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Chapter 23: The Future
The beeps of a hospital room are heard and out of weary eyes, only Trowa can be seen reading a book in a nearby chair, while holding her left hand. Makoto sighs and Trowa looks over a her and grips her hand a little tighter. Makoto squints at him and he lays his hand gently on her ruffled hair. She smiles and decides not to argue and returns to her sweet sleep, knowing he is by her side.
---Meanwhile (GW - Preventer HQ)---
"We appreciate your services girls," Une thanks heartfeltly.
"It was the least we could do, despite your efforts to correct things in our world," Usagi beams.
"Well, it seems you paid us back quite efficiently," Une continues, "Your friend will only be in the hospital a few days. We have put our best doctors on her."
"Thank you, Ms. Une," Ami replies.
"I must say, the doctors had quite a list of injuries that she incurred," Une almost jokes, "You might want to tell her not to do that again."
"You can tell her that, Ms. Une," Minako jokes, "She normally doesn't care if the job was done."
"And you think Trowa being near her is going to help that?" Noin jokes.
The group laughs together. "By the way," Sally interrupts, "We thought it a good idea the boys show you around our world while Ms. Makoto heals up. We will give you VIP passes that will allow you to see everything you want and the Preventers will pick up the tab.
"You may not want to do that," Ryo warns, "These girls are professional shoppers, not to mention I'm sure Ami will buy every book she sees in order to try to pull as much knowledge she can from your culture."
"I'm not that bad, Ryo," Ami defensively maneuvers, "I'll limit myself to only fifty books."
The group laughs out loud again. Heero stands up from the table and begins walking out of the room.
"Be back in a few days," Heero mumbles.
"I'm afraid not Heero," Une commands and Heero slowly stops and turns, "Relena is involved in some important meetings in Berlin. You will not be able to reach her for three days, so you might as well help show these girls around." Heero about-faces and slides back into his seat.
"So, what do you all have to offer here?" Rei wonders as the boys wince in dread of rough couple days.
"Well let me surprise you girls first," Hilde beams as she rises and Duo follows suit. "Follow me to our first destination and don't forget those passes because you won't want to miss this opportunity. The scouts squeal in delight and follow Hilde and Duo out of the room. Quatre and Sylvia smile at each other and join the caravan out as Sally and Wufei leave to do some work. Heero slowly rises and follows. All that remains in the meeting room is Une, Noin, and Zechs.
"So, Preventer Wind," Une begins, "It would appear we are out of things that require your services. I gather you will return to the TerraForming project?"
Zechs nods, "Yes, and I hope that you will keep me posted on the events so I can at least prepare this time. TallGeese isn't the easiest machine to maintain since there is no Gundamium in it."
Une smiles to herself, "I will try to give you more warning, but I feel your services may be unneccessary for quite some time."
"That would be a wonderful thing," Noin wists dreamily as she grasps Zechs arm. He rests his hand or her elbow.
"Perhaps we may be able to finally start a story of our own," Zech muses. Noin turns to him and pecks him on the cheek.
"Perhaps," Une returns, "You two stay safe and enjoy yourselves. Dismissed." The two get up and reach over and shakes Une's hand as they leave arm in arm back to hopefully peaceful lives.
---Two Days Later (GW - Tokyo)---
"Hey girls check this out!" Ami squeals wielding her forty-second book.
The girls turn and greet their friend, while the boys groan covered in bags knowing one is about to get heavier.
"What did you find Ami?" Hilde calls out.
Ami reaches the group and Rei inspects the book.
Rei reads the title inspectively, "Sacrifices Made For The Good Of All. The Memoirs of Treize Kushrenada."
"He had memoirs?" Duo gasps.
"Well Duo, he did go into that battle knowing he wouldn't leave," Quatre informs, "Une had that published about a year ago. It is a mind-bending read."
"I still think only Zechs and Wufei have any idea the way that man thought," Heero complains.
"Well now I get to try," Ami beams stuffing the book into one of the bags Ryo was holding. Ryo grunts as the bag is getting unbearable.
"Oh come on Ryo," Minako barks, "Those couldn't be that heavy."
