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Disclaimers: Gundam Wing + Me = I don't own them. The only characters I own are Angel, Adriana, and Tania who will be introduced in this chapter.
Wow, I got some really good reviews. Some were short, but to the point, and some were a little longer, and also to the point. There's going to be some action in a fight in this chapter and a little bit of out of characterness. Please, please, review, I love reviews, I don't like flames, I don't want flames, but any comments of improving my story will be great. Everyone can improve, can't they? Anyway, please do review, and enjoy the story.
Oh, and I want to thank Mama-Sama, Relena Peace, Lit Tenshi, Nikoru Nagasawa, her muse Mooky-chan, and Ashy for their reviews. Thank you all so much.
I've done enough talking, but wanted to get that all out. But now enjoy the story.
"..." Means someone's speaking.
'...' Means someone's thinking.
I think that's it for now. Now you can read the story. Sorry.
"I bid 5,000 crouts." Relena, the other girls, and everyone else outside turn to face the voice. They see a young man step through the crowd.
"5,000 crouts, sir?" The announcer asks.
"Yes, that's correct."
"Okay sir, 5,000 crouts. Anyone care to bid any higher?"
"I bid 5,200 crouts." The man who bid at 4,000 says.
"Okay sir, 5,200."
"5,400." The same young man says.
"5,500." The same man says.
"5,600."
"5,700."
"5,800."
"6,000, that's my final offer." The same man says. Everyone looks at the young man, waiting to see what he does, and then he speaks up again.
"6,100 crouts." The same man walks off angrily.
"Okay sir, 6,100 crouts. 6,100 crouts going once...Going twice...Going three times. Sold to the young man."
A few minutes later...
"And this auction is over. All 4 of these ladies are sold to the same young man. Everyone come back in 2 days, and we'll have more ladies." All the people start to walk off, when the young man walks up to the front to where the announcer is. "All I have to say sir, is I hope you have the money you bid."
"It's right here. And it's all counted for as well." He says, as he passes him a medium-sized sack. The announcer looks inside.
"This looks about right. The ladies will be out in a minute." The young man nods, as the announcer walks off.
A few seconds later...
The announcer steps inside and sees the girls removing the clothing that's covering their faces, off their faces. "Okay girls, you're expected outside. If you don't go outside in the next few minutes, you'll be forced to go. So either you do it willingly, or by force. Your choice." He says, as he leaves.
A few minutes later...
The girls all step outside still wearing the same robes, but nothing covering their faces. They see the young man motion for them to follow them, but says nothing. Relena steps forward first, followed by Hilde, Angel, and then Adriana. They follow the young man until they stop and are shocked to see that he points at two stylish carriages, instead of the usual crowded carriage. "Go ahead, we'll arrive at our destination tomorrow afternoon. Two per carriage. I will be in front of everyone." He starts walking off, when Relena speaks up.
"I know it isn't our right to ask, but where are you taking us?" He turns to look into her eyes, and then answers looking away.
"You'll find out soon enough. Now let's go." He says, as he walks off. Relena stands there, staring after him, but then turns back to the other girls.
"I guess we're going." Hilde says, as they break up into two groups, Relena and Hilde in the front carriage, and Angel and Adriana in the second one, as they ride off.
A few minutes later...
"You're pretty good at remaining in one spot for a while." Hilde says, seeing Relena look out the carriage door. After what Hilde says, Relena turns back to face her.
"Oh, sorry. I'm just thinking about things." 'And that man.'
"Things, huh? I'm thinking that this is a bit unusual."
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know. I just think this all too much of a coincidence. What would one young man want with the four of us? I mean, buying us all together, riding these fancy carriages, and he didn't even tell us where our destination is. It doesn't make sense. If he wanted us for slaves, why didn't he just crowd us all together in a carriage like we usually are? And why didn't he treat us badly like anyone else?"
"Maybe he's different. And maybe you're right. I don't know. I'm just glad to get away from any kind of auctions involving me as the item right now."
"But how long will this last?" Hilde says, as she looks outside, and Relena sighs, also looking outside again.
A few minutes later...
The sun is now setting, as both carriages are suddenly stopped. The girls step out of the carriages, and see the young man approach them. "It's going to be dark soon, and it would be a better idea to stay here for the night." He says, and then walks off to get things ready with the two carriage drivers. (AN: I overlooked that in the first chapter. Oops.) Adriana and Angel come up to Hilde and Relena.
"What happened?" Adriana asks.
"We're staying here for the night. Come on, let's see what we can do to help." Relena says, as they walk off.
A few hours into the night, a little before dawn...
The young man is sitting in front of the fire they created, keeping watch while everyone else sleeps. He looks at the four women sleeping, and then nods thoughtfully. 'It seems that I got all of them. Now all I have to see is what they've told me about that is true. If they--' His thoughts get cut off, as a loud cry pierces through the air. He quickly stands up and sees 10 men coming towards them. He pulls a long, but light sword from his belt at his side, and prepares as the men come towards him. When they're a few feet away, the two carriage drivers arrive beside him, carrying a dagger and a sword in their hands, as they run towards the men and they begin to fight.
Meanwhile...
Adriana mutters sleepily, as she hears noise. She slowly opens her eyes only to come face to face with an unknown man as he prepares to bring an axe down on her head. He brings it down, but she quickly rolls to her side with a small yelp. He brings the axe up again, but she quickly stands up, as he brings it down again. When it hits the ground, she quickly steps on his hand, causing him to scream in pain, and hold his hand. She sees her chance and quickly picks up the axe, swinging it above her head. "I'll use this. Don't think I don't know how." He looks at her afraid, and then runs off. Adriana turns around, sees the fight that's going on, and then turns to the still sleeping girls. "Girls, wake up! Wake up now, it's an emergency!" The girls quickly wake up at her shout, and then see the fight. "We have to help them." Adriana says, as they run over to her.
"But how, we don't have any weapons." Angel says.
"I can get one of you one and then we'll work our way from them." Adriana says, and then runs to a man, and swings her axe unexpectedly, intentionally missing him, causing him to drop his axe, and run off scared. "Here, take it." She says, as she passes the axe to Hilde, and then surprises one more man and gives his axe to Angel. The three of them together scare off three more men, and see all of them have run off. The girls sigh together, but then Hilde speaks up when she sees a shadow behind Relena.
"Relena, look out!" Relena turns around, raising her fist, but sees the young man knock him out.
"Come on, we have to leave this place now." He says, as he motions at the two carriage drivers. Everyone moves ahead of him, as he stays behind, again thoughtful. 'They do seem to have every quality they told me they would possess. Milliardo and Noin will be very pleased to hear this. Very pleased.' He thinks, as he follows everyone else.
So, what does everyone think? I know this was short, but I wanted to get this out. Please, please review. I enjoy reviews. Pretty please. The next chapter they will arrive at their destination and we'll see what they're really going to go through. The next chapter will be out soon too. Thank you. And if there are any mistakes in this chapter, sorry, I was in a hurry.