I don't own Gundam Wing. (This takes place two years after Endless Waltz.)
Plaything
Relena wandered the streets of London. It was a cool autum afternoon. The city was bleak and gray the old roads where still wet from the morning rain. She pulled her cashmere shawl closer to her and sighed. Relena was standing before an antique shop in the window was a teddy bear. It was like the one Heero gave her. The cute toy was meant to make her smile yet it made a painful memory rush to her mind. Something about the shop begged her to come in. She pushed the door gently and steped in.
Inside a vast collection of things from the past stood on the shelves in a clutter. Somethings lay beneath a blanket of dust. Relena gazed at her surroundings. The shop was dark and warm her fingeres ran down the shelves in search of something that would catch her attention. "Looking for something dear?" a voice asked. Relena whirled around in surprise. Before her stood a old man. He was not of terribly grand size he had a white beard and kind green eyes. "Not anything in particular" she replied "Just something that would catch my eye." The man smiled "Well, I'm sure you will find something. There are many different things here. In fact I think I have something that would delight your pretty heart, if you care to see." Relena nodded and followed the man to the jewelry case. He opened it carefully and took out a tiny locket.
It was made of polished silver and had delicate engraving in it. Relena noticed a few tiny diamond specks on it. "It's beautiful." She said in awe. "not only that," the man said "It has a history. Back in the Victorian times it belonged to a remarkable young lady. Her name was Sarah Anette Wehler, it was given to her by a man of the royal court. Legend has it when she opened it she found a note with three infamous words, I love you. Three months later she was married to the man who had given it to her. It is said that the person who wears this shall find there true love." Relena was amazed she said "I'll take it. I imagine many things here have a interesting history." The man grinned and nodded "Yes, they do. I'm sorry my name Richard Black. I am terribly rude for not introducing myself." Relena smiled "I am Relena Darlian." Relena took her credit card out of her purse and paid for the locket. "Thank you miss. Yes, many of the things here do have a history. I would gladley tell you about everything in this store. But it is becoming late and soon this shop will close. I hope I shall see you soon Miss Darlian." Relena nodded "Please call me Relena. I shall stop by tomorrow Mr Black." Richard Blacks eyes twinkled "If I am to call you Relena you must call me Richard. Until then!" Relena nodded and left.
True love the words echoed in Relena's mind. Heero...Oh stop it! she told herself He can't beyour true love. He can't love anyone. Relena felt the soft drizzle of rain on her head and slipped into the tube station. She took the tube until Oxford. She owned a flat in the area. The rain outside becamemore powerful. Relena took out her black umbrella and dashed to her home. It was not a short walk but not a long one either. Her Georgian apartment was in a small circle around a little park. She loved the quite area.
Relena lived on the top floor. Her apartment was filled with piles of books because she had ran out of space on her bookcase. There was a bedroom, a kitchen, an office, and a large bathroom. She did not need any more space. Her phone rang "Hello." she said. "Hi," a voice on the other end of the line replied "It's Lily, I just wanted to remind you we are meeting at Cafe Royal tonight at six thirty okay?" Relena answered "Yeah, thanks for reminding me. I gotta get dressed now, I'll see you there okay. Bye." Lily said "Okay bye." And then both girls hung up the phone.
Relena made her way to the large closet in her bedroom. Clothes, she thought I need a dress. Damn I hate doing this. Relena chose a dark red crochet dress. It had a square neck and short sleeves. She then put on a pair of black platform sandals and a black beaded chocker. Oh shit I have to go before I am late! she thought. She grabbed her black shawl and ran out the door. Cluthching the shawl close to her she bolted down the street. She hopped onto the tube and road away.
