Hello!! Here is chapter 2 for all you readers out there!

Disclaimer: I have told you…I don't own gundam wing.

A/N: They boys in this are all around 16-17 years old.

Chapter 2: "A Starting Point"

When Duo got back, it was rather late. But the guys were still up, no doubt. Probably playing poker with the scientist. He walked into the living room. And sure enough…

"Hit me…" Heero murmured. Wufei reached out a hand, forming a fist, then…he hit Heero. Heero jumped up at this and grabbed Wufei by the scruff of his neck. "Do it again you Chinese moron." Heero wanted to kill Wufei now. Trowa slowly looked up, facing the two babbling idiots.

"Black jack." Trowa quietly said. Then he scooped up the nice pot of money in the center of the table. Quatre looked up at Trowa from the floor.

"Nicely played Trowa! Want to play another round?" Quatre asked sweetly. His eyes glittered in the light made from a candle sitting on the mantle piece.

Trowa looked over at Heero and Wufei who were still at it. "Suddenly Quatre…I don't feel like playing any more." The sight of them fighting made him feel some how disgusted. "Come on you two, it's just a damn game for god sake. Let it go." Doctor J Looked over at Trowa.

"Boy, do you really think those two children are going to let it go? I'm mean, come on. That's like putting duo and Wufei in the same room, expecting them to get along…it'll never happen unless god kills one of them with a lightning bolt." Just as those words left his mouth, the front door swung open. Duo stood in the door way, soaking wet. It had started to rain while he was walking home.

"Hi Duo!" Quatre shouted in his usual, cheerful voice. But then his smile slowly turned to a frown. "Duo………what's wrong with you?" Now he was sad.

"It's…It's nothing. Don't worry about it Quatre." Duo walked into the room after shutting the door. "I'll see you guys in the morning………" With that said, he slowly turned around and walked to the hanger door. Duo opened the door, walking in and shutting it back. He walked over to death scythe hell and stared at it. "Hey there buddy…" He jumped up into the cockpit. "Nice and warm." Duo lay in the seat looking at a picture. It was Raven when she was little. His eyes started to sparkle. "I miss you sister…" He said quietly. Then, he started to cry softly.

"Has anyone seen Duo? He was just standing there a minute ago." Trowa asked.

" Maybe he left because those two idiots were arguing you twit." Doctor J responded. Heero looked at them and started to speak. "Duo's having a rough time at the moment. We need to leave him alone for a few days so he can clear his mind."

"He's dreaming about his sister again…isn't he?" Quatre asked, already knowing that was a yes.

"I feel bad for him. He had to watch the fire destroy his soul…everything that he held dear in his heart. The poor child." Doctor J was sympathetic.

The phone began to ring. But they didn't hear it until the last minute. "I'll get it boys." Doctor J stood up, and answered it. " Hello? …Hello-?" The person on the other line had started to hang up, but responded. "Yes, I put that add in the paper… ……tomorrow? That would be nice……… around One o'clock? Okay. All right, I'll see you then. Bye!" He hung up the phone.

Doctor G stood up. "Well? Who was it?" Doctor J gave his traditional weird chuckle, and smiled.

The next day, around eight, everyone was asleep except for the five scientists. Doctor J was making preparations for the interview. Doctor G, and instructor H were working in the computer lab. Master O was meditating in the simulation room. And as for Dr. S, Well, he has fallen back asleep.

"Get up you lazy bum! I'm trying to clean here!!" Doctor J ordered. "Z………Z………" That was Dr. S's response.

"Just leave him alone…he wouldn't wake up, even if you were to put a bomb under his head." Instructor H was standing in the doorway.

"Oh I guess you're right." Doctor J let out a heavy sigh.

Around twelve thirty, there was a knock at the door.

"Coming!!" Doctor J opened the door. "Yes?" His eyes got really wide. A young girl stood in front of him. "C-can I help you miss?"

Doctor J stared at her for the longest time.

"I'm here for the job interview sir." She said politely. "I believe I talked to you on the phone last night?"

