Once Upon A Time 7
By: Rage Barton

Rage: I don't own Gundam.
Jade: Me want puppy.
Rage: Me getting puppy.
Jade: Me hate you.
Rage: Me know that already.




Trowa looked nervously at the phone. He didn't know whether or not it was a good idea to call Relena, especially if she was in the office. He picked up the phone and then hesitated. Suddenly, the phone rang.

"Barton here."

"Did you have a heart attack when you saw Heero again?"

Trowa looked at the smiling face of Duo Maxwell.

"I was just about to kill you for not telling us that he's alive."

Duo's grin disappeared and turned into a frown.

"Well I found out about 2-3 years ago. By then, well, you and Relena were engaged, What was I supposed to do? What was I supposed to say? 'Oh yes Trowa and Relena, you have my blessing on the wedding! Oh by the way, I found out that Heero's back from the dead. So when's the wedding again?'"

Trowa frown and glared at Duo. Duo only sighed; his usual cheery self completely disappeared. His eyes were dark.

"Trowa, you should of seen him when I first found him. He was in the hospital, and he was devastated. He was not the man he used to be. He...he was completely destroyed. His only wish was that I keep his secret. You...you...you never saw the haunted look in his eyes...they...were so...scary... it was completely..."

Duo stopped and buried his face in his hands. He couldn't go on, the memory was haunting him. He looked at Trowa, and his eyes told it all. Trowa sighed.

"I'm sorry Duo, but...it's just so...surprising. I mean, how long have Heero been watching us?"

Trowa narrowed his eyes as Duo began to fidget.

"I have to go Trowa."

Without another word, Duo hung up and the screen went blank. Trowa leaned back and dialed a number. Relena's face flashed onto the screen.

"Hi Relena."

"Hello Trowa."

The formality in her voice made Trowa wince. He flashed her a small smile.

"Relena, how about I take you out to dinner? I found this great new restaurant. I want to make up for whatever I said this morning to offend you."

Relena smiled and relaxed.

"I'm sorry Trowa, I don't know what happened, I just snapped."

"It's okay, I'll pick you up at home at 7 o'clock."

"You're not coming home?"

"No, I have to check something out at Quatre's first."

"Okay honey. Bye!"

"Bye Princess."

Trowa smiled at the screen. He looked out the window and suddenly frowned.

"What am I going to do about Heero?"

The wind only howled.


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Heero looked around his apartment. It was overly decorated; but then again Duo and Hilde had decorated it. Heero wheeled himself over to the vidphone and dialed a number.

"Hello?"

"Hi Hilde."

Hilde smiled at Heero.

"Hi Heero! How've you been?"

"Great. Just great."

Hilde smiled at Heero and looked around the room.

"Sorry Heero, but Duo just left."

"It's okay Hilde. I'll talk to you then."

Hilde's eyes flashed for a second before nodding hesitantly.

"What's wrong Heero?"

Heero smiled, through the past 2 years, he and Hilde have become close friends, she could read him almost as well as Duo.

"Well Hilde, I've been seen by Trowa."

Hilde's jaw dropped to the floor as her eyes widened.

"Wha... did you....how....did he tell Relena?"

"No, he didn't. That's why I'm calling, I want you to make sure that you tell Duo to keep his mouth shut. I'm sure you know that Hilde."

"Yes Heero...I do. After 2 years, you still have not changed your mind?"

"No Hilde, I haven't, and I won't. Bye."

"Bye Heero."

Heero hung up and looked at the screen. He absentmindedly began to punch what's left of his right leg. A few seconds later, he realized what he was doing and looked down at his stump. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and then dialed another number.

"Barton here."

Heero smiled at Trowa as Trowa smiled back.

"Hello Heero. What can I do for you?"

"I'm just telling you that the reservations are done. They'll be expecting you at 7 o'clock. The manger will be giving you my personal table, a room in the back, with the greatest view in the entire restaurant."

"Thank you Heero."

"You're welcome Trowa."

Before Trowa could get another word in, Heero hung up the phone. He wheeled himself into another room and positioned himself in front of the piano. He then played Ayeka's Theme song from Tenchi Muyo pouring his sorrows into that one song.



Trowa checked his watch. He stepped on the gas and pulled up in front of the mansion. He opened the door and quickly walked in.

"Papa!"

Trowa bent down and picked up and speeding dark blue blur.

