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Disclaimer: I don't own this anime
Chapter Seven: Of Love and War
(A/N: Some events came after the "Endless Waltz" and "Blind Target")
"HOLY SHIT, DUDE! She even sounded like she wanted it" Duo spurted out his soda
"Now I'm imagining it! AHH! I didn't even know he was out with her that night." Quatre shook his head while shutting his eyes
"I didn't know he was that capable of EVERYTHING." Trowa shocked
"DISHONARABLE! UNACCEPTABLE! INAPPROPRIATE!" Wufei flabbergasted
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Then the door just banged open by a tall man with a long blond hair and a shorthaired woman grabbing his right arm. The man's eyes are sneering with anger with eyebrows crashing to each other and his teeth frittering. All of them were surprised by the sudden intrusion, not to mention seeing who made it and the furious look he wears.
"YUY! I'LL KILL YOU!" Zechs yelled looking left and right scanning the room
"Zechs don't have a heart attack. PLEASE calm down!" Noin desperately stopping him
"Millardo Peacecraft! What is the meaning of this?" she said with one eyebrow raised
"Don't Millardo Peacecraft me! Where is that low life that stained you? I'll kill him!" Zechs darted out in front of his sister after the other four guys gave way to the Lightning Count watching his hysterical yet understandable behavior.
"Relena, I know how you feel about him but how could you let him violate you?" Noin just begged for an explanation unlike Zechs who is acting out.
"Before I skin him alive, what do you have to say for yourself, little sister?" Zechs chose to let her explain first before thinking of giving Heero his one-way ticket to hell.
"You mean you... how did you know about that?" Trowa asked
"It doesn't matter how we knew, Barton!" Zechs eyed him
"We were on our way here to visit you. Then the transmitter sounded and we recognized Relena's voice. We were caught in a traffic jam and we couldn't help our selves but to listen to Relena's story. We heard everything to the last part. And then Zechs drove the car like it's the Epyon probably violating at least five traffic laws." Noin is holding Zech's arm.
"The Transmitter you say?" Wufei asked
"Duo, what's that red dot on the side of your pants?" Quatre suspected.
"WHOA!" Duo got his Transmitter from his pocket and they saw it flashing the red light. "Um... He he he he. Sorry! My bad. Must have accidentally opened when I was constantly shifting from my seat."
"DUO!" All but Relena yelled at him while he retreated at the corner wall.
"Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Oh my God! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" Relena laughed. "I'm sorry everybody. It's just that, ha ha ha ha, these guys were so at the moment. You should have seen their faces. Ha ha ha ha. I couln't help it."
"You mean..." They all said together looking at each other.
"It's a joke, guys! Ha ha ha" Relena amused.
"What? You mean you two didn't shag?" Duo raised his head.
"Of course. I doubt that guy even had the training to do that." Trowa smiled.
"That wasn't very nice Miss Relena. Misleading us like that." Quatre looked disappointed
"The woman's words have gotten to us so easily." Wufei just shrugged
"Oh I'm so relieved to hear that Relena." Noin breathe out with her hand on her chest
"You mean that night he really didn't..." Zechs hold his sister on her shoulders.
"He was a perfect gentleman, Millardo. I was just kidding about that." Relena smiled.
"You're not pulling our legs now, are you little sister?" Zechs pleaded
"No I'm not. I apologize to all you." Relena bowed.
"There. Now that was cleared out, let's go down to the bar Zechs." Noin said dragging Zechs to the door
"Yeah now the princess can go on with the story." Duo
"You still want me to continue?" Relena asked
"You might as well." Trowa said
"Heero did say that we shouldn't leave you until he's back" Quatre sat down
"Just no more jokes." Wufei sat as well with arms crossed.
"I'm staying." Zechs pulled away and return to the others
"Zechs!" Noin looked back
"You should go with your date, Brother. I have enough bodyguards here to look over me thank you very much." Relena said pushing him from his back out of the door.
"But I want to..."
"I'll take it from here Relena. Sorry for barging in"
"Forget about it. Oh and don't worry. I'll have Duo's transmitter turned on if you two still care for another eavesdropping." Relena see them off and closed the door.
"Should I really leave my transmitter open, princess?" Duo is tossing his transmitter up and down.
