A/N: Hey! We're back with another chapter!

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NOTE: Hey, this chapter is a break sorta from all the stuff.there's no Relena POV in here, but there is Hee-chan and other couples to make up for it!

DISCLAIMER:

Muse-I don't own Gundam Wing, but I DO OWN HEERO AND DUO! SO BACK OFF PEOPLE! THEY'RE ALL MINE!! MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! laughs eccentrically while being dragged away by the police

Chick-Don't worry, Muse! I hear those people in the white coats are REEEAAAALLLLYYYYY nice, and they won't mind you talking to the voices inside your head that much...

On to the story...

WAIT! Warning!

POV's will switch A LOT! I want to get a lot of views in so if you don't like it-SORRY!

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Trowa's POV

Running a hand through my hair, I looked at the screen with a solemn expression. Hector Miguell smiled down on us with a triumphant gleam in his murky eyes. The Spaniard smiled with a look that a complete maniac would possess, and an insane chuckle escaped his lips.

"Perhaps you have been wondering what is going on, my friends. Why has a successful businessman chosen to put his career on the line to kidnap a high ranked political officer? Because, my friends, I have a FOOL PROOF plan!" He jerked his nose to the air snootily as he cried these words. "I have kidnapped the Vice Foreign Minister for a simple reason: we need her signature. Her signature could mean the life or death of our colony in the event of another incident similar to the Mariemea episode. But, on to more important matters..."

I studied this Spaniard and memorized every detail into my photographic memory. Anger boiled in my blood. His face, which could be considered striking from a feminine point of view, was hideously disgusting from my perspective. His dulcet tones rolled over his tongue, and he had the potential to be a distinguished politician someday. Providing that his life lasted that long, which was highly unlikely after abducting the woman that was the savior to soldiers and civilians alike across the universe.

ZECH'S POV

As he continued to talk, I gripped the arm rests of the chair I sat in. The cold steel of the chair cut into my palms, but I ignored the slight pangs of discomfort and the streams of blood leaking through my fingers. My facial features hardened into a glare so powerful that my jaw and head began to ache from the applied pressure. Sinewy muscles in my body tightened like harp strings, and I started when a hand rested on my shoulder. Looking back briefly, I saw a flash of smooth, creamy skin and beautiful violet hair. But, even Lucrezia Noin could not ease my antagonism directed towards this man.

"...onto more important matters..." Another one of his pearly smiles stretched across his cursed face, and I wished that I had the ability to smash his teeth down his throat at that very moment. After all my years of fighting, and after all the desensitization I had attained, nothing could prepare me for the infuriating and revolting sight that appeared before my eyes next.

HILDE'S POV

Bitter and sharp bile rose to the back of my throat as the screen flashed black and then to another scene. Hot tears of frustration leaked out of my eyes as I studied the suffering friend that I had met long ago on Libra. A steel wall was behind Relena, and her exposed feet attempted vainly to support her weight. Following her bruised calves up a torn and bloodied dress that was practically falling off her injured form, I saw why she tried so diligently to keep from falling. Her arms, one bent at an abnormal angle, were shackled to the wall. Fresh blood trickled down her arms from her tightly bound wrists every time her feet gave way. Whimpering cries uttered from her lips, which were not visible to my eyes. In obvious shame at her lack of clothing and state of what she would consider weakness, her head was bowed to her chest. Knotted and muddy hair showered down and hid her face from view.

Hector walked into the range of the camera and approached the anguished girl. He stared into the camera, and it seemed as if his murky eyes were boring straight into my own. Swallowing the nausea imposed liquids back down to my stomach, I quickly turned my head to bury my face in Duo's chest. I felt his heart pounding inside the chest cavity, and his uninjured hand reached up to draw me closer to him. Hector continued to speak, but I didn't hear what he said. I chose to ignore any sound, but that didn't prevent my ears from hearing the crunching sound about five minutes later, followed by a shrill scream, causing my buckling legs to give out beneath me.

QUATRE'S POV

Hilde turned to Duo to hide in the protection of his arms, and deep inside, I wish I could do the same with someone I loved. But the horror was very visible to my eyes as it happened. Hector reached his arms out carefully, and an iron grip took hold of Relena's injured shoulder. Her body instantly attempted to recoil from his agonizing grip, but he kept his hold tight. Words continued to echo from his throat. Actually, they were more like orders.

