A/N: I know it's been so long. And well that because I've been reading instead of writing. Coupled with being a junior in college (now a senior) and being a Mass Comm major equals no free time. But the other day I went to my profile and started to read my own story and it gave me inspiration to write another chapter. I'll try to keep this up, but no promises. This is a "in my spare time" type of thing. Although reviews would help a lot. And by reviews I mean more than just its good or this chapter sucks you're a horrible writer, put some effort into and give me a critic.

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Ch. 4:

It'll Be Ok… Right?

Duo Maxwell was normally a lighthearted guy, but not today. In fact he hadn't been in a good mood for the past three days. He was actually in a very bad mood and his mood worsened with each flash of a camera and each question yelled at him by the press. Well it wasn't really directed at him, it was directed at his charge, but with all the insensitive questions that were being thrown at her was starting to grate on his nerves and… *FLASH* another camera.

"Miss Relena! Is it true that you are going to accept the position on the President's cabinet?"

"Miss Relena! Please just a short statement!"

All of the questions were really grating upon Duo's nerves. It wasn't really the questions that they were asking, but how they were asking them. They kept on saying Miss Relena even though she was married. It was apparent that these reporters were part of the group that was constantly trying to discredit Heero.

It was apparent to Duo that Relena was thinking along the same lines because her usual polite smile was taking on a more strained look. And with each question thrown at her the smile was getting more and more forced. Thankfully they were nearing the security checkpoint and the press would no longer be able to follow them.

All seemed well, until a final reporter lobbed one last question at Relena.

"Miss Relena is it true that you are having problems with you husband and that is why he is not here with you today?"

That comment made Relena stop dead. Duo knew what was going to happen so he pushed her forward and into the presidential White House and shut the door after her leaving himself to deal with the reporters.

Duo turned slowly to glare at the reporter who asked the question. Carefully observing the tag hung around the reporter's neck signifying him as a reporter from the new Colony L7 cluster. As Duo was about to approach the group of reporters a hand settled upon his shoulder. He turned around to see Relena looking at him with a weary smile on her face that completely failed to touch her eyes.

"Its not worth it Duo. Just let them yell."

Duo scowled. Other than Heero he was the only other Gundam pilot whose identity was know by the public, thanks to the public 'execution' of Deathscythe during the war. Of course because of this many people called for his imprisonment, but the good thing about being a Gundam pilot was that they were always on the winning side and history is written by the victors. But Relena was right, this was not a point to be pushed.

Duo scowled harder as they walked through the President's Mansion. The President was also another reason for the scowl. In Duo's opinion the old fool didn't take things as seriously as he should. Though, Duo lamented, he might just not like the President for his approach in trying to get Relena to become part of his staff. The reporters were actually allowed inside the gates of the President's Mansion and not put outside the perimeter. Also the route the secret service members took Relena put her in direct contact with said reporters. "Not subtle at all," though Duo.

They soon arrived at a grand set of double doors, which opened to reveal the President sitting in front of his desk at one of the couches that adorned the room. The old man put on his best political smile and turned to greet Relena, extending his hand.

"Ah Ms. Peacecraft, it is good to see that you are well. I'm sorry about the reporters, I thought I told my staff to put them outside the gates not to let them in."

At this Duo almost fell over. "There is no way Relena could believe this idiots lies," Duo thought to himself as he glanced over to her to confirm his suspicions. Gratefully he saw that Relena's expression almost mimicked his own. That put a smile back on Duo's face as he turned back to stare at the President. By this time the President realized that his lie would not work and was quietly chuckling awkwardly.

"Well Ms. Relena shall we get to business?"

"Yes, lets." Relena moved to take a seat on the couch across from the President. As Duo moved to take post by her side he realized that Relena did not return the President gesture for a 'political' handshake. "Good," he thought to himself.

The President soon realized that he had quickly dug himself into a very deep hole. He quickly retook his seat on the couch and began once again.

"So Ms. Relena I hope that you have rethought your position on my offer…"

"No I haven't," Relena replied curtly. "That is not the reason for my visit. In fact," she stated, as she looked directly into the President's beady eyes "my visit here is only to reinforce what you have already been told but refused to take action on."

A bead of sweat began to form on the President's brow, and he quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe it away.

"And what would that be Ms. Peacecraft?"

"I would very much like for you not to call me that Mr. President," Relena snapped.

"Call you what?"

"As you surely know I am married and as such I have dropped the name of Peacecraft."

"Ah yes that correct," The President Chuckled awkwardly again, "So Ms. Darlian then."

"No," Relena replied tersely, "I no longer go by that name either Mr. President."

"Oh yes that correct," The President Chuckled awkwardly again, "You must forgive me, in my old age I tend to forget the minor details."

"A minor detail?" Relena questioned, raising an eyebrow.

Duo was completely enjoying the show that was going on in front of him. The President tried to play his political game by trying to use the media and other sources to pressure Relena into taking his offer to be a part of his staff. And the plan might have worked, before she married Heero. But now Relena was different.

"I'll say again, lets get to the main point Mr. President," as she gave one of her political smiles. "Lets disregard the fact that you have not forgotten that I am married and that my name is Relena Darlian Lowe now, also the fact that it was you that let the reporters inside the gates."

"Oh yes the ways in which Relena works now," Duo thought to himself. It was a complete change from what she once was. Years ago she might have already folded and caved to the media and political pressure against her marriage with Heero or she would be naive enough to believe the president lies, but now… now she was different. Years spent with Heero would do that to a person. But it was not a one-way street, Duo lamented. Heero had also started to open up to other people, becoming more… human. Personally Duo approved of the affect that the couple had on each other.

