A Trust Betrayed

By Gacktosan

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing, its characters, or its places.

Chapter 2: The Traitor Discovered and Confronted



"Who is it Heero? Who else did you tell?"

"Re...Relena..." Heero managed to choke out as he was left breathless by the recent revelation.

"Relena? How could Relena upset your relationship with Duo. I would like to think she would behappy for you two and give you guys her best wishes."

"I would too. Apparently, the feelings for me never died."

"Wait a second. What feelings? Do you mean to tell me that she liked you?"

"Actually, she was in love with me. Back when I was her bodyguard, and I came out to her, she nearly had a mental breakdown. She sat in her room for 3 days saying things like 'I thought you loved me' and "I thought we'd always be together'. When she came out she told me she accepted me and hoped I found that special someone. Evidently, she lied."

"Well, that answers who it was. But I have a question. What on Earth and the colonies motivated you to tell her something so secret?"

"After that incident, she became what I would consider a sister to me. She would ask my advice on personal issues and would return the favor when I needed it. When I started seeing Duo, I became so happy that she figured out I was seeing someone. She asked who it was, and I told her. I never thought she would betray me like this."

"Seems to me like we should go and have a little heart-to-heart discussion with Miss Peacecraft," said Trowa, speaking for the first time since the conversation had started.

"Good idea honey," replied Quatre, as he lifted up the phone.

"Abdul, please go to the Peacecraft estate and escort Miss Peacecraft here. Tell her I wish to discuss a...financial endeavor with her."

"What was that about," asked Heero.

"Oh, nothing. I just send one of the Magaunacs to get her. I should probably have some of them come up and sit in the room. I doubt Relena will react very kindly to what we have to say to her.

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Twenty minutes later, a shrill voice that sounded somewhat like nails screeching down a chalkboard could be heard.

"My dear Quatre, would you please tell me what this little "financial endeavor" you wanted to talk to me about is, and why it was so important you had to interrupt my beauty sleep?" Relena demanded as she look about the room. Her gaze stopped when she saw Heero "Why, hello Heero? How are things between you and Duo, and what are you doing here? Are you involved in this money scheme of Quatre's?"

"Enough talk Relena. Sit down and we might begin this discussion," said Quatre as one of his servants shoved a chair behind Relena's legs in a rather violent manner. "I find it slightly amusing and highly angering that you would ask such a painful question to Heero, when you obviously know how things are going between him and Duo. Im only going to ask you once, and depending on you answer, will you leave this house alive or dead."

"Quatre...I...I have no idea what you are talking about. And as for killing me, you wouldn't dare to murder one of the highest ranking government officials on Earth."

"Dammit. I already told you. You know how I asking questions twice. Now, you WILL tell me why you had to interfere with Duo and Heero, or Abdul there will not hesitate to remove your arrogant head from your body. You see, he doesn't respond well to people threatening me."

"But, I never threatened you. And I hold fast to my claim that I kno..." before she could finish her sentence, Abdul had picked a sword off the wall and held it to Relena's neck.

"Now, would you mind telling us the truth," Quatre asked.

"F...Fine." Relena chocked out. "I told that Maxwell's father about them because I didn't feel that bitch deserved to be with my darling Heero."

When Relena used the word bitch to describe Duo, Heero went into a full-out rage. Grabbing the sword from Abdul's hands, he applied a little more pressure on Relena's neck, causing a tiny spot of blood to appear. "If you use that language when referring to the one I love again, I will make good on Quatres threat and sever your head from your body right here. Now, tell me why you did it, and tell me how you plan to redeem yourself."

"I already told you. I couldn't stand the thought of him corrupting you further. I know you love me. If it wasn't for his influence we would be together." Heero applied a little more pressure, enlarging the hole in Relena's neck. "Heero...wait...don't. I'll get him back for you. I promise."

"How? And you had better mean it, or I swear on my love for him that you will die."

"I...I'll call his father and tell him the whole thing was a lie. I'll tell him I only did it to get back on a joke he pulled on me during the war. I promise..."

"Fine, do it now."

Apparently, Heero's use of the sword had forced Relena into being docile, for she did as she was ordered and picked up the phone. She quickly dialed the number for Maxwell church and asked to speak with Father Maxwell.

"Father Maxwell? Hello, its Relena Peacecraft. I was just calling to tell you that what I had said about Duo was all a lie. I only said it to get back at him for a joke he pulled on me during the war. I feel really bad about it, and would really like for you to apologize to Duo for me. Where can you find him? I think his house. Hold on, let me ask his friends." She put her hand over the reciever and looked to Heero and Quatre. "Where can I find him?"

"He's staying with Hilde on L2 for the time being." Heero replied.

"Father Maxwell? Yes, you can reach him on L2. I believe he is staying with his friend Hilde. Do you know who that is? Good. Please, send my regards to him. Thank you." Relena said and returned to phone to the reciever.

"Now, may I please go? I did what you asked of me, and would appreciate it if you would cease to play this stupid little game of yours."

"Well, seeing as how I said you leaving alive or dead depended on your answers, I must now decide whether to let you live or die," Quatre replied, somewhat angered. "I think that since you were so unhappy with your life that you decided to interfere with others, you should die. However, since the person whose life you distrubed was Heero, he can make the choice."