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_K her is the epilogue. It is short, but this is all that I intended on writing for this part. It was just to wrap up that dream sequence Heero had with Duo
Lose and Gain
Chapter 10 'The end'
The music began to die down and Heero pushed Solo up further on his shoulder where he had begun to slip from his precociously perched position. Most of the guests had filed out and only the Gundam pilots and their girlfriends, or wives where left. Wufie and Sally where still dancing as where Quatre and Dorothy, who had her head perched on his shoulder and her eyes closed in pleasure. Those two had just gotten engaged a couple of days ago. After Quatre's 'near death experience' he had decided he couldn't wait any longer. Trowa was talking quietly with his sister, Catherine, with blond-headed girl he'd never seen before. She had introduced herself as Midi.
Even though he'd missed the wedding he hadn't missed much. The reception was always where most of the action took place. After all it was funny to watch Solo scramble around in an attempt to catch the garter belt, of which he did get eventually. He was as crafty and as much of a womanizer as Duo even at the age of four. He had a way for charming all the single woman with cute little sayings and his little smile. Heero smiled as he glanced over his shoulder at the sleeping boy. He was completely exhausted and covered in cake. His small round cheeks were covered in the sticky remnants of icing. Heero glanced back at the empty reception hall and decided it was time for them to leave as well.
"Where leaving." Heero called out to the last two dancing couples and Sally looked up from Wufie and smiled.
"We'll see you later Heero." She called after him and turned back to Wufie. "Love you." She whispered.
Wufie smirked. "You too woman."
Heero shook his head a little and turned to leave. He would have never thought those two would get married. When they weren't down each other's throats they didn't speak to each other, but who was he to question love. Relena a born pacifist had fallen for a born killer. The saying worked either way, but it was still true. You can't choose who you love.
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Heero entered the house feeling unusually tired. He supported the sleeping Solo with one hand and shut and lock the door with the other. As he walked up the stairs to the bedroom he pulled his shoes off by stepping on the heels and shrugged his way out of his jacket without stopping. He picked the jacket up and entered his room. Depositing Solo on the bed he pulled off his dress shirt and socks and crawled into bed beside him. As soon as his head hit the pillow he was asleep.
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A bright light brought Heero awake he blinked and tired to see through it but it was hopeless. He squinted as the brightness intensified to a shockingly intense glow that entered his body and seemed to shine from his fingertips. It felt it pulse through him like a warm wave of happiness and he couldn't help the smile that appeared on his face. Then as soon as it was there it was gone. He opened his tightly clenched eyes and found himself in an empty white space.
Heero swallowed and ran his hand through his hair in confusion. This all looked so familiar, like he'd seen it before. Nervously he glanced down at his feet, they where bare, as was his chest. This was what he had fallen asleep in. Just when he was feeling more lost then ever before a voice reached him from what seemed like miles away and the shape of two personages materialized in front of him surrounded by the blinding light.
"Heero." It spoke evenly its beautiful voice echoing in the emptiness. "Heero it that you?"
The voice was so familiar. He would know it anywhere. Only one person's voice sang to him and touched his soul so deeply. It was his love, his angel. "Relena." He whispered half-choked as he pulled his hand in front of his face to stop the blinding light from stinging his eyes.
"Heero, It's me." Her voice was soft and filled with so much joy. "I've waited a long time to see you again." She said slowly.
Heero was still looking at the ground. "I wanted to know that you where all right for so long." He told her. Heero was elated. He wanted to see her touch her so badly it ached, but also it was different. He knew that her death wasn't his fault he knew that when he woke she would be gone and somehow he was okay with it. He still loved her more than life itself, but he was finally letting her go. He was freeing her and himself.
"You can look up now." She said giggling a little.
Heero did and felt his breath catch she was radiant, beyond beautiful. "I God. I missed you." He said tears of joy building in his eyes. He wanted to go to her wrap her in his arms, but he couldn't seem to move.
"I know." She said simply and smiled. "I miss your voice." She looked down at her side and smiled again. "And he's been waiting to meet you."
Heero followed her gaze down to a little boy who looked exactly like him. The shaggy brown hair was the same, but his eyes where a deep aqua like his mother's. It was Trey. The son he had never known.
"Trey?" He asked softly.
The boy nodded. "Yes, and you're my Daddy."
Heero nodded. "Yeah. I am." Still though he couldn't move.
"I saw what you did for Solo." Relena's voice cut into his thoughts. "You're a wonderful Dad Heero."
"I tried." He swallowed unable to take his eyes off the boy. Was he mad at him because of Solo? Had he betrayed his real son? Just as the thoughts entered his mind the boy broke from his mother's grasp and leapt into his arms.
"I love you." He said. "I love you, am not mad. Solo needs a Daddy too. And Duo take care of me." He smiled slowly and wiped a tear from Heero's cheek. "Don't worry."
Heero hugged him back. "I won't." He said truthfully. "Not ever again."
"Good." The little boy responded and climbed down to stand back beside Relena.
"Are you afraid to hug me." Relena asked slowly a little hurt seeping into her voice.
"Afraid you'll disappear if I dare touch you." Heero said slowly and swallowed hard. "I've dreamed of holding you in my arms for so long."
Relena stepped forward and took his hand in hers. "I've missed you." She said softly. "I missed your touch."
"Hey Trey, why don't you come with me and leave your Dad alone for a minute. You can meet Solo."
Heero looked up from Relena's gaze to see Duo and Hilde not too far away. "Just thought you two needed some private time." He winked and took hold of Trey's hand. "I told you Solo had the answers Heero. Thank you for taking care of him for me."
Heero nodded and smiled as the three of them faded away. Heero turned to Relena again and brought his hand up to touch her silky skin. He closed his eyes in contentment at the familiar sensation. His finger brushed over her mouth and he kissed her lips remembering all the wonderful years they had spent together. He knew in that instant whenever he thought of Relena and Trey he would remember this and he would feel peace. His soul would never torment itself with guilt again. He was free.
"I love you." He whispered as he broke the kiss and leaned over until their foreheads touched. "I love you forever."
"I love you too." Relena told him and wrapped her fingers around the back of his neck and smiled. "Just remember that I love you no matter what. And watch after Solo. He's good for you Heero."
Heero kissed her nose lightly. "I know. It took me a long time to figure it out."
Relena giggled. "You takes you a long time to figure everything out." She sighed and smiled. "I love that about you though."
Heero smiled back. "I know you do." With that he leaned in for a another kiss and felt the warm sensation return as their lips met and he didn't even realize he was leaving her until he heard her voice.
"I love you." It whispered.
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Heero opened his eyes slowly and let them adjust to the darkness of the room. Unconsciously he reached his hand to his lips that where still tingling from the kiss. He remembered everything. Finally he was free. He had filled the hole in his heart. Guilt no longer claimed him.
Heero turned to his side to see Solo smiling and almost laughing in his sleep. There was no doubt in Heero's mind that he was talking to his parents.
I know someone suggested I write a sequel and I might if I come across a good enough idea. Thank you all for reading and I hope you like the end.