Forgotten 7
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 7:42 pm
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Chapter 7 - Fighting Comrades
?Why did she file a guilty plea? What has gotten into her mind?? Zechs sat slouchy in the chair while rubbing his chin back and forth. ?Don?t she know treason?s equal punishment?? Relena?s older brother asked no one in particular as he slammed his fists hard on his office table. ?Tell me Noin, what else can we do to save my sister?s life??
?Zechs, I?m sorry but I don?t want to give you false hopes. I hate to say this but I really think that she wouldn?t be able to get out of this. She was the one who admitted it in court and I believe her words were the evidence itself against her.?
?No.? The man said while trying to shoo the horrible image of his sister inside a lethal injection chamber.
?Zechs.? Noin walked behind her fianc? and slightly embraced his back, hoping to comfort him even for a little while.
He looked back and lightly tapped her shoulder as if acknowledging her presence. ?I better call her.? He moved away from his fianc??s embrace and walked towards the coffee table to get his mobile phone.
Relena?s cell phone rang once, twice, thrice and four times but still no one?s answering. ?Shit! What?s taking her so long? Haven?t she seen my number register on her phone?? Zechs asked apparently not pleased. ?C?mon, answer the phone, c?mon.? He impatiently murmured while tapping his fingers on the wooden table, creating an unusual rhythm. He had finally given up after discerning that her sister has no intentions on picking up his call and just sighed to somehow release his distress.
A few minutes later, Zechs?s phone rang and he instantly picked up the call, hoping that it was her sister. ?Relena, you??
Upon hearing the lightning count?s gruff voice, the Death scythe pilot made a double thought on whether to consult his plans with him first. ?Umm? Zechs? This is? uh? Duo.?
?Duo. What do you want??
?Umm? I want to arrange a meeting for us about the?? Duo tried to explain but was cut off by the older man on the other line. ?I know what you want to say. Just count me in on whatever plans you have to save my sister. Expect me and Noin to cooperate fully.? Zechs said getting straight to the point.
?Okay. Meet me here in Colony L1, Point H2D in the West Coast at exactly twenty-one hundred hour.?
?Roger.?
?Good. Roger and out.? Duo said and terminated their connection to call the others.
*****
?Master, you have an emergency call coming from Colony L1.? Rashid, one of Quatre?s most trusted Maguanacs immediately delivered the message to his superior and handed him the vidcom.
?Thank you.? Quatre said as he waved his left hand for him to leave. ?Good to see you Duo. Do you know anything about the latest status of Relena?s case??
?Yes, and as early as now, I can assess that it?s just getting worse. So, I decided to call for an emergency meeting regarding Relena?s safety.?
?I?m in and I bet Dorothy too. By the way, who else are coming??
?Zechs and Noin. I?ll still telephone the others to inform them. Anyway, the venue of the said meeting is here in Colony L1, Point H2D in the West Coast at exactly twenty-one hundred hour.?
?Roger that. Anyway, is Heero coming??
?I?m not that sure though but I think he will.? With that, Duo said their byes and hooked up his connection on Colony L3.
*****
?Okay Duo. I?m coming if it?s for her? Good? See you in a few hours.? A man with a gravity-defying brown hair and green eyes said as he put the phone down.
Catherine Bloom came out of nowhere, which startled the other man a little, and asked with concern, ?To whom were you talking to a while ago? Was there any problem??
?It?s Duo and it?s about Relena. He told me to meet him and the others in Colony L1. Wanna come?? Trowa asked in a Heero-ish attitude.
?Sure. Just give me fifteen minutes.? Catherine sprinted up her room to bundle up.
*****
?Wufei, I just received a call coming from Duo. He told me to meet him in Colony L1, Point H2D in the West Coast at exactly twenty-one hundred hour. He?s expecting you to be there, too.? Sally Po informed her comrade in the Preventer?s office as she sat in front of her computer to work on some informations regarding Relena?s case.
?What for, onna?? The Chinese pilot asked slightly irritated at the unwelcome distraction.
?Hey shit! Can?t you stop calling me onna even for a little while?? Sally asked sardonically with a shrug on her face and then added, ?By the way, the meeting?s for Relena. It?s about her treason case.?
?Fine, I?m coming but I still insist on calling you onna. Weakling.?
?Okay, if you say so. It?s probably just your term of endearment for me.? She jokingly assumed as she continued to type away in her PC.
Wufei was alarmed after hearing Sally say that it was his term of endearment, ?How does she knew I like her?? However, he still insisted to deny it and said, ?It?s a term for weaklings. Stupid.?
