Had time so I decided to post up 2 more chapters. This is the first.

Celebrations and Disclosure

"I can't believe you went against my order. You were being completely reckless and could have endangered yourself and the members of this crew. What were you thinking?" asked an infuriated Heero.

"I was thinking that I could help in some way. I figured that with all the cannon fire they had a large stock of gun powder. If I could get to the gun powder then I could blow up the ship and we wouldn't have a problem with that part of the navy anymore."

"That's not the point. I asked you to stay inside"

"No you ordered me to stay inside. I may be part of your crew but I won't stand for someone barking an order at me. If you had asked me nicely I might have complied but I have something to prove so me complying would have been unlikely"

"What could that possible be?"

"That even though I am a woman I can protect those around me. I couldn't do that as Queen and now that I'm a pirate and have a whole crew to watch out for I want to do my part. Don't tell me I can't help when that's all I want to do. My life means nothing if I just stand on the sidelines and watch my fellow crew members die."

"You're too stubborn for your own good. You'll be the death of me someday"

"I'm sorry for worrying you but I don't want to stand on the sidelines"

"Alright. I won't ask you to do that again."

"Yo Heero wasn't that great? Who did it?" asked an ecstatic and curious Duo while walking up to them.

"She did"

"Really? I didn't think you had it in you good looking"

"Honestly I didn't think so either but apparently I proved us both wrong."

"Alright Duo get back to the wheel. Set course for the Winner Kingdom"

"Aye sir"

He ran off back to his duties while everyone else returned to theirs. She was excited for doing such a good job and being in a real battle but no one else was. She assumed that since they had been in so many battles the excitement of a win was gone. It seemed their only pleasure was in a job well done when taking over a country and putting a good ruler in it's place. Trowa made his way over to her and instructed her on how to hoist the sails and tie them nice and tight so they don't go flapping in the wind. She wasn't strong enough so everyone laughed at her expense and though it upset her she just did over and over again until she had gotten it right. Trowa was amazed at how quickly she had gotten it and how good and tight it was considering her strength.

"Alright since now the sails are up we need to clean the deck. It's simple you just..,"

He didn't get to finish his sentence when she grabbed a brush and filled a bucket with the sea water and began scrubbing down the floors. When she said she hadn't worked a day in her life she wasn't lying but that didn't mean she didn't watch and observe. Her floors had always been clean and because of that she knew how to clean the deck. By the time she was done everyone was in awe by how shiny and sleek it looked. No one had ever made their deck look so good. She was proud of herself and smirked when Heero came out of his room and became shocked at how good of a job she did. Some of the crew even went so far as to lay on it and feel the sleek texture of the smoothed out wood underneath them. It was such a spectacle but as soon as thre captain came down they all got back to work.

"Nice job Relena. I haven't had my ship look like this since I first obtained it"

"Obtained?"

"This used to be a Navy ship but I stole it and made it my pirate ship"

"I see"

"Since you were able to do the sails I'll have Trowa instruct you on how to load the cannons. Trowa!"

"Yes sir"

"Take Relena to the lower deck and show her how to load and use the cannons. Fire a few practice shots since there isn't anyone in the immediate area"

"Yes sir come on Relena"

She followed behind him and found herself in a room full of cannons and gun powder like the one on the Navy's ship.

"Alright. You take the gunpowder and put some into the cannon like this"

He uncorked the keg and filled the cannon with it.

"Then you grab a cannon ball and shove it inside. Make sure you pack it all in with this brush so it doesn't backfire"

He performed each task while she took it all in.

"Finally you aim the cannon and fire it by pulling on this string"

He pulled on it and the cannon ball went flying into the ocean.

"Now you try"

She did everything as she was told and when she was prepared to fire he told her he could see a life boat a little ways off with no one in it and try to aim for it. She moved the cannon until it was in her sights. Then after pushing it up and down to aim it correctly she fired. It hit the boat dead on and he was once again amazed at how well she had done.

"You're a fast learner. No one has been able to prepare a cannon and fire it right much less aim it right and hit an object with it as fast you. Pirating must be in your blood"

"Could be"

"Oh and you might want to change our last name"

"Why?"

"If people found out that you are a Peacecraft they might think we captured you and we don't need the people that we already saved thinking we kidnapped you."

"I could tell them that I did this of my own free will"

"No one would believe you. They would think we threatened you into coming with us"

"I see I guess I'll just call myself Relena Darilan"

"Why that name?"

"There was a couple who were my care takers while I was growing up and their last name was Darilan so in honor of them I'm going to borrow their last name"

"Sounds good"

It was starting to get dark and music could be heard from the deck. They made their way back up and everyone on deck was dancing, singing and playing instruments. Some were drinking. Others were just laughing themselves to death. It seemed they were celebrating but what could it be?

