High up in the stands, Owner sat with clenched pudgy fists. His eyes were bulging out of their sockets. The color of his face had changed several hues, finally ending a deep shade of red. The right corner of his eye ticked methodically as his temper began to boil over. Down below, he watched as Wufei held on tighter to Natria as several guards came were beginning to move in and separate the teams. Wufei looked as crazed as any man could be in a moment of losing someone dear to him.
Utter chaos ensued throughout the warehouse. Fights broke out among the gamblers; announcers struggled to get away from outraged audience members. It was a mad calamity inside and out. Geneva stood outside, her arms slack, her head staring on with a blank expression. What had just happened? Natria… lost? How could this be? Natria was the best, that's what Malcolm had said about her team. Geneva felt her little fists clench as her tears began to form around the corners. Natria was so nice to her earlier. Geneva knew that if there was God, He would let her live in freedom. No one as kind as her would be meant to live a life like this. Geneva felt her stomach flip as she was suddenly lifted from behind. Her eyes widened as she looked into light blue eyes. He gently placed a finger over his lips, indicating for her to be quiet. She smiled a little and nodded; she liked this man. He didn't seem so cold like all the other men she had met. His blue eyes twinkled and his long blond hair was matted down to his forehead. Geneva looked down and her eyes widened as they caught sight of a gun in a holster at his side. He smiled.
"I'm here to help all of you," he whispered as he moved out of view from the doorway. Inside had turned into utter turmoil, he would find out why. It would make it all the easier to slip inside for his men.
"Are you an angel sent by God to help Natria?" she asked naively. Zechs gave her a confused look, but only smiled and shook his head slightly.
"No, but if you want to think of me as an angel, you go right on ahead. Where is your mother, honey?" Geneva frowned.
"She's in the Cage still." Zechs nodded.
"Can you show me where that is? We're going to get all of the Lost Children out of here. You're going to be free." Geneva grinned, new light gleaming her eyes.
"Mama, me, Natria, and Malcolm are all free now?" she cried joyfully. Zechs quickly replaced his finger over his lips again, indicating she had to be quiet again and he nodded silently. Geneva grinned and covered her mouth with her hands, trying to keep from laughing to the mountaintops.
"So, want to show me where the Cage is?" Geneva nodded and jumped down, leading him the way.
The noise inside the arena had grown to an enormous uproar. Dorothy, Relena, and Cathy had all managed to knock out every guard that came near them to take them away, but the numbers were gathering on the edge of the court, waiting to all leap at once. The other team was trying their best to help, but they knew it was inevitable. The chaos and commotion was suddenly broken by the ringing of several blasts ricocheting through the air. Many murmurs ran through the crowds now as people turned to see Owner, standing at the bottom of the steps, right next to the arena. Natria suddenly collapsed, her left leg giving out from underneath her. Wufei reached her just as she fell and faded away into unconsciousness by the sudden jolt of pain. At the same time, Hilde fell with an abrupt thud, blood leaking profusely from an open wound in her side. Duo shot forward and grabbed a hold of her, holding her tightly against him, examining what had happened. Everyone's eyes all turned towards Owner holding a small gun in his right hand. He moved slowly as if in a trance.
"I… I could have had everything. I could have been the richest man in the southern hemisphere and you ruined it!" His voice echoed off the rafters and hollow walls. All stopped to watch with a morbid silence. The light patter of rain could now be heard like a million drums. Finally, Owner reached one of his players, Cathy and aimed carefully for her heart.
"I will… kill you, you ungrateful little vixens!" He paused, as if contemplating, his eyes dilated with the overwhelming insanity. His head tilted a little to the side. "Who should I start with? Perhaps the captain?" He slowly swung it around towards Relena. She stiffened, not daring to move, a doe, caught in the middle of a highway. "Or, perhaps I should begin with you?" He pointed it directly at Dorothy. Quatre visibly tensed as if preparing to leap. "I have had enough of you worthless piles of garbage. You have been nothing but nuisances to me. It is time I ended your stay here." His finger squeezed down on the trigger.
