Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ The Courage to Fly ❯ Time to Face your Destiny ( Chapter 2 )

Time to Face Your Destiny

**Jesse Trinton**

After giving Zechs a hug I took a cab to the Aircraft carrier and was on my way back to Headquarters. Since I was on a mobile unit transport we got there faster than I did on my civilian aircraft to Earth. When I arrived from the aircraft Carrier port I ran to HQ and then to my room. I brushed past a few of my students who I trust gave me funny looks of my attire and into my room. I quickly changed pulling off my soaked dress and changing my soaked undergarments. Putting on crisp clean undergarments I then pulled out a skintight tank top, which was white, and a pair of tight denim shorts. I then pulled on my old mechanics uniform. That's right, at one point of time I was a mechanic. I climbed my way up the Oz ladder from the age of five to become one of the strongest pilots. I consider that to be a great accomplishment.

I then put on my airplane goggles and walked into the hallway. I walked down the hallway briskly and down the steps to Treize's office. I gently tapped on the door before pushing it open. I said, "Uh, Sir, you paged me." Treize's chair was facing the window in front of me, so I couldn't see his face. All I could see was the back of his black rolling chair, which made him look like a villain from an out of date movie. He said, "Yes, Ice about the Gundams, they are back by section 443-a. I want them taken out at all costs. You may use the newly built Vaynine we call it Manna. Be careful Lady Ice." I nodded quietly and left closing the door behind me. I ran towards the Mobile suit hanger and got into Manna…my destination…Earth.

**L Noin**

I walked into Treize's personal chambers after stepping past the doorway and hearing what he had told Jesse. Earth was a dangerous place where there were earthquakes and tornadoes and acid rain. In space we didn't have any of this and Jesse was to little when she was on Earth to remember what to do in those types of situations. He was looking at a picture, his eyes focused on it as if he was living through the picture. I said quietly yet firmly, "Commander Treize, I don't think you should send Lady Ice to Earth. She has been on this colony since she was five. That's Fourteen years Treize. She doesn't remember Earth." Treize set the picture down on the table face down and looked up at me. That was the first time I noticed just how much his eyes looked like Jesse's.

He said, "I have complete faith in Lady Ice. She has become one of my best pilots and I have confidence in her. I am surprised that you do not Lieutenant Noin. She reminds me of Lady Une. If Ice fails to complete this task, I will host her funeral myself. Lady Ice will not accept defeat. I believe this of her." Then he just stood up and left. My curiosity plagued me as to why Treize would trust just one pilot for the mission of taking on five Gundam pilots. He didn't even know about Nanako. I walked over to the table where he was sitting and picked up the picture. I looked at it carefully and noticed it was Jesse. I remembered that day like it was yesterday. It was when Jesse became a lady. It was a war between Oz and the Rebel Pilots.

Jess was about ten at the time and she was on a Leo unit with our best pilot that was supposed to take her straight to Oz from a trip just past colony x, the lost colony where she came from. The pilot was hurt by a missile and knocked out cold. Jesse took over and piloted the mobile suit. She disobeyed the orders I had given her and went into battle. When we came out victorious I ran to Jesse and gave her a good hug.

Zechs had taken a picture of us standing on top of the fountain. That day we had more fun than we have ever had in a while. Then a thought struck me, why would Treize have this picture? The only once to receive a copy were Zechs, Jesse, and I. I looked in the drawer right below the picture and found more of them. Each one had Jesse in them and it appeared that they were taken without us knowing it. There had to be at least a hundred pictures in this drawer alone. The sad thing was, I knew Treize well enough to know that this was only a small portion of whatever he had. He never left everything in the open because people would find them sooner or later. I said to myself, "What a creep." I then walked out quickly and quietly to tell Zechs of what I had found.

**Treize K **

As I lay in bed I worried about Lady Ice. I knew she could take care of herself, but Noin was right. Jesse was here since she was little. If I lost her I'd go crazy. I spent too much time turning her into the perfect solider to have her die on the dreaded place we humans called Earth. She was almost to the point of resembling Une to a perfect match. Now all I had to do was convince her she was Lady Une, or at least to marry me.

