Chapter 8
Disclaimer: Don't own Gundam Wing or Weiss Kreuz, so don't sue.
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At the Weiss Kreuz home…
The guys sat in an uneasy silence around the main room. The four Weiss Kreuz members on one side still holding onto their weapons and Heero with his gun out once again, Duo, Quatre, Trowa, Wu Fei, Zechs, and Kip on the other side. As Yoji lit a cigarette and took a drag, Duo spoke up, "So who are you?"
Aya opened up his mouth to argue but Yoji cut in, "What we do is none of your concern. But I do have one question. Why did Schwarz leave after seeing you seven?"
"Who's Schwarz?" asked Quatre
"Schwarz is our enemy. A group of four men who used to be the bodyguards for Reiji Takatori. They also worked for a more powerful group called Estet before turning on them and killing one of the members."
"Okay…" Duo sighed, "Well we don't know them."
"So why did they leave after seeing you seven then?" demanded Aya.
"Who knows? Maybe they were afraid of Heero's deadly glair" Duo joked. Heero smacked Duo in the head. "Oww" Duo rubbed the lump that will inevitably form on the back of his head from Heero's hit. "Heero…"
"Shut up" ordered Heero never taking his eyes off who he considered the enemy; Aya, Yoji, Ken and Omi.
"Maybe the appearance of Schwarz is connected to these strangers appearing." Omi suggested.
"What do you mean?" Yoji curiously asked looking at the small blond.
"Well, I mean there has been no activity from Schwarz since our last battle almost two years ago. Don't you think that is more than coincidence that they suddenly come out of hiding the same time we run into these strangers? Maybe they're connected."
"So you're saying they're working for Schwarz," concluded Ken.
"Not necessarily. I mean I do believe them when they said they have never heard of Schwarz. Maybe Schwarz had found another boss. The same one who is after these strangers." Omi turned to Kip, "What did you say his name was? Sterrick?"
"Yep, finally someone is talking me seriously." Kip cheered.
"Why should we believe any of them? Maybe they're spies of some sort here to make us let our guard down and then eliminate us." Aya reasoned.
"Well if that is true then why didn't they attack when they realized that we were not going to believe them? Why did they not attack when our back was turned to Schwarz? Why did Heero shoot Farfarello and prevent him from attacking you, Aya?" Omi questioned. "I do not doubt that they have secrets that they keep from us and we too have secrets that we will keep from them. However, I believe who ever has brought Schwarz out of hiding has also brought these guys from where ever they are from. And I seriously believe that if Schwarz is involved, there is more at stake than just their lives and a world we know nothing about."
"So what are you suggesting Omi?" asked Yoji as he finished off his cigarette and flicked it into the trashcan.
"Well I suppose that we should work together since it seems our enemies are doing the same." concluded Omi smiling brightly. "Don't you agree Aya?"
"I still do not trust them but Omi is right. Whatever Schwarz is up to is far more dangerous than what they could ever do." glared Aya.
"What are you saying?" Duo began to get offended. "That we are not dangerous? That we can't hurt you? Because if you are than…"
"I'm saying that you kids are not much of a danger compared to Schwarz." finished Aya.
"Hn" Heero answered, "Think what ever you like. If you prove to be a hindrance to our mission than we will eliminate you without question. Until then we shall accompany you four."
"I was about to say the same" Aya said meeting Heero's glair with one of his own.
"Well now that that is settled, why don't we all hit the sack. I'm tired." yawned Yoji walking up the stairs.
"Don't forget Kudo, you have the morning shift with me." Aya warned.
"Don't remind me." Yoji sighed as he walked to Aya's room and shut the door.
"Aya?" Kip asked walking over to the tall red head. "Can I please have the item you found on your mission today?"
"No"
"Yes" Kip insisted, "It is not yours so you can't keep it."
"No" growled Aya.
"To bad." Kip laughed as he quickly ran over to Aya and pulled the medallion out of his grasp.
"What the," Aya only saw a blur as the medallion was pulled out of his hand.
