This story began off a question I received at the FuckYeahHeeroxRelena tumblr blog, concerning Heero's actions after Endless Waltz. Without that question, this story might not exist, so thank you anonymous...I think!
Important to know! The following are what this story has taken as canon: Episode Zero (manga) Gundam Wing (anime) Blind Target (manga) Endless Waltz. So I will be referencing events from all of that.
This prologue is very brief, but don't necessarily expect the same out of other chapters! Everything is very vague and unsure in my head right now, so I'm just taking one step at a time, just like Heero ;)
January 2, AC 197
Focused. Calm. Yet passionate.
No matter how many times Relena gives a speech, I know her words are sincere. Not just me - everyone can see that she means them. That's why Relena Darlian was able to become the unifying force the colonies and the Earth needed to achieve peace. And I know she's strong enough to keep it that way.
Relena turns in my direction, trying to look into the faces of each and every one of the crowd. The light strikes her soft features in just the right way and I shift slightly. Her beauty comes from more than just her strength. For just a moment, I allow myself to relax. I stare right into her clear eyes, trying to remember every detail of her; her pale skin and long brown hair, the earnest expression on her face.
I am reminded of a time where I was finally able to touch that hair - that face - however briefly, telling myself I was simply reassuring her. The kiss that came later that same day surprised even me. But I can't let myself linger on that thought. To do that right now, when she's so close by, would make me a fool.
But maybe I'm one already.
Goodbye Relena.
Just as it seems that she was about to look my way, I duck back behind the green curtain. My body is moving forward, but I feel like I'm leaving a part of myself behind.
But I have a promise to keep. So I don't stop, and I don't look back.