ÿþ Ok, it took forever, far more then overdue, but i finaly finished the final chapter to the story. Read and enjoy, sorry for any problems, do to time constrates I did a rush editing job, but it should be good enough for now. I am mearly posting this chapter to finaly complete the story. I'll go through a more serious edit job at some later date. Episode 07:  Redemption and Retribution Quatre woke up covered head to toe in sweat. He felt as though he where in a sauna all night long. He could not help himself, he could not fight it, and he had no choice. He had destroyed Lebra, and Sally too. He sweat filled face now felt tears. His very own tears. Why did this have to happen? An image of Heero appeared above him. It stared back at him with viciousness, then suddenly disappeared. Heero, how where you involved with this? Why did people have to get hurt? He slowly crept out of bed. His room was very measly. Duo was nowhere in sight. He slowly cleaned up and got dressed. Then he headed downstairs. That s where he saw is friend Duo, chomping away at a large dish of eggs, and toast. Quatre slowly sat down across from him. He just sat and did not move or speak. Too much had happened. He did not even remember what happened after he destroyed Lebra, but he had a good enough idea.  Hay!!! Duo shouted.  You are finally going to come back to school?  What? Quatre asked confused.  Well its been well over a month, since everything happened. I was so worried I couldn t stop eating. He said ending with a big gulp of toast heading for his stomach.  A month? Quatre could not believe.  Umm Hummm!!! Duo said with his mouth full., then swallowed.  Yes, and Sally is alive, Duo said less enthusiastically,  But I am afraid that Miss Noin, and Hildi have disappeared. Duo suddenly began to cry. Hildi was special to him, and to se him hurt, made more tears come to Quatre s eyes. Everything was a complete tragedy. He knew everyone else must also be sad. Perhaps Quatre thought he should help cheer up everyone, even if he himself was sad.  Lets go to school Duo. Quatre said with a small smile.  Ok. I am glad you are better. Duo said still less enthusiastically as before. They walked slowly to the school, the same path as always. The sky was blue, and beautiful under the bright sun, and completely empty of clouds. This was perfect for a happy day, but things where not right. The walk was like before, but with out the sense of happiness that had always been there. This was wrong. Quatre did not like it. Duo was quit quiet. He walked at Quatre s side, nibbling on a snake with his head bent down. Soon they arrived at the school, and into the lecture hall of their class. As they enter, Quatre could see Trowa, and Wufei standing in their usual spot before class started, talking quietly. Strangely Wufei seem as cold, and to himself as Trowa usually was. He walked up to them and spoke,  Hello guys! He tried to sound excited. They turned to him, and Trowa spoke first.  You finally recovered.  Bought time. Wufie said without his usual fiery spirit.  Yes, I did. Quatre said softly.  So how did things end up. I wanted to get more from Duo, but he dose not seem eager to talk, I heard about Noin, and Hildi. Trowa paused for a moment, and spoke.  When I heard, I was shocked. I miss Noin, and Hildi was a good friend. I wish I was there when it all happened.  You managed to Destroy Lebra, before it cause to much damage, Wufei said seriously.  Luckely Sally was not onboard, she was taken into custody by Oz.  It also seems right after that night, Oz commander Treis Kushrenada, turned himself into the authorities, and said that his arrogance, and love for earth caused him to act wrongly. Trowa added. Wufie also spoke.  It also seems that his top commander Zechs Marquires his been killed, but some unknown force, and evidence links some similarities to the remains of Hildi s, and Noin s mobile suits.  Of course there is nothing conclusive. Trowa said.  I think it has some link to that strange mobile suit we saw just be for all hell came loose. Wufie said, and pause, looking at Trowa.  I am not sure Trowa got a look at it though.  Everyone take their seats. A loud female voice echoed through out the room. Everyone quickly complied. Quatre looked to see their new teacher, and instantly smiled.  Sally! He cheered. She stood at the head of the class, holding a folder. She looked back up at him, as he looked down. She had a warm smile.  Yes, Quatre, its, me. I will be teaching the class, for a while. Till a new Lebra can be built, at least. Quatre, sat down, feeling much better. Still hurt, but more relived. It would take awhile to get use to the way things have changed but he would. Even sadness must be overcame, otherwise how can one be happy. To be happy, is the only way one can live.  OH, I would like to announce something class. Sally spoke once every one took their seats.  