Imprisoned
Part 4: Entailment
By Moony
She came and with wonderful timing. I was about to fall apart. I didn't want to do it in front of anyone; but then again I didn't want to be alone when it happened. This is why I went to Duo's. But this proved to be a bit more painful that previously assumed. Watching him with Hilde and his child was almost too much. I thought of Relena and I sitting together watching our child take it's first steps or it's first word.
Dorothy apparently was suffering from the same thing I was or she wouldn't have come to me. She stormed in on me as I sat on my bed thinking of what I was going to do after Relena married Quatre. I looked up rather shocked, though I knew my face gave nothing of that sort away.
"Heero Yuy," She said. "I have found you. We must speak." She sat before I had time to question her. "I need to know how you feel about Relena and Quatre's engagement." Strait for the throat, that was Dorothy Catalonia.
"I hate it," I replied plainly.
"Good, because I have a plan to destroy it, but I need your help." I looked at her for a moment.
"Go on," was my reply. I was eager to hear this plan
* * * *
"Ow!" I yelped when the seamstress pricked me with her needle again.
"If you would hold still madam it would not happen," she said to me. I sighed and tried not to wiggle. The dress was beautiful, but I had a weird pressing on my heart that I couldn't explain. Was it anxiety about the plans Quatre and I had made? I couldn't be sure. I wondered if at this very moment Heero was thinking of me or if he even cared that I was marrying Quatre. Oh I hoped he did. I hoped he would come soon. That he would rush through that door any second and sweep me off my feet and carry me away, but I know better than to believe in fairy tales like that any longer. I gave out a long sigh and wished the seamstress would finish soon.
"How's it going?" Quatre asked me while we shared dinner the same night my dress was completed. I ran that question through my head many times. 'How's it going?'
I wanted to say 'I'm doing horribly! I think we should call the whole thing off. It's killing me!' but instead I said, "I'm doing okay, what about you?"
"Dorothy left," he was changing the subject, but it was interesting news.
"Do you know where she went?" I asked eagerly. If my prince charming wasn't going to show, then at least his princess would.
"No, but I have people working on it. I do know she went to the colonies," Quatre explained.
"Oh?" I wanted to dance. Maybe she was going to find Heero to stop the wedding.
"How much longer until the day?" Quatre asked me.
"A month," I replied. "And everything is on schedule." Quatre sighed and leaned back in his seat. "Are you having second thoughts?" I blurted out.
"Are you?" Quatre shot back. I looked away from him. We talked no more on the subject. We stayed on neutral subjects such as the weather and the flowers that we wanted at the wedding. When he left he kissed me on the cheek. I was beginning to wonder if this conspiracy of ours was tearing up the friendship we had.
* * * *
"So you are in love with him," I said. Dorothy looked away from me.
"Yes I do love him," she admitted. "And the fool that I am, I didn't realize it until now. I watched him propose you know," She looked over at me. "They looked very much in love." I raised an eyebrow at her. She was apparently hurting. Her eyes seemed taunted.
"And you have a plan to break them up?" I asked. She swallowed and nodded.
"If I remember Relena as well as I think I do she'll still be in love with you, whether she's marrying Quatre or not," Dorothy explained. I didn't believe her. I had pushed Relena too far. Running from her. I knew she kept trying to find me, but I couldn't stand it if I put her in more danger than she already had. There were still people out for my life at the time and I didn't want her used to get to me. Now there weren't and I was too late.
"And your point?" I replied.
"If you go back there and just make a few appearances around Relena. Do not go and speak to her, just let her see you in a crowd and other things of that nature. Relena will loose her nerve and call off the wedding," Dorothy enucleated.
"Don't under estimate Relena, Dorothy. She's a very strong woman," by saying this I knew Dorothy would read between the lines to know I was in love with Relena. Dorothy smiled at me with her eyes sparkling.
"Will you do it?" she asked me.
"Mission accepted," was my reply. She stood and nodded. She began to walk out. "What is your plan with Quatre?" I called after her. She turned and looked at me.
"I have my own ideas. As long as you stick to your part everything will fall into place. I'll be waiting outside," she smiled eerily at me, then left. Duo walked in soon after.
"So what's up man?" he asked.
"I'm going to Earth," I explained. "Thank you for your hospitality."
"You're going to Relena?" he questioned stupidly. I had been packing at this time. I gave him what he called the 'death glare.' Then nodded. He laughed. I felt like shooting him, but recalled the thought and picked up my bag and headed out of the room. I said a quick goodbye to Hilde and Duo's son. Duo stopped me at the door however.
"How she knew you were here I don't know, but er, here and remember I'm just the messenger," Duo said quickly and stuffed an envelope in my hand. He hastily walked back to the front room with Hilde. I looked down at the envelope and then opened it. I read it and my blood began to boil. She signed it herself. Damn it! I ripped it up and threw it on the ground. It was the second invitation from her that I had done that to. I walked outside and got into Dorothy's limo.
* * * *
I was surprised at the sudden announcement, but I couldn't have been happier for her. Quatre was a wonderful choice for my sister's husband. Much better than that Heero Yuy she was obsessed with only a little while before. Noin was asked to be the maid of honor. She of course accepted excitedly. I was asked to give my little sister away. I told Relena I would have to speak to Quatre before I gave her to him. She complied. The date for my meeting was set.
"So Quatre, what do you have planned for my little sister after your big day?" I asked Quatre.
"Well, she's going to quit her vice minister job and move to the colonies to help me with my empire," Quatre smiled.
"Sounds well laid out Quatre. How does Relena feel about it?" I questioned.
"It was her idea," Quatre leaned back in his chair.
"Well then," I said surprised. "It looks like you two have everything under control. You will be a wonderful couple and I think you will be very happy together. You both have my blessing. I will give Relena away to you at the wedding happily!" He and I both stood up. We shook hands.
"Relena will be overjoyed," Quatre commented. "I'll see you at the dress rehearsals?"
"Of course," I said happily. "Oh, one more thing. Have you made sure Heero Yuy will not be crashing the wedding?" Quatre gave me an odd look.
"Why would he do something like that?" Quatre asked.
"Because⦠Oh never mind," I sighed. I had been sure Yuy was in love with my sister, I guess not. And I was more than happy to take Quatre's word that everything was fine. "See you then Quatre. I'll be happy to have you in the family." And we parted ways. I was sure Relena and Quatre would be very happy together.
