Quatre: when he returns from space the Maganac Corps has his Gundam ready for him on earth. He goes after it before he goes to the Sank Kingdom with Heero.

Wufei : after escaping the lunar base Wufei takes Altron and heads for Master Longs. He sees the colony destroyed. Then Wufei returns to earth and meets up with Sally Poe once again. With his heart full of anger and sadness he feels compelled to help her with a few missions before trying to locate the other Gundam pilots.

Sally Poe: in this story she is a Lieutenant not a major. Other than that same scenario, leading rebel forces on earth against the Romefeller Foundation.

Noin : she stays in contact with military leaders, like Sally while still doing her thing protecting Relina. She also has contact with Zechs, at first without Relina's knowledge.

Duo : after he pilots the Wing Zero he decides that he has to return to earth to meet back up with the other Gundam pilots. Howard contacted him and advised him that the Sank Kingdom is the best place for him to make a stand against the Romefeller Foundation.

Zechs: has left Oz, is approached by the White Fang and has joined them. At this point he has the Wing 0. He is aboard Peacemillion with Howard.

Relina : there is added pressure on her as Heero and Quatre arrive and pose as students. There are several other students there whose fathers work for Romefeller. Many of these new students have 'body guards' which are merely spies for Romefeller.

*Chelle Lee : A new character. Female about 17. Brown hair/eyes. Her father was military strategist for the alliance, until he outlived his usefulness and was killed. Mother dies a little over a year later. Mother was a romance novelist . under her own name she publishes the rest of her mothers unprinted works as her own. She moves in social circles like that of Romefeller Foundation. She meets and befriends Relina years before her father dies when she and Relina attend the same school. After the death of her parents a new figure appears claiming to be a friend of her dead father. She is about 8 yrs. Old. He excuses her governess (no living family) and begins her training. He trains her in the martial arts/espionage and she studies her fathers work. Through acts of sheer defiance against Oz, she meets up with other rebels at the age of 13. Quickly her skills are put to use. She pilots a Leo on several missions. She uses her social status and hacker skills to know every move Oz makes, often at the cost of her own suffering. She comes up with the tactical offensives against oz and soon enough the mobile dolls. At the age of 15 her Leo is destroyed in battle. She barely escapes with her life. Posing that she had a car accident she goes to Relina's school to recoup. There she gathers more info and more allies. It is during this stay at private school that her and Relina become very close. Relina excepts her as a last resort for help when she encounters the Gundam pilots.

Story Differences

Not much. This picks up before the Sank Kingdom is invaded and all Gundam pilots, except for Trowa are on earth. Treiz is confined, Lady Une has been shot and brought to earth. Zechs is approached by White Fang while doing the ambassador thing.

And now the story.........

<Hero and Relina are below with the Gundams and the Taurus’s. Noin is around so is Quatre, but occupied .>

Relina: I think that is getting to be too dangerous for you and Quatre to remain here as students

Heero: I think our being here puts the sank kingdom at risk, but I don’t think the Taurus’s will be enough to protect you if oz invades.

Relenia: the Romefeller foundations presence here is becoming obvious. I have to be alert at all times. I have to keep preaching peace. I must make them understand…..they know that there are members of the Tres faction here and they suspect the Gundam are here as well. <sigh>.

Heero: we can go if you think it is for the best, but I don’t want to be to far away. I don’t trust the Romefeller foundation. They may invade at any time.

Relina: then it is imperative that you stay close…but I think its time to get you and Quatre out of here. For the safety of all.

Heero: so what do you suggest?

Relina: have you ever heard of an operative that goes by the name c.s.?

Heero: you mean the colony sympathizer? I have heard c.s. is responsible for many of the battles here and in space too. Has some sort of an arrangement with rebel troops and the Trez fraction.

Relenia: <nods> c.s knows everything about Oz. Cs is developing the plans for….for a battle against oz. I know. I could send you two there…..

Heero: where?

Relina: c.s operates just outside of the Sanc kingdom. You would still be close enough to help if we were invaded.

Heero: can you trust him?

Relina: no, I can trust her.

Heero:<brows go up> c.s is a woman.

Relina: Ive known her for years. I have known of her activities as c.s for a while now. She’s been on her own since her mother died a few years ago. She came here to recover from her…accident.

Heero: I have heard the story. Cs and a legion of rebels in Leo’s went up against the alliance. They were destroyed. But now you say c.s escaped.

Relina: yes, and she’s been working with the rebels underground ever since. Her father was a brilliant man. A general of the alliance, she learned much from him. her guardian after her parents died was really something else. I think he was an assassin, but I never was given all of the information. She kept a lot to herself, it was only recently she revealed to me that she was c.s.

Heero: if you think it’s for the best…

Relina: <sighs>: I'm afraid so, at least for now. now I just need to get in contact with her.<turns> Noin, could you come with me? I need you.

Noin<looks up >yes, miss Relina. <the two go to the elevator and go up>

Heero:<approaching Quatre> pack a bag pal, we gotta get outta here

Quatre: I wondered how long we could stay without endangering this kingdom. I guess time is up.

Heero: Gundam pilots in a pacifist nation are not necessarily a good thing.

Quatre: what if they’re invaded after we leave?

Heero:<watching the rising elevator> don’t worry we aren’t going far

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In Relina office at the video phone. Noir is finding them a secure channel. Suddenly cs’s image appears on the screen. She looks up at Noin.

Noin: greetings. Miss Relina of the Sanc kingdom wishes to speak with you. <she gets up and Relina sits down.>

Relina: hello, chelle Lee. It is good to see you.

chelle: and you as well miss Relina. To what do I owe the honor of this call. Surely it must be very difficult to find a secure channel coming out of the Sanc kingdom.

Relina: indeed . actually I was hoping that you would attend the party here tonight. I would really like to see you.

chelle: of course miss Relina it would be an honor.

Relina: good lets say eight o clock then

chelle <smiles> see you then. <her screen goes blank>

Relina:<turns to Noin> I think this is a party our Gundam pilots best not attend. There will be too many people from the Romefeller foundation there tonight.

Noin<nodds> I think that you are right miss Relina

Relina: Miss Noin, I need you to go out at dusk to find the other on his way here. Duo Maxwell.

Noin: yes Miss Relina <thinking to herself> Romefeller could invade us at any time. I hope the Gundam pilots aren't going far....Zechs...where are you?

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Meanwhile…..Duo has hid his Gundam in the forest just outside of the Sanc kingdom. He arrives at the border and sneaks across. The border has mobile dolls every ¼ mile or so and ground troops as well

Dou: man, there are mobile dolls everywhere. The Sanc kingdom could be invaded at any time. I hope Relina Peacecraft knows what she’s doing. I hope I can get in

<The sun is setting as Duo approaches the palace. Noin is outside, waiting for him. she turns when she hears rustling in the bushes that line the edge of the forest. Duo cautiously steps out.>

Noin: Duo Maxwell?

Duo: maybe<he has a gun behind his back>

Noin: I am Lucretzia Noin. quickly, you should not be seen. The others are below waiting for you.

<Duo tucks the gun in his pants Noin quickly leads him inside and takes him below>

Duo:<stepping off the elevator he sees Heero and Quatre in uniform> hey guys miss me? <looks at them funny> I really dig the outfits.