"I did ask for it first." reminded Kip.
"What are you going to do with that?" Quatre asked as Kip walked over to him and held out the medallion.
"Take it" Kip smiled, "It's yours."
"Mine?" Quatre asked taking the medallion.
"Yeah this one is yours so put it on." Kip insisted. Quatre slipped the medallion onto his neck and a blue light flash.
"What was that?" asked Duo.
"Now I agree with Yoji. It's time to sleep." Kip ran off up the stairs and into the room he was staying with Wu Fei and Zechs.
The next morning everyone awoke to a loud yell followed by a huge crash from Omi's room where Trowa and Quatre were. The other guys emerged from the rooms only in boxers and some with t-shirts, weapons in hand, as they looked at one another.
"What's happening?" whispered Ken to Omi as he watched Heero and Duo cautiously walk towards Omi's door. Wu Fei and Zechs not far behind.
"Should we wait?" Yoji asked Aya beside him as he saw Heero reach for the door handle.
"Let these strangers fend for themselves. If it poses a threat to us, then eliminate it." Aya ordered in a harsh whisper.
Heero slowly opened the door with his gun ready and Duo was right behind him when another crash was heard and what sounded like muffled sobs.
"Wait"
The four assassins, Heero, Duo, Wu Fei, and Zech turned to see Kip walking of his room calmly.
"Why? Zero three and zero four are in danger." Heero demanded.
"Because you'll only make things worse. Put your weapons away and I'll get the door." Kip instructed.
Heero lowered his gun but still did not put it away as Kip slowly opened the door.
Inside the room was a disaster. Omi's once immaculate room was now a total wreak. Duo noticed Trowa only in boxers, sitting against the wall closest to the door with a hurt expression as he stared at Quatre on the opposite end huddled in a corner. Quatre's face was buried in his knees with his arms drawn up around his legs.
"What happened?" Omi asked wide-eyed.
"Tro? What's up with Quat?" Duo asked walking over to the quiet man on the floor.
"I…I don't know" Trowa began, "We woke up just like normal but than tings went bad. Things…small things started to float. That startled him and me but the more he began to panic the more things started to move. I tried to calm him but that made things only fly at me. I just…I don't know what to do."
"Kip"
"Yes Heero?" Kip walked over to Heero.
"What is Quatre's ability? What did you unlock with that medallion?" Heero asked watching Quatre carefully.
"Quatre is able to move objects with his mind." Kip answered frowning as he looked back and forth between Trowa and Quatre.
"I understand" Heero nodded. He turned towards Trowa, "He needs to clam down."
"Bingo" Kip smiled "You're catching on. Your abilities are connected to your emotions. "Kip tugged at Trowa's hand "You need to clam him down."
"But…I can't" Trowa said helplessly.
"He trusts you. He loves you." Kip reasoned. "If he sees that you're not afraid and he won't be either."
"I'll try" Trowa nodded quietly. He slowly and quietly walked towards his blond lover. "Quatre?" he said softly.
"Stay away! I'm dangerous!" Quatre warned tearfully.
"I…" Trowa looked back at Kip and his fellow gundam members.
"Go on" urged Kip.
"Quatre, please look at me." Trowa asked softly.
Slowly Quatre lifted his head. His face wet with tears and he eyes red and irritated. "What?"
"Come here little one" Trowa asked sitting in front of him.
"I hurt you" Quatre was insistent on blaming himself. Trowa knew that as he touched his right shoulder where the lamp his him.
"It wasn't your fault. You know I don't blame you."
"But…"
"Come here Quatre. Why don't you help me take care of it before it bruises?" Trowa kept his voice soft.
Duo noticed the things that were still floating slowly begin to decent to the ground as Quatre calmed down.
"You're not mad at me? You don't hate me?" Quatre asked refusing to move.
"Never" Trowa answered with out hesitating. He scooted besides Quatre and pulled him slowly into his lap.
"And you don't think I'm a freak?" Quatre continued.
"No" was the response from Quatre taller lover.
