Title: Heaven In Her Eyes
Author: Amber
Pairings: Hetro
Disclaimer: Gundam belongs to Gundam and any scene or plot similarity to another person's story, movie or anime is purely coincidental and unintentional. AU
Notes: Unbeta-ed so there is probably a cornucopia of mistakes since my help has cried uncle along with me under the mountain that has become school work.So please be patient as it may be a bit slower going with this one.
I lost count of the times that I delayed waking. Not all my dreams were those where I would wake to the smell of burnt flesh, death and a soul eating aloneness. No some were beautiful collages of a more peaceful time a happier time where I bathed in the knowledge that I was loved and treasured. No some were so real that for that split second between the land of dreams and dawn I would fight to keep from being dragged into reality. I looked up at the catwalk and for a moment, time shifted I was slammed back so many years ago to the quirky old man with jaded eyes and a heart that struggled to hang onto faith in his fellow man.
Nostalgia for things long gone.
Here was someone who was briefly connected with my life long ago and I felt a twisted sort of affection. Dragging herself from the past Relena felt Duo start beside her. His emotions shifted so fast it gave her a headache trying to follow. Still there was enough wariness balancing her relief and affection to stave off at least temporarily her desire to just let herself once more become vulnerable. like that of animal that knows its hunted and friend could become foe in a blink she kept her eyes focused on the man slowly coming toward her.
"Lena?" Duo said hesitantly.
"I don't.." The old man stopped in front of her eyeing her intently.
"Answer to doctor anymore." Relena smiled her voice hoarse from years of disuse finished the response he had given her from so many years ago. "Which do you prefer Professor or J?"
"My god this is a week for surprises.... I'm sorry about your parents."
Relena looked down hiding the tears his words suddenly brought.
"Which one's," she whispered?
"Both my dear. Both." She lifted her head and forced a smile.
He turned to Duo studying him through narrowed eyes. "Maxwell.. For once you showed incredible foresight. I'll take care of this young lady from here."
"I don't."
The scientist glared, "things are heating up you have a duty. Go." Duo stared at Relena hesitantly. She could feel his reluctance, his concern. He was torn.
Relena moved forward and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you," she whispered. "I wouldn't have made it without you."
"I don't understand-will you be ok?"
She leaned her head against his shoulder feeling a pang of regret she would miss him she had let him closer in a few hours than anyone else in years. "I'll be all right you've done all you can. Remember?"
Duo grinned sheepishly, "hey you have the doc check out your throat your starting to sound better but that isn't saying much it still sounds painful."
"Be safe Duo.. and anytime you need a favor." She lifted her earnest eyes, "a friend." "Look me up."
He smiled then started backing away before he left the room he locked determined eyes on the doctor. "She'll be ok?"
He lifted an eyebrow in response. "Your concern is duly noted." Duo stared then nodded abruptly. Swinging around he headed for the door. "You need an update on the situation check in on your colleague before you leave." Duo threw up his hand as he disappeared out the door. "Well my dear I think you made a conquest." Relena shook her head as she turned back. "Well let's move back over here and get a look at you. Did you hurt your throat?"
She let him help her on the table. "No I-nothing I said changed anything-mattered- all so I stopped talking. Until today."
"Hmm bit of a temper tantrum eh?" He gently felt along her throat. "Well it should improve gradually." He lifted her chin, "I suspect you want to return to your mother's side I'll make arrangements to get you to earth." He moved to the intercom and pushed a button. "Did you see who did it?" Her eyes flashed angrily. "I see... Relena, did Duo know who you are?" She nodded. He stared at her a moment in silent watchfulness. "Did he know who you were?"
She pulled away giving him her profile. "No."
"Are you sure he gave her a probing look. That is his specialty... among other things finding ways around the strongest of shields."
She returned his look with one of her own, "yes I know. I lost everything, knowing that, do you think I would let someone suffer the same fate? Knowing who I am is his death warrant."
His reply never came the door swung open. He looked up nodding at the stranger. "Giles this young lady needs some medical attention." He turned to her and smiled. "Giles will take good care of you while I start on those arrangements, it is good to see you again..." He paused awkwardly, "I thought of you many times over the years and hoped you were well." The young man moved forward and gestured for her to lie back.