Quatre <smiles> school uniforms

Duo:<smiles> so where’s mine

Heero: no time. It isn’t safe for us or the Sanc kingdom for us to be here anymore.

Duo: what? Where are we going then? Back into outer space?

Heero: maybe not. It seems that Relina knows c.s. she’s going to try to make contact.

Duo: c.s? I thought c.s was dead

Heero: I think that’s because that’s how c.s wanted it.

Quatre: Relina is going to see if we can team up with c.s.

Heero: c.s is an amazing strategist. We can plan a battle that will really hurt oz.

Duo : sounds good I’m getting tired of these hit and run missions.

Heero: Relina should be making contact tonight

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<The ball at Relinas. She is standing with Noin, their eyes are watching for chelle, Dorothy’s eyes are on them.>

Noin: I’m sure she'll be here at any moment

Relina: yes, Noin. Chelle Lee will come.

A woman appears through the crowd. Its chelle. She heads for Relina

Chelle:<reaching Relina, kisses her cheek> Relina

Relina:<does the same> it is so good to see you. It has been far too long

Chelle: it has hasn’t it? <smiles> Iv been ever so busy

<the two eye each other>

Relina: I have made some wonderful changes throughout the palace. I must take you on a tour.

Chelle: that would be lovely

Relina:<quietly to Noin> make sure we aren’t followed

<Noin nods and the two women stroll off smiling and making pleasant conversation.

They go upstairs to Relinas bedroom . she grabs a pen and paper on it she writes "Gundam pilots. Need help" and hands it to chelle. She reads it then looks up at Relina>

Chelle<quietly> this is the first time you have asked anything of me. I will gladly take them. How many?

Relina:<also quiet>three so far.

Chelle<nods> it would probably be for the best to split them up for the journey to my place. They all get caught together….OK send them an hour or so apart on foot tonight. Ill be expecting them

Relina: you’re going to use them to win your war aren’t you?

Chelle: it’s not just my war Relina. People are dieing, suffering. Even you know oz has got to be stopped

Relina: <bows her head> I know…….Can you win this war?

Chelle: between the Trez faction, the rebels and now the Gundams…I will crush oz.

Relina<shudders> just stay alive. Keep them alive…..its Heero….

Chelle: <puts a hand on her shoulder> you don’t need to say anymore.

Relina:<pause>tonight then.

Chelle<grins> ill wait up

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They return to the party and are approached by Dorothy.

Dorothy: miss Relina, I was wondering if you would introduce me to your friend

Relina: certainly. Dorothy this is chelle lee, a writer friend of mine

Dorothy: oh a writer

Chelle<fains embarrassment> just a few books

Dorothy : wait you’re the young romance novelist? Child protégé to your mother wernt you?

Chelle: yes. Thank you

Dorothy: it must be so wonderful to be famous.

Chelle: it has its benefits

Relina: Dorothy is an ambassador from the Romefeller Foundation

Chelle: really? How intriguing<smiles> now that must have it has its benefits

Dorothy: I'm just very interested to learn from Miss Relina <wicked smile>

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Later Relina and Noin go below to instruct the pilots. Noin is carrying three data pads for them. She hands them out as Relina explains

Relina: c.s has agreed to take you in. all of you.

Heero: when?

Relina: you’ll have to leave here at once. You must go individually and on foot. It could be near dawn before you arrive. These data pads give you the coordinates you need to get to the house.

Duo:<turning on his pad> my Gundam isn’t far from there. It’s only about three hours away hiking.

Quatre: thank you Miss Relina. I promise that if anything happens here in the Sanq kingdom we will be here.

Relina: thank you Quatre, I know.

Dou: <sticks out his hand to shake> good meeting ya Miss Relina. Noin

Noin: be safe all of you

<Relina and Heero stare at each other>

Relina: take care Heero

Heero: and you Relina

<Quatre and duo move away . Heero lingers a moment starring at Relina. Then he too walks away

the women watch them disappear one by one>

Noin: they’ll be okay Miss Relina. They know what they're doing<She just stares after them>

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<chelle is home now and has ditched the party duds for all black guie. Black wrestling shoes. Hair in a ponytail with 3 little braids(her usual clothes and hairstyle) a beer and a gun is by her side as she sits hacking through her computer. She is typing furiously away for a moment then stops to read. One by one the boys and their Gundam flash across the screen in a flurry of information.>

Chelle<readind aloud softly> Gundam pilot Heero Yuy…<reads flash of screen> Duo Maxwell<reads/new info> Quatre Raberba Winner<same>Trowa Barton<same> Chang Wufie …..<she reclines and puts her gun on her lap.> now this oughta be a load of fun. <sighs> at least I have the god damned Gundams and their pilots now. Maybe now I can do some real damage to oz. Oz must be destroyed

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Quatre is coming through the woods just a way up from the border. He is following his data pad when he hears noise behind him. 2 oz soldiers jump out and they brawl. Just before he is subdued and rendered unconscious he smashes the data pad with the heel of his shoe so it can’t be used or traced .

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<Noin is at the computer below.>

Noin: the Gundam pilots have left the Sanq kingdom

Zechs: it is for the best. Romefeller is just looking for an excuse to invade you. Miss Noin...how is Relina?

Noin: she's a strong girl, Zechs. She is handling everything that Romefeller has thrown at her so far. <pause> What is going on up there? I heard that Lady Une has been killed.

Zechs : its true that she has been shot, but she is being escorted back to earth...back to Treize.

Noin: do you know when you will be coming back to earth?

Zechs: I will be back when I'm finished here. I have been approached by a group in need of a leader. Colony rebels willing to stand up to Romefeller. They need me here. You just take care of Relina for me.

Noin: don't worry, I will

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In the darkness of the woods just a field away from chelle's house, Heero meets up with duo. They are in the woods looking at the house. It is dark, except for computer light in one window

Heero: there it is

Duo: new home? Not too shabby.

Heero<looks behind them> I haven’t heard Quatre yet.

Dou: I’m sure hell be along……man, I’m hungry again. Hope c. s. has got something good to eat

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Heero:<looks back at the house> one at a time. Well pair up outside and go in together. <he pulls out his gun> I hope Relinas right about this

Duo:<nervous> do you think she was set up? Could this be a trap?

Heero: lets hope not.

<Heero darts off toward the house. In a minute Dou is behind him. they meet at the door which they discover unlocked. They look at each other suspiciously for a moment. They enter the house silently. Slowly they make their way to the stairs. Room with computer on door is closed over. Heero motions to Duo that they will go on 3 guns drawn. 1 2 3

They bust into the room and put their guns on chelle at the computer, but she also has a gun and points it at Heero as she stands up >

Heero: are you the c.s. operative?

Chelle: Heero Yuy. Take that gun off of me.

Heero: you first

Chelle: no, you first. This is my house. My rules, pal. Remember you’re a guest.

Heero<a bit surprised . in a moment he starts to lower his gun duo does as well.> Relina said you might be needing some help.

Chelle <lowers her gun chuckles> I dunno if that’s exactly what she said. Actually I don’t think she was real happy about me getting my hands on you guys. <smiles> now there’s gonna be a war. And now its gonna be fair.

Duo<confused> c.s. is a woman? Why didn’t you guys tell me it was another woman?

Chelle<attitude> do you have a problem with that Mr. Maxwell?

