Wild Cat

Chapter Three: Little kitty is awaking.

Author: Setzu

Rated: R

Two weeks had passed since Heero and Relena's argument, and each avoided each other like the plague. Although instead of being relieved, Heero was beginning to worry. Relena could avoid when she wanted to, but rarely did so. When she did try to avoid, she never did so for long, it simply wasn't in her nature. As a politician she always tried to talk things out. He had only seen her in person perhaps four times, and those moments were fleeting. However, he had been watching her for hours on his laptop through the security cameras. He may not always be near her, but her safety was always his main priority. In fact, that was what he was doing at this very moment.

His cobalt eyes followed her as she walked into her favorite garden. She didn't know it, but he had installed a camera behind one of the many trellises. If she ever found out he knew he would be dead meat. The gardens were the one place she thought she could go and relax, with out some one constantly watching her and making her feel caged in.

Relena sat down on the small stone bench at the side of the main path, her head bowed and honey blond hair spilling over her shoulders. Her hand brushed against the velvety petals of a tulip and he never thought he had seen he more beautiful, or more sad. With a sigh he ran his hands through his chocolate hair and growled. She had been moping all week, and he hated himself for it. He had never meant to hurt her, but...Perhaps it had been the only way. Now she could move on to some one else. He didn't deserve her, he never would. The blood on his hands would never be able to wash away and he didn't want to burden her with his haunting memories. He didn't understand why she kept caring for him, why he never gave up. Yes, she had proclaimed her love for him, but he had brushed it off. It wasn't possible for some one to love him, no one ever had.

His thoughts would have kept wondering on the subject had a sharp hissing noise caught his attention on the screen. His eyes narrowed as he watched Relena bring her hands up and grasp her head. She made a small, almost inaudible whimper and he was up and out of his room with out hesitation. He stalked down the hall and all but flung the garden doors open, making Relena snap her head up. She stared wide-eyed. She hadn't seen him much in the last two weeks and thanked god for that. She wasn't sure she could keep her anger in check around him, especially after she had lost her temper at Quatre! Quatre of all people! All he had done was ask if she was all right after a small dizzy spell and she had practically bit his head off.

"Are you alright?" Heero asked in his deep monotone voice. She raised an eyebrow at him, her headache still pounding in her head, but she wasn't about to let him know that. The headaches had slowly gotten worse over the two weeks, and the dreams had been on and off, though thankfully she had killed no more people in them. They simply held that haunting voice. It taunted her all through the night, telling her smaller things of which would happen.

"I'm fine Mr. Yuy, and how may I ask, did you know I had a small headache?" he blanched inwardly at the term Mr. Yuy. She hadn't called him by Heero all two weeks and he hated being called Mr. Yuy.

"I was walking by, you were holding your head," he lied, though there was no hint of it in his voice, however, Relena who knew him better than he thought snorted and stood up.

"Bull shit Heero, how did you know?" her eyes were narrowed. Had he seen all the other times she sat in pain, her head in her hands and her eyes shut? She wasn't sure what was causing the pain, and was going to go see a doctor tomorrow. Perhaps he could figure out what was going on with her.

"I'm not lying," his own eyes narrowed further as well, nothing new for him. Did she know about the camera? No, she couldn't. It was hidden high up on the tresses and he made sure it was not visible what so ever. His annoyance turned to curiosity as he watched her cock her head to the side, almost as if listening to something and her eyes widened.

"You bastard!" she growled out, making him blink in surprise. He was slowly getting used to her swearing, but it still came as a shock. Relena spun around and stomped towards the trellises and his eyes widened. He could believe she would figure it out, but then know exactly where it was? She began to climb the thin metal trellis and he cursed himself.

"Get down, you'll hurt yourself."

"Shut up Heero. How dare you spy on me!" it was only a few nights ago that her hearing had enhanced and she was able to pick up sounds no normal human could. She could hear Pagan begin to walk up the stairs while she was in her room. She could hear the mice scamper two floors down, and now, she could hear the camera move as it zoomed in and out, and shifted. She climbed a few feet up with ease and shoved her hand into the thick vines that covered the area. Fingers brushed against cold metal and she grabbed the object tightly and pulled with all her might. With a loud crack she began to fall back, camera in hand. She squeaked in surprise and Heero caught her, his arms sliding around her waist to support her.