"Now, my friends, you have worked...ever so hard at trying to maintain the peace that you suffered so much to attain. I suggest that if you wish to keep peace that you explain the absence of Ms. Darlian Peacecraft as a prolonged vacation or a break of some sort. My colony is not yet prepared for any form of war, and should the public find out she is missing, a war shall erupt. If that happens, I cannot guarantee the Vice Foreign Minister's safety..." his voice trailed off as he leaned in close and whispered something in her ear. Her face shot up and an expression of absolute terror overtook her features; she started to struggle against his grip, but he was too strong. I prayed to Allah that I could be right there with her at that very moment, to prevent whatever would he was planning to do. My prayer was not heard.

The iron grip on her shoulder suddenly shifted, and a crunching noise resounded against the steel walls and through our speakers. A penetratingly shrill scream fell upon my ears, and I slammed my fist down on the table that was beside me, bruising my fist.

WUFEI'S POV

He had set her shoulder. Though I know that Relena is a strong person, she has not been subjected to such excruciating pain before now and that injustice of the cruelty was overwhelming. The worst part is, is that my companions and I were powerless to halt it.

At this realization, my grip around my katana tightened. I gritted my teeth to keep from shouting at this mad idiot. A sound of flesh upon steel came from my right, and I saw Quatre had slammed his fist on a table in dissatisfaction at his uselessness. I wrestled with that same unsettling emotion, also, though I felt little need to portray it with actions. Hector was watching Relena and contentment relayed across his features. He grinned like a maniac, and whispered more words to her. She whimpered in response. Turning to the screen, he let out a melodious laugh. Shaking his head, he spoke.

"The girl does not take well to help, no? She didn't even appreciate me trying to fix her arm!" His laughter rang in my ears, which were now burning in resentment at his brutality. "But now, we must leave you. The lady has to go through another session attempting to convince her to sign our document." He ran his fingers down her battered face and neck, producing a shiver out of her. "I think we'll have some...fun..." Reaching into his pocket, he drew out a small, silver object. I recognized it immediately. A stun gun-one of those electrical instruments that send a shock through the human body that is painful, but not deadly. "Goodbye, my friends." Flipping a switch, something similar to a blue lightning bolt was emitted at the end of the gun, and he pressed it to her skin. A small cry uttered from her lips before the screen that my eyes were glued to completely shattered.

HEERO'S POV

Small shards of glass flew around the room. My arm was extended, and the gun in my hand was aimed towards the screen. Smoke issued forth from the nozzle. In a fit of anger, I cursed loudly, and threw the gun to the floor. Dropping to my knees in the feeling of utter helplessness, I buried my face in my hands.

A small pair of arms wrapped around me, and my head was pulled close to someone's chest. I didn't have to open my eyes to know who it was-Hilde. Small, comforting murmurs issued from her lips.

Relena, Duo, and Hilde were the only people that were close to me in any way. They were the only ones truly comfortable around me and the only ones I allowed so near. The closest of these three was Relena.

Relena.

Her beautiful golden hair, clear blue eyes, confident and unwavering smile all played a small part in my original attraction to her. Her personality- compassionate and assured-drew me in further. She was the first mission I had ever failed, because I never killed her. Ironically, she was also the woman that I had promised to protect as long as I was alive. "I failed another mission," I whispered to myself.

"No," Hilde replied. "You haven't failed your mission-not yet. Not as long as she still lives. You need to get up, Heero. We must work together to find her." As she spoke, a new determination rose in me, and I withdrew myself from her comforting embrace. Rising to my feet, taking on what Duo referred to as my patented death glare, I looked around the room, making eye contact with all my fellow Preventers. Nodding with understanding, they all rushed to different stations. It was time to find Relena, and bring her back.

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ZECH'S POV

Running my hand through my long hair, I prepared to walk outside Headquarters. It was a few hours after the message we had received, and Lu had called a press conference so as to make an announcement regarding my sister's "vacation." Though I despise having to lie to her adoring public, I know that it is the only way to keep her alive for now.

