Maybe Angels

Author's Notes:

Disclaimers: (sigh) No part of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, or its characters, belongs to me. Any references to Dogma are just made because I adore the movie and Kevin Smith, and are meant only out of love and affection for both. Not a single cent was made off of this piece of fanfiction. Suing would be inevitably pointless, seeing as how I have no money. Flames -will- be used to entertain my rabid muses... All three of them... They live for the things.

A/N: Man, I swear, I knew what I was going to do for this chapter the first time I wrote it, but then I rewrote chapter 9 because of computer issues, so what I had for this chapter was out of the question, and then I got stuck. I hate that. Am I babbling? Well, yes, I might be. Enjoy! Also, I have discovered the joy of EverQuest. Nothing is sacred now!

Dedication: To Leela, thank you for pushing me to actually working on this. I know that I've been slacking off by RPing a lot lately, so your encouragement to get off my ass and work on my fics is a Goddess-send. ^_^;;;

Symbols: =-=-= change in scene, POV, or time
=---= Minor change in scene or flashback
- Blah - in mind communication
-Blah- emphasized words


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You know I don't know what it is
But everything about you is so irresistible
Don't you try and tell me that he's not my type
To hide what I feel inside
When he makes me weak with desire
I know that I'm supposed to make him wait
Let him think I like the chase but I can't
Stop fanning the fire, Right now I'm gonna say no
But he's irresistible
Up close and personal
Now inescapable
I can hardly breathe,
More than just physical
Deeper than spiritual
His ways are powerful
And irresistible to me (yeah, yeah, I can hardly breathe)
He's Irresistible (yeah, yeah)
Up close and personal (irresistible to me)
I can hardly breathe
More than just physical
Deeper than spiritual
His ways are powerful
Irresistible to me....

- Irresistible, Jessica Simpson
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Irresistible

I slept late, and Wufei had to call me back, even if he didn't know that he'd done so. So I came back down, noting that he was dressed in dark blue slacks, a white polo shirt, dark blue tie, and was straightening his jacket. I must say that even at thirteen years old, Wufei was just... utterly breathtaking. That is, if I had had breath to take at the time.

He turned around with a slightly startled expression upon his face. Then, he smiled a bit. "Ah, Duo, I'm s..."

I cut him off with a wave of the hand. "It's quite alright, Wufei. I understand. Last night was a bit stressful for you. Don't worry. I wasn't offended."

He smiled a bit wider. "I am glad. Also, I am regretting going to school today."

"Why? I know that you like the place." I was a bit worried. Everything that I knew about Wufei said that he loved to learn, so school was like his sanctum.

"Oh, it isn't the actual school that I am regretting entering. It is Relena and Hiroshi." He sighed and I finally caught on to what he was getting at. I managed to watch him last year on his birthday. The blonde girl made a big deal about the twins' birthday, singing and gift giving included, while Hiroshi shoved gifts at them both. I also remember the Japanese boy blushing as Meiran ripped open the wrapping paper, revealing a CD she and Yukari had been staring at a week before. Wufei, in the meantime, was glaring at both of his best friends and shoving the gifts, unopened, into his locker. He practically ran down the hall to get to homeroom after that.

"I could see why you would be worried. From what I understand, Relena takes pleasure in embarrassing you every year, and Takai doesn't stop her."

"Exactly!" Wufei flushed as he realized how passionate that came out, and I had to smile a bit. He looked so wonderful, and that was one of the few times I was glad that I wasn't a human. It would have been a bit uncomfortable to try and explain things to him. But, I didn't have much time to dwell on the matter as Xu's voice rang throughout the house.

"Wufei! Meiran! Breakfast! Hurry, or you'll have to -walk- to school!"

Wufei wasted no time in gathering his school bag and glasses before running out into the hallway, trying to put his socks on at the same time. He nearly ran into his sister, who was straightening her hair and skirt at the same time, her knee-high socks slouching a bit. A good look at her made me realize that the school made them wear uniforms, and that's why Wufei was dressed like he wanted to be a stockbroker.

Both twins rushed down the stairs, nearly skidding into the kitchen on the linoleum floor to the sink, where their father stood, holding out apples and dry toast. They took the food quickly and followed the man out to the car, all three stopping by the front door to put on their shoes before leaving the house. The car ride was quiet all the way to the school, Claymore College Preparatory Elementary and Middle School. The twins had finished their meager breakfast by the time the car stopped, and Meiran scrambled out of the car with a wave of her hand as she ran up to meet Yukari, Hiroshi, and Relena on the front stairs of the building. Wufei, on the other hand, was calmer. He wished his father a good day, picked up his bag, and carefully started the walk up to the group.

