A/N: Well I thought that I should type this chapter before too long I enjoyed hearing that everyone liked the fic so far! Thanks for the reviews. It's been a LONG week and I needed a break, so here's the next chapter. It's also kind of cliffhanger-ish. But don't worry, I should have weekly updates on this fic- that is if Japanese class doesn't kill me first- summer classes suck! But I hope it will be worth it. Writing is my escape from my lack of a social life during intensive classes…

Ok, I'll stop the ramblings ; On to the show!

Chapter 2

The transmission he had recorded and sent out on a timed message file terminated as the door behind him gave way in a massive explosion. Heero quickly reacted and dodged the spray of flying bullets and lasers as the opposing forces stormed the room. Returning fire and with his skillful moves he was almost able to push his way past the dozen or so fully armed, yet slow minded guards. That was until the second wave of guns came. Unable to take off down the hall Heero took cover back inside the room he had been cornered in. He could hear the dozens on dozens of military formations entering the area.

"Give up Yuy! You're surrounded. The Preventer's infiltration ploy was almost successful. I commend you for that." A harsh voice sounded out above the footsteps. "I should have expected nothing less then for you to live up to your reputation of being the perfect soldier. However, today it all ends. We will get our full revenge on the Perfect Soldier program and on you." The voice was certainly not a friendly tone. Heero could hear the anger behind the deep baritone voice.

Jumping quickly behind the only thing that could give any form of protection, the computer he had used but moments before, Heero readied himself from what would come. He knew that there wasn't that much time to act… the longer he waited, the odds stacked even higher against him.

Deciding to continue, he remembered exactly what he had come on this mission for… Relena. The chance that he would be able to see her again, even for a moment, was worth all the risks involved. He knew she was safe. Her precious life was not the target of the group's hostile intentions… Leaping out from behind his only shield, Heero Yuy once again trudged through the barrage of fire, adding his own to the mix.

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"You sent him in where? And ALONE?" Relena nearly shrieked at her brother as he explained the current situation. However her lung capacity was not a match for the blonde haired man standing before her in the office of Preventer HQ. The older Peacecraft had come to deal with voices even louder and more painful than his younger sister's voice… namely his daughter Promise.

"Preventer Watchman… Heero Yuy, knew the dangers of this mission and the importance before he agreed to return to the missions." Millardo spoke coolly trying not to grow angry with his little sister. His anger would only add to her infamous temper and fuel it further.

"We received a bit of information from a series of sources about a new threat. Thinking that their objectives would be similar to those of the past- ending peace, political take over, killing you- Vice Foreign Minister…" Her brother used her title specifically as a wake up to their reasons for acting like they had. The immensity of the situation called for them sending someone to gather information. "Why send a rookie when we had the best in the business for getting the impossible done… Heero Yuy is the best we have ever had… and I personally know he will not fail." Millardo hated to admit the truth. Heero Yuy was the best. Better than himself in many matters, especially those concerning his little sister. The older big brother mode seemed to kick in as he hugged Relena's silent and nearly frozen frame.

"And he's coming home soon." Noin added as she entered and saw the siblings. Placing a reassuring hand on her husband's shoulder Noin added her complete faith in Heero to return to them.

"Has Duo made it to the rendezvous point yet?" The blonde asked his wife, still holding his sister close.

"There's no communication yet- but he should have made contact with Heero already… after all the message was received about an hour after he sent it. Besides, they were to keep radio silence till they approached Earth." She told him with worried eyes.

"Open a channel to the L1 colony research lab. We have to find out what Dr. J knows." Millardo said releasing Relena and giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "If anyone could have survived a blundered mission… it's him. Have faith Relena."

Relena nodded mutely at the statement. She had to have faith in the ones she loved. The young politician in her knew this quite well. However, the emotions she saw in his eyes scared her… Heero actually looked worried, not only worried but tired. Of course no one else could see the things she did when she looked at Heero. When it came to Heero Yuy, Relena was the only one who could see past the perfect solider mask he held.

'Come back to me Heero.' She whispered to herself before she followed her brother.

A communication line, using the secret codes Heero had sent, was opened in no time. At first the video feed from the other end contained nothing but static. The background sounds of a laboratory setting could be heard as a voice also yelled out.

"Get the doc! It's the signal!" The random voices remained masked by the static. Finally as the familiar voice of the aging doctor sounded in the distance, the picture became clear and showed Dr. J standing before them.

"Ah, Commander Peacecraft, Mrs. Peacecraft, what a pleasant surprise." The man started out seeing the figures on his screen. "And Ms. Relena, to what do I owe the honor of seeing your lovely face again?"

"Doctor J," Millardo began, "We were asked to relay a message to you."

"From my boy no doubt?" The doctor chuckled a bit knowing how difficult dealing with Heero the blonde Preventer had in the past. "So what trouble has Heero been causing now?" The old man continued to smile believing in Heero's training to get him out of the deepest of troubles.

"Preventer Watchman was sent to investigate a new possible threat to the stability of peace. It seems that his cover was blown as he only started to get into the thick of the situation." Millardo stopped Noin from continuing.

"Heero wasn't able to explain their objectives except that our expected targets of Relena and the Preventer organization was incorrect. He told us to relay the message that your hypothesis was right and that you know who was behind it. All Yuy said was -'it's them'-"

"I see." The doctor thought silently for a time as he stroked his beard with his non-mechanical hand.

"Do you know who is behind this? Any information would be of great help. We need to figure out how to combat our enemy." Noin asked.

"It's not for you to fight." Dr. J simply stated. "This is our fight… it's been long coming, but it is a justified one."

"What do you mean? Your fight?" Millardo asked for clarification.

"Their target is not the lives of those in your care. The targets are the remnants of the Perfect Solider organization… the only reason the followers of the Red Doves would have to attack you is to get to Heero."

"Heero? But why? What has Heero done?" Relena stepped forward and out of her silent shell. Her heart ached more noticeably knowing that the threat was no longer her life. Now it was someone else… someone more special to her than anything else.

"Why is the easy question… simply put it is our turn to make amends with the bloody past we've all been a great part of… The Red Doves are people affected by our organization. Survivors of battles, family members with great financial backgrounds, those seeking revenge or disagreed with our methods and tactics. All these people and more have been gaining in military and political power little by little. I've seen this coming for some time… we never knew that they were this ready to strike… no matter. We await their judgment of sorts. We deserve nothing less." Dr. J sighed. His will to survive was weakening and he was weary of struggling for a compromise with peace. His kind was no longer needed, and those they had touched over the years were finally about to bring their end.

"So you're just giving up? If you do, you also sentence others to death as well… what about Heero? Doesn't he deserve a new life; a chance to make amends in a better way? He's changed… I can change him…" Relena broke down and let the tears fall. "I want to help him…" Both Millardo and Dr. J were silent as Noin attempted to comfort Relena.

"There's hope for him then… but others are too old to repent and relive errors made for such a long time. I entrust him into your care then Ms. Relena… but be careful. The Red Doves will come."

The connections were terminated soon after. The room was silent as they mulled over all the information. The moment was interrupted as a frantic officer ran towards the group.

"There's an emergency transmission coming in from Preventer Maxwell's shuttle, sir." The officer said quickly and handed Millardo a printout with specifics.

"Thank you. Please put it though." Millardo stopped and loved over at Relena. He wasn't sure if he wanted her to hear the news… which he felt were going to be bad. Noin understood his look of worry. Taking Relena's hand, she guided her out of the room to collect herself. "Play it now." He simply commanded as the door closed and he was left alone.