"Would you care to try to cary them Minako?" Ryo retorts.
"Not in the least," Minako arrogantly puffs into the air, "I am a lady and should act like one."
Ryo drops his head in disgust and sweatdrops while the girls laugh and the guys growl.
"And you guys went shopping without me, how rude," a voice calls out from behind them.
The girls turn around and the boys remain in place tired of moving period.
"Its Makoto and Trowa!" Usagi beams as she races towards them and the scouts all take off so greet them. Heero plops Usagi's and Rei's bags on the ground. The others glance at him.
"This will take a bit, so we might as well save our strength," Heero states sizing up the situation.
"Ay," the others return and a giant thud is heard as Duo, Quatre, and Ryo drop their bags to the ground and begin rubbing their arms therapudically.
"You look great Makoto," Minako greets.
"Thank you," Makoto swats off, "I'm just glad that was enough to beat him."
"And was it ever," Rei beams, "But enough of this, you've got your bag carrier and I've got your VIP pass, so we can shop. Makoto cheers as Trowa notices his friends looking exhausted and flinches at what he was just volunteered for.
---The next morning (GW - Preventer HQ)---
"Okay girls, now that Haruka knows how to pilot the transporter," Une briefs, "All you have to do load on your insane amount of cargo and you will be all set to return."
"Thank you for everything," Usagi sweetly says, "Maybe we should come back again and shop some more."
Loud growling is heard from all over the room. The girls look around to see who is growling at the comment. They find Ryo, with his wrist in a small cast, Heero with his fingers taped up, Duo with bandages on his face from when Hilde's perfume bottle shattered on him, and Trowa looking exhausted growling angrily, while Quatre is sleeping on Sylvia's shoulder.
"Well girls I must say that I can't allow that," Une sadly states, "You have to destroy the craft to prevent anyone from your world coming back. Not to mention we can't have all of our elite pilots our on the injured reserve." The girls once again laugh together at the boys expense.
"What about over here?" Ami asks interested.
"We will have two GateKeepers remaining," Une informs, "One with Sylvia so she can research possible practical uses. The other is at a top secret location."
"It is time," a deep voice calls over the intercom as Wufei waits in Altron since he wants to personally see to it that these girls make it back.
The laughter subsides and the group rises and walks to the transporter. The Preventer soldiers they saw in the fight earlier are working furiously trying to fit all the baggage in the cargo hold.
"Look's like you won't be stowed away in there again, Ryo," Duo jokes.
"Looks like," Ryo sighs, "I'm glad Heero showed me the hidden hatch to get in so I could come at the right time."
"It was pretty handy," Minako beams.
The workers fit the last bag in and close the hatch. As the hatch closes silence fills the room once again as the time has finally come to say good- bye.
Michiru and Haruka are the first to step forward and hug everybody saying nothing more than a few good-byes. Rei steps forward and wraps Hilde in a tight hug as tears form in both their eyes.
"Ill miss you, Rei," Hilde cries.
"I'll miss you too, Hilde," Rei cries also. The two let go and Rei turns to Duo.
"You be good to her, you hear!" Rei threatens, "Or I may have to find a way back here and get you."
Duo flinches and smiles as the two embrace. Rei gives the others a hug and quick good-byes and joins Haruka and Michiru at the entrance of the shuttle.
Hotaru walks out next and glares at Duo. Duo returns the fierce gaze and the two stand there for a moment. Hotaru blinks and Duo laughs.
"I guess I keep the title for now," Duo jokes as Hotaru smiles sweetly. She grabs both Hilde and Duo for a nice hug. She continues on saying good-bye to the others then takes her place beside Haruka and Michiru.
Minako steps forward and has a similar conversation with Hilde. She hugs Duo and moves on to Trowa and looks at him pleadingly. Trowa squints and mouths, 'I know, it isn't a done deal yet.' Minako bobs her head accepting the answer and hugs him and Heero and joins Rei.
Usagi steps forward and follows Minako's pattern pretty closely, but is less direct with Trowa. She steps up to Heero and makes sure everyone has gotten their pictures.
