Chapter 4: Daddy Dearest
Kyo was brought from his sound sleep by another presence sneaking into the room. He shifted a small bit. Hunter stayed asleep. Without even seeing their face he knew who it was. An annoyed sigh escaped him.
What do you want Dad? Kyo snapped quietly.
Be careful with her Kyo.
I know that Dad.
I don't think you do. Her father would kill you if he knew.
I though you said he was dead.
So we thought, but he's alive.
So? Can you leave now? She needs to sleep some more.
Hunter stirred in her sleep.
she moaned quietly in protest.
Shh, its okay go back to sleep.
She turned a small bit curled up against him. Her hand gripped his shirt tightly. Duo was in awe. He didn't think she'd allow any male near her after that bought with Wufei and Heero. That tended to be the way with her. He didn't blame her though. Being the center of unwanted attention must of taken its toll on her.
Kyo said for the fifth time.
Is there a reason you're here?
Kyo, you better be careful around her is all.
I know this dad. I don't need a broken jaw to tell me that. What are you getting at?
Heero's her father.
You've got to be kidding right.
Duo shook his head.
I wish I were but he is and doesn't know it.
Great. Ironic though.
How's that?
She nearly killed him.
Duo only shrugged.
There was many times he tried to kill Relena before she broke the ice barrier around his heart. She melted him really quickly of course you'd never be able to tell now.
So that's why he's here? Trying to rescue his wife?
The stupid fool thinks she took another after he went missing. Of course he can't see what's right in front of him. Zeero acts just like him.
I've noticed. Now that you've gotten out your warning can you leave us alone.
Don't whine to me when either her father or sister kick your ass.
Dad, go away, he growled.
Duo took the hint. Before he shut the door he watched his son settle back against the chair tightening his grasp on the girl. The American pilot was happy for his son. Of course his mother would be thrilled. The thought of many grandchildren flitted through his head. A light chuckle escaped him. He carefully shut the door behind him.
Kyo watched Hunter sleep some more. Hunter needed a lot of rest or she'd make herself sick. He kissed her shoulder gently before drifting off to sleep again. Duo snuck back in a little later to cover the pair up. Kyo hadn't awaken this time. A small smile graced his features.
Maybe this will work after all,' he thought.
Turning away from the pair he swore to himself to do what he could to keep these two together.
later...
Hunter woke up slowly. Kyo was still asleep. A small smile graced her features as she watched him for a moment. She moved to get up but his grip on her tightened.
Where are you going? he whispered into her ear.
I need to do something Kyo.
he sighed.
Go back to sleep Kyo.
She got up and lead him to his bed and he laid down. He was asleep before his head hit the pillow. Hunter smiled softly and placed a kiss on his forehead.
Sleep, Kyo, she whispered into his ear.
He sighed in his sleep. Hunter turned away and headed back to her room. Getting a quick shower and dressing in her fighting attire she headed towards the dojo. As she guessed correctly Zeero was in there training by herself. Hunter leaned against the door frame watching quietly.
We feeling better? Zeero said without looking at her.
Good because I need a sparring partner.
Hunter shook her head. In the morning was Zeero's only time to practice her street fighting skills. At times like this Hunter learned street fighting from her sister. Standing in front of Zeero, Hunter took a fighting stance.
Where were you last night?
Wufei said when he went to check on you, you weren't in your bed.
I was around.
Uh huh.
Just drop it Zeero.
You know I'll get what's going on out of you sooner or later.
Hunter only shrugged. The two twins worked for an hour until the oldest twin couldn't move much more. Her breathed was coming in heavy pants and her body was slowing down. She looked like she hadn't been sleeping well in a long time. It was a wonder she did collapse right then and there.
Sit down and rest for now, Zeero said.
Hunter sat against the wall and stared out into nothingness. Zeero shook her head as she continued to work. Both were brought out of their trances by someone entering the dojo. It was the pilot from before.
Hunter muttered to herself.
Snorting she turned her head away from the man that fathered the two of them. He was talking to Serenity something about a rematch. Her sister agreed readily. The two of them were ready to kick each others ass. Hunter knew this should be interesting to say the least. The two of them locked in combat. Neither gaining or loosing ground. They weren't even landing scoring punches. Even Zeero's street fighting tactics weren't working either. Hunter figured as much. Orphans tended to have to learn street fighting or they get hurt. Or so Duo told her.