"Yes. Lets get down to business," the President replied, his face slightly paler.

"Now the Preventer sent you a message informing you of a situation of grave importance, but you only responded that it was not cause for concern. I am here now to impress upon you the importance and weight of what was stated in that message."

Relena was talking to the President as if he was a child incapable of understanding what the current situation was. Duo could hardly keep a straight face. But it seemed as if the President had decided to forgo political niceties.

"I understood fully what the message entailed. Mrs. Lowe," The president practically spat the last few words. "I also mean everything that I stated in my reply, it is of no concern of mine."

"So you do understand that we are in a possible situation? I didn't notice, because if you really did understand the current situation then we would not be having this meeting. You would have taken what Lady Une stated in her message under advisement and would be meeting with your advisors right now."

At this the President scoffed. "And what pray tell would I be talking with them about? That your husband has gone missing? That is a case for the local police or the Preventers. Once again it is no concern of mine."

"You are refusing to realize what this could signify. Do you not remember the White Fang Revival? They took me hostage and almost succeeded in achieving their goal. Now Heero had been taken and the same situation could happen again."

At this the President scoffed once again. "And what could taking your husband signify? Truly what type of influence does he have? His only influence is that he is your husband."

"You are forgetting the fact that Heero was also a Gundam Pilot."

"You mean a terrorist," the President responded. Then he turned to glare at Duo, "Much like your escort there."

Duo scowled and glared right back at the President. Oh yes Duo really didn't like this President at all. The two previous Presidents were good, but had a respect for what had happened during the Great War and had learn from the mistakes that were made there, but this one… The current president was too much like the old Alliance Leaders, ignorant and power hungry.

"Both Heero and Duo were Gundam Pilots and were instrumental in ending the Great War and in putting down the White Fang Revival. I should not have to remind you that Heero was the pilot of the Wing Zero, the Gundam that single handedly shot down the last piece of Libra that was falling to Earth."

The President didn't seem to have a retort for this and Duo smiled. It was true that Heero did take the final shot, but the other Gundam Pilots did help deal some damage to the final block before Heero shot it.

"So now that we have gotten the pointless bickering out of the way," Relena the ever-polite one was still going to try and salvage this meeting. "Are you going to do anything about it?"

The President was silent for a moment, but then responded, "No."

This time it was Relena's turn to be silent. And as Duo was about to respond to the President, Relena stood up.

"Then it looks like we have nothing more to speak about."

And as she nodded to Duo the both began to make their way back through the grand double doors the President called out, "You know Ms. Relena I might be more inclined to ponder you request if you joined my staff."

At this Relena froze and slowly turned back to face the man lounging casually on the couch. Duo also turned round, hoping that Relena would not even consider the foolish man's demand. And he was not disappointed.

"Absolutely not Mr. President. It seems that if I did join your staff that I would not be able to get anything through to that thick head of yours. And I am not in the business of wasting my time."

And then with a slight giggle to herself she turned and left the room, as the President looked on flabbergasted.

Duo followed until her was right at the door and then quickly turned around and shouted, "Remember to call us next time the world needs to be saved." And then as almost and after thought, "Thought it wont do you a lot of good, since you insulted Heero's wife… Might have to defend yourself from him if your not careful." Then with a final sarcastic wave to the President Duo followed Relena and left the room.

As he quickened his pace to catch up with Relena, Duo smiled to himself. Sure his comment will most likely have some negative repercussions down the line, but it was worth it to stick it to the stupid old man. And as he caught up with Relena he noticed a smile on her face.

"Well its good to see that you approve," he commented.

Relena only let out a quiet giggle as they made their way out of the President's Mansion and back to the Preventer HQ.

Far away, a man sat in a darkened room. The only light was coming from the television that was hanging off of the far wall. On the TV was a woman sitting behind a desk reporting on the latest news. The man seemed to be only paying half attention to the reporter until footage of a new woman was shown.

"Reporters are still baffled about what Ms. Relena talked about with the President a few day ago, but insider reports say that it ended well for the president as he made a statement after their short meeting.

The image soon changed to show and the President standing in front of a podium outside of his mansion.

"My fellow citizens I only have a few words to say and I regret that I will not be taking any questions. Suffice to say that my meeting with Ms. Peacecraft went very well and I do believe that things will be looking to improve even more so than they are right now. Thank you very much.

And with that the image changed back to the reporter.

"This statement while brief has sparked a lot of discussions among the politically minded. Some believe that the President is being overly optimistic while others are rallying in his support. Others are commenting on the way that the President addressed Ms. Relena. It is widely known that Ms. Relena has long since stopped using the name Peacecraft, especially after her marriage to former Gundam Pilot and current Preventer Agent Heero Lowe. Could this mean that their relationship is on thin ice? Many political annalists have backed this statement citing the fact that her husband did not accompany her to the meeting, as is his custom. Ms. Relena has also refused to comment on this situation and Mr. Lowe has not been seen for several days. Stay tuned for Political Annalist and former Senate Member John Marston comments on this issue."

And with that the program cuts to a commercial. The man sitting in the room is slow to respond. But after a minute he rises from his chair and walks over to the TV, turning it off. He then went back to the large bed in the room and lays down. The man just lays there absorbed in his own thoughts. He lay there for hours, but finally vocalized a thought.

"Am I not good enough for you Relena?"

Heero didn't know what to think. The road to get to where he was was not an easy one. There had been hardships on both sides. But now... with everything that Mariemaia had shown him and what he had just seen he didn't know what was what anymore.

"It can't be true. You can of left me. Relena... It'll Be Ok… Right?"

And with that thought Heero drifted off to sleep, tired out and utterly confused from everything that he had witnessed.