Ok, so the next chapter isn't actually due until Wednesday of next week, I thought what the heck. Plus, all the reviews motivated me to put this up early. Thanks so much to everyone.
Oh, I forgot to give a disclaimer, so I am making up for it now. I own nothing... thats right nothing...
Now I know the story is going a bit slow, but later chapters really get into the story... although I only have a few chapters posted I actually have already finished over 30 pages of this story (after these chapters), and I am introducing some of my fav. characters from the past... ones that didn't annoy me or irritate me and ones that I think would fit...any ways like always review.
Heero remained at the chair as he heard approaching footsteps, he knew those steps. As Trowa opened the door, Heero did not even bother to look up, he knew why he was there, but the fact that he would leave his post was giving further doubts to his own ideas about the mission.
They stared at each other. 'You too Trowa. '
"Hhn"
Trowa gazed around his eyes settling on the open box, catching Heero's eyes he didn't need to speak to express his question. The resounding "Hhn" though did spark something though, as he briskly picked up a few of the items to examine them.
Heero rising from the chair watched his fellow pilot read and gaze at the letters, his own minding racing to identify what was wrong. Something he was sure was not right, but he was going to complete the mission no matter what.
'She will die tonight, that is the mission' his own thought unnerved him, but it wasn't the part about killing the girl, but the doubt that remained in his mind 'I'm getting weak.'
Turning to Trowa he observed the taller boy turn the box around and then as if spotting something he was looking for he pulled a gem out of place. 'Why hadn't I noticed that' Heero was angered at his own inability to notice that hidden detail of the box, so caught up with the items he found he hadn't bothered to further his search. Picking up the fallen paper Trowa gazed at it before handing it over to Heero whose eyes glazed over and then became their emotionless self once again.
"Hhn"
"We should tell the others, the mission is now off," Trowa looked at Heero eyes unmoving trying to see if the fact registered in his mind yet. While he knew he would understand the implications of that secret paper, he was unsure if it would detour Heero from completing the mission. 'Even a perfect soldier at times, Heero must challenge a mission.'
'This changes everything, the wrong person all of this time. And she knew.' the realization cleared up many of the questions that he had, had. But the why, was still confusing. 'Only she can clear that up.' Leaning against the wall, he folded his arms and noticed that Heero had done the same the items of the box and its contents sitting upon the chair, they waited. She soon would be coming, and then maybe the answers would come.
They didn't have long to wait as the door burst open quickly, Trowa's one visible eye showing shock and then hiding it once again as he looked at the scene before him. All of them were there, and Quatre was holding the Queens arm, and although it was not in a harsh manner, Trowa noticed that even upon entering the room he refused to loosen the grip anymore then he had, and he kept her close to his side. 'So, you suspect we are in the wrong'
It was of no shock that Quatre would feel that way, he had expressed it prior to accepting the mission, but he had never thought Quatre would take action towards those feelings. There was no questioning the meaning of his stance, the way he held her arm, he was prepared to protect her, until he was convinced otherwise. 'Lucky for you Quatre, the truth was discovered in time.'
He glanced at the others, each staring at the direction of Heero eyes questioning. 'It seems everyone now has there doubts.'
Quatre opened his mouth to speak, but was cut short when Duo had beat him to the punch. "Hey, Hee-man, what is up with the mission. Something's not right."
It was a clear statement, and although Heero glared at pilot 02 for mentioning the word mission in front of the girl, he wondered if it truly mattered. 'A failed mission' the thought radiated in his mind, but he was in a catch-22, to complete his mission he would have failed the larger mission, so either way the mission would be considered a failure. 'The larger mission is what matters.' His eyes looked over the girl, or rather woman before him. Her eyes gazing at him, a hope in their depths. He knew those eyes that look, it was a want of death. He had seen it before, experienced it himself.
Keeping his eyes trained on her, he "Hhn," before replying in his steadfast monotone
"The mission has changed."
Lowering her eyes from his she looked around the room, catching Trowa's eyes she followed his gaze as it moved from her to the chair, shock apparent in her own features, unable to cover them up before Heero and Trowa had caught on to it.