"Don't think your getting out of that tour."
The old man gave an abrupt bark of laughter, "ahh I've since moved on to other things child my part in this all was relatively small. I don't think you would approve of what I'm doing now." Clumsily he lifted his hand brushing loose strands of hair away from her face. "And strangely enough for some reason I find the thought of you repulsed distasteful." Drawing his composure tight around him he nodded tersely at the man to proceed then shuffled away.
The eerie glow of the laptop flickered within the dim recesses of the small room throwing uneven shadows across the surrounding area and giving the face of the young man a hard ruthless slant as he stared fixedly at the people in the lab before him. Heero cocked his head to the side then with one last lingering glance at the blonde girl he hit the task bar. Schematics instantly popped up as the door swung open.
"Hey I'm on my way out Dr. Frankenfreak said you would brief me." Duo slid onto the corner of the desk. Heero turned his chair staring pointedly. Duo lifted his hands and moved plopping down on the cot. Duo stared at him as the silence grew. "What?"
Heero shrugged, "the data has already been uploaded into your Gundam."
Duo slapped the cot with his hands and hopped up. "Welp then I'm ready to rock and roll."
"Duo."
He froze in the doorway with a grimace he turned and leaned against the opening. nothing in his face showed the uneasiness he felt. He had no illusions about Heero there was a ruthless core to him that went wide and deep and from what he could see little or no compassion to exploit. If he felt Relena was a threat nothing would stop him from taking the appropriate steps. He tried heading him off.
"Heero, do you really think I would bring someone here that was my enemy? Wait scratch that. I know you think I'm reckless but I would never jeopardize our mission that way. She needed help I took her to the hospital and they were waiting for her. There's no way I could leave her like that. If it's not a part of our mission to protect the innocent then maybe it should be." Duo studied his face intently trying to see if he had gotten through the silence weighed heavy in the room.
"It's inevitable Duo, you can't save them all that kind of thinking leads to madness." Duo gave a short angry laugh. "I know that. I'll fight them with my dying breath and beyond I'll drag them to hell with me if needs be but I wont become the monsters they are. I'll accomplish my missions my way."
"A week, even a month ago, you wouldn't have felt that way." Duo shrugged. "Is it the girl maybe I need to take a closer look at the Minister's daughter?" Duo let a crooked leer slide across his face before shrugging good naturedly he should have known he couldn't keep much from Heero. "She's gorgeous in that fragile look but don't touch way but she isn't the type to even think about using someone that way so chill."
"Hn, still there was something."
"I mean it Heero, you need to let it go Dr. J is taking care of her then sending her on her way. Relax this time tomorrow she'll probably be back home convincing herself this was nothing more than a bad dream." Duo scrutinized Heero's face closely, 'forgive me Lena I know your not that shallow but the last thing you need is Heero making whatever your secrets are a priority.' He turned to go.
"Duo.." He looked over his shoulder his eyebrow lifted inquiringly all but disappearing into his wild array of bangs. "Good Luck." Duo grinned touching his fingers casually to his head before moving quickly down the hall.
Heero stared thoughtfully after him until he turned back to the computer. Taping the key he brought up the image of the girl once more. She seemed to be lightly dozing as the medic silently cleaned up and left the room. Heero smirked sleeping the sleep of the innocent or the foolish it was hard to tell from here. Perhaps, Duo was right there was no need for concern still that didn't explain that split second of recognition. Heero closed his eyes reaching back into those missing years searching for answers. 'Where?'
Moisture dotted his brow as the familiar scent of roses seem to waft thru the room then the familiar pain started as he pushed his mind for understanding. Each time he got a little further, a little bit more of the puzzle that they had arbitrarily taken from him. The pain was almost excruciating now, as it traveled along the back of his head spreading down to his neck, he felt the tell tale trickle of blood sliding from his nostrils, as he pushed to bring into focus an explanation for the illusive connection to the girl in the dreams. The reason he felt like a part of him was missing, and why he felt a kinship with a girl, he would have sworn he had never laid eyes on except thru the media. This more
than anything, necessitated answers that simply wasn't his nature to ignore so he pushed himself to the brink of catatonia to find that part of himself them stole so long ago, and somehow with a certainty that was bone deep return a piece of his soul that had been missing for just as long.
