Lost Love, Lost Prince and Marriage?
Chapter 14
A Week in Perspectives
By Güera
I am back. And I am mildly disappionted with the amount of reviews I received. But I thank those who did review. Thank you!! Well despite how I didn't recieve reviews I wrote this chapter for all of you who do care. A week passes by quickly in the eyes of many. But at the end of that week an important event will take place. The arrival of Odelia and her brother. The chapter everyone's been anticipating. And hopefully ya'lls will like it enough to review. Please do. I have writer's block on my next chapter and need your encouragement.
Sweet music filled the air. Dancing music. People were crowded all around me. Where was I? The music stopped and the people left the floor. I followed them to a table. I began to look around. There were balloons and paper decorating the large room. Several tables with many people. A raised floor on which to dance. A beautifully decorated table was placed next to the left wall. It faced all the tables and the dance floor. A banner on top said 'Congratulations Newlyweds'. So I was at a wedding reception. But who's? Was it Hilde's wedding? I wanted to find out so I approached the table. It was beautiful. The cake sat in the middle of another table. It was gorgeous also. Three layers and a groom and bride couple standing at the top. On one layer the frosting said 'Trowa and' but the other name had been eaten already. Darn. Whose the lucky girl that gets Trowa. Who will make him finally happy? I guess it's best I don't know. Knowing the truth will only make me jealous. I hung my head and was about to leave but gentle arms came around my waist and held me there. They whispered something in my ear. "What is such a beautiful bride doing here all by herself.?" I know that voice. It was Trowa. He hugged me tightly. But what did he mean? I'm not the bride. I was about to ask him when he twirled me around. I faced him and he looked absolutely handsome in his black tie suit. I looked down at myself and I was wearing a dress. A lovely dress. A wedding dress? I was the bride? Trowa is married to me? I am the bride! This is my wedding! I jumped up and kissed Trowa, not caring about anything else but him. Trowa.
Trowa POV
"Trowa." She whispered sweetly. She said my name for the first time in days. Was she dreaming of me? What was her dream? I touched her hand, it was warm. Her skin was soft, very soft. This is what her skin feels like. The skin she hides from the world. I watched her sleeping body. She was so beautiful, so innocent. Her short blonde hair laid on the pillow. Her green bright eyes shut tight. I touched her face. She moved into my hand. I love her. I love her behavior. I love everything about her but I'm just not good enough for her. She rejects me. But why? She had said she loved me, I love her too. But she doesn't want to be with me. I asked for her hand in marriage and she said yes. But then she broke off the engagement. What could have happened to her? What could have changed her mind? I love her deeply, more than I thought I ever could and I know truly in my heart she does too. Someone once told me I had to follow my emotions and I will. I love Teri and I will try every reasonable way I can to have her come back to me. But what if she won't. She began to stir. I had to leave soon. I would love to see her eyes but I had to go. Hidden in my hand was a single white rose. Carefully I opened her hand and let her hold it. She grasped it tightly. She seemed to precious, too beautiful to leave alone. I touched her hair. Then kissed her forehead. Going down to her lips I kissed her again. The sweet sensation of her lips shall remain in my mind forever. I hated to leave but she became more restless. I had to. I whispered my goodbye and readied for my exit. Silently and discretely I left her.
Teri's Dream
He was leaving. Trowa was leaving. I held tightly the rose he gave me. It was the only reminder I had of him. But he left.
End of Dream
"Trowa, don't leave." Teri mumbled half asleep. She awakened and opened her tired eyes. As soon as her eyes adjusted to the darkness she saw only her empty bedroom. "But I could have sworn," she began to say and felt soft petals in her hand. Looking down at her left hand she saw a rose. Looking even closer she saw the color was white. A white rose. Meaning purity and innocence. She smelled its fragrance. Sweet and fresh. Holding the rose close to her heart she said. "Oh Trowa." Laying her head back down she closed her eyes with visions of her beloved clear in her mind.
Monday - August 18, AC 198
Relena
With the events the preceding night, Relena could not get a good night's rest. Her sleep filled with memories of the little girl. Who she was and why she kept appearing. And also why she was protecting her. Was she in fact real at all?
The morning did not appear to be Relena's friend that day. The night had come and gone too quickly, leaving her needing more sleep. Although restless and tired, she awoke that day. Her nose stuffed up preventing her from breathing correctly. When she attempted to stand the room moved around her and she sat down once again. Her throat was dry and hoarse, begging for a drink of water. She attempted to speak but only a whisper escaped her mouth. A cough emitted from deep in her throat. To her this only mean one thing, she was sick. She lay back on her bed, thinking. 'Great.'
After drinking a glass of water and clearing her throat several times, her voice seemed strong enough to make a phone call. The first number she dialed was to a doctor. The phone rang and rang on the screen but no on answered. Soon after a few more rings a machine answered.
"This is Sally. I'm not here. Leave a message."
Relena ended the call. 'Where could she be? Maybe at the Preventer's office.' She thought. She quickly dialed the number. The screen blinked and showed a Preventer. Relena waved to save her voice.
The Preventer looked at her oddly. "Good morning, Miss Relena." Relena nodded. "How may I help you?"
"Sally Po, please." Relena said in a croaking voice.
"Are you sick Miss Relena?" Relena nodded. "Well, Preventer Water is currently..."
"...missing." A new voice said. The screen had changed to show Lady Une. "She hasn't shown up for work since this morning. Relena you look terrible." Une said looking at her clearly.
"Preventer Dragon is missing as well." Another person in the room with Lady Une said.
"Dammit." She said slamming her fist on the unsuspecting desk. "Where could they have gone?"
"Relena?" A voice said in the room. Lucrezia was standing in the doorway, slowly opening the door. "Are you okay?"
"Preventer Fire, do you know where Water and Dragon are?"
"No, ma'am. Why?" Lucrezia said entering the room and approaching the screen.
"They've gone missing." Lady Une said with a scowl.
"What do you mean they're missing? Did they check their residences?"
