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Hello everyone. This will be, let me see, I believe my fifth GW fic. And to think, I just started writing in November 2000. I'm very proud of myself. Well, let me warn you know. This will turn angst very shortly, like next chapter, so don't be fooled. If you're expecting one of my happy sappy fics (though of course, I don't think any of mine are that sappy) don't look here. Yes there will be fluff at the end but let me explain this fic to you a bit. Welcome to the thoughts of Relena Dorlain Peacecraft. In a few short chapters, you will begin to read her secret journal, but I won't give away the whole plot. You'll soon see. So just read, and I hope I sort of snag your attention with this first misleading chapter. Damn, I basically told you the plot again. Oh well. On with the story. I'm sure you'll still enjoy it either way.
Last Words: Chapter 1-by ~Crystal Delphina~
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Relena was being pushed through the numerous media groups that were outside of the conference building on the colony. She kept her head down from the instruction from Millardo and her foster father about dealing with the numerous people, wanting to find out what was happening. The bodyguards around her made sure the crowd stayed back. She was used to it by now and she even smiled at the insanity of it all.
"Ms. Peacecraft, what will be happening at the colony summit this summer?"
"Ms. Dorlain, how will the Preventers affect the new up-rise in the L2 area?"
Questions like these were being called out all around her, as the people with cameras, microphones, tape recorders clamored toward her trying to answer their questions. She had finally arrived at the car that would take her to her hotel at an unknown location. She was just about to step in, leaving the noise behind, blocking it out when she heard an interesting question.
"Mrs.Yuy, could I see you later?"
She was shocked. She shot her head up to see who would dare call her that name. She looked to her left and then to her right and was surprised she hadn't noticed him earlier. There, standing in a short black shirt and blue jeans stood the famous Duo Maxwell, pilot of a gundam.
She smiled at him in recognition, and he returned it. She straightened herself and looked at the paper he brought out and held out to her. She took the paper in her hands, whispering a 'thank you' before giving another smile and getting into the limo. She looked back to see him turning around and heading the opposite direction with his hands shoved into his pockets.
As soon as they had started on the way to the hotel, Relena unfolded the note and read the words inside that were hand written.
-Dear Miss Relena,
As soon as Hilde and myself found out about your meeting here on L2-C33284, we thought it might be nice to see you again. We haven't really gotten together after that Christmas party last year. If you would like, here is our number, and we would be more then honored to have you over for dinner tomorrow night after your last conference so we can catch up. Please call if you would like to. Have a nice night.
Duo Maxwell, 555-3866-
Relena folded the note once again and placed in into her lap smiling. She was delighted that Hilde and Duo had invited her and she would call them as soon as she reached her hotel. With the conferences ending tomorrow, she had arranged to stay on this colony an extra four days to relax a bit. Maintaining peace was hard, but she loved her job, and she wouldn't give it up for anything. Anyway, if she did, the world would most likely be thrown back into the war she despised.
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"Thank you very much you two for inviting me to your home. It took me a while to convince Millardo to let me come here without my body guards, but once I reminded him there would be a formal gundam pilot with me, he reluctantly said okay." Relena said smiling as she entered the house of Hilde and Duo Maxwell.
Duo was holding the door wide open and smiled at the thought of Zechs actually letting his younger sister out of the sight of her guards. At least Zechs trusted him.
Relena was greeted with the smells of pasta and tomato sauce coming from what she assumed was the kitchen. Hilde came out smiling, with an apron around her, came over, and shook hands with Relena.
"Hi Relena, long time no see." Hilde said while showing Relena into the dining room. Pasta was already set out with a small serving of tomato sauce on top, with bread on the side. She smiled at the dinner and was comforted by the friendly atmosphere around her. She only got to see them once or twice a year.
They all sat down and enjoyed each others company as they went over what had happened in each of their lives over the past year. Including the news that Hilde had gotten pregnant, which Relena received with great joy, while Duo slightly blushed. They talked about the others and what they had heard about their lives. Apparently Trowa and Catherine were still doing well with the circus and helping to manage it. In addition, Quatre was quickly becoming richer by the day with the Winner Corp. While Sally and Wufei were the top Preventers. They did stay off the subject of one person that barely anyone mentioned anymore.
While sipping on their drinks after dinner in the living room, Relena was telling them about Zechs and Noin.
"Yes, they came back last year and have been helping me while others took over their post on Mars. They accompany me everywhere, so at least I'm always close to my family." Relena said with a thoughtful look. She shook her head and then looked straight at Duo.
