Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ The 6th Gundam Pilot? ❯ Can I ask you? Oh Look a Bird! ( Chapter 4 )

Series: Gundam Wing

Pairings: 1x2, 3x4, 5x?, OCx?

Rating: R

Disclaimers: I don't own Gundam Wing or any of the characters. I'm not making any money from this. Besides the only thing I actually own is a cat… and you can't have him!

Author Notes: Sadly, this will be the last chapter I post on MediaMiner.org. I have only gotten one review so I figure there isn't any reader interest. If you would like to see more chapters please take 5 minutes and Review Please.

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Talia ran into her bedroom and straight into Wufei's chest. Forcing herself not to look at him for fear of turning red again, she started looking for clothes. "Sorry! Can't talk now! Gotta get dressed!" She had almost hauled off her top before she noticed he was still standing in the room. "Excuse me! I'll be done in a minute! Shooo!!" She grabbed his shoulders and turned him around, pushing him out the door. Closing it behind her she took a moment to catch her breath. `That would've been real great! Nice job of playing it cool there Tal!'

Once alone she jerked on a pair of jeans and a bit too short teddy bear t-shirt before rushing back out the door and past a glaring Wufei. She practically jumped down the stairs before hurtling over the couch to land beside Duo watching cartoons. She looked back and forth between her best friend and the cartoons on the TV. Then feeling impatient she grabbed his hand. She dragged him through the kitchen, past a startled-but-not-showing-it Trowa and out the backdoor.

"Tal," He whined when she finally stopped pulling, "That was my favorite episode!!" The girl just grinned and tackled him to the ground. It had been an almost daily ritual for them to spar though it always turned into play wrestling. For some reason neither could seem to keep it serious around the other. They wrestled a few moments before Duo jumped up, spread his legs and stomped like a Sumo wrestler. Talia followed suit, giggling like a fool.

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Wufei looked out the bedroom window at the spectacle and snorted. `You would think a Gundam pilot would be more serious, not act like little children all the time.' He returned to his desk. His mind stayed on the girl longer than he meant them too. Mentally scolding himself he picked up his book forcefully banishing all thoughts of his roommate from his mind.

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Quatre checked the clock and headed out the backdoor to find Talia. However, what he found was Duo and her each with a handful of the others underwear on their tiptoes. They kept jerking at the undergarments like they were supposed to go up further. It hurt just looking at them, even though they were both laughing their asses off.

He cleared his throat loudly and both heads turned his way. They both released their handfuls, trying to undo the super-wedgies. Finally, Talia beckoned him over and he complied though cautiously. "Don't worry, we won't give you one, we were sumo wrestling. It just part of the game," She said noticing his reluctance. Of course Duo had to chime in as he continued to tug down the offending garments, "Yea, well, boxers were never meant to ride that high. That's for sure. They were pinching in more places than one."

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Talia put one arm around Duo's neck and one around Quatre's and tried to be nonchalant about leading them away from the house. Duo being used to this treatment, tossed his arm around Talia's neck in return. Quatre kept his hands to his sides, not quite sure how he was supposed to be reacting. She had always been nice to him and vice versa, but for some reason she didn't let anyone, save Duo, close. They all had trust issues of course but even after all they had been through together she refused to open up to anyone else. Then he was hugged for no apparent reason in the bathroom this morning when he had never received a hug from the girl before. And now she was acting as though he was just as close as Duo. "So, umm, Talia, why'd you ask me out here?"

"Yea Tal. Why'd you bring Q-man along?"

"Cause Quatre seems like the most logical choice when you want to talk about uh, emotional, sappy stuff."

"Oh! Yea, I suppose that does make some sense. Well, spill it. Since when do you get sappy?" Receiving a tug on his braid his mouth snapped shut.

"I'm sensitive and emotional, not sappy. Thank you very much!" She replied. Both boys sweat dropped at the comment.

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Talia let her arms drop off their shoulders, and then flopped down the ground. The other two followed suit, Quatre waiting more patiently that Duo for her to find the words. "See, lately, I've been thinking a lot about falling in love and stuff. I mean Quatre, you've got Trowa and Duo you've got Heero. I just don't want to be alone. I mean right now we're all still staying together since we're still needed. But what happens when we're not? What will I do when I don't have anyone to talk with?" She sighed looking intently at her hands as she folded and unfolded them in her lap.

