A Normal Life
By: Jade Starlight
Chapter Eight: The Mission and The Past Revealed
Millardo greeted his guests as they made their way into his home. He was holding
another party for all of the Representatives, and their guests.
"Ah, Mr. Peacecraft, I wish to congratulate you on a job well done. You are the
only one capable of filling your sister's position. She chose well," Vice Foreign Minister
Daly said, shaking his hand.
"I appreciate that, Mr. Daly. Excuse me please," he said, nudging past the
oncoming guests to meet his wife.
"Zechs, is something wrong?" Noin asked, as he approached her.
"No dear, I just wanted to escape the pressure of those Diplomats. Where's
Heero?"
"He's stationed at the front entrance. Don't worry, he isn't going anywhere."
"I know. I can't seem to decide if I like that boy or not. He has seemed to change
though, for the better, hasn't he?"
"I agree. He shows his emotions a little more now, and I'm sure it has something
to do with-"
"I know, don't remind me."
"I know it's been a year, but you shouldn't hate her for leaving. She did write and-
"
"I know, Noin. I just wish I knew what she's been doing that she can't come visit
us."
Noin shook her head sadly, and hugged her husband. They remained that way for
a while.
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Relena, I wish you could see your family, and see what you're putting them
through, Heero thought, as he inspected every guest that entered the room. I hope that
assassin makes his move soon, so I can get this over with, he thought.
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Relena looked over the balcony from the shadows, as she watched her brother and
Lucrezia embrace each other. She looked towards the entrance and saw...HEERO?!
"What in the world is he doing here?" she whispered. Then it hit her.
Of course! He was sent to protect my brother! But then why am I here? She
shrugged and continued on as planned, scanning the room for any unusual characters.
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An hour later, around nine P.M, Millardo was ushered to give a speech to the
guests. He strode up to the podium, took a deep breath, and began.
"I would personally like to thank all of you for accepting my invitation to the
party. If it wasn't for many of you, I may never have been able to take this job. Many of
you, and you know who you are, have pushed me and pulled me through this time of
peace. We all know that I can't completely fill my sister's shoes, but I am doing the best I
can. This time of peace..." Millardo continued on with his speech, unaware of the person
hidden near the back, in the shadows.
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Relena stayed near the balcony on the second floor, eying every shadowy place.
She still didn't see anyone pecular, but she continued her search none the less.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's never let your guard down, she thought. As
she continued her search, someone underneath her caught her eye. Whoever it was had a
long coat on, and was dressed in all black. The person reached inside the coat, and began
to slowly raise something up.
Bingo! Relena started climbing onto the railing, grabbing her gun.
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Heero saw a gun pointed at Millardo, and he drew his out as well. Just before the
man in the black coat could pull the trigger...BANG!!! A gun shot was heard, and the
man crumpled to the ground. Women screamed, as men rushed over to the now injured
assassin. No one saw the dark figure dressed in black on the railing, except for Heero.
He ran up the stairs and towards Relena's room, knowing who it was.
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Relena walked over to her balcony, looking out into her homeland.
It's so beautiful. I miss it, she thought sadly. A tear rolled down her cheek, as she
slid the hood off of her head, letting her golden tresses fall down from the clip. She
returned to her room, and searched for something. She froze when she heard the door
open.
"Relena?" Heero said, eying the figure by her dresser. Relena turned and faced
him.
"Well, look who's all dressed up with no place to go," she said sarcastically. Then
she looked at her own clothing, eying her black boots, black pants, black shirt, and black
hooded coat. "I guess I'm a perfect picture," she chirped sarcastically again.
"Why are you here?" he asked, stepping closer. She looked into his Persian blue
eyes and smiled.
"Same reason as you, to protect my brother."
"So it was your mission too, huh?" He pulled her close as she nodded silently.
Something caught her eye, and she immediately let go.
"Oh my gosh! My bear!" she said, running over to her closet. The bear was on a
small shelf, and it was extremely dusty. "I can't believe I left you," she whispered
cuddling it close.
"You still have it, huh?" Heero asked, smirking at her childishness.
"Well of coarse, silly. I love it."
"That's good. Now, about the mission. Why would they send both of us?"
"Well, I'm not sure. That's something I'm having a hard time figuring out."
Before Heero or Relena could continue, footsteps were heard in the hallway, followed by
yells of orders.
