Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing.

A/N: EDITED! Nothing much just their ages, i decided the story would work much better if they're in high school. :) Thanks for all who reviewed, I really appreciate your effort in helping me write better stories. :)

AU story; I got the idea for this from the Korean adaptation of Hana Yori Dango manga and I thought why not try it for Gundam Wing. Well, the story's basically light and comic so the boys are all acting like normal high school students, although I'll try to still capture how they are in the series (meaning GW). Relena gets into a school ruled by the Cinq Fatale (Gundam boys) with their arrogant leader Heero Yuy. Things happen when he falls for her yet she's more attracted to the nicer guy named Trowa Barton…oh no! Hope you read and review!

Fatal Five

a 1xR Gundam Wing fanfic by Ines Kanoyan

Romance/Comedy

Chapter 1: Black ribbon

As I got off the train my heart began to beat faster. Now, I have to face the fact that I am alone. I climbed up the stairs with heavy feelings surging within me. As I got my first glimpse of the city, I couldn't help myself but admire everything. It was so different from the province, before I only get to see these things from the television but now I'm really here.

I carried my bag and looked up my map for Wanton Street where the all-girls dormitory is located. Good thing, my map's accurate; at last I saw the dorm. I rechecked the address to be sure; I wouldn't want to be embarrassed during my first day here at the city.

I knocked at the door slowly. Then, a smiling woman answered the door and said, "Hello! Anything I can do for you?"

I smiled back at her. "I'm Relena Darlian from the -"

"Oh! Molly, she's here!" she interrupted hastily. "Come in, come in,"

She grabbed my arm and pulled me inside the dorm while I groped for my bag and carried it along.

A beautiful woman came and greeted us with a warm smile. "Oh, hello, young miss!"

I smiled and bowed my head as a sign of respect. She seems nice and she's like a younger version of my mother. They let me sit down on a really soft chair and gave me something to drink.

"Hi! I'm Hilde, I'll be your room mate!" she said cheerfully. "Don't be shy the major lady's really nice. She's like a mother to all of us. Her name's Aunt Vella."

"She looks like it." I agreed. "Pleased to meet you,"

"Hilde, you may show Relena her room now," Aunt Vella commanded.

So Hilde and I went upstairs to check the room. It was pretty cozy and not to mention beautifully crafted. There were two beds, big enough for the both of us, two small electric fans, some cabinets, two lamp shades by the sides of each bed and one huge table.

This table is where we can sit to study," Hilde informed. "I heard you're a scholar,"

I nodded bashfully. "What school?" she asked curiously.

"Romefeller International Academy," I replied softly.

Hilde's eyes widened in amazement. "You are?"

"Yeah," I stammered as I nodded nervously. "Why?"

"That's the most prestigious school in the country. The coolest, richest, smartest people in the country study there and that includes me." she proudly remarked as she winked at me.

"You?"

"Yup." she proudly nodded. "My parents work real hard to be able to send me there and mind you the tuition fee in there is way too expensive,"

"I see, so that means I'll have to study really hard," I concluded nervously.

Hilde patted me on the back and said, "No that means you're way too smart. Imagine, earning a scholarship. Very few students are given that chance. I heard every year only one student passes, sometimes no student passes at all." she replied.

She's so nice, at least now I have a friend at school. I hope we're of the same class.

"What section are you in?" I asked her.

"2-B," she answered automatically. "How 'bout you?"

"2-A." I said with a forced smile. We're not classmates.

"Cool!" she quickly replied. "You're in the best section! Wow!"

"Wow!" I exclaimed in amazement.

The campus was really big. With its humongous gate, seems like five huge elephants can all enter at the same time. And the school grounds, can be compared to huge ocean stretching into- well, it stretches out into a huge building. The university's main building has a Romanesque architecture with marbled floorings and beautiful chandeliers around.

"Relena!" Hilde called.

As we were on our way to the huge main building, I noticed the elegant and luxurious cars speeding ahead of us. Hilde noticed me as I looked back and forth at the cars, turning my head to the sides, following the swift motion of the branded cars.

"You'll see more of those. Most students here are heirs and heiresses to billionaires and multimillionaires." she whispered.

"Oh I see," I gasped, as I continued looking around the place.

"Oh! No!" Hilde suddenly cried. "Is it already past 7?"

I nodded dumbfounded. My class starts at 8, I just woke up earlier because I can't really sleep. The new environment's making me feel anxious.

"I'm late! I better run! See you later!" Hilde said as she started running away.

She was running too fast without looking where she's going so she….

"Hilde!" I cried, trying to warn her.

But, it was too late. Hilde bumped into a guy clad in a soccer uniform and his Prussian blue eyes look really fierce.

Hilde swallowed hard as she turned to look at him. She bit her lip nervously.

"Heero Yuy," she uttered nervously. "Sorry, please forgive me."

She put her hands together pleadingly and bowed her head. I went to her and tried to comfort her. The guy clad in a soccer uniform smirked as he pushed my pleading friend away.

"What is sorry if the damage has been done." he uttered as he walked away. His four companions who looked as serious as him followed him.

My blood boiled as I saw what he just did. My poor friend didn't mean to bump into him. She already apologized and what did he do? What a jerk!

I stood up firmly and yelled, "She didn't mean it! Was her apology not enough?"

I breathed deeply waiting for his reply, while Hilde was still shaking, desperately trying to stop me. I don't understand why she's acting that way.

He and his gang stopped walking. Then, he turned around and gave out a deadly glare. Then went on his way again, but I was really pissed with what he did so I tried to catch up with them to block them.

"Wait!" I said as I paused to breathe. I stretched out my arms to block them. Then, I turned to the arrogant guy and said, "Apologize to my friend right now!"

