For those of you who read the previous chapter one, I think you'll agree that it wasn't good. And it isn't the way I wanted to go with this story. I know it's still very short and it might still seem a lot of gibberish but my moments of inspiration are brief. But the general outline is in my head.

My utmost gratitude to Silver-Coloured Ink. Thanks very much and I really do apologise for the tardy reply.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing. Never have and never will.

Twilight Zone

Chapter 1

- Prelude -

Electrifying. A maddening rush of heat gulfed over his entire body and swept away all logical thought. Sweaty palms, laboured breath, speeding heartbeat. These came to be under the soulful gaze of sun-kissed blue eyes.

But the intense feelings shattered when she turned away. Dissolved into a frenzy. A most unpleasant feeling. One brought forth by unsatisfied longing. As if his world became less vibrant, less vivant when she wasn't there.

He needed to have her with him, always. He longed to vanquish the aching need inside him. To be rid of that unsettling feeling. And to be whole.

It wasn't a matter of discipline really. Patience was the keyword. But if she thought about it, patience did require discipline. So she had to admit the old man was right. But it would be most unwise to tell him that. There would be no living with him after that.

The obstinate old man had come into her life quite unexpectedly. She had met him at a charity event in a rest home. She had given a short speech there in honour of the war veterans. One of the youngest inhabitants of the rest home had come up to her. As he told her that he had been a butler in the Peacecraft palace and that he had recognized her, she could swear she'd seen tears glimmering in his eyes.
'Relena Peacecraft. O Lord. That I have lived to see this day.' He paused to study her face. 'Your mother's eyes. Her wilful gaze. And your father's chin.'

She had taken an instant liking to the old fellow, despite his gruff ways.

When she had heard he was going to be sent off to a facility on one of the colonies, she made a proposition. She offered him a place in her household in exchange for his help. He and Pagan could alternate shifts. It was an impulsive decision, unlike her. But she decided to act upon her emotions.

That was how he came to live with her. He was a clever and witty man, well studied, and often gave her food for thought. As today. He had told her that discipline was one of the most essential requirements of a politician. She had frowned and mulled over it for quite some time. And yes, the old man was right in a way.

Her musings were interrupted as her vidphone blinked into life. The screen read 'Preventer HQ'. That had to be Lady Une. She pressed the green icon.

A woman with a stern expression appeared on the screen. Her lips were pursed together and her brown hair was crisply tied back. Her face relaxed when she was met with the smile of the Vice Foreign Minister.

'Ms. Darlian.' Lady Une nodded curtly as a greeting. 'In light of the recent attacks, I suggest a meeting tomorrow morning discussing your security detail for the upcoming charity ball. We have received information there will be a terrorist faction active. Your approval is needed.'

Right to the point, as always. 'I understand.'

'Preventer Wind and Earth arrive tonight at 23:00 hour. They told me that they'd stop by for a visit tomorrow.'

That meant her brother was coming. Relena saw the smile that played upon Lady Une's lips.

'Preventer Wind apparently got a copy of Interstella.'

Relena's eyes widened as apprehension filled her mind. She sighed. The news of her disastrous one-night-stand with a famous actor had apparently made it all the way to Mars.

'I thought it was fair to warn you.' The Lady's eyes danced with mischief.

'Indeed. Now I'll at least have the time to say my goodbyes before I'm six feet under.'

The Lady smiled in response before she exterminated the connection.

Relena smiled whimsically. There had to be some serious trouble if her brother came over from Mars.

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