I was just informed before getting to class, that we will have a new student transferring here. He should be here any minute. As she said something caught her eye at the stage entrance.  OH look, he is all ready here. Come in, and over here, tell the class about yourself. Sally said happily. The new student walked in calmly and slowly. As soon as he came into view the entire class was silent. Quatre could not even believe his eyes. It seems that everything around him was soundless, and is e was in some sort of void and nothing else but the new student was even in existence. His full attention did not ever leave the new student as he walked across the stag and up to the podium. The calm clearing of the thought, and then eventually, and finally the introduction speech. The voice was calm, and beautiful, and familiar.  Hello everyone. My name is Quatar Arable Winner&  The boy said. Quatre looked in complete confusion, as well as the rest of the class. They all could not understand. In front of them stood, a short, young boy. With sand colored hair, and a peaceful kid like face. The exact mirror image of Quatre himself. Even the same last name. How could this have happened?  & I have spent most of my life out in deep space, and have just recently come to earth. Quatar said, and continued more into his travels. Then came to the end of his speech.  & And for those of you who may be wondering. Yes, I am Quatre s brother, but we have never seen each other before now. I have heard very much of what my brother have accomplished, and that you are all his good friends, I thank you for your kindness to my brother, and hope that we all my be able to get to know each other well. He finish with a bow.  AH&  Sally hesitated.  Thank you Quatar, How about you take this seat over there. I will cross off Heero Yui in the seating chart.  Thank you, Mam. Quatar said, bowing very politely. Quatre was distracted for the rest of class, and all the way into lunch. He could not stop thinking about Quatar. His Brother? His twin brother? He had never known. Mom and dad never spoke about such things. Quatre and Duo were sitting outside at their favorite spot. Duo was scarfing down lots of sandwiches that he bought.  So Quatre, when did you ever have a brother? I don t remember you ever having one.  I never knew. Quatre spoke.  I think this is rather odd. Trowa commented. Quatre jumped at Trowa s voce. He had snuck up on him.  Ah, you are telling me. Quatre said. Wufie also by Trowa s side, spoke.  I have this strange feeling that he is connected to everything.  Realy? Trowa said.  Could be, it seems a bit coincidental.  So are you going to go speak to your brother? Duo asked.  He seems nice enough. Looking he is talking to those girls from class 4-B.  Is that such a good idea? Trowa asked. Wufei added,  Especially when the last time you spoke to a new student, half the school ended up demolished. Quatre turned red a bit, well that s what he thought he was doing. Heero, did cause some problems, but then Quatar was not Heero either. And Heero, was just being forced to fight, he new that. Poor Heero.  I will talk to him. Quatre declared.  I would like to know my brother, and know why he is here, and why we never met.  Um, how about like why you never heard about him until today? Duo added. I mean I think that may be important.  Want us to go with you? Trowa asked.  Not that Trowa could join you with the rest of us with that APPOINTMENT you need to get to. Wufei said strangely to Trowa, almost staring at his eyes. Trowa nodded and reformed his face.  That is right, I completely forgot, the appointment, thanks Wufei. He then walked away waving good-bye, and disappeared into the school.  I would love you guys to come, with me, but maybe it would be best for me and him to talk alone first. Quatre said. He did not want to be intimidating to his brother by bringing a whole group of friends.  I will talk, to him, and you guys can join in a few minutes how is that?  If that s what you want. Duo said.  Fine, you can be foolish if you want to. Wufie commented. Quatre left his good friends and walked to in the direction of the new student, his brother. No one else looked like him, so it was quite easy to keep his eye trained. He was not even sure what to say, but knew that a warm greeting what be welcomed, and appreciated. As he approach Quatar seemed to notice him, and seemed to break what ever conversation he was already in, and then walked some ways towards Quatre to meet him face to face.  Ah, hello my brother, Quatar said.  It is very nice to see you, Quatre said, and bowed.  I hope we can be friends, and get to know each other.  Ah, my little brother, I know everything there is about, you. I am certainly proud, Quatar said opening his arms and moved to embrace Quatre. Quatre hugged him back, like a brother.  So how come I never heard of you before? I would love to have known I had a brother.  