Lovely Prince
Chapter: Two
*****
It was just before dawn and the two had just made it to the recruiting camp. Relena cheered when she saw the site before turning to Trowa in glee, "We're finally here! At last I can get a clean bath!"
Giving her a sidelong glance, Trowa sported a grin, "I was right. You are a girly boy eh?"
Blushing, Relena turned away and gave a pout, "I am not! It's just that we've been riding for days!"
Not that she didn't enjoy every, minute of it. It was true, for some reason traveling with Trowa had made Relena feel safe and she knew she would make it. As long as he was around.
'I wonder.what is this feeling? And will he stay by me? I'm so confused.' Relena thought sadly, as they rode towards the camp entrance.
Maybe it was that feeling people always talked about but it didn't seem too probable to her. Falling in love with the first person she'd met after seeing so many handsome princes seemed illogical; it was probably just the thrill of meeting a new person and knowing that person was strong and brave. It was probably just admiration.wasn't it?
When they reached the encampment, a young soldier with a long braid strode up to them, wearing a broad smile, "Yo! New victims for the flock eh? How are ye? They call me Duo or Sir Maxwell if you please."
Arching his brow, Trowa sized up the young man. "Sir Maxwell indeed," he commented and got off his steed. Dusting off his bag, he swung it around his shoulder before asking, "Where is the place to sign up?"
Pointing towards the north of the campground, Duo directed, "'tis over there. But we wont start signing new recruits till tomorrow. Today 'tis a training day."
Trowa nodded, walking past Duo and Relena but circled around when he was almost inside, "May I ask where is the nearest inn?"
"The Sand rock Inn is over yonder behind the shops," Duo answered, with a shrug. "I could take you if you'd like."
"No, I'm quite capable," Trowa, answered, giving him one last nod before heading within the campsite. He was too proud to let anyone help him, more so, since it was such a simple task as getting someplace. He didn't like lots of people around him either, he wasn't sure why he consented to travel with Relena but he certainly didn't feel like being with anyone else at that moment. Almost out of view, he shouted over his shoulder, "Rel! I will be at the inn if you need any further assistance!"
As he was [soon] out of her sight, Relena sat in shock. What was going on? Who was that cold man? What happened to her kind Trowa? Confused Relena stumbled off her horse, wondering where the Trowa she had traveled with had gone.
Shattering her from her trance, Duo gave Relena slap on the back and laughed, "So kid. You with Mr. Strong Silent type?"
Startled, Relena gaped at him for a moment before answering, "Aw, yes! I'm sorry, he usually.usually doesn't act this way."
Frowning at the dejected expression she wore all of a sudden, Duo changed the subject, "He called you Rel right? Well nice to meet ya Rel-chan!"
Relena just bobbed her head, still dazed by Trowa's change of behavior. What had gotten into him? 'He was so distant,' she remembered, wincing at how he had walked away from her.
Concerned for the boy, Duo questioned, "Hey...what's the matter kid?"
"N-Nothing," she muttered, taking her mare by the reins, "I'm just tired."
Not about to be lied to, Duo wrapped his arms around Relena's shoulders, to her bewilderment. Men didn't usually touch her as "the princess" but now she was one of them. "Come on! Cheer up! I'll show you around!"
Numbly consenting, Relena followed after him, as he led her through the site. 'It's not like.like I have anywhere else to go at the moment.'
While touring through the crowded camp, Relena couldn't help but feel lost. What was she to expect? He had accompanied her there but.'I should've known he'd leave after we got here.he has no reason to stick around. But.but why do I feel so sad? I don't like this feeling.'
Causing her to jump out of her reverie, Duo came to an abrupt stop in front of a very small store. "Hey Rel-chan. Wanna make some new friends?"
"Friends?"
"Yea, let me introduce you to Quatre. He's a buddy of mine." Leading her through the cloth made door he waved, "Hey Quatre! I have someone for you to meet!"
