Chapter Nine:

Nine Months Later, and a Suprising Visit and Being a Part-Time Mom

Saturn turned over to hit the alarm clock. She did not feel like getting up. She had not had a good night sleep due to the new neighbors upstairs and nightmares. She placed the pillow over her head and groaned. The sun's rays were peeping through the blinds, which she hated. Her gray eyes looked at the clock. She was not about to move an inch at 7:15am. She closed her eyes, and begin to doze off again, until the phone rung. She picked it up, but dropped it. She leaned half way off the bed to get it. "Hello?" she asked. "Saturn, where are you? Do you know what time it is?" she heard Haruka say. "What do you mean? Hold on a minute." she hit the clock and saw the real time. Cursing, she jumped out of bed and went to her closet. "You need a new clock. I've been trying to tell you that for two weeks now." Haruka stated. Saturn pulled on some pants and asked, "Why are you calling me?"

"I'm calling you because you are late for a meeting!"

Saturn took off the jeans and went through her closet and again, searching for her attire. "What have I missed?" she asked, pulling her red jumpsuit off the hanger (okay this one is like a jumpsuit, but its like she's wearing shorts). She pulled them on her legs and went over to her drawer and found her black tanktop. She pulled it over her head and listened to Haruka. "Nothing really, just the fact that Serenity is going on a business trip and that Trowa has volenteered to be her bodyguard." She grabbed her black tennis shoes and went into the bathroom. She turned on the water and said, "I'll see you in a few." she hung up the phone and began to brush her teeth.

She raced down the hall, opened the door and stood there calmly. "Sorry, Endymion..." she whispered, looking at him. She walked to her seat and sat down. She adjusted in her seat, crossing her arms over her chest. "We were just discussing Trowa's duty. As Haruka has stated, he is going to fill in the spot of Serenity and Rini's bodyguard. I have decided that it is best that you stay here due to the fact the you are the only one who seems to know when someone will attack me." Ednymion explained. Saturn looked over the folder that Setsuna had passed her. "Well, have you run this by Serenity?" she asked. "I did this morning. She is completely fine with this. She says its best anyway." Endymion replied. Saturn closed the folder and looked at him.

"Still, I think we should send someone else as well. Trowa alone is enough, but just in case. After all, it is your daughter who is also going."

Endymion folded his hands and looked at. "She has a point," Michiru stated. Saturn looked around the room, trying to figure out who would be best for the job. "How about you send Rei and Lita. After all, Lita hasn't seen her brother for two years. I think she has a right to have a say in this." Saturn stated. Endymion nodded, his eyes closed. "Well, that sounds about right. Other then that, I think everything is clear. There maybe some changes, but..."

"Or have to Queen leave Rini with us." Setsuna said.

Everyone looked at her. "Oh no... I'm not raising anymore babies. Saturn was a handful!" Haruka exclaimed. Saturn looked at her and replied, "Setsuna has a point. If Rini stays with you, then maybe it will make everything just a lil clear on the bodyguard situation." "But either way you look at it, it still puts the princess in danger." Michiru stated. Saturn stood up and walked to the door. "Then, it looks like I'll have to look after her." she walked out before anyone could say anything.

She walked down the hall, hoping to find the Queen. She didn't want to do this, but she didn't need the princess in danger either. She turned the corner and looked into the Queen's chambers. She was in her seat, by the window, humming to the sleeping one year old. She lightly knocked and Serenity looked at her. "Saturn... how are you?" she asked, as Saturn walked in. "I'm fine. I was kinda late this morning for the meeting.. but that's besides the point. I came in here to talk to you about the trip you are making." Serenity looked at her with worried eyes.

"It's nothing to worry about, I assure you. The thing is we were trying to come up with a way that doesn't places the princess in any danger. So, I came down with the nearest solution, and I didn't have time to hear what everyone thought. I think it is best that you leave Rini with me for those few days. I understand that you don't want to, but if we send her on that trip with you, we have to have the best bodyguards protecting you both. As you know Trowa is going, but he can't work alone. We were thinking about sending Lita and Rei to help out, but still it wouldn't be enough. The King wants me to stay here because of what has happened and the fact that I know what is plotted against him."

Serenity looked at her sleeping daughter and smiled, "I know she will be in good hands if I leave her here with you." Serenity looked at Saturn and she smiled. "I will do everything to protect her."

That night, Saturn heard the doorbell sound throughout the Great Hall. Rei opened the door as Saturn walked up to her. She looked at the young man who stood in the doorway and pulled out her Revolver. "I should have known you were coming back. It only took you 13 months this time? Kinda slow, eh, Heero?" she asked. Heero looked at her. "Put the gun away, Saturn. I came to talk to you. But it looks like you don't want to." Rei walked from the front door, going to get Endymion. Saturn glared at him in return. "Why should I talk to you! You tried to kill me when I was in the hospital!Of all places, Heero!" She snapped. Heero's bangs covered his eyes.

"I know... you don't have to remind me. I had to do it. You had interferred with my plan. Do you think I wanted to do that? If you had just let me kill h-"

Saturn slapped him with the back of her gun. "If I would have let you killed Endymion, I would have killed you and myself. I thought you loved me, Heero. I loved you.. I even told you, but that didn't matter, did it! And now, your ass shows up 13 months later at the front door of the Palace, thinking I was going to take you back? You're more of an ass then I thought you were."