It is a long story, my brother,  Quatar said, but we are now together. With that Quatar broke the hug, and moved his face in, close to Quatre, and locked lips with him. Quatre s face grew as red as a tomato. Quatar, his brother was kissing him, and with lots of passion. This made him very uncomfortable, he tried to pull away, but then Quatar grabbed him, and held him tight. Quatre used all of his strength and pulled out barely, falling to the ground. He skinned some on his elbow, and he hit the ground, and looked up to Quatar, who stood there with a small grin rising on one side, of his face.  What s wrong? Quatar asked, in a somewhat dire voice.  Isn t that what you wanted to do to Heero?  What? Quatre spoke, in confusion. Quatar s face seemed to now be engulfed in shadows, his eyes looks menacing. His voce became very wide, and cold.  You very well know that is what you want from Heero, I know you want him to do the same to you to. What a shame he is dead.  NO, what, are you taking about. Quatre asked,  Why?  I want you Quatre, to be with me, and part of me. Quatar said.  But also at the same time I want you to be dead, but not just dead, to suffer, and feel the amount of pain that I had endured being separated from you. For your betraying me.  I do not understand. Quatre began to cry, Please don t say such things. Quatar came closer and kicked Quatre in the chest, knocking him over. Quatre tried to pull himself away, crawling as much he could backwards still looking at his twin.  I still do not know about all of this, I never even knew about you. Quatre spoke. Suddenly a huge gundem dropped down behind Qatar. It was the HeavyArms. That meant the Poly-Arms had come, once again in time to help Quatre in need.  Leave Quatre alone, The loud powerful voce of Poly-Arms echoed.  I will not let any one lay harm to him. Quatar looked up at the tall robot.  And how can you stop me? Apparently you never have dealt with a Newtype.  Newtype. Impossible! Poly Arms yelled out. Quatar gazed deeply at the hug HeavyArms, and suddenly a bright bust of energy cam out of his body, and struck down the gundam in a single hit.  NO!!! Quatre yelled out. Quatar knelt down by Quatre and stroked his cheek with a hand.  Yes, Quatre feel that suffering. But don t worry, there will be more to come, one as friendly, and popular like you, and many friends to see harmed. And then he with his tong licked a long streak form quatre s chin to brow.  I love you my brother, that s why I will cure you of friendship, before you die. More gundems suddenly apeard, Wufie s Nutaku, and Duo s Deathscyth, and the rest, Releena, Maline, Cathreen, to bad Noin, and Hildi were missing. They were all ready for battle. Also Rasid, and the other mokranac came. Again all the friends.  Ah, all your friends are here Quatre, He said, pulling him up, by his hair. The pain was great, and Quatar was being extra rough.  So which should I kill first? You good savior Poly-Arms is lying there almost dead, perhaps, I should be nice, and do a mercy killing.  No, don t Hurt any of them. Quatre pleaded.  But once they are gone, then you can finaly die. Quatar said. Rasid called out,  Master Quatre, call for us! Quatre understood. He was not going to let this brother of his hurt his friends.  Quatar. I will stop you. But first, please just stop now and then no one needs to get hurt. We can settle any of our difference, or problems, with out hurting people.  No, Quatar said throwing Quatre to the ground.  I will hurt them all. Kill them all. And then you. He pointed to Duo, and his Deathscyth, and a bright light just as before erupted, and then the Lard black colored gundam fell in flames.  No,  Quatre, yelled.  All come to me.  WING ZERO! The area glowed bright in as all the pieces came together, and Wing Zero Appeared around Quatre.  Yes! Quatar yelled out. Quatre pullout his Beam sword, and attacked. Quatar dodge, and took off flying. Soon he fired out energy bolts, and fire. He seems very powerful with out a Gunam. The others, launched to help him out, but then suddenly more mobile suits appeared. Many of the weird black ones, and even a large Leo. And from the sky came the White Tallgees, streaming into the area.  Now, you have lost, Quatar, yelled out.  You have no choice but to use the zero-system to even have a chance to defeat me, and my minions, and I brough my something special too. Suddenly the Sandrock Kai, appeared around Quatar, and on its chest, it had Hildi, and Noin attached.  Now try and defeat me, Quatre, but in order to, you must kill two of your friends, either way in this battle I will win, be cause I will have made you suffer. Quatar yelled.  