Wild Cat

Chapter Four: Visit to Doctor Evil.

Author: Setzu

Rated: R

Relena sighed as she lay in the warmth of her bed. It was near five in the morning and she had once again woken up in a cold sweat. Her nightmare this time held no verbal promises, or horrific images of what might come to pass, but simply feelings. Despair and anger, confusion and guilt surrounded her, and she couldn't escape. No matter how hard she tried. The emotions swarmed around her and pulled her down into the depths of torment and agony, and then she awoke.

With a groan she slowly rolled out of the bed and set her bare feet onto the cold, soft carpet. Goosebumps traveled up her leg slowly and she shivered. Now, out of instinct, she sniffed the air for anything out of the ordinary. She found nothing and relaxed a wisp of a smile playing on her lips as she walked to her beautiful armoire and picked out a red blouse and black slacks.

Silently she dressed, her mind pushing the 'nightmare' away and turning towards the schedule for the day. She would visit the doctor today, and she couldn't be more nervous. What would they find? Maybe she WAS going crazy. What would happen then? She of course have to resign as Vice Foreign Minister, then maybe be put into an institute, and forgotten about, and she'd die an old maid and....

"Damnit, calm down woman!" she hissed to herself. She was blowing things out of proportion. She often had times where she would let herself ramble off in small episodes like these, in the safety of her room or when no one was around. She got tired of always having to act calm and collected, like nothing ever seemed to bother her. Now was not the time however to get herself worked up, she couldn't afford to have herself panic if this was something major. She would simply have to deal with it.

With a quiet growl she picked up a black jacket to add to her outfit as she treaded softly out of her room. She paused for moment at her door, peaking out before stepping into the hallway and shutting her door. She straightened her back and lifted her chin and walked towards the kitchen, hungry.

That's right, she would act calm, and dignified damnit. She was Relena Peacecraft, she wouldn't be alarmed so easily.

"Now what to eat...Oh! That looks good," she grinned lightly to herself as she opened the fridge in the large kitchen and took out a small can of Tuna. She wasn't sure what had drawn her to the food, but she absolutely loved the stuff now! She set the can down and took out two pieces of bread and a knife, then carefully she picked the Tuna can back up. She didn't want to particularly use the can opener at the moment, it was loud and people were still sleeping, though some might be awake soon, it was nearing six already.

Suddenly, an odd idea struck her and she blinked in surprise. She stared down at her nails; they had grown quite a bit over the last week and were actually very sharp looking. She hesitated for a moment before she placed her index finger on the top of the metal covering, then pushed her nail down hard against it and watched with amazement as her nail went through. It took her a minute to realize her idea had worked and she began to use her nail to cut the metal. Finally she picked the neatly cut metal lid off and deposited it in the trash before dumping the tuna on the bread and creating a sandwich.

Now, more than ever she wanted to see that doctor. What had just happened was, was just wrong! Her nails were more like claws than nails and if she could cut through metal then she could easily cut through flesh and that idea did not help to soothe her.

She stared at the sandwich on the table in front of her and sighed, no longer feeling hungry. She put the sandwich in the fridge before looking at her hands again, completely and utterly confused.

Heero sat in his room quietly, a small cup of coffee next to him on the table. His eyes were transfixed on the TV monitor before him. He had watched Relena walk out of her room about a half and hour earlier and wondered why she was up so early. She had a meeting at nine, but that didn't mean she had to get up now.

He picked up the warm cup and took a large swallow of the scalding liquid, giving no care as it burned his throat. He had been up all night trying to figure out what the hell was going on around this place. He had heard about Relena's out burst at Duo later that evening and had ever since been pondering over the matter. Obviously something was wrong with the young woman, but it was driving him nuts not being able to figure out just what. He wasn't used to being clueless.

Why had she changed? Or was this really a change? He had to admit he wasn't sure if he really knew Relena as well as he thought he had. What if she was just finally letting herself out? He knew she put on a mask for most people, but sometimes he thought that she had let it down around him to show him who she really was. Or...Perhaps HE had changed her? He winced at the idea.

He hoped to God that it wasn't him that had changed her, he would never forgive himself it was.

"Stupid, stupid, stupid..." he mumbled to himself as he sat back and closed his eyes for a moment. He didn't know what to do, or what he could do. He had stopped seeing Sylvia, who had been furious, and had tried to tell Relena he was sorry, he made a mistake. He was so confused about his emotions for her.

He sighed and looked back at the TV screen and had to do a double take. What the hell was she doing? He watched in fascination as she used her finger to cut the top off of the can she was holding slowly. His eyes followed her every move as she too stared at the can as if in shock. She...Had just used her nail as a can opener? Now that was something you don't see everyday.

He was about to get up and grab his shirt since he was only in his boxers, when he saw Pagan come on screen. Well, he couldn't go down and talk to her now. He sunk back down into the seat, cold eyes watching articulately. As both left the kitchen he shut his eyes and shook his head. If it was the last thing he did he was going to find out what the hell was going on.

"Ah! Miss Peacecraft, if you will follow me please..." stated a small woman, no younger than her thirties. It was early afternoon, and Relena had finally arrived for her doctor's appointment. She smiled at the nurse as they stopped in an examination room.

"The doctor will be with you soon." Relena nodded and sat down, her honey blond hair splashing around her shoulders. She waited nervously in the quiet, sterile room. She was never fond of hospital rooms or the doctor's office. Something bad always came out of it.

