Regretting Nothing - Part 6
Disclaimer: No. I still don't own Gundam Wing. Not that I am even trying to.
Author's Note: Last time you were introduced to a new character, Christopher Ryan. Yes, he's special. As my roommate describes him, he's kinda of like Tasuki from Fushigi Yuugi with an education and money. Which means he's pretty smart without the two. However, he has a lot of the good qualities the Gundam pilots have. He just has to grow up a little bit first. As for Relena…I mean Sidney Marquette, she's had a lot of changes that will lead to a amazing end. She is suppose to be an extraordinary individual. People like her do unusual things. In a way some might say I am making her into a worthy partner for Heero. Don't quit now. I won't say that there's going to be a happy ending, but don't flame me if you have problem. I have pave the way for the story, and I have prepared you the best way I can. By the way, do you really think I would make it that easy for him to find her?
"You're-you're a girl!" Chris exclaimed.
Chris couldn't believe it. The beautiful red head that stood before him was Sidney Marquette. He expected some sniveling geek with glasses that he could easily intimidate. No, she looked very formidable. She wasn't wearing heels, but she still could almost see eye to eye with him. And he was 6'1''. He was expecting a guy.
"Yes, I am. Nobody has ever mistaken me for otherwise," she remarked smartly. 'Boy, does that sound like someone I used to know,' she mused.
"Aren't you some kind of model? I've seen you before," broke in Steve.
"As a matter of face, yes, I am a model," Sidney answered.
"Well, um, where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Steven Bailey. And this rude guy is Christopher Ryan," he said with a friendly smile.
'It doesn't matter. Never mind, that she's a girl. I can still take her down,' thought Chris. With that thought, he gave her an evil glare. His eyes were almost the same color as Heero's, but only shade lighter. So, the glare that he gave her didn't faze her the slightest bit.
"So, I take it, you're the second in the class," Sidney said with a smirk.
"I guess I am. Since you're a girl, and I'm a gentleman, I am going to warn you right now: I am going to blow you out of the water," Chris said in a cold voice with that he stalked off.
"You'll have to forgive him. He's a little uptight when it comes to grades," Steve said in defense of Chris.
"A little?" Sidney said arching one of her eyebrows.
"He's my roommate. He's very ambitious. I suggest you don't stand in his way," Steve said with a Southern twang. He was trying to be helpful.
"Don't worry. I can take care of myself," assured Sidney. After that she left.
* * *
Week became months now. The public at large forgot the news of Relena's disappearance. She was a fading memory in the minds of the people. Eventually, a new foreign vice-minister was elected to replace her. His name was Wei Robinson, a half Chinese and half American, he was diplomat who was thirty-four years old. He had over ten years in politics. Wei Robinson knew a lot about foreign policy and was said to be as wise and as judicious as King Solomon out of the Bible. He was educated in Oxford with a doctorate in Politic Sciences. He wasn't an absolute pacifist like Relena, but he was a pacifist who believed that people had the right to defend themselves reasonably and responsibly. Vice Minister Robinson was much more practically in his ideals. It didn't take long for people to decide that despite the fact Relena Darlian did a good job before, Robinson, he was better at it.
Many others realized that the charm that Relena had, the charm of a child, also made her inept. Some might have argued that she was quite mature for her age, but still it was wrong to rely on a child to have such a difficult job as maintaining peace. Granted, the five Gundam pilots were also quite young, they still didn't have the responsibility and the difficult job that Relena had.
The Preventers had other things to do, and most of the Gundam pilots have other things in their lives to take care of. So as soon as Heero, Millardo, and Nion showed up they decided to take over the investigation, so that the others could be freed up. Not that, Quatre, Wufei, Trowa, and Duo still couldn't help, but now they were officially taken off the case. There was nothing left. All the trails lead to dead ends. They had exhausted all possibilities. Millardo had assumed that his sister left because of the sudden death of her mother. It was as if she had vanished into thin air. As if she never existed in the first place. She was nothing more, but an afterthought.
* * *
Chris knew the rules of defeating one's opponent was to learn more about her. He had to observe her in her natural setting. He had to get information on her. Chris soon found out that Sidney Marquette was an overachieving individual, just like himself. She was majoring in the medical school of their university, Excelsior University. All indications showed that she had promise as a fine surgeon. However, he later found out that she want to go into pediatrics. Moreover, Chris could almost find nothing on her past. It was as if she never existed before going to Excelsior University. He had cornered Angela Hart, Sidney's friend and roommate, but got no information out of her.
"I see you've been checking me out for my weaknesses. Let me assure you right now: I am not afraid of you. I have dealt with far worse," Sidney said about a week after he had questioned Angie. She had caught me off guard and surprised him.
