Chapter 5
A/N: Hi! I'm back!
Ok- here' the next chapter in the fic! It's a longer chapter- I guess I got caught up in writing- some parts might be sappy- but oh well- I was in a weird kind of mood today… brain got a little frazzled with homework and paper research… ok so anyway thanks for the reviews and all- please keep them coming!
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After the prosecutor sat down it was the defense's turn to state its case in the matter. Quatre's lawyer argued their only points that Heero was innocent and was living a model lifestyle since being pardoned. They also brought up the fact that his man, who was now being charged with a murder, had saved the world- not only once, but twice.
"He was exercising his right to watch a political meeting and he even tried to stop the real bomber- in doing so countless lives were saved." The blonde lawyer argued.
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The court case was scheduled to begin early the next morning. The defense stayed up all night trying to piece together the fragments of facts they got out of Heero and the police file.
The court case began with the usual pomp and circumstance. The prosecution pulled out all the stops. Calling witnesses that placed Heero at the crime scene- people came out of the walls saying that they had seen Heero walking the halls before the conference started. Heero's lawyer asked for a recess- the group met with Heero in a back room that was guarded on the outside.
"Heero- you're getting murdered out there! How can you just sit there?" Dou asked.
"You have to say something." His lawyer pleaded.
In the middle of the argument, a knock came from the door. Quatre walked over and opened the door slowly. He found Relena standing there looking like she was about to cry.
"Can I talk to him? Please Quatre, I have to try…" She pleaded.
Quatre looked at Duo, who spoke up.
"Give her a try." The braided man shrugged and stepped aside from the man who was sitting on a chair in the center of the room looking down at his feet.
Relena walked in quickly and knelt in front of Heero. Taking his hands in her own she kissed his head.
"Heero- please… tell me you didn't do it. I need you to fight just this once more. Fight for us…" She whispered to him.
"I don't want to fight… Relena… I … was going to kill him- I felt the need to shed blood again… what if it comes back- I can't control it- what I end up hurting you… what kind of life can I offer you if you are afraid of me…" His eyes finally rose to look into her deep orbs. He loved her so much; she was here risking everything to see him…
Relena's eyes brimmed with tears at the pain she saw in his eyes. And she was partly the reason. He hadn't told anyone about them… knowing the type of relationship they had would clear him of suspicions of planning the bombing. He was at the meeting to be with her afterwards…
"Heero you've changed from that person. You are free of him…" She said kissing his forehead and holding him close. "I'll tell them myself."
"No! Don't throw away what you have… they'll only twist your words- they'll use you and your career will be ruined…"
"Heero… it doesn't matter as long as we're together." She said as she hugged him tighter. Longing to feel his hands on her body, Relena had be restrain herself… Pulling away slowly she stroked his face.
"If you quit now the world and the colonies will suffer… you are the way to peace Relena… don't make me have to deny you in public…" Heero pleaded.
"He's right- Mary was considered your biggest political rival and this just looks too planned- who ever is out for Heero knew about you two and can use this to take you out of politics Relena." Quatre said.
"But why?" "Let me go Relena… I need to repent for my crimes… just let them take me. That way you can continue on…" He said taking her hands in his own.
"But… I love you Heero- you love me… why do you feel you need to die? You've suffered enough- I've suffered…" She said as she began to cry. Heero wanted to kick himself for hurting her. But he had no other option. He pulled her close to him and embraced her tightly.
"Relena…" Heero held on to her and stroked her back as she cried. "I'm sorry my love…"
"No…" She pushed away from him. "I won't let you! What are you trying to hide? Heero tell me! Did you really do it? Is that why you don't want to talk?"
"I don't need you to believe me- but I must… he's… Relena pardoning the horrible things I've done… it doesn't make them right, or go away…"
"Heero I won't give up on us. If giving up everything- my career, anything… it doesn't matter to me but you do!"
"Relena…" Heero couldn't help but want to cry with her. She was willing to give up everything for him…. She loved him that much.
"Don't cry anymore… I promise to try- just don't throw this peace away for me."
"We better get back- the court will be reconvening soon." The lawyer said breaking the moment between lovers.
Before Relena left she took Heero's lawyer aside.
"Put me on the stand- I want to help Heero."