"I won't forget you guys," Usagi bawls, "I hope you won't either." Heero characteristically wipes the tears from her eye. Usagi quickly changes to happy catching Heero off guard and smashes him with a big hug. Heero quickly regains his composure and returns the gesture. Usagi finishes and joins her friends.
Ami and Ryo are next and follow Minako's example. When they reach Heero, Ryo shakes his hand and Heero nods at him respectfully while mouthing, 'You take care of and cherish her.' Ryo nods back smiling.
"Thank you for everything, Heero," Ami whimpers tearing up looking into his expressionless face, "I hope you will treat Relena good, and maybe then you will even find the happiness you are looking for."
Heero wraps his arms around Ami suddenly and she plunges into his chest for a tight and meaningful embrace.
"You take care, Ami," Heero mutters as the two part and she takes Ryo's arm as the two walk to the girls' side.
Only Makoto remains standing. Heero instinctively switches place with Trowa as she says good-bye tearfully to Duo and Hilde. She lightly hugs Heero.
"Be strong," Heero whispers in her ear.
She slowly walks up to Trowa who just stands there staring at her. They stare at each other for a moment and Trowa reaches into his pocket and pulls out a box. Makoto slowly removes it from his hand as the others watch in anticipation. The locket is gold, has a silver Jupiter zodiac symbol in the center, with small diamonds outlining the oval shape. She notices a latch on the side and opens the locket to reveal the picture of the two one the hill looking very serene.
Makoto spins around hiding her misting eyes and lifts her hair. Trowa takes the chain and puts the necklace on her while catching one last smell of her hair. Makoto spins around and holds out a small black bag. Trowa takes the bag and reaches in. He pulls out a gold pocket watch. He looks it over and opens the latch to reveal the time and an empty side. Trowa looks it over a notices a small button on the bottom of the latch. He presses the button interestly and one layer of the metal retracts revealing the same picture of the two on the hill. Suddenly the sweet music of the Sailor Moon music box begins floating through the air.
Trowa stares at the musicbox pocket watch while he lets the music fill his head and a somber feeling envelops him. Trowa looks up at Makoto who is looking very beautiful as she concentrates on his reaction.
Trowa sighs and manages, "I don't know what to say?"
Makoto smiles with tears streaming, "Than don't say anything at all." She wraps her arm around him and they kiss lovingly. The girls stand with dreamy and happy expressions, as the boys nod approvingly.
They break their embrace and hold each other for one last moment. They break and Makoto walks away while the girls walk into the craft. After a minute, the craft takes off and disappears from sight. The boys, Hilde, and Sylvia turn around one by one, Trowa being last, and begin walking off. Each reach their mobile suits and Duo calls out.
"Notice anything new Trowa," Duo beams. Trowa looks up and inspects HeavyArms.
"What are you talking, oh!" Trowa says as he notices a small antenna hiding behind the shield inbetween the dual gatling guns.
"We have given you the means," Heero states, "Now you make the decision in due time."
"Thanks guys, but I will not decide yet," Trowa explains.
"Remember that time is not on your side," Heero explains.
Trowa nods and hops into HeavyArms. He launches and takes off back to the circus. The others get into their transportation and take off back home themselves.
---One week later (GW - Sank Kingdom)---
Relena sits in her office typing away a letter to a space diplomat when a voice breaks her concentration.
"Relena, you have an unexpected visitor. I'm letting them in," her secretary belts over the intercom.
Relena grabs the button and calls into, "Now hold on, I'm really busy to--- ." She releases the button in shock. Heero steps in and gazes into her. The two stand there locked in each other's gaze for over thirty seconds. Relena is fighting the urge to jump into his arms. Heero quickly shakes his head breaking the hypnotic sensation and walks to her desk with his arm behind his back. Relena smiles sweetly as she opens her top desk drawer and pulls out the bodyguard badge and holds it in her hand. Heero pulls a red rose from behind his back and reaches across the desk. Relena blushes lightly as their hands touch as he places the rose in it. All of sudden, he lightly grips her knuckles and pulls them toward him. Relena now blushes fiercely as Heero kisses her hand chivalristically. She stands there staring at him for a moment and her senses catch up again. The reaches across and places the badge in his hand. But before he pulls away she cups both of her hand around his.
