"You see. . ." Megumi began. & ~ * * * ~ & ~ * * * ~ &
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"Duo and I were both trained... besides, we didn't exactly live in the best place in town when we were kids. You found me in the lab remember? They were planning to use me against you guys. THAT'S why your mission was so important. They knew that Duo would never fight me and if I was under their control... I would have killed him, killing myself in the process."

Everyone, except Megumi, were surprised. Wufei's jaw dropped, Trowa let go of Quatre and Quatre's spoon went into the soup, lost to them forever. Unless they wanted to burn their fingers! Heero fidgeted, uncomfortable with the feeling of surprise, and Duo was amazed.

'I didn't know that she could think of a story that fast... She must've had practice over the years...' Duo thought, tilting his head forward so no one could see his eyes because of his bangs. He looked at his sister...

The silence dragged on...

Megumi, uncomfortable with the silence, hopped off the table and dusted off her pants. That effectively snapped everyone back into motion.

"Can we eat yet?" she whined, looking at Duo. He chuckled, shaking his head.

"Don't look at me, baby sis... Quatre's in charge."

She looked at Quatre seriously for a second before nodding. "It suits you. When can we eat???" she asked, squirming.

Quatre chuckled at the girl's antics and stepped away from the stove. "In a little while, cheri. The food will be ready soon."

"YAY!" Megumi cheered, dancing around the table before kissing Duo on the cheek and dancing out the door.

"That is one weird onna... NOW I see the resemblance Maxwell..." Wufei muttered. Quatre and Duo laughed.