"Anything else happening here on the colony other then the new arrival." Relena said with a grin nodding towards Hilde. Duo blushed again quickly before smiling himself.
"Actually Relena, there was one other reason why we invited you here tonight..."he said trailing off.
"And the reason would be...?"Relena said getting curious, but acting nonchalantly with a wave of her hand. She took a small sip of her drink.
"Well we sort of found Heero." Duo said looking elsewhere in the room. All of a sudden, the bookcase seemed really interesting, as if he had never seen it before.
Now Relena was used to surprises, especially in the business she was in. She quickly swallowed the liquid in her mouth to prevent herself from choking, and put on a political face. She sucked in a big breath and looked straight at Duo.
"Really? That's so nice. How is he doing these days?" She sounded as if she were talking about one of her employees. There was no hint of surprise in her voice. Duo turned to look at her, shock etched on his face.
"From what I've heard, he's doing fine these days Relena." Hilde said with a bit of difficulty at first. Wasn't this the same girl that had been in love with the 'Perfect Soldier' without admitting it for the past five years? The one she hadn't seen in three years. Sure she would never admit it, but it was obvious to everyone that Relena still cared in some way or another. And when Hilde saw Heero arrive at their front door, and when Duo mentioned Relena later that night, she could see it in his eyes too.
"Well that's wonderful. So how did you find him?"
Duo answered with no difficulty and actually began grinning. "Well of all the things, he showed up here. He said he had some type of meeting here, and when he realized this was the colony that Hilde and myself lived on, he thought it was time he finally dropped in. It was somewhat weird at first, but I was glad to see him, and know that he was safe. Peace has done some good changing in him."
"We told him what has been happening lately, and when we mentioned you and that you would be arriving soon, he was quiet for a moment, but you both seem to have the same reaction to each other. Did the rest of us miss something? If you don't mind me asking of course." Hilde said leaning forward.
"No, it is just good to know that he is doing well. When did he stop by?"
"About three days ago. He gave us an address and said he was living on L1-R43376. I guess he has just been going from colony to colony completing any minor missions Dr.J has set up for him. However, he came by to say that he is stopping because this time of peace doesn't need a soldier any longer. He said he might be traveling to the earth soon."
Relena reflected for a bit, and sat quietly in the chair she was in, while Hilde stood up and began clearing the dishes. Duo patiently waited while she absorbed the information he had just laid on top of her. She cleared her throat and looked at the clock on the wall. It was nearly 11pm and Millardo would be getting upset soon if she didn't return.
Hilde came back in and as she saw Relena rising from her seat. Duo did the same and they looked at her expectantly. She smiled at the information they had provided her and their worry.
"Thank you very much for the dinner. It was very nice to see you again and catch up. I'm afraid I do have to leave now, so I'll just exit on my own. I'll talk to you guys later, and I'll see you at the Christmas party. Thank you again." She walked over to Duo, gave him a quick hug, and then did the same to Hilde. She opened their front door, and was about to walk out but turned her head around to give a shout back.
"Call me when the child is born. Bye you two." And she walked out leaving them standing there smiling. She was a really good friend. A shadowy figure seemed to appear out of no where and began to speak.
"That was an interesting reaction."
Duo and Hilde were not the slightest bit fazed, but simply turned to the figure still smiling.
"It was the exact same as yours if I remember." Hilde chided.
A small snort was heard and the figure smirked.
"Yeah I guess your right. I guess we really are the same after all."
"Your telling me buddy. Are you going to tell her?" Duo calmly inquired.
"Yeah, tomorrow. Do you think she'll except me?"
"Buddy, she'll throw her doors wide open to welcome you in."
So there you guys go. There is the first chapter of my latest fic. Hope you enjoyed. Now, onto the blackmail. If you read my fics every so often, you know that there is a system that goes along with it. In my very first fic, I demanded that if I didn't get at least 10 reviews a chapter, I wouldn't go on. Well ya know what? That is just plain cruel. Especially when about 90% of you guys don't even bother to ever write a review after reading a fic. I mean, I know I sure don't. Nevertheless, I'm going to try one more time. However, I only want at least five reviews this time. I mean I love encouragement, because I personally think I suck, so if you want this fic to continue, review me. Go right ahead and say that I suck, because it will only improve my writing, but you have to give a reason why. Like I'm not including enough detail or something. Okay you have been warned. I promise you the next chapter will have some surprises. OH, and I'll get right to work on my other fic "Once So Long Ago". Bye my faithful (hopefully reviewing) readers! ;-) Ciao! ~Crystal Delphina~
Hello everyone. This will be, let me see, I believe my fifth GW fic. And to think, I just started writing in November 2000. I'm very proud of myself. Well, let me warn you know. This will turn angst very shortly, like next chapter, so don't be fooled. If you're expecting one of my happy sappy fics (though of course, I don't think any of mine are that sappy) don't look here. Yes there will be fluff at the end but let me explain this fic to you a bit. Welcome to the thoughts of Relena Dorlain Peacecraft. In a few short chapters, you will begin to read her secret journal, but I won't give away the whole plot. You'll soon see. So just read, and I hope I sort of snag your attention with this first misleading chapter. Damn, I basically told you the plot again. Oh well. On with the story. I'm sure you'll still enjoy it either way.