Relena ran into the Cafe Royal and quickley found her friends at a table in the corner. She sat down with them. "Hey," Lily said "I love your dress." Relena nodded "Thanks. So what's new?" Lily shrugged "Nothing much, some guy named Quatre called for you today. Strange most people know you are out of the office at five. Can you give me a huint as to who he is?" Relena gasped in surprise Quatre? Why did he call? I have not spoken to him in two years, why now? "Um, sure," replied Relena "Quatre and I where once friends. We haven't spoken to eachother in years, I can't imagine why he called now." Lily and the others nodded in understanding. There was a akward moment of silence. Megan broke the silence by complimenting Jessica's new earings and the girls quickley began a new conversation. Relena did not say a word she stared at her glass of water and lost herself in a twisted maze of thought What could this possibly be about? Quatre would not call for no reason after this long. Damn, why is this irratating me so much? This would be so much easier if he left me alone. What in hell possed him to interupt my life like this? What in bloody damnination makes him think that I'll be totally fine with this? Oh hell! "Earth to Relena," Jessica said "Do you plan on ordering anything to eat or are you just going to stare at your glass of water?" Relena blushed as she saw the waiter standing ready to take her order "A just a salad for me thank you." The waiter nodded and left "Hey," Jessica asked "Are you okay?" Relena sighed "Yeah I'm fine." For the rest of the dinner Relena sat quitley and starred out the window.
The next morning Relena woke up, got dressed, and was ready to go to work when she noticed the locket she had purchased the day before lying on the table. She thought I think I'll wear it today. I won't find my true love but I'll look nice. She slipped the chain around her neck and ran out the door.
She sat in her office answering the phone and signing papers all day. However at about fout thirty in the afternoon she recieved a phone call tht would turn her world around. "Hello," she said "Who is this?" A soft voice on the other end answered her. "Hello Relena it's Quatre, we need to talk." Relena answered coldly "About what?" Quatre took a deep breath "I know this is hard for you, but we need to talk about Heero." Relena voice became even more icey "Why are you talking to me about him?" Quatre knew she would say something like this "Because he needs you now." Relena burst "He needs me now! What does he take me for? Did you honsetly think that you could just call me and say that he needs me and expect me to go to him? I'm not some playing he pick up off the shelf day." Quatre tried to stay calm, this was a bit surprising to him. He never expected sweet and caring Relena to react this way. He persisted "I know this sounds sudden but you really need to talk to him." Relena composed herself. "I-I can't and I won't. Goodbye." She said dryly and hung up the phone. She looked at the phone and burst into tears. This was too much for her to bear. Quatre suddenly calling her about Heero. What could have happened to Heero? she wondered In his entire lifetime he never needed me, I was just a little girl to him, so why now? She glanced up at the clock relizing it was time to go. She steped out of her office and headed to the door she had to pay a visit to the antique shop again.
Relena entered the antique shop Richard popped up from behind the counter. She looked at the shelves. She noticed a little doll. It was dressed in a sparkly pink dress and was in a gold trimed glass case. The case was on a gold stand with a little jewlery draw. There was also a little key, if you turn it the doll would turn as the box played a song. "Pretty little plaything, isn't it?" Richard asked. Relena nodded silently. Is that all I am to Heero? A pretty plaything? Is that what they all think of me? I'm not, I won't be. I won't be toyed with and then put away! "I wan't to buy it." She said. Richard smiled "Take it, it's yours." Relena thanked him took it and left the shop.
Relena tore through the streets wildley rushing to her home. She bolted upstairs and into her flat. As she slammed the door behind her, she began to cry. Plaything the word echoed in her mind. Was that all she was? A stupid doll, for someone to play with. Ever since I met Heero I would do anything for him. But was I still nobody in his eyes? Fine! To hell with him! I'll escape him this time. I'de rather die, than be his plaything. I'll be stronger if it kills me!
The next day she and her friends headed out shopping. Lily believes that any problem can be solved with a pair of new Gucci shoes. All Relena said was that she was unhappy. Before she knew it her and all her friends where on New Bond Street. "Relly, if it's about that guy. All you need is a new look!" Lily said. Jessica added "Make him realize what he's missing. I drove my ex crazy that way." Megan supported the idea "Yeah, it'll be fun!" Relena nodded shyley "Okay." For the next two hours her friends dragged her around the shops finding a new look. "Okay," said Lily "Tonight we are all going out, to Club Vampyre. It's the most exclusive trendy night club. My brother has connections there so we'll get in there." The girls nodded in agreement. Relena thought about how all friends where special. Jessica was strong and would defend all of them form anyone. Lily was super stylish. And Megan was a pure sweetheart. Relena smiled inside.
