Note: Between // is an event that is happening in the present time and not the time at which the journal was written.
Italics and '' is the thought of a character in the present time whilst words in italics are meant for emphasis.
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Chapter 2By the Pretty Penwriter
"Noin I think I'm going crazy." She murmured weakly as if she were fighting something down maybe that voice I had heard many a night ago. With those words spoken I became terrified yes terrified of her I don't know why that feeling of terror fell over me that night I just know that it did I can't explain it.
"What do you mean Relena?" I asked hoping it wasn't what I thought.
She pulled me into her room and closed the door so no ears could hear she let go of my arm and began pacing her room I suppose a habit that formed from seeing her brother pacing many a time. I sat there in the chair in front of her desk.
"Go get my brief case quickly please knowing them they're bound to go through it and there are some things I would like not to be seen." She said as she stopped and looked at me.
Nodding my head quickly I practically jumped down those stairs (it hurt like hell) and grabbed her briefcase from a surprised Duo and then I shot back up those stairs like a bat out of hell. I went into her room and closed the door and then handed her the briefcase. She in turn took it and dumped it upside down so the contents fell out a yellow legal pad fell out as well she handed it to me.
"Read all of it." She said as if this might explained something
I began reading the paper which first started out as notes and so forth but then became a brutally clear conversation of two people one wanting to kill as many people as possible the other wanting destruction I was so sad and distraught these words were written by Relena but the handwriting was completely different from her own.
"At first it just started out as if I were in a dream I saw the actions a I did but I had no control over them none what so ever. Alone in my office I would watch my hand pick up a vase and fling it to the floor then a laugh that was nothing like my own rang out it terrified me to death Lu. I couldn't stop it or anything it was like I was buried deep below ice I was so cold and then as quickly as it had come it would leave and I would be yanked from under the ice into warmth. And I fear these little episodes are becoming longer as I feel my mind no longer in control of my body." Relena explained
I was in shock to say the least I placed down the pad but I wasn't in too much shock to see that she was frightened, alone and was now crying. I ran to her and flung my arms around her embracing her as she cried into my shirt and clutched onto me tightly I didn't mind she was terrified and so was I. What was happening to my friend I did not know and that terrified me I think she was terrified of herself. That embrace seemed to not last long only a few minutes and when she finally did calm down she smiled.
"Thank you." She said
I nodded at her and shrugged "I'm always here for you Relena you know that we're best friends forever right." I said
She nodded in response with a smile.
"Do you think I should greet my guests?" Relena asked
"If you're up to it but you'll have to clean up your face a bit you've been crying and prepare yourself against the bombardment of questions." I told her
She smirked then turned to the bathroom and began to wipe her face and splash her face with cold water when she came out it looked as if she hadn't been crying at all.
"I'm ready." She said and smiled weakly.
"Hey if you want me to stop the questions just give me a sign and I'll be there in a snap." I promised and I meant it and not just for tonight.
She grinned and left the room I followed after her she stepped down the stairs and into the living room where they were all waiting patiently. When they did spot her they all sprang to their feet.
"Miss Relena are you okay?" Quatra asked
"Don't call me miss Quatra we're friends and I guess you all just gave me a fright I was so tired I didn't even recognize you all." She lied
I must admit she was a great liar and no one dared to doubt her.
"Have you been getting enough sleep?" Sally Po asked worried.
"Oh yes just that a meeting to day nearly put me to sleep." Relena joked they laughed.
She was handling this even better than I she was a natural I wondered did she do this before?
Her eyes momentarily flickered to Heero I was surprise that her body posture didn't stiffen nor did she begin to sweat at all I think she had bigger issues on her mind and about her mind than Heero.
"So how is our birthday girl?" Duo asked.
"Very fine and healthy Duo and what about you?" she asked
"Oh nothing different with me still in the scrap yard business." He replied as if it wasn't different
"That's good for you…Where are my presents." She said they all began to laugh
"No seriously." She joked which began the laughter all over again
I looked at Heero he was shocked that Relena had failed to greet him out if the group I smiled to myself serves him right he shouldn't have been so confidant in himself.
Duo handed Relena a small box.
"Oh it's from Maxwell must be cheap." Muttered Wufei
And that started the always and never-ending bickering game between Wufei and Duo. To stop the argument Relena opened the present and pulled out a golden cross hanging from a string of gold.
"It's beautiful thank you Duo." She said hugging him.
"Anything for you Relena." He said with one of his usual grins.
The scene warmed my heart it was good to see them all again all happy again in a time of peace.
Quatra produced a box from behind his back and handed to her she began giggling like a schoolgirl happy at receiving so many gifts. She ripped off the wrapping paper and pulled open the box inside on a bed of red velvet laid a silver picture frame inside the picture frame was a group photo of every one tears began to stream down her face.
"Thank you." she whispered to Quatra
I knew about the picture of course I volunteered for it Heero on the other hand was missing yet again the picture had to be taken to be edited by a specialist just to include him in the picture.
Quatra nodded next came Trowa who silently handed her a box the box had holes poked in it I knew what was inside probably an animal because of the holes maybe a puppy or a kitten. Relena slowly tilted the lid up to peek inside then opened it all the way as a puppy crawled into her lap it was a small Labrador retriever the prettiest I had ever seen with it's glossy pale golden coat and amber eyes it let out a small bark and licked her hand she in turn picked it up and hugged it petting it.
