Title: TIME CHANGES EVERYTHING

By: Cheska-chan

E-Mail address: Minnashime@aol.com or NMakalinaw@aol.com

Chapter 10

uhhh..PG? PG13?

 

Author's Notes:  After such a long, long time..I finally have the

next chapter out!  Unfortunately, school will be starting soon

so it may take awhile till the next.. -_-;; Oh..boy..

Another thing is that this one may not be as long either..not sure

yet, we'll see as I start and finish typing it.

 

Hmm...what else...I don't own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing.  Please

don't sue me by any means necessary!  Even if you do, I don't have

any money, 'cause I'm flat broke! ^^;;

 

For those who were voting and all that, well the voting poll is

now closed!  The winner...well, you should know by now by the

way things were going.  Heheh...but hey, still have yet to decide

how to end this!  ^_~  Sad or happy, right?  No romance ever truly

says that it ends with them together!  *mischievious grin*  But..

I probably shouldn't have said that, might have spoiled an upcoming

scene...-_-

 

Well, see ya later! 

******************

 

  The motorcycle stopped right at the edge of a cliff.  It was

cold and the sky was dark filled with inky blackness.  No one, not

even a sea gull was down at the beach except for the two.  Sounds

of splashing water hit the bottom of the cliff, keeping its pace

without fail.

  Heero got out and took off his helmet followed by Serena/Usagi.

Usagi walked toward the edge and gazed out at the horizon.  It was

so serene here, as if you're free from the troubles and problems.

Nothing seemed to be the matter, nothing at all.  For several minutes

she stood there, unmoving.  A calm wind brushed pass her, sending

her golden hair to sway in the wind.  Serena/Usagi brushed it away

from her face and turned around to face Heero.

  His eyes and hers collided.  Blue with blue.

  Time appeared to have stopped.  Visions and images clouding their

minds.  Good and bad.

  Serena's mind replayed the past ever since her meeting with the

silent boy who came to the school every day to the present time.  Once

it was over, she asked herself.  What about that night he turned his

attitude on her?  Why did he do that?

  Heero recalled the time he met this girl, this Yumetenshi.  She is

so innocent in his eyes and she shows many feelings.  This Yumetenshi

is named Serena Tsukino but wishes to be called Usagi.  Both names

suit her well.  When he found her sad on the steps of the school, he

felt guilty and his heart held pain. Yes, he had his emotionless

self feel guilt and pain.  Something he hasn't experienced for

a long time.  Heero couldn't understand why.  Why he felt this way

over one person, one girl.  Or maybe, maybe he does.

  Usagi averted his gaze.  She couldn't take it anymore.  Staring

into those prussian blue eyes.  His eyes boring down into hers,

as if he's able to look into her sould.  It was too much.  Serena

whirled around, her face downcast.

  "Tell me something,"Serena/Usagi spoke up.

  Heero stared at her, noticing she wasn't facing him and appeared

to be troubled.

  "That night, over at the tree..."Usagi began.

  "I told you.  You did nothing wrong,"Heero intercepted.

  "Then why aren't you acting the same?  When we first met you didn't

even speak to me.  Compared to, to the times when..."started Serena/Usagi

but trailed off.

  "Whatever you're thinking.  It's not your fault,"Heero simply said.

  Usagi was quiet.  She faced the ocean and the sky. It was getting

brighter.  The cawing of the sea gulls could be heard.  The scene

was tranquil as the blackened sky swirled with various colors.  The

orange-yellow sun rising from the dark ocean, its rays touching the

colorful sky. 

  A cool breeze blew by.  Making the waters below ripple and the

distant splashing sound closer.  This picture was like a painting

to her.

  "Do...do you care about Relena?"Serena/Usagi whispered out.

  (What am I saying?  This is personal...I shouldn't have said that..)

  (Why would she ask that?!  Could she..could she have seen what

happened that night?)

  "Serena, have you seen me and Relena together one night?"Heero asked

coldly.

