Hey, here's the second chapter...enjoy ^-^
Chapter 2
When Milliardo and Relena entered the dining room they saw their mother sitting at the table, waiting for them. The Queen had straight platinum blonde hair a shade lighter then Milliardo's that almost touched the floor, and silvery azure-blue eyes, a shade more silver then Relena's. She still looked like a woman of the age of twenty-four, when she was really fifty years of age. She is a wise woman for what she looked like. People always assume that she isn't because she is so youthful looking.
"Hello mother. Why did you send for us?" Milliardo asked curiously.
"Please, sit down, Relena and Milliardo, I have impromptu news. The monarchy of the Yuy Earth Kingdom will arrive here tonight." Milliardo was about to interrupt, but the queen went on before he could inhale.
"I know you detest of this because of your... dislike toward Heero Yuy, but there's nothing you can do about it. Queen Yuy and I have very important matters to attend to." Of course, Milliardo knew what those certain "important matters" were, yet he couldn't help but be his over-protective- big-brother self. And he knew that the wedding was planned to take place soon, and there was nothing that he could do about it, and he hated the fact his sister couldn't have some one she really loved. 'Maybe they'll learn to love each other...And if he makes her cry, he'll wish he were never born,' Milliardo thought as his eyes narrowed into tiny slits.
"What's wrong brother?" Relena asked softly, her eyes full of concern for her big brother, snapping out of his trance.
"Nothing, I was just lost in my thoughts, that's all," He responded reassuringly. 'Oh, Relena, you're so innocent and fragile, I'm just afraid that Yuy guy will break you...' They ate lunch in silence until Milliardo was called for a meeting.
"Fare-well Mother, Relena, I must get to work. And don't worry, I'll be back before the monarchy arrives," He reassured his mother as he kissed them both on the cheek.
"Relena, there's something I must tell you." The Queen said, with the same expression as Heero's mother had.
"Just get to the point, mother, I don't like it when you procrastinate on telling me something..." Relena interrupted before she got an hour-long speech of, well, nothingto put it simply.
"All right, that's the least I can do, after all, after I tell you this, and don't worry, I will be blunt for your sake, I doubt you'd want to talk to me after ward anyway..."
The Queen responded, her voice full of guilt. Her eyes were full of tears and anguish, thinking of what she was going to tell her only daughter.
"What is it mother?" Relena asked softly, voice full of concern. The last time her mother had cried was when her father was assassinated on his birthday by a team of rebels. She was pulled out of her thoughts when her mother finally answered the silent questions running through her head with tears now flowing freely down her cheeks.
"Relena," The queen said as she looked into her daughter's anxious eyes.
"You're betrothed to Heero Yuy."
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Heero did not know how to react to what his mother had just told him. He didn't know whether to be angry with her for not telling him earlier in his life, or to comfort her and tell her not to worry, or what to think in general. 'At least that bitch Sylvia will hopefully get off my back.' He thought numbly as he mechanically walked toward his wardrobe to start packing. Seeing that her presence was forgotten, Queen Yuy left the room and left Heero to his thoughts. She was about to close the door behind her when Heero asked her the time they were to leave for the moon, with an empty voice.
"The shuttle leaves at 20:00 sharp. We are to leave at 19:40 to arrive on time, knowing we'll be delayed by some cause or another, and we'd end up leaving at exactly 20:00. Look Heero, try to look at this from a positive point of view, all right? This betrothal was necessary to achieve peace between the moon and earth. One thing you can look forward to is seeing everyone from all the Kingdoms of the Solar System, so try to have fun, in fact, Duo just arrived a few minutes ago, and he's being sent up here as we speak." With those last words, the hopeful Queen left the room. Duo, seeing this as the perfect time to step in, entered the room to greet his lifetime friend.
"Hey Heero! Long time, no see." He greeted with that smile that seemed to be on his face twenty-four seven. Duo was part of the Saturn Maxwell Kingdom. He had violet/colbat blue eyes that always seemed to have a twinkle of happiness and or mischief. His hair was fairly long, and in a traditional long braid. His tone of skin was fairly pale since he didn't get much sun. And he was also fairly tall at the height of 6 feet.
