Gundam Wing Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Gundam Wing Rewritten ❯ The Gundam Team is Formed aka Relena ( Chapter 8 )

Hiya! I'm back with another chapter!

Thanx for all your lovely reviews!

Gomen, I meant to get this out on Monday, April 08 (Relena's b-day), but ane-chan hadn't finished editing it yet... (In other words, don't blame me because this chapter is out so late, blame Meio-chan! *blows a raspberry at Meio-chan*)

Fic of Recommendation: (On FFN) Read any fic by Vixen, I swear, she's a helluva good writer. Latest fic done: Pushed Beyond Limits. One really good fic, a little shocking at the beginning though...Heero's occupation.... but that's okay.... Or read Wish Upon a Silver Moon by Silver Ray if you want a really good SM/LotR(Lord of the Rings, which was a great movie ^^) fic.

My editor is still ane-chan! Arigato Meio-chan for editing this for me, again...

Meio-chan: Dou itashimashite, imouto-chan!! I liked Pushed Beyond Limits, too!! You nearly gave me a heart attack when you told me about Heero's job, though... *sweatdrop* But it makes sense,,,somehow or other... *bigger sweatdrop*

Ane-san has a fic out! Go read it!!!!! And if you remember all the way back from a couple chapters ago where ne-san was torturing Fei-kun? Guess what, she's got the full long seven-page thing all posted for you, just for your enjoyment. (Or torture if you're Wufei..... heh-heh-heh)

Meio-chan: We (Angel-chan, FDG of ST, imouto-chan, and I) wrote a long (13 pages of 10 pt Veranda font) fic in which also focuses on "torturing" our dear Wufei...Except it doesn't turn out like you think it does... And it's all Angel-chan's fault!!

Also, we had started a little series that explain who me and Ane-chan, Angel-chan, Crimson Goddess, FTG of ST are. However, it may be a while before it is posted...

*This chapter is dedicated to one of my best buddies, the Crimson Goddess. Hence, you might be seeing the word "crimson" a lot. ^^v You better be reading this, Megami-san!!!*

Warning: LONG LONG CHAPTER!!!!! NO RELENA-BASHING!!!!!!! Sorry, but ane-chan would kill me if I made a fool out of Relena.

Meio-chan: Oh I would all right... *brandishes her glaive* 'Sides, whenever she's being bashed, she's always extremely OOC... This is supposed to be in character...

Tenshi-chan: I dare you to count how many fics actually have characters in character, ane-chan... Hardly any...

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Chapter 8

Recap: Usagi and Heero are off to destroy the "meteor" that Duke Dermail sent towards Sanc Kingdom.

The "meteor" came into view as the silver and black Twilight and dark *crimson* Epyon transformed back into MS form and started to fall with the meteor(Tenshi-chan: They're still under Earth's gravitational pull. Essentially, they're fighting as they fall towards the Earth. Weird, huh? If you still don't get it, you should watch Gundam 0083. It's explained in that show). Epyon's piloting system alerted Heero of something not quite normal for a meteorite.

"What? They're MD carriers in disguise!!!" he informed Usagi.

"Nani?" Usagi zoomed in on the radar and noticed that the meteor indeed was breaking up into MD carriers. "Oh well, it's still the same. They'll be destroyed."

"Hai," Heero responded. The pair quickly set to work as the MD were soon activated. But something wrong was going on in the cockpit of Epyon...

A certain system was activated....

"I won't let any of them get away!" Heero declared a bit on the mad side. (Meio-chan: Uh-oh...)

~*~

'Heero?' Usagi wondered. Her hand slipped from the controls when the insanity of Heero's mind became palpable and she noticed a gold tinge in Heero's eyes. 'Could it be the Zero system?' Her hand touched her pocket, reminding her on the disk that Treize hand given to her while Heero was observing the Gundam. '"If Heero has problems with the Epyon, I want you to activate this. This disk has all the information that you will need." Treize was so cryptic, but he's never misled me... I guess I might as well give his disk a try.' She slipped the disk into the slot at the base of Twilight's main consol. Immediately a screen of Treize popped up. "Treize?"

"Usagi, if you have activated this disk in Twilight, then I surmise that Heero is having that bit of trouble. You see, I have installed the Zero system into Epyon, I believe that in order for Heero to reach his full capabilities, he must learn and utilize the Zero system. Apparently he's becoming corrupt like Quatre did."

Usagi stared at the screen. "What?!" she asked, horrified.

"However," Treize continued, "if indeed this disk is being activated in your Gundam, the Zero system will be installed into Twilight. I believe that if he is to succeed using the Zero System, he may need a bit of help. I received an email from my dear friend Milliardo saying that you have the potential not to need training to be able to utilize the system."

~*~

Right at this point, Heero was indeed going rather insane, and just as Treize said, was being corrupted by the system. 'Annihilate them!' 'Fight!' 'Destroy!' 'Kill!' Such dangerous thoughts were being injected into his head by the system. He was almost done with all the MD and the carriers.

~*~

"What?! If Heero can't utilize the system, what makes you think I can?!" Usagi furiously tried to eject the disk, but it remained in the consol. Another small window popped up. "Downloading.... 15%..... 30%..... 50%......" Usagi was angry, very angry. "Damn!! Is every move I make still under Treize's control?! I may respect him and his decisions, but this is just too much!!!"

