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*Disclaimer/Notes: Blah blah blah, the usual stuff. GW doesn't belong to me, never has, never will. Kay? Kool. I don't really like this chapter(though I loved it when I finished writing it) cuz the song isn't really one of my favorites anymore since I played it one too many times, ugh. But I'm writing other chapters, sooo, no time to rewrite. Anyway. Read and plz C&C!! I like getting email from the little amount of fans I have ^-^"" I'm pathetic, I know. Oh well. *chibi authoress shrugs, giggles, and skips off*
**Monday morning, nine a.m.**
***Yuri***
Ring, ring. Ring, ring. Ring, ring.
I reached over to my nightstand from underneath my covers. Groggily I answered the annoying phone.
"Hello?"
"Yuri, good morning. This is Professor G. I realize I have probably woken you up, but I need to ask you to please come in with Duo in three hours to train. Your Gundam is ninety-eight percent finished. We will have it done by the end of today. Also, please bring suitable clothing for the next two weeks."
"Yes, Professor G. We will be there at twelve sharp."
We hung up. I got up to go take a shower. The warm water felt so soothing that I didn't want to get out, but I knew I had to. After letting the gentle shower fall on my back for a few minutes, I toweled myself off and got out to brush my teeth. Hmm..since we would be training, I should probably wear something that's not baggy but comfortable. I chose black, stretchy, tank top with light blue stripes running down the sides and a pair of black draw-string pants. I also grabbed my white and jade-green anorak. Then I stuffed some sports clothes, jeans, shorts, underclothing, and a few dressy outfits just in case we go out in a very big duffel bag. Along with a toothbrush and all that stuff.
I knocked on Duo's door. "Hey, Duo, it's time to get up."
I paused, waiting for hints that meant he got out of bed. None. So I pushed open the door. He looked like a little boy, so innocent when sleeping. Duo even had a tiny, brown, teddy bear in his arm! The site was too cute. I sneaked quietly out to get my camera, and snapped a picture. Then I looked at my watch. It was already ten twenty. I walked over and shook his shoulders a little. He didn't even budge. I tugged his braid. Nothing. Push. He just rolled over. I sighed, and braced myself for what I was about to do. Turning him so that he faced me again, I bent down to his face and kissed him with just a bit of passion. My eyes opened, only to find violet-blue orbs staring straight into them. Searching my soul, my heart, for an answer. I straightened up, feeling awkward under his gaze.
"Now you get up. Professor G said we have to be there at twelve sharp and to bring clothes for the next two weeks. So you better hurry. And don't expect me to do that again."
He grinned lazily at me. "You enjoyed it though, didn't you? You're sure taking the initiative." *smirk*
"Yea, I liked it. But unless we win this fight you're not getting anymore."
"Motivation? I see..." He got up and headed to the bathroom.
"Hn. Call it what you want."
I decided to make French toast for breakfast along with a ham and cheese omelet. Duo came out ten minutes later in a red shirt and blue Adidas pants (AN: u kno..those pants that are made outta the same material as anoraks) sniffing the air.
"Mmmm something smells delicious! See Yuri, I told you your cooking is the best."
"Suck up. The omelet will be done in a few minutes. We'll only have twenty minutes to eat, 'kay?"
"Hai. I'll go set the table and get orange juice."
***Duo***
We finished eating and I told her to let me drive since she didn't know where the base was. A surprise greeted us when we got there. Standing at the door were the rest of the pilots, including Zechs, Noin, Kenmei, Sally, Hilde, Relena, and Alex. I parked the car and got out with Yuri.
"Hey Lena chan whatcha doing here?"
"Good morning, Duo. Don't worry, I'm not here to train the rest. I'm just here to strategize and fund this place. We shouldn't leave all the payments to Quatre."
"Ahh I see. But aren't you a pacifist?"
"Yes, but I now understand it is nearly impossible to have peace without winning a war first. Humanity will always be that way; society will always have those who are restless. Now, shouldn't you get to training instead of standing here talking?" Relena smiled, amused.
"Well Relena you know how Duo is." Yuri poked me in a playful manner.
"Yuri chan that tickles! Two can play at this game." I reached over and grabbed her around the waist, tickling her.
She laughed and shrieked. "Yamete! Stop, I give up!! Lemme go!!"
The metal door to the building opened and Professor G silently stepped out. "Duo, let her go. We need to start." he looked at the others, "Your scientists are all inside."
"Umm Professor G, who will I be with?" that was Kenmei.
"You will work with Instructor H. I would have had you work with me, but you see, I have to teach Yuri."
"Yes sir."
We filed in and was met with an even bigger surprise. Although the place looked small and cramped on the outside, inside it was huge. Professor G turned around and handed all the girls with maps.
"I expect you original pilots to be able to memorize the way around this base. You all have already had training before, so this should be no more than a mere practice."
