with frightened eyes.
"Don't worry chibi-chan, I'm here to help you." He said soothingly.
"Who are you?" She asked in a whisper.
"Someone Meiou-san sent." He replied. Immediately she breathed a sigh in relief.
"I-I can't move."
"I know, Meiou-san told me." He said, walking over to her side. With a swift move, he picked her petite form off the floor and gathered her into his arms. His sword safe by his side, he gave a firm nod before stepping out of the dark cell.
"Now comes the tricky part." He muttered. "Getting out of here."
Mamoru's eyes widened. "WHAT?" He shouted loudly. The soldier winced, looking down at his feet. Growling, the ebony-haired man stood up. "Get me the security tapes! I want to know who the hell managed to go pass security!"
"Yes sir!" The soldier rushed out of the room, happy to be away from the anger of his leader. Mamoru's eyes glowed for a moment.
"I have an idea who it is that broke in here." He muttered to himself. "And if it is him...he will pay." He paused for a moment. "But then again, this might prove to be an advantage. Where Nataku runs, there's bound to be a dragon nearby. And where there is a dragon, the rest of the pact. And my prize." The menacing smile on his face brought chills to the next soldier that entered his room. But seeing his leader's current mood, he stepped out quietly.
He would have to tell Mamoru later that the security cameras were all destroyed and that the tapes were missing.
She bit her lips, eyes glued on the clock. The five pilots and one blonde had been watching her with quiet interest the entire time. It was as if there was nothing more amusing than watching Usagi watch the clock.
Yes, they were all extremely bored.
Every little sound would make the blonde soldier jump, making her unusual antics more and more unusual in the eyes of her friends. Not to mention the fact that she seemed more restless than necessary. But Mina knew why Usagi was acting the way she did, but she hadn't imagined Usagi would be this worried.
The prospect that made Mina wonder, however, was that whether Usagi's anxiety was caused because of the life and death situation involving the girl or the fact that she will meet again with a former boyfriend. Whatever it is, Mina waited patiently for the arrival of Usagi's former...no, possible boyfriend. Technically, the two never really hooked up. But there was the chance of it, which is probably why it was all the more interesting.
The ringing doorbell told her that the waiting was over. Usagi looked up, eyes wide. She got up slowly, gulping. They all watched in anticipation, minus one pilot, at who it is that Usagi is waiting for. Her hands shook as she reached for the handle, making her curse silently.
It's now or never. And with that thought, she opened the door, greeted only with a face she knew too well to forget and the young face of a girl that has been through far too much.
"Sai." She said quietly. He raised an eyebrow.
'So it's back to Sai again is it?' He thought to himself. "So, aren't you going to invite your beautiful friend in?" He asked. She stepped aside, allowing for the tall soldier to enter.
"Emi!" Wufei cried out, rushing to the girl in the arms of the stranger.
"Fei-chan." She managed weakly.
"Are you alright Hotaru?" Usagi asked carefully. The violet-eyed girl nodded, albeit weakly and with confusion. How had Tsukino-san know of her real name?
"Hai, Usagi-san." She whispered. Usagi's face softened from the tension of before. She looked at Minako and the other blonde nodded in understanding.
"We'll get her a place where she can be taken care of." Mina said, motioning for a servant to come along and relieve the girl to a room where she can rest. Wufei took the girl out of the stranger's arms, regarding him only with a curious scowl before walking away with one of the servants. That left 2 women and 4 guys with the stranger.
"Saa, Usa-girl, aren't you going to introduce us to your friend?" Duo asked.
"Aa." Usagi said quietly. "Minna, this is Saihitei, one of the Preventers special unit."
"Correction, Usa. It's Hotohori." The dark-haired stranger corrected. Usagi looked away, eyes downcast. This caused a scowl to form on the Perfect Soldier's face. For a brief moment, the two men glared at each other. Although the glaring was one-sided, after all, Sai or Hotohori never glared, that will only cause pre-mature wrinkles.