As I opened the door, Lu took up her place beside me, putting her hand in the crook of my elbow, and resting the other hand on her own stomach, almost protectively. She noticed me watching her movements. "Something wrong, Milliardo?" she questioned. I raised my eyebrows at her, and gestured towards her abdomen. Glancing down towards my gesture, she brought her head back up to reveal one of her dazzling smiles. "Just a small stomach ache, that's all. It's nothing, really, honey. Now let's go face the mob." I gave her a small smile, and pushed the door open. I brought my hands up to shield my eyes from the blinding flashes that engulfed my vision. Relentless questioning resounded in my ears.

"Mr. Peacecraft, what's going on?"

"Is there a war?"

"Where's the VFM?"

"Mr. Peacecraft..."

"Mrs. Peacecraft, what..."

Approaching the microphone, I lifted my right hand as a signal for the press to be quiet. Immediately, silence reigned, besides the soft whistling of the wind. My deep voice began to resonate over the crowd.

"We have called this brief conference to inform the public that Ms. Relena Darlian Peacecraft has taken a prolonged and well earned vacation." As my words issued forth, I felt a sob attempting to crack my speech. Taking a second, I swallowed it down. "Her location will remain undisclosed, and any media employee or employer that endeavors to disturb her peace will be severely punished by demotion or even loss of job. That is all I have to say. Thank you." Lu and I turned to reenter our mansion, ignoring the questions that we were bombarded with.

Upon entrance of the house, I heard sniffling noises coming from my wife. Turning to look at her, I saw her hastily wipe her eyes. "Lu?" I asked. "You okay?" Letting go of my arm, she turned to face me. Despite her ruffled state, her pure beauty still mesmerized me. Her short hair was slightly wind blown, and her eyes were turning a pinkish colour from her fresh tears. Small, shiny trails from past salt water drops ran down her cheeks. Smiling softly at her, I brought my hand up to support her face under her chin.

"She's gone, Zechs. Gone. I don't know where she is, what he's doing to her, if she's cold, or hungry, or hurting, or..." A sob broke into her small speech. Knowing exactly how she felt, I had no words soothe her aching heart. My little sister was in a condition that was absolutely horrible, and I didn't know what to do. Lu had come to see Relena as a little sister also, and her heart was torn with the same emotions as mine. My arms wrapped themselves around Lu's body, now wracking with sobs, and held her close. Her face nuzzled itself into my chest, and I gently massaged the small of her back. Kissing the top of her head, I whispered into her hair.

"We'll get her back, Lu. I promise. We'll get her back."

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DUO'S POV

Rapid clicking was the only noise heard in the computer room. Various Preventer's, Heero included, were hard at work, using all means possible to track down Relena's location. This task was a difficult one, considering that she was in moving transportation. Deeply sighing, and dropping my shoulders, I turned to exit the room. Sally would need to inspect my slightly injured hand, just to be safe. As I walked out, I felt a small pair of arms grab me from behind.

"Hey, babe," I said. "What do ya need?" I heard a small giggle escape the captor's throat.

"Just wanted to say hey." Releasing her grip on me, Hilde appeared at my side, and slipped her soft hand into my uninjured one. "Where are you going?"

"Sally. Just to have her check out my hand."

"Hm."

"You sound like Heero doing that."

"I didn't grunt. I 'hm'ed."

"Same thing."

"Whatever." I chuckled at her monotone response. Letting go of her hand, I put my arm over her petite shoulders, and pulled her close. A small arm snaked around my waist. Suddenly, I had an idea. An impish grin spread across my face, threatening to break it in half. Hilde, with that sixth sense of hers, gazed at me suspiciously, her eyebrows rose so high that they were hidden by her lofty bangs.

"What are you about to do, Duo?" she snapped. "If you mess up my hair or clothes, I swear I'll knock you through the wall, buddy." My violet eyes, I knew, had taken on what Hilde called the 'Devil's Dance.' Every time I set to scheming, she said my eyes danced with apprehension. She began to push away from me slightly, her muscles tightening as they prepared to break into a dead run. I was too quick for her.

Wrapping my right arm around her, careful not to grab her with my still slightly stinging hand, I took an iron grip on her writhing body. She let out a small squeal as my fingers on my left hand proceeded to work themselves under her arms, and tease her sides. Hilde was extremely ticklish.