Duo<smieling> sorry, I didn’t know. From what I hear you’re one of the best commanders the rebels have ever had.

Chelle: really? How fascinating.

Duo<realizes he’s being picked on. disgruntled> well, that’s what I heard. <guilting her> it was just a surprise to me that c.s, one of my idols was ..well….I always pictured you as a man

Chelle: <relaxes> thanks. Actually….most of my good moves I got from my father. he was the most impressive military mind the alliance ever saw. <pauses> that’s why he’s dead. That’s why I’m careful.

Heero: I guess we’ve come to the right place

Chelle: I think that you have

Heero: do you have a plan that involves the Gundams

Chelle: you bet I do . I’m just waiting for the right time……all of the troops are readying…..the Trez faction and oz are about to go head to head……….oh yes. I have a plan. It’s just going to take a little more time.<she sits back down at the computer and puts her gun in her desk. Turns chair to face them.>

Heero: how do you relay all of this information?<he sits on the edge of the bed, Duo leans against the tall dresser>

Chelle: I have spies everywhere. Inside the Romefeller foundation, the Trez faction…and I have a great deal of control when it comes to the rebel army’s here and in space. I have established a secure link to my computer, everything is in code. I meet with my contacts often….nobody knows what I’m up to. The world sees me as the fem. fatal romance novelist. It gets me where I need to be so I can’t complain

Heero: it’s a good cover. I wouldn’t suspect you.

Chelle: the novels are actually my mothers. She had at least twenty of the things laying around here when she died. None of them were published so I took them on as my own.

Duo<nodds approval> sounds like a pretty convenient set up. You play the lady in distress and get all the information you need.

Chelle: something like that

Heero: are you still drawing up the tactical plans for the rebels in their battles against Oz?

Chelle<nods>here and in outer space……unfortunately were outnumbered and outgunned… at least we were until now

Heero: so you can use the Gundam to win battles against oz?

Chelle : I can use the Gundam to destroy oz…like I said it’s only a matter of time.

<Heero studies her, but duo is studying her in a different way. He is fascinated. She stares at Heero then duo, her gaze on duo is equally intent…….something’s up?>

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<the next day…………. It is morning and Quatre still has not arrived. Duo is passed out on the couch snoring, Heero is watching a news broadcast when chelle comes into the room. She stops and looks at the t.v. >

anchorman: the Romefeller foundation announced this morning that they have taken custody of one of the rouge Gundam pilots. Execution will be broadcast live today at noon.........

chelle: What? Oh shit!

Heero: they've got Quatre

Chelle: damnit!...not for long they don't.

Duo:<half asleep> hey, what's going on?

Heero: Romefellers got Quatre

Duo:<sits up> huh?

Chelle: give me 5 minutes and ill find out where he is.....hey, one of you guys make some coffee. I think faster on a caffeine buzz<she turns and runs back up the stairs>

Heero: she better figure out where he is quick<looks at watch> they're going to execute him in 5 hours. Duo, make the coffee. I'm going to see if she can get the information we need<he goes up behind her>

Duo: great. What a way to start the morning.

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<upstairs she is furiously away on the computer she stops for a minute and sits back to read the screen. Heero is standing behind her>

chelle: it should only take a few minutes....

Heero: do you have a plan?

Chelle: yeah, we go in and get him.

Heero: with the Gundams?

Chelle: no, I don't want them to be seen anywhere near here. I have a few Aries laying around. Well use them to infiltrate the compound and create a diversion...then well slip out the back door.

Duo:<coming in to join them> sounds good. That way we don't show our hand just yet

Chelle: that way they wont see it as a Gundam pilot rescue, they'll think it was the rebels.<sighs> of course I will have to get some back up.....I think people are going to die today

Heero: yeah, but were going to take as many oz troops out with us as we can.

Duo: what backup?

Chelle: there are some rebel forces in the woods nearby, maybe 15 Aries at most and some ground troops, they'll have to go in with us.

Heero: and you can coordinate this?

Chelle: if they have Quatre where I think they do<something on screen> yep thought so. Beta base three. 20 miles from here.<shes on the keyboard again> its not usually too heavily guarded, but with them having a Gundam pilot there you can be sure they are at least double their usual forces.<she types more>

Heero: they probably expect a rescue attempt then

Chelle: they only know of 2 Gundams here on earth...they might be expecting zero one

Heero: if its zero one they want, its zero one they'll get

Chelle: and just how do you plan to hide zero after the fight? They'll try to track you

Heero: you leave that to me. You guys take the Aries and go with the rebel forces

Chelle<cuts him off> well attack from behind right after your initial assault.<man appears on screen>

Man: general zol here. Cs? Is that you?

Chelle: situation critical. We are attacking beta base 3 at 11 hundred hours from the south. Can you have troops in position ?

Man: can do Cs. Will you be doing any fighting today

Chelle: sure thing Zol, just let me have my coffee. Meet you at the rendezvous point alpha three niner in two hours. Cs off<she terminates communication>

Duo: its gonna be one of those days...

Chelle<turns and smiles at him> naw, it will be a piece of cake. Consider it your morning exercise.

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<Relina is sitting at her desk thinking to herself>

Relina: <thinking> with Treize no longer the leader of the Oz organization, Romefeller is even more out of control. I know that they want to invade the Sanq kingdom. I am a threat to their means of war. Other countries are trying to be more like us. <closes eyes> Relina....stay strong. <opens eyes> Heero...

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We see Quatre being held in a cell. He's sitting on the bunk eyes closed.

Quatre<thinking to himself> at least they wont be able to find the others. I destroyed the data pad.....they plan to kill me at noon. I wonder if Heero and Duo will get me out of this one..............

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<We see Heero going after zero one. He gets in and fires it up, taking off to attack >

<We see chelle and Duo pull up in a jeep to meet up with the rebels. There is a lot of hurrying as troops are loading into their suits.>

Zol: saved a couple of Aries for ya. How many? just the two of ya?

Chelle<theyre all running to their suits> yeah.

Zol<points> take those two

Chelle: OK, everyone get ready to follow me.

Zol: what's the mission objective?

Chelle<over her shoulder as she goes to her suit> we have to save the Gundam pilot from execution. He's on our team now.....

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The Battle......... Heero in zero one has begun his attack. Dolls are out in force to stop him. suddenly the fleet of Aries suits arrives.

Various shot of our pilots fighting and kicking ass. Duos Aries is hit bad by a doll, chelle turns around and blows it up before it can hit him again.

Chelle: Duo! Get out of that suite and get in there and get Quatre. The ground troops are moving in . I'll cover you.

Duo: right...just one thing<he arms the self detonate> get clear!

I'm gonna take the roof off of this place. <he gets out and runs/his Aries explodes as he's running into the base a doll targets him. chelle blows it away before it can fire.

The battle is in full boogie. Duo enters the compound. after some sneaking around he finds 4 guards trying to lead Quatre to a shuttle. Duo opens fire and kills them all, but not before taking a grazing of a bullet on his left arm

Quatre: Duo!

Duo: come on Quatre, let's get out of here! <they run through the place, it's crumbling down around their ears. Finally they make it outside. A doll aims at them, zero one comes up behind it and cuts it down before it can do any firing. The two run for the rebels. Duo finds a motorcycle and him and Quatre hop on and start to flee. Heero continues to wipe out the dolls and the rebels begin their retreat.