"Damn it Relena, you could have gotten hurt, and how the hell did you know that was there?" shit, Relena thought as she tried to move away from him, but he wouldn't let go. How was she supposed to explain the camera? She hadn't thought about that. She really didn't want people to know about her...New abilities. At least not yet. She couldn't say she saw it, because it was hidden incredibly well, and normally she never would have found it. So she decided to switch the topic.

"That doesn't matter, you've been spying on me? Have you been doing it while you've been sleeping with Sylvia?" she all but spat the woman's name and she felt Heero's arms tense around her before letting her go.

Crud, she knew. He resisted the urge to run his fingers through his hair again and he stared coldly back at her. He was again surprised when she returned the look and threw the camera at him. He caught it with ease and grabbed her arm when she tried to walk away.

"Look, Relena.... How...?" what was he supposed to say? He's never been in such a situation before and he cursed Dr. J for not giving him lessons in emotions.

"How what? How did I find out?" Relena asked bitterly and she yanked her arm out of his grasp, "Actually, I found out from your lovely partner herself. She decided to talk to me at the colonies convention last week." Actually the truth was that she had first smelt him all over her before Sylvia had spotted her and walked over with a sickly sweet smile. They talked politely for a few minutes before Sylvia decided to Mention Heero.

"Oh Miss Relena, do you know a Heero Yuy? Oh of course you do, silly me, he's your bodyguard. He's quite the man isn't he?" the woman known as Sylvia watched Relena with her brown eyes, contempt hidden in the very depth of her eyes, but still there. A fake shield of Politeness and kindness was over it, in an attempt to hide it.

"Yes, he's is," Relena responded carefully. She knew very well Sylvia disliked her, and would take this opportunity to strike at Relena, but she would not let her know her next words made her heart crack more than it already was, for this confirmed what she knew.

"He works so hard trying to protect you, I was wondering if you would be willing to give him a break? We wanted to go up to my grandfathers estate for awhile...You know, do what lovers do," she made it sound like Relena was a casual friend, and letting her in on a fun girlfriends secret. It made Relena sick to her stomach, and she hardened her eyes, not a lick of emotions floating through.

"I'm glad Heero has finally found some one to be with, but for the time being I cannot give him the vacation. Too much is coming up, and I will need his services. Now, if you'll excuse me Miss Noventa I must be on my way..."

"What did she tell you?" Heero demanded and took a step towards Relena again, but she shot him a warning look.

"She was wondering if I could give you a vacation so you could do what lovers do at her Grandfathers estate," she snorted and suddenly laughed, catching both off guard. "Really, did she think I would be upset? You made your choice Yuy, now stay out of my way. I don't have time to be hung over you," no, no she didn't have time for that right now. Right now she needed to figure out what was wrong with her, because she felt like she could rip some ones throat out, literally.

"Hey Lena, what's happening?" Duo grinned at the blonde coming down the hall towards him and the boys. They were all looking for Heero to discuss new security measure which would take place at the up coming ESUN debate.

"Not now Duo," came the very annoyed reply. As Relena was passing Duo reached out to grab her arm to halt her. Bad move. She swung around and shoved him against the wall, her face inches from him and he stared in wonder at her crystal eyes as something odd flicked in them, then suddenly dissapeared. She licked her lips and backed away quickly. "I..I...I'm so sorry Duo I didn't mean to! I have to go." She immediately ran away.

"What the fuck was that about?" stated a stunned Duo. His back was still against the wall and he was trying to take in what happened. Relena was never violent, ever. What brought that upon?

"I shall go check on her Master Maxwell," the boys turned to see Pagan standing near the stairs, a worried look on his face as he walked off to complete his new task.

"Maybe Heero did something again?" Wufei suggested and Quatre shook his head.

"Even if Heero did do something, Relena would have done that because of him. Heero's done plenty of stupid things before and she's never turned...violent."