"Usa-girl, maybe we need a real introduction ne?" Suggested Duo, eyeing the glare Heero was sending to Hotohori's direction. But before Usagi could reply, Mina interjected.
"I'm pretty sure Hotohori-san is tired from his midnight mission."
The long-haired 'bishounen' of the Beta 02 group of Preventers' secret branch smiled politely at the blonde. "You are the Oracle, am I correct?" He asked. Mina blushed at the name.
"Hai."
"Well, then I'm sure you already know that I never get tired." He paused for a moment, it wouldn't be good on his beautiful face, he thought. "But I'm rather appalled that you can call it a midnight mission, it would imply that this mission of mine is really a midnight escapade." There was a distinctive snort originating from the other blonde.
"And I hope you were not about to comment on that, Usagi." He said, raising an eyebrow.
"Polite, you? A wolf in sheep's clothing. The devil with an angel's face." She pointed out, much to his chagrin. He offered her a lopsided smile in return.
"Why don't we all just head to the library or something, where we can discuss this with more privacy?" Quatre suggested.
"Sounds like a plan!" Exclaimed Duo, in hopes to lighten the brooding mood heading from Usagi and Heero's direction. It all seemed calm enough as the others nodded in agreement. They headed towards the library, Quatre and Trowa leading the pact. Duo and Mina walked alongside each other, the latter casting occasional glimpse behind her to Usagi, who, to her own surprise, was not walking beside any of the two men.
But when no one was looking, Hotohori quickened his pace and breezily walked passed the blonde, though not before whispering, "We're going to have to talk about old times later." Usagi visibly winced, but the delicate-looking sword-wielder never turned around to see the expression on her face. Hesitant blue eyes looked back, to where the Perfect Soldier was lagging behind. A cold front on his face, but there was definite confusion and hurt intertwined with anger and betrayal.
She sat by the window, her golden bangs falling like a curtain before her blue eyes. Hiding away the guilt and regret etched deeply within the blue pools. Anything to get away from the betrayal in her beloved's eyes and the hurt deep within her former...you can hardly call him her boyfriend. After all, she never gave a chance for a relationship to actually start.
She felt partially guilty because of it, but most of the guilt came from her dishonesty. Towards Heero most of all. She knew what she had to do, come clean with the truth. To every one of them. But can they handle the truth?
Actually, can SHE handle the truth? Can she handle the fact that her, in her opinion, thoughtless actions actually caused grief in others and resulted in the death of one of her friends? She can handle the thought of killing, being the trained killer that she is. But can she handle the thought of being partially or wholly responsible for the death of someone she knows and cares about?
She gave an involuntary shudder at the thought, casting it deep within the complicated webs that is her mind. But her unspoken train of thoughts made her unaware of the other presence in the room. The only other person there, watching silently through protruding bangs.
"I thought I'd find you here." Trowa's quiet voice seem to echo in the quiet room, startling her out of her thoughts.
"Trowa!" She exclaimed. "You scared me."
"I didn't mean to interrupt." He said, moving quietly to her side. "But I have matters of great importance to discuss with you." She frowned, but nodded anyway.
"What is it that you wish to discuss?"
"A matter of the secret you've been hiding. From all of us." All color drained from her face.
"How did you know?" She whispered.
"I am terribly sorry, but you must really check whether or not the room you use to contact the leader of the secret Preventers division is already occupied before making the call." Her cheeks grew warm as she blushed. A careless action.
"Aa, I should have." She said quietly, then dared herself to look into his eyes. "How much do you know?"
"Enough." She heaved another sigh.
"At least that's one person out of the way." She muttered.
"Pardon?"
"Well, let's just say one down, three to go." Usagi smiled wryly.
"Three? Heero knows?" Trowa asked. Usagi shook her head.
"Afraid not. I've told Duo though, partially." Trowa raised a visible eyebrow.
"You've told Duo but not your own boyfriend?" She looked away in embarrassment.