A grunt of pain brought her out of her thoughts. Serenity was on her back with Heero holding her foot. Bringing her other foot up she kicked Heero across the face. He flipped her backwards making her land on her stomach with his knee buried in her back. Hunter decided that was enough. Getting up she put a gun to his head.
Now, Dad, she snarled. Get off my sister.
He swiftly turned around to grab the gun but Hunter was far enough away so he couldn't grab it. She knew that was coming. The Dad part completely went over Heero's head. However, Zeero caught it.
Hunter what do you mean Dad?
Haven't you ever wondered what dad looked like?
Yeah on occasion but not very often.
Well look in the mirror for awhile. Because we look exactly like him.
Heero was silent not knowing what to make of what Harmony had just told him.
How do you figure this? Heero asked.
We were born 9 months after our father disappeared from our mother's life. We weren't even allowed to know his name but now I know you Heero Yuy husband to Relena Peacecraft are our father.
That sounds all well and good Harm but can you prove it? Zeero asked.
Ask the other pilots. They'll tell you.
She put her gun back in its place and turned away. Make of it what you will but I'm going out.
Harmony went to her room and put her laptop and unloaded gun in the secret place. She couldn't believe she faked out the infamous Heero Yuy with a gun that wasn't loaded. A small laugh escaped her as she changed into her street clothes and headed out into the small town that was near the house.
Heero had a bad feeling so he followed his daughter out into the night.
(okay I could end it there but I've decided to continue... we need to get into some gundam fighting soon or my reader I fear will go nuts if they aren't to begin with.)
His steps were slow and silent as he walked a good distance away from her. He watched as she interacted with some people on the streets. He crept closer to hear what was going on.
Hey, Harmony how's it going? one boy called.
It's all right.
It was good seeing yah.
Yea same here Jason.
She turned to walk away. Be careful Harmony, Jason warned.
Heero was curious as to why someone as strong as his daughter seemed to be needed to be careful.
she asked.
Lance is looking for you. He heard you were back in town.
He's out for you, you know.
I figured as much. I'd be after me too if I broke my jaw.
The boy, Jason laughed but there was no merriment in his laugh. It sounded hollow. See you later Jason.
She stuffed her hands in her jacket pockets and continued walking down the street. Heero moved past the boy a distance away from her.
Is there a reason you're following her?
He just glared at the boy and kept on. Jason only shrugged hoping to God that he didn't get a call from one of his friends telling him that she had been raped or killed.
Harmony was on high alert right at that moment. The sounds of footsteps out of tune with hers made her eyes shift color.
I heard you were back in town Harmony, a boy purred.
Go to hell Lance.
She continued walking as he walked beside her. His arm wrapped around her shoulders. She forcefully pushed him away from him. He just smirked as someone from behind him rammed her into an alley and into a wall. She grunted in pain. Cursing her luck she stood there not moving an inch. The guy brought a knife up. The moonlight glittered off the unforgiving steel of the blade. It was one of those high priced notched blades. The only bad thing about those blades was the serrated edges was they got caught in a body easily and were hard to pull out.
And to think Harmony all I wanted was to ask you out that day.
No one touches me but my boyfriend.
Oh how sweet. Maybe I should just do him in instead of you. Maybe that will hit home harder that way.
You touch him and you'll die.
Her eyes were blazing with their own fury. She wanted to fight but the blade to her throat made it kind of hard to move.
I suggest you leave her alone, a voice growled.
Harmony brought her head down a little bit.
Who's this Harmony? You're supposed boyfriend.
she growled. My father.
Finding the opportunity inviting she kicked out striking the man before her below the belt. He only winced and slid the blade closer to her neck. Bead of blood trickled down her throat.
Get lost old man, Lance growled.
Get your hands off my daughter.
Heero stepped forward a step at a time until Harmony winced again. The blade was biting into her skin. Stopping in his tracks he watched his daughter look at him. There was something odd glittering in her eyes. Heero was confused for a moment. There was complete trust in her eyes. Only Relena had shown that kind of faith in him. He was at a loss now.
Let her go. If you insist on starting something then finish this with me.
All right pops. Tom get him.
