#Wing Gundam Zero (EW Version)

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heres the un edited picture of my creature.

Wing gundam zero EW "Ver.Ka"

Whole kit took me around 10 hours

Such a glamorous creature. Like wow. I cannot stop looking and admiring. The model is absolutely stunning.

So fun to assemble. It took me basically all day. So many small pieces, yet (weirdly!) not finicky at all.

Left the weapons for later (so tired!). I'm not sure if I'll be doing water decals and panel lining at all. The water decals are absolutely terrifying, they seem way too intimidating (so so manyy)

Accidentally broke my guys back oops. Literally fucked up on the first step. Had to cut open and glue one part back together, because I jammed it the wrong way and I couldn't get it out normally.

Will definitely be buying more MG's (more katoki versions for sure) instead of HG's in the future if I have the budget. I cannot stress it enough, it was so fun.

[catnapanddogdaywhannah]

Wing zero EW version gundam: I just came here to give you guys some gifts and you want me to leave because of that

cool thanks! now please leave.

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[WING GUNDAM ZERO EW] Time to create ! out of box version: everything remains to be done 🤩

#gunpla #plamo #modelkit #gundam #tutorial #Photographie #BANDAI #Video #Figurine #diorama #anime #figure #dspiae #custom #Plastickits #Plasticmodel #manga #unboxing #sd #Krisball_Z

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I think the wing zero ew version is the gundam which is the most #girl

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RG Tallgeese EW

Tallgeese is one of my favorite mobile suit designs in the entire franchise. The simple smooth shapes and stark white paint job are so memorable and thankfully the Endless Waltz version doesn't drastically change the design like with Wing Zero. This is probably the best beginner real grade kit I've built. Everything is very sturdy, the articulation is good, and the glossy coat on the white parts is so good that it would be a waste to topcoat it. I love Tallgeese so much it's a shame that he and Zechs had to be wasted on the garbage fire that is Gundam Wing.

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Spotlight Friday

Very soon the event will kick off! We can’t wait to see what everyone one has been working on! It’s Friday again, so time to put two more of our creators in the spotlight!

AngelSelene

Where can we find you? (Ao3, FFN, Tumblr, etc?)

AO3 and Tumblr.

Who is your favorite character?

Duo Maxwell

Which is your favorite Gundam?

Deathscythe Hell

What is your favorite episode or scene from Gundam Wing? (Show, movie, or manga)

Ep. 19 - Assault on Baruji - it's the ep where Heero should kill Duo and instead saves him. One of my favorites in the show.

What got you into the Gundam Wing fandom?

I was just starting to get into BL and yaoi, and stumbled across the fanfiction for Gundam Wing (waay back in say 2000-2001). It was still a favorite among my subtitling group (who were doing Gundam X at the time), so I started watching. I'm stupid weak for long-haired pretty boys, so Duo stole my damn heart. Far too long later, still an all-time favorite.

Which type of fandom media do you prefer to contribute? And to consume? (art, fics, metas, etc.)

Contribute - Writing. Consume - fic first, but art and meta are also welcome!

What is your favorite trope?

I'm a damned sucker for soulmate AUs. I swear, I *will* be writing... *checks list* a bunch. Sooner or later. I'm probably best known for crossovers though (which I also love dearly).

Shamelessly plug the work you are most proud of and the reason why!

Tornadoes and Constellations

Because when I came back to posting in early 2020, the thing I promised myself is that anything I started to post, I had to finish. T&C is the first longfic I finished since I was 13, the one I proved to myself that I *could* finish long works. It'd be a point of incredible pride for that alone, but I'm also extremely proud of the plots that play out in the chapters (chapter 4 in particular), and also where I first really started digging into my Spacer culture. It holds an incredibly special place in my heart, and I think it always will.

Alphaikaros

Where can we find you? (Ao3, FFN, Tumblr, etc?)

You can find me mostly in Twitter(@Cheesetenie) and in Tumblr(alphaikaros), I do also have my Pixiv (alpha-ikaros). I do have an AO3 account, but I rarely visit it.

Who is your favorite character?

I'm going to be a little biased on this lol sorry! ... My favorite ones are mostly the GW ladies, but I guess its Relena, because she's the easiest one for me to draw.

Which is your favorite Gundam?

Wing Zero EW version, and Tallgeese III. Those wings are just *chef's kiss*

What is your favorite episode or scene from Gundam Wing? (Show, movie, or manga)

I guess Heero's flashback in EW, Heero and Relena close-up talk before the final battle, and of course Heero landing on Relena's breasts towards EW's ending

What got you into the Gundam Wing fandom?

I had a huge crush on Heero, Quatre and Zechs

Which type of fandom media do you prefer to contribute? And to consume? (art, fics, metas, etc.)

Since I mostly draw, I prefer to contribute fanarts. I do like to read fics whenever possible, or when I found some of my favorite genre/AUs

What is your favorite trope?

Arrgh this is hard... I usually go by those typical "Shoujo" tropes like Cool, Mysterious character vs. Bubbly, cheerful character, Highschool AUs, Beach scenarios, Festival scenarios.

Shamelessly plug the work you are most proud of and the reason why!

Oh gosh... My most proud works are my Halloween 2021 fanarts!

