Disclaimer: I am running out of things to say here, so I will just give you the facts. I don not own Gundam Wing or any of the characters. Simple as that.
Wufei: Pathetic.
Loki: *ignores him*
The Lost Pilot (I'm thinking of changing this...)
Chapter 2
Anni awoke to Tasha repeatedly washing her face with her tongue. "What's up, Tasha?" More meowing erupted from the cat. It was then that she noticed that she forgot to feed her yesterday. "Oh! I am so sorry Tasha! Here, you can have some treats too."
When her bowl was filled, she covered it with flavored sardines. Tasha gratefully ate it all up; having milk instead of water was also a treat. Anni just ate some leftovers from last night and orange juice. Like the Gundam Pilots, she was very skinny, but in terrific health. Her doctor also commented that she was the skinniest and healthiest patient he ever had. She hardly ever got sick, but had broken numerous bones. The ringing of her phone distracted her from the thoughts. It was Mr. Carson, her boss. "Oh, hello Mr.. Carson. How are we today?"
"I'd like to say very well, but that isn't an option today."
"Uh-huh," she tried to sound like she cared.
"I already fired three other workers from not having any good stories for me. Give me good news, Tarren." Give me some good news, Tarren, she mimicked mockingly in her thoughts.
"Yes sir. It is at the mansion owned by Quatre Raberba Winner. He is housing four other people, and they all have a very.... how should I say.... unique personalities."
"Hmmm.... the Winner Mansion. Good enough. If you can get me the tapes within the next two months, than consider that vacation you wanted doubled. Actually, make it a paid vacation. How about that?"
Anni's eyes lit up. "Oh I would love it sir! Consider the job done!"
Mr. Carson laughed. "That's what I like to hear. Oh, and Tanner, if you screw this up, that vacation will be permanent because you will have no job!"
He slammed the phone down on the receiver. Anni also hung up the phone and looked at her blackish, tannish, and reddish colored feline. "Can't he ever say goodbye?"
Tasha meowed lazily as an answer. Anni smiled and walked into the bathroom. She looked at herself in the mirror with her forest green eyes. For some strange reason, her eyes are different than any other. They are a green in the middle, but surrounding that is a much darker shade of green. "God! Is that what I look like? No wonder I feel as bad as I look!"
She picked up her brush, and stroked her short black hair. The hair was also irregular. It had silver streaks running down each side of her head. Anni liked it, and never asked about it. Because of this, she only looked good in dark colors, which suited her perfectly.
With her hair smoothed out, she cupped her hands under the running water and splashed it on her face. Now she was awake! Quickly drying her face with a towel, she grabbed a hat, which secretly had the microscopic camera, and kissed Tasha goodbye. Never really understanding the point of make-up, she didn't buy some. The closest thing to make-up she had was her handy-dandy chap stick.
Because of her fifteen years of age, she could not drive a car. Actually, she didn't want to own a car since a car was the reason why her parents died. Or so she was told. Anni couldn't really remember her parents. She just remember back to the time when Maude found her scared on some colony. Refusing to go to an orphanage, she just lived with Maude. Around thirteen, she got a job with Mr. Carson and left the kind woman. What really happened was that Maude told her to leave. When she got enough money, Anni found an apartment of her own. Several times she went to find Maude, but she was gone. A year ago, she saw two boys torturing a stray kitten with cans and sticks. After chasing them away, she brought up that kitten and named her Tasha. That is how one life ended, and another began.
Riding on her motorized, she finally reached the Winner Mansion. Heero was opening the gate and drove to God knows where. But at least he was gone. As soon as she locked up her scooter, she ran up to the gate. The intercom button didn't seem to be working, so she tried the back gate. It was locked, but locks were not a problem with her. Within seconds, she was in and unnoticed, or so she thought. Even though she may be good at being stealthy, there is always one who surpasses all.
Duo Maxwell walked down the corridor to the open window. Chewing on his pizza, he looked outside and watched as Heero left. "Yes. Unprotected laptop. Hmm?"
He watched as he saw the figure of a girl try to open the gate. "Good luck with that, babe."
He sat down on the window sill and continued to watch her. She walked to the side gate and fiddled with the lock. "You're not gonna get in," he said half to himself. The girl dropped the lock and opened the gate. "What the....? I can't believe it! Maybe we forgot to lock it." Duo jumped out of the window and landed on the moist ground. Slowly, he went to see who this person was.
