Author's note: I do not own Gundam Wing or its characters. This is for the 30 Kisses challenge using list eta. This is set directly after Zechs nearly kills Noin with Epyon.. Theme 3: The Speed of Dark.
Unthinkable
His hands were shaking. The adrenaline was high, and Epyon was screaming at him. God, had he just? He checked his monitors again, trying to calm his breathing. Noin's Taurus was still there complete with life sign.
He'd nearly killed her. When had things gotten so out of hand? Zechs called her image to mind a talisman against the fate that had almost occurred. How could he have come so close? The heat of battle was no excuse, the speed of the dark outside blurring all targets together into one. This was Noin; she was everything.
His past. His conscience. His first kiss. His companion. His subordinate. His friend. His wife. His future. His world. There was nothing left for him should she be destroyed. The future without her was unthinkable. Life without her was unthinkable.
Zechs shook his head, trying to clear it. He had to see things through. He couldn't let this mistake shake him. He just needed to know she was safe, and then he could finish things.