"Yes, they've been emptied out. Not a trace."
A ring was heard. Half of the screen black out and showed the person everyone was looking for. Sally Po.
"Where have you been?!" Lady Une yelled into the screen. Sally seemed indifferent at her yells and only casually looked at them. She smiled sinisterly. "What are you smiling about?" Lady Une said, she was now very confused and agitated.
"I wish to ask for a transfer."
"A transfer?"
"Yes."
"Where to?"
"To Southwest Asia or more specifically the land known as China."
"China? What in the Earth's Sphere are you doing in China? Where is Dragon?"
"We are going to live here."
"We? As in you and..."
She nodded. "Wufei." She extended her hand out, revealing a shiny brilliant ring on a very special finger. "We're married and we want to live here."
"That's wonderful! Congratulations!" Lucrezia yelled.
"Thank you." She said to Lucrezia. "If you just give us the transfer, that would be wonderful. Bye." She said shutting off.
"Well, now they're found." Lucrezia said.
"Feel better, Relena." Lady Une said also shutting off. Relena lifted her arms in frustration. She didn't get any help.
"Relena, what's wrong?" Lucrezia asked her. She pointed to her throat and tried to talk but no sound came from her throat. "Oh, poor dear. You're sick."
The vid-phone rang. Lucrezia answered it. A the face of a purple curly hair filled the screen. Her bright eyes shone as she smiled at them.
"Good morning." She said cheerily.
"Good morning," Lucrezia said confused. "Who are you?" Relena only gestured her hello, which was a half salute and a half wave.
"Sachiko Oshiro. Miss Relena, are you allright?" She asked. Relena shook her head no. "When you didn't you show up for the meeting I got very worried. Mr. Winner gave me your number to call you. He was also very worried." She said not breathing in between words.
"Relena is sick. She needs rest. Could you please call back later?"
"Yes, of course. I apologize. I'll inform your secretary of your absence. Please forgive me." She said bowing her head. Her purple curls falling down to the front.
"Thank you." Lucrezia said about to shut her off but she spoke again.
"Have you seen a doctor?" She intrigued even more.
"Our doctor is out of town at the moment."
"Do you have a pen and paper?" Relena nodded and showed her a pen and paper she had on her bedside table. "Write this down." Relena had her pen ready. "893-1626-026. Ask for Dr. Kagome."
"Whose that?"
"My mother. I'll tell her you're going." She said and smiled. "Bye." Sachiko's face disappeared from the screen, it turned black once again.
"Well? Should we call?" Lucrezia asked. Relena nodded her head. Lucrezia dialed the number. "8,9,3,1,6,2,6,0,2,6..." She said out loud. Relena poked Lucrezia lightly to get her attention. She looked at Relena. "What is it?" Relena took her arms, folded them together and rocked them gently. Then with her hands she asked 'where'. "He's asleep. Hopefully he'll sleep all day." The screen came up to a young man with blondish brown hair.
"Dr. Oshiro's office, how may I help you?" The man said.
"Yes. A Sachiko Oshiro recommended us to call here. Do we need to make an appointment?"
"Miss Sachiko? No, if you would please come down here. What exactly is the problem?"
"She's sick." Lucrezia said indicating Relena. "Where exactly is there?"
"Oh, yes. 1128 Ralpop Street."
"Thank you." The screen went black again.
The Next Day
Tuesday - August 19, AC 198
Lucrezia POV
"Relena, stay in bed." I was saying to Relena who was removing the comforter off her body and slid off the bed. She sat there struggling the will to stand up.
"The doctor said I was fine." She related to me. Her voice was still hoarse and low.
"The doctor said you are sick and need to stay in bed." I tried once again to convince her, unfortunately it didn't work.
"I'm fine." She said once more defiantly. She needs more rest. She's not well. Why do Peacecrafts have to be so stubborn?
"Don't make me tie you to your bed." I threatened her. She ignored my threat and began walking. They're impossible.
Relena POV
I'm perfectly fine. So I can't talk very loudly, I don't need to yell at anyone today. I want to get out of this house. I can't stand it. I want to go out and think. Constantly people worry about me and my health as if I was a porcelain doll, ready to break with anything that happens to me. I hated that feeling. That constant attention. I know I can take care of myself. Lucrezia demanded that I get back in my bed. Frankly, I didn't care. I wanted, no, needed to leave this house, these people. I walked slowly, standing made me dizzy, but it didn't matter. I had only one goal.
"Relena, get back in bed." A deep voice from the door ordered me. I looked at the owner of the voice. It was my brother, of course. How wonderful. I thought sarcastically. I would never leave this house if it was up to him.
"No." I said simply to him and kept walking. It seemed like forever but I knew it was only a few seconds. I was heading towards my closet for my clothes. Get dressed and leave. That's my plan. And I plan to stick to it. Where to? Don't know, don't care. As long as it's far away from here. I made it to the closet. I grabbed anything that looked warm and comfortable.
"What are you doing?" My brother asked me. What does it look like I'm doing?
"Getting ready." I began to move towards the bathroom.
"Relena, you're not going to work are you?" Lucrezia said. At least she didn't order me to do anything. She was much kinder. I shook my head. It made me more dizzy than before. I made it safely and securely to the bathroom door.
"Where are you going to?" My brother demanded. I didn't want to tell him and I didn't know. I simply shut the door, not answering his question. I was doing that more often these days.
Wednesday - August 20, AC 198
Teri POV
Every night I dream of him and every morning I wake to find a fresh white rose in my grasp. My dreams show me how happy we can be, together. And each morning I find his hope portrayed in the sweet scent of the rose. He hasn't lost his hope. But I don't want him to live a life of misery with me. But as the nights go by, the dreams get sweeter and happier. As if they were trying to tell me something. That it is in fact possible for me and Trowa to be happy together. I lay on my bed, smelling the sweet rose, I just wanted to lay there forever, but as destiny would have it I had to work.