"Alright, but you do realize the consequences." He asked and Relena simply nodded. "We'll go over things tonight… just sit tight for now."
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The next days of the trial were long and emotionally stressful. The prosecution tired to bring victims from past crimes committed by Heero, testifying he could be lethal. They had more witnesses that placed him at other ESUN functions and the theory came up he was planning to commit this murder and who knows how many more.
Only Relena, Heero and their close friends knew the real reason he was there- And Relena wanted to scream to the world they were in love- it would clear up all suspicion.
It was today that she was going to take the stand. Heero's lawyer had gone over everything she was going to be asked. She wasn't nervous until she heard those words.
"The defense calls Ms. Relena Dorlian-Peacecraft to the stand."
As these words were uttered a hush came over the courtroom. Heero's eyes went wide as she walked over to the stand like it was nothing. She was looking very beautiful and professional, like she always did, he thought. She swore to tell the truth and the questioning began…
"Ms Relena, how did you first meet the defendant, Mr. Yuy?" "I found him on the beach one day… he had just crashed into the water and was unconscious on the shore… He awoke suddenly and then in a flash he was gone…"
"But that wasn't the last you saw of him?"
"No, not by far." She shook her head. "All through the war we met up… He saved me countless times." "Ms. Relena what would you say your relationship is with Mr. Yuy?" Relena looked at Heero before she answered. Heero sat still. His head in his hands knowing she was committing political suicide.
"It's a weird relationship, I admit. But you see, I believe that we truly love each other." There was a large surprise from the audience. Gasps and whispers were finally quieted by the judge's gavel.
"Love? Ms. Relena are you sure?"
"Yes, I can say that without a doubt in my mind that we love each other. I've loved him since I first saw his eyes…"
"And does the defendant love you in return?" Came the lawyer's next question.
"Of course he does."
"Has he ever told you, is what I meant?"
"Yes. Heero may not still be comfortable about his emotions because of what he was put through in the Perfect Solider program… but he's told me and showed me he loves me."
"I only ask you, Ms. Relena, because our prosecutors have painted a pretty dark picture of Mr. Yuy. They say he is a cold-hearted monster with no emotions. How would someone like you, who really knows him, describe him?"
"At first I thought that- but he's changed. The boy I met on the beach, the perfect solider, is gone. All I see is the man I love. He's gentle and kind- he only wants the world and colonies to be in peace and for me to be happy. Heero's done so much good in his life… he was never a monster."
"Ms. Relena- you mentioned my client's upbringing. Could you elaborate? Why would a childhood be so traumatizing?" "Heero hardly speaks of it- but by the looks of all his scars all over his body… it must have been terrible. From what he's told me, he was trained and molded to be the model solider: Never questioning. But the time I met with Dr. J, I was encouraged to help him- to see beyond the shell they had created. Together we brought back his humanity and spirit they had repressed for over 18 years."
"Thank you Ms. Relena. But as a good lawyer, I must ask you some more personal questions now…" the lawyer paused. "After obtaining work records from Mr. Yuy's place of employment, where he has been nothing but a model employee for quite a time now, we see him to be a productive and punctual worker. However there are a few interesting things we also found. Ms. Relena where you aware that for the last several months Mr. Yuy has left work at precisely the same dates and times as the ESUN's conferences?" Relena nodded in answer. "Now my fellow lawyer with the prosecution will try and argue that Mr. Yuy was there checking out the target- but you wouldn't happen to have any other idea to his attendance would you?"
"Actually I do. After each session I would ask him to meet with me."
"Meet with you? What would you do during this time?"
"After the conferences he'd usually be waiting for me in my office… we would mostly talk and um…" Relena couldn't help but blush a bit as she looked over at Heero. He was looking at her with questioning eyes. 'Are you sure I'm worth this Relena?' Is what she felt him asking her.
"And what?" "We were intimate." She said with as much dignity as she could.
"Intimate? How long has this been going on Ms Relena?"
"Like I said we love each other. He came back soon after the gundam pilots were pardoned."
"Why keep such a secret?"
"Heero said we needed too. He knew what people would think of us."
"And what did you say?" "I told him I wasn't ashamed of him. I didn't care because I loved him… he's always looking out for me… that's how I know he loves me. I can see it in his eyes."
