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Chapter 1 - Going over the Edge

Relena sat in front of her vanity mirror. Not quite recognising the face that was staring back at her. In the mirror it hid nothing, the mask that she would wear when dealing with the politions, press and now even her family and friends, had long disappeared from her face. The emotion was apparent on her face and she hated the fact that people were going to know that she was hurting inside.

Relena had no idea, how she had become this ghostly pale, thin, weak creature staring back at her. She looked as fragile as glass. If anyone pushed her or even touched her she would probably shatter into tiny pieces. She raised a hand to touch her pale skin.

"How and when did I become this weak" was all she could manage to say to herself.

The events of last night came flooding back to her and with it the feeling of nausea and a fresh set of tears. The images flashed before her eyes as the tears fell and made their way down her face. She grabbed the brush on her vanity and began brushing hard on her golden long hair. As the images became more intense and focused, she squeezed her eyes shut.

"Make them stop" she thought "I don't want to see it ever again"

With that she slammed the brush into the mirror and watched as the mirror then shattered. She looked at the broken bits of glass. How easy it would be just to take one and slit her wrist. Appalled at herself for the thoughts that was entering her head, she tried to hide her pain with a smiling face, and maybe that would hide the fact that her heart was now in pieces.

Anger rose inside her. Momentarily replacing the sadness. So many questions were running threw her head. How long had it been going on? How many of her friends and family knew but hid the truth from her? When was she going to be informed?

She wanted answer to these questions, only because she wanted to know exactly how big a mug she was. All she could think was "I bet they all knew and have been laughing behind my back".

A fresh set of tears threatens to fall. However Relena was now emotionally drained. Everyone had been slowly taking bits of her already diminished soul and now it seemed that it was still not enough. Politions, The press and her family and friends are all guilty of betrayal. "No more" she said out loud "I will find away to be strong again and then they will regret making me look like a fool". And with that she pack a small case of her clothes, took all of her savings and headed to the balcony where she then proceeded to climb down the fencing and ran to the main gate. Security was surprisingly fewer in the mornings and was easier to get away. Especially as all her main preventers bodyguards were still in bed from their late night.

Has she waved down a cab, she wasn't going to go away forever. She was just going to find herself again, to get over certain thins in her life and move on. She was going to be strong again she thought with a look of pure determination on her face. As the cab approached the Shuttle port all Relena could think was this is how she was going to find her old self again. At the moment being stuck in her current life was slowly killing her. What she needed was to get away, mix with the masses and re-connect with the people, she was never aloud to talk to the people. Her bodyguards were always rushing her inside for fear of a terrorist attack. How could she be a symbol for the people if she wasn't aloud to talk to them?

As she sat in her shuttle seat, sipping on her coke and ice all she could think was "Imagine their faces when they realise I'm gone". And with that she let out a small chuckle and rested her head n her pillow and snuggled deeper into it.

FOUR YEARS LATER

Heero Yuy stalked the hallways of preventer h.q. Again he was in a bad mood. "You failed Yuy" was all that was running through his mind. They were the first words spoken to him when Zechs had found out that his baby sister was missing. 'Relena' the name still stung at his heart, even though his mask of indifference never once faltered. "How relena had made her escape. was down to a flaw in his security system, he knew it was his mistake that she had just be able to walk out the door.

"You weren't exactly alert that night" his mind screamed at him.

"Shut up mind" he screamed back, he already knew the truth. it was all to apparently clear to everyone, not just to him. He had been distracted and Relena was able to runaway. His distraction of course had a name. It was Sylvia Noventa.

Flashback

"You failed Yuy" were the first words thrown at him as he entered Zech's office.

"Hn" he's usual reply as he lifted his eyebrows in question.

"Don't play dumb, she is gone and its all your fault, head bodyguard Yuy, what a joke". zechs voice was oozing sarcasm as he pushed back his desk chair and sat down holding his head in his hands.

"Zechs?" Noin said placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder "We will finds her".

"Look screaming at Heero is not going to help matters" offered Quatre trying to fill the sudden silence.

"That stupid onna, she is going to get herself killed, she should be less selfish".

"Wufei that is my sister you are bad mouthing, shut the hell up or I will do it for you".

"I am stating facts, the truth that everyone here knows, however if you want combat, then lets take it outside"

"Easy boys, back in your corners" Sally motioned for Wufei to sit back down.

"Yer wuffers, sit down"

"what the hell did you call me Maxwell"

"Wuff..."

"Honey" Hilde interrupted "Now really isn't the time" she said placing a hand over Duo mouth.

"Enough" Lady Une's voice rang in everyone's hears " This pointless conversation, We have a runaway princess to find and your personal differences are just going to wait. Prepare a search Team headed by Yuy." Lady head was beginning to throb with the start of migraine. 'Men' she thought to her self she had to take control of this search before they let their egos get out of control and then start another war. All of them except one who had remained silent since learning of the situation.

Heero stood their frozen to the spot. Not saying a word, Not defending himself. All that was going through his mind was 'She's gone... Relena'.

For a moment Lady Une could swear she could see the look of loss run across his face. The pain was evident tin his face, but as quick as she had noticed it, The mask was covering his face again hiding his true feelings.

"Its his fault" shouted Zechs pointing a finger at Heero "If he hadn't been so consumed with his love life and a little more focused on his job. This would have never happened".

"Hn" came Heero's usual reply.

