A Candle for the Future - (20/?)
Title: A Candle of the Future - Chapter 20/?
Author: Silverserpent
Pairings: 1x5
Rating: R
Warnings: yaoi, slash, swearing
Disclaimer: The characters are not mine. If you are not 18 you should not be reading this. You have been warned.
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Ch 20
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Heero sat silently as the Jeep jostled up and down through the woods. Wufei was driving wordlessly and they had already gotten away from the city into the rich suburb area where most politicians owned several acres with private land on it. Chao's residence was considerably smaller than Wufei's, as Wufei was an economic powerhouse and his family had been wealthy for centuries. Chao’s residence was there for easy to wire with an expensive security system making it difficult to break in, but luckily was backed onto a national park. This made it easier to approach closely without alerting his security. After looking over Wufei's previous plans and blueprints of Chao's property they had agreed on the same entry point.
Heero had gone in to the secured wing a half an hour before they were supposed to meet to check over the general outline of the infiltration mission. It was just to gather information and all the cameras had been marked. Of course it was possible that they might have added cameras considering Wufei had been spotted when exiting last time. They would just have to take there time. Hopefully Relena would be able to hold off Chao's return.
Heero had looked around the computer room quickly for a clock; he still had about ten minutes before Wufei would arrive. He was intrigued slightly. The day before Wufei had clearly been doing something on the left side of the room, but did not acknowledge it. The left side had that free standing pillar for a handprint scan that denied him access to whatever it accessed on his first visit to this wing of the house.
He went and placed his hand on the pad again. The scan completed and large read letters showed up on the screen, ACCESS DENIED. Same response again. Moving to along the wall directly in front of him, he began tapping efficiently across the flat metal surface. There was no variance in echoes on the other side. That meant no hollow space or behind the wall was entirely a hollow space. To his right was the beginning of the computer controls. So nothing there would be moveable....just to test he jerked slightly upward on the metal ledge. No, the control banks didn't move. Heero stood back in the center of the room again just looking at the wide space. Perhaps there were lines that indicated the edge of a moveable panel... but it all appeared to be rather solid.
A slight distance away he heard the echoing bang of the metal doors as the entrance close. Wufei had arrived. Heero gave up his quick search; he would come back to it later. Turning to the opposite side of the room he entered the weapons locker and began arranging what he would use in the mission. He pulled out his normal pistol and holstered it in a shoulder holster. He already had his normal gun, which he had on him at all times down the back of his pants. Pulling a black carrying belt, he put it on and slipped extra gun clips and a set of lock picks and two knives.
He heard the door open behind him and turned. Wufei was standing there in the similar black spandex pants and turtle neck looking alert and ready to go. "Yuy." He nodded and moved alongside Heero picking up the same equipment. Heero nodded and continued to load himself. Wufei moved off into the corner and pulled two black Kevlar vests from the shelf. He tossed one at Heero stated, "Just in case." And continued walking out the door.
Heero remembered smirking at that point. This was going to be fun. Heero had followed Wufei out quickly and they took off.
Which lead to them here, jostling along through a random path in the woods, at night, in a direction that Wufei swore would get them to their destination on time. And Heero knew he would. This part of Wufei he trusted completely. The mission oriented one was the easiest to understand because he was efficient and followed the plan. Other times...
The car jerked to a sudden stop and Wufei sprang from the jeep, Heero hot on his tail. They were running straight ahead through the woods; they had to finish before Relena and Chao's dinner ended.
Wufei paused at a slight clearing edge. There was the ten foot brick wall ahead of them with the camera perched on the corner. It was rotating over their section now meaning they would have five seconds to get over the wall or be spotted. And....Go.
Wufei sprinted forward to the base of the wall, weaving his fingers together Heero came running out of the woods and jumped into Wufei's palm, who propelled him up to the top of the brick wall. Three seconds...