"Yes. Zechs have heard so much already. He's just being a brother. Its up to them if they still want to hear more. Besides, he would come here barging in again if he didn't clear out his misunderstandings about Heero. It's a great way of telling how Heero changed me while he's dating Noin." Relena suggested
"It would be like listening to a drama program on the radio." Trowa said
"Just go back there where we can see you and get on with it." Wufei commanded
"Alright, Alright. Hmm... where was I, Oh yeah!"
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(Relena's POV)
I woke up that morning on my bed. I remember sitting besides Heero and then I've fallen asleep not because I'm tired of doing anything sweaty. He must have carried me there. I got up and dressed to look for him outside. I walked though those halls and saw him and Quatre talking. I just let them be and headed to the class. I thought of inviting them for lunch or dinner later.
The next day, I was given an invitation by Dorothy to attend a meeting at the Romefeller Foundation. I thought about taking it and hesitated. Something was fishy about it. Why would the Foundation invite me? They couldn't have just accepted me like that. But since Noin wasn't there, nobody could correct my judgment. I accepted the invitation and I was driven away, alone, by Dorothy. I just had a bad feeling about what was the Foundation's up to but this would be an opportunity to talk to them directly, I thought. I just hoped that Heero would come if something goes wrong. But then, I remembered that I didn't saw Heero that morning.
When we got there, I attended the meeting with the Romefeller Foundation officials. I delivered a speech on peace and I managed to put most of the officials to sleep. That was so rude. They invited me there and acted like they were bored, of all the nerve of some people, really. But Duke Dermaile then questioned me on the nature of the Sanc Kingdom - why was Zechs fighting though he was supposed to be an ambassador for peace on behalf of Sanc? Oh Great. What kind of trouble did my brother brought to me this time, I wondered. Well it seemed that news came from the Space Fortress Barge that there's a man who calls himself Millardo Peacecraft and saying that he's representing Sanc.
I responded strongly, that Zechs was not part of the Sanc Kingdom and that his actions have nothing to do with them. Deep inside, I really didn't mean to shut him off like that saying that he has nothing to do with Sanc. I just remembered what He said to me when I met him after his duel with Heero at Antarctica, that his blood stained hand couldn't possibly handle the rule of Sanc and I should consider him dead. Well I just said that he has nothing got to do with it but I didn't said that he's dead, because he would always be a part of Sanc and always be my brother. I had it talking to those airheads, excused myself and took my leave.
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"Back at the Sanc Kingdom, I remembered Ms. Noin and myself were standing outside talking about Ms. Relena's whereabouts when someone drove up to us in a hurried haste. The person told us that he received an anonymous call that mobile dolls would attack Ms. Relena's car on her way back from the Romefeller meeting. They want to make it a faked accident. Ms. Noin and myself bolted towards the White Taurus suits. Heero's Gundam wasn't there at the hangar." Quatre added.
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Pagan was driving me home when in the rear view mirror a mobile doll came behind us. It targeted the car and Pagan smashed on the brakes. We were about to crash so I grabbed hold of my seat and then we did. I opened my eyes and saw Pagan got hurt badly and fell unconscious. I tried to wake him up but he wouldn't. It seemed that the mobile dolls was still up there. I jumped out to see if I could get him out of the driver's seat. Before the mobile dolls can attack again, Quatre and Noin flew into the area and destroyed them. I just watched the destruction in front of my eyes.
My gut feeling was right. I knew that something like this would happen. Those airheads lured me out there alone so they could get rid off me. And I didn't even mention my departure to anyone so no one knew where I was. I was lucky enough that Quatre and Noin found me before its too late. My motivation for my principles was slowly dimming. I was about to go into a mental breakdown when Quatre soothes me to keep my ideals.
"But where was Heero?" that was the last thought that I remembered before I rested after the ordeal. When I woke up, I saw Quatre, Noin, and Pagan. I was happy to see them all there at bedside. I saw Pagan with a sling on his right arm and he said to me not to worry. Heero was still not present. I started to wonder if he left me again without telling me.
That night, Heero came inside my room. I was just sitting covered beneath my bed covers when he saw me. He just stood there and stared at me. He looked worse than I did.
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(Backtrack)
"Would you care to sit down here beside me, Heero?" Relena invited
"...." Heero gave a small nod and sat down where she said
"Where were you earlier, may I ask?"
"I discovered that OZ went to drop a massive assault of mobile dolls onto Luxembourg base and I took off to help the Treize faction. Then I..."
