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SO NOW I PROUDLY PRESENT THE SEVENTH CHAPTER!


Chapter 7

If you can't get rid of the skeletons in your closet,

You'd best teach it to dance

George Bernard Shaw


Three weeks had past, three weeks of endless worry and boredom. For three weeks she had been confined to the hospital bed, sleeping the first week and a half and the other answering questions for the Preventers about the incident that had landed her in the hospital to begin with.

Three weeks of being around her friends and memorizing their faces and expressions for she had no idea when she would see them again once she was back in the game and three weeks of thinking of a plan to get the hell out of her cell once it was time.

Three weeks and she finally had a plan a plan she was almost positive would work, now all she needed was the conformation that she had the go ahead though if home base didn't contact her soon she was going to have to make her move without them.

After all in the three weeks she had been confined to this bed and this room she had become increasingly aware of the enemy gathering.

They were moving closer, they were slithering like snakes toward there prey just waiting to strike and kill their helpless unsuspecting victim. However they were fools to think she was easy prey and would fall victim to them without a fight.

So here she sat freshly showered, on her hospital bed in black sweat-pants that rode low on her hips and dragged a little on the floor, with a black tang top that ended right at her midriff and showed her bellybutton. Covered in an assortment of bandages, and her hair still damp from the shower pulled back and in a ponytail, with her long bangs hanging free in front of her eyes. Her bed sheets folded she sat with her legs crossed in a meditative state with her arms lying limply on her legs, breathing in deeply and evenly.

Relena concentrated in clearing her mind and relaxing, then after clearing her mind and relaxing her muscles she sent her mind flying.

Like a bird she flew and looked for her enemy, and finally there in the corners she found them, unsuspecting and defenseless.

Stretching her senses to the breaking point she felt them moving felt them crawling closer. They were getting ready to make there move she could feel it. She could feel it in the air currents, they were coming and in a way she was almost relieved they were finally making their move.

For with there coming meant that she could finally leave behind the disguise she had worn for so long, with there coming she could finally break away from the chains that had held her in her prison for what felt like an eternity

An When they came and they would come she new that without a doubt, she would finally be able to return to what she new and what she was good at, she would be returning to being a soldier a soldier who had to no longer hide away and pretend she was something she wasn't.

It was freedom from so many things for her and it was so close she could practically taste it in the air.

However she wasn't the only one who new something was going down. She new for a fact that Pagan had already shipped out, called back to home base to take up active duty again and she also new that Cathy had been contacted.

For though Relena new that Cathy hadn't worked up the courage to leave yet Relena new it was only a matter of time. If the looks that Cathy had been throwing Trowa when he hadn't been looking were any indication.

Relena had watched Cathy closely and Cathy's eyes had spoken volumes in the last few days.

They had held so much profound sadness and longing to stay and remain in the new life she had made with Trowa that it had almost made Relena physically sick to think about tearing Cathy away from all that she had created, and all those that she loved.

But like Relena Cathy was a soldier of the Earth military first above all else and that took first priority over everthing even loved ones.

And as the days passed Relena could almost see Cathy shaking off her disguise of being a simple circus performer and returning to being the Gundam Mechanic she new she was.

Relena new the signs it was only a matter of time before Catherine Bloom mysteriously disappeared never to be seen again.

Returning to her own musings and regrets Relena couldn't help but feel regret about Heero. She loved him so much; he had been the one and only man who had made her feel alive.

He had been the only person who had lessened the horrors of her past and made her feel like a real woman. And god she would miss him, but she new she couldn't stay anymore she couldn't pretend anymore to be something she wasn't.

Feeling the violent denial that welled up in her at the thought of leaving Heero, Relena forced her self to breathe deeply and calm her racing heart. Returning her mind to the problem at hand Relena forced herself to focus on the people that wanted her dead.

Once again she stretched her senses to the breaking point feeling for the tell tail presence of the enemies aura. Concentrating all her willpower she finally found them entering the hospital. Feeling a bittersweet smile coming to her lips Relena couldn't help but let out a dark chuckle.

Pulling her senses back and once again returning to her body Relena couldn't help but thank the gods that all her family and friends had left early this morning to go do separate things after all the fight that lay ahead she new wouldn't be pretty or pleasant in fact if she had her way only one person would be leaving this room alive.

Opening her eyes she quickly unfolded her legs and stood up. Stretching like a great jungle cat she gingerly leaped off the bed and landed on her feet. From her earlier probing she new there were currently four men heading toward her room.

Her body facing the door she was ready for battle however before the men could enter the room a ringing tone brought her out of her musings turning slowly Relena determined that the noise was coming from the phone on the bedside table.

