Disclaimer: I do not own this wonderful series "Gundam Wing" or the characters. Other ppl do...of course.
A.N: I wrote this awhile ago, so if it's a bit different from the upcoming chapters' style, don't shoot me. Blame time.
"So, Heero..."
By TheDirectorChapter One: A New Life
"So Heero, what are your future plans?" Duo asked as he leaned back in his chair waiting for a short answer.
"None of your business, Maxwell," Heero calmly stated.
"Alright," Duo took an agitated sigh although he should've expected a reply such as that from his best friend.
The two Gundam pilots sat in silence and listened to the busy outside streets while sitting comfortably inside a warm café.
Heero sipped his espresso and let his mind wander to things he thought long gone. Instead of Zero and military forces, he thought of his fellow pilots and friends, along w/ the Peacecraft family.
'Must you think of her now!? She was such a nuisance and got in your way...yet she did have the courage to stand in front of a bullet aimed at you,' Heero slightly chuckled at the remembrance of the night he first threatened Relena Dorlian, now a Peacecraft, w/ a gun.
'That surprised look...I'll never forget it.'
Heero looked out the large windows of the café and sighed contently. No more war, Gundams, power had been equally divided, and peace had been restored. Mariemaia and her army had been destroyed. The colonies and earth united into the United Nations of Earth and Space. The year, AC 199.
Nearly 20 years of age, Heero Yuy had kept himself occupied w/ work as a Preventer and having a past reputation of being a Gundam pilot made his work even more enjoyable. Heero and Duo had remained tight friends, while Trowa still worked at the circus, Quatre resided along w/ the Maganacs, and Wufei also worked as a Preventer.
"Peacecraft," Heero whispered under his breath unconsciously thinking out loud.
The little whisper made Duo's head turn in Heero's direction.
'So, Heero's still thinkin' of Relena Peacecraft? Figures. The two can never stop dreaming of each other.'
Duo turned away and let his mind float into space.
Heero still looking out the window at the people passing by, talking, laughing, enjoying their lives.
How could he enjoy his? He had his work of course, but you can't just think, eat, and breathe your career. No it had to be something else or someone else.
Would it be worth visiting the Peacecraft home? What would he find there? Probably an angry Zechs. But maybe more...
"So Heero," Duo took the last sip of his espresso, "I'm off. I've gotta go meet Hilde at the park. She's planning some wacky wedding plans and she was thinking of having the wedding there."
Heero gave Duo a 'don't-know-what-to-do-but-wish-ya-the-best-of-luck kind of look and Duo acknowledged it w/ a grin.
"Thanks. See you later!" Duo waved as he slipped out the door.
Heero nodded as he exited the café.
He decided to sit and stay a little longer, and after that? Well maybe he'd go home and catch up on some reading.
Heero liked this kind of day. A day when whatever comes to your mind, you can actually achieve it instead of putting it off or rescheduling.
'Ah,' he thought, ' when will I ever have another day like this? What time is it?' He looked at his watch. 'Hmm. 3:45. Hmmm....am I supposed to be somewhere?'
A dazed look brushed over Heero's face.
'Trowa! I forgot!'
"Oh shit!"
Heero grabbed his jacket paid the tip and practically sprinted out of the café.
"Where do you think he could be Quatre?" Trowa looked at his watch again.
"I don't know, Trowa. Maybe he got stuck in traffic. He'll be here soon," Quatre reassured himself hoping to assure Trowa.
Heero hurriedly ran down the busy sidewalks to his Jetta.
'Damn it! How did time slip away from me? Duo's laziness caught me.'
He started the car and backed up trying not to ram into the other cars, and succeeded.
Speeding down the city streets, Heero played his messages that he'd received.
"Heero, this is Quatre. Trowa and I have been wondering what you're up to. Please hurry, we have a surprise for you. Hopefully see you soon."
"I'm coming Quatre," Heero said while pushing a button to play another message.
"Hello Heero. Long time no see."
"Noin?"
"I have another mission for you."
"Oh no."
"It's not what you're thinking, trust me. Your mission is to attend a governors' ball. I just received the information from the United Nations of Earth and Space. They've apparently heard a lot about you and your work and would like to speak with you about a position as a politician for the UNES. I'm not sure if that's you type of work, but please attend. They'd think it rude if you don't, so Heero please!"
He'd never seen Noin act so insistent about a silly little ball.
"Alright. I'll go." Heero stated to himself.
He immediately sent a message back to Noin telling her he'd accept the invitation.
'I wonder what's so important besides the UNES being there.'
Heero sped down the streets wondering and hoping for that certain someone.