My brother is now engaged to Catherine. The woman he so dearly loves, and she loves him in return. I am truly happy for them. They couldn't be any more lucky to have each other. I got out of bed and carefully placed the precious white rose in a vase of water along with the others. Smelling the sweet essence once more before reluctantly leaving them on the bedside table. I decided to wear something casual, light and cheerful.
Slowly drips of rain fell from the sky. Then the rain became stronger and soon the room was filled with the loud sound of rain hitting the rain and windows. My outfit then changed to something warm and raincoat. Grabbing an umbrella, I walked out of my room, dressed in all purple.
In the dining room I found my two favorite people eating breakfast, Quatre and Catherine. But sadly and gratefully her brother had also come along. He sat next to his sister, his hair wet. My smile immediately faded. Was he going to try again? In front of them? Can I confront him without completely breaking down?
Thursday - August 21, AC 198
Quatre POV
How can I be so lucky? Lucky enough to have her? To have her pick me? I side-glanced at her. Her beauty never ceases to amaze me. Her kindness never ends. I can't believe that in a few months, her and I will be married. Locked together in the folds of holy matrimony. I just can't believe it.
But since of the importance of the huge company my sister and I run, all the important delegates need to be informed. The correct and polite way of doing that is to host an engagement party. Having all the respectable and noble people of the Earth's Sphere to come to our house and express their opinions of our engagement. To be frank, I could very much care less what they all think, but as long as she is there with me, all the other people seem to disappear and only she remains.
Friday - August 22, AC 198
Relena POV
Back to work again. How wonderful. I can just feel my smile fading. The work I do is enjoyable and fulfilling also sometimes rather wonderful. But more often than not I find I am just filing an obligation I have to the people. I belong to the people more than I belong to myself. For the first time in days I saw my secretary, Holly. She was very happy to see me.
"How are you, Relena?" She asked me in an excited manner.
"Fine and you?" I said to her sitting down.
She smiled. "Good."
I was intrigued by this. I needed to know why. "Why so happy? If I may ask?"
"I'm not sure you would like to know." She said shyly.
"Yes, of course." I said. I pointed to a chair. "Sit down. Tell, tell."
She sat down in the chair, very nervously. "Well, yesterday afternoon. I found out that I'm pregnant. My boyfriend and I are going to have a baby!"She said very excited. Good for her.
"That's wonderful." I said with her same enthusiasm. I stood up quickly and hugged her. "Congratulations."
"Thank you." She said. "But I think we need to get to work." She released herself from my hug. "You've been gone a while."
"Yes I have been." I sighed. Here it goes.
"We have several things to do." She said.
Saturday - August 23, AC 198
Lucrezia POV
"Come here baby. Come on." I said to my child. My one year old blonde child took a faltering foward. He swayed backward and foward at the brink of falling but then regained his balance and continued on his journey. His left foot moved foward. "Come on, Milli. You can do it." I encouraged him even more. He was so close, he swayed then took two quick steps toward me and landed on my outstretch arms. I stood him up. "Good job, little guy." I hugged him tightly. He pulled a strand of my hair. "Ow, why'd you do that? Huh?" I asked him. A loud jingle sounded the air. The vid-phone was ringing. I wonder who it could be. Sitting Milli down on the floor I went to answer it. I walked to the vid-phone and pressed a button. That woman's face showed up on the screen.
"Odelia." I said simply. She half smiled. She seemed to be in better conditions than when she left. Her hair was neater and her eyes clearer. I was half happy to see, my other half was angry.
"Mrs. Peacecraft, is Relena around?"
"No, she's working. Why?" I said to her. She better not be looking for her to extinguish her hopes.
"I have some excellent news." She said smiling even more. "I've found my brother."
That news was shocking. Even out best Preventers couldn't locate the Prince. But she, she.
"What?" I asked, still unable to believe it. If she found the Prince, then Relena's happiness will disappear. And she was barely starting to recover from Heero. She's so happy now. Now that woman will take that away from her.
"I found Odin." She repeated. "I found him and he wants to meet Relena."
"Relena." This was mind boggling. I never actually thought the prince would be found.
"We can arrive there at the Sanc Kingdom on Wednesday."
"Wednesday." That's the day of Quatre and Catherine's engagement party. They'll have to go also. I heard a cry. Milli! I turned around, he was lying next to a chair, crying loudly. "Milli," I went to pick him up and calm him, "it's okay. Shh, shh, shh. It's okay. Mommy's here." My poor baby stopped crying then grabbed a strand of my hair and pulled it. "Ow." At least he was okay.
"Is he okay?" Odelia asked from the vid-phone.
"Fine." I said coldly. "Goodbye." I said about to push the off button.
"But I didn't tell you that-," She began to say but the screen turned black. I didn't want to listen. I didn't want to tell Relena. She'll be heartbroken.
Sunday - August 24, AC 198
Hilde POV
Oh, how I hated to leave from there. That paradise. Those gorgeous beaches. The beautiful landscape. The never ending freedom with my husband. The peace of mind. It's over now. But one thing did return with us from the beaches. Our love, our wedding rings and our union of sacred marriage. The first thing we went to do is to go see Relena. She was absolutely delighted to see us. So was the baby Milli, who played loudly on the floor with his blocks.
"Hilde, Duo. How are you?" She said excitedly and hugged us both.
"Great." Duo said wrapping his arms around me. I leaned on him. Pure bliss.
"How was your trip? Were the beaches beautiful?"
"Like paradise on Earth." I said to her. She smiled.
"That's wonderful." She smiled again. Such sincere smiles. I wonder why. Wasn't she heartbroken after Heero's disappearance.
"Hello, back so soon?" A voice from the door asked us. It was Lucrezia.
"Yes." I answered my dear friend.
"Maxwell," A second deep voice said. My husband's commander, still such a new word to me.
"Relena, we need to talk to you." Lucrezia said. Milliardo hugged her wife, giving her confidence.
"What about?" She seemed disinterested.
"The Lost Prince." Said Lucrezia in a serious voice. We all turned serious immediately. Have they found him?
