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What's going on?

Chapter 4-Question

Charlie couldn't be any angrier than he was right now. He was lucky Lady Une did not discharge him from Preventer's all together, but suspension was just as bad. And it was all because of that woman's stupidity! She did not realize just what she was missing by choosing a boy over a man! The boy just barely was legally allowed to drink! What was she thinking?! The right person for her was obviously him, and she was supposed to stay loyal to him! Or at least until he got bored of her. He could not recognize why Sally did not realize the amount of power he could give him. What sort of woman does not go for the more powerful man? To be rejected as publically as he has by Sally was unbearable. That's why he could not let her go. He had one final plan, the ball in honor of his Excellency, Treize. Being of aristocratic descent, he had an invitation. Though there was a slim possibility that the Gundam Boys also received invitations. However, Wufei had a strict code on how much emotion he'd express. And there is no doubt that asking Sally to be his date would go beyond his threshold. At least Charlie did not have to worry about competition on that front. As for getting Sally to agree, he knew Sally had a weakness for balls. He remembered overhearing her saying how she had always wanted to go to one. He'll ask her anonymously and meet her at the ball. She would not embarrass Treize by making a scene AT the ball. Thoroughly please with his plan, Charlie rode back to his manor.

--Sally—

Another day! Taking a deep breath that expressed annoyance rather than relief, Sally contemplated when her last vacation was. It seemed that the better agent you were, the more likely you were to work on weekends. What was it with the bad guys and committing crime on the weekends? Maybe they had day jobs. Laughing at her own silly joke, Sally focused on the computer in front of her once again. Though her main mission was on a standstill, there were always the weekly reports. Those DAMN REPORTS! And where is her partner? He had conveniently abandoned her with a lame excuse about having to do something for his clan. Where was he really? Probably off in his apartment, sleeping. Sometimes she hated that she had pushed him to ease his sense of honor. At least if he was being honorable, he'd never leave her here. In front of the computer.

And the day was just about to get worse... *RING*

"Hello?" Sally answered her phone as she finally threw aside the disk containing the report. "Yes, Noin. A ball? I suppose I will have to go won't I?"

Yep the day just had gotten worse. She had just agreed to go shopping with Noin... and Lady Une. If it was not for Lady Une, she probably could have said no. Sadly, she was unable to say no to her superior officer. And to make matters worse, Sally was sure that Noin was not even going to the ball and Une had a dress designed for her. However, she might have been wrong. Well, anything is better than sitting in front of the computer for the rest of the night. Since Une had invited her, maybe she could get an extension on the report.

Quickly, Sally cleared up her desk and drove back to her apartment. Maybe she'll have a chance to take a shower too. As she was about to open her door to her apartment, she heard voices inside. One was definitely Wufei and the other sounded strangely like Ling. Leaning closer to the door, Sally cursed their precaution to insolate the door & windows. She could not hear a single thing! Pouting in disappointment, Sally made a load of noise in the process of entering. She walked directly to her room, trying not to look at the pair in the living room, but it was hard not to catch the sight there. Ling's hand was on Wufei's leg and she was leaning into him, but Wufei appeared to be leaning away.

After taking a shower, which she had time for, and changing into something more casual. Sally peeked out of her room to see if Ling was still over. Sadly, she was. Taking a deep breath, Sally walked out of the apartment, but not without a seductive swish of the dress she was wearing. Driving to the manor shared by Treize and Une, Sally was struck by a singular thought. She started to consider about her family, whom she had not thought of for months.

She had joined the army against her family's wish. She had not been part of Oz for long, before she met Wufei and later joined Preventers. Since then, she had not spoken with her family. It's been years now, but she recognized that by meeting Wufei and having changed her view of the world. Her family was strong supporters of the old regime. They had been against her, a woman, joining the army, but they at least could accept her supporting their beliefs. Now though... not that she could blame Wufei. She knew that she would probably be closer to her family if she had not met him. Of course, her family also had hope that she would be married by now. Of course they would not just accept anyone, they wanted a man who "is so honorable, he might redeem the fact that she is blond".

Just thinking about them made her so angry that she had to sit in her car for a few seconds upon reaching the Kushrenada Mansion. The moment she got out of her car, Noin raced toward her in a frantic state. "You should see what Une is prepared to wear, its horrible!" A few seconds later, Une ran out, actually laughing, she cried, "Noin, I was only joking!" Noin gave Une a death glare and then turned back to Sally. Though she had calmed down, she obviously was still not amused.

"So, what took you so long? Did a certain someone have a confession to make?" Noin joked with Sally. In return she received a death glare. "Ok maybe not. Well, there are still more…what is it they say? Oh yeah, fishes in the sea."

"Noin, just let it be," Sally replied coolly.

Noin started to say something again, but Une, being quite smart, cut in by dragging Sally into the mansion. Along the way she kept muttering about a dress that she thought would be the best for Sally. The three of them walked up the grand staircase and into one of the larger rooms in the mansion. The floor was littered with fabric and other materials, probably Noin's mess.

"Well, what do you think of this dress Noin?" Sally snapped backed to reality when Lady Une spoke. It appeared they were not going out to shop for dresses afterall. Though why would they when the dresses would come to them.

Une held up a gorgeous golden colored dress. Noin gave her approval, which Sally had to agree with,the dress would look stunning on Une. Suddenly a pain hit her chest. Une has gotten Treize back, Noin had Zech, Duo was with Heero, Quatre and Trowa had each other. Everyone around her had someone special, except her. She was alone, maybe she should have listen to her family.

"Sally, this is for you." Sally snapped back to reality yet again, seeing Une had a whole outfit for her. The dress was a light blue, almost purplish color, amethysts necklace and earring were in a case beside it. "Noin said that you didn't do social events often, so I got these for you.

Sally stared at the beautiful dresses and jewelry, before she could say thank you or refuse, Une cut in stating, "You will accept, because if you don't, I will be greatly insulted."

"If you put it that way, then I will no longer argue. I accept your gift, thank you so much Une." Sally replied.

"Will you stop it!" Noin cut in. "So much formality still between you two!" Turning to Sally, she said, "Try on the dress and see how it fits. Ok?"

Sally did not need to be asked twice as she eagerly ran to the second bathroom. After a few minutes and some groans and moans Sally finally emerged with the dress on. And she looked amazing! Noin and Une smiled proudly at her, while Sally glanced down nervously. Dresses weren't her forte and neither was wearing them.

"You know, Wufei's heart will definitely stop beating, when he sees you." Noin commented.

Sally snapped her head up and stated as unemotional as she could. "I'm not going to the dance with Wufei."

"Oh? Then whom are you going with? Who could Wufei be going with?"

"I don't know, but Wufei will never ask me. Maybe I'll just not go."

"What! Sally you can't!" Une cried out. "You know how insulting that'll be to Treize?"

"Well I..."

Une cut in before another word was spoken, "I invited you so you don't actually need a date."

"Thank you Une, but I don't know if I can accept." Sally replied as she got ready to leave. "By the way the dress you picked for yourself is perfect, his Excellency would love it!" Leaving the dress behind, Sally dashed out the door. Somehow the whole mansion was much stuffier than when she had stepped in.

**The next day**

Wufei walked back to his apartment only to see a package at the front door. It was surprising no one has stolen it. Without paying attention to who it was addressed to, he casually opened it. Afterall there was a 50/50 chance it was his. Upon seeing the content of the box, Wufei dropped it as if it burnt him. Inside was a stunning dress that only served to remind him that he still had ot asked Sally to accompany him to the ball. Was this dress a sign she had a date already or was it a sign that he needed to ask her?