"It's alright Heero. You don't have to explain to me everything." She cut him off "Are you alright?"
"I feel quite fine now. Thank you Heero."
(She didn't expect him to answer her question immediately but he said his reason with pride. It's not like he was just making an excuse. It's not like she is his mother or anything.)
"Why did you go there?" His tone suddenly changed coldly
"What?"
"You went to Romefeller alone, why?"
(She didn't like what's Heero getting at. Quatre, Noin and Pagan didn't even have this kinda tone to preach about her actions earlier. But she still feels that she should answer but couldn't look at his eyes and averted hers elsewhere. His small questions along with his monotone voice is much more frightening than a hysterical bombardment of sermons)
"They sent an invitation for me to go there at their meeting." She lowered her eyes
"What for?" he continued on with his monotone voice
"So we could talk about things."
"Knowing that you might get set-up for a trap?"
"I had a feeling, yes"
"And you still went?"
"I tried my chances on talking to them directly."
"Did they even listen?"
"No... I don't think so."
"Did you accomplished anything then?"
"No... of course not.'
(She wished he would stop on asking. He's making her feel even more foolish by rubbing it in on her face)
"Relena..." his voice soften
"Heero?" she finally looks at him
"How could you be so bold yet so foolish?" He smirked
"I don't know." She smiled a bit
(Was that a compliment or an insult? Either way, she didn't care that much. They went silent for a few seconds... staring once again. The mild lamplight shines on their right sides especially on her face. Then she broke the quietness.)
"You know what, Heero..." she paused
"Hmn?"
"Rumors have spread about you and me."
"Rumors?"
"It seems that somebody saw our little scene the other night."
"It's nothing unjust."
"Yeah I know but I wish that somebody would have just stayed quiet."
"That could be arranged." He smiled slyly
"Oh please no Heero." A small smile crept on her lips
(It's funny how they converse like this with each other more often. Heero is not really the talker type so she figured taking leads is the best way for him to speak up. It's really not that easy to make him talk like that like she can... just as friends.)
"Heero..." she paused while hugging her pink pillow
"Hmn?"
"Quatre came with Noin and saved me and Pagan from the suits' attack"
"And?"
"Did you instruct Quatre to look after me while you were gone?"
"Yeah."
"Figures. Thank you Heero."
"Relena."
"You know... I couldn't decide wisely if I should accept the invitation or not. Noin wasn't there to give me any advise. But I still want to decide for myself. I just want to know how to make the right one every once in a while" she buried her face on her pillow
"Relena, listen..." he paused
"Heero?" she lifts her head only letting her moist eyes to be shown
"I was always been taught that one should act accordingly to one's emotions. If there is no one there to seek for aid, sometimes you should just look at things differently the way they are. You are the only one I know that promotes peace the way you do. If you should falter to stand now then who will stand for you?"
(She took those with a nod of her own. She really liked him for being so wise. It gives her the finest feeling after hearing his motivational speech that is only reserved for her.)
"I got to go. You should rest." He almost stood up
"Heero, please don't go... at least not yet" she pleaded
"Hmn?"
"I'm still a little shooked up about what happened." She hugged her pillow even more.
"What's the matter?"
"It's just that... if Quatre and Noin didn't found out in time, I wouldn't even be here. Romefeller almost..." her eyes started to water. "They were almost this close on getting rid off me and I... sniff I was so scared that I... sniff and you weren't even there to..." she stopped right there and let it out.
(It's not like he felt badly about what he's seeing. Still comforting her is the best thing to do so she could sleep better than let her weep her way to sleep.)
"Listen... Relena."
"Heero..."
(He curved his right arm and pointed his finger to her)
"No one could ever claim your life before me and only me. Remember that."
"Yes... Thank you..."
(In that moment, she could have sworn that it sounded more like a protection than another death threat while he wished that he could have said anything much nicer without her life always at stake. She released her grip on the pillow and took his hand in front of her and held it down over her covers. He didn't pull away or tensed. He just looked at her. He never knew how fragile she was, who always stood strongly to so many about her beliefs. She was nothing more than a mere girl deep inside. If he knew that he's the one who gives her strength, maybe he wouldn't be so cold around her and continue being her source to promote peace. But there was no mission like that to accept. She wouldn't ask him to do that. She knows he has his own fight to deal with. But still it's up to her to go on so no more meaningless bloodshed while he still thinks her principles are not suitable in their current state of war. They are just one of those people who think differently about an issue. They are plain opposite poles of a magnet, like opposite faces of a coin; but without the other it would loose it's being. With that in both of their minds, they did made an agreement on the previous night... that if she should drown herself in her own ideals... then he will come and kill her himself. They are each other's salvations. If he will be her sword to keep her safe from others then she will be his sheath to keep him safe from himself.)