"Maxwell," Heero greeted coldly. He was not the one to greet his friends with hugs and such.
"Hey, what's with the cold shoulder? I didn't do anything to you." Duo exclaimed as he stepped closer to examine his companion's expression.
"Dude, what happened to ya, you seem to a tad bit quieter and emotionless then you usually are..."
"For your information, Maxwell, I just found out that I was betrothed to Relena Peacecraft of the Royal Sanc Moon Kingdom." Heero informed bluntly to Duo with his voice so cold, that it could freeze Hawaii in a second.
"Hey chill man, besides I heard that she's a total hotty. And plus, she's one of those innocent virgin girls, and from what I hear-" Duo started, just to be whacked in the head buy none other then Heero Yuy, and Heero was pretty damn strong for a guy his age.
"Ow, what was that for..." Duo whined while rubbing his head softly from being hit so harshly.
"She's going to my wife, you idiot-" Heero started, only to stop himself.
"On the other hand Duo, you may have a point. She could be.... fun." Heero suddenly uncharacteristically agreed with Duo, a smirk gracing his handsome features. 'Ahhh, shit,' Duo thought. It was at that second he regretted what he said, and pitied the poor girl, having to be stuck with a guy like Heero for the rest of her life –however long that may be...
"Heero, just, don't hurt the poor girl all right? And don't treat her like you treated your past...girlfriends, she doesn't deserve that." Duo said with for the young girl, and with the mischievous glint in his eyes replaced with worry for the young Peacecraft. But Heero paid no heed to what his friend just said. Once his mind was set on making one's life a living hell, there was no changing his mind. 'Aw man, I really got to learn how to keep my big mouth shut. Heero's going to take all his anger out on the poor girl. Heero, don't do anything you'll regret later on...' Duo thought with worry, warning his comrade through his thoughts. .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.' .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.
Those words kept repeating within Relena's head, like a broken record. Then they suddenly stopped when Relena thought she realized something.
"You're joking, aren't you mother?" Relena asked, with a grin starting to grace her delicate features.
"You really started to fool me there," Relena stated as she started to laugh a harmonious melody.
"I'm sorry, my child, but I am not. The betrothal between you and Heero Yuy was made the day the seemingly endless war ended. It was made as a symbol of peace, not to torment you. It was the only treaty that we were able to make-." But the queen's rambling was cut off by her daughter's hurtful words.
"How could you, mother?!" Relena yelled in pain.
"How could you...." Uttering those last few painful whispers, Relena ran to her room and fell on her bed. It was that evening she started to shed the tears that seemed never-ending. She then realized she could put an end to this before it even started. She looked at the crystal that held every Lunarian's life. The Crystal of Life that's what she called it. 'That would be much to selfish, you'd make everyone suffer, and you know it Relena...' Oh, how she knew, if that crystal was to shatter, the lives of all the people of the Moon would end in an instant. Yet, if she were to hold the crystal, it would transform her into her true form. Pure white wings would sprout from her delicate back, her eyes would turn a bright blue, and her hair shiny silver, like the moon, would automatically be pulled out of it's usual do, and grow down to the ground. Relena shook her head as her mind traveled back to the present.
"How could mother do this to me?" Relena asked the Crystal of Life. And with that last thought running through her thought, she fell into a dreamless sleep. Full of emptiness.
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Milliardo had just arrived home from his meeting at 18:00 in the afternoon. Not knowing where Relena was, he spotted a young maid cleaning nearby, humming to a tune she once heard.
"Serena, do you know where my mother is?" Milliardo asked the young woman kindly.
"Yes, your highness, she is in the throne room." Serena responded softly as she curtsied.
"Thank you, you may resume working now." Milliardo replied as he started his way to the throne room. 'That's odd, if mother is in there, then wouldn't Relena be there too, she's always accompanied by Relena...especially in the throne room.' Milliardo wondered, as he put his ear against the tall oak doors (see, I'm not obsessed with cherry wood, Heero is ^.~). As he opened the door, he heard he sound of sniffling, echoing off the walls of the vast throne room.
"Mother, what is it?" Milliardo asked, his voice full of concern.
"You told her, didn't you?" Milliardo realized.
