DNA Phoenix
Chapter 6: The Dance
By Kiyoko
May 30, 2001
"I can't do this, I'm leaving."
"Why not?"
"I can't face them. It would be too humiliating."
"Why? I don't understand."
"Of course you wouldn't understand. You haven't spent the last ten years being ridiculed by them, having them be frightened by you. The only thing that is going to come out of this is 'oh how pathetic he's only dancing with her because they made him.'"
"How do you know?"
"The question is, how do you know? You've spent the last few years being worshipped by them, treated like a king!"
"You don't think I know what it's like? I have spent my whole life being an outcast. Before I came here I only had one friend. One Friend! When I turned four I was in second grade taking algebra classes at local high school. No one wanted to be friends with the smart freak! When I was five my mom enrolled me in the local soccer league. That is where I met my best friend. He was the only one who would talk to me." Orion's voice cracked at the last sentence as he blinked back tears that threatened to spill onto his face.
"I've led a very lonely life."
"Then you understand why I can't go out there."
"If there is one thing I have learned Glory, it's that you can't listen to what other people say. Just go out there and ignore them. Pretend it's a fencing match, I know that you are much fiercer on the battlefield."
"How do you know?"
"I've been watching you the past couple years. You're a strong person Glory, otherwise how would you have survived all those years?" She gave him weak smile. He walked over to her and offered her his arm.
"I think they're calling our name." Just then the doors connected to the ballroom opened letting the bright light in. Both of their eyes flinch as they readjusted to the change in light.
When they reached the middle of the ballroom Orion laced his arm around her back, pulling her closer to him. She rested on arm on his shoulder, while the other was held tightly by his hand. A moderated paced Waltz began and the two figures began to dance. Their steps were flawless as their bodies molded together to the rhythm of the music. Glory tensed up as she heard some girls giggling in the background. Orion leaned over to whisper in her ear, "Remember, it doesn't matter what they think." She smiled as she felt his warm breath tickle her ear. Soon the Waltz ended allowing the crowd to pour onto the dance floor to wait for the next waltz to begin.
Orion offered his arm to her again and led her to the buffet table. The waiter poured them some drinks.
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"For showing me I'm not alone. This is only the second time someone has done this for me."
"When was the first?"
"I was three, it was my first time visiting earth. Daddy had promised to take me soon. Uncle Millardo was holding a party for Lavender's fourth birthday. All the children there were friends, seeing as they were all born and raised in the Sanc Kingdom. I didn't know anybody. I was a very shy child, I still am. Anyway Daddy introduced me to his best friend Trowa, who introduced his son to me. At first I thought he was being nice because he had to. Later, I was sitting under a tree by myself. He asked me why I wasn't playing with the other children; I told them that they didn't like me. He told me that they did and handed me a white rose. The next day they came over again. He was only there for a little bit, soon after he came his mom took him away. I will never forget watching Uncle Heero send them away. Later he said that they had died in a shuttle accident, but I know that isn't true. They are out there somewhere. That boy, he…he was my other half. I can feel it. I would know if he had died. Someday when I find him, I'll marry him. He helped me become friends with the others. I never told this to anyone before. I still have the rose he gave me. It's on my wall in my room. My mom keeps on asking why I have it and I just keep on telling her it's nothing." Glory pulled out a small purse from inside the bow on the back of her dress.
"Here I have a picture from the party," She opened the lavender bag and pulled out a picture, "I carry it every where I go." She handed the picture to him. He gazed at the picture for a moment. "That's him." She pointed to a little boy in the arms of Trowa.
"Whoa, wait a minute here, when you said Trowa, you meant Trowa Barton the famous soccer player? He has a son?"
"Yeah, he HAD a son, until Uncle Heero sent them away."
"How come nothing says he had a son?"
"They wanted him to have a normal life. Kinda like me."
"What do you mean kinda like me?"
"You don't know?
"Know? Know what?"
"That…that I'm a Winner. Nobody knew, except I thought they told you since we were going to battle." That was the straw that broke the camel's back. Too much information in too little time. He didn't have time to digest each piece of information. He just looked at Glory with disbelief. Their silence was broken when a girl with Lavender hair mauled Glory with a hug.
"Oh Glory! I'm so proud of you!"
