Watching Over You
Chapter 9: Out To The Public
Heero stayed still as he stood in the control of the crazy terrorists. The cold of the gun against the back of his head was finally fading. But his wrists were becoming sore from the tight rope that held his hands behind his back. He squirmed a little, and the gunman behind him knocked the barrel of the gun against his head. If things get too bad, I'll break loose and get Relena outta here... Until then... He sighed inwardly as he watched Relena being mentally tortured. The first gunman was barking insane orders at her; how to behave rudely at the party and so on. He wouldn't be saying any of that if I didn't have plan to stick by. Heero would have already knocked the first two thugs out, put Relena some where safe and took out the rest. But we have a good plan, and there are more of these guys than what's here in the building. Especially if they have friends.
Relena looked away from the thick, black sunglasses of the thug and leaned back, legs and arms crossed. She'd have to act improperly soon. [I]We need this party to go well, and I have to be there-doing my best... I cannot allow these terrorists to win... She had a risky plan, but it was better than obeying the thugs' orders.
They through Relena and Marvin into the limo and told the driver where to go. Marvin and Relena looked through the back window and saw two black limos following. Must be the thugs. They both thought.
Relena wanted to yell or to cry, just release some of her anger and frustration. We're so close and establishing peace! Why can't people be satisfied with peace?! She jerked forward as the car stopped sharp. They were at the Peace Party and before she knew it, she was greeting people and standing on a stage in front of many different country leaders. She gulped and held a straight face. Nearly the whole world... This must go right, but how can I trust the terrorists?... I must do what I can...
"Ladies and gentlemen, you are all aware of how much I love the ideal of peace on earth-but-" The crowds cheers stopped after 'but'. She closed her eyes and prayed for strength, "There are bombs placed all around us! You must get out of here! Now!" The crowd didn't hesitate to react. People were pushing and scrambling about. Most clearing out before a loud boom shook the ground.
Marvin grabbed Relena's hand and yanked her off stage, "Miss Relena!" He pulled her close and ran for cover. "Are you alright? You have to be careful!" Relena looked weary at him and then looked away.
"I didn't know you were so brave. They could have killed you right on the spot, but you still... Kept the ideal of peace alive and saved their lives..." Relena felt her cheeks flush and shook her head, "They may think I planned the bombs, and then-" Tears rushed to her eyes. I'll never see Heero again...
Marvin whipped the left tear and looked deep into her eyes, "No, Miss Relena, I think they're thankful... They're smart, I'm sure they'll understand..." Why does he remind me so much of someone? Heero? No, couldn't be. But someone who gives me strength...
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