"Darling" came Noins soothing voice" Don't do this, it won't help"

"It won't help, but it will make me feel better" Zechs said facing Heero " My baby sister has runaway, god knows why and he was probably out with Ms Noventa"

Silence followed, know one had ever publicly acknowledge his relationship with Sylvia before. This was new territory they were treading on here. How was the Perfect Solider going to react?

"Enough" Lady Une shouted finally snapping "This has no meaning. You all have your assignments, and guess what there not a request but an order so get to it". she looked and Heero and Duo. Heero was staring coldly at Zechs.

"If you cared so much about your baby sister, Where the hell were you?" and with that Heero walked out of the room with Duo closely on his tail.

"Wow man" Duo said " I think that's the most I ever heard you say"

Duo caught up with Heero and continued to chat.

"So I was right then?"

"What" Heero replied looking at Duo

"You and Sylvia, are doing the horizontal mambo".

"Hn"

"I will take that as a 'Yes, Duo we are and I have found it quite enjoyable'?"

"You talk to much"
"Oh my god Heero tell us something we don't know, but that must have been a bit trying on you, you know speaking more than one word, would you like to lie down". silence followed his latest remark as they made their way through h.q. to where they had parked the car.

"Heero what about Relena?"

"What about her, we are going to find her and bring her back, as outlined in our mission".

"That is not what I mean, I thought you loved her? and we all know she loves you".

"Relena deserve better than me "

" and Sylvia doesn't?" Duo asked raising his eyebrows in question.

"Huh" was Heero replied as he stopped and looked at Duo

"Well according to you, Relena deserves better than you because she is angelic, pure, the dove of peace etc,etc so that must mean that Sylvia is not any of those things and therefor she must deserve you. sounds far fetched to me and ow now my brain is hurting!"

"Look" Heero said finally facing Duo " Sylvia and I understand each other and the situation. There's no romance, No promises and No love. We fulfil each others needs then leave. With Relena there would have to be a love declaration and I am not ready or capable for that. Now Maxwell we have a mission so move".

They then proceeded with their mission.

End Flashback

Heero remembered that day like it was yesterday. It still explained his situation with Sylvia. There still was no emotions involoed and he would leave before she woke up the next day. Heero tried not to imagine the relationship he could have with Relena, he knew she loved him, but he still refused to let his feelings surface. He had to be the perfect Solider and being with his client in a romantic sense was completely against all the rules. If he got involved with Relena he knew his skills would become more sloppy and personal feelings would always get in the way of doing what is right. He often would let his imagination runaway and imagine his relationship with Relena as being nothing short of Perfect, like the coming together of two souls. One pure and peaceful and one war battered soul making the perfect connection together.

'Stop thinking like that Yuy' he commanded himself.

He couldn't believe that Relena had eluded him for Four years. he still couldn't find her. But his suspicious were growing that she had help on the inside. That someone was passing on information to her, so that she was always one step ahead. Every time he would get close and a good lead, it always felt like he had just missed her, that she was always one step ahead.

At the moment a meeting was being held with all the major preventers to discuss the new Vice Foreign Minister, with Relena doing her disappearing act a replacement was needed to take over her duties. They had to discuss security measures for the meet the candidates public appearance, due to the fact that many of the public were still loyal to Relena and they were not sure how far some people would take that.

He made to the office promptly on time and knock then entered, he was the last one to arrive because the rest were currently making themselves comfortable and Lady Une was approaching the head of the table with the projector control in her hand.

"Heero, so glad you could make it" Lady Une said smiling at him.

"hn" he replied in his usual monotone way.

"Right, wells that always a nice greeting Heero. Anyway I was just going to begin by introducing the candidates, if you would all please take a seat".

"Fine" was Heero's response

"Well take a seat Yuy" she said as she turned and face the projector.

"Okay first candidate is David Wells, son of rich oil tycoon. He is not going to be a favourite with the people because there was some allegations that during the war he supplied White fang with parts for there mobile suits"

"Well Zeches did he ?" asked Duo raising his eyebrow playfully at Zechs

"How would I know where we got our parts, I was to busy being a leader Maxwell, something that I am positive you will never experience".

"Enough, before you even reply Maxwell, Don't'' threaten lady Une holding the Projector Control like she would chuck it at his head if he dare say a word.

"Like I was going to " said Duo in a very scarastic retort.

"Maxwell, what did I just say, I mean do the preventers need to invest in a hearing aid for you".

"No mam, hearing is 100%"

"Then shut up, the second candidate is Slyvia Noiventa, Daughter of a famous polition who was dedcaded to establishing peace. She as also had a long time political ambition ........"

Lady Une carried on talking about the candidates and no one noticed from the back of the room that one perfect solider was now openly gaping at the screen. 'Sylvia was after Relena's job' was all that was going through his min 'Why didn't she tell me' he felt a bit hurt that during one of there many secret rendezvous she had not relayed this information.

Meanwhile on Colony X43689, a dark haired woman was following the broadcast on the new candidates for the office OF Vice Foreign Minister.

"Un oh David Wells, he is not going to be popular" she thought. The news caster voice interrupted her line of thought.

"and the last candidate for the vice foreign minister position, is Sylvia Noventa Daughter of ......"

"Oh Hell No" the dark haired woman shouted out, causing some stares for the passerbys. 'Oh HELL NO' she thought to herself, she had also noticed the look she was getting form other people, the one that said she is crazy.

A determined look appeared on her face. A gleam appeared in her eyes and after years of being away from home and her family and friends she knew it was now time to go back. and there was one thing she was certain of and that is she wanted her job back.

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