"Thanks Lavender, you've been saying that for the past three years."
"I know, but the time has almost come." Lavender looked over at Orion who was still starring at Glory.
"Who's the cutie?! I'm Lavender Peacecraft."
"I know who you are. My name is Orion." He somehow managed to spit out. Lavender got an evil glimmer in her eye.
"Hey Glory, mind if I dance with him?"
"Um…sure of course you can. It's not like he's my date or something." Lavender grabbed his arm and dragged him to the dance floor.
"So you're the boy Glory's been talking about."
"What do you mean? We've only talked once before tonight."
"Oh, I know. She told me what happened between you two."
"She did?"
"Yeah, you shook her up a lot. She's been afraid of you since."
"Really? I didn't mean to scare her, I just wanted to be her friend."
"You like her don't you?"
"Wait, what? No I don't. It doesn't matter anyway, she's a Winner."
"Big Deal, so she's a Winner, I'm a Peacecraft, we're all flesh and blood, just as you are."
"But I'm not good enough for her."
"Why not? From what I've heard you are."
"What have you heard?"
"Oh just the usual oh he's so cute, he's so smart, he's so talented."
"Why would she say that about me if she is afraid of me?"
"Haven't you figured it out yet? She has the biggest crush on you! I swear, that is all she talks about." Orion blushed.
"See! I knew it! I knew you liked her! You're different for the other kids. You can see her for what she really is. Man would I really like to kick everyone of these kids in the ass for treating her the way they do. She has a strong spirit, just like her parents."
"So, are you really Millardo Peacecraft's daughter?"
"Of course I am! Haven't you ever seen me on TV? The lavender hair is a dead give away."
"Yeah, but I don't exactly believe I'm having this conversation with you."
"Well I'd better return you to Glory, the crowd is getting vicious. She said you were popular, but this is ridiculous!" Lavender and Orion went back to where Glory was standing by herself drinking a glass of water.
"Alright I'm done with him. You can have him back. I'm going to go see whom I can get to dance with me. Later!" Lavender walked into the sea of people on the dance floor, but not before giving Orion a wink.
"What was that all about?"
"What are you talking about?"
"The wink, what did you two talk about?"
"Nothing important."
"I don't believe you."
"Then don't. If you think it was about you, you were wrong. Wait! Where are you going?"
"Home."
"Why?"
"Why do you care? It's not like you're my date."
"Does it matter."
"No, I suppose it doesn't seeing as all those girls over there with dates are dying to dance with you."
"What if I don't want to dance with them."
"What are you implying?"
"That I'd rather dance with you."
"So you think just because you whispered a few sweet words in my ear that we are friends? Because if you did you have another thing coming." With that Glory brushed a stray hair out of her face and walked away.
"Nice move Romeo."
"How long have you been there?"
"Long enough. I have an idea, you really like her right?"
"Yeah I guess I do."
"Well I have a plan to make her jealous. Her 14th birthday party is next week. You can be my date."
"What will that accomplish?"
"It will make her jealous. She has feelings for you Orion, just wait, the minute she sees us together she will fume. She won't have thought of bringing a date to her own party. Do you own a tuxedo?"
"No this one is rented." Lavender pulled out a business card out of her purse and handed it to Orion.
"Call up this place and give them your measurements. Give them you address and it will be here two days before the event."
"I don't know if I can afford to rent another one so soon."
"You're not renting it, I'm buying it for you. It's yours to keep."
"I must decline your offer."
"Too bad, your going, end of story. Here's my e-mail address, contact me sometime tomorrow so we can sort out details." Orion took the paper from her hand and stuffed it into his coat pocket.
"No offense, but you are a very pushy woman. No wonder your going into politics." Lavender gave him a half smile.
"Then I suppose that makes you lucky that I am. I have to go, since Glory left I have no reason to stay. Pity I'll have to leave that cute boy I promised I'd dance with." Lavender gave Orion a quick kiss on the cheek and left. Afterward he looked around at all the girls with murderous looks on their faces. 'Man they looked pissed. Oh well.' He quickly found his way out of the building and started the long walk home.
A/N: Yay! Another chapter finished! I hope you like this one and that it answers some of your questions. Reviews are appreciated!
Disclaimer~ I do not own Gundam wing.