"Thank you Trowa." She said her eyes gleaming
"Hey don't think it was just him it's a gift from both of us." Catherine pointed out
"Thank you too." Relena added with a small smile
Sally handed Relena a small rectangular box Relena shook it sounded like rustling papers. She untied the bow and opened the box she looked at the five papers.
"An all expense paid trip to a resort free Spa and free room service." Relena read out loud she did need a vacation.
"Well I just thought that you needed a vacation I mean you're really busy…and I think I know four other people who would love to go with you if you're willing to take them." Sally said hinting that herself, me, Catherine and Hilde should go.
"I don't know I had some other people in mind." Relena joked
We all laughed I looked at Relena she looked and acted like normal like she used to act and it warmed my heart so.
Wufei left the room then returned with a long rectangular box.
"What is it with you two you think alike maybe you two should hook up." Duo said out loud
Hilde and myself elbowed him that was a sensitive subject for both Sally and Wufei. Sally turned quickly to look out the window while Wufei narrowed his eyes dangerously at Duo with a slight blush. Duo backed up waving his hands in surrender as Wufei passed Duo he mumbled something I'm sure he said "I'll get you yet Maxwell" or something even more dangerous. I shook my head at Duo he shouldn't have gone there.
Wufei laid the box on the table Relena was engrossed with the puppy she sadly put it down the little puppy sat obediently at her side not moving. Now that was a loving puppy it didn't even budge from Relena's side he never did. Relena pulled the box and placed it on her lap she opened it slowly and there was a fencing sword the handle made with gold and silver Relena's name was engraved on the handle.
"It's beautiful…how did you pick it out Wufei?" I asked crossing my arms I put on one of my famous smirks.
"Woman." He mumbled
"Pretentious man." I growled
I had always been off sides with Wufei ever since our first battle in which he said women were weak and shouldn't battle but although we were not exactly close we were friends nonetheless.
Hilde walked around Wufei and myself who were involved in a glaring contest she produced box and handed it to Relena.
Relena opened the box and inside there was another box and inside that another smaller boxes.
"Hilde I don't think a box is a present." Duo remarked
Being the nice person that I was I broke the glaring contest and yanked on Duo's braid hard enough for him to lose his balance and fall. Hilde only glared at him and watched as Relena opened her gift she pulled out a charm that dangled from a silver string.
"It's a charm Relena it means safety and strength I hope you like it." Hilde said with a lopsided grin on her face
Relena nodded and pulled it on "I'll wear it always promise." She said
Duo had climbed up from the floor "What about my gift?" Duo asked
"I'll tell you what you could do with it." I mumbled
He turned to me to retort but I had already left the room to retrieve my present. I ran to the backyard and to the guesthouse Relena had been pestering about my gift to her and I had to hide it otherwise she'd find it. I climbed the steps and then to the crawlspace I pulled out the large gift the box which I had it in was so large it had to be carried with both hands. I went back to the house and stepped into the living room Relena was playing with the puppy quietly ignoring anyone and everyone in the room. She had slipped into one of her silent moods again I didn't like it because usually after those silent moods came the frightened one and then the hostile mood I quickly tried to brighten her up.
"Hey Relena don't tell me you forgot about me I'm hurt honestly I am and to think…" I made a great display of quivering my lip and watering my eyes
She looked at me and began to laugh uncontrollably I smiled at her so glad that she was back to normal at least for the time being. I handed over the large box to her she placed it onto her lap.
"Wow that's big I mean did you put a car in there Noin?" Duo asked
"Maybe I could fit your big mouth in there on second thought the box is too small." Wufei said
"Whoa no need to get cross Wufei." Duo said
"Okay both of you shut up and let Relena open my present in silence." I said loudly
As if it were a direct order they both shut their mouths.
Relena grinned as the wrapping paper went flying all over the place as she tore piece after piece off until she came to the box she lifted the lid and shrieked loudly I squeezed my eyes shut must she always shriek so loud.
She lifted her prize gift out of the box an old fashion acoustic guitar with a her name inscribed in gold on the handle and a plated silver pic she held the guitar and strummed the cords she smiled.
"Since you said you always wanted to learn guitar I figured you should start at the basics." I explained
She smiled at me the warmest smile she ever did smile at anyone she strummed out the simple notes and then placed the guitar down in the box once again.
"I absolutely love this thank you all." Relena said close to tears.
"Oh we loved coming here…strike that most of us loved coming here." Duo said and for the umpteenth time that night he was once again elbowed.
"Ah yes…Mr. Yuy you can leave." Relena said as she stood.
"At least you did show up." she said ice dripping off her every word
Alarms started sounding off in my head nothing good could come of this nothing at all. I was startled by this sudden change in attitude. I felt a tad bit scared of Relena that instant too scared to even approach her I think the others were scared as well because when she walked away everyone stepped out of her way except for the little puppy that ran after her.
To Be Continued
I know exactly where I'm going with this story as you can tell that's why I'm just getting these chapters out so quickly well criticize and praise everyone I need it to improve on this story.