An Enemy's Serenade (2) - A New Roomate

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An Enemy's Serenade
Chapter 2- A New Roomate

Relena walks into the dining room and sees her brother eating breakfast. ?Well it looks like someone woke up late today.?

?I?m so sorry. I stayed up last night thinking about some strategies for the next battle. I think I have a way to put a major dent in their operations.? She sits down at the table and starts to eat the breakfast put out before her.

?Good. This war has been going on for a long time and all I can think about is defeating the Preventers. Then we can take our rightful place as rulers.?
?I just wish mother and father could be with us Milliardo. I?ll see you later.? She stuffs a last piece of egg into her mouth and gets up.

?Where are you going??

?I have to go check out that apartment that I was talking to you about last night. Then I have to practice with the band. I?ll be back though in time for the next strike. Promise.? She runs out and Milliardo follows her with his eyes.

?I hope so. I need you back here in order to realize my dream.?

* * * * *

?Hold on!? Heero screams as he heads towards the door where someone is ringing the doorbell repeatedly. HE opens it to see Duo standing with a bunch of cleaning supplies. ?What are you doing here??

?Don?t you remember silly? Sakura is going to be coming over to check out the place and we want her to move in. So I thought we should do a little cleaning so it looks nice.? HE walks in with the supplies. ?Now, maybe we should start with her room.? HE puts them down and looks around, to see where to start.

?Duo, everything is just fine. It doesn?t need cleaning.?

?Maybe not the room, but you do. Go put on some nice clothes. I don?t think she wants to see you in your boxers.? HE pushes Heero into his room, then heads to the door and closes it. HE heads for the cleaning supplies when the doorbell rings. He approaches the door again and opens it to see Sakura. ?Sakura?!?

?Hi, um, Duo. Is it okay if I?m early? I have stuff to do later.? Sakura plays around with her purse, looking inside.

?Um, that?s fine. Sorry that this place is a little messy. We were going to clean up, but we didn?t have enough time.?

?It?s okay.?

?Alright then. Come on in.? He leads Sakura in and closes the door behind her.

?Where?s Heero?? She asks looking around.

?Who?s at the door Duo?? Heero walks out of his room fully clothed to see Sakura standing with Duo. ?Hello.?

?Hi Heero. Sorry I came early, but I had things to do later.?

?It?s okay. I guess you want a tour then. Well, this is the living room. To your right is the kitchen and living room.? He points to the first door on the left. ?That?s my room. The next one is the bathroom and the other would be your room.?

?Come on Heero. You could be a bit more enthusiastic. Would you like to see your room to be??

?I guess.? Duo walks over to the door and opens it. HE lets Sakura walk in first and then follows.

?It?s not the greatest, but it?s cozy at least.? She goes over to the bed and touches it.

?As long as I can sleep and put my stuff down, I?m fine. I would take it, but I don?t think I could afford this. Things are really tight with the band. But as soon as I make it big and the CD?s start selling, I could pay more.?

?That?s not a problem, right Heero?? Duo looks at him.

?I guess not.? He shrugs his shoulders

?Oh wow. Thank you so much.? She hugs Heero and then Duo. ?When should I come back??

?HOW about tonight at 8? That?s when work is over.?

?Alright. I?ll see you then. Thank you so much, but I gotta go now or else the others will worry about me. Goodbye.? She leaves and Duo goes to pick up the supplies again.

?Well, we still have time before we have to go to work. Let?s start cleaning.?

* * * * *

Sakura walks into a studio where the rest of the band and a tall man with brown hair and eyes, sitting in an executive chair. ?Sorry I?m late. I had some things to do and I can?t stay for that long either.? She sits down on the floor in front of the others.

?You went to that guy?s apartment, didn?t you?? Ami asks.

?Yeah, so??
?So, you?ll be living with a sexy hunk of a man!?

?Ami, come on!?

?Come on is right. WE have to get down to business. You?re first CD is going to be out in about a week. And we still need to have some kind of show to get it selling. Then there will be plenty of other interviews to do. I?m also trying to get us a universal tour.?

?That would be so cool. I can?t wait until we hit it big,? Mary says smiling.

?I can?t wait until the chicks can?t get off me.?

?That?s never going to happen Amuro,? Mia says making everyone laugh out loud.

?Now calm down. We still need a new song soon so when you do make it big, you still have more to give.?

?That?s your department Sakura.?

?I know that Greg. I?ll get you one soon. I just need the right inspiration. Now if you don?t mind, I gotta go.? She gets back up once again and runs out the door.

* * * * *

?So Heero, are you excited?? Duo asks Heero as they walk down the street on the way to work.

?About what?? Heero asks back with his hands in his pocket.

?About having a total babe like Sakura coming to live with you. I saw you hit it off with her last night. You two were meant to be.? Duo stops in front of him.

?You?re reading into this too much Duo. She just needs a place to stay at.? He pushes Duo out of the way.

?You better watch out though. Once she makes it big, everyone will be coming to the apartment looking for her, especially other guys.?

?Hn.?

?I knew it. You?re jealous already.?

?Just be quiet Duo.? HE quickens his pace to get ahead of Duo.

* * * * *

?Relena, I?m glad you made it on time,? Milliardo says on his commander chair as Relena enters the bay.

?There?s no way I would miss today.? She gives him a peck on the cheek.

?Well, you better get ready then.? HE playfully starts to shove her out of the room.

?I?m already a step ahead of you.? She runs out of the room.

* * * * *

?Alpha and beta and zeta squads, are you ready?? Milliardo asks from his seat.

?Alpha ready.?

?Beta awaiting orders.?

?Zeta all set.?

?Relena, are you ready??

?Angel and I are ready and waiting,? Relena answers in her Gundam wearing a tight blue pilot?s suit.