Heero anchored by his legs and lowered his arm as low as possible as Wufei backed up and ran at the wall. Jumping as his feet came in contact with the wall Wufei was able to get high enough to grasp Heero's hand and be lifted up on top of the wall. One second... Shit no time.
Heero wrapped his arms around Wufei and rolled over the wall.
*THUMP*
"Shit Yuy! Get off of me." Heero opened his eyes... Wufei's face was about an inch from his and apparently had him pinned due to the way they landed.
Heero rolled up onto his feet and leaned against the wall, "Sorry." He grunted and rubbed the grass off his knees. "It's been a while since we did a mission together. I didn't want the camera to see us." He looked up at Wufei who was sitting in the grass rubbing his forehead. Heero was instantly alert, moving towards him, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, Yuy." Wufei glowered at him, "On the landing you head-butted me." Wufei got to his feet and looked around. Taking Wufei's lead Heero got up and did the same.
They could see the house from here. Night had already fallen so it was unlikely they would be spotted. Wufei motioned to continue so Heero went first running along a hedge towards the kitchen. Once they arrived across from the kitchen, they paused sitting in the bushes.
Wufei was frowning as he looked at the impressive house; Heero continued staring at him for a go ahead. Finally Wufei nodded and Heero headed towards a sliding window on the side of the house about shoulder-level high.
It was funny how with all the modern technology people forget to put a bar in sliding windows. It was the easiest way to break into any house. Heero quickly removed the screen and pressed his hands against the glass pressing the window upwards and over. The window quickly slid out of its lock and over. Heero lifted himself through the window as Wufei came up behind him, grabbing the screen.
They replaced the screen quickly and slid the window back in place. They jumped off the counter lightly now standing in the kitchen. Wufei turned and lead the way towards Chao's office. There was one camera monitoring the hall, but it was easy enough to walk by as they were both in black and matched their surroundings.
Entering the office Wufei nodded to the computer and Heero moved off to start uploading the PC's contents to a private account. Wufei moved off to a filing cabinet and whipped out a tiny digital camera.
Heero watched Wufei as he combed over the papers in the filing cabinet. He did not appear to be happy after ransacking the cabinet for five minutes. He took about thirteen photographs before returning the contents to the filing cabinet, looking more tense by the minute ”Are you done Yuy?"
"Two minutes." Wufei nodded and left the room. Heero tensed immediately. There was no mention in the plan of leaving the office. Heero finished his work just as Wufei returned. "Let's go."
Wufei nodded and turned back to the hall, once again popping out the screen and hoisting himself over the sink and back outside.
Heero replaced the screen and watched as Wufei ran off back along the hedges to the corner of the yard. They once again timed it, much more easily this time and headed back towards the jeep.
Wufei sent off a quick text from his phone to Relena indicating they were done and started the car, still tense and silent.
Heero stared as they drove back through the park, "What happened?"
Wufei exhaled and relaxed visibly, "It's so strange that you can read me so well sometime Heero."
Heero shrugged, "You read me just as well."
"He didn't have any guards." Wufei frowned, "Last time I was shot because he had three guards posted."
Heero nodded, "But at the time he was an Ambassador."
"Yes, but I didn't recognize any of them, which could indicate that they were posted by who ever is running the Security Board."
"Is that what you went to check when we left?"
"Yes." They were silent for a minute as the car finally moved onto paved road.
"So, now what?"
Wufei sighed, "I suppose we'll know more once we analyze the information. Maybe there will be a link when we look at his computer's contents."
Heero nodded, watching Wufei. He really did seem to know what needed to be done. And while maybe he did not know everything that Wufei was planning, at least he knew more then Relena for sure.
And Relena trusted Wufei.
Perhaps it was time to trust Wufei completely.
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The next day Wufei was up, early. Heero followed him down ten minutes later after hearing his door open and shut. He checked the secured hall as normal, but Wufei was not there. Looking over the camera feeds from the security system Heero spotted Wufei sitting alone in the library with his laptop.