"I know I should tell him, but I haven't a clue how." She paused. "Telling him that I'm responsible for all this...for him getting hurt...he'll hate me."
"I think that if you don't tell him, he'll have trouble with it. But I certainly doubt that he will hate you." Trowa said sensibly.
"Why do you think that?"
"He loves you."
"Even love is fickle, Trowa. You of all people should know that." Usagi said wistfully, though she didn't catch the look of pain that crossed his face.
"Just tell him." Advised Trowa.
"So you're going to go through with it?" Whispered Mina. Usagi nodded. They had assembled the whole crew in the library, all of the Gundam pilots, Hotohori and the two women themselves. Hotaru was resting but she was in better shape that Wufei decided to join them as well. It took some coaxing from both Quatre and Usagi until the Chinese pilot finally left the young woman's side, though, which caused for much speculation especially from Duo and Mina.
But Mina is the oracle, so she was able to pick up certain signs as to what the relationship between Wufei and Hotaru really lies. And all that she could pick up was a close companionship, a strong bond, but not as strong as a family tie. It was confusing. They were much closer than friends and yet, the tie wasn't truly a family one.
As of then, Usagi had just told Mina mere moments before of her plan. To come clean to the rest of the pilots. Duo, of course, knew part of the story and Trowa, it had been revealed, knew a little more than Duo did. Quatre would not mind the new information, knowing the blonde pilot, bless his heart, he would probably sympathize with Usagi's situation. Wufei, on the other hand, might be angered with the fact that Usagi had brought the pilots into the mess. But he would be thankful with the reunion with Hotaru, whatever their relationship may be.
And then of course, comes the problem of the two men. Hotohori would accept it, Sai is one soldier that always accept whatever comes his way, whether they be missions or people. Although Mina knew that this is probably something he would have to adjust to before being able to accept. Mina sensed the feelings within him and it only adds to the problem. But of course, she didn't mention this to Usagi.
Lastly came the most important out of all. Heero's reaction to this. Knowing the Perfect Soldier, he would feel betrayed. But how he will react is an entirely different question, one that Mina is unable to answer.
"So, Usa-girl, what's with this whole conference?" Duo asked. Duo's quirks might have been useful at one point, but this is one function where the former pilot of Deathscythe might have to restrain himself from cracking jokes.
"There are matters that need to be cleared to all of you, before we go any further." Usagi said, eyes looking at anywhere but Heero. "I believe that, because you all are involved too deep into this matter, you deserve to learn the truth."
"The whole truth and nothing but the truth?" Quipped Duo. Usagi smiled wryly.
"Exactly." She said with a sigh. "What I'm about to tell you might upset you and I wouldn't blame you. I'm not asking you to understand any of the actions taken or for you to forgive the faults that have ended up into this tragedy." There was dread on the faces of those who didn't know what was coming. Duo and Trowa, the only two who knew what Usagi was about to say, stole glances to the others. Both knowing this was going to one long and rough ride.
"Heero!" Usagi shouted, just as the Perfect Soldier bolted out of the room. She had just finished her whole story, wincing as the faces of the four changed from surprise to shock. One to betrayal, another to compassion, to understanding and to a silent agreement.
Usagi rushed out of the room, after Heero. Hotohori hesitated. He wanted to go and get Usagi, but he knew his place. He had seen the looks exchanged between Heero and Usagi when he first arrived and by deduction, seeing from the betrayal in Heero's eyes and the fear in Usagi's...she loved him.
Fear. Now that was something he thought he would never see in Usagi's eyes. But there it was, just moments ago in her eyes, as she waited for Heero's reaction. It wasn't a fear of death, of blood or even of destruction. It was a fear of losing someone, a loved one. And even though he had his pride and knowing his own determination, he would not interfere. It was his own fault that he had realized his feelings for her a little too late.
"I hope she's alright." Mina said softly, eyes on the door.