Heero looked at her. " I came back to tell you that I was sorry okay. I know what I did was wrong, believe me I have learned from that. If you knew where I have been for the pass few months, then maybe you would talk to me then. I have been trying hard to come to terms of what happened, trying to tell myself that I needed to tell you that I really do love you, but all you can do is-"

He paused when Endymion walked up behind Saturn. She turned around and looked at him, trying to figure out what he was going to do. "Alright... I know who you are. Saturn has told me everything about you. So, what are you doing here, out of jail?" Endymion asked. Saturn looked at him with puzzled eyes. "Jail?" she thought. Heero pulled out his wallet and handed it to Endymion. "I'm working for the CTSA(Crstayl Tokyo's Secrect Agency), now. I came here to inform you that if you need our protection, we can provide it." Endymion looked at him. "So, your boss has informed you about Serenity's departure?" he asked. Heero nodded and handed him papers. "If you need our service, please just send these back. If you don't need our service then just call the 1-800 number at the bottom. I'm sorry if I caused any trouble." Heero turned around and walked down the steps. Endymion looked at Saturn as she watched him walk to his car. "I know what he is capable of... I know that he has tried to kill me and my wife, but it wasn't his fault. He was only going on orders. I know that he has hurt you and I don't blame you for not giving him another chance, but know this: everyone isn't perfect. They do start off rusty when you run into them again. But I promise you... things do get better." he told her. Saturn stood in the doorway alone, trying to figure out what she should do.

Three days later, Saturn stood at the gate of the airport. Rini laid asleep in her arms as Serenity made sure to go over everything. "Don't worry... she's in good hands." Saturn stated. Serenity looked at Saturn with a sad smile. "I just haven't been away from her before." she stated. Saturn smiled and looked at Trowa and Lita. "You take care of her. She has to come back home to her daughter and her husband." she stated. Lita and Trowa nodded in union and walked onto the plane. Serenity kissed Rini on her forehead and smiled at Saturn. "Take good care of her." she stated. Saturn watched as Serenity got on the plane and Saturn waved goodbye.

That afternoon, Saturn sat in the kitchen, feeding Rini. She looked at the baby food and asked, "How do you eat this stuff?" Rini looked at her with wide eyes and smiled. Saturn placed the food in her mouth and heard the kitchen door open. She looked up and noticed Endymion. "King Endymion, is everything okay? This is like the tenth time you've been in here." she stated. Endymion smiled falsely and replied, "yeah... I just have a lot of paperwork." He sat down next to her and looked at Rini. "Well, it looks like you'll be spending time with your father for a few weeks." He stated. Rini looked at him with wide eyes, just staring. Then, she looked at Saturn and moved her little arms as if she wanted to be picked up. Saturn blinked a few times, looking at her. Rini began to fuss and she picked her up. "Alright... I'm sorry. I just thought you would want to go to your father." she stated, grabbing the wet cloth that was on the counter. She wipped away the mess from her mouth and smiled. "There.. all better." Rini smiled, giggling a bit. Endymion looked at Saturn and stated, "She's fond of you." She looked at him and watched him get up. "Well, I better get back to that paperwork. Anyway, she's due for a nap. I guess I'll see you two later." he said. Saturn looked at Rini and walked to the window. "You know, everything in life has it's purpose. Don't let some cheap guy screw you over." she stated. Rini looked at her in confusion. Saturn sighed and headed out the door. "What should I read you? Or do you want to give me some ideas?"

Once Rini was put to sleep ( I know it sounds like Rini is a dog put to death...-- sorry about that) Saturn walked onto the balcony of her room and looked at the sunset. She knew that Heero was up to something, she just didn't know what. She looked down and sighed. She couldn't believe it... she was still in love with him... but it wasn't like before. It was just some spark inside her that made her feel that she needed to be with him, but she ignored it most of the time. She looked up at the setting sun and thought, "Just how long do you plan on killing me like this? What do you have plan?" She looked at the sky and saw two birds fly by. She walked back inside and picked up Rini. She would put her in her crib tonight and see if Endymion needed any help with the paperwork he still hadn't finished. She walked down the hall and began to hum. Even though Rini was fast asleep, she had a feeling that she could hear her. She walked passed the Great Hall and headed upstairs. She turned the corner and went over to the pink crib. "I swear I have never seen so much freakin' pink in my life." Saturn thought aloud as she placed Rini down. She smiled softly and headed back outside. She stopped at the dresser and turned on the monitor, just in case. She walked down the hall and stood in the doorway of Endymion's chambers. Papers were scatter all over the place: his desk, the floor, and even in some chairs. Endymion himself was sitting at his desk, his head on the desk, as if to be stressed out or sleep. Saturn knocked on the door and Endymion sat straight up, a paper sticking to his forehead. "Um... King Endymion, do you need any help with the paperwork?" she asked, walking in completely. Endymion looked at her with a smile after ripping the paper from off his head. "Thanks..." he told her as she sat down. She grabbed some papers and looked at them. "Well, are you looking over the paperwork from the battle between Earth and Space with the Gundam Pilots?" she asked. Endymion shuffle some papers and replied, "Some what... I'm trying to figure out what those pilots did with their machines." he told her. She looked at the paper and noticed that Trowa's signature was on one. "Well, he was the owner of HeavyArms." she thought. She then looked at another design and stood up. "Wait a minute!" She thought. Endymion looked up at her as if he read her mind. "Something wrong?" he asked. Saturn shook her head no as she sat back down. She had seen this Gundam a long time ago... about two years after she had moved away. She looked at the name and smirked. "Gundam Wing Zero..." She looked up at Endymion and asked, " Have you found out anything about this one?" Endymion looked at her from his paperwork. "Afraid not... that's the only one that I can't figure out the Pilot for." Saturn thought it was best to ask a certain someone about this...