Episode 16: New Orders

Relena was walking past her father's office and heard him discussing something heatedly with someone. Stopping for a moment she heard Melanie's voice. Deciding that Melanie would tell her later what was going on she continued onto her room.

Hours later...

Melanie came storming into the Relena's room and plopped down on the bed beside the princess.
"So what were you and father arguing about?"
"You oddly enough."
"Why me?"
"There's been a change in plans Relena."
"What plans?"
"You're taking Day Star to Japan to join Heero and Sakura."
"Why?"
"Because I wanted you sent there, and you're father trusted my judgment reluctantly."
"What's going on Melanie that you'd send me to Heero?"
"Relena those matters don't concern you. Get packed you're leaving in a few hours. You're enrolled into the school Heero's in. You'll be sleeping in the same apartment. Now get packed."
That left no room for argument. Soon the pilots would begin to make their moves. Going to her own room she sat down at her laptop. The reports lay before her, and they weren't good. Her head went down, and her eyes closed.
"I'm sorry Relena, but the farther you are from me you are, the safer you are."
The vidphone popped up. The person popped into view. Without looking up she knew who it was.
"What is it Duo?" she asked softly.
"How did you know it was me?"
"Assassin's guess."
She looked up. His eyebrows furrowed in concern.
"Mel what's wrong?"
"It's nothing love. I'm still tired."
"Go take a nap then."
She smiled softly.
"I will later. I have to escort Relena somewhere."
"Melanie..."
"Duo I'll be all right, so stop worrying."
"I wish you were here with me Melanie."
"As do I Duo. We'll see each other in a few months. I love you Duo."
"And I you Melanie."
She cut the call off. Getting up she sat down on her bed and laid down. Her hand rested on her stomach as she tried to sort out everything that was going through her head right at that moment. A light knock on her door made her groan.
"I'm ready Melanie."
"All right. Give me a moment to change out of my assassin training gear."
With slow motions she stripped of all her black clothing and went for a pair of faded blue jeans and a button down, long sleeved, red dress shirt. Moving slowly she left the room. Relena followed on the assassin's heels. They made it to the airport just in time.
"Go on Relena. You're going to be late. One of you're father's pilots is taking you to Japan and good luck princess."
"Thanks Melanie, in more ways than one."
"Get lost," Melanie said with a weak laugh.
Relena knew something was up. She'd have to ask Heero to help her find out what it was before something happened.

Sometime later...

Relena arrived in Japan without problems. Day Star was currently being set up in the hanger. She heard her cell phone go off. The beat was to 'Shooting Star'.
"Hello?" she answered as she checked the calibrations for Day Star.
"Relena, Heero is in battle now. Go out and help him."
"On my way Dad."
She hung up. "You ready to go Day Star?"
'Ready, let's go help Heero.'
The gundam walked towards the hanger exit. Spreading its black angelic wings Day Star leapt up into the sky. Moving swiftly towards the bay she saw Wing Gundam surrounded by Leo's and their assault wasn't letting up. With a dive her gundam landed in a crouching pose in the middle of the circle in front of Wing Gundam. With care Day Star rose up and drew the heat blade and began to slice through the Leo's like butter but avoiding hurting the pilots. (kind of like what they did in Endless Waltz.) Once all the Leo's were down the two gundams returned to the hanger. Once Day Star was backed against the wall and Relena got out she found herself pinned to the hanger wall.
"What are you doing here Relena?"
"I was sent here, by my father."
"Why?" he growled.
"He and Melanie were fighting, and she convince him to send me here."
Heero felt annoyed by this. Letting her go he backed away from her.
"Heero, you're not mad at me for this are you?"
"No, Relena."
"Or is this about me helping you out there?"
"Dammit Relena..."
He pushed her against the wall and kissed her. Once they were breathless he pulled back. "Don't ever get in my way again."
Moving away he headed towards the street level to retreat to his apartment.
Relena smirked and followed him back to the apartment. Heero ended up on the couch that night with Relena snuggled into his covers. It didn't take her long to fall asleep with Heero's scent wrapped around her like a warm blanket.

Next Day at School

Relena was walking down the hall with her books in hand. Sakura was walking beside her.
"Don't look now but that blonde's with Heero."
Sakura had told her everything about there first few days here at this school. What irritated Relena the most was this blonde wouldn't leave Heero alone. An idea popped into her head.
"What is it Relena?"
Relena handed Sakura her books.
"I'll be back."
"What are you going to do Relena?"
"What I have to."
Relena strolled towards Heero. He saw her coming over the annoying blonde's shoulder. The determined look didn't escape Heero's keen eyes. Without care for those other girls he pushed past them and walked towards Relena, his predator grace in full swing.
"Heero?" Relena breathed softly.
He just looked at her with that predatory gleam. They stopped right in front of each other. Reaching up he cupped her cheek and brought her forward into a kiss. It was a brief soft kiss. When he turned to look at the girl over his shoulder he had a evil half smirk. His look said 'Does that answer you're question?'. He let Relena go and walked right past her. A soft smile graced Relena's face as she watched Heero retreat.
"He's mine little girl so you better keep you're hands off," she said to the blonde before walking away.
Sakura noticed Relena had been hanging around Melanie to long. The assassin's attitude was rubbing off on the princess, not that Sakura minded in the least. Relena could use the self confidence. The two girls headed to class together once Relena reclaimed her books.
"You've definitely been hanging around Melanie to long."
"You're probably right," Relena said with a laugh.

Outside

Heero was sitting down on the bench in the courtyard that over looked the bay where he and Relena had battled the hoard of OZ Leos. A familiar blue ribbon was fluttering in the wind from his books. Looking up he realized things were only going to get harder from here on out. Not to mention he had to figure out why Melanie had sent Relena here. There must be something up with the Omega's that the girl wasn't telling them. He'd find out and then send Relena back to the Sanq Kingdom. He realized a long time ago that Relena shouldn't have to live the life that the rest of the pilots had to face.
"Is something wrong Heero?" a soft voice asked from behind him.
He didn't answer her. She sat down beside him.
"Why did Melanie send you here?" he asked.
"I don't know but we'll soon find out I guess. I was actually hoping that you could help me figure out what was wrong."
"I'll see what I can do."
He got up and held his hand out to her. She accepted it and the two of them walked to class.

A/N: Ok my reviewers you were asking for more Relena Heero fluffiness. So I thought long and hard about for about ten minutes to figure out how this can work and stuff. And I did. So there you have it. I bet this might be a weird twist but there is a point to what's happened. I'd like to thank those of you that requested the fluffiness because you lead me to the perfect way to get what I want done. So thank you...