?Whatever. Let?s just focus on Relena, okay?? Sally said and put their way of thinking back on track.
*****
?Hilde, don?t worry babe. They?ll be here in a few minutes. I?ve already called everybody and have informed them of the situation.? Duo said as he draped a reassuring arm around his girlfriend?s shoulder.
?But Duo? I?m still nervous about everything. I can?t help but cry to see her die when she?s innocent.? She clung to him as if he were her lifeline and continued to sob.
The doorbell ?s high-pitched buzz of Heero and Duo?s spacious dormitory diverted their attention. Duo immediately stood up from his bed and made his way towards the door.
Zechs and Noin were the first to arrive and were shortly followed by Quatre, Dorothy, Trowa, Catherine, Wufei and Sally.
?Hey guys! Glad you?ve made it.? Duo called out somewhat cheerfully while gesturing for them to sit on the couch. The guests all chose their own most comfortable spot as the braided pilot started off the discussion. He briskly rubbed his hands together pensively and asked, ?Umm? guys? Does anyone here have a suggestion or a simple plan in mind to stop the skirmish between Lena and the ESUN committee??
?I have a?? Quatre was about to speak up when Heero suddenly interfered and came out of nowhere.
?Geez Heero. Do you really have that skill in you to just pop out of the blue or you?re just my bud?s apparition?? Duo remarked mockingly as he crossed his arms in front of his chest. ?Gosh, I?m seeing things.?
?Just stop it Duo. At least Heero came here to help us think of some ideas to help Relena out of that whole ordeal.? The Arabian shushed Duo?s insult as he leaned forward on the center table to take the cup of coffee served by Hilde a few minutes ago.
?You know what Heero, just inform us a bit when you?re planning to show up.? Duo again added contemptuously. ?You could give me a heart attack just by doing that.? He continued while stifling his laughter.
?I?m not here to help.? He informed them dryly. His dark long bangs covered mostly of his eyes but anger was still evident from them.
?Wha?spshhh?!? Quatre almost choked from his drink upon hearing Heero?s remark. After clearing his throat he again queried, ?Come again??
?You?ve heard me Quatre.? Heero replied as he stared directly into his eyes as if commanding him to stop his questioning at once.
Quatre gulped upon seeing the unusual seriousness in the man?s Prussian blue eyes and then decided to just shut his mouth. It seemed that the Arabian was not the only one shocked but also everyone inside the room. They were all speechless, including that loud-mouthed pilot and Heero took that as a cue to continue, ?I?ve just talked to her a couple of hours ago and it seemed that pursuing her won?t do any good. She had already made up her mind. So, there?s no use for this fucked-up meeting to go on.?
Thinking that he won?t get any reaction, Heero poised himself to turn around and retreat when all too unexpectedly someone from behind grabbed his jacket?s collar and slammed his body hard on the wall. ?What fucked-up meeting?? Duo?s charming violet eyes almost turned hazy gray that reflected pure hatred upon hearing the other man?s comment. ?You?re the only one who?s fucked-up here Heero. Can?t you see the effort that we?ve all done just to help a friend??
Heero harshly pushed away Duo?s hand and brushed the imaginary dirt off his jacket. ?Is that all you have to say?? He glared dangerously into the other man?s eyes as if warning him not to pursue this fight to any further extent. ?I?m leaving.? He turned his heel and perilously walked slowly towards the front door.
?Jerk!? Duo shouted irately as he advanced towards Heero and gave the man?s right cheek a tough blow.
?You shouldn?t have done that, Duo.? Heero?s voice was low and deadly as he wiped the blood that dripped at the corner of his mouth and lunged at Duo to give back the punch twice as hard. Duo fell on the floor at the impact of his first punch that gave Heero an open opportunity to give him another blow in the stomach.
?You?ll pay for that.? Duo recomposed himself and prepared for another attack but then Quatre and Milliard held him back. He struggled to get away from both men?s grip but failed because of his already damaged and weak body.
?Stop it Duo.? Milliard said and then slowly released him after seeing that he had already calmed down. Now it?s already his turn to confront the so-called Perfect Soldier. ?Heero, I don?t want to put up a fight. I just want to ask a few things.?
?Go ahead.? Heero said smugly.
?Why are you like this? You seemed to be very uncooperative these past few days. Don?t you want to help my sister??
?Honestly?? Heero asked and the older man nodded. ?Zechs, I?ve already tried to convince your sister but she still rejected it.?
?Elaborate.? Milliard said as he crossed his arms in front of his chest.