- You act like she's going to kill you, - I said to him through our link.

- It feels like she is, - he said dryly.

- She's your best friend, or one of them anyway. I can't possibly see her trying to kill, maim, or hurt you in anyway, if she can stop it. -

- Sometimes, I wish she would. Her help is…- He was cut off by Relena calling to him.

"WUFEI! C'MON!" The blonde girl was waving her hands wildly, gesturing him over. My charge was walking as slow as he could possibly move. I looked around the other children to see Noin, Hilde, and two other angels who looked surprisingly alike. The one standing next to Hiroshi struck me as familiar, and then I remembered why. That one was the angel that Mirael, Sally's former soul-bonded companion, had taken on as of late… Her name was…Saeriel. That was it.

And let me tell you know, off the record of this first day of school with my charge, that Mirael's replacement for Sasiriel was pretty ugly, as far as angel's go. Of course, I could be biased, but I don't think she was worth -half- of Sally. Sally was taller, her lips were fuller, her hair more interesting….

Heh, it seems that my lover is telling me to get on with the story and to stop talking about the other angels, even if Sally -is- better.

Anyway, back to that day, I nodded to the other three angels and then ran over to hug Noin fiercely. "It has been a while."

Noin shook her dark head. "You're telling me? Relena's determined to make Wufei upset now."

I eyed my friend. "What's that?"

"She's gotten him the 'perfect gift'. Just… Don't blame me when he gets it." She turned away and then stared to follow the children inside the school building. Wufei was the last one to head in, and I caught up with him easily enough.

- You were right to worry, - I said to him.

- What has she done this time? - He sounded tired, nearly worn-out.

- The perfect gift is now yours. -

Wufei groaned, but he continued towards his locker, ignoring the way Relena was trying to get his attention. He stood next to the metal door when he arrived and turned to face Hiroshi, who was looking at Meiran and Yukari down the hall every few seconds. "Just give it here and then go bug her, Hiro. I don't know why just don't tell her." Wufei shook his dark head, his ponytail swaying with the movement.

"Because she's more willing to talk to Yuka…" The Japanese boy sighed, thrusting a small box at Wufei. "Yuka helped me pick it out." He sounded a bit uncomfortable as he nearly pawed the other gift he had in his hand.

Relena sighed, frustrated at the other boy. "Just go," she said, shoving him down the hall before returning to where Wufei was standing.

"When are you going to tell him that you like him, Relena?"

The blonde girl sighed again. "A week from never; that's a good time. And if you tell him, Chang Wufei, I will tell everyone about that time when you-"

My charge's hand slapped over her mouth and a cold glare appeared on his face. "You finish that thought, and you're a dead woman, Relena Peacecraft." She nodded and Wufei let her go, shoving the gift from Hiroshi in the back of the locker he'd just opened.

"So, I have a question for you now." Wufei's head turned around to glare suspiciously at his best friend.

"Before you ask, no, I am not in the mood for your guessing games, nor am I in the mood to deal with these gifts." He accepted the box from Relena and it joined the other one at the back of the locker.

"No, I was going to ask you when were you going to tell Yukari that you don't like her like that?" Relena was saved from the Chinese boy's ire when the homeroom bell rang.

"Tsao," [1] he yelled, snatching up his satchel and running off to his class, Relena, Hiroshi, and Meiran close behind him.

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The day seemed to drag on for my charge, and while I would have liked to have stayed as close to Wufei as I could, school was a part of his life that I wasn't allowed to affect. So, I settled myself into talking with Noin and Hilde, while we all ignored the Personal Angel of Hiroshi. We all knew who she was, and even though she was polite, we really didn't have much to say to her.

I was startled to hear the school bell ring, and Wufei silently pulled at me again. I couldn't help but smile. - Yes, Wufei? -

- I will be going over Relena's house for a school project. Will you be joining the two of us? - He sounded amused, and rightly that he should, because I was going to follow him, whether he noticed me or not.

- Of course. Noin's there, and she and I have a bunch of catching up to do. Relena's been hogging her for months now! -

There was a chuckle and then nothing. I saw him get up from his chair, and leave the room, heading off in the direction of his locker.