"Yes, I had to, I couldn't procrastinate any longer, it would not have been fair for her." The Queen said, defending herself from an attack that was nonexistent.
"It's all right mother, she will soon understand what the consequences would have been if this would not have been arranged. I'm just sorry it had to happen to her is all. I don't like that Yuy guy on bit," Milliardo stated, his eyes narrowing into slits as thin as a single thread as he walked across the room to get to his mother's throne.
The room was very vast. The walls were so tall, they seemed to reach the sky, and were an off white color tinged with beige, and held portraits of all the former leaders of the Royal Sanc Moon Kingdom. The floor was of a gray marble that was so vast, it as like a field. Until it reached the steps to throne. There it turned into carpet as soft as the clouds in the sky, that was a midnight blue. There were three thrones, Queen Peacecraft's in the center, Relena's to the right of the queen's, and Milliardo's to the left. The Queen's thrown had crimson red plush velvet, and a cherry wood, with swirl designs on the royal seat. Relena's throne, instead of a crimson red, had a royal purple with a tinge of royal blue, and oak wood with a soft design of diamond shapes designing the thrown. Lastly, Milliardo's throne had a jet black velvet, that was also plush, yet instead of having soft edges like the Queen's and Relena's throwns, his had sharp edges, and was also made of Oak, like Relena's.
"I assume she's up in her room..." Milliardo guessed turning to his mother after he sat on his throne.
"She probably is...." The queen stated with her voice full of sadness.
"Do not worry mother," Milliardo whispered softly placing his hand over his mothers to try and comfort her,
"Relena is strong, she wont let this guy get away with anything, I think it's him you should worry about." He continued, joking around trying to lighten his mother with humor, yet knowing the true meaning behind what he said. 'Because if he does hurt her, he will experience more pain then he had ever felt before,' he thought as his eyes starting to glow, viciousness clear in his eyes.
"Now, now Milliardo, don't even think about hurting Heero Yuy, he is a good young man, and he wouldn't hurt Relena." The Queen assured Milliardo, not knowing the truth about Heero. 'Just goes to show how badly the jerk's parents know their own child. He just goes ahead, toys with any girl he wants, and then throws them to the side like trash.' By the time Milliardo's thoughts crossed through his mind, his nails had dug into his skin, letting crimson red blood drip onto his mother's thrown.
"You know, you won' be able to be this protective over Relena when she's married." Queen Peacecraft stated factually as she thought of how overprotective Milliardo could be.
"My little baby girl's finally growing up..." The Queen thought out loud, sighing and getting teary eyed at the thought of her daughter getting married (A/N: Hehe, I got that from my mom, she's always like that with me, I just HAD to put that). Their conversation was interupted by Serena, who had opened the door.
"What is it, dear?" The Queen asked softly, not wanting to startle the young maid.
"It is already 19:00, the Yuy Monarchy will arrive at 20:10, your highness. Shall I go prepare Princess Relena?" The young maid asked the queen with hope. She loved dressing the princess up for important events, and sometimes even pretended that she was in one of those fancy gowns too.
"That would be greatly appreciated, Serena." The Queen replied, happy to have such a loyal and kind maid such as Serena.
"Yes, your highness." Serena replied softly as she curtsied, and went off to Serena's room.
When she arrived at Relena's door, she knocked three times, and waited for an answer. And waited. And waited, until she no longer had patience, nor time, they only had thirty minutes to get ready for the Yuy's arrival. Upon opening Relena's doors, she saw the young princess in a deep sleep on her bed. Her silky soft hair was splayed across the pillow, and tear streaked cheeks. 'Poor Relena, I really do feel bad for her.' Serena thought sadly as she sighed and rounded the corner of the bed to awake the young princess.
"Wake up Relena, your mother wishes for you to get ready to greet Prince Yuy." Serena informed the young girl, shaking her in the mean while. Instead of complaining, as Serena expected, Relena quietly got out of bed, and walked directly to her wardrobe.
"What gown do you suggest I wear for this occasion, Serena?" Relena asked softly, turning to her friend. Serena felt guilt pour over her like waterfall when she looked into her companion had lost the sparkle that seemed to make her eyes come to life.