"No!" cried Quatre rushing forward, his foot flying towards the hand. It swung around, missing Dorothy by mere inches. Cathy felt the impact in her arm. With a muffled scream, she gripped her limb and fell to her knees. At that very moment, all hell broke loose. A huge explosion rang throughout the warehouse property. People were racing for the exits only to find they were blocked by armed men and women. People outside were running in utter chaos as huge black vans and agents rounded up the fleeing market men. No one had a clue as in to what was happening, except Dorothy. At that moment, lightening found its way to the building, causing the old, rickety roof to shatter and come crashing down. Throughout the chaos, Quatre had continued to disarm Owner, landing a roundhouse kick into his throat, crushing his air passage. He knelt choking, holding his broken airway with his thick hands. His eyes now bulging even further, looking like a fish out of water. Heero walked up coolly, twirling a knife in his fingers, Owner staring on in horror. It only took one slash and the barbarous man was dead, surrounded by his own blood. Smoke rose as people tried desperately to get out before the metal broke loose of the top of building. Heero looked up just in time to see Hiroshi making his way out a small door in the back. There, awaited a car with an open door. The rain pelted down relentlessly on the vehicle as Hiroshi got in, sparing one last glance at his team. He gave a small wry smile and then he was gone from Heero's sight forever. It was at that moment that Heero realized what was happening. Within moments, through the disarray, everyone found their way out of the collapsing building on way or another.
It took several hours for things to become remotely under control. The United Government had stepped into the Championship Tournament and infiltrated the black market at its most pivotal moment. The slaves were found and freed, taken to shelters were they could recover or be helped to get on their feet. Owners and announcers were arrested left and right. The government had made a goal of crushing the black market, and that day had come. The major leaders and providers were taken into custody and people were able to finally look forward to freedom.
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Smoke rose steadily from the burnt warehouse below. Wufei stood watching from atop of a huge hill, holding Natria close. Her eyes took in the damage that had been caused and the freedom that had been brought to the Lost Children inside of the complex.
"Set me down, Wufei," she hissed as the pain crawled up her leg once again. Wufei grinned and shook his head. He gently set her down on her good leg and let her lean on him. They both turned to stare at the flashing lights of the police cars and ambulances.
"You know, there are other markets to break," commented Natria. Wufei glanced at her and let a small wry smile cross his lips. His eyes returned to the scene ahead of them.
"But it's not our problem." Natria lightly punched his arm, and then in the same instant gently took hold of his hand.
"It's always been our problem. I will not consider myself free until every market has been destroyed." Wufei's grip tightened on her fingers.
"Shall we go find some then?" he offered nonchalantly. Natria nodded her approval.
"The sooner the better." They slowly turned and began to make their way away from their pasts and into the future, with only a brief glance from Natria over her shoulder, knowing her teammates were safe.
Further down within the chaos, stood Quatre next to Dorothy, holding her close to his side as people raced from one side to the other. Lucrezia approached them with a warm blanket enveloping her shoulders. Zechs followed at a close distance.
"Good work, Dorothy. The chief was impressed with the information you gave to us. He wants you to consider staying on not as an extra, but as Lead-Coordinator of L.C. Operations," grinned Lucrezia. Quatre glanced at Dorothy with confusion, who only gave him a soft look as she turned back to Lucrezia.
"What about you? Are you staying with your partner then?" a very suggestive tone taking over her voice. Lucrezia blushed deeply as Zechs came up behind her and laid a hand on her shoulder, grinning the whole time.
"Yes, she plans on it." Dorothy smiled.
"Tell the chief that I decided I'm quitting the agency once and for all. I'm sick of this messed up business. I want to be normal now." Lucrezia thought for a moment of trying to convince her ex-partner otherwise, but thought better of it. Instead, she only smiled gently and reached out to shake Dorothy's hand.
"I want to wish you good luck then," she said sincerely. Dorothy accepted the outstretched hand and smiled brightly. After a moment, she turned and began to walk away with Quatre following beside her.
"Dorothy? What was all that…" She cut him off quickly with a deep kiss, catching him of guard. Just as swiftly, she pulled away, her arms still held tightly around his neck. He stood stunned.
"Ever had coffee before Quatre?" He gave her a strange look.
"What?"
"Coffee. It's pretty good when you're this tired. Let me buy you some coffee and we'll call it a night. Tomorrow we can start to look to find a place for you." Quatre grinned, everything finally sinking in.
"Is it all right if I just stay at your place?" Dorothy raised an eyebrow at his correct assumption.
"What makes you think I have a place?" He shrugged and smiled, making her heart stop momentarily.
"I figured if you had a job, you would have a place." Dorothy nodded and leaned forward, allowing her forehead to touch his.
"I thought I was coming here to fight old demons. Instead, I found you. Come on, let's go home." With that, Dorothy linked her arm around his waist as she led him off into the city streets.
Trowa stood hunched over Cathy, trying to convince her to stay awake. Her eyes fluttered once or twice before her eyes focused on his face. Her cold fingers reached up to touch his face gently.
