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Warning: This is an AU fic and some individuals are OOC. Please don't flame about someone not being like this or this individual can't do that. Remember, you've been warned. Thank you. Please, go on and read.

I'll Fight For You

Chapter 1

" Brace up!"

As commanded, Relena Peacecraft assumed a position of rigid attention. Her back was stiffer than a ruler, her chest out and her head held high.

It's 11 o' clock and the heat of the sun is getting very intense as seconds pass by. The long sleeves and the thick fabric of her uniform didn't help ease the heat either. But nonetheless, she got used to of being like a fish dried in the hot rays of the sun. If she was made of weaker stuff, she probably collapsed hours ago.

Once she fainted in the middle of the field and she promised herself that it wouldn't happen again.

Then the commanding officer read to them the "Terms of Reference" for the training where she enlisted. She had read her copy several times last night. She could even explain it all by her own words.

She then traveled her eyes to the grandstand wishing there is also a roof above her head. The two officials in the grandstand talking are a bit familiar to her.

At the right is Lt. Col. Treize Kushrenada, their training director. He was a picture of a perfect official; from his lean physique and his stoic features to his neatly polished shoes. He wore a permanent scowl in his face. There must be something wrong with his facial muscle that's why he has a difficulty smiling, Relena thought. She already expected the training to be bloody and really difficult judging from their training director.

Beside him is Brig. Gen. Heero Yuy, the youngest general of the Preventers. Heero was one of the senior officers of the Sank Command. The two are great friends and had a great respect for each other just by looking at them.

'Those two fit perfectly. Each wearing a scowl on their faces.' Relena thought again.

She personally knew Heero for the fact that one of his friend's wife is her best friend, Sally. Wufei Chang, Trowa Barton, Quatre Winner and Heero Yuy are known as the "Lat Breed of Gentlemen" of the Preventers Military Academy. Heero graduated as summa cum laude. They are also the cream of the crop among others.

'There isn't much change on him' Relena commented. " Though he grew immensely fast. A height of five feet and eleven inches. Many people looked up to him not only because of his position but also of his superb skills and talent. His Prussian eyes were deep and penetrating. It was disturbing in a way that was hard to explain. His nose was proud as his chin and his lips were full and luscious. How could a stoic and ruthless man look inviting as heaven?'

Then suddenly, it's as if he sensed her gazing at him, he looked in her way. Their eyes locked. She didn't have the strength to look away. She felt like a rabbit spotted by a ferocious lion.

" Peacecraft, give me twenty push-ups!"

She was brought out of her reverie when she heard her name being called by someone.

" Sir what Sir?"

" Make that fifty push-ups. You're not paying attention."

She quickly went to the front to execute the command. She was still finishing the push-ups when her platoon had been long gone.

' What a nice way to start my Capability Enhancement Training.' She then scoffed.

Relena was alone in her room. She wasn't given a bunkmate that's why she felt so lonely. If only she had convinced Jean to also submit the requirements. But her friend is already contented with her rank in the Order of Merit. After they graduated in the PMA (Preventers Military Academy), Jean didn't even try to complain when she was given desk works in the Preventers office. After all, it is her idea of serving her country.

'Not me!' Relena said to herself. Her expectations are much more big on the constitution she's involved. She has no plans to imprison herself inside the four corners of the office. Her father wouldn't be pleased to see her as someone sorting and arranging files.

So she made a way to get a scholarship in a flying school in Florida, USA. When she returned in her service, she is given the responsibility to pilot planes on medical missions. But she's still not satisfied. She wanted to be in the actual combat.

Relena took out something from her small bag. It was a picture of her father- the late Sgt. Arthur Peacecraft. Her father was ambushed while on a mission. He died in the line of duty. But still, he died knowing his wish has been granted, to die as a hero and so he did. After sighing, she hanged the picture on the wall.

" Dad, don't worry. I promise that time will come, the whole Preventers will honor the name Peacecraft." She had promised these words many times.

She regretted the fact that her father didn't reach in time to see her join up the Preventers Military Academy. He may be very happy to pin her medal she received. She would also be sure that her father would boast to his friends that his only daughter is a member of the Preventers. Her father died just as she was finishing high school. He might not show it but he liked a son and had no use for a daughter. When she came into this world, she caused pain in her father''s heart. Aside from being a girl, her mother died giving birth to her. Because of this, she didn't develop a close bond on her father. He had always thought of her as someone weak and a failure.

Her chest tightened and the corners of her eyes are beginning to sting. She viciously bit her lower lip to stop herself from crying.

She was no spineless sissy. She was as tough as the steel blade of her sword. She isn't a failure! She will prove it to him!