"I gotta go Heero. If my brother knew I was here, he'd be asking for more than he
bargained for," Relena said, walking towards the balcony. About halfway there, a hand
grabbed her and spun her around. She felt Heero's lips on hers, and then just as quickly
they were gone.
"Don't go Relena. You belong here."
"No, not anymore." She looked down at the floor. "I never did," she whispered,
before darting to the balcony and climbing onto the railing.
"Relena please!" Heero begged. She paused, looking back at him, as a tear ran
down her cheek.
"See you at home," she said, before jumping off of the balcony. Heero ran to it
and looked over, but he didn't see her anywhere.
"Relena," he whispered, before turning to leave.
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After Heero disappeared, Relena swung up onto the balcony again.
"Now that that's done, it's time to go," she whispered, making her way into the
hall. She took the back way out, taking her through the gardens she loved.
Relena, you think you're so smart sometimes; I think you forget yourself, Heero
thought, following her through the garden. She turned around at the back gate, as another
tear slid down her cheek.
"Good bye, Relena Peacecraft. We will never meet again," he heard her whisper.
He watched her walk to the road near the forest, and he saw a dirt bike parked there.
You're going somewhere else, he thought. Heero ran to the small garage, and hopped on
his motorcycle, ready to go after Relena. She jumped on her bike and sped down the road,
Heero following her.
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Millardo watched his sister leave, and Heero chasing after her. His eyes filled
with tears.
Yuy, you'd better watch her, or I'll kill you, he promised silently.
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A figure watched Heero and Relena depart from the mansion's grounds.
"You won't get far, Relena, and soon you'll be mine," the boy spoke as he jumped
on his motorcycle, chasing after the pair, who were headed to the beach.
Relena hopped off of her dirt bike, setting her feet on the sand. She slipped off
her shoes and socks, leaving them by the bike, and walked over to the water. She looked
out into the darkness of the sky, and she saw a shooting star.
"Do you think wishes come true?" she asked. When no one answered, she turned
around. "Heero, I know you followed, so come out already." She placed a hand on her
hip, and impatiently waited. A couple of seconds later, he appeared.
"You truly amaze me, Relena. How'd you know I would come?"
"Like you would actually stop protecting me. I know you all too well, Heero. So you
gonna answer me?"
"I think that wishes only come true if you want them to, and only you can grant
them," he answered, walking over to her, as she turned back towards the ocean. She
looked out at the waves, and slowly stepped into the water.
"You know what I wish?" she asked, her voice shaky. Heero stopped at the water
line, a couple of inches from her.
"What?"
"I wish that I had a normal life, that I wasn't ever a Peacecraft, because that's
where my miserable life began." She turned and hugged him tightly, closing the gap, as
tears started to fall. Heero stroked her head gently, and squeezed her tightly.
"Don't say that Relena. If it wasn't for you, peace never would have come."
"Peace? That's funny. Heero, we don't have true peace, and we never will. I
know that now. I mean, if we did, do you honestly think people would try to kill my
brother?" She walked back towards her bike, Heero on her heels. She slipped her shoes
and socks back on, waiting for Heero's reply.
"Relena, true peace is nearly here. And soon no one will ever have to fight or kill
again."
"I used to believe that too, but now I'm not so sure." Heero just stared at her as
she got up and faced him. He didn't quite show it, but Relena could see the surprise in his
eyes.
"Relena, stop saying things like that. You know they aren't true, and I think you'd
be lying if you said you did believe it." Relena was about to protest when a figure caught
her eye.
"Show yourself. I can see you," she demanded. A boy that looked to be their age
stepped into view, in front of Heero. He turned to face the snooper, and sneered at him.
"What do you want?" he asked demandingly. The figure simply smiled, and
brought a gun to his face. Heero just stared at the boy, unfazed by the gun.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Jeremiah Kinsley, and I've come to talk to
Relena."
"Hm, then what's the gun for?" Heero asked, glaring at him. The boy pushed his
wild, dark red bangs out of his eyesight.
"This is to keep her here, and now you as well. I wasn't counting on having the
former pilot of Wing here, but oh well," the boy shrugged. Heero's eyes went wide, as
Relena stepped in, ending the controversy.
"Well, you have me, so what do you wish to discuss?" The boy directed his
emerald green eyes on her, still smiling.
"Nothing much really, just the murder of my family."
"Murder of your family? But what does that have to do with...Oh no," she
breathed, realizing the answer.