Chelle: fall back everyone, the dolls are defeated and the troops cant follow . Heero, come on lets go! Hit and run baby! Just how I like it!

Heero: don't worry about me. I'll cover your retreat. <to himself> I will make short work out of what's left of this base.

The Aries take off, chelle sees Duo and Quatre

Chelle: Duo, get back to the jeep ASAP. We have to get outta here before this place is crawling with oz soldiers!

Duo: I'm on it!

Quatre: what about Heero?

Chelle: he's got it under control. He'll meet us back at base.

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We see chelle get out of her Aries and run for the jeep. In a few minutes Duo and Quatre appear. They ditch the bike and get in.

Duo:<hops in shotgun seat> nice bit of fighting there lady. You saved my ass.

Chelle<flooring it> yeah, well you can thank me later<she looks over at him and sees blood> Duo! youre bleeding...

Duo: just a flesh wound.

Chelle: take the wheel <Duo takes the wheel for a minute. She strips off her shirt, muscle shirt beneath. Hands Duo her kacki shirt> wrap it up and try not to get blood all over the seat. I'd have a bitch of a time explaining that one.

Duo: <wrapping his arm> gee, thanks for your concern

Chelle: Quatre, you all right?

Quatre: yes...and thank you for coming after me.

Chelle: hey, you Gundam pilots are my guys now.

<Duo studies her, for a minute she glances at him. they smile at each other.>

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later we see Quatre, Duo and chelle sitting in the living room having coffee.

Chelle: I'm sure Heero is ok. He had to hide the Gundam after the battle. He'll be along any time now

Quatre: thank you both for rescuing me. Oz is serious about executing us Gundam pilots.

Chelle: not on my watch

Duo: you pilot that Aries pretty good. I have to say I was impressed with how quick you got the battle together.

Chelle: I have my sources. Like I said, I'm just waiting for the right time to hit oz. They'll be running in circles for days trying to sort out the mess we made of the base. Nice job blowing half the place there Duo. You took out almost half their ground troops

Quatre: its a shame so many lives had to be lost...all for me

Chelle: all for peace, Quatre. You shouldn't let it bother you. They were going to kill you. The Gundams are oz's biggest threat. They will stop at nothing to wipe you guys out. In order to bring peace to this planet and the colonies, oz has to be destroyed. I need you all and your Gundams to do that.

Quatre<nods> I suppose that you're right.

Chelle<looks at him> hey, I have the guest rooms made up. You look pretty beat. Maybe you should go lay down for a while

Quatre: I didn't sleep last night. I am pretty tired.

Chelle<gestures> first door on the right

Quatre<sets mug down, stands> ok, but will you wake me when Heero gets back?

Duo: sure thing

Quatre<nods> thanks <he exits>

Chelle<looks over at Duo> why don't you let me have a look at that arm.

Duo: its ok. Quatre cleaned and bandaged it pretty good

Chelle<brow raised> hope so.

Duo<stares at her> so, what do you do all day around here anyway? When you're not plotting against oz I mean.

Chelle<smiles> not much. Staying in touch with my connections and planning our strategies is pretty time consuming. Of course I have to do the expected celebrity crap a few days a week. Hob nobbing and feeding the public my poor little me image..... I would much rather be in battle then at most of the social functions I get stuck attending. I have to keep up appearances though. I see a few contacts that way too. You'd be surprised what you can get away with at a book signing.

Duo<chuckels> versatile. I like it.

Chelle<smiles back at him> well, its a dirty job but somebody's got to do it. What about you, Duo Maxwell? What do you do when you're not flying Deathsythe into battle?

Duo: I work with this little salvage operation....Deathsythe does keep me pretty busy. Actually I just came back from outer space. The shit is really hitting the fan out there too. The colonies are suffering. Oz could care less if the colonies get hit during a battle. It really pisses me off. There are a lot of innocent people out there who just want to live their lives in peace. I don't get why the earth just didn't leave the colonies alone.

Chelle: that's the alliance for ya. Oz just takes it even further. Romefeller won't be happy, no, they won't stop until they control all people and all things. That's why they must be stopped. We have to destroy them.

Duo: fine by me<leans back, arms behind his head> just tell me when and where. The god of death will be ready.

Chelle<staring at him> we all will be ready. I have a few technical people working on a side project for me. A mobile suit, something fast and deadly. I just hope its ready in time. They're modeling it after the wing zero....

Duo: wing zero is nothing but trouble. There's a problem with its operating system....

Chelle: I know. I have been on counteractive drugs to prevent the hallucinations. The zero system won't be a problem for me

Duo<looks at her> a Gundam?

Chelle: no, no gundanium available. It's being adapted for outer space as well. It will be superior to the dolls, but not quite as indestructible as a Gundam. I guess I'll just have to be careful, huh?

Duo: well, I'll tell ya what.........I got your back, chelle. I think your pretty ok.<smiles at her, she smiles back>

Chelle: we'll see

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<evening has come. Chelle is in the kitchen doing up the last of the dishes. Quatre is drying for her. He keeps looking out the window watching for Heero. Dou is at the table they're all talking.>

Chelle: so, do either of you know where Wufei or Trowa is?

Quatre: Trowa. Wufei...they knew if things got to be like this they were to find Miss Noin in the Sanq Kingdom.

Duo: like what? Disastrous? I wouldn't be surprised if Wufei was still fighting with Sally Poe

Chelle: Sally is a good woman. She knows her shit. If Wufei is with her I can find out. She and I stay in touch.

Duo: why am I not surprised

<the door opens and Heero comes in>

Quatre: Heero!

Heero: I see everyone made it out alive<grins>

Duo: yeah, well you wernt the one who got shot.

Chelle: aww poor baby. I thought you said it was just a flesh wound

Heero <sits at the table.> Zero one isn't that far from Deathsythe.

Chelle<pours a glass of lemonade and hands it to Heero> Any problems getting out of there?

Heero: no. the place was in total chaos. They had no real way to pursue.<drinks> any word on the others yet?

Chelle: I was just about to check on that.<takes towel from Quatre and dries her hands.> I'll put in a message to Sally Poe to see if she knows the whereabouts of Wufei. Any ideas on how to find Trowa Barton?

Quatre: maybe he hasn't returned from outer space yet

Duo: I'd give him a few days. Sooner or later he'll end up in the Sanq Kingdom. They'll send him on over.

Heero: umm hmm. Trowa will turn up.

Chelle<walking out> I'll go send that message.<Duo watches her go, Heero raises a brow>

Quatre: I'm glad you're safe Heero. Listen guys, I just wanna thank you for coming after me. This isn't the first time that you've helped me out.

Duo: hey, us Gundam pilots gotta stick together right.

Quatre<sighs> they've been broadcasting the attack on the base all day. There was a great loss of life. Our pictures are on the news...

Heero: <concerned> they didn't see chelle lee did they?

Quatre: no

Duo:<smiles> I gotta hand it to her. She's slippery. You know, she told me she's got someone building her a mobile suite modeled after the Wing Zero

Quatre: A Gundam?

Duo: no, didn't have any gundanium.

Heero: hmmm. Probably something like the Tallgeese.

Duo: yeah, I think so.

Quatre: what's the operating system like? Not like Zero's I hope.

