SVX: LA, LA, LA well this is chapter uh….hold on…(runs and looks at files)…ah chapter 6 yah okay! Well I know I haven't written in awhile but I've been just a tad busy…Well here we go!
Death's Legacy
Chapter Six
Relena wrung the hanker-chief she was holding in her now sweating hands. She knew what her daughter would say, she's just like her Father and Relena knew it. She jumped slightly as she heard the door open and saw her joy bound into the room followed by Colin. "Hi Mom, you guys needed to talk to me?" Relena smiled slightly but it soon faded as she heard Heero clear his throat.
"Deity, a situation is taking place, the Gundams are needed, the other remaining pilots and I are unfit to handle the Gundams so we have past that honor on to our children." Relena winced when she heard the words "remaining pilots". Deity stared at Heero not quite sure where he was going with this.
"In other words young Maxwell, you will pilot the Gundam Cataclysm," stated Wufei as he stood from the couch. Deity's eyes grew wide with shock and excitement. Quatre winced slightly, 'She looks so much like her father when she does that, oh Duo, my friend we miss you.' Quatre was brought out of his thoughts by the sound of Deity's squealing.
"ME A GUNDAM PILOT Wow this is amazing, isn't this exciting Mom!" Relena looked at her daughter and tried to force on a smile. She finally managed to lift the corners of her mouth but she had to fight back the tears in her eyes. She nodded trying not to disappoint her daughter. "So what do I do now, I mean I'm not a pilot or anything let alone a gundam pilot!" Quatre cleared his throat and stood from behind his desk.
"Heero, Wufei and the other children will help you, but you do have a limited amount of time…you'll have 6-7 months to learn." Deity smiled and ran and gave Quatre a hug. Quatre was shocked for a moment but then smiled and gently hugged her back. Deity let go of Quatre and ran out of the room her face beaming with excitement. Relena slumped in her chair and let a tiny sob escape her lips. She stood and stared at the four former pilots.
"If my daughter is going to be a pilot I have to return home and tie up loose ends." She began to leave the room to go and back for her short return home.
"I'll go with you," said Quatre as he walked out from behind his desk. Relena smiled slightly and left the room.
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Deity ran through the halls looking for Elodea. She was so excited about the journey that laid ahead of her. As she turned the corner she ran into something. As she hit the floor she looked up and realized not something but someone. "Oops sorry Guy," she said not able to take her eyes off of him. He stared down at her showing no emotion. He leaned down and offered his hand. She took it blushing slightly. He pulled her to her feet a little harder than necessary and before either knew it their noses were touching. Deity felt her heart racing as she stared into his prussian blue eyes.
"Be a little more careful okay," he said taking a step past her. She stood there for a moment not moving trying to get her heart beat to stop racing.
"I saw that!" Deity jumped and turned to look at Elodea who was leaning against the wall smiling.
"Saw what, I'm sure I don't know what your talking about," said Deity smiling coyly at Elodea while crossing her arms in front of her chest.
"You like him don't you, don't deny it, I know you do!"
"That's insane I barely know the guy."
"You still want to jump his bones!"
"That's horrible," said Deity as she ran over and playfully hit Elodea. Elodea smiled and laughed as Deity was pummeling her.
"Ahem!" Both girls looked at a very annoyed Marian trying to hold back their giggles. "What are you two doing, this behavior I unacceptable!" Both girls stared at Marian bewildered. After a few seconds both girls couldn't contain their laughter any longer, they burst out into a giant laughing fit. Marian glared at the two teenagers and stormed down the hallway.
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Relena looked out the window as they landed into the New York spaceport. Quatre placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and smiled as the shuttle bounced onto the asphalt. A couple of hours later they arrived at the house that Relena and Deity had called their home for the past 18 years. After she had packed all her and Deity's things she called Deity's school informing them of her departure. All that was left to do were to things; one quit her job at the newspaper and two…
"Relena are you ready?" Relena looked up at Quatre and nodded. As they got into the rented car Relena gave Quatre directions to her work. After turning in her resignation she returned back to the car where Quatre was waiting for her. "Are we heading back to the airport now?" Relena looked at Quatre and shook her head.
"No first I need you to take me to the flower shop please its just a little way from here." Quatre looked at her strangely then nodded. She directed him to the flower shop and they were lucky to find a space right in front. Quatre helped her out of the car and they both headed into the shop.
"May I help yo…Oh Miss Peaceon I haven't seen you in a while your usual?!"
"Yes please thank you Abigail," said Relena as the young woman disappeared in to the back of the shop. When she returned she carried a large bouquet of a dozen black roses.
"You know Miss Peaceon you're the only customer that orders such rare flowers, they are beautiful though in a morbid sort of way." Relena smiled and paid the young clerk then taking her roses exited the shop. Quatre started the car and looked at Relena.
"Now where are we going Relena?"
"To Chagrin Memorial Cemetery."
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Relena stood at the bottom of the hill with Quatre by her side. "You know Relena I haven't been here since the funeral." Relena looked at Quatre then began to head up to the top of the hill. As she reached the top of the hill she stared at the lone grayish black head stone. She kneeled in front of the marker and placed her hand on the cool surface.
"Hello my love, I would have come sooner but some things have come up. I saw all of our friends for the first time since I left. They've asked Deity to be a pilot a…gundam pilot. She's just like you, she's so excited," Relena paused as a sob escaped her lips and tears began to stain her face, "I just don't want to lose her, like I lost you." She leaned her forehead against the cool stone and watched a tear fall to the hard cold ground. A heavy breeze picked up and caused her to pull her jacket closer. She paused as she saw a tiny flurry of white float in front of her vision. She looked up at the sky and wiped the tears from her eyes as more snowflakes drifted from the calm gray sky. She looked around the rest of the graveyard and marveled at its beauty. The low light of the gray clouds left the land a dark black and gray. The snow began to form a small layer on Duo marker giving it a serene look. Relena smiled slightly and traced the words with her fingers.
"Relena, we need to go, our flight will leave soon," said Quatre as he placed a hand on her shoulder. Relena nodded and removed the old wilted roses and replaced them with the new ones she had just bought. After positioning them to look just right she sat and admired the beautiful bouquet. The snow was putting a white sparkling coat on the beautiful raven black petals. Relena leaned forward and kissed the now freezing smooth surface. She rose to her feet and turned back towards the car. Quatre watched her walk past than moved his gaze back to the marker. He walked over and placed a warm hand on the small layer of snow that had built on the top of it. With a few silent prayers to Allah he turned and left the lonely marker to the snow.
SVX: Hi all how are you!!! Happy Valentines Day!!! Guess what I got for my V-Day gift from the 'rents Gundam Wing figurines! I have Heero, and Quatre, and Trowa, and Wufei and Zechs, and Relena, and of course DUO!!!! Well I hope to have more chapters of my other stories out soon. Oh yeah I would like to advertise my song fic "Duo Pretends" It is angst Duo torture and death….So if you like that stuff check it out and review please!!!! Bye!!! (Kisses and hugs all around)