Chappie 9: The Chapter Before the Next

Disclaimer: I don't own…. Gundam Wing! Though if I did, Heero would reside in my closet… suggestive wink

A/N- … Actually, there is no need for one, so I'm wasting space, and time…-.-

Recap- Duo is MISSING!!! We quickly went downstairs and started to eat breakfast, but a cry from Wufei sent us all rushing upstairs.

When we got to the top of the stairs, I, being in the lead, wasn't sure where to go, but was pushed into Duos room by Heero. We went in, and Wufei was staring at a piece of paper in his hand, and when I asked what it said, all I could understand was "inapped." I grabbed the paper and read it aloud.

"The Braided One was taken, and if you want him back, bring the fledgling (this is where I had to ask Heero what that was….. He said it was me…-.-) to the Romania Gothic styled castle in the down town area." Well, that's creepy…. "Why would they want me??? And another question… WHY THE FLUFF DID THEY TAKE DUO!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!" I asked in a thunderous loud voice, and then fell in tears.

Wufei growled, and ordered silence, then glared at me accusingly. "That's a good question…Why didn't they just take you instead of ransoming Duo? Duo's worth Two of you, you weak Onna!" I stared, and nodded.

"You're right; he is worth two of me, Wufei. I'll get Duo back. There's no way he's staying with them. I'll go, alone." I walked over and started to grab my coat, to leave, when Heero grabbed my arm.

"You will stay here. The four of us will go get Duo. I hear you talk

about your self like that again, and you're in for twice the usual training. And Wufei, you talk about Dokyou like that again, you deal with me." Heero said shooting me, and then Wufei death glares.

I sighed. "Heero, Wufei's just upset. Ease up. Now, about me staying behind…? NOT happening. Duo's one of my best friends despite the fact that I've only known him for a while. I'm going too. Besides, if something happens, we have a trump card to get him out… Me…. Speaking of… Why do they want me? Duo's prolly (A/N- translation—probably) WAY more powerful than I will be…" I said in confusion.

Heero sighed "We'll explain on the way. Let's get going." We get into the van, and head for downtown. "Ok. First of all, know that you will be hidden the whole time. Second of all, no matter what happens, you ARE NOT to come out. And now Trowa will elaborate on you question, since he knows how it works the best because it was the same situation for him." I nodded, and turned to Trowa.

He took a deep breath, and let it out, then began. "As Heero told you from the start, your Father was a very powerful vampire. One of the most as a matter of fact. When he discovered your mother was pregnant, he realized how dangerous it would be for you and your mom if he were to die, because halves are always ridiculed, and shunned. So he put something…Kind of like a spell, I suppose on you. On the night of your 20th birthday, tonight, you will gain all the power he lost the night he died. This makes you incredibly powerful, thus all the clans want to claim you as one of theirs." He finished, and instantly went silent again. I gaped like a fish.

"I…I …Umm….Oh." was all I managed to get out. A glance at the clock showed it to be 5:32 (just to make the math easy on me…:P)… Two hours until I… Changed… gulp

Quatre looked at me, and noticed how pale I was. "Dokyou, are you alright?" He asked quietly, knowing I would like to keep it quiet that I was scared.

I shook my head, and turned to look at him. "I'm terrified. Heh… Flat out terrified. For Duo, for my self, for you guys… All of us!" He nodded, and gave me a hug. I sighed.

As we neared a huge gothic castle/mansion type thingy, Heero grabbed me by the elbow and looked at me. "Do you trust me with your life?" I nodded. "Alright. Hold on to me as tight as you can." With that he opened the door, and I wrapped my self around him…. And he leapt out of the bloody van. Just like that... No warning. Just jumped, with me attached to him. The bum didn't even let me scream! He muzzled me with his hand!

When we landed, as I started to go off on him, he motioned for silence, and grabbed me into a hug. "Sorry, I didn't warn you, but would you have let me do that if I had?" He asked with a grin. I just blinked. Then he led me to a hidden away spot, and with a nod of the head, locked me into the hole he'd asked me to sit in, with a large…. Thing… I think it was some kind of cement, or something….

Heero's P.O.V.—

I stared at Dokyou, as she looked out a tiny hole I'd left to let light, and air in. I knew she hated being in there, but I needed to know she was safe, so as she protested, one final time, I just 'Hnned' and walked away. What ARE these feelings I keep having? She's a job, no more, no less. I shouldn't care if she wants to be in there or not! It's my JOB to make sure she's safe. Yeah, that's it. It's out of duty I feel these things.

Soon, I had rejoined the other guys, and we go in. And of course, it was a trap….Wow, shocker. We fought and killed all the lower vampires the place produced, and then the Heads decided to show them selves.

"Well, where is the little half-blooded thing? She was supposed to be here to trade out for your friends…life…" I looked around, and saw a young girl (who was obviously older then the 12 years she appeared to be) who had a knife to Duos throat. She had short black hair, and green eyes.

Duo looked relieved when he saw Dokyou wasn't with us.

"I propose a duel; to see who will be in control of this mans life." The girl said pointing to Duo.

Quatre looked at her, and sighed. "By whom can we name this duel proposed?" The girl smiled, viciously.

"My name is Rae. Yours are?" She asked quietly. We introduced our selves.

As soon as we did, I realized that was a mistake. She grinned, and I heard Duo yelling at us as every thing went black.

YAY!!! I got another chapter and am started on another! I decided that I don't have to have any review, though they are totally welcome, as they can help improve my writings! So, much love!! HugGleZ