"That's right, Relena. You may remember one of your missions to kill my mother,
Julia Kinsley. She was a fellow believer in peace, just like your parents, King and Queen
Peacecraft." He turned to Heero, who was glaring at him, and then back at Relena, who
was beginning to remember.
His mother was the one in my dream, only it wasn't a dream! she thought. When
she realized that Jeremiah was staring at her expectantly, she pushed these thoughts from
her head.
"Where was I? Oh yeah, you attempted to murder my mother in her room, but
you never saw the ten year old boy in the corner, watching everything."
"Oh God," she whispered, sinking to the ground. Heero went over to her, but
froze when he heard the gun being cocked.
"One more inch and she dies," he threatened. When Heero put his hands up in
defeat, Jeremiah continued.
"You were about to shoot her, but then you heard a man, a soldier, running to the
room. You knew if you stayed, you would die, so you leapt out the window, and ran to
the woods. I was hot on your trail though, only you didn't know it. You blew up my
house, and my family."
"I'm so sorry," Relena whispered. She stood and faced Jeremiah, tears in her eyes.
"I didn't know."
"I know that now. My intention was to kill you up until about five months ago,
when I learned of Dr. Hino and your past. I know everything about the memory serum,
and I know that you are now remembering your life before the Dorlians. That is why I
came to you, Relena. To forgive you because I knew that you would remember, and it
would be a heavy burden on your heart."
I don't trust him just yet, Heero thought, eying him suspiciously. Obviously
Relena did, because she hugged him tightly.
"Relena, I'm glad you accept, but please, save that for him," he said, pointing to
Heero. Relena nodded, and hugged Heero tightly. Before anyone else could do or say
anything, a shot fired, hitting Jeremiah in the arm.
"Let's move Relena!" Heero yelled, jumping onto his motorcycle. Relena turned
to Jeremiah.
"Come with us! You'll be safe for now if you do!"
"No I can't! You'll be in danger! Go!"
"But-"
"NOW!!!" Jeremiah yelled. Relena frowned, and hopped on Heero's motorcycle.
He sped away, Relena watching Jeremiah disappear. The last thing they heard was a gun
shot, followed by a scream.
Goodbye, Jeremiah. I'm sorry.
By: Jade Starlight
Chapter Eight: The Mission and The Past Revealed
Millardo greeted his guests as they made their way into his home. He was holding
another party for all of the Representatives, and their guests.
"Ah, Mr. Peacecraft, I wish to congratulate you on a job well done. You are the
only one capable of filling your sister's position. She chose well," Vice Foreign Minister
Daly said, shaking his hand.
"I appreciate that, Mr. Daly. Excuse me please," he said, nudging past the
oncoming guests to meet his wife.
"Zechs, is something wrong?" Noin asked, as he approached her.
"No dear, I just wanted to escape the pressure of those Diplomats. Where's
Heero?"
"He's stationed at the front entrance. Don't worry, he isn't going anywhere."
"I know. I can't seem to decide if I like that boy or not. He has seemed to change
though, for the better, hasn't he?"
"I agree. He shows his emotions a little more now, and I'm sure it has something
to do with-"
"I know, don't remind me."
"I know it's been a year, but you shouldn't hate her for leaving. She did write and-
"
"I know, Noin. I just wish I knew what she's been doing that she can't come visit
us."
Noin shook her head sadly, and hugged her husband. They remained that way for
a while.
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Relena, I wish you could see your family, and see what you're putting them
through, Heero thought, as he inspected every guest that entered the room. I hope that
assassin makes his move soon, so I can get this over with, he thought.
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Relena looked over the balcony from the shadows, as she watched her brother and
Lucrezia embrace each other. She looked towards the entrance and saw...HEERO?!
"What in the world is he doing here?" she whispered. Then it hit her.
Of course! He was sent to protect my brother! But then why am I here? She
shrugged and continued on as planned, scanning the room for any unusual characters.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
An hour later, around nine P.M, Millardo was ushered to give a speech to the
guests. He strode up to the podium, took a deep breath, and began.
"I would personally like to thank all of you for accepting my invitation to the
party. If it wasn't for many of you, I may never have been able to take this job. Many of
you, and you know who you are, have pushed me and pulled me through this time of
peace. We all know that I can't completely fill my sister's shoes, but I am doing the best I
can. This time of peace..." Millardo continued on with his speech, unaware of the person
hidden near the back, in the shadows.
