Gundam Wing Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Because of You ❯ I'm sorry and it's my choice ( Chapter 4 )

Title: Because of You

Author: Cheska

E-mail Address: Minnashime@aol.com

Rating: PG or PG-13

Chapter: 4

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing. ><

Author's Notes: Gomen nasai, minna-chan. I know Duo and Usagi haven't

met each other in the present time yet, demo I'll work on it in later chapters.

*bows lowly and then backs away from the readers and scurries off*

*pops head in momentarily* Oh yeah, sorry for taking so long to get it out. I have major problems with Mediaminer.org… ^^;;

Now on with the story....^^

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Duo Maxwell clicked at the document, the one that would lower

the possibilities of finding the one he sought after. As he clicked on it, his hopes began to rise. Wishing and hoping that her name would come up and finally end this horrible game of hide and seek.

Just as the screen was operating, a knock came upon his door and Duo hid the laptop back inside the closet making sure it was well hidden and secured before rising up and answering. Just as he opened it, Wufei's grim attitude appeared.

"Hey Wu…"Duo was about to exclaim when Wufei closed his mouth with his hand covering it.

"Say it, Maxwell and you're dead meat," growled the Chinese pilot.

Duo nodded his head, his eyes shining in amusement. Once Wufei's hand uncovered his lips, Duo grinned and stepped outside while closing the door behind him.

"So what's up?"

"Meeting, come on." Wufei walked off, leading the braided pilot.

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"So why are we all called here for?" Duo cheerfully asked, masking his disappointment of what it could be.

"Wait until everyone is here," Quatre calmly stated as he sat down on a vacant chair near the center of the room.

"Whatever," Duo carelessly shrugged his shoulders as he hopped onto a wooden table that were next to Quatre and the standing Wufei.

As Duo scanned around the room, he noticed that Trowa was leaning along the wall next to Hiiro. Wufei was beside him and so was Quatre. Weren't all of them present?

"Hey Q-man, everyone is here!" Duo exclaimed.

"Hai, but not the one who will speak with us," Quatre explained.

"And who could that be?" Duo mumbled as he began playing with the ends of his hair.

At that time, the door opened and revealed their visitors.

"Hello pilots," a woman's voice intruded.

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Fire burned lightly at first and then started to blaze upwards. Hands moved with expert care in front of the blazing inferno. A low voice was chanting in front of the dancing flames, which whirled and swirled, rising even higher at each wording. The flames were almost reaching the ceiling.

As the ending of the powerful prayer ended the hands formed into a prayer stance, both palms in front of the other closed together as it sealed the gap between them.

As the last phrase passed by, the fire roared as if to life and almost reached the ceiling, only missing by a few inches. The red orange flame crackled and hissed, an aroma of burning papers wafting in the air.

A priestess sat idle, raven hair pulled back in a ponytail with pieces of her hair spilled out. Beads of sweat adorning her temples, some dangerously close to her eyelids. Her eyes closed and in a deep meditation.

"Please Great Fire..."the priestess' voice finally spoke up, barely a whisper but enough to make the crackles of the burning wood and paper break and the fire roared even louder.

Violet eyes snapped open and in front of her were images. Great, gigantic machines marched and fired in front of others just like it. A battle, a war, was made out in front of these violet eyes.

"What does this mean?" the priestess wondered out loud, her brows knitted together.

"Tell me Great Fire, tell me. I seek your wisdom, what does this vision mean? What must be done?"

Only silence greeted her but the flames swirled around until the image changed. In front of her was Usagi: her sweet smile and innocent crystalline blue eyes shining merrily in front of the raven-haired teen.

"Usagi, what are you suppose to do in this horrible battle?" the priestess wondered.

Finally the fire died down a bit and settled, the picture vanished and left only a normal fire in front of the raven-haired priestess.

"You are the one chosen. You were the one who was supposed to play in my dreams, weren't you?" the priestess arose and bowed low towards the Great Fire before picking up the broom leaning against the doorway.

"Rei! Chad! Where are you?!" an old man cried out from behind the paper screen.

"I just hope you'll live through this, odango atama," Rei murmured before opening the screen door and leaving the room.

As the door shut, the fire lightly roared to life.

The picture of Usagi with great machines.

Her long golden odango hair lightly lifting up from the invisible wind. Her eyes shining with pure innocence as her hand touched one of the Gundams.

