A Normal Life
By: Jade Starlight

Chapter Two: Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

Relena awoke to the sound of her alarm. It was 7:30 in the morning, and her
plane would be leaving at 10:00. She reached over and slapped the off button, before
flinging herself out of bed and over to the closet.
Today I go in something comfy but casual. She pulled out a purple spaghetti strap
tank top and her brown leather jacket. Then she grabbed some brown flare corduroys
from her dresser.
"Lena, you up?" a cheery male voice called from the hall.
"Yeah Duo, I'm up," she said smiling. Because all of the pilots were going with
her, she insisted that they stay at her house and they all go to the airport together.
"Can I come in?" he asked, a playful tone in his voice.
"Duo, I'm in my pajamas," Relena said.
"So, that doesn't bother...OW! Chill out Heero, I was just joking!" Relena started
cracking up really loud when she heard this.
"Hey, you think that's funny, Relena?!" Duo grunted angrily. Naturally Relena
replied with a "Yes!" in between her giggles. Before she knew it, Duo had come in, and
he had a pillow in his hand.
"Duo, Duo I didn't mean it! DUO!!!" Relena squealed as she ran around her
room, Duo on her tail. He tackled her and started beating her with the pillow, while she
screamed. Then she saw Quatre, Trowa, Wufei, and an angry looking Heero staring at
them. Duo immediately stopped and backed away, as Relena climbed to her feet.
"What in the world are you two doing?!" Quatre asked.
"Have you no pride, Maxwell!" Wufei said in a disgusted tone.
"Guys, it's not a big deal, really. We were just messin' around!" Duo said in
defense. Relena wouldn't have stood up for him, only he was a good friend, so she shook
her head in agreement.
"I asked for it. I was laughing at him when Heero hit him, and he got angry I
guess," she shrugged.
"Duo Maxwell, I will kill you if you come in here again," Heero grunted as he
walked passed him to Relena. Everyone was completely shocked because it wasn't like
him to show emotion.
"Fine," was all Duo said before he and the others went back to their rooms to get
changed. Heero, however, stayed behind.
"Heero, don't be mad at him. You know how big of a jokester he is," Relena said.
Heero looked at her, and she saw something in his eyes that resembled...jealousy?
Whatever it was disappeared quickly.
"Fine, I won't, but only because he was joking," Heero said, before leaving the
room.
Well, he may actually be coming around, Relena thought cheerfully as she got
dressed. She went downstairs to eat breakfast.

About two hours later, everyone was at the airport, including Millardo and Noin.
"Relena, you know that the instant you're in trouble, you can contact us, and don't
hesitate to come home," Millardo said.
"I know, brother. You've only told me about a thousand times," she said, hugging
him tightly. A tear slid down her cheek as she approached Noin.
"I'll miss you," she said, before embracing her. Noin stroked her head gently, and
nodded, also becoming teary-eyed.
"I know hunny. Don't be a stranger, and please, call us whenever you can," she
said.
"I will."
"Now boys, I'm glad you're accompanying Relena. Have fun, and watch her
twenty-four-seven. Got it?" Millardo said. All of them shook their heads. Millardo
turned to Heero.
"No funny stuff, Yuy. I respect you, but my little sister is more important, and I'm
just looking out for her well-being. Please, don't try to get her pregnant."
"Millardo! That's enough!" Relena huffed, turning five shades of red. She
slapped him on the head, and everyone started laughing as she continued beating him on
the head. She stopped when their flight number was called for boarding.
"Relena, you better get going now," Noin whispered.
"I know. I'll miss you guys," she hugged them one last time before grabbing her
purse and going to the gate with the boys, who were already half way down the terminal.
Heero stayed behind, waiting for her. Just before she disappeared, she waved good-bye.
"Have fun!" Noin yelled as she watched her soon-to-be sister disappear.
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"Relena followed Heero to a seat and took her place at the window, next to him.
Behind them Trowa and Wufei were seated, and in front of them was Quatre and Duo.
"So, how long's the flight again?" Duo asked.
"I think like twenty hours," Relena informed them. Duo groaned and turned
around.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts. We will be taking off in two
minutes," the flight attendant said. Everyone did so, and two minutes later they were
leaving the runway, and flying in the air. A tear slid down Relena's cheek as she looked
out the window, viewing her country one last time.
"See you in a few years," she whispered sadly. Heero heard this, and he wiped
away a tear, startling her.
"Relena, don't be sad. We'll have fun at our new home," he assured her, as he
smiled, which he only did for her now. She smiled back, shaking her head before looking
out the window again.
I hope you cheer up Relena, Heero thought, as he leaned back his head to catch up
on some sleep.