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Part XXXIX She was surprised to found the house completely quiet. Given the various personalities among the former pilots, she had honestly expected some chaos. However, the new crisis seemed to be enough to keep them united.
“Wonders never cease,” she murmured. The eastern horizon was glowing red, signaling the end of the night. With practiced ease, she slipped silently through the house. She wondered how she should announce her arrival in the morning. However, her musings were suddenly interrupted. Sally stood perfectly still as she registered the cold blade pressed against her throat. ‘So much for things being quiet.’ “Who are you?” a low voice growled. “Why are you here?” “Gees, Wufei, I’m gone a few days and you’ve already forgotten about me.” The pressure on the blade lightened slightly. “Onna, the hell are you doing here?” “Got a clean bill of health. Une let me back on duty.” She grinned. “Did you miss me?” “Hardly,” he replied with a snort, resheathing his sword. “Why didn’t just come in the morning?” “And ruin my fun?” Wufei muttered some curse under his breath. The light has grown in the room, and he took the opportunity to eye his partner. Her face still boasted some impressive cuts and bruises, noticeable even under the cover of her makeup. Yet, it was a vast improvement from how he found her in that South American forest. That image had stayed in his head for days. He refused to think what would have happened if he hadn’t had found her when he did. “Wufei, are you okay?” He jerked himself from his thoughts. “Just don’t get in the way, woman.” He heard her sigh as he walked away. Knowing he would regret it later, he paused. “I did miss you, Sally.” He was out of the room before she could gather her wits to respond. |
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