Well, Readers, after speaking with my partner, Lee, we have decided to take the advice of one commenter. We have already written different "chapters" - parts of the story that need to be separate from one another – but have decided to put some of them together (separated by a break in the page – a line) to make the story a little easier for those of you who enjoy reading it. We also would like to answer the comment on how our story is just like every other story that is out there in fan fiction land. We apologize to those who dislike our story, but it is our story so we are going to continue writing the way we like. I personally don't see why it really matters if our story is just like everyone else's stories. I am just enjoying writing it with a friend. ... Now, I think I will stop complaining and actually let you all read the story...

those that enjoy it that is.

-- Ms Rogue Maximoff--

December 26th

Mission: None

"Today passed slowly by. Didn't do anything except "lay" around the house. I managed to mess up one of Heero's computer programs. He was really pissed. I've been bored out of my mind today.

"I talked to Trowa ... wow, that was "exciting" ... scared Quatre a couple times – that was great. Once, he almost jumped a foot in the air. Heero hasn't been worth buggin' since I screwed his computer.

"I think I'll go bug Wufei. Then I'll wake up "sleeping beauty" - aka Quatre – Hopefully I'll get him to fall off the couch, then I'll be able to watch some TV .. in comfort. If that fails ... I'll go talk to Heero. Later" - Duo

Before the Night Ends

Mission: None

Today, December 27th, passed by slowly, but nothing unusual happened. It was much like the day before. At 11:50, Heero and Trowa had already turned in for the night. Quatre had curled up on the soft blue couch. With his book, Quatre seemed to have sunk into a sea of cushions. Wufei sat in a corner without any objects near him; legs crossed and eyes closed.

Sprawled on the floor in front of the television, Duo flicked through the channels. After going through the list twice, he turned off the tv and tossed the remote down.

Duo: "Gee ... This day was a drag.."

Quatre glanced up from his book. "Why do you say that?"

Duo: "Well, think about it. We didn't do anything. No mission. Not a thing to do."

"I enjoyed myself ..."

"You would. Let's see, today you ... uh ... played your violin and read. Right?"

"Basically. It's wasn't much, but I like to relax."

"psh. Yeah, relax. This isn't relaxing. It's boredom. It's total madness."

Just then a pillow smashed into Duo's head.

"Quatre!"

"What?" He replied wide eyed.

"Stop throwing crap at me."

"I didn't do anything ..."

"Oh really? Then who-- wait ... Wufei!"

Duo flung the pillow back at the Chinese boy just as Wufei was leaving the room.

"Just you wait, Dude! I'll return the favor!" Duo yelled after him.

After a few minutes Duo opened his mouth and yawned. "I'm soooo tired."

He then climbed on to the couch and closed his eyes and began to think.

Quatre watched as Duo slowly seemed to fall asleep.

Duo sure is tired... He thought to himself. It's only fifteen after twelve.

"Duo?" Quatre whispered. "Are you asleep?"

"nuh uh. Just thinking."

"Oh, well ... okay ..."

"What about you? Tired?"

"No. I'm going to read for a little longer."

"Okey dokey. Well, you won't mind me resting my head on your shoulder ...would ya?"

"Uh... no.. I suppose not."

Moving closer, Duo laid his head on Quatre's shoulder.

"Thanks"

Quatre watched as Duo closed his eyes and listened as his breathing slowed.

"Good-night Duo." Quatre whispered as he returned to reading his book while Duo slept peacefully upon his shoulder.

End of Chapter 6

(Let us know if you liked this chapter and the way we combined the smaller chapters. I would have added more small chapters in this chapter but I didn't have a lot of time to type them all. We will add more again as soon as possible. Don't forget to comment ) - MRM