  "Yes, one night.."Serena answered, a bit guilty for asking.

  "Look, nothing is going on between me and Relena,"Heero told her.

  (Then why did you and her kiss?  And do you care about her?  What

of that?)Serena/Usagi wanted to know.

  She stayed silent, no saying anything.

  "We should get going,"Usagi spoke up, breaking the uncomfortable

silence that managed to have formed.  The solemn girl walked pass

Heero.

  (She did see us kiss!  That would explain some things.)Heero

figured out.

  Before Serena could reach the helmet off the motorcycle, Heero placed

his hands over hers.  He grabbed them and brought her to face him. She

was a little surprised by his actions but didn't show it.  She was too

confused and sad.

  "Serena...Usagi,"Heero started.

  "You don't have to explain anything,"Usagi shook her head.

  "No.  Usagi, I don't care about Relena.  I was sent to protect her

several times, but that's about it,"Heero said.

  (Why did I just say that?)Heero wondered.

  (Protect her?)Serena asked herself.

  "Like I said before, there's no need for explanations,"Usagi said,

getting out of his grip and grabbing the helmet but was stopped once more.

  "I know you want me to say something,"Heero sternly told her.

  "And you want me to say something,"Serena shot back.

  She put the helmet back on the bike and walked away from him.  Heero

watched as she started climbing back down the rocks and toward the sandy

beach.  He quickly dashed down the rocks.  Not really sure why he was doing

this at all.  After all, he was the Perfect Soldier! Most of the time he

wouldn't care or just let it go or just shoot the person.  But now, here

he was climbing down rocks to catch up to one girl!

  "What do you want me to say?!"Heero demanded as soon as he got close

to the solitary figure.

  She stopped walking but didn't face him.

  "I don't know..I'm not sure what I want but what I've been wondering is,

what do you want me to say?  You've been so cold to me and I want to

patch things up between us."

  "I..I don't know,"Heero said to her in monotone.

  "You do know, you've known for a long time,"Serena whirled around to

face him this time.

  The sun was halfway up and the colors were fading away, forming a blue

sky.  The day would be cold with only a few clouds.  The waves splashed

down onto the sandy beach, not quite reaching the two from where they

were standing.

  "It's just how I am.  I've been raised this way,"Heero told her quietly.

  "That's why.."Serena/Usagi started to walk over to him.

  (That was a bit easy...there must be a catch to this..)Heero figured.

  "Please.."Usagi began.

  "Hm?"Heero looked at Serena's crystalline blue eyes.

  "Can't we..be.."continued Serena.

  She held his hands.  It was warm and comforting.

  Usagi stared at him in he eyes.

  "..be what we were before?"concluded Serena/Usagi.

  "Before?"Heero spoke out.

  "Yes, before.  We got along so well, didn't we?  You were there for me

when I needed you.  Couldn't we just start off from where we left off?"

Usagi's eyes held hope.

  "It's not that easy..."Heeero sighed and said in monotone.

  "Why?"

  "I'm leaving.."

  "Again?"Usagi sadly uttered.

  "Yes,"confirmed Heero.

  "Then I'll wait.  Just like before,"Usagi stated.

  "You remember what you said a long time ago?  When we started talking

to each other?"asked Serena/Usagi.

 Heero gave a nod to say he remembered.

 *Very Small Flashback*

 "Will you come back?"she asked.

 "I don't know...but if I do...I'll be here,"Heero answered with a small

smile.

 "I'll be here waiting,"Serena smiled a small smile.

 *End of Flashback*

 "It was also the day I told you my name,"Heero added.

 "If I do come back...I'll be here,"Heero murmered.

 "Yes, keep that in mind.  Because I'll be here waiting,"Serena nodded.

 "I'll try be at our spot,"Heero assured her.

 "And I'll wait..."Usagi told him.

 The sun was now up in the sky, shining in splended glory amongst the

clouds.