"Usa-girl will be fine. Besides, Heero loves her far too much to let her go." Duo said reassuringly. Mina smiled at him and nodded. Wufei raised an eyebrow and exchanged looks with the two other pilots in the room. Quatre smiled knowingly while Trowa allowed the briefest trace of a smile to let the others know he was thinking of the same thing.
The Shinigami is in love. (God help us all.)
"Heero, matte!" Usagi shouted. Suddenly he stopped his strides, facing her with anger and betrayal.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I-I was going to."
"WHY didn't you?" He asked again.
"It was my father's last wish, Heero. Just like Operation Meteor. Mina, Hotaru, Meiou-san and Helios carried the plans out because of their own involvements. Mina is in it because of her parents, the same goes with Michiru. Their parents were close friends of my otou-san, they thought that they owed my otou-san so they made sure their daughters would carry out my otou-san's plan.
Meiou-san is in charge, she's the one that made sure everything was going according to plan. Otou-san trusted her and left her to take care of everything, including myself, the carrier of his plans. Helios was a friend of mine, a good friend. His death..." She stopped, squeezing her eyes shut and shaking her head. "He shouldn't have died. But he chose to stay with the plan, despite our pleas. While Hotaru...I don't even know how she got to be involved. She had simply been there when we first started out. Simply existed."
"I know how important this must have been for you." Heero finally said, his voice low. "But why was I kept in the dark?"
"Because I'm not sure how to tell you!" She exclaimed, then added with strain, "I didn't know whether or not I should."
He stared at her for the longest time, taking in every word that she said. Finally, after what seem to be a lifetime, he spoke. "I love you, Usa. More than anything in the universe. I thought you love me too, enough to not keep any secrets from me. I guess I played the fool, I was too blind to see. I guess I was wrong..." His voice trailed off, the look of hurt that was in his eyes nearly broke her heart. She shook her head.
"I do love you. But how can I tell you all my secrets when you don't even tell me yours?" He visibly stiffened at the accusation, a mask over his face.
"What do you mean?" He asked, using his monotone. She flinched, as if she had been slapped. He never used his monotone with her, not when they are alone anyway.
"Tell me Heero...do you love Relena? At some point of your life or another?" Usagi continued, voice shaking. Heero visibly blanched at the question.
"L-love her?" He sputtered, a look of bewilderment for once on the emotionless face. "Are you joking? Of course not! The only emotion I've ever felt for Relena was like...and even THAT was a mistake. How can you ask me that?"
"Because you never told me." Usagi whispered. "You never tell me what you're thinking." She shook her head, tears threatening to spill out of her eyes. "I-I know that you don't love her, but I just want to show you Heero, how much you don't tell me about yourself." The pain in her eyes was evident as she softly whispered,
"I can't keep guessing, Heero." It was his turn to flinch. He knew it was his fault, not hers. She was never at fault. He was being a hypocrite, but he couldn't exactly ignore the hurt he felt knowing that she had been hiding all that from him. Although it opened his eyes as to how she must have felt all this time.
"Usa," He said, tone defeated. They looked at each other with quiet defeat. But Usagi interrupted the mood by a burst of giggles that erupted from her throat. Heero looked at her questioningly.
"I can't believe I'm saying this, but Duo's right after all." She said with mild amusement. Heero snorted.
"Don't tell me he's now our resident love doctor." He muttered. Usagi looked at him with surprise, before raising her eyebrows.
"Well Mr. Perfect Soldier, he knows how your mind works, as amazing as that might sound. He managed to convince me not to let you go." Usagi said, then clasped a hand over her mouth. She couldn't believe she let that bit of information slip out. Heero stared at her, stunned.
"You were going to give up on me?"
"If it would cause for everyone to be safe and for both of us to find peace, yes." She admitted, leaning against the pillar, closing her eyes. The Perfect Soldier stepped soundlessly to her side.