"Download, complete..."

"Now since the download is completed, I will leave you, Usagi, no, Serenity. Stay safe, and I have given you the power to activate the Zero system. It will not activate by itself." The windows of Treize and the downloading sequence blinked out. Usagi sighed with relief and then realized that Heero was done destroying the MD. She opened a link to him. "Heero?" No good, his eyes were still gild with madness.

~*~

"Where's my next enemy?!" Heero asked himself, his eyes a golden blaze. A beep told him that someone wished to contact him. He opened the link.

Heero stared at the woman who opened a communication link with him. "Usagi."

"Are you all right?"

"Do I look all right?"

"Not really."

"Then I'm not all right. And if you come any closer, I'll attack you." (Tenshi-chan:Well, isn't he so nice?)

"What?" Usagi asked, puzzled. Heero was never like this to her. Then it hit her. That damn Zero System, just like it did to Quatre! "Heero! You've got to fight the Zero System! You can't let it control you like that!" Twilight and Usagi took another step towards Epyon and Heero.

That snapped a thread in his hand. "My enemy!" he declared in a crazed way.

"HEERO!!! FIGHT IT!!! You're stronger than that! Don't tell me you let the system control you! Only the weak are controlled by machines and computers!" Usagi yelled. "Stay strong, Heero-kun! Don't be controlled by something like this!" Unfortunately Heero wasn't listening and attacked. It took all Usagi had to block the Epyon's moves. "Heero! Don't fight! I'm not your enemy. The Zero system tells you what to do, not who to fight. I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT YOU!!! STOP IT HEERO!!!" Usagi cried, almost on the verge of tears. She was going to have to do a lot of repairs on Twilight. Suddenly, the Epyon fell limp. "Heero?" she asked. Her heart leapt when she saw his prussian blue eyes return. Twilight transformed into M.A. mode and grabbed hold of Epyon.

"Ungh... Gomen.... Usagi....." Heero murmured. He watched Usagi nod in understanding. He pressed his hand against his head. "Why... did... Treize put.... the Zero... System... in this.... Gundam...?"

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Meanwhile, Wing Gundam Zero had been recovered......

"We have recovered Wing Gundam Zero!" a voice boomed over the communication system. "Take it to the maintenance deck!"

......... by Zechs an the others on the space mobile fortress, Peace Million.

"Hm! Looks like someone tried to destroy it," Howard commented, studying the slightly battered MS. "Judging from the slash marks, and who's still out here in space, probably Duo."

"Can you repair, Dr. Howard?" Zechs asked him.

"Of course! Have a little faith in my skill!" Howard told him.

"That's good to know," Zechs replied. "But why are we do....?"

"We really shouldn't keep Zero, but you've already surpassed the capacity of the Tallgeese," Howard explained. "You need a powerful MS like this."

"Can I handle that Zero System?" Zechs asked him.

"I don't know. But if you think Usagi can, then you probably can...." Howard sent Zechs a calculating look over his sunglasses. "... Because you're a new type."

"I'm not special. I'm just trying as hard as I can," Zechs informed him, sincere. "I just want to protect Earth from the Romefeller Foundation."

"That's the important thing. You know what to protect and what to fight," Howard said. "As long as you keep your mind stable, the system won't control you. Besides, you grew up and trained on the Earth, so you can relax more during battle."

Zechs shot him a surprised look, then one of concern. "What about the Gundam boys who grew up on the colonies?"

"They still have a lot to overcome...." Howard told him.

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Sanc Kingdom....

"Ow!" Heero gasped. "Ugh!" He was lying in pain in the infirmary of the Academy, his teeth clenched, his face pale and covered in sweat. Usagi looked at him, extremely worried.

"The drug should relax him soon," Noin said, injecting anesthetics into Heero's arm. "I can't believe a fighter like Heero could be in such pain." (Meio-chan: *snickers* the Domon Wing version of this war HILARIOUS!! Noin had a huge needle... *shudders* poor Heero)

"He's still fighting the Zero System in his mind..." Usagi said sorrowfully, smoothing out her skirt. She had changed immediately after she got back as Noin had told her that if any of the teachers caught her in her fighting suit, she'd be toast. 'Damnit Treize! Do you know that you might have pushed Heero-kun into insanity?'

Quatre put a comforting arm around Usagi. "Noin, I think we'll...."

Suddenly, Usagi sensed presence behind the door. Noin saw a *crimsom* flower fall to the ground next to the doorframe.

"Who's there?!?!" Noin demanded.

Dorothy popped into the doorway, in her hands a large bouquet of *crimson* and magenta flowers. "Excuse me? I heard that Heero was sick!" she said with a bright smile. "I came to see how he's doing."

"He's doing fine," Usagi told her coldly. But Dorothy ignored her.

"Here! Take these flowers!" Dorothy cheerfully said with a smile, shoving them into Quatre's hands.

Quatre sweatdropped. "Oh, gee, thanks... I guess..."

"Take care, Heero! Bye!" Dorothy sang on her way out.

'Something's not right with this girl,' Usagi thought to herself, her eyes narrowed in suspicion. She was shaken out of her thoughts when Dorothy slammed the door on her way out.

Noin shook her head and sighed. "I'd like to ask you a favor, Quatre."