Duo:<sits up straight> yeah, a zero system.

Heero: a zero system is not good for the pilot...

Duo: she says she's been taking drugs that counter the zero's side effects.

Heero: anti psychotics to prevent the hallucinations...pretty smart. Now there's a girl that does all her homework. judging from the way she piloted that Aries today, she must know what she's doing.

Duo: I would hope so, if we are following her.

Heero: well, I think after today we can follow her. I've never seen an attack come off so well with such little planning.

Dou: I heard c.s. was capable of such feats, but to see it in action...impressive.

Heero: yes...very impressive.

Quatre: I would like to know more about her. I know she isn't much older than we are, but she fights like a true veteran.

Heero: she was raised by an assassins. First her step father, a brilliant tactician for the alliance. After the death of her parents she had a governor. My guess is that he was an assassin.

Duo<whistles> man, I'd bet she'd win a butt kicking contest.

Heero<loose grin> I'm sure she would

Duo:<cheerily> well, remind me not to piss her off!

Quatre<after a moment> Heero, you must be starving. We saved you a plate. I can warm it up for you.

Heero: anything good?

Duo:<to Heero> don't you know it. The girl can cook too<winks>

Heero: well, I guess I am hungry. Three hour hike will do it.

Duo: <stands> I think I'll go see if she got a link to Sally.<walks out>

Quatre: <takes plate from fridge to microwave> I do hope we can find the others soon. I hope Trowa's back from outer space

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<Trowa is sitting on the couch in the trailer he shares with Catharine. He is watching the news about Quatre's escape>

Trowa: I'll bet Heero is responsible for Quatre's rescue. Hmmmmm. Maybe I should consider returning to the earth.<relaxes back into the couch and sighs> no, maybe just not yet. <closes eyes> my heart just isn't into it right now....

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Duo goes upstairs. The computer is running something on the screen in binary code. Chelle is sitting on the floor Indian style.

Duo: < looks from computer to her> hey

Chelle: I'm sending the message to Sally now.

Duo: <looks at computer> binary?

Chelle: something like it. Actually it's an obsolete alliance code I toyed with a bit. I took the basic binary function and use it to spell out words in an ancient tongue. Only those I transmit to and maybe a handful of archeologists would be able to decipher it

Dou: <impressed> ahh, so that's how you do it. How did you learn ancient languages?

Chelle: my governor was a history buff.

Duo: who was your governor?

Chelle:<looks at duo> I just called him sir.

Duo:<nodds silent for a moment> he was an assassin right?

Chelle: a ninja. A friend of my fathers. He came to take on the responsibilities for me after my mother died.

Duo: <brows up> I thought the ninja were a legend.

Chelle: <sighs> that's what they want you to think. There are so very few left. They stay in hiding. The alliance would have hunted them to extinction.

Duo: <plops down on the floor beside her> how old were you when you started all of this training?

Chelle: I traveled with my parents from birth. I was about seven when my father was murdered. A little over a year later my mother was in an accident and she died too. By the time I was twelve, I was well on my way to becoming what I am now.

Duo: how did you meet Relina?

Chelle: she was Dorlin's daughter. Our families moved in the same circles. Two years ago, I was in combat with a rebel squadron going up against the alliance. I was fifteen. My Leo was hit pretty bad and I had to self detonate. I didn't clear the blast site in time and did some damage to my right knee. My governor sent me to Relina's school to recuperate from what he played out to be a car accident. That's when we really got to be friends. It was a pretty convenient set up really. A lot of alliance officials, a lot of information for the taking, if you knew how to take

Duo: I suppose you knew just what you were doing.

Chelle:<nods> umm hmm. After four months I left the school with a list of confidential acess codes as long as my arm.<twits, cracks back it pops> oz uses different codes, but they're pretty easy to crack.

Duo: yeah, well oz aint all that creative now are they.

Chelle: I doubt they think they have to be. they took care of the alliance in one big swoop. You should know, you were there. Heero destroyed all of the alliance pacifists in one shot.

Duo: we were tricked by oz.

Chelle. Yes, I know. Mr. Treiz Kushranada is a brilliant man. A dangerous man. I am hoping oz and the Treiz faction will cancel each other out

Duo: then we can go in and take out whoevers left over.

Chelle: that's the plan. when the Treiz faction makes their move I have no doubt the majority of their forces will be in outer space. We will need the Gundams up there to finish off whoevers left in outer space while the guerrilla armies take care of things here on earth. if Treiz takes outer space...the colonies will be in deep shit. Even more so then with oz in control out there.

Duo: then you think Treiz is insane?

Chelle: no, he is a soldier. What good is a soldier without a war? He is just trying to perpetuate things so he doesn't outlive his usefulness. I don't know...he's a tough character to figure out. It's something that I would like to talk over with Wufei. I met him once. The guy looked right through me. Told me it was a good thing that my parents had a protégée. Thing is, I don't think he meant my mother.

<computer ends sequence. Transmission complete blinks on the screen. She gets up and types on it. New screen appears, data being sent.> I think they got the message. Looks like someone is trying to respond.

Duo: Sally Poe?

Chelle: hope so. <types a command> this will take a few minutes. It has to come over the secure channel then my computer will automatically run the decode program. of course only I know where it will end up in the computer

Duo: you don't take many chances, do you.

Chelle: I can't afford to.

Duo:<lowers head> I know how that is.

Chelle: <looks at duo a minute> I've heard that oz is developing biological warfare. Some sort of super virus.

Duo: <looks at her>What?! Are you serious?

Chelle: when it's ready they intend to use it to keep the colonies in line

Duo:<shakeing his head/angry> I've seen what a runaway virus can do to a colony. Belive me, it aint pretty.

Chelle: oz hasn't used it yet because they're still working out their antidote. They will inoculate all oz personal against the virus <looks back at the computer> it will be follow oz or die. The future doesn't look bright if oz is in control.

Duo: <slams fist on floor> we gotta stop em

Chelle:<looks back at Duo> I know where they're working on the virus. I think we should go knock the place out. I don't want oz to have that virus before the Treize faction can make their move.

Duo: where's the base

Chelle: outer space...

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<later on that night they are all sitting in the living room>

chelle: Lieutenant Sally and Wufei are out on a mission. They should be back by tomorrow. I left word for her to get into contact with me.

Heero: tell us about this virus that oz is working on. how did you find out about it?

Chelle: I intercepted a transmission coming from space. Apparently oz has seized control of one of the resource satellites near the L4 colony. At first I was monitoring them to see if they were developing new mobile suits up there, but its worse then that. Shortly after Treize left oz a new player appeared. He goes by the name of Christof. He was earth's leading bioengineer a few years ago before he was recruited by oz and disappeared. In the transmissions I have decoded I found out that he's taken a flue like virus and given it a new life. The bastard has tested it on animals...and prisoners of war. The tests showed that by exposing just one soldier to the disease, the rest in his cell block also came down with the symptoms.

Heero: is it an airborne virus?

Chelle: it doesn't look that way. Body fluids, saliva. A bite, a sneeze in someone's face...even tears...

Quatre: that's awful!

Chelle: yeah, well it doesn't just make your body sick. It effects the mind as well. It was like the test soldier went rabid. he infected his comrades with a bite.

Duo: damn that's fucked up.

