Hello there. Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been pretty busy with school and all. Anyhow. Here's chapter 9. Oh and I don't own any of the gundam wing characters either.

Chapter 9

The angel lives

" Heero!" Duo shouted, " Come on! She wants to see you."

" She's awake?" Heero asked excitedly.

Duo nodded. Heero got up and joined Duo.

While they were in the elevator, Heero was thinking about what to say to her. In a way, he was sort of nervous. As the door to the elevator opened, Duo said " Hey. I didn't tell her it was you I was getting. I just said that I had a surprise."

Heero smiled and followed Duo to Relena's room. As Duo entered the room, the doctors left. Heero quietly shut the door behind him.

" I'm back Rel."

"Hey Duo. Where did you go?" Relena asked. Then she noticed a person in the doorway.

"Buddy?" Duo said while waving Heero further into the room. When Relena realized who it was, she began to cry. Heero went up to her and wiped her tears away. She smiled at him and Heero returned it. Relena stared into his beautiful blue eyes and then said, " why? Why did you leave?"

" I'll tell you about it later. Right now, you need to rest."

Relena slowly fell asleep, Heero holding her hand. Heero didn't even notice that Duo had left the room. He sat and caressed her hands. He felt happy. He had finally found where he belonged. By Relena's side.

~~~~~In the lobby~~~~~~

Duo met the others I the lobby downstairs. They were all so happy that Relena had woken up. They wanted to see her right away when Duo told them that Heero was with her, Quatre suggested that they give them time alone. They would wait until tomorrow to see Relena. The only people that would see her today were Zechs, Noin, and Heero. But even Zechs and Noin were going to wait awhile to visit her.

~~~~~Relena's room~~~~

" Heero?" Relena whispered.

" Yeah."

" I really didn't think you would come. Thank you."

" I had to." He replied as her kissed her forehead. " I love you. Relena."

" I love you too." She whispered. As she began crying.

Heero smiled and they shared a kiss. He told Relena about what he did while he was away. They both shared a few laughs. (Which was very unusual for Heero) Relena was glad that he had finally opened up to her. Occasionally, Heero would brush Relena's hair out of her face or caress her hand. He loved her and now they could finally be together. If Zechs allowed it, that is.

When Zechs and Noin came, Heero left the room. Zechs noticed how depressed his sister became when Heero left. He became very curious. He wanted to know exactly why his sister was so upset.

After his visit, Zechs went to have a little chat with his good friend Heero Yuy. He found him in the lobby with Duo.

" Hey Zechs!" Duo yelled.

Heero turned around and noticed that Zechs did not look very happy. He tried to ignore the strange feeling in his stomach; he gets when something bad is going happen, and headed for the elevator to go back to Relena. A hand grabbed his shoulder and turned him around.

" I need to have a word with you Yuy."

"About?"

"You know what about."

" If it's about me, I'm not talking"

" No you fool! About my sister!"

" What about her?"

" She's in love. Isn't she? She's in love with you! Isn't she!"

"Hn"

" Answer me Yuy!"

" Fine. She is in love with me. And I love her. Maybe even more. And I would do anything to be with her and make her happy."

" I won't have it! I will not let my sister fall in love with an assassin!"

" You can't stop her or me for that matter. I'm not an assassin any more. I admit it took me awhile to find myself. I love her Zechs. I won't anyone get in my way. I would do anything to make her happy."

"Then tell me one thing."

"What."

" Would you die for her." He asked

" Of course."

" Fine. Then I guess I can't stop you. But be warned. I will try anything in my power to stop you. I still do not approve with her being with a man like you."

Heero was quiet. He turned and entered the elevator.

Duo heard the whole conversation. He knew Heero loved her! Now he had to run from Zechs. He knew it was his turn to do some explaining about what part he played in all this.

" Uh… got to go. Bye!" Duo said as he ran out the door.

~~~Relena's room~~~~~~

When Heero walked in, Relena was standing by the window. She was dressed in the clothes Noin had brought for her. He was shocked. How could a person wake from a coma and be able to walk and get around on there own all in the same day? He was amazed by her strength. Maybe that's what drew him to her all those years ago.

" Relena. You should be in bed."

" I can't stay in bed forever. I'm sick of being. Hospitals always give me the creeps." She then turned to Heero and said, " plus, I would really love a shower."

" Well, you can't leave yet. But then again… I'll talk to the doctor and hopefully I can convince him. If I can, I'll take you home myself. Ok?"

Relena smiled. She knew Heero would convince the doctors to let her leave. She began getting her things. A few moments later, Heero walked in, smiling. " I see you're already set."

Relena hugged him and kissed his cheek. " Let's go. I hate this place, Heero."

Well, that's it for this chapter. The next one will be pretty short. I have come down with writer's block. So, please bare with me.

Next chapter: homebound

(Please no flames and keep in mind this is my first fanfic. Don't be too hard on me. I'm trying.)