"How's my little angel?"

Hope giggled as Trowa put her down.

"Are you and mommy going out for dinner?"

"Yeah angel, do you mind?"

"Of course not! You need to get back to mommy's good side."

Trowa laughed and sent the little girl to play. He quickly went upstairs and into their room. He heard the shower running and poked his head into the bathroom.

"Hi Princess."

"Trowa! You're early!"

"I thought you'd be ready."

"I'll be done in a minute!"

Trowa walked out and opened the closet. He looked for something casual and smiled when he found the perfect outfit. He quickly changed into a white undershirt, white dress shirt, which he left the top two buttons open, white pants, white boots and grabbed his white jacket. He usually didn't wear an outfit like this but decided to make his best impression.

'I feel like when me and Relena first started seriously dating.'

"I'll be waiting downstairs Lena!"

"Sure thing Trowa!"

Trowa walked down stairs and plopped into a chair. He grabbed the newspaper and started to read.

'Industries Incorporated Makes Millions Selling Technology to Preventers.'

Trowa frowned slightly. He usually didn't approve the Preventers using technology from the outside but then realized that was Heero's company. He figured Lady Une must know that to trust the company. 'She knew too? Why didn't they tell the rest of us?'

Trowa looked up as she heard footsteps on the carpet. He looked up to see Relena, standing on the marble staircase. She looked beautiful. She looked simple in a white, sleeveless sweater turtleneck, knee-length black skirt and black boots.

"You look great Princess."

Trowa walked up to Relena as she reached the end of the staircase. He offered her his arm, which she took with a smile.

"You don't look so bad yourself."

Trowa smiled at her as he led her out the door. He opened the passenger door of his black Ferrari.

"So, where's this new restaurant?"

"It's a secret."

Relena giggled as Trowa continued to drive. Soon, they reached the cliff. Trowa hurried to open Relena's door.

"Wow Trowa, this place is beautiful."

Trowa smiled at Relena and guided her through the door,

"Reservations for Mr. and Mrs. Barton."

"Yes sir! Come right this way! It's not everyday that Mr. Lowe offers his private room."

Relena glanced at Trowa, who was slightly fidgeting.

"Who's Mr. Lowe?"

"Er...you know the gentleman that called this morning? My old friend? Well this is his suggestion."

Relena frowned, until she saw 'Mr. Lowe's' private area. It was at the end of the stern, the front protruded from the cliff. Tropical plants lined the back so it would block view of the road as well as the door. There was no roof like the rest of the restaurant. A small table set for two was near the railing of the side that faced the ocean. Two candles were lit and placed in the middle of the table. A single full bloomed red rose was in a beautiful crystal vase. The sun was setting, which showered the whole deck with purple, orange, red, and yellow glows. The sky was a light blue color. The sea was a deep green as Relena heard the waves crashing on the beach below. To her, it was right out of a picture. It was her perfect dream, what she always dreamed of. Tears spilled over as she embraced Trowa,

"Oh thank you Trowa! How did you know that this is what I always wanted? This is from my dream!"

Trowa could only smile weakly as he looked at the scene before him. It was absolutely breath taking. The perfect spot, not only that, but Relena's dream spot.

'You out did yourself Heero. I see now that this wasn't about me owing you, you wanted to give Relena a present. Too bad you won't let me tell her the real man that made her dreams come true. Heero...'

Trowa snapped out of his thoughts when Relena guided him towards the table. Trowa smiled as Relena's eyes danced with excitement and joy. The sun's soft glow lighting her eyes and gave her an unearthly glow. He was in the presence of an angel....a true angel. He took her hand from across the table and drank in his beauty. He leaned across the table, and kissed her tender and soft red lips. He closed his eyes as she kissed back. He sat down and looked at the waiter, who was smiling.

"Your orders that you prepared will be ready in a minute. In the meanwhile,"

The waiter clapped his hands. The front of the tropical plants pealed away, revealing four men and a woman. There was a piano player, two violin players, a cello player, and a woman sitting behind a beautiful and big golden harp. They started to play Rhythm Emotion Pure. The music was soft and gentle as it swept the couple off their feet. The crashing waves gave it a beat, a soft and natural sound.

"Thank you so much Trowa."

Trowa only nodded as he continued to look at Relena. Relena's face was turned towards the sun, as she watched the beautiful scene before her. Trowa studied her profile before looking at the sun. A memory came back to him.



