Disclaimer: It's sad to say, but I don't own Gundam wing.

An: So, it is down to you and it is down to me. (He, he. A little Princess Bride never hurt anyone) Well it appears that my story is drawing to a close. Sorry about the last chapter I was in an evil mood. To make it up to you, I've decided to forgo the next chapter of Finally, I think I'll finish this one before I get back to the other one anyway. Just a few more chapters! ^_^

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The next morning was torture for everyone involved. Neither Heero nor Relena had emerged from their rooms, and even or Mars, the sky looked darker than usual. Trowa and Duo had said their good byes and were getting the ship ready for departure. Too bad, it would be caring Relena. Heero sat in his room like he was dead. Why did this have to hurt so much? What were her exact words? 'I'm sorry if this is hard on you, I'm sorry if I disappointed you, but that is how it's got to be.' She was sorry? How did sorry help him? He didn't want pity, he never wanted pity and that was all she was willing to give him! Hell yeah it was hard on him! Hell yeah she disappointed him! But what could he do? He had made no efforts to stop this, and no efforts to work it out. Relena was probably still angry with him, since it had only been a few hours since the fight. By the time she realized that she might have made a mistake he'd be long gone. There was no hope.

Why couldn't she have just said yes and agreed? So much hatred could have been avoided, so much hurt. But no, it ended up the way it was. The way he figured it, his decision was final. He couldn't change, not very much. Relena could always change her mind and stay; he doubted that though. Heero began to ponder whether she was right. Maybe he was wrong to ask her to just up and leave her life behind so she could be with him. And he had been so forceful; she had every right to be upset. The more he thought about it, the more he began to hate himself. Now, he began to think that this was for the best. Back to square one; not deserving.

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Relena laid down on her bed. How would she manage? She had just willing abandoned Heero? And for what? The stacks and stacks of paperwork that kept her up till the wee hours of the morning working on? The boring conferences that wasted her time above all else? Or maybe, the big empty mansion that reminded her lonely her life was? No, she reminded herself. Her only defense to Heero's idea was peace, her job. It was so true, she couldn't just quit because she had formed a life. It was childish, and she was no longer a child.

This was too much. Why couldn't he have just come with her and become her bodyguard? No, bad idea, there would likely be a scandal. How about just come and be her lover? No, the press would just seep deeper into her personal life more so than ever. Was there really any option? Well, besides going with Heero. But that was off limits. The world came first, no matter how much she wanted to be with Heero.

Relena felt tears running down her cheeks. If only he was right. That the world could take care of itself and that she wasn't needed any more. But, she couldn't believe it. No, there were too many problems that people ran to her for. She couldn't quit, she had to keep working until they reached their goal of peace. She couldn't stop, no matter how much her heart nagged her.

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It was none of his business, but he couldn't approve of Relena's decision. Heero was a good man, what had happened to create such a…. tension between them? Zechs didn't want to think about it. He hated the idea of matchmaking, especially with HIS little sister. But they were so good to each other. Whatever it was, was too late to be fixed now. Neither Heero nor Relena would be happy; this was probably going to stick.

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Trowa checked the fuel gauge; his mind was not paying much attention to it though. Relena had not left her room; claiming to have a headache, and wanting to rest. Heero had not left either he just didn't say anything. There was another problem. The shuttle would be leaving soon, with Relena and without Heero. Something had to be wrong, but there wasn't time to fix it. He sighed and continued to watch the gauge. If only they had more time.

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The ship was fueled and ready to go. Relena's bag was packed. The pilot and co-pilot were waiting for their passenger to say goodbye.

"I'll miss you brother," Relena said as she hugged Miliardo tightly, "Take care of yourself, and Noin too. Be good, and keep in touch. Just tell my secretary that you're Mr. Pazkiewicz and I'll answer it." She turned and hugged Noin. "Take care of my brother and yourself, make sure he behaves himself." Both girls giggled. "I hope to hear from you two about when the wedding is, etcetera, etcetera. I love you both." Lastly she turned to Heero. He had come to wish her farewell at the request of everyone but Relena. Noin and Miliardo walked away so the two could have some privacy for what sure to be very emotional. "Heero, I"

"Relena," he returned curtly.

"Heero, don't be this way please. I would love to stay with you and continue this, but I can't. I.. Heero, please keep in touch. And don't disappear. I want this to end in friendship, Heero if nothing else. I'll miss you Heero."

He said nothing for minute. It was so hard to say goodbye. He had never had to it before. "I will try."

"Then this it. Goodbye Heero." With a quick peck on the cheek, she turned and left for the shuttle docking area.

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Heero left. He couldn't stand to see anything more. Of course, he soon found himself in the observation room. The place where everything began. He could not help but sigh. In a few minutes, Relena's shuttle would be taking off, whisking her back to earth, where she would no doubt forget about him and everything that had happened.

He supposed that that was the way life worked. But then again…..

It was about forty-five minutes later, when the shuttle took off. Heero felt his heart break. She really was gone.

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THE END

AN: well I'M hoping you enJOyed my first fic. it's KInda aNGsty, but hey whaTcHa goina do? anyway i am so mEan! yes i am! but that's the way life is. maybe theRE'LL BE a sequel or an epilogue. i really aM sO cRuE! bye bye