** Jesse Trinton **

When I awoke Gundams surrounded me. Flicking the on switch I set it to read brave waves. Easing out slowly using the move joystick I was careful to go slow until it began to pick up my brain waves. The last thing I wanted was to get into battle and have to do it manually. I felt the small click in my mind as the Manna clicked into mental mode. "The Oz commanders sure have a way of putting me in the heat of battle," I said to myself. Suddenly I heard a small click as the intercom came on and a Gundam pilot's voice was heard. He said, "This is Gundam pilot Wufei Chang. A Gundam has spotted you. Run now or prepare to die. We will not allow you to contaminate this Earth with your Oz objectives." I slowly tucked my hair under my hat to hide it as I said, "This is Pilot Jess Shinma speaking. You have till the count of three to surrender before I kick your ass back to Outer Space." Another pilot spoke, "We will never surrender. Your out numbered Jess. May I suggest you turn around and leave?" I sent five homing missiles at the Gundams. Before they could even react the missiles hit. The Gundams seemed unharmed. I took out the laser sword, but another Gundam hit me in the arm, which tore it leaving exposed wire that leaked energy from my energy cells.

The Manna was leaking power and fast. A huge battle raged on for what I thought was forever although it's was most likely a few hours. I have damaged the Gundam, which Wufei piloted. Also there was a Gundam, which one of them called Heavy arms that at this time had no arms. A red light started to blink. Then a Gundam finished off the Manna. It fell to the ground as I fell unconscious.

** Quatre Winner **

"Let's go Quatre, we won." Duo said. I was about to leave when Trowa said, "I think that person is still alive." I immediately got out of my Gundam and went to check it out. Trowa was quick to follow behind me, almost sprinting to keep up with my pace. Duo, Wufei, and Heero just stood there by the Gundams. I moved through the metal unit until I found a body. Trowa lifted it up and I checked for a pulse. "He's still alive." I said. Duo said, "Well then her can stay with Heero. Lord knows he has all the room since no one ever goes to his house besides us." Heero was about to object when Duo clapped his hand on Heero's back saying, "What a nice fellow. Always looking out for the under dog."

** Trowa Barton **

This boy looked awfully like that girl I ran into. Could he be…Nah, I dismissed the thought quickly. She was long gone by now. No way the girl would be stupid enough to show her face again after that ordeal at the party. Now that Heero had the boy, I was free of his weight and I went with Quatre and the others back to our homes.

** Heero Yuy **

"God you weight a ton," I said as I laid Jess on my couch. The boy certainly was heavy, although without all that clothing he would probably only eight about 80 lbs. I crawled into bed and fell asleep. Then the morning came and I heard Jess stir in his sleep. "Go to sleep or you'll rip open your wounds," I muttered in my sleep. Then I heard a painful scream. I jolted up and ran towards the living room. Jess had just bandaged himself and was trying to put his 2nd shirt back on. "Easy there Jess…one shirt is enough. You might seriously hurt yourself," I said.

** Jesse Trinton **

I quickly shot my arms down to my side. The small gashes along my sides ached. Not to mention my leg was bandaged too. I cleared my throat and said, "I want to…" Then I coughed and suddenly felt to weak to stand. I collapsed, falling forward. Before I fell to the ground the boy caught me. I looked into his deep Prussian blue eyes.

His Dark tumbleweed brown hair was hanging in front of his face. He was rather cute now that I noticed.

** Heero Yuy **

He was seriously weakened from the battle. I had to admit that this pilot was a very talented when he fought, he was willing to sacrifice his whole being for one lousy battle. He reminded me of myself when I was younger. "Hold on…let me get you to my bed…I bet your exhausted," I said. Jess simply nodded and closed his eyes. My cold and icy heart felt a small bit of warmness as I looked at this helpless boy. He must be in need of attention medically, so I called Releana. She was the kind of girl who knew how to take care of those in need.

** Jesse Trinton **

I awoke to a blonde hovering over me. Then I noticed that she was that girl, Releana Peacecraft. "Heero, Come here…he is awake!" she said. The man that saved me, he was Heero Yuy! Then I saw him walk into the room in a towel. His lean chest showed signs of a small six-pack and I felt my stomach get butterflies. I had no idea why my stomach felt this way, but I hoped I wasn't getting some disease from Earth. I turned my gaze to the wall so as to keep from looking at him and seeming rude.