Lance switched spots with Tom and instead of a knife held a gun. Heero was wary now. Once before he had been in such a situation with Relena. Back then he was unsteady and fearful, now he was calm and cold as ice.
I suggest you let my daughter go, he growled.
I want to know the name of my victim, Tom said.
My name is...
Dad don't. Don't give them a reason to kill me.
Heero looked at his daughter questioningly. Then he realized she was right. With his reputation as a Preventer they'd kill her.
Shut up Harmony, Lance growled. Now you're name.
He pressed the gun against her temple. Harmony was unflinching. Heero wondered why it was that Hunter hadn't come out yet. Her eyes were dark enough to be her. Something glinted at her side. Tom leapt for him. Heero easily dodged the attack.
You're going to have to move faster than that.
Why you...
Heero easily fought the man and he ended up on the ground with a broken arm and nose.
Get out! he growled.
Tom scrambled away. Lance was panicking now. He pressed the gun closer to Harmony. The knife she had came up disarming him quickly. Lance backed up. She sheathed the knife.
Come on Dad.
She turned her back towards Lance and began to walk back towards the manor. Heero followed beside closely. Lance made for the gun and aimed right at Harmony's back. Heero saw it to late and Harmony went down to one knee. Heero whipped around and kicked the shit out of Lance. Once the bastard was unconscious he turned to see his daughter standing there with a slight smile. Pain laced it so it wasn't a true smile. Her hand was gripping her arm. Blood was dripping from beneath her fingers.
Well it could've been worse.
He moved to her side and pulled her hand away from the wound.
Its not deep Dad.
She moved away from him and headed back. Heero walked a little behind her.
Why didn't you go Hunter on him?
Didn't need to.
Why's that?
I have my reasons.
They walked the rest of the way in silence. Once they reached the manor Sally was called and she took the oldest twin away to be treated.
In the Lab...
You know Harmony this was cutting it to close, Sally said.
I know. Any farther to the right and I'd be dead.
I'm serious.
Sally, I have a reason to live. I don't choose to be reckless. Trouble comes to me.
Well you need to be careful.
Harmony shook her head as Sally dabbed it with peroxide. She hissed slightly in pain. Sally worked quickly to wrap the bullet wound.
How are the ribs?
They hurt still, she confessed.
Take the shirt off.
She did as she was told. The doctor ran careful hands over her bruised skin. Harmony bit back a hiss of pain at the doctors careful touch. Sally moved towards the cabinets and pulled out a lotion bottle. Squeezing some onto her hands she rubbed it around in her hands to warm it up. The carefully she spread it on her ribs.
From the observation deck.
Heero watched Sally bandage up his daughter but when she removed her shirt he was enraged by the bruise there. Wufei was beside him.
Where did that come from?
Wufei only shrugged. He knew about Harmony's dealings with some of the boys in town and he was sure she had gotten into a fight again. That girl attracted fights just like her father.
I'd imagine Lance gave her that one, Zeero said as she walked into the room. He's been after her for years.
His father was an OZ General. So he knew who she was. Of course Lance just lusts after her. Hunter's heart had been stole a long time ago.
By who? Heero demanded.
Duo's oldest, Quatra said as he and Trowa joined them.
The conversation stopped as a loud crash was heard downstairs. They rushed to see what it was. Sally was backed into a corner. Hunter was on her knees her face down on the tiles. It looked like she was heaving. She slowly rose to her feet. Her eyes were distant.
What's going on?
Hunter's returned to full ferocity.
Wufei was getting on edge nervous about his wife's safety.
Calm down Wufei, Zeero snapped. She won't hurt her. She'd kill herself first before she'd hurt someone that didn't deserve it first.
They watched as Hunter helped the doctor up.
Are you all right? she asked.
Yes, Hunter what is it?
I'm sure...
What kind?
There was no answer. Is it Lance and his father?
Yes. I'm going to rest before I have to fight again.
Yes it would be best.
Hunter took only two steps before she went down. Sally was able to catch her and lower her to the ground. Wufei took his time getting down there. He made sure his wife was all right. She was. The Chinese pilot carried her to her room and put her to bed.
What was that all about?
I don't know.
She's hiding something.
We'll get it out of her later. Now let her rest, doctors orders.
They exited the room. Now who was going to tell Kyo that she was hurt again.