"Trowa…" His eyes lightened as the medics made their way towards them. She saw them coming and her eyes widened in fear. "Don't let them take me! Please, don't leave me with them alone!" She became frantic as they drew closer. Trowa made hushing sounds as he rubbed her head comfortingly. He signaled the medics to back away. They grumbled a little, but did as indicated. Slowly, Trowa began to lift Cathy into his arms. He stood there for a moment, her curled against him with his arms protectively forming a circle around her.
"You do realize I will stay with you forever, don't you?" She stiffened and stopped hiding her face against his shoulder to stare up at him.
"Trowa?" He brought his face very close to hers.
"I guess that means we're going to have to get hitched. That is… if you'll take me." Cathy cried out in merriment, wrapping her arms around him crying out her agreement, it only lasted a moment as the pain returned and she let out a howl. At that signal, the medics came forward and began to tend to her wounds. Trowa smiled down at her as she was calmed by his hand resting in her own. The soft flesh was warm now. They were going to begin a life now, only this time, it would be fresh and without games to worry about. It would be very difficult, learning everything there is to know about surviving out there with the real world, but that would come later. All Cathy could think of was Trowa at that moment. Freedom was something they had attained together.
"Hilde!" Duo's desperate voice rang out over the chaos. "Hilde wake up damn it!" he shook her slightly so he didn't open up her wound again. She had not recovered consciousness yet from her ordeal with Owner. He was so afraid for her that he wouldn't even let the medics go near her. He kept on shaking her, trying to make her open her eyes. Finally, the medics were able to pry him away, immediately setting to work, putting in the IV's. Hilde's eyes fluttered as she was put up on a stretcher.
"Duo?" Her eyes widened as she was being lifted into the air. "DUO!" She began to struggle the pain flaring up once again, running through her sides. "Where… where are they taking me?" she cried out. At the sound her of frightened voice, Duo immediately jumped up after the medics.
"Where are you taking her?" he demanded. The medics were clearly at their rope's end.
"To the hospital if you would allow us," one growled out.
"I'm going with you!" The medic gave him a disapproving look.
"I'm afraid I can't allow that…" Duo grabbed the man's front shirt.
"If you take her away I probably won't see her again. I'm going whether you like it or not." The medic gulped loudly and finally nodded vigorously. Duo quickly jumped in with Hilde, gripping her hand tightly in his own.
"Just hold on Babe, don't give out on me." Her eyes fluttered sleepily.
"I won't Duo. I promise. I won't leave you, now that I've found you." Duo smiled as the tears began to well up in his eyes. The feeling was beginning to sink in. They were free… together. Who knows what the future will bring?
Throughout the chaos and mass hysteria, Heero searched for Relena, she had suddenly disappeared after the explosion and collapse of the roof. He had lost sight of her in the dust and rain. At some point the rain had subsided leaving cold and muddy ground all around the warehouses. Outside people were being nursed and loaded into ambulances. Others into police cars. Just as he was giving up hope in finding her, he saw a faint outline of a person walking calmly away among the settling mist. He knew it was her right away. His heart jumped as he ran forward to catch up with her. He grabbed hold of her hand, spinning her around. Her face was strangely blank.
"Where are you going?" he asked tensely. She glanced up at him and smiled.
"We're free. I'm going wherever I feel like going."
"I'm going with you." She smiled sadly.
"No, you should try to forget everything that's happened. Start anew. Forget about me." She tried turning away again, but he persisted.
"You've already explained that little idea once today. I'd think that you'd take the hint that I wasn't going to listen." Relena examined him up and down for a moment.
"Heero…" she was going to refuse him again.
"I need you in my life Relena. You are my life…" He pulled her in for a tight embrace. Wrapping his arms around her, pulling her closer. "Stay with me." After a moment of silence, Relena pulled back and stared at him, her face changed, one to wonder.
"You mean it… you want me to stay with you?" He nodded sincerely. She grinned, throwing her arms over his neck and pulling him in for a deep kiss. It seemed as if eternity passed in that kiss. Finally, they pulled apart, both staring hungrily into each other's eyes. Not a hunger of physical passion, but a hunger for love.
"All right," cried Relena. "Let's go." She turned in her earlier direction and began to walk, gripping his hand tightly.
"Where?" asked Heero as they made their way away from the broken warehouses.
"Anywhere."