"Huh? What? What is it?" Quatre asked.

"I located Trowa on a colony in L3," she told him.

"He's alive?!" Quatre asked, surprised. "I'm glad." He gave a soft, sorrowful smile, his eyes hardening as he glanced down into the mass of *crimson* and magenta pink flowers that he had just placed on the counter.

"Oh Quatre.....That day brought upon you so much pain," Usagi whispered inaudibly.

"But he has a problem..." Noin said, her face shadowed.

"What?!" Quatre demanded, his eyes full of concern.

"Trowa had floated through space after he battled with you," Noin told them. "When they found him, he had no memory of who he was or where he was from."

"Oh....! It's all my fault!!" Quatre said. "I have to go see him."

"Maybe seeing you would bring back his memory, or at least trigger some part of it..." Usagi said thoughtfully.

"That's what I was hoping. It would be great if we could help restore Trowa's memories, and we would also have the third gundam pilot," Noin said. "But Quatre, he's not the only one I want you to bring back."

"What?"

"You mean you're going to bring Duo-kun here too? And Wufei?" Usagi asked, excited to see her brother again. "Duo said in the last email he sent me that he finished his new Deathscythe Hell."

"Yes, I want you to bring Chang Wufei and Duo Maxwell to Sanc Kingdom as well," Noin told them. "We'll form a gundam team here to protect this growing country."

~*~

Outside in the gardens of the Peacecraft Academy....

Dorothy was strolling along quite peacefully, listening to every word that the three were saying inside having planted a transmitter in the vase of *crimson* and magenta flowers she pushed into Quatre's hands.

~*~

"Joining forces would prove to be most effective..." Usagi admitted, "but wouldn't the knowledge of all of us here taint the status of this pacifist Kingdom?"

"Yes, Usagi has a point there. Wouldn't Relena disapprove of it?" Quatre inquired.

"The princess does not know of it," Noin stated firmly. "Her highness would not approve of having all six of the gundam pilots here, even if half of them already are. However, the union of all of us will give the Sanc Kingdom the best defenses."

"It's not as if OZ and Romefeller haven't been gathering their forces," Usagi muttered darkly. "They've been positioning more and more MD closer to the Sanc Kingdom."

~*~

Dorothy just had to smirk at this, barely catching the comment.

~*~

"We have to make a move before it's too late. It's either now or never."

"I agree," Quatre said. "It won't hurt to gather a force to defend the Sanc Kingdom. This kingdom and Relena are very likely targets for the enemy."

"It's done then," Noin said decisively. "We'll gather a gundam team here, in the Sanc Kingdom."

~*~

"Excellent, Noin," Dorothy purred silkily. "All the Gundam will be in one place." She looked up at the sky, her hands spread out welcoming. "Come to me, Gundam!" (Meio-chan: Did I ever mention that this particular frame freaked me out? *sweatdrops*Never mind,,,ignore me, please... I feel like an idiot...)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ < p class="c4">Quatre headed off to space to bring back Trowa, Duo, and Wufei, a determined look on his face to find them all, no matter how evasive Wufei or Duo could be.

In the meantime, Heero, Usagi and Noin set out to recover the two Gundam left on Earth, other than the Epyon, Wing and Twilight. Gundam Sandrock was restored by Maganc Corps and Sally Po had kept Gundam Heavyarms..

Originally, since Noin wanted Heero to stay and guard Relena, she had assigned Usagi to retrieve Heavyarms as she, herself, would go get Sandrock. However, Heero had other ideas.

~*~

"Usagi."

"Heero," Usagi greeted, smiling. She was just about to enter the hanger to go meet Sally. "Is there something wrong?"

"I want you to take my place and stay here with Relena."

"And why? That was your mission," Usagi reminded him. (Meio-chan: *nods* Yeah, Heero-kun...)

He winced a little. "I know, but I think Relena would prefer to have a girl accompany her anywhere."

"Oh, really? I thought she was your stalker. Wouldn't she be more happy to be with you?"

"Usagi...." Heero growled. "I'd like you to get to know Relena better."

"Hmph. Fine. Be that way. Tell Sally hi for me."

Heero raised an eyebrow.

"No, I don't feel like arguing with you today. Mission accepted. I'll watch over Relena for you."

Heero looked at Usagi softly, his way of saying thanks.

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L3

"Trowa!!" Quatre cried, seeing the face of his stoic companion. "I'm so glad to see you again! I... I..." Quatre nearly burst into tears, a slight blush gracing his face.

"I'm sorry, but I don't know who you are," the tall clown said.

"That's all right. You have to come with me and you'll remember," Quatre informed him, his eyes drying.

"NO!!!"

"Catherine?" Trowa questioned. He felt worried, never have seen his sister look so distressed.

"Trowa is my family now! He's not going anywhere!" she declared, stepping in between Quatre and Trowa, pushing the former away. "You're one of the Gundam people, aren't you?!"

'Gundam...' Something sparked in Trowa's mind and memory. "I'm going, Catherine. I feel like I have to," Trowa told his sister, taking his half-clown mask.

"Trowa!" Cathering exclaimed, tears coming to her eyes. "Do you wanna be alone again?!"

"There's more at stake than just my happiness," Trowa said, giving a minute gentle smile to his older sister.