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Deathscythe Hell is he only Wing Gundam suit that looks better in Endless Waltz. The Wing Zero with the angel wings is fantastic but that really only works as like a one off movie version and not the default like a lot of post-EW media portrays it as.

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Finished another Wing boy. Am I the only one that kinda likes the original Deathscythe over the EW version? Giant wing’s and it’s red and black, should be a win, but I like the originals silhouette better. The sweeping shoulders are nicer than the spikes. Also not a fan of the purple/grey they use instead of the white. Plus is has the buster shield. Love that thing. Looks good with the others, and now I work on Sandrock next! The Ver Ka Wing Zero is pre ordered and I still need to get Epyon, Tallgeese and the TV Wing Gundam, but my Gundam Wing collection is coming along nicely.

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[reversemoon255]

So Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise has been going on for a month now, and I’ve been quite enjoying it, and I’ve got to do a Fifth Review for this month, so I thought I’d talk a bit about the Gundam Build series. I feel like I’ve always been more into the Build stuff than a lot of other fans I’ve talked to, which I attribute to me being more into the technological aspects of the meta-series as a whole. So, as Gunpla’s kinda my thing, I thought we’d talk about Gunpla. I’ve been interested in doing some Top 10 stuff, and thought it might be fun to go over some of my favorites from the series. I won’t be including Re:Rise since it’s not complete, but I will be looking at all the custom Gunpla from GBF, GBFT, GBD, and their associated manga and choosing the ten that fit my fancy:

Number 10: GF13-17NJ/B Gundam Shining Break

This is probably lower on this list because I haven’t been able to find Gundam Build Divers Break, but I still love the idea behind this unit. I went over it when I reviewed the kit, but the reason the Builder chose the Shining Gundam as a base was because of its wide range of articulation as a martial arts inspired Gundam, but then removed all the things that let it do martial arts techniques and slapped a big ol’ gun and shield on it and gave it an MA conversion. He basically turned it into the WIng Gundam.

And I think that’s really cool. Taking a unit that you like for one reason and completely changing its fighting style and gimmicks to better match that of a unit you mesh with from a control perspective. I feel like most people would just take a unit that was their favorite or already had a fighting style they liked and would just choose that as a starting point, so it’s cool to not see a unit give into that compromise.

Number 9: NYA+MBKF-P02 Nyaia Astray

The Nyaia Gundam is probably the first MS in the GBF canon that we see get a total overhaul, transforming a Gundam with a quadrupedal MA mode into a cuddly cat. And like the Bearguy III, it spawned several copycats that all have cutesy MA transformation... It’s just none of them got actual kits.

Of that particular cast of characters, the Nyaia Astray is my favorite. The successor to the Nyaia and Nyaia Leone, the Nyaia Astray is one of the few cute MA to not have an MA Mode to start with, similar to our previous entry. It’s just another cool bit of inspiration, giving a unit an alternate mode when it originally didn’t have one, and also building outside the preconceived notion of sticking with in-universe canons.

Number 8: 最強機動 Gundam Tryon 3

I love Super Robots. I have not been shy about telling people that. And here we have a Gunpla inspired by Super Robots. Enough said.

Number 7: GN-1001N Seravee Gundam Scheherazade

Y’know, I just now noticed that it’s call sign is 1001N, as in 1001 Nights. Clever.

The Scheherazade is an excellent example of adding an original gimmick to a Gunpla. Its Booster is capable of transforming into a weapons pack similar to the original Seravee’s typical loadout, but also has a secondary mode built for close combat. Plus it can itself be used as a weapon. That’s four different ways a single Booster can be used, leaving the base unit free to worry about its own articulation, weapons, and performance without having to integrate any abnormal parts that might get in the way.

Number 6: RMS-117G11 Galbaldy Rebake

While it was mostly an excuse to slip some Iron-Blooded Orphans in due to licensing issues with other TV stations (the same reason 00 didn’t appear in GBF until the second season), the Galbaldy Rebake is still an excellent Gunpla. While it doesn’t do anything particularly interesting like the last few entries on this list, it still packs an amazing amount of imagination. It takes the Galbaldy, a Universal Century unit, and changes its style into that of a Calamity War unit, giving it equipment to match. The idea in and of itself is amazing, it’s one of only a few units to it, and it arguably does it the best.

Number 5: XXXG-01S2龍虎狼 Gundam Jiyan Altron

The Jiyan Altron combines several aspects we’ve seen in previous entries on this list. It takes an After Colony timeline unit, not to mention one built for midrange combat, and changes it into a close combat unit with aesthetic and combat elements taken from Gundam Fighters. It utilizes its existing parts in interesting ways, has unique new ones, and even incorporates unseen ones like the golden Hyper Mode.

Also gets a lot of credit for going with the series Altron rather than the EW version. Though, now that I think about it, most of the units based on Gundam Wing seem to utilize the show versions, which is odd considering how popular the Endless Waltz versions appear to be. I wonder if there’s a reason for that?

