The Unknown Reflection
By Ai Note: Hey, thanks for all the support. Here, I would like to thank mama_sama, Silver Wing, relena_3, Mike, Kitty Sage and Kumiko for their reviews!!! Also, I would like to especially thank Katie and kmf for continuing to read my story. Domo Arigatou gozaimatsu minna-san! Chapter 5 Everyone stared at the screen as the image started to appear on the screen. "You!" Zechs managed to choke out as he stared at the person, speechless. "Yes, hello Zechs…" "…Heero…you're alive!" Duo whispered. He gave a 'hn' to confirm the fact. "How did you survive?" Quatre asked quietly. "The answer is negative. I must have washed up on shore after the crash." "Crash?" Quatre pursued. "I tried to catch up to the nose-diving plane, but was unsuccessful." "So what's the mission's status?" Zechs asked eagerly. "Mission incomplete." Heero simply replied without looking at the screen. "Shit!" Zechs exclaimed. "I'm sure we can find another way…" Noin started. Wufei shook his head. "I don't think so. Even Yuy couldn't do anything about it." "I don't need you to remind me, Chang." Heero stated coldly. Zechs took in a deep breath. "Where is your location, Yuy?" "I will report to you in due time." With that, Heero cut the connection. "Damn him! I don't know how to relay the news to Lady Une. I don't think Mr. Domoto will be happy about this." Zechs fumed. "Anyhow, we should speak to Lady Une, now." Noin said. Then both Noin and Zechs headed to the Lady's office. After the departure of the two Lieutenants, everyone returned to their seats and started their tedious work again. Even though they had pretty much received a confirmation of Aiden Domoto's death, the case was not officially closed yet. Duo, Trowa, Quatre and Wufei went to one corner to discuss the sudden events. "I never expected Yuy to report back a failure." Wufei said. "At least he's okay. He looks pretty messed up though." Duo commented. "He'll survive, but he couldn't have stayed missing. He had many obligations and duties to fulfill." Trowa reminded them. "I think we should inform Relena right away. She's been in a wrecked state ever since the crash." Quatre suggested. "Yeah, that is a good idea Q-man. Why don't you phone her now?" Duo agreed. "That's what I'll do." Quatre left the group to make the telephone call. "I wonder why he cut the connection when Zechs asked him where he was?" Duo asked out of curiosity. "I don't know, but he has his reasons." Trowa said. "We should get back to work. Who knows if Lady Une is going to close the file?" Wufei commented as he too, left the group. "Well, I guess we should go back to work too." Duo sighed as he and Trowa both went their separate ways. *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* ~It was dark and cold…so dark and cold. It was so empty…so lonely…here. Where? Here. It was misty…so damp and heavy…she shivered. She continued to walk ahead…she was scared, but she was being pulled forward. She could sense pain, suffering and…death. A chill ran down her spine…she was all alone and she had to face such a sinister situation. Her hollow footsteps could be heard echoing around her. She persisted in moving forward. Finally, a hint of light appeared in the distance before her. Squinting her eyes at the sudden brightness, she used all her might to run towards the hope that just appeared. She sprinted against the growing wind. She will not give up. It seemed like forever before she reached the light source. It was like a spotlight shining on a single object…a single shadow. It was only a shadow, yet she recognized who it was. "Heero?" She whispered, not daring to project her voice in the vast dark void. The shadow did not move. It did not respond. Sobs were choking her as she strained to call out desperately. "Heero, I know it's you!" Still no response came. She felt the sudden impulse to run to him, and embrace him. Loneliness surrounded him, and she could only hope that it was in her ability to reach him. She started running forward but a force stronger than her was pulling her back. Suddenly, the shadow lifted his head, revealing dull blue eyes, and a dark emotionless face. "Heero…" she whispered as sobs overtook her. She could not reach him…whatever that was pulling her back was too strong. She watched with wide eyes as 'Heero' twisted with agony and pain. However, no sound ever escaped his lips. "No…no! This can't be happening." She tried to deny, over and over again. A bright light blinded her as she heard a scream so strong and full of pain. Tears flowed freely down her cheeks until darkness engulfed her once again. She could not feel Heero's presence anymore, nor was she held back. She felt her heart go cold and empty. "Heero!" She screamed…silence replied. She could feel sobs rising from her body… "No!!!!!"~ Relena bolted up from her position in her chair. She panted deeply as she remembered the reoccurring dream…now she was even envisioning it during the day. She rubbed her temples. Since Heero's disappearance, she could not even concentrate on her work. Today was her first day resuming work after the incident. Her nights were sleepless as every night; she was plagued by the same nightmare. Relena wasn't ready to work again; she knew it. Yet, this morning, she insisted on returning to the office she spent cooped up in every single day. Quickly, the Vice Foreign Minister rose from her seat and headed to the washroom, where she splashed water on her face and looked at her reflection. It wasn't a pretty one. Dark bags formed under her eyes due to the lack of sleep. Her face was pale with worry, fright and nervousness. Her hair was damp with perspiration. She gently shook her head to rid the sinister thoughts.
