The Complications of Emotions
By: OniiStar
Chapter 2


Author's Notes: Oi! I'm here again! Well, people, you'll see less and less of me unless someone *coughs* threatens me with the fruit.. And please don't do it! By the way, I hope you all like this chapter!

Disclaimers: I'm lazy so, the usual apply.

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"I'm so glad you two have met," the King of Saturn said.

"Father, and Mother, say what you must, so I can leave," Hotaru said in monotone.

"Hotaru, if you are trying to leave to get away from him, you can forget it. You two will be put under close observation, where you will be forced to cope with each other," the Queen of Saturn told the two.

Hotaru clenched her hands into fists, causing her nails to break through the skin, and blood drip down to the perfectly clean marble floor.

"Yes, ma'am," she growled, then turned to leave, walking calmly out of the throne room.

Heero's mother sent him a glare, silently telling him to go after her. Heero watched Hotaru's retreating form, and saw the speckles of blood falling from her wound.

He followed her, a determined expression on his face, as she walked to her favorite spot by the ocean. She sat on a bench and looked at her wounds with a blank expression. Heero suddenly walked in front of her, and kneeled down on one knee, holding her right hand. She looked at him confused, but saw the pale blue light coming from his hands, healing her wounds.

"How...?" she asked, letting her emotionless mask fall.

Silently, he picked up her left hand, and healed her wounds, then stood up, preparing to leave.

He was already a few feet away, and she whispered, "Arigatou....Heero."

She sighed, thinking he didn't hear her, but he did, and didn't know how to react. So, he continued walking away from her.

*~~~~* The Next Day *~~~~*

"Great, now I can't even have a day to myself," Hotaru murmured, glaring at Heero.

"I'm not exactly enjoying myself, neither," Heero growled, also glaring a death glare.

"Well, since I'm stuck with you, I suppose we should do something," Hotaru said, as she tossed a pebble across the lake.

"Like what?"

"I'm beginning to wonder if you cheat on those tests we take," Hotaru muttered, and she easily had her clothes switch into a commoner's clothes.

Heero muttered in his home tongue about the princess of Saturn being a complete bore and hag, it was a habit to curse at someone since he became friends with the Underworld's heir.

Hotaru glared at him, "Would you quit talking about me, like I wasn't even here? And, change into common clothes."

Heero was caught surprised when she knew what he was saying, and using his powers as well, he switched outfits. The two walked to the city in silence, Heero lagging behind to think about his strange "fiancé".

How could she have known what I was saying? Heero thought.

"Hotaru, can I ask you something?" Heero asked, jogging up to Hotaru.

She continued walking, and without looking at him, she said, "Sure, as long as you walk faster."

"How did you know what I was saying?" Heero asked.

"I was tutored by the same tutors as you were, so I was forced to learn your home language," Hotaru answered, her eyes roaming over the various items on display.

Her fingers softly brushed against the cool silver metal of an oval shaped locket, staring at the small amethysts that were used as flowers for the vine carved design.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" the seller said, smiling gently at the two.

"Yes, it is quite breathtaking," Hotaru replied, forgetting that Heero was around.

She felt someone shift beside her, and her eyes glazed over with ice, as she quickly moved away. She didn't care if she left Heero behind, matter of fact, she wanted to leave him behind.

In her native tongue, she cursed Heero and his parents, and even went as far as wishing they were rained upon by the Elders themselves.

"I don't appreciate your rudeness, you know," Heero spoke up, glaring at her coolly.

This time it was her turn to be shocked, as she asked herself the same question she knew he probably asked himself.

How did he know what I was saying? I didn't even say his name, and I just said him and he, nothing that would point him out. Hotaru thought, glaring at him.

"I suppose we were both forced to learn each other's native tongue," Heero said, as he walked up to a bakery stand.

He paid for two jelly filled pastries, giving her one, as chews on the other one. Hotaru tore a small piece off, and spotting a small boy and girl around the age of 7 and 9, she gave them the larger piece.
She hand fed the smaller piece to the small dog they had with them, and Heero watched her, confused.

One minute she is as cold as an iceberg, and the next she is a kind as the Moon Princess. I don't understand you at all. Heero thought.

He knew what happened when he didn't understand something, he wouldn't give up until he figured out the mystery. He didn't know why, but it just seemed that mysteries captivated him, and Hotaru was a mystery.

The two street urchins hugged her, as she kneeled down and handed them 5 gold coins, entrusting it in the hands of the 9 year old girl. When the coins fell into the girl's hand, a charm bracelet with the symbol of Saturn engraved upon a star was revealed, and the girl suddenly looked frightened.

"It's okay little ones. Do not fear me," she spoke, her voice soft and gentle.

They looked at her, a bit hesitant, but when their very skinny puppy hopped into Hotaru's lap, and tried to get her to pet him, they smiled. Hotaru giggled, a very musical sound that seemed to pull them in towards her, as the puppy licked Hotaru's palm.