Number 4: MBF-PNN Gundam Astray No-Name

I’m honestly surprised that the No-Name ended up so high on this list. I know I like the Astray, but not that much. I think that’s just a testament to how interesting the design is. Despite being from GBD, the Astray No-Name feels like the ultimate culmination of the philosophies of GBF and GBFT. As the unit was more and more damaged through actual battle, the Builder continually built upon and reinforced it until it became what it is now. It’s construction out of necessity, rather than how Gunpla are typically built in GBN where it’s based on pilot experience and data. It’s cool that there was at least one Gunpla in the series that hearkened back to it.

Number 3: PEN-01M Momokapool

Gunpla is Freedom! The fact that this is even higher on the list than the No-Name is even more surprising. But the Momokapool is just, like, one of the most unique units in the series, partly because it’s built weaker than its base unit. What really sold me on this was the instruction manual of all things. It gives so much extra detail about the construction of this unit that you miss during its debut episode (though it is a decent episode). Momoka even wanted to remove the finger guns, but only kept them because Koichi was helping her build it and insisted she have some kind of weapon. The Petitkapool is also another great example of an original gimmick, though in this case even though it takes up a lot of space it’s still seamlessly integrated into the design.

I also like the name. It’s Momoka’s Kapool so it’s the Momokapool. Cute.

Number 2: SD-237 Winning Gundam

You may have noticed that most of the units on this list are from GBD. As the series’ have progressed the designers on the series have gotten better and more imaginative, so it’s not surprising that the newer units would incorporate more of the technical stuff I like in comparison to older units that were mostly recolors with new heads.

However, the Winning Gundam, despite its age even within its own season (eventually being replaced by the Star Winning Gundam), stands out as one of the most imaginative units the series has ever produced. Most SD Gundams are themed, normally around Romance of the Three Kingdoms due to most SD Gundam shows being based on it, but the Winning follows the typical schemes of most MS. Not only that, but it has a Booster Mode, it’s head can separate from that to form a smaller Booster, and it has multiple weapons and parts that can combine together for different situations.

But the best thing it does? It’s able to integrate with Real Type MS. The first to do so. It even inspired an entire, though to my knowledge brief, line of SD Gundams capable of doing the same. It’s thinking outside the box at its finest.

Number 1: XXXG-01Wf Wing Gundam Fenice

And the only Gunpla from GBF ends up being number 1 on the list, but not for the same reasons as everything else. It has a few new gimmicks, but nothing amazing. It has a few additional weapons, but nothing as intense as other MS in the series. It has some unique design elements, but doesn’t utilize any spectacular ideas in its build. And it’s green.

But what it does do is tell a story. Like the No-Name, it’s been bashed and beaten through years of Gunpla Battles, and has been repaired and upgraded each time. Unlike the No-Name, however, you can actually tell by looking at it, with its asymmetrical design, broken head components, and heterochromia.

And its upgrades are great, too. It has a personal vehicle that utilizes some of the missing components from the Wing Gundam base, the Meteor Hopper. When it’s eventually destroyed in its battle against the Qubeley Papillon, its successor, the Gundam Fenice Rinascita, takes many cues from this unit while reincorporating the MA Mode from the Wing Gundam and has new combinable weaponry likely inspired by the Wing Gundam Zero. And on top of that, its final incarnation, the Gundam Fenice Liberta, removes the previous MA Flight Mode in favor of a ground-based one reminiscent of the Meteor Hopper the first Fenice utilized.

All in all, the Fenice may not be as bold and flashy as some of the other Gunpla it fought or those from future series, but it makes up for it with sheer charm and design quality.

And that’s my favorite Gunpla to have come out of the Build Series. I’m pretty sure most people won’t agree with a lot of my choices, but I know what I like. I’m not trying to be objective; I’m just running on gut feelings here. And to bring things back around to Re:Rise, I’m excited to see what new Gunpla we’ll be getting in the future, and am happy with the ones we’ve gotten so far. And I’ll talk more about that tomorrow...

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Gundam OCs (will be updated if I have more ideas)

Gundam Next Generation

Brusk - Youngest Son of Setsuna and Marina - 19 - Units: RG 00 Qan-T Lightning (starting unit), RG Gundam Narukami (mid-season upgrade), RG Gundam Narukami Ōkami (final unit)

Tenshi - Daughter and eldest child of Heero and Duo - 19 - Units: RG Wing Zero EW Shiro (starting unit), RG Wing Gundam Snow White Prelude (mid-season upgrade), RG Wing Zero EW DaiTenShi (final unit)

Hikari - Youngest child and daughter of Athrun and Kira - 18 - Units: RG Perfect Strike Gundam Ootori (starting unit), RG Full Weapon Freedom Gundam (final unit)

Aurora - Son of Banagher and Audrey - 18 - Unit: HG UC Gundam (a mashup of all first lead Gundams in the UC timelines)

Senshi - Daughter of Domon and Rain - 19 - Unit: HG Shining God Gundam (fusion of the Shining and God Gundams)

Niko - Cousin of Kio and Nephew of Asemu - 18 - Unit: HG Gundam Age-1+2+3-FX A-Funnel SF version

“Jacky” Jaclyn - Daughter of Jamil - 19 - Units: HG Gundam X Full Armor (starting unit), HG Gundam X3 (final unit)

Logan - Adopted son of Loran - 18 - Unit: HG Turn "A" Gundam Shin (New) (based on the Katoji Hajime design)

