Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing, 'Something in Red' by Lorrie Morgan or any other song I might mention in this sorry.

A/N: Ok, thought I would something new. Don't worry, I'm still working on 'If She Only Knew' I just have too many ideas to stay with just one story. Here's the thing... This story will take place as if Endless Waltz never happened. Just keep that in mind. I will devote one lyric to the song per chapter. So, it's kind of like a song fic. I think that is all you really need to know. That and the fact that RaiLee is mine. smiles I actually own something.

Happy Reading!

Something in Red

In the year AC 206, eleven years have passed since the war between the Gundams and OZ had come to an end. Peace was holding strong for the colonies and Earth, thanks to the 'Preventers'.

The Preventers were a peace keeping group ran by none other then Miss Relena Peacecraft. All of the former Gundam pilots and friends of said pilots did their own their own thing to help the Preventers.

Lucrezia Noin was one of the head officers of the Preventers and also a very close friend to Miss Relena. She spent her days and nights doing all she could to help keep peace to all those around her. The only other thing she found herself doing was secretly looking for her long lost friend, Zechs Merquise. No, Milliardo Peacecraft. She knew that Zechs had died a long time ago, but she knew that Milliardo was still alive... and she was going to find him.

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Noin had returned to the main Preventers base on Colony 165. She was tired. She had not slept in four days and had not eaten in two. Her body was weak and only getting weaker. She would not listen when her friends told her to take care of herself. After all, the only reason she was here now was because it was a direct order from Relena herself.

Noin walked all so slowly down the long and winding halls. She felt lightheaded and her vision was beginning to become blurry. She thought that she heard someone call her name, but before she could confirm it, her world went black.

Noin slowly opened her eyes. Her head felt like it would split into two pieces. She turned her head and saw that she was in her personal quarters. She also saw that she was not alone.

"Welcome back to the land of the living."

Noin smiled softly to the younger woman who stood and began to walk towards her bed only to sit down again on the foot. "I take it you are the one who brought me here, RaiLee." Noin sat up and placed her head into her hand as her head began to spin once again.

"Yes." The younger woman stood and walked over to the nightstand and pour some water into a cup and handed it to her friend. "Here, this might make you feel better." She watched her friend drink the cool liquid greedily and poured her another glass once she had finished her first. "Would you like something to eat?"

"Yes, please, thank you." Noin smiled once again to her friend and watched as she went to the phone and asked for them to send in something that was quick and easy.

"I hope this will teach you to listen to your friends. We are not stupid you know..." A small smirk played on RaiLee's lips. "Well, most of us are not stupid."

Noin laughed a little. She knew that RaiLee was talking about a certain long haired former Gundam pilot. She knew the young woman had feelings for the one known as Duo Maxwell. The two had worked very close together many times.

As her thoughts lingered on those of love, Noin's face fell. She still was no closer to finding Zechs then she was the day he disappeared. This brought a great sadness to her lonely heart. She was even finding herself doubting that he was still alive. That was one of the reasons why she had been so headstrong on finding him. She was hating herself for even thinking such a thing.

RaiLee looked at her friend with concern. She had known her long enough to know that she was once again thinking of her lost love. She had never had the chance to meet the infamous Milliardo Peacecraft, but from all the stories Noin had told her, She felt as if she knew him first hand.

"Why don't we do something fun tonight?" RaiLee's voice was chipper and held a hint of hope. She knew that Noin never went out and did something for herself. So, it was a long shot.

Noin thought for a moment. 'Maybe I should try and have some fun. I know that Zechs would not want me to be down all of the time and if he truly has been...' She stopped herself from finishing the sentence, not wanting to hear it. 'He would want me to move on and be happy. I guess I could do that for him.' She turned to her friend and smiled. "Sure. After the food comes and we eat, we'll get ready and go." She watched as RaiLee supported a grin worthy of the braided hair pilot she so adored and Noin thought that they might be spending too much time together.

"Great! I can't wait."

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Noin looked at her clock. It was a little after seventeen hundred hours. RaiLee was not to come and pick her up for anther hour. She was ready all but her clothes and makeup. RaiLee made it clear that she was to wear a dress and make up. Why? Noin was not sure.

Noin looked through her closet. She did not have much on the lines of civilian clothes. She sighed deeply. 'What am I going to do?' Noin walked over to her phone and called her friend Sally Po. The two women were close in size. Maybe she would have something that she could borrow.