~~~FIN~~~
Author's Note: To tell you honestly, I never would have finished this fanfiction if I hadn't received so many requests and support from my readers. It was really incredible to know that people liked this story in particular. Thank you so much for all of your support. This story is dedicated for all of you, the dreamers, and people looking for hope in their lives. God bless you all. Amanda.
Utter chaos ensued throughout the warehouse. Fights broke out among the gamblers; announcers struggled to get away from outraged audience members. It was a mad calamity inside and out. Geneva stood outside, her arms slack, her head staring on with a blank expression. What had just happened? Natria… lost? How could this be? Natria was the best, that's what Malcolm had said about her team. Geneva felt her little fists clench as her tears began to form around the corners. Natria was so nice to her earlier. Geneva knew that if there was God, He would let her live in freedom. No one as kind as her would be meant to live a life like this. Geneva felt her stomach flip as she was suddenly lifted from behind. Her eyes widened as she looked into light blue eyes. He gently placed a finger over his lips, indicating for her to be quiet. She smiled a little and nodded; she liked this man. He didn't seem so cold like all the other men she had met. His blue eyes twinkled and his long blond hair was matted down to his forehead. Geneva looked down and her eyes widened as they caught sight of a gun in a holster at his side. He smiled.
"I'm here to help all of you," he whispered as he moved out of view from the doorway. Inside had turned into utter turmoil, he would find out why. It would make it all the easier to slip inside for his men.
"Are you an angel sent by God to help Natria?" she asked naively. Zechs gave her a confused look, but only smiled and shook his head slightly.
"No, but if you want to think of me as an angel, you go right on ahead. Where is your mother, honey?" Geneva frowned.
"She's in the Cage still." Zechs nodded.
"Can you show me where that is? We're going to get all of the Lost Children out of here. You're going to be free." Geneva grinned, new light gleaming her eyes.
"Mama, me, Natria, and Malcolm are all free now?" she cried joyfully. Zechs quickly replaced his finger over his lips again, indicating she had to be quiet again and he nodded silently. Geneva grinned and covered her mouth with her hands, trying to keep from laughing to the mountaintops.
"So, want to show me where the Cage is?" Geneva nodded and jumped down, leading him the way.
The noise inside the arena had grown to an enormous uproar. Dorothy, Relena, and Cathy had all managed to knock out every guard that came near them to take them away, but the numbers were gathering on the edge of the court, waiting to all leap at once. The other team was trying their best to help, but they knew it was inevitable. The chaos and commotion was suddenly broken by the ringing of several blasts ricocheting through the air. Many murmurs ran through the crowds now as people turned to see Owner, standing at the bottom of the steps, right next to the arena. Natria suddenly collapsed, her left leg giving out from underneath her. Wufei reached her just as she fell and faded away into unconsciousness by the sudden jolt of pain. At the same time, Hilde fell with an abrupt thud, blood leaking profusely from an open wound in her side. Duo shot forward and grabbed a hold of her, holding her tightly against him, examining what had happened. Everyone's eyes all turned towards Owner holding a small gun in his right hand. He moved slowly as if in a trance.
"I… I could have had everything. I could have been the richest man in the southern hemisphere and you ruined it!" His voice echoed off the rafters and hollow walls. All stopped to watch with a morbid silence. The light patter of rain could now be heard like a million drums. Finally, Owner reached one of his players, Cathy and aimed carefully for her heart.
"I will… kill you, you ungrateful little vixens!" He paused, as if contemplating, his eyes dilated with the overwhelming insanity. His head tilted a little to the side. "Who should I start with? Perhaps the captain?" He slowly swung it around towards Relena. She stiffened, not daring to move, a doe, caught in the middle of a highway. "Or, perhaps I should begin with you?" He pointed it directly at Dorothy. Quatre visibly tensed as if preparing to leap. "I have had enough of you worthless piles of garbage. You have been nothing but nuisances to me. It is time I ended your stay here." His finger squeezed down on the trigger.