Bethany - Adopted daughter of Bellri - 20 - Unit: HG Gundam G-Self Full Armor (head design is based on one of the early concept arts)

Kyojin - Son of Orga and Kudelia - 20 - Units: HG Gundam Barbatos Gun-Type (starting unit), HG Gundam Barbatos Maoh (final unit)

Coronel Kai - Team Supervisor - 24 - Unit: HG Gundam Age-2 Navy (made from the Age-2 Dark Hound’s head, a custom torso from the G-Xiphos, custom arms from the Age-2 Dark Hound and Artimes, and legs from the Age-2 Double Bullet)

Metal Pirates

Bahoz - Eldest Son of Setsuna and Marina - 23 - Unit: RG Gundam Astraea Pirate-Type

Diana - Eldest daughter of Zechs and Noin - 23 - Unit: RG Tallgeese+Epyon Gundam custom

Zander - Eldest child and son of Athrun and Kira - 22 - Unit: HG Aegis+Infinite Justice Gundam custom

Ace - Son of Seabook and Cecily - 22 - Unit: RG Crossbone Gundam X-0 Ghost Spirit

Anne - Elder sister of Niko - 21 - Unit: HG G-Xiphos Full Glansa

Kino - Twin sister of Kyojin - 20 - Unit: HG G-Tekketsu-type Gundam custom

Captain Tsubasa - Team supervisor - 24 - Unit: RG Gundam Astray Pirate Queen (an RG Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Hina+Hana fusion custom)

BUILD DiVERS

Raiou - Cousin of Kyoya - 22 - Units: HG Gundam Age-2 Blade Edge (past, starting unit), RG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 04 Centaur (past, upgrade), RG Qan-T Divine Knight (present, new starting unit), Gundam Archangel (fusion of Blade Edge, Centaur, and Divine Knight) (present, final unit)

Allies

Derya - Daughter and middle child of Setsuna and Marina - 21 - Unit: 00 Gundam Poseidon (developed using the 00 Gundam Seven Sword/G+XN Raiser)

Rieka - Friend and rival of Raiou - 21 - Unit: HG Gundam Age-2 Beast (fusion of the Age-2 Wolff and Titus)

Antagonists

Aidan - Formerly - Middle child and son of E.A. Ray (00), rival of Brusk - 19 - Units: HG Unnamed 0/1.5/Reborns Gundam custom (starting unit), Reborns Gundam Kichō (final unit)

Unknown - Currently - Ex-boyfriend of Raiou - 23 - Units: King Gundam (customized Knight Gundam Real Type) (starting unit), King Gundam The Great (final unit)

Unknown female Char archetype - Currently - Unknown relation to the original Meijin (most likely granddaughter or great niece) - 27 - Unit: A 2-times-bigger-than-an-adult-woman heavily-weaponized Devil/Dark Gundam custom (made with a scratch-built HG/RG Devil/Dark Gundam, a scratch-built Mega Scale Psycho Gundam meant to mimic the Tokyo Imperial Palace AND THE PILOT’S APPEARANCE (FACE AND BODY), and several weapons from MGs PGs, and Mega Scales) named the Monster Gundam

MADE MORE CUSTOM GUNDAMS FOR HIROTO, MAY, AND ORIGINAL CHARACTERS FOR RE:RISE! LINK TO THEM: https://pyroanime2k16.tumblr.com/post/627658021740412928/custom-core-gundam-armors-for-hiroto-and-may

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Ionic Victory, Covalent Destiny (1)

A/N: This is the Tumblr version... Because Tumblr will block links to other platforms... [[Cross-posting]]

Disclaimer: I’m just borrowing these characters.

Summary: Four months after the Mariemaia incident, all the pilots turned Preventers share the same living space, keep track of missions, and everything in between. By the time they’ve reached their late teens, they pursue university and they find ways to resolve their frustrations from being unable to fight for so long…Because the only life they knew was war, and as much as they fought to end it, that side to them sparks up. Crimes of all kinds occur in and around campus, so Lady Une assigns each one a mission to fight back against crime. However, The G-Team grew reckless and proposed a deal. This eventually leads to more...

Warnings: Brief mentions of crime, crossdressing.

4K+ words... Shoutout to @quirkypaynesgrey​ for the graphic!

Gundam Wing - Post-EW - Mature Audiences Only. Lightly edited.

"So… it looks like we're being sent on a team mission."

The computer keys clacked as Heero made mental notes on its requirements and parameters. The rest of the G-Team had either focused on packing, cooking or argued with girls on the phone.

Speaking of the devil…

Relena Peacecraft, Sally Po and Lucrezia Noin appeared on the screen.

Heero set his laptop to answer video calls from a handful of people.

"Hey, Heero! We've received an update on your upcoming mission," Noin began. "I will not place you guys at Marriott Hotels."

Heero cocked an eyebrow in response. "Why?" he asked.

"Because it won't allow you to catch the main target," she said.

"Instead, you will attend the Madison Masters Academy for Girls," Sally chimed in. Before Heero could say anything, she added, "You're all required to fit in. Therefore, Relena will help order your uniforms and have them sent to each of you next week. Remember, this assignment will last for a month - perhaps longer. I encourage everyone to blend in with the rest of the students and take their chosen subjects."