** Heero Yuy **

Jess was staring at the wall when I walked in the room with a bowl of soup. I handed it to Releana and walked into my room to get dressed then make myself something to eat. I had no time for the wounded.

** Releana Peacecraft **

I slowly blew on the soup until steam stopped rising. This Jess guy sure was lucky my Heero saved him. He would have probably been dead by now. He was really cute, although he had long hair, which was back in a ponytail. He was most likely one of those gay guys that try to look feminine so that they can get a dominant male for their boyfriend. I slowly fed him the soup, being careful not to drip too much and not to choke him. I said, "So, Jess, I heard you worked for OZ."

** Jesse Trinton **

After eating a little soup and listening to Releana ramble on for a few hours I finally fell asleep. I thanked the heavens too. Listening to Releana ramble just wasn't my idea of fun. I drifted of into sleep only to be plagued by a new dream. I was inside the tank. Nanako was staring at me through the glass, calling out my name. I tried to reach out to it but two beady eyes appeared, staring at me. Then a face began to appear. The small, button like nose of the face was the first thing I saw. Then his mouth became visible, which was twisted into a sadistic smirk. I screamed, "No! Go Away! Nanako come save me!" Nanako kept fading away slowly. "Nanako NO!" I shouted. I twisted my hands free and tried to reach out to Nanako. The face laughed at me and I was plunged into darkness. Millions of hands covered my body and forced me down.

** Duo Maxwell **

"God almighty! This Jess swings like a boxer. I just got here and I already have enough bruises to need my toes to count," I said. Although Jess did look familiar from somewhere and I couldn't exactly put my finger on it. I had no time to sit and think about where I had seen him before. It was too dangerous whilst he was still punching and kicking in his sleep.

** Heero Yuy **

"Just hold onto that arm Duo. I have to wake him up," I said tapping Jess' face. He kept screaming about some Nanako and a Doctor X. This was all to confusing. To top it all off there has been news of another Gundam plaguing the colonies. Then Jess' Ice blue eyes shot open. They were glossed over with unshed tears and I was sure that at any moment he would start crying. I was relieved to see that he was okay. It made me think about why I felt what I felt. My heart lunged every time I thought that Jess might not wake up. Why was I feeling this way towards a man?

** Jesse Trinton **

I opened my eyes to find myself staring up at Heero. "So you finally decide to wake up?" asked a voice. I looked over to see the man I encountered when I was lifting weights. He had a small smile on his face. Suddenly a girl with brownish red hair in a pink and purple gypsy dress walked in and said, "We have to get back to the Circus. Its almost time for us to go."

** Jesse Trinton **

"Maybe we should all go. With that new Gundam around we might need the help," I said quietly. Heero looked at me with concerned blue eyes and said, "Are you sure?" I nodded quickly and said, "I'll be fine." I wanted more than anything to get back up on the tight rope again. I still had my outfit from when I was in the circus. I had put it in my jacket for padding. Heero helped me stand and Duo got on the other side. I wasn't used to this kind of treatment. In OZ you were on your own and the injured were left behind to fend for their life, that's what made you stronger. Then they helped me down the steps, into the car, and then we were off to the Circus. Heero was sitting next to me. I was so exhausted that I laid my head against the window in an attempt to get a better rest to regain some strength. When I awoke the Circus tent was right next to me. The yellow and white striped made me jump a bit as the sunlight reflected from them. "Take it easy Jess. You are to excited for you own good" Said Duo. A blonde helped me out of the car and into a seat inside. "I have to go to the Men's room," I said quietly to Heero.

Heero stood up, but I shook my head and said, "I'll be okay." Then he sat back down. I stood up and went into the guy's room and quickly changed into my outfit.

** Heero Yuy **

"Jess is taking quite awhile," I said. Releana walked over with Catherine. Both of them had a cotton candy in hand. "Shh! Trowa's about to come on," Catherine whispered. As Trowa walked out a small rose fell from the high wire. A searchlight rose until it centered on a woman who was scantily clad in an outfit. The pants had Ice blue tips, but started out black. You could say that they kind of faded together, but that wouldn't have cut it. Its as if the creator carefully wove the pattern that way. Her belly showed through a black lace over shirt. She wore a black Bikini-like top that, may I add, looked fabulous on her. She wore simple Ice Blue slippers. All together she looked like one of a sultan's prized ladies. Trowa said, "Come down so I may see your face." She grabbed one of the trapeze swings and sat down swinging back and forth until the searchlight found the perfect spot. Her onyx black mask covered the top half of her face except for her Ice blue eyes. I thought those eyes looked familiar, but I suppose that a million people could have those eyes. It was the kind of mask that you would see in a Zorro movie, not at a Circus.

