Chapter 9
A/n: Hello everyone! I hope that you are doing well. I am as good as can be expected. School has started once again and I find myself in the same boat as I always put myself in. Too much homework/studying/reading to do and not enough time to do it all ^_^;
Oh well, I finished reading one assignment and decided a little break was in order and so I decided to finish typing this story!
This is the final chapter to "Verdicts of the Heart." An epilogue may follow, but it's not really likely. As always I enjoyed writing this fic, and I also liked the great response I got from you, the readers.
I don't have any more GW: H/R fics in the works- but like always don't count me out just yet- one never knows when inspiration or just a random idea will pop up!
With that said, and the stack of homework pilling up I should leave you all to the conclusion of the fic!
Enjoy!
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As the last days in court came, the defense team followed Heero's lead. After much convincing the lawyer even broke down and followed the plan.
"Quatre, we've been friends for a long time. I hope you trust this guy. If he's wrong and doesn't get the prosecutor to take the bait, he might lose his life. It's that serious."
"I know. But I trust Heero. He's never led me wrong before. I don't always agree with his methods, but he knows what he's doing."
"Alright, I'll let the prosecution will this round. But I don't like to lose."
"You won't. Believe in Heero. He's saved us all before, so he should be able to save his own life this time." Quatre explained as they both sat at the defense table and waited for Duo and Heero to enter the courtroom. "Besides he loves Relena too much to lose, he won't leave her."
The closing arguments began in the case of the ESUN vs. Heero Yuy. The prosecutor smugly smiled knowing that the defense had all but given up hope it seemed. 'An easy conviction.' The man thought to himself rubbing his hands together as he was about to begin. 'This will teach you to mess with my family.'
"Mr. Yuy may not look it now, but he is the most dangerous trained killer and criminal of our life time. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury- you need to make the ESUN safe and get this murderer off the streets. He's had a second chance. He was given everything one could want- a job, a home, even a woman to love. And yet he killed again. He is a born monster capable of nothing but death. And he will always be that same blood thirsty monster, even until the day he dies…" The man articulated emphasizing the past of the ex-gundam pilot. Heero was trying his best to not listen to the man. However, it was only right that he was once again being called a monster. That was a title that was hard to hide from. Especially when looking at his background. But now- now he had Relena, and she was counting on him.. He had a promise to keep- this was not a time for self judgment- he was actually innocent this time…
"You can stop him. Ladies and gentlemen you and you alone have been given this opportunity to stop the number of victims from continuing. You can make this murderer repent with his life for those he has brutally taken… And that is what you need to do. Stop that man…" He emphasized by pointing towards Heero who sat calmly at the table with Quatre and his lawyer. "Stop him by ending the life of one who can only commit destruction and death. The prosecution rests your honor asking for the severest penalty possible- death by lethal injection."
Heero watched as the prosecutor made eye contact with him. A glint of joy was in the man's eyes at attempting to harm the once mighty perfect soldier. Heero could read his thoughts- he knew what went on in people's minds at this moment. Granted the prosecutor didn't get to kill him personally, but he was getting satisfaction from this trial…
'Just you wait… I know I don't deserve a new chance, especially when I've ended so many lives… but what you did and are trying to do is no better than what I've done…' Heero thought as he looked away and at his hands.
Nodding to his lawyer, Heero gave the man the signal to play his role well. The prosecution had to win in order for his plan to work, but the lawyer had been very reluctant to just give up…it was when the prosecution won, however that then and only then could he get any kind of admission from the prosecutor…
"The prosecution, esteemed ladies and gentlemen of the jury, has attempted to pin this crime on my client. A man who might have taken lives of many in the past, but he also risked his life many times in order to save just as many. He has gone above and beyond what normal people, like ourselves, could ever imagine in order to stop the countless organizations that have tried to pin Earth and the space colonies against each other. He has risked everything during those countless battles - his mind, his body and even his very soul... The prosecution has brought forth a case that charges this man with murder, based on circumstantial evidence and twisted logic. The only victims here are the ones who seek justice to be heard. The deceased and those nearest to Mr. Yuy are those who seek justice. My client, Mr. Yuy, who in a rush to judgment was discriminated against because of crimes of which he received a full pardon for because of his services in times of war."
