Too Lost to be Saved
by: WolfCry17

Disclaimer: I continue to state and declare that I do not own Gundam Wing. The series belongs to Bandai and its original creators.

AN: Hey guys... I hope you have liked the fic thus far. I want to apologize for not giving a Chapter Preview in the last chapter. I know some people like to have a Chapter Preview after every chapter for the upcoming one... so I try to stay consistent and give one, however sometimes I don't even know the full plan of the next chapter, therefore a preview is sometimes impossible to conjure up in time. Again, Sumimasen.

Also, please stay with me, I know these first few chapters are very slow, but I promise there will be some action in the next two chapters or so. -K- .

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Chapter 3 ~ Rumors within ESUN

Fingertips tapped rapidly on the smooth, mahoghany surface as concerned, irritated eyes focused on the busy streets below through a large window. How ignorant and niave the world was of the problems raising within the ESUN. How foolish and dependent the people were to place all burdens on a single seventeen year-old girl. 'Foolish, indeed.'

Long strands of a blonde cascade fanned out as Dorothy Catalonia abruptly turned from the world outside. She sensed tension was rising for there was no other reason the top representatives of the ESUN would call an emergency conference after their seven-day-trial. Something didn't smell right and Dorothy wondered how Relena would play this one out. She began to conjure up all the reasons that could possibly cause such a sudden curve of suspicions amongst the ESUN officials.

No matter the consequences, another war could not start. This time, was had to be avoided not only for Dorothy's sake, but the whole of the Earth's Sphere. War would jeopardize the reconstruction of the already heavily-crippled cities, countries, and colonies.

Dorothy stopped all of a sudden in her tracks and nearly bursted into a fit of giggles at her own foolishness. She was making too big a deal on a single emergency conference call. She didn't even know the cause of this meeting, much less if it had anything to do with leading to another war or not. Maybe she was just worrying about what another war would do to her. She hated and loved war, but she so desperately needed peace as well. It was the only way to cure herself from her obsession with war. She was having a horrible time fighting against her war-loving side, her heartless side, and she didn't want to be like that anymore. Not since him. 'Damn you, Quatre.' He had made a huge impact on who Dorothy wanted to be, and she loathed him for making her go through this struggle to become the kind person she once was. Dorothy sighed heavily as she continued to wait patiently for the conference to end. Still, her stomach seemed to knot up with apprehension.

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"...and that is very true Vice Foreign Minister Darlian, but the cause to this sudden meeting is not do on our worries for the decisions made during the seven-day-trial." The young Representative Mason of the North American Continent voiced.

Relena merely listened for an explanation. She had rattled her mind, just as Dorothy did, to figure out the reasons behind this meeting. The only convincible explanation she had concluded was unrest among the politicians from the seven-day-trial. Important decisions were made within a short period of time, and yet, it left a considerable time afterwards to start doubting if what was decided was indeed the correct path. However, it startled Relena when it appeared that it wasn't the case, but she remained cool on the outside while her eager mind was about to explode into a million fragments upon the anticipation.

Many heads were downcast in worry while others were sweating on the edge of their seats. They all knew something Relena didn't, and it burned her to realize something was being passed behind her back. "Might I question as to why this meeting was actually assembled."

The elder Representative Bentkowski of Russia answered Relena's questioning gaze. "Of course, Foreign Minister Darlian. Have you heard of Doctor Samual Ruani-Saal of South America, Brazil?" Representative Bentkowski hesitated to meet Relena's unwavering gaze. "He is a specialist in the study of pathogenology. He has spent the whole of his lifetime studying virus and disease causing agents in South America in the search for a universal cure to cancer. Dozens of new viruses and pathogens have been discovered due to his efforts, which granted him the Nobel Prize. These new discoveries have brought the human race a world of knowledge from the deadliest agent to even the cure of several forms of cancer."

"This is all very fascinating, Representative Bentkowski. However, do you mind stating a point with this science lesson, or is it safe for me to assume that you do nothave one." Relena had heard of the famous biologist since she was five. One had to be both deaf and blind not to have heard of him.

Bentkowski merely ignored Relena's criticism as he steadied his gaze level with her own. "Vice Foreign Minister Darlian, you are quite aware that Doctor Ruani-Saal was reported missing without a trace two years ago or is it safe for me to assume that you are oblivious of worldwide news."