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Relena stayed near the balcony on the second floor, eying every shadowy place.
She still didn't see anyone pecular, but she continued her search none the less.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's never let your guard down, she thought. As
she continued her search, someone underneath her caught her eye. Whoever it was had a
long coat on, and was dressed in all black. The person reached inside the coat, and began
to slowly raise something up.
Bingo! Relena started climbing onto the railing, grabbing her gun.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Heero saw a gun pointed at Millardo, and he drew his out as well. Just before the
man in the black coat could pull the trigger...BANG!!! A gun shot was heard, and the
man crumpled to the ground. Women screamed, as men rushed over to the now injured
assassin. No one saw the dark figure dressed in black on the railing, except for Heero.
He ran up the stairs and towards Relena's room, knowing who it was.
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Relena walked over to her balcony, looking out into her homeland.
It's so beautiful. I miss it, she thought sadly. A tear rolled down her cheek, as she
slid the hood off of her head, letting her golden tresses fall down from the clip. She
returned to her room, and searched for something. She froze when she heard the door
open.
"Relena?" Heero said, eying the figure by her dresser. Relena turned and faced
him.
"Well, look who's all dressed up with no place to go," she said sarcastically. Then
she looked at her own clothing, eying her black boots, black pants, black shirt, and black
hooded coat. "I guess I'm a perfect picture," she chirped sarcastically again.
"Why are you here?" he asked, stepping closer. She looked into his Persian blue
eyes and smiled.
"Same reason as you, to protect my brother."
"So it was your mission too, huh?" He pulled her close as she nodded silently.
Something caught her eye, and she immediately let go.
"Oh my gosh! My bear!" she said, running over to her closet. The bear was on a
small shelf, and it was extremely dusty. "I can't believe I left you," she whispered
cuddling it close.
"You still have it, huh?" Heero asked, smirking at her childishness.
"Well of coarse, silly. I love it."
"That's good. Now, about the mission. Why would they send both of us?"
"Well, I'm not sure. That's something I'm having a hard time figuring out."
Before Heero or Relena could continue, footsteps were heard in the hallway, followed by
yells of orders.
"I gotta go Heero. If my brother knew I was here, he'd be asking for more than he
bargained for," Relena said, walking towards the balcony. About halfway there, a hand
grabbed her and spun her around. She felt Heero's lips on hers, and then just as quickly
they were gone.
"Don't go Relena. You belong here."
"No, not anymore." She looked down at the floor. "I never did," she whispered,
before darting to the balcony and climbing onto the railing.
"Relena please!" Heero begged. She paused, looking back at him, as a tear ran
down her cheek.
"See you at home," she said, before jumping off of the balcony. Heero ran to it
and looked over, but he didn't see her anywhere.
"Relena," he whispered, before turning to leave.
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After Heero disappeared, Relena swung up onto the balcony again.
"Now that that's done, it's time to go," she whispered, making her way into the
hall. She took the back way out, taking her through the gardens she loved.
Relena, you think you're so smart sometimes; I think you forget yourself, Heero
thought, following her through the garden. She turned around at the back gate, as another
tear slid down her cheek.
"Good bye, Relena Peacecraft. We will never meet again," he heard her whisper.
He watched her walk to the road near the forest, and he saw a dirt bike parked there.
You're going somewhere else, he thought. Heero ran to the small garage, and hopped on
his motorcycle, ready to go after Relena. She jumped on her bike and sped down the road,
Heero following her.
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Millardo watched his sister leave, and Heero chasing after her. His eyes filled
with tears.
Yuy, you'd better watch her, or I'll kill you, he promised silently.
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A figure watched Heero and Relena depart from the mansion's grounds.
"You won't get far, Relena, and soon you'll be mine," the boy spoke as he jumped
on his motorcycle, chasing after the pair, who were headed to the beach.
Relena hopped off of her dirt bike, setting her feet on the sand. She slipped off
her shoes and socks, leaving them by the bike, and walked over to the water. She looked
out into the darkness of the sky, and she saw a shooting star.
"Do you think wishes come true?" she asked. When no one answered, she turned
around. "Heero, I know you followed, so come out already." She placed a hand on her
hip, and impatiently waited. A couple of seconds later, he appeared.
"You truly amaze me, Relena. How'd you know I would come?"
"Like you would actually stop protecting me. I know you all too well, Heero. So you
gonna answer me?"