He turned to find her standing behind him. Her hair was now a rich brown mahogany, which contrasted very nicely with her now blue eyes. Her skin was tanned.
He let out a sigh, "Damn. What do you want, Marquette?"
"Hmmm. I wanted to talk to you. I want to settle things. Why is it you're giving me such a hard time about being at the top of the class?" asked Sidney.
"Because…I guess, it's because I've been the best wherever I've been. I didn't expect anyone to be able to beat me here. I guess it's hard to explain," mumbled Chris. For some strange reason, Sidney was making him feel like he was being a petty brat. She had the maturity and elegance over him. "How do you do it? How do you do so well without trying so hard?"
Sidney couldn't help but smile. He really wasn't that bad. He was just insecure. "I do well because I don't try as hard. I do well because I love what I'm learning. Yeah, sure I still study a lot, but I've learned that it's not the grade that matters. It's if you really learn anything important," she said looking at him.
"That's it. That's your secret?" asked Chris. He just couldn't believe how simple it was.
Sidney knew that she still wasn't getting through to him. She shook her head and decided to switch tactics. Sid never thought that she would be using her diplomatic skills for something like this. She rubbed her head with her index finger and her thumb. "Tell me, something Chris: are you really learning anything? Because you have to ask yourself, if you're learning for yourself or for your grades. What are you really trying to prove?" she said in a quiet voice.
Chris blinked twice. He never thought about it that way. 'Damn her. How does she do that?' he thought. He also thought of giving her a glare, but he knew that wouldn't work on her. He was now in deep thought. Sidney knew that she had won the argument, and she decided to break the silence.
"What's your major, Chris?" Sidney asked as she pulled a lock of hair that fell over her eyes behind one of her ears.
"I am a business major with a minor in electrical engineering," answered Chris, "I know that's a weird combination."
"No, not at all. Never be afraid to be unusual," she said shaking her head. This caused her hair to shake and return to a loose hanging frame around her beautiful face.
"It's obvious that you're not afraid of being unusual. You're the most unconventional person I have ever met," compliment Chris sincerely.
They look at each other for a moment, and then they burst out laughing. After they got over it, Sidney looked at Chris, and held out her hand. Chris respected her. She had earned it. He took her hand and gave her a firm handshake.
"Here's to a fair fight," said Sidney.
Disclaimer: No. I still don't own Gundam Wing. Not that I am even trying to.
Author's Note: Last time you were introduced to a new character, Christopher Ryan. Yes, he's special. As my roommate describes him, he's kinda of like Tasuki from Fushigi Yuugi with an education and money. Which means he's pretty smart without the two. However, he has a lot of the good qualities the Gundam pilots have. He just has to grow up a little bit first. As for Relena…I mean Sidney Marquette, she's had a lot of changes that will lead to a amazing end. She is suppose to be an extraordinary individual. People like her do unusual things. In a way some might say I am making her into a worthy partner for Heero. Don't quit now. I won't say that there's going to be a happy ending, but don't flame me if you have problem. I have pave the way for the story, and I have prepared you the best way I can. By the way, do you really think I would make it that easy for him to find her?
"You're-you're a girl!" Chris exclaimed.
Chris couldn't believe it. The beautiful red head that stood before him was Sidney Marquette. He expected some sniveling geek with glasses that he could easily intimidate. No, she looked very formidable. She wasn't wearing heels, but she still could almost see eye to eye with him. And he was 6'1''. He was expecting a guy.
"Yes, I am. Nobody has ever mistaken me for otherwise," she remarked smartly. 'Boy, does that sound like someone I used to know,' she mused.
"Aren't you some kind of model? I've seen you before," broke in Steve.
"As a matter of face, yes, I am a model," Sidney answered.
"Well, um, where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Steven Bailey. And this rude guy is Christopher Ryan," he said with a friendly smile.
'It doesn't matter. Never mind, that she's a girl. I can still take her down,' thought Chris. With that thought, he gave her an evil glare. His eyes were almost the same color as Heero's, but only shade lighter. So, the glare that he gave her didn't faze her the slightest bit.
"So, I take it, you're the second in the class," Sidney said with a smirk.
"I guess I am. Since you're a girl, and I'm a gentleman, I am going to warn you right now: I am going to blow you out of the water," Chris said in a cold voice with that he stalked off.
"You'll have to forgive him. He's a little uptight when it comes to grades," Steve said in defense of Chris.
"A little?" Sidney said arching one of her eyebrows.
"He's my roommate. He's very ambitious. I suggest you don't stand in his way," Steve said with a Southern twang. He was trying to be helpful.