Heero headed off to get instructions for the analysis of the data. Approaching the library he slowed down as he noticed Jian standing near the doorway, watching Wufei carefully. Heero paused just behind him, asking in a low voice, “What are you doing?” Jian jumped startled slightly, turning quickly.
“No-Nothing, Heero.” His face scrunched in thought and he paused, looking back at Wufei and then to Heero, then whispered, “Is something wrong with Wufei?”
Heero frowned and looked past Jian at Wufei, who was staring at the screen. Well…he still didn’t seem to have noticed their presence, which was strange… “No.” Heero looked down at Jian who once again had his focus on Wufei. Heero grunted, “Why?”
Jian shook his head, “No reason.” And turned away heading toward the kitchen.
Heero stared after the kid until he turned the corner and then entered the library. Stepping up to behind the couch, he recognized when Wufei knew he was there by a small smile that appeared on his lips. “Good morning Heero.”
Heero nodded and focused on the screen of the laptop over Wufei’s shoulder. “Jian appeared to be concerned with your well-being this morning.” The screen had a picture of a list of phone numbers. It appeared to be a phone bill.
“He is very perceptive.” Wufei shook his head. “These are the photos of the Chao’s phone bill. I would appreciate it is you were to cross check them all to find out who they were to. I’ve emailed the six pictures to you.”
Heero frowned but nodded, “Weren’t there thirteen photos taken?”
“Yes, but the others do not pertain to this investigation.” Wufei looked at Heero to see if he would question him further. Heero didn’t. “I would like you to go over the computer information for any financial logs, phone logs, or business time tables, as well as anything you deem important in connecting Chao to anyone on the board or Blondie.”
Heero nodded, “See you later.” and left the room. It was time to being his work.
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Five hours had passed. Nothing particular in the data suggested a link between Chao and anyone else. The phone numbers had no link to the board members either indicating that he had no contact or that they were calling him. It was frustrating to not be able to find anything, especially since he was starting a second look at the information just in case he missed something the first time.
There was a light tapping emanating from down the corridor. Heero was instantly alert and headed out into the hallway, gun drawn. It was coming from the secured door. Looking at the wall mounted screens next to it the person who was knocking appeared to be….Jian…
Heero opened the door and looked at him a raised eyebrow.
Jian’s hand darted out and grabbed Heero’s and began pulling him along. He spoke quietly, “Can you please check on Wufei for me? I’m worried.”
Heero deduced they were headed towards the library and picked up his pace, “What is wrong?”
“He’s just sitting there, for the last five hours starting out the window.”
Heero frowned at the boy, “So he’s not hurt?” Jian shook his head. “Then what is the problem?”
Jian slowed as they approached the door, whispering, “I’ve only seen him like this once before. It makes me nervous.” Jian pushed Heero forward into the library.
Wufei was staring off into the distance out the window, unmoving. It was odd behavior to say the least…especially before Heero got within ten feet before there was any outward sign of Wufei knowing that he was behind him.
Wufei looked up at Heero and sighed…he looked…upset…almost grim. “Heero. Come sit.”
Heero nodded and took a seat across from him on the opposite too cushy couch. Wufei appeared tired as well. “You haven’t done your ambassador duties today.” Wufei nodded.
“Yes, I’ve taken the next three days off work as well as today.” Wufei looked up at Heero, “Any luck with the computer files?”
“Nothing valuable. Some financial information, but nothing linking the members.” Heero watched Wufei’s reaction. He didn’t appear to be terribly frustrated by news. Or even surprised really. He just turned to stare out the window again, “You weren’t expecting to find anything were you?”
“No.”
Wufei was silent before he nodded to himself and turned back to Heero. “I have a mission designed for tomorrow and the next day.” Heero sat up attentively, “Before I explain, I’m letting you know you have the option of declining.” Heero frowned, but nodded. It was doubtful that he would not accept the mission, especially since he decided to trust Wufei completely.