"This will also serve as the best cover, so the suspect responsible for kidnapping these girls won't get off easy," said Noin.

"I will also send you a demo on the feminine ways of thinking," Relena said. "Use it wisely, preferably at 'home'."

The ladies had tried their endeavour best not to break into a fit of laughter. Heero's face was beet-red, his eyes filled with shock. How in the heck do they expect to perform well on this Mission when they must wear dresses and act like women? Oh dear…

"Why must we do things like this?" Heero asked with a hint of worry, despite his hardened features.

"Because it's important," Noin explained. "We need to find out, in the best ways possible, who is the mastermind behind the disappearances of these girls. All five of you are the best choices for this assignment. Remember what you're there for."

"Don't get too distracted by the perky stuff," Relena added. "According to Commander Une, a student is associated with the suspect in this school."

Heero crossed his arms and glared at the ladies on his screen. Good thing it didn't scare them, especially when Duo and Quatre entered the shot.

"Everything is ready," Quatre announced. "We're set to leave tomorrow afternoon."

"For real," Duo said. When he noticed the ladies, he waved at them. "So what's poppin'?"

Sally and Heero responded at the same time. "There have been changes."

"Huh?" Duo scratched his head as Quatre thoughtfully inquired, "What changes? Are we moving to a safe house?"

"Yes, but only so you'll be able to disguise yourselves," said Sally.

"So we have to make a cover…" Duo trailed off.

"Already taken care of," said Noin. "I will send additional tools straight to the address you're heading for."

"As we've already explained to Heero, you're all required to blend in with the students-"

"Cool!" Duo interrupted. "I can't wait to wear my biker's jacket and-"

"Dress up like girls at an all-girls academy," said Sally, who returned the favour when she knew how Duo's loquacious chatter would take off.

There was an uncomfortable silence.

"So…" Quatre's voice trailed off, unable to break away from his shock. His reddened cheeks spoke on his behalf.

"We will do girly stuff?" Duo asked, brokenness clear in his voice. "Please, tell me you're lying. We cannot be girls! It will tarnish our image."

"My thoughts exactly," said Heero. "This is insane!"

Both Sally and Noin straightened and regained their composure. "You have every right to know," Sally spoke. "As we've said before, there's a suspect who serves as a major threat to the student body over there."

"Can we go in there and crackdown, arrest the bastard and leave?"

The ladies shared a sigh on the other end. Duo was on a roll.

"I'm sorry, but I have zero intentions to be surrounded by countless onnas." Now Wufei joined in. "This has got to be the greatest foul on your part." He glared at Sally and Relena in the camera. "And don't talk about my hair length!"

"Too late, my long hair is a dead giveaway." Duo crossed his arms and pouted. His emphasis on 'dead giveaway' silenced the room. It added nothing more to the conversation for the next thirty minutes. This vibe had filled the room with crestfallen, fuming faces until…

"It shouldn't be that hard."

Trowa entered the room with Zechs trailing behind him. "The sooner we head down there and capture both criminals, the better. We shouldn't waste any more time complaining about girls and women. They're already dealing with a lot, especially in this current scenario. A little respect doesn't hurt, so let's man up and get going."

The rest of the group shuddered. Has Trowa lost his mind? According to Duo, he did. That was too much talking for a silent clown.

"Since when were you the type to talk?" Duo asked, albeit condescending. "That's strange. And what's worse is your keen interest in being a girl for a whole month!"

Trowa's neutral expression changed when his eyes flashed with anger. He leapt, with a triple axel and landed right in front of the rude American. He reached in his pockets for throwing knives when Quatre stood between them. Heero held Trowa's wrist in place while Wufei yanked Duo's braid and dragged him away.

"Ow! What the hell, man! All I did was make a solid point."

"Shut up Maxwell!" Wufei snapped. "Because my growing hatred for this cursed mission is clear, he made a solid point. Not you."

As their distance grew, Trowa's features softened a little when Quatre slapped him across the face. Now it was Quatre's turn to harness hardened features; his eyes expressed disappointment. Trowa's face had shock written all over it as he refocused on Quatre.

"Do you have the slightest idea what you almost did?" Quatre asked with a stern tone.

"He threw me off," said Trowa.

"Correction," Heero interrupted. "You almost had one of our team members killed. I know that look well."

Trowa growled. "Let me go."

"No."

"Not until we know for sure you won't pose a threat to us or yourself again," said Quatre. "And you did this in front of the ladies who are still online at the moment."

Shocked for a few seconds, Trowa faced Sally and Noin on the video screen. Relena has already left the room, and Quatre turned to face them.

"We apologize," he said. "We'll patch things up and debrief before our departure tomorrow."

Sally and Noin nodded. "Understood," Noin said as she stepped away from the camera on her end. After a five-minute pause, Sally spoke up.

"I know this has a lot to do with your desires to fight again, correct?" she asked.

The three boys nodded when she crossed her arms and continued.

"Well, besides this upcoming mission, I need the five of you, as a group, to come up with safe words and tactics that warrant a break and recovery period. You've been a team that came together under unexpected, yet gracious circumstances. As bitter as this sounds, the wars are to thank for that."

'She makes a solid point,' thought Zechs, who spent the last fifteen hours observing the dynamics of the G-Team in their shared apartment.