A light knock on the door startled her and she looked up as a man in his forties entered the room. He had small round glasses that were perched on the tip of his nose, and his brown eyes peered through them intensely. A scruffy beard covered his chin and a mop of brown hair laid on his head.

"You must be Miss Peacecraft, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Dr. Jones, Winter Jones," he smiled at her and Relena felt a tingle climb ups her spine and she raised an eyebrow, studying the man and his outstretched hand before shaking it.

"Now, what's the problem? You said something about headaches when we last talked?" she wasn't so sure she trusted this man anymore, she didn't get the most pleasant vibe around him. She simply nodded, pondering if she should bullshit her way through this instead, or tell him the truth.

"Is that the only problem?" he watched her closely as well, his mind reeling as she shook her head. She straightened her back slightly.

"I've...Also been having nightmares and odd...Behavior."

"Explain please."

"Well...I'm not by nature an angry person Dr.Jones, but these past few weeks I've been quite...Bitter, and my anger seems to be growing bigger and bigger and I'm not sure how to deal with this. Also...I've had nightmares, a voice telling me I'm not what I seem."

"Ah yes..." he stated quietly, his eyes suddenly bright with what seemed anticipation. "And have you been having any physical problems as well?" He prompted, as if he knew. Relena's eyes narrowed.

"Yes actually...Quiet a few...I...Can hear VERY well now, and also smell and see well. You know what's wrong with me don't you?" she cocked her head to the side. Her hand flexed in the pocket of her coat as she stared at him. No, she did not like this man one bit.

He stared, surprised for a moment before he chuckled.

"Relena, many things could be wrong with you, it will take me awhile to pinpoint what is causing you these problems...Perhaps you should stay awhile longer, we will want a blood test done and such things."

"It is Miss Peacecraft to you Dr.Jones and that's bullshit," she sniffed the air, "you're lying, I can smelt it." She moved towards the door but so did he and his face let the friendly mask fall away.

"I don't think so, I suggest you sit down."

"Tell me what's going on right now."

"I'm afraid I can't do that, now please. Sit down," he commanded, eyes narrowing. He watched her as she moved back towards the chair and he relaxed all too soon. It took not even a second for her to shoot towards him and slam him against the wall, fingers curling around his neck and squeezing.

"You will tell me now, or do you wish to die?" she hissed darkly at him. He stared in amazement and coughed as her grip tightened.

"I...Created you." She blinked.

"You what?"

"I created you Relena, you are not normal, you are not fully human."

"You lie!" She snarled and threw him down to the ground. She stared in shock, since when did she have such strength?

"Ah...Don't looked so surprised. Strength is just one of the many things you will soon posses once your body comes to terms with the changes."

"What did you do to me?" she rasped out, backing away.

"If you come with me I can show you, and help you..."

"I'm going no where with the likes of you," she spat out and glared at him. The man opened his mouth as if to say something else, but stopped as she went ridged and cocked her head to the side, listening to something. Her eyes widened then as the door was suddenly being pounded.

"Come out with your hands up Miss Peacecraft!" She growled and backed away from the door as they brought it down. She gave no thoughts to her actions as she leapt at one man and brought her 'nails' down across his face. He screamed and fell backwards, knocking another man over.

She swiftly moved between the six men before her, clawing or punching them as she hissed and her eyes flashed with rage. So the doctor thought she could be caught could he? If he was the one who did this to her, then what else was he capable of?

One man brought out his sniper gun and she raised an eyebrow at him. Her hand reached out and she grabbed the tip of the gun bending it upward with a smirk.

"I don't think so," she taunted as the man whimpered in shock. She then brought her other hand around and flexed her claws before driving them into his stomach. A gasped escaped the man's lips as he bent forward, eyes wide open and staring in pure bewilderment at her. She shoved her hand deeper into his abdomen before withdrawing her hand and licking his cheek. "Night, night."

With a shove she let him go to fall dead upon the ground. Her red shirt was covered in his blood but it was hard to tell as the two reds blended in with eachother. She simply stepped over his body as she grabbed her jacket off a nearby rack and proceeded to simply leave.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T FIND HER!" Heero all but yelled at one of her so called bodyguards. Much use they were, they couldn't even keep track of Relena! He sat down in his chair at the preventers head quarters and tried to calm down, tried to.

"I...I'm sorry sir, she said she was going to the bathroom and...When we went in to find her when she wouldn't come out, she was gone." He gulped and loosened the tie around his neck. Heero Yuy was not a man to make angry, as he was finding out.

"Just go." Heero growled out. The other preventer nodded and hastily made his exit. Only a moment later Wufei came in, shaking his head.

"We're having the mansion searched as well as her office and any other place she'd possibly be, but nothing has turned up yet. I've called lady Une and she..."

"Hey guys, you might want to turn on your TV." Duo popped in looking nervous, but serious. Heero nodded and grabbed his TV clicker and press power, turning it onto the local news station.

"Hello, I'm Amy Lee for your channel 10 news at six. We have just been informed that earlier in the day an officer was killed at Memorial Clinic while doing a routine check. Five other officers were present with him at the time of the attack and most have only minor Injuries. We have a video tape of the attack and state that viewer discretion is advised. If you are squeamish I must say, do not watch this tape."

Each man in the room held his breath as they rolled the tape on the screen. It was blurry, and slightly distorted, but Heero could pick Relena out anywhere and sucked in a breath as he watched her plunge her hand into the officer's stomach.

"Shit." Was all he could say.