Hesitantly she moved towards the phone ever aware of the impeding fight that lay moments ahead but though she new she should be worried about that something told her she needed to answer the phone.

So slowly making her way to the phone Relena reached out toward the receiver and then stopped a hairs breath away her hand shacking slightly.

Relena bit her lip knowing the moment she answered the phone call everything would change so taking deep breaths and controlling her heart Relena answered the phone.

Bringing the receiver to her ear she heard nothing but heavy breathing knowing that whoever was on the other side was waiting for her to speak first she decided that a moment was not to be wasted.

"Hello," she said calmly.

"Their coming," said an arrogant highly amused male voice.

"Yes I no."

"Do you have a plain?"

"Yes."

"Good, get rid of them, and then make your way to Remand and Burn's office building, be there in three hours, understood."

Quiet a moment Relena closed her eyes knowing that there was no turning back now.

"Are your orders understood, soldier," came the impatient reply.

"Yes, they are understood, I will be at the meeting point in three hours."

"Good."

And with that the line went dead, removing the phone from her ear Relena slowly put the receiver down into its cradle.

Bracing her hands on the table, fighting back tears Relena forced herself under control now was not the time to be hysterical, now was not the time to break down.

Now was the time to remove the threat that was steadily making its way towards her, now was the time to kill them before they killed her. Now was the time to leave a message a message that clearly stated to all her enemies that she was back and ready and willing for blood.

Opening her eyes she turned everything off and focused on the age old principle of kill or be killed

Leaning back straitening her muscles she became aware of the assassins outside her door she could almost see them draw their guns with there silencers on. She could almost see them moving silently toward the door intent on killing her guards and her.

Hearing the shocked pain filled gasps of the two men outside her door before their bodies hit the floor Relena was ready for them when the doorsnapped open and the four men with their faces covered with black masks and guns drawn entered the room dragging in the two dead men as they came.

Watching closely the occupants that now resigned in her room from the small mirror that was stuck on the wall that she herself asked to be placed there a day ago.

She saw that two men had guns trained on her while the other two dragged the dead weight of the dead guards into the room and threw them to the side as though they were trash and then close the door.

For precious seconds all was silent and then a man's voice slightly muffled by the cloth that covered his face and mouth spoke.

"Relena PeaceCraft we were sent by the Shizuka to kill you, are you prepared to die an honorable death facing your executioners or do you prefers to die like the dog you are."

Closing her eyes once again she called upon the cold mask that was deep inside her self and the deep calm she new resided within her personality, breathing in steadily she opened her eyes almost seeing the stone mask that now disguised her real feelings.

Once again looking up into the mirror that showed her would be executioner's movements she couldn't help but let a cold smile light upon her face as she realized they were nervous.

Nervous by her lack of movements and emotions, they were apprehensive about her silence after all they had heard tales about the nameless soldiers and their many deeds through out the years.

Looking again upon the assassins shrouded faces Relena said without emotion, "Neither option really appeals to me, however I'm all for making a compromise."

"A compromise," the one who had spoken before clearly puzzled said. Obviously he was the leader of this little pathetic group.

Moving her body slightly to the right she moved her hand down to the small mental knife she had hidden under the phone.

Watching their movements closely to see if they noticed her slight movement of hand Relena continued talking her amusement clearly heard in her tone.

"Yes a compromise, a very simple compromise to. And all it entails is you dieing instead of me!"

And with that Relena whirled around a blur moving into a crouch as she turned and then moving her arm back and then straight forward she threw the small metal knife at the chosen leader; aiming for his unprotected throat.

With a sickening crunch the knife embedded itself into the unsuspecting leader's throat and with a gurgle the man fell to the floor dead before he hit the ground.

The others in obvious shock didn't no what to do but Relena being the assassin and soldier she was took full opportunity of their momentary lacks of judgment.

Launching herself into a light sprint she ran for the closest assassin who was to her right of the other two. Sliding to a stop in front of him Relena did a spinning kick to his ankles that took him to the floor with a cry of surprise.

Landing with a thump and a groan that assured Relena that her attacker would be down for at least a little while Relena not stopping for a second tuned her body to the left and started to sprint for the last two assassins.

Moving toward them she saw them regain function of there body movements as panic set in and as if in slow motion she saw them raise their guns and fire widely.

However expecting this Relena turned to the right and left moving back and fourth in a dizzying pattern knowing that not giving them a straight line would make it harder for them to get a clear shot at her.

Moving quickly she once agian turned her body to the right. Aiming for the dead man she slid past him and as she ran past she reached down and grabbed the knife that was still sticking up from his bloodied an torn throat and jerked the metal knife up with a small swift twist that showered the floor around him and her with bits of blood.

