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The scene is a quiet hall in a high school, moments before the end of the school day. The bell rings and students pile out of every room in an unorderly fashion. A girl with long dark blondish hair walks slowly through the crowds and heads through the door leading to the outside where a large fountain stands. Another girl is seen joining her and walks past the flowing fountain along side of her.
Hilde: I'm so glad the weekend is here, what about you Relena?
Relena: (Turns her head to look at the longhaired girl) I guess so. I don't have plans though.
Hilde: Isn't that good though?
Relena: Yeah, a nice weekend off, but now I have nothing to fill my time.
They stop at a gate connected to the large wall surrounding the school.
Hilde: Well my weekend if full, I'm going to the park to meet due, sorry I cant walk with you today.
Relena: no problem. I'll see you Monday.
Hilde then heads off to the left as Relena veers to the right.
Relena had lied about the weekend off and everyone knew it. It was all over the news. She had gotten raped and when the chance had arose, she shot the man. She was relieved of her name Prime Minister Dorlan for killing a man. It didn't matter if it was for self-defense.
Her home was so empty. Relena had sold her big estate and moved into a small cottage like house in the woods. No one knew about it, not even Hilde who walked with her to Hilde's apartment everyday after school. They usually got some food after school but Duo had come back from the colony today and they planned on living in Hilde's small apartment. What the rest of the Gundam pilots were doing she had no idea. They had all gone to do their own thing like her, and apparently didn't care to look into the misplacement of the former Prime Minister Dorlan.
Hilde was the only person out of the gang that she had contact with. Since she was now in the second semester of her senior year, Relena needed to get another job to pay for college if she was going to attend.
She had talked to the owner of the little restaurant her and Hilde got a snack from every day after school and had gotten a job weitressing after school. It wasn't as good as her life before but she guessed it wouldn't be a total wreck.
Relena quickly took a shower and set her alarm to get up early for her new job. By morning she was ready and started walking while at the same time getting everything in her apron ready. Her hair was tied up. She wore a black waist apron over her uniform that was a red skirt with a black shirt and shoes to match. She got the hang of it in no time and had made friends with the customers.
By the evening everything was still going good until she saw Hilde and Duo both come waltzing through the door and sit down at one of her tables. Since she had changed so much, Duo didn't recognize her when he looked up at her while she was giving them menus. Hilde had her head down looking for something in her purse and when ahead with her order that she got everyday.
Hilde: I'll have a burger and extra fries with hot sauce.
Relena already had it written down before she even got to the table. She knew that order all too well.
Duo: And . . . Umm, I think I'll have the same except double it.
Duo and Hilde found it surprising that their waitress didn't freak out. Usually when Duo ordered a lot of food they would have to explain, but this waitress didn't ask anything, and was already gone.
Hilde: that was strange.
Duo nodded and before they could say anymore the waitress brought the food out. It was just like Hilde liked, and the drinks they hadn't had the chance to order were the same kind Hilde always got. The girl looked strangely familiar. The nametag reviled that her name was "Rel". Her almost white hair strange hair was tied up.
Hilde disregarded it as nothing and started eating. Duo soon followed in the action. As Relena went to another table she whispered under her breath.
Relena: Whew, I'm glad I changed my hair color and name this morning. I guess I was right about her coming in here. Besides, this might be a good change for me.
After closing up, Relena headed home. School was tomorrow and she didn't know how she was gonna hide her hair to everyone, plus she would have her new name in the records and would have it called out in role. 'Rel Toshi'. She would just have to go to class and see what happened.
The first class that morning seemed extra boring. The man never stopped talking, and he had given her strange looks all through class. He knew who she was, but was probably wondering why the change. She hadn't chosen a better time to change her life; reporters had gotten the story about the rape and why she had shot the man. Hearing the stories on the news tired her out. The next day after school Hilde and Duo had caught up with Relena about to leave. Her hair was pulled up in a beret. They had found out about her changes and the job, but they didn't mention it to her because it seemed as if no one cared including herself.
Hilde: hold up Relena!
Hilde Jogged up to her out of breath as Duo followed.
Relena: The name's Rel
Duo: (sarcastically) OK Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel . . .
Relena: (gives Duo an annoyed look)
Hilde: Today's your day off right? How about we hang at your house?
Relena: I only Work on weekends now. Ugh, sure I guess you can come see my place.
They walked in silence. It was strange for Duo; he wasn't used to silence except a few years ago with Heero and Trowa around.