?I?ve already spoken to her a few hours ago. I asked her repetitively if she wanted to come but she?s still stubborn and don?t want to. She said she just can?t and that she has her own reasons for doing so. I tried but??
Heero was cut off by a very angry Duo. ?You tried? Maybe your trying wasn?t enough. She probably saw something in your eyes that it?s not worth it to stay with you ?cause everything will still be the same anyway.? He paused and then continued, ?Are you too blind not to see that?s she?s in love with you??
?I know.? Heero plainly and emotionlessly stated.
?You know? My God. Heero, you know what? If you had only confessed your obvious feelings for her, then perhaps she might change her mind and agree with our plan. In that case, you just didn?t made things easier for the two of you but you have also saved her life.?
?I don?t have any feelings for her and I know what I?m doing Duo.? He replied monotonously.
The braided pilot inched closer and oddly slow towards Heero and then abruptly grabbed his shirt and smashed his body on the wall once more. This time, Heero didn?t make any move to fight back but just stared boldly at Duo as if challenging him to defy him yet again.
?Stop denying yourself Heero. You know deep inside that you love her. How long would you keep her waiting??
?Fuck. You. I hate it when someone butts in my life. This is my damn life Duo, so quit nosing in.? Heero said while pointing his index finger onto Duo?s chest. The other man slapped it away and grabbed Heero?s shirt once again and did the same thing he had done a couple of minutes ago. ?Listen Heero. This might be your last chance to finally tell her how you feel. Don?t wait to do the things you know need to be done. Take the time to do? what you need to do? and do it?NOW!? Duo said while punctuating each phrase with a hard slam on the wall and then released him after satisfying himself at what he had said.
The blazing fury in Heero?s blue eyes mellowed down and left nothing but a vacant swirl of blue. No emotions. Empty. Nothing. He blankly stared at Duo and then to the floorboards while considering and absorbing the meaning of Duo?s words.
?Take the time to do what you need to do and do it NOW.?
A/N: Whew! Finally, I?ve finished this chapter. Another thing, the twenty-one hundred hour or 2100 (in case you got confused) means eleven o?clock pm in military time. Anyway, just correct me if I?m wrong there. That?s all for this chapter and on to the next. Please send your comments and reviews in Issahyrp@yahoo.com
Mailto: Melissa
Chapter 7 - Fighting Comrades
?Why did she file a guilty plea? What has gotten into her mind?? Zechs sat slouchy in the chair while rubbing his chin back and forth. ?Don?t she know treason?s equal punishment?? Relena?s older brother asked no one in particular as he slammed his fists hard on his office table. ?Tell me Noin, what else can we do to save my sister?s life??
?Zechs, I?m sorry but I don?t want to give you false hopes. I hate to say this but I really think that she wouldn?t be able to get out of this. She was the one who admitted it in court and I believe her words were the evidence itself against her.?
?No.? The man said while trying to shoo the horrible image of his sister inside a lethal injection chamber.
?Zechs.? Noin walked behind her fianc? and slightly embraced his back, hoping to comfort him even for a little while.
He looked back and lightly tapped her shoulder as if acknowledging her presence. ?I better call her.? He moved away from his fianc??s embrace and walked towards the coffee table to get his mobile phone.
Relena?s cell phone rang once, twice, thrice and four times but still no one?s answering. ?Shit! What?s taking her so long? Haven?t she seen my number register on her phone?? Zechs asked apparently not pleased. ?C?mon, answer the phone, c?mon.? He impatiently murmured while tapping his fingers on the wooden table, creating an unusual rhythm. He had finally given up after discerning that her sister has no intentions on picking up his call and just sighed to somehow release his distress.
A few minutes later, Zechs?s phone rang and he instantly picked up the call, hoping that it was her sister. ?Relena, you??
Upon hearing the lightning count?s gruff voice, the Death scythe pilot made a double thought on whether to consult his plans with him first. ?Umm? Zechs? This is? uh? Duo.?
?Duo. What do you want??
?Umm? I want to arrange a meeting for us about the?? Duo tried to explain but was cut off by the older man on the other line. ?I know what you want to say. Just count me in on whatever plans you have to save my sister. Expect me and Noin to cooperate fully.? Zechs said getting straight to the point.
?Okay. Meet me here in Colony L1, Point H2D in the West Coast at exactly twenty-one hundred hour.?
?Roger.?
?Good. Roger and out.? Duo said and terminated their connection to call the others.