- Are you ever going to venture to open your gifts today? -

- At Relena's house, I will. I'm nearly afraid to do it at school again. -

I laughed this time, and I watched as he shoved books and the two boxes into his bag. Relena and Hiroshi joined him at his locker and they all walked outside.

"So, what are our plans for today, 'Fei?" Hiroshi sounded nearly ecstatic.

"She liked your gift, I take it." Relena sounded just a bit jealous, and a quick look at Noin told me that the other angel had caught her charge's tone.

"She…" Hiroshi's cheeks flamed a little. "Yes, she did."

Wufei snorted. "Relena and I have a civics project to work on, so I have to go over to her house."

The Japanese boy nodded. "I should really work on that too."

Wufei turned to look at him a bit. "Who is your partner?"

"Your sister."

Hiroshi didn't hear the gasp that came from Relena, but everyone else did, and I scowled. Either Relena wasn't trying to hide her feelings for the other boy anymore, or Hiroshi was just that dense. I was leaning more towards dense. Saeriel was lost in talking to her own charge quickly, and Noin was trying to pull the blonde girl back from whatever place she'd slipped. I let out a low breath. - Look to Relena, 'Fei. -

- 'Fei? -

- I'm sorry. I give nicknames to everyone. Just help Relena right now. -

Wufei nodded and then placed a hand on the girl's arm. She turned and gave him a wan smile, mouthing that she was alright. "Well, Hiro, there's Lena's ride. We've got to go right now. Don't let Mei beat you again." My charge was smiling, but I could feel how torn he was. He wanted to be happy for Hiroshi, but he was also worried about Relena. For as long as he had known her, she'd been in love with their Japanese friend, and the boy hadn't even bothered to notice her.

When they were in the safety of Relena's mother's car, the girl finally took a deep breath, only to start crying. Wufei shook his head and alternated between trying to calm her down, with a bit of help from Relena's mother, and looking out the window and cursing Hiroshi under his breath. The car pulled off during the worst of Relena's fit, and by the time she'd calmed down, they had arrived at her house.

"I'm sorry, Wufei… Let me go… wash my face, and we can start working on our project." Relena was smiling, and it was at that time that I noticed how pretty she was and the untapped potential in her to be absolutely breathtaking when she got older. And even though she was miserable, her inner beauty showed through more than anything.

"It's alright, Lena. I'll be in the dining room." Wufei sounded stiff and surly, but both Relena and I understood that he was more than a bit worried about her. She hugged him tightly and then ran off.

- She's beautiful, you know. - I was seriously wondering if Wufei had a thing for the girl himself, as he had no one else that he liked.

- She is, but she's just a friend. Sometimes, I think she and I are more like siblings than Mei and I. - He sounded sad, and I couldn't place why.

- So, what are you going to do with her after this little… Cry fit? -

- Hopefully, I can act like it never happened, and she won't want to talk about it. -

- I know… You're not good with all that 'womanly' stuff, like feelings and the like. -

- For the love of…. Ancestors! Duo, must you be so annoying?! -

I laughed. He was the first charge I had had in nearly a thousand years who had been this lively. - I'm not annoying. You just have to get used to me. It's only been two days, Wufei. -

- It feels longer… - His voice had an odd quality that I couldn't place at all.

- Yes, it feels a lot longer. - I didn't tell him how long it felt for me. 'Oh, I've been interested in you, and not just in the normal way, since you were born.' I could see that going over -real- well. It hurt not to tell him then, and for some reason, it hurt me that he felt that he'd known me for longer than he had. It made me think things that I should have never given birth to. I think his feelings hurt me more than my own. But then again, I have said that whatever a charge feels, his Personal Angel feels tenfold.

Anything else was cut off by Relena's reemergence. She seemed to be alive again, and she sat down next to Wufei at the large dining room table. "Well?"

"Well what?" Wufei sounded wary of anything she had to say at the moment.

"Are you going to open your gifts now? Or should I just rip them open myself?" Relena was smiling, her tone light and teasing. It set me at ease, but I could see the way Wufei's shoulders and neck tensed as she talked.

"Fine." He reached into his school bag, pulled out the two boxes, handed Relena the one from Hiroshi and Yukari, and opened the one Relena gave him carefully. His expression was sour before he actually looked at what she had given him - a wonderfully rebound copy of Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War.' I could feel the appreciation, love, and awe as he held the book wash over me, and I suddenly felt dizzy.