She regrouped all her thoughts and rethought them. Suddenly, something inside Relena's body bubbled up towards her throat…she could not contain it. And she started laughing. She laughed until tears fell from her eyes. She laughed until her stomach hurt. It was all so stupid. Here she was, worrying about a person who didn't even bother to shoot a glance at her. He didn't care about her nor like her never mind loving her. Here, she gave her heart to him, and set him as her biggest inspiration. Heero was the wind, and Relena, herself, was a flickering candle. She depended on him more than she had realized and she was soon becoming helpless. She only realized how naïve she had been, just now. It was all so depressing. She abruptly stopped laughing and hung her head low. She was out of tears and out of laughs. All she could do now was return to her desk and put away the problem for later. As she approached her desk, the telephone rang and she made a grab for it.
"Hello, this is Relena Darlian." Relena replied in a serious tone. "Hey Relena, this is Quatre." Quatre's voice flowed through the earpiece. "Oh, hi Quatre! Nice to hear from you!" Relena greeted cheerfully. "Yes, and vice versa. How are you doing?" "To be honest, not so well…I can't seem to concentrate on anything." Relena admitted. "I know how it feels to lose…" A whimper cut Quatre off. "Relena, I didn't mean that!" "No Quatre, you're right…it's been two days…" she hopelessly agreed.
"NO Relena! Listen to me! I've got good news for you!" Quatre argued. "Huh?" "Heero just contacted us a bit earlier this afternoon?" "Really! I knew he was okay! Where is he?" Relena exclaimed as relief washed over her. "…We don't know." Quatre whispered. "What?" Relena practically yelled. "He secured and blocked his line…and he was unwilling to give us his location." "But…why?" "I don't know, but Heero probably has his reasons." "You're right, just as long as he's okay. Thank you Quatre." Relena said sincerely. "You're welcome. I'll talk to you later, bye." "Goodbye Quatre." She placed the receiver back into its cradle. She thought happily, forgetting her earlier realization of her own naivety Her hand went into the pocket of her jacket as she fished around for something. Finally, her hand emerged with a silver cross. She smiled as she traced her finger along it. Her prayer was answered… *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* **Relena walked into the beautiful cathedral. It was deep into the night…she could not fall asleep…not with Heero's whereabouts unknown… The church was decorated with gold and bright mosaics, paintings and stain glass windows. It gave off a feeling of superiority. Relena was awed by such genius of architecture. She pulled herself back from her thoughts and concentrated on her original 'mission'. There was not a wink of sleep in her, so she decided to go out and take a walk. It had been two days since the tragic accident and Relena had taken them off. Tomorrow, she would have to resume her position as the Vice Foreign Minister. The people needed her…they looked up to her…but who was there for her to look up to now? Further and further she walked until she passed by the local cathedral. Relena looked around to see only the church was still open at this ungodly hour. The flickering candles welcomed her and beckoned her to enter. She gave in and stepped into the grand cathedral. Suddenly, the beauty of such the exquisite church captured her. However, she reminded herself of why she was wandering alone at this hour. Sadly, she walked down the nave of the church. When Relena reached the altar, she knelt and closed her eyes, praying quietly. She begged the heavens. Suddenly, she felt a sharp tap on her shoulder. She quickly whirled around as her eyes met a pair of green ones. Relena let out a small gasp and the green eyes flickered with surprise. "Sorry to scare you, Miss." A deep voice apologized. Relena ordered her brain to focus and she registered the middle-aged man as a priest. "It's okay." She replied. "I was wondering if you needed any assistance?" The priest asked gently. "No…" Relena said. "You seem to be burdened." Relena didn't answer. "Well, if you ever need someone to listen, you can come to me." He offered before turning away. "Wait, sir!" She called out. "Yes?" "I do have a burden." The girl