Never stopping she tuned her body once again and moved toward the assailant that was closest to the body.

Her victim picked out she put on a burst of speed and with a few quick steps she was in front of him.

Bringing the knife in front of her she twisted it unto it lay on its side with the sharp edge outwards then with a slight jump she was at her attackers throat and with a quick moments she slit his throat from ear to ear.

Stopping in front of him for barely a second she twisted her body to the left she moved past him as he fell to the floor.

As the man hit the floor she heard the last attackers enraged yell of denial.

Still running she turned her body to the side and circled until she was at her last attackers unprotected back then moving as fast as possible she came upon her last standing assailant and dropping the knife on the ground she stood up gripped his neck and twisted it viciously to the side.

With an echoing crack Relena felt the muscles in his neck snap and muscles bulge as she tuned his neck in a way god had not meant to be turned and with a thump the man slumped to the ground dead.

Breathing deeply and evenly, not even out of breath Relena looked around at the death she had caused and couldn't help but feel the old thrill of pleasure that once again she had survived, andthat her skills were still superior to those who considered her an enemy.

Looking up at the clock she realized that the whole fight had only taken about thirty-five seconds.

Relena couldn't help but let out a cruel humorless laugh atthe scene that was layed out before her.

Bringing her mind back to the issue at hand she silently moved toward the groaning on the other side of the room.

Stopping only to pick up one of the discarded guns from one of the now would be killers. Relena swiftly and quietly made her way to the only remaining survivor of the original four.

Stopping by his right side she kicked the gun that was still clutched in his hand away then crouching down by his side she leaned over and pulled his mask up that hid his appearance from her view.

Throwing the mask to the side she lifted the gun that had until this time been laying limply by her side and put it in front of his face.

Looking at him closely she saw that he was young probably around early twenties and that he was fairly good looking with short light brown hair, high check bones, and warm brown eyes that at the moment were filled with pain and hate.

"You bitch I think you broke my back."

Shaking her head tisking in disappointment Relena couldn't help but tease him.

"Didn't your mother ever teach you not to insult the person who is holding a gun to your head?"

"She would have if she wasn't dead," he spat in hatred.

"That's no excuse," Relena said still smiling innocently.

"Bitch!"

"Now, Now we can sit here for hours upon hours exchanging insults or you can answer some questions I have."

"I won't tell you anything you witch; you'd have to kill me to get me to talk."

"My, my so ready to die and yet you don't even no what I want."

"It doesn't matter; I won't tell you anything I'd rather burn in hell then give you any information."

Looking down upon him Relena searched his eyes looking, searching.

Finally after studying him a few minutes Relena realized that he wasn't going to tell her anything no matter how persuasive she was or how much pain she caused him. Letting a sigh escape her lips Relena stood slowly still looking down upon him, still searching his eyes.

The gun still pointed at his head she effectively removed the safety switch as only a pro who had done so many times before could accomplish. The gun pointing at his head at point blank rangedidn't move, didn't waver.

"This is your last chance tell me what you no and perhaps I'll spare your life in gratitude."

"Go to hell," he rasped in fear.

"You first," she whispered and pulled the trigger.

Watching as the bullet entered her victims skull she saw the entree wound and the splattered blood that soaked the floor with the bits of skull and brain beneath his head.

Watching as the blood slowly turned the white tile red Relena couldn't help but let out a tired sigh.

Turning she once again looked around the room this time looking for a chair. Finally spotting one she turned back around and looked toward the door to make sure it was locked. Then turning back around she saw she had two and a half hours left to get to the meeting place.

Moving quickly she moved to where the chair was located hurriedly she did a front kick that had enough power to slide it across the room and land right under the duct that was her ticket to freedom.

Jogging over to the door she ripped the map off the wall and moved toward the chair. Stopping right in front of the chair she quickly folded the map and put it into her front right pocket of her sweat pants. Then she took the gun she still held in her hand and put it into the back of her sweat pants.

Stepping onto the chair she steadied herself and made sure that the chair could hold her weight after listening a few seconds and not hearing any creaks or groans that indicated that the chair was about to collapse. Relena reached up and making a fist that she then preceded to punch through the covering.

The duct flew open and with a leap she grabbed the side of the opening concentrating and blocking out the pain that coursed through her body from the exercise Relena hefted herself until she was half way in then throwing her self to the right side Relena landed with an oath and a groan of pain.

Laying there for a moment just catching her breath Relena finally pulled her feet in then laying there in the tight enclosed duct Relena slowly moved her left foot until she found the covering then using her toes she grabbed the covering and moved it down until she had it over the opening then letting it go it fell back into place.