Luckily for me, Noin was there, and she helped me off to a corner where we could talk. "You were right, Noin. It -is- the perfect gift for him."

"Lucky for Wufei, Relena listened to me, and -didn't- get him that subscription to Playboy." She sounded like she was being serious.

"WHAT?!"

And then, she started laughing at me, and I knew I had been had. "Oh, Duo, that was priceless. I can't wait to see Zechs and see what he has to say about that." She was still giggling happily, and after a few moments of pouting (Yes, I admit that I pout), I gave in and joined her.

While our charges cleared the table and started to do their school work, Noin and I talked. Anything and everything that came to us, we discussed. I think I had forgotten how much I like Noin with all the commotion over Heero, Trowa, Quatre, Hilde, Solo, and the twins. I hadn't had much time to spend with Noin, Zechs, Sally, or Cathy, and I knew just by looking at Relena and Wufei that I would be spending a lot more time with Noin. Although, I knew that I would be spending a lot of time with Hilde, and that didn't bother me at all. Now that Trowa and Heero seemed to be a set deal, Quatre had been spending more time with her, when he could, and she was happy about that.

I know this is going to sound horrible, but Noin and I talked about Hiroshi's personal angel. Neither of us was impressed much with Saeriel, and so, we weren't nice about what we said. I don't know where the myth that angels are sweetness and light and don't do or say anything outside of that perfection, but let me tell you this now - it's bullshit. God tells us that we should have our own personalities, and we all do. Just look at Dorothy… She's the prefect example of a disgruntled angel just doing her 'job' because the alternative isn't that pleasant.

Anyway, my point is this, we aren't all nice all the time, and we tend to be harshest on ourselves and our fellow angels. So, our unhappiness with Saeriel was to be expected, I think. I can't tell you how many angels I have pissed off over the millennia just because I could. The list is too long, and I think none of us have time like that anymore.

Back to that day, Noin and I were talking, with the occasional contact with our charges as they worked. It came a bit of surprise when Pargan, the Peacecraft family butler, announced that Wufei's father was on the phone.

"Yes, Father?" Wufei sounded a bit surprised to be talking to the man that early in the evening. "Homework." There was a pause. "Yes." Pause. "No, I don't think so." Another pause. "Yes. I will be there shortly. Goodbye."

Relena sighed. "I suppose I should tell Mother not to expect you to stay for dinner?"

"You could say that," Wufei replied, shoving his things into his school bag. "It seems that we are having 'company' for dinner tonight."

"You sound less than enthused about that."

"It is the Takai family." Yes, the grimace on his face told all that anyone needed to know.

"Wonderful."

"Yes. Do you think that Pargan or your mother could give me a ride home?"

Relena stood. "I'll go ask." She left the room, and Wufei sat back down to think about things. I could already tell his facial expressions, and this one said 'if you bother me, I will make your life living hell'. I thought it was best to just let him brood.

Noin had left and it was just the two of us for the time being. I had begun to think about the twins and what they would be doing at that moment, when I was tugged away from my thoughts.

- Who are the twins? - Wufei's mental voice was being projected to me.

- What? How did you know to ask about them? -

- You were talking to me. Who are they? -

- Muses. My friends. They like you. -

- Why is that? -

- They think that having you as a charge will 'calm me down'. Not that they've told anyone else about those little talks they have when no one's looking. -

A smile passed across his face as I looked up to him. - They sound interesting. -

- More like nerve-wrecking. -

He chuckled through our link. - Sounds familiar. -

- You have no idea. -

"Master Wufei, the car is ready to take you home now." We both startled at Pargan's voice, and I took a good look at the man. He was about fifty, maybe sixty, with a head full of silver hair, slight mustache, and a scowling face that contained a broad forehead and square jaw.

"Thank you, Pargan." Wufei's voice was a bit tight, indicating he was irritated. "Tell Relena…"

"You'll tell me yourself!" Relena's voice called from the front hallway.

"Alright!" Wufei went out into the hallway, ready to go home, but being nearly tackled by his best friend stopped him dead in his tracks. "RELENA!"

She giggled and then kissed his cheek softly. "Take care, Wufei, and I'll see you tomorrow."

Notes:
[1] Tsao - Mandarin Chinese; "fuck, shit"