"I think I should wear my royal silver gown, to symbolize my Kingdom. Do you agree with me?" Relena continued as she turned back to her wardrobe, pulling out her royal gown. Serena did nothing but stare at her trusted friend with a sad gaze.
"Do not worry, Serena. I am fine with this arrangement. If this is what Mother wants for my future, then I shall grant her wishes. She would only have my hand given to a trustworthy friend, so please do not be worried." Relena reassured Serena, seeing the sad look on her best friend's delicate face. Not knowing how to respond to that statement, Serena merely sighed and went to retrieve the corset, which would normally cause a change in Relena's mood. She would normally go on complaining at how tight it was around chest and waist, not allowing her to breathe as well as she would with out it. But today, she said nothing. Not one word of complaint. Instead, she mechanically walked over to Serena, and took the corset from her hands. She then proceeded to discard the now wrinkled gown, slipped on the corset, and let Serena tighten and tie it in the back.
"What do you suppose he is like, Miss Relena?" Serena asked curiously, trying to break the deafening silence.
"I truly do not know, Serena. I really wish I did though. All I know is that my brother does not like him, however, I do not know why. But please I do not know how many times I must tell you to call me Relena," She replied, sighing somewhat sadly.
"You're brother doesn't like anyone that's going to marry you" Serena managed to say as she giggled whole-heartedly.
"I suppose that is true...." Relena responded, giggling in the mean while, the sparkle joy returning to her azure blue eyes
"Hey, guess what I heard of him. I heard he's pretty handsome, and pretty good if you know what I mean," Serena commented as she winked at her royal friend. At that comment, Relena's eyes darkened, and the sparkle that was there a mere second ago had disappeared as if it were never there.
"I care not of his looks or abilities. I only care that this arrangement will keep this fragile peace." Relena stated in a calm soft voice. If you were there, you'd know how delicate she sounded when she spoke like that. It was almost as if she would shatter any given moment. Yet her demeanor changed, almost too fast for Serena's liking. She knew that Relena was about to go unto a shaky subject that she was scared to talk about. And she was right.
"Serena...?" Relena asked, doubt and nervousness evident in her voice.
"Yes, Relena?" Serena asked, smiling to herself.
"...Do you think...Doyouthinkthathe'dtrytotakeadvantageofme?" Relena asked in the speed of lightning, and half hoping her companion would not understand a word she uttered.
"Could you repeat that for me please? I didn't catch a word you said." Serena asked, already knowing the exact question that was coming. Apparently she loved torturing her poor friend in this manner.
"Do you think that he'd try to take advantage of me? And what if he doesn't like me, then he'll make my entire life miserable, like a-" Relena asked, her questions seemingly endless, only to be cut off by her close friend.
"Living nightmare? I highly doubt it, he does have a reputation to uphold. Don't worry so much, I bet you he'll treat you the way you should be treated." Serena comforted, even though she knew she was telling lies. She had heard rumors about this Heero guy, and they weren't pretty. 'I hope he doesn't do anything to hurt her, that would just wrong, like killing a mocking bird (A/n – for those of you who have read To Kill a Mockingbird).' But Relena trusted Serena as much as she trusted her family, so she believed every word.
"You're right Serena, I'm sure he's a perfect gentleman, however, I'm still not sure what life will be like being married. And I do hope that he does not expect much from me..." Relena trailed off, blushing. Serena just laughed nervously, and decided to keep quiet until she was done preparing the princess for when the Yuy's arrived.
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Heero observed the Royal Sanc Moon Kingdom as he walked up the stairs with his mother and Duo Maxwell. The Kingdom was surrounded by a sea of blood red roses along with a shore of green grass. The kingdom itself was magnificent. It stood tall, gleaming with its power and justice. But his admiration of the grand kingdom was cut off by his friend, none other then Duo Maxwell.
"Yo, are you in there dude, or are you going to space out the whole day?" Duo asked waving his hand in a fashion that irritated Heero. But before he got to answer, the tall door opened.
A/N: yet ANOTHER cliff hanger, oh how I just LOVE this, and don't worry raigne, I'll give Relena some spunk, I just have to wait for the right moment =D. Oh, and chapter three is gonna take even longer because I have to start from scratch, sry!