"I'm sorry... Thank you... But you must come back, okay? I'll be waiting for you," Catherine whispered.

Trowa gave a nod and left the circus, dropping his clown mask with the yellow star eye and *crimson* smile.

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Back on Earth, in the good old Sanc Kingdom....

"Hello, Relena-san," Usagi greeted.

"Please, Usagi, it's just Relena."

"Relena then. You wanted to see me?"

"Yes... I was wondering where Noin and Heero have gone. I haven't seen them for a few days. I wanted to talk to Noin about some plans for a park in Sanc, and some of the boys here were complaining that they wanted to challenge Heero to fencing."

"Oh... well... Noin-san wanted to..." Usagi hesitated a bit, no doubt caught by Relena, "take a small vacation and visit some of the Sanc Kingdom allies to make sure that they weren't being pulled into battle again. As for Heero... who knows where that reclusive person has gone off to. He'll show up in time for trouble, you can count on that. If the boys want someone to spar against, they can spar against me. After, I trained with Yuy, so it will almost be the same."

Relena was satisfied with the answer, but only just. "All right. I hope they will be back soon though. I'll inform the boys that they can challenge you to fencing... though isn't handling a sword a bit un-lady like?"

"I'm a Gundam pilot. What's so un-lady like about holding a sword?" Usagi asked, a bit miffed.

Relena stiffled a giggle. "Forgive me. I didn't mean to insult you. It's just that, with my bringing up, girls weren't supposed to do rough stuff like that..."

"What was life like?"

"You don't want to know. My life was so stiff. I knew there was something dark in my past. I rarely spoke. Then all the MS activity came home, to St. Gabriel. I think I met Hiiro there... I was a quiet boy like me. I met Zechs too. He rescued me from a kidnapper of some sort. But I didn't like him that much. He scared me with his gun. He called me a princess. He knew that I was a Princess. And he told me he was a prince of the stars. And he was my own brother. Both of them were so strong, so i decided that I should be stronger, like them." Relena had a look of wistfulness in her eyes. "Even though I'm a Princess of a kingdom, I have to be a princess of a pacifist kingdom. I don't even know how to defend myself. I always depend on others for security," she said with passion.

'She wishes she was as strong as Heero and Milli-kun...' Usagi suddenly realized. "I can teach you if you want. Come on, let's go down to the field." Usagi pulled Relena out of her chair and dragged her out of the office.

"Usagi!" Relena laughed. "Slow down!"

Usagi grinned. She might start liking her mission. She stopped by her room to grab her sword and and extra one for Relena and then ran outside. In the Sanc Kingdon, it would have been rude to wear a sword visibly, having a belt sheath, especially since it was an OZ sword that Treize had presented to her.

Relena was out of breath by the time they reached the field where it was suitable to practice. Usagi grinned. "Come on, Relena, don't tell me you're already winded?"

Relena scowled, then laughed. "I haven't run like that in years! It feels good to be little again!"

Usagi couldn't help but smile. Relena wasn't as bad as a person Heero made her sound like. She was actually really nice and caring, but someone desiring to escape the political world. "Awwww.... Relena-chan's gonna get her dress dirty!!" Usagi teased.

Relena giggled. "Screw the dress. Weren't you going to teach me how to fence?"

"Of course." Usagi got into the proper stance. "This is how you should stand when facing only one opponent straight infront of you. Hold your sword out in front of you in a firm grip, but not too tight."

Relena tried to, watching her tutor carefully.

"The most basic attack is to lung forward. Put a little rock into your step, and keep your knees loose."

Relena complied, but her movement was a little shaky.

"Give it a little swing," Usagi encouraged.

"Like this?" Relena sliced it down, but the tip of her sword landed in the grass. She scowled. "Ugh. This is hopeless. I can't do this. I'm a pacifist. I shouldn't be learning how to handle a sword. What if there's some reporter hiding in the bushes?"

"Give it some time," Usagi gently told her. "Besides, every person has a right to learn how to defend themselves. And if there's a reporter sneaking around, I would know. Besides, I like to think of using a sword not as a form of aggressive fighting, but as a dance. Watch." Usagi spun of with her blade, her golden hair just out of reach of the sharp edge. The glinting blade never touched the ground and remained in smooth control. The sword whistled passed in a silver blur, never faulting. Usagi used the delicate footwork she had learn while she was training under Dr. M, sometimes making flips and cartwheels, sometimes even throwing her weapon into a graceful arc into the air. Relena watched on in wonder, admiring the skill of the female warrior. (Tenshi-chan: TAKE THAT FEI!!!!!!!) (Meio-chan: *laughs* I think he heard that, all right... *points to a fuming Wufei* Gomen nasi Wufei-kun! It's the truth though!) All too soon, the dance was coming to an end. Suprisingly, Usagi threw her sword one last time into a glittering arc of death, but she didn't catch it. Instead, it landed at the feet of the very boys that Relena told her had desired to challenge Heero. "State your name and business." (Meio-chan: Go Usagi!! She can aim, all right!!!) (Tenshi-chan: Heh... More than I can say about you, ane-chan, ne? Your aiming is just appalling! *runs off before Meio-chan can kill her*)

The three boys were startled. "I'm... Mamoru," the boy with midnight black hair, "And this is my twin Darien (Tenshi-chan: I know, I know, Darien and Mamoru are the same person, but I needed at third person for this scene. NO LOVE INTEREST BETWEEN USAGI/MAMORU/DARIEN/ANDREW AND NO MEMORIES REVIVED, GOT IT?!) and the blond is Andrew.

