Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Rest In Peace ❯ Decisions ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Title: Rest In Peace
Author: Sailor Bluestar
Pairings: MikhaelxHarley, CyanidexSkids, HeeroxDuo,
Trowa+Quatre
Rating: NC17 in certain parts...so I'm sticking to
either R or NC17
Warnings: OOC, but then again, this is AU. There may
be cameos of other anime characters. BMB/GW
crossover. There are also hints of The Mummy so
there's gonna be death.
Disclaimers: I don't own anything except the plot.
Yep, I finally own something! *someone taps shoulder*
Huh? *whisper whisper* *pouts* I don't own the
title neither. Most characters are Sandra's Boy Meets
Boy and the rest belongs to their anime creators. The
title belongs to the song from Buffy the Vampire
Slayer's musical with Spike. WAH!

Rest In Peace
Chapter 3: Decisions

"Whisper in a dead man's ear,
It doesn't make it real" -Spike

"Heard you are going to find a tomb in that desert." a
man with long red hair tied back in a ponytail says.

"Yeah, that's me. Who are you and what do you want?
I've got a journey to prepare for." Cyanide growls.

"No need to get so snippy. The name's Tybalt
O'Donnel." Tybolt says. "And I can lead you to the
tomb."

"How much for your services?" Cyanide asks,
suspicious.

"My price is a share of the treasure found in the
tomb." Tybalt replies.

"Deal." Cyanide says. "Just as long as you get me and
perhaps a few slaves there."

"No problem. Not a problem at all." Tybalt says,
grinning wickedly.

Cyanide left Tybalt to try and find that innocent
bystander to his trial that he saw. He sees his prey
walking around in the library. Slipping inside, he
approaches the person he admires from afar.

"Hello." Cyanide says, trying to get the person's
attention. "My name is Cyanide Torres."

"I know. You were going to be executed earlier today.
My name is Skids DiAngelo just for formalities. Now
what do you want with me?" Skids asks.

"I was hoping if you would join me in my quest."
Cyanide says hopefully.

"I would have to ask permission from Wufei." Skids
informs him.

"Oh? You're a slave?" Cyanide asks, shocked.

"I am." Skids confesses.

"Well, you can come with me and get some treasure and
then you can buy yourself out. You can do that
right?" Cyanide asks, eagerly.

"I don't know if I can." Skids says sadly. "I haven't
found anything stating that slaves can buy their
freedom."

"Maybe it's written at the tomb. After all, tombs are
for rich guys who write laws and stuff." Cyanide says
happily.

"Really?" Wufei asks, walking up behind them. "And
what are you plotting with my slave?"

"I was merely pointing out the profits your slave can
gain in both monetary value and in knowledge by
accompanying me in my journey." Cyanide states.

"What do you want to do?" Wufei asks Skids.

"I wouldn't mind going." Skids says, blushing. 'Why
is my heart beating so fast?'

Cyanide and Skids looks to Wufei expectantly. Wufei
thinks about the pros and cons of going.

'I could finish Mr. Winner's work. But Quatre will
have my hide. I am a scholar. My purpose is to bring
knowledge back. But Quatre will have my hide,
especially knowing that Skids wants to go too and I
let him.' Wufei debates.

Wufei sighs, "We go."

Cyanide and Skids beams in utter happiness.

"Can we bring some of the others?" Skids asks
excitedly.

Wufei frowns, "That's up to Quatre to decide. I doubt
he'll even be happy that we're going."

"But the adventure!" Skids protests. "Harley and Duo
would go ballistic!"

"And so would Quatre." Wufei reminds him. "We'll
leave it to Quatre to decide. Lets go."

The three walk over to Quatre's restaurant. Wufei
waves to some of the slaves there, asking for Quatre.
Quatre appears with Trowa, Duo, Heero, Harley, and
Mikael by his side. Quatre ushers all of them into
his office.

"Why are you here Wufei?" Quatre asks, not looking at
Cyanide.

"I'm going with Mr. Torres here with Skids." Wufei
replies.

"But you'll die!" Quatre protests.

"That is why I want to bring Heero along for
protection. I'm pretty certain I can rent slaves for
a certain amount of time." Wufei says.

Duo clings to Heero. Harley grins at Skids. Quatre
sighs.

"I don't want him going out there." Quatre states
firmly. "It's too dangerous. Not to mention deadly."

"Just because your father died on that expedition,
doesn't mean I will. I want to continue your father's
work. As a scholar, it is my duty to bring knowledge
to this world. Even if it is forbidden. With Heero
as a bodyguard, any attackers will be hard pressed for
victory." Wufei argues.

"But Duo will be left behind." Quatre returns.

"Heero can bring Duo along." Wufei states, giving
permission.

"Can I go too? Skids and I got a lot of catching up
to do." Harley informs Quatre.

'I hope they're not a couple.' Cyanide prays.

"Don't you guys get it? It's dangerous out there in
the desert." Quatre says, frustrated.

"Well, they don't call it a desert for nothing." Wufei
remarks. "Besides, there may be a chance for them to
earn their freedom."

Quatre considers this for a moment. "Fine. You can
have Harley, Heero and Duo for 10 gold pieces. I want
them back alive when you return or I will skin you
alive."

Mikhael coughs, "Where Harley goes, I go."

Quatre's eyebrows twitch in agitation. "Fine. But
the price goes up to 15."

Wufei nods, handing over 15 gold pieces. Cyanide is
pleased to see Mikhael pinning for Harley. They
decide to meet up at the gate at dawn with their
supplies. They each go their own way to prepare
themselves.

'Be careful my friends. There are things I didn't
tell you about that you will learn very soon the hard
way.' Quatre reflects. "Abdul."

"Master Quatre?" Abdul asks.

Writing a note quickly, Quatre hands it to Abdul.

"Give this to Rashid. I don't want any of the slaves
hurt. Nor Wufei. I want them back alive. I don't
care what you do with Cyanide Torres. But my friends
must make it back. Without any valuables preferably."
Quatre instructs.

"As you wish Master Quatre." Abdul says, bowing before
leaving.

"When are you going to tell them about this?" Trowa
asks softly.

"Trowa! Don't scare me like that!" Quatre snaps.

"I'm sorry." Trowa replies.

"Don't be. They don't need to know. Not yet. They
don't realize the full effect of robbing from the Tomb
of the Damned. They will bring the end of the world."
Quatre says, looking out the window. "And don't you
dare tell them. They would be crushed."

"Still thinking about their hearts." Trowa reprimands.

"Always. But their adventurous natures must be sated.
I just hope they live to see another day." Quatre
confesses.

End Chapter 3