Chapter 2
When Milliardo and Relena entered the dining room they saw their mother sitting at the table, waiting for them. The Queen had straight platinum blonde hair a shade lighter then Milliardo's that almost touched the floor, and silvery azure-blue eyes, a shade more silver then Relena's. She still looked like a woman of the age of twenty-four, when she was really fifty years of age. She is a wise woman for what she looked like. People always assume that she isn't because she is so youthful looking.
"Hello mother. Why did you send for us?" Milliardo asked curiously.
"Please, sit down, Relena and Milliardo, I have impromptu news. The monarchy of the Yuy Earth Kingdom will arrive here tonight." Milliardo was about to interrupt, but the queen went on before he could inhale.
"I know you detest of this because of your... dislike toward Heero Yuy, but there's nothing you can do about it. Queen Yuy and I have very important matters to attend to." Of course, Milliardo knew what those certain "important matters" were, yet he couldn't help but be his over-protective- big-brother self. And he knew that the wedding was planned to take place soon, and there was nothing that he could do about it, and he hated the fact his sister couldn't have some one she really loved. 'Maybe they'll learn to love each other...And if he makes her cry, he'll wish he were never born,' Milliardo thought as his eyes narrowed into tiny slits.
"What's wrong brother?" Relena asked softly, her eyes full of concern for her big brother, snapping out of his trance.
"Nothing, I was just lost in my thoughts, that's all," He responded reassuringly. 'Oh, Relena, you're so innocent and fragile, I'm just afraid that Yuy guy will break you...' They ate lunch in silence until Milliardo was called for a meeting.
"Fare-well Mother, Relena, I must get to work. And don't worry, I'll be back before the monarchy arrives," He reassured his mother as he kissed them both on the cheek.
"Relena, there's something I must tell you." The Queen said, with the same expression as Heero's mother had.
"Just get to the point, mother, I don't like it when you procrastinate on telling me something..." Relena interrupted before she got an hour-long speech of, well, nothingto put it simply.
"All right, that's the least I can do, after all, after I tell you this, and don't worry, I will be blunt for your sake, I doubt you'd want to talk to me after ward anyway..."
The Queen responded, her voice full of guilt. Her eyes were full of tears and anguish, thinking of what she was going to tell her only daughter.
"What is it mother?" Relena asked softly, voice full of concern. The last time her mother had cried was when her father was assassinated on his birthday by a team of rebels. She was pulled out of her thoughts when her mother finally answered the silent questions running through her head with tears now flowing freely down her cheeks.
"Relena," The queen said as she looked into her daughter's anxious eyes.
"You're betrothed to Heero Yuy."
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Heero did not know how to react to what his mother had just told him. He didn't know whether to be angry with her for not telling him earlier in his life, or to comfort her and tell her not to worry, or what to think in general. 'At least that bitch Sylvia will hopefully get off my back.' He thought numbly as he mechanically walked toward his wardrobe to start packing. Seeing that her presence was forgotten, Queen Yuy left the room and left Heero to his thoughts. She was about to close the door behind her when Heero asked her the time they were to leave for the moon, with an empty voice.
"The shuttle leaves at 20:00 sharp. We are to leave at 19:40 to arrive on time, knowing we'll be delayed by some cause or another, and we'd end up leaving at exactly 20:00. Look Heero, try to look at this from a positive point of view, all right? This betrothal was necessary to achieve peace between the moon and earth. One thing you can look forward to is seeing everyone from all the Kingdoms of the Solar System, so try to have fun, in fact, Duo just arrived a few minutes ago, and he's being sent up here as we speak." With those last words, the hopeful Queen left the room. Duo, seeing this as the perfect time to step in, entered the room to greet his lifetime friend.
"Hey Heero! Long time, no see." He greeted with that smile that seemed to be on his face twenty-four seven. Duo was part of the Saturn Maxwell Kingdom. He had violet/colbat blue eyes that always seemed to have a twinkle of happiness and or mischief. His hair was fairly long, and in a traditional long braid. His tone of skin was fairly pale since he didn't get much sun. And he was also fairly tall at the height of 6 feet.