"How can I find peace if you're not with me?" His mouth next to her ear. A hand reached out to tuck strands of golden hair behind her ear. "You're my peace, Usa. You're my world." Soft blue eyes opened and stared at him, for once looking vulnerable. "And that, is no lie."
A soft, yet sad smile made its way to her lips. "Aa, I know." And she leaned her head on his shoulder, another argument passed. He planted a gentle kiss on her forehead, softly stroking her hair.
"What the hell is this?" A shrill voice demanded, causing the two of them to break apart. Usagi's eyes widened as she saw a fuming Relena standing not too far away. Heero's eyes hardened. There was no way the psycho-onna was going to come between him and Usa. He had put other things before his happiness and Usagi's, but now things are different. No more secrets, no more tears and definitely no more barriers.
"What does it look like?" Snapped Heero, causing Relena to look at him in surprise.
"Heero?"
"I'm sick of pretending." He said coldly. "I love Usagi." He expected Usagi to deny it and expected his heart to break with the rejection. But his eyes widened when a determined voice spoke up,
"And I love Heero." Prussian eyes looked into azure ones. Then the icy front in Heero's eyes melted altogether, a small smile on his face, causing Relena to gasp.
"You slut!" She shouted at Usagi, stalking to her side. But Heero blocked her way. "Heero, get out of my way! She's...she's put some sort of a spell on you!"
"I'll say." Heero said, looking at Usa, the briefest trace of the smile. Usagi had the grace to blush and looked away, desperate to hide her flaming cheeks. The Perfect Soldier however, looked at Relena with cold eyes. "You're not going anywhere near my Usa."
"Y-your Usa???!!!" The vice-foreign minister's eyes flashed with rage. "What have you done to my Heero???" She shouted at Usagi, causing the blonde to stare at her with bewilderment.
"Kami-sama and I thought I had issues." Usagi muttered under her breath, then she rolled her eyes. "Get a life, Relena. Can't you take a hint?"
"WHAT? Why you bitch!" Usagi's eyes flashed a sudden red. Seeing her expression, Heero smirked and stepped aside. Usagi can handle things from here.
"Care to repeat that?" Usagi said icily, looking ready to strangle the wheat-haired woman. The two girls were glaring at each other. And then, without a single warning, strings of shouts and curses flew out of their mouths.
"What's the commotion?" Asked Duo, stepping outside. Wufei and Hotohori followed, curious as to what was going on. Duo's eyes widened at the scenes unfolding. "Damn! Right on time!" He exclaimed happily. The braided one pulled out a chair and sat down, a bowl of popcorn in his hand and a mad grin on his face.
"Where the hell did he get the chair and popcorn from?" Asked Wufei to Hotohori. The long haired bishounen of a swordsman (ha, ha! biased!) shrugged his shoulders and proceeded to sit down on one of the three chairs Duo took out.
"Might as well enjoy the show."
"Bitch fight is so cool!" Exclaimed Duo, raising a fist in the air and nearly hitting Wufei, who was standing behind him, on the jaw.
"Hey! Watch it Maxwell!"
"Oops! Gomen Wu-man!" He motioned for him to sit down. "Come on, you're going to miss a good fight." Wufei snorted, muttering something about weak, but sat down anyway. Duo looked at the Chinese and hid his smirk behind his popcorn. But as he looked up, he saw a hand reaching for his bowl of popcorn.
Apparently Hotohori was enjoying the show as well, as he popped a few pieces of popcorn in his mouth. "Hey! That's my popcorn!" Duo protested.
"Tough." Wufei smirked, then focused his attention at the two shouting girls.
"ONNA! Just end this fight!" Wufei shouted, causing both girls to look up.
"STAY OUT OF THIS!" Chorused both women. Wufei was taken back and Duo was howling.
"Rule number one. Never get into a bitch fight." Duo said to his companion.
"Kick her ass, Usagi." Hotohori said, causing Heero to throw a glare his way. The two men shared a glaring competition. Usagi sighed, but shrugged her shoulders.
