Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing, or any of it's official characters. Thus, I'm am merely forced to make some of my own.
Author's note: To be honest, I truly am quite nervous about putting this fan up, but a friend of mine kept begging me until I just couldn't refuse. This is a very big fanfic, with many chapters to come. I have been working on it, and I still don't see the half way point, let alone the end. But I will put all of it up, if I find people liking it, and actually wanting to read it. Thank you. -Imajinator
It had been four years since the final battle, and the last of Trieze Krushrenada's legacy had been faded away. Four long years. Relena Peacecraft sat there staring into space. It had been so long since she had thought of what happened back then. Each time those memories would come flooding back, vividly. And each time only one name would ever pass through her lips. "Heero…"
There was a knock on the door. Relena snapped out of her daydream. "Yes?" An old man of about sixty answered the door. With a mustache, and hair touched with the frost of gray, he looked very distinguished. "It's time to go, Miss Relena," the old man said. Relena nodded. "Thank you, Peagan" she said, as she got up, and set her teacup on the table. "Shall I bring the car around?" asked the old man. "That would be very nice," she said. The man nodded and left the room, closing the door behind him. Relena sighed. "I guess it is time for Vice Minister Dorian to come into the spot light again," she said, as she went to a nearby mirror and brushed her hair back. A beautiful young woman with honey brown hair and blue Persian eyes stared back at her.
An hour later at the meeting Embassy of the Peacecrafts:
"Vice Minister Dorlian! Do you have any comment about the recent activity of Ex-White Fang members?" a reporter asked. Many flashes from the respective cameras almost blinded Relena, as she tried to not be blinded by them.
"I have no comment on them except that I sincerely hope that these people realize that the world wishes for peace now and nothing more. The colonies and Earth are finally in harmony and their actions no longer have any meaning. I hope that these members give up the idea of a war, as they would, in doing so ruin the dream that they had worked so hard to achieve at one point,"
"Vice Minister Dorlian! Can you give us any information on the rumors that Miliardo Peacecraft had survived the war and has taken control of the remaining White Fang members?" another reporter asked.
The question stung Relena, yet she remained in control. "I have no more information on that as you do," she said. More cameras flashed. "But even if they were true, I doubt my brother would have any reason to start a war." She stated.
"What about the recent unknown demolitions of the Winner natural resource satellites?" asked another reporter. "And the demolition of old Alliance Military facilities?" asked the other reporter.
"I do not know who are behind these recent acts of destruction, nor can I accuse any of them. There is no evidence to suggest that these actions were done by any organization, nor by anyone." Said Relena.
"Could the Gundam Pilots be behind these acts?"
"I'm sorry gentlemen, but I am running late for an appointment." More flashes from the cameras and questions were shot at Relena, but she ignored them, as she walked out. But two questions remained in Relena's mind, haunting her. Was Miliardo behind these attacks? "Oh Heero…"
In the car:
"You handled the press magnificently, if I do say so, Miss Relena," said Peagan, as he drove the young vice minister back to the Peacecraft mansion. "Thank you, Peagan" replied Relena. She looked at the elderly man, from her seat at the back of the car. He had been so much like a father since the day her foster father had died.
*Flashback*
The explosion shattered the windows where her father and the other delegates were conferencing about the situation between Earth and outer space. "Father!" yelled Relena, as she stared at the building, horrified, and rushed towards it.
*End Flashback*
I have tried to keep your legacy alive, father. I hope you are proud. In her heart, Relena knew that he was. "Peagan, can we stop at my father's grave before we go home?" asked Relena quietly. "Of course Miss Relena" said Peagan, understanding.
Soon Relena stood there in front of her father's grave, as she laid a bouquet of roses on top of it. "May you rest in peace, father. I shall look after Earth now…" she whispered quietly. A shadow fell over her, as she felt someone standing behind her. "Hello, Relena" the hoarse voice was so familiar to her that she instantly turned around. It was Miliardo, her brother. "Miliardo!" she cried. The man with the platinum blonde hair stood there, a faint smile on his handsome face. Relena rushed to greet him. "It's good to see you again" was all he said, as his little sister held him in a hug, not wanting to let go ever again. "I thought you would never come back…I thought you had decided to stay in space…with Miss Noin…I thought you were…." she breathed in, tears streaming from her eyes. She rested her head on his chest. "Dead?" he asked gently, as he lifted her face up, and looked into her eyes. Slowly she nodded. "No one will kill me, Relena. Not as long as I have you to watch over…" he said gently. "Oh Miliardo" she said, slowly letting go and wiping away her tears.