"Chad! Get over here!" Rei cried out in anger.

At the sound of the voices, the image dissipated and the fire died down. Its flames still crackling and licking the burning wood.

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Duo trudged alone in the hallway, his shoulders slightly sagging and his eyes dimmed from the news he just heard from in the past meeting. As the braided pilot opened his door and closed it with a light click, he heaved a sigh and journeyed over to his awaiting computer.

At the instant, he viewed the monitor, he held in an awaiting gasp.

"Usa, there you are. Living with Ikuko and Kenji Tsukino in Tokyo, Japan." Duo whispered to himself as his eyes scanned for a more detailed information.

After reading the information, his eyes that once shown brightly with excitement from the recent details dimmed increasingly.

"It's too bad, I can't see you..." Duo mumbled as he brought out his cross and clutched it.

*Flashback*

"Noin! What are you doing here?" Duo exclaimed.

"Duo, 02. Nice to see you, too." Noin smirked as she stepped inside.

Behind her, Dr. G, H, and O entered as well. All the doctors lined up against a nearby wall with Noin casually pacing around the room. In her arms were several folders with papers peeking out. Finally, she halted once the door shut and she stood in front of all of them awaiting the news.

"I don't know how to say this," began Noin.

"There's another war coming up, isn't there?" Wufei instantly blurted.

"Right to the point, aren't you, 05?" Noin quirked an eyebrow.

"Is there? A war?" Quatre hesitantly asked.

Noin turned over to face Quatre and her lips formed a slight frown.

"Yes and no, Mr. Winner. It's possible a war could break out but the Preventors have seen to it that they inform us beforehand. However, right now, even as we speak the new secret organization is forming. That is why I am here with some of the doctors," Noin explained.

"Where's Dr. J?" Hiiro questioned in monotone.

"Where you will be sent if you choose to accept my-our proposition," Noin smirked.

"What is it?" Hiiro immediately stated, making it obvious that he will consider the offer.

Noin halted in her words as she turned her head from side to side to see if the others agree and they gave their silent consent at a mere nod of the head. With that, she set down the papers before them and took out a few photographs. Some colored and others not. As well as a few printed documents.

"All of these have been gathered from the Preventors. Photographs of what the organization has been brewing up. Seems they started their organization a year ago and has been going well. Now then, we've been digging around and we're debating whether or not to send a scout..." Noin began.

"Where to?" Trowa interrupted.

"It's possible that it could be located over at the newly created Colony in outer space. We've been building a newly structured Colony L5: dubbed L5.2. Corny, ne? Well it was the Vice Foreign Minister's idea," Noin wryly stated.

"What is this 'it' you're talking about?" Duo inquired.

"The new organization. We're not sure what they're naming themselves so it's just 'it'. In the Colony L5.2 is where the main core that the enemy lies. We're not certain, it's just a mere shot in the dark, if you know what I'm saying. So we're turning to you five for help." Noin concluded.

"Can't just one of us do this? Or one of your groups?" Wufei pressed.

"You are the best there is," Dr. O voiced out from the wall.

"And yes, just one or two of you would be able to break in. But there is more to this than just investigating the new colony." started Dr. H.

"There is a person we want you to rescue." picked up Dr. G

"In Colony L2." finished Dr. S as the fourth scientist entered the room as he opened and closed it behind himself.

"It's a bit much, I know, but it will prevent a war from occurring once more in the universe. Of course, Milliardo and I shall help you in any way we can," Noin added.

"Where is Milliardo or Zechs, whatever he calls himself these days?" Duo asked.

"At Colony L5.2 guarding the hideout that will be used while in there," Noin answered.

"Hn." Hiiro grunted.

"Question, Hiiro?" Noin turned her head to him.

"Who's the leader of this organization?"

"*sigh* That's something we haven't figured out, yet…" Noin brushed back the bangs hanging in front of her eyes.

"What about the person we're supposed to rescue?" Quatre asked.

"I'm not sure who it is myself but I've received information that it's vital for us to rescue this person...alive." Noin stated.

"Hn."

"If you choose to do these missions, you'll be receiving your reconstructed Gundams," inserted Dr. O.

"You mean the Gundams have been brought back?" Duo gawked.

"Yes, they're waiting for all of you at Colony L5.2,"nodded Dr. G.