"Odelia found him." Milliardo said in a regretting voice.
"She what?" I said. I had never expected Odelia to actually find him. In fact I believed that I would have to go find him myself although I knew nothing about him except what his aura was supposed to look like. And besides that I had no idea where to begin. My job was to protect them not find them, that job belonged to the Guide. But where could she be? She was supposed to contact me long ago, but she yet remains to be seen or heard from. I feel bad for Relena, I do. But his union needs to happen. That child has to come into this world. He's our last hope.
Monday - August 25, AC 198
Relena POV
I don't believe it! I can't believe it! It's actually true. Odelia informed Lucrezia that she had finally found the Lost Prince. But if I trust my dreams then I know that in reality Heero is the Lost Prince. He is my prince. And we'll be happily married. I know he loves me and I still love him, I will always love him. I waited for him to come and he will. The day after tomorrow. At Quatre's engagement party. I will finally be able to see Heero again. But should I trust my dreams? They've destroyed me before, but yet I have feeling in me that tells me to trust them. I don't know why but I just do. Just like I know that the strange figure I saw last week is good. That she is here to protect me, as my Guardian Angel.
Tuesday - 26, AC 198
Teri POV
Tomorrow two very important events will take place. The engagement party of my dear brother and his bride-to-be, but also the long awaited and dreaded arrival of Odelia and the Lost Prince. This news came as a shock to all of us except to the one who will be most affected by the arrival. Relena did not seem at all surprised by the news but rather she had been anticipating it. She smiled when she heard about it. Why would she be so happy? I thought she would have been easily heartbroken, angry or at least confused. But no, she's anxious to meet this prince and become his bride. Why? Has she gone completely insane?
Catherine, Relena and myself were shopping for a dress to wear at the party. We did not need them but my sweet brother insisted we each get a new one. Of course we were happy to comply. Relena was cheerful, almost psychotically cheerful. I was beginning to worry more and more about her. But she seems perfectly fine, except for the fact of her sudden and annoyingly happiness. She would be fine, eventually. I hope. We looked for hours to find suitable dresses. Catherine found a lovely green dress that perfectly matched her eyes. Long and slender that fit her exactly as it should. Relena chose a spaghetti strap dress of an interesting color of blue. Almost black. Myself? I picked out a deep red, long sleeve dress, obviously. It was perfect for me, I believed so anyways.
After we chose our dresses we only walked around, not wanting to go home, each for our own reasons. We walked on the sidewalk, teasing Catherine and seeing an interesting store, we decided to cross the street. No cars seemed to be coming so I stepped down onto the road. A voice yelled at me to stop. I stopped and looked for the owner of the voice. I saw a blur of black and white speeding in front of my eyes. I froze.
"Teri!" A different voice yelled. It was Catherine. She grabbed me and pulled me back onto the sidewalk. I breathed in slowly.
"Are you okay?" Relena asked me. I nodded slightly. I think I was okay. My hands shook with fear. I had almost been run over and killed.
Wednesday - August 27, AC 198
Quatre's Engagement Party
Relena POV
This is it. This is the day. I will finally meet my future husband. This day should be horrible and full of misery and anger. But yet, if I'm correct the Prince will in fact be Heero. My Heero. Yet I still have my doubts. What if he isn't? What if I'm forced to live my life with a horrible cruel man? Could I protect myself from him? No, I shouldn't be so pessimistic. I need to be hopeful in order to survive this night. Hope. That's all I have left.
The party was beautiful. I should distract myself with that. The decorations. The food. The guests. Not many decorations since this is a formal party. Very dull, actually. The food is exquisite. A swan of ice was placed in the middle of the table. Already melting with the heat of the room. The guests, ah, the guests. So many important people. So old and dull. Besides myself and my friends there were only one other young person present at this reception. Sachiko Oshiro. The mysterious outgoing rather delightful young lady. She and I sat for a while talking but I couldn't focus on the conversation. I was too nervous. When will they arrive? I decided to step into the next room. There I found Duo and Hilde. They seem to be having a serious conversation. I didn't want to intrude. I want to explore all by my lonesome.
"Relena." I heard a low whisper say. I turned to see Odelia. Her hair was set down, hanging over her shoulders. Her eyes looked happy and cheerful as never before.
"Odelia." I said. It was her. This was not a dream, not an illusion.
"We've gathered everyone come with me. I want to introduce everyone to my brother." I nodded as she pushed my shoulder to a room to her right. This was real. Relax. Breathe.
She took my hand and led to the room. Everyone was gathered there, including my brother. I stood here, dumbfounded and looked to the floor. Odelia left once again. Duo came behind me and asked if I was okay. I answered him with a nod. It's okay. It's going to be okay. I said to myself in an attempt to be calm. But my heart still beat rapidly. Odelia returned quickly because I could hear her light footsteps. She opened the door and entered with another person. Her brother. I looked from the floor and slowly up. Her wore black shoes, with a great shine to them. His pants were also black, he must be wearing a black suit.
"Hello, Miss Relena. Nice to meet you."He said in a deep yet kind voice. He held out his hand to meet mine. I raised my eyes to look into his eyes. They were blue. A special shade of blue. Messy brown hair obstructed his vision. It was him. One in the same, but yet so different. His features, his face. Just like I remember. But he has a much kinder disposition, I can feel it. He no longer seemed cold, and behaved like the soldier he appeared to always be. His eyes, they remained the same strange blue color they had always been. But as the windows to his soul, I could no longer see his promise to protect me. That face, those eyes, I know it can only be...
"Heero." I said softly looking completely up to him. He smiled.
"You must be mistaken. I am no hero. My name is Odin Lowe Jr."