The blonde lawyer paused and walked towards Heero.
"The real Mr. Yuy is a hardworking and honest man who wants to live in peace with his fiancé… is that so much to ask? A trial with no real hard evidence is exactly what this is. A new spin on the age-old witch hunt. Accusing of the innocent because they may have a shaky background and where at the wrong place at the wrong time. I would like to take this time to note again that the lack of hard evidence against my client. Mr. Yuy was never physically linked to the bomb. Granted he has the knowledge to create such weapons, however he had neither the materials nor the motive to set this one. He was merely attending an ESUN conference like he is given the right to as is every other citizen in the unified nations. His meeting with Relena Dorlian-Peacecraft was the reason he was at that and all the past conferences he attended. This is certainly a twist in fate for Mr. Yuy. His life this time rests in your hands instead of our lives being saved by him. And that's exactly what you need to do for him. Do not fail him, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, because he certainly did not fail you when the Earth and colonies were in his hands."
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PRESENT DAY
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"Alright Heero. You have this one chance… if we don't get a reaction out of him, we can only hope for appeals." The lawyer instructed his client as they prepared to enter the courtroom once again. But this time it was different. The jury had found Heero guilty… the death penalty, which was due to be abolished in a mere month, was hanging over the former pilot's head.
"I understand. I will not fail her." He told himself. He wanted to see her before all this, he wanted to tell her everything was going to be all right, that he had wanted this sentence for the moment…but he knew she had risked enough to be with him, and now it was his turn to work for their love.
The sentencing part of the trial was now underway with the guilty verdict already handed down. The prosecution worked hard to make a case for the death penalty… emphasizing the bloody past of the perfect solider.
But now it was Heero's turn. Instead of the defense trying to argue that he was not guilty, they began to attempt to glorify Heero's ability at planning and murdering so well. With this and other bombing incidents of the past.
Getting bomb experts and even some former gundam pilots, like Trowa and Dou, to talk about Heero's brilliant military mind, they seemed to want to praise Heero in the hopes the prosecutor would move.
But the prosecutor sat looking indifferent, until Heero himself stood to address the judge.
"I usually don't brag about my abilities, but I out did myself this time. Not like the incidents of a few years prior to the gundams coming to Earth." Heero began. "That had to be the worst mission- the least challenging… I remember it was the easiest hit ever. The target was a nothing and his brat of a son was lucky to survive." Heero continued. He didn't like to talk like this, in fact he preferred to not talk at all, but he needed to get the prosecutor to flinch. Giving a sideway glance at the prosecutor he could see that the once unemotional face was beginning to break. "This bomb was quite easy for a master at warfare like myself."
After what seemed like only minutes to Heero, he could see the prosecutor snap.
"You're Wrong! You are just some stupid kid! I had everything perfect- you're killings were random and sloppy compared to my brilliance! I was the one who planted that bomb and got YOU convicted!" The prosecutor screamed and lunged at Yuy. Both men were knocked to the floor of the courtroom. The judge beat his gavel in vain as the yelling and fighting continued.
"You will pay for killing my father! Now DIE!" The man screamed as he attempted to stab Heero with a weapon he had concealed in his coat. Heero, having the perfect reflexes rolled out of the way easily as guards ran in to break up the fighting.
"Guards- take that man away!" The judge commended as they pulled the prosecutor off of Heero. The guards began to pull the prosecutor out of the courtroom as another group came and grabbed Heero and did the same.
"What are you doing?" The judged stopped them. "Let that man go- we have a full admission of guilt from the prosecutor. I have a feeling it will be his prints that can be linked to those from the bomb."
The courtroom was still in a ruckus as Heero was released and Relena ran to him. Throwing herself into his embrace the second his hands were freed from the restraints.
"Heero!" She sighed happily as he held her tightly against him.
"Relena my love." He smiled as he kissed her.
The banging of the gavel and the shy tapping on his shoulder from Quatre made Heero release Relena's lips.
"Young man, I here by exonerate you of all charges and apologize for the troubles caused. You are a free man once again Heero Yuy." The judge said as he pounded the gavel and left.