"Yes. That is correct child. Um………please, come in. I wasn't expecting you this early though." Doctor J stood aside to let her in.

"Thank you kindly sir. Sorry about being so early." She gave a smile, and entered. When she walked in, her eyes lit up. She thought to her-self, this place is HUGE! Wow. I could get use to this place…nice.

"Please follow me miss." Doctor J led her to a small room. It looked to be his office. "Sit in that chair right there." Doctor J pointed to a black, leather chair sitting in front of his desk.

"Now…I have some questions that I would like to ask you. Is that alright Miss?" Doctor J gave her a kind smile. Then he noticed that the boys, except for Duo, and other scientist were staring into the room. Doctor J had forgotten to close the door. "Excuse me boys, but I'm trying to give an interview here if you don't mind!" They slowly backed away from the door. "CLOSE THE DOOR YOU IDIOTS!!" The door slowly closed with a small click.

"Sorry about them…their just curious to see who you are. They don't know that i might be hiring a girl for this job."

"Oh it's alright." She was smiling to her-self in an evil kind of way. The sooner I get this damn job………the sooner I can get away from those damn bastards.

Doctor J pulled out a clipboard. "Now, what is your name?"

"My name's………" she paused andthought to her-self. Should I use my fake name? They can't know my real name. There's only one other person besides Treize that knows my name…and he hates the Gundam Pilots. "My name's Rave. Rave Hatsuragi.

"That sure is a pretty name. How old are you, and do you have any knowledge of mechanics?"

"Thank you. I'm 16 years old. And yes I have knowledge of mechanics. I use to work at a mobile suit hanger here in town, and I was working at the oz base thirty miles away." Rave watched him write on the clipboard. Then he gave her a weird look.

"You said you worked at the oz base. What did you do there exactly?"

"I worked on the mobile suits, and I ran errands for Mister Khushrenada. If they were short on help for something else, I would be ordered to take the position. A very demanding job."

"Could you tell me about the mobile suits?" He sounded somewhat suspicious.

"I'm sorry, but that is classified information. Gosh, I've always wanted to say that." She winked.

"Very well then. Now, could you please tell me about your past history? You know, where you were born………have any siblings… that sort of thing."

"Well………" she started. "When I was about five………"

Screen fades

About an hour later, Duo and the others were standing in front of the door.

"Stop pushing me wufei!" Duo tried to be quiet.

"Your stupid braid is in the way Maxwell!!" Wufei snapped back.

"Will you two just shut up?" trowa said, angrily. Heero was looking through the keyhole.

"GUYS! Their coming out!!!" Heero shouted.

"Hurry! Act natural!!" Quatre said, quickly. The five boys scattered. Duo sat down by the chessboard with Heero. Trowa and wufei sat in front of the TV, and turned on the video game. Sweet little quatre………well, read a book. The door opened, Rave and Doctor J walked out.

"Thank you for coming this morning. You can start today if you like." Doctor J looked at the boys with the, "I know you were listening" look.

"Okay! That would be great!" She smiled innocently.

Doctor J motioned for her to follow him. So she did. They walked further into the living room.

"Boys! I'd like you five………well………nine, to meet Rave Hatsuragi. She will be our mechanic from now on!" Doctor J announced.

All of the guys looked up to see her. Their eyes got really wide. "A GIRL!?" Instructor H swallowed a lump in his throat.

"Hello there, young lady. It's nice to meet you. I'm instructor H." Instructor H introduced him-self in a nice manner.

"And this is Doctor S, Doctor G, Master O, Heero Yui, Quatre Raberba Winner, Trowa Barton, Wufei Chang, and of course………Duo Maxwell." Doctor J said.

Duo stood up so he could see Rave better. He was sitting on the floor after all. When he saw Rave, his eyes got wide. They both stared at each other for a minute noticing who each other were. Then, they both spoke in angry tones.

" You!!"

Short… that's all I have to say…sucked too. But this is what happens when you mix a Christmas parade and only about 2 hours of sleep together. It will be a good while before this is updated again. L8er! Please R&R!!