Well, now Heero (Odin) is back. As most of you guessed Heero is the Lost Prince not a big surprise, or maybe it was. Who knows? I brought Heero back as you requested. In the next chapter you'll find out where he was and what happened to him. It won't be out soon because I don't have it done, not even half done. I have writer's block and need your encouragement. So review, please. I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Chapter 14
A Week in Perspectives
By Güera
I am back. And I am mildly disappionted with the amount of reviews I received. But I thank those who did review. Thank you!! Well despite how I didn't recieve reviews I wrote this chapter for all of you who do care. A week passes by quickly in the eyes of many. But at the end of that week an important event will take place. The arrival of Odelia and her brother. The chapter everyone's been anticipating. And hopefully ya'lls will like it enough to review. Please do. I have writer's block on my next chapter and need your encouragement.
Sweet music filled the air. Dancing music. People were crowded all around me. Where was I? The music stopped and the people left the floor. I followed them to a table. I began to look around. There were balloons and paper decorating the large room. Several tables with many people. A raised floor on which to dance. A beautifully decorated table was placed next to the left wall. It faced all the tables and the dance floor. A banner on top said 'Congratulations Newlyweds'. So I was at a wedding reception. But who's? Was it Hilde's wedding? I wanted to find out so I approached the table. It was beautiful. The cake sat in the middle of another table. It was gorgeous also. Three layers and a groom and bride couple standing at the top. On one layer the frosting said 'Trowa and' but the other name had been eaten already. Darn. Whose the lucky girl that gets Trowa. Who will make him finally happy? I guess it's best I don't know. Knowing the truth will only make me jealous. I hung my head and was about to leave but gentle arms came around my waist and held me there. They whispered something in my ear. "What is such a beautiful bride doing here all by herself.?" I know that voice. It was Trowa. He hugged me tightly. But what did he mean? I'm not the bride. I was about to ask him when he twirled me around. I faced him and he looked absolutely handsome in his black tie suit. I looked down at myself and I was wearing a dress. A lovely dress. A wedding dress? I was the bride? Trowa is married to me? I am the bride! This is my wedding! I jumped up and kissed Trowa, not caring about anything else but him. Trowa.
Trowa POV
"Trowa." She whispered sweetly. She said my name for the first time in days. Was she dreaming of me? What was her dream? I touched her hand, it was warm. Her skin was soft, very soft. This is what her skin feels like. The skin she hides from the world. I watched her sleeping body. She was so beautiful, so innocent. Her short blonde hair laid on the pillow. Her green bright eyes shut tight. I touched her face. She moved into my hand. I love her. I love her behavior. I love everything about her but I'm just not good enough for her. She rejects me. But why? She had said she loved me, I love her too. But she doesn't want to be with me. I asked for her hand in marriage and she said yes. But then she broke off the engagement. What could have happened to her? What could have changed her mind? I love her deeply, more than I thought I ever could and I know truly in my heart she does too. Someone once told me I had to follow my emotions and I will. I love Teri and I will try every reasonable way I can to have her come back to me. But what if she won't. She began to stir. I had to leave soon. I would love to see her eyes but I had to go. Hidden in my hand was a single white rose. Carefully I opened her hand and let her hold it. She grasped it tightly. She seemed to precious, too beautiful to leave alone. I touched her hair. Then kissed her forehead. Going down to her lips I kissed her again. The sweet sensation of her lips shall remain in my mind forever. I hated to leave but she became more restless. I had to. I whispered my goodbye and readied for my exit. Silently and discretely I left her.
Teri's Dream
He was leaving. Trowa was leaving. I held tightly the rose he gave me. It was the only reminder I had of him. But he left.
End of Dream
"Trowa, don't leave." Teri mumbled half asleep. She awakened and opened her tired eyes. As soon as her eyes adjusted to the darkness she saw only her empty bedroom. "But I could have sworn," she began to say and felt soft petals in her hand. Looking down at her left hand she saw a rose. Looking even closer she saw the color was white. A white rose. Meaning purity and innocence. She smelled its fragrance. Sweet and fresh. Holding the rose close to her heart she said. "Oh Trowa." Laying her head back down she closed her eyes with visions of her beloved clear in her mind.
Monday - August 18, AC 198
Relena
With the events the preceding night, Relena could not get a good night's rest. Her sleep filled with memories of the little girl. Who she was and why she kept appearing. And also why she was protecting her. Was she in fact real at all?
The morning did not appear to be Relena's friend that day. The night had come and gone too quickly, leaving her needing more sleep. Although restless and tired, she awoke that day. Her nose stuffed up preventing her from breathing correctly. When she attempted to stand the room moved around her and she sat down once again. Her throat was dry and hoarse, begging for a drink of water. She attempted to speak but only a whisper escaped her mouth. A cough emitted from deep in her throat. To her this only mean one thing, she was sick. She lay back on her bed, thinking. 'Great.'
After drinking a glass of water and clearing her throat several times, her voice seemed strong enough to make a phone call. The first number she dialed was to a doctor. The phone rang and rang on the screen but no on answered. Soon after a few more rings a machine answered.
"This is Sally. I'm not here. Leave a message."
Relena ended the call. 'Where could she be? Maybe at the Preventer's office.' She thought. She quickly dialed the number. The screen blinked and showed a Preventer. Relena waved to save her voice.
The Preventer looked at her oddly. "Good morning, Miss Relena." Relena nodded. "How may I help you?"
"Sally Po, please." Relena said in a croaking voice.
"Are you sick Miss Relena?" Relena nodded. "Well, Preventer Water is currently..."
"...missing." A new voice said. The screen had changed to show Lady Une. "She hasn't shown up for work since this morning. Relena you look terrible." Une said looking at her clearly.
"Preventer Dragon is missing as well." Another person in the room with Lady Une said.
"Dammit." She said slamming her fist on the unsuspecting desk. "Where could they have gone?"
"Relena?" A voice said in the room. Lucrezia was standing in the doorway, slowly opening the door. "Are you okay?"
"Preventer Fire, do you know where Water and Dragon are?"
"No, ma'am. Why?" Lucrezia said entering the room and approaching the screen.
"They've gone missing." Lady Une said with a scowl.
"What do you mean they're missing? Did they check their residences?"
"Yes, they've been emptied out. Not a trace."
