Notes: Wow...it's been a while, but I've finally gotten a new chapter. I lost internet access for a while but now I'm back. Yay!!! Well, I hope this chapter came out okay. I was a little worried about it, but I hope you like it. :)

A worried Quatre stepped up behind Heero, who was tapping away furiously at the keyboard. "Any luck?"

"Not really," he said, plainly. "Wait...it seems that a mysterious army is systematically infiltrating the colonies while also conquering earth. They are highly skilled and are taking over effortlessly. According to this, people are saying that there seems to be some magical or divine force assisting them in their efforts."

"What?" Quatre looked over Heero's shoulder and saw a recent picture from earth, the vision Zero gave him coming to mind. "It has to be Treize. We have to find him and save Duo."

"Yeah."

His eyes opened slowly, the bars a bit hazy as his vision was failing. He tried to sit up but didn't have the energy. His body hurt all over. It seemed like weeks had passed, and that may have been true. His only solace was that he was alone for the moment. His body and mind couldn't take any more abuse from his captor. Why is he doing this to me? he thought. It seemed that every time he awoke, Treize wanted more of him, and each time took longer for the bitter sweet darkness to overcome him. Please find me, Quatre. Please don't let me die here. The sound of a key turning broke him away from his thoughts and he clenched his eyes shut as the door opened. Footsteps approached him and he felt himself pulled to his feet by a handful of his tattered chestnut hair, his body suddenly crushed up against the cold gundanium bars. He found himself unable to pass out this time, forcing himself to retreat into the depths of his mind. It was at this moment that every sparkle of life left this eyes and his body went numb.

A month went by and they were no closer to finding Duo. They'd searched earth and were now searching the colonies. The mysterious army now calling themselves Salvation had successfully conquered earth and all of the colonies. As the pilots sat in their hideout plotting their next mission,
they noticed a broadcast starting on the tv.

"What's this?" Trowa mused, as he approached the tv to turn up the volume. They all focused on the screen.

"As you are undoubtedly aware, we have established control over all mankind. However...we, the soldiers of Salvation, need not be feared. We bring redemption to the people. Without any further ado, allow me to introduce our leader...the new messiah...he who will reign over and save humankind."

The screen changed from static to a familiar face. "Good evening. My name is Treize Khushrenada. I would now like to dispel all rumors surrounding my death. I am very much alive. As your leader, I would like to personally assure you that my intentions are just and I will truly bring salvation to the people. I have god on my side. I am aware that such a claim sounds absurd, so please...witness my proof."

The camera panned away from Treize, across the cathedral-styled room, and stopped at a cross. Hanging shackled to the cross in the style of a
crucifixion was a young pale boy. His head hung limp before him, his long chestnut hair fell in tattered waves, and a pair of black wings cascading
from his shoulders.

"Duo!" Quatre cried, tears welling up in his eyes. As though answering his call, the weak boy lifted his head slowly. His lips moved to speak despite the fabric still gagging him. His violet eyes looked hollow, devoid of any feelings except pain. As his head fell limp again Treize stepped into he picture, Duo still visible behind him.

"Behold, my proof. I have in my possession one of his angels..."

As Treize continued, Quatre could no longer contain himself. "We have to find him. Heero, see if you can trace the source of this broadcast."

"Hmmm," he nodded and walked to his laptop, where he began clicking away on the keys. Several minutes passed before he stopped. "It's coming from a colony in the L2 area."

"Great!" Quatre exclaimed. "Let's go get him."

"Slow down, Quatre," Trowa said calmly. "This is going to be our most difficult mission yet. We will need to be very carful."

"Yeah," Wufei agreed. "Treize has a formidable army at his disposal. I'm sure Duo will be heavily guarded. Treize truly believes that Duo is the key
to his victory and will be protected as such."

"That's because he is," Heero said flatly. "The building is a fortress." He transferred the blueprint to the main screen so the others could see.
"There are three ways in, not including the main entrances."

"We'll need to use stealth to approach and infiltrate," Trowa said. "We could sure use Duo right now since he is the expert in that area."

"Yes, but we'll have to do this without him," Wufei sighed.

"We must succeed," Quatre said, determination painting his features. "Duo's counting on us. I mean, look at what Treize is doing to him." He looked longingly at the tv and sighed as he wiped the tear that finally fell from his eye. 'Hold on, Duo. We're coming for you.'

Hands pushed him back into his cell, his legs giving out on him and he stumbled to the cold floor. He didn't even have the energy to retract his
wings. He heard clapping behind him for a moment before Treize spoke.

"Bravo. A marvelous performance." The older man turned Duo onto his back and brushed the chestnut bangs from his empty violet eyes. Kneeling beside his captive, Treize pulled the gag from Duo's mouth so it sat loose around his neck. Slowly he leaned in and pushed his lips against the other's, his tongue probing the younger boy's mouth. Pulling away with a smile, he moved the fabric back between Duo's lips and pulled his captive to his feet and pushed him against the bars to take him once again.

"Quatre, what are you doing?" Trowa asked.

"I'm taking Deathscythe," he stated. "It is best equipped for the stealth required for this mission."

"He's right," Heero agreed.

The four pilots jumped into their gundams and flew toward the L2 colony cluster.

Notes: I'm gonna do my best to get the next chapter up asap. I still have to write it though. Well, as always, please review. I love to hear if it's coming out okay or not. Thanks! ~Duo