Last Words: Chapter 1-by ~Crystal Delphina~
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Relena was being pushed through the numerous media groups that were outside of the conference building on the colony. She kept her head down from the instruction from Millardo and her foster father about dealing with the numerous people, wanting to find out what was happening. The bodyguards around her made sure the crowd stayed back. She was used to it by now and she even smiled at the insanity of it all.
"Ms. Peacecraft, what will be happening at the colony summit this summer?"
"Ms. Dorlain, how will the Preventers affect the new up-rise in the L2 area?"
Questions like these were being called out all around her, as the people with cameras, microphones, tape recorders clamored toward her trying to answer their questions. She had finally arrived at the car that would take her to her hotel at an unknown location. She was just about to step in, leaving the noise behind, blocking it out when she heard an interesting question.
"Mrs.Yuy, could I see you later?"
She was shocked. She shot her head up to see who would dare call her that name. She looked to her left and then to her right and was surprised she hadn't noticed him earlier. There, standing in a short black shirt and blue jeans stood the famous Duo Maxwell, pilot of a gundam.
She smiled at him in recognition, and he returned it. She straightened herself and looked at the paper he brought out and held out to her. She took the paper in her hands, whispering a 'thank you' before giving another smile and getting into the limo. She looked back to see him turning around and heading the opposite direction with his hands shoved into his pockets.
As soon as they had started on the way to the hotel, Relena unfolded the note and read the words inside that were hand written.
-Dear Miss Relena,
As soon as Hilde and myself found out about your meeting here on L2-C33284, we thought it might be nice to see you again. We haven't really gotten together after that Christmas party last year. If you would like, here is our number, and we would be more then honored to have you over for dinner tomorrow night after your last conference so we can catch up. Please call if you would like to. Have a nice night.
Duo Maxwell, 555-3866-
Relena folded the note once again and placed in into her lap smiling. She was delighted that Hilde and Duo had invited her and she would call them as soon as she reached her hotel. With the conferences ending tomorrow, she had arranged to stay on this colony an extra four days to relax a bit. Maintaining peace was hard, but she loved her job, and she wouldn't give it up for anything. Anyway, if she did, the world would most likely be thrown back into the war she despised.
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"Thank you very much you two for inviting me to your home. It took me a while to convince Millardo to let me come here without my body guards, but once I reminded him there would be a formal gundam pilot with me, he reluctantly said okay." Relena said smiling as she entered the house of Hilde and Duo Maxwell.
Duo was holding the door wide open and smiled at the thought of Zechs actually letting his younger sister out of the sight of her guards. At least Zechs trusted him.
Relena was greeted with the smells of pasta and tomato sauce coming from what she assumed was the kitchen. Hilde came out smiling, with an apron around her, came over, and shook hands with Relena.
"Hi Relena, long time no see." Hilde said while showing Relena into the dining room. Pasta was already set out with a small serving of tomato sauce on top, with bread on the side. She smiled at the dinner and was comforted by the friendly atmosphere around her. She only got to see them once or twice a year.
They all sat down and enjoyed each others company as they went over what had happened in each of their lives over the past year. Including the news that Hilde had gotten pregnant, which Relena received with great joy, while Duo slightly blushed. They talked about the others and what they had heard about their lives. Apparently Trowa and Catherine were still doing well with the circus and helping to manage it. In addition, Quatre was quickly becoming richer by the day with the Winner Corp. While Sally and Wufei were the top Preventers. They did stay off the subject of one person that barely anyone mentioned anymore.
While sipping on their drinks after dinner in the living room, Relena was telling them about Zechs and Noin.
"Yes, they came back last year and have been helping me while others took over their post on Mars. They accompany me everywhere, so at least I'm always close to my family." Relena said with a thoughtful look. She shook her head and then looked straight at Duo.