"Maxwell," Heero greeted coldly. He was not the one to greet his friends with hugs and such.
"Hey, what's with the cold shoulder? I didn't do anything to you." Duo exclaimed as he stepped closer to examine his companion's expression.
"Dude, what happened to ya, you seem to a tad bit quieter and emotionless then you usually are..."
"For your information, Maxwell, I just found out that I was betrothed to Relena Peacecraft of the Royal Sanc Moon Kingdom." Heero informed bluntly to Duo with his voice so cold, that it could freeze Hawaii in a second.
"Hey chill man, besides I heard that she's a total hotty. And plus, she's one of those innocent virgin girls, and from what I hear-" Duo started, just to be whacked in the head buy none other then Heero Yuy, and Heero was pretty damn strong for a guy his age.
"Ow, what was that for..." Duo whined while rubbing his head softly from being hit so harshly.
"She's going to my wife, you idiot-" Heero started, only to stop himself.
"On the other hand Duo, you may have a point. She could be.... fun." Heero suddenly uncharacteristically agreed with Duo, a smirk gracing his handsome features. 'Ahhh, shit,' Duo thought. It was at that second he regretted what he said, and pitied the poor girl, having to be stuck with a guy like Heero for the rest of her life –however long that may be...
"Heero, just, don't hurt the poor girl all right? And don't treat her like you treated your past...girlfriends, she doesn't deserve that." Duo said with for the young girl, and with the mischievous glint in his eyes replaced with worry for the young Peacecraft. But Heero paid no heed to what his friend just said. Once his mind was set on making one's life a living hell, there was no changing his mind. 'Aw man, I really got to learn how to keep my big mouth shut. Heero's going to take all his anger out on the poor girl. Heero, don't do anything you'll regret later on...' Duo thought with worry, warning his comrade through his thoughts. .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.' .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.
Those words kept repeating within Relena's head, like a broken record. Then they suddenly stopped when Relena thought she realized something.
"You're joking, aren't you mother?" Relena asked, with a grin starting to grace her delicate features.
"You really started to fool me there," Relena stated as she started to laugh a harmonious melody.
"I'm sorry, my child, but I am not. The betrothal between you and Heero Yuy was made the day the seemingly endless war ended. It was made as a symbol of peace, not to torment you. It was the only treaty that we were able to make-." But the queen's rambling was cut off by her daughter's hurtful words.
"How could you, mother?!" Relena yelled in pain.
"How could you...." Uttering those last few painful whispers, Relena ran to her room and fell on her bed. It was that evening she started to shed the tears that seemed never-ending. She then realized she could put an end to this before it even started. She looked at the crystal that held every Lunarian's life. The Crystal of Life that's what she called it. 'That would be much to selfish, you'd make everyone suffer, and you know it Relena...' Oh, how she knew, if that crystal was to shatter, the lives of all the people of the Moon would end in an instant. Yet, if she were to hold the crystal, it would transform her into her true form. Pure white wings would sprout from her delicate back, her eyes would turn a bright blue, and her hair shiny silver, like the moon, would automatically be pulled out of it's usual do, and grow down to the ground. Relena shook her head as her mind traveled back to the present.
"How could mother do this to me?" Relena asked the Crystal of Life. And with that last thought running through her thought, she fell into a dreamless sleep. Full of emptiness.
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Milliardo had just arrived home from his meeting at 18:00 in the afternoon. Not knowing where Relena was, he spotted a young maid cleaning nearby, humming to a tune she once heard.
"Serena, do you know where my mother is?" Milliardo asked the young woman kindly.
"Yes, your highness, she is in the throne room." Serena responded softly as she curtsied.
"Thank you, you may resume working now." Milliardo replied as he started his way to the throne room. 'That's odd, if mother is in there, then wouldn't Relena be there too, she's always accompanied by Relena...especially in the throne room.' Milliardo wondered, as he put his ear against the tall oak doors (see, I'm not obsessed with cherry wood, Heero is ^.~). As he opened the door, he heard he sound of sniffling, echoing off the walls of the vast throne room.
"Mother, what is it?" Milliardo asked, his voice full of concern.
"You told her, didn't you?" Milliardo realized.
