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Independence

chapter 1- Saying Goodbye

"That is it! I have had enough of all of those old rats, bull shit! I can't take it anymore! I'm leaving tonight!" said Relena as she walked into her room and slammed the door. She walked over to her bed and just collapsed onto it.

flash back-

"Heero?" asked Relena as she walked into his room. "You....your leaving again aren't you?" she asked

"Yah...and?" he asked not turning away from his computer.

"Why?" she asked

"why what?" he asked

"why are you leaving again?" she asked

"I have a mission." he said

"That's it? A mission?" she asked as her temper started to grow

"Yes..." he said as he turned around/

"Everyone wants you to stay...I want you to stay." she said

"Relena..." he said as he walked to her.

"I don't care for what you or the others want." he said

"But-" she started before getting cut off

"But nothing...The only reason I'm here is to protect you nothing more, nothing less. I still have a job to do you know." he said as he sat down again at his computer and started typing

"That's all I am....A...Mission?" she said as her voice started to crack

"You have to understand...the only reason I keep you alive is so peace stays alive. Now if you don't mind...I have work to do and I cant afford distractions." he said

"Distractions....peace..." she said as she took a big breath. "Fine...then I'll leave you alone...permanently." she said as she walked out the door.

end flash back-

*sigh...how did that happen...and more importantly...why?* she thought as a tear slid down her cheek. *laugh....I don't even believe in peace so why am I here? Heero...that's why I'm here...I was doing this for him...so if he doesn't care...I'll just leave* she thought as she got up from her bed and into the bathroom to take a bath. She filled the tub and put some lavender relaxation oil into it. She then took her robe off and stepped in.

*sigh...Now for a plan...hmm...I guess I'll just take all of my 'good' cloths, put them in my gym bag, throw it out the window...say I'm going for some fresh air, pick up my bag and jump the fence. Sounds simple enough.* she thought as she continued to soak in the tub.

15 minutes later-

Relena changed into a pair of addida pants, a red tank top, some sneakers, and put her hair up in a messy French twist with some hair coming out the top and a few pieces of hair falling over her face.

*Well...lets get moving...* she thought as she packed some shorts, tanks, tee's, pants, boots, and sports jackets into her bag. All that was left inside her closet was her formal suit she wore to meetings. She also took $5,000.00 in cash, put it in the bag and threw it over her shoulder. *The money should be enough to buy me some new cloths, an apartment, a one way ticket to California, with some help of my ever growing political talk, and some food to last me for about 2 weeks.* she thought as she threw the bag out the window. *Now...for the sneaky part* she thought as she left her room, walked down the stairs and almost made it to the front door, if it wasn't a over protective brother that I am not willing to name...

"Wait there young lady!" he said as he walked over to his sister. "And where are you going at this hour?" he asked

She then looked down at her watch. "It's only 10:00!" she stated

"Yah...which means you should be in bead." he said as he grabbed her arm. She then pulled it away.

"Your not my father! You don't even know me enough to be my brother!" she yelled. He was left dumbfounded. Then Lady Une walked in with the other preventers following behind.

"What is all this racket?" she asked

"Nothing Ms. Une...I was just going for a breath of fresh air." she said

"Well...In that case...you should have a guard with you...Heero?-" started Une before getting cut off

"No...I'm going on my own...Isn't that right Zechs?" she asked her brother.

"Um...yah..." he said as he turned around. "And I was just going into the kitchen for a late night snack" he said as he walked to the kitchen.

*I can't believe she called him Zechs. She never calls him that...something must be up.* thought Heero before his thoughts got interrupted.

"Well...I guess we should get back to our meeting...good night Ms. Relena" said Lady Une as she walked back into the office.

"Goodnight...." said Relena as she walked out the door. "And goodbye..." she said as she ran to the back of the house to retrieve the bag. Once that was accomplished she ran to the fence and jumped over it with out touching it. (AN-she flipped)

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Later that night-

Zechs and Heero walked to Relena's room to give her the news that Heero was in fact not leaving. When they got there they saw that Relena wasn't there at all. Her closet was empty and there was a note on the computer at her desk. It read...

Dear all-
by the time you read this I will be on my way to independence...I apologize for any rudeness this may inquire. And Heero...I left the bear you gave me to you...since the only reason your here is to protect me...I thought that their was no reasonable reason for you to have given it to me in the first place. Brother...I know we will never be comfortable enough to call ourselves brother and sister...but we do share the same blood, and with that comes the same responsibilities. I leave my job to you and Noin. You both wont have a heavy job for you both will be sharing it. Duo...my only words of advise I can give you are...keep your humor and spirit...for those are the things that define you and make you the joyable person you are...Wufei...Never let go of your pride...for that is what will guide you threw tough trials in your life. Trowa...you speak so little words, but you are full of wisdom inside...never let go to the people around you...you'll find that they are the only things in life you need. Quatre...your gentile spirit will guide you threw your journey in life. Keep it with you at all times. Hildie...my child hood friend...I won't say a word to you for you know what I will say. Dorothy, you are a fighter. Stand up for what you believe in...that's what really counts. Catherine...you live life to the fullest and I think you found what you've always needed in life. And Sally...Make sure they don't get into trouble. I know you will make sure the people around you won't fight and will remain friends.
Until we meet again,
R. D. P

After they finished reading the letter they brought it down stairs to show the others. It left them all very happy and sad at the same time. Duo was actually crying. After he finished he asked what everyone was thinking at the moment.

" Hildie...what did Relena mean when she said that you knew what she was going to say?"

"She once told me...that If I loose my way...look to those who will guide me." she said as she started to cry.

The rest of the night the room was left in silence. Heero walked back into Relena's room and picked up the teddy bear and sat on her bead.

flash back-

"Distraction...peace........Fine then...I'll leave you alone...permanently" said Relena as she walked out of his room.

"You did the right thing...she could have gotten hurt if you two got too attached." said Dr. J as he came out of the corner.

"Then why does it hurt so much?" asked Heero as he let a lone tear slide down his cheek....

end flash back-

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A/N- Ok...that's it. The next chapter will be out soon. It will be called. 'A heart alone, the Plane ride of hell, and a new home.' I have to say that this is one of my better fic's. until next time, -Sorrow