The courtroom was a wave of cheers as the charges were dropped and Heero was free to leave. Getting through the mobs of reporters was the only thing that stood in their way as they left the courthouse. But they made their way past them…
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Several days later a similar situation happened. Once again Heero and Relena found themselves in front of hundreds of flashing cameras and video machines, just like they had been at the courthouse. But this day, they both were even happier than that they were then.
Heero looked back and saw the beautiful smiling face of Relena as she grabbed his hand at the top of the staircase. The cheers of friends and the crowds were deafening as the couple saw a limo awaiting them near the bottom of the stairs. Streamers and rice were being showed over their heads in celebration.
It didn't help that Relena had insisted on wearing a heavy, yet majestic white gown with a matching train of silk behind her. Heero contemplated just picking her up and carrying his new wife down the stairs because she was stopping to give hugs instead of exiting the cathedral and moving down to the limo.
But Heero could see that this day had to be perfect, and he was not going to rush the new Mrs. Heero Yuy.
The couple had decided on a public ceremony with a private reception at one of Quatre's estates. And of course the security was tight.
Finally they made it down the red-carpeted steps and into the limo where the newlyweds both sighed in relief.
"We should have eloped." Heero mumbled as he held Relena in his arms.
"But I wanted a nice wedding."
"And you got your way didn't you." He smiled kissing her nose. "So now I should get what I want." He smirked as he kissed her passionately.
"Oh and what would that be?" She asked as she sat in his lap looking up into his deep eyes.
"You for eternity." He whispered against her lips.
"Always." She nearly purred as they intensified their kisses.
"What about now?" He smiled devilishly as his hand went underneath her skirt and played with her garter.
"Heero! Not now." She giggled and pushed off of him after another kiss.
"Why not? I only want what is mine." He said as he picked her up and set her on the plush floor of the limo.
Relena giggled as she swatted at his tickling caresses.
"Heero… Be good. They're expecting up at Quatre's summer home soon." She breathed heavily as Heero's eyes told her he had other plans. "Oh the hell with them- they can wait." She smiled as she pulled him down to meet her.
Together they shared what only true lovers could. Both knowing that the future was what they made out of it gave them hope and happiness. It was a choice that their hearts had made, to be with one another even after death freed them from the World of the living… a verdict of the heart to be together forever.
A/n: Hello everyone! I hope that you are doing well. I am as good as can be expected. School has started once again and I find myself in the same boat as I always put myself in. Too much homework/studying/reading to do and not enough time to do it all ^_^;
Oh well, I finished reading one assignment and decided a little break was in order and so I decided to finish typing this story!
This is the final chapter to "Verdicts of the Heart." An epilogue may follow, but it's not really likely. As always I enjoyed writing this fic, and I also liked the great response I got from you, the readers.
I don't have any more GW: H/R fics in the works- but like always don't count me out just yet- one never knows when inspiration or just a random idea will pop up!
With that said, and the stack of homework pilling up I should leave you all to the conclusion of the fic!
Enjoy!
-
As the last days in court came, the defense team followed Heero's lead. After much convincing the lawyer even broke down and followed the plan.
"Quatre, we've been friends for a long time. I hope you trust this guy. If he's wrong and doesn't get the prosecutor to take the bait, he might lose his life. It's that serious."
"I know. But I trust Heero. He's never led me wrong before. I don't always agree with his methods, but he knows what he's doing."
"Alright, I'll let the prosecution will this round. But I don't like to lose."
"You won't. Believe in Heero. He's saved us all before, so he should be able to save his own life this time." Quatre explained as they both sat at the defense table and waited for Duo and Heero to enter the courtroom. "Besides he loves Relena too much to lose, he won't leave her."
The closing arguments began in the case of the ESUN vs. Heero Yuy. The prosecutor smugly smiled knowing that the defense had all but given up hope it seemed. 'An easy conviction.' The man thought to himself rubbing his hands together as he was about to begin. 'This will teach you to mess with my family.'