Duo: So, which estate you have now? Why are you walking home instead of having Paton picking you up?
Relena: well this is all I can afford. Don't tell anyone where I live, reporters might find me.
It looked like a 3 or 4 room house. There was a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and her room. In her room there was only a mattress on the floor next to a pile of books and paper. In the living room was a couch and table. Hilde and Duo couldn't believe how different she was living.
A few hours later Duo and Hilde were walking home discussing what they thought.
Duo: I don't think I should tell Heero about this when he transfers over next week.
The brown haired boy stepped into the classroom when the teacher called him. 'Heero Yuy' was his name. Relena saw the young man, and knew who it was immediately but his hair was a bit longer and wilder. He had most of it spiked and the rest run down to close to his shoulders. Relena felt herself blush as Hilde and Duo glanced back at her whispering among themselves with wide grins on their faces.
Teacher: We always welcome new students, why don't you go sit next to Rel.
Heero took his seat by the strangely familiar girl. Heero took his seat but continued to stare at her for a moment but finally diverted his attention elsewhere. Relena was very nervous sitting by him, and was sure that he knew who she was but that thought faded when he looked away. Both Duo and Hilde found it quit amusing about Heero's seating arrangement.
Hilde: Who'd have guessed that would happen?
Duo: not me, this is way cool.
Duo waved at Heero while still grinning. Relena saw Heero smile back at him, which was strange. She had rarely even seen him smile. Without realizing it, Relena talked out loud in a whisper of what she was thinking.
Relena: I guess things did change, had to change.
She shot a glance back at Heero who was staring at her once again. She smiled at him and went back to working. Heero found the girl very odd. Her hair was almost to her mid waist, it was an off white. He felt an immediate attraction to her. She reminded him of someone but he couldn't put his finger on it. Relena got a glimpse of Heero, Duo and Hilde walking out the gate. She hurried to the gate; she was in a hurry to get to work today since it was Friday.
Heero was glad to see Duo and Hilde once again. Duo's hair had barley reached his knees now.
Heero: Man its good to see you peeps again.
Hilde: You seem different, your more laid back, what happened to you?
Duo: Yeah, what's up with you man?
Heero: (grinning wide) just doing the regular thing you know. Being normal for once. It's been relaxing not being in the war. Did you hear about Relena?
Duo & Hilde both go silent and look at each other.
Duo: nothing big you know.
Hilde: so, Heero, what are the others up to?
Heero: (looks strangely at the two of them avoid the subject, or just not caring.) Umm, they are doing their normal thing they always did. The circus, Family Business, and dealing with Sally or rather Sally dealing with Wufei.
Hilde: Who are you staying with for the weekend before you get into your apartment, you did say it wouldn't be ready until Monday right?
Duo: Stay with us.
Heero: I guess
Duo jumped once and returned to his normal hyperness.
Hilde: first I'm hungry, every day we go to eat before going home, why don't you come?
Heero: Sure, I'm starving.
They get to the small diner like restaurant and sit down at the regular seat waiting for Rel. She then comes up without any menus and the two normal drinks and asks for Heero's order.
Relena: What will you have Heero?
Heero: You sit next to me in class.
Duo: No kidding dude.
Relena: (sighs) so . . . for Hilde and Duo the regular. And what about you?
Heero: The same I guess.
Relena takes off and comes back soon with the orders. Relena then takes off and they continue with their conversation.
Heero: Like I said before, have you heard about Relena? It makes me mad. I know you know about it, it's everywhere.
Duo: Why do you keep bringing it up?
Hilde: (cuts in) She's fine, you know her, she can survive anything.
Duo: (Bursts in) yep that's our Rel, I uh, Relena . . .
Heero: (gives Duo a strange look) Really, so you've talked to her?
Hilde: occasionally.
Heero: Where's she live?
Hilde: I cant say (drops head) sorry but I guess you'll have to find that one out on your own.
Heero: Duo, what's she mean by that? What's going on. I heard she was living around here and going . . . (Suddenly stops talking as he realizes who Rel reminded him of. How could he be so stupid, as he saw Duo and Hilde eyeing him he continued his conversation) uhh, going to our school. You know what I'll just drop it. So we ready to go?
Duo: (pats his stomach) yeah, I'm full.
They get up to leave as Hilde goes to pay the check. Heero glances back to Relena who then notices and blushes.