agreed. "Do you want to talk about it?" The kind priest asked. "Yes…I know this boy, and I worry for his safety." "Is he in a dangerous place right now?" "I don't know…he went missing a few days ago." "Is that who you were praying for?" "Yes." "Does he mean a lot to you?" Relena blinked at the statement. "Uh…yes, I suppose so." Relena answered awkwardly. "Do you believe that he's alright?" "I don't know." Relena admitted. "Put your faith into the one you cherish so." The priest advised. "I…" "Everything will turn out well as the Lord will sense that strong bond, and He will guide the boy to safety. Trust the lord, child." He persisted. "That, I will do." Relena promised. "Here, take this, child. It'll help remind you of the Lord's power." The priest said as he handed her a silver cross. Relena politely took it from him. "Thank you." She murmured. He acknowledged her gratitude with a nod and disappeared into the apse. After giving the altar one last look, Relena headed back up the nave and ventured out to the lonely streets once again. ** A.N.: So, how was the chapter? I've indicated dreams and imaginary images with this squiggly line (~). Anyway, I didn't really mean to include religion in this but it all seemed appropriate…okay, anyone think that Heero's actions are very suspicious? Well, I'll leave the reason behind that to your imagination for now. Mwhahahahahahaha! I'll try to update soon, but with the workload so heavy and the numerous fics I have to update…well, it may take a while. Disclaimer: Self-explanatory.
By Ai Note: Hey, thanks for all the support. Here, I would like to thank mama_sama, Silver Wing, relena_3, Mike, Kitty Sage and Kumiko for their reviews!!! Also, I would like to especially thank Katie and kmf for continuing to read my story. Domo Arigatou gozaimatsu minna-san! Chapter 5 Everyone stared at the screen as the image started to appear on the screen. "You!" Zechs managed to choke out as he stared at the person, speechless. "Yes, hello Zechs…" "…Heero…you're alive!" Duo whispered. He gave a 'hn' to confirm the fact. "How did you survive?" Quatre asked quietly. "The answer is negative. I must have washed up on shore after the crash." "Crash?" Quatre pursued. "I tried to catch up to the nose-diving plane, but was unsuccessful." "So what's the mission's status?" Zechs asked eagerly. "Mission incomplete." Heero simply replied without looking at the screen. "Shit!" Zechs exclaimed. "I'm sure we can find another way…" Noin started. Wufei shook his head. "I don't think so. Even Yuy couldn't do anything about it." "I don't need you to remind me, Chang." Heero stated coldly. Zechs took in a deep breath. "Where is your location, Yuy?" "I will report to you in due time." With that, Heero cut the connection. "Damn him! I don't know how to relay the news to Lady Une. I don't think Mr. Domoto will be happy about this." Zechs fumed. "Anyhow, we should speak to Lady Une, now." Noin said. Then both Noin and Zechs headed to the Lady's office. After the departure of the two Lieutenants, everyone returned to their seats and started their tedious work again. Even though they had pretty much received a confirmation of Aiden Domoto's death, the case was not officially closed yet. Duo, Trowa, Quatre and Wufei went to one corner to discuss the sudden events. "I never expected Yuy to report back a failure." Wufei said. "At least he's okay. He looks pretty messed up though." Duo commented. "He'll survive, but he couldn't have stayed missing. He had many obligations and duties to fulfill." Trowa reminded them. "I think we should inform Relena right away. She's been in a wrecked state ever since the crash." Quatre suggested. "Yeah, that is a good idea Q-man. Why don't you phone her now?" Duo agreed. "That's what I'll do." Quatre left the group to make the telephone call. "I wonder why he cut the connection when Zechs asked him where he was?" Duo asked out of curiosity. "I don't know, but he has his reasons." Trowa said. "We should get back to work. Who knows if Lady Une is going to close the file?" Wufei commented as he too, left the group. "Well, I guess we should go back to work too." Duo sighed as he and Trowa both went their separate ways. *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* ~It was dark and cold…so dark and cold. It was so empty…so lonely…here. Where? Here. It