Relena cringed inside, mentally slapping herself. She had set herself up for that one. Bentkowski one, Relena nothing. However, she still didn't know where exactly this was heading. She shifted her weight slightly in an attempt to compose herself. "I can assure you I am quite aware of his disappearance, but I must be oblivious to something. I am having a problem figuring out where you are heading with this." She knew her words were harsh and niave and sounded so to the older, more experienced politicians. However, if she learned anything during her previous years, she had to be strong to keep a sense of order amongst the representatives.

"Of course, Minister Darlian, forgive me." Bentkowski brought out a large, vanilla folder and passed it down towards Relena. "As you can see, there are several reports concerning Ruani-Saal and many other doctors in similar fields. For example, page eleven, Doctor Thomas Une who disappeared January of A.C. 197. He served the former Earth Sphere Alliance against his own will up until the Alliance surrendered to the former OZ during Operation Daybreak. After he escaped from the clutches of the alliance with his one daughter, Middie Une, and two of his three sons, the third presumed dead, he continued his previous work in the field of genetics. His specialty to be exact was the genetic make up of the human race."

Relena looked through the endless pages throughout the file of reports of eleven missing biologists, surgical doctors, etc. She sat patiently waiting for an explanationas to why this should concern politicians instead of the police. Although, she had to admit, she was beginning to feel the same apprehension the rest in the room were feeling. There seemed to be an unsettling pattern forming.

Bentkowski studied Relena as he let the information sink in. When he felt Relena was beginning to understand a significance, he continued. "Unfortunately, that isn't the end of it. "Bentkowski opened his suitcase once more to pull out a different folder, a brown one. As with the previous folder, he passed this one towards Relena as well. "I know you are wondering why these disappearances have anything to do with the relations between world nations and colonial governments. This folder will explain our reasons of concern."

As Relena quickly glanced over the contents of the brown folder, her eyes widened slightly as she heard the voice of another representative, this one from West Asia.

Representative Shan Yu sighed to gain the strength to speak. "As you can see, the problem lies with the significance of each individual's profession. But before I get to that, I must state the fact that before each man disappears, shipments of all sorts disappear spontaneuously. Records and research data, gallons of pathogens and disease-causing agent samples, shipments of possible genetic-altering agents, toxins and gases. Several shipments of these contents have been intercepted and stolen for the past several years, and it has become more frequent these past few months. So far, there is no plausible explanation, and the preventers don't seem to be looking into these cases."

Relena looked up from the files after a long silence amongst the representatives. The pattern was becoming more disturbing. She examined each date and realized that it all corresponded just as Representative Shan Yu had previously explained. Before each doctor's disappearance, much of their reserch data and shipments sent to agencies disappeared. Then, after a considerable time, the doctor or scientist disappeared altogether. It was like a conspiracy. "I believe I may understand what the concern is; however, if you would continue please."

Representative Shan Yu nodded, "There have been rumors spreading rapidly throughout many countries' secret intelligence agencies that have been most unsettling. With the evidence we have just presented, these agencies have come to the same conclusion we have. Some organization has been devising sophisticated plans to disrupt the peace through the Earth Sphere by medical means."

Relena sighed inwardly when all of her suspicions were confirmed. "Are you suggesting that a rebel organization that has not yet been identified is deliberately trying to cause a war with biological and chemical weaponry? That is an over-exaggerated assumption, gentlemen. Biological and chemical warfare has been legally banned for well over two- hundred years."

"Just because particular actions are illegal, does not mean they aren't still practiced, Minister Darlian!" Representative Bentkowski interjected with frustration and haste. Bentkowski quickly calmed himself down from his sudden outburst. "Excuse me, Minister Darlian, but we do have reason to believe--"

"With all due respect Representative Bentkowski, but what you are proposing lacks sufficient evidence necessary to take any form of political action. There is no reason to draw such exaggerated assumptions due to a few coincidental disappearances. Yes, I do agree, the situation does require to be looked into and fully researched. I will address the Preventers Commander on the matter at once. Now, if you will all excuse me-- "

"Vice Foriegn Minister Darlian," Representative Bentkowski stood abrubtly from his chair in an alarming manner. "Nations around the world are growing restless of the situation. Several countries are ready to start blaming whomever they can, and if we don't take appropriate measures immediately to disengage--"

"Believe me, gentlemen, I do understand your need for concern. However, acting on blind reasoning with no accurate leads will only end in disaster and corruption. This is a concern for the Preventer organization, and until it has been proven a political concern, we must remain patient. If this does conclude into a problem, then we will organize the leaders of the Earth Sphere and present this matter to Parliament."

