Disclaimer: OF COURSE, I don't own Gundam Wing or instead of you guys suing me, I'd be suing you. I also don't the song "Bed of Roses" by Mindless Self Indulgence.

AN: Please tell me of any spelling mistakes cause I beta my own work. OK on with the story!

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Bed of Roses

Chapter 4: "Bring the Sorrow, But Who Will Bring the Peace?"

"Hey it's alright my life has always been a sad emotion."

Noin returned with the others, bringing back a hot chicken sandwich for Milliardo. He eyed it, then eyed Noin, then slowly unwrapped it, silently beginning to eat it. He graced her with a small smile, speaking softly, "Thanks, not necessarily hungry, but can't let this go to waste can I now?"

Noin wasn't sure how to take that so she only returned his smile and dug into her own beef sandwich. Duo had picked up four hot chicken sandwiches himself while Hilde had decided to just get the same thing as Noin. Lady Une had demurely settled on a grilled chicken salad and Mariemaia, unsure what to get herself, had decided to share with Une. She surprisingly ate most of the greens also along with the large amount of chicken she'd inhaled.

The remaining friends went in pairs of three to visit Dorothy as Relena, Heero, and Quatre left to grab some dinner too: 1. Wufei, Sally, Lady Une 2. Hilde, Duo 3. Milliardo, Noin, Mariemaia.

Sally had taken notes and Wufei had been more of a silent observer, his only words, "She has a strong spirit. She'll be fine." Une had spoken quietly to Dorothy for a few minutes, smiling at her as she spoke and stepped away seemingly at peace. Hilde had reacted much like Relena and Quatre, with Duo playfully make jokes just in case Dorothy could hear him to cheer her up.

The last trio to enter was much more sober. Noin was full of apprehension as she entered the quiet room, afraid Dorothy might wake up with a look of accusation. She'd been mostly quiet, squeezing Dorothy's hand and speaking to her shortly. "Hey...It's Noin. I know we aren't the best of friends, but I really hope you'll be OK, there's just no one like you on earth and you can never be replaced," she finished, her voice breaking slightly.

She shed no tears specifically for both Milliardo, Mariemaia, and herself. She brought Mariemaia forward who after being told she had to very very quiet had spewed out a stream of news of what Dorothy had missed in a whisper and had kissed her softly, telling her she loved her and knew she would wake up soon and maybe they could play chess, their favorite pastime together.

Noin had looked to Milliardo who was the last to come closer. Noin sensed he needed to be alone with Dorothy at this time and made to leave but he stopped her short with a hand on her shoulder. She looked at him, a silent question in her eyes.

For a moment, he face looked very tired, which he tried to erase as soon as the expression had come. In his eyes she saw a plea? She nodded in silent understanding. "I'll be back, let me take Mairemaia out to Une." He nodded and took a seat beside Dorothy's bed as she quietly stepped out.

Milliardo sat silently only observing and saying nothing. After Noin re-entered the room after an eternity, she sat beside him quietly.

"You know Milliardo...it was no one's fault but that bad driver's," she said softly. He said nothing and took Dorothy's now warmer hand from all the embraces in between both of his own.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry," he whispered quietly and Noin had to strain to hear him, his voice full of regret. "I-I never meant to hurt you. I'll visit again as soon as I can," and with that he abruptly stood up apparently having seen enough. He nodded quietly to Noin and both left not sure if they too had come to any peace within themselves.

I just felt I should end it there. If anyone thinks I should tack this chapter on to 3 I will, but the next chapter will be much longer and will not take place in the hospital! Promise!

Angel of Mirth