Spooky: All right here's the second chapter. This one's for Showndra Ridge. Thank you for reviewing. To answer your question, she has psychic powers so she can protect the people on the ship or mobile suit. I don't own Gundam Wing just myself. All the standard warnings apply. Don't read later chapters unless you're sure you can handle it.
5:05 P.M.
"Well that's all of the ship. Except the restricted areas and the air ducts," Said Lt. Lamar as him and Veronica stood outside her door. "I hope you found the tour informative."
"Yep. Now I'll be able to find my way around the ship," Said Veronica.
"Great. Well I've got to get back to my post. I'll see you around."
"Yeah, see ya." Said Veronica as he walked off down the hall. She opened the door and Pepper came up to her.
How was the tour? Asked Pepper.
"Great. I know every inch of the ship now."
That could come in handy.
"Yeah. Listen I'm going to the gym want to come with me?"
Nah. I think I'll wander around the ship for a while. Said Pepper coming out of the room.
"OK, I'll see you around." Then she shut the door and they went off in opposite directions.
5:10 P.M.
She walked into the gym and found it almost empty. "Guess they don't exercise much." She hung her jacket on a hanger and walked over to the mat. The Gundam pilots watched amazed as she went through her gymnastic routine. She ran and flipped through the air.
"Man, she's good," said Duo.
Then she unsheathed her swords and started fighting the air.
"Hey, maybe she could use a partner," said Quatre to Wufei. Wufei looked at Quatre. "Well you're good with a sword, right?" Wufei raised an eyebrow at Quatre then walked over to her.
"Need a partner?" asked Wufei.
Veronica looked at him suspiciously. "Sure."
Wufei walked onto the mat and unsheathed his sword.
"Do you want me to fight with both of my swords or just one?" asked Veronica.
"Which ever you prefer."
"You'll be sorry you said that," said Veronica smiling wickedly.
"I can handle it," said Wufei.
She shrugged and went into a fighting pose. Wufei gripped his sword tightly and came at her hard and fast. Veronica blocked and parried every attack. They fought for 10 minutes. Then Wufei slammed his sword down on hers and she had to use both swords to keep him at bay. Man, he's good. Thought Veronica as she grunted with the effort. Maybe I should use my psychic powers. She pushed him away and went at him. Wufei jumped back surprised by her viciousness. She was incredibly fast and strong. I better use the same tactics as her if I'm going to have a chance. Thought Wufei. They fought for 5 more minutes. Then Wufei slammed one of her swords so hard that it flew out of her hand. He slashed at her but she recovered quickly and jumped back. The sword missed her by inches. She gripped the sword tightly as they fought, almost evenly matched. He's better with one sword than I am. Thought Veronica. I could lose this fight and that'll show them I'm real tough. She came at him and slammed her sword down on his. Both swords went flying. They both held their wrists as the pain from the shock ran up and down their arms. All three swords had been knocked out of the area of the mat.
"I think that counts as a draw!" called Duo from the sidelines.
"It isn't over yet," growled Veronica. She leaped at Wufei and brought her fist up to punch him. He blocked and brought his knee up into her stomach. She crumpled and he brought entwined fists down on her back. She fell to the floor gasping for air. Wufei went down to pin her but she rolled out of the way and quickly got to her feet. She held a hand to her stomach and her breathing was heavy. Wufei got up and ran at her and tried to punch her in the face. She blocked and countered. Then she punched him in the face. He jumped back, lip bleeding. Veronica went and tried to punch him in the stomach. But she was unfocused and he kicked at her feet. Her feet flew out from under her and she landed on her stomach. Wufei got on top of her, slid his arms under her armpits and pulled. Her arms stretched out to the sides and were completely useless.
"Give up!" Wufei hissed in her ear.
"NO!" yelled Veronica.
"Give up!" said Wufei and he pulled harder.
Pain shot through her arms and down her back. She gritted her teeth and tried to concentrate. But she couldn't.
"Alright!" cried Veronica. "Alright, I give up."
Wufei let her go and stood up. She sat on her hands and knees panting and sweating. Damn! Veronica thought as she slammed her fist down on the mat. She stood up and looked Wufei in the eye. I hate anyone who beats me. Thought Veronica. But, I wasn't using my psychic powers. So I'll give him credit. She stuck her hand out. He took it and they shook.
"You're a good fighter," Said Wufei.
"Thanks," Said Veronica. She smiled. But next time I'll kick your ass. Thought Veronica. She walked off the mat and stooped to get her swords. She tossed Wufei his sword; he caught it and sheathed it. Veronica sheathed her swords and walked over to grab her jacket.
"Where did you learn to fight like that?" asked Quatre.
"Teachers at the colony where I was born," said Veronica plainly.
"You're a vicious fighter," Said Trowa.
"So," she sneered. "When you've lived my life you have to fight like that. Fight or be screwed."
That shocked them into silence. Quatre recovered first.
"Could you teach me some hand-to-hand?" asked Quatre.
"It's not something that can be taught," said Veronica.
"But you said you learned how to fight at the colony," said Duo.
"I learned how to fight there, but not with that viciousness."
"Then where did the viciousness come from?" asked Heero.
"There's no need to be vicious unless the universe is out to get you," she said calmly.
"Is the universe out to get you?" asked Quatre carefully.
She thought for a moment, as if trying to decide whether it was or not. She sighed. "I can't tell you. You wouldn't understand anyway," she said softly. And for a moment Quatre saw her soft side. But the next instant it was gone. Her face-hardened and the emotion went out of her eyes.
"I have to go start fixing Darkstar," she said. Just then her watch beeped. She looked at it then walked over to a computer terminal. She pressed a few buttons and an artificial voice came on. "Veronica?"
"Yeah, I'm here," Said Veronica.
"I've got the damage report done. If you want to hear it," said Darkstar.
"No. Just tell me how long we're going to have to be here."
"I just have an estimate. But I can find the exact number of days, if you want me to."
"No that's OK, the estimate will do."
"OK. We're going to need 6 days, at least, until we can leave. 10 days if you want everything repaired."
"Shit," muttered Veronica. "Are you sure we can't cut down the time?"
"No. We can't cut the time unless you want to risk breaking down in the middle of nowhere."
"That wouldn't be good. How long will it take if we want to fix everything?" asked Veronica.
"2 weeks. If you want everything fixed," responded Darkstar.
"2 WEEKS!" exclaimed Veronica. "We can't stay here that long! Valren and Bren could track us here by then! And I really don't want to be caught by them again."
"I don't know about that. We left them in pretty bad shape. We should be safe for a while."
"Still I don't like taking chances. And I don't want to get any more people hurt," said Veronica shaking her head.
"So, what do we do?" asked Darkstar.
"We repair you to the point that we can make it to Earth. Then we leave."
"Alright. I'll get a list of stuff to repair ready."
"Great. Make sure it's the least amount of repairs we have to do."
"Right. Darkstar out."
Veronica shut down the computer and went back over to the Gundam pilots. She grabbed her jacket and put it on. "Gotta go," she said.
"Do you need any help?" asked Heero.
She thought for a minute. And they saw an inward look, as if she was fighting with herself. "No. But thanks any way." With that she left the gym.
Spooky: Okay there's the second chapter. If you review I'll put up more. I promise it'll get better. Keep in mind I wrote this along time ago.