"Mr. Yuy may not look it now, but he is the most dangerous trained killer and criminal of our life time. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury- you need to make the ESUN safe and get this murderer off the streets. He's had a second chance. He was given everything one could want- a job, a home, even a woman to love. And yet he killed again. He is a born monster capable of nothing but death. And he will always be that same blood thirsty monster, even until the day he dies…" The man articulated emphasizing the past of the ex-gundam pilot. Heero was trying his best to not listen to the man. However, it was only right that he was once again being called a monster. That was a title that was hard to hide from. Especially when looking at his background. But now- now he had Relena, and she was counting on him.. He had a promise to keep- this was not a time for self judgment- he was actually innocent this time…
"You can stop him. Ladies and gentlemen you and you alone have been given this opportunity to stop the number of victims from continuing. You can make this murderer repent with his life for those he has brutally taken… And that is what you need to do. Stop that man…" He emphasized by pointing towards Heero who sat calmly at the table with Quatre and his lawyer. "Stop him by ending the life of one who can only commit destruction and death. The prosecution rests your honor asking for the severest penalty possible- death by lethal injection."
Heero watched as the prosecutor made eye contact with him. A glint of joy was in the man's eyes at attempting to harm the once mighty perfect soldier. Heero could read his thoughts- he knew what went on in people's minds at this moment. Granted the prosecutor didn't get to kill him personally, but he was getting satisfaction from this trial…
'Just you wait… I know I don't deserve a new chance, especially when I've ended so many lives… but what you did and are trying to do is no better than what I've done…' Heero thought as he looked away and at his hands.
Nodding to his lawyer, Heero gave the man the signal to play his role well. The prosecution had to win in order for his plan to work, but the lawyer had been very reluctant to just give up…it was when the prosecution won, however that then and only then could he get any kind of admission from the prosecutor…
"The prosecution, esteemed ladies and gentlemen of the jury, has attempted to pin this crime on my client. A man who might have taken lives of many in the past, but he also risked his life many times in order to save just as many. He has gone above and beyond what normal people, like ourselves, could ever imagine in order to stop the countless organizations that have tried to pin Earth and the space colonies against each other. He has risked everything during those countless battles - his mind, his body and even his very soul... The prosecution has brought forth a case that charges this man with murder, based on circumstantial evidence and twisted logic. The only victims here are the ones who seek justice to be heard. The deceased and those nearest to Mr. Yuy are those who seek justice. My client, Mr. Yuy, who in a rush to judgment was discriminated against because of crimes of which he received a full pardon for because of his services in times of war."
The blonde lawyer paused and walked towards Heero.
"The real Mr. Yuy is a hardworking and honest man who wants to live in peace with his fiancé… is that so much to ask? A trial with no real hard evidence is exactly what this is. A new spin on the age-old witch hunt. Accusing of the innocent because they may have a shaky background and where at the wrong place at the wrong time. I would like to take this time to note again that the lack of hard evidence against my client. Mr. Yuy was never physically linked to the bomb. Granted he has the knowledge to create such weapons, however he had neither the materials nor the motive to set this one. He was merely attending an ESUN conference like he is given the right to as is every other citizen in the unified nations. His meeting with Relena Dorlian-Peacecraft was the reason he was at that and all the past conferences he attended. This is certainly a twist in fate for Mr. Yuy. His life this time rests in your hands instead of our lives being saved by him. And that's exactly what you need to do for him. Do not fail him, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, because he certainly did not fail you when the Earth and colonies were in his hands."
- -
PRESENT DAY
- -
"Alright Heero. You have this one chance… if we don't get a reaction out of him, we can only hope for appeals." The lawyer instructed his client as they prepared to enter the courtroom once again. But this time it was different. The jury had found Heero guilty… the death penalty, which was due to be abolished in a mere month, was hanging over the former pilot's head.
"I understand. I will not fail her." He told himself. He wanted to see her before all this, he wanted to tell her everything was going to be all right, that he had wanted this sentence for the moment…but he knew she had risked enough to be with him, and now it was his turn to work for their love.
The sentencing part of the trial was now underway with the guilty verdict already handed down. The prosecution worked hard to make a case for the death penalty… emphasizing the bloody past of the perfect solider.
But now it was Heero's turn. Instead of the defense trying to argue that he was not guilty, they began to attempt to glorify Heero's ability at planning and murdering so well. With this and other bombing incidents of the past.
Getting bomb experts and even some former gundam pilots, like Trowa and Dou, to talk about Heero's brilliant military mind, they seemed to want to praise Heero in the hopes the prosecutor would move.
But the prosecutor sat looking indifferent, until Heero himself stood to address the judge.