"No!" cried Quatre rushing forward, his foot flying towards the hand. It swung around, missing Dorothy by mere inches. Cathy felt the impact in her arm. With a muffled scream, she gripped her limb and fell to her knees. At that very moment, all hell broke loose. A huge explosion rang throughout the warehouse property. People were racing for the exits only to find they were blocked by armed men and women. People outside were running in utter chaos as huge black vans and agents rounded up the fleeing market men. No one had a clue as in to what was happening, except Dorothy. At that moment, lightening found its way to the building, causing the old, rickety roof to shatter and come crashing down. Throughout the chaos, Quatre had continued to disarm Owner, landing a roundhouse kick into his throat, crushing his air passage. He knelt choking, holding his broken airway with his thick hands. His eyes now bulging even further, looking like a fish out of water. Heero walked up coolly, twirling a knife in his fingers, Owner staring on in horror. It only took one slash and the barbarous man was dead, surrounded by his own blood. Smoke rose as people tried desperately to get out before the metal broke loose of the top of building. Heero looked up just in time to see Hiroshi making his way out a small door in the back. There, awaited a car with an open door. The rain pelted down relentlessly on the vehicle as Hiroshi got in, sparing one last glance at his team. He gave a small wry smile and then he was gone from Heero's sight forever. It was at that moment that Heero realized what was happening. Within moments, through the disarray, everyone found their way out of the collapsing building on way or another.
It took several hours for things to become remotely under control. The United Government had stepped into the Championship Tournament and infiltrated the black market at its most pivotal moment. The slaves were found and freed, taken to shelters were they could recover or be helped to get on their feet. Owners and announcers were arrested left and right. The government had made a goal of crushing the black market, and that day had come. The major leaders and providers were taken into custody and people were able to finally look forward to freedom.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Smoke rose steadily from the burnt warehouse below. Wufei stood watching from atop of a huge hill, holding Natria close. Her eyes took in the damage that had been caused and the freedom that had been brought to the Lost Children inside of the complex.
"Set me down, Wufei," she hissed as the pain crawled up her leg once again. Wufei grinned and shook his head. He gently set her down on her good leg and let her lean on him. They both turned to stare at the flashing lights of the police cars and ambulances.
"You know, there are other markets to break," commented Natria. Wufei glanced at her and let a small wry smile cross his lips. His eyes returned to the scene ahead of them.
"But it's not our problem." Natria lightly punched his arm, and then in the same instant gently took hold of his hand.
"It's always been our problem. I will not consider myself free until every market has been destroyed." Wufei's grip tightened on her fingers.
"Shall we go find some then?" he offered nonchalantly. Natria nodded her approval.
"The sooner the better." They slowly turned and began to make their way away from their pasts and into the future, with only a brief glance from Natria over her shoulder, knowing her teammates were safe.
Further down within the chaos, stood Quatre next to Dorothy, holding her close to his side as people raced from one side to the other. Lucrezia approached them with a warm blanket enveloping her shoulders. Zechs followed at a close distance.
"Good work, Dorothy. The chief was impressed with the information you gave to us. He wants you to consider staying on not as an extra, but as Lead-Coordinator of L.C. Operations," grinned Lucrezia. Quatre glanced at Dorothy with confusion, who only gave him a soft look as she turned back to Lucrezia.
"What about you? Are you staying with your partner then?" a very suggestive tone taking over her voice. Lucrezia blushed deeply as Zechs came up behind her and laid a hand on her shoulder, grinning the whole time.
"Yes, she plans on it." Dorothy smiled.
"Tell the chief that I decided I'm quitting the agency once and for all. I'm sick of this messed up business. I want to be normal now." Lucrezia thought for a moment of trying to convince her ex-partner otherwise, but thought better of it. Instead, she only smiled gently and reached out to shake Dorothy's hand.
"I want to wish you good luck then," she said sincerely. Dorothy accepted the outstretched hand and smiled brightly. After a moment, she turned and began to walk away with Quatre following beside her.
"Dorothy? What was all that…" She cut him off quickly with a deep kiss, catching him of guard. Just as swiftly, she pulled away, her arms still held tightly around his neck. He stood stunned.
"Ever had coffee before Quatre?" He gave her a strange look.
"What?"
"Coffee. It's pretty good when you're this tired. Let me buy you some coffee and we'll call it a night. Tomorrow we can start to look to find a place for you." Quatre grinned, everything finally sinking in.
"Is it all right if I just stay at your place?" Dorothy raised an eyebrow at his correct assumption.
"What makes you think I have a place?" He shrugged and smiled, making her heart stop momentarily.
"I figured if you had a job, you would have a place." Dorothy nodded and leaned forward, allowing her forehead to touch his.
"I thought I was coming here to fight old demons. Instead, I found you. Come on, let's go home." With that, Dorothy linked her arm around his waist as she led him off into the city streets.
Trowa stood hunched over Cathy, trying to convince her to stay awake. Her eyes fluttered once or twice before her eyes focused on his face. Her cold fingers reached up to touch his face gently.