Anni felt that she was being followed, and tensed up. She brought out her gum that she always kept in her pocket and chewed on a piece. Chewing gum was always there to calm her down. She walked some more, but slowly, looking behind her from time to time. Some chipmunks next to her were making noises in the leaves. She angrily hushed them, and miraculously they listened. When she crept a bit further, she noticed a garage. The lock on it was highly advanced, but she still picked it off with ease. Inside there were dozens of cars that she had always dreamed of having. By accident, she blew a bubble and immediately dropped to the ground. Anni quickly spit the gun out of nearby window. Tensed or not tensed, making a noise is the worst mistake you could make. Maude had taught her that. That woman was weak at times, but she was sneaky. Everything Anni knew was thanks to her lost friend.
When she felt like the coast was clear, she walked around a bit more. The cat that she treasured the most was parked in the back. It was a Black Jaguar. She held her breath and touched it. She looked at the exterior and interior. It was the original! There were only three cars in the world like this. She tried to catch her breath again. A footstep in the background startled her. She jumped back in instinct and placed her back on the wall. "You're no OZ soldier like I've ever seen before," echoed a voice.
"Maybe I am no Oz soldier," she answered back.
"Maybe. You knew I was following you when you started. OZ soldiers would face them and attack, but you kept on going."
Anni was trying to figure out where the voice was coming from. The voice continued, "You also sear with your ears rather than your eyes. Very un-OZ like."
He was right. She never liked the fact that she only had her eyes to depend on in situations like this. So she asked Maude to train her top search with eyes, ears, and mind.
"I see you are very good with locks," he went on. The lock that she picked earlier was thrown at her. It landed by her feet, but the one who threw it remained in the shadows.
"Do you like Jaguars? The originals, of course."
Any fear Anni had was gone. "Like them? I love them! The originals are the best. Today's modern technology has changed what the Jaguar represents."
"I agree," responded the voice.
"Why don't you show yourself? You know I am no OZ soldier, so why must you hide? I like to play games to, but they really get old after a while."
The person chucked. He tapped her shoulder. She spun around, started and lost her balance. Firm hands grabbed her and knocked her out. "Too much excitement today..." she said before she blacked out.
What happened? What went wrong? All I wanted to do was get a story... so why did this happen? Didn't Maude teach me right, I think she did. So why did that guy get me? Maybe because I am only human. I can only do so much.. so what's gonna happen to me.......
"Look I'm serious. This girl was fast. Her reflexes were perfect, and she picked this lock off in a second. A second! We could use her to..."
"Maxwell, are you serious! She could be an OZ soldier, you baka! You could have threatened our whole lives by keeping her here!" This voice was angry and harsh.
Than, a familiar voice entered the conversation. "She isn't an OZ soldier, Wufei. They are too dumb to know the difference between a cotton ball and a marshmellow." It was Heero.
"The Miss is tried. Let's just give her the rest she needs and wait till she wakes up. Than maybe we could get some answers from her." This voice was smooth and calm. He sounded almost as if he were royal. "Quatre, maybe we should keep an eye on her. What if she tries to get away? What if she really is from OZ?"
"What if, what if. Trowa, just think positive. The windows in my room are locked shut. Nothing, I repeat, nothing can open them without this key in my vest pocket."
Heero commanded, "Duo, take her to Quatre's room and make her comfortable. Than check all the windows and doors. Make sure all of them are locked."
The same firm arms that knocked her out, picked her up. She was conscience now, but pretending not be. She was also good at things like this. Having an idea, she moved her body. It caused Duo's grip on her to be unbalanced and he tripped into Quatre. "Duo! Please be gentle with her!" yelled Quatre as he helped him regain balance. "Sorry Q-man."
When her body felt the feathery comforter, she wished she could sleep for real, but that was not an option. She heard noises, and guessed it was Duo checking the windows and door. Before he left the room, he looked at Anni and said, "Sleep tight, babe."
When the door shut, she opened her eyes. Anni's gaze turned to the key in her palm, and than toward the windows. "Sorry, Duo. But I'm not sleeping here." She got up and started to open the window.
Downstairs, the same old argument was happening. "Injustice! That onna cannot stay here! She is working for OZ! Why won't anyone listen to me!?"
"Please, Wufei! That girl is trying to sleep," pleaded Quatre.
Trowa spoke up next. "Sorry Quatre, but I have to go with Wufei. She could be an Oz soldier. We should guard her a bit more."
"Thank you Barton!"
