This is my Fanfic, Changing of Time. This story takes place after the battle with Marimeia. Relena is the ruler of the Cinq Kingdom and Vice Foreign Minister between Earth and the colonies. The Gundam Pilots have been living at the colonies since, and the scientists didn't die. (I'm not sure they did anyway). Any questions or comments send to me at stargazer326@hotmail.com. I do not own any Gundam Wing characters, though I truly wish I did. Enjoy.

Changing Of Time

Chapter 1

Relena sighed and flopped unceremoniously on her bed. She had been in meetings all day. It had been like that for a few months now. Everyday she would meet with Foreign Delegates of some country. There had been rumors of a rebel group, called the EarthStar Foundation that intended to make a revolution by assassinating some of the top members of the new nation. There had already been three deaths at the hands of this group. This made Milliardo very uneasy. He was constantly looking over Relena's shoulder. He had even increased Relena's guard number.

Relena thought this was not needed. She never trusted guards. Relena had begged Milliardo to teach her self-defense. After much thought he agreed to teach Relena. After two years training she was equal to Heero's fighting capabilities. Even so, lately she had been feeling tense and uneasy. The possible new threat wasn't what was bothering Relena though. Long ago she had gotten tired of the very sheltered life she had been given. Being the ruler of the Cinq Kingdom had enough responsibility; Being Vice Foreign Minister only made things harder for Relena. She had never asked for this. God, what I would do to be normal. She thought. She was now beginning to hate everything about herself and her surroundings. She began to blame herself for every mistake made in her kingdom and between Earth and the colonies. If only I was better at my job! Relena thought. Maybe I wouldn't be so stressed!

Noin pressed her ear against Relena's now closed door. With each passing meeting and social event, Noin noticed that Relena was acting less and less like herself. Zechs, you must be blind! Can't you tell how much she's changed! Noin scolded him in her mind. Milliardo had been pushing Relena to be the very best politician and pacifist. This however was changing Relena herself. Noin had become aware that Relena never smiled a genuine smile anymore, only the occasional smirk when she won an argument. Relena had lost the shine in her eyes and was becoming alarmingly thin. How is it I'm the only one who can see what's happening! Noin thought, feeling sorry for the poor princess.

If I could just get Relena to take a vacation. Noin thought. Noin then retired to her room to get some sleep. Crawling into bed, Noin thought of how she could help Relena. Finding no answer she fell into a deep sleep.

The next day while taking a break in her room, Relena sat thinking. I could give myself a vacation. She thought warily. On second thought, I can't put my people in danger because of my being weak. I certainly can't go anywhere in the colonies without being spotted as the Vice Foreign Minister. Leaving those thoughts aside for a minute, Relena went over to the table and refilled her coffee cup. Just then her communication system came on. Relena looked at the caller and gaped. "Dr. J why are you calling?" She hadn't seen him since the war ended. Relena automatically put on her regal face. Showing no emotion was one of the skills she had picked up over the years. Heero's face helped her to remember what to look like.

" Miss Relena, you have been informed of the possible new threat haven't you?" Dr. J asked. "Yes, of course I have." Relena said in her dignitary voice. "I thought you might like to know that you are the EarthStar's next target." He said. "What? How can you know that?" Relena asked, baffled. "I have my sources." Dr. J said with a small chuckle. "In order for you to stay safe, Miss Relena, I ask you to come and stay with me for a while."

What is going on? Why would he care what happens to me? Relena thought. Carefully choosing her words, Relena said, "I can't just leave, Dr. J, I have a kingdom to run and I have a duty to the Earth and the colonies." To which Dr. J retorted, "You can't do either if your dead."

"Why would you care? My life shouldn't be important to you, sir." Relena stated in a clear voice. "Relena, you helped the gundam pilots, preached pacifism, changed the minds of the Romefeller Foundation, took your role as leader of the Cinq Kingdom, and became Vice Foreign Minister between Earth and the colonies, all for the outcome of peace. No one deserves to live more then you." Dr. J said in his annoyingly calm demeanor.

I can't help anyone if I'm dead. Relena thought, letting Dr. J's words sink in. "I suppose I could stay with you for a while sir. I don't deserve such kindness from you. Let me just inform Noin and Milliardo." Relena said, when she was abruptly cut off.

"No Relena. You can't tell anyone where you are going." Dr. J said. "Why?" Was Relena's first question. "I'll explain when you get here. You are coming aren't you?" Dr. J asked. "Yes, I'll leave tomorrow morning." Relena answered. Why am I doing this? I know I can trust Dr. J, but what am I supposed to do? Relena was snapped out of her thoughts when Dr. J spoke. "Good, here are the coordinates to my base." After printing out the directions he spoke again. "Remember, don't tell anyone where your going." With that the communication system went black.

Wonderful! Everyone is going to think I was kidnapped our deserted them. But what choice do I have? With those thoughts she quickly went and made arrangements for a shuttle to the L1 colony. After her meetings of the day Relena packed her bags. She left for the shuttle at daybreak. I hope this is the right thing to do! Well, I can't very well help people if I'm dead. She told herself mentally over and over.

Heero was currently staying with the other gundam pilots at Quatre's home on the L4 colony. Having heard of the assassinations of three political leaders, the pilots had agreed to meet at Quatre's to discuss what was going on. After a very long battle of words the five pilots decided to work on they're fighting, in case they were needed to get rid of the rebel group that opposed peace. Everyday the pilots would practice fighting techniques outside of the house.

Heero was practicing his target shooting when Duo said something that caught his attention. "I wonder if EarthStar's next target will be Relena." Duo said slowly. "Why would you think they would go after Miss Relena next, Duo?" Asked Quatre. Producing a map from his pocket, Duo laid it on the ground. "Look at this map." The pilots crowded around it. "The EarthStar Foundation have assassinated three political leaders. The first one was here." Duo said pointing to a spot on the map. "The other two that proceeded it were exactly one country to the east. The Cinq Kingdom is the next in line." Duo finished. "That's an awful obvious way to do things." Trowa stated. "Maybe they don't care whether it's obvious or not. They could still get to her if they had a good plan." Wufei countered.

Heero stayed silent until Duo said, "Heero aren't you going to say something? This is your girlfriend's death we're talking about!" To answer Duo's remark Heero quickly pulled Duo's prized braid, hard. "OUCH!" Duo shrieked. Without a word Heero resumed training. But not without thinking of Relena while he was doing so.

I hope Relena will be okay. Wait a minute! Why should I care what happens to Relena? Heero thought. Lately Heero had been thinking of Relena. Even in his dreams, her bright vibrant eyes seemed to look through his very soul. Heero didn't like it one bit. He had never been known to show emotion, but somehow this one girl had managed to break through his barriers of stone. Putting his gun down, Heero headed for the house to make an important phone call.

To be continued…….