Your alive! Quatre said, happily. They however did not answer, they both looked to be unconscious. The entire are suddenly become noisy, as mass amounts of Gundams and mobile suits began fighting desperately. Light flashed as all in the battle used their energy weapons. Quatre advanced towards Qatar fast. The Sandrock Kai dodge quickly, and threw its swards. Quatre evaded, and came in for a strike. How was he going to protect his friends. He could not let himself fall into the clutches of the Zero-system. That is what had to have happened the that night. What had happened?  Come on Quatre Quatar yelled.  You friends can t be that powerful of shield. He threw his swords towards Quatre and his Gundam. Ducking he just avoided them. But barley.  Not good enough! Quatar yelled. Suddenly bright light came from the Sandrock gundem and hit Wing Zero breaking off the shield. Quatre was shocked.  OH, he is a Newtype, he can attack even without weapons on the mobile suit. He heard a muffled hurt Poly-Arms voice struggle to speak. Around him and his so called brother a massive battle was ensuing. His friends holding off the other Mobile Suits. They seems very difficult, but his friends were strong and brave. All of his friends could take care of what ever trouble those mobile suits posed, but he himself would be taking Quatar, and he had to be careful about it. Noin and hildi needed to be rescued. They were good friends.  You are hardly trying Quatre, Hurry and kill you friends. Quatar yelled. Quatre carefully tried to take out the other Gundam s limbs, with out touching the main body where his two friends were held. Each try, more of the Wing Zero kept breaking off, at the strikes of Quatar.  This is really difficult. The Wing Zero is not going to take much more. Quatre said.  Sorry, cant help, Catherin yelled back, wee are really busy too.  I know. Quatre yelled.  Keep to what you are doing. I may have to risk it. Quatre became more aggressive. He still had to be careful, he could not let his friends get hurt. With one more pass, Quatar mange to break off the left arm. Still getting worse, he could not win at this point. If only he could use is full power. Poly-Arms spoke out very difficultly.  He s a Newtype& Don t&  He did not finish the sentence. Quatres heart stopped.  Poyl-Arms! He yelled. There was no response.  Poly-Arms! Quatre screamed again. Again he felt no answer. The voice answered him though.  Just like last time. Use it.  SHUT UP! Quatre yelled. Seemingly the entire battle stopped, and heard the voices of all his friends yelling at him to stop, or something. He did not pay them any attentions. He only noticed the single tear streak down the side of his face. Everything soon drowned out into silence, and blackness. Quatre sat in an eerie quiet shadow. He sat motionless. He was unable to move. Not even to blink. He did not even notice how his strong Gundem was being struck and beaten by Quatar. He did not even hear what his double said shouting as the mech was being chopped to pieces. His friends yelled, but he did not hear, or answer. But it was not long. It seems like it was forever. But it was really short.  Fine. Quatre said angling his eyes up towards his enemy.  You want my in the under Zero system, then you will get that wish. But you will not make my friends suffer. Quatre said in a cold voice. Quatar smile.  Finally you will suffer! Quatre looked back at his mirror with unblinking eyes. And one cheek damp from his tear.  Oh, I did not intend for my friends to suffer. With that the Wing Zeros arms shot out and caught the Sandrock Kai around the neck.  What the? Quatar shouted. As his gundam began to spark, and short-circuit under the crushing. The head of the gundem was slowing being squished in the single hand of the Wing Zero. Then it snapped, and the Gundem stopped moving.  What... What are you doing? Quatar asked nervously.  Ha ha ha!!! Quatre laughed out ferociously.  I going to kill you.  No! Quatar yelled.  Its me is suppose to kill you. And make you suffer.  I will show you suffering. Quatre screamed. The Wing Zero, threw the Sandrock Kai. It crashed to the ground hard, on its back. Quatre took aim with the Buster rifle and powered up.  Die!!! Quatre shouted.  No!!! Quatar yelled.  How you will kill your friends. Quatre did not replay or listen. He only pulled the trigger. Blinding light sprayed everywhere and then formed into a bright stream of death heading towards the Sandrock Kai, Quatar, and Hildi, and Noin. Another Gundam had appeared, crossing right in front of the beams, and also received the strike. It was the Zero-One. Quatre quickly noticed. Another tear fell from his eye.  Heero? The Sandrock Kai was nearly all obliterated. Quatre turned to see the Zero-One. Only the part of the torso, and the left arm remained. It was holding the shield with Noin, and Hildi.  Heero? Quatre said softly.  You saved them. From me. Quatre jumped out of the Wing Zero, and it disappeared into light, and its components, who also joined.  