~.~.~.~.~

 "Hmmm.."Duo was pondering over his next move.

 Quatre and Duo were playing chess while Trowa was reading a book and

Wufei was watching a movie.  Duo's hand reached across the board, about

to grab his rook when the door opened.  All eyes spun around to the two

who just entered.

  "Oh, hey guys!"Usagi greeted them cheerfully.

  "How was your trip?"Quatre inquired.

  "It was okay.  Japantown was a bit crowded though,"Usagi told them.

  "What else did you do?"Quatre asked.

  "We went to lots of places, you know?  Like Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge,

Chinatown, the beach, and the park,"answered Usagi.

  Heero didn't say anything.  The quiet soldier just went up the stairs

without the others noticing.

  "Did you have fun?"Quatre continued.

  "Did he threaten you?"Duo spoke up.

  "Did he try anything on you?"Trowa asked.

  Serena/Usagi querked an eyebrow at the two other questions and shrugged.

  "It was interesting.  Different from home but we are in another country.

And if you were talking about Heero...no, he didn't threaten me.  Why would

you ask such a question?"Usagi said.

  "Ohh...nothing.  Forget it,"Duo waved his hand and then moved his rook

to another part of the chess board.

  Quatre turned his attention back on the game and moved his queen.  Usagi

watched them play for several minutes.

  "Checkmate,"Quatre politely pointed out.

  Duo looked at the chess board, studying every place and was about to

frown when he found a way out.  He shook his head and moved out of harm's

way.

  "HA!"Duo gloated.

  The game continued.  More minutes passed and then...

  "Checkmate!"Duo said with a grin.

  Quatre blinked and looked it over.  It was indeed a checkmate.

  "I win! I actually beat Quatre!"Duo shouted with victory.

  "Shut up Maxwell!"Wufei growled from the couch.

  "Congratulations, Duo,"Serena/Usagi smiled.

  "Thanks Usa!"Duo grinned boyishly.

~.~.~.~.~

  As evening drew near, Quatre began making dinner.  Wufei was polishing

his kitana while Heero was still upstairs.  Usagi and Trowa were playing

a game on Duo's Playstation;  Duo watching them.

  "...are you guys leaving too?"Serena/usagi asked while keeping her eyes

glued to the screen.

  "What do you mean, onna?"Wufei demanded, still polishing.

  "What I mean, Wuffie, is that today, Heero told me he would be leaving

again.  I don't know where though..."Usagi replied.

  "..yes, we are.."Trowa told her, keeping his concentration onto the

screen.

  "You'll find out when,"Duo added before she could ask.

  After a couple more seconds the screen blinked:  Player 2 wins!  Showing

Trowa's character doing his victory move while Serena's character laid

dead.

  *knock* *knock*

  Heero ignored the knocks and continued with his typing.

  "Heero?  Dinner's ready.."Serena/Usagi spoke through the door.

  Moments later, everyone was gathered around the dining room.

*****Night Time, Quatre's shared room****

  The platinum blond sat on a chair in the corner facing the window,

holding a cordless phone in his hands.  After some time, the blond boy

dialed a number and decided it would be best.

  "Hello?"a voice spoke through the line.

  "Hi,"Quatre greeted with a small smile on his lips and then began to

talk to the person.

~.~Same Time, Serena's Room~.~

  The blond girl softly whimpered, scrunching her eyes as she tossed

around on the bed.  A gasp finally erupted from her parted lips, eyes

widening as she woke up from her dream.

  "Again.  It happend, again,"Serena held a hand to her head, while a

tear fell from her sad, blue eyes.

  (If I just go back to sleep...my dreams and memories may resurface..

but..I'm so tired.)Serena/Usagi thought.

  Pushing the covers off, she got up despite the time and got ready.  By

the now, the clock read 3:18a.m. (((AN:  @_@  That is too early for me! 

Well, when it's school time.)))