"I think that wishes only come true if you want them to, and only you can grant
them," he answered, walking over to her, as she turned back towards the ocean. She
looked out at the waves, and slowly stepped into the water.
"You know what I wish?" she asked, her voice shaky. Heero stopped at the water
line, a couple of inches from her.
"What?"
"I wish that I had a normal life, that I wasn't ever a Peacecraft, because that's
where my miserable life began." She turned and hugged him tightly, closing the gap, as
tears started to fall. Heero stroked her head gently, and squeezed her tightly.
"Don't say that Relena. If it wasn't for you, peace never would have come."
"Peace? That's funny. Heero, we don't have true peace, and we never will. I
know that now. I mean, if we did, do you honestly think people would try to kill my
brother?" She walked back towards her bike, Heero on her heels. She slipped her shoes
and socks back on, waiting for Heero's reply.
"Relena, true peace is nearly here. And soon no one will ever have to fight or kill
again."
"I used to believe that too, but now I'm not so sure." Heero just stared at her as
she got up and faced him. He didn't quite show it, but Relena could see the surprise in his
eyes.
"Relena, stop saying things like that. You know they aren't true, and I think you'd
be lying if you said you did believe it." Relena was about to protest when a figure caught
her eye.
"Show yourself. I can see you," she demanded. A boy that looked to be their age
stepped into view, in front of Heero. He turned to face the snooper, and sneered at him.
"What do you want?" he asked demandingly. The figure simply smiled, and
brought a gun to his face. Heero just stared at the boy, unfazed by the gun.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Jeremiah Kinsley, and I've come to talk to
Relena."
"Hm, then what's the gun for?" Heero asked, glaring at him. The boy pushed his
wild, dark red bangs out of his eyesight.
"This is to keep her here, and now you as well. I wasn't counting on having the
former pilot of Wing here, but oh well," the boy shrugged. Heero's eyes went wide, as
Relena stepped in, ending the controversy.
"Well, you have me, so what do you wish to discuss?" The boy directed his
emerald green eyes on her, still smiling.
"Nothing much really, just the murder of my family."
"Murder of your family? But what does that have to do with...Oh no," she
breathed, realizing the answer.
"That's right, Relena. You may remember one of your missions to kill my mother,
Julia Kinsley. She was a fellow believer in peace, just like your parents, King and Queen
Peacecraft." He turned to Heero, who was glaring at him, and then back at Relena, who
was beginning to remember.
His mother was the one in my dream, only it wasn't a dream! she thought. When
she realized that Jeremiah was staring at her expectantly, she pushed these thoughts from
her head.
"Where was I? Oh yeah, you attempted to murder my mother in her room, but
you never saw the ten year old boy in the corner, watching everything."
"Oh God," she whispered, sinking to the ground. Heero went over to her, but
froze when he heard the gun being cocked.
"One more inch and she dies," he threatened. When Heero put his hands up in
defeat, Jeremiah continued.
"You were about to shoot her, but then you heard a man, a soldier, running to the
room. You knew if you stayed, you would die, so you leapt out the window, and ran to
the woods. I was hot on your trail though, only you didn't know it. You blew up my
house, and my family."
"I'm so sorry," Relena whispered. She stood and faced Jeremiah, tears in her eyes.
"I didn't know."
"I know that now. My intention was to kill you up until about five months ago,
when I learned of Dr. Hino and your past. I know everything about the memory serum,
and I know that you are now remembering your life before the Dorlians. That is why I
came to you, Relena. To forgive you because I knew that you would remember, and it
would be a heavy burden on your heart."
I don't trust him just yet, Heero thought, eying him suspiciously. Obviously
Relena did, because she hugged him tightly.
"Relena, I'm glad you accept, but please, save that for him," he said, pointing to
Heero. Relena nodded, and hugged Heero tightly. Before anyone else could do or say
anything, a shot fired, hitting Jeremiah in the arm.
"Let's move Relena!" Heero yelled, jumping onto his motorcycle. Relena turned
to Jeremiah.
"Come with us! You'll be safe for now if you do!"
"No I can't! You'll be in danger! Go!"
"But-"
"NOW!!!" Jeremiah yelled. Relena frowned, and hopped on Heero's motorcycle.
He sped away, Relena watching Jeremiah disappear. The last thing they heard was a gun
shot, followed by a scream.
Goodbye, Jeremiah. I'm sorry.