Heero looks up as Relena looks him right in the eyes, "I really missed you, Heero."
Heero slips his hand out of hers and puts the badge on. He looks back at her, "As did I you." They stand staring at each other pondering the new developments.
---Meanwhile (GW - Duo's Scrap Yard)---
Duo and Hilde enjoy a candlelit dinner that Duo put together.
"I can't believe it took us a week to put this place back in running order," Hilde sighs.
"Yeah, even after all the upkeep you did before we left," Duo jokes.
Hilde growls, "Well lets us hope I won't have to go to that extreme again."
"And how do you expect that to ever happen," Duo pokes taking a bite of his food.
"Well, I know one way," Hilde states, "If we finally."
"No don't say it!" Duo yelps dropping to the floor and bowing worshippingly.
"Don't say what," Hilde scoffs, "You mean say."
"Settle down," Duo interrupts as he pops up on one knee. Hilde gasps getting ready to argue when she realizes Duo is on one knee. She gasps further as he slickly slips a ring in and around each knuckle until it is inbetween his thumb and index finger.
The two are silent as Duo remains on one knee as Hilde holds her breathe in anticipation.
---Meanwhile (GW - The circus)--- "Trowa, go outside and fetch the tiger's meal for tonight," Kathy orders.
Trowa walks outside nonchalantly and as he reaches for the food, the nightly circus fireworks display lights off. Trowa turns around and enjoys the impressive display. A big green firework lights off and catches Trowa's attention. He slowly reaches into his pocket and pulls out the watch. He quickly flips it open and hits the button to start the music box.
He watches the fireworks display as the music box softly plays the Sailor Moon gingle. Trowa raises the watch to eye level and looks at the picture of him and Makoto looking very serene gazing into the setting sun. Trowa closes the watch and returns it to his pocket. He grabs the hunk of meat and walks back to the tent. A full smile creeps up on his face as he struts back to tent.
Chapter 23: The Future
The beeps of a hospital room are heard and out of weary eyes, only Trowa can be seen reading a book in a nearby chair, while holding her left hand. Makoto sighs and Trowa looks over a her and grips her hand a little tighter. Makoto squints at him and he lays his hand gently on her ruffled hair. She smiles and decides not to argue and returns to her sweet sleep, knowing he is by her side.
---Meanwhile (GW - Preventer HQ)---
"We appreciate your services girls," Une thanks heartfeltly.
"It was the least we could do, despite your efforts to correct things in our world," Usagi beams.
"Well, it seems you paid us back quite efficiently," Une continues, "Your friend will only be in the hospital a few days. We have put our best doctors on her."
"Thank you, Ms. Une," Ami replies.
"I must say, the doctors had quite a list of injuries that she incurred," Une almost jokes, "You might want to tell her not to do that again."
"You can tell her that, Ms. Une," Minako jokes, "She normally doesn't care if the job was done."
"And you think Trowa being near her is going to help that?" Noin jokes.
The group laughs together. "By the way," Sally interrupts, "We thought it a good idea the boys show you around our world while Ms. Makoto heals up. We will give you VIP passes that will allow you to see everything you want and the Preventers will pick up the tab.
"You may not want to do that," Ryo warns, "These girls are professional shoppers, not to mention I'm sure Ami will buy every book she sees in order to try to pull as much knowledge she can from your culture."
"I'm not that bad, Ryo," Ami defensively maneuvers, "I'll limit myself to only fifty books."
The group laughs out loud again. Heero stands up from the table and begins walking out of the room.
"Be back in a few days," Heero mumbles.
"I'm afraid not Heero," Une commands and Heero slowly stops and turns, "Relena is involved in some important meetings in Berlin. You will not be able to reach her for three days, so you might as well help show these girls around." Heero about-faces and slides back into his seat.
"So, what do you all have to offer here?" Rei wonders as the boys wince in dread of rough couple days.