Retreat! A female voice yelled, and all the attackers took off for the sky to get away. Quatre ran up to the damaged hulk of what remained of the gundam. He ripped open the cockpit with all his strength. It was hard, but nothing was going to stop him. He did not care how hot it was. He tough through the burns, and he gained access to the inside. Heero was there like he thought. He was covered in Blood, and looked barley with life. Quatre jumped in and embraced him. He grunted in pain at his embrace. But heero took quatre into his arms. He slowly spoke.  I can t let you friends die. How can you be happy with out friends. Then he fell limp.  Heero!!! Quatre yelled out. The entire group came around. Cathrine and Duo, held Poly-Arms up. He was injured but hung on tight to keep standing. One they got close to the debris. Duo switch off with Wufie to run to Hildi.  How can a super hero like you get injured so bad? Wufei demanded.  EH, it happened to the best of us, time to time. Poly-Arms said.  Even Quatre I fear.  He may be weak minded, but he dose have a pure heart. Wufie commented.  Yes. But it dose not take much to taint a heart. Especially a pure one. Quatres heart is certainly the purest one around. It can be dangerous. Poly-Arms spoke. They watch as Quatre embraced Heero, and the rest gathered to help. Weeks passed, and things seemed back to normal. That is with the addition of Heero to the group. That made Quatre feel wonderful. Another friend. They all sat in the front row seats at the stadium. The Talent show was back, and after some delay, was going to put back on the show. IT was wonderful. Every one was back together, and happy like nothing had ever happened. Hildi, still keeping the ever-hungry Duo in line. Wufie still as stoic as before. Releena as calm and patent. He looked to Heero, who sat next to him. Truly another friend. Then he suddenly noticed. Releena was on the other side, and she was leaning up against Heero. She seems almost asleep with a warm smile on her face. She must have been really tired he thought, and turned to see Duo and Hilidy in some sort of hand wresting match with a bag of popcorn. Then he looked to Trowa, who was right at his other side.  You know Trowa. Quatre said.  I still find it hard to believe with all that went on, that you missed it all. You just never seem to be in the action. Trowa gave a light smirk.  It just has got to be bad luck. That s all.  Its still very unbelievable. And that you never have been able to once see Poly-Arms show up. You do not know what you are missing. Before Trowa could answer Wufie stood up form behind them.  Its that one Girl again. Trying to show off her weak martial arts. Catherine Laughed.  Are you really that bothered by her.  Hmmmph.. Wufie said.  Maybe if I showed her, she would learn.  Is that really what it is Wufie? Quatre asked.  Leave me alone, I will not take your petty misconceptions. Wufie spoke. They all laughed, and continued to watch the show. IT was a blast, and they all got to compete. Quatre totally wanted to win. Then claim his prize. The wonderful Poly-Arms. The End& Or is it? Epilogue: The room of blackened metal was hug. It was both spectacular, and menacing at the same time. The tope lords of the dark entered from the fantastically large doors, also made of black metal. Miliardo, Dorathy, and Duke Dramail entered and approached the other side. It was filled with many troops. Mostly the leaders of divisions and such. They approached the raised dais on the far side, that held atop it a shiny silver thrown. In the throne, sat a young girl posing a childish dire look. She sate in the fancy chair, which looked far to large for the small body. Her tiny feet were far from reaching the dais of which it sat atop.  My lady. Milliardo said, kneeling.  It seems that Quatar has failed. He has perished.  Good! The child spoke.  He was not able to destroy Quatre so he deserved death. I guess it means that the whole experiment failed. Apparently the clone can t stand up to the original, even if Newtype.  The power of Quatre did not even manifest with in the clone. Duke Dramail said.  Ah, how can I harness that power? The girl spoke.  I want it. And if I cant have it, I want it destroyed.  Anything you command my lady. Milliardo spoke. She smiled at his politeness. Adults were strange people.  The Goddess s ship was destroyed. It will take her some time to rebuild. And Oz has been humiliated, and likely will be shut down do to the incident. Only the destruction of Quatre had not been accomplished. Dorathy said, with a smile.  Your right. The girl spoke cocking her head to one side.  So your part of the plan did succeed. Good. Dorathy. You will be in charge of destroying Quatre now. Proceed. Dorathy gave a slow curtsy.  Yes my lady. I will not fail you. Duke Dramail gave a small Growl.  Well be off with you. Get what ever it is you are going to do done. The girl said.  The galaxy is mine and I want everyone to relies that.  Yes, Lady Maramaia. The three shouted and marched off&