"So do you accept or decline?" Noin asked.

"I accept," Quatre agreed, nodding his blond head.

"...." Trowa merely nodded his head toward the lieutenant.

"Hm. I'll aid you," Wufei grunted.

"Mission: Accepted," Hiiro answered in a monotonic tone.

Duo was silent for a long time, his head downcast as he thought about the task. If he chose to accept these quests, it'd detain him from meeting his friend from long ago. However, if he doesn't who knows what will happen to his friends. Then again, he could always pass by her place on his way; like a detour.

"Duo?" Noin's voice intruded.

"When do we leave for this mission?" Duo asked seriously.

Noin blinked before answering, a bit taken back by his seriousness.

"As soon as possible. Meaning today or tomorrow."

Duo's cobalt blue eyes glanced at the closed curtain, seeing a small glimpse of light shining through before turning his head from it.

(I'm sorry, Usa. I have to do what's right, I know you'll understand.)

"Well then, can't keep ourselves from our mission now. Can we?" Duo switched his serious attitude to an aloof one as he grinned at all of them.

"Nice to have you all on board, pilots," Noin let herself smile lightly at them.

*End Flashback*

*knock* *knock*

"It's open..."Duo masked his disappointment with a smile as he pushed the laptop back inside the closet and took out a magazine.

"We're leaving tomorrow morning," Trowa informed him as he stepped inside.

"Sure thing, Trow!" Duo grinned.

The tall silent boy took a moment to study the braided boy before leaving once more. And as the Silencer left, Duo let out a sigh and leaned his head against the side of his bed thinking ahead on what he had to take up in the mission.

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"Mom?" Usagi trudged along the carpeted hallway to the small study.

"Hai?" Ikuko veered her head to gaze at her daughter who was hesitantly waiting for her to answer back.

"Are we going anywhere this summer?" Usagi wondered.

"We haven't decided yet. Why? Are you planning anything?" Ikuko inquired.

"Well, not really. That is, if you're not planning anything," Usagi hesitantly inserted.

Ikuko sensed something going on with her daughter, stopped whatever she was currently working on, and turned her chair around to face Usagi. Her expression mixed with intrigue and a hint of sadness.

"Tell me, where do you want to go to?" Ikuko pressed, folding her arms.

"Well, I was hoping I could go somewhere by myself..." Usagi softly asked.

Ikuko stopped and thought about this for a while while Usagi waited by the doorway. Finally, the woman sighed and gave in as she nodded her thick dark hair.

"Alright, I respect your decision. Where are you planning on traveling?" Ikuko inquired as she swung her chair around back to the study table.

"I'm not sure yet. I was hoping to the colonies," Usagi barely stated.

"The colonies?" Ikuko gracefully lifted an eyebrow.

"Hai," Usagi nodded.

"Colony L2?"Ikuko inquired.

"Like I said, I haven't exactly come up with a decision. But I'll let you know. Is that okay?" Usagi asked.

"Of course it is," Ikuko smirked.

Usagi turned to go but at the last minute veered her head towards her adoptive mother.

"Are you guys planning on going anywhere this summer?" Usagi asked out of interest.

"No, we weren't. Shingo is going over to camp this summer and your father. Well, he has work as well as I," Ikuko politely answered.

Usagi grinned and trotted off, happy to know they approve.

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"What are you doing packing up for, Usagi?" Luna inquired as she perched herself beside the duffle bag.

Usagi was busily throwing several articles of clothing around the room, debating on what or what not to bring to her journey. But at that time, Luna decided to come home and found her mistress packing up.

"I'm going off on vacation, Luna…" Usagi mumbled from the closet.

"And why have I not been informed?" Luna asked.

"Simple," Usagi straightened up as she came over to the bed and placed several pieces of shirts inside the bag, "you're not going."

"Not going?! I'm your guardian! Who will protect you?" Luna shrieked.

"Shh..." Usagi gave Luna a stern glare before heading back to the closet.

"Oh don't 'shh' me, Serenity!" Luna stretched out her royal name.

"I can very well take care of myself, Luna. And for once, I'd like to go somewhere by myself without any senshi or guardian cats," Usagi reasoned.

"But..."

"No buts, Luna. I'm going by myself and that's that!" Usagi zipped up the duffle bag once she put the last piece of clothing in there and inside that garment was the picture of her and Duo when they were small.