"On that note," she continued, "you all need to come up with an effective backup plan for conflict resolution and dealing with your emotions. Trowa, what you did just now sent Relena running for her life. If I were Duo's mother, I'd stop him in his tracks. Wufei, as well-intentioned, as he is, still doesn't know how to separate nonviolent from violent. And Quatre, as bad as things may get, you were just as impulsive as the others-"

"How?" the blonde asked. "I've blocked him."

Sally nodded, then with furrowed eyebrows added, "You've lost your self-control at the last minute, Quatre. Just because you were all trained to be soldiers at a young age, doesn't excuse the facts. You will always deal with annoyances and frustrations of this nature - some worse than others, in every area of your lives."

"I'm sorry," Trowa said weakly.

With a deep sigh, Sally looked down and shook her head. She crossed her arms. "I don't need an apology, Trowa. The rest of your friends do. All I'm asking is that you all come up with a solid breakout plan when you feel frustrated. This isn't the best approach so far." Looking back at the boys, solemn expressions rested on their faces. Heero no longer had a grip on Trowa's wrist and maintained a safe arm's distance between Quatre and the others. At least she had the chance to talk sense into them.

The only question is, will they follow through? She could only hope, and she didn't care what ideas they came up with as long as it will help them maintain their composures and wellness throughout.

"Thanks, Sally," Heero said.

"No problem. Don't forget what I've told you. Sally signing out!" With a salute, the video call ended.

"Next time, don't yank my hair!" shouted Duo in his room.

"Whatever," said Wufei. "One day, someone's life won't be saved."

"Shut up!"

Wufei spun on his heel to leave when Zechs appeared at the door with crossed arms.

"The ladies expect better from all of you next time," he said. "Otherwise, you guys might not get lucky for future missions."

Wufei heaved a sigh and plopped onto Duo's bed. A triumphant smirk curved Zechs' lips. No one has ever stopped him, yet. Before he could say anything more, Duo blurted.

"We're getting old so fast."

Wufei rolled his eyes from his current position.

"You're fucking 19."

"Poor choice of words, Wu-bun. And who gave you permission to lie on my bed?"

"I thought 'we're getting old so fast,'" mocked Wufei.

"You guys are not 19!" Zechs snapped. He paused, took a deep breath and continued, "You're still sixteen and unrested. The insanity is clear in this apartment, and I know you're capable of handling business like grown-ups. Does that make sense?"

"Yessssss," Duo slurred. Wufei nodded and leaned against the wall.

Zechs shook his head, crossed his arms and aimed his icy glare at Duo.

"Before you grow up fast, smarten up!"

He turned on his heel and left the room, intent on helping the others get organized. An uncomfortable silence graced the atmosphere. Man… this upcoming mission has gotten the best of them. Duo mentally willed himself to ease the tension in the room. From his current position, he shot a glance in Wufei's direction and cleared his throat.

"Wufei?"

His comrade turned to him. "Yes?"

"Sorry about earlier," he began. "I don't like cross-dressing while on duty. I mean, they made Halloween for that. Today is just, not my day."

"I understand," Wufei said. "Today is not my day, either. Sometimes I wish we've had an alternative, aside from fighting."

Duo nodded. "For real. It's like, peacetime has driven us insane. We cannot function without keeping our adrenaline pumping." He moved with fluid grace as his braid swung from side to side. As he sauntered over to the bed, Wufei sat up and stared the other youth up and down like a hawk.

Duo paused his movements and raised his hands.

"Dude, relax. I was aiming for my duffel bag."

"Oh." Wufei grabbed the black duffel and tossed it in Duo's direction. As his comrade caught the bag flawlessly, Wufei resumed his initial position against the wall. Duo scrunched his face; why was Wufei so stubborn?

"I'll go first," Duo said. "Why are you on my bed?"

Wufei rolled his eyes and turned his back on the American youth. "That doesn't matter."

Now it was Duo's turn to roll his eyes. He prodded the other youth's shoulder and made a mental note of Wufei's stiffening muscles. Duo heaved a sigh.

"If we can't get along, I don't know how we'll survive this dreadful mission," he muttered.

Just then, Quatre and Trowa appeared at his bedroom door.

"Hey guys," Quatre began, "we need to talk. It's important."

Huh?

Duo's eyes lit up while Wufei promptly rolled and sat upright on Duo's bed. The American cleared his throat and assumed a seat next to Wufei. "What's up? And shouldn't we wait for Heero, first?"

"He went out with the last set of supplies to load Zechs' car, so he'll be back shortly."

Oh, right… Tomorrow's mission.

"So we're no longer-"

Quatre silenced Duo with his hand in the air. "This matter is different. When Heero makes it back, he'll share the details."

"What details?" Wufei asked, eyebrows raised.

"It's an important matter, considering we might get future assignments that may set our emotions on fire." Quatre entered Duo's room and sat on a red cushion with Tony Stark/Iron Man pictured on it, close to the nightstand. "We need to come up with a game plan and a solution."

"Sally's idea, for the record," Trowa added.

"Well…"

"I'm sorry for what happened earlier," Trowa said, as he made eye contact with Duo. "While you and Wufei were gone, Sally had it out with us. To her, it's disappointing how we cannot get around to resolving our problems."

