Disclaimer: I'm still not the owner and I probably wouldn't want to be. I don't want rabid fans after me for not continuing.

AN: Oh yes, there's also some language that some might find unsuitable toward the end.


Within Relena's Shame: Chapter 3
by Wicked Child

The first of the letters came a day after their afternoon in the backyard. The words cruel, full of malice, and thoroughly taunting. It chilled Wufei to his soul as he read and reread each letter as he came to realize just how obsessive this person really was. He was thankful that Relena hadn't found any of the letters. He feared they would send her spiraling back into her depression.

After their evening together, Relena had begun to slowly come out of her depression. She willfully began to emerge from her room to eat lunch and dinner. Recently she showed up for breakfast, eating with Pagan, Wufei, Bo, and Davis. The young Preventer had been included in all meals at Relena's insistence. She felt it was the least she could do as she was taking him away from his family and own life. She informed him that it was only proper for him to become a part of her family.

It had been nearly a month since Relena had disappeared from the public eye. Her wounds had yet to fully heal, but her face was no longer a thing in Relena's mind. Well applied make-up hid the damage that had yet to diminish in its entirety. She had also taken back her right to dress herself, telling Wufei one day that he had no fashion sense. This actually seemed to hurt the man. Surprised, Relena laughed.

"You dare laugh at my pain?" he exclaimed.

Relena shook her head giggling. "No, no. Not at your pain."

"Then what do you find so funny?" Wufei crossed his arms, sticking his nose arrogantly in the air. This only furthered Relena's laughter.

"I'm laughing because a small comment like that could actually hurt you. You're so much bigger than that." Relena looked at her friend, still full of giggles.

Something came over Wufei then; he later attributed it to spending too much time with Duo. He placed his thumbs in his belt loops and said rather playfully, "Oh, I'm much bigger than you think." He then wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.

Relena laughed so hard she snorted which made both of them laugh even harder. Tears came to Wufei's eyes while Relena clutched at her side.

"Oh Wufei, whatever would I do without you?" She wrapped her arms around him, hugging him tightly before placing a kiss on his lips. "You're the best friend I've ever had or could ever wish for."

Wufei hugged her back just as tight. "Thank you Relena. You too, are my best friend." A moment later he added, "You're even the sister I never knew I wanted."

Relena pulled back and smiled. "In that case Chang, you're my best and most importantly my favorite brother."

Wufei smiled. "Ah! To think I am better than Zechs Merquise. Life is good."

Relena rolled her eyes. "I said my brother. Zechs Merquise is not my brother, Milliardo Peacecraft is."

Wufei's smile turned into a frown. "I'm only better than Milliardo? Well that just plain sucks. Milliardo is a whelp. Quatre's pinky toe can beat him."

Relena began to giggle again when Wufei's radio suddenly crackled to life.

"Boss? You need to come here."

"Roger that Davis." To Relena he said, "Stay here okay? I'll be right back."

Relena nodded. She knew it had something to do with her case, just like she knew Wufei was hiding something from her. Wufei's eyes and whole demeanor changed with Davis' transmission and he only got that way when it concerned her.

~~~

"He left another one." Davis handed the red envelope to his superior. Both were wearing latex gloves so as not to ruin any potential evidence.

Wufei took the envelope and carefully opened it, scanning over its contents quickly. His face darkened, then blanched.

"I need to take this in right away. Stay here and guard Relena. I shouldn't be more than a few hours."

Davis nodded and began another perimeter search.

Neither Preventer knew how the rapist was getting on the property unseen. Only professional people could do that. To be more specific, only certain types of professional people could do that. It worried Wufei, Davis, and Une. If the rapist was this bold with letters, what else was he willing to do?

Wufei returned to the family room where he left Relena minutes earlier. He found her curled up in an overstuffed chair with Bo dozing on her hip as she was reading a book called The Lord of the Rings.

Upon hearing his return, Relena said, "You know, I think Duo would be a hobbit. He loves food, and he likes to drink. I'm sure if we had a Southfarthing he'd be smoking their pipe weed too."

Bo took her cue, "Meow."

"Seriously. There's no way he could be an elf. If he were it would only be due to his hair length. A human? No, he's too good natured for a human. Definitely not a dwarf. Duo and a beard? Um, no. Nope, he's a hobbit. I fear that he'd trade Hilde in for a good steak if it came right down to it. Don't you think so Wufei?"

Wufei had remained silent during her hobbit babble. She knew something was wrong.

"Relena, I need to go to headquarters. Something's come up."

Relena bit her lip. "Is it bad?"

Wufei didn't answer.

Relena nodded her understanding. "Be home in time for dinner?"

"I have yet to miss a dinner and I have no desire to do so. It is my night to cook after all." He walked over and kissed her forehead. "Do not let my absence worry you. I will be back tonight to feed you and send you off to sleep. I've left Davis in charge."

Again Relena nodded her understanding. She had been worried, but his reassurance assuaged any ill feelings regarding her friend's departure. Once she knew he was gone, she looked at Bo and scratched behind the cat's ears.

"Don't worry Bo. He'll be back."

She refocused her attention back on the book in hand. She didn't notice the figure watching her from a tree just outside the window.

To herself she said, "Yes, Duo would be a hobbit."