  Usai felt a bit weak and sleepy but refused to go back to bed.  Those

dreams would only haunt her again.  Images of burning corpses and screams

for help plagues her mind.  She shook it away from her head and opened

the door.

  "Don't you think you're up a little early?"a deep voice greeted her.

  Usagi was at first alarmed by the sound but relaxed when she found out

it was only Heero. 

  "Shouldn't I ask you that?"Serena teased.

  Heero ignored that and said,"You should go back to sleep."

  Serena/Usagi shook her head and stepped out the door, closing it behind

her.

  "I can't."

  The young pilot gave Serena a stern look but she refused to back down

and strolled on down the hall and stairs.

  (Stubborn girl.)Heero muttered, trailing behind her.

  "My dreams, they're bothering me,"serena/Usagi spoke up, once Heero

caught up with her.

  Serena was sitting down on the steps outside from Duo's house.  Heero

just closed the door, gazing at her back.  Not many stars were showing but

the moon was still there to greet them in the darkness.  Street lights

and a few street lamps were around to warn away the invading black

atmosphere.

  "Your dreams?"Heero mimicked in his usual monotone, not budging from his

spot.

  "Yes."

  A passing car zoomed pass the house and down the street and a cold breeze

blew by.  It was cold, so she put her arms around herself to try and keep

warm.  Heero fought the urge to go to her and put his own arms around the

girl.

  (Remember who you are.)Heero lectured himself.

  "A dream..or a nightmare.."Usagi uttered bitterly.

  "It happens practically every night.  The warmth, then the heat, the

screams, charred remains, ashes, and..the figure,"Serena told him,

whispering the last part so low that Heero couldn't quite make it out.

  "It'll go away in time.  You just..need to keep your mind occupied on

other things."Heero said.

  "Anything like this happen to you,Heero?  Losing someone to a stupid

fire?"Usagi/Serena asked.

  "Yes, a little girl and her dog.  I met her in a park, we just met and

she was so innocent.  She even gave me a flower.  Then that night.."Heero

stopped there.  He didn't need to say anything else for Serena already

figured out the rest on her own. 

  "Did you blame yourself?"Serena asked him in an innocent tone.

  "Yes, I still do,"Heero answred in monotone and then sat down beside her.

  "How did you keep yourself from being reminded by her?"Serena inquired.

  "The guys and other things.."Heero simply answered.

  Several minutes passed and then, Heero got up.  Usagi heard his footsteps

go over to the door and the small creak of the door opening.

  "It's today, isn't it?"Usagi spoke up.

  "Yes,"Heero answered in monotone and he continued on inside.

  "Be careful..."Serena/Usagi closed her eyes as a small click of the

door sounded out.

************

  The five guys stood just outside of the garage.  All wide awake and

ready to go. 

  "We've received information on where the base is, so that won't be

a real problem.  But we still have to stop this person from going into

the base,"Heero told them.

  "Not too difficult,"Duo said.

  "Duo, we don't know who the person is,"Quatre stated.

  "Why not just blow the whole base up then?  That'll stop her,"Duo

suggested.

  "That is part of the mission..."Quatre sweatdropped.

  "We still have to kill the person,"Wufei shook his head.

  "Let's just get going and get this over with.."Heero walked over to

the motorcycle and got on, putting a helmet on.

  The others went to the other car and got on. 

  "What about Usagi?"Duo asked them.

  "She'll be fine,"Quatre said,"I sent Rashid to come over and take

care of the place and guard her."

  "Ok, let's get going!"Duo nodded in acceptance.

  Soon the two vehicles zoomed out of the garage and down the street.

  "Please, come back safely,"a golden blond haired teenager uttered

from a window, seeing them go off.

************

  Relena has already been there for almost a day now.  Last night she

would've gone to the base but was too tired to make the trip.  Instead,

Relena winded up staying in an inn.

  The young girl took a taxi and sent directions to her destination. 

  *Flashback* 

  "Nothing too big.  There's a class of soldiers located at San Mateo.

