First off, I have great news. I supposedly fixed my nasty computer problems. That means that Microsoft Word finally works, like, REALLY works. And you all know what that means. That means it's time to kick some fictional ass! Bring on the hyper updating!

After Eve Gundam Wing

Chapter Sixteen

"How are things running in the TAC?" asked the elder man with the brown hair, who had just been speaking previously to Ana Yuy. "I trust things are going well?"

"Yes, Colin," replied someone whose face was hidden completely by darkness. All that could be seen of him was that his skin tone appeared to be dark. Evidently, he was black. His voice was also very deep. "As you know, the Gundam pilots have again escaped us, but I am optimistic that we will find the and bring them to…justice."

"I'm glad to hear it," said Colin. "But to help things get moving a little more smoothly, I'm sending you some help. Rather, she's working alone, but it will be helping you out I guess."

"Ah, the Yuy sister?" asked the black man. "Is that necessary?"

"Evidently it is," said Colin a little coldly, "seeing as how you are unable to take them out with your resources."

"My apologies Sir," said the black man. "I will not question you again."

"Don't be so hard on yourself," said Colin with a smile. "You are a very good officer, you're just a little curious sometimes. Trust me. Things will be dealt with, and you will receive your due payment."

"I understand Sir," said the black man, nodding. He apparently had some white hair, though the extent of his hair style wasn't deducible. "So I will leave Ana to do her work. She's very good at what she does… perhaps better than Jin Yuy?"

"Perhaps," said Colin. "It's hard to say really. My daughter expresses much potential. She can control the ZERO System, just like her brother. I would wager though that she is the better pilot."

"Do not take this as me questioning you Sir," said the black man, "but what makes you think so?"

"Ah, I was wandering if you'd ask. I'm glad that you did." Colin sighed with a smile and closed his eyes. "My Ana is more like her biological father than his son is. You see, Jin holds back in a lot that he does. He refuses to kill. I hear he recently killed someone on accident, and that it is really tearing him apart."

"That is correct," said the black guy.

"Well, Ana doesn't have any moral opposition to killing and things like that on the battlefield. She is ruthless, and she will do whatever it takes to complete the mission. It was during Heero's similar years as a pilot that I respected him most. Then he turned weak. His son had followed in those weak footsteps."

"I follow your point," said the black man. "Ana would undoubtedly come out as a victor in a death match."

"Perhaps," said Colin, beginning to frown, "but we mustn't be too sure. Besides, I'd like Jin and his friends alive for the time being. It won't be long until I know whether or not I will need them or not."

"What do you mean Colin?" he asked.

"Let's just say that I wish to hold a little conference with these pilots in the near future," said Colin. "It is in their best interest to meet with me and agree to the terms I will set forth." Colin grinned widely. His friend with whom he was talking also smiled.

"We are at the Moon factory now," said one of Magnas' pilots in the Bridge. "Preparing to orbit Lunar Satellite."

"Good," said Rasheed with his stern face. "Tell all the pilots and get them to their Mobile Suits immediately. Give them as much escort assistance as they desire."

"Aye, aye Sir," said one of the pilots.

Heavy Arms, Nataku, and Sandrock prepared to leave the Magnas via the long runways on either side of the ship. "We are ready to help should you need it," said Abdul from his customized Mobile Suit from behind them.

"The three of us will be escorting you," said Afmad, "but if you need additional help of course, it's right up here."

"Let's just go," said Auda. "They probably won't need our help anyway."

"Right," said Abdul. "We'll go first and make sure all is clear."

"Thanks guys," said Jin. He was holding on to the shoulder of Heavy Arms to the left of its head. "Don't worry too much about taking it easy Rachel," he said as the Mobile Suits ahead took off. "Take it was whatever pace is comfortable for you." Obviously, Jin was wearing a protective space suit and helmet.

"Alright then," said Rachel as Heavy Arm walked toward the exit. "Take off in five…four…three…two…one…go!"

Heavy Arms shot forward, its legs magnetically clinging to the metal runners underneath it, catapulting it out into space. Nataku and Sandrock followed shortly, and they descended toward the ground of the Moon.

The landing was very smooth. They weren't expecting any opposition of course, but it was still unnaturally easy, especially for all the problems they had been having as of the recent past.

"There it is," said Jin, catching sight of their destination. It was a rundown but still in tact factory. It was only tow stories high and covered about a square-mile of land on the grey surface. No lights were on anywhere, no sign of life evident, because the factory had been abandoned since the years of war between the ESUN and OZ over twenty years ago.

"Home sweet home," said Jin with a slight laugh. The Gundams and three Maguanac Mobile Suits walked toward the old buildings ahead.

"Too bad Stephen couldn't come along," said Kreed.