She jumped down from the swing and did a series of five back flips in mid air. She then landed on her feet the crowed oo'ed and Ah'ed as she flipped. Trowa stood there with his arms crossed. "Very nice trick but my crowd prefers the challenge of Dagger juggling," he said, grabbing a few knives. She flipped backwards and grabbed onto the horse's bridle. Hopping onto the horse she rode it over to where my friends and I were sitting. "Volunteer anyone?" she said. Releana jumped up and down trying to get the girls attention. I wanted to act as if I didn't know her. Dou was trying to look down the girl's chest the whole time. Then she pointed a glossy black nail at me and said, "You, Come and be my eyes." I stood up trying to hide my surprise. She took out a piece of thick black cloth. Slowly she covered up her eyes and made sure to tie it tightly. She then said, "This man will place his hands on my hips as I throw knives at a bull's-eye. If I miss a single target then I shall buy everyone here a cotton candy."

Her voice was confident as I gently placed my hands upon the lacey over shirt and felt her warmth. Her skin was silky smooth even through the lace. She whispered, "point me in the direction of the Bull's-eye. I can do the rest." I slowly moved her in the direction of the bull's-eye. Then with lightening speed she threw the daggers. They all sunk into the bull's-eye. The crowd cheered as she took of the blindfold. I still had my hands on her hips and I gently rubbed them absent-mindedly. She looked behind her to say, "You're coming incredibly close to an Icy Death or warming over a cold grave." Her voice was flat but I could hear a bit of happiness in her voice. I let go of her hips and walked back over to my friends. Duo raised his hand for a high five that I just brushed past. Then he said, "So, does the black gypsy have a name?" I shrugged my shoulders as I watched Trowa walk over to her in complete Awe.

** Trowa Barton **

This girl could have been the one at Releana's party. It would explain how she got away without me knowing. "I want to commend you on your performance," I said. She remained unpleasantly still. I said, "I would like to know what Circus you came from." She looked at me and I noticed that her eyes were very familiar. I asked, "Who are you?" She turned her head and said, "Jesse belle, Jesse belle Trint."

I found it odd how we had been meeting a lot of Jess' lately. The she turned and said, "Now if you excuse me…I have to go change." I watched her walk away without even getting an answer to my questions. Some magician I was. I couldn't keep her here long enough for anything.

** Quatre Winner **

"Jess has been gone a long time. I'll go check on him," I said. Standing up I walked towards the men's room. I opened the door and saw a woman putting on Jess' clothes. "Excuse me, but what are you doing," I asked. She turned around and I realized that it was Jess. Jess then said, "Quatre, I can explain. I slowly sat down and took in a deep breath; this was going to be a long explanation.

** Jesse Trinton **

"Well, I guess I should start from the begging," I said. After telling Quatre the whole story in detail I decided now would be a good time to go. "I'll be off now, thank you for everything," I said. Quatre stood up and blocked the door. He then said, "You are going to stay here. You maybe from Oz, but I trust you Jesse." I hugged him gently saying, "It feels so good to be called by my name." Quatre laughed, clearly overjoyed, as we gossiped and talked. It felt so extremely good to enjoy life without having to lie to the people that saved my life. For once in my time I was happy enough just being me.

** Duo Maxwell **

"That girl sure was hot. I wonder what her name is?" I said. Heero glanced at me. Just the Quatre and Jess came back. I said, "Hey, I was wondering about you, did yah get lost?" Jess nodded and said, "I found out Oz is going to attack a place not to far from here." I jumped up out of my seat. "Well let's get outta here!" I said. We all got into the car except for the ladies. A Gundam battle is no place for a woman. We then drove off to where Jess told us. Heero looked back at Jess and said, "Are you sure you'll be okay in the car? I don't think its safe here alone." Jesse planted his feet atop the driver's seat as he said, "I'll be fine, just go." He then closed his eyes and looked as if he had fallen asleep. I wouldn't doubt it; this was a lot of stress on the body.

