A/N: AAAHHH! I cant believe I updated this story TT It's been over a YEAR o.O I cant really say sorry enough for the (too long of a ) wait.. and the chapter really isn't that long either >. I'm sorry, I tried to write as much as possible last night, and then I tried to post in and was having trouble loging me in. Well, enough blabbering...On with the story:

To Board the Shuttle

The golden rays crept in through the curtain's cracks, bathing the sleeping girl in sunlight. Groaning, the girl turned her head the other way as to not be awakened the by the persistent sun that she wished did not exist at the moment. Today was the day that she most dreaded. It was the day she would go to Earth. It seemed there was no escaping the sunlight. The white walls of her room reflected the rays, making it painful to open her eyes, so she did what any other person would do if they didn't want to wake up.She buried her head under her pillow, and sighed in content at the solution. She would surely be able to go back to sleep... Her mind was starting to clear as her eyes drift shut. Her body was now relaxed, happily embracing the sweet darkness, relaxed and fell asleep... Or so she wished. A sharp knock at the door pulled her back into reality. With an annoyed growl, the teen threw her pillow off her head, and sat up.

"Come in," She said exasperated. The last thing she wanted to do was go on with the day, and she was going to make sure to stall time.

Serena entered the room timidly, knowing that Relena was not in a good mood at all. She put her suit cases down next to the door, and made her way to Relena's closet to help her pack, fully knowing that Relena would not do it herself.

As Serena went about her business, Relena made the connection as to why Serena had packed.

"You're coming!" She exclaimed with excitement. Seeing Serena nod filled her with elation as she threw herself unto her best friend, giving her a bear hug.

"Thank GOD I won't have to go through this alone," She sighed with relief.

"Of course not, I wouldn't let you go through it alone." Serena teased playfully.

"However…" She continued, her playful grin gone.

"Yes…" Urged Relena.

"Both you and Mr. Yuy are to share a private room…" She finished in a dreadful tone.

"…oh…" Was all Releba could come up with. She'd have to spend more quality time with her dear fiancé then she wanted. A groan erupted from her throat at the thought of being alone, with Heero, for five to six hours, in a small, cushioned room.

Her dreadful thoughts were interrupted by a light chuckle that came from Serena.

"What?" She asked with curiosity laced with annoyance.

"Oh nothing…just something I found in your closet right now, I'm sure your DEAR fiancé wouldn't mind you wear…" Serena laughed, showing Relena the exposing piece of clothing.

Relena's face turned a deep red hue when her eyes swept over it. It was a silky black tube top that scrunched up on the right; a gift from some distant unknown cousin. She had never tried it on, and never planned on doing so either.

"Maybe you should wear it for the plane drive," Serena continued, winking.

"How about no," She retorted, anger starting to etch in her eyes.

"I was just messing around," Serena joked, yet slipped it into her suitcase discretely just to annoy her good friend. Relena's expression softened once those words exited the blonde's mouth.

"So how much time is left until I need to go on that cursed airplane?" The azure eyed girl wondered.

"Two hours, meaning you have to get dressed and head to breakfast before your mother blows a gasket," replied the golden blonde. Shaking her head, the honey blonde gazed out into the morning where Earth was a mere dot in the sky.

"Does that mean that Maxwell is going to be in the same room as yourself?" Relena queried softly.

"Yes… we'll be stationed near you," Serena responded, as her cheeks dusted with pink. Luckily for her, Relena's mind was already contemplating whether or not to anger her mother by wearing leisure clothing.

"Oh, before I forget, your mother gave orders for you to wear the gown I hung in your restroom. Don't even think on defying your mother this time, this treaty must go without a flaw, as you already know. We must make a good impression for both our sakes. We both know the consequences if any errors occur." Serena warned gently. Relena's eyes darkened at the thought of the chaos that would occur if this arrangement were to fail. She would not have more innocent blood spilled just because of her. She was going to be strong, this was not about her, it was about her home, and her people. A gentle hand laid on her shoulder.

"Don't try to make this a living hell for yourself, please?" Serena's concerned eyes penetrated into Relena's heart. She didn't want her friend worrying over her in such a way either...but Yuy's actions the previous day...she did not know what to make of them. She didn't know what he expected or wanted from her, yet she vowed to learn what it was.

"I promise you, I will try and make this experience as...enjoyable as possible Ser." She comforted, it was all she could offer to calm her nerves. Somewhat relieved, Serena packed the few last minute items left, and called another to assist on carrying the luggage down to the shuttle.

"Here, allow me to help into your corset," Serena offered gently, knowing it would put Relena's mood even more off. Slitting her eyes slightly, she complied and allowed the dreaded torture device to be laced up and wrapped around her body. After about a half hour (she swore it took even longer) of struggling with the corset, Relena slipped into the earthy pine green and dark brown satin gown, then her shoes, and finally had her light make up applied.