All you have to do is be there and they'll give you a report about

what's going on.  I'm not too sure about what the problem is but

I'm sure you can handle it,"the lady informed her.

  *End of Flashback*

  "Kyoko Yoarashi.  That was her name..."Relena murmered to herself.

  (A bit suspicious though..but going to the place for a report and

handling a small problem shouldn't be so big of a favor, right?)

  The ride thus continued and soon it stopped.  After paying the cab

fare, her eyes travelled across the place.  Not many trees were around

but the place was deserted except for the small encampment in front of her.

Other than that, it was just wide open space with the road, deserted.

  (Must be the area then...)Relena noted to herself.

  A huge structure was there, stone walls reaching to the tallest trees

nearby, with barbed wires on top.  Gates at the center made of hard

metal and a tower behind the wall.

  (Guarded, obviously.)sighed Relena and began to make her way to the

encampment.

  Suddenly, she heard a soft thud to her side.  Her head swiveled to

see what it was.

  "Relena Peacecraft...you are the one?"

  Relena turned around and saw the five Gundam Pilots.  Heero and Trowa

holding out their guns while Wufei had his kitana.

  "It's nice to see you again, Heero,"Relena calmly greeted them, Heero

most of all.

  "You're the one sent here?"Heero demanded coldly.

  "Yes, I was,"Relena answered.

  "It's a bit odd isn't it?  No one is coming out to help her..."Quatre

pointed out quietly.

  Trowa nodded in agreement while Duo gazed at their surroundings.

  "We can't allow you to enter the place, Miss Relena,"Quatre spoke

up.

  "If you go, we'll shoot you,"Duo told her.

  "We'll stop you, any means necessary,"Wufei continued.

*************

  *knock* *knock*

  "Rashid?"Serena said.

  "Hello, Usagi,"Rashid greeted her.

  "What are you doing here?  Not that I'm disappointed or anything,

just surprised,"Usagi said.

  "Master Quatre has sent me to accompany you since he and the others

are away,"Rashid told her.

  "I see, please come in,"Serena opened the door wider.

**************

  "Get away from this place, Miss Relena.  We don't want to hurt

you,"Quatre warned.

  Relena didn't move from her spot as she stared at the five young

boys around her.  They all wore serious expressions, meaning that they

meant business.  She was sure that they would shoot her, real sure.

  "Why are you here?"Relena asked them.

  "That's for us to know.  We'll tell you this much, though. If you

proceed on going to that place, it will mean your life,"Wufei informed her.

  "It's getting too suspicious,"Quatre muttered.

  "That is weird, isn't it?  No one has shown up yet,"Duo agreed.

  "Who are you working for?"Heero demanded.

  "No one.  I'm just doing a favor for someone.  That was all,"Relena

answered.

  "Then who are you 'helping' out?"Wufei picked up.

  "Her name is Yoarashi.  Kyoko Yoarashi,"Relena answered.

  "The enemy.."Quatre's eyes turned serious.

  "Enemy?"mimicked the pacifist.

  "Get away from here, Relena,"ordered Heero.

  (Enemy?  Kyoko?  She...she...couldn't be.  Could..she..?)

  "But..."started Relena as she backed a bit up toward the gate.

  *Bang*

  Blaring sounds started out around the encampment from the first

shot.  Signalling that there were intruders outside. 

 ~.~.~.~

  "We received a call from the base at San Mateo,"an officer announced.

  "What?  What kind of call?"demanded Yoarashi.

  "It seems that there were five intruders, all male and one female.  Her

description resemble Relena Peacecraft.  The other five are

unknown,"the officer reported.

  "What's the problem?"

  "Miss Peacecraft has been shot it seems by one of the intruders.  They

were all captured except for one, who got away,"the officer continued.

  "How is Relena Peacecraft?"Kyoko asked.

  "They don't know yet.  They're still checking her vital signs and

treating her wound,"the officer said.

  "Good, did they dispatch a search crew for the run away?"Kyoko inquired.