Scanning the quaint restaurant with a small smile, she looked up to see a petite young man, with platinum blonde locks. Standing up from behind the counter, he smiled, one that reached his azure eyes.
'He's so cute,' Relena thought, as Duo pushed her towards the boy.
"Duo! What brings you here?" he blonde asked, smile never leaving his lips, "And who's your friend?"
Duo gave a wide smile, "I'd like you to meet my new bud Rel-chan!"
'Bud?' Relena wondered what on earth that meant. He couldn't mean she was a flower that hadn't bloomed...right? Forcing a smile she greeted, "Hello. Its a pleasure to meet you."
"The pleasure is all mine Rel-san." Extending his hand, Quatre added, "I hope you don't find us all too vulgar. But I guess it's from living with horses and men alike."
Taking his hand Relena beamed, "Quatre! You're so polite, unlike some of the others I've met."
"Hey!" Duo gave her a hurt expression, before turning his back to them. "After I showed you around and everything."
"I didn't mean you Duo," she laughed. 'This feels nice. Like they're my friends.is this what it's like to have friends?' Being a princess she'd never had real friends, only people interested in her money or title. But now she could clearly see what she'd been missing in life. True friends.
Quatre chuckled at his friend's appearance, "Well I've been brought up to be a gentlemen."
"Oh?" Relena inquired but Duo beat her to it.
"Yup! Quatre's the heir to the Winner estates! We should call him Lord Winner but ya dun mind Quatre, do ya?" Giving him a playful shove, Duo grinned like a Cheshire cat.
"You're the son of the Duke? How wonderful!" Relena exclaimed, "But whatever are you doing here then?"
Quatre blushed and stammered, "It's n-no big d-deal...I'm here to get away from my father. He's so demanding and as the only son it can be trying and tiring at times. I decided to help out in the war just to get him off back."
"Hmm," she listened to his story with interest before taking his hand and crying, "Amazing! We're like two gems in a coal mine!!"
"Eh?" Quatre and Duo both stared at her in confusion, "Rel-san, are you feeling alright?"
"Aw?" Relena didn't understand why they were gawking but laughed it off, "Hahaha, forgive me! Sometimes I say strange things!"
"Ya can say that again!" Duo agreed, with a shake of the head, "Gems and coal mines. What do ya mean by that? Che!"
Sweat dropping, Quatre changed the subject, "So Rel, would you like something to eat? This is a diner after all."
"I am a bit hungry," Relena mumbled, trying not to think too much of food, "But I.I really should check on a friend of mine first."
"You mean, Mr. Silent?" Duo asked, a scowl on his face, "Ya know I think he blew you off earlier-"
"Trowa would never do that!" she shouted, causing Duo to fall off his stool, "He.he was just tired from the long journey!" She knew perhaps Duo was right but she wasn't about to believe such a thing. 'It isn't true. It can't be.
"Egh," the braided boy rubbed his head, pulling himself up, "Ya dun hafta yell at me!"
"I'm.Gomen," Relena said, bowing her head, "I didn't mean to get angry with you."
'But what if he's right? Trowa just left.' her thoughts rang depressingly. Truth was beating her forced optimism down.
"Well why don't you see him anyway? I'm sure if he's your friend, he'll always be happy to see you," Quatre chirped, hoping to lighten the mood.
"You're right," she suddenly stated, standing up. "I'm going to go see him. See you all later!"
"Wait Rel-chan! You don't know where the inn is!" Duo called after her, with a sweat drop.
"Ah." Relena stopped in embarrassment, "Right."
"Come on, I'll show ya!" Duo sighed, making his way to the door. 'Spirited little twerp isn't he?'
"Arigato," Relena thanked him, as she waved goodbye to Quatre. 'I wonder.what if he.he turns away from me? Am I a nuisance?'
-TBC?
A/N: I have no idea where I'm going with this o__O;; 10 Reviews or NO new chapter!!