A ring was heard. Half of the screen black out and showed the person everyone was looking for. Sally Po.
"Where have you been?!" Lady Une yelled into the screen. Sally seemed indifferent at her yells and only casually looked at them. She smiled sinisterly. "What are you smiling about?" Lady Une said, she was now very confused and agitated.
"I wish to ask for a transfer."
"A transfer?"
"Yes."
"Where to?"
"To Southwest Asia or more specifically the land known as China."
"China? What in the Earth's Sphere are you doing in China? Where is Dragon?"
"We are going to live here."
"We? As in you and..."
She nodded. "Wufei." She extended her hand out, revealing a shiny brilliant ring on a very special finger. "We're married and we want to live here."
"That's wonderful! Congratulations!" Lucrezia yelled.
"Thank you." She said to Lucrezia. "If you just give us the transfer, that would be wonderful. Bye." She said shutting off.
"Well, now they're found." Lucrezia said.
"Feel better, Relena." Lady Une said also shutting off. Relena lifted her arms in frustration. She didn't get any help.
"Relena, what's wrong?" Lucrezia asked her. She pointed to her throat and tried to talk but no sound came from her throat. "Oh, poor dear. You're sick."
The vid-phone rang. Lucrezia answered it. A the face of a purple curly hair filled the screen. Her bright eyes shone as she smiled at them.
"Good morning." She said cheerily.
"Good morning," Lucrezia said confused. "Who are you?" Relena only gestured her hello, which was a half salute and a half wave.
"Sachiko Oshiro. Miss Relena, are you allright?" She asked. Relena shook her head no. "When you didn't you show up for the meeting I got very worried. Mr. Winner gave me your number to call you. He was also very worried." She said not breathing in between words.
"Relena is sick. She needs rest. Could you please call back later?"
"Yes, of course. I apologize. I'll inform your secretary of your absence. Please forgive me." She said bowing her head. Her purple curls falling down to the front.
"Thank you." Lucrezia said about to shut her off but she spoke again.
"Have you seen a doctor?" She intrigued even more.
"Our doctor is out of town at the moment."
"Do you have a pen and paper?" Relena nodded and showed her a pen and paper she had on her bedside table. "Write this down." Relena had her pen ready. "893-1626-026. Ask for Dr. Kagome."
"Whose that?"
"My mother. I'll tell her you're going." She said and smiled. "Bye." Sachiko's face disappeared from the screen, it turned black once again.
"Well? Should we call?" Lucrezia asked. Relena nodded her head. Lucrezia dialed the number. "8,9,3,1,6,2,6,0,2,6..." She said out loud. Relena poked Lucrezia lightly to get her attention. She looked at Relena. "What is it?" Relena took her arms, folded them together and rocked them gently. Then with her hands she asked 'where'. "He's asleep. Hopefully he'll sleep all day." The screen came up to a young man with blondish brown hair.
"Dr. Oshiro's office, how may I help you?" The man said.
"Yes. A Sachiko Oshiro recommended us to call here. Do we need to make an appointment?"
"Miss Sachiko? No, if you would please come down here. What exactly is the problem?"
"She's sick." Lucrezia said indicating Relena. "Where exactly is there?"
"Oh, yes. 1128 Ralpop Street."
"Thank you." The screen went black again.
The Next Day
Tuesday - August 19, AC 198
Lucrezia POV
"Relena, stay in bed." I was saying to Relena who was removing the comforter off her body and slid off the bed. She sat there struggling the will to stand up.
"The doctor said I was fine." She related to me. Her voice was still hoarse and low.
"The doctor said you are sick and need to stay in bed." I tried once again to convince her, unfortunately it didn't work.
"I'm fine." She said once more defiantly. She needs more rest. She's not well. Why do Peacecrafts have to be so stubborn?
"Don't make me tie you to your bed." I threatened her. She ignored my threat and began walking. They're impossible.
Relena POV
I'm perfectly fine. So I can't talk very loudly, I don't need to yell at anyone today. I want to get out of this house. I can't stand it. I want to go out and think. Constantly people worry about me and my health as if I was a porcelain doll, ready to break with anything that happens to me. I hated that feeling. That constant attention. I know I can take care of myself. Lucrezia demanded that I get back in my bed. Frankly, I didn't care. I wanted, no, needed to leave this house, these people. I walked slowly, standing made me dizzy, but it didn't matter. I had only one goal.
"Relena, get back in bed." A deep voice from the door ordered me. I looked at the owner of the voice. It was my brother, of course. How wonderful. I thought sarcastically. I would never leave this house if it was up to him.
"No." I said simply to him and kept walking. It seemed like forever but I knew it was only a few seconds. I was heading towards my closet for my clothes. Get dressed and leave. That's my plan. And I plan to stick to it. Where to? Don't know, don't care. As long as it's far away from here. I made it to the closet. I grabbed anything that looked warm and comfortable.
"What are you doing?" My brother asked me. What does it look like I'm doing?
"Getting ready." I began to move towards the bathroom.
"Relena, you're not going to work are you?" Lucrezia said. At least she didn't order me to do anything. She was much kinder. I shook my head. It made me more dizzy than before. I made it safely and securely to the bathroom door.
"Where are you going to?" My brother demanded. I didn't want to tell him and I didn't know. I simply shut the door, not answering his question. I was doing that more often these days.
Wednesday - August 20, AC 198
Teri POV
Every night I dream of him and every morning I wake to find a fresh white rose in my grasp. My dreams show me how happy we can be, together. And each morning I find his hope portrayed in the sweet scent of the rose. He hasn't lost his hope. But I don't want him to live a life of misery with me. But as the nights go by, the dreams get sweeter and happier. As if they were trying to tell me something. That it is in fact possible for me and Trowa to be happy together. I lay on my bed, smelling the sweet rose, I just wanted to lay there forever, but as destiny would have it I had to work.