Author: Amber
Pairings: Hetro
Disclaimer: Gundam belongs to Gundam and any scene or plot similarity to another person's story, movie or anime is purely coincidental and unintentional. AU
Notes: Unbeta-ed so there is probably a cornucopia of mistakes since my help has cried uncle along with me under the mountain that has become school work.So please be patient as it may be a bit slower going with this one.
I lost count of the times that I delayed waking. Not all my dreams were those where I would wake to the smell of burnt flesh, death and a soul eating aloneness. No some were beautiful collages of a more peaceful time a happier time where I bathed in the knowledge that I was loved and treasured. No some were so real that for that split second between the land of dreams and dawn I would fight to keep from being dragged into reality. I looked up at the catwalk and for a moment, time shifted I was slammed back so many years ago to the quirky old man with jaded eyes and a heart that struggled to hang onto faith in his fellow man.
Nostalgia for things long gone.
Here was someone who was briefly connected with my life long ago and I felt a twisted sort of affection. Dragging herself from the past Relena felt Duo start beside her. His emotions shifted so fast it gave her a headache trying to follow. Still there was enough wariness balancing her relief and affection to stave off at least temporarily her desire to just let herself once more become vulnerable. like that of animal that knows its hunted and friend could become foe in a blink she kept her eyes focused on the man slowly coming toward her.
"Lena?" Duo said hesitantly.
"I don't.." The old man stopped in front of her eyeing her intently.
"Answer to doctor anymore." Relena smiled her voice hoarse from years of disuse finished the response he had given her from so many years ago. "Which do you prefer Professor or J?"
"My god this is a week for surprises.... I'm sorry about your parents."
Relena looked down hiding the tears his words suddenly brought.
"Which one's," she whispered?
"Both my dear. Both." She lifted her head and forced a smile.
He turned to Duo studying him through narrowed eyes. "Maxwell.. For once you showed incredible foresight. I'll take care of this young lady from here."
"I don't."
The scientist glared, "things are heating up you have a duty. Go." Duo stared at Relena hesitantly. She could feel his reluctance, his concern. He was torn.
Relena moved forward and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you," she whispered. "I wouldn't have made it without you."
"I don't understand-will you be ok?"
She leaned her head against his shoulder feeling a pang of regret she would miss him she had let him closer in a few hours than anyone else in years. "I'll be all right you've done all you can. Remember?"
Duo grinned sheepishly, "hey you have the doc check out your throat your starting to sound better but that isn't saying much it still sounds painful."
"Be safe Duo.. and anytime you need a favor." She lifted her earnest eyes, "a friend." "Look me up."
He smiled then started backing away before he left the room he locked determined eyes on the doctor. "She'll be ok?"
He lifted an eyebrow in response. "Your concern is duly noted." Duo stared then nodded abruptly. Swinging around he headed for the door. "You need an update on the situation check in on your colleague before you leave." Duo threw up his hand as he disappeared out the door. "Well my dear I think you made a conquest." Relena shook her head as she turned back. "Well let's move back over here and get a look at you. Did you hurt your throat?"
She let him help her on the table. "No I-nothing I said changed anything-mattered- all so I stopped talking. Until today."
"Hmm bit of a temper tantrum eh?" He gently felt along her throat. "Well it should improve gradually." He lifted her chin, "I suspect you want to return to your mother's side I'll make arrangements to get you to earth." He moved to the intercom and pushed a button. "Did you see who did it?" Her eyes flashed angrily. "I see... Relena, did Duo know who you are?" She nodded. He stared at her a moment in silent watchfulness. "Did he know who you were?"
She pulled away giving him her profile. "No."
"Are you sure he gave her a probing look. That is his specialty... among other things finding ways around the strongest of shields."
She returned his look with one of her own, "yes I know. I lost everything, knowing that, do you think I would let someone suffer the same fate? Knowing who I am is his death warrant."
His reply never came the door swung open. He looked up nodding at the stranger. "Giles this young lady needs some medical attention." He turned to her and smiled. "Giles will take good care of you while I start on those arrangements, it is good to see you again..." He paused awkwardly, "I thought of you many times over the years and hoped you were well." The young man moved forward and gestured for her to lie back.
"Don't think your getting out of that tour."