Wufei was the one who answered the call and after a few exchanges of words, Noin asked for Sally. They were on Earth, but Noin knew that Sally had a room here that she kept her personal belongings. Maybe she would have something for her.

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Noin walked into the room that belonged to her friend Sally Po. It was a little smaller then her own, but it looked calming. It was filled with many pictures and other items that seemed to scream Sally Po.

Noin walked over to the closet. She was surprised to see one side filled with nothing but different colored dresses. What color would Noin want? She thought for a moment. 'Red. I want something red. I want to be noticed for once. I also think that Zechs would want me to find someone to look after me in his absence.'

Noin found a rose red number. It was strapless, cut just low enough to leave you wanting more and had little sequins outlining the top and bottom. Just enough to catch the light and maybe a pair of eyes.

Noin took the gown to her room to finish getting ready. She had about twenty minutes. That was plenty of time, even if RaiLee was early.

She found a pair of lace underwear that she had never worn. RaiLee had bought them for her one year for her birthday. Noin felt as if she had no use for them, and even if she did not plan on showing them to anyone, she thought that they would help her to feel pretty. She put on a pair of sheer stockings and used a garter to hold them up.

I'm looking for something in red
Something that's shocking to turn someone's head
Strapless and sequined and cut down to there
Stockings and garters and lace underwear
The guaranteed number to knock the men dead
I'm looking for something in red

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Noin and RaiLee arrived at an elegant looking building that still looked rather new. There was a bulky looking man that stood by the entrance. He stepped aside and let them through with a respective nod to RaiLee. The young girl smiled sweetly to the man and walked into the building with Noin close behind.

Noin found herself in a bar. Yet, she was not upset in the realization of such. It had a calming charm and classy feel. The bar was large and about halfway occupied. There were over a dozen small tables and about the same amount of larger ones. There was even a dance floor. Only a few couples moved to the slow melody that played from the band.

Noin could not help but smile. She felt at ease here. She had not felt this calm since before... Her thoughts were wondering back to the dark corner of her mind. She stopped them when RaiLee pulled her to a small table.

"Well, take off your coat. I want to see how you look out of uniform." The young girl smiled and watched as Noin slowly moved the coat from her body to her chair. Her smile only grew once she saw the simple, yet classy dress that just looked down right gorgeous on her friend. "I'm so jealous! You are so beautiful. I think you need to show this side more often. Spin around so I can see."

Noin did as her friend asked and spun around a few times only to stop when she felt that someone was watching her. She felt as if her skin was on fire, but why was she so upset? That was the point of this dress, to be noticed.

RaiLee saw that something was wrong and placed a hand on Noin shoulder. "You sit. I'll go and get us some drinks." With that, the girl turned to leave.

Noin sat down in her chain and sighed deeply. The uneasy feeling was gone. Now she could relax and try to enjoy the evening. She listened to the music and watched the happy couples as she waited for her friend. Her moment of peace was interrupted when she heard someone behind her.

"It has been awhile... Noin."

Noin froze. His voice was low and held a gentleness that cooled her mind and heated her soul. She turned and stood face to face with a tall slender gentleman with long platinum blonde hair and icy blue eyes. She smiled softly and tried to hold back her tears.

"Eleven years and forty-two days, Zechs... Or better yet, Milliardo."

Milliardo chuckled slightly. "You always did like to keep track of the days."

"Why not introduce me to your friend?"

Noin turned and saw her friend with a drink in each hand standing right beside her. She felt bad that she had forgotten that RaiLee was even there. "RaiLee... This is Milliardo Peacecraft."

Crash...

The sound of glass breaking ran in the ears of the Noin, Milliardo and RaiLee, but no one else seemed to notice. "Th-This is the infamous Milliardo Peacecraft!?"

Noin nodded and Milliardo smiled a small smile and nodded as well. "I take it that Noin has done her part to mention me?"

RaiLee was finally able to get her senses straight. "Yes, she has, but I assure you, nothing back was said. Well, beside the part about you being gon- OUCH!"

RaiLee stepped back and shook her foot. It would seem that someone had stepped on it. Noin smiled to her friend. "I think I will be going now. I would like to talk with Milliardo and I don't think this is the best place for that."

RaiLee nodded. "I agree. Well, don't you two have too much fun. I think I'll clean up this mess and then stay here for awhile. I'll see you tomorrow."

With that, Milliardo and Noin walked away from a smiling twenty-four year old girl with thoughts of lost loves and romance running through her head.