Darien was a little bolder than his brother. "We wanted to challenge you to a sword fight," he stated clearly.

"Why," Usagi said, feigning hurt. "You come to me after you can't find Heero? I feel like I'm only the second. There's always Catalonia, you know."

Andrew gave a slight blush. "Dorothy's scary," he said a bit timidly, handling Usagi back her sword.

Usagi burst into laughter. "Can't say I disagree with you on that one." (Tenshi-chan: Hee-hee-hee...) Usagi sheathed her sword. "As much as I'd love to take your challenge, I must refuse," she said, her face downward. "Maybe after Heero comes back, or after I'm.... " she turned to face the *crimson* sunset, "free... If I'll ever be free."

Mamoru sniggered. "I think she's scared," he muttered to his pals.

Usagi froze at that comment. Scared? Never, not a Gundam Pilot. She wasn't Wufei, but she had her pride. She turned around to face the three of them. "I dare you to say that one more time."

"I think she's scared," Mamoru repeated rather loudly. He soon found himself staring at the point of Usagi's sword.

"You're on. Or do you need your two friends to fight with you?" Usagi sneered. "Though it wouldn't matter. I could take the three of you blind-folded." (Tenshi-chan: GO USA!!!) (Meio-chan: Hai!!)

"Please," Relena pleaded. "No fighting. Wait until class tomorrow."

"Iie," Usagi said coldly. She wasn't about to let these three weak boys get away with this. Megami-sama!! She was starting to sound like Wufei! "Gomen nasaii, Relena-sama, demo..."

Relena's eyes softened at the determined spirit of her newest friend. "It's okay, Usagi-chan. I understand. The fencing room should be free now."

"Great," Andrew said a bit shyly. "We can have our matches there."

"Now," Usagi stated, her tone icy. Relena inwardly shivered. So this is what all that training for war had done to the six of them. It turned them into heartless warriors. Well, maybe not Quatre.... but Quatre had only been in training for 2 years whereas the others had been training for battle since they were around 5. Usagi walked off towards the building where all the sports events were held. He three boys stared at her retreating form, then at each other and shrugged. The soon followed Usagi. Relena sighed. She might as well go watch. She started the walk towards the fencing room.

The air inside the room was stifling with animosity, especially between Mamoru and Usagi. Darts of electricity flared between the adversaries' eyes. "So," Usagi started, "One on one? Or do you admire my skill so much to have a three on one battle?"

"You couldn't take the three of us," Mamoru scoffed.

"You wanna bet your life on that? You'd be surprised," Usagi stated calmly. "Lesson one: Never underestimate your opponents," she dictated mockingly as she sized the three of them up. They had a good body build, but they couldn't be more challenging that Wufei or Heero, or could they? (Meio-chan: Oooooo, sounds like a certain part in Silent Waltz... *cough* *cough*) (Tenshi-chan: But that was the funniest part!!!)

Darien scowled. "Don't teach us what we already learned."

"Oh? So, you know that rule! Utilize what you know, and that may give you the upper-hand in this match, especially if it's a three on one," she slyly said.

"Do you want us to fight you three on one, or something?" Andrew asked bluntly.

Usagi shrugged. "It's not like I can't handle three of you at once. It wouldn't be that difficult." Usagi smirked at the red face of Mamoru. Hah, served that egotistical jerk right!

"You're mine," he growled.

Usagi held her sword in a fighter's stance. (Tenshi-chan: Chinese style!) (Meio-chan: Yea! Asian Pride! *sweatdrops* Gomen, just drank a cup of some Starbucks coffee... Kinda on a caffine high right now...) "Bring it on." (Tenshi-chan: Usa's got some spunk! FDG of ST would have been proud...)

Someone in a dark corner of the room smirked at the fire in Usagi's eyes. "Let the games begin," she whispered. (Tenshi-chan: I wonder who that person is! *sweatdrop* Trust me, I actually don't have any idea who this person is. I just wanted someone to say that line! ^^"") (Meio-chan: Imouto-chan... *sweatdrops*)

Mamoru charged Usagi, driving his sword straight for her chest. Usagi feigned blocking him, and suddenly sidestepped the guy, delivering a sharp blow with the flat of her blade at his back. "Fool. Anger and fury often cloud the senses," Usagi said disgustedly. She eyed Relena. "Now do you see why we're like this? It enhances our ability to make good decisions."

Relena looked at her, startled, then and understanding glint rose in her eyes. She nodded, all the while noticing that Usagi still hand her sword trained on Mamoru's back, and a sharp eye on the other three.

Mamoru let out a groan, getting up slowly. Once he regained his senses, he stood up straight and proud, and spat at the feet of Usagi. "Cheap trick."

Smart move, Mamoru.

Usagi saw *crimson*. Megami-sama this man made her mad! Even more mad than Lt. Une or Wufei did! She delivered a sharp kick to Mamoru's unprotected stomach, sending him to the ground again, tasting his own blood in his mouth. Darien and Andrew objected to this and knelt down to help their fallen comrade.