-Meroko
Chapter: Two
*****
It was just before dawn and the two had just made it to the recruiting camp. Relena cheered when she saw the site before turning to Trowa in glee, "We're finally here! At last I can get a clean bath!"
Giving her a sidelong glance, Trowa sported a grin, "I was right. You are a girly boy eh?"
Blushing, Relena turned away and gave a pout, "I am not! It's just that we've been riding for days!"
Not that she didn't enjoy every, minute of it. It was true, for some reason traveling with Trowa had made Relena feel safe and she knew she would make it. As long as he was around.
'I wonder.what is this feeling? And will he stay by me? I'm so confused.' Relena thought sadly, as they rode towards the camp entrance.
Maybe it was that feeling people always talked about but it didn't seem too probable to her. Falling in love with the first person she'd met after seeing so many handsome princes seemed illogical; it was probably just the thrill of meeting a new person and knowing that person was strong and brave. It was probably just admiration.wasn't it?
When they reached the encampment, a young soldier with a long braid strode up to them, wearing a broad smile, "Yo! New victims for the flock eh? How are ye? They call me Duo or Sir Maxwell if you please."
Arching his brow, Trowa sized up the young man. "Sir Maxwell indeed," he commented and got off his steed. Dusting off his bag, he swung it around his shoulder before asking, "Where is the place to sign up?"
Pointing towards the north of the campground, Duo directed, "'tis over there. But we wont start signing new recruits till tomorrow. Today 'tis a training day."
Trowa nodded, walking past Duo and Relena but circled around when he was almost inside, "May I ask where is the nearest inn?"
"The Sand rock Inn is over yonder behind the shops," Duo answered, with a shrug. "I could take you if you'd like."
"No, I'm quite capable," Trowa, answered, giving him one last nod before heading within the campsite. He was too proud to let anyone help him, more so, since it was such a simple task as getting someplace. He didn't like lots of people around him either, he wasn't sure why he consented to travel with Relena but he certainly didn't feel like being with anyone else at that moment. Almost out of view, he shouted over his shoulder, "Rel! I will be at the inn if you need any further assistance!"
As he was [soon] out of her sight, Relena sat in shock. What was going on? Who was that cold man? What happened to her kind Trowa? Confused Relena stumbled off her horse, wondering where the Trowa she had traveled with had gone.
Shattering her from her trance, Duo gave Relena slap on the back and laughed, "So kid. You with Mr. Strong Silent type?"
Startled, Relena gaped at him for a moment before answering, "Aw, yes! I'm sorry, he usually.usually doesn't act this way."
Frowning at the dejected expression she wore all of a sudden, Duo changed the subject, "He called you Rel right? Well nice to meet ya Rel-chan!"
Relena just bobbed her head, still dazed by Trowa's change of behavior. What had gotten into him? 'He was so distant,' she remembered, wincing at how he had walked away from her.
Concerned for the boy, Duo questioned, "Hey...what's the matter kid?"
"N-Nothing," she muttered, taking her mare by the reins, "I'm just tired."
Not about to be lied to, Duo wrapped his arms around Relena's shoulders, to her bewilderment. Men didn't usually touch her as "the princess" but now she was one of them. "Come on! Cheer up! I'll show you around!"
Numbly consenting, Relena followed after him, as he led her through the site. 'It's not like.like I have anywhere else to go at the moment.'
While touring through the crowded camp, Relena couldn't help but feel lost. What was she to expect? He had accompanied her there but.'I should've known he'd leave after we got here.he has no reason to stick around. But.but why do I feel so sad? I don't like this feeling.'
Causing her to jump out of her reverie, Duo came to an abrupt stop in front of a very small store. "Hey Rel-chan. Wanna make some new friends?"
"Friends?"
"Yea, let me introduce you to Quatre. He's a buddy of mine." Leading her through the cloth made door he waved, "Hey Quatre! I have someone for you to meet!"