"Well let me surprise you girls first," Hilde beams as she rises and Duo follows suit. "Follow me to our first destination and don't forget those passes because you won't want to miss this opportunity. The scouts squeal in delight and follow Hilde and Duo out of the room. Quatre and Sylvia smile at each other and join the caravan out as Sally and Wufei leave to do some work. Heero slowly rises and follows. All that remains in the meeting room is Une, Noin, and Zechs.
"So, Preventer Wind," Une begins, "It would appear we are out of things that require your services. I gather you will return to the TerraForming project?"
Zechs nods, "Yes, and I hope that you will keep me posted on the events so I can at least prepare this time. TallGeese isn't the easiest machine to maintain since there is no Gundamium in it."
Une smiles to herself, "I will try to give you more warning, but I feel your services may be unneccessary for quite some time."
"That would be a wonderful thing," Noin wists dreamily as she grasps Zechs arm. He rests his hand or her elbow.
"Perhaps we may be able to finally start a story of our own," Zech muses. Noin turns to him and pecks him on the cheek.
"Perhaps," Une returns, "You two stay safe and enjoy yourselves. Dismissed." The two get up and reach over and shakes Une's hand as they leave arm in arm back to hopefully peaceful lives.
---Two Days Later (GW - Tokyo)---
"Hey girls check this out!" Ami squeals wielding her forty-second book.
The girls turn and greet their friend, while the boys groan covered in bags knowing one is about to get heavier.
"What did you find Ami?" Hilde calls out.
Ami reaches the group and Rei inspects the book.
Rei reads the title inspectively, "Sacrifices Made For The Good Of All. The Memoirs of Treize Kushrenada."
"He had memoirs?" Duo gasps.
"Well Duo, he did go into that battle knowing he wouldn't leave," Quatre informs, "Une had that published about a year ago. It is a mind-bending read."
"I still think only Zechs and Wufei have any idea the way that man thought," Heero complains.
"Well now I get to try," Ami beams stuffing the book into one of the bags Ryo was holding. Ryo grunts as the bag is getting unbearable.
"Oh come on Ryo," Minako barks, "Those couldn't be that heavy."
"Would you care to try to cary them Minako?" Ryo retorts.
"Not in the least," Minako arrogantly puffs into the air, "I am a lady and should act like one."
Ryo drops his head in disgust and sweatdrops while the girls laugh and the guys growl.
"And you guys went shopping without me, how rude," a voice calls out from behind them.
The girls turn around and the boys remain in place tired of moving period.
"Its Makoto and Trowa!" Usagi beams as she races towards them and the scouts all take off so greet them. Heero plops Usagi's and Rei's bags on the ground. The others glance at him.
"This will take a bit, so we might as well save our strength," Heero states sizing up the situation.
"Ay," the others return and a giant thud is heard as Duo, Quatre, and Ryo drop their bags to the ground and begin rubbing their arms therapudically.
"You look great Makoto," Minako greets.
"Thank you," Makoto swats off, "I'm just glad that was enough to beat him."
"And was it ever," Rei beams, "But enough of this, you've got your bag carrier and I've got your VIP pass, so we can shop. Makoto cheers as Trowa notices his friends looking exhausted and flinches at what he was just volunteered for.
---The next morning (GW - Preventer HQ)---
"Okay girls, now that Haruka knows how to pilot the transporter," Une briefs, "All you have to do load on your insane amount of cargo and you will be all set to return."
"Thank you for everything," Usagi sweetly says, "Maybe we should come back again and shop some more."
Loud growling is heard from all over the room. The girls look around to see who is growling at the comment. They find Ryo, with his wrist in a small cast, Heero with his fingers taped up, Duo with bandages on his face from when Hilde's perfume bottle shattered on him, and Trowa looking exhausted growling angrily, while Quatre is sleeping on Sylvia's shoulder.
"Well girls I must say that I can't allow that," Une sadly states, "You have to destroy the craft to prevent anyone from your world coming back. Not to mention we can't have all of our elite pilots our on the injured reserve." The girls once again laugh together at the boys expense.
"What about over here?" Ami asks interested.