"And…" Quatre yawned, "And…"
"Sleepy?" Trowa asked even as Quatre leaned he head against Trowa's chest.
Quatre shook his head slowly even as he closed his eyes and relaxed eventually falling asleep.
As the others watched, Trowa calm down, they quietly made their way downstairs to the kitchen.
Duo watched the four assassins in what he assumed was their normal routine. Aya began to make coffee while Omi began to make breakfast. When Aya turned his back to get out a mug out of the cabinet, Yoji poured himself almost the entire first batch of coffee. Aya glared at Yoji and Yoji just smiled lazily as he watched Aya make a new batch of coffee for himself.
"Mmmmmmm" Yoji moaned as Aya glared harder.
"Hn" Aya replied taking a piece of toast off Yoji's plate that Omi had just placed down.
"Hey!" Yoji complained.
"You have more." Aya interrupted as Yoji pouted. Then sighing he began to eat the rest of his meal.
Ken handed Omi another plate as Omi was filling Ken with the latest news at his school. Duo noticed that Ken wasn't really listening to Omi but rather just enjoying hearing Omi's voice and laugh as he explained why his computer class was so much fun.
Duo barely heard someone calling his name. It was Heero. He was trying to tell him something. "Hun?" Duo replied. "Sorry Hee-chan. Just spaced out for a bit. What you say?"
"I told you not to call me that." Heero warned, "Anyways, I was asking if you were going to eat anything."
"Of course! Why…" Duo stopped and noticed that a plate of food had been placed in front of him and was beginning to cool down. "Oh!" Duo replied picking up a fork and began to shovel food into his mouth. Duo tried to keep his mind on the delicious food in front of him but his mind kept wandering back to the two couples forming right in front of him. Duo knew he was dumb in some subjects but love was one he considered somewhat knowledgeable about and what he saw was with Ken and Omi and even with Aya and Yoji was definitely some type of love. Okay so maybe it wasn't that obvious but he knew what he saw. Yep, sooner of later they'll figure out what's going on.
After breakfast, Omi ran off to school and Ken left to play soccer with some neighboring kids before working the afternoon shift with Omi. Trowa and Quatre had left saying they were going to explore their surroundings and Kip, Wu Fei, and Zech left with Kip saying something about needing supplies in order to find the next medallion. Duo asked if he and Heero could hang around the shop. Aya ordered that is they do that they keep out of his way.
The shop was busy but not crowded. Yoji flirting with some customers as Aya made some elaborate flower placements. Duo tried to help costumers while Heero ran the register. Duo was looking at the flowers as a woman walked up to him.
"Excuse me but do you work here?" the woman asked.
"Um...yeah for a bit. What do ya need?" Duo asked grinning.
"My friend is ill and I would like to bring her some flowers to cheer her up. I was wondering if you could find some with a nice meaning I could express to her."
"Meaning?" Duo asked confused.
"You know now each flower had a meaning. Red rose means love. Yellow rose means friendship."
"Oh well um…" Duo looked at the assortments of flowers. How about these? Their pretty" Duo asked holding up some yellow daffodils.
"I don't think so Duo." Yoji replied from where he was surrounded but young girls.
"Why?"
"Their called Jonquil. They mean love me, affection returned, desire, sympathy, or desire for a return of affection. (1)" Yoji explained. "She probably wouldn't want to give that meaning to her friend."
Duo blushed slightly and glanced at Heero although Heero's back was turned. "Oh" Duo answered. Grinning he looked up at the woman, "Sorry, I don't really know the meaning's of the flowers."
"That's quite alright. How about I get some yellow roses. I do know what they mean." She smiled back.
"Cool, I'll go get them." Duo ran off. Just his luck He had to grab flowers with those meanings. Just one more thing to remind him of Heero.
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1- I got the meaning of the flower from Pioneer Thinking at… http/ notes: Hey, I'm back again. School started so I will be able to write in between my classes again. Well what do ya think? I LOVE feedback. Oh and I serious believe Trowa and Quatre would behave like that so nah!