was misty…so damp and heavy…she shivered. She continued to walk ahead…she was scared, but she was being pulled forward. She could sense pain, suffering and…death. A chill ran down her spine…she was all alone and she had to face such a sinister situation. Her hollow footsteps could be heard echoing around her. She persisted in moving forward. Finally, a hint of light appeared in the distance before her. Squinting her eyes at the sudden brightness, she used all her might to run towards the hope that just appeared. She sprinted against the growing wind. She will not give up. It seemed like forever before she reached the light source. It was like a spotlight shining on a single object…a single shadow. It was only a shadow, yet she recognized who it was. "Heero?" She whispered, not daring to project her voice in the vast dark void. The shadow did not move. It did not respond. Sobs were choking her as she strained to call out desperately. "Heero, I know it's you!" Still no response came. She felt the sudden impulse to run to him, and embrace him. Loneliness surrounded him, and she could only hope that it was in her ability to reach him. She started running forward but a force stronger than her was pulling her back. Suddenly, the shadow lifted his head, revealing dull blue eyes, and a dark emotionless face. "Heero…" she whispered as sobs overtook her. She could not reach him…whatever that was pulling her back was too strong. She watched with wide eyes as 'Heero' twisted with agony and pain. However, no sound ever escaped his lips. "No…no! This can't be happening." She tried to deny, over and over again. A bright light blinded her as she heard a scream so strong and full of pain. Tears flowed freely down her cheeks until darkness engulfed her once again. She could not feel Heero's presence anymore, nor was she held back. She felt her heart go cold and empty. "Heero!" She screamed…silence replied. She could feel sobs rising from her body… "No!!!!!"~ Relena bolted up from her position in her chair. She panted deeply as she remembered the reoccurring dream…now she was even envisioning it during the day. She rubbed her temples. Since Heero's disappearance, she could not even concentrate on her work. Today was her first day resuming work after the incident. Her nights were sleepless as every night; she was plagued by the same nightmare. Relena wasn't ready to work again; she knew it. Yet, this morning, she insisted on returning to the office she spent cooped up in every single day. Quickly, the Vice Foreign Minister rose from her seat and headed to the washroom, where she splashed water on her face and looked at her reflection. It wasn't a pretty one. Dark bags formed under her eyes due to the lack of sleep. Her face was pale with worry, fright and nervousness. Her hair was damp with perspiration. She gently shook her head to rid the sinister thoughts.
She regrouped all her thoughts and rethought them. Suddenly, something inside Relena's body bubbled up towards her throat…she could not contain it. And she started laughing. She laughed until tears fell from her eyes. She laughed until her stomach hurt. It was all so stupid. Here she was, worrying about a person who didn't even bother to shoot a glance at her. He didn't care about her nor like her never mind loving her. Here, she gave her heart to him, and set him as her biggest inspiration. Heero was the wind, and Relena, herself, was a flickering candle. She depended on him more than she had realized and she was soon becoming helpless. She only realized how naïve she had been, just now. It was all so depressing. She abruptly stopped laughing and hung her head low. She was out of tears and out of laughs. All she could do now was return to her desk and put away the problem for later. As she approached her desk, the telephone rang and she made a grab for it.
"Hello, this is Relena Darlian." Relena replied in a serious tone. "Hey Relena, this is Quatre." Quatre's voice flowed through the earpiece. "Oh, hi Quatre! Nice to hear from you!" Relena greeted cheerfully. "Yes, and vice versa. How are you doing?" "To be honest, not so well…I can't seem to concentrate on anything." Relena admitted. "I know how it feels to lose…" A whimper cut Quatre off. "Relena, I didn't mean that!" "No Quatre, you're right…it's been two days…" she hopelessly agreed.