"We will have two GateKeepers remaining," Une informs, "One with Sylvia so she can research possible practical uses. The other is at a top secret location."
"It is time," a deep voice calls over the intercom as Wufei waits in Altron since he wants to personally see to it that these girls make it back.
The laughter subsides and the group rises and walks to the transporter. The Preventer soldiers they saw in the fight earlier are working furiously trying to fit all the baggage in the cargo hold.
"Look's like you won't be stowed away in there again, Ryo," Duo jokes.
"Looks like," Ryo sighs, "I'm glad Heero showed me the hidden hatch to get in so I could come at the right time."
"It was pretty handy," Minako beams.
The workers fit the last bag in and close the hatch. As the hatch closes silence fills the room once again as the time has finally come to say good- bye.
Michiru and Haruka are the first to step forward and hug everybody saying nothing more than a few good-byes. Rei steps forward and wraps Hilde in a tight hug as tears form in both their eyes.
"Ill miss you, Rei," Hilde cries.
"I'll miss you too, Hilde," Rei cries also. The two let go and Rei turns to Duo.
"You be good to her, you hear!" Rei threatens, "Or I may have to find a way back here and get you."
Duo flinches and smiles as the two embrace. Rei gives the others a hug and quick good-byes and joins Haruka and Michiru at the entrance of the shuttle.
Hotaru walks out next and glares at Duo. Duo returns the fierce gaze and the two stand there for a moment. Hotaru blinks and Duo laughs.
"I guess I keep the title for now," Duo jokes as Hotaru smiles sweetly. She grabs both Hilde and Duo for a nice hug. She continues on saying good-bye to the others then takes her place beside Haruka and Michiru.
Minako steps forward and has a similar conversation with Hilde. She hugs Duo and moves on to Trowa and looks at him pleadingly. Trowa squints and mouths, 'I know, it isn't a done deal yet.' Minako bobs her head accepting the answer and hugs him and Heero and joins Rei.
Usagi steps forward and follows Minako's pattern pretty closely, but is less direct with Trowa. She steps up to Heero and makes sure everyone has gotten their pictures.
"I won't forget you guys," Usagi bawls, "I hope you won't either." Heero characteristically wipes the tears from her eye. Usagi quickly changes to happy catching Heero off guard and smashes him with a big hug. Heero quickly regains his composure and returns the gesture. Usagi finishes and joins her friends.
Ami and Ryo are next and follow Minako's example. When they reach Heero, Ryo shakes his hand and Heero nods at him respectfully while mouthing, 'You take care of and cherish her.' Ryo nods back smiling.
"Thank you for everything, Heero," Ami whimpers tearing up looking into his expressionless face, "I hope you will treat Relena good, and maybe then you will even find the happiness you are looking for."
Heero wraps his arms around Ami suddenly and she plunges into his chest for a tight and meaningful embrace.
"You take care, Ami," Heero mutters as the two part and she takes Ryo's arm as the two walk to the girls' side.
Only Makoto remains standing. Heero instinctively switches place with Trowa as she says good-bye tearfully to Duo and Hilde. She lightly hugs Heero.
"Be strong," Heero whispers in her ear.
She slowly walks up to Trowa who just stands there staring at her. They stare at each other for a moment and Trowa reaches into his pocket and pulls out a box. Makoto slowly removes it from his hand as the others watch in anticipation. The locket is gold, has a silver Jupiter zodiac symbol in the center, with small diamonds outlining the oval shape. She notices a latch on the side and opens the locket to reveal the picture of the two one the hill looking very serene.
Makoto spins around hiding her misting eyes and lifts her hair. Trowa takes the chain and puts the necklace on her while catching one last smell of her hair. Makoto spins around and holds out a small black bag. Trowa takes the bag and reaches in. He pulls out a gold pocket watch. He looks it over and opens the latch to reveal the time and an empty side. Trowa looks it over a notices a small button on the bottom of the latch. He presses the button interestly and one layer of the metal retracts revealing the same picture of the two on the hill. Suddenly the sweet music of the Sailor Moon music box begins floating through the air.