Duo scratched his head as he pondered on the possibility of failure, either for himself or the Team. It's true; once upon a time, their cognition was put into good use. Now, with the progression of peacetime:

Hormones are raging.

Stress is imminent.

With lesser assignments available (and appealing for the record), tensions had risen high in their shared apartment. Is chaos, uncertainty, the struggle for survival and fights for freedom the only thing that mattered? Their Gundams were already gone. Total pacifism benefited them, only but a short time. The deepest root of their frustrations stemmed from the lack of excitement, with their experience, on non-existent battlefields.

Regardless of their past values and influence, war kept them going. It's gotten harder to adjust to this mockery of wondering where they stood.

At least they have each other.

Heero appeared in the doorway, rubbed his jeans and looked at the others; his thoughts weren't here at the moment. He'd rather rethink what Sally had told them, and a flurry of ideas had flashed in his mind while he assisted Zechs in the parking lot moments ago. Due to pent-up tensions in recent weeks, Heero wasn't so sure he wanted to share. Maybe…

"Is he okay?" Trowa asked, snapping the Japanese youth out of his thoughts. Heero's surprised expression lasted for a few seconds, as he caught Wufei and Duo staring into his soul. They didn't appear uptight or annoyed, but it felt uncomfortable.

Unsettling.

"You don't have to put it all out there," Quatre suggested. "Just focus on the basics, Heero."

As he opened his mouth, the phone rang.

Damn it…

Comrades forgotten, feet shuffled and rushed into the kitchen. A shaky hand picked up the phone; his left ear met a busy signal. Heero rushed to his bedroom, opened his laptop, logged on and entered his e-mail inbox.

Nothing.

With a grunt, he got sleep due to his annoyance. With everything that's been happening between him and his teammates, the Perfect Soldier yearned for the moment the storm will calm down. God, do they have to go on this Mission tomorrow?

They'd better stay focused if they want to survive.

**+**

Two days later, all five boys were decked in women's fashion from head to toe. Some supplies Zechs had brought to the safe house on Hartford Avenue have proven useful. However, with a rented Dodge Caravan, ten encrypted security systems, Relena's makeup tutorial, their Preventer uniforms hung in a closet, and concealed weapons left behind, it set the parameters necessary.

They've spent their first day familiarizing themselves with this town, gathered clues on their main suspect, and organized their things. Quatre shared a room with Duo since his companion needed a responsive listening ear. Trowa, Wufei and Heero shared another bedroom across the hall. Three concentrated minds held each other accountable - and practiced their "feminine roles", thanks to Trowa's superb acting skills and direction.

The third bedroom had security systems hooked up. A third laptop which contained confidential information about the school's faculty and students. A live map of the areas they're targeting (where the predator prefers to show up). Two security camera screens, which mingled with the school's security systems (Heero had successfully hacked) and their safe house.

They set alarm systems near the front door, back door and garage. At Quatre's insistence, the group had installed hidden cameras and mics in the kitchen, hallway, basement and other parts of the house.

In the safe house, they were themselves; the usual warrior-like bunch. On their way to school, well…

"The thought of working with you has started a story in my mind that is still writing itself." Wufei stuck the straw in his mouth as he stared out the window, in his femme fatale attire. Trowa laughed while Heero and Duo raised their eyebrows in the front seats.

"Promise me that story doesn't feature dudes disguised as women."

Wufei shook his head. "It's the exact opposite. I've figured Noin, Sally and Relena can disguise themselves as men set up explosives and watch the target base disappear in flames."

No response, then…

"Sounds like a great plot twist!" Duo exclaimed. One look at Heero's stoic, icy expression removed his smile. "Aw, c'mon guys! Lighten up a little."

The sound of cracked knuckles sent shivers down his spine. From the corner of his eye, he noticed how Wufei twitched and leaned against the window for dear life.

"I want ice cream," said Trowa.

"We'll be late for school if we stop," said Heero. "Wait till the day is over, or until lunch break."

Trowa rolled his eyes, cracked his knuckles the second time around (with pronounced pulls) and leaned closer to Heero's seat. "Ice cream. Now."

Wufei cocked an eyebrow. "We're on a mission here, and you want to stop for ice cream?"

Heero kept his eyes on the road. "No."

In came a heavy sigh, "Fine. Have it your way."

Trowa leaned back against his seat, crossed his arms and aimed a fierce kick at Wufei, who caught his offending foot just in time.

"Calm down, Trowa! You don't want to ruin your tights too soon."

Trowa groaned and rolled his eyes. "I want my ice cream."

Wufei shot him an intense glare. "I get it. You want to get into your role properly, but this attitude won't do."

"Will you let go of my foot now?" Trowa asked.

"Only when you're calm," Wufei said with finality.

"But I am calm!" Trowa snapped.

Duo shuddered as the scene played out in his mind. "Dear God, please let us get to school soon enough. We can't keep Quatrina waiting forever!"

Just then, a hand tapped Duo's arm and gave a light squeeze. Blue-violet eyes stared at warm Prussian blues.

"We'll be fine," said Heero, who paid no attention to the troublesome pair in the back.

"I hope you're right," Duo said. "We haven't started, yet this mission is already messing with our heads."

