Gundam Wing Fan Fiction / Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Searching For The Stars ❯ Looking toward the sky ( Chapter 1 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Ronin/Gundam Wing crossover. I love these two shows and wanted to do a crossover, but the idea I have for another crossover is just not working with me!! So this one jumped up and bit me. Anyway, if you can't tell I'm tired, I gotta go so enjoy. PLEASE review.waves lapped at the shore and dock, cooling the young mans dangling feet. The evening sky was awash in reds, oranges, and blues that mixed with the green of the summer leaves. The first stars of the night were making an appearance, shining down and winking at the boy who watched them adoringly. A gentle evening breeze completed the scene for the young man, ruffling hair as blue as the early evening sky above. A small sigh of contentment escaped his lips as he leaned forward slightly to rest his weight on his arms. This was such a wonderful evening.Nyah!" A splash followed the surprised cry along with laughter from the dock above. Rowan Hashiba resurfaced with a gasp and quickly grabbed hold of the edge of the dock. Lifting his head he scowled at the boy standing above him holding his side in laughter.Very funny Ryo." He continued to glare at the still laughing boy while pulling himself up. Strong arms lifted him under the armpits and up to his feet on the wood.I'm sorry Ro, you just looked like you needed to lighten up." He dissolved into giggles again, leaning himself against his soaking victim.sighed and patted Ryos head , deciding against dunking him right now, not enough energy. A chuckle escaped him too as he glanced around in the twilight. Mia was letting them stay for a little brake this summer, only Ryo and he had come down though. He had really missed this place and being with close friends. They were going to meet the guys for an evening out tonight, if they hurried.Come on funny guy, we gotta meet Cye and the others in an hour." He tugged his friend in the direction of the house. Now he would need dry clothes, at least he could forget that shower. Dude, don't forget a shower. No offense but you kinda smell." Ryo snickered at the look on Rowans face.Your just full of it tonight aren't you Ryo?" He slide an arm around Ryo's shoulders and pulled him close as they continued walking. Ryo began to mock gag and tried to push away.Aw, now you got me all wet too."You were asking for it. Now come on, Kento will eat everything up by the time we get there." Giving up on making his friend go anywhere faster by himself he grabbed his arm, pulling Ryo along as he ran for the house and dry clothes.the two boys raced each other up the stairs, past a bewildered Mia, and to the bathroom. Both reached it at the same time, trying to wedge past each other into the small room. Mia watched as they fought to be the first in, ignoring that there was another bathroom just down the stairs. She shook her head and gave one last warning not to brake anything before turning to go get ready for the evening herself. A thud brought her spinning back around and she couldn't help but laugh. Poor Rowan had landed on his rear on the other side of the hallway and was giving the closed door a very dirty look. Mia sighed as she continued her journey downstairs. If she hurried she would have time to make some coffee, she had a feeling it was going to be a long, but fun, night.picked himself up off the hallway floor and shook his fist one more time at the closed bathroom door. Water was running inside so he figured one of them was going to get a hot shower, he would probably be left cold. Deciding that he couldn't exact any revenge against a door Rowan made his way down the hall to his room. A little nap wouldn't hurt while Ryo was getting ready, his friend would wake him when it was his turn. His bed in view he aimed for it and flopped down on his back and let his weary eyes close. He was almost asleep when something cold and wet nuzzled his ear and neck.Eeak! White Blaze! I'mtryingtosleep..." Rolling over he ignored the frustrated sound the tiger made in the back of its throat. "Nyah!" Rowan shot up in bed rubbing his ear and looked over to an amused looking tiger. " You got a set of lungs, I'll give ya that furr ball." He reached over and rubbed the soft ears fondly. " Something I can help ya with?"Rowan, showers all yours!"Sorry kitty, don't wanna go out smelling like this." He hopped off the bed and dragged himself out the door. Warm, brown feline eyes followed his retreating form, concern radiating from their depths.Rowan! Come on man we're gonna be late!" Ryo called up the stairs of Mia's house.smiled as he ran his