Heero was clearly confused, but only his eyes showed it as he too kneeled, not caring about how dirty his clothes might get. The children slowly crept towards Hotaru, and hesitantly began to speak to Hotaru in Saturnaria.

"Thank you Princess," the girl spoke, she looked quizzically at Heero, and noted that he wasn't Saturnian.

"No problem little ones. What are your names?" Hotaru asked.

"I'm Reni, and this is my brother, Hito," the small girl introduced.

Hotaru nodded, slightly smiling, as the small dog rushed up to his owners, excitedly.

"Who is your friend, princess? He is not Saturnian, is he?" the boy asked, speaking for the first time.

"No, he is not. He's a visitor from another place," Hotaru responded, her voice slightly hinting coldness.

"I am Heero.. Heero Yuy," Heero spoke up.

This clearly shocked Reni and Hito, who inched closer to Hotaru, their princess, and soon to be ruler.

"He's Prince Heero from the-" Hito stopped, as Hotaru quickly gestured for him to hush.

"Yes, he is. But, please do not speak of that. We do not want to get in trouble after all," Hotaru said, and the two nodded.

"Miss Saturn, is he to be our new King of Saturn?" Reni asked, whispering.

Hotaru nodded, since her voice would probably scare the young ones at the moment. She stood up, as did Heero, and as he walked by, he patted Hito's head, smiling at the two.

"Even Saturn has its poor people from the Sibling Wars," Hotaru said, flashes of that painful battle where she was forced to fight against her own brothers and sisters flew across her mind.

Heero nodded in understanding, then he glanced at the sun, and noted that it was getting late.

"We better head back to the palace," Heero said.

Hotaru ignored him, as she ran through the streets at top speed, running out of the way of people. Heero followed her, thinking to himself at the same time.

When did she get so fast, and enduring? Before she couldn't even walk from her bedroom to the gardens without quickly tiring. Hotaru, I don't know why, but I almost can't wait for another puzzle to add to your mystery. Heero thought, as he ran at top speed as well.

*~~~~* That Night, (Hotaru's Chambers) *~~~~*

Cera, the old maid, was combing Hotaru's hair, even though it was short, the two enjoyed each other's company.

"So, how was your date with the prince?" Cera asked teasingly.

"Cera, you know it wasn't a date; if it were up to me, I would have drowned him in the lake or shoved my glaive into his stomach," Hotaru responded, looking at Cera's grin from the mirror.

"So, I was told you two were going to Mercury for an ice skating trip. You two at a skating area alone, means trouble," Cera said, after she combed Hotaru's hair.

"I'll say it means trouble," Hotaru started, grinning, "as soon as I get him alone, I'll threaten him until he feels like a small child without a daddy to hide behind."

Cera stood up and prepared to leave, but as she opened the door, she tossed over her shoulder, "If you hate him so much, why do continue to talk about him?"

Hotaru sat in front of her mirror, looking stunned in her long light gray nightgown.

She is right, why do I always start talking about him? Hotaru thought.

"Why can't I get him out of my mind?!" Hotaru spoke to herself, glaring at her reflection.

She slammed her fist into the mirror, ignoring the glass slicing through her skin, causing her to bleed. At that moment, Wufei walked in, and looked at his sister with a glare, as he quickly, yet gently, grabbed her hand.

"What are you trying to do, Hotaru?! Kill yourself?!" he scolded at her.

His hands hovered over her wounds, and healed them instantly, while she glared at him furiously.

"How is it you and your friends know how to heal?!" she asked, completely frustrated.

"Heero taught us how to use our powers. You are the only Protector of the Moon Princess that can heal," Wufei spoke, and as he opened Hotaru's door to leave, he said, "Ask Heero to teach you."

"Would everyone stop talking about him! Why don't you go and report to mother and father about us?! Go ahead, tell them what we were doing today! Traitor!" Hotaru said, her voice dangerously calm, but yet it had anger surrounding every word.

Wufei left the chambers, slamming the door shut, as he stomped away from his dangerous sister.

I am not a traitor… Hotaru why can't you just understand? Wufei thought.

Hotaru calmly approached the bay window, and sat on the bed, looking out at the beautiful stars. She hated when she had to threaten her brother about things. She closed her eyes and remembered the Sibling Wars, the battle she fought against her brother and sisters for the throne of Saturn.

Soon enough, the princess of Saturn fell into a light sleep.

*Dream*

Dark stains covered my clothing, smudged against my skin, and dripped from my hands. The stains were the very essence of life… Blood. I glanced around me, at the scene of chaos and destruction, spotting the bodies of brothers and sisters. I heard clapping from behind me, and turned to see my father and mother, walking towards me with approving eyes.

A stir to my left caused me to turn my head, and I saw a dark haired figure slowly stand up, leaning against a dangerously curved katana.

"Wufei, Hotaru, you two have survived the trials, so therefore I grant you, Hotaru Tomoe, and Wufei Chang, the princess and prince of Saturn," the Queen of Saturn stated.

