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Okay so basically, wrote this one a LONG time ago. It's kind of lengthy so there will be more chapters very very soon. Please review, hope you like!!

Disclaimer: not mine, kk?

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Hilde looked curiously at the bouquet of flowers. They were addressed to her, but she hadn't touched them since they'd been delivered. Who would send her flowers? It wasn't her birthday, or any special holiday. The mystery puzzled her. Her deep blue eyes were clouded over in deep thought, yet she couldn't think of whom the sender could be. She knew the only way to find out was to look at the card, but something held her back.

She reached out hesitantly and fingered the soft petals of a rose. The feeling was relaxing; it helped her to forget some of the stresses of her day. She knew that the next step would be to look at the card, and then the mystery would be solved. She took a deep breath and delicately plucked the card from inside the bouquet. Her hands were almost shaking as she ripped open the small envelope and read the inside card.

She couldn't believe it. Her heart raced faster, and she kept staring at the card in shock. How could it be? The flowers.the card...they were.from him. Tears began to flood her eyes as a shocked and relieved feeling washed over her young body.

But her body tensed up when she realized that there was something wrong. Hilde's expression turned to a look of bewilderment. They were from Duo, but.but he was dead. He had been for over a year. So how had she gotten flowers from him?

It seemed like opening that card had just created a bigger mystery, one that baffled her mind. Perhaps someone was just playing a cruel joke on her. Yes, that was it.it was just a joke. Hilde sighed and put the card back into its envelope. She chuckled ruefully, for a second she'd almost allowed herself to believe.but it was impossible. He was gone for good.

But that card caused memories to rise up in her mind. Painful reminders of the life she once had with Duo. She saw his beautiful smile, and remembered how much she used to laugh at his clever jokes. Only Duo could make her laugh like that, and make her as happy as she was then. It all seemed like a dream; far away from the lonely reality that Hilde now lived in. Her world had become a cold desolate place without Duo to keep it warm with his laughter.

But she remembered his dedication to peace and tried to keep it alive within her own heart, allowing a part of Duo to live on. She was now a full- time part of the Preventers, working to keep Duo's dream alive. Some of their friends from the war had also joined the Preventers and together they were creating a safe future for the earth and the colonies. And the future already looked bright, for there had been peace for almost two years.

The Gundam pilots had found their own paths in life. Wufei was a Preventer alongside Sally Po, and Quatre and Trowa had struck out on their own. Heero did some Preventer work himself, but mostly stayed in the shadows, rarely contacting any of his war comrades. Duo became a full-time, full-fledged Preventer. He moved back to Colony L2 as a spy, scouting for possible uprisings among the colonies. Hilde had gone with him, doing some part-time Preventer work herself, but also running her garage for money.

And so things had gone on for a peaceful year. There were hardly any incidents to worry about in the colonies, and so Duo got a lot of free time to spend with Hilde. They quickly realized what their true feelings were, and were soon more than just friends.

The days and months flew by filled with happiness and laughter. And it wasn't long before Duo proposed to her. He'd thought about it carefully, but come to the conclusion that they were meant for each other. And so he'd taken advantage of a Preventer-related trip to the earth. One moonlit night he got Hilde to take a walk along the beach with him, and he'd asked her to be his forever. Hilde had ecstatically agreed.
Hilde's train of memories ended abruptly when her vidscreen acknowledged an incoming call. She snapped out of her trance-like state and flipped the on switch. The face of Relena Peacecraft appeared in the vidwindow. "Oh hi Relena! Nice to see you." Hilde said, surprised but happy to see her friend.

"The same to you, Hilde. It's been awhile." Relena smiled and Hilde did the same, "Yes, it's been too long."

Relena spoke again, "But I'm going to change that. I have something to ask you." Hilde cocked an eyebrow, "Go on."

"Ok, well as you know, the second anniversary of the achievement of peace and establishment of the Preventers organization is close at hand," Relena said cheerfully. "Yes, I know."

Relena continued, "Well to commemorate this occasion, I'm hosting a party at my mansion. You are invited, of course. Will you be able to come? Please say you will, Hilde." Hilde smiled; Relena was one of her best friends.

"I'd love to, when is it going to be?" Relena laughed, "Oh yes, sorry I forgot to tell you that. It's going to be held in two weeks on Saturday. So will you come? Everyone's going to be there."

"Everyone?" Hilde asked.

"Yeah, the whole gang has agreed to come. Even Heero's going to be there, he promised he would." Relena blushed a little at this, but her feelings for Heero had always been obvious. She continued, "And he never breaks his promises. It'll be a reunion, just like old times. I can't wait to see every." Relena stopped mid-sentence, noticing the tears welling up in Hilde's eyes.

"Oh Hilde, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean too." Hilde shook her head and smiled a little, "No, Relena. Don't worry about it. The party sounds like a blast. It'll be great to see everyone again. And besides, a reunion is still a reunion, even if it's missing a member."

Relena's eyes softened with concern, "You're ok then Hilde?" Hilde pushed the tears back from her eyes, "Yes Relena, I'm fine. Fax me the details for the party and I'll see you in two weeks, ok?" Relena smiled, "Ok. In two weeks then. Goodbye Hilde, take care of yourself." "You too, Relena. Goodbye."

With that the vidscreen went blank and Hilde was once again left alone in her home. The faint humming of her fax machine signaled that Relena had sent her the information. Hilde sighed and got up from her seat. She'd look over Relena's message once she'd had a warm shower.

~End of Part One~

Like I said, more coming soon!