I groaned. The place had one too many halls! "But Professor G.." I groaned.
"Maxwell shut up. We're wasting time." said Wufei.
I stuck my tongue out at his back, making Yuri and Kenmei have to stifle a giggle, and listened to the rest of the instructions. We were to go to our dorms to unpack, then go to the assigned rooms to practice. But all I had to do was help Yuri get settled in.
I stood in doorway of Kenmei's and Yuri's room, watching her neatly put her clothes in the left closet. "Jeez, why do you girls find the need to be so neat and tidy? I just dump everything in the drawers."
"I know you do," came the muffled reply, "and you better go hang them up unless you want to iron them yourself."
I ran back across the hall to the room Heero and I were sharing. He was slowly folding his clothes. I stared. All this time I thought only girls did that. I took all my clothes out and hung them on the clothe hangers in my closet. Mine were black. Heero's were green. They color coded them? Interesting..
"Oi Heero have you noticed the clothe hangers?"
"Yes. They're so no one complains about someone taking theirs."
"Um I see.. Right, anyway. See ya later buddy! I'm going to take Yuri over to Wufei's to learn some martial arts."
"Maxwell come back in here, I have something to ask you."
"Yea?"
He smiled. The Perfect Soldier smiled. I almost fainted. "You like Yuri, don't you."
It wasn't a question, really. It was a statement. A true statement. I nodded at him, a silly grin on my face.
"Take care of her. I'm relieved Relena won't be fighting."
"Hai I know. I told Professor G not to let her, but he said we needed all the people we could get."
"We do. Now get out, someone's waiting for you."
"Hi Heero. Duo, c'mon! Wufei is going to be mad if we keep him waiting ya know."
Heero smirked and said sarcastically, "Have fun Yuri."
She shook her head and motioned for me to hurry up. I yelled a goodbye to Heero and ran after her. Walking along I observed her outfit. All black, save for the light blue stripes on her tank top and white with baby blue Adidas. Still had her sense of fashion even when it came to sports clothes.
We found Wufei warming up with Kenmei. They were each in separate corners, doing their own thing. The Chinese boy stopped when he saw me and Yuri enter.
"Hi Wufei. I heard you're really good, so I hope I'll be able to learn something from you."
He sized her up a bit and gave a slight nod of approval. "Warm up first."
Boy, was she limber. Yuri did all sorts of bends and twists, leaving me gawking in awe. (AN: ano ne..someone wanna teach me?) Lord knows how many times I've tried to do a split but almost ended up breaking my legs.
After a few minutes of doing stretches like that, Wufei started teaching her some basic kicks and punches. She was a fast learner and within two hours, was on an advanced level. I think it had something to do with her being in gymnastics for five years. I watched as they sparred, Yuri blocking practically every move and landing a few hits here and there. All with her earphones on too.
***Yuri***
I had brought my discman with me, since I never exercise without it. One particular song was on repeat, a trance song I had just recently heard. It's called Love Will Come. I listened to the words as I moved from defense to offense and back
My deepest thoughts, my highest high
My arms hurt from blocking Wufei's hard kicks. I looked for an opportunity to land a punch, and finally found one. His eyes flashed in disbelief.
The sweetest dream, the coldest tale
This was getting tiring and I felt myself getting weaker with each block. I tried a high kick but his reaction was quick. He caught my ankle and flipped me over. The spar ended with the song. Somehow the volume had turned up to max and my earphones fell off, letting everyone hear the words that meant something to me.
Love will come, call out your name
Duo had a look of recognition and sang the last two lines, "Can my heart call out your name... Driven worlds apart, picture in a frame. Hey I didn't know you liked that song."
I took a clean towel from a bench to wipe the perspiration off my face. "Kyra came over a few days before you arrived and let me burn the song onto my CD. I didn't know you've heard it before."
"They played it at this club I went to, and I immediately took a liking to it. So, I went on the internet to get the lyrics."
"I see.."
Wufei coughed, breaking up our little conversation. "I have to say, you did pretty well Yuri. Keep practicing though and don't let Maxwell distract you."
"Thanks Wufei. They were right, you really are great. Ugh, I gotta go shower now. Hey Kenmei, whatcha going to do?"
My friend looked up from the punching bag. "Well if Wufei wants to keep fighting.. I'll be his partner."
"Give me five minutes." he said, gasping a little for breath.
"Yuri what didja do to him? He never runs outta breath." Duo commented.
"Dunno. I just gave my best, that's all. Now, I really need to go shower! Ick.."
"I'll come with you."
"Nani?!"
"I'm afraid you'll get lost."
I waved the folded map in front of his face. "Don't worry, I can find my way around here."
"But..but I can't. Scout's honor, I won't peek."
"Promise?"
"Promise!" he said perkily.
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