"Your blinded of my gender, Dad. I'm not a failure and I will prove it to you!"

Her sentiments were cut short by the continuous knocking on the door. The commanding officer who gave her the punishment a while ago was in front of her.

" Peacecraft, you are summoned to the office of the director."

She swallowed. ' What did I do now?' she thought and then nodded to her commanding officer. "Sir thank you Sir. I'll be there Sir!"

As Relena arrived, no one is present. She grabbed the chance to look around even though there was not much to see. Aside from one ordinary desk and some chairs, there's nothing more. The dominant color in the room is charcoal gray. It created an aura of suffocating stiffness. No ornaments decorated the wall except the ego wall wherein plaques and medals of Lt. Col. Kushrenada throughout his years of service at the Preventers. A framed picture strayed among the plaques. In it, Lt. Col. Krushenada was happily smiling.

' A miracle! I didn't know he could smile.' Relena smiled at the thought.

There are many officials in the picture too. She looked for Heero in it. Then a long finger suddenly crossed her line of vision.

" I'm right there, together with Trowa, Wufei and Quatre."

She swallowed an imaginary lump in her throat before she faced Heero. She then saluted him.

He waved a hand. " Quit the formalities, Relena. I'm in no mood for it. Besides, you're not directly under my command. Let's sit down. I want to talk to you."

Her forehead furrowed. She thought Lt. Col. Krushenada called for her. Heero had nothing to do with her. She had known him yet they are not that close. They both had strong personalities that repelled each other. She then sat.

" I didn't see you on the wedding of Wufei and Sally." He said.

Relena's mouth went agape. It's hard to believe that he wasted his time finding her when her presence isn't that important in the said occasion.

" I'm in Florida when thee wedding took place. I told Sally I couldn't come."

"Pilot training, right?" he asked.

She nodded.

" You've come a long way since we last met."

" I haven't done much yet." She shrugged her shoulders.

"You don't have to be humble especially when credit is really due." He smiled, a killer smile.

It made her heart race. Her knees became jelly. Even her mind slowed. All the alarm bells on her body rang. Those of her kind mustn't tolerate such attraction. She reminded herself that Heero is a one-star general. He was far behind her reach.

Relena gathered her remaining wits. " I hate to sound offensive but I'm not quite fond of idle talks. It's a stupid waste of time. What is your real reason for making me come here?"

It wiped the smile from Heero's lips. A part of her wished she could flirt with him but it wouldn't be right.

" Okay, if that's what you want." He said with his monotone voice. " I wanted to give you unsolicited advice that I thought you might need. If you don't really want to waste your time it's better for you to quit this training. You don't fit here."

She shoved all the attraction away and replaced it with total wrath. What does he want to insinuate? Just moments ago, he was praising her. Why was he asking her to quit now?

" I beg to disagree, Sir. There are people recommending me to join this training." She snapped. She even tried hard to convince those people.

"They don't know what's good for you."

" Are you ruining my superiors?" came her angry reply. She didn't even notice the concern that flashed his eyes.

He slightly cringed because her voice rose a little. " No. I'm just stating my opinion." He calmly said.

"Keep it to yourself!" she snapped. She stood up ready to go out when he grabbed her arm swiftly yet gently as not to hurt her.

" I haven't dismissed you yet." He resonated her.

She returned to her seat. She ordered herself to calm down. Heero could order her ass back to where it belonged in one snap of his powerful finger. It's hard to fight him.

" I'm sorry. I thought our banters are unofficial." She said defensively.

"Official or unofficial, you still have no right to walk out on me." He declared with frightening authority. " Is that understood?"

" Yes, Sir." Relena looked at the floor.

" Do you know that this is a training in extensive military warfare? Those who passed here would automatically be called to war."

"Yes, Sir. I want to be in combat, Sir."

" Relena, do you hate your life? You need not be here. No one is forcing you to join this training. Even my men don't like to join here. I nearly pointed a gun in their foreheads to just let them follow."

She stayed silent.

He looked at her as if a third eye grew on her. " Are you a sadist? Why are you making it hard for yourself?"

" I'm sorry, Sir, but your wasting your time talking to me. My decision is final. I will finish this training. If this will be my last accomplishment in life so be it."

"Spoken like a kamikaze." He turned his head sideways. His eyes flashed total concern. "Okay, Peacecraft, you're dismissed. But I'm not through with you yet. I'll be keeping an eye on you."

So what can you say? C'mon, anything? Questions? Suggestions? Tell me. Pour it all. If you want some clarifications just tell me. And also, I just don't know Relena's real father so I created one. So please, review, -