[ The Peacecraft Mansion was much too quiet without guests or the staff
help. Relena had let them off early today, for the weekend. They all
deserved a break, including herself. Heero had seen how overworked she had
become and how much more she forced on herself the last three weeks, so he
ordered, no commanded, that she take a weeks vacation. Sighing in defeat,
Relena paused a moment to reflect on how lucky she was to have a friend
like Heero looking out for her, and also on how much of a second brother he
had become. A year ago she would have gushed at how wonderful he was and
pretend with even stronger wills that he was in love with her.] 'My how
things have changed!'
[ Looking back, she couldn't believe how spoiled and naïve she had been. She was still the Princess of Peacecraft mansion, but things were different now. She had different more important things to worry about. Relena had given up looking for love. There were still pangs of how lonely she was sometimes, but.. Just then the doorbell ring. The unmistakable cheerful little melody that she had specifically asked to welcome guests. 'Who could be visiting at this hour?' Heero wasn't back yet and there were no guards. Cautiously she crept to the balcony window of her room, which overlooked the front door. Peering down tentively she saw a pacing figure that was continuously muttering some profusely colorful language with a few "Heero- better-be-here"s. With the waist long braid, it couldn'tanyone other than the infamous American, Duo. Surprised, Relena called down.] "Duo? What are you doing here?"
[Duo's head snapped up to see the girl he had christened 'Princess' and 'Lena. His anger at the delay was almost launched in her direction in the form of some harsh words, when he looked past his red anger-induced haze and actually 'looked' at the girl. She was dressed in a pair of shorts and a soft pinkish purple spaghetti strap tank top. Her hair was loose and he saw the sun's setting rays entangle themselves in her golden tresses, highlighting her hair with red and oranges hues. He anger subsided then returned when she held up one finger and turned, signaling that he wait, as she ran down to open the door. ]
[She hadn't seen Duo in months, him being away on his missions and job and all. She knew Hilde had intended to break off with him, since in all the time he had gone she had found someone new. Relena hoped he wasn't here about that. But why would he ask for Heero? And if not about Hilde, then what could have him so upset? She had seen his face when he glanced up. His eyes had fire in them, and his face said profund amounts of anger with a little, almost unnoticeable amount of saddness in it. Stopping in mid stride, Relena puzzled. 'How could she have seen that from a balcony two stories up? She had always been able to sense people's emotions, especially when they were very strong or hidden (like Heero's worry). That was why she made such a good politician and had the effect on people that she did. Oppening the door, she suddenly felt as though at thousand sharp knives were running through her at Duo's glare. Gasping, she buckled and fell to her knees, holding her stomach and looking up at him, confused and afraid. Her sense of emotions had never been so powerful, that it actually heart physically. She doubled over staring at him in wonder and in pain..]
[His eyes were distant, unfocused, though they were aimed at her, and his face grim. He seemed to have a dark aura about him, and she could almost see the black smoke rising from him like the villains in movies. Duo's clothes also being black, he looked evil. A small sound escaped her lips as a splintering feeling ripped through her middle.] "Duo.?" [Her voice like the coo of a dove, fell on deaf ears. He only stood there, hands clenched into fists and his head hung down, and yet he was hurting her, somehow he was doing that. Then the feeling disappeared as suddenly as it had come, just lingering. Relena moved hesitantly towards the dark clad man. His head shot up as well as his amber eyes to lock with hers, the same look of confusion and fright that had been in hers a moment ago. His façade had returned somewhat and he hid his fear. The realizing what he had somehow done, Duo began profusely appologising to the recovering girl. He was in control, at the moment. ]
[ Looking back, she couldn't believe how spoiled and naïve she had been. She was still the Princess of Peacecraft mansion, but things were different now. She had different more important things to worry about. Relena had given up looking for love. There were still pangs of how lonely she was sometimes, but.. Just then the doorbell ring. The unmistakable cheerful little melody that she had specifically asked to welcome guests. 'Who could be visiting at this hour?' Heero wasn't back yet and there were no guards. Cautiously she crept to the balcony window of her room, which overlooked the front door. Peering down tentively she saw a pacing figure that was continuously muttering some profusely colorful language with a few "Heero- better-be-here"s. With the waist long braid, it couldn'tanyone other than the infamous American, Duo. Surprised, Relena called down.] "Duo? What are you doing here?"
[Duo's head snapped up to see the girl he had christened 'Princess' and 'Lena. His anger at the delay was almost launched in her direction in the form of some harsh words, when he looked past his red anger-induced haze and actually 'looked' at the girl. She was dressed in a pair of shorts and a soft pinkish purple spaghetti strap tank top. Her hair was loose and he saw the sun's setting rays entangle themselves in her golden tresses, highlighting her hair with red and oranges hues. He anger subsided then returned when she held up one finger and turned, signaling that he wait, as she ran down to open the door. ]
[She hadn't seen Duo in months, him being away on his missions and job and all. She knew Hilde had intended to break off with him, since in all the time he had gone she had found someone new. Relena hoped he wasn't here about that. But why would he ask for Heero? And if not about Hilde, then what could have him so upset? She had seen his face when he glanced up. His eyes had fire in them, and his face said profund amounts of anger with a little, almost unnoticeable amount of saddness in it. Stopping in mid stride, Relena puzzled. 'How could she have seen that from a balcony two stories up? She had always been able to sense people's emotions, especially when they were very strong or hidden (like Heero's worry). That was why she made such a good politician and had the effect on people that she did. Oppening the door, she suddenly felt as though at thousand sharp knives were running through her at Duo's glare. Gasping, she buckled and fell to her knees, holding her stomach and looking up at him, confused and afraid. Her sense of emotions had never been so powerful, that it actually heart physically. She doubled over staring at him in wonder and in pain..]
[His eyes were distant, unfocused, though they were aimed at her, and his face grim. He seemed to have a dark aura about him, and she could almost see the black smoke rising from him like the villains in movies. Duo's clothes also being black, he looked evil. A small sound escaped her lips as a splintering feeling ripped through her middle.] "Duo.?" [Her voice like the coo of a dove, fell on deaf ears. He only stood there, hands clenched into fists and his head hung down, and yet he was hurting her, somehow he was doing that. Then the feeling disappeared as suddenly as it had come, just lingering. Relena moved hesitantly towards the dark clad man. His head shot up as well as his amber eyes to lock with hers, the same look of confusion and fright that had been in hers a moment ago. His façade had returned somewhat and he hid his fear. The realizing what he had somehow done, Duo began profusely appologising to the recovering girl. He was in control, at the moment. ]