*****
?Master, you have an emergency call coming from Colony L1.? Rashid, one of Quatre?s most trusted Maguanacs immediately delivered the message to his superior and handed him the vidcom.
?Thank you.? Quatre said as he waved his left hand for him to leave. ?Good to see you Duo. Do you know anything about the latest status of Relena?s case??
?Yes, and as early as now, I can assess that it?s just getting worse. So, I decided to call for an emergency meeting regarding Relena?s safety.?
?I?m in and I bet Dorothy too. By the way, who else are coming??
?Zechs and Noin. I?ll still telephone the others to inform them. Anyway, the venue of the said meeting is here in Colony L1, Point H2D in the West Coast at exactly twenty-one hundred hour.?
?Roger that. Anyway, is Heero coming??
?I?m not that sure though but I think he will.? With that, Duo said their byes and hooked up his connection on Colony L3.
*****
?Okay Duo. I?m coming if it?s for her? Good? See you in a few hours.? A man with a gravity-defying brown hair and green eyes said as he put the phone down.
Catherine Bloom came out of nowhere, which startled the other man a little, and asked with concern, ?To whom were you talking to a while ago? Was there any problem??
?It?s Duo and it?s about Relena. He told me to meet him and the others in Colony L1. Wanna come?? Trowa asked in a Heero-ish attitude.
?Sure. Just give me fifteen minutes.? Catherine sprinted up her room to bundle up.
*****
?Wufei, I just received a call coming from Duo. He told me to meet him in Colony L1, Point H2D in the West Coast at exactly twenty-one hundred hour. He?s expecting you to be there, too.? Sally Po informed her comrade in the Preventer?s office as she sat in front of her computer to work on some informations regarding Relena?s case.
?What for, onna?? The Chinese pilot asked slightly irritated at the unwelcome distraction.
?Hey shit! Can?t you stop calling me onna even for a little while?? Sally asked sardonically with a shrug on her face and then added, ?By the way, the meeting?s for Relena. It?s about her treason case.?
?Fine, I?m coming but I still insist on calling you onna. Weakling.?
?Okay, if you say so. It?s probably just your term of endearment for me.? She jokingly assumed as she continued to type away in her PC.
Wufei was alarmed after hearing Sally say that it was his term of endearment, ?How does she knew I like her?? However, he still insisted to deny it and said, ?It?s a term for weaklings. Stupid.?
?Whatever. Let?s just focus on Relena, okay?? Sally said and put their way of thinking back on track.
*****
?Hilde, don?t worry babe. They?ll be here in a few minutes. I?ve already called everybody and have informed them of the situation.? Duo said as he draped a reassuring arm around his girlfriend?s shoulder.
?But Duo? I?m still nervous about everything. I can?t help but cry to see her die when she?s innocent.? She clung to him as if he were her lifeline and continued to sob.
The doorbell ?s high-pitched buzz of Heero and Duo?s spacious dormitory diverted their attention. Duo immediately stood up from his bed and made his way towards the door.
Zechs and Noin were the first to arrive and were shortly followed by Quatre, Dorothy, Trowa, Catherine, Wufei and Sally.
?Hey guys! Glad you?ve made it.? Duo called out somewhat cheerfully while gesturing for them to sit on the couch. The guests all chose their own most comfortable spot as the braided pilot started off the discussion. He briskly rubbed his hands together pensively and asked, ?Umm? guys? Does anyone here have a suggestion or a simple plan in mind to stop the skirmish between Lena and the ESUN committee??
?I have a?? Quatre was about to speak up when Heero suddenly interfered and came out of nowhere.
?Geez Heero. Do you really have that skill in you to just pop out of the blue or you?re just my bud?s apparition?? Duo remarked mockingly as he crossed his arms in front of his chest. ?Gosh, I?m seeing things.?
?Just stop it Duo. At least Heero came here to help us think of some ideas to help Relena out of that whole ordeal.? The Arabian shushed Duo?s insult as he leaned forward on the center table to take the cup of coffee served by Hilde a few minutes ago.
?You know what Heero, just inform us a bit when you?re planning to show up.? Duo again added contemptuously. ?You could give me a heart attack just by doing that.? He continued while stifling his laughter.
?I?m not here to help.? He informed them dryly. His dark long bangs covered mostly of his eyes but anger was still evident from them.
?Wha?spshhh?!? Quatre almost choked from his drink upon hearing Heero?s remark. After clearing his throat he again queried, ?Come again??
?You?ve heard me Quatre.? Heero replied as he stared directly into his eyes as if commanding him to stop his questioning at once.