"It doesn't have to be that way," Heero replied as he made a right onto the school's parking lot. A small smile crept on his lips. "All we have to do is concentrate on our main goal. Don't let some fashion shift rob your abilities."

Duo smiled. There's still hope.

Hope is short-lived when one cannot see far into the future.

"Isn't it funny how, no matter where you go, you keep seeing the one thing you're most afraid of?"

"Blending in, like this? Absolutely."

"I hope someone will keep this out of my obituary!"

"Okay everyone, let's not panic. Don't forget the real reason we're here. If we catch the main suspects soon enough, we don't have to keep doing this any longer."

"Note to self: Tell Commander Une not to send us on a mission like this ever again."

The rest of the G-Team, in their feminine disguises, shot glares in Wufei's direction.

"Note to self: Wufei is not invited to my birthday destination."

"Note to Heero: I don't care."

"Note to Wufei: Shove it!"

"Note to Heero: Make me."

"Note to self: Hit them."

Heero and Wufei shuffled away and disappeared into the crowd in the busy school hall. One calculated hit from Trowa hurts like hell for an entire week. At least they've dodged that bullet.

Here's to hoping they won't pick fights too soon.

Quatre regained his composure and glanced over their class schedules.

"Cool! Duo, myself and the others are in the same classes."

"Sweet!" Duo exclaimed in his girly voice. "But, what about Trowa? I don't see "Trista" listed here at all."

His smile was short-lived since Trowa is not listed in a big chunk of their subjects. The tall youth placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

"Don't worry about it. I'll be fine. We can always meet up for lunch hour."

Quatre's eyes gleamed again. "Yeah, you're right. Then we can discuss our progress further."

"Good. I'll see you guys, later. And make sure the other two are on their best behaviour."

"You can count on it!" asserted Duo.

**+**

"Please, introduce yourselves," said a dainty, short blonde. She wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, red-coloured lipstick, and a coastal blue summer dress with a floral design. This teacher wore a friendly, warm smile as she leaned against her spruce, polished desk.

"I'm Duet," said Duo in his falsetto.

"Kim," said Wufei, in like fashion.

"Quatrina," said Quatre. He'd secretly hoped their disguises won't flop.

"Havannah" said Heero. His voice only went up two octaves.

"Pleased to meet you all," their teacher replied. "Take any seat you want."

Quatrina sat at a free table, close to Havannah while Duet and Kim joined others at a different table. Once they were settled, their teacher proceeded with the lesson in progress. Social Studies had focused on various ideologies and perspectives, regarding peacetime since the wars ended…

What a coincidence! Havannah smirked, knowing full and well that Relena would love to hear her take on it. It wouldn't surprise her if her companion had any connections with the faculty members. If that were the case, then the mission would be tricky with these disguises the G-Team ought to maintain.

By all means necessary.

Quatrina's chin rested on the back of her hand, as she took time to grasp some informative responses shared by the class. Kim maintained a seemingly rude demeanour as she took notes. Peacetime hadn't been the friendliest to her lately. Duet had tried her darnedest not to contribute, yet discussions were a must for her exuberant soul. Here's to hoping she doesn't fall off-track with her voice projection. Rehearsing for two days with a long, braided ponytail and a deceptively slim figure tickled her fancy.

So how's Trista keeping up?

Her green nail polish, misty eyeshadow and royal blue lipstick were on point. Her sleek and smooth uni bang covered half of her face, which increased her mysterious flavour. Her Biology classmates couldn't resist since they glued their eyes on her, not the lesson.

She also sported a biker jacket, fingerless gloves and leather tights beneath a gothic style skirt.

~Owari~

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Which Gundam do you prefer: wing zero or the wing?

So long as it’s the TV Wing Zero we’re talking about, Wing Zero. The Endless Waltz version of the vanilla Wing gundam is better than the EW Wing Zero though

[satoshi-mochida]

SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays TGS 2019 gameplay.

42:09 to 42:40 – Wing Gundam XXXG-01W Scene

43:26 to 44:25 – Wing Gundam Zero XXG-00W0 Scene

45:15 to 46:01 – Wing Gundam Zero (EW Version) XXG-00W0 Scene

50:14 to 56:56 – Battle Gameplay

[syncrasis]

Day 11 in Japan.

I spent a lot of this day at the hostel furiously working on my gundam kit and managed to get the Gundam itself finished, just accessories left. In the evening I went to a fancy crepe place and had a tasty chestnut crepe. Afterwards, I had decided that I definitely wanted to ride that weird shaped ferris wheel attached to the Don Quixote and was pleasantly surprised by the view. The cab itself was interesting too... there was an inner half-shell where the chairs were, and the outer shell, which was mostly a large, domed window. The inner shell spun around 180 degrees to let you in, and then spun back around to face the unobstructed view. Sunset was a great time to go! 

I really wanted to check out Denden town, and was lured into shop after shop selling figurines (especially gunpla). At this point I was fairly sure there was no way around lugging another piece of baggage around so I gave in and I ended up coming back with yet another model kit: Wing Zero Prototype (EW version).

Finally, I ended my night at a women-only bar. I wish I had done this earlier, as it was really fun! I even managed to sing some karaoke (I sang Kurenai, of course).