"Why you..." Darien charged Usagi, his rapier out in front of him. But he didn't make the same mistake as his twin.

Slowly, the two circulated each other, then Usagi suddenly lunged, puzzling the mysterious watcher. She knew that Usagi wasn't one to take first moves, but continued to watch. (Tenshi-chan: I FIGURED OUT WHO IT WAS!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!) (Meio-chan: *sweatdrop* Imouto-chan...) (Tenshi-chan: Nande? Do you mind if I like coffee?)

Usagi had a good reason for lunging too, because as that moment, Mamoru chose to swing his sword at her, missing her small back by mere millimeters as she moved foreward.

Darien blocked the oncoming sword and thrust his blade at her, only to be parried away by Usagi's. Darien took another swipe at her, just as Mamoru took a swing, and Usagi, being the smart girl she was, leapt and rolled to the side, watching the two friends clash swords. She rolled her eyes at the surprise of the two boys. "I'm over here!" she sang, taunting them. Suddenly, she heard a whistling as Andrew stepped into the battle. Quickly, she dodged to the side, the tip of the blade tearing the sleeve of her shirt. Relena gasped in surprise, concerned for her friend.

Usagi gave Andrew a calculating look, knowing he must of had a hard training to be able to sneak up on her like that. "Next time, work with the air, and you might be able to catch me next time."

Andrew tried to scowl, but could not hide a faint blush. Darien and Mamoru, however, did scowl, with all their hearts. They looked at each other and made their decision. Shooting a meaningful glance at Andrew, the blond boy nodded, agree to the plan. (Tenshi-chan: This is know as the infamous glance talk, founded by the Mischief Makers. Reference: Usagi's Destinies written by Rini. Very good HP/SM crossover)

Usagi glanced warily at the actions of Mamoru and Darien, knowing they were planing something. Reading her sword for anything, she realized she was surrounding by the three men. 'Not good... Foreward, Mamoru; Left, Andrew; Right, Darien; Back, wall....'

Usagi's watcher looked on with interest at the girl's plight. 'Interesting... How is she going to be out of this one?'

Usagi watched the three guys carefully as they inched their way closer and closer, closing the ring around her. Suddenly, she noticed Mamoru's eyebrows suddenly furrowed and the sound of feet running foreward. She did the only thing she could think of.

She jumped. The three boys were suprised, their blades lodged firmly into the wood walls. Usagi's watcher observed the next move made, since Usagi had landed on the flat of Mamoru's sword (Tenshi-chan: Ranma style! Lol!)

What Usagi really felt like doing was giving Mamoru a smart kick to the head, snapping the neck back, hopefully breaking it, but Relena was there, and she knew that wouldn't be too nice. So, she was going to taunt them for a while.

"Shame," Usagi said mock-severely. "I would have thought that the Sanc Kingdom's top male fencers would know not to rely on sheer force. Lesson two: The momentum of your body may be an advantage, but it will also be a disadvantage." Usagi sprang (Tenshi-chan: Usagi.. Bunny... Rabbit... sprang.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! *sweatdrops* sorry! Methinks me drinking way too much coffee... On with the fic) (Meio-chan: *sweatdrop*) off of the blade and over their heads, landing firmly on the floor. She turned to Relena. "Gomen, Relena-chan. It seems like you'll need to repair the wall."

Relena gave a slight laugh. "Don't worry about it, Usagi-chan. It'll be all right. Maybe I should keep it like that for a lesson for the future fencers."

Usagi turned back towards the three. "You know, you're not that bad at fencing. I guess I was just a little disappointed that you used force to ensure your victory instead of adroitness."

Andrew looked slightly abashed, knowing Usagi spoke the truth.

"Well then, Usagi," the watcher stepped out of the corner. Usagi nearly slapped herself. How could she not notice her?! Of all people, she should have been able to spot her presence. "Perhaps a match with me will be a challenge." The light revealed the speaker to be Dorothy Catalonia, her whip-like fencing sword ready for battle.

"Relena-chan, do tell me I'm not dreaming. Has The Catalonia invited me to dance with her?" Usagi asked mockingly.

Relena solomnly nodded. Usagi may be good, but Relena had seen with Dorothy could do with a sword, and it wasn't pretty to lose to her.

"Well then, Miss Catalonia, if I win, you stay clear of Heero and Noin," Usagi wagered.

"And if I win?" Dorothy asked.

"You name it," Usagi said.

"You'll stay away from Relena-sama," Dorothy said firmly.

Usagi thought about this, weighing her options. She knew Dorothy was good, and she knew that Dorothy would play dirty. (Tenshi-chan: Think of all of Ranma's battles.... the Black Rose.... Moose.... the list goes on and on....) "Deal. On clean terms. Nothing but swords."

Relena was glaring at the two girls. 'This battle is just as pointless and dishonorable as Brother and Heero's was...' she thought.

Usagi and Dorothy faced each other, each in their own stances. Dorothy, liking the power, made the first move, which Usagi easily blocked with a flick of her wrist. Another flick slashed across Dorothy's body, but it is was likewise blocked. Usagi made to kick Dorothy's hands, as she would have if she was playing by kung fu, but then remembered her own terms. Instead, Usagi broke apart from Dorothy's sword with a backflip, landing firmly on her feet with the tip of her sword facing the blond girl. The two of them charged and clashed swords again and again, sometimes all that could be seen was the swift shine the swords gave as they danced in the light. They locked their swords down to the hilts and staying in that position, both of them panting slightly. Usagi and Dorothy twisted out at the same time and returned to their original stances, their swords ready for anything.

