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Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing, though if I did, I would have made the series continue, just cause Heero is my favourite anime character of ALL TIME!

To Catch a Shooting Star

Ch.2 – Warm welcome, cold reply

"I've missed you...Heero."

It was the first time they had spoken in two years. Even after all this time, she missed me...Relena... Heero was tired. It was clear for everyone to see that he had been busy during his absence. "Heero, please, come inside and rest. You look like you can use some sleep. I'll have Pagan prepare a suite for you. Do you intend on staying for some time? I could make arrangements for a long-term stay if you'd like..." Relena was having trouble hiding her emotions, and she could tell Heero noticed her eagerness. "We need to talk..." "Right now? But you just got here, I thought – " "Now, Relena." Everyone was shocked. "As you wish..."

Relena was hurt, but only showed it for a fraction of a second before turning and leading him up and into the building. The building was the former institute where she was teaching pacifism to the young daughters of members of the Romefeller Foundation. Now, it was used as the Preventer HQ, although she kept her old office room. There were several rooms as well, for those who lived onsite, along with temporary guest rooms for important dignitaries and visitor to stay in, which was often the case. Since Relena basically lived here, which turned out better for everyone; she was constantly busy, and it was easier for her guard to keep an eye on her and protect her.

"Shall we go to my office, then?" "No, I need to talk to you in private. Meaning no guard, either." He looked back at Duo, Quatre, and Lady Une, who had followed them. "Hey, anything you need to say to the princess, you can say in front of us. We promise not to tell anyone," Duo said with a wide grin on his face. "We'll talk later, I don't have all day." Heero didn't look or sound happy. "As you wish, Heero. Please let me know if you will be needing anything at all." Lady Une smiled and walked off to her office. "Heero, what is it that you need to say that me and Duo can't hear it either? We are her guard, you know." Quatre looked at Heero pleadingly, but to no avail. "Quatre, I already said I'll talk with you later. I don't have time for this." "I see...c'mon Duo, let's go. Just contact us if you need anything." They turned and left. "Let's go out to the garden, then. We can talk there." Relena led the way, with Heero walking a few steps behind her. When they got to the garden, Heero started.

"Relena, you're in danger. There's a spy in Preventer who's been leaking information about the headquarters' defences and personnel. I think someone's going to attempt to assassinate you. I'm taking you somewhere to hide out for a while until I can deal with this." Wow, he comes back after two years to tell me someone is trying to kill me. Great. "Heero, aren't you being a little hasty? And how come you have to deal with this? Why can't the Preventers do it? You look so tired, you should rest." "There isn't time. Whoever wants you dead isn't on Earth. They are centred somewhere in the colonies, and like I said, there's a Preventer leaking info. I'll deal with this personally, just let me take you somewhere safe first." "My brother is in the colonies with Noin right now, can't they deal with it?" "Zechs is the one who's gonna protect you while I'm gone." "But he's already there; wouldn't it make more sense for him to deal with it? Besides, if I'm going to be somewhere hidden, I assume I won't be allowed visitors and such. I'd be happier if you were the one protecting me..." "Relena..." "Heero, please, I haven't seen you in two years. I want to spend some time with you..." Whatever Heero was thinking at this point, he wasn't willing to share.

"Relena, this isn't up for discussion. I'm taking you, and that's final." "Heero, I am the Vice Foreign Minister of the Earth Sphere Unified Nation. You can't just take me and expect the world to comply. If you don't stay to protect me and just run off again, I will make it very difficult for you. I'm tired of just letting you run off while I stay behind worrying!" Heero was taken aback. I won't let you have your way this time, even if you're doing all this to protect me! Relena thought to herself. She had a determined expression on her face, staring hard into Heero's eyes. "Fine. I'll stay behind as your bodyguard. But you have to do exactly as I say."

I wasn't at all sure how I wanted this scene to play out, but I think I've set things up for a 1 on 1 between them. Again, R&R please!