Chelle: oz is finishing the work on the anti toxin. They should be ready with it in a few days...then they plan to try a controlled test on the people of the colonies

Quatre: what? How can they get away with such a thing?

Chelle: in the first stage it looks like the ordinary flue. They'll test it out for a few days and then line up the colonists for what they'll think is a flue shot.

Quatre: we can't let them do this. We have to stop them

Heero: <leans toward her> do you have a plan?

Chelle: I do.

Heero: lets here it

Chelle: all right, there's only one command center here on earth that has any information about this virus. Oz is keeping it as secretive as possible. Problem is it's the desert base, and its well guarded. Whatever else we may need to do to that base, its entire computer network needs to be destroyed.

Heero: that should be easy enough. I can take it out with the zero one.

Quatre: I'm going with you. Between the Zero and Sandrock we can destroy the entire base.

Chelle: Quatre, can you get the Maganac's to cover you guys? Lieutenant Sally's troops are too far away.

Quatre: I'm sure of it.

Chelle: good. I'm sure as soon as the attack begins, they'll send out the SOS. That base is important to oz. They'll have reinforcements there as quick as possible. We need to knock out their satellite from space, preferably before the battle so they cant call out for help. I need someone to hit the transistors on the ground here too. Wufei can handle that. They'll be guarded, but it won't be anything his Gundam can't handle.

Duo:<wicked look> and I'll head up to the satellite base and destroy it.

Chelle: yeah, well, you aren't going alone. I'm going with you.

Duo: but it will be dangerous

Chelle: no kidding. We are going to have to Shanghai a shuttle. I'll swipe it while you cover me in Deathsythe. You'll have to hop on quick before we leave the atmosphere.

Heero: sounds good. Where are you planning to steal the shuttle from?

Chelle: they're rebuilding the Victoria base. They'll have one there.

Heero: we don't have much time

Chelle: one other thing. The physician that has been working with me, I gave him the information on the virus. He has developed a weak vaccine. It will keep the virus from killing you, but you'll probably end up with pneumonia. I want each of us to be inoculated with it <looks at Duo> especially us. Just in case ya know

Quatre: are there civilians at these bases.

Chelle: not that I've heard. Top secret military personal only.

Quatre: <sighs> good. We don't want innocent people getting hurt.

Chelle: if we can find Trowa in time I want him up there with us. Heavyarms will come in handy when we go to blow the satellite base.

Heero: why don't you get me a secure channel to the Sanq kingdom. I can see if Noin has any news.

Chelle: all right.<looking at Heero> I'm going to show you how to work my computer, Heero. If something happens to me up there, you'll need everything I have on it.

Heero:<nods> lets do this then <stands>

chelle: <sighs/standing> lets do it

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Heero is sitting at her computer, chelle is standing behind him. They have been going over the codes and crap. Duo and Quatre are down watching the news. Quatre is falling asleep on the couch. Duo looks over and sees Quatre asleep so he goes upstairs. He sits on her bed behind them>

Duo :<sitting> how's it going?

Heero: well, it's a lot to remember, but I think I've got it

Chelle: I hope so, no cheat sheets allowed. I will give you a disk with some other stuff on it in case you get stuck, but if anything happens...

Heero: don't worry, I'll destroy it

Duo:<yawns lays beak on bed.> What's the word from Noin?

Heero: still no contact from Trowa. He must still be in outer space.

Duo: I'll just have to contact him when we get up there then

Heero: ummhmm

Chelle: <rubs eyes then moves away from computer> there's just one more thing I need to show you Heero.<she walks over to her dresser and slides it away from the wall. Heero joins her. There is a timer behind it>

Heero: <brows up> is that a self detonation switch?

Chelle: yes. Once set you have 10 minutes to get clear of the house. It will take out everything within a quarter mile

Duo:<looks over> your house has a kill switch?

Chelle: there are explosives built right into the walls. It has to be this way

Heero: I understand

Chelle: if oz traces you back here...

Heero: they wont. But if they do I'll destroy the place

Duo: how ya gonna explain that one chelle?

Chelle: hostage killed in the blast. Blah blah blah. Bad Gundam pilots.

Heero: it was a good idea. There's just too much information here for oz to get their hands on this place.

Duo: so, when do we head for space

Chelle: tomorrow . I will have had the chance to talk to Sally by then. Wufei will know his mission and we will be on our way.

Heero: and the anti toxin?

Chelle: I'll go get it in the morning.

Heero:<stretches> in that case, I'm off to bed. See you in the morning.<he leaves>

Duo:<sits up> I suppose you're ready for bed too.

Chelle:<slides dresser back into place> I'm gonna pack our bag first.

Duo: this aint exactly a vacation...

Chelle: three sets of clothes for each of us. An oz uniform, an alliance uniform and civilian clothes. We might not be able to come straight back to earth after we hit and run. We'll need to blend in wherever we happen to land, if we have to lie low.

Dou:<nodds> you really do have it all figured out don't ya?

Chelle:<opening closet> I try. <searches through removes 4 black dry cleaning bags. Throws them on the bed> there's the uniforms...<rummages through her dresser. tosses a pair of jeans, a muscle shirt and a button down shirt on the bed> civilian stuff.

Duo: I don't think I got any civilian stuff.

Chelle: there's a closet full of guys clothes downstairs. My governor took nothing when he left and he didn't come back. The clothes should fit you.

Duo: you mean you never heard from him again?

Chelle: <pushes her bangs back> no. I'm sure he's dead.

Duo: sorry to hear that. Looks like he trained you well

Chelle:<smiles tiredly at Duo> he did.

Duo: can I ask ya something?

Chelle: sure.

Duo: you agreed pretty quick to me and Deathsythe going to the satellite to attack. Why me? Why not Heero and Zero one?

Chelle: because those bastards wont even see Deathsythe until it's already too late. Deathsythe is the perfect Mobile suit for a sneak attack in space.

Duo: you're right about that.

Chelle: I'm going with you for a number of reasons. Mostly I feel it's pretty pointless to sit here on my ass giving the orders but not put myself into the battle. You'll need a shuttle to get out of and back into the atmosphere. Maybe we'll get real lucky and get our hands on a mobile dolls carrier. Those things are easy enough to reprogram. Wouldn't hurt to have the extra fire power, but we'll take what we can get. Just do me a favor Duo.

Duo: sure, if I can

Chelle: don't die on this mission

Duo: hey, I wont if you wont

Chelle:<smiles at him> deal

Duo: <stands and heads for the door> well, I'll let you get some sleep.

chelle: night Duo.

Duo: <looks at her> g'night chelle.

<she goes back and sits at the computer, he looks at her for a minute then goes out>

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its morning at camp. Sally and Wufei have just returned with a huge truckload of parts and supplies. A young officer hurries up to Sally>

officer: Lieutenant Sally? We have a message for you in the communications center. I belive it's from the operative c.s.

Sally: c.s? Already?

Wufei: who's c.s.

Sally: the colony sympathizer. There must be a battle forming

Wufei: Nataku and I are ready

Sally: <looks sideways at Wufei hands on hips> good you better be. This operative doesn't play around. <she turns and Wufei follows her to the communication center>

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morning at chelle's. She's sleeping. Heero heard the computer beep a few times so he goes to answer it. A voice comes over it. Its sally>

sally: Lieutenant Sally Poe here

<Heero types in a code and her picture is in the computer. Heero sees Wufei behind her>

Heero: Sally, its Heero Yuy. I need to speak with Wufei.