"No! DUO MAXWELL! Ha ha ha ha ha! Stop it-"She gasped, and continued with her orders. "RIGHT NOW! Ha ha ha! I mean it! I won't cook for you for.for a whole week! You can starve for all I ca-"I cut her off quickly, covering her mouth with my own. I savored her sweet taste and smiled in satisfaction as I heard her moan softly. Slipping my tongue out, I gently outlined her mouth with the tip, and she immediately parted her lips to allow me access. Plunging into her eager mouth, our tongues began the traditional waltz, and I broke only because I felt her stiffen.

My gaze traveled from her kiss-swollen lips to meet her eyes. They were shining with unshed tears.

"I'm sorry, Duo. I just feel weird being happy knowing that Lena is...in..." Tearing her eyes away from my penetrating stare, she let the end of the sentence remained unsaid. Rather than letting her go, I pulled her close.

"It's okay, minx. I understand. I guess I just wanted to forget for a second, kinda selfish, huh?

"On both our parts, Duo." She gave me a gentle squeeze, and then pulled from my embrace. Reclaiming her hand in my own, we continued to stroll towards Sally's nursing office.

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HEERO'S POV

A young officer ran up to me, as I banged on my laptop keys.

"Commander Yuy, sir! We did it!" I rose from my sitting position, ignoring my protesting muscles that had been immobile for the past few hours.

"Did what?" I snapped. The excited officer recoiled slightly at the bite in my voice, but I made no move to undo the damage to his happiness. Stuttering slightly, he answered me.

"W-w-we f-found Miss P-P-Peacecraft, s-sir." My face began to twitch slightly as I fought the urge to yell in joy.

"What are you waiting for? Take me to who found her!"

"Yes, sir!"

We ran down the hall at break neck speed, and I chanted a word over and over in my mind.

'Relena. Relena. Relena. We're coming! Wait for me-Relena."
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MUSE: Wow...another chapter...wasn't exactly too exciting but plenty of lovey dovey junk, right? Ah, come on, readers! You know that you had a yearning for that sugary maple syrup!

CHICK: Uh...yeah...actually it was a lil' dull yawns

MUSE: OH REALLY? JUST BECAUSE I DON'T *TORTURE* PEOPLE, DOESN'T MEAN THAT I'M NOT INTERESTING..well, maybe it does, but can I help it if I have a weak stomach? Hey! I added in that arm thing!

CHICK: Yes, you did add the arm...you have no idea how happy it made me! Wait for Heero, Relena! He'll find you! Can you just imagine the beautiful moment when they meet. Stars are shining in Chick's eyes

MUSE: Oh! Now who's the lovey dovey one?

CHICK: Huh? Stars suddenly disappear You have SO got to get over your problems...who let you out of the crazy institution anyways?

MUSE: Crazy institution? Oh yeah...the Duo/Heero thing...I decided that since that big mean company was going to make such a big deal out of it, I'd give them my characters.

CHICK: raises eyebrows Heero's MINE!!!

Guys wearing white coats enter the room

CHICK: I mean he would be if he was on sale, but he's not!

Guys look around and then leave

MUSE: PHEW

CHICK: The guys are so ignorant, they missed you saying *your* characters.

MUSE: FINE! I gave them back THEIR characters! Are you *HAPPY*?!

CHICK: rolls eyes

MUSE: Shut up.

CHICK: I didn't say anything!

MUSE: Not you, deaf person! The people who are talking! Duh slaps forehead

CHICK: What people talking? looks around empty room and only hears a whirring computer

MUSE: Didn't I just say to SHUT UP? I DON'T WANNA HEAR IT! Gah, Chick, listen! Hear 'em? SHUT UP YOU STUPID PEOPLE AND LEAVE ME ALONE! I TRIED TO WRITE A GOOD CHAPTER! I TRIED!! ARRRGGHH! falls out of chair and rolls around with head in hands IT'S THE VOICES AGAIN! HEEELLLLPPPP, DUUUUOOOOO! is once again dragged away by the people in white coats

CHICK: Okaaay..but hey, on to more important things! First of all, don't forget to review this chapter! Muse needs... "help"...and I think reviews might do that...also, we included a list of thanks at the bottom of this chapter! So check it out and see if you're included!

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DARTH: Ah, Darth! Chick and I feel special. From what we've heard, you usually flame stories. However, you pointed out a small tidbit of stupidity that we had. But hey! We had no other brainstorms and needed something to keep the plot going!

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