"So I see" her tone was of the same nature it had been earlier in the evening, even unfeeling, but not harsh. An acceptance present.
"So, you know." It wasn't a question to them, but her own thoughts being expressed.
"Know, know what?" Duo's eyes darted from the woman still held in Quatre's grasp to the silent figures that still remained leaning against the far wall.
"Yui, what is going on here. You said the mission was still on." Uncertainty was radiated in his voice as he sought out the truth, his eyes catching the box again he went to it. Usagi catching his movements also made a move to it as Quatre had loosened his grip a bit too much, but another arm shot out to grab her.
'I never even saw him move.' Trowa had moved from the wall as he saw Wufei moving to the truth that was so blatant upon the old paper. Looking down at the figure in his grasp, he watched as Duo and then Quatre moved to the items as well. Quatre only after receiving a nod from Trowa that he took as Usagi was safe.
Noticing her rigid stance and her twitch of movement that hinted that she was going to remove the items, he leaned down and right above her ear whispered "they need the truth, its better this way.' His warm breath tickled her ear as she felt the contact of the opposite sex so close. Her eyes staring ahead, he barely heard her reply as he watched the others put the pieces of the puzzle together as well, "for who?" His eyes not leaving the others, he unconsciously moved the girl closer to himself, his arm moving from her arm to her waist.
Heero watched on, his eyes barely noticing the reactions of the others as they discovered the truth. His eyes in slits, he saw the slight blush that Trowa's closeness had brought to her cheeks as he spoke to her, and how he quickly secured her next to him, 'this complicates things even more.' the thought radiated through his mind as he heard the voices and realizations of the others.
"Wow, so the babe" Duo's voice trailed off as he looked again at the items, it all made sense, well most of it.
Looking at Quatre and Wufei it was apparent that they understood as well, he noticed the relief that spread over Quatre's features, a burden having been lifted. 'Still so innocent' he couldn't help, but be amazed at how the young man could be such a killer on the battle field, and yet so human at other times. 'You kept some of your innocents, some how' looking at the Queen again, he felt a pain as he noticed the way Trowa was holding her, 'many complications' was the only thing that could come to his mind.
Wufei and Quatre as well looked to the woman, one without emotion, the other a bit of jealousy, which was quickly covered up with relief and a forlorned happiness.
"So what now" Duo asked, his braid swinging behind him as a grin plastered its way on his face. Relief was evident, he never wanted to kill the girl, and now they didn't have to.
"We leave, now" it was an order and Wufei picked up the items of the chair. For the first time noticing that the area in, which he stood held no camera. Taking it all in for future pondering, he walked towards the door.
"So beautiful, I guess that means you will be staying with us" Duo looked at her, and was almost shocked at the emotion her face held. 'You would think she would be happy that she isn't going to die."
He quickly recovered though as she smiled lightly, her eyes warming. "Yes, I guess so," and although it was clear that it was only a mask. Her final comment made his grin spread, "and by the way it is Usagi, not beautiful or weak onna."
"Cutting you to the chase huh, Wufei"
"Shut-up braided baka" was the only retort he received as Wufei was already patrolling for an undisturbed, safe passage out of the building.
Usagi followed, there was no reason to run, it wouldn't change the outcome, and even if she had wanted to, Trowa's arm remained around her, 'a captive, funny most would be thrilled to be a captive and not dead. I guess things will be interesting for a while, but it does not change what has to come.' Looking next to her Trowa was looking straight ahead, although she had no doubt he was observing her, and the now placid Quatre was at her other side, eyes lighted, smiling at her as they made eye contact. She couldn't help, but give a slight smile in return. So much alike, she never could deny that smile.
The group slipped out the front entrance of the mansion, without a single problem. The security was all inside protecting the dinner guests, and what remained outside, paid little attention to them leaving.