The scene is a quiet hall in a high school, moments before the end of the school day. The bell rings and students pile out of every room in an unorderly fashion. A girl with long dark blondish hair walks slowly through the crowds and heads through the door leading to the outside where a large fountain stands. Another girl is seen joining her and walks past the flowing fountain along side of her.
Hilde: I'm so glad the weekend is here, what about you Relena?
Relena: (Turns her head to look at the longhaired girl) I guess so. I don't have plans though.
Hilde: Isn't that good though?
Relena: Yeah, a nice weekend off, but now I have nothing to fill my time.
They stop at a gate connected to the large wall surrounding the school.
Hilde: Well my weekend if full, I'm going to the park to meet due, sorry I cant walk with you today.
Relena: no problem. I'll see you Monday.
Hilde then heads off to the left as Relena veers to the right.
Relena had lied about the weekend off and everyone knew it. It was all over the news. She had gotten raped and when the chance had arose, she shot the man. She was relieved of her name Prime Minister Dorlan for killing a man. It didn't matter if it was for self-defense.
Her home was so empty. Relena had sold her big estate and moved into a small cottage like house in the woods. No one knew about it, not even Hilde who walked with her to Hilde's apartment everyday after school. They usually got some food after school but Duo had come back from the colony today and they planned on living in Hilde's small apartment. What the rest of the Gundam pilots were doing she had no idea. They had all gone to do their own thing like her, and apparently didn't care to look into the misplacement of the former Prime Minister Dorlan.
Hilde was the only person out of the gang that she had contact with. Since she was now in the second semester of her senior year, Relena needed to get another job to pay for college if she was going to attend.
She had talked to the owner of the little restaurant her and Hilde got a snack from every day after school and had gotten a job weitressing after school. It wasn't as good as her life before but she guessed it wouldn't be a total wreck.
Relena quickly took a shower and set her alarm to get up early for her new job. By morning she was ready and started walking while at the same time getting everything in her apron ready. Her hair was tied up. She wore a black waist apron over her uniform that was a red skirt with a black shirt and shoes to match. She got the hang of it in no time and had made friends with the customers.
By the evening everything was still going good until she saw Hilde and Duo both come waltzing through the door and sit down at one of her tables. Since she had changed so much, Duo didn't recognize her when he looked up at her while she was giving them menus. Hilde had her head down looking for something in her purse and when ahead with her order that she got everyday.
Hilde: I'll have a burger and extra fries with hot sauce.
Relena already had it written down before she even got to the table. She knew that order all too well.
Duo: And . . . Umm, I think I'll have the same except double it.
Duo and Hilde found it surprising that their waitress didn't freak out. Usually when Duo ordered a lot of food they would have to explain, but this waitress didn't ask anything, and was already gone.
Hilde: that was strange.
Duo nodded and before they could say anymore the waitress brought the food out. It was just like Hilde liked, and the drinks they hadn't had the chance to order were the same kind Hilde always got. The girl looked strangely familiar. The nametag reviled that her name was "Rel". Her almost white hair strange hair was tied up.
Hilde disregarded it as nothing and started eating. Duo soon followed in the action. As Relena went to another table she whispered under her breath.
Relena: Whew, I'm glad I changed my hair color and name this morning. I guess I was right about her coming in here. Besides, this might be a good change for me.
After closing up, Relena headed home. School was tomorrow and she didn't know how she was gonna hide her hair to everyone, plus she would have her new name in the records and would have it called out in role. 'Rel Toshi'. She would just have to go to class and see what happened.
The first class that morning seemed extra boring. The man never stopped talking, and he had given her strange looks all through class. He knew who she was, but was probably wondering why the change. She hadn't chosen a better time to change her life; reporters had gotten the story about the rape and why she had shot the man. Hearing the stories on the news tired her out. The next day after school Hilde and Duo had caught up with Relena about to leave. Her hair was pulled up in a beret. They had found out about her changes and the job, but they didn't mention it to her because it seemed as if no one cared including herself.
Hilde: hold up Relena!
Hilde Jogged up to her out of breath as Duo followed.
Relena: The name's Rel
Duo: (sarcastically) OK Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel . . .
Relena: (gives Duo an annoyed look)
Hilde: Today's your day off right? How about we hang at your house?
Relena: I only Work on weekends now. Ugh, sure I guess you can come see my place.
They walked in silence. It was strange for Duo; he wasn't used to silence except a few years ago with Heero and Trowa around.