A/N: Hi! I'm back!
Ok- here' the next chapter in the fic! It's a longer chapter- I guess I got caught up in writing- some parts might be sappy- but oh well- I was in a weird kind of mood today… brain got a little frazzled with homework and paper research… ok so anyway thanks for the reviews and all- please keep them coming!
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After the prosecutor sat down it was the defense's turn to state its case in the matter. Quatre's lawyer argued their only points that Heero was innocent and was living a model lifestyle since being pardoned. They also brought up the fact that his man, who was now being charged with a murder, had saved the world- not only once, but twice.
"He was exercising his right to watch a political meeting and he even tried to stop the real bomber- in doing so countless lives were saved." The blonde lawyer argued.
-
The court case was scheduled to begin early the next morning. The defense stayed up all night trying to piece together the fragments of facts they got out of Heero and the police file.
The court case began with the usual pomp and circumstance. The prosecution pulled out all the stops. Calling witnesses that placed Heero at the crime scene- people came out of the walls saying that they had seen Heero walking the halls before the conference started. Heero's lawyer asked for a recess- the group met with Heero in a back room that was guarded on the outside.
"Heero- you're getting murdered out there! How can you just sit there?" Dou asked.
"You have to say something." His lawyer pleaded.
In the middle of the argument, a knock came from the door. Quatre walked over and opened the door slowly. He found Relena standing there looking like she was about to cry.
"Can I talk to him? Please Quatre, I have to try…" She pleaded.
Quatre looked at Duo, who spoke up.
"Give her a try." The braided man shrugged and stepped aside from the man who was sitting on a chair in the center of the room looking down at his feet.
Relena walked in quickly and knelt in front of Heero. Taking his hands in her own she kissed his head.
"Heero- please… tell me you didn't do it. I need you to fight just this once more. Fight for us…" She whispered to him.
"I don't want to fight… Relena… I … was going to kill him- I felt the need to shed blood again… what if it comes back- I can't control it- what I end up hurting you… what kind of life can I offer you if you are afraid of me…" His eyes finally rose to look into her deep orbs. He loved her so much; she was here risking everything to see him…
Relena's eyes brimmed with tears at the pain she saw in his eyes. And she was partly the reason. He hadn't told anyone about them… knowing the type of relationship they had would clear him of suspicions of planning the bombing. He was at the meeting to be with her afterwards…
"Heero you've changed from that person. You are free of him…" She said kissing his forehead and holding him close. "I'll tell them myself."
"No! Don't throw away what you have… they'll only twist your words- they'll use you and your career will be ruined…"
"Heero… it doesn't matter as long as we're together." She said as she hugged him tighter. Longing to feel his hands on her body, Relena had be restrain herself… Pulling away slowly she stroked his face.
"If you quit now the world and the colonies will suffer… you are the way to peace Relena… don't make me have to deny you in public…" Heero pleaded.
"He's right- Mary was considered your biggest political rival and this just looks too planned- who ever is out for Heero knew about you two and can use this to take you out of politics Relena." Quatre said.
"But why?" "Let me go Relena… I need to repent for my crimes… just let them take me. That way you can continue on…" He said taking her hands in his own.
"But… I love you Heero- you love me… why do you feel you need to die? You've suffered enough- I've suffered…" She said as she began to cry. Heero wanted to kick himself for hurting her. But he had no other option. He pulled her close to him and embraced her tightly.
"Relena…" Heero held on to her and stroked her back as she cried. "I'm sorry my love…"
"No…" She pushed away from him. "I won't let you! What are you trying to hide? Heero tell me! Did you really do it? Is that why you don't want to talk?"
"I don't need you to believe me- but I must… he's… Relena pardoning the horrible things I've done… it doesn't make them right, or go away…"
"Heero I won't give up on us. If giving up everything- my career, anything… it doesn't matter to me but you do!"
"Relena…" Heero couldn't help but want to cry with her. She was willing to give up everything for him…. She loved him that much.
"Don't cry anymore… I promise to try- just don't throw this peace away for me."
"We better get back- the court will be reconvening soon." The lawyer said breaking the moment between lovers.
Before Relena left she took Heero's lawyer aside.
"Put me on the stand- I want to help Heero."