"Hey, hey! That man's not single, you know!" another familiar voice came from nearby. A woman with dark hair and an air of gentleness stood nearby. "Miss Noin!" Relena cried in delight. "In the flesh!" said Noin, with a smile on her face. "My Relena. You have grown since we last met. You are all so grown up now," she said. Relena laughed, a cheerful laugh. "Come. Both of you must come with me to the palace. I can act as the proper host for you there, on behalf of the Earth" she said. Noin just laughed. Miliardo accepted. "After you," he said, as he took his little sister's hand.
At the mansion:
Relena very nearly dropped her teacup in shock. She stared at both Noin and Miliardo. "Oh my god! I can't believe it! You are engaged?!" she nearly lost all her composure. "And you never bothered to tell me?" she cried. "We just did," said Miliardo, calmly, as he took another sip from his tea.
"So when is the date? Who are you inviting?" asked Relena. Noin laughed. "We still have to decide whether we want to tell anyone about this. You have to remember – Miliardo is still in the public enemy list. Right now we are trying to raise the belief that he had died during he war, but the recent disturbances had brought his name up and the White Fang"
"It's a good thing you aren't involved at all this time, Miliardo," said Relena. She paused. "Tell me you aren't!" she said, wanting him to assure her. "I'm not." said Miliardo simply, and resumed his silence. Relena was satisfied. "So will you two be staying here for a while?" she asked. "Hopefully so…for a while" answered Noin. "Then why not stay here with me? After all, it does partly belong to my brother so it would be sensible to use it. Besides, it's a big house, and I'm just a lonely little girl" she said, flashing Miliardo her winsome smile. "I'm convinced," said Noin. "All right Relena. We'll stay here with you. But no one is to know. Is that understood?" he said. Relena very nearly laughed. Miliardo still saw her as a little child, unaware of the world and naïve. "I understand," she said. "Come on! Let me show you your rooms!" she said, as she took hold of Noin and Miliardo's hands. Grudgingly, the two got up. The afternoon sped by pleasantly.
It was only after they had gotten settled in that Noin showed a little concern on her face. She and Miliardo were alone in Noin's room. "What's wrong?" he asked. "Relena…it seems that she has fully recovered. I'm just glad she has gotten over her affection for that strange boy. Heero Yuy" For a moment Miliardo remained silent. Noin had almost forgotten that Heero had once been Miliardo's greatest rival, both in combat and in strength of heart. It was he who had defeated Miliardo during the war so many years ago. Miliardo held a grudging and deep respect for the young man. "She hasn't forgotten him. Not yet. She still hides her feelings. She'll ask about him, soon" he said. "I know. I just don't know what to tell her. That Heero has vanished from the face existence, just like that?" she asked. "And then we get this gift from him for her. And we still don't know where he is" she said. "It's her birthday tomorrow. She should get it then" said Miliardo. "Yes," agreed Noin. Miliardo took Noin's hands and kissed her in the forehead. "You should get some sleep. Goodnight, Lt Noin" he said. Noin half smiled. "Goodnight, Lightning Count" she said, as she kissed him goodnight.
The Next day:
"Happy Birthday, Relena!" cried Miliardo, as he hugged her. "Happy Birthday!" echoed Noin. "Thank you" said Relena, graciously. She had been feeling a little down since she had gotten up. The day was filled with memories of when she had last seen Heero. It was about four years ago…
*Flashback*
Relena stared at the card and the cute little teddy bear that sat on her seat. Quickly she rushed towards the airplane window, where a boy, disguised as an airplane steward was walking away. "Heero!" she yelled. The boy stopped, and looked back. She took the card and gently tore it in two without reading it. "Next time, give it to me in person!" she yelled, smiling. Heero had walked away, as the airplane took off.
*End flashback*
She still had the teddy bear, which she kept with her, as a reminder of the boy. She smiled, as she took the presents that Noin and Miliardo offered her. She opened them. Noin had given her crystal figurine. It was a beautiful statue of peacock. "Oh…it's beautiful, Miss Noin! Thank you!" she cried. "Open Mine," said Miliardo. Relena opened it and gasped. It was a delicate gold locket, beautiful and antique. She looked up to see her brother smiling. "It was your mothers," he said. Relena looked at the locket, and opened it. In it was a picture of Mr. Dorlian and his wife, Relena's foster parents. "I put the pictures in. I know you miss them," he said. Relena could say nothing, but hugged her dear brother. "Thank you…" she said softly.