Just then, Noin came walking through, frantic, looking for Relena. "Usagi!" Noin called out. "Have you seen Relena?"

Usagi was mildly surprised at this question. "Why, she's right here."

"Your Highness! What are you doing in the fencing room!?" Noin asked. "It's getting late!"

Relena looked at her watch, startled. "Oh my, indeed it is. I'm afraid your match will have to wait until later. Come, let us walk back up to the rooms together."

The rest, including the boys, started walking back to the dorms, except for Usagi. Relena looked back. "Usagi?" she questioned. "Are you coming?"

Usagi looked up at her. "Oh. No, I'll come up later," Usagi said with a cheery smile. "Don't worry about me. I'll be fine." Relena nodded and gave a little sprint to catch up with the rest.

'There's something wrong with that Catalonia girl... What was her past like? Does she know she's just being used by her grandfather to get information? Her past... Is it anything like mine? Her strength and skill at the sword....! She's so strong... And I didn't know she was even there until she came out of the shadows... Usually I can spot Heero in the shadows..' All there disurbing thoughts went through Usagi's head. "I must be out of practice," Usagi thought. But that couldn't be true... She had just gotten out fo training with Zechs less than two months ago, she couldn't be out of practice. 'Was Dorothy training too?' That single question nagged her mind all the while she remained to practice with her katana, her beloved sword.

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Dorothy sat up in her room, contemplating her next move. Usagi was good, and Dorothy had always known it. But she never realized the agility of the girl... Dorothy would have the disadvantage of speed, and possibly strength.

"Doubt it," Dorothy told herself silengly. "Not after all those times I fenced in Grandfather's summer house? Besides, I can't loose. I'm invincible. (Tenshi-chan: Just keep telling yourself that, Dorothy...) (Meio-chan: Uh-huh...)

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However, the continuation of their match wasn't to be, as Dorothy had other plans. Or at least, the match was delayed...

~*~

Relena looked up from her computer when she heard the knock on the door.

"Yes?" she called out politely. "Come in."

The door opened to revealed Dorothy. "Good morning Miss Relena," Dorothy said, giving a curtsey.

"Hi Dorothy. Can I help you?" Relena asked.

I thought I should speak with you about Noin," Dorothy stated carefully.

"What is it?" Relena inquired.

"You are familiar with Gundam, aren't you?"

Of course," Relena said. It's the most powerful MS. The colonials made it to win peace."

"I heard that Noin has an interest of collecting all the Gundam..." Dorothy hinted slightly, a secretive grin gracing her face.

"What?" Relena asked, startled.

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Meanwhile, a shuttle was flying towards the Earth from the colonies.

In the shuttle, two gundams rested peacefully. However, the pilots of the gundams were not as... calm.....

"So that's how you lost your memory?" Duo asked.

Trowa gave tacit affirmation.

"That's too bad," Duo said, sorry, yet light-hearted (Tenshi-chan: That's the ever sanguine Duo!). "Must have been one hit you took."

Quatre blushed shamefully at this statement. "I thought see you guys would help..."

"Do ya think if we give him a good thonk that he'll get him memory back?" Duo asked Quatre with an obnoxious face. "Maybe the shock will cure him!"

Trowa just sweatdropped.

"Duo!" Quatre exclaimed.

"A warrior finds himself in battle," Wufei said quietly.

"Wufei...." Quatre shook his head. "No, he won't. He's in no condition to battle. Without his memory, he can't fight in Heavyarms. It's our duty to protect him from harm."

Suddenly, there was a beeping from the consol. "Nande?!"

"It's a giant battleship!" Duo exclaimed. "Is it OZ?!"

A flash of light caught Quatre's eye. "Look!"

Trowa and Wufei stared at the approaching figure in grave silence.

They soon knew what that figure was...

"That MS!!! IT'S WING GUNDAM ZERO!!!!!!!!"

"What bakaro fixed that thing?!?!" Duo demanded, his eyes wide in horror.

"That's Zero..." Wufei growled, looking at it in strong dislike.

"Ooh!!" Trowa clutched his head, beginning to remember something.

"Oh, no.... Who did that?" Quatre asked, a blush of distress gracing his pale cheeks, he bright blue eyes wide in alarm.

"This is Peacemillion! Gundam pilots! Stop now!" the pilot of Wing Zero said. "I need to talk to you!"

Wufei's eyes narrowed. 'He identified us...' He and Duo got out of their seats, racing for their Gundams.

"Wufei! Duo!" Quatre shouted.

"Don't worry," Duo said with a smirk. "We'll just go say hi. If something should happen, leave without us. Take care of Trowa, Quatre!"

"Don't be rash!" Quatre scolded, trying to help Trowa's pain subside. "Remember, we can't wait too long before going down to Earth!"

Too late, he was talking to air.

~*~

The hatches opened, and two Gundams emerged.

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"It's Zechs Merquise in Wing Zero!" Duo exclaimed, opening links to the other two gundams.

Wufei just frowned.