"Heero..."
"Relena..."
"It's impolite to point, you know?" she giggled while he just keeps on looking at her current state then wiped her tears with a few gentle sweep from his other hand.
(Coming into her room to see her, answering her question truthfully, his uplifting words, the way he looked at her when he saw a couple of bruises... Yeah. They were enough. She guessed that he already apologized for not being there to save the only girl who fights on her own way to achieve peace... probably the only hope of the world and space. She was really glad he stopped by to see her. Because she didn't expect that she wouldn't see him for a while. But right at that moment, she relished their staring game before his coming leave... for last remaining battles)
(End of backtrack)
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Noin addressed me, telling me of an impending attack by Romefeller forces. After their plan failed to get rid off me, now they want to bring me down along with the Sanc Kingdom. I said that I wont take up arms for that would go against the Sanc Kingdom's principles. I know that I agreed on having those White Taurus suits but I just wont submit upon using them even if it is self-defense. Noin begged me to reconsider but my word was final.
Noin went into the Sanc Kingdom's mobile suit hangar and talked to Heero. Heero still thought that my ideal wasn't practical with the current state of the war. He thought it's best for him to go alone and attack them head on, away from Sanc.
I was so lost and pondered what to do then I talked to Dorothy. Dorothy told me to call to other nations for help. Dorothy opened a line of communication all throughout Earth and Space. I didn't know what came over me to even seek advice to the most war freak girl in the world about such a crucial time. The Sanc Kingdom's principle has influenced a lot of nations here on Earth and Space as well. And all of them did support me. Even if they would agree to help me drive off OZ from my keep, the fact that I made the decision to fight them and let the Sanc Kingdom to be the ground zero of the battle, that will be against to all of my ideals that I desperately pushing. Like Heero said, I will be facing hypocrisy.
I stood my ground and breathe out. So instead of asking for help, I offered a complete surrender to OZ. I do not wish the Sanc Kingdom to be the source for any fighting. It was a very hard decision. But considering the outcome of the battle within my walls, I just hoped that every one in my nation respected my lack of options. It's not that I was being stubborn. I just wanted to be strong for my people even if it looked like I took the coward's way out. Dorothy praised my strength and offered to escort me to Romefeller.
At the Romefeller Foundation Headquarters, I talked to Count Dermaile. Dermaile offered me the chance to join the Romefeller Foundation - making me its official representative for Earth and Space. The Idea was absurd. The funny irony is that a pacifist like me would represent the very source of military manipulation all over the world and space. So I strongly declined to the old man's offer but Dermaile told me to think it over and left.
I sat there alone to think about the said preposition. I don't have any body to seek advice so it made things hard for me. I just wondered what Heero would say to me if I ask what to do. Perhaps he would say, look at things the other way around. So I did looked at it differently. Even if I represent Romefeller, that doesn't mean that I should give up on my principles. I could still continue promoting peace as Romefeller's front. My options were pretty bleak and I really didn't have any choice because I wasn't really going anywhere. If I wont remain standing then who would stand for me?
The sunrise was beautiful that day on the horizon, stretching out the colors of yellow and orange over the skies and the ground. The sun does not shine constantly in one spot of the vast blue sky. It rises with beauty and sets with beauty. Even if it disappears out of sight, you will always know that it shall rise again tomorrow with the same glory it had today. So I made my decision. I told a messenger to instruct Dermaile that I agree to his proposition that I, Relena Peacecraft of the Sanc Kingdom will be a representative for the Romefeller Foundation. When the messenger closed the door on his way out, I stared out of a window and the light of a new day shines on my face.
Later that day, Dorothy helped me dress up and fixed my hair. She also helped me to make my speech as the new representative of the Romefeller foundation. That was the time to address all of the people of both earth and space my thoughts about the war. It was the time of my transition. I remember Dorothy said to me, "You sit here as a princess of a nation... and you will come out there as the Queen of the World."