~~~

Wufei had to get to HQ quickly. Une had to see the latest letter, just as she had seen the previous ones. While waiting for a light to change, he noticed a Chinese inspired dress in a window for a dress shop. The sapphire colored satin reminded him of Relena. I'll show her that I do have a sense for fashion. She and Dorothy aren't the only ones with taste.

~~~

"This makes the fourth letter. How is he getting in? You and Davis aren't incompetent so how does he do it?" Une hit her desk with her fist in frustration.

This supposedly simple case proved to be anything but. The letters were the only evidence they had now. A week earlier, all evidence pertaining to the case had mysteriously disappeared. Luckily Wufei had kept the letters in his makeshift office. Unfortunately, nothing but the words on the paper was all they had. The paper, ink, and envelope were normal pieces of stationary found and sold in too many places to count.

Wufei said nothing, knowing it wasn't required. He too was frustrated. He needed help but due to the sensitivity and circumstances regarding the case, it wasn't possible. As much as he hated to admit it, he needed Heero. But he knew the other man would go ape if he found out. Fortunately he hadn't come in contact with Heero upon arriving at HQ.

"Heero's still asking questions. He's very suspicious."

Wufei nodded. "He calls the house once a day to see if Pagan will slip up. I believe he's even threatened Pagan."

Une smiled. "I'm surprised he hasn't snuck in as per his usual." She looked at her subordinate closely. "He hasn't has he?"

"No. I would know if he entered the home."

"How so Chang? You can't detect a rapist when he's on the premises."

Wufei's eyes flashed with anger. "I would know of his presence."

"How is that Chang? Have you installed a Heero detector?" Une prodded.

"The only detector I need regarding Heero are my own instincts." Wufei kept his anger in check as best as he could. He didn't understand his superior's scathing words.

"But if he got in while you were here or while Relena slept?" She wouldn't let go.

"There are two reason why Lady. Number one being that Relena would surely inform me of Heero's presence. We even discussed the possibility."

"And number two?"

"If it were a night visit, it would be difficult for even Mr. Perfect to enter a room while I am in it!"

~~~

He had seen Wufei come in and go directly to Une's office. It was the first time he'd seen the man in over a month. If he had been on a top secret, sensitive mission, Wufei sure did look well rested and well fed. Although he had looked a mixture of emotions: angry, fearful, confused, and purposeful.

Heero sighed. He'd taken to sighing by accident. He kept hearing Quatre and Duo do it all the time, it had escaped his lips once, and it refused to stay hidden. As soon as Wufei walked out of Une's office, his ass belonged to Heero. He would have answers.

The door slowly opened revealing the Chinese man's frame.

~~~

Relena looked at her kitchen clock. Wufei had been gone for a little over two hours. Since it was his turn to cook, Pagan was taking a nap and she had no clue where Davis was.

She began rummaging through the refrigerator, thinking about the other Preventer. Bob Davis of Nashville, Tennessee. Despite his origins, he wasn't into country music preferring the classical sounds both she and Wufei loved. He was certainly an attractive man. Not Heero attractive. Not even Wufei attractive.

Oh! Chocolate pudding. Perfect for a before dinner snack!

He was Quatre attractive she decided. Sweet man too and very funny. But he's just a baby! Relena rolled her eyes at herself. A baby. Honey, he's only three years younger than you!

The more she thought about it, she realized there weren't any ugly men in the Preventer organization. Une did it right.

"No kitty! It's my pudding!" Relena tried shooing Bo away from the now empty bowl.

As she licked the rest of the pudding with her finger, Relena noticed a red envelope lying on the floor in front of a kitchen side door leading to the garden. Next to it laid a white rose.

