Zech's opened the door for Heero, guiding him through the large rooms of Releena's mansion. "Thank you for giving the relationship another shot." Zech's told the younger pilot. "My sister has been really depressed since you told her there was no way for things to work."
"I still don't think they will." Heero told him. "But a deal's a deal. You out-fought me, so I'll give your sister another shot. Maybe I should make her my mission."
Zechs laughed, but a bit nervously. "Just don't make the mistake of telling her that the reason you want her is because I made a bet with you."
Heero nodded. "Don't worry, I'm not stupid, just – " His words were cut off when his feet touched down on slippery liquid. He looked down on the floor and his eyes widened in shock. The polished wooden floor was covered in blood. Heero and Zechs ran to the source of it, where Releena was sitting in a chair, her wrists slit open and the blood still dripping onto the oak floor.
"Dear God." Zechs said, and searched for a pulse, despairing when he found no trace of life. "God, why would this happen?"
Zechs jumped when he heard the sound of a gun being loaded. With his other hand Heero set down the piece of paper he'd picked up while Zechs had looked for signs of life. Heero handed Zechs the gun, who was still too much in a daze and accepted it.
"Your sister died because of me." Heero's face was for once awash with emotion; shame and regret and sadness. "My life is yours to take."
Zechs wildly through the gun to the ground. "I don't want to kill you! I don't want anyone to die, God, Releena, why did you have to die?" He turned back to Heero. "Get the hell out of here. Get away from her, just get away!"
Heero backed away, looking miserable, and finally fled the room. Zechs took in a few deep breathes and shakily picked up the note, reading it slowly and carefully.
I can't go on living like this. The only person I ever cared about, has rejected me. I'm sick of being hurt. I would do anything for him, I would die for him, all I want is him to be happy, and i feel that as soon as i am gone, he will be happy, because I know as bad as it hurts me when we see each other, it disgusts him even worse. And I don't want him to disgusted anymore. But soon it will be all better, I will be gone, he will be able to get on with his life and everyone will be happy and better off.
I just want to let you know I do this for you Heero. I hope your happy.
Releena Peacecraft
When he put down the note, understanding more, he almost regretted leaving Heero alive, and reached for the discarded gun.