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Disclaimer: I don't own this anime
Chapter Seven: Of Love and War
(A/N: Some events came after the "Endless Waltz" and "Blind Target")
"HOLY SHIT, DUDE! She even sounded like she wanted it" Duo spurted out his soda
"Now I'm imagining it! AHH! I didn't even know he was out with her that night." Quatre shook his head while shutting his eyes
"I didn't know he was that capable of EVERYTHING." Trowa shocked
"DISHONARABLE! UNACCEPTABLE! INAPPROPRIATE!" Wufei flabbergasted
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Then the door just banged open by a tall man with a long blond hair and a shorthaired woman grabbing his right arm. The man's eyes are sneering with anger with eyebrows crashing to each other and his teeth frittering. All of them were surprised by the sudden intrusion, not to mention seeing who made it and the furious look he wears.
"YUY! I'LL KILL YOU!" Zechs yelled looking left and right scanning the room
"Zechs don't have a heart attack. PLEASE calm down!" Noin desperately stopping him
"Millardo Peacecraft! What is the meaning of this?" she said with one eyebrow raised
"Don't Millardo Peacecraft me! Where is that low life that stained you? I'll kill him!" Zechs darted out in front of his sister after the other four guys gave way to the Lightning Count watching his hysterical yet understandable behavior.
"Relena, I know how you feel about him but how could you let him violate you?" Noin just begged for an explanation unlike Zechs who is acting out.
"Before I skin him alive, what do you have to say for yourself, little sister?" Zechs chose to let her explain first before thinking of giving Heero his one-way ticket to hell.
"You mean you... how did you know about that?" Trowa asked
"It doesn't matter how we knew, Barton!" Zechs eyed him
"We were on our way here to visit you. Then the transmitter sounded and we recognized Relena's voice. We were caught in a traffic jam and we couldn't help our selves but to listen to Relena's story. We heard everything to the last part. And then Zechs drove the car like it's the Epyon probably violating at least five traffic laws." Noin is holding Zech's arm.
"The Transmitter you say?" Wufei asked
"Duo, what's that red dot on the side of your pants?" Quatre suspected.
"WHOA!" Duo got his Transmitter from his pocket and they saw it flashing the red light. "Um... He he he he. Sorry! My bad. Must have accidentally opened when I was constantly shifting from my seat."
"DUO!" All but Relena yelled at him while he retreated at the corner wall.
"Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Oh my God! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" Relena laughed. "I'm sorry everybody. It's just that, ha ha ha ha, these guys were so at the moment. You should have seen their faces. Ha ha ha ha. I couln't help it."
"You mean..." They all said together looking at each other.
"It's a joke, guys! Ha ha ha" Relena amused.
"What? You mean you two didn't shag?" Duo raised his head.
"Of course. I doubt that guy even had the training to do that." Trowa smiled.
"That wasn't very nice Miss Relena. Misleading us like that." Quatre looked disappointed
"The woman's words have gotten to us so easily." Wufei just shrugged
"Oh I'm so relieved to hear that Relena." Noin breathe out with her hand on her chest
"You mean that night he really didn't..." Zechs hold his sister on her shoulders.
"He was a perfect gentleman, Millardo. I was just kidding about that." Relena smiled.
"You're not pulling our legs now, are you little sister?" Zechs pleaded
"No I'm not. I apologize to all you." Relena bowed.
"There. Now that was cleared out, let's go down to the bar Zechs." Noin said dragging Zechs to the door
"Yeah now the princess can go on with the story." Duo
"You still want me to continue?" Relena asked
"You might as well." Trowa said
"Heero did say that we shouldn't leave you until he's back" Quatre sat down
"Just no more jokes." Wufei sat as well with arms crossed.
"I'm staying." Zechs pulled away and return to the others
"Zechs!" Noin looked back
"You should go with your date, Brother. I have enough bodyguards here to look over me thank you very much." Relena said pushing him from his back out of the door.
"But I want to..."
"I'll take it from here Relena. Sorry for barging in"
"Forget about it. Oh and don't worry. I'll have Duo's transmitter turned on if you two still care for another eavesdropping." Relena see them off and closed the door.
"Should I really leave my transmitter open, princess?" Duo is tossing his transmitter up and down.