My brother is now engaged to Catherine. The woman he so dearly loves, and she loves him in return. I am truly happy for them. They couldn't be any more lucky to have each other. I got out of bed and carefully placed the precious white rose in a vase of water along with the others. Smelling the sweet essence once more before reluctantly leaving them on the bedside table. I decided to wear something casual, light and cheerful.
Slowly drips of rain fell from the sky. Then the rain became stronger and soon the room was filled with the loud sound of rain hitting the rain and windows. My outfit then changed to something warm and raincoat. Grabbing an umbrella, I walked out of my room, dressed in all purple.
In the dining room I found my two favorite people eating breakfast, Quatre and Catherine. But sadly and gratefully her brother had also come along. He sat next to his sister, his hair wet. My smile immediately faded. Was he going to try again? In front of them? Can I confront him without completely breaking down?
Thursday - August 21, AC 198
Quatre POV
How can I be so lucky? Lucky enough to have her? To have her pick me? I side-glanced at her. Her beauty never ceases to amaze me. Her kindness never ends. I can't believe that in a few months, her and I will be married. Locked together in the folds of holy matrimony. I just can't believe it.
But since of the importance of the huge company my sister and I run, all the important delegates need to be informed. The correct and polite way of doing that is to host an engagement party. Having all the respectable and noble people of the Earth's Sphere to come to our house and express their opinions of our engagement. To be frank, I could very much care less what they all think, but as long as she is there with me, all the other people seem to disappear and only she remains.
Friday - August 22, AC 198
Relena POV
Back to work again. How wonderful. I can just feel my smile fading. The work I do is enjoyable and fulfilling also sometimes rather wonderful. But more often than not I find I am just filing an obligation I have to the people. I belong to the people more than I belong to myself. For the first time in days I saw my secretary, Holly. She was very happy to see me.
"How are you, Relena?" She asked me in an excited manner.
"Fine and you?" I said to her sitting down.
She smiled. "Good."
I was intrigued by this. I needed to know why. "Why so happy? If I may ask?"
"I'm not sure you would like to know." She said shyly.
"Yes, of course." I said. I pointed to a chair. "Sit down. Tell, tell."
She sat down in the chair, very nervously. "Well, yesterday afternoon. I found out that I'm pregnant. My boyfriend and I are going to have a baby!"She said very excited. Good for her.
"That's wonderful." I said with her same enthusiasm. I stood up quickly and hugged her. "Congratulations."
"Thank you." She said. "But I think we need to get to work." She released herself from my hug. "You've been gone a while."
"Yes I have been." I sighed. Here it goes.
"We have several things to do." She said.
Saturday - August 23, AC 198
Lucrezia POV
"Come here baby. Come on." I said to my child. My one year old blonde child took a faltering foward. He swayed backward and foward at the brink of falling but then regained his balance and continued on his journey. His left foot moved foward. "Come on, Milli. You can do it." I encouraged him even more. He was so close, he swayed then took two quick steps toward me and landed on my outstretch arms. I stood him up. "Good job, little guy." I hugged him tightly. He pulled a strand of my hair. "Ow, why'd you do that? Huh?" I asked him. A loud jingle sounded the air. The vid-phone was ringing. I wonder who it could be. Sitting Milli down on the floor I went to answer it. I walked to the vid-phone and pressed a button. That woman's face showed up on the screen.
"Odelia." I said simply. She half smiled. She seemed to be in better conditions than when she left. Her hair was neater and her eyes clearer. I was half happy to see, my other half was angry.
"Mrs. Peacecraft, is Relena around?"
"No, she's working. Why?" I said to her. She better not be looking for her to extinguish her hopes.
"I have some excellent news." She said smiling even more. "I've found my brother."
That news was shocking. Even out best Preventers couldn't locate the Prince. But she, she.
"What?" I asked, still unable to believe it. If she found the Prince, then Relena's happiness will disappear. And she was barely starting to recover from Heero. She's so happy now. Now that woman will take that away from her.
"I found Odin." She repeated. "I found him and he wants to meet Relena."
"Relena." This was mind boggling. I never actually thought the prince would be found.
"We can arrive there at the Sanc Kingdom on Wednesday."
"Wednesday." That's the day of Quatre and Catherine's engagement party. They'll have to go also. I heard a cry. Milli! I turned around, he was lying next to a chair, crying loudly. "Milli," I went to pick him up and calm him, "it's okay. Shh, shh, shh. It's okay. Mommy's here." My poor baby stopped crying then grabbed a strand of my hair and pulled it. "Ow." At least he was okay.
"Is he okay?" Odelia asked from the vid-phone.
"Fine." I said coldly. "Goodbye." I said about to push the off button.
"But I didn't tell you that-," She began to say but the screen turned black. I didn't want to listen. I didn't want to tell Relena. She'll be heartbroken.
Sunday - August 24, AC 198
Hilde POV
Oh, how I hated to leave from there. That paradise. Those gorgeous beaches. The beautiful landscape. The never ending freedom with my husband. The peace of mind. It's over now. But one thing did return with us from the beaches. Our love, our wedding rings and our union of sacred marriage. The first thing we went to do is to go see Relena. She was absolutely delighted to see us. So was the baby Milli, who played loudly on the floor with his blocks.
"Hilde, Duo. How are you?" She said excitedly and hugged us both.
"Great." Duo said wrapping his arms around me. I leaned on him. Pure bliss.
"How was your trip? Were the beaches beautiful?"
"Like paradise on Earth." I said to her. She smiled.
"That's wonderful." She smiled again. Such sincere smiles. I wonder why. Wasn't she heartbroken after Heero's disappearance.
"Hello, back so soon?" A voice from the door asked us. It was Lucrezia.
"Yes." I answered my dear friend.
"Maxwell," A second deep voice said. My husband's commander, still such a new word to me.
"Relena, we need to talk to you." Lucrezia said. Milliardo hugged her wife, giving her confidence.
"What about?" She seemed disinterested.
"The Lost Prince." Said Lucrezia in a serious voice. We all turned serious immediately. Have they found him?
