Chapter 2
"We have been walking for a while now Trowa." He spoke, his voice held no expression. "This white room is either endless or we are going in circles." He told his companion.
Trowa looked around silently and observed the white walls and floor around him. He suddenly stopped and noticed that there is something protruding in the wall. Curious, he approached and touched it. The wall suddenly grabbed him and he struggled. He fought not to be taken in by the thing that had him but he is no match for its strength. Heero jumped to his aide by holding on to him thru his waist. The two of them pulled hard and the thing let go of them suddenly. They fell on the floor with a thud, but with swiftness borne from training, they stood up alert and waiting. The two of them silently stood back to back and scanned the room for the unusual thing that almost caught Trowa. They did not at once notice that it is already in the ceiling on top of them. They looked up and for a split second they stood there, but reflexes kicked in and they jumped out of the way. Just like a knife thru butter, the thing hit the floor without any trace. Both of them looked around and where Heero stood, the thing grabbed him.
Thundering applause shook the tent where the last act has performed. The performers received a standing ovation for the presentation they had showed. They bowed once again and went backstage amidst the roar of approval from the crowd.
Trowa went at once to his trailer to change and turned his laptop on. He scanned his messages and deleted them. He went to his small fridge and took out a bottle of soda and sat down facing his laptop. He placed his soda beside his laptop and opened another window in his mail. He typed a message and sent it. When done, he settled back in his chair and closed his eyes. He relaxed and waited for a response when there was a knock in his door. He stood up and opened the door; outside stood his comrades Duo and Heero.
"Yo! Tro!" Duo greeted him. "Hey, it rhymed!" He exclaimed happily.
"Can we come in?" Heero inquired without sparing any glance to his hyper companion.
Trowa just left the door open and stepped inside. Heero went in followed by a happy Duo. Duo closed the door and sat down in one of the chairs pulled by Trowa and sipped the drink his friend offered.
"Aaahhhh..that hits the spot." Sighed Duo happily. "You are addicted to this beverage Tro." He indicated the soda.
"As you've said, it hits the spot." Trawa replied, amused.
"Have you found anything?" Heero asked.
"Geez!" Duo grumbled. "Start at once why don't ya!" Duo crossed his arms across his chest and glared at Heero. "Why can't you start a conversation first like 'Hi, how are you?' or 'Hello'?"
"It's been a year and that tells you something doesn't it?" Heero stated without looking at his braided friend.
"Yeah, I know." Duo replied. "But within friends we must practice pleasantries." He explained in a friendly manner.
"How are you Duo?" Trowa greeted. His eyes glittered with amusement.
"I'm fine, thank you." Smiled Duo; which caused Heero to roll his eyes in annoyance.
"I'm fine Trowa." Heero responded when Trowa glanced his way with an amused expression. "Now let's go to business." He continued glaring at Duo.
"We're back to square one." Trowa informed both of his friends. "I've checked and re-checked all the information we have gathered but no definite leads have come up." He leaned back in his chair and sighed deeply.
"Man, I always hate being left too long in the dark." Duo commented. He fell silent and stared into space.
The three friends stayed silent for a while, deep in thought. They were roused from their musings when Trowa's laptop beeped indicating an incoming message. The three of them leaned forward while Trowa opened the mail. The three of them read the contents of the mail. After reading, Duo let out an expletive. He brushed his bangs away from his face and returned to his seat. He crossed his arms and looked glum.
"This is not the news we want." Trowa stated. "But, this is quite disturbing." He stared at Heero intently and asked. "What does Lady Une want us to do?"
"I have no clue." Heero rubbed his head and sat down. He shook his head and sipped the drink resting in the table. "We may have to face another war." He sighed and took a sip once again. "Those restless politicians are making it hard to maintain peace."
"In my opinion," Duo stated quietly. "She must resign." His statement earned him a glare from both of his friends. "Look, everything might work." He stood up and began pacing. "The PREVENTER organization will still be under control even an interim Vice Foreign Minister will be placed; we are part of it and Lady Une is at the helm. The fact that, Relena is no longer in office may not plunge us into another war. Besides, this new person they've chosen as an Officer In Charge might not be that bad." He threw his hands in the air and paced once again. "Three years is the temporary term of the officer in charge. After that, an election will be held to elect a new Minister." He looked at his friends. "Isn't change a risk?" He reasoned. "It's our endless goal to change for the good of everyone."
"Everything can happen in three years." Heero replied. "But, you are right Duo," he looked at his friend and emphasized. "WE are part of the PREVENTER organization, and we are tasked to maintain peace."
Trowa smiled and shook his head. "I have no doubt that there's more work for us. But, what surprised me more is you've openly agreed with Duo."
Duo grinned at his friend warmly and pats him in the back. "Keep surprising me bro!" He sat down and took a swig of the soda. "That's what life is for, surprises!"
"Quatre and Wufei are here in L2, aren't they?" Heero asked Trowa.
Trowa nodded, "What do you have in mind?" His attention now riveted to the seriousness of Heero's voice. This was also noticed by Duo.
"We have to meet and plan ahead." Heero declared.
"We have to meet Quatre in the hotel where he is staying." Duo told him. "He is so busy with business meetings that he cannot get out from his routine."
"Duo contact Wufei," Heero commanded. "Trowa you must inform Quatre." He looked at both of his friends. "We must meet two days from today at Quatre's hotel room at o' seven hundred."
"Wilco." Duo concurred while Trowa just nodded.
"We have to go now." Heero stood up and his friends followed suit. Trowa opened the door of his trailer and the two stepped out. "See you soon." Heero said quietly before walking away.
"Same here!" Duo told Trowa happily. "Ask Q-man to have the meals ready when we get there!" He hastily walked away to catch up with Heero.
Trowa remained standing beside his door while watching his friend's departed figure. After a few moments he went inside and closed the door.