Pretty Hate Machine
Author's Notes: Yes, I'm back again with the 2nd chapter. I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter, there's more where that came from. Funniebones, yes, it is supposed to be funny. =) This chapter will also have a lot of funny stuff, and a little angst.
Northstar: Yes, I think it is time for some angst.
Black Crowe: Yes, I am aware of that. There will be some angst, and the end of this chapter will be a cliff hanger! (evil laugh)
Rating: PG. There is implied 3x4 in this chapter
I do not own Gundam Wing, so, you cannot sue me. Once again, if I did own it, Relena would not exist. =)
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Heero and Relena continued walking back towards the stables, which was a long way off. After a few minutes, Relena began to complain.
"I am so tired! Why do we have to walk again? Heero?"
Heero didn't hear her. He was busy petting his mount's velvety muzzle, and the mare was nuzzling him back. They seemed to have established some sort of bond.
"HEERO?! Did you hear me?!" Relana asked suddenly, causing her horse to spook and move away from her.
"You nag! I hate you!" Relena cried, and threw down the reins.
"Heero! I'm tired of walking! And my horse hates me! Can I ride your horse? My feet are so tired!" Relena finished softly, giving Heero a puppy dog look.
"Fine," Heero sighed, and handed Relena his reins. Relena smiled with glee, and went to the right side of the mare. She placed her hands on the English saddle, with one hand holding the reins, and lifted her foot up. Heero obliged, and hoisted her up into the saddle.
Immediately, the little mare pinned her ears. Before Relena could even get her other foot in the stirrup, the mare took off toward the stables.
Heero stood there dumbfounded, as did the gray gelding. He cracked a grin when he heard Relena's screams again, but immediately raced after her on foot.
Relena lost her balance, and started to slip off the speedy mare. Her left foot was still stuck in the stirrup, and she was being hauled along the ground as the mare raced along the woody path of the park back toward the stables.
The trip back wasn't that long since the mare was running, and she immediately slowed down in front of the closed gate in front of the stables. She lowered her head toward the disheveled Relena, and nickered.
"You hideous beast!" Relena roared, and violently pulled her foot out of the stirrup. Heero came jogging up on Relena's horse a few minutes later, and the gelding seemed to obey Heero just fine.
Relena looked up in shock and disgust, then managed to stand up with Heero's help.
"I'm so sorry Relena! I can't believe the horse just took off like that!" Heero said sincerely.
"That's twice in one day!" Relena spat, and threw the reins to a waiting groom. Heero handed the reins of the gelding to the same groom, and they walked off together.
Heero took in Relena's appearance, and chuckled. She was covered in dirt, and had leaves and small twigs in her unruly hair and outfit. She didn't seem to notice though.
As they continued to walk away, Relena took a misstep and broke the heel of her right riding shoe, causing her to fall over into the grass. She sat there with an incredulous look on her face. Heero just smiled at her, and offered his hand.
"Wait! I cannot make an appearance at the restaurant looking like this!" Relena shrieked.
"I have to go home to change!"
Heero looked at his watch. "We can't be late for the reservations, like you said." Heero replied, and Relena just scowled at him.
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"Miss Relena, I am sorry, but you cannot come into this restaurant looking like that. We have a dress code." The manager said, looking over Relena with obvious disapproval.
Heero and Relena had just walked into the luxurious and very expensive restaurant, and Relena was being turned away.
"I am your best customer!" Relena hissed. "You better let me in here, or I will see to it that this establishment closes down! You will have…rats, or something of that matter!" Relena threatened.
The manager just nodded in fear, and showed Relena and Heero to their most private and romantic table for two in the back of the restaurant. Everyone in the restaurant stopped talking and eating to stare at the dirt/leaf/twig covered Relena, as she and Heero made their way through the restaurant. Everyone except Quatre and Duo.
Quatre had decided to take Duo out to eat at the same restaurant. He figured it would cheer his friend up. And besides, it was good for him to get out of the safe house.
"I can't believe Heero loves Relena!" Duo said softly, absently twirling his spoon in the soup.
Quatre smiled with encouragement. "It's just a phase Duo, trust me. And, by the way, I thought you and Heero were just friends?" Quatre asked.
"Well, we were. Or so I thought." Duo replied. "But, now that I know he is in love with Relena, I got all of these feelings and thoughts that I never had before…" Duo said, his voice trailing off.
"Go on." Quatre said, taking a sip of his tea.
"Well, I got jealous. What right does Relena have to take Heero away from me?!" Duo asked.
"Well, you and Heero technically were just friends. So, Relena isn't trespassing, as you feel she is." Quatre said.
"Hell yes she is! That's all she does is trespass! She trespassed at our safe house, and now Heero! She'll die for that, I'll make sure of it!" Duo swore, shaking his fist in the air.
"So, are you admitting that you love Heero?" Quatre asked.
"No…well, I don't know! I have no experience with liking another guy. I've only liked girls! I know I am most definitely NOT gay, but then why am I having these feelings?" Duo asked, suddenly very confused.
"What are you feeling?" Quatre asked.
"I'm feeling hurt and betrayed. And I feel I'm going to kill that slut when I have the chance." Duo said, eyes narrowing. He smiled at the thought of killing Relena.
"I wonder how many different ways there are to kill her." Duo thought aloud. [1]
Quatre just smiled.
Back at Relena and Heero's table, Relena was having a horrible time. One of the twigs fell out from her hair and landed in a candle, causing a large flame to burst forward. Their waiter came to put the fire out, and Relena demanded to be seated at another table without a candle.
"So, are you having a good time?" Heero asked, pausing to drink some of his water.
"Oh, just splendid." Relena said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Well, that's good, because I have to tell you something." Heero said, and looked deep into Relena's eyes.
Relena's heart began to beat a hundred times per minute, and she felt she would swoon from the intense look in Heero's eyes.
"Whatever it is Heero, it's yes! Oh yes!" Relana replied, and Heero smiled at her.
-Black Crowe
Tehehehe! What did you guys think?! Also, [1] refers to my other story, called "So Many Different Ways." It's a story about all the different ways Relena can be killed. =) HAHA!
Stick around for the last chapter!