"Yes. Zechs have heard so much already. He's just being a brother. Its up to them if they still want to hear more. Besides, he would come here barging in again if he didn't clear out his misunderstandings about Heero. It's a great way of telling how Heero changed me while he's dating Noin." Relena suggested
"It would be like listening to a drama program on the radio." Trowa said
"Just go back there where we can see you and get on with it." Wufei commanded
"Alright, Alright. Hmm... where was I, Oh yeah!"
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(Relena's POV)
I woke up that morning on my bed. I remember sitting besides Heero and then I've fallen asleep not because I'm tired of doing anything sweaty. He must have carried me there. I got up and dressed to look for him outside. I walked though those halls and saw him and Quatre talking. I just let them be and headed to the class. I thought of inviting them for lunch or dinner later.
The next day, I was given an invitation by Dorothy to attend a meeting at the Romefeller Foundation. I thought about taking it and hesitated. Something was fishy about it. Why would the Foundation invite me? They couldn't have just accepted me like that. But since Noin wasn't there, nobody could correct my judgment. I accepted the invitation and I was driven away, alone, by Dorothy. I just had a bad feeling about what was the Foundation's up to but this would be an opportunity to talk to them directly, I thought. I just hoped that Heero would come if something goes wrong. But then, I remembered that I didn't saw Heero that morning.
When we got there, I attended the meeting with the Romefeller Foundation officials. I delivered a speech on peace and I managed to put most of the officials to sleep. That was so rude. They invited me there and acted like they were bored, of all the nerve of some people, really. But Duke Dermaile then questioned me on the nature of the Sanc Kingdom - why was Zechs fighting though he was supposed to be an ambassador for peace on behalf of Sanc? Oh Great. What kind of trouble did my brother brought to me this time, I wondered. Well it seemed that news came from the Space Fortress Barge that there's a man who calls himself Millardo Peacecraft and saying that he's representing Sanc.
I responded strongly, that Zechs was not part of the Sanc Kingdom and that his actions have nothing to do with them. Deep inside, I really didn't mean to shut him off like that saying that he has nothing to do with Sanc. I just remembered what He said to me when I met him after his duel with Heero at Antarctica, that his blood stained hand couldn't possibly handle the rule of Sanc and I should consider him dead. Well I just said that he has nothing got to do with it but I didn't said that he's dead, because he would always be a part of Sanc and always be my brother. I had it talking to those airheads, excused myself and took my leave.
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"Back at the Sanc Kingdom, I remembered Ms. Noin and myself were standing outside talking about Ms. Relena's whereabouts when someone drove up to us in a hurried haste. The person told us that he received an anonymous call that mobile dolls would attack Ms. Relena's car on her way back from the Romefeller meeting. They want to make it a faked accident. Ms. Noin and myself bolted towards the White Taurus suits. Heero's Gundam wasn't there at the hangar." Quatre added.
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Pagan was driving me home when in the rear view mirror a mobile doll came behind us. It targeted the car and Pagan smashed on the brakes. We were about to crash so I grabbed hold of my seat and then we did. I opened my eyes and saw Pagan got hurt badly and fell unconscious. I tried to wake him up but he wouldn't. It seemed that the mobile dolls was still up there. I jumped out to see if I could get him out of the driver's seat. Before the mobile dolls can attack again, Quatre and Noin flew into the area and destroyed them. I just watched the destruction in front of my eyes.
My gut feeling was right. I knew that something like this would happen. Those airheads lured me out there alone so they could get rid off me. And I didn't even mention my departure to anyone so no one knew where I was. I was lucky enough that Quatre and Noin found me before its too late. My motivation for my principles was slowly dimming. I was about to go into a mental breakdown when Quatre soothes me to keep my ideals.
"But where was Heero?" that was the last thought that I remembered before I rested after the ordeal. When I woke up, I saw Quatre, Noin, and Pagan. I was happy to see them all there at bedside. I saw Pagan with a sling on his right arm and he said to me not to worry. Heero was still not present. I started to wonder if he left me again without telling me.
That night, Heero came inside my room. I was just sitting covered beneath my bed covers when he saw me. He just stood there and stared at me. He looked worse than I did.
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(Backtrack)
"Would you care to sit down here beside me, Heero?" Relena invited
"...." Heero gave a small nod and sat down where she said
"Where were you earlier, may I ask?"
"I discovered that OZ went to drop a massive assault of mobile dolls onto Luxembourg base and I took off to help the Treize faction. Then I..."