The four girls entered the club, each making a bold statement. Relena wore tight dirty denim flares and a black sleeveless tee with a rinestone star on it. It exposed her midriff slightly. Jessica wore suede flares and a black haltertop. Lily wore leather pants and a gold tanktop. Megan wore a pink tube top and a denim mini skirt. They all made heads turn. See Heero, I'm not your plaything. I will be independant and happy. I don't need you! Relena thought.
Relena was dancing with some guy she had just met. He was nice and funny. He told her he worked for a stock broking firm. His name was Jordan. Relea glanced around her looking for her friends when she saw an unmistakable brown braid. She quickly noticed Duo pushing through the crowd, she then saw Quatre. Her heart began to beat faster. She said good-bye to the guy and went looking for her friends. Instead she bumped into Quatre. He grabbed her "We need to talk." He said. She retorted "There's nothing to say." Quatre grip tightened "There's more than you think. I need to talk to you about you and Heero." Relena snapped "I'm not his plaything so leave me the hell alone." She pulled away Quatre begged her "Please, let me explain. If you listen I swear I will never bother you again." Relena sighed in defeat "Fine, but quickley." Quatre yanked her and led her to a door. He opened it and led her in shutting it behind them. There stood Wufie, Duo, and Trowa waiting. "Okay," he began "We all are really worried about Heero. All he does is talk about you and how stupid he was for letting you go. His mental health is at a all time low. He's hurting himself. We think he might die soon, unless something is done." Relena responded "I'm not his stupid plaything. He screwed up and lost me. He can't just have me back when ever he wants to." Duo pleaded "Please, we know this is strange. We are asking a lot of you. Try to understand." Relena turned away feeling the locket beneath her shirt's collar. "Leave me alone! This isn't what I want! Do you understand that I am human? Do you care? Leave me alone." Wufie was sick of comprimise with this miserable onna. He seized her and snarled "You are coming with us, if you like it or not."
Plaything
Relena wandered the streets of London. It was a cool autum afternoon. The city was bleak and gray the old roads where still wet from the morning rain. She pulled her cashmere shawl closer to her and sighed. Relena was standing before an antique shop in the window was a teddy bear. It was like the one Heero gave her. The cute toy was meant to make her smile yet it made a painful memory rush to her mind. Something about the shop begged her to come in. She pushed the door gently and steped in.
Inside a vast collection of things from the past stood on the shelves in a clutter. Somethings lay beneath a blanket of dust. Relena gazed at her surroundings. The shop was dark and warm her fingeres ran down the shelves in search of something that would catch her attention. "Looking for something dear?" a voice asked. Relena whirled around in surprise. Before her stood a old man. He was not of terribly grand size he had a white beard and kind green eyes. "Not anything in particular" she replied "Just something that would catch my eye." The man smiled "Well, I'm sure you will find something. There are many different things here. In fact I think I have something that would delight your pretty heart, if you care to see." Relena nodded and followed the man to the jewelry case. He opened it carefully and took out a tiny locket.
It was made of polished silver and had delicate engraving in it. Relena noticed a few tiny diamond specks on it. "It's beautiful." She said in awe. "not only that," the man said "It has a history. Back in the Victorian times it belonged to a remarkable young lady. Her name was Sarah Anette Wehler, it was given to her by a man of the royal court. Legend has it when she opened it she found a note with three infamous words, I love you. Three months later she was married to the man who had given it to her. It is said that the person who wears this shall find there true love." Relena was amazed she said "I'll take it. I imagine many things here have a interesting history." The man grinned and nodded "Yes, they do. I'm sorry my name Richard Black. I am terribly rude for not introducing myself." Relena smiled "I am Relena Darlian." Relena took her credit card out of her purse and paid for the locket. "Thank you miss. Yes, many of the things here do have a history. I would gladley tell you about everything in this store. But it is becoming late and soon this shop will close. I hope I shall see you soon Miss Darlian." Relena nodded "Please call me Relena. I shall stop by tomorrow Mr Black." Richard Blacks eyes twinkled "If I am to call you Relena you must call me Richard. Until then!" Relena nodded and left.