The old man gave an abrupt bark of laughter, "ahh I've since moved on to other things child my part in this all was relatively small. I don't think you would approve of what I'm doing now." Clumsily he lifted his hand brushing loose strands of hair away from her face. "And strangely enough for some reason I find the thought of you repulsed distasteful." Drawing his composure tight around him he nodded tersely at the man to proceed then shuffled away.
The eerie glow of the laptop flickered within the dim recesses of the small room throwing uneven shadows across the surrounding area and giving the face of the young man a hard ruthless slant as he stared fixedly at the people in the lab before him. Heero cocked his head to the side then with one last lingering glance at the blonde girl he hit the task bar. Schematics instantly popped up as the door swung open.
"Hey I'm on my way out Dr. Frankenfreak said you would brief me." Duo slid onto the corner of the desk. Heero turned his chair staring pointedly. Duo lifted his hands and moved plopping down on the cot. Duo stared at him as the silence grew. "What?"
Heero shrugged, "the data has already been uploaded into your Gundam."
Duo slapped the cot with his hands and hopped up. "Welp then I'm ready to rock and roll."
"Duo."
He froze in the doorway with a grimace he turned and leaned against the opening. nothing in his face showed the uneasiness he felt. He had no illusions about Heero there was a ruthless core to him that went wide and deep and from what he could see little or no compassion to exploit. If he felt Relena was a threat nothing would stop him from taking the appropriate steps. He tried heading him off.
"Heero, do you really think I would bring someone here that was my enemy? Wait scratch that. I know you think I'm reckless but I would never jeopardize our mission that way. She needed help I took her to the hospital and they were waiting for her. There's no way I could leave her like that. If it's not a part of our mission to protect the innocent then maybe it should be." Duo studied his face intently trying to see if he had gotten through the silence weighed heavy in the room.
"It's inevitable Duo, you can't save them all that kind of thinking leads to madness." Duo gave a short angry laugh. "I know that. I'll fight them with my dying breath and beyond I'll drag them to hell with me if needs be but I wont become the monsters they are. I'll accomplish my missions my way."
"A week, even a month ago, you wouldn't have felt that way." Duo shrugged. "Is it the girl maybe I need to take a closer look at the Minister's daughter?" Duo let a crooked leer slide across his face before shrugging good naturedly he should have known he couldn't keep much from Heero. "She's gorgeous in that fragile look but don't touch way but she isn't the type to even think about using someone that way so chill."
"Hn, still there was something."
"I mean it Heero, you need to let it go Dr. J is taking care of her then sending her on her way. Relax this time tomorrow she'll probably be back home convincing herself this was nothing more than a bad dream." Duo scrutinized Heero's face closely, 'forgive me Lena I know your not that shallow but the last thing you need is Heero making whatever your secrets are a priority.' He turned to go.
"Duo.." He looked over his shoulder his eyebrow lifted inquiringly all but disappearing into his wild array of bangs. "Good Luck." Duo grinned touching his fingers casually to his head before moving quickly down the hall.
Heero stared thoughtfully after him until he turned back to the computer. Taping the key he brought up the image of the girl once more. She seemed to be lightly dozing as the medic silently cleaned up and left the room. Heero smirked sleeping the sleep of the innocent or the foolish it was hard to tell from here. Perhaps, Duo was right there was no need for concern still that didn't explain that split second of recognition. Heero closed his eyes reaching back into those missing years searching for answers. 'Where?'
Moisture dotted his brow as the familiar scent of roses seem to waft thru the room then the familiar pain started as he pushed his mind for understanding. Each time he got a little further, a little bit more of the puzzle that they had arbitrarily taken from him. The pain was almost excruciating now, as it traveled along the back of his head spreading down to his neck, he felt the tell tale trickle of blood sliding from his nostrils, as he pushed to bring into focus an explanation for the illusive connection to the girl in the dreams. The reason he felt like a part of him was missing, and why he felt a kinship with a girl, he would have sworn he had never laid eyes on except thru the media. This more
than anything, necessitated answers that simply wasn't his nature to ignore so he pushed himself to the brink of catatonia to find that part of himself them stole so long ago, and somehow with a certainty that was bone deep return a piece of his soul that had been missing for just as long.