Just A Wallet Photo-Chapter 3

Authors Notes: Well, these will be slightly longer notes (erm...right...) anyways, I realized there is some confusion about what Kado said at the very end of Chapter 2. Well, I didn't want to just have a one dimensional-story line (you know, at the exact time the orignal story was written) so I added a little bit of a twist...hmm...you can read it it ya want...make sure to reveiw, too! It was a bit fast paced, but...I'm hoping to become a better author as I go. Who knows, I may write a revised version of this story when I'm finished, hopefully with some more detail, etc...I tend to not explain a lot, but you'll find out. Right now it is Tuesday, January 30th 2001...tomorrow we have a day off from school... (PD day)...so I'll have some time to get this worked on! Not all of my reveiws were perfect...but, hey, when I become a professional writer one day, I'll know that ya can't please every1...heheheheh (oh boy...) Oh, and important note: Most of this chapter might not seem to fit with the title, but wait for Chapter 4...

Disclaimer: In no way do I own Gundam Wing for the five billionth time! ARGH! I do however own this storyline, so back off! I know Kung Fu! (Not really...dang...I got that from The Matrix...don't own that, either...) Oh, I greated Takenouchi Kumiko... (hahahaha...does that sound just a wee bit familiar? What's my name?)

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Chapter 3

Nomatter how good it felt to be with Heero, Relena still had an uneasy feeling every time her thoughts switched to Kado. She had phoned him about it, explaining that she felt differantly, and he had miraculously taken it quite calmly.

'Is that a little more that odd?' she thought, staring out of her window. 'Maybe he's just that calm sort of guy. Anyways, I hope I didn't hurt him to bad.' But she could imagine a lot of girls' reponses to her thoughts. "WHAT? Come on girl, tighten up those chains!"
'I guess I'm not like that...' Relena's thoughts shifted over to Heero. 'I can't wait to see him again!'

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Kado turned quickly, hoping nobody was following him. Chuckling, he shut the heavy door, and strided towards a big metal chair seated in the center of the room. Sitting down, let his arms to be clamped in thick, icy cold cuffs. His hands were magnetically slapped onto a square of buttons on each side. From the roof, goggles slowly came down and were pushed down over his eyes.

Slowly a screen glowed into view, and it flickered. The yellowish color faded and a person appeared.

She wore a long, silk robe covered in a rhinestone pattern, and she wore a faded veil over her face. Slowly, she realized she was being watched, and she coughed. "Kado. I know you have messed up again. What is it this time? Do you believe my visions are not true? Do you think I am lying about Relena's powers and her past as a princess?" Scowling, she shook her head. "You are disappointing me, Kado."

"Of course I believe you, Mistress Ayame. But I have reached a block." Kado's face turned angry just at the thought of Heero. "A young man has taken my place as Relena's attraction. A soldier, at that. A gundam pilot."
Mistress Ayame sat up straight. "What? A gundam pilot? No...it cannot be...what is his name?" She knew a few...a circus performer...junk salvager...a few more, at that...

"Heero Yuy."

"Heero Yuy?" the woman closed her eyes. "Oh...yes..."

"What is it?" Kado encouraged the woman to continue.

"In his past, he was a soldier, also. You were a prince, as you know, a heir and chosen to marry the Princess. She was called Relena Kioko Kaede." the woman sniffed, as if she was disgusted at what she was about to say next. "The soldier was new to the kingdom. He had fallen in love with her, and most unfortunately, the King and Queen encouraged whatever marriage to be availible to their daughter. So you were pushed away, and Heero married the princess."

"What about her powers?" Kado insisted.

"Her powers were discovered when she married Heero. The wedding ring possesed powers, which protected the kingdom and everything around them. Heero was a wonderful soldier, and when he fought, she was able to communicate with him and encourage him." Ayame sighed. "However...he died when their child, a girl named Koto, was only five. Relena was heartbroken, and her tears were so intense that the diamond released a strange power that the whole land turned white, and only the princess suddenly let out an angered cry. She then fell into a faint, and she left the kingdom with her daughter. She was never seen again. Nobody knew if she was alive, or where she was."

"So how will I get her back to her power?" Kado asked.

"Find the ring." Ayame explained. "And then get Relena alone. Slip the ring onto her ring finger, and kiss her immediantly right after. Hopefully, she will remember her past, but fall in love with you. Then, you can raise the kingdom once again."

"I like that plan..." Kado smirked. "Especially the part about having Relena to myself..."

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Heero heard a voice behind him, and he turned. Relena was running towards him. She had a tender, bright smile on her face.

"Heero!" she smiled and took his hand.

"Relena..." Heero felt stunned about how it felt to have her holding his hand...

"I feel kind of bad about breaking up with Kado..." Relena dropped her gaze and let go of Heero. The soldier's eyes clouded and clenched his fists.

"Look, Relena. If you think you're happier with Kado, go ahead. I'm not stopping you."