Duo smiled and patted her back, "You can stay with Heero and me!" She shot him a look like he was insane but before she could open her mouth Quatre spoke. "There's nothing wrong with being alone. Besides it will be a while before we should really think about that anyway. In any case, I can always find someone for you. I know plenty of…"

"No!" She yelled cutting him off. Starting again in a more quiet tone she explained, "I mean, I think I may already like someone." At this point it came out in a rush of babble, "But I shouldn't like them. And they don't like me and I think they only feel sorry for me but I want to find my true love on my own and I don't know if it's this person or if I'm just being silly because I don't wanna be alone forever. And I don't wanna make a mistake and get hurt or hurt him. Cause I really care about him and I couldn't stand it if he got hurt because I screwed up."

"Geesh, this is rather sappy Tal. But who is it you like?" Duo asked with a quizzical look.

Talia blinked a couple of times and began to turn a pretty shade of red as both boys looked at her expectantly. She stared at the grass on the ground, frantically trying to find an answer without actually telling them. "Well, it's someone that I've known for a long time, and even though we've been together a lot we really aren't very close." She started knowing that the description could be almost anyone.

Neither of the boys was satisfied with the answer and were still waiting. Her mind was refusing to give any further answer. `Maybe if we're moving my brain might kick into gear as well.' "I'll tell you guys on the way back to the house." They stood and started back. She fought the urge to begin smacking her forehead for an idea. She was saved by the sound of a car. She praised any and every god for the excuse before making a mad dash for the house.

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Duo and Quatre ran after her, wanting to find out the juicy information. Duo's yelp was followed by Quatre's as the braided boy ran into Talia and the little blonde crashed into him and they all toppled to the ground in a heap. [1] In the middle Duo gasped in enough breath to ground out, "Why the hell did you have to stop all the sudden?" Quatre straightened and helped up Duo who was scowling at the last figure on the ground.

"Didn't you get a restraining order or something?" Talia asked with a raised eyebrow, motioning towards the now parked car. Duo groaned as Relena stepped out and in her first breath called out, "Heero!!"

Of course Quatre cheerfully went to greet her, receiving a small smile and an absent-minded "thank you" for his attentions. The scowling pair followed them into the house quietly. Heero had actually come downstairs at the call and stood stoically in the middle of the living room. Trowa was leaning against one wall appearing as though he really didn't care, but from past experiences he figured there would be a show.

Relena's face lit up when she saw Heero. Quatre was still trying to be friendly but closed his mouth as he was being completely ignored. Duo was near seething, the woman was worse than a tick. Hadn't it already been agreed that she wouldn't visit anymore? His partner in crime had folded her arms over her chest to glare at their visitor. A little part of her wondering where Wufei was, everyone else was here to see the show.

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Talia's frown deepened as Relena ignored Quatre completely and the little blonde began to pout a bit at the dismissal. Figuring that this was as good a reason as any she cleared her throat as loudly as possible. It gained her the attention of everyone except its intended target, who was still focused on The Perfect Soldier. She cleared it again and this time Relena looked at her.

"As often as you deal with important people I would expect you to be more polite to those who have welcomed you into their homes." She raised an eyebrow and moved a little away from Duo's small but growing smile. Duo was trying not to smile. It seemed there would most definitely be a show! Where was the popcorn when you needed it?

Relena straightened herself and glared a moment at Talia before turning to Quatre, "I apologize Quatre; my mind was on other things." The little blonde graciously accepted the compliment and stepped back into the safety of Trowa's arms. Talia snorted at the apology taking a few more steps forward, rolling her eyes, "Your mind is ALWAYS on other things. Common courtesy is forgotten when Heero is within a six-mile radius."[2] She waved her arms for added emphasis. She didn't notice Duo nodding his head in agreement behind her.

Relena turned on her heel to face the other girl, "That's not true! In any case you're just jealous of my feelings for Heero. You just feel threatened because you want him!"

Talia started to laugh, holding her stomach, "Heero? Me want Heero?" She laughed even harder. "I'm not crazy; believe me I value my life too much to even go there. And…" She took a deep breath, sobering a bit. She turned her head towards Heero, "No offense but you're not my type." She grinned when he snorted, "I'm not anyone's type." The sound of Duo's jaw hitting the floor was nearly audible, though interrupted.

"You're my type Heero!"

Talia very nearly gagged at the squeal from Relena. "Give it up! He's not interested. Does he look interested?" Well, that was a pointless question. Heero never looked interested in anything unless it was a laptop screen or Duo.

"Be quiet! Just because you don't like men and couldn't get one if you did, doesn't mean you have to insult those you do and can."

"What?! I will have you know that I do like men! And if I wanted I could have a boyfriend."

"Oh really? Well, it doesn't matter anyway. You just can't have Heero."

"I already told you I don't even want Heero! I want…" She sputtered to a stop remembering their audience. All eyes seemed to be asking who and she forced herself to think of something else to say. "I want to get you out of this house. Since you find it acceptable to talk about people as if they're objects and you're rude to my friends." She mentally kicked herself for such a lame answer.