"Hmph. I hope you told the others about your little vacation," Luna dryly said.

"I will. Later," Usagi sighed and threw her bag down beside her bed and laid down.

(I hope they take my news more lightly than Luna had.)Usagi prayed.

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*tap* *tap* *tap*

*knock* *knock*

"Come in."

Light filled the darkened room except for a lamp set beside a computer table. The owner of the voice stopped typing on the keyboard and whirled around to face the intruders who chose to come into his workstation. As soon as the door shut, three figures stepped into the dim light revealing their features.

"Did they agree to the missions?"

"Yes, they have. They will start in the morning," one of them spoke up.

"Hmm..." the figure nodded and turned around to face the computer.

"Doctor, are the Gundams ready?"

"They are, built exactly like the previous models. They'll be ready for them by the time they arrive tomorrow."

"That's good, Dr. J."

"Are you three going to be staying here as well, Dr. O?" Dr. J asked, clicking his mechanical hand.

"I prefer to work in the shadows," Dr. S stated drifting back into the shadows.

"As well as I," Dr. O echoed, vanishing into the darkness as well.

"I'll be working with you, Dr." Dr. G nodded in assent as he stepped forward.

"And where's Dr. H?" Dr. J noticed that one of them didn't arrive.

"Working in Colony L2, finding what he can to rescue this mystery person," Dr. G answered.

"Mm…" Dr. J began clicking away in his computer, his goggled eyes trained on the screen.

At the sound of the hand clicking away alongside his mechanical hand, the two other doctors left while Dr. G sat himself down on a nearby vacant computer and started on his studies as well. Both doctors preparing themselves and their pilots for the upcoming missions.

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*Back in Tokyo*

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The stars were gleaming softly, their iridescent glow apparent in the sky. The crescent moon shining with all its radiant glory for the whole city to see. And in the ground down below, trees were swaying lightly to the night breeze. Its leaves rustling, gently touched by the wind that would pass by. Near these trees, concealed with their lush green leaves were four figures: three girls and one man.

"It's nice to just come out into the night and not have to fight, isn't it?" Minako commented with a light smile.

"Hai," Rei agreed, placing her hands into her grey jacket.

Usagi didn't comment but just gazed around her surroundings, taking in the nature born trees and cherry blossoms: beautiful, natural, and peaceful.

(I'll be gone soon.)Usagi recalled.

As Usagi dreamily gazed around her, Mamoru strode over and placed his arms around her small waist.

"Just beautiful..."Mamoru whispered into her ear.

At the sound of his deep voice, Usagi woke herself up from reverie and broke from his grasp. Her head was downcast at the memory of her reason to be here was and turned to face her friends, her boyfriend, and her protectors.

"I'm leaving," Usagi stated out loud.

"Wh-What?" Rei was taken aback by Usagi's proposal and took a step back.

"What do you mean, Usa-chan?" Minako asked.

"I'm not going to be here for the rest of vacation," Usagi answered lightly.

"Well, surely one of us will come with you, right?" Rei gazed from Mamoru to Usagi.

"Iie. I'm going by myself," Usagi indignantly said.

"What about Luna or maybe Artemis. You have to think about what you're saying, Usako." Mamoru calmly proposed.

"I am not a little girl anymore, I can take care of myself," Usagi argued.

"Odango atama...you're our hime. We're looking out for your well-being," Rei pressed.

"Well this odango atama wants some time away from everything. We haven't had an enemy for a few months now, nearly a year actually. And I won't spend all my time being a teen doing nothing but wait or leave the place with guardians trotting beside her!" Usagi shouted.

"Calm down, Usako..."Mamoru soothed.

"Gomen ne, demo...I made up my mind. I'm leaving for the summer without a guardian cat(s) or guardian(s). I want my life normal for a change, and the best way to do it is by going off on my own..."Usagi proclaimed and left them.

"What is she thinking?" Rei shook her raven hair in the wind.

"I don't know, but whatever it is...she's determined to go." Mamoru sighed and brushed back his midnight black hair.

"I believe she can take care of herself. Despite her faults, she isn't as weak as she seems you know?" Minako grinned, her baby blue eyes glinting in amusement.

"Hai," Rei and Mamoru agreed.

To be continued...

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There goes Chapter 4. ^^