Sally: Heero? What are you doing there? Never mind. I shoulda known shed get her hands on you guys sooner or later. I take it you have a mission for us.

Heero: for Wufei

Wufei:<switches places with Sally> Heero, you have a mission for me?

Heero: yes, and its a situation critical. I'm going to transmit the information and your orders.

Wufei: situation critical huh? Well, you can count on me. I'm ready to fight.

Heero: I was counting on it. Stand by <Heero types up some stuff and the binary runs over the screen>

Chelle:<grogily> Heero? that you?

Heero : I'm transmitting the information to Wufei now.

Chelle:<sits up> Huh? Wufei?

Heero: they just made contact. I heard the call coming in so I took it. I figured only your contacts would use this secure channel .

Chelle: <yawns> yeah, just don't answer the one downstairs.<pause> what time is it?

Heero: 7:15

Chelle:<grumbles> Christ, does everyone get up at the crack of dawn or what?

Heero: there is work to be done today. When are you leaving for Victoria base?

Chelle: its gonna have to be soon. It's quite a drive away. I gotta stop and see the doc first though this morning. Guess I'd better get moving

Heero: <half smile eyes her out of corner of his eye> coffee is ready.

Chelle:<looks at him surprised for a moment then smiles> good. Everyone else up?

Heero: Quatre's awake. You'll have to wake Duo. I'm warning you, it aint easy.

Chelle:<crawls out of bed, shorts/T-shirt> that's what cold water is for.<staggers to door> you need me for anything?

Heero: no, I think I've got it. I'll yell if I do.

Chelle: OK<goes out>

<after a minute the code stops and Wufei appears back on the screen. He's pissed, reading the print out>

Wufei: what? Are you kidding me? Those bastards! <sally is reading over his shoulder>

Heero: you can be ready?

Wufei: I'll be ready

Heero: the stations will be guarded

Wufei: I can handle it...actually I think I'll enjoy this assignment. who drew up the plans?

Heero: the colony sympathizer, chelle lee.

Wufei: another woman huh? Is she weak?

Heero: not hardly. You'd be surprised, I think you'd like her

Wufei: well, it's a good plan. Lets hope this woman knows what she's doing

Heero: all right then, I'll meet you at the rendezvous point in two days......good luck

Wufei: to us all <screen goes black>

Heero:<leans back in chair sighs closes his eyes> it's a good plan. We can make this work. Oz must be stopped. We can't allow them to infect the people of the colonies....I gotta hand it to the girl. She must have had some intense training. she really knows what she's doing.

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<downstairs chelle and Quatre are at the table having coffee>

chelle: do you think you can wake Duo or should I?

Quatre:<smiles and stifles a laugh> why don't you do it. He's kind of a grump in the morning, so be nice.

Chelle: be nice? I haven't even finished my first cup of coffee.

Quatre : I'm sorry.

Chelle: its OK. I have to head over to doc's this morning and stop back here to deliver you guys some antidote.<pauses> unless I can get him to make a house call, in which case I can grab the antitoxin and go

Quatre: would that be better?

Chelle: yeah. Actually, when Heero's done I want you to contact your army over the secure channel. I want to be sure that you guys got your back up. Heero's on the line with Wufei right now.

Quatre : Wufei will be up to the challenge. He fights s well alone. The stations guards will be no match for him.

Chelle: good. I want all of you Gundam pilots to stay alive

Quatre:<a little sadder> because of your final battle plan...

Chelle: <senses his mood swing. Puts a hand over his> that, but also because I care. I don't like the loss of life anymore than you do Quatre. I know how deeply that troubles you.

Quatre:<sad smile> it does. Thank you for caring.

Chelle: well you guys might be a little psycho or maybe you just know you're doing the right thing, but I like ya anyway.

Quatre: <humble> I thank you. Its a very few that understand what we Gundam pilots are doing here on earth.

Chelle:<sips coffee> you were all kind enough people to disobey your original orders. You didn't destroy the earth. You kept the civilians out of your fight.

Quatre:<eyes wide> how did you know?

Chelle: I see it as my job to know everything. I dug up all of the information I could find about you Gundam pilots, the scientists that could have built the Gundams, Operation Meteor...everything I could Quatre. If I had to ask you to follow me in an all out war, it was only right that I knew who I was asking to do the fighting.

Quatre:<touched> so...do you know about all of us? About where we came from? Our backgrounds?

Chelle: I know as much as I could find. Is there something you want to tell me Quatre?

Quatre: oh, no. it just sort of surprised me that you tried to find out who we were.

Chelle: <looks at Quatre sadly> you miss your father don't you.

Quatre:<looks down into his coffee> you know about that huh? Well then I guess you know I destroyed a colony.

Chelle: it wasn't you, it was the zero.

Quatre: that's very kind of you to say.

Chelle: Quatre, you are a kind person. You're an inspiration to a lot of people. If more people thought the way you do there would be no more war.

Quatre: I fight to protect the ones I love. I fight so the people of outer space don't have to. my father didn't want me to fight.

Chelle:<sympathetic> its all right Quatre.

Quatre:<sighs> it will be when oz has finally been destroyed. I cant belive that they would do this to the colonies. A runaway virus could infect an entire colony in weeks. Many lives could be lost

Chelle: keep that in mind when you and Heero go to destroy that base.

Quatre: now I see why Treize left oz. oz becomes more evil with each passing day.

Chelle:<they sip coffee. quiet a minute> I suppose I should wake duo. I'm going to call the doc first. See if he'll bring some antitoxin over. Save me a trip.<she stands to go to phone, stops and puts a hand on his shoulder> you are doing the right thing Quatre. However you may feel about it, remember it is the right thing.<she goes>

Quatre: yeah, it's the right thing to do

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<chelle gets up from downstairs computer phone. Sips coffee and heads for the guest room. Quatre passes behind her going upstairs to the secure computer. She opens the door to the bedroom. Duo is still sleeping, arms up to his chest hands in fists. She smiles and goes over the bed.>

chelle: Duo? Hey man, time to get up.<Duo doesn't respond, so she sits down on the bed beside him and shakes him> Duo, get up.

Duo:<still half asleep> do it yourself

Chelle:<giggles> hey, Duo, get up. <he reaches up and grabs the front of her shirt. He pulls her down to his eye level. Her eyes widen with surprise. He opens his eyes, evil glare then realizes what he's doing and looks at her surprised/ innocent look. They're nose to nose>

Duo: <lets go of her>woops! Sorry bout that . thought you were someone that needed killin'.

Chelle: <sits up straight> I guess you are a grump in the morning.

Duo:<sits up/ yawns. Covers fall to his waist no shirt on> yeah, well if you think I'm bad you should try waking Heero up sometime.<turns and looks right at her. Almost nose to nose again.> so we got a busy day ahead?

Chelle:<half smile> feel like blowin' shit up?

Duo: I always feel like blowin' shit up.

Chelle: good, cause that's what we gotta do. I got a case of antitoxin waitin for me at the docs. I have to go get it.

Duo: oh yeah, which direction you going? I really don't feel like walkin' all the way to Deathsythe.

Chelle: east. About 16 miles.

Duo: will this guy flip out if I go with ya?

