Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ A Shot at Normalcy: University Life? ❯ Prologue ( Prologue )

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Note: This is my first fic and I don't know how it has turned out to be. Please review. And say so if you think this is the most horrible fic you have ever read! I promise the later chapters will be better, if u help me by reviewing. Love, Devil^_^

Chapter 1

He came back home after a tiring day. He put down his coat and looked around his apartment; a one room kitchen affair, furnished with only the bare necessities. He settled down in front of his laptop and thought about the day's events.

"We don't care if you were a Gundam pilot or not Mr. Yuy. What we need here are certified computer software specialists, not soldiers. Now if you will please excuse me."

Today was the same as yesterday and the day before that... and the day before that. The peace that he had fought so hard for somehow did not suit him. It was exactly 2 years and 5 months since the Marimaia incident. He, who had spent his entire life training for war, he who had lived a soldier's life, was not quite used to living a NORMAL life like other people.

He was looking through all the letters and the accompanying clutter that he had received that day. While browsing through some of the papers, he happened to look at a university brochure. He then remembered asking about university admissions to a school secretary. She must have sent them. He read over them and in a low voice said to himself, "I guess its time for me to learn how to live a normal life. Peacecraft University, here I come."

Since the end of war, every one of the pilots had gone their different ways. He decided to live on earth, the colony would bring back memories, memories that he rather not remember. 'I wonder how the others are doing', he thought.

He was to meet Hilde at 4.00 pm in the afternoon. He remembered the conversation from the morning. He had called her, but they didn't talk much. She was in a hurry it seemed.

"Scbheiker here."

"Hi! Duo here, babe!

"Oh! Hi! ... But bye! I have to go."

"Hey! What's the hurry?"

"Just have to go somewhere, I'll meet you at 4.00 pm at Café Chrome, 'k? I have something to tell you."

"….but…"

"Bye, I have to go. Love ya!"

She sounded excited. What was it all about? Well, he would have to wait and find out.

It was already 4.00 pm and she was late as usual. Suddenly,

"Hey Duo!" He turned around and there she was, dark blue eyes looking back at him from under short black hair.

"Hi there", he bent down and greeted her with a light kiss on the lips.

"What was all the hurry about in the morning?"

"Yes, I wanted to tell you about it. I am planning to join University."

"What?!?!"

"I had to get the applications. I got one for you too."

"You are serious, aren't you?" he gave her a shocked look, though his eyes looked amused. "What exactly gave you this bright idea anyway?"

"A friend suggested I start learning more if I had nothing better to do with my life."

"Who is this friend of yours?"

"Oh! Don't you worry about that, wise guy!"

"Ok! But why ME?" he asked in an exasperated way. He was really getting worried now.

"What are you doing anyways?" she asked not noticing his state.

"Lots of things", he answered looking for a way out.

"Like?"

"Like….umm….like…you know…like," his voice dropping with every "like". "…like…eating and sleeping?" he finally managed to blurt out.

"That doesn't count. What about a job? I know you don't have one. So don't even try to go there. Your money isn't going to last you forever, you know?" she asked, looking very serious.

"Hey! That's what you are for, right?" he told her with a bright grin.

Hilde was not impressed. And I mean seriously not impressed. "DUO MAXWELL, YOU ARE THE STUPIDEST, MOST ANNOYING PERSON I HAVE MET!" her voice seemed to rise with every word, her fists clenched at her sides.

"But you still like me." He was still grinning at her, completely unfazed by her sudden outburst.

"Stop smiling like that you idiot!"

"OK! OK! Stop shouting like that. Calm down. I was only kidding." He said in barely a whisper, trying to soothe his irate girlfriend.

After a long long time, and many such arguments later, where somehow or other Duo was the one who let off the bomb.

"Come to think of it, it's not such a bad idea after all," he said.

'Good', she thought. 'He is finally getting serious'

"I wanted to learn more about mechanics. I am good at it and I can learn more about software too." He said seriously

"So you are coming?" she asked hesitantly.

"Did I say that?"

"DUO!"

"The Circus isn't doing that well, is it?"

"No, not many people in the audience," the third Gundam pilot replied.

"How long do you think the circus will survive?"

"Not long. It seems people have found other means of entertainment."

"I heard the old man say, we might have to shut down sooner than we expected... Another circus might take me. What about you? Are you planning to join another circus troupe?" Catherine was hoping he would stay with her.

"No, I think not. I am tired of acting the clown."

"Then what will you do?"

"I don't know. Probably continue with my education...."

"You want to study Trowa? Why?" She was a bit surprised. She never thought Trowa would want to study. But then again, what did she know about the mysterious boy that she had cared for as a surrogate younger brother?

"So that I can do something else", he answered mater-of-factly.

"But where will you go? You need certain pre-requisites to get into university."

"You never know until you try, do you? And my soldier status counts, or rather ex-soldier status in that university, the one that the Peacecrafts set up a long time and which was handed down to Relena. I can try there."

"I can try for mechanics and psychology. I already know the basics."

'I hope the psychology will help me understand what exactly is amnesia,' he thought inwardly.

"Amber, they don't trust me. All these feelings being bombarded upon me, it tires me out. Moreover, I don't know what I am going to do if I meet with opposition everywhere." Quatre was really exhausted with trying to run the large Winner Empire. He was determined to talk it out with his elder sister. He would have liked to talk to Iria, but she was busy with her hospital and moreover, Amber was the one who handled much of the business transactions and she was his eldest sister. She would help him.

"What you need little brother, is a bit of guidance."

"Huh?"

"You can't let your gift become your curse. There are very few people with emphatic abilities like yours. You need to learn how to control this ability and not let it overwhelm you."

"And how do I do that?"

"Simple, find someplace that teaches you how to do that. You could try some university that has a special faculty for empaths like you." Quatre was still processing this new information when, "And yes, while you are about it, you could also learn more about business, so that people will not doubt your judgment so much."

"Which university do you suggest? There are not many places that offer such options and moreover, I never completed my schooling." He said dejectedly. He would have really liked to use his abilities to the fullest. He was busy brooding when amber spoke up again.

"Neither did so many others who were busy retaliating against or fighting for OZ."

"So you mean I can still get into university?"

"Maybe... not many, but I do know about one where you can surely get in. They have this policy about helping people affected by war lead normal lives; learn more and something else that I cannot remember now. Peacecraft I think. You could ask Rashid to pick up the forms for you."

"Thanks a lot, sis!" That's all he could say. He was too happy to day anything more.

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Note: This is my first fic. So please review. Even if u think its horrible and I would greatly appreciate tips on making it better and ideas, too. And if you are wondering what happened to Wufei, he makes his appearance in the fic a bit later on. Hope you like it. With luv, Devil ^_^