"I was invited and since you're the only person who wants me to leave, why don't you leave instead?"

"This is my house! And as of right now you're no longer welcome. So leave or I'll toss you out the door myself." Talia stepped forward so they were standing face to face. "You just try it." Relena sneered. Knowing quite well that this was the real reason everyone had come down to the living room Talia punched the other girl square in the face. No one moved to stop either girl as they started to fight.

Girls were dangerous, they fought dirty. Kicking, scratching, and pulling each others hair. Nearly every time the two were put in a room together this happened. After the first couple of times the boys had given up trying to split them apart. The outcome was always the same; Talia would get the upper hand. She always used a submission move from the American wrestling crap she always watched. Usually yelling for Relena to say "Uncle."

This time was not much different. Relena got in a few good hits and kicks. Both came away with handfuls of hair. They were tumbling across the floor when Talia grabbed a thick bunch of hair. She flipped Relena on her stomach and sat on her lower back. Then she looped the girl's long hair under her chin. Holding the end she gave it a pull. This pulled both at the girl's scalp and jerked her head up and back. Relena screamed when her head was jerked back.

Straddling her back Talia pulled again and barked out, "Say Uncle!"

She complied quickly with, "Uncle!" And her hair was released and the weight on her back disappeared. Standing Relena tried to compose herself as any lady would. She did note with some satisfaction that Talia had a good many scratches and probably a couple of bruises on her arms. Her lip was even bleeding; she had done quite a bit better this time. "I need to be going now. I have an appointment this evening." She bid them farewell and somewhat limped to the waiting car.

With an arm around a beaming Duo and grinning from ear-to-ear Talia called after her, "Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!" She was answered by the sound of a car door slamming.

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Going back into the house she eyed the boys still standing in the living room. "Alright! Show's over! Don't you guys have something better to do than watch a chick fight?" The corners of Trowa's mouth turned up as he slowly released Quatre and returned to the kitchen. Heero shook his head and started up the stairs only to be stopped by a hand on his shoulder. Duo was giving him the most pitiful look he could muster and doing a pretty good job.

"What you said earlier…"

The Perfect Soldier shook his head once, "I didn't mean it like that Duo."

The braided boy brightened, moving past his love on the stairs. He grabbed his hand with a mischievous grin and purred, "Prove it." To which Heero was only too glad to comply.

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This left Talia and Quatre in the living room. Feeling rather uncomfortable standing in silence she hopped over the couch and patted the space beside her. The little blonde sat down beside her and waited expectantly. She absent mindedly wiped the blood from her lip and licked them nervously.

"I suppose you still want me to tell you. Especially since I almost blurted it out to everyone. But, you promise not to tell anyone or do anything to try and help this along? Unless of course I ask for help." She pleaded quietly knowing how much he liked to play matchmaker.

"I promise Talia. I won't tell the person that you like or try to get you both together."

She leaned forward until she was next to his ear and whispered, "I think… I think I have feelings for Wufei." Quatre's eyes snapped open, "WU…" A hand over his mouth silenced the rest of the name. "Be quiet!" Quatre seemed in a state of shock as he mouthed "Wufei?" She nodded and he blinked a few more times as if the answer didn't compute. She could almost see the wheels in his head turning with ideas on how to get them together even as they sat there. Pointing a finger at his nose she sternly reminded him, "You promised not to tell anyone or do anything to help unless I ask." His eyes rose to meet hers, the wheels apparently hadn't stopped turning as he asked innocently, "But don't you want to know if he has any feelings for you?"

Her mouth fell open. `Well Duh! Of course I want to know! How can you look so innocent and be so devious all at once?' This ran through her mind even as she shrugged and answered, "I guess so. If you can find out without being obvious about it." Quatre beamed, overflowing with newfound energy. "Don't worry about a thing! I'll find out!" And then he was gone. For some reason Talia wondered if maybe she shouldn't have told him at all.

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[1] Think... Domino effect!!

[2] Or nine-mile or on the same continent... heh sorry I'm not much for Relena

And that is Chapter 4! Hopefully Chapter 5 will not take as long, lots of ideas YAY! Also, I wanted to PLEAD for reviews!! I don't care if I only get one or two a chapter, but they would be very much appreciated. And you'll be thanked/have questions answered in when I post up the next chapter. I just want to know if anyone is enjoying this story or if I should just keep it to myself. Or you can just flame the hell out of me, or praise me, that would be nice *grins* Also, any ideas for future chapters are welcome!

Next Chapter will include…

Evil Quatre, Pissed off Wufei and Zechs??

Don't ask me… I don't know what's gonna happen either ^_^