~~~

Wufei had barely shut the door to Une's office when he heard a familiar nasal monotone.

"Talk."

Wufei turned around and came face to face with one pissed looking Heero Yuy.

"My name is Chang Wufei, the last of a great warrior clan from the L5 colony cluster. I'm twenty-two and have a job a love. I also like blonde, white women with blue eyes and large breasts."

Heero's expressions went from pissed to shock to fury. "What the hell are you talking about?" he growled. He was dangerously close to hurting the other man.

Wufei raised an eyebrow. "You told me to talk and so I did."

"That's not what I meant."

"I know but it was fun to see your reaction. I know now why Duo is the way he is around you." Wufei moved around his friend and made his way to his office. Heero followed.

"Where have you been?"

"What business is it of yours?"

"I never said it was."

"Point taken." Wufei rifled through some files he had left on his desk.

"Where?"

"What does Une say?" He scanned over one before placing it back on the desk.

"You're on a very important and very sensitive mission."

"And so I am."

"Do you know where Relena is?"

Wufei took a moment before answering. "And if I do?"

Heero slammed his hand down on some papers lying in front of his friend. "You best tell me."

Wufei met the glare directed at him. "It is not in anyone's best interest for you to know."

Before Heero could respond, the vid-phone on Wufei's desk beeped. Wufei answered at once.

"Chang here."

Davis was on the other end. He noticed another person in the room so he knew he had to choose his words carefully.

"You're needed back at mission headquarters, sir. A.S.A.P."

Wufei's eyes narrowed. "What is it?"

"I think another month is in order, if not more."

Wufei immediately shut the phone off and bolted out the door, everything else forgotten.

Heero watched him leave. He'd never seen Wufei act in such a manner. The man was so impatient he refused to wait for the elevator, opting instead for the stairs. It was twenty-three flights to the bottom, not including the underground parking.

Heero stood upright and removed his hand from the desk. A paper was stuck to his palm. Irritated he removed it and placed it back on the desk. He glanced at the heading and saw Relena's name. His eyes widened as they traversed through the rest of the letter.

~~~

For whatever reason, Wufei hit every single red light on the way back to Relena's home. It was driving him insane. All he could think about was that first night and the shower. He didn't know what had happened since he left but he dreaded what he would find upon returning.

~~~

Heero burst into Une's office. She was hosting a meeting with top political officials. He didn't care.

"Get out," he barked. "Now!" He clutched the damning paper in hand, his whole body quaking with rage, fear, and a passion to do something harmful.

Une took one look at her best Preventer. He knows. "We'll continue our meeting later gentlemen. I need to discuss some rather sensitive matters with Agent Yuy."

Confusedly, the officials left. They knew the name of Agent Yuy well.

Heero kept his eyes locked on his superior. At the moment he could kill her and be happy with himself.

Once alone Une said, "Have a seat Agent Yuy." Heero didn't move. "I repeat, have a seat."

Heero walked over but instead of sitting he slammed the paper down on Une's desk.

"What. The. Hell. Is. Going. On?" He was seething. They had kept this from him. She had kept his from him.

Une looked at the paper and her face paled. If Chang forgot it, something must have happened. "This matter does not concern you. A capable agent is working on the case. You're breaking protocol."

"Fuck protocol. Fuck Chang Wufei and fuck you! What the fuck is going on? Where the fuck is Relena?"

Une looked at him. She had never seen him so enraged. Looking into his eyes, she knew he would not let go. He was like a pit-bull. Once one got its jaws around a throat, it never lets go. She moved his hand and scribbled down some words on a paper. She then folded the paper, took the letter and gave both to Heero.

"If you want to know the truth, go to this address and give them the code. You won't like what you find, but your questions will be answered."