"It's alright Heero. You don't have to explain to me everything." She cut him off "Are you alright?"
"I feel quite fine now. Thank you Heero."
(She didn't expect him to answer her question immediately but he said his reason with pride. It's not like he was just making an excuse. It's not like she is his mother or anything.)
"Why did you go there?" His tone suddenly changed coldly
"What?"
"You went to Romefeller alone, why?"
(She didn't like what's Heero getting at. Quatre, Noin and Pagan didn't even have this kinda tone to preach about her actions earlier. But she still feels that she should answer but couldn't look at his eyes and averted hers elsewhere. His small questions along with his monotone voice is much more frightening than a hysterical bombardment of sermons)
"They sent an invitation for me to go there at their meeting." She lowered her eyes
"What for?" he continued on with his monotone voice
"So we could talk about things."
"Knowing that you might get set-up for a trap?"
"I had a feeling, yes"
"And you still went?"
"I tried my chances on talking to them directly."
"Did they even listen?"
"No... I don't think so."
"Did you accomplished anything then?"
"No... of course not.'
(She wished he would stop on asking. He's making her feel even more foolish by rubbing it in on her face)
"Relena..." his voice soften
"Heero?" she finally looks at him
"How could you be so bold yet so foolish?" He smirked
"I don't know." She smiled a bit
(Was that a compliment or an insult? Either way, she didn't care that much. They went silent for a few seconds... staring once again. The mild lamplight shines on their right sides especially on her face. Then she broke the quietness.)
"You know what, Heero..." she paused
"Hmn?"
"Rumors have spread about you and me."
"Rumors?"
"It seems that somebody saw our little scene the other night."
"It's nothing unjust."
"Yeah I know but I wish that somebody would have just stayed quiet."
"That could be arranged." He smiled slyly
"Oh please no Heero." A small smile crept on her lips
(It's funny how they converse like this with each other more often. Heero is not really the talker type so she figured taking leads is the best way for him to speak up. It's really not that easy to make him talk like that like she can... just as friends.)
"Heero..." she paused while hugging her pink pillow
"Hmn?"
"Quatre came with Noin and saved me and Pagan from the suits' attack"
"And?"
"Did you instruct Quatre to look after me while you were gone?"
"Yeah."
"Figures. Thank you Heero."
"Relena."
"You know... I couldn't decide wisely if I should accept the invitation or not. Noin wasn't there to give me any advise. But I still want to decide for myself. I just want to know how to make the right one every once in a while" she buried her face on her pillow
"Relena, listen..." he paused
"Heero?" she lifts her head only letting her moist eyes to be shown
"I was always been taught that one should act accordingly to one's emotions. If there is no one there to seek for aid, sometimes you should just look at things differently the way they are. You are the only one I know that promotes peace the way you do. If you should falter to stand now then who will stand for you?"
(She took those with a nod of her own. She really liked him for being so wise. It gives her the finest feeling after hearing his motivational speech that is only reserved for her.)
"I got to go. You should rest." He almost stood up
"Heero, please don't go... at least not yet" she pleaded
"Hmn?"
"I'm still a little shooked up about what happened." She hugged her pillow even more.
"What's the matter?"
"It's just that... if Quatre and Noin didn't found out in time, I wouldn't even be here. Romefeller almost..." her eyes started to water. "They were almost this close on getting rid off me and I... sniff I was so scared that I... sniff and you weren't even there to..." she stopped right there and let it out.
(It's not like he felt badly about what he's seeing. Still comforting her is the best thing to do so she could sleep better than let her weep her way to sleep.)
"Listen... Relena."
"Heero..."
(He curved his right arm and pointed his finger to her)
"No one could ever claim your life before me and only me. Remember that."
"Yes... Thank you..."
(In that moment, she could have sworn that it sounded more like a protection than another death threat while he wished that he could have said anything much nicer without her life always at stake. She released her grip on the pillow and took his hand in front of her and held it down over her covers. He didn't pull away or tensed. He just looked at her. He never knew how fragile she was, who always stood strongly to so many about her beliefs. She was nothing more than a mere girl deep inside. If he knew that he's the one who gives her strength, maybe he wouldn't be so cold around her and continue being her source to promote peace. But there was no mission like that to accept. She wouldn't ask him to do that. She knows he has his own fight to deal with. But still it's up to her to go on so no more meaningless bloodshed while he still thinks her principles are not suitable in their current state of war. They are just one of those people who think differently about an issue. They are plain opposite poles of a magnet, like opposite faces of a coin; but without the other it would loose it's being. With that in both of their minds, they did made an agreement on the previous night... that if she should drown herself in her own ideals... then he will come and kill her himself. They are each other's salvations. If he will be her sword to keep her safe from others then she will be his sheath to keep him safe from himself.)