Letting a sigh of relief escape her Relena once again turned her body slowly and awkwardly until she was on her stomach then she started to crawl moving as fast as she could without alerting anyone that there was someone in the air conditioning system.

It was difficult and stenouse work due to the fact she was in a tight enclosed space, she was in pain, she had to worry if anyone heard her and she had to count each duct she went past after all she was looking for one particular duct opening.

Not to mention her nerves slowed her down after all she was on a time limit she had to be out of here and well on her way before anyone found the dead bodies and Relena PeaceCraft missing from her hospital room.

So with that in mind she went on until she came upon the opening she had been making her way to.

Looking down through the vent breathing deeply with sweat running down her face and body Relena looked to see if anyone was in the closet seeing no one Relena once again balled her hand into a fist and punched it through the covering. With a creak and a crash the duct covering fell to the floor.

Listening closely to see if anyone would come to see what the disturbance was Relena waited a few minutes in baited breath.

Finally deciding no one was coming Relena grabbed the left edge of the opening and slowly inched her way out.

Half way out Relena curled her legs until they were touching the back of her legs then dropping forward still holding onto the edge Relena twisted her body in a way that would have made any gold medal gymnast sigh with envy.

Landing lightly on her feet she looked around then walked toward the door and locked it. Leaning her head on the door a sigh of relief escaped her lips.

The first half of the plan was completed now it was time to see if Cathy had come through for her. Walking toward the back of the large janitor's closet Relena searched until she came across a medium sized leather black back-pack.

A genuine smile upon her face Relena hurriedly unzipped the pack-back and pulled out the assorted weapons and clothes that Cathy had bought for her.

Removing her bloodied clothes and accessories Relena quickly got dressed into the clothes that were in the back-pack.

Pulling on a pair of tight black bell bottom leather pants that rode low on her hips, she then pulled out another black tang-top that showed off her bellybutton. Next she pulled out a black belt that had two holsters on the back of them that carried her favorite weapons her sharp edged in steal knifes, then bending over she pulled on knee high length boots that had silver tips in the front and high heels in the back. An over all this went a knee length leather jacket, black leather gloves and dark sunglasses. All in all she was dressed to kill, literally.

Turning toward the weapons that now lay on the floor Relena picked up her razor sharp knifes and put then into there holsters, then picking up the gun she had brought with her through the vent she checked the clip and saw that she was still almost completely full so bending down she pulled up her right pant leg and stuck the gun into the built in holster that was on the outside of the boot. She then pushed the pant leg down knowing the bell bottoms would hide the evidence of the gun.

Then turning back toward the bag she picked up a few last things; one a cell phone that she hooked up to her belt and the other two items were matches and a pack of cigarettes that she put in her jacket pocket.

Then quickly stuffing the rest of the discarded weapons and clothes back into the bag she turned around and looked for a bottle of gasoline that she new was there.

Finding some by the far side of the closest she picked up the bottle and then preceded to throw the contents all over the room. Smearing it over everything she saw and came into contact with.

Finally when the bottle was empty she threw it to the side and went to the one corner where the gas never touched picking up her back-pack she made her way slowly toward the door careful not to get any gas on her clothes.

When she reached the door she unlocked it and stuck her head out seeing no cameras or any people coming her way Relena quickly shut the door turned around and reached into her jacket.

Pulling out the matches that were in her front pocket she pulled out one and lit it.

Watching the flame for a minute as it flickered and grew she hurriedly threw it into the gas covered floor and opened the door as she entered the hallwayshe closed the door as she went.

Walking down the hallway her sunglasses on and her head down the first fire alarm she came to she reached over without stopping and pulled it down knowing that the gloves would hinder any prints that might have been left behind.

The fire alarm screeching overhead shrilly, doors opening everywhere as young and old, the sick and the healthy pushed and shoved trying to get out of the hospital as quickly as possible in casethe alarmwasn't a drill.

Relena couldn't help but sing under her breath as she was pushed along down one hallway after another.

Awaken you! With a little evil inside! Feed on your nothing! You'll never live up to me! I've stricken you. I don't want to live with the lie. Feed on your nothing! And you'll never live up to me!


Okay first I want to give a big thanks to the following people who reviewed-

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I thank all of you above and all others that have reviewed in the past and I hope you all continue to read and review my story.

Now on another note I just want to say that the song Relena sang at the end was called awaken by the group Disturbed.

Also in case anyone forgot the Shizuka means quiet.

An now on another small not I will try to have the next chapter out in the next week or so.

By the way the fight scene in the chapter was my first ever fight scene I've ever written so review and tell me how you think I did.

P.s.- Please review and tell me what you think