"Yes, I had to, I couldn't procrastinate any longer, it would not have been fair for her." The Queen said, defending herself from an attack that was nonexistent.
"It's all right mother, she will soon understand what the consequences would have been if this would not have been arranged. I'm just sorry it had to happen to her is all. I don't like that Yuy guy on bit," Milliardo stated, his eyes narrowing into slits as thin as a single thread as he walked across the room to get to his mother's throne.
The room was very vast. The walls were so tall, they seemed to reach the sky, and were an off white color tinged with beige, and held portraits of all the former leaders of the Royal Sanc Moon Kingdom. The floor was of a gray marble that was so vast, it as like a field. Until it reached the steps to throne. There it turned into carpet as soft as the clouds in the sky, that was a midnight blue. There were three thrones, Queen Peacecraft's in the center, Relena's to the right of the queen's, and Milliardo's to the left. The Queen's thrown had crimson red plush velvet, and a cherry wood, with swirl designs on the royal seat. Relena's throne, instead of a crimson red, had a royal purple with a tinge of royal blue, and oak wood with a soft design of diamond shapes designing the thrown. Lastly, Milliardo's throne had a jet black velvet, that was also plush, yet instead of having soft edges like the Queen's and Relena's throwns, his had sharp edges, and was also made of Oak, like Relena's.
"I assume she's up in her room..." Milliardo guessed turning to his mother after he sat on his throne.
"She probably is...." The queen stated with her voice full of sadness.
"Do not worry mother," Milliardo whispered softly placing his hand over his mothers to try and comfort her,
"Relena is strong, she wont let this guy get away with anything, I think it's him you should worry about." He continued, joking around trying to lighten his mother with humor, yet knowing the true meaning behind what he said. 'Because if he does hurt her, he will experience more pain then he had ever felt before,' he thought as his eyes starting to glow, viciousness clear in his eyes.
"Now, now Milliardo, don't even think about hurting Heero Yuy, he is a good young man, and he wouldn't hurt Relena." The Queen assured Milliardo, not knowing the truth about Heero. 'Just goes to show how badly the jerk's parents know their own child. He just goes ahead, toys with any girl he wants, and then throws them to the side like trash.' By the time Milliardo's thoughts crossed through his mind, his nails had dug into his skin, letting crimson red blood drip onto his mother's thrown.
"You know, you won' be able to be this protective over Relena when she's married." Queen Peacecraft stated factually as she thought of how overprotective Milliardo could be.
"My little baby girl's finally growing up..." The Queen thought out loud, sighing and getting teary eyed at the thought of her daughter getting married (A/N: Hehe, I got that from my mom, she's always like that with me, I just HAD to put that). Their conversation was interupted by Serena, who had opened the door.
"What is it, dear?" The Queen asked softly, not wanting to startle the young maid.
"It is already 19:00, the Yuy Monarchy will arrive at 20:10, your highness. Shall I go prepare Princess Relena?" The young maid asked the queen with hope. She loved dressing the princess up for important events, and sometimes even pretended that she was in one of those fancy gowns too.
"That would be greatly appreciated, Serena." The Queen replied, happy to have such a loyal and kind maid such as Serena.
"Yes, your highness." Serena replied softly as she curtsied, and went off to Serena's room.
When she arrived at Relena's door, she knocked three times, and waited for an answer. And waited. And waited, until she no longer had patience, nor time, they only had thirty minutes to get ready for the Yuy's arrival. Upon opening Relena's doors, she saw the young princess in a deep sleep on her bed. Her silky soft hair was splayed across the pillow, and tear streaked cheeks. 'Poor Relena, I really do feel bad for her.' Serena thought sadly as she sighed and rounded the corner of the bed to awake the young princess.
"Wake up Relena, your mother wishes for you to get ready to greet Prince Yuy." Serena informed the young girl, shaking her in the mean while. Instead of complaining, as Serena expected, Relena quietly got out of bed, and walked directly to her wardrobe.
"What gown do you suggest I wear for this occasion, Serena?" Relena asked softly, turning to her friend. Serena felt guilt pour over her like waterfall when she looked into her companion had lost the sparkle that seemed to make her eyes come to life.