“I need to create blackmail material against myself.”
Author: Silverserpent
Pairings: 1x5
Rating: R
Warnings: yaoi, slash, swearing
Disclaimer: The characters are not mine. If you are not 18 you should not be reading this. You have been warned.
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Ch 20
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Heero sat silently as the Jeep jostled up and down through the woods. Wufei was driving wordlessly and they had already gotten away from the city into the rich suburb area where most politicians owned several acres with private land on it. Chao's residence was considerably smaller than Wufei's, as Wufei was an economic powerhouse and his family had been wealthy for centuries. Chao’s residence was there for easy to wire with an expensive security system making it difficult to break in, but luckily was backed onto a national park. This made it easier to approach closely without alerting his security. After looking over Wufei's previous plans and blueprints of Chao's property they had agreed on the same entry point.
Heero had gone in to the secured wing a half an hour before they were supposed to meet to check over the general outline of the infiltration mission. It was just to gather information and all the cameras had been marked. Of course it was possible that they might have added cameras considering Wufei had been spotted when exiting last time. They would just have to take there time. Hopefully Relena would be able to hold off Chao's return.
Heero had looked around the computer room quickly for a clock; he still had about ten minutes before Wufei would arrive. He was intrigued slightly. The day before Wufei had clearly been doing something on the left side of the room, but did not acknowledge it. The left side had that free standing pillar for a handprint scan that denied him access to whatever it accessed on his first visit to this wing of the house.
He went and placed his hand on the pad again. The scan completed and large read letters showed up on the screen, ACCESS DENIED. Same response again. Moving to along the wall directly in front of him, he began tapping efficiently across the flat metal surface. There was no variance in echoes on the other side. That meant no hollow space or behind the wall was entirely a hollow space. To his right was the beginning of the computer controls. So nothing there would be moveable....just to test he jerked slightly upward on the metal ledge. No, the control banks didn't move. Heero stood back in the center of the room again just looking at the wide space. Perhaps there were lines that indicated the edge of a moveable panel... but it all appeared to be rather solid.
A slight distance away he heard the echoing bang of the metal doors as the entrance close. Wufei had arrived. Heero gave up his quick search; he would come back to it later. Turning to the opposite side of the room he entered the weapons locker and began arranging what he would use in the mission. He pulled out his normal pistol and holstered it in a shoulder holster. He already had his normal gun, which he had on him at all times down the back of his pants. Pulling a black carrying belt, he put it on and slipped extra gun clips and a set of lock picks and two knives.
He heard the door open behind him and turned. Wufei was standing there in the similar black spandex pants and turtle neck looking alert and ready to go. "Yuy." He nodded and moved alongside Heero picking up the same equipment. Heero nodded and continued to load himself. Wufei moved off into the corner and pulled two black Kevlar vests from the shelf. He tossed one at Heero stated, "Just in case." And continued walking out the door.
Heero remembered smirking at that point. This was going to be fun. Heero had followed Wufei out quickly and they took off.
Which lead to them here, jostling along through a random path in the woods, at night, in a direction that Wufei swore would get them to their destination on time. And Heero knew he would. This part of Wufei he trusted completely. The mission oriented one was the easiest to understand because he was efficient and followed the plan. Other times...
The car jerked to a sudden stop and Wufei sprang from the jeep, Heero hot on his tail. They were running straight ahead through the woods; they had to finish before Relena and Chao's dinner ended.
Wufei paused at a slight clearing edge. There was the ten foot brick wall ahead of them with the camera perched on the corner. It was rotating over their section now meaning they would have five seconds to get over the wall or be spotted. And....Go.
Wufei sprinted forward to the base of the wall, weaving his fingers together Heero came running out of the woods and jumped into Wufei's palm, who propelled him up to the top of the brick wall. Three seconds...