"Heero..."
"Relena..."
"It's impolite to point, you know?" she giggled while he just keeps on looking at her current state then wiped her tears with a few gentle sweep from his other hand.
(Coming into her room to see her, answering her question truthfully, his uplifting words, the way he looked at her when he saw a couple of bruises... Yeah. They were enough. She guessed that he already apologized for not being there to save the only girl who fights on her own way to achieve peace... probably the only hope of the world and space. She was really glad he stopped by to see her. Because she didn't expect that she wouldn't see him for a while. But right at that moment, she relished their staring game before his coming leave... for last remaining battles)
(End of backtrack)
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Noin addressed me, telling me of an impending attack by Romefeller forces. After their plan failed to get rid off me, now they want to bring me down along with the Sanc Kingdom. I said that I wont take up arms for that would go against the Sanc Kingdom's principles. I know that I agreed on having those White Taurus suits but I just wont submit upon using them even if it is self-defense. Noin begged me to reconsider but my word was final.
Noin went into the Sanc Kingdom's mobile suit hangar and talked to Heero. Heero still thought that my ideal wasn't practical with the current state of the war. He thought it's best for him to go alone and attack them head on, away from Sanc.
I was so lost and pondered what to do then I talked to Dorothy. Dorothy told me to call to other nations for help. Dorothy opened a line of communication all throughout Earth and Space. I didn't know what came over me to even seek advice to the most war freak girl in the world about such a crucial time. The Sanc Kingdom's principle has influenced a lot of nations here on Earth and Space as well. And all of them did support me. Even if they would agree to help me drive off OZ from my keep, the fact that I made the decision to fight them and let the Sanc Kingdom to be the ground zero of the battle, that will be against to all of my ideals that I desperately pushing. Like Heero said, I will be facing hypocrisy.
I stood my ground and breathe out. So instead of asking for help, I offered a complete surrender to OZ. I do not wish the Sanc Kingdom to be the source for any fighting. It was a very hard decision. But considering the outcome of the battle within my walls, I just hoped that every one in my nation respected my lack of options. It's not that I was being stubborn. I just wanted to be strong for my people even if it looked like I took the coward's way out. Dorothy praised my strength and offered to escort me to Romefeller.
At the Romefeller Foundation Headquarters, I talked to Count Dermaile. Dermaile offered me the chance to join the Romefeller Foundation - making me its official representative for Earth and Space. The Idea was absurd. The funny irony is that a pacifist like me would represent the very source of military manipulation all over the world and space. So I strongly declined to the old man's offer but Dermaile told me to think it over and left.
I sat there alone to think about the said preposition. I don't have any body to seek advice so it made things hard for me. I just wondered what Heero would say to me if I ask what to do. Perhaps he would say, look at things the other way around. So I did looked at it differently. Even if I represent Romefeller, that doesn't mean that I should give up on my principles. I could still continue promoting peace as Romefeller's front. My options were pretty bleak and I really didn't have any choice because I wasn't really going anywhere. If I wont remain standing then who would stand for me?
The sunrise was beautiful that day on the horizon, stretching out the colors of yellow and orange over the skies and the ground. The sun does not shine constantly in one spot of the vast blue sky. It rises with beauty and sets with beauty. Even if it disappears out of sight, you will always know that it shall rise again tomorrow with the same glory it had today. So I made my decision. I told a messenger to instruct Dermaile that I agree to his proposition that I, Relena Peacecraft of the Sanc Kingdom will be a representative for the Romefeller Foundation. When the messenger closed the door on his way out, I stared out of a window and the light of a new day shines on my face.
Later that day, Dorothy helped me dress up and fixed my hair. She also helped me to make my speech as the new representative of the Romefeller foundation. That was the time to address all of the people of both earth and space my thoughts about the war. It was the time of my transition. I remember Dorothy said to me, "You sit here as a princess of a nation... and you will come out there as the Queen of the World."
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