True love the words echoed in Relena's mind. Heero...Oh stop it! she told herself He can't beyour true love. He can't love anyone. Relena felt the soft drizzle of rain on her head and slipped into the tube station. She took the tube until Oxford. She owned a flat in the area. The rain outside becamemore powerful. Relena took out her black umbrella and dashed to her home. It was not a short walk but not a long one either. Her Georgian apartment was in a small circle around a little park. She loved the quite area.
Relena lived on the top floor. Her apartment was filled with piles of books because she had ran out of space on her bookcase. There was a bedroom, a kitchen, an office, and a large bathroom. She did not need any more space. Her phone rang "Hello." she said. "Hi," a voice on the other end of the line replied "It's Lily, I just wanted to remind you we are meeting at Cafe Royal tonight at six thirty okay?" Relena answered "Yeah, thanks for reminding me. I gotta get dressed now, I'll see you there okay. Bye." Lily said "Okay bye." And then both girls hung up the phone.
Relena made her way to the large closet in her bedroom. Clothes, she thought I need a dress. Damn I hate doing this. Relena chose a dark red crochet dress. It had a square neck and short sleeves. She then put on a pair of black platform sandals and a black beaded chocker. Oh shit I have to go before I am late! she thought. She grabbed her black shawl and ran out the door. Cluthching the shawl close to her she bolted down the street. She hopped onto the tube and road away.
Relena ran into the Cafe Royal and quickley found her friends at a table in the corner. She sat down with them. "Hey," Lily said "I love your dress." Relena nodded "Thanks. So what's new?" Lily shrugged "Nothing much, some guy named Quatre called for you today. Strange most people know you are out of the office at five. Can you give me a huint as to who he is?" Relena gasped in surprise Quatre? Why did he call? I have not spoken to him in two years, why now? "Um, sure," replied Relena "Quatre and I where once friends. We haven't spoken to eachother in years, I can't imagine why he called now." Lily and the others nodded in understanding. There was a akward moment of silence. Megan broke the silence by complimenting Jessica's new earings and the girls quickley began a new conversation. Relena did not say a word she stared at her glass of water and lost herself in a twisted maze of thought What could this possibly be about? Quatre would not call for no reason after this long. Damn, why is this irratating me so much? This would be so much easier if he left me alone. What in hell possed him to interupt my life like this? What in bloody damnination makes him think that I'll be totally fine with this? Oh hell! "Earth to Relena," Jessica said "Do you plan on ordering anything to eat or are you just going to stare at your glass of water?" Relena blushed as she saw the waiter standing ready to take her order "A just a salad for me thank you." The waiter nodded and left "Hey," Jessica asked "Are you okay?" Relena sighed "Yeah I'm fine." For the rest of the dinner Relena sat quitley and starred out the window.
The next morning Relena woke up, got dressed, and was ready to go to work when she noticed the locket she had purchased the day before lying on the table. She thought I think I'll wear it today. I won't find my true love but I'll look nice. She slipped the chain around her neck and ran out the door.
She sat in her office answering the phone and signing papers all day. However at about fout thirty in the afternoon she recieved a phone call tht would turn her world around. "Hello," she said "Who is this?" A soft voice on the other end answered her. "Hello Relena it's Quatre, we need to talk." Relena answered coldly "About what?" Quatre took a deep breath "I know this is hard for you, but we need to talk about Heero." Relena voice became even more icey "Why are you talking to me about him?" Quatre knew she would say something like this "Because he needs you now." Relena burst "He needs me now! What does he take me for? Did you honsetly think that you could just call me and say that he needs me and expect me to go to him? I'm not some playing he pick up off the shelf day." Quatre tried to stay calm, this was a bit surprising to him. He never expected sweet and caring Relena to react this way. He persisted "I know this sounds sudden but you really need to talk to him." Relena composed herself. "I-I can't and I won't. Goodbye." She said dryly and hung up the phone. She looked at the phone and burst into tears. This was too much for her to bear. Quatre suddenly calling her about Heero. What could have happened to Heero? she wondered In his entire lifetime he never needed me, I was just a little girl to him, so why now? She glanced up at the clock relizing it was time to go. She steped out of her office and headed to the door she had to pay a visit to the antique shop again.