'They must figure that if we got in to begin with then we are alright.' Wufei let himself settle into a slight ease as they made their way down the path that led to the main road. It was clear to everyone that no one would notice the Queen missing until much later in the evening, or if it worked out well in the morning. From what Duo had observed previously the girl before him disappeared a lot, only to resurface in due time. He had little doubt that if anyone went looking for her, they would consider this one of those occasions.
About twenty minutes down the road, Duo rolled his eyes his steps slowing so that he walked at the same pace as Trowa, Quatre and Usagi. "Are we there yet?" Usagi looked twice at him trying to read the emotion, "We should have parked closer. You know next time, I am picking the place we are going to park at."
'Is he serious?' Usagi was chuckling within her own mind and trying hard to not laugh out loud at the antics of pilot 02. It was amazing how carefree he could become when not on a mission. 'To think the others use to complain that I acted like a child.'
Her eyes fell on him again as he was now having a one sided conversation with Heero about how parking this far wasn't helpful it only delayed their escape, as well as the fact that he was tired of walking, 'and he is a gundam pilot.'
She stopped her thoughts as she felt another pair of eyes on her, she was quite aware that Quatre was continually looking her way, and she had noticed the way each time he did he would look at Trowa's arm around her waist until he had removed it. She hadn't really thought much of his arm around her, but apparently Quatre had. But these eyes they were studying her, and as she looked in his direction she could tell that he was perplexed by her. 'This will be fun when we are alone' sarcasm laced within her mind, the realization was not a fun one. She could deal with dieing, she had done it before, but she had a feeling, what she was going to go through was going to be an inner torment one that she was hoping to put aside that night.
His eyes continued to stare into hers reading the wave of emotion that was flowing so freely. As if catching herself she turned away, eyes not meeting the questioning glance of Quatre or the knowing ones of Trowa.
'What is it, she is hiding.' The objects the trinkets, the piece of paper it filled in the information that he had been searching for that night, but it brought about a bigger question, actually a long series of them. He wanted to dismiss the girl before him, call her a weak onna and be done with it, but something inside him wanted to know. 'Why?' It was a question he couldn't explain. He was compelled towards her. On the balcony, with the others and then the items. He fingered them in his pocket, 'Yui, had them all along. He was going to continue the mission even after seeing them.' The thought troubled and angered him.
He was angry at himself, he should have looked at the items right away, when he first entered the room. If they had, he turned to her again eyes scanning her back, if they had killed her 'we would have destroyed the only hope for peace.'
'Why would Yui allow that?' He turned to their leader, his Persian blue eyes focused on the road before him and the approaching vehicle they had left out in the woods. 'Could it be Yui that you don't want the peace we are fighting for, or did you not understand?' The question, either way one looked at it didn't matter, their leader had done something to jeopardize the peace, he corrected himself 'we all did,' but nevertheless his eyes bared down at the boy before him, 'I'll question you again later, and this time I will get answers.' His thoughts ended as they made their way into the vehicle.
Quatre drove insisting that he didn't want to see another one of his vehicles damaged. Heero sat beside him in the front seat, his mind going over the newly found information, analyzing each detail. 'It makes sense, she would be the one. But how did we miss it. How did I miss it. If Trowa hadn't of found the paper, then we would, no I would have destroyed the only hope for peace. I am getting weak and careless.'
For the life of him, he was at a lost how the Dr.'s had mistook her. Why they would have sent them to kill her. 'The only explanation is they are working against us.' The realization, it shocked Heero although he didn't show it, but it had to be. 'I have to protect her now.' He was sure the others would be coming after her, once the realization of who she was came into light. And as soon as the Dr.'s realized he had not finished the mission, he was sure they would be sending others to do the job, and he didn't doubt he would also be on their list.
So there it is. Arn't you happy that they are finally leaving the palace...lol... anyways review and let me know who you want Usagi to go with. While she may not end up with him in the end, I do make chapters that place them together... but as always the final choice will be in the last chapter (if at all).
Also, the next chapter will be up next week and because at the end of the month I am going on vacation for two weeks I am going to also post chapters in advance for those two weeks, so I hope everyone enjoys them.