Chelle: I doubt it. He's not like that. Actually, I wanted you to put the vaccine in Deathsythe. Got a storage compartment or something?

Duo: sure. Makes sense, just in case we lose the shuttle.

Chelle: yeah, well, I'm gonna try real hard not to lose the shuttle. It's our ticket off and on the planet.

Duo: yeah well we could always steal another one in space if we have to.

Chelle: I'm gonna be in the shuttle when we attack the satellite.

Duo: if you get into trouble I'll be there to bail ya out. There's room for two in Deathsythe if need be.<they kinda look at each other funny>

chelle: <stands up a little embarrassed> I'm gonna have another cup of coffee and get changed. Why don't you get ready.

Duo: <cocky> I'm always ready

Chelle: <smart> oh yeah, you run around naked a lot?

Duo: <brows up> huh? I aint naked. Wanna see?

Chelle: <backpedals to the door> no! I mean...just get dressed. <she goes out>

Duo: <laughs> good thing she didn't call my bluff...I am naked.

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<Quatre is talking to Rasid over comp in her room>

Quatre: it will be dangerous, Rasid, but we must eliminate the entire base.

Rasid: understood Master Quatre. The Maganac Corps are ready to fight with you at any time.

Quatre: its just so horrible that oz could even think of doing something like this to the colonies. we can't let them do this.

Rasid: don't worry master Quatre. We will be there to cover your escape.

Quatre: thank you Rasid. Be well and say hello to everyone for me.

Rasid: certainly Master Quatre. <his screen goes dark>

Quatre: <bows his head and sighs> I hate putting them all at risk for me, but we must destroy the base and be able to get the Gundams safely out of there. I hope there won't be many casualties.

Heero: <appears in doorway> Quatre

Quatre: <stands and faces him> yes Heero.

Heero: I will be taking you back to the Sanq kingdom for your Gundam in a little while. Are your troops ready?

Quatre: yes, I spoke to Rasid. They'll be there to back us up and help us make our escape. <lowers his eyes>

Heero: I know you don't like to do this Quatre...

Quatre: <faces Heero> no. we are doing the right thing. For the colonies, for earth...for all people everywhere.

Heero: ummhmm.

Quatre: why are you escorting me back to the Sanq kingdom Heero. Is it because I was captured? It is isn't it.

Heero: I want to make sure you get there, Quatre. There is an old dirt bike in the garage. Chelle lee told me to take it. I also want to talk with Miss Noin again.

Quatre: and see Relina? You didn't see her when you went after zero one did you?

Heero: there was no time for that.<he turns away Quatre is smiling behind him. Heero thinks to himself> Relina...

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<Wufei is sitting in his Gundam running a diagnostics check. Sally is talking to him>

Wufei: tell me what you know about this woman. Have you ever fought with her before?

Sally: we've been in a few battles together. She's young, a year or two older then you are, but is very experienced. Chelle Lee was raised by an assassin, a ninja I think.

Wufei:<looks up at sally's image> what? A ninja? How can that be?

Sally: some friend of her fathers.

Wufei: hmmm. We'll have to spar sometime. I'd like to see what kind of moves she's got. What else can you tell me?

Sally: her father was a strategist for the alliance. That's how she learned to draw up battle plans, and she's good at it. She's worked with some of the best.

Wufei: then why doesn't she lead her own army?

Sally: she's more of an undercover operative. she poses as a writer. She's able to mingle with a lot of Romefeller members that way.

Wufei: does she battle herself?

Sally: yes. She's a pretty good mobile suite pilot. She can fly or drive just about anything.

Wufei: but she's still a woman. Women are too weak to be fighting.

Sally: that's why we need people like you, Wufei. To be our strength. We may be weak, but we do fight, we do it so that innocent civilians don't have to get hurt.

Wufei:<grumbles to himself> foolish women. They want to fight, but they know they're weak. Then its guys like us Gundam pilots that end up having to save them.

Sally: Wufei?

Wufei: yes?

Sally: be careful kid

Wufei: <shuts his eyes, quietly he says> I'm sorry sally, but I just can't afford to do that.

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<They are all standing out in the backyard/ drive way at chelle's>

chelle: <to Heero> the keys for the bike are in the ignition. It's got the big knobby tires on it so the forest should be no problem. It will move at a pretty good clip too.

Heero: good. I want to deliver Quatre through the back door. I should make it to Zero one just in time.

Chelle: you got enough fire power?

Duo: I don't think any of us go anywhere without a gun anymore.

Quatre: what are we supposed to do with Romefeller hunting us down like this?

Chelle:<moving to drivers side door of jeep> the doc will be by soon with the antitoxin. He won't come in, he's just going to leave it in a package in front of the dojo. Stay out of sight. I left a message on my answering machine that says I've gone to Brussels to care for a sick friend. If anything goes wrong...

Heero: I'll take care of it. good luck you guys.

Quatre : be careful.

Duo: no need to worry about me. The god of death can handle it.<chelle gets in and starts up the jeep>

Heero: keep an eye on her. Don't screw up this mission.

Duo:<miffed> gee Heero, thanks for the vote of confidence!

Quatre: I hope that you guys can find Trowa in time. Tell him we need him here when you have finished this mission in space.

Heero: I hope the Sanq kingdom can hold on until we have all the Gundams here on earth to protect it.

Duo: well, you know how to get a hold of me in Deathsythe...and we can contact you over the secure link here if something goes wrong <shakes his head> but it wont. I'll see you guys in a few days.

Quatre: take care friend Duo.

Duo: you too Quatre. Later Heero.

<he hops in the jeep with chell>

chell: <from out the window> have fun blowin' shit up! <waves and then they take off>

Heero: ,watching them depart> I hope that they can pull this one off.

Quatre: I'm sure they'll be okay...<to himself> they have to be. <aloud> do you suppose they'll find Trowa?

Heero: maybe he will find them. We all have a way of bumping into each other don't we?

Quatre: sure do. <quiet for a moment> I'm going to contact Rasid again before we go. Chell lee's doctor friend should be here soon. Should I alert Miss Noin that we're coming too?

Heero: no. we will just show up. It's better that way. <staring off thinks to himself> back to the Sank kingdom...Relina, I'm coming.

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<Treize is in his office in the place of his confinement. He is standing looking out the window onto the courtyard>

Treize: <talking to himself> My dear lady...will you ever be able to forgive me for what I have done to you. I wish you were here by my side now. Romefeller is making one mistake after another. It won't be long before it is my time again. I know that you would understand the steps that I am going to take. The earth and space need a strong leader to unite the people. Romefeller has no such leader.....<sigh> it looks like its going to have to be me.

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<Duo and chelle come walking out of a house in the middle of nowhere she is carrying a briefcase. She puts it in the back seat. they get in and she takes off. >

chelle: the doc will go deliver the rest of the antitoxin to Heero and Quatre. They'll have it by nightfall. Then they can move out.

Duo: <eyes the briefcase> how do we administer the antitoxin?

Chelle: shoot it up baby. You aint afraid of needles are you?

Duo: <frown> no I aint afraid of needles, I'm just not real fond of being stabbed.

Chelle: well, it sure beats the hell out of dropping dead if we get exposed to this virus.....I just hope we make it in time.

Duo: <expression darkens> those bastards. I know how bad a runaway p