Two hours had passed since the deal had been struck, and Sky was currently maneuvering them through the F4 quadrant. Both the guys hated to admit it but their time was already being cut in half.

Sky had all of her attention focused on where the ship was going, so Herro's voice made her jump slightly. "I am guessing that is the checkpoint you spoke of earlier." He stated referring to a huge metal ring they were approaching.

Sky nodded and slowed the ship's speed slightly. She was thankful that Zechs had left Herro and in charge and went to get some sleep. He reminded her too much of her father.

She eased the ship to a stop in the center of the metal ring. About five seconds passed before the checkpoint's computer started a transmission, "Welcome to the F4 quadrant. In order to protect vessels from unknown attacks we have instated a checkpoint system. If you ship is not allowed in the quadrant then the correct personnel will be notified. Now state mission and password."

When Sky was done rolling her eyes at the speech she had heard so many times she deleted the transmission. Then she started typing on the keypad. Herro was amazed as he watched her hack into the computer's security set up and put in a fake password.

Ten minutes later they were out of sight of the checkpoint and well over half way to the T8 colony. Herro set up the autopilot for the rest of the way and sat in the chair next to Sky.

About five minutes of uneasy silence passed, until Sky finally spoke. "So what are you thinking about Mr. Strong silent type?"

Herro kept his eyes closed, "What I am thinking is irrelevant to the situation, but if you must know I am thinking about what we are going to have to do when we get to the colony." She nodded considering the information for a few moments before speaking again. "So what did you think about earth and the royal family?"

"How do you know I even met them?" Herro asked, still not looking up at her. "Hey will you please look at me when you talk, that is very disrespectful, not to mention untrustworthy. And I did my homework on you two before I took this mission." She retorted.

Herro couldn't resist the urge, so he looked up into her eyes and saw such a serious look in them that he gave a smirk, "I have been to earth before and I like it just fine. As for the Royals, I can say that I think they are very fit to be doing what they do."

Sky grinned inwardly, "What about the princess Sky, what did you think about her?"

Herro raised an eyebrow, "Why does it matter?"

"Well everyone talks about how pretty she is and I was just wondering if what they say was true, and is she stuck up or anything like that." Sky asked looking innocent enough.

Herro's eyes got a distant look in them, "What they say is true she is very beautiful, and no she is not stuck up. She just knows what she wants." Herro almost threw up. He couldn't believe he had said such words about someone, to someone. 'Thanks heavens Duo wasn't here' he thought.

Sky was over run with happiness at his reaction to the questions, but whatever she was going to say next was interrupted by the fact that they had reached the colony. Herro took over control over the ship, "Go get Zechs."

Sky walked out of the room and down the hall. Zechs was sleeping when she found him. She shook him softly and he opened his eyes to look at her. "Herro is docking us inside the colony as we speak." Then she turned to walk off.

Zechs grabbed her arm and she turned to look at him, "I know." He said.

"Ok, then come on the cockpit and get ready to go look for Une." She said and tried to walk away again, but his grip held fast.

"No you highness, I KNOW." He said. Sky turned to see him holding her disguise pen in his hand.

"How...how did you...You went through my stuff you big snoop. That is against the law." Sky ranted.

"On the contrary we are the law up here in space, and I didn't go through your stuff. When you stopped the ship it fell out of your bag onto the floor. I have studied the Royals and there rise to power, which includes the period of sailor scouts and their weapons." He explained to her.

She looked bored, "Why on earth would you want to study that?"

"Because I wanted to know why all of a sudden there was a king and queen of the earth when, up until I was seven, there wasn't. Just wanted some answers, so I read up on the history when I got old enough. This is a disguise pen if I am correct, am I?" he held up the pen.

She nodded. "Right and that would make you Sky, if am correct." He stated. She nodded and snatched the pen when he handed it to her. "Well see this does cause a problem. See we were going to drop you off at the local ESUN headquarters and go on about our business, but I know that your mother and father will want you in good hands and the only ones I trust on that colony at the time will be working with us. This means you will have to come with us, and that you can take off that disguise of yours." Zechs said as he started for the door.

"Wait, I don't want anyone else to know who I am just yet. I am actually able to get close to Herro this way and I think he might actually trust me, so can we please not tell anyone else just yet?" she pleaded.

Zechs considered the idea for a moment then nodded, "So you want to focus on Herro huh? Good luck." He said as they started back down the hall