He gave me a look of surprise but his arrogance was still there.

"Relena! No!" Hilde cried.

I squinted at him. "What?" Demanding for him to act upon my command.

The guy with along, brown, braided hair smiled and said, "Woah! This lady doesn't know who she's barking at."

Then, another guy who has Chinese features said, "Be assured of a black ribbon from him."

Black ribbon? What's that? Is he some kind of a fool?

"Oh no!" Hilde cried desperately. She then ran towards us and fell down on her knees. "Please don't give her a black ribbon, she doesn't know what she's saying."

I gave Hilde an exasperated look. "No! Do not listen to her! I said I want you to apologize!"

He glared at me once again and smirked arrogantly. Then he and his friends made their exit.

"Wait! You stupid braggart! I told-"

"Relena! I told you to stop!" Hilde said as she covered my mouth.

I wiggled out of her grasp and blurted out, "What's the matter with you? I tried to help you out!"

Hilde sighed as she said, "But you have no idea who those guys are."

"Why? Who are those guys anyway?"

"They're the Cinq Fatale." she replied.

"Cinq Fatale?" I repeated cluelessly. "What's that?"

Hilde sighed wearily. "Look, now I'm really, really late for my class."

Relena frowned in guilt. "I'm sorry."

"That's fine. Miss Margot will understand. It's you I'm worried about," she replied.

"Me? Hah! Don't worry I can handle those guys!" I said confidently.

"Relena," Hilde sighed wearily again. "Cinq Fatale is composed of five of the wealthiest, most influential, most handsome guys in the campus. Their leader that guy I bumped into, is Heero Yuy. He's the heir to the Yuy Corporation. Their corporation owns the biggest hotel and mall chain in the country alongside with investments in various reality development firms. They even own a stock share to this academy. He's the soccer team's captain and a consistent honor student. Another member, Duo Maxwell is the champion target shooter. His family own the biggest automobile manufacturing company in the country. Trowa Barton is a painting wizard and a great flute player. He comes from a family of artists and their works are exhibited in the largest museum in the country. Quatre Raberba Winner is the president of the Student Council, heir to the Winner Corporation. Their company involves businesses in telecommunications and freight forwarding around the world. The last member, Chang Wufei comes from a distinguished Chinese clan, he is a descendant of a great emperor. He is a black belter in karate."

"Wow," I uttered after Hilde's comprehensive information rant about the Cinq Fatale. "And so?"

"Argh! Can't you get it?" she wailed impatiently. "Everybody loves them. The whole school's technically at their feet. Girls are ready to die for them and drool whenever they see them. And they can easily persuade any guy with their wealth, power and influence. Once you receive a black ribbon that will be the end of your life here in Romefeller Academy. Cinq Fatale won't stop 'til you yourself will be the one to give up and leave the school."

"Is it that serious?" I gasped.

"Students were forced to leave because they couldn't stand the humiliation and stress that comes with having a black ribbon." Hilde explained further.

"But, how about the administration don't they do anything about it? Like reprimanding the Cinq Fatale maybe?"

"They can't do that. The Cinq Fatale's got a good record. Plus, it's not actually those guys who torment or bully the victims, it's the students themselves who do the tricks. Plus, the Cinq Fatale all came from influential families. You really don't have a chance against them." Hilde concluded sadly.

That night I found it hard to get some sleep. I also had a hard time concentrating at school for Hilde filled my mind with terrifying stories about the Cinq Fatale. What if I really get a black ribbon? Will I really end up quitting school?

I suddenly remembered Granma and Granpa back in the province. How happy they were when they learned I got a scholarship to a prestigious high school and how proud they were of me. It would sure shatter their dreams if I came back to them telling them how I quitted school because of a bullying incident?

I shook my head forcefully, trying to get those negative thoughts off my mind.

"No matter what happens, I won't quit school!" I declared.

'Be assured of a black ribbon from him,'

'Students were forced to leave because they couldn't stand the humiliation and stress that comes with having a black ribbon.'

I sighed wearily. I hope this is all just a part of a bad dream.

Hilde placed a hand on my shoulder. She looked really worried; her eyes were gloomy.

"Take care, I might not be around but-"

"Don't worry," I said, cutting her out. "If ever I receive a black ribbon, I wouldn't want to include you in my demise,"

"But it was all my fault," she pointed out with guilt.

I shook my head and gave her a hug. "I promise, I'll be fine."

This time Hilde headed straight to her class. She wouldn't want to miss a class again. As I was making my way to the lockers, I felt uneasy and nervous. Maybe because of what Hilde had told me.

'Black ribbons are usually found on the lockers if not at its handle, maybe inside.'

I took a deep breath as I turned right into the path of the lockers. As soon as I caught a glimpse of all the lockers, I felt relieved when I failed to see a black ribbon in any of the handles. But I'm not yet saved, not until I get to see the inside of my locker.

I took out my locker key and opened the padlock of locker 666. Sigh, I hate the number of my locker. Thinking of it, really gives me the creeps.

The moment of truth…

"Yes!" I screamed happily. "No black ribbon!"

I checked my locker one more time to make sure. But, there's just no trace of a black ribbon. So, is my life really spared? Maybe those Cinq Fatale dudes found me very strong that they decided not to give me a black ribbon.

I took out my books and closed my locker. I smiled excitedly to myself. I can't wait to tell Hilde about this.

Suddenly, I heard light footsteps approaching my way. As I looked behind, a hand covered my mouth and another one held my hands together. I struggled to let go but those hands were far too strong and I'm too shocked to think of a plan. Then, someone blindfolded me, then tied my hands and my feet. Then, he carried me to a place I can only guess where.

"Ahh! Help! Somebody please help!"

-to be continued-

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