The two children bowed slightly at the waist to their parents, then they hugged each other. They had survived the wrath of their many brothers and sisters, they had surpassed them in power, strength, and strategy.

*End of Dream*

Hotaru woke up, the sun streaming down on her face.

"You would think Quatre's father would give Saturn a break for once," Hotaru muttered.

With a wave of her hand, her nightgown quickly changed into a Chinese styled skating body suit. It was dark blue with pale pink cherry blossoms, some occasionally drifting down on the design. It hugged her curves nicely, as she carried some white ice skates downstairs.

She was greeted by her parents, who she just glared at, and continued her trip to the garden. Once she arrived at the garden, she stepped into the pond, and immediately she was taken to Mercury. Heero was waiting for her by a log, on which he sat down on, contemplating something.

She sat beside him, and slid her white ice skates on, ignoring him fully. She stepped onto the ice, and began to skate, trying to clear her mind. Suddenly, she skid to a stop, spraying ice all over Heero.

Heero glared at her, crushing the ice off of his outfit. He was wearing some black pants, and a dark blue shirt, which seemed like a dress shirt. Hotaru grabbed his hand, and pulled him onto the ice, trying to get him to skate.

"Hotaru, no," Heero said, giving her his famous death glare.

"Oh, what's the matter? Is little Hee-chan scared?" Hotaru teased.

"Hotaru, I said no," Heero repeated, this time his Prussian blue eyes were hinted with some emotion.

Fear? Is that fear in Heero's eyes? Hotaru thought.

She stopped tugging on him, and asked, "What's the matter? Don't know how to skate?"

"I know how to skate. I just don't like to," Heero answered, wondering why he was telling her this stuff.

Hotaru blinked, and Heero thought, How can a simple action make her look so cute? What am I saying?! Elders' sake! I can't like _her_! She's just a…a mystery. Can I trust her?

"Heero, I know we're soul rivals, but you can at least tell me this. I won't tell, I swear on my Saturnian honor," Hotaru said.

I'll just use this as blackmail later. This will make my arranged marriage with him a lot easier. I'll just tell him to go away… or else. Hotaru thought, smirking inwardly.

Are you sure you want to do that? A voice in her mind spoke.

Yeah, of course I do! Right? Hotaru thought, knowing she was speaking to herself.

I don't know. I mean, it sounds as if it was something horrible. The Perfect Soldier never fears anything, but why doesn't he want to skate? Do you see what trust he is giving you right now? Do you see the softening of his dark blue eyes? Or are you blind?

GO AWAY! I thought I got rid of you a long time ago! Jeez, always returning when I don't want you. Hotaru thought.

"Hotaru, can I trust you?" Heero asked, his voice firm, but hinted with doubt.

Hotaru looked him eye to eye, which was a bad mistake for her, "Yes, you can."

"Well, when I was little, I was trained to be the best prince, I was taught on how to do everything. One day, my trainer, Dr. J, took me to go ice skating, because I hadn't learned yet. He pushed me onto the ice, and forced me to get up and learn how to ice skate by myself. I quickly learned, and well, one day, I skated on a thin piece of ice; I fell in, and when they pulled me out, I had instantly fallen into a state of shock. When I recovered, I was forced to be put on the ice again, and again," Heero told her, the whole time his gaze was down.

"Why would they put you in that type of training?" Hotaru asked, slightly furious, but keeping her voice even.

"If there was a war, I would be able to protect my kingdom, and…." Heero trailed out from there.

"And?" Hotaru asked, raising an eyebrow.

"And my family," Heero said, his voice serious.

Hotaru looked at him, wondering if he was joking or not, or trying to make her mad. She looked up again, and stared into his Prussian blue depths, she broke past his barriers, and saw into his soul.

Pain, sorrow over his father, loneliness… Heero, I thought you were just an arrogant bastard, but you've been though as much as I have been through. Hotaru thought, slightly softening, but then realizing what she was doing, she toughened up.

Smiling, she dragged Heero onto the ice, and began tugging him along, totally ignoring his protests and his glares.

"Aw come on Hee-chan! If we fall through thin ice, at least I'll still be around to drag your frozen behind out of the water!" Hotaru pointed out, trying to get on his nerves.

"Yeah right, Ru. You couldn't possibly lift yourself off the ice without slipping again," Heero countered.

"Well, at least I only fall once or twice, unlike you. Which probably explains why you're so cold," Hotaru shot back, glaring at him.

"Let's see about that," Heero said, just daring her to challenge him.

"Heero Yuy! Let's hope you aren't saying that I'm slow at skating!" Hotaru glared at him, hands on her hips.

"What if I am?" Heero asked, raising an eyebrow.

"That's it mister. I challenge you to an ice skating match tomorrow," Hotaru said, glaring at him.

"I accept with pleasure," Heero answered.

*~*~*~*~* To be continued…. *~*~*~*~*

Author's Notes: I hope this is long enough.. I don't want certain people to throw rotten fruit at me. And, you know who I am talking about.. Anyways, R/R or else, no next chapter. And, thanks Rogue-chan for helping me out!