"Don't worry. I can take care of myself," assured Sidney. After that she left.
* * *
Week became months now. The public at large forgot the news of Relena's disappearance. She was a fading memory in the minds of the people. Eventually, a new foreign vice-minister was elected to replace her. His name was Wei Robinson, a half Chinese and half American, he was diplomat who was thirty-four years old. He had over ten years in politics. Wei Robinson knew a lot about foreign policy and was said to be as wise and as judicious as King Solomon out of the Bible. He was educated in Oxford with a doctorate in Politic Sciences. He wasn't an absolute pacifist like Relena, but he was a pacifist who believed that people had the right to defend themselves reasonably and responsibly. Vice Minister Robinson was much more practically in his ideals. It didn't take long for people to decide that despite the fact Relena Darlian did a good job before, Robinson, he was better at it.
Many others realized that the charm that Relena had, the charm of a child, also made her inept. Some might have argued that she was quite mature for her age, but still it was wrong to rely on a child to have such a difficult job as maintaining peace. Granted, the five Gundam pilots were also quite young, they still didn't have the responsibility and the difficult job that Relena had.
The Preventers had other things to do, and most of the Gundam pilots have other things in their lives to take care of. So as soon as Heero, Millardo, and Nion showed up they decided to take over the investigation, so that the others could be freed up. Not that, Quatre, Wufei, Trowa, and Duo still couldn't help, but now they were officially taken off the case. There was nothing left. All the trails lead to dead ends. They had exhausted all possibilities. Millardo had assumed that his sister left because of the sudden death of her mother. It was as if she had vanished into thin air. As if she never existed in the first place. She was nothing more, but an afterthought.
* * *
Chris knew the rules of defeating one's opponent was to learn more about her. He had to observe her in her natural setting. He had to get information on her. Chris soon found out that Sidney Marquette was an overachieving individual, just like himself. She was majoring in the medical school of their university, Excelsior University. All indications showed that she had promise as a fine surgeon. However, he later found out that she want to go into pediatrics. Moreover, Chris could almost find nothing on her past. It was as if she never existed before going to Excelsior University. He had cornered Angela Hart, Sidney's friend and roommate, but got no information out of her.
"I see you've been checking me out for my weaknesses. Let me assure you right now: I am not afraid of you. I have dealt with far worse," Sidney said about a week after he had questioned Angie. She had caught me off guard and surprised him.
He turned to find her standing behind him. Her hair was now a rich brown mahogany, which contrasted very nicely with her now blue eyes. Her skin was tanned.
He let out a sigh, "Damn. What do you want, Marquette?"
"Hmmm. I wanted to talk to you. I want to settle things. Why is it you're giving me such a hard time about being at the top of the class?" asked Sidney.
"Because…I guess, it's because I've been the best wherever I've been. I didn't expect anyone to be able to beat me here. I guess it's hard to explain," mumbled Chris. For some strange reason, Sidney was making him feel like he was being a petty brat. She had the maturity and elegance over him. "How do you do it? How do you do so well without trying so hard?"
Sidney couldn't help but smile. He really wasn't that bad. He was just insecure. "I do well because I don't try as hard. I do well because I love what I'm learning. Yeah, sure I still study a lot, but I've learned that it's not the grade that matters. It's if you really learn anything important," she said looking at him.
"That's it. That's your secret?" asked Chris. He just couldn't believe how simple it was.
Sidney knew that she still wasn't getting through to him. She shook her head and decided to switch tactics. Sid never thought that she would be using her diplomatic skills for something like this. She rubbed her head with her index finger and her thumb. "Tell me, something Chris: are you really learning anything? Because you have to ask yourself, if you're learning for yourself or for your grades. What are you really trying to prove?" she said in a quiet voice.
Chris blinked twice. He never thought about it that way. 'Damn her. How does she do that?' he thought. He also thought of giving her a glare, but he knew that wouldn't work on her. He was now in deep thought. Sidney knew that she had won the argument, and she decided to break the silence.
"What's your major, Chris?" Sidney asked as she pulled a lock of hair that fell over her eyes behind one of her ears.
"I am a business major with a minor in electrical engineering," answered Chris, "I know that's a weird combination."
"No, not at all. Never be afraid to be unusual," she said shaking her head. This caused her hair to shake and return to a loose hanging frame around her beautiful face.
"It's obvious that you're not afraid of being unusual. You're the most unconventional person I have ever met," compliment Chris sincerely.
They look at each other for a moment, and then they burst out laughing. After they got over it, Sidney looked at Chris, and held out her hand. Chris respected her. She had earned it. He took her hand and gave her a firm handshake.
"Here's to a fair fight," said Sidney.