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The Steiner-O'Lofet-June-Bangotti lawyer stood and called Relena as their next witness. A witness to testify against Heero, which made precisely no sense. The boys kept an eye on her, positive she was up to something, her and that sexy lawyer that paced too much.
"The persecution calls to the stand Her Highness Ambassador Vice Foreign Minister Relena Peacecraft-Darlian." A very surprised Relena stood and slowly made her way to the stand.
"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?"
"I do."
The persecutor approached her. Her vitals burned with anxiety.
"Please state your full name."
"Relena Ann Peacecraft-Darlian."
"Ms. Darlian, will you please explain your relationship with the defendant."
"He's my boyfriend." She said simply.
"How long have you had this relationship with the defendant?"
"Almost two weeks."
"Did you know him well prior to becoming romantically involved with him?"
"Yes."
"And how was his behavior?"
"He was shy."
"Shy and not anti-social?"
"Shy."
Heero's heart pained for Relena, lying on the stand and lying to save his good name, or rather, code name.
"Ms. Peacecraft, how long have you known the Bangottis?"
"A year, give or take a little."
"How long have you known the defendant?"
"Closer to two years."
"Did you end your relationship with Mr. Vincent Bangotti in order to date Mr. Heero Yuy?"
"Yes I did."
"Why?"
"Vincent was abusive and unfaithful."
"How do you know this?"
"I saw him with a prostitute."
"How? You don't have a driver's license and the residence of Mr. Bangotti is miles from your current residence."
"Heero drove me," she admitted reluctantly.
"And he was jealous?"
"Pardon?"
"Was Heero Yuy so jealous of Vincent Bangotti that he would make up lies to deceive you and bring you to his side?"
Now, the reader must remember that after Relena's surprise party Heero promised not to make up stuff to hurt her; he didn't say anything about lying to be with her, because she just finished lying so she could be with him. This why she was genuinely confused and was quiet for a few seconds.
"I don't know," she finally said.
"Mr. Yuy was a soldier?"
"Yes."
"As well as an assassin?"
"Yes."
"Did he ever once try to take your life?"
"Yes, but obviously he never went through with it."
"How does a pacifist get with a soldier and is not corrupted?"
"I don't know, but I've done it."
"No more questions your honor."