An elder man, the president of the Earth Sphere Unified Nation, took the opportunity to speak, "I will have to agree with the Vice Foreign Minister on the matter, gentlemen. The Preventers Organization is recieving sufficient funds through the people's tax incomes to deal with these sorts of situations. However, Minister Darlian, you will take control of a full investigation on this case along with your choice of preventer agents. You are after all, the Ambassador of Foriegn Affairs. Is everyone agreed?" Every delegate raised their hand in affirmation.

Relena nodded as she rose once more from her seated position. "If you gentlemen will excuse me then."

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A single, obscure figure smiled mischievuously as a finger terminated the video-link to the conference call in one swift motion. A gentle tapping of a pen filled the darkened room. "Impressive. The top representatives of ESUN have discovered our plans with our little biological weapon. And the Vice Foriegn Minister Darlian has been placed in charge for the case. How ironic. How hilariously ironic!" Uncontrolable laughter filled the room in a roar.

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Dorothy's eyes brightened as she saw the heavy, sound-proof door of the conference room open after several hours. She had really gotten fed up with staying in the same room with the solemn Carl Jackson, who seemed a bit too cocky of his skills for her own taste. 'How could Lady Une have possibly seen anything in this man? He has no intense, alluring fire that motivates him. He is so sure of himself through reputation that I bet he'd be the first to cower down when real trouble aroused.'

Dorothy gave Carl a disgusted look as she passed him to take her side by Relena. "How did the meeting go?"

An exhausted, but determined Relena glanced toward Dorothy. She gave a weary smile, but said nothing due to Carl's lingering presence behind their every step. Relena left Dorothy pondering with no answers until they reached the confinement of the limo sitting outside the ESUN building. Unbeknown to them, Carl was glaring down at Dorothy's back as he followed the pair.

Relena relaxed as she rolled up the sound-proof window and its shades between the passenger side of the limo and the driver's side where Carlwas. "Oooh... I want to kill Lady Une. Carl is more relentless in staying around me than my previous bodyguards. He has such a gloomy and stark personality!"

Dorothy laughed as she agreed. "Are you going to answer my question, or backstab Carl all day."

"The latter seems more fun!" Relena sighed, though, as she brushed a few stray strands of hair from her eyes. She carefully explained to Dorothy all of the thorough details of the situation. "...and they have laid this case on me on top of everything else I have to do."

"Sounds like paranoia!" Dorothy gave a skeptical look.

Relena shook her head in frustration as she rubbed her forehead. "Maybe, but I must be paranoid as well. I have a bad feeling that the ESUN members have stumbled into dangerous accusations. But, the situation seems real, and if it is true, then ESUN doesn't need to go into a panic. Dorothy, would you help me prepare a personnel file with the Preventers research? We will hold any information that needs to remain classified, and give ESUN only vague details."

"That's a little risky, Miss Relena, withholding information from ESUN like that! You would not only get into big trouble and lose your job, but you will be exiled to the Mars Terraformation Project."

"I know its risky, Dorothy, but I don't care about my job or my life, I will not make a wrong move that will end up sacrificing other people's lives. It is the only way; we don't need a biological war!"

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AN: Whew!!! *Wipes forehead* That was one boring chapter, heh? But it had some important information that I needed to get into the story so it would make sense. It is just one of those have-to-do chapters that nobody likes to read. But, don't worry guys, cause the action starts up with Chapter 4! Oh, and sorry, but I couldn't fit Zeches and Noin into this chapter, cause it would seem too random! (I like random things, but that is beside the point. I mean, the best Disney movie was Ice Age, that squirrel was just so random and he always came out of nowhere. I LOVED IT!!!) Back to this, though. They will be entering the story soon though, most definitely by Ch. 6. And as for the rest of the couples, I am slowly working on each of their roles.

Chapter 4 Preview: Now, the action will begin in "Too Lost to be Saved" when Duo and Hilde go to search the research facility that Middie ran away from. However, a mysterious blast has destroyed the building, and Duo and Hilde find themselves being chased down by the enemy. Who is this mysterious new enemy and what will happen to Duo and Hilde if they get caught? Meanwhile, Quatre and Heero head toward the Earth to Preventer HQ to meet up with Lady Une, Wufie, and Sally. Will they be able to figure out what is going on with the disappearances of the doctors and shipments. Next time on Gundam Wing: Too Lost to be Saved.