"I usually don't brag about my abilities, but I out did myself this time. Not like the incidents of a few years prior to the gundams coming to Earth." Heero began. "That had to be the worst mission- the least challenging… I remember it was the easiest hit ever. The target was a nothing and his brat of a son was lucky to survive." Heero continued. He didn't like to talk like this, in fact he preferred to not talk at all, but he needed to get the prosecutor to flinch. Giving a sideway glance at the prosecutor he could see that the once unemotional face was beginning to break. "This bomb was quite easy for a master at warfare like myself."
After what seemed like only minutes to Heero, he could see the prosecutor snap.
"You're Wrong! You are just some stupid kid! I had everything perfect- you're killings were random and sloppy compared to my brilliance! I was the one who planted that bomb and got YOU convicted!" The prosecutor screamed and lunged at Yuy. Both men were knocked to the floor of the courtroom. The judge beat his gavel in vain as the yelling and fighting continued.
"You will pay for killing my father! Now DIE!" The man screamed as he attempted to stab Heero with a weapon he had concealed in his coat. Heero, having the perfect reflexes rolled out of the way easily as guards ran in to break up the fighting.
"Guards- take that man away!" The judge commended as they pulled the prosecutor off of Heero. The guards began to pull the prosecutor out of the courtroom as another group came and grabbed Heero and did the same.
"What are you doing?" The judged stopped them. "Let that man go- we have a full admission of guilt from the prosecutor. I have a feeling it will be his prints that can be linked to those from the bomb."
The courtroom was still in a ruckus as Heero was released and Relena ran to him. Throwing herself into his embrace the second his hands were freed from the restraints.
"Heero!" She sighed happily as he held her tightly against him.
"Relena my love." He smiled as he kissed her.
The banging of the gavel and the shy tapping on his shoulder from Quatre made Heero release Relena's lips.
"Young man, I here by exonerate you of all charges and apologize for the troubles caused. You are a free man once again Heero Yuy." The judge said as he pounded the gavel and left.
The courtroom was a wave of cheers as the charges were dropped and Heero was free to leave. Getting through the mobs of reporters was the only thing that stood in their way as they left the courthouse. But they made their way past them…
-
Several days later a similar situation happened. Once again Heero and Relena found themselves in front of hundreds of flashing cameras and video machines, just like they had been at the courthouse. But this day, they both were even happier than that they were then.
Heero looked back and saw the beautiful smiling face of Relena as she grabbed his hand at the top of the staircase. The cheers of friends and the crowds were deafening as the couple saw a limo awaiting them near the bottom of the stairs. Streamers and rice were being showed over their heads in celebration.
It didn't help that Relena had insisted on wearing a heavy, yet majestic white gown with a matching train of silk behind her. Heero contemplated just picking her up and carrying his new wife down the stairs because she was stopping to give hugs instead of exiting the cathedral and moving down to the limo.
But Heero could see that this day had to be perfect, and he was not going to rush the new Mrs. Heero Yuy.
The couple had decided on a public ceremony with a private reception at one of Quatre's estates. And of course the security was tight.
Finally they made it down the red-carpeted steps and into the limo where the newlyweds both sighed in relief.
"We should have eloped." Heero mumbled as he held Relena in his arms.
"But I wanted a nice wedding."
"And you got your way didn't you." He smiled kissing her nose. "So now I should get what I want." He smirked as he kissed her passionately.
"Oh and what would that be?" She asked as she sat in his lap looking up into his deep eyes.
"You for eternity." He whispered against her lips.
"Always." She nearly purred as they intensified their kisses.
"What about now?" He smiled devilishly as his hand went underneath her skirt and played with her garter.
"Heero! Not now." She giggled and pushed off of him after another kiss.
"Why not? I only want what is mine." He said as he picked her up and set her on the plush floor of the limo.
Relena giggled as she swatted at his tickling caresses.
"Heero… Be good. They're expecting up at Quatre's summer home soon." She breathed heavily as Heero's eyes told her he had other plans. "Oh the hell with them- they can wait." She smiled as she pulled him down to meet her.
Together they shared what only true lovers could. Both knowing that the future was what they made out of it gave them hope and happiness. It was a choice that their hearts had made, to be with one another even after death freed them from the World of the living… a verdict of the heart to be together forever.