Quatre gulped upon seeing the unusual seriousness in the man?s Prussian blue eyes and then decided to just shut his mouth. It seemed that the Arabian was not the only one shocked but also everyone inside the room. They were all speechless, including that loud-mouthed pilot and Heero took that as a cue to continue, ?I?ve just talked to her a couple of hours ago and it seemed that pursuing her won?t do any good. She had already made up her mind. So, there?s no use for this fucked-up meeting to go on.?
Thinking that he won?t get any reaction, Heero poised himself to turn around and retreat when all too unexpectedly someone from behind grabbed his jacket?s collar and slammed his body hard on the wall. ?What fucked-up meeting?? Duo?s charming violet eyes almost turned hazy gray that reflected pure hatred upon hearing the other man?s comment. ?You?re the only one who?s fucked-up here Heero. Can?t you see the effort that we?ve all done just to help a friend??
Heero harshly pushed away Duo?s hand and brushed the imaginary dirt off his jacket. ?Is that all you have to say?? He glared dangerously into the other man?s eyes as if warning him not to pursue this fight to any further extent. ?I?m leaving.? He turned his heel and perilously walked slowly towards the front door.
?Jerk!? Duo shouted irately as he advanced towards Heero and gave the man?s right cheek a tough blow.
?You shouldn?t have done that, Duo.? Heero?s voice was low and deadly as he wiped the blood that dripped at the corner of his mouth and lunged at Duo to give back the punch twice as hard. Duo fell on the floor at the impact of his first punch that gave Heero an open opportunity to give him another blow in the stomach.
?You?ll pay for that.? Duo recomposed himself and prepared for another attack but then Quatre and Milliard held him back. He struggled to get away from both men?s grip but failed because of his already damaged and weak body.
?Stop it Duo.? Milliard said and then slowly released him after seeing that he had already calmed down. Now it?s already his turn to confront the so-called Perfect Soldier. ?Heero, I don?t want to put up a fight. I just want to ask a few things.?
?Go ahead.? Heero said smugly.
?Why are you like this? You seemed to be very uncooperative these past few days. Don?t you want to help my sister??
?Honestly?? Heero asked and the older man nodded. ?Zechs, I?ve already tried to convince your sister but she still rejected it.?
?Elaborate.? Milliard said as he crossed his arms in front of his chest.
?I?ve already spoken to her a few hours ago. I asked her repetitively if she wanted to come but she?s still stubborn and don?t want to. She said she just can?t and that she has her own reasons for doing so. I tried but??
Heero was cut off by a very angry Duo. ?You tried? Maybe your trying wasn?t enough. She probably saw something in your eyes that it?s not worth it to stay with you ?cause everything will still be the same anyway.? He paused and then continued, ?Are you too blind not to see that?s she?s in love with you??
?I know.? Heero plainly and emotionlessly stated.
?You know? My God. Heero, you know what? If you had only confessed your obvious feelings for her, then perhaps she might change her mind and agree with our plan. In that case, you just didn?t made things easier for the two of you but you have also saved her life.?
?I don?t have any feelings for her and I know what I?m doing Duo.? He replied monotonously.
The braided pilot inched closer and oddly slow towards Heero and then abruptly grabbed his shirt and smashed his body on the wall once more. This time, Heero didn?t make any move to fight back but just stared boldly at Duo as if challenging him to defy him yet again.
?Stop denying yourself Heero. You know deep inside that you love her. How long would you keep her waiting??
?Fuck. You. I hate it when someone butts in my life. This is my damn life Duo, so quit nosing in.? Heero said while pointing his index finger onto Duo?s chest. The other man slapped it away and grabbed Heero?s shirt once again and did the same thing he had done a couple of minutes ago. ?Listen Heero. This might be your last chance to finally tell her how you feel. Don?t wait to do the things you know need to be done. Take the time to do? what you need to do? and do it?NOW!? Duo said while punctuating each phrase with a hard slam on the wall and then released him after satisfying himself at what he had said.
The blazing fury in Heero?s blue eyes mellowed down and left nothing but a vacant swirl of blue. No emotions. Empty. Nothing. He blankly stared at Duo and then to the floorboards while considering and absorbing the meaning of Duo?s words.
?Take the time to do what you need to do and do it NOW.?
A/N: Whew! Finally, I?ve finished this chapter. Another thing, the twenty-one hundred hour or 2100 (in case you got confused) means eleven o?clock pm in military time. Anyway, just correct me if I?m wrong there. That?s all for this chapter and on to the next. Please send your comments and reviews in Issahyrp@yahoo.com