fingers over the new pictures that now adorned the mantel of the fireplace. So far he and Rowan had been having such a great time, doing things together or just hanging out. He had forgotten how good it felt to be with the them, even if it was only the two of them this time. He felt close to the archer, and he wouldn't take that friendship for granted ever again. Now they would be able to spend some time with the other three, that is if Rowan ever got down the stairs in the next year. Ryo reached for a recent picture, his arm around Rowan and his grasping his shoulder as they stood framed against the night sky on the balcony. It had miss developed with another and three other faces were visible in the stars, it was his favorite. The picture suddenly fell and he dived, barley grabbing it before it shattered on the hardwood floor. The picture frame bit into his palm as he lifted by a corner but pain was ignored. His pulse quickened, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.uneasy feeling settled in his stomach and raced up the stairs to the second floor, shoving the picture into a pocket. It was eerily quiet in the house, Rowan should have been down stairs already but not even the sound of another pair of footsteps echoed. Too many days of watching his back for an enemy made him wary he knew, but this just felt wrong. He passed the dark bathroom ruling out the possibility that Rowan was preening, thought that was unlikely anyway. Ryo let out a deep breath and continued at a calmer speed down the hall. His brain kept telling him he was being foolish, the fights were over they were just normal healthy teenage boys, sort of. Yet he couldn't help feeling that something was way out of place. Ryo shook the dark thoughts from his head, they were going to meet the others and have a good time tonight, all he needed was Rowan. He cocked his head, listening carefully as he reached for the half open door of Rowans room. A white blur barreled past him with a roar, the door slammed against the wall and Ryo stumbled into the room.Blaze?" Ryo caught himself and looked toward the tiger where he crouched on the bed. Rowan lay curled slightly on his side heedless to the pink tongue bathing his face and neck or the soft head butts. " Rowan?...Ro?" He kneeled at the bedside and laid one hand gently on a smooth cheek. " Wha?! Ro, wake up. Wake up!"pulled his friend into his arms and stood hugging the slim body to him. Try as he might it seemed as if the body heat just kept slipping away. Shallow breaths of air barely tickled his neck, making his heart race every time they hitched. Tears sprang to his eyes as he ran out the door, one hand finding and holding onto the faint pulse that proved Rowan was alive in his arms.Just hold on Rowan. MIA!"ran head long to the stairs in a sprint, praying that his friend would make it. His foot hit something solid and suddenly he was flying through the air, Rowan in his arms. He turned to protect Rowan, closed his eyes, and braced for impact. yawned as he listened to Commander Une lecture on the conduct of their last assignment. Peeking a glance to the side he struggled to keep a straight face as Trowas snoozed lightly beside him. He couldn't blame the man really, he was nodding off himself, but he stayed awake for Unes sake. His eyes wandered around the large office, looking wistfully at the beautiful summer day outside. It had to be a sin to keep them in on a day like this, he almost wanted to pout. A small sigh escaped and he couldn't help but fidget a little in the hard chair. A chuckle to his right drew his attention. Trowa smiled at him in sympathy.And Further more!...."boys looked forward again and Duo couldn't help but wince. He and Trowa watched as Unes targets took the verbal whiplash with dignity. The two who could actually sit through the lecture had to feel a little sorry for their partners as Une slammed her hand down again. The other three were the only ones her comments and wrath were directed at really, but she wanted those two to hear her too.was livid. She couldn't believe she had almost lost three of her boys to something so senseless. One little mistake and she was painfully reminded that they too were human. No one had to tell her how young they were, no one would dare question them just because of age now, but she knew they still had so much more to live too. She paused in her angry speech and ran a frustrated hand through her hair. Something so simple as forgetting to check the stupid car for a bomb and three of her best are band-aiding their buts to her office. They would never normally be so careless, but she didn't want it to happen again. To make things worse her next meeting had found