Author: Phoenix Storms
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: 1x2, 3+4, 5+? (Getting kind of redundant isn't it?)
Warnings: Yaoi, AU
Archives: My Site, FF.Net, Mediaminer.org, Gundam Wing Universe Fan Fiction Archive.
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters from the anime Gundam Wing. Thank you.
Author's Note: Sorry this took so long, but I've got a full time job now and have basically no time to myself anymore. I mean, I'm not complaining, I make good money, but I wish I had more time to write, ya know? N-E-Way, on with the story! : )
The X-Gene Part 1
Of Missions and Allies
"We believe that this boy may be the most powerful free mutant alive. Your mission, gentlemen, should you choose to accept it, find the mutant Duo Maxwell and recruit him. If he refuses to join us, then protect him at all costs. The gods only know what would happen if he fell into the hands of Oz. We're sending you his stats and the only recent picture of him known now. J out."
The eerie voice of the mysterious Dr. J cut off with a bit of static as the laptop that had been broadcasting its sound shifted to a new screen. The four boys who had been sitting around the high-tec piece of software glanced over the information quickly before retrieving their copies from where the printer had spit them out. A young blonde looked around at his companions and asked in an amused voice. "Is it just me, or is J beginning to sound like he's watched one too many 'Mission Impossible' movies?" A tall, lanky, green-eyed boy with an amazing uni-bang that covered one of the said eyes, and slightly shorter Chinese youth with raven hair pulled into an unbelievably tight ponytail smirked. The forth member of their group remained impassive.
"So, Heero, what do you think this kid's powers are?" The blue-eyed blonde asked the expressionless Japanese boy. Heero, as he was called, looked up at the inquisitive Arabian and shrugged. "Hard to tell, Quatre. It says here that when Romefeller first tried to capture him, he killed half of them and drove another third completely insane. Judging by that, I'd have to say that he is probably telepathic, and one of impressive power as well." Quatre nodded, a grim look settling over his face. "You don't think that he'll be able to help me find my father do you?" He asked hopefully.
Once again, the cobalt eyed Japanese boy shrugged. "Like I said, it's hard to say. Without knowing what powers he has were shooting from the hip. If we had even the smallest inkling of what he could do, we'd be a lot more prepared than we are now." Having that said he turned to the Latin and Chinese youths. "Trowa get the car warmed up and fill it with gas. Wufei prepare some over-night bags for the four of us, we're going into the city to see if Quatre can get a pin on this kid. Quatre, keep reviewing those reports, maybe if you can identify with him you can get a read on him." His piece said, Heero Yuy, leader of Gundam A/C, stood and left the room.
Trowa's visible eye glittered a moment before he spoke. "Well I guess I should go warm up the car." Catching on, Wufei smirked slightly. "And I guess I should go prepare the over-night bags." Quatre sighed as he turned to look at his teammates. "Cut him some slack guys, he's not used to being a leader." Of course, this sympathetic statement did nothing to mask the fact that he was snickering slightly. Dr. J might get a little 'mission impossible-ish' but Heero was never far behind.
An hour later found the four boys in the living room of their small four bedroom, two-story house. Trowa was being handed the over-night bags that had been oh so gleefully packed by Wufei, the resident shape shifter. He'd made sure to pack Heero's spandex shorts instead of his blue jeans. After all, wasn't it Justice that their cobalt-eyed leader should be terribly uncomfortable after making him pack Quatre's cloths? That was a nightmare all its own. Gods know which shirt goes with which set of khakis and he just knew he'd be hearing about it later, rather loudly.
Trowa exited the house with the troublesome over-night bags hefted over his shoulders. Heero had turned to his remaining teammates with the intention of speaking when a shout from outside could be heard. "Guys! We've got company!" Thinking that Romefeller had found their electronically and psionically guarded home, Wufei, Quatre, and Heero rushed outside to aid their companion. What they saw was shocking but far less terrifying than an attack by Romefeller. A boy, probably between the ages of nineteen and twenty-one, had seated himself on the roof of their car. "Hi ya. You must be Gundam A/C right?"