Trowa stares at the musicbox pocket watch while he lets the music fill his head and a somber feeling envelops him. Trowa looks up at Makoto who is looking very beautiful as she concentrates on his reaction.
Trowa sighs and manages, "I don't know what to say?"
Makoto smiles with tears streaming, "Than don't say anything at all." She wraps her arm around him and they kiss lovingly. The girls stand with dreamy and happy expressions, as the boys nod approvingly.
They break their embrace and hold each other for one last moment. They break and Makoto walks away while the girls walk into the craft. After a minute, the craft takes off and disappears from sight. The boys, Hilde, and Sylvia turn around one by one, Trowa being last, and begin walking off. Each reach their mobile suits and Duo calls out.
"Notice anything new Trowa," Duo beams. Trowa looks up and inspects HeavyArms.
"What are you talking, oh!" Trowa says as he notices a small antenna hiding behind the shield inbetween the dual gatling guns.
"We have given you the means," Heero states, "Now you make the decision in due time."
"Thanks guys, but I will not decide yet," Trowa explains.
"Remember that time is not on your side," Heero explains.
Trowa nods and hops into HeavyArms. He launches and takes off back to the circus. The others get into their transportation and take off back home themselves.
---One week later (GW - Sank Kingdom)---
Relena sits in her office typing away a letter to a space diplomat when a voice breaks her concentration.
"Relena, you have an unexpected visitor. I'm letting them in," her secretary belts over the intercom.
Relena grabs the button and calls into, "Now hold on, I'm really busy to--- ." She releases the button in shock. Heero steps in and gazes into her. The two stand there locked in each other's gaze for over thirty seconds. Relena is fighting the urge to jump into his arms. Heero quickly shakes his head breaking the hypnotic sensation and walks to her desk with his arm behind his back. Relena smiles sweetly as she opens her top desk drawer and pulls out the bodyguard badge and holds it in her hand. Heero pulls a red rose from behind his back and reaches across the desk. Relena blushes lightly as their hands touch as he places the rose in it. All of sudden, he lightly grips her knuckles and pulls them toward him. Relena now blushes fiercely as Heero kisses her hand chivalristically. She stands there staring at him for a moment and her senses catch up again. The reaches across and places the badge in his hand. But before he pulls away she cups both of her hand around his.
Heero looks up as Relena looks him right in the eyes, "I really missed you, Heero."
Heero slips his hand out of hers and puts the badge on. He looks back at her, "As did I you." They stand staring at each other pondering the new developments.
---Meanwhile (GW - Duo's Scrap Yard)---
Duo and Hilde enjoy a candlelit dinner that Duo put together.
"I can't believe it took us a week to put this place back in running order," Hilde sighs.
"Yeah, even after all the upkeep you did before we left," Duo jokes.
Hilde growls, "Well lets us hope I won't have to go to that extreme again."
"And how do you expect that to ever happen," Duo pokes taking a bite of his food.
"Well, I know one way," Hilde states, "If we finally."
"No don't say it!" Duo yelps dropping to the floor and bowing worshippingly.
"Don't say what," Hilde scoffs, "You mean say."
"Settle down," Duo interrupts as he pops up on one knee. Hilde gasps getting ready to argue when she realizes Duo is on one knee. She gasps further as he slickly slips a ring in and around each knuckle until it is inbetween his thumb and index finger.
The two are silent as Duo remains on one knee as Hilde holds her breathe in anticipation.
---Meanwhile (GW - The circus)--- "Trowa, go outside and fetch the tiger's meal for tonight," Kathy orders.
Trowa walks outside nonchalantly and as he reaches for the food, the nightly circus fireworks display lights off. Trowa turns around and enjoys the impressive display. A big green firework lights off and catches Trowa's attention. He slowly reaches into his pocket and pulls out the watch. He quickly flips it open and hits the button to start the music box.
He watches the fireworks display as the music box softly plays the Sailor Moon gingle. Trowa raises the watch to eye level and looks at the picture of him and Makoto looking very serene gazing into the setting sun. Trowa closes the watch and returns it to his pocket. He grabs the hunk of meat and walks back to the tent. A full smile creeps up on his face as he struts back to tent.