Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Lost and Found ❯ Chapter V ( Chapter 5 )

(Hello again Minna-san!! I hope you are all having a wonderful day! Or night… whatever. Oh! I finally figured out that italics don't like to work for thoughts so from now on I', just going to use my favorite key to show thought… ready? Here it is! "~" Chada!! Kawaii ne? Well anywho! Here is Chapter 5!!! *cheers* )

Chapter V

By the next day, Emma became bored, looking at the many rooms that belonged

to Quatre's sisters and decided to look elsewhere in the house (It would take her many

more days to go through all of those rooms). She found an odd looking door that on either

side of the outside had a rack of kendo bamboo swords. She became curious as to what

was inside and opened the door. Inside was a long room that was painted white except for

the wheat colored tatami mats that made up the flooring. Sitting in the middle of the room

was Wufei, on the floor and in deep meditation. She blinked and thought that she would

disturb him, but she had always found meditation to be a curious art and always wanted

to know how to do it. She stood there, waiting for Wufei to notice her, for it would have

been rude to disturb his thought in any other way.

After a few long moments Wufei took in a long deep breath, "You may come in if you wish." He finally said, but did not open his eyes or look at her. Emma shut the door then slowly made her way over to him. She sat down cross-legged, facing him from the front, and waited again. It was a shorter wait this time.

"What do you want?" he was blunt.

Emma just looked right at him, "I was wondering if you could guide me in the art known as meditation." This had gotten his attention. He quickly opened his eyes and looked right at her. "Emmer," he began, "Meditation isn't just something you can take up like a hobby."

"I know," She said, "But, if I clear my mind, and open up to my inner thoughts," she bowed her head, "it might help me to regain my memories." She was enjoying this, sympathy might work, but then again, she knew that Wufei was not one for sympathy, but admitting that she was weak in some way might get him to help her.

Wufei looked at her for a moment then closed his eyes again. "In meditating, you must clear your mind of all worldly things. And open it to the spirits that surround you."

"The spirits around me?" She blinked.

"Yes, the spirits of living things as well as the dead."

"The dead?"

"Yes, the spirits of those who have died, the ones who you lover who have died, and the ones you have killed who will never leave you alone..." He took in air through his nose.

"Does the spirit of your wife stay by your side?" She did realize what she had said until he quickly opened his eyes to look at her.

"What do you know of Nataku?" His eyes were colder than ever.

"I… I don't know… The thought just entered my mind!" She covered herself fast. "It was like something or someone wanted me to say that, I don't know why I said it." ~This is good,~ she thought, ~Make him think his wife said something.~ She gasped when he quickly rose and her eyes widened with fear.

"STOP YOUR LIES!" He swung his arm in a motion as if to try and wipe away everything before him. "Who are you!?! Who sent you?!?"

Emma couldn't say anything in her fear, she just kept her eyes fixed on his as she looked up at him. They heard the door open and both turned to look. Quatre was standing in the doorway, wearing an all white fencing suit, a fencing mask under his arm and a blunt foil in his hand, Trowa was right behind him, wearing a black fencing suit. "What's going on in here?" Quatre asked then looked at the two. Tears had started to form in Emma's eyes from all of the fear she felt towards Wufei and from the relief that she was saved.

Quatre dropped his foil and helmet and quickly ran over to her, bending down on one knee, pulling her into his arms. "Emmer? Are you okay? What happened?"

She looked at him then at Wufei, "Nothing… We were only talking."

Wufei said nothing, just sneered and walked away, bumping into Trowa as he stormed out of the room. Trowa entered and shut the door. "Is he alright?"

Quatre nodded as he held Emma. He smiled at her, "We should have given you more warning about Wufei, but you get used to it after a while."

Emma smiled and nodded at him, then looked at Trowa as he had picked up Quatre's things and was walking over to them. "You shouldn't cry. Wufei would say that you are weak and compare you to a girl." He tried to smile.

"Is that supposed to be some kind of joke?" Emma smirked at him, and Quatre chuckled.

"Come on Emma," Quatre started to help her up, "you can watch Trowa and I. We were about to have our fencing practice." Emma nodded and went to the side of the room, to sit and watch. Trowa gave Quatre his things then got into position a couple of feet away. Then before saluting he said: "If I win this match, you have to answer on question, truthfully." Quatre smiled, "Your on." They both turned and saluted Emma with their foils. She smiled at this as they turned to each other and saluted again before putting on their protective masks. Quatre was first on the attack, then Trowa, their foils met with a soft clang and curved against each other, they jumped back then went at making much smaller attacks. The metal clacking as they did. Trowa made a slice towards Quatre's underarm and when Quatre tried to dodge it by backing away, he became off balance and tried to set himself right, but by that time Trowa's blade had finished its round and was thrusted forward, striking Quatre's chest, ending the match.

Emma clapped and smiled, "Wonderful!" She said, "You two are so wonderful at it!" As she applauded them they stood erect, facing each other and saluted one another. Quatre was first to take his protective mask off. "That was very good Trowa," he said as he wiped away sweat from his brow, "I would like to match again."

Trowa took his helmet off and wiped away his sweat with a flick of his wrist. "Time to answer my question." He was quick to the point.

"Ask away." Quatre smiled as he caught his breath.

"Why did you call Emmer, Emma?" Trowa looked at Quatre. Emma gasped as Quatre just stood there looking at Trowa with stern, but thoughtful eyes, then turned to smile at Emma. "I am afraid I may have to break my promise to you."

Emma nodded, "It's alright."

Quatre nodded and turned to Trowa, "I will tell you, but you must promise not to tell the others."

It was Trowa's turn to nod, "I give my word as a Gundam pilot."

"Well," Quatre began. "Emmer does remember who she is."

"She?"

"Yes, she. She is Princess Emma Schneider of Neo Germany."

Trowa considered Quatre for a moment, then looked over at Emma, who had her head down so as not to look at him. "And why are you here?"

Emma was about to answer when Quatre spoke up, "I told her to tell only when she wanted to."

"No, Lord Quatre," Emma smiled as she made her way to them, not caring that she walked with small, graceful steps. "The reason I am here is to find my fiancé."

"Your fiancé!?!" both Quatre and Trowa exclaimed. Emma only nodded, "Yes, my fiancé, and that is all I shall say for the time being." Both of the Gundam pilots nodded.

The rest of the morning went by with Emma watching the two of them fencing, until Heero and Duo came in to tell them that lunch was ready. When the two boys came in, Emma had to quickly change the way she was sitting, for she was in too ladylike a position. Duo didn't notice, but for a moment she thought that Heero had. She did blush though, when Duo had offered her a hand up off the floor. She had lost herself and held onto his hand a little longer than needed but it seemed that he didn't really notice that either, and she was glad.

(Well! That was chapter 5! I hope you all enjoyed!! The next chapter is a little longer.. but good… in the next Chapter, Relena makes her annoying appearance, (sorry to you Relena lovers) and almost blows Emma's cover in front of everyone! Also Emmer starts to be his usual mischievous self, using Relena as his first victim.)