?Alright, I?m sending all settings over to you so you can take control of the battle outside.?

?Is the voice system working better now??

?Yes. You?ll have control of the dolls.?

?Good. Dolls 1 and 3, are you guys ready?? she asks as she puts on an interesting metal headband. She takes part of it and lowers a blue glass band over her eyes.

?All set Princess,? answers the two men taking care of the pilotless mobile suits.

?Then what are we waiting? Let?s go. We?ll teach these Preventer scum not to mess around with us.?

* * * * *

?Heero. Duo. It?s nice to see you this morning.? Lady Une greets them as they enter the conference room, with the others already sitting.
?Same here Lady. So what?s new?? Duo asks as he takes his seat next to Wufei.

?Nothing. That?s the problem.?

?Relena hasn?t threatened us or given us any demands lately. That?s just not like her,? Trowa replies.

?Maybe it?s some type of new psychological attack. She makes us become really paranoid about being attacked and really edgy and then when she really attacks, we?re all really nervous and have trouble concentrating, then POW!?

?Maxwell, I?ve never heard a more idiotic idea in my entire life.?

?At least I have ideas. You just sit back and insult women left and right.? He turns his head away from Wufei.

?Why you little?? Wufei gets up from his seat and slams both hands on the table.

?YOU wanna take me on? I?m ready.? Duo gets up and motions Wufei to make a move.

?Sit down and be quiet you two. We?re supposed to maintain the peace, not destroy it,? Lady Une orders the two. Suddenly all the lights turn red and an announcement is heard.

?Attention all Preventers. This is not a drill. All Gundam pilots and red, blue, green, and yellow squads please report to your mobile suits. A huge fleet of enemy mobile suits are heading this way. I repeat-this is not a drill.?

?Well speak of the devil.?

?We better get moving then,? Heero suggests.

* * * * *

?Are the four squads ready?? Lady Une asks from the command counsel.

?Yes ma?am.?

?So are the Gundams,? Heero answers.

?Then you guys better move on out.?

* * * * *

?Well, it looks like the Preventer?s have sent out their troops. We better not disappoint them then.? She starts typing into her keyboard. ?Everybody nice. Everybody nice. Believe in the shining of tomorrow.? One of the mobile doll groups go forward and starts to fire.

* * * * *

?Heero. Part of Relena?s troop is firing this way,? Lady Une reports.

?Wufei, you, Quatre, and green squad, stay back and protect the station.?

?Fine.? Wufei and Quatre take their suits in the direction toward the station.

?All other squads go forward and try not to let any enemy mobiles go through.?

?I?ve been waiting for a good fight for a while,? Duo says. Wing Zero, Deathscythe, and Heavyarms fly forward and start to attack the enemy.

* * * * *

?HOW are things looking for us??

?NOT so good Lady UNe. IT looks like they have us number wise and there seems to be a new mobile suit that is taking out most of red squad by itself.?

?Lady Une, red squad needs back up now. I don?t think I can last for much?? The transmission goes out on them.

?Do you hear that Heero??

?Yeah. I?ll go check it out right now.? HE rockets off.

* * * * *

?This is way too easy.? Relena takes her beam saber and slices through another enemy suit.

?Relena, it looks like one of the enemy?s Gundams are coming straight for you.?
?Alright brother, I?ll take care of everything.? She puts her beam saber back on her arm and takes out a gun instead. She points it at the approaching suit and starts to fire, but he quickly dodges. HE soon takes out his beam saber and attacks the suit. She dodges and takes out her beam saber to counter his attacks. They soon start in a duel, each one attacking and defending itself at the same time. ?This guy?s good.?

?This guy?s not bad.?

?You?re not that bad of a pilot Preventer. And your Wing Zero isn?t that bad either.?

?You?re a woman?? Heero asks surprised.

?I?m the invincible Relena Peacecraft. DO you have a problem with that??

?I just thought that a leader would be on her ship giving commands.?

?I?m not your ordinary leader.? She takes her saber and slices Wing Zero?s side. ?Not bad, huh??

?Heero, report back to Preventer?s Base. We?ve taken too many casualties.?

?Right.? HE backs up and puts the saber away. ?We?ll have to continue this battle another time.?

?I?ll be waiting then.? She puts the saber away and watches Wing Zero fly away.

* * * * *

?We almost beat them. Victory is so close,? Milliardo says as he watches his sister come out of her Gundam.

?I know. I?m just as excited as you are. Soon the Peacecraft monarchy will be up again.?

?Why don?t you go out and relax now? I?ll take care of everything.?

?Thank you so much. I need to go get ready to move anyhow.?

* * * * *

?So, that mysterious pilot was actually Relena Peacecraft. She wasn?t that bad-for a girl,? Wufei comments.

?And she even sliced Wing Zero. That has to show something.?

?This just shows how much they want to finish this battle. WE almost lost to them. WE need to be more prepared next time and try to figure out some plan,? Lady Une comments.

?Hey Heero, we gotta get going.?

?What are you talking about??

?We gotta go meet Sakura.? Heero nods his head.

?So, she?s going to move in with you?? Quatre says.

?Why is everyone making such a big deal out of this??

?Oh, no reason,? Quatre says, giggling to himself.

?Come on buddy. WE gotta go now.? Duo tugs on Heero?s sleeve and they both walk out.

* * * * *

Heero and Duo arrive on Heero?s floor. They get off the elevator and see Sakura sitting on the ground with her bags, sleeping. ?Hey Sakura! We?re here!?

?Huh?? She opens one eye, then the other and sees the two walking. ?Hey there you guys.?

?Have you been waiting here for very long?? Heero asks.

?Not really. I?ve just had a really tiring day.?
?Same with us. Well, we better get everyone inside then.?