Scanning the quaint restaurant with a small smile, she looked up to see a petite young man, with platinum blonde locks. Standing up from behind the counter, he smiled, one that reached his azure eyes.
'He's so cute,' Relena thought, as Duo pushed her towards the boy.
"Duo! What brings you here?" he blonde asked, smile never leaving his lips, "And who's your friend?"
Duo gave a wide smile, "I'd like you to meet my new bud Rel-chan!"
'Bud?' Relena wondered what on earth that meant. He couldn't mean she was a flower that hadn't bloomed...right? Forcing a smile she greeted, "Hello. Its a pleasure to meet you."
"The pleasure is all mine Rel-san." Extending his hand, Quatre added, "I hope you don't find us all too vulgar. But I guess it's from living with horses and men alike."
Taking his hand Relena beamed, "Quatre! You're so polite, unlike some of the others I've met."
"Hey!" Duo gave her a hurt expression, before turning his back to them. "After I showed you around and everything."
"I didn't mean you Duo," she laughed. 'This feels nice. Like they're my friends.is this what it's like to have friends?' Being a princess she'd never had real friends, only people interested in her money or title. But now she could clearly see what she'd been missing in life. True friends.
Quatre chuckled at his friend's appearance, "Well I've been brought up to be a gentlemen."
"Oh?" Relena inquired but Duo beat her to it.
"Yup! Quatre's the heir to the Winner estates! We should call him Lord Winner but ya dun mind Quatre, do ya?" Giving him a playful shove, Duo grinned like a Cheshire cat.
"You're the son of the Duke? How wonderful!" Relena exclaimed, "But whatever are you doing here then?"
Quatre blushed and stammered, "It's n-no big d-deal...I'm here to get away from my father. He's so demanding and as the only son it can be trying and tiring at times. I decided to help out in the war just to get him off back."
"Hmm," she listened to his story with interest before taking his hand and crying, "Amazing! We're like two gems in a coal mine!!"
"Eh?" Quatre and Duo both stared at her in confusion, "Rel-san, are you feeling alright?"
"Aw?" Relena didn't understand why they were gawking but laughed it off, "Hahaha, forgive me! Sometimes I say strange things!"
"Ya can say that again!" Duo agreed, with a shake of the head, "Gems and coal mines. What do ya mean by that? Che!"
Sweat dropping, Quatre changed the subject, "So Rel, would you like something to eat? This is a diner after all."
"I am a bit hungry," Relena mumbled, trying not to think too much of food, "But I.I really should check on a friend of mine first."
"You mean, Mr. Silent?" Duo asked, a scowl on his face, "Ya know I think he blew you off earlier-"
"Trowa would never do that!" she shouted, causing Duo to fall off his stool, "He.he was just tired from the long journey!" She knew perhaps Duo was right but she wasn't about to believe such a thing. 'It isn't true. It can't be.
"Egh," the braided boy rubbed his head, pulling himself up, "Ya dun hafta yell at me!"
"I'm.Gomen," Relena said, bowing her head, "I didn't mean to get angry with you."
'But what if he's right? Trowa just left.' her thoughts rang depressingly. Truth was beating her forced optimism down.
"Well why don't you see him anyway? I'm sure if he's your friend, he'll always be happy to see you," Quatre chirped, hoping to lighten the mood.
"You're right," she suddenly stated, standing up. "I'm going to go see him. See you all later!"
"Wait Rel-chan! You don't know where the inn is!" Duo called after her, with a sweat drop.
"Ah." Relena stopped in embarrassment, "Right."
"Come on, I'll show ya!" Duo sighed, making his way to the door. 'Spirited little twerp isn't he?'
"Arigato," Relena thanked him, as she waved goodbye to Quatre. 'I wonder.what if he.he turns away from me? Am I a nuisance?'
-TBC?
A/N: I have no idea where I'm going with this o__O;; 10 Reviews or NO new chapter!!
-Meroko