"I think I should wear my royal silver gown, to symbolize my Kingdom. Do you agree with me?" Relena continued as she turned back to her wardrobe, pulling out her royal gown. Serena did nothing but stare at her trusted friend with a sad gaze.
"Do not worry, Serena. I am fine with this arrangement. If this is what Mother wants for my future, then I shall grant her wishes. She would only have my hand given to a trustworthy friend, so please do not be worried." Relena reassured Serena, seeing the sad look on her best friend's delicate face. Not knowing how to respond to that statement, Serena merely sighed and went to retrieve the corset, which would normally cause a change in Relena's mood. She would normally go on complaining at how tight it was around chest and waist, not allowing her to breathe as well as she would with out it. But today, she said nothing. Not one word of complaint. Instead, she mechanically walked over to Serena, and took the corset from her hands. She then proceeded to discard the now wrinkled gown, slipped on the corset, and let Serena tighten and tie it in the back.
"What do you suppose he is like, Miss Relena?" Serena asked curiously, trying to break the deafening silence.
"I truly do not know, Serena. I really wish I did though. All I know is that my brother does not like him, however, I do not know why. But please I do not know how many times I must tell you to call me Relena," She replied, sighing somewhat sadly.
"You're brother doesn't like anyone that's going to marry you" Serena managed to say as she giggled whole-heartedly.
"I suppose that is true...." Relena responded, giggling in the mean while, the sparkle joy returning to her azure blue eyes
"Hey, guess what I heard of him. I heard he's pretty handsome, and pretty good if you know what I mean," Serena commented as she winked at her royal friend. At that comment, Relena's eyes darkened, and the sparkle that was there a mere second ago had disappeared as if it were never there.
"I care not of his looks or abilities. I only care that this arrangement will keep this fragile peace." Relena stated in a calm soft voice. If you were there, you'd know how delicate she sounded when she spoke like that. It was almost as if she would shatter any given moment. Yet her demeanor changed, almost too fast for Serena's liking. She knew that Relena was about to go unto a shaky subject that she was scared to talk about. And she was right.
"Serena...?" Relena asked, doubt and nervousness evident in her voice.
"Yes, Relena?" Serena asked, smiling to herself.
"...Do you think...Doyouthinkthathe'dtrytotakeadvantageofme?" Relena asked in the speed of lightning, and half hoping her companion would not understand a word she uttered.
"Could you repeat that for me please? I didn't catch a word you said." Serena asked, already knowing the exact question that was coming. Apparently she loved torturing her poor friend in this manner.
"Do you think that he'd try to take advantage of me? And what if he doesn't like me, then he'll make my entire life miserable, like a-" Relena asked, her questions seemingly endless, only to be cut off by her close friend.
"Living nightmare? I highly doubt it, he does have a reputation to uphold. Don't worry so much, I bet you he'll treat you the way you should be treated." Serena comforted, even though she knew she was telling lies. She had heard rumors about this Heero guy, and they weren't pretty. 'I hope he doesn't do anything to hurt her, that would just wrong, like killing a mocking bird (A/n – for those of you who have read To Kill a Mockingbird).' But Relena trusted Serena as much as she trusted her family, so she believed every word.
"You're right Serena, I'm sure he's a perfect gentleman, however, I'm still not sure what life will be like being married. And I do hope that he does not expect much from me..." Relena trailed off, blushing. Serena just laughed nervously, and decided to keep quiet until she was done preparing the princess for when the Yuy's arrived.
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Heero observed the Royal Sanc Moon Kingdom as he walked up the stairs with his mother and Duo Maxwell. The Kingdom was surrounded by a sea of blood red roses along with a shore of green grass. The kingdom itself was magnificent. It stood tall, gleaming with its power and justice. But his admiration of the grand kingdom was cut off by his friend, none other then Duo Maxwell.
"Yo, are you in there dude, or are you going to space out the whole day?" Duo asked waving his hand in a fashion that irritated Heero. But before he got to answer, the tall door opened.
A/N: yet ANOTHER cliff hanger, oh how I just LOVE this, and don't worry raigne, I'll give Relena some spunk, I just have to wait for the right moment =D. Oh, and chapter three is gonna take even longer because I have to start from scratch, sry!