"Oh stuff it Wufei," Duo retorted. He was now getting annoyed.
Wufei's eye twitched. "Did.. you.. just tell me to STUFF IT!" He jumped on Duo and both of them began to trade punched, kicks, and threats. When they were separated, both of them calmed down. "What I'm saying is, that I think she is just an ordinary girl mixed up with something weird. Right Heero?"
"Yeah, I agree. Duo is right for once."
"She will escape if we don't watch her!" urged Wufei.
The blonde was loosing his humanity. "Look Wufei! She can't get out of that room without this key.... Where is it?" He searched both his pockets. "It was right here!"
Trowa looked upstairs. "The girl."
All five of them scrambled up the stairs. When they opened the door, the room was empty; windows open. Heero ran up to the window. "There!" he exclaimed and pointed. Anni was running on the tops of the other roofs, jumping from one to the other.
Duo and Heero followed her on the roofs, while Trowa, Wufei, and Quatre followed her on the road. It was nightfall before Anni ditched the pilots and reached her apartment. When she fished for her keys, she wiped away a trickle of sweat running down her head. Tasha was more than happy to see her. Anni slouched down on her favorite chair, with Tasha on her lap. "Tasha, today was the freakiest day I've ever had. Those five guys I told you about tried to kidnap me! Can you believe it!? I ran all the way here on top of houses. Oh shoot! I left my scooter there. Since I can't go back and get it, that means more working hours. But I think I'm gonna quit my job with Mr. Carson. That man never gives me a break. I'm, what, fifteen now? For two years I have been working my butt off for him, and I have never heard a "Thankyou, Tanner" or "Have a break, Tanner" come out of that man's greedy little mouth. I'll just find another job. I'm all confused."
She was about to go to sleep, when Tasha nipped her on her hand. "Oh, that's right, You're still hungry." She was out of cat food at the moment, so she gave Tasha her dinner.
The cat looked up at her. "Don't worry. I'll be fine. I'm not that hungry anyway. You eat it."
She was hesitant at first, but hunger overwhelmed her and Tasha chewed down. Anni didn't feel like a shower, so she just went straight to bed. The cat climbed in with her as soon as she was done, and licked Anni's face lovingly. "Don't worry. Soon I'll get a lot of money, and both of us could eat decent meals. But to do that I need to buy a new scooter. When I get one, I'll find a job..." Sleep filled her from head to toe. Tasha was meowing urgently at Anni. When she finally awoke, the cat dashed to the kitchen. Knowing that Tasha was trying to tell her something, she followed. Tasha was scratching at the cupboard that used to hold the cat food. "Tasha. I told you, there is no more cat food." She turned to leave. Tasha ran up and hissed at her. Anni knew she wouldn't stop until she looked, so she got down on her knees and opened up the cupboard. "See? No food."
As she was closing it, Tasha jumped in and started to drag out a bag of forgotten cat food. "Oh! What a good nose you have! Here, want some?"
the cat meowed and licked it's lips. After Tasha was fed, Anni went to go find some money. "I'll be back," she said to her companion.
Dusk was upon the city as Anni walked into her apartment. "I am bushed! But at least I got some money. I earned $350 today, but I spent $50 of it on food and supplies. Here, I got this toy mouse for you."
While Tasha played with her highly adored mouse, Anni started to put all the food in the fridge. When she pulled out the butter, she saw something she hadn't seen for ages. "It's the savings jar! Look Tasha. There is enough to buy me a scooter now! We can live again!"
"I can't find her anywhere!" complained Duo.
"You should have listened to Barton and me! Now she's gone and told the entire Oz army where we are!" scolded Wufei.
"Maybe she is just hiding from us," added Quatre.
"We should check the city one more time, just in case," Heero stated.
"Ok. We'll leave tomorrow morning," Trowa said.
This time, Anni was the first to wake up. She wanted to get to the scooter shop early, so they had all the good ones there. She left some food and milk for Tasha. It had rained last night, and she loved the smell that lingered in the air. As she continued to walk down the sidewalk, she turned to see her dream car. Forgetting everything, she walked up to the Jaguar. "Hello, babe," came a far to familiar voice from behind her.
A/N: Who is this person??? Well, the Jaguar should give it away like that. I'm almost finished writing number three, so just be patient and wait for it. Another thing. I will continue if you review. *smiles* ransom..... I'm joking. But please review for me anyway. Rori is still beating me!!!! Please help!!!!!
-Loki
