Wing Warriors

Author: Abby Ebon

(UnBetaed At -The- Moment)

The Tayledras Vale K'Chona was located in the Pelagirs Forest between the Terilee River and Lake Evendim, and it was suffering the burden of a Gundam (they had gathered that information easily enough from the pilots mind)- and a young man with looks none of them had ever seen before.

His name was Wufei, and he came from a place called L5. Why anyone would want to call their home 'L5' wasn't something of utter importance- though the hertasi were appalled.

The Council was still in session about what to do about him- while one of the scout's (called Darkstorm) owls kept watch with the scout in the scout's own ekele – where he had stashed the unconscious youth (their 'prisoner' appeared to be sleeping easily- if in an odd position).

The K'Chona mages had already set the alert for the strange boy- and his four friends, incase they decided to land abruptly in other Vales. It appeared that in this odd encounter K'Chona was alone.

Interrogation had been suggested and brought up thrice- but the mage (Silverwing) had seen that the boy expected such. After the third time told them that the boy wouldn't be affected by their interrogation methods- for he was prepared for worse methods (which put the issue to rest…for some).

Language was also an issue- for Silverwing assured them that though he could understand the boy mind-to-mind, the boy wouldn't like the contact…As for the Gundam- destruction had been attempted by both magic and ordinary means- it proved fruitless.

Silverwing had called for their dyheli allies, so they could learn his language and custom quickly- and Darkstorm had suggested he be the one to give their language to the boy, and receive it.

Silverwing (who was Darkstorm's older brother) had argued that it was too dangerous and might change him for life- because there were parts of the 'boys' mind he couldn't access because someone – or something (Silverwing suspected the Gundam- though the elders didn't want to consider a sentient thing they couldn't destroy) was blocking him.

After much 'sibling talk'…they both decided to receive the boy's memories and language…and give him theirs, after the Council had threatened to expel them if they didn't…erm, stop behaving as children.

By then the dyheli King-Stag had arrived and was impatient to get back to the herd. He assured the brothers that he could reach the boys mind without him coming out of the ekele, though no-one had ever seen it done before.

Which was why Wufei found himself with a splitting headache and the memories (and language) of a Tayledras K'Chona scout and mage. Obviously- he was none too pleased to see the scout and mage when they arrived at the ekele (the unnatural tree-house) pale and a little shaky.

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"Pilots 01 and 04, come in. This is 02 with 03- emergency beacon activation was an accident, call in damn-it!" Duo yelled at the two blimps that represented his friends. "Duo, they may be hovering over the atmosphere." Trowa offered calmly, when the braided boy looked like he was losing hope.

"Or they could have lost communications all together, but damn-it Tro, I hate this!" Duo growled, as he glared down at the scanner- his only link to the other pilots. His fists were balled up, to resist hitting the radio and communications system in his frustration.

"We don't even know if Wu is alright- Heero and Q could have gone off the deep end, and we wouldn't even know it till they get here!" Duo didn't mention what might happen if they saw the city before Deathscythe.

"It'll work out Duo, we've been through worse." Trowa reasoned, knowing it wasn't what his friend wanted to know- but needed to hear. He saw the other pilot sigh, and with nothing else to do they continued to attempt contact.

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Queen Selenay stared up at the two giant Gundams, a small smile on her lips. Those two were going to make things interesting around here- maybe even get her out of those thrice-damned Council Meetings. Daren followed his loves thoughts easily, and said teasingly.

"Or make them more frequent with the 'incorrectness' of them selves." None the less the Queen had taken a liking to the two- which would only help them. Selenay nudged him playfully, "Jealous?" She asked lightheartedly, causing Daren to laugh lightly. He kissed her on the cheek. "Maybe just a little bit." Daren admitted teasingly.

Kero coughed politely. "As pretty as he is your Majesty, we may have a problem." At her words Alberich nodded. "They seem worried over two of their friends, coming closer to here I think." Alberich said as he eyed the Gundams, knowing he wouldn't want to see two more. He also wondered just where they would put the Gundams- this land was flat…

"They feel loyal to them- yet as if they are deadly…to us." Talia put in, and Eldan nodded, his fingers lacing with Kero's.

"I can't understand their minds- its like trying to catch two wild horses with a rope, and no mount of your own." Eldan muttered, stung that he wasn't able to help his Queen more. As if sensing this Kero squeezed his fingers comfortingly, and he let a small smile out for her.

"What I don't understand is that…Gundam…Deathscythe, it moved on its own- as if was protecting him." Skiff muttered, he arms wrapped around a self-conscious feeling Nyara, she had mostly forgotten how others saw her, for she rarely left the Collegium.

"They seemed puzzled by that as well." The mostly forgotten Teren added, as he took in the sight of the Companion's Field. "The new Trainee will be doing yard work for a year for this…" Teren grumbled, Skiff seemed to realize his 'highest demerits ever' record was in danger- and pouted rather cutely.

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Heero and Quatre had indeed been hovering over the atmosphere; from there the far future-earth looked helpless to the likes of them. Quatre hadn't felt Duo for a while- even if he was 'searching'- he knew that once contact was lost so completely it could only be reestablished by human contact… If Duo was still alive…

"He may be still alive." Heero offered seeming to read his thoughts, but he spoke in monotone, clearly not believing his own words.

"If he isn't -we'll see this world destroyed, a Goddess's wishes be damned." Quatre hissed, and Heero nodded solemnly. Neither pilot willingly looked to the metal ruins, the ancient husks of the colonies. They knew this was their world, ages in the future and unrecognizable from space- but the ruins of the colonies confirmed that it was…

Nor did they think of what they would do after the world was, indeed, destroyed and the atmosphere most likely ruined.

Both knew they wouldn't want to see life without the others. There would be no point.

AN: Well I decided seeking for inspiration, to go looking for other Valdemar/Gundam Wing X-overs, indeed it seems there are a few! Here are the ones I liked…that I could find…

Rally Collins – "On a Pale Horse"

Summery: A Gundam Wing and Heralds of Valdemar Crossover. A mysterious book transports Shinigami to the squeaky clean country of Valdemar, but is he a godsend or a harbinger of doom?

Story #: 3263583

It's an absolutely fantastic fic, and Duo-centric! YAY! –hugs-

wing ZERO angel - "Arrows of Honor"

Summery: - AU - takes place in Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar. Five young man, newly Chosen, arrive at Haven on the same day at almost the same time. They begin to form a special bond. What does fate hold for them and for Valdemar? YAOI R&R!

Story #: 1267864

Which begs the question- what if they had been born there?

SpencerBrown – "Beyond Our Borders"

Summery: Trouble is brewing in Valdemar, and Prince Duo must go on a quest to find his kingdom's salvation. Between mages, priests, warriors, spirit horses and firecats, his journey promises lots of adventure. A Heralds of Valdemar fusion.

Story #: 1018825

-giggles- Duo as royalty…and Relena his 'sister'? –snickers- …but seriously it promises to be good…

It seems I'm the only one that had brought all five to the Mercedes Lackey section…-sweatdrops- anyway, if anyone can find any other Valdemar/Gundam Wing fics I'd love to read them!