Heero stepped slightly in front of his companions. His pupils slit suddenly, their resemblance to that of a cat was startling. "That depends, who wants to know?" The youth smirked. "That's a yes." He slid of the car and to the ground standing at his full height. Surprisingly, he seemed to be taller than Trowa's six-foot-one! His shoulder length blond hair and bangs flipped in the breeze as he approached. From his now much closer distance, the members of Gundam A/C could clearly read the amusement in his eyes, eyes that drew a slight gasp from Quatre. One was a deep-emerald green, while the other was a misty gray.
"Let me guess which one of you is which." He said smiling slightly. First he pointed to Quatre. "You're Sandrock, and your power is empathy." His eyes scrunched with his smile as Quatre blushed. "Just one question, do you just sense people's emotions or can you play with them too?" He chuckled when the smaller blonde's blush deepened, confirming his suspicion. "Thought so." He turned to Trowa next. "You're Nanashi or 'No-Name'. You have the powers of X-ray vision, enhanced speed, and levitation."
He spun and pointed to Wufei next. "You're Dragon and you are a shape-shifter." Bouncing with energy he pointed to Heero. "And last but not least, You're Wing the courageous leader! You possess the powers of flight, enhanced senses, enhanced strength, the ability to control heat, and the fact that your part lion. Am I right on all accounts?" Growling slightly, the cobalt eyed lion spoke. "You seem to have us at a disadvantage, you know us yet we know nothing of you."
"Oh I sorry for being so terribly rude. Allow me to introduce myself, My name is well... I'm an orphan, never knew my parents so I kinda don't have a name but you can call me what my old street gang used to. Name's Fey, Fey Kid. I'm a pyrokenetic. In other words, I can do this." He raised his hand and a ball of flame appeared within it floating just slightly above it. Closing his fist, the fire surrounded his hand before he opened it again and the ball disappeared. "I also have limited teleportation skills. I can only go short distances and not through walls." He popped out of existence and a split second later was standing in front of Wufei, he then vanished again and was back where he started. "And lastly I have, um... it doesn't really have a name, I guess I should just show you."
Looking around the yard a bit he spotted an old rusty tricycle. "Does that belong to anybody?" He asked pointing to said vehicle. When all heads shook no he spoke again. "Ok. Watch and say goodbye." With that he gestured to the tricycle. Without warning, the old toy suddenly exploded, its parts flying all over the front yard. "Well that's me in a nutshell I guess." Heero tore his eyes from what remained of the bike to Fey. "Alright, what do you want?" The newcomer searched the lion's face for a moment. "I heard you were looking for someone. A street kid who's been on the run for about four years. Well I know just about every kid that's ever been on the street in this colony. If you want to find him, you're going to need me."
Heero's eyes narrowed. "Why would you want to help us?" Fey's smile dropped for just a moment. "I've seen what Romefeller does to mutants. Hell I've seen what they did to some of my kids! But I've also seen you fight them, I've seen you win, I've seen you save my kids. That's all the reason I need. If you want to save another one of my kids from those bastards, then I will do whatever it takes to make sure you do." Gundam A/C's leader nodded at the determination in the tall blonde's voice. "Quatre?"
The empath shook his head. "I can't read him Heero, he could be lying through his teeth for all my powers are telling me. But I saw his face while he was talking; I saw the look that goes along with sheer anguish and determination. I think he's telling the truth." Heero nodded. "Why can't he read you?" This was directed to the strange-eyed boy. "That's another one of my powers, the one I have no control over. I'm masked from any and all psychic readings. To psionics, I'm basically not here."
Nodding again, the lion turned to his last two companions. "What do you two think?" Trowa looked the boy up and down. "I think Quatre's right, his face wasn't lying when he said those things. I feel we can trust him, in moderation of course." Wufei turned to Heero smirking slightly. "We don't even know where to start looking for this kid. He's the best lead we've got. What do you think oh 'courageous leader'?"
"His scent says he's telling the truth, but its somewhat garbled as if he can somehow block it from reaching me, but as you said, he's the best lead we've got." He turned back to Fey. "Alright you're in. Follow my lead and you won't get hurt. Understood?" Fey nodded. "Don't worry about me. I've been taking care of myself for a long time. You guys just look out for yourselves." With that, all five boys piled into Gundam A/C's car and headed for L-2's largest and dangerous populated area. Jade City.
TBC...
Well what did you guys think? I know I've made you wait a really long time for this one but was it worth it? Thanx a bunch for all the wonderful emails I got, especially Vegetafan50310 and Emily Hato, thanx guys for getting me back on track, and please review. : )
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