"Alright, but you do realize the consequences." He asked and Relena simply nodded. "We'll go over things tonight… just sit tight for now."
-
The next days of the trial were long and emotionally stressful. The prosecution tired to bring victims from past crimes committed by Heero, testifying he could be lethal. They had more witnesses that placed him at other ESUN functions and the theory came up he was planning to commit this murder and who knows how many more.
Only Relena, Heero and their close friends knew the real reason he was there- And Relena wanted to scream to the world they were in love- it would clear up all suspicion.
It was today that she was going to take the stand. Heero's lawyer had gone over everything she was going to be asked. She wasn't nervous until she heard those words.
"The defense calls Ms. Relena Dorlian-Peacecraft to the stand."
As these words were uttered a hush came over the courtroom. Heero's eyes went wide as she walked over to the stand like it was nothing. She was looking very beautiful and professional, like she always did, he thought. She swore to tell the truth and the questioning began…
"Ms Relena, how did you first meet the defendant, Mr. Yuy?" "I found him on the beach one day… he had just crashed into the water and was unconscious on the shore… He awoke suddenly and then in a flash he was gone…"
"But that wasn't the last you saw of him?"
"No, not by far." She shook her head. "All through the war we met up… He saved me countless times." "Ms. Relena what would you say your relationship is with Mr. Yuy?" Relena looked at Heero before she answered. Heero sat still. His head in his hands knowing she was committing political suicide.
"It's a weird relationship, I admit. But you see, I believe that we truly love each other." There was a large surprise from the audience. Gasps and whispers were finally quieted by the judge's gavel.
"Love? Ms. Relena are you sure?"
"Yes, I can say that without a doubt in my mind that we love each other. I've loved him since I first saw his eyes…"
"And does the defendant love you in return?" Came the lawyer's next question.
"Of course he does."
"Has he ever told you, is what I meant?"
"Yes. Heero may not still be comfortable about his emotions because of what he was put through in the Perfect Solider program… but he's told me and showed me he loves me."
"I only ask you, Ms. Relena, because our prosecutors have painted a pretty dark picture of Mr. Yuy. They say he is a cold-hearted monster with no emotions. How would someone like you, who really knows him, describe him?"
"At first I thought that- but he's changed. The boy I met on the beach, the perfect solider, is gone. All I see is the man I love. He's gentle and kind- he only wants the world and colonies to be in peace and for me to be happy. Heero's done so much good in his life… he was never a monster."
"Ms. Relena- you mentioned my client's upbringing. Could you elaborate? Why would a childhood be so traumatizing?" "Heero hardly speaks of it- but by the looks of all his scars all over his body… it must have been terrible. From what he's told me, he was trained and molded to be the model solider: Never questioning. But the time I met with Dr. J, I was encouraged to help him- to see beyond the shell they had created. Together we brought back his humanity and spirit they had repressed for over 18 years."
"Thank you Ms. Relena. But as a good lawyer, I must ask you some more personal questions now…" the lawyer paused. "After obtaining work records from Mr. Yuy's place of employment, where he has been nothing but a model employee for quite a time now, we see him to be a productive and punctual worker. However there are a few interesting things we also found. Ms. Relena where you aware that for the last several months Mr. Yuy has left work at precisely the same dates and times as the ESUN's conferences?" Relena nodded in answer. "Now my fellow lawyer with the prosecution will try and argue that Mr. Yuy was there checking out the target- but you wouldn't happen to have any other idea to his attendance would you?"
"Actually I do. After each session I would ask him to meet with me."
"Meet with you? What would you do during this time?"
"After the conferences he'd usually be waiting for me in my office… we would mostly talk and um…" Relena couldn't help but blush a bit as she looked over at Heero. He was looking at her with questioning eyes. 'Are you sure I'm worth this Relena?' Is what she felt him asking her.
"And what?" "We were intimate." She said with as much dignity as she could.
"Intimate? How long has this been going on Ms Relena?"
"Like I said we love each other. He came back soon after the gundam pilots were pardoned."
"Why keep such a secret?"
"Heero said we needed too. He knew what people would think of us."
"And what did you say?" "I told him I wasn't ashamed of him. I didn't care because I loved him… he's always looking out for me… that's how I know he loves me. I can see it in his eyes."