"Anything else happening here on the colony other then the new arrival." Relena said with a grin nodding towards Hilde. Duo blushed again quickly before smiling himself.
"Actually Relena, there was one other reason why we invited you here tonight..."he said trailing off.
"And the reason would be...?"Relena said getting curious, but acting nonchalantly with a wave of her hand. She took a small sip of her drink.
"Well we sort of found Heero." Duo said looking elsewhere in the room. All of a sudden, the bookcase seemed really interesting, as if he had never seen it before.
Now Relena was used to surprises, especially in the business she was in. She quickly swallowed the liquid in her mouth to prevent herself from choking, and put on a political face. She sucked in a big breath and looked straight at Duo.
"Really? That's so nice. How is he doing these days?" She sounded as if she were talking about one of her employees. There was no hint of surprise in her voice. Duo turned to look at her, shock etched on his face.
"From what I've heard, he's doing fine these days Relena." Hilde said with a bit of difficulty at first. Wasn't this the same girl that had been in love with the 'Perfect Soldier' without admitting it for the past five years? The one she hadn't seen in three years. Sure she would never admit it, but it was obvious to everyone that Relena still cared in some way or another. And when Hilde saw Heero arrive at their front door, and when Duo mentioned Relena later that night, she could see it in his eyes too.
"Well that's wonderful. So how did you find him?"
Duo answered with no difficulty and actually began grinning. "Well of all the things, he showed up here. He said he had some type of meeting here, and when he realized this was the colony that Hilde and myself lived on, he thought it was time he finally dropped in. It was somewhat weird at first, but I was glad to see him, and know that he was safe. Peace has done some good changing in him."
"We told him what has been happening lately, and when we mentioned you and that you would be arriving soon, he was quiet for a moment, but you both seem to have the same reaction to each other. Did the rest of us miss something? If you don't mind me asking of course." Hilde said leaning forward.
"No, it is just good to know that he is doing well. When did he stop by?"
"About three days ago. He gave us an address and said he was living on L1-R43376. I guess he has just been going from colony to colony completing any minor missions Dr.J has set up for him. However, he came by to say that he is stopping because this time of peace doesn't need a soldier any longer. He said he might be traveling to the earth soon."
Relena reflected for a bit, and sat quietly in the chair she was in, while Hilde stood up and began clearing the dishes. Duo patiently waited while she absorbed the information he had just laid on top of her. She cleared her throat and looked at the clock on the wall. It was nearly 11pm and Millardo would be getting upset soon if she didn't return.
Hilde came back in and as she saw Relena rising from her seat. Duo did the same and they looked at her expectantly. She smiled at the information they had provided her and their worry.
"Thank you very much for the dinner. It was very nice to see you again and catch up. I'm afraid I do have to leave now, so I'll just exit on my own. I'll talk to you guys later, and I'll see you at the Christmas party. Thank you again." She walked over to Duo, gave him a quick hug, and then did the same to Hilde. She opened their front door, and was about to walk out but turned her head around to give a shout back.
"Call me when the child is born. Bye you two." And she walked out leaving them standing there smiling. She was a really good friend. A shadowy figure seemed to appear out of no where and began to speak.
"That was an interesting reaction."
Duo and Hilde were not the slightest bit fazed, but simply turned to the figure still smiling.
"It was the exact same as yours if I remember." Hilde chided.
A small snort was heard and the figure smirked.
"Yeah I guess your right. I guess we really are the same after all."
"Your telling me buddy. Are you going to tell her?" Duo calmly inquired.
"Yeah, tomorrow. Do you think she'll except me?"
"Buddy, she'll throw her doors wide open to welcome you in."
So there you guys go. There is the first chapter of my latest fic. Hope you enjoyed. Now, onto the blackmail. If you read my fics every so often, you know that there is a system that goes along with it. In my very first fic, I demanded that if I didn't get at least 10 reviews a chapter, I wouldn't go on. Well ya know what? That is just plain cruel. Especially when about 90% of you guys don't even bother to ever write a review after reading a fic. I mean, I know I sure don't. Nevertheless, I'm going to try one more time. However, I only want at least five reviews this time. I mean I love encouragement, because I personally think I suck, so if you want this fic to continue, review me. Go right ahead and say that I suck, because it will only improve my writing, but you have to give a reason why. Like I'm not including enough detail or something. Okay you have been warned. I promise you the next chapter will have some surprises. OH, and I'll get right to work on my other fic "Once So Long Ago". Bye my faithful (hopefully reviewing) readers! ;-) Ciao! ~Crystal Delphina~