"Yeah," said Anita. "But we'll get him flying soon enough. Once this is over with, we'll focus on his Gundam."

Jin reached up and turned a small dial on the side of his helmet. "Rachel, can you hear me?" asked Jin.

"Sure Jin," replied Rachel. "What's up?"

"I'm just talking to you," said Jin. "The radio waves are only short range, short enough that the others can't hear."

"Is everything alright Jin?" asked Rachel. "What's wrong?"

"I wanted to apologize," said Jin. "For the way I treated you on the plane trip home from the mission in the Arctic."

"I don't think you need to go on Jin," said Rachel. "I know why you did what you did."

"You do?" asked Jin.

"Yeah," said Rachel with a smile. "I figured it out a couple hours later, after thinking about it pretty hard. Face it Jin, you're not a very hard person to figure out. Someone like me can read you like a book."

"I'm getting that a lot recently," muttered Jin. "So then… you know what I have to do."

"…Yes," replied Rachel. "Thank you Jin, for your care and compassion. You really needn't apologize for trying to protect me. I understand."

"We can't be together Rachel," said Jin. "It just cannot work. Believe me, I want it to so bad, but it never will, because we live a tough life… I'm not safe o be around."

"Just shut up for a second," said Rachel. "Let me talk , because I do it better when it comes to something like this. You are trying to think of my best interest, but what about my love? What about my love interest. I don't care about putting myself in danger or not being safe. It's all minutia to me when it goes up against my love for you. It's worth it to me."

"Rachel-

"I'm not finished," said Rachel sternly. "I love you with everything that I am. It was hard enough to not see you for so long until recently. Now you come back, and we're together again, even if just for this mission, and I have to see you but not be with you… I can't take it anymore Jin.."

"But Rachel, you have to understand, I'm trying to protect you," said Jin. "I love you too. "That's why I'm doing this. It hurts me too Rachel."

"I'm a Gundam Pilot too you know?" said Rachel. "I didn't get to pilot Heavy Arms by luck. I am the best spy-pilot the Terra Alliance Corps has ever known, the Black Knight. Don't you think I can fight for myself? You make it sound like I'm completely helpless."

"Rachel-

"I'm not helpless Jin," said Rachel quickly. "I can defend myself protect myself when I need to. I don't need your protection Jin. I am glad you are willing to sacrifice so much just for me, but you overlooked what I might think about the situation. Don't I get a say in this? I love you Jin, and there's not a damn thing that will ever make me stop loving you. If I'm not allowed to be with you, then I will die miserable… I don't want to be miserable Jin… Do you?"

"No," said Jin.

"So let me in," pleaded Rachel. "Stop thinking with your head so much and listen to your heart for once. If you love me so much, you would let me love you in return… Let me make my own decision please. I decide to be with you, to love you no matter how dangerous it is. What do you say Jin?"

"That's fine Rachel," said Jin as he closed his eyes in a prolonged blink and smiled. "That would be great."

"Thank you Jin," said Rachel, beginning to cry.

"Now dry your eyes. It's mission-time," said Jin. "And thank you. I am the one owing my thanks."

"Whatever," laughed Rachel as she wiped her eyes.

"Here we are guys," said Jin as the Mobile Suits all stopped in front of two large steel doors. "This is the hangar where my Gundam rests… I haven't seen her in a long time."

"Well let's get to the reunion then," said Auda. One of the Maguanac Suits walked up to the doors and raised its left arm. The arm was a gigantic grey device, contrasting the brown and orange colors of the entire Corps. The long fingers began to glow with heat and energy, and the Mobile Suit used the hand to slash through the door effortlessly, like a hot knife through butter.

"There she is guys," said Jin, looking forward into the darkness. Kneeling on the ground on one knee and with one hand bracing it on the ground, Wing Zero was looking right at them. The little light available was enough to reflect off of the dark features of the Gundam, outlining its shape, outlining those beautiful, majestic, angelic wings. It reflected off of the blue eyes and the green core in its chest.

"Zero," said Jin. "I'm back."

Wing Zero's eyes flashed brilliantly, casting a blue glow around the entire room for a short moment. "So you remember me then," said Jin. "Good. Then maybe you can help us out again. The world needs you."

Its eyes flashed again, casting that blue glow once more. "You're right. It needs the both of us together… It's time to show them all what we're made of buddy. They've forgotten… but we will remind them, because we are the best." Jin turned around and faced the pilots/Gundams behind him. "We're all the best."

End Chapter Sixteen

A little bit of a filler chapter. All I accomplished was Jin and Rachel getting back together, plus the revealing of there being a bad guy in the TAC. I apologize for not getting any combat in this chapter, but it's soon to come. You can bet your ass we're going to be seeing Ana very shortly. Until then, have a great day.