  "Yes they have,"the officer nodded.

  "Very well, give me a status report on that once something new shows

up,"Yoarashi ordered.

  The officer saluted and continued on with what he was doing.

  (Hmm...the Gundam Pilots.  That must be them, yes.  It has to be.  And

four of them were captured and the pacifist has been shot.  Things are

certainly looking good.  Real good.)

  "And so it begins.."Kyoko's eyes glinted with amusement.

***************

  Serena and Rashid were in the living room, drinking tea.  It's been

two days since the boys left.  And all was well.  The afternoon was

warm for a change and inviting.  Serena/Usagi just started school

at a nearby location and the first day was alright. 

  Of course, she didn't enjoy it and was overburdened with homework.

But, Rashid helped her with it which made it okay and easier to

understand. 

  *knock* *knock*

  "I'll get it,"Rashid stood up and began to make his way to the front

door. 

  Meanwhile, Usagi's attention went toward the television set.  She was

a bit surprised that her normal show was now replaced by some woman

dressed in a white uniform.

  "Attention, everyone!  I am Kyoko Yoarashi.  I bear saddened news

to everyone.  Relena Peacecraft has been shot.  We are currently doing

everything we can to prevent her death,"Kyoko Yoarashi announced.

  (Relena was shot?  By who?)wondered Usagi.

  "The one who shot her was a young man among four others. They are

the Gundam Pilots.  Yes, the Gundam Pilots. We were fortunate enough to

capture four of them but the fifth has escaped.

  But do not worry, I have taken liberty to send my men after him.  We must

bring justice to those who wish to bring harm to us and so I have arranged

to bring forth death to them.  Justice must be served! And I will bring

that to you!  I, Kyoko Yoarashi, has settled a date for their execution

which is two weeks from now.  That is all, good-bye."

  The woman's figure was cut off and replaced by the regular show.

  (A young man with four others.  Five of them...four captured and the

fifth escaped.  The Gundam Pilots.)Serena/Usagi went over in her head.

  Just then, Rashid entered the room and another right behind him.  It

was...

  "Quatre!  You're back!"Serena/Usagi greeted him with a cheerful smile.

  "Usagi, how are you?"Quatre smiled back.

  "I should be the one asking you that.  Did you hear?  Relena has been

shot, by a young man,"Usagi told him.

  "Yes, I know.."Quatre's smile slowly vanished.

  (It..can't be...)Usagi became a bit solemn.

  "This woman, Kyoko Yoarashi announced it on television.  Her men managed

to capture four of the guys except for one.  She's sending people after

that guy.  And she's setting a date for their execution...it's two weeks

from now.."Serena/Usagi told him.

  "Two weeks from now?"Quatre wanted to make sure.

  "Yes,"Usagi nodded her head in firmly.

  "I'm afraid you'll have to move again, Usagi.  Anywhere but here, okay?

It's a bit messed up.  You can wait for awhile though while preparations

are being made.  A week at least,"Quatre tried to sound a bit cheerful but

felt a bit guilty as well.

  "I understand.."Usagi gave a warm smile his way of understanding.

  Quatre began making his way toward the kitchen.

  "Quatre...?"Usagi started.

  "Yes?"

  "...be careful.."Serena/Usagi whispered to him.

  He gave a nod and went inside the kitchen.

  (Heero, Trowa, Duo, Wufei, and Quatre...the five of them.  Gundam

Pilots..and will be executed in two weeks.  Please, let everything

be okay.  Please.)Usagi pleaded inside her head.

  "I don't want to lose anyone else..."Serena murmered.

 

To be continued...

******************

  Chapter 10!  Finally done with.  Still thinking of what to write about

for the next chapter.  And yes, I know, a bit shorter but I got stuck.

Still trying to figure out how to introduce the next scene.  ^^;;

Well that's it!  Please be patient!  I will get the next one out to

you, someday...heheh..so, so sorry about this.