"Trowa…" His eyes lightened as the medics made their way towards them. She saw them coming and her eyes widened in fear. "Don't let them take me! Please, don't leave me with them alone!" She became frantic as they drew closer. Trowa made hushing sounds as he rubbed her head comfortingly. He signaled the medics to back away. They grumbled a little, but did as indicated. Slowly, Trowa began to lift Cathy into his arms. He stood there for a moment, her curled against him with his arms protectively forming a circle around her.
"You do realize I will stay with you forever, don't you?" She stiffened and stopped hiding her face against his shoulder to stare up at him.
"Trowa?" He brought his face very close to hers.
"I guess that means we're going to have to get hitched. That is… if you'll take me." Cathy cried out in merriment, wrapping her arms around him crying out her agreement, it only lasted a moment as the pain returned and she let out a howl. At that signal, the medics came forward and began to tend to her wounds. Trowa smiled down at her as she was calmed by his hand resting in her own. The soft flesh was warm now. They were going to begin a life now, only this time, it would be fresh and without games to worry about. It would be very difficult, learning everything there is to know about surviving out there with the real world, but that would come later. All Cathy could think of was Trowa at that moment. Freedom was something they had attained together.
"Hilde!" Duo's desperate voice rang out over the chaos. "Hilde wake up damn it!" he shook her slightly so he didn't open up her wound again. She had not recovered consciousness yet from her ordeal with Owner. He was so afraid for her that he wouldn't even let the medics go near her. He kept on shaking her, trying to make her open her eyes. Finally, the medics were able to pry him away, immediately setting to work, putting in the IV's. Hilde's eyes fluttered as she was put up on a stretcher.
"Duo?" Her eyes widened as she was being lifted into the air. "DUO!" She began to struggle the pain flaring up once again, running through her sides. "Where… where are they taking me?" she cried out. At the sound her of frightened voice, Duo immediately jumped up after the medics.
"Where are you taking her?" he demanded. The medics were clearly at their rope's end.
"To the hospital if you would allow us," one growled out.
"I'm going with you!" The medic gave him a disapproving look.
"I'm afraid I can't allow that…" Duo grabbed the man's front shirt.
"If you take her away I probably won't see her again. I'm going whether you like it or not." The medic gulped loudly and finally nodded vigorously. Duo quickly jumped in with Hilde, gripping her hand tightly in his own.
"Just hold on Babe, don't give out on me." Her eyes fluttered sleepily.
"I won't Duo. I promise. I won't leave you, now that I've found you." Duo smiled as the tears began to well up in his eyes. The feeling was beginning to sink in. They were free… together. Who knows what the future will bring?
Throughout the chaos and mass hysteria, Heero searched for Relena, she had suddenly disappeared after the explosion and collapse of the roof. He had lost sight of her in the dust and rain. At some point the rain had subsided leaving cold and muddy ground all around the warehouses. Outside people were being nursed and loaded into ambulances. Others into police cars. Just as he was giving up hope in finding her, he saw a faint outline of a person walking calmly away among the settling mist. He knew it was her right away. His heart jumped as he ran forward to catch up with her. He grabbed hold of her hand, spinning her around. Her face was strangely blank.
"Where are you going?" he asked tensely. She glanced up at him and smiled.
"We're free. I'm going wherever I feel like going."
"I'm going with you." She smiled sadly.
"No, you should try to forget everything that's happened. Start anew. Forget about me." She tried turning away again, but he persisted.
"You've already explained that little idea once today. I'd think that you'd take the hint that I wasn't going to listen." Relena examined him up and down for a moment.
"Heero…" she was going to refuse him again.
"I need you in my life Relena. You are my life…" He pulled her in for a tight embrace. Wrapping his arms around her, pulling her closer. "Stay with me." After a moment of silence, Relena pulled back and stared at him, her face changed, one to wonder.
"You mean it… you want me to stay with you?" He nodded sincerely. She grinned, throwing her arms over his neck and pulling him in for a deep kiss. It seemed as if eternity passed in that kiss. Finally, they pulled apart, both staring hungrily into each other's eyes. Not a hunger of physical passion, but a hunger for love.
"All right," cried Relena. "Let's go." She turned in her earlier direction and began to walk, gripping his hand tightly.
"Where?" asked Heero as they made their way away from the broken warehouses.
"Anywhere."
~~~FIN~~~
Author's Note: To tell you honestly, I never would have finished this fanfiction if I hadn't received so many requests and support from my readers. It was really incredible to know that people liked this story in particular. Thank you so much for all of your support. This story is dedicated for all of you, the dreamers, and people looking for hope in their lives. God bless you all. Amanda.