Heero anchored by his legs and lowered his arm as low as possible as Wufei backed up and ran at the wall. Jumping as his feet came in contact with the wall Wufei was able to get high enough to grasp Heero's hand and be lifted up on top of the wall. One second... Shit no time.
Heero wrapped his arms around Wufei and rolled over the wall.
*THUMP*
"Shit Yuy! Get off of me." Heero opened his eyes... Wufei's face was about an inch from his and apparently had him pinned due to the way they landed.
Heero rolled up onto his feet and leaned against the wall, "Sorry." He grunted and rubbed the grass off his knees. "It's been a while since we did a mission together. I didn't want the camera to see us." He looked up at Wufei who was sitting in the grass rubbing his forehead. Heero was instantly alert, moving towards him, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, Yuy." Wufei glowered at him, "On the landing you head-butted me." Wufei got to his feet and looked around. Taking Wufei's lead Heero got up and did the same.
They could see the house from here. Night had already fallen so it was unlikely they would be spotted. Wufei motioned to continue so Heero went first running along a hedge towards the kitchen. Once they arrived across from the kitchen, they paused sitting in the bushes.
Wufei was frowning as he looked at the impressive house; Heero continued staring at him for a go ahead. Finally Wufei nodded and Heero headed towards a sliding window on the side of the house about shoulder-level high.
It was funny how with all the modern technology people forget to put a bar in sliding windows. It was the easiest way to break into any house. Heero quickly removed the screen and pressed his hands against the glass pressing the window upwards and over. The window quickly slid out of its lock and over. Heero lifted himself through the window as Wufei came up behind him, grabbing the screen.
They replaced the screen quickly and slid the window back in place. They jumped off the counter lightly now standing in the kitchen. Wufei turned and lead the way towards Chao's office. There was one camera monitoring the hall, but it was easy enough to walk by as they were both in black and matched their surroundings.
Entering the office Wufei nodded to the computer and Heero moved off to start uploading the PC's contents to a private account. Wufei moved off to a filing cabinet and whipped out a tiny digital camera.
Heero watched Wufei as he combed over the papers in the filing cabinet. He did not appear to be happy after ransacking the cabinet for five minutes. He took about thirteen photographs before returning the contents to the filing cabinet, looking more tense by the minute ”Are you done Yuy?"
"Two minutes." Wufei nodded and left the room. Heero tensed immediately. There was no mention in the plan of leaving the office. Heero finished his work just as Wufei returned. "Let's go."
Wufei nodded and turned back to the hall, once again popping out the screen and hoisting himself over the sink and back outside.
Heero replaced the screen and watched as Wufei ran off back along the hedges to the corner of the yard. They once again timed it, much more easily this time and headed back towards the jeep.
Wufei sent off a quick text from his phone to Relena indicating they were done and started the car, still tense and silent.
Heero stared as they drove back through the park, "What happened?"
Wufei exhaled and relaxed visibly, "It's so strange that you can read me so well sometime Heero."
Heero shrugged, "You read me just as well."
"He didn't have any guards." Wufei frowned, "Last time I was shot because he had three guards posted."
Heero nodded, "But at the time he was an Ambassador."
"Yes, but I didn't recognize any of them, which could indicate that they were posted by who ever is running the Security Board."
"Is that what you went to check when we left?"
"Yes." They were silent for a minute as the car finally moved onto paved road.
"So, now what?"
Wufei sighed, "I suppose we'll know more once we analyze the information. Maybe there will be a link when we look at his computer's contents."
Heero nodded, watching Wufei. He really did seem to know what needed to be done. And while maybe he did not know everything that Wufei was planning, at least he knew more then Relena for sure.
And Relena trusted Wufei.
Perhaps it was time to trust Wufei completely.
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The next day Wufei was up, early. Heero followed him down ten minutes later after hearing his door open and shut. He checked the secured hall as normal, but Wufei was not there. Looking over the camera feeds from the security system Heero spotted Wufei sitting alone in the library with his laptop.