Flashback
Trowa watched as Relena ran on the beach. She was dressed in a white sundress and was playing with two year old Hope. Hope laughed as Relena giggled. Trowa couldn't help it anymore. He could not deny the feeling of floating when he saw her, he couldn't deny that his mind went blank when she smiled, he couldn't deny how happy he felt when Relena's eyes lit up. No, he couldn't, not anymore. The sun was starting to set as Relena carried Hope in her arms and slowed walked to where he was sitting in the sand. Trowa took Hope from her as the toddler laughed.

"Did you have fun? Yes you did!"

Trowa tickled the little girl as Relena smiled at the two. She plopped down next to Trowa as she leaned on his shoulder. After the news of Heero's death, the two had become very close. They were best friends; the only problem was...Trowa wanted more. He knew that it was wrong since Relena was still in love with Heero, but Trowa also knew that Heero wouldn't want Relena to be alone forever, But then again Heero never would of approved if the guy was his best friend.

Then again Heero told Trowa to take care of Relena, and he knew how Trowa always felt about Relena. The battle raged within his head, not for the first time. He looked down and the sleeping toddler on his lap and then at Relena. She was exhausted.

Without knowing what he was doing, Trowa cupped her cheek. Relena looked startled but did not resist. Then, Trowa slowly bent down and brushed his lips against hers. Relena didn't say a thing; Trowa kissed her again, only this time longer and more passionate. He put all the emotion he'd had for her for the past 5 years into that kiss. Then he broke away.

He looked into her eyes, which glowed from the sun and bent to kiss her again. Only this time, before his lips met hers, he whispered,

"I love you."

End flashback

Trowa looked up as the waiter brought in their meal. Relena's eyes widened as she saw the shrimp, fish, spaghetti, and other foots placed before them.

"Trowa, you got everything I love!"

'No,' Trowa thought. 'Heero got everything you love.'



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As they finished eating, the sun was down and the stars came out. Each bright source of hope dotted against the dark blue sky. The group started playing Rhythm emotion Pure, Trowa stood up. He smiled as he extended a hand. Relena gladly took it as she stood. Trowa led her to the middle of the deck. Trowa out his arms around Relena as Relena wrapped her arms around Trowa's neck. She looked into his eyes, which shone with all the love she felt for him. She pressed her head to his chest as Trowa rested his chin on top of her head. They slowly swayed to the music, allowing the stress of their lives to disappear.

"I love you Relena."

"I love you too Trowa."

Trowa smiled down at her as Relena lifted her lips to meet his. His mind blanked out, all Trowa could think about were her tender and soft lips on his, how she always seemed to smell of roses, how she seemed to melt into him, how she seemed to love him with everything.

"Relena..."

Relena looked at him with all the love she felt.



Trowa smiled at Relena as she pushed herself closer to him. The night air was slightly chilly. The two were walking along the beach. They had danced until about 11 o'clock. Then, Relena thought that they should take a walk on the beach. And here they were an hour later, Relena's hand wrapped around Trowa's waist while Trowa's arm hugged Relena from her shoulders.

Trowa had given Relena his jacket and now the two were walk bare-footed. Relena led them more into the water. Trowa looked at the angel that he was holding in his arms. The moon's pale silver light gave Relena's hair a light golden glow. Her eyes glowing silver in the light.

Her whole form seemed to be glowing the same mysterious silver light. He couldn't resist. HE bent down and kissed her again. That's all he seemed to do, kiss her, which must have been their 30th kiss tonight.

"Trowa, you know I'll always love you right?"

Trowa looked at her as his brows furrowed.

"Where are you going with this Relena?"

"I don't know. I've gotten this feeling lately. Like something's going to happen. Like something we've never expected, as if something's come back from our past."

Trowa could only stare at Relena while she was speaking. He always knew that Relena loved Heero... that will always be, but could their bond be stronger than everything, even death?

"Relena, I will love you always. And you will be happy, I will make sure of that."



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Okay, that was long, I mean, sometimes I had no idea what on Earth I was doing to say the truth. I mean, I had one idea in my head, but it came out totally different. So watcha think? Be brutal, because I don't know...something about that chapter wasn't right. Please tell me what you think! Thanks a lot for reading my fic. Thanks!!!!!!!! Ja ne!