Well, I believe some thank you's are in order. I reached my 100th review today (9/23/04), and it made my day. Those of you who read this and review are my inspiration. You are my motivation. I wouldn't type this and post regularly if I didn't know people enjoyed it, and apparently, people enjoy it, because I know that many people return and post multiple reviews. You people are amazing. Thank you so much for your time and generosity. It will not go unpaid, as there is still much more to go in this story.

In thanksgiving for your efforts, I'm providing a sneak peak into what is still to come in the story:

The victory of Jin over Max Marquise, the resolution of the conflict fought by their fathers.

The reconciliation of Rachel, Kreed and Vance as they finally come together.

The surrender of OZ.

The destruction of OZ's weapon.

The revelation of Jin's and Rachel's love affair.

And Jin comes to terms with the virtue of self control and how to win without killing you enemies.

All this and mo will come in due time. So you have to check in to find out how all this happens. There's still stuff I left our, so it's up to you to find out for yourself how the story ends. Thank you again.

After Eve Gundam Wing: A New Heero

Chapter Thirty-One

"There it is guys," said Jin as the base came into view. "That's our target."

"Geeze, OZ is going all out on this one," said Kreed as he watched all the midair explosions and the smoke billow into the sky.

"Split up when we arrive and make your work quick," commanded Jin. "We have to neutralize the enemy and prevent as many casualties as possible. Take the fighting away from anyone other than ourselves."

"Roger," replied everyone at once.

"Sir, there are five more mobile suits approaching us from the ocean," cried an officer in a traffic control tower.

The tall, white General Black quickly marched over to him. "What are they?"

"They're too big to be Tauros sir," added the lieutenant. "We can't see them clearly from here, but we have radar contact."

"Put me through to them," ordered Black... "Mobile Suits, identify yourselves."

"Hey General, long time no see!" cried Stephen instantly. His face appeared on a large monitor in front of the general, almost shocking him. "It looks like you and the TAC could use a hand."

"Damn right we can," said Black. "And the others?"

"We're all here," said Jin as his face also came onto the monitor. "We'll do everything you can, but you need to call back all units."

"Call them back?!" asked Black.

"We just don't want anyone in our way," said Kreed. "We'll take care of all the MD in the skies. Just get your men and Mobile Suits out of the way."

"Understood," said General Black. "God speed pilots." The monitors disappeared, and the pilots readied their Gundams for action.

"Looks like their forces are just Mobile Dolls," said Stephen as he slashed a Tauros from behind. This strike seemed to only just now make the enemy aware of the Gundams' presence.

"Confirmed," said Jin. "They're al just Mobile Doll Tauros. It's nothing new, so let's clean up quick and get this over with." Wing Zero opened its wings and descended quickly onto a Tauros, crushing it into the ground as he activated both beam sabers.

Kreed stabbed one with his trident, and flung it over his head behind him, taking out another with the blow. Nataku whipped around quickly and cut two more in half before they could even begin to react. A Tauros fell onto him from above, and attempted tackle, but he rolled out of it and blew it away with the shoulder vulcans.

"Hell Yeah!" shouted Kreed as he continued his fight.

Sandrock and Heavy Arms stood back to back, firing their machine guns and Gatling guns in al directions. Tauros were dropping like flies al over the place. In fact, one fell on Deathscythe and almost knocked it to the ground.

"Be careful!" shouted Stephen.

"Well pay attention!" barked Anita back. She stopped firing and holstered both guns, choosing her Heat Swords instead. "I'm gong melee," she said as she flew off. Watch yourself."

"Got it," replied Rachel. As soon as Sandrock left, a Tauros tackled her from behind, knocking her to the ground violently. She began taking beam cannon fire from all directions, and the explosions wouldn't allow her the stability to get back up. She fired several missiles from her shoulders, taking down a group of Tauros firing at her. She barely got up. "Dammit," she muttered. "Can't let that happen again." She took flight and pursued the mission.

"You MD are so useless," said Jin as he slashed one twice in half with his beam sabers. A couple flew up behind him, but Wing Zero turned around so quickly that its large wings slashed across their side, knocking them hard to the ground. Wing Zero's machine cannons took care of them while they lay motionless.