Heero headed off to get instructions for the analysis of the data. Approaching the library he slowed down as he noticed Jian standing near the doorway, watching Wufei carefully. Heero paused just behind him, asking in a low voice, “What are you doing?” Jian jumped startled slightly, turning quickly.
“No-Nothing, Heero.” His face scrunched in thought and he paused, looking back at Wufei and then to Heero, then whispered, “Is something wrong with Wufei?”
Heero frowned and looked past Jian at Wufei, who was staring at the screen. Well…he still didn’t seem to have noticed their presence, which was strange… “No.” Heero looked down at Jian who once again had his focus on Wufei. Heero grunted, “Why?”
Jian shook his head, “No reason.” And turned away heading toward the kitchen.
Heero stared after the kid until he turned the corner and then entered the library. Stepping up to behind the couch, he recognized when Wufei knew he was there by a small smile that appeared on his lips. “Good morning Heero.”
Heero nodded and focused on the screen of the laptop over Wufei’s shoulder. “Jian appeared to be concerned with your well-being this morning.” The screen had a picture of a list of phone numbers. It appeared to be a phone bill.
“He is very perceptive.” Wufei shook his head. “These are the photos of the Chao’s phone bill. I would appreciate it is you were to cross check them all to find out who they were to. I’ve emailed the six pictures to you.”
Heero frowned but nodded, “Weren’t there thirteen photos taken?”
“Yes, but the others do not pertain to this investigation.” Wufei looked at Heero to see if he would question him further. Heero didn’t. “I would like you to go over the computer information for any financial logs, phone logs, or business time tables, as well as anything you deem important in connecting Chao to anyone on the board or Blondie.”
Heero nodded, “See you later.” and left the room. It was time to being his work.
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Five hours had passed. Nothing particular in the data suggested a link between Chao and anyone else. The phone numbers had no link to the board members either indicating that he had no contact or that they were calling him. It was frustrating to not be able to find anything, especially since he was starting a second look at the information just in case he missed something the first time.
There was a light tapping emanating from down the corridor. Heero was instantly alert and headed out into the hallway, gun drawn. It was coming from the secured door. Looking at the wall mounted screens next to it the person who was knocking appeared to be….Jian…
Heero opened the door and looked at him a raised eyebrow.
Jian’s hand darted out and grabbed Heero’s and began pulling him along. He spoke quietly, “Can you please check on Wufei for me? I’m worried.”
Heero deduced they were headed towards the library and picked up his pace, “What is wrong?”
“He’s just sitting there, for the last five hours starting out the window.”
Heero frowned at the boy, “So he’s not hurt?” Jian shook his head. “Then what is the problem?”
Jian slowed as they approached the door, whispering, “I’ve only seen him like this once before. It makes me nervous.” Jian pushed Heero forward into the library.
Wufei was staring off into the distance out the window, unmoving. It was odd behavior to say the least…especially before Heero got within ten feet before there was any outward sign of Wufei knowing that he was behind him.
Wufei looked up at Heero and sighed…he looked…upset…almost grim. “Heero. Come sit.”
Heero nodded and took a seat across from him on the opposite too cushy couch. Wufei appeared tired as well. “You haven’t done your ambassador duties today.” Wufei nodded.
“Yes, I’ve taken the next three days off work as well as today.” Wufei looked up at Heero, “Any luck with the computer files?”
“Nothing valuable. Some financial information, but nothing linking the members.” Heero watched Wufei’s reaction. He didn’t appear to be terribly frustrated by news. Or even surprised really. He just turned to stare out the window again, “You weren’t expecting to find anything were you?”
“No.”
Wufei was silent before he nodded to himself and turned back to Heero. “I have a mission designed for tomorrow and the next day.” Heero sat up attentively, “Before I explain, I’m letting you know you have the option of declining.” Heero frowned, but nodded. It was doubtful that he would not accept the mission, especially since he decided to trust Wufei completely.
“I need to create blackmail material against myself.”