"No, Heero, I didn't mean it that way!" Relena cried, looking up and put her hand on his shoulder. "I...oh, I shouldn't have brought it up."

There was an uncomfortable pause.

'Oh, why did I have to bring that up?' Relena thought. 'I feel like an idiot.'

"I...I've got to go." Heero finally said, and Relena made a move to stop him.

'Maybe not...' she stopped herself and watched him walk slowly away and disappear down the street.

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Wufei turned suddenly, and scowled. "Maxwell...what do you want?"

Duo had a regular good-natured smile and shrugged. "Oh, I don't know..."

Sighing, Wufei put his sword away. "What?"

"Heero's been acting really weird." shaking his braided head, Duo looked up. "Ever since his hook up with Relena..."

"What hook up with Relena?" Wufei said suddenly. "When did this happen?"

"Oh, you don't know..." Duo shook his head, giving a sympathetic sigh.

"Why didn't you tell me, then?" the Chinese man grumbled, crossing his arms.

"Let's see...must have slipped my mind!"
"What mind?" Wufei asked, and it took Duo a moment to figure out what he had just said.

"Oh, shut up, Wuffie." Duo knew that taunting Wufei could turn slightly dangerous...but he was in the mood for some serious annoying.

"Maxwell..." Wufei drew his sword, his eyes narrowed dangerously.

"Y'know, Wuffie, if you keep on glaring...your face could get stuck that way." Duo smirked, and Wufei reminded himself not to run after him screaming. "Anyways, what I was saying. I think we need to poke around in this little 'thing' that's happening between them."

"You know, Maxwell, some people want some privacy!" Wufei retorted. "Maybe you should just leave those two alone! It's not like you have any dates...you don't know anything about relationships!"

"Errrr..." Duo growled. "And you do?" Instead of waiting for Wufei's reply, he continued. "For your information, I do have a date tonight!" Wufei looked stunned, but didn't ask who it was with. "Anyways, I don't like the sound of everything about this relationship." He turned serious. "There's definitly something deeper in this whole story than what comes to eye. What I'm trying to say, is, that for Heero and Relena's relationship to work, we need to find out some more. But if you don't want to help...it's not my problem."

He turned to leave, but Wufei stood up straighter. This was obviously something important...even if it was coming from Maxwell. "OK. I'll help."

"Am I hearing correctly?" Duo turned, another smirk on his face. "The Oh-Powerful Wuffie wants to help?" Ignoring the furious look on his face, Duo turned. "OK...well, I'm going to get ready for the date with...Kumiko Takenouchi!"
"Hey...I know her! She's that wealthy girl from that private school you ran into when Heero was screaming at you..." Wufei started, but Duo interrupted.

"Uh, don't go there. Anyways, she agreed to go out with me...so...it should be fun!" Duo grumbled. (AN: Oh, yeah, I wish...) "Well, I'm going!"

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It hadn't taken very much work to find the diamond. One simple search through the History museum, and Kado had managed to purchase the very expensive ring. But he had it, and that was all that mattered.

Slipping the ring into the velvet case, Kado looked around to make sure nobody was watching him. Hurriedly, he went to the pay phone and dialed. Relena's maid answered.

Deepening his voice, Kado said, "Hello. I would like to speak to Miss. Relena Peacecraft."

"What is the occasion, sir?" the woman questioned.

"Er...a business sponser." Kado thought quickly. "My name is Watanabe Juro."

"Hmm...alright." it was quiet for a second, and than the phone picked up again.

"Hello?"

"Hello, my name is Watanabe Juro. I have a very interesting buisness sponser. If you would like to meet me sometime, it would be very helpful."
"Oh...OK." she sounded slightly distracted.

'That blasted Heero Yuy must be on her mind...'

"Well, what about the Radio Tower?" Kado suggested...or was it? The screen room was there. Ayame would want to see Relena after her change.

"Alright." Relena agreed.

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Kado waited outside of the building. He saw Relena walking towards the building, obviously searching for him.

"Kado!" Relena gasped, stepping back. "Er...fancy seeing you here."

"Yes...I suppose you are looking for a buisness sponser?" a dark smile was placed on his lips.

"Kado?" Relena cried. "You...you tricked me!"

"Good, am I not?" Kado smirked, and grabbed her. "Come on."

"NO!" Relena wailed, pulling back. "Let go you-" Her words were cut short as he placed his hand over her mouth, and she was pulled into the radio tower.

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Quickly, he opened the door and pushed Relena into the room. "Ha, Relena! You're mine!" He whipped out the ring, pulled Relena's hand towards her and forced the ring onto her finger.

Right after that moment, he bent over and kised her.

The ring exploded with light, and Relena felt her ache with pain. Doubling over, she fell to the ground, crying out at the bright light that was in her face. Would it ever end? What was happening to her?

But after a few moments, the pain disappeared. "Kado..." Relena whispered, "You're here!"

Kado grinned again. She was hers. And Heero would be out of the picture...very very soon.

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