Hi ya'll. This is my story that I am most proud of so far, even though it's only my second one, but its harder for me cause I have to relate things to the happenings that occur throughout my time period. The end is going to be different from Endless Waltz, but I hope everyone likes it. Oh, and if you have some free time, please leave a review or two. Thanx, bye!
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Wing or its characters, I just like making up stories with them. COOLIE-O!
Romeo & Juliet-Gundam Style
Chapter 1
Relena walked into the ballroom in the grand building that she called home. She observed the crowd of people, ready to run to her and kiss as much butt as appropriated. When Relena had turned queen, everything had changed. Without her the world was nothing. There would be no fight for peace, no understanding of what's to come. The world was lucky that her father had bore a child. Otherwise, upon his death, the fight for a pacifistic civilization would come to a halt. There were only two things that Relena did not like about her job, she thought, as she looked over how elaborately everything had been decorated for her new comings into power. She wished that she didn't have to see all these people. They all had their own ideas, and try as she might, she just couldn't keep up with the arising opinions of almost every human she came in contact with. `Do this Relena,' `No, that won't work Relena, try this,' `Hold on, I've got a better idea Relena.' It was as if no one had faith in her making the right decisions. Growing up, Relena always knew that her father was a very important man, and that one day, Relena might have to take his post. She was trained, and knew as much as was needed. Sadly, there was only one person in her life who truly believed in her. And that brought Relena to the second problem of her status. She loved someone. There was nothing wrong with that. It was only the fact that it wasn't easy to command the one you love. Heero Yuy. He was a Gundam pilot, fighting what the world wanted. In many cases the two didn't see eye-to-eye. In those moments, Relena just wanted to let him do her job. The only thing that stopped her from doing so was that Heero's way was usually the more violent way. Anything to get the mission done. No matter what the risk. All she wanted was to be with him more. But life wasn't made that way, so Relena was the one who had to change it. Change her life in accompaniment to Earth's. And so that was all that she tried to do.
Walking over to a corner of the room, she hid in the shadow of the velvety red draperies. She noticed that there wasn't any real wondering to where Relena had gone off-to. The star of the ball had suddenly become as important as a fly stuck in a spider web. She was the fly. And this room was her web, which contained all the spiders that would in the end lead to her death. Relena snapped back to reality. She wasn't an angry person. She cherished life, at least the parts of it where she was herself. At times however, she couldn't help but feel sorry for herself. She looked at her gold and platinum watch that slightly dangled around her wrist. In a moment, her name would be called to bring her to the podium for a speech. She wasted away in the bend until she heard the announcer, "Ladies and gentlemen, if I can have your attention please. We are here to commend Ms. Relena Peacecraft, for her tremendous work in the war for peace. Ms. Relena, if you would be so kind as to say a few words." Relena saw the eyes of the man watch her move toward him, and he smiled at himself for a job well done. "And now, Ms. Relena Peacecraft."
Relena slowly took the steps, one by one. She came to the front of the room, and smiled at all the disinterested people, "Hello. As you all know, our cause is a very difficult task, but a one worthy of such efforts. I have been at my rank for the past month, and have tried to do everything in my power to speed-up the process. I love what I do because it will save so many lives in the future, and I know that with help from all of you, I will live a long time after the day that peace will be in the hearts of every person. I have but one thanks to give out to, and that is to those who oppose peace. This is because without them, we wouldn't see how right it is to establish harmony in the colonies and on this planet. You make this war real, and that makes us winning even more right. I can't do this alone, so I am blessed to say that I have so many people who agree with me. All of you are wonderful, and soon the universe shall be, too," Relena smiled once again, knowing that what she had said had made an impact. Into the crowd she went. Going in a straight line until she reached two large doors that stood open. They lead to a thick hallway, which the young queen walked down to get to her room. She kept her pace slow as she tried to catch her breath. Relena had learned that no matter how practiced the speech, there is always that little bit of anxiety that pumps adrenaline through the body.
"Nice speech."
Relena turned around abruptly to face the man who owned the careless voice that had spoken. Surprise came over Relena to see Heero standing before her. "I didn't think you would come," she whispered to her companion, unsure of what the scene was.
"How could I miss such a party? Again, nice speech," Heero said calmly.
"Thank you. Why did you come? Are you meeting someone? Or do you have a question about your instructions?"
"I have more of a confession to make, than any of the things you said."
"Well, go ahead. I'm listening."
"Now is not the time. With all these unworthy souls trapped in this place of wisdom. Of your wisdom." Heero still spoke easily and he seemed emotionless.
"What are you talking about? What has come over you? Are you sick?" Relena gently placed her hand on the young man's forehead. At the gesture, Heero closed his eyes and sighed.
"I do not take pleasure in admitting what is plaguing me. Though it exhausts my body and tightens around my chest till I cannot breath, I am hesitant to share the name of this disease."
Relena laughed gently at the sight before her. This was very unlike the true character of the pilot. "I think it is adorable that you make such jokes. This is the first one I think I have ever heard escape your lips. Please, tell me more, I need to have my spirits raised. This event has made me quiet tired."
Heero bent his head forward and shook it slowly. "I was stupid to believe that you would understand me. We are too different. I am sorry to have wasted your time."
"No, don't stop. I will try to understand. It's just that it is all so unlike you. Tell me what you intended to say. I will listen as though my life depended on it."
"Let me meet you later. I will tell you. Now I should go, to leave a bit of intrigue in your heart and your mind," with that, the boy retreated, head high as it always was. Relena was puzzled. Unaware of what had just progressed.
"You always intrigue me, Heero," she thought to herself. She took a deep breath, and exhaled. She turned back to the party, knowing that if she went upstairs she would only think about the past moment, still unsure if it was real or a wondrous dream. Into the bright room she entered, noticing everything that surrounded her. A table here, an orchestra pit there, nothing special, nothing new. Her birthday had been the same, with only one major difference; Heero had come, without invitation. This time Relena had known better than to get her hopes up, so she hadn't invited him. But tonight proved that dreams COULD come true!