Duo: So, which estate you have now? Why are you walking home instead of having Paton picking you up?
Relena: well this is all I can afford. Don't tell anyone where I live, reporters might find me.
It looked like a 3 or 4 room house. There was a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and her room. In her room there was only a mattress on the floor next to a pile of books and paper. In the living room was a couch and table. Hilde and Duo couldn't believe how different she was living.
A few hours later Duo and Hilde were walking home discussing what they thought.
Duo: I don't think I should tell Heero about this when he transfers over next week.
The brown haired boy stepped into the classroom when the teacher called him. 'Heero Yuy' was his name. Relena saw the young man, and knew who it was immediately but his hair was a bit longer and wilder. He had most of it spiked and the rest run down to close to his shoulders. Relena felt herself blush as Hilde and Duo glanced back at her whispering among themselves with wide grins on their faces.
Teacher: We always welcome new students, why don't you go sit next to Rel.
Heero took his seat by the strangely familiar girl. Heero took his seat but continued to stare at her for a moment but finally diverted his attention elsewhere. Relena was very nervous sitting by him, and was sure that he knew who she was but that thought faded when he looked away. Both Duo and Hilde found it quit amusing about Heero's seating arrangement.
Hilde: Who'd have guessed that would happen?
Duo: not me, this is way cool.
Duo waved at Heero while still grinning. Relena saw Heero smile back at him, which was strange. She had rarely even seen him smile. Without realizing it, Relena talked out loud in a whisper of what she was thinking.
Relena: I guess things did change, had to change.
She shot a glance back at Heero who was staring at her once again. She smiled at him and went back to working. Heero found the girl very odd. Her hair was almost to her mid waist, it was an off white. He felt an immediate attraction to her. She reminded him of someone but he couldn't put his finger on it. Relena got a glimpse of Heero, Duo and Hilde walking out the gate. She hurried to the gate; she was in a hurry to get to work today since it was Friday.
Heero was glad to see Duo and Hilde once again. Duo's hair had barley reached his knees now.
Heero: Man its good to see you peeps again.
Hilde: You seem different, your more laid back, what happened to you?
Duo: Yeah, what's up with you man?
Heero: (grinning wide) just doing the regular thing you know. Being normal for once. It's been relaxing not being in the war. Did you hear about Relena?
Duo & Hilde both go silent and look at each other.
Duo: nothing big you know.
Hilde: so, Heero, what are the others up to?
Heero: (looks strangely at the two of them avoid the subject, or just not caring.) Umm, they are doing their normal thing they always did. The circus, Family Business, and dealing with Sally or rather Sally dealing with Wufei.
Hilde: Who are you staying with for the weekend before you get into your apartment, you did say it wouldn't be ready until Monday right?
Duo: Stay with us.
Heero: I guess
Duo jumped once and returned to his normal hyperness.
Hilde: first I'm hungry, every day we go to eat before going home, why don't you come?
Heero: Sure, I'm starving.
They get to the small diner like restaurant and sit down at the regular seat waiting for Rel. She then comes up without any menus and the two normal drinks and asks for Heero's order.
Relena: What will you have Heero?
Heero: You sit next to me in class.
Duo: No kidding dude.
Relena: (sighs) so . . . for Hilde and Duo the regular. And what about you?
Heero: The same I guess.
Relena takes off and comes back soon with the orders. Relena then takes off and they continue with their conversation.
Heero: Like I said before, have you heard about Relena? It makes me mad. I know you know about it, it's everywhere.
Duo: Why do you keep bringing it up?
Hilde: (cuts in) She's fine, you know her, she can survive anything.
Duo: (Bursts in) yep that's our Rel, I uh, Relena . . .
Heero: (gives Duo a strange look) Really, so you've talked to her?
Hilde: occasionally.
Heero: Where's she live?
Hilde: I cant say (drops head) sorry but I guess you'll have to find that one out on your own.
Heero: Duo, what's she mean by that? What's going on. I heard she was living around here and going . . . (Suddenly stops talking as he realizes who Rel reminded him of. How could he be so stupid, as he saw Duo and Hilde eyeing him he continued his conversation) uhh, going to our school. You know what I'll just drop it. So we ready to go?
Duo: (pats his stomach) yeah, I'm full.
They get up to leave as Hilde goes to pay the check. Heero glances back to Relena who then notices and blushes.