"Who invented such a dreadful substance anyway? Was the inventor ashamed of him or herself?.." The honey blond kept spewing out random wonderments of no importance, trying to distract her loyal friend. However, she received no response. Apparently her mind was too full of anxiety, she realized sadly. It must be so strenuous to hold such a duty over one's shoulders. The marriage between them had to work, if not privately, then publicly. Earthlings and Lunarians needed hope, Heero and Relena were just the two to do such a thing. She did not particularly enjoy being in Yuy's company, however, it was necessary, she was not going to let Relena endure all the discomfort by herself. Realizing she was done preparing Relena for her entrance, they both headed down to the shuttle sight. The walk there was silent with comfort for one another. This was something they both did not expect to do in their life; move to a foreign planet with foreign people and traditions. She knew that by themselves, they could not handle it, but if she and Relena stuck together, they could survive. They would be each other's confidant. With new strength found from her self reassurance, she held her head high, careful not to seem as if she was bringing herself to her majesty's status. She knew and understood that was something Relena despised, however, that was the way things were done. She sucked in her breath and opened the door for Relena and then passed through after, careful to shut the door. A soft gasp caught her attention. Why would Relena be shocked? Her mind mused in wonder. Either she was seeing double, or there were two shuttles awaiting take-off, which could mean either she and Relena were going to be split, or she was to ride with her. She had hoped for the latter, however, she already knew it was going to be the worse of the two.

So did Relena.

Oh, how she wished she had been incorrect, it came to no shock when they were informed their first thought. Kissing her good friend one last time on the cheek, she slowly made her way to her shuttle. She knew no words of sincerity could have been exchanged in front of such royalty. Sighing in defeat, she paused before stepping in, what does that Duo Maxwell consider her? She is but a mere servant and him of high status, royalty...the level of the Yuy's and Peacecraft's. With a last sigh of confusion and hesitation, and knots in her stomach, she stepped into the private shuttle.

Heero smirked to himself as he entered the private shuttle for himself and Relena. Oh, he knew she was already seated and settled, comfortable that is at least for this moment. Oh how he was going to amuse himself for these few hours. He casually sank into the seat next to Relena, taking care on invading as much personal space as possible.

"Please sit back and buckle your seat-belts as we take off, thank you for your cooporation." The pilot reminded through the intercom.

Licking his lips, he leaned over to rest his lips next to her ear, "Not afraid of travel, are you my dear?" He whispered into her ear. Oh how he relished the panic he knew was beginning to swell in the pit of her stomach. To heighten the effects, he held her hand down on the arm rest. Shocked at his advance, she spun her head to his direction. Shocked eyes shaded with panic met those amused glinted with malice. The pull of take off forced her head to collide back to the headrest, as her hands squeezed the armrest for comfort, unaware of Heero's presence for that mere moment. When the force let off, she allowed her body to relax, and re-enter the reality she had momentarily escaped. She closed her eyes, inhaling and exhaling, pulling at the back of her mind for the true reason for her being in her situation. It was not for her, it was for her people, and those of Earth. How was it that Heero could be so selfish that he could only think of himself? Could he not sacrifice his life as she had decided to? Anger began to bubble beneath the surface, soon to over boil. How? How could he think of his own happiness? Why should she be punished for doing what was best for both their people?

How could he be so selfish!

A soft glow began to emit from her forehead, silver mingled with a tinge of blue. She knew she could not contain her anger for all time. Slowly, she cautiously opened her eyes, allowing the britghtness of reality to hit her silver glinted eyes.

"Mr. Yuy...I do not care for your threats." She spun out, trying to keep her anger down, but failed. It just kept manifesting itself within her, every time she thought of his selfish reasons she had concluded herself, she became more and more passionate, icy fire feeding off her growing rage.

"How...how could you be so...SELFISH! Why can't you realize this is for your PEOPLE, not for YOU! I have learned to deal with this burden, now why can't you! Why just-AGH! I can't even THINK of anything to say your selfishness angers me so!" She finally spat out. The silver beginning to fade slowly due to her venting.

A cold laugh was her response. His head was pulled back exposing his neck, the hard sardonic laughter brushing harshly against her eardrums.

"Don't think you just suddenly know what you have to do and that you could have matured overnight little miss priss. You think that you can just accept something just told to you out of the blue and be fine with it just like that? Ha! Sorry to burst your naïve innocent little bubble, but it's easier said then done. You haven't taken any action that proves this so, I bet you ran up to your room crying when your mother told you the wonderful news, eh? And don't think so highly of yourself either, deep within your mind you know what you think and what you truly wish. Do not forget that you too hold dark emotions such as selfishness, princess." He retaliated, not giving the least bit of sympathy to the wide eyed, horror struck young woman sitting next to him. The words were honest, but unnecessarily brutal and harsh. Tears tumbled down her fragile cheeks, soaking into the deep brown fabric. She began to pull her hands into her lap when she found that one was still under the weight of Heero's. Glancing at their hands through the corner of her eye, she couldn't help but feel miserable. Not wanting to face him at the moment, she forcefully pulled her hand from underneath his and turned her body away from his. Drained of energy, her eyes drifted shut, and she momentarily escaped to dream land.