"He's right, something deeper is going on I think. Have none of you noticed her changing all week? She swears now too, quite avidly actually," Trowa told as he leaned against the wall. Duo, who had finally collected himself nodded as well.

"Yea, I know. She's been real strange lately, and not just angry wise. I mean, did you see how much tuna ate last night? It was like she hadn't eaten in months or something!"

"What would cause her to be so moody, and hungry? I've heard her in the bathroom in the early morning as well, sometimes it sounds like she's throwing up..." Duo's eyes all but widened.

"My god she's pregnant! OW!" Wufei promptly hit him over the head and glared as the braided pilot rubbed his head softly and pouted.

"If she was you moron, with WHO? I doubt she did it with Heero lately," he snorted and Duo continued to sulk. Trowa sighed and shook his head.

"Whatever is going on, we'll need to keep a closer eye on both Heero and Relena. If it gets worse we'll simply confront her and find out what is going on," Quatre smiled at his wise friend and nodded in agreement.

"Alright, sounds like a plan to me, but if she's pregnant I get to say I told you so..."

What the hell was wrong with her? That questioned had been running through her mind so much as of late, she was sick of it. She wanted answers, and she didn't want to have to wait till tomorrow, but that was the only time she could schedule an appointment with another doctor. No way was she going to let Sally Po examine her. As much of a dear friend she was, she didn't want to drag her into this if it was something very odd. What if she had a brain tumor? Or was turning into a shichzophrenic? Or..

"Stop it Relena, your being ridiculous," she whispered to herself. She was letting her imagination run wild. She rubbed her temples as she sat in her plush chair in her study, one of her favorite chairs. At least she would be able to be semi comfortable here. She had learned that the headache medicines had stopped working. At least the headaches were bearable, for now anyway.

"Are you alright Miss Relena?" she jumped from her seat nearly and looked over to Pagan who was standing in the doorway. His hair was as white as snow and his mustache always made her grin. It made him look sterner than she knew he really was. He was practically like a grandfather to her.

"Oh I'm find Pagan, thank you for asking though."

"Are you sure? I mean, you can always come to me..." the old man pushed gently, and she smiled.

"I've just been off lately..."

"How so?"

"Well..." she should probably at least tell some one, and why not Pagan? She knew he would keep a secret if she truly asked him too, "I've been having some bad headaches as of late. They've just made me snappy." She shrugged.

"Headaches, is that all?" he prodded, he could see she was still hiding something else in her eyes and he sat down near her. "Please tell me Miss Relena, I'm quite fond of you and I don't want you hurt."

"I know dear Pagan I just...I don't want to worry you..."

"I will worry more if you don't tell me."

"Alright, I've been having nightmares too..." she felt childish saying so, for she was a grown woman. "I've had this odd voice in my head...Telling me I wasn't really what I was, that I would change soon. It made me feel like I would be an animal or something," she laughed and waved him off. "Just a silly dream."

She didn't catch Pagan's look of surprise and fear as it flicked across his face, for her eyes were averted towards the window. The old man nodded when she turned to look, his eyes as calm as they were before.

"I see, well if you have more of these you should see a doctor."

"I plan too, tomorrow in the afternoon, so don't fret."

"I won't, as long as you go, now I must be on my ways, I can't neglect dinner. I won't have you starving," he smiled charmingly and ruffled her hair affectionately before leaving. Once out the door he headed immediately towards his quarters, hands shaking slightly. He repeatedly told himself it couldn't be true, it wasn't possible. If it didn't happen all those years ago, then why now? But it made sense, with all that had been happening as of late. Her behavior, her nightmares, her sudden fish obsession...

He shut his door tightly and gulped as he walked over to his phone and picked up, along with a small black book. He flipped several pages until he came to the number he needed and dialed. Oh lord he hoped he was wrong, but if he wasn't...If he wasn't they would need to act quickly.

"Hello?" a gruff voice, obviously quit irritated asked. Pagan took a deep breath before speaking.

"Sir, this is Pagan, I...Think we have a problem."

"What kind of problem?"

"I fear the Wild cat has awoken."