Relena entered the antique shop Richard popped up from behind the counter. She looked at the shelves. She noticed a little doll. It was dressed in a sparkly pink dress and was in a gold trimed glass case. The case was on a gold stand with a little jewlery draw. There was also a little key, if you turn it the doll would turn as the box played a song. "Pretty little plaything, isn't it?" Richard asked. Relena nodded silently. Is that all I am to Heero? A pretty plaything? Is that what they all think of me? I'm not, I won't be. I won't be toyed with and then put away! "I wan't to buy it." She said. Richard smiled "Take it, it's yours." Relena thanked him took it and left the shop.
Relena tore through the streets wildley rushing to her home. She bolted upstairs and into her flat. As she slammed the door behind her, she began to cry. Plaything the word echoed in her mind. Was that all she was? A stupid doll, for someone to play with. Ever since I met Heero I would do anything for him. But was I still nobody in his eyes? Fine! To hell with him! I'll escape him this time. I'de rather die, than be his plaything. I'll be stronger if it kills me!
The next day she and her friends headed out shopping. Lily believes that any problem can be solved with a pair of new Gucci shoes. All Relena said was that she was unhappy. Before she knew it her and all her friends where on New Bond Street. "Relly, if it's about that guy. All you need is a new look!" Lily said. Jessica added "Make him realize what he's missing. I drove my ex crazy that way." Megan supported the idea "Yeah, it'll be fun!" Relena nodded shyley "Okay." For the next two hours her friends dragged her around the shops finding a new look. "Okay," said Lily "Tonight we are all going out, to Club Vampyre. It's the most exclusive trendy night club. My brother has connections there so we'll get in there." The girls nodded in agreement. Relena thought about how all friends where special. Jessica was strong and would defend all of them form anyone. Lily was super stylish. And Megan was a pure sweetheart. Relena smiled inside.
The four girls entered the club, each making a bold statement. Relena wore tight dirty denim flares and a black sleeveless tee with a rinestone star on it. It exposed her midriff slightly. Jessica wore suede flares and a black haltertop. Lily wore leather pants and a gold tanktop. Megan wore a pink tube top and a denim mini skirt. They all made heads turn. See Heero, I'm not your plaything. I will be independant and happy. I don't need you! Relena thought.
Relena was dancing with some guy she had just met. He was nice and funny. He told her he worked for a stock broking firm. His name was Jordan. Relea glanced around her looking for her friends when she saw an unmistakable brown braid. She quickly noticed Duo pushing through the crowd, she then saw Quatre. Her heart began to beat faster. She said good-bye to the guy and went looking for her friends. Instead she bumped into Quatre. He grabbed her "We need to talk." He said. She retorted "There's nothing to say." Quatre grip tightened "There's more than you think. I need to talk to you about you and Heero." Relena snapped "I'm not his plaything so leave me the hell alone." She pulled away Quatre begged her "Please, let me explain. If you listen I swear I will never bother you again." Relena sighed in defeat "Fine, but quickley." Quatre yanked her and led her to a door. He opened it and led her in shutting it behind them. There stood Wufie, Duo, and Trowa waiting. "Okay," he began "We all are really worried about Heero. All he does is talk about you and how stupid he was for letting you go. His mental health is at a all time low. He's hurting himself. We think he might die soon, unless something is done." Relena responded "I'm not his stupid plaything. He screwed up and lost me. He can't just have me back when ever he wants to." Duo pleaded "Please, we know this is strange. We are asking a lot of you. Try to understand." Relena turned away feeling the locket beneath her shirt's collar. "Leave me alone! This isn't what I want! Do you understand that I am human? Do you care? Leave me alone." Wufie was sick of comprimise with this miserable onna. He seized her and snarled "You are coming with us, if you like it or not."