"Gundam 02 and 05!" Zechs greeted.

"We've been tuned up," Duo said "Call these babies Deathscythe Hell and Altron.":

"I'l remember that," Zechs said with a smirk. "How would you like to use that new machine for us? You guys would be a great help."

"We'll never fight with an OZ officer!" Wufei cried. "I don't trust you!"

"You heard him, Zechs," Duo told him. "We'll get the Romefeller our way. If you get in the way...."

"If I get in the way?" Zechs asked.

"You're out enemy!!!!"

"Okay!! Come one!" Zechs invited. (Tenshi-chan: Milli just luvs to fight in an MS..... *sigh*)

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SANC KINGDOM

Usagi woke up from her doze in class from shouting coming from the main hall. She knew she shouldn't have stayed in class since Dorothy wasn't there. Something must be up.

"Princess Relena!" Noin yelled. "Please wait! It's reckless to march into the Foundation!"

"I'm a visiting Princess. They'll treat me with respect," Relena replied calmly.

As soon as Usagi heard this, she bolted for her room, her history instructor not pleased at all.

"Please! Let me be your bodyguard! Or Usagi! Or wait for Heero to come back!" Noin urged.

"You're counting on Gundam more than me, aren't you?" Relena asked her a bit sadly.

Usagi came down in a Sanc Kingdom uniform by them, outside of the building, waiting for Relena to come out.

"You're highness...," Noin said a little abashed.

"Don't be ashamed. We're all just trying to achieve peace," Relena said firmly. "That's why I'd like to look for the path to peace my way."

Usagi had to admire Relena for her courage at that statement.

"We're going now Pagen," Relena said. "His Grace Duke Dermail is waiting for us at his country house."

Pagen was a little hesitant, not sure whether to obey Noin or his mistress. "Yes, your Highness."

Noin gave a slight smile. 'Zechs, your sister is the hope for the next generation,' she thought. "That's why I must protect her Highness."

Dorothy was hiding behind the door in the hallway. "Priness Relena is wonderful! I must report this to my grandpa."

~*~

Outside, Usagi was waiting for her.

"Relena-chan!" Usagi called out.

"U..Usagi!" Relena stuttered in surprise. "Shouldn't you be in cla..." Then she figured out why Usagi was dressed at a Sanc Kingdom representative. "Iie, you're not going."

"Lena-chan! Onegai! I promised Heero I'd watch out for you!" Usagi protested. "Please let me go! Just because you have scuples, doesn't mean Dermail does!"

"Usagi..," Relena sighed, shaking her head.

"ONEGAI!!!!" Usagi pleaded. "If not as a protector, then as a friend!"

Relena knew Usagi wasn't going to give up. "Fine, come on. Let's go."

Usagi inwardly smiled at this. She didn't have to break her promise to Heero. "Arigato, Relena-chan." The two girls entered the shuttle.

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BACK IN SPACE....

The boys were having a hard time destroying Zechs.

"How?!" Wufei demanded. "How does he dodge out attack so easily?!"

"It's like he knows what we're gonna do!" Duo exclaimed. "Nani?! Could this be......"

"...Zero System?!?!?!"

"Is Zechs handling that system?!?!"

"That's correct. Zero System tells me which way to move," Zechs answered them. "It seems this system works well for me because I grew up on Earth."

That ticked Duo off. "Got a problem with colonists?!" he yelled, slashing at the white gundam. "Did you know that system's already killed a man?!"

"Did you know that Gundam Twilight has the Zero System installed in it?!" Zechs retorted.

Duo's eyes widened. "Nani?!" (Meio-chan: *winces* I'm gonna feel sorry for the person who's gonna be on the other side of Duo's ranting...) (Tenshi-chan: Moi aussi... Poor Renity...)

"The Gundam's supposed to fight for the colonies, right?" Zechs asked.

"Guys! It's time to go! Come back!" Quatre yelled through the radio.

"Look Duo. Gundam is a symbol for people who want peace," Zechs stated. "Live with the pride of a Gundam pilot!"

"Zechs!" Wufei yelled. He wanted to send Wing Zero into oblivion, but he knew that if Duo and him didn't leave now, they wouldn't be able to catch up with Quatre in the re-entry process.

"What was that about my sister having the system in her Gundam?!?!" Duo yelled.

Zechs ignored the question. "Get to your battlefield! These times need you to fight," he said as he watched the two gundam catch up with the shuttle and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. "Colonial boys..."

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Under Noin's guidance, Gundams and their pilots gathered at the secret base in Sanc Kingdom.

Usagi Tsukino (Serenity Maxwell) (not present--went with Relena)

Heero Yuy

Lucrezia Noin

Chang Wufei

Qutare Raberba Winner

Trowa Barton

Duo Maxwell

Gundam Epyon

Gundam Deathscythe Hell

Gundam Heavyarms

Gundam Sandrock

Gundam Twilight

Altron Gundam

Wing Gundam

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Yatta! Me done with Book 2!!!!!!

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Meio-chan: Or I'll be angry!! *brandishes her glaive again* Got it?! *grins* *singsong voice* I know what's going to happen!! Imouto-chan told me!!! He-he... I know I'm evil...

Tenshi-chan: Heh... You only know the beginning part, not the entire chapter so...nyah! *sticks out tongue*