their way into her office to watch the show too. Including one that no one else was supposed to know was here. Une snapped her fingers to draw back the attention to herself and away from Noin, Zechs, and Sally.Why is he back?" Heeros smooth voice broke her off.Ignore them, we discussing your carelessness. Or did you forget, you three nearly killed yourselves with a car bomb!" The three in front of her didn't bat an eyelash. " Let's not forget you put other lives in danger, what were you thinking! You..."Lady Une Stop!"Quatre?"It wasn't.." Two hands clamped onto his biceps from either side. He shot Heero and Wufei a pleading glance before turning back to Une. By this time he had the undivided attention of the entire room. " It wasn't them. It was me, I missed checking that car. Don't punish them too." Wufei gave his arm a half hearted shake.were confessing, Quatre has something else to tell you."Wufei!" Quatre turned toward him as much as he could with Heero still hanging on his other arm. " Don't, please!"What is he talking about? What is going on with you Winner?" Unes eyes locked with Quatres, demanding explanation. Something was going on and she wanted to know what.Tell them or I will." Wufei ground out steadily, his eyes burning.No, you promised me Wufei. I hold you to that," Quatres voice held steady till then and he shot his friend a pleading glance, taking the ice off his words, " please."and Duo were halfway out of their chairs by now, both not understanding just what was going on. Heero too shared the worried look on all the other onlookers faces, but his was not mixed with one of confusion. All were tense as they watched Une stare down Quatre Winner in an attempt to wrest more information from the boy, but he met her gaze evenly and returned it with true defiance and will. Fianlly, Une broke the stare and ran a hand over her eyes before letting them wander around to the audience then back to Quatre who was still being restrained by his friends.Quatre Raberba Winner, you are suspended until I have all the details of the last assignment." She stopped, something clicked in her mind. " And I want a full physical and mental analysis."paled slightly underneath a light tan but nobody but Wufei seemed to notice. Straight backed and defiant as ever he met Lady Unes eyes, his own filled with an undefinable emotion.Forgive me Lady, but I quit." His voice never wavered, but there was something underneath it.What?!!" Trowa and Duo were suddenly in front of the boy, both not understanding why this was happening.I cannot continue to work here, my letter of resignation will be sent to you tomorrow, now if you will excuse me I need to find a flight home." He started to pull away from Heero who had yet to let go but was stopped by another hand on his shoulder.Why?"Duo, let me go."couldn't help but shiver. There was something in those words that was more than just about the physical touch.I'm taking you home." Heero spoke up for the frist time.Heero you don't.."I am, so lets go." He looked to Wufei. " You coming?"No, there are things I need to do here."Alright, come on Quatre lets go home." Heero began to lead Quatre out of the room, never letting go of his arm. Quatre seemed to lean into the touch.Wait! We'll come with you!" Duo began to follow but Wufei quickly cut him off.No, we need you here." Duo looked resignedly at the retreating backs of his friends, eyes boring into a certain blonde, but he didn't follow. Wufei was right, they still had some work to do.Wufei, I want an explanation." Une demanded, she was met with piercing midnight eyes.It is not mine to give, not right now." He added the last part looking at two backs as the disappeared around a corner.looked intently at his silent partner next to him in the car. Heero had yet to speak again since they left the office, and Quatre knew he was mad. He told himself again he was doing the right thing, that he was letting them go easy, but then Heero and Wufei just refused to go. Even the others wouldn't let him leave without hurting them, it was beginning to get serious. Sighing a bit he let himself relax into the soft seat and watched the stars above as they flew down the road toward the space port. Soon enough he would be in space and back home. Then he jsut had to convince Heero to leave, he wished himself luck on that. All he knew was he didn't want them to be hurt, he loved them too much.Quatre I...Hold on!" Heero cried as Quatres eyes snapped forward again. Heero swerved to avoid the oncoming truck, skidding off the road and the edge of the cliff they were driving on. The car plummeted in slow motion as their hands found each other and held on. The car hit with a brilliant flash.