"Odelia found him." Milliardo said in a regretting voice.
"She what?" I said. I had never expected Odelia to actually find him. In fact I believed that I would have to go find him myself although I knew nothing about him except what his aura was supposed to look like. And besides that I had no idea where to begin. My job was to protect them not find them, that job belonged to the Guide. But where could she be? She was supposed to contact me long ago, but she yet remains to be seen or heard from. I feel bad for Relena, I do. But his union needs to happen. That child has to come into this world. He's our last hope.
Monday - August 25, AC 198
Relena POV
I don't believe it! I can't believe it! It's actually true. Odelia informed Lucrezia that she had finally found the Lost Prince. But if I trust my dreams then I know that in reality Heero is the Lost Prince. He is my prince. And we'll be happily married. I know he loves me and I still love him, I will always love him. I waited for him to come and he will. The day after tomorrow. At Quatre's engagement party. I will finally be able to see Heero again. But should I trust my dreams? They've destroyed me before, but yet I have feeling in me that tells me to trust them. I don't know why but I just do. Just like I know that the strange figure I saw last week is good. That she is here to protect me, as my Guardian Angel.
Tuesday - 26, AC 198
Teri POV
Tomorrow two very important events will take place. The engagement party of my dear brother and his bride-to-be, but also the long awaited and dreaded arrival of Odelia and the Lost Prince. This news came as a shock to all of us except to the one who will be most affected by the arrival. Relena did not seem at all surprised by the news but rather she had been anticipating it. She smiled when she heard about it. Why would she be so happy? I thought she would have been easily heartbroken, angry or at least confused. But no, she's anxious to meet this prince and become his bride. Why? Has she gone completely insane?
Catherine, Relena and myself were shopping for a dress to wear at the party. We did not need them but my sweet brother insisted we each get a new one. Of course we were happy to comply. Relena was cheerful, almost psychotically cheerful. I was beginning to worry more and more about her. But she seems perfectly fine, except for the fact of her sudden and annoyingly happiness. She would be fine, eventually. I hope. We looked for hours to find suitable dresses. Catherine found a lovely green dress that perfectly matched her eyes. Long and slender that fit her exactly as it should. Relena chose a spaghetti strap dress of an interesting color of blue. Almost black. Myself? I picked out a deep red, long sleeve dress, obviously. It was perfect for me, I believed so anyways.
After we chose our dresses we only walked around, not wanting to go home, each for our own reasons. We walked on the sidewalk, teasing Catherine and seeing an interesting store, we decided to cross the street. No cars seemed to be coming so I stepped down onto the road. A voice yelled at me to stop. I stopped and looked for the owner of the voice. I saw a blur of black and white speeding in front of my eyes. I froze.
"Teri!" A different voice yelled. It was Catherine. She grabbed me and pulled me back onto the sidewalk. I breathed in slowly.
"Are you okay?" Relena asked me. I nodded slightly. I think I was okay. My hands shook with fear. I had almost been run over and killed.
Wednesday - August 27, AC 198
Quatre's Engagement Party
Relena POV
This is it. This is the day. I will finally meet my future husband. This day should be horrible and full of misery and anger. But yet, if I'm correct the Prince will in fact be Heero. My Heero. Yet I still have my doubts. What if he isn't? What if I'm forced to live my life with a horrible cruel man? Could I protect myself from him? No, I shouldn't be so pessimistic. I need to be hopeful in order to survive this night. Hope. That's all I have left.
The party was beautiful. I should distract myself with that. The decorations. The food. The guests. Not many decorations since this is a formal party. Very dull, actually. The food is exquisite. A swan of ice was placed in the middle of the table. Already melting with the heat of the room. The guests, ah, the guests. So many important people. So old and dull. Besides myself and my friends there were only one other young person present at this reception. Sachiko Oshiro. The mysterious outgoing rather delightful young lady. She and I sat for a while talking but I couldn't focus on the conversation. I was too nervous. When will they arrive? I decided to step into the next room. There I found Duo and Hilde. They seem to be having a serious conversation. I didn't want to intrude. I want to explore all by my lonesome.
"Relena." I heard a low whisper say. I turned to see Odelia. Her hair was set down, hanging over her shoulders. Her eyes looked happy and cheerful as never before.
"Odelia." I said. It was her. This was not a dream, not an illusion.
"We've gathered everyone come with me. I want to introduce everyone to my brother." I nodded as she pushed my shoulder to a room to her right. This was real. Relax. Breathe.
She took my hand and led to the room. Everyone was gathered there, including my brother. I stood here, dumbfounded and looked to the floor. Odelia left once again. Duo came behind me and asked if I was okay. I answered him with a nod. It's okay. It's going to be okay. I said to myself in an attempt to be calm. But my heart still beat rapidly. Odelia returned quickly because I could hear her light footsteps. She opened the door and entered with another person. Her brother. I looked from the floor and slowly up. Her wore black shoes, with a great shine to them. His pants were also black, he must be wearing a black suit.
"Hello, Miss Relena. Nice to meet you."He said in a deep yet kind voice. He held out his hand to meet mine. I raised my eyes to look into his eyes. They were blue. A special shade of blue. Messy brown hair obstructed his vision. It was him. One in the same, but yet so different. His features, his face. Just like I remember. But he has a much kinder disposition, I can feel it. He no longer seemed cold, and behaved like the soldier he appeared to always be. His eyes, they remained the same strange blue color they had always been. But as the windows to his soul, I could no longer see his promise to protect me. That face, those eyes, I know it can only be...
"Heero." I said softly looking completely up to him. He smiled.
"You must be mistaken. I am no hero. My name is Odin Lowe Jr."
Well, now Heero (Odin) is back. As most of you guessed Heero is the Lost Prince not a big surprise, or maybe it was. Who knows? I brought Heero back as you requested. In the next chapter you'll find out where he was and what happened to him. It won't be out soon because I don't have it done, not even half done. I have writer's block and need your encouragement. So review, please. I would appreciate it. Thanks.