A Quiet Moment

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Relena opened the door to her bedroom, only to find that someone else was already there.

He sat up. Hello, Relena.

How did you get in here?

He nodded towards the open window. Just outside was ZERO's open hand.
Relena smiled, and sat down on the bed beside him. He put his arm around her waist, and she rested her head against his shoulder. I'm glad you're back, she said.

She told him about the day, and he inserted a quiet word here and there. Then he spoke about what he'd been doing, editing out the grimmer parts. She added gentle encouragement.

They talked for a while, then Heero got up and closed the window.



Can I stay the night, Relena?

Of course. I'll call Pegan, and he'll get you a room.

He shook his head. No. I meant in here. With you.

Her eyes widened.

I'm a wanted man. The fewer people who know where I am, the better. And I need to be with someone tonight.

She nodded. Of course.

Thank you. He locked the window and the door.

What about ZERO?

He sat down and opened his laptop.



Could you take care of ZERO for me?

Sure. I'll just lay it down under the window that it's at right now. How's that?

Just fine. Thanks.

You're welcome. Be seeing you. And the connection cut off.

Will she be able to handle the ZERO System? Relena asked.

She designed and built her own Gundam. It includes her own version of the ZERO system. She'll be just fine. He closed the laptop, put it away, and pulled Relena down to sit in his lap. It's you I'm worried about.

She snuggled against him.

You've been too quiet recently. Do I have to run away from you to make you talk?

No, I'm just afraid that if I talk too much, I'll scare you off, I guess.

He kissed her. I'm not running away again, Relena. I promise you. He kissed her again.

Mmm. That's because you know that if you do, I'll just follow you.

You're very faithful. And determined. He kissed her again.

Yes. And you're very firmly caught. I'm not letting you go again.

There was a thunk.

That should be D'arcy. Come and look at her Gundam.

She looked out of the window and shivered. The colors remind me of space Tauruses.

She's in constant mourning for her mother, red is for blood and revenge, her hair is purple, and gold is for experience.

What colors would I have?

White, pale yellow, and gold, because you are pure and beautiful, but not ignorant or inexperienced.

Aww, how sweet.

He kissed her again, then looked out the window. Look, there's D'arcy.

She was standing on ZERO, which was now lying down, and waving at them. She winked, and jumped down. Pretty soon, she was standing on the windowsill.
she said. Glad to see everything's fine.

She's loud, Relena said.

I can hear her even in ZERO with the engines on.

That's loud.

Yeah, I am, D'arcy said. Oh, sorry to startle you like that. I've got good ears too. She grinned at them. I can see why Heero would want to stay here, Miss Relena. You're very beautiful. Be seeing you. She winked again, and took a flying leap, landing on her Gundam's head. She climbed down, disappeared into the cockpit, and flew away.

She's like a cross between you and Duo, Relena said.

She has Duo's past and temperament, certainly. But my bones break. Hers don't. But enough about D'arcy. He turned and kissed her. As he did so, he shut the curtains. He undressed her and himself, turned off the lights, and they went to bed.