** Jesse Trinton **

I was resting when I heard voices. "There is a man in the car," One said. I opened my eyes to see Lt. Morin and his private, Mouse. Morin was a few years older than me. His brown hair was bussed short, but his bangs here down to his cheekbones. He was wearing the usual Oz uniform. Mouse had bleach white hair and the palest green eyes. His tanned skin vastly contradicted Morin's pale hue. Morin took out his gun and pointed it at my head. "If you have the courage then kill me. If not back down." Morin slowly began to pull the trigger. I had to admit I was pretty scared, although I wouldn't show it. Slowly I reached for the door handle. I pulled the handle just as the trigger was pulled. I jumped through the door. Pain shot through my arm as the bullet sunk into my shoulder. Blood spurted out as it bit into my flesh. I looked to my left and saw Nanako. "Nanako, Wait!" I shouted. I ran towards Nanako and tumbled over some debris on the ground. I got up and continued walking. My vision became dark as I felt my blood run down my back. I kept running as fast as I could, I had to get to Nanako.

** Heero Yuy **

What was Jess doing? The fool was running straight towards the Mobile Suit. "Jess! Turn Around! Run the other way you fool!" I shouted. I got out of my Gundam and ran towards Jess. Then he collapsed mere inches from the suit.

The other Gundams surrounded us creating a shield. I looked at Jess. His shoulder was wet. I picked him up and immediately thought something was wrong. Wet warm, sticky liquid was slowly dripping over my arm. I moved it back quickly and looked at it. "Blood, why blood," I said to myself. I sat Jess up to see that he had been shot. I ran to the car as Oz returned to their Head quarters.

** Duo Maxwell **

As I got to the car Heero was ripping off Jess' shirt. Right away I knew something was wrong. Two fleshy lumps inside of a bra meant that he was either packing pillow on him or that he was really a girl. And those looked real, I was an expert when it came to things like that. Trowa said, "Isn't this convenient. I was right about this one Wufei, Jess is Lady Ice." Quatre tried to look as if he didn't know anything and said, "What! That bitch is Jess?" I myself was rather shocked although it explained why Jess was such a good pilot. Wufei said, "We have to hear her story before we make any presumptions." Heero had been staring at the wound for some time before he said, "He's right, for now all we have to do is help Jess." I reached into one of my pockets pulling out a roll of duck tape. I always carried it around because you never knew when you might need it. Trowa handed Heero some gauze that we kept in the car for emergency medical help. Trowa seemed disappointed as he said, "All we have to help Jess is duck tape and gauze, how pathetic.

** Heero Yuy **

"It will have to work," I said. I dug out the bullet with my two fingers cringing as she writhed in pain screaming when I took out the bullet. Her blood began to spill out with a new gusto. "We have to get her to the hospital immediately. I can't stop the bleeding and its not going to stop any time soon," I said with a small hint of worry in my voice. I picked her up and put her in the back seat as Quatre hopped into the passenger seat as I started the car then we were off to the hospital in a hurry.

** Jesse Trinton **

I awoke to the feeling of laser's sealing my wound shut. I screamed a high and loud scream and wanted to cover my body, but my legs and hands were strapped down. "Stop! Let me go," I shouted as loud as I could. They finished sealing the wound and I was un-strapped. I sat up quickly and I felt the blood rush to my head. The room got darker and I couldn't keep myself standing. I laid down and took a short nap to hopefully make myself feel better.

** Zechs M*

I was practically sprinting through the halls in my hurry and panicked state. I had received news that Jesse was hurt from a bragging cadet that was soon in the hall doing laps. We were registered as her sole family and Noin wasn't taking it very well. Noin was about 20 feet ahead of me and I wasn't gaining any distance at all. I knew how she felt; we both loved Jesse with all out hearts as if she was our own daughter. I followed Noin taking the stairs two at a time to gain a little distance. It was hard to keep up with her as we ran towards the room where Jesse was being kept. Then I saw her our little Jesse bell. She had an IV in her arm and was as pale as the sheet. Noin ran in but I stopped by the door. Bile rose in my throat and I wanted to vomit. This was Jesse belle, the little girl we saved so many years ago from Doctor X. She was breathing shallowly as she opened her eyes.