"Yo Relena come with me"

She followed Duo into the middle of the crowd and stood there while he yelled for silence.

"Everyone today is a day of celebration. Finally we have that damn Navy off our backs and its all because of Relena. She single handedly boarded their ship and blew it up from the inside. Thanks to her we will finally be able to get some rest with out worrying if they are going to spring an attack on us. So I say we should thank her for making our nights on this ship more relaxed. Here is to you Relena"

He handed her a cup of ale and she stared into it before throwing her hand into the air.

"Long live the Wing Pirates"

Everyone shouted their appraisal and downed their ale along with her. She almost coughed it up because of how strong it was but it was pleasant in way as it burned her throat on the way down. She walked over to the railing ale in hand and watched the horizon as the festivities continued on. Heero noticed from his position on the other deck that she pulled away from the crowd. Passing by revelry he made his way into the lower deck and pulled out the dress she ad been looking at before. He took it and when he reached the deck again he handed it to her.

"Put this on and when you come back I would like you to share a dance with me"

She took it, looked up at him, and nodded before running off. When she was done and walked onto the deck the crowd separated and gawked as they marveled at her beauty. The red was a nice comparison to her golden crown along with the pearls stitched into the fabric. Heero stood in the center and extended his hand to her. The crew started to play a waltz. They danced together as if they had been partners all their life. A turn here and a dip there. It was magnificent and for once their captain looked genuinely happy. After the music ended they bowed to each other. There was no time to talk as she was bombarded with dance proposals. Duo though got to her first and started a fast paced dance with her. Heero watched on as her smile grew and grew at how much fun she was having. She looked so much different from the day before. She had been so sad and angry but now she happy and her eyes sparkled with mirth. His heart raced as he watched her.

"You like her don't you?" asked Trowa from behind him.

"Possibly"

"Well, well. Our captain isn't as cold hearted as he appears. I must admit she is different. Most women would hate living like this but even after a day she accustomed to it and actually looks as if she enjoys it. She's brave too. I don't think anyone here would have jumped onto an enemy ship and tried blowing it up."

"How did she do with cannons?"

"Flawless. Her aim is even better then most of the men on this ship."

"Hn"

"If you like her then you should try being less cold to her."

"I have a job to do. My duties as captain come before personal pleasure"

"I wouldn't speak of her like that. I'm sure she's had to deal with it enough"

"What do you mean?"

'While we were in her kingdom I asked around what people thought of their rulers. All of them hated their King but they all loved his Queen. They said she was kind and tried fighting for them all time. She even went so far as to invite them all to the castle and have dinner at her table. Everyone felt sorry for her also because the King was horrible to her. He didn't care about her opinions just wanted her there for is personal pleasure. And when she wouldn't comply he would beat her."

"He would do that? How could she stay with him then?"

"It was all for her people. If she left then an uprising would have started and all her people would have been destroyed."

"I see"

"Heero when you danced it looked like you were truly content with her in your arms. Try trusting her and getting close to her. Maybe she'll like you. Maybe she likes you now but if you keep being cold then eventually she'll turn her back on you and you'll be alone forever."

"Thanks Trowa but I don't know if I can trust her just yet"

"Heero not all rulers are corrupt. Just look at Quatre"

"Yes but she's not Quatre"

"Fine do what you want but you should really think about what I said."

Trowa walked off to the lower deck. Heero remained until there was no one but himself and Relena there. She was once again gazing over the rail at the horizon at the moon and star lit sky. He walked over until they were standing next each other.

"I didn't think you would dance with me"

"Why wouldn't I?"

"I was cold to you when you only wished to help me and my crew. Though I was worried I shouldn't have yelled like that"

"You were worried about me?"

He blushed at not catching his statement.

"I worry about all of my crew."

"I see"

They were quiet again for a little bit until Relena decided to speak.

"I never wanted to be Queen"

"What?"

"I was content not being wed and being with my people but I forced into the marriage. You know he was horrible but I knew it first hand. My body is bruised from when I tried to stand up for myself. One on my face is starting show from when he hit me last. But I endured and did it all for my people. Does that make me foolish?"

"No it doesn't. It makes you fit to rule your kingdom. I wish more people were like you Relena"

"Thank you Heero. I'm going to turn in now. Good night heero"

"Relena wait"

"Yes Heero"

"The reason I do this is because…,"

He couldn't say it and she knew it.

"Heero"

She shook her head and continued down into her quarters. He was grateful that she didn't expect some semblance of his past from him. He watched her go, took one last look at the sky then ventured to his quarters for some much needed sleep.