Deep Play, Chapter 2 - For his own good.... (Baka Onna!)

by Caliko

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Wufei winced as he stepped weakly out of the cab, quickly hiding the twinge from the Woman's eagle eyes. The last thing he wanted was for her to hound him anymore tonight! It amazed him that he could love her, yet still want to strangle her.

Slowly, he eased on his sunglasses as he waited for the driver to unload his travel bag. He dug his finger under his cast, trying unsuccessfully to reach the spot that was already itching. Scowling, he gave up until he could get inside.

Wufei reached down for his bag, then straightened, remembering his shoulder and wrist. Looking pointedly at Sally, he ignored her smirk and hid behind his dark lenses.

"Are you in pain, Wu? I can give you another shot..." She teased, as the cab drove off. She laughed harder when he growled.

"Get away from me with those things, Woman. I need to be awake."

Sally was just about to reply when they both heard the gun fire, and saw the bullet embed itself into the wall. Cursing, Wu found himself pushed to the ground behind a parked car as his partner drew her gun.

Looking down the sight, she quickly realized that the sniper was out of range. However.. she did manage to get a glimpse of a stocky frame and dark brown hair as the shooter retreated out of view.

"Wu.. get in the house and pack. We have to get you somewhere safe."

"I'm not going to hide, Sally!" He insisted, as she helped him up. "The only time we have a chance at this person is when he's after me. Other than that, we're chasing our tails."

"Yes you will. You see, Wu... I have a magic needle. It will make you do anything I want."

He glared, as he limped to the door. Somewhere in the scuffle, he managed to bruise the one spot on his leg that was clear of the nasty purple marks.

"You can't make me go anywhere."

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Twenty minutes later

"How long will he be out?" Zechs asked, dumping him in the back of the van.

"About two hours. Just long enough to get him to your house."

"Hmmm... and I almost ordered his things packed..."

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Wufei creaked open his eyes, unsure of what he would find. He had been laying down in this bed, pretending to be asleep for the last fifteen minutes. Long enough to realize that his 'partner' had done it to him again.

:::One of these days, someone is going to rescind her narcotics I.D.::: He mumbled, taking satisfaction in the prospect.

Groaning, he realized that he was back at the Marquis residence.

Wufei eased his feet to the floor, and pushed himself up. Stumbling to the bathroom, he took care of his more immediate needs, and brushed his teeth until the furry feeling was off of his tounge.

:::I hate that feeling.::: He thought, before heading back to the bed.

His head was still swimming with the after effects of the codeine as he let himself fall, face first onto his pillow. He could feel his pajama legs bunched up around his knees, but didn't really care. He groaned, wrapped his arms around the pillow, then closed his eyes.

Wu was woken up again about an hour later to the phone ringing next to his ear. Wincing at the sharp tones, he threw his hand over to the send button and activated the panel. He was surprised when Lady Une popped into view.

"Preventer Chang... I'm glad to see that your alright."

"Thank you, Lady. I should be ready to return to work in a few weeks."

"That is what I wanted to talk to you about. I just got off the phone with the President. Both you and Preventer Po are off the case."

"What? That's impossible! I'm the target! We don't even know WHY I'm the target.. and you want me to just ignore the case?"

"Wu... We need you in one piece. It's one thing to be shot in the line of duty... it's quite another to be targeted personally. We are running down some leads, and we WILL keep you informed. Until then.. listen to your doctor."

The screen blipped off after that last remark. She delivered it straight faced, but something told him that she was laughing.

:::Damn women couldn't wait to brag about my downfall...:::

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Wearing a fresh pair of jeans and a t-shirt, he stormed downstairs to confront Sally. Heero met him at the bottom of the stairwell.

"I thought I heard you awake." He said, waiting for Wu to come up beside him. "Zechs just got a call from Lady Une."

"I know... she took me off the case." Wu growled.

"More than that. She assigned Sally as your body guard, and Zechs to figure out who the assassin is."

They moved out to the terrace, talking low.

"Did you find anything out yet?" Wufei asked, referring to the cyber hacking he asked for.

"Some.. I think we're on the right track with the Cecil Corporation. It was originally apart of Romefeller, but split off when the two major shareholders disagreed on tactics. Romefeller, of course, wanted world domination. The Cecil Corporation simply wanted the money to do 'pure research'. Up until now, they kept their noses clean of politics, but there have been rumors of discord."

"Anything else?" Wu asked, mentally filing the information.

"No.. but there is something there... My gut is screaming that I'm close to something."

"I hope you find it soon. I have really had enough of Zech's gracious 'kindness' to last a lifetime!"

"It's not too bad." Heero smirked, watching as Relena came downstairs. "I kind of enjoy the pampering."

"Hmmm.. but, your woman lives here, while mine doesn't."

"She will by tonight. Just think... she has to wait on you hand and foot. After all.. you're an 'invalid'."

Wufei's eyebrow's rose about two inches as he took in Heero's bandaged shoulder and the brace holding his arm in place.

"That is dishonorable."

"Not really. It makes them feel needed." Heero smiled and walked over to the door, where Relena was waiting. Throwing his good arm around her waist, he looked back and winked before leaving.

"Maxwell is a bad influence." He mumbled, not hearing Zechs behind him.

"He's been like this since spring break, when the five of you went to Duo's cottage. Did anything happen there?"

"No. Are you worried?" Wufei asked, tensing at Zech's tone.

"Not really. But.. this new Heero Yuy makes me nervous. He's entirely too cheerful."

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Wu cried out in his sleep, past haunts slipping in and out of his dreams. Merian was there, telling him that he should fight. Treize urged him to battle, to die a warrior. Faces from the battlefield cried out, telling him to hunt down this traitor to honor.

"I'm doing my best!" He screamed out loud, sitting up and pushing his sweat drenched hair from his face.

A knock sounded at the door, and Sally poked her head in.

"Wu? Do you need anything?" She asked, coming in the rest of the way.

"No. no, Sally. It was just a strange dream. Maybe you're shooting me up with too much drugs lately?" He joked wryly, making light of his nightmare.

"Hmm.. I wanted to apologize for that. I just didn't know what else to do." She sat on the end of the bed, deliberately keeping her distance.

Wu pretended not to notice as he leaned back in the covers. "You did the right thing, Woman. I can admit now that I'm not in any condition to fight at this time."

"What? Am I hearing things? Chang Wufei admitting that he was wrong? My heart be still!"

"Quiet. You're giving me a headache. Yes, Sally. I'm weak right now. Give me a few weeks, and I'll be fine. I admit it, ok?"

"Alright, Wu." She smiled, standing up. "You don't have to get loud. Do you need anything before I leave?"

"My pride, if you can find it. I have seemed to have lost it somewhere between here and L2."

She chuckled as she bent over and kissed his forehead.

"Is that it? Just a peck?" He scowled.

"You're too weak." Sally said, laughing as she dodged the pillow and closed the door behind her.

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"Wufei." Heero was standing over his bed, waiting for him to sit up. He was holding a manila envelope, and his attitude was back to soldier mode.

"What did you find?" He asked, reaching for the folder.

"The Cecil Corporation is run by the widow of Dr. Arbor Cecil. Her name is Bethany Lynn Khushrenada Cecil... Treize's oldest sister."

"What?"

"Hnnnn. We finally have a motive."

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