"NO Relena! Listen to me! I've got good news for you!" Quatre argued. "Huh?" "Heero just contacted us a bit earlier this afternoon?" "Really! I knew he was okay! Where is he?" Relena exclaimed as relief washed over her. "…We don't know." Quatre whispered. "What?" Relena practically yelled. "He secured and blocked his line…and he was unwilling to give us his location." "But…why?" "I don't know, but Heero probably has his reasons." "You're right, just as long as he's okay. Thank you Quatre." Relena said sincerely. "You're welcome. I'll talk to you later, bye." "Goodbye Quatre." She placed the receiver back into its cradle. She thought happily, forgetting her earlier realization of her own naivety Her hand went into the pocket of her jacket as she fished around for something. Finally, her hand emerged with a silver cross. She smiled as she traced her finger along it. Her prayer was answered… *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* **Relena walked into the beautiful cathedral. It was deep into the night…she could not fall asleep…not with Heero's whereabouts unknown… The church was decorated with gold and bright mosaics, paintings and stain glass windows. It gave off a feeling of superiority. Relena was awed by such genius of architecture. She pulled herself back from her thoughts and concentrated on her original 'mission'. There was not a wink of sleep in her, so she decided to go out and take a walk. It had been two days since the tragic accident and Relena had taken them off. Tomorrow, she would have to resume her position as the Vice Foreign Minister. The people needed her…they looked up to her…but who was there for her to look up to now? Further and further she walked until she passed by the local cathedral. Relena looked around to see only the church was still open at this ungodly hour. The flickering candles welcomed her and beckoned her to enter. She gave in and stepped into the grand cathedral. Suddenly, the beauty of such the exquisite church captured her. However, she reminded herself of why she was wandering alone at this hour. Sadly, she walked down the nave of the church. When Relena reached the altar, she knelt and closed her eyes, praying quietly. She begged the heavens. Suddenly, she felt a sharp tap on her shoulder. She quickly whirled around as her eyes met a pair of green ones. Relena let out a small gasp and the green eyes flickered with surprise. "Sorry to scare you, Miss." A deep voice apologized. Relena ordered her brain to focus and she registered the middle-aged man as a priest. "It's okay." She replied. "I was wondering if you needed any assistance?" The priest asked gently. "No…" Relena said. "You seem to be burdened." Relena didn't answer. "Well, if you ever need someone to listen, you can come to me." He offered before turning away. "Wait, sir!" She called out. "Yes?" "I do have a burden." The girl agreed. "Do you want to talk about it?" The kind priest asked. "Yes…I know this boy, and I worry for his safety." "Is he in a dangerous place right now?" "I don't know…he went missing a few days ago." "Is that who you were praying for?" "Yes." "Does he mean a lot to you?" Relena blinked at the statement. "Uh…yes, I suppose so." Relena answered awkwardly. "Do you believe that he's alright?" "I don't know." Relena admitted. "Put your faith into the one you cherish so." The priest advised. "I…" "Everything will turn out well as the Lord will sense that strong bond, and He will guide the boy to safety. Trust the lord, child." He persisted. "That, I will do." Relena promised. "Here, take this, child. It'll help remind you of the Lord's power." The priest said as he handed her a silver cross. Relena politely took it from him. "Thank you." She murmured. He acknowledged her gratitude with a nod and disappeared into the apse. After giving the altar one last look, Relena headed back up the nave and ventured out to the lonely streets once again. ** A.N.: So, how was the chapter? I've indicated dreams and imaginary images with this squiggly line (~). Anyway, I didn't really mean to include religion in this but it all seemed appropriate…okay, anyone think that Heero's actions are very suspicious? Well, I'll leave the reason behind that to your imagination for now. Mwhahahahahahaha! I'll try to update soon, but with the workload so heavy and the numerous fics I have to update…well, it may take a while. Disclaimer: Self-explanatory.