More Tauros began firing on him, so he took flight. Beams, bullets, and missiles trailed behind him as he flew to the side. His Gundam was so fast with its recent modifications that nothing could touch him. "You're too slow for Wing Zero," said Jin as he almost magically appeared behind one of the Tauros and stabbed it from behind. It fell lifeless to the ground in a heap. "Who's next?"

Rachel was firing in all directions with a twin-gatling gun in each hand. Soon, the familiar buzzing and clicking sound that indicated a lack of bullets announced that she was indeed out of bullets. "Fine," she said as she dropped one of the gun sets. She spun around and hurled the other at a Tauros, effectively destroying it. Out of each forearm extended a Heat Blade Knife, and Rachel used them to begin furiously slashing her opponents. She rose both arms and passed between two Tauros, cutting them vertically in half as she passed.

"These things are stronger than I thought they'd be," said Rachel.

Deathscythe Hell turned around in a circle several times, slashing everything around it with its mighty beam scythe. "You suckers made the mistake of thinking you could stand up to the Gundams!" shouted Stephen as he kicked another to the side.

Nataku lashed out with both Dragon Claws. They each latched onto a Tauros, and Kreed swung them together. They crashed into each other and exploded. After a few seconds, there was only silence.

"I think we got them all," said Anita as she looked around.

"Negative," said Jin. "There has to be a master computer somewhere. Mobile Dolls cannot operate at this range in such numbers without some kind of master computer, usually held onboard a piloted mobile suit."

"Good work Jin," said Max, his face surprisingly popping up on a pop-up monitor. Jin almost jumped. "You're right. Mobile Dolls usually can operate at this range from the base, but as you pointed out, with as many as there are, you'd need a master computer to direct them. The Scorpion carries that ability."

The large red Mobile Suit, becoming very familiar to the Gundam pilots, hovered slowly to the ground in front of Wing Zero.

"So are you ready to fall to the Scorpion again?" asked Max. "This time, the Colonel isn't here to save you. It's just you and me."

"Exactly," replied Jin with a smirk. "Just you and me. I will not fight you if you don't promise to leave my friends out of this."

"Naturally," replied Max, "your friends are safe. It will be simply a duel between me and you. The other's aren't involved at all."

"Good," said Jin. "Everyone, get the hell away from me now."

"But Jin," began Rachel.

"Leave NOW!" shouted Jin. Rachel stopped in her tracks. The other pilots all seemed shocked that he could yell at anyone like that.

"Rachel, I'm not giving this order for just my own safety, but for the safety of all you," continued Jin. "You will only get in my way, like last time, and if I have to use ZERO II, I don't know what I'll do."

"He's right," said Kreed. "Let's go guys. We can watch from the sidelines." Rachel actually seemed to agree, and Heavy Arms turned to fly away, leading them all away. Wing Zero faced the Scorpion, who allowed its heat rod whip to extend fully and lie on the ground. Its menacing Mage Cannon was mounted on the back behind the shoulder, an it drew a large, purple beam saber from a sheathe.

"ZERO II?" asked Max. "What's that supposed to be? Is it an upgrade for your Gundam?" Jin didn't speak. "Ahhh, you haven't even tried it our yet, have you? How amateur. Charging into battle with a weapon you can't even control. Well, Zero II or no, I'm still going to beat you anyway."

The red Scorpion leapt into action and raised its beam saber to attack. Jin was finally going to get what he'd been waiting for. He was going to fight one of his parents' murderers in a head to head duel with absolutely no distractions.

"You'll regret this day Max," said Jin as he activated his own blue beam saber. "Today is the day that you fall. Your downfall begins today!" Wing Zero leapt into the sky to meet Scorpion head-on.

End Chapter Thirty-One

Just a minor cliff hanger. Tune in next time to see who wins. (You all know it's going to be Jin though...I mean, he can't lose twice...Can he?" I wonder if he'll have to use ZERO II. Not even I know that yet. Heh heh.