Disclaimer: Don't own Gundam Wing, but I own Violet, Carina, Jazmine, Marie, Brittany, Shigeru and Yu. That's all people! Oh yeah, the song I'm using here isn't mine too. It belongs to a local band named Rivermaya.

Chapter 14: A Façade Only One Can See Through

"Close your eyes, dry your tears, cause when nothing seems clear, you'll be safe here…"

Yu's voice filled Violet's mind as he sang. She had played the series of songs Yu had given her-the one he himself composed.

"From the sheer weight of your doubts and fate-weary heart, you'll be safe here. Remember how we laughed until we cried? At the most stupid things like we were so high. But love was all that we were on. We belong. And though the world will never understand this unlikely union and why it still stands. Someday we will be set free, pray and believe. When the light disappears and when this world's insincere, you'll be safe here. When nobody hears you scream, I'll scream with you, you'll be safe here."

Violet clutched onto her blanket and buried her face in her pillow, trying to muffle the sounds of her cry. She heard the door open.

"What happened to you?" The same cold voice asked in a monotone.

"Just close the door." He closed the door gently and locked it.

"Now tell me what happened."

"Leave me alone!" Violet got her other pillow and threw it at him.

He caught the pillow, saying, "I'll call the others."

"No! Don't!" Violet shouted.

"What do you want then?"

"Just leave me alone." Violet said. She heard Heero's footsteps closer to her.

"You won't understand anyways." Violet added. She felt his hand grab her shoulder. He forced her to face him.

"Crying again? When will your crying ever stop?" He asked with a hint of sarcasm.

"You're not making me feel any better. Leave me alone!" Violet stood up and pointed to the door. Heero walked closer to her and pulled Violet into an embrace.

"Would this make you feel better?"

"I'll collapse on you Heero." Violet said through her stifled cries.

"I'd like that to happen." He whispered gently in Violet's ear.

"Heero…"

"What went wrong?"

"I can't tell you. You might tell the others." She said.

"Trust me. Like I've grown to trust you." Violet's hands managed their way to his chest. Violet closed her eyes and rested her head in Heero's neck.

"My friend… H-He's the head of Black Rose…"

"When did he tell you?"

"T-This morning after I left the base… Heero… I don't understand why it has to be like this…"

"It's gonna be okay."

"How can you say that? You don't understand at all!" She looked up to him and he looked down at her

"Forgive me if I don't understand… This is the only thing I can do for you." He gently pressed his lips over Violet's, making her brain slow down in its process. She parted from the kiss, saying, "I'm okay now Heero. Thanks. Your all made me feel better." She rested her head on his broad shoulders and closed her eyes.

"Does this mean?" Heero asked.

"Yes… I like you too."

His arms tightened the embrace, making her feel more secured. Violet was okay now-she thought. The next day, Heero and her joined the others in the base.

"IS everything okay with you? Yesterday you were in an awfully bad mood." Jazmine said, placing a hand on her shoulder. Violet smiled at her, saying, "Of course I'm fine. Never better. A headache just came up yesterday. Sorry for making you worry." "Apology accepted. You must've done some quick brain-racking yesterday, thinking for a plan." Quatre said.

Violet laughed slightly, saying, "Zechs must really be mad at me for yelling at him yesterday." "On the contrary, he was actually proud of you. He said that you could now stand for yourself." Trowa said. Marie, Carina, Brittany, Jazmine and Violet started giggling.

"Zechs has been overprotective of Violet even though he says he'll let her go." Marie said. "Yeah. I'm guessing his fatherly instincts won't allow him to let go her." Jazmine said. "I can see your point." Quatre said.

"Well hello there. It's nice to see you all so happy." Zechs appeared on the screen. "Hi Zechs! Uh… I wanna apologize for yesterday." "No problem. I'm…" "Proud of me?" Violet asked. "I'm betting Trowa told you that." They all laughed except for Heero, Trowa and Wufei.

"Anyways, I've set the areas where you should place the LA2 bombs. With the exception of Violet that is. Fire, you'll be using the LA3 bomb. You'll be the cause of the big explosion that will destroy the Antarctica base once and for all." Violet nodded.

"Duo and Jazmine, you set bombs from perimeter 1 to 5. Trowa and Marie, 5 to 10. Be sure to place it at the vulnerable spot of the construction." The four nodded.

"Look at the blueprint in front of you." Blueprints of the place appeared in front of them.

"Heero, Quatre and Wufei, you'll all be attacking at the front line. Brittany and Carina, you will only assist Violet until hall E2. After you've escorted her there, leave the premises immediately. And finally, Violet, infiltrate the main office as fast as possible." Violet nodded.

"You may leave. That is all."

"Zechs, what time is the carrier gonna arrive tomorrow?"

"Oh, you'll be leaving early dusk. I don't want anyone to see you depart. Exactly 4:00 in the morning, meet here at the base and I'll personally usher you to your carrier."

They nodded. All of them stood up and left. Heero and Violet of course went directly to her room.

"Are you sure about infiltrating the base alone?" Violet nodded. "I'll be okay. Don't worry about me." "Here." He handed Violet a microchip and an earpiece.

"What's this for?"

"Call me if ever you need help in there."

"You don't have to worry… I'll be okay…"

"Please." She looked into his eyes as she accepted his offer. Violet felt his hand touch her cheek.

"It'll be okay, don't worry. I promise to call you if I need help." Violet said, smiling.

"Don't say that. You don't have to put up another façade. I know you're wearing a mask again. It may have fooled the others, but not me."

Violet held his hand and said, "I have to wear it or else the others will feel sad too."

"They won't." A few tears fell out of Violet's eyes and onto the carpeted floor.

"Don't cry." Heero simply whispered.

"I'll try." She answered, closing her eyes. He placed his lips over Violet's and closed his eyes. He was the only one who could see through her mask-the only one to see the real sadness in Violet Beverly's eyes.

A/N: Another OOCness on Heero's character… Forgive me! I'm still thinking on how to twist Heero a little so he can fit as Violet's lover. Oh well. Sorry about the previous chapter. Heero didn't succeed in killing me.

Duo: Thanks to me!

Me: Yeah, thanks. I owe you one. But why were you so eager to let me live anyways?

Duo: Your story is not gonna get cut! Besides, it wasn't right.

Quatre: How are you? It's good that you're still alive.

Me: (smiles) Thanks also to you Quatre.

Heero: I hope you learned your lesson on touching my laptop.

Me: Sheesh, it was just a small portion. Why would you get mad if I found out you hated-

Heero: (drags me away) Quatre.

Quatre: Please review. I don't know what's up with Heero and Em, but maybe we'll find out when I talk to Em. Bye for now! Please don't forget to leave a review! Oh yeah, there's a special mention here. This chapter is dedicated to Cosmiclimate who supposedly is getting freaked out because of these long conversations at the end of some chapters. Em is hoping you get even more freaked out. Oh, review by the way. Thanks!

Duo: Woah! Wait up! Em wants to ask for a little help here by the way. She says that she needs some assistance to write a fighting scene. Just e-mail her if you're interested! THANKS! Her e-mail add is okime underscore imreal at yahoo dot com. Special mentions also to Kidishcaresh, Flesh and Bonez, Robin Maxwell, Saferia, Sakura, Ab Y Elu, FICC and Agent Ukiya.