"Why the hell not?" She said. She drew her hand back and punched Relena square on the face. The vice-minister didn't even have time to duck as the force of the blow struck her on the face. She was thrown back by the force, eyes wide open.
There was an unfamiliar taste in her mouth and a painful sensation around her nose and right cheekbone. And of course, she didn't fail to notice the trickle of blood that was running down from her nose. "Y-you broke me nose!" She said in shock, before turning on to a full-blown wail.
The four men winced at the loud wailing noises that tore out from Relena's lungs and covered their ears with their hands. "Kami-sama! My precious ears!" Hotohori exclaimed.
"That onna's worse than Duo!" Shouted Wufei.
"Dammit Wu! I'm not THAT bad!" Duo protested.
"Well I didn't say that you're worse than her! I said she's worse than YOU!" Wufei said in defense. Heero didn't say a word, but the 'hn' that came out of him couldn't be heard through the loud noise.
"Oh please." Usagi said, rolling her eyes. She raised her hand and slapped Relena across the face, causing for the noise to cease almost immediately. "Act your age." Snapped Usagi. Relena was about to open her mouth, to wail again no doubt, but at the look on Usagi's face, her mouth remained tightly closed.
"Great punch, Usa-girl! I wish I had a camera!" Duo said with a wink.
"The onna deserved it. Only the weak would cry like a baby." Announced Wufei, nodding in approval.
"I'm glad I have your approval, Wufei." Usagi said with amusement.
"Could have done better though." Hotohori said.
"What? That was a clear shot! I'd like to see YOU do any better!" Usagi said accusingly.
"Is that a challenge?"
"You know what I said, Sai." Heero's jaw tightened slightly at the exchanged between the former partners. But at least, he now know that there's really nothing but friendship between the two. Although the nagging thought that something might have happened lingered for a moment.
"OK, enough with the bickering." Duo said, then smirked. "Heero's glowing green."
"Duo, do you want to die?" Heero asked calmly, not even using his monotone.
"Oh hell...I think he's serious this time."
"Hii-chan, leave him alone. Besides, Sai's pissing me off anyway." Usagi said, walking over to where Heero was standing. At the sound of the nickname, Heero relaxed a little.
"Duo, you might want to get Darlian-san to somewhere where she can clean up. Heero and I have matters to discuss." Usagi said as she lead her confused boyfriend away. Duo made a face.
"Great." He muttered.
"What did she mean by that?" Hotohori asked. Duo grinned and shrugged. Wufei snorted.
"She's basically saying that they're going to kiss and make up." Duo said flatly. Wufei made a noise of disapproval in his throat but didn't comment. The Perfect Soldier wasn't out of hearing range yet. And despite how courageous he is, there was no way Wufei would dare to challenge to barrel of the Perfect Soldier's gun. He's not crazy.
Duo, on the other hand...
"I just hope they won't make too much noise."
"DUO!"
Note: I realize that I'm pushing the vanity factor to the extremes, but bear with me for a while, alright?
Inspirations for this chapter came mostly from Fushigi Yuugi songs, which brought forth the whole Hotohori as Usagi's ex thing (OK, ex-crush. They were never exactly boyfriend-girlfriend, but they would have if Usagi didn't leave.). I've noticed most FY fics pair Usagi up with Hotohori (Saihitei). And although I prefer Tasuki/Usagi, I though it would be interesting to delve into the pairing.
This is probably one of the worst chapters or something...I dun really like it. *makes a face* But this is where most of the conflicts lie, so not much of humor there...OK, not as much as I liked to. And I couldn't get much of Mamoru into this chapter...Oh well. The more reason for him to have a bigger part in later chapters. *ducks anything thrown her way*
And as for the Relena scene, savor it. After all, the psycho-onna can only be punched once per fic. (Don't ask me, ask my muse) *hugs Fei-chan*
As always, don't forget to review. I might be able to steal off some study time to write the next chapter. Next exam: Math. *shudders* I hate Math!!